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TLC 2100 TIME LAPSE VIDEO RECORDER RS232 OPTIONAL FEATURE DC OPTIONAL FEATURE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN! CAUTION! TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT NOTE This product can be used as an accessory component of a bank or retail store surveillance system to provide positive visual identification of suspects by recording video camera images and time and date information onto permanent magnetic media (video tape). This product by itself cannot act as a complete surveillance system. All components of the surveillance system must be properly installed, tested, and maintained by qualified personnel to fulfill this important function.
WARNING This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to subpart J of part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
ATTENTION
Ni-Cd
The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At the end of it's useful life, under various federal, state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Gyyr® is a registered trademark of Odetics, Inc. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without prior written consent of Odetics, Inc. © COPYRIGHT 1998 GYYR, Inc. All rights reserved.
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STOP!
REMOVE THIS CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE PLACE. THIS RECORDER HAS A CONCEALED SECURITY LOCK TO RESTRICT UNAUTHORIZED USAGE OF THIS RECORDER.
EJECT
REC
FIELD REV
STILL
FIELD FWD
REVERSE REW/ F. FWD/ PLAY SEARCH SEARCH
STOP
PLAY
S SHARPNESS
2-A24HR TRACKING
SLOW TRACKING
VLOCK
PROG. PREV. NEXT
DOWN
UP
V-POS H-POS ALARM ALARM INDEX RESET
COUNTER RESET
REC / PLAY HOURS
TIMER
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
A
B
C
TO SET SECURITY LOCK (Locks out access to Recorder Programming) Step 1. Press the NEXT and UP buttons at the same time. Step 2. Check the digital display. The "Lock" Annunciator will light when the lock is activated. "L" will appear below the Alarm Counter of the TIME/DATE stamp on the monitor. Step 3. To deactivate security lock, press the NEXT and UP buttons at the same time. The "Lock" annunciator will no longer be lit in the display. "L" will disappear from the TIME/DATE stamp on the monitor.
LOCK ANNUNCIATOR TAPE END
ALARM
INDEX
REC
LOCK
TIMER
B
SPEED
R
00 0 0 000 12-06-97 PL THU A04 08:28:44A 72 T L
LOCK INDICATOR IN TIME/DATE STAMP
TO PERFORM A MASTER RESET The MASTER RESET function is performed by inserting a pointed object into each of the Reset holes at the same time. This is used to perform a MASTER RESET for abnormal Time Lapse system operations such as T/D DISPLAY, Speed Select, etc. All programmable features must be reprogrammed after reset. A MASTER RESET tool is supplied with this unit. This unit is also equipped with a SYSTEM RESET function. The SYSTEM RESET function will NOT change any of the menu settings. See "Tape Adjustment Controls: System Reset" for further information. Note: A SYSTEM RESET may also be performed for Mecha Lock, Cyl Lock & Reel Lock. For more information, contact factory. EJECT
REC
FIELD REV
SHARPNESS
2-A24HR TRACKING
RESET HOLES
SLOW TRACKING
VLOCK
PROG. PREV. NEXT
DOWN
UP
V-POS H-POS ALARM ALARM INDEX RESET
COUNTER RESET
REC / PLAY HOURS
TIMER
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
A
B
C
FIELD FWD
REVERSE REW/ F. FWD/ PLAY SEARCH SEARCH
STOP
S
STILL
PLAY
DEALER CARD
TAB
END USER CARD
NEXT & UP BUTTONS
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Contents IMPORTANT NOTE ........................................................................... 2 END USER CARD .............................................................................. 3 DEALER CARD ................................................................................ 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................................................. 6 Cautions and Warnings .............................................................................................................................. 8 Precautionary Installation Steps ................................................................................................................. 8 Regular System Testing ............................................................................................................................. 8 Typical Security Installation with ATM or ECR ............................................................................................ 9 Typical Security System with a Camera Multiplexer ................................................................................. 10
PART ONE: GETTING STARTED ..................................................... 11 PART TWO: CONTROLS ................................................................. 12 OVERVIEW .................................................................................................. 12 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ......................................................................... 13 Cassette Compartment & Eject Button ..................................................................................................... 13 Tape and Picture Adjustment Controls ..................................................................................................... 13 Play/Record Operations Controls ............................................................................................................. 14 Programming Operation Controls ............................................................................................................. 15 Position & Alarm Controls ......................................................................................................................... 15 Timer & Miscellaneous Controls ............................................................................................................... 16 Digital Display ........................................................................................................................................... 17
REAR PANEL FUNCTIONS .......................................................................... 19 INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 20 Video & 15-Pin Connector Installation ....................................................................................................... 20 Audio Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 21
RECORD CHECK ......................................................................................... 22 Rec Check ................................................................................................................................................ 22 Record/Play Times ................................................................................................................................... 22
ALARM INDEX OPERATION ........................................................................ 23 Alarm Index .............................................................................................................................................. 23
PART THREE: MENUS .................................................................... 24 To Move and Edit in the Menus ................................................................................................................ 24 Main Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 24 Time/Date Submenu ................................................................................................................................. 25 Example of Setting the Clock & Navigating a Menu .................................................................................. 25 Display Options Submenu ........................................................................................................................ 26 Entering System Code Text ...................................................................................................................... 27 Text Position Submenu ............................................................................................................................. 27 System Options Submenu ........................................................................................................................ 28 Timer Program Submenu ......................................................................................................................... 29 Alarms Submenu ...................................................................................................................................... 29 Alarm Record Options Submenu .............................................................................................................. 30 Alarm Memory Submenu .......................................................................................................................... 30 4
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Camera Switcher Pulse Submenu ............................................................................................................ 31 System Data Submenu ............................................................................................................................. 31
PART FOUR: RS-232 OPTIONAL FEATURE .................................... 32 RS-232 FEATURE ........................................................................................ 32 STD/Remote Port Menu ........................................................................................................................... 32 Remote Terminal Interface Commands .................................................................................................... 32 Operational Control Commands ............................................................................................................... 33 VCR Status Return Command .................................................................................................................. 33 VCR Extended Status Command ............................................................................................................. 33 Program Control Functions ....................................................................................................................... 34 Tape Speed Commands ........................................................................................................................... 34 Extended Commands ............................................................................................................................... 35 Set Date Command .................................................................................................................................. 35 Read Date Command ............................................................................................................................... 35 Set Time Command .................................................................................................................................. 35 Read Time Command ............................................................................................................................... 36 Set System Code Command .................................................................................................................... 36 Set Timer Program Command .................................................................................................................. 36
PART FIVE: DC OPTIONAL FEATURE ............................................ 37 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 37 Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 37 Operation .................................................................................................................................................. 37 Battery Rating/Estimated Record Times Chart ......................................................................................... 37 Configuration 1: DC Installation - Frequent Usage .................................................................................... 38 Configuration 3: DC Installation With Trickle Charger ............................................................................... 38 Configuration 2: DC Installation-Infrequent Usage .................................................................................... 38
APPENDIX A: EXTERNAL INTERFACE ......................................... 39 Detailed Description of External Interface: 15-Pin "D" Connector ............................................................. 39
APPENDIX B: REMOTE CONTROL FEATURE ................................. 41 APPENDIX C: WARNING CODES .................................................... 42 Digital Display Codes ................................................................................................................................ 42 Codes ....................................................................................................................................................... 43
APPENDIX D: PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT .......................................................................................... 44 APPENDIX E: TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................... 45 APPENDIX F: SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 47 WARRANTY INFORMATION ........................................................... 48 SALES ............................................................................................ 50 TECHNICAL SERVICE & SUPPORT ............................................... 50 EUROPEAN INFORMATION ............................................................ 50 ASIA PACIFIC INFORMATION ........................................................ 50 TLC 2100 271-0498-4852503#
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But safety is your responsibility, too. These pages list important information that will help to assure proper use of a Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference.
