Sharp VCR SRT 8960 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SRT-8960

SRT-8168

SRT-8040

Real Time Video Cassette Recorder

Magnétoscope en temps réel

Videograbador en tiempo real

English

Français

Español

Please read this manual and accompanying “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” sheet carefully before connecting

your VCR and operating it for the first time.

Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1 and 2.

Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.

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PRECAUTIONS

Location

Moisture Condensation Problems

For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your

VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place

for its installation:

Cause:

When the VCR is first installed, moved from a cold area

to a warm area or placed in a location with high humidity,

dew (moisture) may form in the unit. The Dew indicator

(À) blinks. If you operate the VCR with dew inside,

damage may result.

œ Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from

sources of intense heat.

œ Avoid dusty or humid places.

œ Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper

heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes of

the VCR. Do not place the unit on a carpet because

this will block the ventilation holes.

Prevention:

1 Do not operate the VCR for approximately 2 hours.

When the VCR reaches room temperature, the Dew

indicator (À) will turn off and the VCR will be ready

for operation.

œ Install the VCR in a horizontal position only.

œ Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations.

œ Avoid moving the VCR between cold and hot

locations (see “Moisture Condensation Problems”, this

page).

œ Do not place the VCR directly on top of the TV, as this

may cause playback or recording problems.

Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire

œ Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

œ Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it

from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

œ If any liquid is spilled on the VCR, unplug the power

cord immediately and have the unit inspected at a

factory-authorized service center.

œ Do not place anything directly on top of this VCR.

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CONTENTS

FEATURES

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ACCESSORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . 4

CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

ON-SCREEN MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK. . . . . . . . . . 11

SUPERIMPOSE DISPLAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

TAPE MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

NORMAL RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

AUTOREPEAT RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

ALARM RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

RECORDING USING AN EXTERNAL TIMER INPUT . 31

SERIES RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

SINGLE IMAGE RECORDING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

NORMAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

SPECIAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

DAY/TIME SEARCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

TAPE COUNTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

SECURITY LOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

CLOCK ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

SELECTING INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS . . . . 39

SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE . . . . . . . . . 40

SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

SETTING FOR RS-485 OR RS-232C USE . . . . . . . . . 43

œ Tape management function

œ JOG/SHUTTLE operation

œ Clog detection

œ High-speed Fast Forward/Rewind

œ Field recording/playback

œ Audio recording is available in 6-, 18- and 30-hour

modes (T-120)

œ Audio recording is available in 8-, 24- and 40-hour

modes (T-160)

œ Autorepeat recording

œ Series recording function

œ Alarm recording function

œ Single image recording function

œ On-screen mode setting

œ Integrated time date generator

œ Day/Time search function

œ Alarm scan/search function

œ Forward/Reverse field advance function

œ 30-day memory backup

œ Security lock

œ Recording check function

œ Automatic head cleaning function

œ Thread check function

œ Synchronization control function

SRT-8960 only

œ 6, 18, 30, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168, 240, 360, 480, 720 and

960-hour mode recording (T-120)

œ 8, 24, 40, 64, 96, 128, 160, 224, 320, 480, 640, 720

and 960-hour mode recording (T-160)

SRT-8168 only

œ 6, 18, 30, 48, 72, 96, 120 and 168-hour mode

recording (T-120)

œ 8, 24, 40, 64, 96, 128, 160 and 224-hour mode

recording (T-160)

SRT-8040 only

CHECKING POWER FAILURE, FAILURE DUE TO

CONDENSATION AND USAGE DURATION . . . . 44

œ 6, 18 and 30-hour mode recording (T-120)

œ 8, 24 and 40-hour mode recording (T-160)

OUTPUT TERMINALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

When using the RS-485/232C interface board

(VZU-485/232C), the VCR can be controlled from a

computer or a system controller.

ACCESSORY

1 Power cord

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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Front Panel

3 4

REC CHECK

PLAY

JOG

SHUTTLE

HOLD

STILL/PAUSE

TRACKING

V.LOCK

SHIFT

REC/PLAY

SPEED

TIMER

ON SCREEN

SHARPNESS

POWER REPEAT

SECURITY

MENU RESET ALL RESET

COUNTER

MENU EXIT

POWER

LOCK

RESET

MEMORY

REC

EJECT

SOFT

SHARP

STOP

S R QP O N M L

H G

9 8

1 Digital display panel

J TIMER button

2 Cassette loading slot

K REC/PLAY SPEED j, l (decrease or increase

recording/playback speed mode) button

3 PLAY button

REC CHECK button

L REC button

4 STILL/PAUSE button

M ALL RESET button

5 MENU button

N COUNTER MEMORY button

O COUNTER RESET button

P MENU RESET button

Q SECURITY LOCK button

R REPEAT (autorepeat recording) indicator

S POWER indicator

SHUTTLE HOLD button

6 SHUTTLE ring

7 JOG dial

8 SEARCH button

MENU EXIT button

9 STOP button

NOTE:

F EJECT button

œ Buttons G, H and K are also used for menu setting.

G TRACKING + button

V. LOCK + button

SHIFT « button

SHARP button

H TRACKING – button

V. LOCK – button

SHIFT ] button

SOFT button

I ON SCREEN button

SHARPNESS button

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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

3 Mode display

Digital Display

œ Warning display

2 3 4

M flashes: Problem with mechanism.

V flashes: Video loss has occurred.

A flashes: Alarm recording in progress.

When alarm recording finishes, AL

lights at 4.

OFF

If you press the STOP button during

alarm recording, AL flashes at 4.

C flashes: Clog detection has occurred.

G F 9 8

N flashes: Mode changed to non-recording

mode while recording was in progress.

1 Operation Indicators

NOTES:

œ The warning details appear according to the

(WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET) menu

setting.

œ They display the actual operation mode.

Operation Mode

Indicator

Record (REC)

œ The warning display has priority over other

types of display. (Refer to “WARNING OUT

Terminal” on page 47.)

Record pause (REC PAUSE)

Playback (PLAY)

œ To cancel the display press the STOP button.

Still image (STILL)

œ Recording/playback

Fast forward (FF)

speed mode

Rewind (REW)

œ Alarm search setting

display

Forward picture search

Reverse picture search

Reverse playback

œ Alarm scan setting

display

Forward field advance

Reverse field advance

œ Dew display

œ Clog detection indicator

Flashes when the recording quality deteriorates

due to dirty VCR heads.

œ Picture control setting

display

2 Cassette indicator

Lights when a cassette is loaded.

œ 4 digit security lock

setting display

œ Tracking control display

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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

[With the RS-485/232C interface board]

8 Counter memory indicator

œ Display when set to RS-485

Lights when the counter memory function is being

used.

œ Display when set to RS-232C

9 Timer Recording indicator

Lights when in timer recording stand-by mode, or

during a timer recording.

œ Data transfer speed

setting display

F Security lock indicator

Lights when the security lock is engaged.

œ Address setting display

G External input indicator

(RS-485 only)

Lights when recording using the EXT TIMER IN

input terminal.

3, 6 Mode display

œ Day/Time search

setting display

5 Power failure indicator

Lights after a power failure.

NOTE:

œ To cancel the “P” display, press the MENU

RESET button.

6 Counter display

œ Time display (No tape)

œ Linear time counter

display (Tape inserted)

7 OFF indicator

Lights when the tape end has been reached after

recording.

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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Back Panel (With the RS-485/232C interface board)

1 A

B C D

RS232C

RS485

TERMINATE

OFF ON

Do not connect to phone line.

OPEN COLLECTOR(Max. 1=500mA, 2=50mA)

AUDIO

IN OUT

VIDEO

OUT

SEE MANUAL

COM

REMOTE MIC IN

AC IN

K I G 9 7

J H F 8 6 5

4 3 2 1

1 VIDEO OUT (video output) jack

2 VIDEO IN (video input) jack

1 RS-485/232C interface board (sold separately)

A RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin type)

B RS-485 A connector (RJ-11)

3 AUDIO OUT (audio output) jack

4 AUDIO IN (audio input) jack

C RS-485 B connector (RJ-11)

5 REMOTE (remote control input) jack

6 SW OUT (switch output) terminal

7 TIMER OUT (timer recording output) terminal

8 TAPE END OUT (tape end output) terminal

9 CONTROL OUT terminal

D TERMINATE switch

NOTES:

œ The above illustration shows the unit when the

RS-485/232C interface board is installed. If no

RS-485/232C interface board is installed, connectors

and switches A through to D do not appear.

F WARNING OUT (warning output) terminal

œ The terminal may be damaged by a torque of 0.49

œ Signals are output when an alarm, clog detection,

video loss, non-recording or mechanism problem

occurs.

N m (5kg cm) or more and by using screwdriver with a

tip with a diameter of 6 mm or more.

œ Do not connect the RS-485 A and RS-485 B

G COM terminal

connectors to a phone line.

H EXT TIMER IN (external timer trigger input) terminal

ALARM REST IN (alarm recording reset input)

terminal

œ The 7, 9, I and J terminals can be used to select

the input and output signals. (Refer to “SELECTING

INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS” on page 39.)

I SERIES IN (series recording trigger input) terminal

œ If using the 9 and J terminals, multiple VCRs can be

operated by operating a single VCR. (Refer to

“SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL” on page 41.)

J CONTROL IN terminal

K ALARM IN (alarm trigger input) terminal

1 SHOT IN (single image recording trigger input)

terminal

L AC power input

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CONNECTIONS

Connect the video camera and TV monitor as shown in the figure below.

NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.

TV Monitor (sold separately)

Video camera

(sold separately)

VIDEO

jack

From an external

audio source

RS232C

RS485

TERMINATE

OFF ON

Do not connect to phone line.

OPEN COLLECTOR(Max. 1=500mA, 2=50mA)

AUDIO

IN OUT

VIDEO

OUT

SEE MANUAL

COM

REMOTE MIC IN

Coaxial

cable

AC IN

(sold

separately)

Power cord

VIDEO

OUT

jack

To remote control

(sold separately)

To outlet

NOTES:

Power Cord Installation

œ For more details, please refer to the manuals

accompanying all other devices. If the connections

are not made properly, it may cause a fire or damage

the equipment.

1 Plug the supplied power cord firmly into the AC

power input AC IN ~ socket.

2 Insert the plug of this power cord into a outlet.

œ You can use a VA-RMN01 Remote Control Unit (sold

separately) to control the VCR remotely.

œ The grounded power cord (3-pin plug) must be

connected to a grounded power outlet.

œ If there is no video signal when the power is turned

on, “NO VIDEO” will be displayed on-screen.

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ON-SCREEN MENU

Main Menu

Sub-menus

To access on-screen menu

To enter or modify settings within a sub-menu

1 When no menu is displayed on-screen, press the

1 When a MAIN MENU is being displayed, turn the

JOG dial to select one of the sub-menus, then turn

the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

MENU button.

ø The MAIN MENU appears.

ø The selected sub-menu appears.

MAIN MENU

2 Turn the JOG dial to move the selection to the

desired setting, then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

<MAIN@MENU>

1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET

2.DISPLAY/SW@OUT@SET

3.GENERAL@SET

4.WARNING@OUT/CONTR.SET

5.ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET

6.TAPE@MANAGEMENT

7.TIMER@SET

ø The selected item flashes.

8.HOLIDAY@SET

9.OTHERS

3 Turn the JOG dial to enter or modify the setting.

4 Press the MENU EXIT button to save the settings

2 Press the MENU EXIT (or MENU) button to return to

and return to the monitor screen.

the monitor screen.

LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET menu

Using the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring

for settings

*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA

@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH

*CLOCK@SET

@01-01-2002@TUE@00:00:00

JOG dial

*DAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE

@@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME

@ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@@02:00

@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00

Put the tip of your index finger into the depression, then

turn the dial in any direction.

œ When the display is highlighted in a sub-menu, turn

the dial to select the setting item.

DISPLAY/SW OUT SET menu

œ When the display is highlighted in a MAIN MENU,

<DISPLAY@SET>@@@@SET@UP

DATE@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y

TIME@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y

SPEED@@@@@@@@@@@@Y

ALARM@COUNT@@@@@@Y

select a sub-menu.

œ While the display is flashing, turn the dial and the

selected data setting will change or the selected

setting value will increase or decrease.

<SW@OUT@SET>

TIMING@@@@@@@@@@@FIELD

FIELD@@@@@@@@@@@@1

8H@MODE@@@@@@@@@@Y

SHUTTLE ring

œ When a menu is being displayed, turn the ring 10° or

more clockwise to change the selected setting item

from highlighted to flashing.

GENERAL SET menu

<GENERAL@SET>

TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP

TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW

CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00

THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N

VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N

CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N

REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU

VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR

VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y

TAPE@@@@@@@@@@@@@T-160

œ After making the setting, turn the ring clockwise to

save the setting and move to the next setting.

œ When a MAIN MENU is being displayed, turn the ring

clockwise and the sub-menu for selection will appear.

œ When a sub-menu is being displayed, turn the ring

counterclockwise and the MAIN MENU will appear.

œ If there are several items on one line, turn the ring

clockwise to move to the next item (on the right) and

confirm the setting. Turning the ring counterclockwise

will restore the original setting condition and move to

the previous item (on the left).

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ON-SCREEN MENU

WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET menu

OTHERS menu

<WARNING@OUT@SET>SET@UP

ALARM@@@@@@@@@@@@Y

NON@REC@@@@@@@@@@N

MECHA.PROBLEM@@@@Y

VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@Y

CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y

*ALARM@LOG

*POWER@FAILURE/DEW

*TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1

*RS-485@SET

@@STATUS@INFO.@@@Y

@@ALARM@INFO.@@@@Y

<CONTROL@SET>

EJECT@MODE@@@@@@@EJECT1

OPERATION@@@@@@@@SLAVE

NOTES:

NOTE:

œ The “VIDEO LOSS” line does not appear if “VIDEO

œ This is the display when the RS-485/232C interface

board is installed. The last three lines will not appear if

this board is not installed.