1. USE HIGH QUALITY HIGH GRADE VHS CASSETTES - High resolution time lapse recording requires a high quality high grade tape for satisfactory performance. Some brands of tape can have an adverse effect on video head performance and head life. The following brands have been found to meet our critical specifications: GYYR
BASF
MAXELL TDK
2. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All of the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 3. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 4. HEED WARNINGS-All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 5. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS-All of the “operating and use” instructions should be adhered to. 6. GROUNDING-This video product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding- type plug [A plug having a third pin for grounding.] This plug will only fit into a groundingtype power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into your outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. 7. POWER SOURCES-This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power you are using, consult your video dealer or local power company. 8. OVERLOADING-Do not overload wall units and extension cords, as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs are dangerous. Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation. 9. POWER-PLUG PROTECTION-The power-supply cords should be routed so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at the plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the video product. 10.VENTILATION-Slots and opening in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating. Therefore, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, soft rug, or other similar surface. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been followed. 11. ATTACHMENTS-Do not use attachments other than those specifically recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. CAUTION: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not have been modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel. 6
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12. TO PREVENT SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. If you spill liquid on the unit, consult authorized service personnel. Moisture can damage internal parts. Do not use this recorder near sources of water. 13. ACCESSORIES-Do not place this video product on an unstable: cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer. Any mounting of the video product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 13a.Appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 14. CLEANING THE OUTSIDE SURFACES-Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid of aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 15. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY-Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product. 16. SERVICING-Do not attempt to service this video product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 17. CONDITIONS REQUIRING SERVICE-Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled into the video product. c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. The adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation. e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. 18. REPLACEMENT PARTS-When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original past. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards and void the warranty. 19. SAFETY CHECK-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition. 20. IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE INSTALLER-This installation should be made by a qualified ervice person and should conform to all local codes. In order to provide this product with protection against risk of unintentional operation by employees, customers, janitors and cleaners working on the premises, and from falling falling objects, building vibrations and similar causes, it is recommended: • that this product be enclosed in a tamper-resistant lockbox. Make sure that the lockbox is well ventilated or maintained with an air cooling system. • that security locking procedures described on the detachable yellow card at the front of this manual be followed.
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Cautions and Warnings
This product can be used in a mercantile bank to provide positive visual identification of suspects by recording surveillance video camera images and time and date information onto permanent magnetic media (video tape). The time-lapse video cassette recorder and all other components of the surveillance system must be properly installed, tested, and maintained to fulfill this function. Carefully follow the instructions presented here and elsewhere in the manual. High resolution time-lapse recording requires high quality tape for satisfactory performance. The following brands meet the manufacturer’s critical specifications: • • • •
Precautionary Installation Steps
1.
Secure surveillance equipment to prevent unauthorized access.
2.
Supply secure power to all system components. Dedicate power circuits to surveillance equipment to prevent overloading or shorting the circuits. Limit access to the surveillance system circuits breakers, switches, and equipment power cords.
3.
Ensure all surveillance system components are operationally compatible. Dwell times of any accessory switching equipment must be compatible with time lapse recording speeds.
4.
Carefully plan the alarm triggering of components to ensure compatible operation (alarm hold, duration, sequencing, etc.) Alarms may be recorded at all speeds. The 2 hour speed records more pictures, providing an increased chance of capturing a subject’s face on tape. However, more tape will be used in the process. There is a greater chance the video cassette will run out of tape, especially if alarms occur frequently. The time-lapse speeds record fewer pictures, but can record longer without tape changes. Because time-lapse recording methods are used, the speed of the recording has no effect on image resolution. Thoroughly test the completed surveillance system installation before use. Perform test recordings at the time-lapse speeds to be used and test system performance under alarm conditions. Test any power backup system installed by interrupting electrical power. Playback the test recordings to confirm the picture quality is adequate and the time/date display is visible under both normal and alarm conditions.
5.
Regular System Testing
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GYYR BASF MAXELL TDK
1.
Check the operation of the surveillance system at least once a day. Verify tape movement by watching the counter number increment. Check that the monitor is displaying camera video with time date information, and that any camera sequencing is working properly. Perform the REC CHECK (see page 19 for more information) function and be sure that you see two separate, sequential playback images on the monitor, approximately 1 second apart.
2.
Check to see if any alarms have been recorded, since multiple alarms could cause the video cassette to run out earlier than expected. There should always be enough video tape remaining on the cassette to record at least 5 minutes of activity at the selected alarm speed.
3.
Perform the following tests on a regular basis: Playback a tape recently recorded under normal conditions by the system to confirm picture quality. Manually trigger an alarm condition to check for proper alarm mode operation. Play back the alarm test recording to confirm operation and picture quality.
4.
Use the manufacturer's recommended video tape and replace it regularly (10-15 passes maximum). Check tapes for head scarring and replace any damaged tapes. Handle tapes carefully and store them in their boxes. Keep the tapes away from dust, magnetic fields, excessive heat, and direct sunlight.
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Typical Security Installation with ATM or ECR
b Monitor
c Video Out dVideo In
IN IN
VIDEO
OUT
OUT AUDIO
eAlarm Port
The diagrams on these two pages depict typical installations at a security system site.
RS-232 f Text Inserter POWER PRGM
PREV
NEXT
DOWN
UP
For detailed installation and rear panel interface information, see "Rear Panel Functions," page 16 "Installation," page 17.
EZ Bank ATM
i Video Camera Electronic gCash Register
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Automated
h Teller
Machine
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Typical Security System with a Camera Multiplexer
IN IN
VIDEO
OUT
OUT AUDIO
b - Alarm Port
e - Monitor
d - Video Out c - Video In
g - RS-232
f - Camera Multiplexer 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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15
16
→
DISPLAY SELECT
TIME LAPSE
PREVIOUS
VIEW
MENU
→
1
Text Inserter
→
FREEZE
→
RECORD
PLAY
POWER
NEXT ENLARGE
PRGM
PREV
NEXT
i - Automated h - Video Camera 10
DOWN
UP
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PART ONE: GETTING STARTED If you have never used a time-lapse recorder system before, this section will explain what you need to do to get started. Besides your time-lapse recorder, you will need the following equipment: • a video camera • a monitor • cables for the camera and monitor (typically these are coax cables with BNC connectors) • a T-120 or T-130 VHS video tape. We recommend the following brands of tapes: Gyyr, BASF, Maxell and TDK. • power sources for the VCR, camera, and monitor. Before connecting any piece of equipment to a power source, make the following connections (consult page 17 of this manual for a diagram of these connections; however, for this example, we will not connect an alarm panel as shown in the diagram. You may also wish to consult the diagram of the VCR's Rear Panel on page 16): • connect the camera to the VCR's Video In connector • connect the monitor to the VCR's Video Out connector • plug in all of your equipment to their power sources. This VCR unit connects into a 120 VAC wall outlet • insert the video tape into the unit Your monitor should now display your camera's image. You will also see a Time/Date display on the monitor with its factory default setting. A flashing message will be displayed: "Set Clock". If you wish to program the Time/Date Display, see pages 22 -23 of this manual. A stepby-step description is covered in that section. You will also notice that the letters "PL" are flashing in the Time/Date display. "PL" stands for Power Loss. To remove "PL" from the display, simply press the Alarm Rest button (see page 12 for more information). However, be aware as you learn about the more advanced functions of your VCR, that pressing the Alarm Reset button will also clear the alarm memory. If you wish to display the VCR's On-Screen Menus, press the Prog. button. Information about all the Programming Buttons is found on page 12 of this manual. Information about the VCR's On-Screen Menus is found in Part 3 of this manual. If you wish to learn more about the Front Panel Controls, you might begin with the Play/Record Operation Controls. Information about these controls is found on page 11. These controls are somewhat similar in operation to those of a home VCR. As you are operating your recorder, keep an eye on the Digital Display (see pages 14 & 15 for more information) and become familiar with the various indicators. This display will become invaluable as you become more comfortable with the operation of your recorder. If you have questions about the operation of this unit, contact your local dealer or call one of the phone numbers listed on the back cover of this manual for expert assistance.
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PART TWO: CONTROLS OVERVIEW
Record / Play Operations Controls
Digital Display
FIELD REV
EJECT
STILL
FIELD FWD
REVERSE REW/ F. FWD/ PLAY SEARCH SEARCH
REC
STOP
PLAY
S SHARPNESS
2-A24HR TRACKING
SLOW TRACKING
VLOCK
PROG. PREV. NEXT
DOWN
Tape & Picture Adjustment Controls
UP
V-POS H-POS ALARM ALARM INDEX RESET
COUNTER RESET
REC / PLAY HOURS
TIMER
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
A
B
C
Programming and Timer Operations Controls
Front Panel with Control Compartment Open
Cassette Compartment
Tape Eject Button
EJECT
REC
FIELD REV
STILL
FIELD FWD
REVERSE REW/ F. FWD/ PLAY SEARCH SEARCH
STOP
PLAY
Gently pull forward here to open panel
Front Panel with Control Compartment Closed
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Cassette Compartment & Eject Button
b
c
EJECT
REC
FIELD REV
STILL
FIELD FWD
REVERSE REW/ F. FWD/ PLAY SEARCH SEARCH
STOP
PLAY
S SHARPNESS
2-A24HR TRACKING
SLOW TRACKING
VLOCK
PROG. PREV. NEXT
DOWN
UP
V-POS H-POS ALARM ALARM INDEX RESET
COUNTER RESET
REC / PLAY HOURS
TIMER
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
A
B
C
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FRONT PANEL LOADING CASSETTE COMPARTMENT Insert a VHS video tape cassette into this compartment.
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TAPE EJECT BUTTON Press to remove the cassette. The Eject Button will not operate in the RECORD mode.
DEF G H I
Tape and Picture Adjustment Controls
S SHARPNESS 2-A24HR TRACKING
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SLOW TRACKING
VLOCK
3
SEE "STOP" INSERT CARD AT FRONT OF THE MANUAL
4
SYSTEM RESET Insert a reset tool into this hole (marked "S") to reset unit without changing menu settings. This function will reset the unit for warning errors (see Appendix C: Warning Messages").
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SHARPNESS Use this control to adjust picture sharpness during playback.
6
2-A24 HOUR TRACKING Adjust to optimize the picture quality playback speeds of 2 to A24 hours.
7
SLOW TRACKING Adjust to optimize the picture quality during slow playback speeds, that is, speeds of 24 hours and over.
8
V-LOCK Adjust this control to reduce vertical jitter in time-lapse Playback (18-hour through 960-hour speeds) and STILL mode.
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j 1) 1!
Play/Record Operations Controls
EJECT
REC
FIELD REV
STILL
FIELD FWD
REVERSE REW/ F. FWD/ PLAY SEARCH SEARCH
1@ 1# 1$ For the Best Results When Reviewing a Time-Lapse Recorded Tape: 1. With the VCR in PLAY (#16), and without a particular event in mind, place the VCR in the 2 hour speed. This is the fastest playback speed and can usually be used quickly to locate an event. 2. Once an event has been identified, slow the unit to 30 hr., 48 hr. or any other slower speed. These slower speeds will allow close examination of the situation and ample time to react.
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FIELD REVERSE Press to reverse the tape by one field in the STILL playback mode.
10
STILL Press to temporarily stop tape motion in the PLAY mode.
11
FIELD FORWARD Press to advance the tape one field in the STILL playback mode.
12
REVERSE PLAY Press to play recorded material at 02, 72, 120, 180, 240, 360, 480, 600, 720, or 960 hours, in reverse during the PLAY mode.
13
REWIND/SEARCH Press to rewind. If pressed during PLAY mode, the recorder will perform a high speed reverse playback (search). Search speeds are variable and selectable. See "System Options: Search Speed" for more information.
14
FAST FORWARD/SEARCH Press to activate fast forward. If pressed during PLAY mode, the recorder will perform a high speed forward playback (search). Search speeds are variable and selectable. See "System Options: Search Speed" for more information. REC
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3. Select the STILL (#10) mode to stop the tape. Use FIELD FWD (#11) or FIELD REV (#9) to get the exact field you wish to review.
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REVERSE REW/ F. FWD/ PLAY SEARCH SEARCH
STOP
PLAY
1%
1^
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STOP Press to stop the tape. This button must be pressed to end the RECORD mode.
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PLAY Press to play recorded material. PLAY speeds are 02, A18, A24, 24, 48, 72, 120, 180, 240, 360, 480, 600, 720, and 960 hours. The Play button is also used for the Record Check function (see page 19 for more information).