LOSS” is set to “N” in the (GENERAL SET) menu.

œ The “CLOG DETECT.” line does not appear if “CLOG

DETECT.” is set to “N” in the (GENERAL SET) menu.

ALARM LOG menu

<ALARM@LOG>@@@@@@@@@000

@@@001@@@-----@--:--

@@@002@@@-----@--:--

@@@003@@@-----@--:--

@@@004@@@-----@--:--

@@@005@@@-----@--:--

@@@006@@@-----@--:--

@@@007@@@-----@--:--

@@@008@@@-----@--:--

@@@009@@@-----@--:--

@@@010@@@-----@--:--

ALARM/SERIES REC SET menu

*ALARM@SET

@@MODE@@@@@@@@@@@Y1

@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@8H

@@DURATION@@@@@@@20S

*1@SHOT@SET

@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@@1

@@INTERVAL@@@@@@@1M

*SERIES@REC@@@@@@N

*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@8:00

POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME menu

<POWER@FAILURE>

000@FAILURE@@-----@--:--

@@@@RECOVERY@-----@--:--

TAPE MANAGEMENT menu

<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>

*TAPE@MANAGEMENT@@@@N

*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@@@30

<DEW>

000@FAILURE@@-----@--:--

@@@@RECOVERY@-----@--:--

*REC@PASS@SET@@@@@@10

*[email protected]@@@@@OFF

*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@@@@N

<USED@TIME>

@@VIDEO@@@@@@@@@00000H

@@POWER@@@@@@@@@00000H

NOTES:

TIMER SET menu

œ Setting items are highlighted (appear in blue

<TIMER@SET>

characters) when they are selected.

WEEK@@START@@STOP@@SPD

SUN@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

MON@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

TUE@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

WED@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

THU@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

FRI@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

SAT@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

DAILY@--:--@--:--@@---@N

EXT@@@*****@*****@@---@N

œ Settings flash while they are being changed.

œ When a menu is displayed, recording will not be

possible.

œ During recording or playback the menus cannot be

displayed.

HOLIDAY SET menu

œ To reset the settings of a menu to their original

values, select the desired menu and then press the

MENU RESET button.

<HOLIDAY@SET>

@@1@@-----@@@11@@-----

@@2@@-----@@@12@@-----

@@3@@-----@@@13@@-----

@@4@@-----@@@14@@-----

@@5@@-----@@@15@@-----

@@6@@-----@@@16@@-----

@@7@@-----@@@17@@-----

@@8@@-----@@@18@@-----

@@9@@-----@@@19@@-----

@10@@-----@@@20@@-----

œ The USED TIME data in the (POWER

FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME) menu cannot be cleared

even when the MENU RESET button is pressed.

œ Press the MENU button to save any settings made

and switch menu screens. To display the (ALARM

LOG) menu or (POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME)

menu, select the “ALARM LOG” or “POWER

FAILURE/DEW” line in the (OTHERS) menu and then

turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

œ Turn the SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise while a

setting item is highlighted (appears in blue characters)

to return to the main menu. In the case of the (ALARM

LOG) menu or the (POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED

TIME) menu, to return to the (OTHERS) menu.

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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK

Language Setting

Clock setting

English, French, Spanish or Portuguese can be selected

by the user.

Example: To set the clock to October 15, 2002 at 3:20

PM (15:20).

1 Turn the power on to all devices used.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 under “Language Setting”.

2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

2 Turn the JOG dial until the “CLOCK SET” setting is

highlighted (appears in blue characters).

ø The “1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET” line appears

highlighted.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

<MAIN@MENU>

ø The month position starts flashing.

1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET

2.DISPLAY/SW@OUT@SET

3.GENERAL@SET

4.WARNING@OUT/CONTR.SET

5.ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET

6.TAPE@MANAGEMENT

7.TIMER@SET

4 Turn the JOG dial to set the month (10), then turn

the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

ø The day of week is set automatically.

8.HOLIDAY@SET

9.OTHERS

5 Turn the JOG dial to set the day (15), then turn the

SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

6 Turn the JOG dial to set the year (2002), then turn

ø The (LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET) menu appears.

the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

ø “ENGLISH” is highlighted (appears in blue

characters).

7 Turn the JOG dial to set the hours (15 for 3 PM),

then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA

@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH

ø Unit uses 24hours format.

8 Turn the JOG dial to set the minutes (20), then turn

*CLOCK@SET

@01-01-2002@TUE@00:00:00

the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

*DAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE

@@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME

@ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@@02:00

@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00

*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA

@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH

*CLOCK@SET

@10-15-2002@TUE@15:20:00

4 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

*DAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE

@@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME

@ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@@02:00

@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00

ø The display color for the selected item returns

to the original color and flashes.

5 Turn the JOG dial to select the language of your

œ If a wrong setting has been entered, turn the

SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise to move to the

setting to be changed, then turn the JOG dial to

enter the correct setting.

choice.

œ To set the next item, turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise, then turn the JOG dial to select the

next setting.

9 For accurate clock setting, turn the JOG dial

counterclockwise timed with a time broadcast or

other accurate time signal. This will start the seconds

counting from 00.

6 When finished, press the MENU EXIT button to

return to the monitor screen.

œ To set the next item, turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise, then turn the JOG dial to select the

next setting.

F Press the MENU EXIT button to return to the monitor

screen.

NOTE:

œ In STOP mode, press and hold the STOP button then

press the TRACKING – button to reset the minutes

and seconds to 00 (to the closest hour). For example,

between 13:30:00 and 14:29:59 the clock is reset to

14:00:00.

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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK

6 Turn the JOG dial to select the “OFF” line setting,

Automatic Daylight Saving Time

Adjustment

then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

ø The “LST” of the “OFF” line flashes.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 under “Language Setting” on

7 Following the same procedure as above (step 5),

set when the time is changed back from daylight

saving time to standard time.

page 11.

*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA

@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH

8 Press the MENU EXIT button.

*CLOCK@SET

@10-15-2002@TUE@15:20:00

*DAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE

@@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME

@ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@@02:00

@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00

Factory setting:

WEEK

MONTH TIME

OFF

1ST-SUN

LST-SUN

02:00 (AM)

2 Turn the JOG dial until the “DAYLIGHT SET” setting

is highlighted (appears in blue characters), then turn

the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

3 Turn the JOG dial to set the auto daylight saving

time/standard time adjustment, then turn the

SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

NO USE . . . . . . . . . . . . No daylight saving

time/standard time

adjustment is made.

USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The auto daylight saving

time/standard time

adjustment is made.

ø If using the “USE” setting, continue with steps

4 to 7.

4 Turn the JOG dial to select the “ON” line setting,

then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

ø The “1ST” of the “ON” line flashes.

5 Set the day the daylight saving time adjustment is

made.

œ Turn the JOG dial to set the week, then turn the

SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH or LST (first, second, third,

fourth or last)

œ Turn the JOG dial to set the day of week, then

turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

SUN, MON, TUE, ...... SAT (Sunday, Monday,

Tuesday....Saturday)

œ Turn the JOG dial to set the month the daylight

saving time adjustment is made, then turn the

SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

01, 02,.....11, 12 (for January,

February......November, December)

œ Turn the JOG dial to set the time (hour) the

daylight saving time adjustment is made, then turn

the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

œ Turn the JOG dial to set the time (minutes) the

daylight saving time adjustment is made, then turn

the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

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SUPERIMPOSE DISPLAY

Selecting the Superimpose Display

You can select to display or not the date, time, tape

speed mode and number of alarm recordings.

Changing the Superimpose Display

Position

1 Turn the power on to all input devices to the VCR.

1 Turn the power on to all devices used.

ø The superimpose display appears.

2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

ø If the superimpose display does not appear,

press the ON SCREEN button. The display will

be turned on and off alternately each time the

ON SCREEN button is pressed.

3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “2.DISPLAY/SW

OUT SET” line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

10-15-2002@TUE@000

15:20:00@@@@@8

ø The (DISPLAY/SW OUT SET) menu appears.

<DISPLAY@SET>@@@@SET@UP

DATE@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y

TIME@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y

SPEED@@@@@@@@@@@@Y

ALARM@COUNT@@@@@@Y

<SW@OUT@SET>

TIMING@@@@@@@@@@@FIELD

FIELD@@@@@@@@@@@@1

8H@MODE@@@@@@@@@@Y

2 To change the display position, press the SHIFT «

(or ]) button.

4 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

ø The display will move towards the right (or the

5 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then

bottom).

turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

NOTES:

SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . Set each item (Individual)

ALL Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To set all items to “Y”

ALL N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To set all items to “N”

œ If the SHIFT « (or ]) button is kept pressed for 1

second or more, the display will move at a faster

speed.

ø If using the “SET UP” setting, continue with

steps 6 to 8.

œ The display position cannot be changed during

recording.

6 Turn the JOG dial until the item to be changed is

highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

7 Turn the JOG dial to set “Y” (displayed) or “N” (not

displayed), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The date appears

TIME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The time appears

SPEED. . . . . . . . . . . . . The recording /playback

speed mode appears

ALARM COUNT. . . . . . The number of alarm

recordings appears

8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 when setting other items.

9 When finished, press the MENU EXIT button.

NOTE:

œ When the ON SCREEN button is pressed and the

display appears, the items for which “Y” have been

set are recorded. The items for which “N” was set at

step 7 above are not recorded.

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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES

Use only video cassette tapes bearing the VHS logo.

This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 and

T-160 cassette tapes. It is recommended that you use

T-120 or T-160 standard grade VHS video cassette

tapes for optimal performance.

1 Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot.

Gently push the center of the cassette until it is

loaded automatically.

NOTE:

œ If using longer tapes (i.e. T-180) the tape travel will

not be as stable and that may cause problems.

Handling Cassette Tapes

The cassette tapes should always be stored vertically in

their cases, away from high temperatures, magnetic

fields, direct sunlight, dirt, dust and locations subject to

mold formation.

ø The time display will switch to the reset counter

“0H 00M 00S” display.

ø The cassette indicator “o” lights on the digital

display.

Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism and never

touch the tape with your fingers.

NOTE:

œ If you try to record on a cassette without an

erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the

cassette.

Protect the cassette tapes from shocks and strong

vibrations.

To Protect your Recordings

After having recorded a tape, if you wish to keep the

recording, use a flat-tripped screwdriver to break off the

erasure-prevention tab on the cassette.

Unloading

1 In stop mode, press the EJECT button.

ø The cassette is automatically ejected.

To record again on a tape without an erasure-prevention

tab, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

NOTES:

œ Do not insert any other object in the cassette loading

slot, as that may cause injury and damage to the VCR.

œ If your hand gets stuck in the cassette loading slot,

unplug the power cord and consult the dealer where

the unit was bought. Do not forcibly pull your hand out

as that may cause severe injuries.

Erasure-prevention tab

Precautions concerning the video

cassette tapes

œ Do not use tapes that are damaged, tapes that have

been cut and repaired or tapes that have been altered

in any way.

œ Some rewinders may tangle the tape, and therefore

their use is not recommended.

œ When tapes are recorded over and over again, the

recording quality will deteriorate. Refer to “Concerning

the Number of Times Tapes can be Rerecorded on”

on page 20, and replace the tape with a new tape as

required.

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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES

Correct tape thread check function

This function checks to make sure that the cassette has

been correctly loaded so that recording can be carried

out.

Setting the Action to Take When a

Cassette is Loaded

You can set the mode the VCR will go into when a

cassette is loaded.

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

NOTES:

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”

œ After the cassette tape is loaded, the mechanism will

operate for about 5 seconds to check that the tape

has been threaded (loaded) correctly automatically

and the cassette indicator “o” will flash during that

period. If the tape is not loaded properly, the cassette

will be ejected.

line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.

3 Turn the JOG dial until the “TAPE IN MODE” setting

is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

4 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then

œ If the REC, PLAY or STOP button is pressed or if the

SHUTTLE ring is turned during the tape thread check

operation, the command will only be executed after

the tape thread has been checked. Only the EJECT

button will operate while the tape thread is being

checked.

turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

STOP . . . . . . When tape inserted the VCR,

stays in stop mode

REC . . . . . . . When tape inserted the VCR,

goes into recording mode

œ If “TAPE IN MODE” in the (GENERAL SET) menu is

set to “REC”, the recording indicator “m” will light while

the tape thread is being checked. However, recording

will only start after the tape thread check is completed.

5 Press the MENU EXIT button.

Setting the Type of Tape Used

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”

line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.

3 Turn the JOG dial until the “TAPE” setting is

<GENERAL@SET>

TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP

TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW

CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00

THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N

VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N

CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N

REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU

VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR

VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y

TAPE@@@@@@@@@@@@@T-160

highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

4 Turn the JOG dial to set the tape length, then turn

the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

T-160 . . . . . . When using a T-160 cassette tape

T-120 . . . . . . When using a T-120 cassette tape

5 Press the MENU EXIT button.

3 Turn the JOG dial until the “THREAD CHECK”

setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

4 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then

turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

N . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check

function is off

Y. . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check

function is on

5 Press the MENU EXIT button.

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TAPE MANAGEMENT

This VCR is equipped with a tape management function.

Using this function you can protect previous recordings

and prevent overuse of the tape by controlling the tape

protection term (number of days), the maximum number

of re-recordings of the tape and the recording group. For

details on how to set this function, refer to “Setting the

Tape Management Function”.

If tape management data is present on the tape

The tape management data is checked and if there is no

conflict, the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning,

then recording starts and the updated tape management

data is recorded onto the tape. The message “T.

MANAGE. OK” appears on-screen while the tape is

being rewound and the tape management data is being

recorded.

PROTECT DAY: To set the number of days before the

tape can be rerecorded over.

If a conflict is found when the tape management data

is checked, the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu is

displayed and the conflicting setting will flash. This

menu will show the settings taken from the data

recorded on the tape and not the current data settings

held in the VCR’s (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu

setting. Refer to “Tape Management Conflict Display”

for detailed information.

REC PASS SET: To limit the number of rerecordings,

in order to maintain a good image

quality.

GROUP NO. SET: To manage tapes belonging to

different recording groups.

NOTES:

œ Before using this function, make sure that the clock is

NOTE:

set properly.

œ If the VCR is set for alarm recordings, alarms will be

recorded based on the different settings.

œ To use the tape management function, it must be set

before recording is started.

If an alarm signal is input while “T. MANAGE. CHK” is

displayed, the alarms will be recorded after feeding a

certain amount of tape but the data will not be

recorded (updated).

œ The tape management data is recorded at the

beginning of the tape.

Operation

If an alarm signal is input during data recording, the

alarms will be recorded after data recording.

When the REC button is pressed, the VCR will rewind

the tape to the beginning, and will play back some of the

tape to check for the presence of tape management data

(no image appears). The message “T. MANAGE. CHK”

appears on-screen while the presence and type of data

are being checked.

NOTE:

œ When performing program timer recording, single

image recording and alarm recording, the tape

management function will not operate even if it is

active.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

If no tape management data is present on the

tape

œ If the tape management data cannot be read, the

VCR will switch to stop mode and “DATA NG” will

be displayed on-screen.

Recording will start according to the settings in the

(TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu.

This may indicate that the beginning of the tape

(data recording/reading section) is damaged and

the tape may be unusable.

The message “DATA NG” will disappear when the

EJECT or PLAY button is pressed.

When recording starts, the updated tape

management data is recorded onto the tape.

If the tape has already been recorded on, the

message “USED TAPE” will flash on-screen until

recording starts.

œ Set the security lock function to on in order to

protect the security of this feature.

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TAPE MANAGEMENT

7 Turn the JOG dial until the “REC PASS SET” setting

Setting the Tape Management Function

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

8 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired number of

re-recording times, then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “6.TAPE

MANEGEMENT” line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

OFF . . . . The number of re-recording times will

not be checked.

ø The (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu appears.

<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>

*TAPE@MANAGEMENT@@@@N

*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@@@30

1-100 . . . Maximum number of re-recording

times. (Refer to “Concerning the

Number of Times Tapes can be

Rerecorded on” on page 20.)

*REC@PASS@SET@@@@@@10

*[email protected]@@@@@OFF

*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@@@@N

NOTES:

œ Since data is read before it is recorded, the

number of times will be incremented even if the

recording is stopped before the end.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

4 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then

turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

œ During autorepeat recording, the re-recording

times count will be updated every time the tape is

rewound to the beginning. Autorepeat recording

will proceed even if the count exceeds the “REC

PASS SET” setting.

N. . . . . . . The tape management function is not

active.

Y. . . . . . . The tape management function is

active.

9 Turn the JOG dial until the “GROUP NO. SET”

setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

When setting to “Y”, please continue with the

settings below.

5 Turn the JOG dial until the “PROTECT DAY” setting

F Turn the JOG dial to select the desired group

is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

number, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

6 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired number of

days to protect the tape, then turn the SHUTTLE

ring clockwise.

OFF . . . . The group number will not be checked.

1-15 . . . . Group number setting.

G Turn the JOG dial until the “OVERRIDE” setting is

OFF . . . . The tape is not protected

highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

1-255 . . . Number of days to protect the tape

(prevent over-recording), from the date

of the last recording on the tape (or the

last expected recording date (calculated

using the tape length (T-120 or T-160)

and the recording speed)).

H Turn the JOG dial to select the desired override

mode, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. (Refer

to “Tape Management Conflict Display” on the next

page.)

N. . . . . . . Only EJECT button operation is

accepted after a conflict has occurred.

NOTE:

Y. . . . . . . The next operation is accepted after a

conflict has occurred. This will override

setting.

œ Since the last expected recording date is a

calculated date (using the tape length (T-120 or

T-160) and the recording speed), it may be

different from the actual last recording date, due

to other settings such as alarm recordings,

program timer recordings and holiday settings.

I Press the MENU EXIT button.

NOTES:

œ Once the tape management data is recorded on

tape, it cannot be changed.

œ The criteria (condition) for allowing recording will be

based on the data recorded on the tape and not the

settings in the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu.

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TAPE MANAGEMENT

PROTECT DAY CONFLICT

Tape Management Conflict Display

The tape is protected, and the tape protection term

(ex. 30 days) is not yet over.

If a conflict that prevents recording is found when the

tape management function checks the tape data, the

(TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu appears with the

conflicting setting flashing and the VCR go into the stop

mode.

Under “LAST M/D”, the date of the last recording on

the tape (or the last expected recording date

(calculated using the tape length (T-120 or T-160) and

the recording speed)) is displayed.

NOTES:

Under “NEXT M/D”, the date when it will be possible

to record on the tape again is displayed.

œ If “OVERRIDE” is set to “N” (No), the conflicting

setting is displayed flashing and the message

(PRESS EJECT) appears at the bottom of the screen.

Recording under these conditions is not possible.

Press the EJECT button to eject the tape. To record

on the same tape, set the “OVERRIDE” setting to “Y”

and modify the conflicting setting, then insert the

same tape and press the REC button. However, if

only “PROTECT DAY” and “REC PAS SET” are

modified, the menu will be displayed again. Press the

REC button one more time to start recording.

REC PASS SET CONFLICT

The set number of recording passes has been

reached.

The “PASS COUNT” shows the number of recording

passes on the tape (ex. since the maximum recording

passes number is set to “10”, this prevents further

recording.)

NOTES:

Recording starts and the tape data is updated.

œ When conducting Autorepeat recording, if the

“PASS COUNT” exceeds 100, “101*” will be

displayed flashing.

Conflict display sample

<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>

*TAPE@MANAGEMENT@@@@Y

*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@@@30

@LAST@M/D@@@@@@NEXT@M/D

@@@@@10/15@@@@@@@@@11/15

*REC@PASS@SET@@@@@@10

@PASS@COUNT@@@@@@@@10

*[email protected]@@@@@@@7

@[email protected].@@@@@@@@@8

*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@@@@N

@@@@@(PRESS@EJECT)

œ If using a tape recorded previously on a different

type of VCR (no tape data), when the set number

of recordings is exceeded, “USED” will flash next to

the “PASS COUNT” number.

GROUP NO. SET CONFLICT

œ If the “OVERRIDE” is set to “Y” (Yes), the (TAPE

MANAGEMENT) menu is displayed and conflicting

setting preventing recording will flash and the VCR will

switch to stop mode.

The group numbers do not match.

The “REC GR. NO.” shows the tape recording group

number (ex. this tape belongs to a different recording

group number 8 than the one set 7.)

To enter recording mode, press the REC button.

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NORMAL RECORDING

Normal Recording

[Recording Speed Mode]

œ The available recording speed modes vary depending

on the VCR model. Refer to the “FEATURES” on

page 3 for the available recording speed modes for

your model of VCR.

Before starting

œ Turn the power on to all devices used.

œ Load a cassette tape with its erasure-prevention tab

intact.

(When the “TAPE” is set to “T-160” in the (GENERAL

SET) menu)

NOTES:

œ If “TAPE IN MODE” is set to “REC” in the

(GENERAL SET) menu, recording will start.

œ Press the ON SCREEN button to display the

superimpose display.

œ Set the “TAPE” item in the (GENERAL SET)

menu according to the duration of the tape used.

Maximum

Recording

speed mode

(hour mode)

Recording

interval

recording

duration

(hours)

Audio

Tape motion

recording

(second)

1/60

3/60

5/60

Possible

Continuous

9/60

104

13/60

17/60

21/60

29/60

41/60

61/60

81/60

121/60

161/60

1 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set

128

160

224

320

480

640

720

960

000

136

168

232

328

488

648

968

1288

the recording speed mode.

ø The recording speed mode appears on-screen

and on the digital display.

Not possible Intermittent

2 Press the REC button.

ø The record indicator “m” lights.

Single image recording

ø Recording starts.

(When the “TAPE” is set to “T-120” in the (GENERAL

SET) menu)

ø If the tape end is reached while recording,

“OFF” is displayed on the digital display and the

unit goes into the mode set at the “TAPE END

MODE” setting in the (GENERAL SET) menu.

To cancel the “OFF” display, press the STOP,

EJECT or PLAY button or turn the SHUTTLE

ring.

Maximum

Recording

speed mode

(hour mode)

Recording

interval

recording

duration

(hours)

Audio

Tape motion

recording

(second)

1/60

3/60

Possible

Continuous

5/60

9/60

ø When the end of the tape is reached, the TAPE

END OUT terminal output will be 0V. To cancel

the output, press the STOP button.

13/60

17/60

21/60

29/60

41/60

61/60

81/60

121/60

161/60

102

120

168

240

360

480

720

960

000

126

174

246

366

486

726

966

3 To stop recording, press the STOP button.

Not possible Intermittent

NOTES:

œ A tape recording made on this VCR may not play

back with the same degree of clarity on a real time

video cassette recorder from another manufacturer.

Single image recording

NOTE:

œ If you press the REC button and the loaded cassette

has no erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the

cassette.

œ The tape speed display will vary according to the

“TAPE” item in the (GENERAL SET) menu setting. In

this manual, all the examples and displays used are

for when the “TAPE” item is set to “T-160”. If set to

“T-120”, please refer to the table above for the

corresponding durations and displays.

For example, if the recording speed mode is “8”, then

the corresponding recording speed when set to

“T-120” will be “6”, and, the counter reading of

8H 00M 00S will be 6H 00M 00S when set to “T-120”.

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NORMAL RECORDING

Record Pause

Recording can be interrupted temporarily.

Concerning the Number of Times Tapes

can be Rerecorded on

Depending on the recording speed mode, the tape must

be replaced after a certain number of recording times.

1 Press the STILL/PAUSE button during recording.

ø The pause/still indicator “N” flashes.

Refer to the table below for the maximum number of

times a tape can be recorded on.

NOTES:

œ The image appears on-screen but it is not

Recording speed mode

(hour mode)

Maximum number of

recording times

(with a standard grade

tape)

recorded.

œ If a recording pause continues for 5 minutes or

more, the VCR will switch to stop mode to avoid

damaging the tape.

6, 8

18, 24

30, 40

48, 64

72, 96

96, 128

120, 160

168, 224

240, 320

360, 480

480, 640

720

100

2 To resume recording, press the REC button, or

press the STILL/PAUSE button again.

Recording Check

The image being recorded can be checked.

1 During recording, press the REC CHECK button.

ø The tape will be rewound and then played back.

The VCR will then return to the previous

recording mode.

NOTE:

œ During recording check operations, recording is

suspended momentarily.

960

000

NOTES:

œ The maximum number of recording times will vary

depending on the location and kind of tape used.

Verify the recording quality and replace the tape when

the quality starts to deteriorate.

The maximum number of recording times indicated

above are based on test tapes (T-120 and T-160)

used by the company.

œ It is recommended that tape be changed at least as

often as in the above table to provide good picture

quality in the mode above.

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NORMAL RECORDING

Clog Detection

This VCR is equipped with a clog detection function.

Action to Take when the Video Signal

Deteriorates

If there is no video signal during recording or when a

menu is not displayed (in stop, fast forward or rewind

modes, etc.), “VIDEO LOSS” can be displayed

on-screen. If in the (WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET)

menu, “VIDEO LOSS” is set to “Y”, the output at the

WARNING OUT terminal becomes 0V (Low) (Refer to

“WARNING OUT Terminal” on page 47).

The recording quality is monitored automatically. When

the heads are dirty and the recording quality

deteriorates, the output at the WARNING OUT terminal

becomes 0 V (Low) (Refer to “WARNING OUT Terminal”

on page 47), the “m” indicator flashes on the digital

display.

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

Setting the clog detection

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”

ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.

line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

3 Turn the JOG dial until the “VIDEO LOSS” setting is

ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.

highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

<GENERAL@SET>

TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP

TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW

CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00

THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N

VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N

CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N

REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU

VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR

VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y

TAPE@@@@@@@@@@@@@T-160

4 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then

turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

N . . . . . . . . . The video loss warning is not

active.

Y. . . . . . . . . . The video loss warning is active.

3 Turn the JOG dial until the “CLOG. DETECT.”

setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

5 Press the MENU EXIT button.

4 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then

turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

N. . . . . . . Recording quality is not monitored

Y. . . . . . . Recording quality is monitored

5 Press the MENU EXIT button.

NOTES:

œ To cancel the “m” indicator display and reset the

WARNING OUT terminal output, press the STOP

button.

œ Clog detection is not possible if recording in 8-hour

mode.

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NORMAL RECORDING

Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape

Setting the video input signal

You can select the mode on the VCR when the tape

reaches the end during recording.

The video input signal during recording can be set to

either color or black & white.

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”

line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.

3 Turn the JOG dial until the “VIDEO” setting is

highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

<GENERAL@SET>

TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP

TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW

CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00

THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N

VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N

CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N

REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU

VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR

VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y

TAPE@@@@@@@@@@@@@T-160

4 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then

turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

COLOR . . . . For recording in color

B/W . . . . . . . For recording in black & white

5 Press the MENU EXIT button.

3 Turn the JOG dial until the “TAPE END MODE”

setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

NOTES:

œ Set to “COLOR” for systems which include color

signals (including cases where black & white signals

are mixed in), and set to “B/W” for systems which only

use black & white signals.