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RECORD Press to start recording. RECORD speeds are 00, 02, 18, 24, 48, 72, 120, 180, 240, 360, 480, 600, 720, and 960 hours.
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1* 1( 2) 2! 2@
Programming Operation Controls
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19
PROG. (PROGRAM) BUTTON Press to display Main Menu. Also used for various Menu functions. See "To Move and Edit in the Menus" page 21 for more information about all the programming control buttons. PREV. (PREVIOUS) BUTTON Press to go back to last displayed function or value.
20 NEXT BUTTON Press to go to the next function or value to be displayed. 21 DOWN BUTTON Press to change to a lower value or to move to next line in a menu. 22 UP BUTTON Press to change to a higher value or to move to the previous line in a menu.
Position & Alarm Controls
Note: V-POS and H-POS operate independently of the Text Position settings in the Display Options submenu. It is possible that the POS and Display Options settings may conflict with each other. See "Display Options Submenu" for further information. Note also that the Text Position setting allow you to set the individual positions of the Date, Time, and System Code lines, whereas V-POS and H-POS move these three lines as a group.
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2# 2$ 2% 2^
23
V-POS (VERTICAL POSITION) BUTTON Press repeatedly to control the vertical position of the Time / Date display.
24
H-POS (HORIZONTAL POSITION) BUTTON Press repeatedly to control the horizontal position of the Time / Date display
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ALARM SEARCH INDEX BUTTON Press to activate Alarm Search Index function. information.
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See "Alarm Index" for more
ALARM RESET BUTTON Press to clear all ALARM and POWER LOSS information. The first press clears "PL" in the Time/Date stamp (if this condition exists). The second press (first press if there is no Power Loss) clears the Alarm Memory menu list (see page 27 for more information).
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Timer & Miscellaneous Controls
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3@
27 COUNTER RESET Press to set the digital counter to "0000" (see "Digital Display"). 28 REC / PLAY HOURS (DOWN) Press Down to change the Play or Record speed to a lower value. 29
REC / PLAY HOURS (UP) Press Up to change the Play or Record speed to a higher value.
30 TIMER BUTTON Press after programming the TIMER for automatic TIMER recording. The Timer annunciator will light and a "T" will be displayed in the Time/Date Stamp on the monitor (see "Timer Indicator", page 15, for more information). 31 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS Press this button, then UP or DOWN to change hours in Time/Date display. Simplifies Daylight Savings Time changes. Each time UP or DOWN is pressed, the Hour digit will change by one hour. 32
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A, B, C Spares, not currently in use.
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Digital Display
TAB
ALARM
REC
TAPE END TIMER
INDEX
LOCK
B
SPEED
R
0 0 0 0 000 33 DIGITAL DISPLAY The Digital Display annunciates the following features MODE INDICATORS: REC lights during RECORD mode. Lights during REWIND mode. Lights during FAST FORWARD mode. Flashes during REW SEARCH mode. Flashes during F. FWD SEARCH mode. Lights during PLAY mode.
NOTE: The STILL mode is restored when the FIELD REVERSE or FIELD ADVANCE button is released. NOTE: The unit can remain in STILL mode for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, the unit will automatically enter STOP mode.
Lights during the REVERSE PLAY mode. Automatically cancels after 1 minute. Lights during STILL mode. Lights while the FIELD REVERSE is depressed in STILL mode. Lights while the FIELD ADVANCE is depressed in the STILL mode. TAB Lights when a cassette without a safety tab is loaded. If tab indicator is illuminated, the recorder cannot be placed in RECORD mode. ALARM Lights during alarm recording. Indicator flashes when alarm ends. (TAPE-IN) Lights when a video cassette is loaded in the Cassette Compartment. INDEX Lights when the Alarm Index button is pressed and the Index Mode is on. See "Alarm Index Operation" and "Alarm Index Button #25". {Continued}
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Digital Display {Continued}
TAPE END Lights when the end of the tape is reached during RECORD mode. When TAPE END indicator is lit, the tape must be ejected in order to turn off the TAPE END indicator in the display. Will NOT light when RE-REC, EVEN IF ALARM has been selected in the "ALARM RECORD OPTIONS" menu (see page 27). OR Will NOT light if an alarm recording has not been made and RECYCLE, STOP IF ALARM was selected from the "ALARM RECORD OPTIONS" menu. TIMER INDICATOR Lights during Timer recording. Flashes whenTimer mode is entered and one or more of the following conditions exists: • A cassette is not loaded. • A cassette without a safety tab is loaded. • The Timer has not been programmed. LOCK INDICATOR Lights when the recorder is in the Security Lock mode. All front panel controls are disabled when lock indicator is lit. B, R B or R will light when a Brown (+azimuth) head or Red (-azimuth) head mode is selected in the System Options submenu.
DIGITAL COUNTER (0000) Shows the tape time counter. Each digit incremented represents 1 second of time in 2 hour speed. If the counter is reset to 0000 at beginning of tape, a T120 cassette will increment the counter to approximately 7200 at end of tape. In modes other than RECORD, the counter will increment or decrement only where a recording was made, i.e., when going over a section of blank tape, the counter will not change. TAPE SPEED INDICATOR (000), SPEED ANNUNCIATOR Displays the selectected Tape Speed. The Speed annunciator will light in conjunction with the Tape Speed Indicator.
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3$ 3% 3^ 3&
IN IN
VIDEO
3(
OUT
3*
OUT AUDIO
4)
34 VIDEO IN Receives video signal from a video camera or another VCR. 35 VIDEO OUT For connection to a monitor. 36 AUDIO IN Accepts line level audio signal from external sound equipment or another recorder. 37 AUDIO OUT Provides a line level audio output for a monitor or another recorder. 38 POWER CORD CLIP Wind up power cord and attach to this clip for convenient storage. 39 POWER CORD Connect to 120 VAC power supply (normally a typical wall socket). 40 STD/REMOTE PORT (25-PIN) CONNECTOR (RS232 Option Only) For use with units containing the RS-232 optional feature. Interface with PCs, GYYR's Storage Transfer Device (STD) or other controlling devices. See "RS232 Optional Feature" page 29, for more information. The supported pins are as follows: 2. TXD 3. RXD 7. GND 41 EXTERNAL INTERFACE (15-PIN) JACK Connect an alarm switch, door sensor, etc. using the 15-pin adapter provided. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
ALARM IN ALARM OUT ONE SHOT IN REC OUT 12 VDC, FUSED WARNING OUT LOW TAPE OUT
8. REC CHECK IN 9. TIMER OUTPUT 10. REC START IN 11. TAPE END OUT 12. CS OUT 13. REMOTE IN 14-15. COMMON
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INSTALLATION Video & 15-Pin Connector Installation
b Video Camera
e Video In c Video In
f Monitor
d Video Out IN IN
VIDEO
OUT
OUT AUDIO
g Connect to: Alarm Switch Alarm Panel Door Sensor, Etc.