4 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then

turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

œ Setting when not using Autorepeat recording

REW. . . . . . . Rewinds the tape to the

beginning, then goes to stop mode

œ Use the same setting for recording and playback.

œ If tapes that have been recorded in black & white are

played back when the setting is at “COLOR”, the

recordings will not be played back in color.

STOP . . . . . . Goes to stop mode

EJECT . . . . . The cassette is ejected

œ Setting when using Autorepeat recording

œ If using a black & white camera, set to “B/W”.

Recordings will not be made in color even if “COLOR”

is set.

REPEAT1. . . Autorepeat recording mode is

automatically canceled if there

was an alarm trigger

REPEAT2. . . Autorepeat recording mode is

active even if there was an alarm

trigger

5 Press the MENU EXIT button.

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AUTOREPEAT RECORDING

NOTES:

Autorepeat Recording

œ If there is an alarm trigger during autorepeat

The same tape can be recorded over many times.

recording, “A” is displayed on the digital display and

alarm recording will take place. (Refer to “ALARM

RECORDING” on page 24.)

œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL

RECORDING”.

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

œ If the “TAPE END MODE” setting is “REPEAT1”, the

REPEAT indicator will go off if there is an alarm

trigger. After alarm recording, the recording will

continue to the end of the tape then it will be rewound

to the beginning and stop. “OFF” will be displayed on

the digital display.

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”

line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.

<GENERAL@SET>

TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP

TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW

CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00

THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N

VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N

CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N

REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU

VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR

VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y

TAPE@@@@@@@@@@@@@T-160

To turn off the “OFF” display, press the STOP, EJECT

or PLAY button or turn the SHUTTLE ring.

œ If “AL” appears on the digital display and the “TAPE

END MODE” setting is “REPEAT1”, autorepeat

recording is not possible.

3 Turn the JOG dial until the “TAPE END MODE”

setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

4 Turn the JOG dial to set to “REPEAT1” or

“REPEAT2” (Refer to “Setting the Mode at the End

of the Tape.” on page 22), then turn the SHUTTLE

ring clockwise.

5 Press the MENU EXIT button.

ø The REPEAT indicator lights.

6 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set

the recording speed mode.

7 Press the REC button.

ø Recording starts. When the tape end is

reached, the VCR will rewind it to the

beginning, and recording will resume.

ø When the end of the tape is reached, “OFF” will

be displayed and TAPE END OUT terminal

output will 0 V, until the rewinding operation

starts.

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ALARM RECORDING

By connecting the ALARM IN terminal to a normally

open door switch, an interphone, etc., a recording can be

done only when necessary.

6 Turn the JOG dial to set the desired alarm recording

speed, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

8H (6H). . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-hour (6-hour) mode

recording

Alarm Recording Setting

Alarm recording is performed when there is an input

24H (18H) . . . . . . . . . . 24-hour (18-hour) mode

recording

(trigger) at the ALARM IN terminal.

40H (30H) . . . . . . . . . . 40-hour (30-hour) mode

recording

œ Make all necessary connections.

NC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording at the speed

already set

œ The alarm triggers are received while in recording and

stop modes.

œ Indicated in brackets are the settings for when

“TAPE” is set to “T-120” in the (GENERAL SET)

menu.

œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL

RECORDING”.

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

7 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “5.ALARM/SERIES

REC SET” line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

8 Turn the JOG dial to set the desired alarm recording

duration (20S, 40S, 1M, 2M, 3M, 4M, 5M, or CC),

then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

ø The (ALARM/SERIES REC SET) menu

appears.

20S-5M. . Recording only for the displayed

duration

*ALARM@SET

@@MODE@@@@@@@@@@@Y1

@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@8H

@@DURATION@@@@@@@20S

*1@SHOT@SET

CC . . . . . Recording as long as the alarm signal

is being input (minimum 5 seconds)

@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@@1

@@INTERVAL@@@@@@@1M

*SERIES@REC@@@@@@N

*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@8:00

9 Press the MENU EXIT button.

NOTES:

œ During alarm recording all buttons are disabled.

3 Turn the JOG dial until the “MODE” setting is

highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

œ If “OFF” appears on the digital display, alarm

recording is not possible in order to prevent the

recorded tape to be recorded over. To cancel the

“OFF” display, press the STOP, EJECT or PLAY

button or turn the SHUTTLE ring.

4 Turn the JOG dial to set the desired alarm recording

mode, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

Y1. . . . . . Alarm recording is done when there is

an alarm trigger.

œ If an alarm trigger is received while alarm recording is

in progress, recording duration for the second alarm

will be calculated from that point. The alarm counter

will register the alarm, but it will not be found during

an alarm scan and alarm search.

Y2. . . . . . Alarm recording is done only when

there is an alarm trigger during duration

of programmed timer recording.

Y3. . . . . . Alarm recording is done only if there is

an alarm trigger and the VCR is not in

programmed timer recording mode.

œ If there is a power failure during alarm recording, and

the power is restored within the recording set

duration, alarm recording will continue.

Y4. . . . . . Alarm recording is done only when

there is an alarm trigger during

programmed timer recording duration.

VCR comes on records only for alarm

duration. Timer recording is not

possible.

œ If the alarm recording duration is short, the alarms

may not be found during an alarm scan or an alarm

search. If the alarms are going to be reviewed using

alarm scan or alarm search, then in 8-hour mode,

20-second or more recording duration should be used.

N. . . . . . . Alarm recording is not performed even

if there is an alarm trigger.

œ To do alarm recording during series recording, set

“MODE” to “Y1” or “Y3”. Alarm recording will be

conducted only if the VCR is recording.

5 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

œ If the recording speed mode is “000”, the recording

will be in 8-hour mode irrespective of the alarm

recording speed mode setting.

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ALARM RECORDING

Alarm Recording Reset Function

Checking the Alarm Recordings Time

To stop the recording of an alarm, close the connection

between the ALARM RESET IN terminal and the COM

terminal during alarm recording.

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “9.OTHERS” line,

then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

ø The (OTHERS) menu appears.

Alarm Recording Counter Display

œ During alarm recording, “A” will be flashing on the

*ALARM@LOG

*POWER@FAILURE/DEW

*TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1

digital display.

œ If a superimpose display is being displayed and

“ALARM COUNT” has been set to “Y” in the

(DISPLAY/SW OUT SET) menu, the number of alarm

recordings will flash on the monitor screen.

3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “ALARM LOG” line,

œ The maximum display number of alarm recordings is

“999”. At the next alarm recording the counter will

indicate “000”.

then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

ø The (ALARM LOG) menu appears.

ø The number of alarm recordings, and the 10

most recent alarm recording times are

displayed.

œ When the (ALARM LOG) menu appears, press the

MENU RESET button to reset the alarm counter to

“000” (all the data of the (ALARM LOG) menu is reset).

<ALARM@LOG>@@@@@@@@@010

@@@001@@@12-25@19:00

@@@002@@@11-25@23:00

@@@003@@@10-25@15:00

@@@004@@@10-25@08:00

@@@005@@@10-25@06:00

@@@006@@@10-22@19:00

@@@007@@@10-22@17:15

@@@008@@@10-22@15:45

@@@009@@@10-20@10:00

@@@010@@@10-18@12:00

Connections to the ALARM IN Terminal

œ Alarm input signal

Connect a make-contact (no voltage) switch between

the ALARM IN and COM terminals.

œ Continue turning the JOG dial to display the next

(or previous) 10 alarm recording entries. When

the number of alarm recording entries reaches

100, the older ones are erased as new ones are

memorized.

4 Press the MENU EXIT button.

NOTE:

œ If the MENU RESET button is pressed while the

(ALARM LOG) menu is displayed, the displayed data

is erased. “AL” will be erased from the digital display.

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ALARM RECORDING

Alarm Search

Alarm Scan

To go to the beginning of a desired alarm recording.

To look for an alarm recording by viewing the first 5

seconds of each alarm recording.

1 Press the SEARCH button during stop mode.

1 Press the SEARCH button twice during stop mode.

ø “AL SEARCH 01” appears on screen.

ø “AL SCAN” will be displayed on screen.

2 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set

the desired alarm number (01 to 99), then turn the

SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or counterclockwise).

2 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or

counterclockwise).

ø The desired alarm is searched for and a still

image of the beginning of the alarm recording

appears on-screen.

ø The unit will advance (or rewind) the tape at

high speed and playback the first 5 seconds of

every alarm recording.

ø To cancel the alarm scan mode, press the

STOP button.

NOTE:

œ The alarm number is relative to the actual tape

3 While the desired recording is being played back,

position. (Please refer to the illustration below.)

press the PLAY button.

Playback

ø Playback starts and alarm scan mode is

canceled.

Alarm number 2

Alarm trigger input point

NOTES:

œ If the end of the tape is reached during a scan, the

tape will rewind and stop. If the beginning of the tape

is reached, it will stop.

Rewind direction

Fast-forward direction

Actual position

3 Press the PLAY button.

œ This function does not operate when a warning

ø Playback starts.

display appears on the digital display.

NOTES:

œ If the end of the tape is reached during a search, the

tape will rewind and stop. If the beginning of the tape

is reached, it will stop.

œ This function does not operate when a warning

display appears on the digital display.

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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING

There are three program timer recording methods, daily

recording, weekly recording or recording on certain days

of the week.

8 Turn the JOG dial to set the recording stop minutes

(ex: 00), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

ø The “SPD” (recording speed) position will start

flashing.

Example 1: To record on every Saturday from 9:00

AM to 5:00 PM (17:00), in 24-hour

NOTE:

mode (recording speed).

œ If the set stop time is earlier than or the same time

as the set start time, the VCR will consider the

stop time to be the following day, and “T” will be

displayed next to the recording stop time.

œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL

RECORDING”.

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

9 Turn the JOG dial to select the recording speed

mode (ex: 24), then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “7.TIMER SET” line,

then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

œ The (TIMER SET) menu appears.

ø “N” will start flashing.

<TIMER@SET>

F Turn the JOG dial to select the desired program

timer recording mode (Y), then turn the SHUTTLE

ring clockwise.

WEEK@@START@@STOP@@SPD

SUN@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

MON@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

TUE@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

WED@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

THU@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

FRI@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

SAT@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

DAILY@--:--@--:--@@---@N

EXT@@@*****@*****@@---@N

Y. . . . . . . . . . Recording will take place

N . . . . . . . . . Recording will not take place

<TIMER@SET>

3 Turn the JOG dial until the “SAT” (Saturday) line is

WEEK@@START@@STOP@@SPD

SUN@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

MON@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

TUE@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

WED@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

THU@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

FRI@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

SAT@@@09:00@17:00@@@24@Y

DAILY@--:--@--:--@@---@N

EXT@@@*****@*****@@---@N

highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

4 Turn the JOG dial to change the weekday, then turn

the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

ø If no change, turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

ø The recording start hour position starts flashing.

œ Repeat steps 3 to F to program timer recordings

for other days of the week.

NOTE:

œ If a wrong setting has been entered, turn the

SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise to move to the

setting to be changed, then turn the JOG dial to

enter the correct setting.

œ All of the lines other than the bottom line can be

set to “SUN”, “MON”, “TUE”, “WED”, “THU”,

“FRI”, “SAT”, “DAILY”, “MO-SA” (Monday to

Saturday) or “MO-FR” (Monday to Friday).

G Press the MENU EXIT button.

5 Turn the JOG dial to set the recording start hour (ex:

09), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

H Press the TIMER button.

ø The recording start minutes position starts

flashing.

ø The timer recording indicator “ n ” will light on

the digital display. The VCR is now in timer

recording stand-by mode.

6 Turn the JOG dial to set the recording start minutes

(ex: 00), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

NOTE:

ø The recording stop hour position starts flashing.

œ To modify, cancel or stop timer recording, press the

7 Turn the JOG dial to set the recording stop hour (ex:

TIMER button to cancel the timer recording mode.

17), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

ø The recording stop minutes position starts

flashing.

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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING

A timer recording of more than 24 hours can only be set

on the 7th (SAT) and 8th (DAILY) lines of the (TIMER

SET) menu.

G Turn the JOG dial to select “Y”.

<TIMER@SET>

WEEK@@START@@STOP@@SPD

SUN@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

MON@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

TUE@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

WED@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

THU@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

FRI@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

FRI@@@21:00@**:**@@***@*

MON@@@**:**@07:00@@@96@Y

EXT@@@*****@*****@@---@N

Example 2: To record every week from Friday at 9:00

PM (21:00) to Monday at 7:00 AM, in

96-hour mode (recording speed).

H Press the MENU EXIT button.

œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL

RECORDING”.

I Press the TIMER button.

1 Follow steps 1 and 2 under “PROGRAM TIMER

RECORDING” on page 27.

ø The (TIMER SET) menu appears.

<TIMER@SET>

WEEK@@START@@STOP@@SPD

SUN@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

MON@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

TUE@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

WED@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

THU@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

FRI@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

SAT@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

DAILY@--:--@--:--@@---@N

EXT@@@*****@*****@@---@N

2 Turn the JOG dial until the “SAT” (Saturday) line is

highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

3 Turn the JOG dial, to set the desired start day of the

week (ex: FRI), then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

4 Turn the JOG dial to set the recording start hour (ex:

21), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

5 Turn the JOG dial to set the recording start minutes

(ex: 00), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

6 Turn the JOG dial to set “**” for the recording stop

hour, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

ø The rest of the line settings will change to

“**:** *** *”, the day of the next line will

change to the next day and the start time will

change to “**:**” automatically.

7 Turn the JOG dial to set the desired stop day of the

week (ex: MON), then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

8 Turn the JOG dial to set the recording stop hour (ex:

07), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

9 Turn the JOG dial to set the recording stop minutes

(ex: 00), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

F Turn the JOG dial to select the recording speed

mode (ex: 96), then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING

Setting the Holidays

Changing a Program Timer Recording

By setting the holidays, timer recording will be conducted

on those days, as set for Sundays.

1 Follow steps 1 and 2 under “PROGRAM TIMER

RECORDING” on page 27.

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

2 Turn the JOG dial until the setting (line) to be

changed is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “8.HOLIDAY SET”

line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise, until the setting

ø The (HOLIDAY SET) menu appears.

to correct is flashing.

<HOLIDAY@SET>

@@1@@-----@@@11@@-----

@@2@@-----@@@12@@-----

@@3@@-----@@@13@@-----

@@4@@-----@@@14@@-----

@@5@@-----@@@15@@-----

@@6@@-----@@@16@@-----

@@7@@-----@@@17@@-----

@@8@@-----@@@18@@-----

@@9@@-----@@@19@@-----

@10@@-----@@@20@@-----

4 Turn the JOG dial, to correct the setting.

5 Press the MENU EXIT button, then press the TIMER

button.

To Cancel a Program Timer Recording

1 Follow steps 1 and 2 under “PROGRAM TIMER

3 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired line, then

turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

RECORDING” on page 27.

4 Turn the JOG dial to set month of the holiday, then

2 Turn the JOG dial until the setting (line) to be

canceled is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

5 Turn the JOG dial to set day of the holiday, then turn

the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise, until “Y” is

flashing.

ø Repeat steps 3 to 5 to set up to 20 holidays.

4 Turn the JOG dial, to select “N”.

6 Press the MENU EXIT button.

5 Press the MENU EXIT button, then press the TIMER

NOTES:

button.

œ If setting holidays, be sure that a timer recording is set

for Sunday. If not, this function will not operate.

To cancel all program timer recordings

1 Follow steps 1 and 2 under “PROGRAM TIMER

œ If a timer recording for Sundays is entered, the

holidays timer recording will not function if the

program timer recording mode is set to “N”.

RECORDING” on page 27.

2 Press the MENU RESET button.

œ If timer recording has been set for 24 hours or more,

after midnight the recording will be carried out

according to the (TIMER SET) menu settings, even if

holiday timer recording has been set.

ø All programmed timer recordings are erased.

3 Press the MENU EXIT button.

œ To erase a setting, follow the same procedure as

above, but at step 4 and 5, enter “--” instead of a

setting.

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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING

NOTES:

œ During timer recording or timer recording stand-by, all

the buttons on the VCR, except the TIMER button and

the buttons to set/cancel the security lock (see page

38), are disabled.

œ If the power fails, the recording will be interrupted.

When the power is restored, the recording will resume

if the stop time has not yet been reached, and “P” will

be displayed on the digital display. The VCR internal

battery is completely recharged after the VCR has

been connected to a live outlet for 48 hours, and it will

maintain all the VCR settings memory for up to 30

days.

œ Set the timer recordings so that the recording times

do not overlap. If they do, the one with the earliest

recording start time will have priority. (See chart

below.)

7:00PM

8:00PM

9:00PM

10:00PM

Program 1

Program 2

Program 3

These portions will

not be recorded

œ If no timer recording is set or a cassette without

erasure-prevention tab is loaded, when the TIMER

button is pressed the timer recording indicator “n” will

start flashing.

œ If “OFF” is displayed on the digital display, timer

recording is not possible in order to prevent the

recorded tape to be recorded over.

œ If the recording speed mode has been set to “000”,

single image recordings will be made.

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RECORDING USING AN EXTERNAL TIMER

INPUT

Recording can be controlled by an external start/stop

signal input at the EXT TIMER IN terminal.

While there is input at the EXT TIMER IN terminal, the

external input indicator “E” will light on the digital display

and the input will be recorded. Recording will stop when

there are no more input signals.

Example 3: To record using the signal input at the

EXT TIMER IN terminal, in 24-hour

mode.

œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL

RECORDING”.

NOTE:

œ External timer input recording can only be set on the

“EXT” line of the (TIMER SET) menu.

1 Follow steps 1 and 2 under “PROGRAM TIMER

RECORDING” on page 27.

2 Turn the JOG dial until the “EXT” line is highlighted,

then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

3 Turn the JOG dial to select the recording speed

mode (ex: 24), then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

4 Turn the JOG dial to select “Y”.

<TIMER@SET>

WEEK@@START@@STOP@@SPD

SUN@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

MON@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

TUE@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

WED@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

THU@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

FRI@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

SAT@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N

DAILY@--:--@--:--@@---@N

EXT@@@*****@*****@@@24@Y

5 Press the MENU EXIT button.

6 Press the TIMER button.

NOTES:

œ Alarm recording is not possible using this function.

œ Alarm recording reset function is not possible using

this function.

œ Other timer recordings using the standard procedure

can also be programmed.

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SERIES RECORDING

Using 2 VCRs or more, the series recording function lets

you switch recording from one unit to the next (only with

VCRs of the same model as this one).

Operation

The output signal at the TAPE END OUT terminal will be

present either at the point when the counter reading is

8H 00M 00S or when VCR No. 1 reaches the end of the

tape, whichever is first.

Series Recording Setup

œ Connect 2 VCRs or more as illustrated below.

When this signal is received by VCR No. 2, it will start

recording.

œ Set the “TAPE” item in the (GENERAL SET) menu

according to the duration of the tape used.

When the tape end is reached, operation is then carried

out according to the “TAPE END MODE” setting in the

(GENERAL SET) menu.

1 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set

the recording speed mode.

2 Set the following items as indicated.

NOTES:

œ When using tapes that are based on the VHS

standard, a single tape can be used to record 8H 00M

00S or more based on the counter setting (6H 00M

00S or more when the “TAPE” in (GENERAL SET)

menu is set to “T-120”).

Item

VCR No.1

VCR No.2

and on

Cassette tape

Loaded

Stop

Loaded

Stop

Operation mode

“TAPE END MODE”(in

(GENERAL SET) menu)

REW,

STOP or

EJECT

REW,

STOP or

EJECT

œ If “SERIES REC” is set to “N” in the (ALARM/SERIES

REC SET) menu, series recording will not be possible.

œ The counter must start from the beginning of tape, or

“SERIES REC” (in

(ALARM/SERIES REC

SET) menu)

the series recording out will not function properly.

Y (YES)

œ Even if “OFF” is displayed, series recording will be

conducted if there is an input at the SERIES IN

terminal.

Timer recording

OFF (not

set)

OFF (not

set)

Security lock

Canceled

Set

Loop recording

3 Press the REC button on VCR No.1.

œ Connect the output from the TAPE END OUT terminal

of the last VCR to the SERIES IN terminal of the first

VCR.

ø Recording will start in series recording mode.

4 Set the security lock on VCR No.1.

œ The “TAPE END MODE” in (GENERAL SET) menu

should be set to “REW” for all units without fail.

œ In loop recording mode, the tape will be re-recorded

over. If you need to keep the recorded information,

please eject the tape after recording is complete and

insert a new tape.

Connection

Series recording

Loop recording

Video camera

Monitor TV

To VIDEO OUT jack

To VIDEO IN jack

VCR No. 1

VCR No. 2

SERIES IN

COM TAPE END OUT

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

SERIES IN

COM TAPE END OUT

VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT

To SERIES IN terminal

To COM terminal

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SINGLE IMAGE RECORDING

The single image recording function of this VCR can be

used to create image data files or animations.

NOTES:

œ The trigger at the 1 SHOT IN terminal should be on

for 0.1 sec. or more.

Single Image Recording Setup

1 In stop mode, press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or

œ The trigger interval at the 1 SHOT IN terminal varies

according to the number of images to record, but

should be over 1 sec.

j) button, to set the recording speed to “000”.

œ Alarm recording is not possible during single image

2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

recording.

3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “5.ALARM/SERIES

REC SET” line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

œ During the “INTERVAL” period set for single image

recording, the WARNING OUT terminal will not be 0 V

even if the “NON REC” on the (WARNING

ø The (ALARM/SERIES REC SET) menu

appears.

OUT/CONTROL SET) menu is set to “Y”.

œ If a single image recording trigger is not received (or if

the REC button is not pressed) during the duration set

for “INTERVAL”, single image recording will be

conducted automatically after the set duration.

*ALARM@SET

@@MODE@@@@@@@@@@@Y1

@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@8H

@@DURATION@@@@@@@20S

*1@SHOT@SET

@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@@1

@@INTERVAL@@@@@@@1M

*SERIES@REC@@@@@@N

*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@8:00

œ If a single image recording trigger is received (or if the

REC button is pressed) during the duration set for

“INTERVAL”, single image recording will be

conducted immediately.

4 Turn the JOG dial until the “FIELD” setting is

highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

œ When using the 1 SHOT IN terminal, connect a

make-contact switch (no voltage) between the 1

SHOT IN and COM terminals.

5 Turn the JOG dial to set the number of fields

(images) to record every time(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 30,

60), then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

Recording of set number of images

6 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

7 Turn the JOG dial to set the interval between each

image recording (1M, 2M, 3M), then turn the

SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

8 Press the MENU EXIT button.

9 Press the REC button.

Input of single

image recording

trigger

Input of single image

recording trigger

ø The single image recording mode will be

activated (the VCR will be in recording stand-by

mode).

F Press the REC button one more time, or send a

trigger through the 1 SHOT IN terminal on the back

panel, to start the single image recording.

“INTERVAL” setting (1, 2 or 3 minutes)

NOTE:

œ If a setting other than “1” is selected for “FIELD” at

step 5, recording will be done in 120-hour mode.

The recording speed cannot be modified.

G When finished, press the STOP button.

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NORMAL PLAYBACK

Normal Playback

Tracking Control

1 Turn on the power to the VCR and TV monitor.

If there is noise in the image during playback,

1 While looking at the playback picture, press the

TRACKING+ button repeatedly to minimize the

noise.

2 Load the video cassette tape.

3 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to

select the playback speed mode.

2 If it cannot be minimized, press the TRACKING–

ø The selected playback speed mode is

displayed on the digital display.

button repeatedly.

NOTE:

NOTES:

œ This function does not operate when a warning

œ A slow motion effect or accelerated playback

effect can be achieved by using a slower or faster

playback speed than the speed used for recording.

display appears on the digital display.

Vertical Lock Control

During still image mode,

œ If the playback speed mode is set to “000”,

playback (step 4) will not be possible.

1 Press the V. LOCK+ button repeatedly to reduce the

4 Press the PLAY button.

vertical rolling of the image.

ø Playback starts.

2 If it cannot be corrected, press the V. LOCK– button

ø If necessary, adjust the tracking to eliminate the

noise from the picture.

repeatedly.

NOTE:

ø If the image is unstable (rolling vertically),

adjust the vertical lock control to correct.

œ This function does not operate when a warning

display appears on the digital display.

5 To stop playback, press the STOP button.

ø To advance (or rewind) the tape, turn the

SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or counterclockwise).

Sharpness Control

1 During playback, press and hold the SHARPNESS

button for 3 seconds or more.

NOTES:

ø “SH@-:-” appears on the digital display.

œ A tape recorded on a real time video cassette

recorder produced by another manufacturer may not

play back with the same degree of clarity on this unit.

2 Press the SOFT (or SHARP) button for the desired

sharpness of the image.

3 When finished, press the SHARPNESS button.

œ When used with a multiplexer in 24- or 40-hour mode

playback (or when the “TAPE” in (GENERAL SET)

menu is set to “T-120”, in 18- or 30-hour mode

playback), the image may roll vertically. In such a

case, set “VERTICAL SYNC” to “N” in menu

(GENERAL SET) menu.

NOTE:

œ This function does not operate when a warning

display appears on the digital display.

Audio Playback

œ When a tape recorded with a time lapse VCR is

played back, the playback speed mode display and

playback time may be different due to the recording

speed mode.

œ Audio playback is only possible in 8-hour, 24-hour and

40-hour modes (or when the “TAPE” in (GENERAL

SET) menu is set to “T-120”, in 6-hour, 18-hour and

30-hour modes).

œ The playback speed has to be the same as the

recording speed, for normal playback of the audio.

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SPECIAL PLAYBACK

Picture Search (Forward and Reverse)

Reverse Playback

1 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or

counterclockwise), during normal playback. See

“SHUTTLE Ring Operation”.

1 Turn the SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise and hold

it, during normal playback. See “SHUTTLE Ring

Operation”.

ø The image can be seen while the tape is

ø Reverse playback will start.

advanced (or rewound) at high speed.

2 To return to normal playback, release the SHUTTLE

ring.

NOTES:

œ During reverse playback, noise will appear in the

œ During picture search, noise (horizontal bars) will

picture.

appear in the picture.

œ If operated from normal playback mode, reverse

playback is only possible during 8-hour playback

speed mode.

œ The sound is muted.

Still Image

1 Press the STILL/PAUSE button, during normal

Slow motion (Forward and Reverse)

playback.

ø A still image can be viewed.

1 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or

counterclockwise) and hold it, during still image

mode.

2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.

See “SHUTTLE Ring Operation”.

NOTES:

ø Forward (or reverse) slow motion playback will

œ If still mode continues for 5 minutes or more, the VCR

start.

will go into stop mode to avoid damaging the tape.

2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.

œ If the image is unstable (rolling vertically), adjust the

vertical lock control to correct.

NOTES:

œ The sound is muted.