Alarm devices such as Alarm Switches, Panels, Door Sensors, and so forth may be connected to the 15-pin connector if so desired. See "Rear Panel Functions: #41 External Interface" for a pin out of the 15-pin connector. Connect the STD/Remote Port (See "Rear Panel Functions: #40) with PCs, GYYR's STD or other controlling devices.
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Audio Installation
b Microphone c Preamp
d Monitor e Audio In g Audio Out
f Audio In IN IN
VIDEO
OUT
OUT AUDIO
A microphone, connected to a pre-amp, may be interfaced with this unit. For best results, audio recording is recommended at 02 hour speed in the normal mode. However audio may be also recorded at 18 or 24 hour speeds. Installation diagram is shown above. To record audio, choose audio recording speed with RECORD HOURS (#28 & #29) button(s). Then press REC (#17) button. Press STOP to end recording. To playback audio recording, first choose appropriate tape speed: 02, A18, A24 with the PLAY/RECORD HOURS button(s). Then press PLAY (#16) button.
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RECORD CHECK Rec Check
The PLAY button also has a Record Check function associated with it. If the PLAY button is pressed when the unit is in RECORD mode, several seconds of recorded material will be displayed on the monitor so that the recording quality can be checked. The Table below shows the relationship between Record/Playback speeds and the tape rate (pictures/second) for applications where the record rate is required.
Record/Play Times Record Time (hours)
Fields/Sec.
3
50
0.02
18
5.55
0.18
24
6.25
0.16
48
3.125
0.32
72
2.08
0.48
120
1.25
0.80
180
0.833
1.20
240
0.625
1.60
360
0.417
2.40
480
0.3125
3.20
600
0.250
4.00
720
0.208
4.80
960
0.156
6.40
Sec./Fields
NOTE: when the recorder is in 00 speed and detects a one-shot signal, it records 2, 4, 6, or 8 fields at the 48 hour speed in normal mode (the amount of fields recorded are selectable in the System Options menu. See "System Options: One Shot Rec" for more information). When there is no one-shot input at 00 speed, the unit records the selected amount of fields in the 48 hour mode every 3 minutes. For example, if no one shot recordings were made and 6 fields were selected, this would result in a record time of 150 days with a T-120 tape. However, it is not recommended to leave the recorder in 00 speed for long periods, as excessive head wear may result.
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ALARM INDEX OPERATION Alarm Index
The Alarm Index allows the user to search the video tape for the next occurrence of an alarm on the tape. To activate Alarm Index:
NOTE: The Alarm Index search operates with recordings made at the 2, 18, & 24 hour speeds. We recommend that at least one minute of an alarm be recorded with the 12 and 24 hour speeds. If too few fields of an alarm have been recorded, the unit may overshoot the alarm recording or may not recognize the alarm at all. However, the unit will still drop into the PLAY mode if it recognizes the alarm. If this occurs, press Reverse Play (#12).
Press the Alarm Index button (button #25, see diagram below). The INDEX annunciator on the VCR’s display will light. Press PLAY, then F.FWD/SEARCH (or REW/SEARCH). The unit will perform a fast forward search (or reverse search) until the next occurrence of an alarm is found. The unit will then automatically enter the PLAY mode at whatever playback speed has been previously selected. To search for the next alarm occurrence, simply press F.FWD/SEARCH (or REW/ SEARCH).
2%
V-POS H-POS ALARM ALARM INDEX RESET
TAB
ALARM
REC
TAPE END TIMER
INDEX
LOCK
B
SPEED
R
0 0 0 0 000 Index Annunciator
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PART THREE: MENUS To Move and Edit in the Menus
To Move and Edit in the menus: • Press PROG. to display Main Menu. • Press DOWN or UP to move the cursor from one menu line to another. Example in moving the cursor: • If you wish to move the cursor from the "Exit" line to the "System Options" Program line in the Main Menu (see "Main Menu" below), press DOWN three times or UP five times. • When the cursor is at the last of the menu, if DOWN is pressed, the cursor will move to the first line of the menu. Similarly, if the cursor is at the first line of the menu and UP is pressed, the cursor will move to the last line of the menu. • When the cursor is at a line you wish to edit, press PROG. to begin editing. • To change a value in a line, press DOWN or UP. • If there is more than one parameter to edit in a line, press PREV. (Previous) or NEXT to move from one parameter to the next. Example in editing: • You may wish to edit "Date" in the Time/Date submenu. "Date" has three parameters: month, day, year (for this example, we will assume that the format mm/ dd/yy has been selected). Press PROG. to begin editing. The first parameter, month, will begin to flash. Use DOWN or UP to choose the desired value for the month. Then press NEXT to begin editing the Day parameter. Press NEXT when you wish to edit the Year value. If you wish to change values you have already entered, press PREV. to return to the Day parameter or press PREV. twice to return to the month parameter. • Press PROG. when you're finished editing a line. • If a line has a triangle at the rightmost position, the line has a submenu. When you press PROG. when the cursor is at a line with a triangle, the submenu will be displayed. A detailed example of programming a menu will be presented in the Time/Date submenu.
Main Menu
Press PROG. (Program) to display the Main Menu: Main Menu Exit Time/Date Display Options System Options Timer Program Alarms Camera Switcher Pulse *STD/Remote Port System Data The Main Menu allows access to the submenus listed above. * Note: The STD/Remote Port menu will be displayed only on units containing the RS-232 optional feature. See "Options" and "Rear Panel Functions #40".
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Time/Date Submenu
When you first turn on the unit, the message "Set Clock" will be displayed flashing on the monitor screen. The clock is set in the Time/Date submenu: Time/Date Exit Time: Date: Day:
Example of Setting the Clock & Navigating a Menu
12:00:00A 1/01/96 Sun
To set the clock in the Time: Date submenu: In this example, the time & date will be set for 2:56 PM, March 6, 1997. It will be assumed that the date format is mm/dd/yy (month/day/year). The date format will be covered in the "Display Options: Date Format" section of this manual. • If necessary, press PROG. to display the Main Menu • The cursor will be next to the Time/Date submenu line. • Press PROG. to display the Time Date submenu. • The cursor arrow will be next to the Time parameter line. • Press PROG. to begin editing. "12", the hour position, will begin to flash. • Press UP 14 times until "2" is displayed. "A" (AM) will change to "P" (PM). • Press NEXT. "00" will begin to flash in the minutes position. • Press UP or DOWN until "56" is displayed. • Press NEXT to move to the next parameter to be edited, that is, "1" in the Date parameter line. Note that the Seconds need not be programmed; as soon as NEXT is pushed, the seconds will begin to count off automatically. Note:It is not necessary to exit the Time Parameter and then enter the Date parameter. NEXT and PREV. will move to the next or previous parameter, even if they're in another menu line. • The "1" in the month position will begin to flash. • Press UP twice. 3 (March) will be displayed. • Press NEXT. "01", the day position, will begin to flash. • Press UP until "06" is displayed. • Press NEXT. "96" will flash. • Press UP once. "97" will be displayed. • Press PROG. to end editing for this line. The cursor arrow will be displayed again next to the Time line. • Note that the Day line will now display "Thu". The Day parameter is automatically entered after the Date parameter is entered. • Press UP to move the cursor to the Exit line. • Press PROG. to exit the submenu. The Main Menu will now be displayed. • The cursor will be next to the Exit line of the Main Menu. Press PROG. to exit the Main Menu. • Your monitor will now display the Time and Date, often known as a Time/Date stamp. See "Display Options" for more information about the formats of the Time/ Date stamp. If you have not yet programmed any of the Display Options submenu parameters, the Time/Date stamp should appear as follows: 3-06-97 THU A00 02:56:17P 02 Note: The letters "PL" may appear before "THU". "PL" stands for power loss - it is displayed when the power is interrupted. It often appears when the unit is first switched on. "PL" may be turned off by pressing the Alarm Reset Button (Button #26).
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Display Options Submenu
Display Options Time Format: Date Format: Time Screen: Char Color: System Code: ______________
12 Hour mm/dd/yy Full White __________
________________________ Text Position Time Format lets you to choose a time format of either a 12-hour clock or a 24-hour. Date Format lets you choose date formats with a slash or a dash between the month, day and year settings. You may set this function to: • mm/dd/yy (month/day/year; eg. 02/26/97) • dd/mm/yy (day/month/year; eg. 26/02/97) • dd-mmm-yy (day-month abbreviation-year; eg. 26-Feb-97) • dd-mm-yy (day-month -year; eg. 26-02-97) • mmm-dd-yy (month abbreviation-day-year; eg. Feb-26-97) • yy-dd-mmm (year-day-month abbreviation; eg. 97-26-Feb) • yy-dd-mm (year-day-month; eg. 97-26-02) • yy-mmm-dd (year-month abbreviation-day; eg. 97-Feb-26) • yy-mm-dd (year-month-day; eg. 97-02-26) Time Screen lets you choose the size of the Time/Date stamp: Full, Half, and Off. The Full Time/Date stamp is displayed as follows:
"FULL" TIME DATE DISPLAY
POWER LOSS INDICATOR DATE
DAY OF THE WEEK AMOUNT OF ALARMS RECORDED
12-04-97 PL THU A04 08:28:44A 72 T L RECORD SPEED
LOCK INDICATOR TIMER INDICATOR
HOUR/MINUTES/SECONDS plus, AM/PM
"HALF" TIME DATE DISPLAY
The Half Time/Date stamp is displayed as followed:
12-04-97 00:07:17 NOTE: When an alarm is recorded, the colons in the time indicator change to asterisks.
12-04-97 00*07*56 26
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Char Color lets you choose black or white characters for the on screen Time/Date stamp. If Black is selected, the characters will be displayed with a white border. If White is selected, the characters will be displayed with a black border. System Code lets you enter up to 24 characters that will be displayed with the on-screen Time/Date stamp. You may enter the digits 0-9, upper and lower case alphabet letters, a space and a variety of punctuation and graphic characters. Note that the first 'character' displayed in a character position is always blank space. If you wish to insert a blank space, push NEXT or PREV immediately after moving to the desired character position.
Entering System Code Text
To enter a System Code line:
Text Position Submenu
The Text Position function is a submenu that allows you to choose the position of the the Time, Date, and System Code on your monitor. You may place them in any order on lines 1 through 12. Please note that the Time, Date and System Code must be positioned on different lines.
Note: V-POS and H-POS operate independently of the Text Position settings in the Display Options submenu. It is possible that the POS and Display Options settings may conflict with each other. See "Positions & Alarm Controls" for further information. Note also that the Text Position setting allow you to set the individual positions of the Date, Time, and System Code lines, whereas V-POS and H-POS move these three lines as a group.
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• Using the UP or DOWN buttons, move the cursor next to the System code line. Press the PROG. button. • A flashing block cursor will be displayed between the two dotted lines. • Press the UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the character choices. • When the desired character is displayed, press the NEXT button to move to the next character position. • Repeat this procedure until all desired characters are displayed. • If you wish to change a character already displayed, press the PREV button until the desired character is flashing. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select the new character. Use the PREV or NEXT buttons to move to the next character position you wish to edit or enter. • When you have entered all the desired characters, press PROG.
Text Positions Exit Date Line: 01 Time Line: 02 System Code Line: 03 For example, if the Date Line is set to 06, the Time Line to 02 and the System Code Line to 12, they will appear on the monitor as follows:
8:28:44A
72
12-04-97
THU A00
Front Lobby
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System Options Submenu
System Options Exit Video Mode: One Shot Rec: One Shot Rep: Auto Adv Rep: Azimuth Sw: Search Speed:
Auto 6 Fields 1 No Normal X5
Video Mode allows you set the recorder to record in color or black and white, or to automatically detect what type of video input is being received. Note that you cannot record from a black and white camera, set "Color" in this setting and get a color image. You can, however, record from a color camera and have it recorded in black and white with the "B/W" setting. This can be useful when you have a mix of black and white and color cameras in a switcher operation. As there is a side effect of distortion during the first few fields after switching from color to black and white or from black and white to color, it may be desirable to set the unit to "B/W". All cameras will be recorded in black and white, without distortion. One Shot Rec allows you to select how many fields are recorded during One Shot Recording. You may select 2, 4, 6, or 8 fields. Note that the unit is recording in the 48 hour speed. One Shot Rep allows you multiply the number of times one shot fields are recorded. You can select 1 to 128 times. For example, if you have 6 fields selected for One Shot Rec and enter 3 for One Shot Rep, you will get 6 x 3 or 18 fields. Auto Adv Rep allows you to set whether or not the unit will multiply the One Shot Rec when it performs an automatic advance in the One Shot Record mode. Note that the unit automatically performs an automatic advance every three minutes if no One Shot has been received to diminish excessive head wear on the unit. Azimuth Sw allows selection of Brown (B+) or Red (R-) head playback, or normal playback. Normal is automatically selected for recording. Contact factory for more information about brown and red heads. Search Speed allows selection of the playback speed during Rewind/Search and Fast Forward/Search. You may choose 3X, 5X, 7X or 9X. See "Play/Record Operations Controls: Rewind/Search, Fast Foward/Search" for more information.
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Timer Program Submenu Important Note: The Time parameter only sets the time for an event to begin. The event ends when next programmed event begins - even if the next event begins on another day. However, a line may be programmed to begin a “stop” event (available as a selection of the “Speed” parameter). Therefore, if you wish an event to stop at a specific time, you must program it to do so as a separate event.