œ If slow motion mode continues for 5 minutes or more,

the VCR will switch to stop mode to avoid damaging

the tape.

Field Advance (Forward and Reverse)

1 Turn the JOG dial clockwise (or counterclockwise),

œ The sound is muted.

during still image mode.

ø The still image is advanced (or rewound) of one

image (field).

ø Turn the dial faster to increase the speed of the

field advance.

2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.

NOTES:

œ During reverse field advance, noise will appear in the

picture.

œ If field advance mode continues for 5 minutes or

more, the VCR will switch to stop mode to avoid

damaging the tape.

œ The sound is muted.

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SPECIAL PLAYBACK

NOTES:

SHUTTLE Ring Operation

œ If operated from still image mode and playback mode,

operation will return to the original mode when the

SHUTTLE ring is released.

From normal playback, still image, stop mode, etc., turn

the clockwise or counterclockwise to select a mode as

indicated below.

œ If operated from normal playback mode, reverse

playback is only possible during 8-hour playback

speed mode.

1 Turn the SHUTTLE ring in either direction where the

desired mode is selected.

œ The sound is muted.

: Operation will not return to the original mode when

the SHUTTLE ring is released.

œ While turning the SHUTTLE ring, press the SHUTTLE

HOLD button. The operation in progress at that time

will continue even when the SHUTTLE ring is

released. To stop the operation, press the SHUTTLE

HOLD button or the STOP button, or turn the

SHUTTLE ring.

Original

mode

Reverse direction

Forward direction

Shuttle operations that cannot use the SHUTTLE HOLD button.

Rewind

Stop

Fast forward

Fast

forward

Forward picture

search (Locked)

Reverse picture

search (Locked)

Rewind

Fast forward

Reverse picture

search (Locked)

Forward picture

search (Locked)

Rewind

Shuttle operations that can use the SHUTTLE HOLD button.

Normal

playback

Reverse picture

Forward picture

Reverse playback

Normal playback

Reverse

Still

image

Slow

motion

Normal

playback

Reverse picture

Forward picture

Slow

playback

motion

*1: Forward picture search.

*2: Reverse picture search.

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DAY/TIME SEARCH

Day/Time Search

NOTES:

œ If the end of the tape is reached during a search, the

tape will rewind and stop. If the beginning of the tape

is reached, it will stop.

This searches for a specified day/time for still images to

be played back.

1 Press the SEARCH button three times during stop

œ The alarm and day/time data are recorded on the tape

in a similar format. If they overlap, the alarm data will

have the priority. Therefore, when searching for a

day/time when an alarm recording was done, the

day/time search will not stop at the desired location. In

such a case, use alarm scan to find the desired

recording location.

mode.

ø “T/D SEARCH 01 00:00” will be displayed on

screen.

2 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set

the desired day, then press the SHIFT « button.

3 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set

the desired hour, then press the SHIFT « button.

œ The day/time search function may not operate

correctly if searching for a timer recording time or if

the clock on the recording VCR has been adjusted

using the CLOCK ADJUSTMENT function.

4 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l (or j) button to set

the desired minutes.

NOTES:

œ If the recording has been made in 320-hour (or when

the “TAPE” in (GENERAL SET) menu is set to

“T-120”, in 240-hour) or more mode, the day/time

search with a minutes setting (see step 4 above) will

not operate. When using the day/time search function

on such a recording, set the minutes (see step 4

above) to “00”.

œ The setting can be made in 10 minutes

increments only.

œ For recordings made on other VCRs, the exact

time may not be found even if the minutes are

entered. For tapes recorded on older models of

VCRs produced by this company (the ones

without a minutes setting for the day/time search

function), make sure to set the minutes to “00”.

œ If a recording on a tape extends for over a one month

period, the same day may be present twice on the

tape. If such a day is searched, since there is no

month search setting, the desired day may not be

found.

5 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise (or

counterclockwise).

ø The desired day/time is searched and a still

image of the recording will appear on-screen.

œ This function does not operate when a warning

display appears on the digital display.

6 Press the PLAY button.

ø Playback will start.

TAPE COUNTER

Using the counter, it is easy to find a desired recording.

NOTES:

1 Press the COUNTER RESET button, at the

œ There is no tape counter indication for the blank

beginning of the desired recording.

portions of the tape.

ø The counter will be reset to “0H 00M 00S”.

œ In the 8-hour recording speed mode only, the tape

counter indicates real hours, minutes and seconds.

2 Press the COUNTER MEMORY button.

œ In the other recording speed modes, the tape counter

indication is a ratio of the 8-hour mode base

indication. (In 64-hour recording mode, each “second”

of the tape counter actually represents approximately

72/8 = 9 real seconds.)

ø “[” appears on the digital display.

ø To cancel the counter memory function, press

the COUNTER MEMORY button a second time.

3 After recording or playback, turn the SHUTTLE ring

counterclockwise from stop mode.

œ There may be a slight discrepancy between the

position shown on the tape counter and the actual

tape position.

ø The tape is rewound to the counter “0H 00M

00S” reading.

œ When rewinding the tape past the “0H 00M 00S”

ø If you rewind the tape past the “0H 00M 00S”

position, a minus (–) sign will be displayed.

position, turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

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SECURITY LOCK

This VCR is equipped with two types of security lock: a

quick method security lock and a 4 digit security lock.

4 Digit Security Lock

When the security lock is applied, the VCR cannot be

operated by someone who does not know the correct

password. You need to enter the password in order to

operate the VCR.

The security lock function is designed to prevent

accidental stopping of recording if the STOP button is

pressed inadvertently.

NOTE:

Setting the 4 digit security lock

œ The security lock cannot be engaged while a menu is

1 Press the SECURITY LOCK button.

displayed.

ø “----” appears on the digital display.

2 Use the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring to set the 4

Quick Method Security Lock

1 While holding the SHIFT « button, press the

digit pass word.

JOG dial. . . . . . . . . . To select a digit

REC/PLAY SPEED j button.

SHUTTLE ring . . . . . To move between digits

ø “ ö ” appears on the digital display.

ø When the 4th digit is entered and the

SHUTTLE ring is then turned clockwise, the

lock is engaged and “ ö ” appears on the digital

display.

To cancel the security lock, while holding the SHIFT

« button, press the REC/PLAY SPEED l button,

“ ö ” will be erased from the digital display.

NOTES:

NOTE:

œ While the security lock is engaged all commands,

except the one to cancel the security lock, are

disabled.

œ When the digits are entered and the SHUTTLE ring is

turned clockwise, the numerals are replaced by “-”

characters.

œ The quick method security lock will be cancelled by

pressing the ALL RESET button.

Cancel the 4 digit security lock

1 Press any button.

ø “ ö ” flashes in the digital display for 3 seconds,

and then “----” appears.

2 Use the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring to set the 4

digit pass word.

JOG dial. . . . . . . . . . To select a digit

SHUTTLE ring . . . . . To move between digits

ø When the 4th digit is entered and the

SHUTTLE ring is then turned clockwise, the

lock is disengaged and “ ö ” disappears from

the digital display.

ø If the password is incorrect, the VCR returns to

the initial condition.

NOTE:

œ Operation 2 should be carried out within 7 seconds

of starting setting 1.

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CLOCK ADJUSTMENT

The time for the second and subsequent VCRs can be

set to the same time as the first VCR.

Example

<GENERAL@SET>

TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP

TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW

CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@03:00

THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N

VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N

CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N

REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU

VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR

VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y

TAPE@@@@@@@@@@@@@T-160

A signal from a separate device can also be used to set

the time for the second and subsequent VCRs to the

same time as the first VCR. When using the signal from

a separate device to set the time, input a 0 V signal to

the CONTROL IN terminal of the first VCR for 100 ms or

longer.

5 Press the MENU EXIT button.

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

The setting procedure on the first VCR is now

completed.

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”

line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

6 Repeat the procedure for all the other VCRs, setting

“CLOCK ADJUST” (to the same time as set on the

first VCR).

3 Turn the JOG dial until the “CLOCK ADJUST”

setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

NOTE:

4 Turn the JOG dial to set the hour at which the

adjustment will be conducted, then turn the

SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

œ This function will not operate on the day the daylight

saving/standard time is changed.

NOTE:

Connection

VCR No. 1

œ The clock adjustment cannot be set to “00:00”.

VCR No. 2

CONTROL IN COM CONTROL OUT

To CONTROL IN terminal

To COM terminal

SELECTING INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS

The input and output terminal signals can be selected so

that the VCR can be connected to older models of VCR.

SET2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONTROL IN is set to

CLOCK IN, SERIES IN is

set to EJECT IN,

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

CONTROL OUT is set to

CLOCK OUT and TIMER

OUT is set to EJECT

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “9. OTHERS” line,

then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

OUT. (Select when

connecting to an older

model.)

ø The (OTHERS) menu appears.

*ALARM@LOG

*POWER@FAILURE/DEW

*TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1

5 When finished, press the MENU EXIT button.

NOTE:

œ If set to “SET2”, the “SERIES REC” line will not

appear in the (ALARM/SERIES REC SET) menu.

3 Turn the JOG dial until the “TERMINAL SET” setting

is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

4 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then

turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

SET1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . According to indication on

back panel. (Select when

not connecting to an older

model.)

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SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE

Cassette Eject Setup

When using two or more VCRs, the cassette tapes of all

the VCRs or some of the VCRs can be ejected at the

same time.

Connection

VCR No. 1

VCR No. 2

SERIES IN

COM

TIMER OUT

SERIES IN

COM

TIMER OUT

To SERIES IN terminal

To COM terminal

NOTE:

œ “TERMINAL SET” in the (OTHERS) menu should

always be set to “SET2”.

Eject input (SERIES IN) terminal

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

œ Depending on the “EJECT MODE” setting in the

(WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET) menu (see

“Cassette Eject Setup”), the cassette loaded into the

VCR can be ejected when there is input to this

terminal.

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “4.WARNING

OUT/CONTR. SET” line, then turn the SHUTTLE

ring clockwise.

ø The (WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET) menu

appears.

Eject output (TIMER OUT) terminal

<WARNING@OUT@SET>SET@UP

ALARM@@@@@@@@@@@@Y

NON@REC@@@@@@@@@@N

MECHA.PROBLEM@@@@Y

œ A signal is output from this terminal when the EJECT

button is pressed (if the VCR is set up as the

“MASTER” VCR; see step 6 under “Cassette Eject

Setup”) or when there is input (a trigger) at the

SERIES IN terminal, even if the security lock is set or

a cassette is not loaded.

<CONTROL@SET>

EJECT@MODE@@@@@@@EJECT1

OPERATION@@@@@@@@SLAVE

3 Turn the JOG dial until the “EJECT MODE” setting is

NOTES:

highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

œ The terminal names and signals are different from the

4 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired cassette

usual setting.

eject mode, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

œ Names in brackets apply to terminals on the rear

EJECT1 . . . . The cassette is ejected only if the

VCR is not in recording or

panel.

recording pause mode.

EJECT2 . . . . The cassette is ejected only if the

VCR is in stop mode.

5 Turn the JOG dial until the “OPERATION” setting is

highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

6 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired operation,

then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

SLAVE . . . . . The function is restricted to only

the VCR being operated.

MASTER . . . The function is applied to the VCR

being operated and all VCRs that

are connected after it.

7 Press the MENU EXIT button.

NOTE:

œ The EJECT button will not be operative during

recording mode.

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SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL

When two or more VCRs are connected together, the

VCRs can be operated simultaneously just by operating

the VCR that has been set to “MASTER”, without using a

system controller (sold separately).

Operator Mode

This mode lets you carry out basic operations (ejecting,

recording, stopping, rewinding and changing the

recording speed mode).

There are two modes available: operator mode and

administrator/installer mode. The operations that can be

carried out in each mode are different.

NOTE:

œ This mode will not work correctly unless the VCRs are

in the same initial state.

NOTES:

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

œ The operation and setting can only be carried out with

the button of this unit.

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “4.WARNING

OUT/CONTR. SET” line, then turn the SHUTTLE

ring clockwise.

œ Use cables with a thickness of A.W.G.24 (0.2 mm ) or

more and a length no more than 1.5 m to connect

VCRs.

ø The (WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET) menu

appears.

œ It is recommended that you do not connect any more

than 10 VCRs together.

<WARNING@OUT@SET>SET@UP

ALARM@@@@@@@@@@@@Y

NON@REC@@@@@@@@@@N

MECHA.PROBLEM@@@@Y

œ Only one VCR can be specified at the master unit.

œ Do not mix operator mode and administrator/installer

mode in the same installation.

<CONTROL@SET>

EJECT@MODE@@@@@@@EJECT1

OPERATION@@@@@@@@SLAVE

œ Do not connect the VCRs in a loop.

œ “TERMINAL SET” in the (OTHERS) menu should

3 Turn the JOG dial until the “OPERATION” setting is

always be set to “SET1”.

highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

œ The VCR operation may not e completely

4 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired operation,

synchronized depending on the VCR statuses, the

operating environment and the operation timing. It is

recommended that you check the operating statuses

and menus after carrying out each operation.

then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

SLAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . The function is restricted

to only the VCR being

operated.

MASTER . . . . . . . . . . The function is applied to

the VCR being operated

Connection

VCR No. 1

VCR No. 2

and all VCRs that are

connected after it.

CONTROL IN COM CONTROL OUT

œ When the “OPERATION” is set to “MASTER”,

“SC” lights on the digital display.

To CONTROL IN terminal

To COM terminal

5 Press the MENU EXIT button.

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SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL

Setting the Cassette Eject Mode

Administrator/Installer Mode

Operator mode can be used to eject cassettes for all

VCRs or for specified VCRs.

This mode lets you carry out basic operations (ejecting,

recording, stopping, rewinding and changing the

recording speed mode) and also make menu settings.

1 Follow steps 1 to 4 under “Operator Mode”.

2 Turn the JOG dial until the “EJECT MODE” setting is

NOTES:

highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

œ This mode will not work correctly unless the VCRs are

3 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired cassette

in the same initial state.

eject mode, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

œ Menu settings will not work correctly unless the menu

settings for the VCRs are the same. Set the menu

settings for each VCR to the initial setting before

using this mode to change the settings.

EJECT1 . . . . . . . . . . . . The cassette is ejected

only if the VCR is not in

recording or recording

pause mode.

œ If a power failure occurs, make the settings again.

EJECT2 . . . . . . . . . . . . The cassette is ejected

1 While holding the STOP button, press the

STILL/PAUSE button for 3 seconds or more on the

VCR that is set to be the master VCR.

only if the VCR is in stop

mode.

4 Press the MENU EXIT button.

ø “SC” will flash on the digital display.

“SC” flashes (master) . The menu settings can be

changed for the VCR

being operated and all

VCRs that are connected

after it.

œ This mode can be used regardless of the

“OPERATION” setting in the (WARNING

OUT/CONTROL SET) menu.

“SC” off (slave) . . . . . . The menu settings can be

changed for only the VCR

being operated.

œ To cancel the master mode, press and hold the

STOP button and then press the STILL/PAUSE

button.

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SETTING FOR RS-485 OR RS-232C USE

The RS-485 interface can be used to operate the VCR

using a SANYO brand system controller. Furthermore,

the RS-232C interface can be used to operate the VCR

Settings when using RS-485

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

using a computer.

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “9.OTHERS” line,

then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

NOTES:

ø The (OTHERS) menu appears.

œ This can only be used when the RS-485/232C

interface board (VZU-485/232C) is installed.

*ALARM@LOG

*POWER@FAILURE/DEW

*TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1

*RS-485@SET

@@STATUS@INFO.@@@Y

@@ALARM@INFO.@@@@Y

œ Refer to the instruction manuals for the

VZU-485/232C, the system controller and/or the

computer.

Setting the Address and Data Transfer

Speed

3 Turn the JOG dial until the “STATUS INFO.” setting

is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

œ Make this setting without a cassette tape inserted.

4 Turn the JOG dial to set the “STATUS INFO.”

setting, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

1 Press the COUNTER RESET button for 3 seconds

or more.

Y. . . . . . . . . . The VCR status information is

output at the RS-485 connector.

ø “485” or “232” appears on the digital display.

N . . . . . . . . . The status information is not

output at the RS-485 connector.

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the interface being used,

RS-232C or RS-485.

5 Turn the JOG dial until the “ALARM INFO.” setting is

ø “232” or “485” appears on the digital display.

highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

œ When setting “232”, carry out step 3 and then

6 Turn the JOG dial to set the “ALARM INFO.” setting,

step 6.

then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

Y. . . . . . . . . . The VCR alarm information (alarm

recording start and stop) and

4 Turn the JOG dial to set the VCR address (from 000

to 127).

video loss information are output

at the RS-485 connector.

ø The address set appears on the digital display.

N . . . . . . . . . The VCR alarm information (alarm

recording start and stop) and

5 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

6 Turn the JOG dial to set the data transfer speed

video loss information are not

output at the RS-485 connector.

(19200, 2400, 4800, 9600).

ø The data transfer speed set appears on the

digital display.

7 Press the MENU EXIT button.

8 Set the TERMINATE switch on the back panel to the

7 When finished, Press the COUNTER RESET button.

“ON” or “OFF” position

OFF side . . . Not terminated

ON side . . . . Terminated

NOTE:

œ When the MENU RESET button is pressed, the

setting appearing on the digital display is reset to the

default setting.

NOTE:

œ When a warning state (non-recording, mechanical

problem or clog detection) occurs, the warning state is

output from the RS-485 connector. However,

non-recording warning states are not output if “NON

REC” is set to “N” in the (WARNING OUT/CONTROL

SET) menu. In addition, the clog detection warning

state is not output if “CLOG DETECT.” is set to “N” in

the (GENERAL SET) menu.

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CHECKING POWER FAILURE, FAILURE DUE TO

CONDENSATION AND USAGE DURATION

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

NOTE:

œ If the MENU RESET button is pressed while the

“POWER FAILURE” and “DEW” data is displayed, the

data is erased. The “USED TIME” data cannot be reset.

“P” will be erased from the digital display.

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “9.OTHERS” line,

then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

ø The (OTHERS) menu appears.

*ALARM@LOG

*POWER@FAILURE/DEW

*TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1

3 Turn the JOG dial to select the “POWER

FAILURE/DEW” line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

ø The (POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME)

menu appears.

Example

<POWER@FAILURE>

001@FAILURE@@12-25@07:15

@@@@RECOVERY@12-25@07:30

<DEW>

001@FAILURE@@12-25@11:00

@@@@RECOVERY@12-25@12:00

<USED@TIME>

@@VIDEO@@@@@@@@@00003H

@@POWER@@@@@@@@@00007H

POWER FAILURE . . . . The number of power

failures, and the date and

time of the most recent

power failure and

recovery are displayed.

DEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The number of failures

due to condensation, and

the date and time of the

most recent failure and

recovery are displayed.

USED TIME . . . . . . . . . The video heads usage

duration and the power on

duration are displayed.

4 Press the MENU EXIT button.

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OUTPUTTERMINALS

TAPE END OUT Terminal

NOTES:

œ If the “TAPE” in the (GENERAL SET) menu is set

to “T-120”, “6:00” will be indicated instead of

“8:00”.

œ During recording, when the end of the tape is reached

or when the tape counter reading indicates 8 hours,

the output becomes 0V (Low). During autorepeat

recording, the output becomes 0 V (Low) for about 2

seconds only.

œ If the “SERIES REC” is set to “Y” in the

(ALARM/SERIES REC SET) menu, the output

becomes 0 V (Low) for about 2 seconds when the

counter reaches “8H 00M 00S”, even if the “TAPE

END OUT” is set to “END”.

œ To reset the output, press the STOP or EJECT button.

TAPE END OUT Terminal Output Setting

œ If the “SERIES REC” is set to “Y” in the

(ALARM/SERIES REC SET) menu, the output

becomes 0 V (Low) until 5 minutes have passed

after the tape reaches the end.

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “5.ALARM/SERIES

REC SET” line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

5 Press the MENU EXIT button.

ø The (ALARM/SERIES REC SET) menu

appears.

COM Terminal

œ Common GND (ground) terminal when connecting

*ALARM@SET

@@MODE@@@@@@@@@@@Y1

@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@8H

@@DURATION@@@@@@@20S

*1@SHOT@SET

other terminals to external devices.

@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@@1

@@INTERVAL@@@@@@@1M

*SERIES@REC@@@@@@N

*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@8:00

TIMER OUT terminal

œ During timer recording, the output becomes 0 V.

œ During timer recording stand-by mode, the output is 5

3 Turn the JOG dial until the “TAPE END OUT” setting

V (High).

is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

4 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then

Timer recording

turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

8:00 (6:00) . . The output becomes 0 V (Low)

when the tape counter reaches

“8H 00M 00S (or 6H 00M 00S)”

and/or when the tape reaches the

end.

5V (H)

(Output impedance: 5.7 kΩ)

0V (L)

END . . . . . . . The output becomes 0 V (Low)

when the tape reaches the end.

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OUTPUTTERMINALS

SW OUT Terminal

When recording, a pulse signal is output at the SW OUT

terminal.

8 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired “8H” (or

“6H”) mode, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

œ If the “TAPE” in the (GENERAL SET) menu is set

to “T-120”, “6H” will be indicated instead of “8H”.

This terminal is usually connected to the switch input

(SW IN) of devices like a camera switcher unit, or a quad

compressor.

Y. . . . . . . . . . When recording in 8-hour (or

6-hour) mode, a pulse signal is

output.

N. . . . . . . . . . When recording in 8-hour (or

6-hour) mode, a pulse signal is

not output.

FIELD: 16.7 msec.

FRAME: 5 msec.

5V (H)

(Output impedance: 5.7 kΩ)

9 Press the MENU EXIT button.

0V (L)

SW OUT Terminal Output Setting

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “2.DISPLAY/SW

OUT SET” line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

ø The (DISPLAY/SW OUT SET) menu appears.

<DISPLAY@SET>@@@@SET@UP

DATE@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y

TIME@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y

SPEED@@@@@@@@@@@@Y

ALARM@COUNT@@@@@@Y

<SW@OUT@SET>

TIMING@@@@@@@@@@@FIELD

FIELD@@@@@@@@@@@@1

8H@MODE@@@@@@@@@@Y

3 Turn the JOG dial until the “TIMING” setting is

highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

4 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired output timing,

then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

FIELD. . . . . . 1 pulse is output after each set

number of fields.

FRAME . . . . 1 pulse is output after each set

number of frames.

5 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

6 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired pulse signal

interval (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 30 or 60), then turn the

SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

œ If “TIMING” is set to FRAME (see step 4),

“FRAME” will be indicated instead of “FIELD”.

7 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

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OUTPUTTERMINALS

WARNING OUT Terminal

œ The WARNING OUT terminal output becomes 0 V

(Low) in accordance with the (WARNING

OUT/CONTROL SET) menu.

VIDEO LOSS . . . . . The output becomes 0 V

and “V” appears on the

digital display when there is

no video signal

CLOG DETECT. . . . The output becomes 0 V

and “C” appears on the

digital display when the

heads are dirty and the

recording quality

WARNING OUT Terminal Output Setting

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “4.WARNING

OUT/CONTR. SET” line, then turn the SHUTTLE

ring clockwise.

deteriorates

7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 when setting other items.

ø The (WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET) menu

appears.

8 When finished, press the MENU EXIT button.

<WARNING@OUT@SET>SET@UP

ALARM@@@@@@@@@@@@Y

NON@REC@@@@@@@@@@N

MECHA.PROBLEM@@@@Y

VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@Y

CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y

NOTES:

œ The “VIDEO LOSS” line does not appear if “VIDEO

LOSS” is set to “N” in the (GENERAL SET) menu.

<CONTROL@SET>

EJECT@MODE@@@@@@@EJECT1

OPERATION@@@@@@@@SLAVE

œ The “CLOG DETECT.” line does not appear if “CLOG

DETECT.” is set to “N” in the (GENERAL SET) menu.

œ Displays on the digital display take precedence over

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

other displays.

4 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired mode, then

œ Canceling warning displays and output.

turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

Press the STOP button once.

The warning display disappears from the digital

SET UP . . . . Set each item

ALL Y . . . . . . To set all items to “Y”

ALL N. . . . . . To set all items to “N”

display.

Press the STOP button once more.

If “MECHA. PROBLEM” or “CLOG DETECT.”

warnings are being output, then output stops.

œ If using the “SET UP” setting, continue with steps

5 to 7.

œ If the “NON REC”, “VIDEO LOSS” or “ALARM”

warning is being output, the condition immediately

before the warning output is restored and the

output stops.

5 Turn the JOG dial until the item for warning output is

highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

6 Turn the JOG dial to set “Y” (warning is given) or “N”

(warning is not given), then turn the SHUTTLE ring

clockwise.

œ If the system has shut down because of a

“MECHA. PROBLEM” warning, the output is

canceled when the ALL RESET button is pressed.

ALARM. . . . . . . . . . . The output becomes 0 V

and “A” appears on the

digital display during alarm

recording

NON REC . . . . . . . . The output becomes 0 V

and “N” appears on the

digital display if the VCR

enters a mode other than

recording (i.e. recording

pause, stop mode, etc.)

during recording

MECHA. PROBLEM . . . The output becomes 0 V

and “M” appears on the

digital display when the

tape stops or other problem

with the internal mechanism

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OUTPUTTERMINALS

REMOTE Jack

Remote control setting

Remote control of the VCR is possible by connecting a

remote controller with a circuit such as indicated below,

to the REMOTE jack.

The remote control switch 7 (see illustration at left) can

be set to either eject the tape or access the menus.

1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET”

NOTES:

line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

œ Use a 3.5 mm mini-jack type plug.

ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.

œ The connection should be done using a shielded

<GENERAL@SET>

cable no more than 5 meters long.

TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP

TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW

CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00

THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N

VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N

CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N

REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU

VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR

VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y

TAPE@@@@@@@@@@@@@T-160

œ The functions not available on the VCR will not

operate.

œ You can use a VA-RMN01 Remote Control Unit (sold

separately) to control the VCR remotely. The

functions not available on the VCR will not operate.

3 Turn the JOG dial until the “REMOTE” setting is

Remote control circuit

highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

4 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired switch mode,

then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

R0 1.2K

SW0: EJECT

MENU. . . . . . Switch operates as an MENU

button

R1 0.3K

SW1: STOP

EJECT . . . . . Switch operates as an EJECT

button

R2 0.43K

SW2: STILL/PAUSE

5 Press the MENU EXIT button.

R3 0.51K

SW3: REW

R4 0.62K

SW4: FF

R5 0.75K

SW5: PLAY

R6 0.91K

SW6: REC

R7 1.1K

SW7: MENU (or EJECT)

R8 1.3K

SW8: REV

R9 2.0K

SW9: REC/PLAY SPEED j

R10 2.4K

SW10: REC/PLAY SPEED l

R11 3.6K

SW11: SHIFT ]

R12 5.6K

SW12: SHIFT «

The resistance tolerance is

2% or less.

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MAINTENANCE

Daily Inspection

Periodic Inspection

The following daily inspections are recommended in

order to assure long-term and trouble-free operation of

the unit.

Periodic inspection and maintenance should be referred

to your dealer.

If there is noise in the playback picture, and it cannot be

corrected using the tracking control, it may indicated that

the video heads need cleaning.

The daily inspections are particularly important if using

autorepeat recording.

Soiling is unlikely, thanks to the automatic head cleaning

function, but due to factors such as the use of poor

quality tape and the usage environment the heads could

become dirty in a short time.

Inspection Procedure

1 Turn on the power to the VCR, camera, TV monitor

and other connected devices.

The video heads should be inspected every 1,000 hours

of use to determine if they need to be replaced.

2 Check that the image received on the TV monitor is

correct.

The video heads usage can be checked using the

(POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME) menu.

3 Check that the on-screen display of the date and

time is correct.

4 To check the recording condition of the previous

Cabinet Cleaning

day, rewind the recorded tape a few seconds.

Clean the outside of the cabinet with a clean, soft cloth,

moistened with lukewarm water and wrung dry.

5 Press the PLAY button and check that the playback

image is correct.

6 Check that the recorded date and time are correct.

DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR OTHER TYPES OF

CLEANERS. THESE CHEMICALS CAN CRACK OR

DISCOLOR THE CABINET.

NOTES:

œ If the security lock is engaged, it has to be released

before proceeding to the inspection.

About the Backup Battery

œ If any problem is discovered during the inspection,

The date and time settings are maintained for up to 30

days by a rechargeable lithium battery that is fully

charged after the VCR has been connected to a power

source for 48 hours or more.

unplug the power cord then consult your dealer.

Depending on the battery usage it may become

necessary to change it. For replacement and disposal of

the old battery, please contact your dealer.

After the battery has been replaced, press the ALL

RESET button, then enter all the time, date, etc. settings

as required.

Automatic Head Cleaning Function

œ Whenever a video cassette is loaded or ejected, the

video heads are automatically cleaned.

œ During autorepeat recording, the video heads are

automatically cleaned when the tape reaches the end.

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MAINTENANCE

Maintaining and Checking The Mechanism

To maintain the VCR functions and features working properly, and to avoid damages or dirt on the tape, it is

recommended to follow the maintenance points and periodicity indicated below.

For detailed information, please contact your dealer.

Maintenance Table

F : Cleaning

E : Confirmation

8000H

v : Lubrication

k : Change

PARTS

Tape Path System ASSY, BRAKE BAND

ASSY, LEVER BT (tape guide)

2000H

4000H

6000H

NOTES

FULL ERASE HEAD

ASSY, ROLLER CLEANER

ASSY, GUIDE ROLLER

ASSY, MOUNTING INCLNE S

ASSY, MOUNTING INCLNE T

ACE HEAD

ASSY, LEVER PINCH ROLLER

MOUNTING, LIFT PINCH

CAM, LIFT PINCH

GEAR, CAM PINCH

EARTH CHIP CYLINDER

COMPL, CYLINDER

ASSY, CYLINDER UPPER

F(k)

Reel Drive System ASSY, REEL SUPPLY

ASSY, REEL TAKEUP

GEAR, REEL S

GEAR, REEL T

PULLEY, REEL

SPECIAL, WASHER 2.4 X 6 X 0.25

COMPL, MOUNTING CLUTCH

BELT, REEL

MOTOR, CAPSTAN

ASSY, GEAR FRICTION

ASSY, BRAKE S

E(k)

Brake

ASSY, BRAKE T

ASSY, BRAKE CAPSTAN

ASSY, BRAKE SOFT T

ASSY, LOADING MOTOR

DAMPER

Loading Drive

System

COMPL, GEAR WORM

CAM, MAIN

SPECIAL WASHER 3.6 X 0.5

GEAR, WHEEL 1

GEAR, WHEEL 2

GEAR RELAY PINCH OPT

SLIDE, CRECENT

GEAR, LOAD S

GEAR, RACK FRONT

GEAR, RACK START

GEAR, PINON

BACK TENSION TORQUE

FWD, REW TORQUE

PLAY TORQUE

Performance

Check

PB BACK TENSION TORQUE 25~50g⋅cm

FWD, REW TORQUE ≥ 600g⋅cm

PLAY 55 ~ 110g⋅cm

REV TORQUE

REV 100 ~ 210g⋅cm

NOTES:

This table shows the maintenance for up to 8000 hours. After this, repeat from the start or the table.

For places with symbols such as E (k) and F (k), carry out checking and cleaning, and replace if necessary.

This periodic maintenance check table changes considerably according to the using conditions and environment.

Refer to the (POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME) menu for the length of time the unit has been used.

As the life of parts may be shortened if foreign particles and dusts remain accumulated on the tape guides and rotating and contacting portions,

clean if dirty.

Dusts and other foreign particles on the tape guides may also shorten the tape life and lower picture quality, therefore clean thoroughly.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in the manual, please refer to the table

below.

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

No power

No image displayed on

the TV monitor

The power cord is not connected

The connections are not correct

The power to the camera and/or TV

monitor is not turned on

A cassette tape is not loaded

All functions are suspended due to

condensation

Connect the power cord

Check that all connections are correct

Turn all connected devices power on

The buttons do not

respond

Load a cassette and turn the power on

Wait for the “À” indicator to go off

Alarm recording

Unit in menu mode

The security lock is engaged

The loaded cassette has no

erasure-prevention tab

Wait for the alarm recording to end

Press the MENU EXIT button.

Cancel the security lock

Load a cassette tape with an

erasure-prevention tab or cover the tab

hole with adhesive tape

Recording is not

possible (the tape is

ejected)

Recording is not

possible (Tape rewinds)

Autorepeat recording is

not possible

“Y” is selected for the tape management

“AL” appears on the digital display

Normally. Refer to “TAPE MANAGEMENT”

on page 16.

Display (ALARM LOG) menu, then press

the MENU RESET button to turn off the

“AL” indicator

Timer recording is not

possible

The date and time are not set correctly

The unit is not set to timer recording

stand-by mode

Set the date and time correctly

Press the TIMER button to display “n” on

the digital display

“N” is selected for the timer recordings

Be sure to select “Y” for the programmed

timer recordings

Alarm recording is not

possible

“OFF” appears on the digital display

Press the EJECT, STOP or PLAY button

or turn the SHUTTLE ring to turn the

indicator off

Noise in the playback

picture

The date and time are

not recorded

The video heads need cleaning

Display mode not set.

Clean the video heads

Press the ON SCREEN button to display

and record the date and time.

Clean the heads.

“m” flashes.

The heads are dirty (see page 21).

Problem with the system

The cassette tape

cannot be ejected

The cassette is ejected

a few seconds after it

has been inserted

Unplug the power cord then plug it back in

The tape is not threaded correctly

Try inserting the cassette one more time or

using a new cassette. If it is ejected again,

please consult your dealer.

After a Power Failure

System Down

If the recording speed is reset to 8-hour mode after a

power failure, it is due to insufficient backup battery

charge. This is not a malfunction.

If the unit does not function at all, try the following.

1 Unplug the power cord then plug it back in.

2 Reset the memory. (Press the ALL RESET button.

Under normal conditions, do not touch the ALL

RESET button.)

The time and date will be reset, and the quick

method security lock will be canceled.

3 If the problem is not corrected after performing steps

1 and 2 a few times, consult your dealer.

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SPECIFICATIONS

General Specifications

Video head system

Dual-azimuth 4-head rotating helical scanning system:

Dual azimuth 2-head for record and standard playback

Dual azimuth 4-head for forward picture search, reverse picture search

and still mode

Audio recording

In 8-, 24- and 40-hour modes (when using T-160 tape)

In 6-, 18- and 30-hour modes (when using T-120 tape)

Tape speed

11.12 mm /sec (8-hour mode)

Specified video cassette tape

VHS 1/2 inch video cassette tape

Recording/playback time (SRT-8960 only) 8, 24, 40, 64, 96, 128, 160, 224, 320, 480, 640, 960 and 1280 hours (when

using T-160 tape)

6, 18, 30, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168, 240, 360, 480, 720 and 960 hours (when

using T-120 tape)

Recording/playback time (SRT-8168 only) 8, 24, 40, 64, 96, 128, 160 and 224 hours (when using T-160 tape)

6, 18, 30, 48, 72, 96, 120 and 168 hours (when using T-120 tape)

Recording/playback time (SRT-8040 only) 8, 24 and 40 hours (when using T-160 tape)

6, 18 and 30 hours (when using T-120 tape)

Fast forward/rewind time

Television system

approximately 2 minutes 35 seconds (when using T-160 tape)

approximately 2 minutes (when using T-120 tape)

NTSC color TV system

Video

Recording method

Luminance signal: FM recording

Chrominance signal: Down-converted direct recording

Video input

1 V(p-p), BNC, 75 Ω, unbalanced

Video output

1 V(p-p), BNC, 75 Ω, unbalanced

Horizontal resolution

Black & white mode

Color mode

350 line or more

300 line or more

Audio

Input

–8 dBs, RCA pin jack, 27 kΩ, unbalanced

Output

–8 dBs, RCA pin jack, 600 Ω, unbalanced

Connectors

Alarm (1 shot) input

No voltage, make-contact switch input (Low input 100ms or more,

Normally 5 V)

Control input

Key code (pulse signal) (Normally 5 V)

Series input

No voltage, make-contact switch input (Low input 1s or more, Normally 5 V)

Ext timer (alarm reset) input

No voltage, make-contact switch input (Low input 100ms or more,

Normally 5 V)

Common

0 V (GND)

Warning output

Control output

Tape end output

Timer output

Open collector Max. 500 mA (Active Low 0 V, Normally open)

Key code (pulse signal) (Normally 5 V)

Open collector Max. 50 mA (Active Low 0 V, Normally open)

DC 5 V, 5.7kΩ, (Low output)

Switch output

Remote control input

Pulse signal (Normally 5 V)

3.5 mm mini jack

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SPECIFICATIONS

Other Specifications

Operating temperature range

Operating humidity range

Power requirements

Power consumption

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Weight

5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

80% or less

120V AC,60Hz

15 W

420 mm x 99.5 mm x 306 mm (16.54″ x 3.92″ x 12.05″ )

approximately 4.0 kg

Connectors (When the “TERMINAL SET” is set to “SET2”)

NOTES:

œ The terminal names and signals are different from the usual setting.

œ Names in brackets apply to terminals on the rear panel.

Clock set input (CONTROL IN)

No voltage, make-contact switch input (Low input 100ms or more,

Normally 5 V)

Clock set output (CONTROL OUT)

Eject input (SERIES IN)

DC 5 V, 5.7kΩ, (Low output)

No voltage, make-contact switch input (Low input 100ms or more,

Normally 5 V)

Eject output (TIMER OUT)

DC 5 V, 5.7kΩ, (Low output)

NOTE: The specifications and external appearance of this unit are subject to change without notice.

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SANYO INDUSTRIAL

VCR WARRANTY

OBLIGATIONS

In order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to and picked up from an Authorized Sanyo Service Center at the user’s expense,

unless specifically stated otherwise in this warranty. The names and addresses of Authorized Sanyo Service Centers may be obtained by calling the

toll-free number listed below.

For product operation, authorized service center referral, service assistance or problem resolution, call

CUSTOMER INFORMATION 1-800-421-5013

Weekdays 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time

For accessories and/or parts, call

PARTS ORDER INFORMATION 1-800-726-9662

Weekdays 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time

THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY ON SANYO PRODUCTS PURCHASED OR RENTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, EXCLUDING

ALL U.S. TERRITORIES AND PROTECTORATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER OR

END-USER. THE ORIGINAL DATED BILL OF SALE, SALES SLIP OR RENTAL AGREEMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE AUTHORIZED

SANYO SERVICE CENTER AT THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED.

Subject to the OBLIGATIONS above and EXCLUSIONS below, SANYO Fisher Company warrants this SANYO product against defects in materials

and workmanship for the periods specified below. SFC will repair or replace (at its option) the product and any of its parts which fail to conform to

this warranty. The warranty period commences on the date the product was first purchased or rented at retail.

LABOR

1 YEAR

PARTS

1 YEAR

VIDEO HEADS

90 DAYS

EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not cover (A) the adjustment of customer-operated controls as explained in the appropriate model’s instruction manual, or (B)

the repair of any product whose serial number has been altered, defaced or removed.

This warranty shall not apply to the cabinet or cosmetic parts, batteries or routine maintenance.

This warranty does not apply to uncrating, setup, installation, removal of the product for repair or reinstallation of the product after repair.

This warranty does not apply to repairs or replacements necessitated by any cause beyond the control of SFC including, but not limited to, any

malfunction, defect or failure caused by or resulting from unauthorized service or parts, improper maintenance, operation contrary to furnished

instructions, shipping or transit accidents, modification or repair by the user, abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect power line voltage, fire,

flood or other Acts of God, or normal wear and tear.

The foregoing is in lieu of all other expressed warranties and SFC does not assume or authorize any party to assume for it any other

obligation or liability.

SFC DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARD TO THIS PRODUCT (INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES

OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS). IN NO EVENT SHALL SFC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE OWNERSHIP OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY DELAY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS

OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY DUE TO CAUSES BEYOND ITS CONTROL. SFC’S LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND

DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, USE OR OWNERSHIP

OF THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTOR’S NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED DAMAGED OR DEFECTIIVE GOODS, WHETHER SUCH

DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.

ATTENTION

For your protection in the event of theft or loss of this product, please fill in the information below for you own personal records.

Model No.

_____________________________________________

Serial No. ______________________________________________

(Located on back or bottom side of unit.)

Date of Purchase

Where Purchased

_______________________________________

Purchase Price _________________________________________

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