This submenu allows 6 timer events to be programmed for each day of the week (i.e. 42 events in total). An event consists of the unit recording at a user-specified speed, with the a timer output turned either off (5V) or on (0V). TIMER PROGRAM DAY: WED PRO TIME SPEED 1 —:— 02 2 —:— 02 3 —:— 02 4 —:— 02 5 —:— 02 6 —:— 02 REPEAT ALL DAYS: NO
T.O. 5V 5V 5V 5V 5V 5V
The following parameters are available with this menu: • Day: Sunday through Saturday • Repeat All Days: Yes, No • Speed (in Hours): all record speeds and STOP. • T.O.: 0V (ON), 5V (OFF) 0 to 6 events may be programmed for each day of the week. A typical example might be programmed as follows: TIMER PROGRAM
Note: Press the TIMER button after programming the menus to activate the Timer Program Menu. A "T" will appear in the "Full" TIME/ DATE stamp and the Timer annunciator will be lit in the Digital Display.
DAY: WED PRO TIME SPEED 1 12:00a 240 2 7:00a 24 3 5:00p 120 4 9:00p STOP 5 —:— 02 6 —:— 02 REPEAT ALL DAYS: NO
T.O. 0V 5V 0V 5V 5V 5V
Line one is programmed to begin recording at a 240 hour speed at 12:00 AM on Wednesday and turns on a timer output signal. This event stops at 7:00 AM as the next event begins: the unit begins recording at a 24-hour speed, with the output signal turned off. And so forth. Note that the 4th event is a "Stop" event. The unit will remain in STOP mode until it encounters another Timer event. Repeat All Days allows you to program all days of the week identically.
Alarms Submenu
The Alarms Menu gives you access to two alarm submenus. Alarms Exit Alarm Memory Alarm Record Options
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Alarm Record Options Submenu
Alarm Record Options Duration: Manual Speed: 02 Alarm Ready: Yes Alarm Out: Duration Recycle Options: Rewind, Stop This menu allows you to set the following alarm recording functions: Duration sets the length of the alarm recording. Various durations are selectable: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, and manual. The manual setting causes the alarm recording to take place as long as the alarm input is active. Speed sets the recording speed during an alarm. All recording speeds are available except 00. Alarm Ready allows alarm recording from the STOP mode when set to Yes. Alarm Out allows a choice of sending an alarm output for duration of alarm recording when set to Duration or sending an output for duration of alarm recording, followed by a continuous square wave (of a 1 second Period) after alarm recording when set to Pulse. Recycle Options allow you to choose from the following options: • Re-Rec Even if Alarm: Rewinds tape & enters RECORD mode at beginning-of tape even if there has been an alarm. • Rewind, Stop: Rewinds tape and then enters STOP mode. • Recycle, Stop If Alarm: Rewinds tape and enters STOP mode if there is an alarm; otherwise, enters RECORD mode at beginning-of-tape.
Alarm Memory Submenu
The Alarm Memory menu lists the first alarm and the last eight alarms recorded, displaying the date and time of the alarm. The Alarm Reset button (#26) clears this menu. The first line lists the amount of alarms recorded altogether (A00). This menu is not user-programmable; however, this information may be erased by pressing the Alarm Reset Button (button #26). The following is an example of Alarm Memory: ALARM MEMORY A00 1 2-26-97 WED 10:21:57 2 2-27-97 THU 9:43:02 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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Camera Switcher Pulse Submenu
The Camera Switcher Pulse Menu allows the control of an external video camera switcher. The recorder generates a command pulse used by the switcher to trigger the selection of its next video input. In other words, it causes the switcher to ‘switch’ from camera to camera (usually several cameras are connected to the switcher) for recording purposes, at a rate determined by the recorder. Separate rates may be programmed for normal recording and alarm recording. The polarity of the pulses from the recorder may also be programmed. Camera Switcher Pulse Exit
NOTE: If set to 00, no pulse will be produced and switching will be disabled.
Fields / Camera Normal Record: 02 Alarm Record: 02 Active Edge:
Neg
Both Normal and Alarm recording allow you to program rates of 1 to 99 fields per camera. Also note that although this menu allows you to record the number of fields recorded by a camera during an alarm, the entire duration of the alarm recording is determined by the Duration line of the Alarm Record Menu. In other words, the Duration line of the Alarm Record Menu determines the total time that the unit will record during an alarm. Active edge may be set to either positive or negative. This parameter should be set to NEG if the video camera switcher switches on a negative going edge or POS if it switches on a positive going edge. NOTE: If you are not sure of your camera switcher’s active edge (timing wave), the result of this setting is easily seen on the monitor. The picture will appear to be ‘torn’ or jumbled. If this occurs, try changing the Active Edge parameter.
System Data Submenu
The System Menu automatically records the amount of head and total machine time usage. It is recommended that you refer to this menu to monitor usage for periodic maintenance purposes. This menu is non-programmable. Usage time increments in 1 hour periods. Part refers to the Prom (and it's revision and version number) in the main microprocessor. It is also non-programmable. The About submenu displays copyright and model number information. System Data Exit Head Usage: Total Usage:
20 20
Part: XXXXXXX Rev. XX Version: X.XX About
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PART FOUR: RS-232 OPTIONAL FEATURE This feature is active only on units containing the RS-232 optional feature. This feature allows you to control your VCR through the STD/Remote Port using a PC or other controlling device. The RS-232 protocol is set in the STD/Remote Port menu. A list of RS-232 commands follows below.
RS-232 FEATURE STD/Remote Port Menu
Pinout for RS232 Port 13
1
25
14
This submenu sets the protocol for the STD/Remote port and is displayed in the Main Menu: STD/REMOTE PORT Exit Baud: Parity: Mode: Code:
19200 None 1-Stop 8-bit ASCII
The following parameters are available with this menu:
1. 2. 3. 7.
GND TXD (IN) RXD (OUT) GND
• Baud: 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 • Parity: None, Odd, Even • Mode: 1 Stop, 2 Stop • Code: 7-Bit ASCII, 8-Bit ASCII For operational information for remote usage, see the Appendix “Remote Terminal Interface”. Also see "Installation" for rear panel interface information. For more information concerning STD operation, please contact factory or authorized service cente.
Remote Terminal Interface Commands
Most functions of this time-lapse recorder may be controlled from a personal computer or dumb terminal supplying an asynchronous port. This unit also supports the STD (Storage Transfer Device) data transfer format. For more information concerning the STD, please contact the factory or your local authorized dealer, or refer to your STD manual. Five command sets control the operation of the recorder: • Set 1: Operational Control Commands, (Play, Counter Reset, etc.) • Set 2: VCR Extended Status Commands (Tab, Index, Lock, etc.) • Set 3: Program Control Function Commands (Program, Previous, Up, Down, etc.) • Set 4: Tape Speed Commands • Set 5: Extended Commands ((Date Set, Timer Program, etc.) The recorder remote will respond to commands with (unless otherwise noted):
* - command accepted, or ? - command incorrect, does not exist or cannot be perfomed
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Operational Control Commands
The Operational Control Commands are entered by pressing the Control-A and then pressing the number or symbol key listed next to the commands below. Important Note: Letters are case sensitive for all the commands on the following pages. Eg. Pressing Control and "A" and then 1 sends a Rewind Command. Control + A + 1 Control + A + 2 Control + A + 3 Control + A + 4 Control + A + 5 Control + A + 6 Control + A + 7 Control + A + 8 Control + A + 9
VCR Status Return Command
Rewind Fast Forward Record Play Stop Field Advance Still/Pause Reverse Play One Shot
Control + A + : Control + A + ; Control + A + < Control + A + = Control + A + ! Control + A + S
Field Reverse Timer Mode Off/On Record Check Counter Reset VCR Status VCR Extended Status
Notes: VCR Status Return (Ctrl+A+!): when the recorder receives this command, it will return the following data: • Mode of Operation [PLAY, RECORD, F.FWD, REWIND, STOP, F.ADV, R.ADV, R.PLAY, REVIEW (Rewind/Search), CUE (Fast Foward/Search), STILL, or Error] • Tape Speed [02, 18, 24, etc., including 00] • Tape Counter [00000....99999 TLC2100 SHD], [00000.....09999, TLC2100] • Timer Mode ["T=Off" or "T=On"] • Alarm Counter [000...099] • Tape Status [NORM(AL), BEG(IN), END, OUT, LOW] • WARNINGS [NONE, CYL, MECH1, MECH2, REEL1, REEL2] • HD [hd = On or hd = Off; TLC2100 SHD only] Example response to the VCR Status Command: RECORD, 240, 1500, T=OFF, 000, NORM, NONE, hd=Off Explanation: Unit is in RECORD mode at 240 hour speed; counter reads 1500; the timer is OFF; no alarms in memory; tape is in normal position; and no warnings.
VCR Extended Status Command
Note: For more information about Tape End, see "Appendix A"
VCR Extended Status (Ctrl+A+S): when the recorder receives this command, it will return the following data: • Tab [Tab=On or Tab=Off] Note: Tab=On means write protected, Tab light is on • Alarm Index [Index=On or Index=Off] • Mode Lock [Lock=On or Lock=Off] • T.End [T.End=On or T.End=Off] • SVHS [SVHS=On or SVHS=Off] • Power Loss [PL=On or PL=Off] • Head [Head=dddddd dddddd = 000000 to 999999] Note: 'd' represents a digit • Total [Total=dddddd dddddd = 000000 to 999999] • Warn [Warn=dd dd=00 to 99, number of warnings which occurred] Example response to the VCR Extend Status Command: Tab=Off,Index=Off,Lock=Off,T.End=Off,SVHS=On,PL=Off,Head000003,Total=000003,Warn=00
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Program Control Functions
Control + A + A Program Control + A + B Previous Control + A + C Next Control + A + D Down Control + A + E Up Control + A + F Black/White Control + A + G Vertical Position Control + A + H Horizontal Position Control + A + I Alarm Reset Control + A + J Rec/Play Hours Down
Tape Speed Commands
The Tape Speed Commands are entered by pressing the Control -S, and then pressing the letter or symbol key listed next to the commands below. These commands do not echo back the command characters. If, in response to a command, the specified speed was switched, the response will be "CR LF*". If the specified speed could not be switched, the reponse will be "?CR LF*".
Control + A + K Rec/Play Hours Up Control + A + L Alarm Index Control + A + M A [A Button Function] Control + A + N B [B Button Function] Control + A + O C [C Button Function] Control + A + P Normal/HD Mode [HD models] Control + A + Q Mode Lock Control + A + S VCR Extended Status
Eg. Pressing Control and "S" and then @ sends a 2 Hour Command. The following set of commands is for Normal Tape Speeds: Control + S + @ Control + S + A Control + S + B Control + S + C Control + S + D Control + S + E Control + S + F Control + S + G
02 Hour 18 Hour 24 Hour 48 Hour 72 Hour 120 Hour 180 Hour 240 Hour
Control + S + H Control + S + I Control + S + J Control + S + K Control + S + L Control + S + M Control + S + N Control + S + O
360 Hour 480 Hour 600 Hour 720 Hour 960 Hour 00 Hour A18 Hour A24 Hour
Note: these commands The following set of commands is for HD Tape Speeds (Note: are only operational with SHD models):
Notes: The 00 hour (one-shot) speed will work for all operating modes except Play mode.
The A24/30 hour speed command will work for all operating modes except Record mode. The A12/A18 hour speed commands work for all modes. The VCR can determine if it is audio or not, based on the operating mode. 34
Control + S + @ Control + S + A Control + S + B Control + S + C Control + S + D Control + S + E Control + S + F Control + S + G
06 Hour 18 Hour 30 Hour 48 Hour 72 Hour 120 Hour 175 Hour 240 Hour
Control + S + H Control + S + I Control + S + J Control + S + K Control + S + L Control + S + M Control + S + N Control + S + O
360 Hour 480 Hour 600 Hour 720 Hour 960 Hour 00 Hour A18 Hour A30 Hour
Note (for SHD models only) that the command characters are the same in both sets of commands, but the controlling factor is whether the VCR is operating in Normal or HD mode. If you are in Normal mode and wish to send HD speed commands, you must first switch from the Normal mode to the HD mode (or vice-versa). For example: if the VCR is in 2-hr. speed (Normal mode) and you wish to switch to 6hr. speed (HD mode), you would have to follow these steps: 1) put VCR in STOP mode, 2) switch to HD mode and, 3) switch to 6 hr. mode. Therefore, you would need to send the following commands in this order: Control+A+5, Control+A+P, Control+S+@. Important Note: You can only switch between normal and HD modes when the VCR is in Stop mode.
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Extended Commands
The Extended Commands are entered by pressing the "Greater Than" key ">" and an alphanumeric key. These commands are also case sensitive.
NOTE: The Extended Commands may also be used to enquire about the specific setting of each command by entering the command without data.
>A >C >D >O >P >T >V >t
Set/Read Alarm Record Setup Set/Read System Code, up to 24 characters Set/Read Date Set/ReadCamera Switcher Pulse Output Set/Read Timer Program Set/Read Time Read Firmware versions Tape End Reset (command format is >ter)
Notes: Set Date Command syntax:
Set Date Command
>D
Parameters: =[01....12] * = [01....31] * = [00....99] = [1....7] [1 (Sunday), 2 (Monday)....7 (Saturday)] * Note: you must enter a zero before a single digit for both month and day. Eg. "3" must be entered as 03. Entry of the Weekday parameter is optional as it is automatically calculated by the software. An error response will occur for illegal dates, such as Feb. 30 or Nov. 31. Reply "*" if correct "?" followed by "*" on next line if incorrect
Read Date Command
Read Date Command Syntax: >D Reply:
