Important Safeguards Caution

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This label may appear on the bottom of the unit due to space limitations. The lightning flash with arrow point 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. Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, Do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Do not insert any metallic object through ventilation grills. Power disconnect : Units with or without ON-OFF switches have power supplied to the unit whenever the power cord is inserted into the main source; however, the unit is operational only when the ON-OFF switch is in the ON position. To disconnect it from the main source, you have to disconnect the power cord. FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FCC INFORMATION : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications, However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION : CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER : This reminder is provided to call the catv system installer’s attention to article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. CAUTION : To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. English-1 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. HEED WARNINGS - All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. CLEANING - Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 6. ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recommended by the unit's manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7. WATER AND MOISTURE - Do not use this unit near water-for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool in an unprotected outdoor installation, or any area which is classified as a wet location. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 8. ACCESSORIES - Do not place this unit on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, or mount. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a person and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a stand, tripod, bracket, or mount recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An 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. 9. VENTILATION - Openings in the enclosure, if any, are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the unit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. This unit should never be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. Keep distance about minimum 10 cm from the wall when it’s installed. 10. POWER SOURCES - This unit 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 supply you plan to use, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For units intended to operate from battery or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION - This unit may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. Alternately, this unit may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. 12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 13. POWER LINES - An outdoor system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outdoor system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.U.S.A models only-refer to the National Electrical Code Article 820 regarding installation of CATV systems. 14. OVERLOADING - Do not overload outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 15. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Do not push objects of any kind into this unit 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 unit. 16. SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 17. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit. c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation. e. If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the unit 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 part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 19. SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the unit is in proper operating condition. 20. COAX GROUNDING - If an outside cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the cable system is grounded. U.S.A models only - Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1981, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mount and supporting structure, grounding of the coax to a discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. 21. LIGHTNING - For added protection of this unit during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long period of time, unplug power cord from the wall. TABLE OF CONTENTS Congratulations on your choice of this Real Time Recorder. You have selected a high-quality, precision engineered instrument designed to give you years of enjoyment. To get the best performance from your new Time Lapse Recorder, it is important that you carefully read and follow the operating instructions in this manual in the sequence in which they are presented. Should you experience a problem, please follow the "Before Calling For Service" on pages 29 Important Safeguards ............................................................................................................... 1 Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................... 3 Features .................................................................................................................................... 4 Features and functions ............................................................................................................. 5 Remote controller (option) ........................................................................................................ 7 Rear panel ................................................................................................................................ 8 Connecting with other equipment .......................................................................................... 10 Setting the Clock (Initial clock setting), Setting the menus .................................................... 11 Loading and unloading the cassette tape ................................................................................ 13 Manual Recording .................................................................................................................... 14 Alarm recording ........................................................................................................................ 16 Repeat / Series / 1 Shot recording .......................................................................................... 19 Timer recording ........................................................................................................................ 20 Playback .................................................................................................................................... 21 Special playbock ...................................................................................................................... 22 Additional features ................................................................................................................... 23 Special effects .......................................................................................................................... 25 Adjustment ............................................................................................................................... 26 Jog / Shuttle Ring ..................................................................................................................... 28 Before calling for service ......................................................................................................... 29 Service Guide ........................................................................................................................... 30 Specifications ........................................................................................................................... 31 English-3 FEATURES ✤ Field counter on screen ✤ Real time 30H REC/PB(NTSC, PAL) ✤ Linear Audio (up to 30H) ✤ Wireless remote control (Option) ✤ Camera switching pulse (Trigger out) ✤ 31 days battery back-up ✤ Universal power - The VCR has wide range of power input that requires no manual switching : AC 90-240V, 50/60Hz ✤ Flexible timer recording ✤ Multiple OSD Languages (English /French / Spanish /Germany /Italian) ✤ Jog / Shuttle ✤ Alarm Record ✤ Repeat Record ✤ Series Record ✤ 1 - Shot Record ✤ Go to Zero ✤ Alarm Recall ✤ Alarm search ✤ Power fail recall ✤ Low energy consumption (approx. 17w) ✤ Mic record (AUDIO) ✤ Self Diagnostics This unit is designed for continuous operation. Switching it off does not disconnect it from the mains (STAND-BY). To disconnect it from the mains, you have to unplug mains. English-4 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS FRONT VIEW 1. REC(RECORD) button Press to begin recording. 2. STOP/EJECT button Press to discontinue all tape related functions. Press to remove the cassette. 3. STAND BY/ON (Press for on ; press again for off) 4. MENU button Press to display current state on TV screen, You can change its contents. 5. MOVE button Press to move the cursor down on menu screen or to operate tracking during playback/ slow. 6. SELECT button Press to select the cursor to change the value to set or to operate tracking during playback/slow. 7. CLEAR button Press to delete the information stored on screen display as Alarm recall, Power fail and Timer program. 8. CLOCK/COUNTER/REMAIN button Press to display the current time in initial state. Press one time to convert into counter mode which indicates the tape’s location. Press again to convert into remain mode which indicates the tape’s remaining time. 9. RESET button Press to initialize the unit. 10. ALARM ON/OFF button Press to set Alarm mode on. Press again for off. 11. REC LOCK ON/OFF button Press for record lock on. Press again for record lock off 12. SPEED(-) button Press to select in good order like *L30H, L18H, L6H during recording/ playback 13. SPEED(+) button Press to select in good order like *L6H, L18H, L30H during recording/ playback 14. TIMER ON/OFF button Press to select the timer program-on or off. By setting timer on, a timer program, is set to work. 15. SHARPNESS(-) button Picture is smoothly expressed gradually on the modes of PLAYBACK, SLOW, STILL, CUE, REV. 16. SHARPNESS(+) button Picture is minutely expressed gradually on the modes of PLAYBACK, SLOW, STILL, CUE, REV. 17. AUDIO ON/OFF button Press to hear sound in *L6H, L18H, L30H(linear mode). Press again for time lapse play mode. 18. PLAY/REC CHECK button Press to playback a previously recorded tape. Press this button during recording to confirm the recording operation. It playbacks the recording on screen for seconds and returns to recording mode. 19. PAUSE/STILL button When pressed during recording, tape movement stops temporarily. Press REC button to continue the recording. When pressed during playback, tape movement stops. Press again to advance by still picture. 20. Shuttle Ring Refer to page 28. 21. Jog Ring Refer to page 28. NOTE *NTSC model: 960H, ..., L30H, L18H, L6H PAL model: 960H, ..., L30H, L18H, 6H English-5 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS ( CONTINUED ) DISPLAY WINDOW 1. RECORD LOCK It indicates the record lock switch is set to ON. 2. PF Indicator It indicates the existence of power failure. 3. Cassette status indicator It illuminates when tape is inserted. 4. Timer recording It appears when the timer rec mode is on. 5. REC indicator It illuminates during recording and TIMER REC is set to on. 6. CLOCK indicator It indicates the current time. 7. COUNT indicator It indicates the relative position on the tape. 8. REMAIN indicator It indicates the remaining time of tape. 9. ALARM indicator It appears after alarm mode is set on 10. ALARM IN indicator It appears when alarm signal in. 11. PLAY/CUE/REVIEW/STILL/SLOW It indicates the tape operation. 12. BLACK and WHITE indicator It appears when B/W mode set on. 13. SERIES REC It appears when SERIES REC is set on. 14. REPEAT REC It indicates the repeat recording is ON. 15. END indicator It appears when the tape reaches the end. 16. DIGIT indicator It indicates Clock, count and Remain,and head used time 17. DIGIT indicator It indicates the tape speed during playback/recording DISPLAY OF OPERATING CONDITIONS Playback display English-6 Display other than playback Playback Recording Still Pause Slow playback Timer recording Forward search (CUE) Alarm recording Reverse search (REVIEW) Rewinding Reverse playback Fast forwarding ALARM REMOTE CONTROLLER ( OPTION ) 7 STAND BY/ON EJECT REC 1 8 STOP 2 MENU SELECT 9 TRACKING SPEED TIMER 3 MOVE CLEAR REC CHECK 4 REW PAUSE/STILL PLAY FF 10 5 AUDIO ON/OFF ALARM SCAN 6 1. STANDBY/ON Press for on;press again for off 2. STOP KEY Press to discontinue tape related function. 3. TIMER ON/OFF Press to select the timer program on or off. By setting timer on, a timer program is set to work. 4. PLAYBACK RELATED KEY 5. AUDIO ON/OFF KEY Press to hear the sound in *L6H, L18H, L30H mode. 6. ALARM SCAN KEY Press this button and FF(or REW) button during playback or stop. It reaches the next point recorded by alarm signal and replayback. COUNTER RESET GO TO ZERO 11 7. EJECT KEY Press to remove the cassette 8. REC(RECORD) KEY Press to begin recording. 9. MENU RELATED KEY 10. GO TO ZERO KEY Press to search counter 0 point 11. COUNTER RESET KEY Press to reset counter It is related to Go To ZERO KEY NOTE *NTSC model: L6H, L18H, L30H... PAL model: L6H, L18H, L30H... English-7 REAR PANEL 1. ALARM IN terminal Input terminal to alarm recording. The alarm sensor is connected here. 2. ALARM OUT terminal Output terminal to indicate alarm recording to an external alarm. 3. SERIES IN terminal Input terminal to start/stop recording. Also, use this terminal for series recording or synchronous recording. 4. SERIES OUT terminal Output terminal to use series recording or synchronous recording. 5. TAPE END terminal Output terminal to indicate when tape has finished recording. 6. TRIGGER OUT terminal Output terminal to control an external camera switcher 7. GND(GROUND) terminal When a lead connected other terminals requires a ground, connect the ground lead here. English-8 8. KEY IN terminal Wired remocon(option) jack in terminal. 9. 1- SHOT REC IN terminal Input terminal to use 1-shot recording. 10. AUDIO IN connector Audio input connector (RCA pin) 11. AUDIO OUT connector Audio output connector(RCA pin) 12. VIDEO IN connector Input connector for video signal (BNC connector) 13. VIDEO OUT connector Output connector for video signal (BNC connector) 14. MIC IN terminal Input connector for MIC (Mono) REAR PANEL ( CONTINUED ) TERMINAL DESCRIPTION 1SHOT REC IN TERMINAL NAME SIGNAL LEVEL TYPE VIH : 4 ~ 5V VIL : 0 ~ 0.6V T : More than 0.5 second INPUT VOH : open colloctor VOL : 0 ~ 0.6V T : Alarm Recording OUTPUT VIH : 4 ~ 5V VIL : 0 ~ 0.6V T : More than 0.5 second INPUT VOH : 4 ~ 5V VOL : 0 ~ 0.6V T : About 1 second OUTPUT TAPE END VOH : 4 ~ 5V VOL : 0 ~ 0.6V T : More than 1 second OUTPUT TRIGGER OUT VOH : 4 ~ 5V VOL : 0 ~ 0.6V T : About 0.02 second OUTPUT ALARM IN ALARM OUT SERIES IN SERIES OUT GND ___ ___ KEY IN OPTION REMOCON PULSE DATA INPUT VIH : 4 ~ 5V VIL : 0 ~ 0.6V T : About 0.5 second INPUT 1 SHOT REC IN GND English-9 CONNECTING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT 1. Disconnect the power before connection 2. Do the connections shown as below 3. Plug in the power cord into the outlet. 4. Turn on the power. CONNECTING camera and monitor With the following connections you can monitor the pictures and sound. to AC power VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO camera NOTE MONITOR *Please place the unit where there is good ventilation all around(over 10cm) CONNECTING another unit in series VIDEO IN MONITOR SERIES IN SERIES OUT SERIES OUT GND VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT English-10 VIDEO IN SETTING THE CLOCK ( INITIAL CLOCK SETTING ) When the VCR is turned on for the first time or after exhaustion of the battery, initial clock set up is needed. Without inputting the clock data, the time to be recorded on the recorded pictures will not match with the time of the incidents. Therefore make sure that you fill out correctly before exiting menu. CLOCK / TIMER FORMAT DATE TIME MM / DD -- / -- / [----] -- : -- : -- PROGRAMMING ELAPSED USE TIME [ ][ ] 0000H NOTE *You can amend the data by using speed -/+ keys when the above menu appears and the record and playback speed will not be changed at that time. *Year entries must be made, even in MM/DD and DD/MM format to ensure correct display. [MENU] EXIT DATE FORMAT By pressing SELECT key, date format change like following order. MM/DD ➝ DD/MM ➝ MM/DD/YY ➝ DD/MM/YY • MM/DD, DD/MM : field conuter display (record screen) • MM/DD/YY, DD/MM/YY : year display (record screen) SETTING THE MENUS MENU OPERATION 1. Press MENU button. 2. Press MOVE to shift the cursor ( ) downward. 3. Press SELECT to select or adjust the default value, and when having a following informative page, it enters into the next mode. 4. Press SPEED(-) or SPEED(+) to adjust the cursor value. 5. Press MENU to exit the OSD mode. English-11 SETTING THE MENUS ( CONTINUED ) VCR SET UP VIDEO AUTO REPEAT OFF SERIES OFF 1 SHOT REC 1 SEC TRIGGER 1 FIELD SLOW 1 FIELD DISPLAY LOWER-R BUZZER ON [ ] [ ] [MENU] EXIT ALARM SET MODE SPEED BUZZER DURATION ON L6H ON 1 MIN ALARM RECALL [ ][ ] [MENU] EXIT ALARM RECALL 1 -- / -- / --- : -- : -2 -- / -- / --- : -- : -3 -- / -- / --- : -- : -4 -- / -- / --- : -- : -5 -- / -- / --- : -- : -6 -- / -- / --- : -- : -7 -- / -- / --- : -- : -8 -- / -- / --- : -- : -[CLEAR] [MENU] EXIT MENU VCR SET UP ALARM SET SEARCH CLOCK/TIMER POWER FAIL RECALL LANGUAGE [ ][ ] [MENU] EXIT SEARCH COUNTER RESET GO TO ZERO 0000 ALARM SCAN REVERSE ALARM SCAN FORWARD [ ][ ] [MENU] EXIT NOTE EXPLANATION OF EACH KEY FUNCTION • MOVE: Shift down of the [ ] cursor ( ) • SELECT:1 Mode selection and [ ] data input 2 Shift right • –, + : Up and down of data • CLEAR:Remove data in a line or whole page • MENU: Go back to MAIN MENU or EXIT CLOCK/TIMER FORMAT DATE TIME MM/DD 1/ 1/2003 0: 00: 00 WED PROGRAMMING ELAPSED USE TIME 0000H [ ] [ ] [MENU] EXIT POWER FAIL RECALL 1 OFF -- / -- / --- : -- : -ON -- / -- / --- : -- : -2 OFF -- / -- / --- : -- : -ON -- / -- / --- : -- : -3 OFF -- / -- / --- : -- : -ON -- / -- / --- : -- : -4 OFF -- / -- / --- : -- : -ON -- / -- / --- : -- : -[CLEAR] [MENU] EXIT LANGUAGE [ ENGLISH ] FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL DEUTSCH ITALIANO [ English-12 ][ ] [MENU] EXIT OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF [ ][ DAY START END SPD ----:-- --:-------:-- --:-------:-- --:-------:-- --:-------:-- --:-------:-- --:-------:-- --:-------:-- --:---][CLEAR] [MENU] EXIT LOADING AND UNLOADING THE CASSETTE TAPE Video cassette tapes can be loaded into your new VCR as long as the VCR is plugged into a power source. Even if the VCR power switch is turned off, loading a cassette will automatically cause it to turn on. Use only standard video cassette tapes. Use only standard grade cassette tapes for reliable video recording. Please do not use : Pro, Hi-Fi and High Grade tapes as damage to the video heads may occur. Rewind before you use a new tape. If you use the same tape many times its magnet is FF peeled, causing noise or poor quality picture. The tape may droop and cause troubles. Dusty tape causes troubles. Unevenly wound tape may be damaged. Wind such tape evenly by FF Rewind before using. LOADING 1. To position the cassette properly before inserting it in the cassette slot, hold the cassette so that the long narrow edge with the contents label faces towards you. The other long narrow edge is hinged and should face towards the VCR.The clear plastic window that shows the video tape should face upward. 2. Gently insert the video tape into the cassette slot to a point where the VCR automatically retracts the cassette. * When you insert the videotape, be sure to orient it squarely to the slot. NOTE *Your new VCR has protection circuit which will eject the tape if it is loaded improperly. If the VCR ejects the tape you are trying to load, remove it completely and check that the long narrow edge with the contents label is facing towards you and that the clear plastic window that shows the video tape is facing upwards. Then try again. UNLOADING 1. Press the EJECT button on the front of the VCR. 2. Remove the cassette. Your VCR will eject a video cassette even if it is in Standby mode. When the EJECT button is pressed, the VCR will automatically eject the tape. It is not possible to eject a tape while recording without first pressing the stop button. A tape cannot be ejected when the VCR is locked. TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE NOTE Video cassettes come with an erasure prevention tab which, when removed, prevents the tape’s contents from being erased, or recorded over. If the cassette you insert in your VCR has the erasure prevention tab removed, your VCR will automatically eject it if you attempt to record on it. *We recommend that any torn or broken cassette tape requiring repair be taken to professionals who specialize in such procedures. The adhesives on many common types of tape could damage the head of your VCR. English-13 MANUAL RECORDING 1 Load a cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact. 2 Press the PB/REC SPEED (-) or (+) buttons to select the desired recording mode. 3 Press the REC button to begin recording. NOTE * Select the “VCR SET UP” Menu is set to VIDEO setting according to the type of image to be recorded, VIDEO(AUTO), VIDEO(COLOR) or VIDEO(B/W) * Do not connect color and black & white cameras together. NOTE * Press the PAUSE/STILL button to momentarily stop recording. Press rec button again to resume recording. * To protect the tape, the pause mode is automatically released after 5 minutes. * The REC button will not function unless the tape is in the stop or pause mode. * If the cassette inserted in your VCR has the erasure prevention tab removed, your VCR will automatically eject it if you attempt to record on it. * 6H(NTSC, PAL) tapes are compatible with other VCR’s. Time Lapse recordings can be played correctly by other Time Lapse Recorders when the recording interval and head type matches the recording. * In case of first recording of Time Lapse mode after inserting cassete tape, for the stable recoding, it is recorded by 6H mode for several seconds. English-14 3-1 4 Set the REC LOCK switch to ON to prevent the recording condition from being operated by fault. Press the STOP button to stop recording. If the Rec Lock switch was set to ON, set it to OFF before you press the Stop button to stop recording. MANUAL RECORDING(CONTINUED) RECORDING MODE When the REC button is pressed, the recording mode is switched in the order of below table. NTSC REC/PLAY MODE L6H L18H L30H 48H 72H 120H 168H 240H 480H 960H Actual rec/ Play hours T-120 T-160 6H 8H 18H 24H 30H 40H 54H 72H 78H 104H 126H 168H 174H 232H 246H 328H 486H 648H 966H 1288H Recording Interval Number of Rec fields 0.017s/f 0.05 s/f 0.083 s/f 0.15 s/f 0.22 s/f 0.35 s/f 0.483 s/f 0.683 s/f 1.35 s/f 2.683 s/f 60 f/s 20 f/s 12 f/s 6.67 f/s 4.62 f/s 2.86 f/s 2.07 f/s 1.46 f/s 0.74 f/s 0.37 f/s Audio recording yes yes yes no no no no no no no NOTE *It is recommended T-160(E240) tape is not used in 72H or longer for tape safety reason. (960H Model) *The recording mode of this VCR indicates the recording time with T120(E180) cassette. *The gray marked parts is available for 30H model. •Linear REC mode : L6H, L18H, L30H PAL REC/PLAY MODE Actual rec/ Play hours E-180 E-240 Recording Interval Number of Rec fields Audio recording L6H 6H 8H 0.02 s/f 50 f/s L18H 18H 24H 0.06 s/f 16.67 f/s yes yes L30H 30H 40H 0.1 s/f 10 f/s yes 48H 54H 72H 0.18 s/f 5.56 f/s no 72H 78H 104H 0.26 s/f 3.85 f/s no 120H 126H 168H 0.42 s/f 2.38 f/s no 168H 174H 232H 0.58 s/f 1.72 f/s no 240H 246H 328H 0.82 s/f 1.22 f/s no 480H 486H 648H 1.62 s/f 0.62 f/s no 960H 966H 1288H 3.22 s/f 0.31 f/s no • Linear REC mode : L6H, L18H, L30H RECORDING CHECK FUNCTION During recording, press the PLAY button. The tape will rewind a little and then play the recording just made. When the tape reaches the position where the REC CHECK button was pressed, the VCR returns to record mode. While REC CHECK is executed telerecording is not carried out. NOTE * Normal sound is played back only when a tape recorded in linear mode, is played in their respective mode. * The longer the recording time mode, the worse the sound quality becomes. AUDIO RECORDING • Apply the specified line input signal to the AUDIO IN connector. • Available recording hours are shown above. AUDIO PLAYBACK • For Audio ON/OFF setting, use AUDIO ON/OFF button on the front panel. • Except for 6H while verifying the audio sound of the recorded tapes the picture quality cannot be as good as on Audio OFF for the characteristic of linear tape speed. REC LOCK MODE When the LOCK is set to on, the control buttons will not operate and the VCR is kept in the current mode . To release the lock mode, the LOCK is set to off. English-15 ALARM RECORDING It is possible to switch from all recording modes to linear recording mode by applying an alarm signal to the SET terminal on the rear panel. * It is possible to switch the alarm recording by applying the set signal from the alarm sensor during recording in all time mode. * * * * Set the alarm recording mode and alarm recording period with alarm set up of menu. The index signal is automatically recorded when an alarm recording begins. Buzzer is activated while alarm recording when the alarm signal is input, if the buzzer is set ON on the picture of ALARM SET. In case when another alarm signal is input into ALARM IN TERMINAL while the index signal is recorded, -Input within 1 min. : Recording is newly started without indicating alarm listing any more. -Input after 1 min. : Recording is newly started with new starting time indicated on the alarm listing. When an alarm signal is input during alarm video tape recording it is executed based on the last input alarm signal. ALARM RECORDING CONNECTION ALARM SIGNAL * English-16 The alarm can be confirmed from a distance. Because buzzer sounds when external alarm signal is input. ALARM RECORDING ( CONTINUED ) You must set the alarm recording mode in the ALARM SET menu before executing alarm recording. 1 Press the MENU button to display MENU on the monitor. Then Select ALARM SET using MOVE button. MENU VCR SET UP ALARM SET SEARCH CLOCK/TIMER POWER FAIL RECALL LANGUAGE 2 Set MODE to ON by pressing the SELECT button.(ON/OFF) 3 Set Speed(L6H, L18H, L30H) [ ][ ] [MENU] EXIT NOTE ALARM SET MODE SPEED BUZZER DURATION ON L6H ON 1 MIN * Initial value of PAL set SPEED = L6H ALARM RECALL 4 Set BUZZER(ON/OFF) 5 Set DURATION(1/3/5 MIN/T-END/LEVEL) [ ][ ] [MENU] EXIT When you finish ALARM RECORDING SETUP by following 1~5 steps above, try inputting the alarm signal. Then recording will start with buzzer. If you set the DURATION to T-END, recording will be done to the end of the tape. If you set it to 3MIN(or 5 MIN), recording will be done within the indicated time. LEVEL setup - The recording continues for 1 min. in case of within 1 min. - The recording continues for the time that ALARM IN signal is input in case of above 1 min. During alarm recording, the alarm recording mark (’A’) will automatically be displayed on screen. * The alarm in indicator( ) blinks during alarm recording and on when the alarm recording is finished. * When the alarm recording is finished, the VCR resumes recording in the same record modes as before the alarm recording. NOTE * If a set signal is applied during alarm recording, a new alarm recording will start with the new set signal. * Alarm recording will continue for the duration of time which has been set in ALARM REC DURATION menu, even if a timer recording has reached its end time. * Alarm recording stops when the end of the tape is reached. * Alarm recording can start recording when an alarm is triggered even if the VCR is stopped or is set for timer recording. English-17 ALARM RECORDING ( CONTINUED ) ALARM RECORD TIME DISPLAY When alarm recordings begin, the start times are stored in the memory so it is possible to confirm when they have occurred. Select the ALARM RECALL in the ALARM SET menu and the alarm list display will appear on the screen. * Up to 8 alarm recording start times can be stored in memory. Therefore, the latest 8 alarmed times will be displayed. ALARM RECALL 1 -- / -- / --- : -- : -2 -- / -- / --- : -- : -3 -- / -- / --- : -- : -4 -- / -- / --- : -- : -5 -- / -- / --- : -- : -6 -- / -- / --- : -- : -7 -- / -- / --- : -- : -8 -- / -- / --- : -- : -[CLEAR] [MENU] EXIT * The alarm recording list is reset by the following procedure. • Select the CLEAR button in the ALARM RECALL of ALARM SET menu. LOCATING THE START OF ALARM RECORDINGS This machine automatically inserts an index signal at the beginning of each ALARM RECORDING allowing the start of each alarm to be located with Alarm Scan. ALARM SCAN * In SEARCH menu, select ALARM SCAN REVERSE or ALARM SCAN FORWARD. Then it fast searches forward or backward to the previous (or next) alarm position and starts playback. It is automatically repeated to the end of tape. * At the alarm position you want,press PLAY stop and then playback * The index signal may be difficult to locate in some poorly recorded conditions. English-18 REPEAT RECORDING / SERIES RECORDING REPEAT RECORDING When the “REPEAT REC” of the “VCR SET UP” menu is set to ON (the repeat indicator is illuminated), the tape will automatically be rewound to the start when the tape end is reached. Then recording will start again. Continue the repeated video recording to the tape end after recording the alarm, when the alarm signal is input when the video recording is repeated, and stand by at stop after rewinding. * If it happens more than one alarm recording, the repeat recording will not be operated. NOTE SERIES RECORDING 1. Set SERIES REC to ON on VCR SET UP screen. 2. Connect SERIES OUT terminal in rear panel to SERIES IN of another set. * SERIES recording may have a short pause ( ≈ 5 seconds) when going from recorder A to recorder B. * When set in above configuration and the first VCR reaches the end of the tape, the second VCR automatically begins recording. * series recording will not function during timer recording. * Refer to page 10 (connecting another units in series) 1 - SHOT RECORDING This defines the interval time that one picture is recorded, 1 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., 30 sec., 60 sec. or OFF. 1. If you select the ‘000H’ option in normal recording, the VCR will activate the ‘1SHOT REC’ mode function. This will record a single shot picture after each defined time interval which is programmed in the ‘1SHOT REC’ menu. 2. If you select ‘1SHOT REC’ OFF, the unit will record one picture each time the external 1SHOT REC input is activated. 3. Press the MOVE button to choose the 1SHOT REC option. 4. Press the SELECT button to select the desired time of recording, 1 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., 15 sec., 30 sec., 60 sec. or OFF. English-19 TIMER RECORDING NOTE OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF [ ][ * DAY : Day of the week * START : Recording start time * END : Recording end time * SPD : Recording mode display DAY START END SPD ----:-- --:-------:-- --:-------:-- --:-------:-- --:-------:-- --:-------:-- --:-------:-- --:-------:-- --:---][CLEAR] [MENU] EXIT * “DLY” (in “Day of the week”) is used for the same time recording everyday. * A 24-hour display is used. 00 : 00 indicates midnight ; 12 : 00 midday and 15 : 00 3 o’clock in the afternoon. * If the recording times of two programs overlap, the later program is given a priority, which means some of A program will be lost. * In Linear REC mode, sound is also recorded. * DAY mode covers MON, TUE . . . . . SAT, SUN, MF (MON-FRI) and DLY (Daily). 1 Press the MENU button to display the main menu on the monitor. 2 Press the MOVE button continuously until 3 Press SELECT button. And press MOVE button continuously until PROGRAMMING position. Then press SELECT button. 4 When TIMER PROGRAM CHART appears on the monitor, press the SELECT button again. ON( or OFF)will blink. To disregard the timer program, set OFF. 5 Record the desired timer program by pressing (+) or (-) button. To move to the next position, press SELECT button. 6 When you finished above process, press the MENU button to exit from TIMER PROGRAM. Then press TIMER button to activate TIMER PROGRAM. The power will be off and will be displayed. comes to CLOCK / TIMER position. comes to HOW TO AVOID MISTAKES WHEN USING THE TIMER If an error is encountered when the TIMER button is pressed, refer to the following table. Symptom No display of . English-20 “EJECT No tape” on screen. “Stop No safety tab” on screen. “Stop No timer programs” on screen Check points • Check if a tape is not inserted. • Check if the tape lost safety tab. • Check if timer programs are not input in timer program. Things to do • Insert a recordable tape that has safety tab on it. • Replace with a tape with safety tab on it. •Attach the safety tap. • Input any timer programs to record in timer program. PLAYBACK 1 Load a pre-recorded tape. AUTO PLAY :If a cassette with the erasure prevention tab removed is loaded, the unit automatically begins playback. 2 Press the PB / REC SPEED (+) or(–) buttons to select the desired playback mode. 3 Press the PLAY button to start playback. 4 Press the STOP button to stop playback. NOTE * Select the VIDEO setting on “VCR SET UP” menu to COLOR or B/W according to the playback video signal type. * If too much noise appears in B/W playback mode of B/W monitor, convert to color mode. Then you can view more clear picture. NOTE AUDIO PLAYBACK The modes with the letter “L” (i.e. L6H, L18H, L30H) are for audio recording and playback on the linear track. • NTSC(PAL)* PLAYBACK MODE Audio playback L6H L18H Available Available L30H 48 H 72 H 120H 168 H 240H 480H 960 H Available Not Available Not Available Not Not Not Not Not * When the picture shakes up and down when above 18H of PLAYBACK, the shaking can decrease by the control of V. LOCK.(Refer to V. LOCK on page 26). * There is normal sound playback only when a tape recorded in theLinear REC modes is played back in its respective mode. * If a recording is played back in a higher REC/PB mode than it was recorded, the picture will be played back in slow motion, and if a recording is played back in a lower mode than it was recorded, the picture will be played back in fast motion. * The picture may move up / down or noise may occur when the tape is played back in time lapse modes, such as L18H, L30H or longer. * If you want playback with audio, please set up the audio button to “ON” condition. English-21 SPECIAL PLAYBACK STILL/SLOW PICTURE NOTE * A few noise bars or vertical movement may appear during frame by frame and field by field playback. * If noise appears in top or botton side in Still mode, adjust the tracking in slow mode (Field, Frame) until noise disappears. Then confirm the picture in still mode. * In case of double speed reproduction picture may tremble at its upper and lower part due to signal character. English-22 If you press the PAUSE / STILL button during playback, slow and picture search (CUE/REV), you will obtain a still picture. Press the PAUSE/STILL button again, then one picture shifts forward, which is called field advance or frame advancde. ADDITIONAL FEATURES SELF DIAGNOSTICS Any defects are indicated on the front indicating window after VCR checks itself for malfunction. DIGITRON ERROR PARTS LOADING ERROR CAPSTAN ERROR DRUM ERROR REEL ERROR 1. When the self-Diagnostics finds problem, check and do it by yourself. 1) In case of TAPE LOADING PROBLEM(◀ ▶). • Press the “STAND BY ON” button for erasing the problem indicationg. • Remove the video tape and check the condition of the tape. If the video tape has something damaged, change it please • In case of that the problem message is occured frequently, please call for service technician. 2) In case of CAPSTAN, DRUM, REEL PROBLEM(cA, dr, rE) • Press the “CLOCK/COUNTER” button for erasing the problem indicationg in “POWER ON” condition. • Remove the videotape and check the condition of the tape. If the videotape has something damaged, change it please. • Using the cleaning tape, please clean the deck mechanism. • In case of that the problem message is occured frequently, please call for service technician. TAPE COUNTER A four digit counter indicates the relative position of the tape. The counter will increase or decrease during playback, FF/REW or search mode. * “-- : --” illuminates when the VCR lost clock data. COUNTER RESET In SEARCH menu, select counter reset to reset the counter to “0000” The counter value reset to “0000” when the tape is loaded after the same tape was ejected. English-23 ADDITIONAL FEATURES MEMORY BACK-UP IN CASE OF POWER FAILURE This VCR includes a built-in memory back-up so the presets of present time and date, alarm list, power loss list will remain in memory. If there is a power failure or if the power code is disconnected from the AC outlet, the presets will remain in memory for a maximum of 31 days provided that the VCR has been connected to AC power for at least 40 hours per week. Connection to AC power charges the backup battery. * Check the present time if there has been a power failure or if the power cord has been disconnected from AC power for a prolonged time. RECORDING AFTER A POWER FAILURE If there is a power failure during recording and the power comes back on, the VCR will resume recording in the same record mode as before the power failure. After the power comes back on, an PF will be displayed on the display. If a power failure occurs during playback, the VCR will be in the stop mode when the power comes back on. POWER FAILURE DISPLAY The power failure start time and recover time are stored in the memory so it is possible to confirm power failure history on screen. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. Move down to POWER FAIL RECALL. Press SELECT to enter. The list of power failure history is shown on screen. Press CLEAR to remove all data. * Few seconds of power failure may not be listed. * The latest four are updated for notice. English-24 POWER FAIL RECALL 1 OFF -- / -- / --- : -- : -ON -- / -- / --- : -- : -2 OFF -- / -- / --- : -- : -ON -- / -- / --- : -- : -3 OFF -- / -- / --- : -- : -ON -- / -- / --- : -- : -4 OFF -- / -- / --- : -- : -ON -- / -- / --- : -- : -[CLEAR] [MENU] EXIT SPECIAL EFFECTS KEY BUZZER If Buzzer is “ON” at VCR SET UP on the menu, Buzzer is activated when key is in operation, and Buzzer is not activated when the key of the mode that is not in operation. NO VIDEO SIGNAL BUZZER * Buzzer is activated for 3 sec. when the video signal is not input on the state of POWER ON. STOP. * Buzzer is activated when the video signal is not input on the recording mode, and the state continues until the video signal is input. * When the stop of buzzer activation is wanted, push any key for stopping it. POWER ON/OFF, STOP/EJECT. REC KEYS performs their functions at the moment BUZZER stops the function of activation. TAPE END BUZZER * Buzzer is activated when TAPE reached the end point(6 min. remains based on 6H), and “END” blinks on the front window. * Rewind starts and buzzer is activated at the same time when tape reached the end point completely, and buzzer keeps activating after the completion. * When the stop of buzzer activation is wanted, push any key for stopping it. POWER ON/OFF, STOP/EJECT. REC KEYS performs their functions at the moment BUZZER stops the function of activation. English-25 ADJUSTMENT TRACKING ADJUSTMENT If noise appears in the picture during playback, slow playback, adjust the TRACKING buttons to achieve the best picture. When the tape is ejected the tracking is set to the initial setting. NOTE * Noise bars will move through the picture each time the TRACKING button is pressed VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT (Correcting picture vibration at the top and bottom) When watching still playback, the picture may vibrate. In this case, press the V.LOCK ◀ or ▶ button to reduce or eliminate the picture vibration. 1. Capture a still picture by pressing the PAUSE / STILL button in playback or special playback. 2. Press the V.LOCK ◀ or ▶ button to reduce or eliminate the picture vibration. NOTE * Horizontal vibration cannot be corrected with V.LOCK ◀ or▶ buttons. English-26 ADJUSTMENT SHARPNESS ADJUSTMENT Adjust to see the details of picture at the modes of PLAYBACK, SLOW, CUE, REVIEW, or the soft picture of the whole screen. Adjustment range : P-2, P-1, P O, P 1, P 2 P-2 P-1 PO P1 P 2 SOFT Sharpness (-) HARD Sharpness (+) At once, the sharpness was set-up then the data was memorized in the microprocessor. The memorized data is maintained, even if you have changed the cassette tape. English-27 HOW TO USE SHUTTLE RING During STOP mode, rotate and release the SHUTTLE RING to REWIND or FAST FORWARD the tape. During PLAYBACK mode, rotate and hold the SHUTTLE RING to engage the LOGIC SEARCH mode. Release to return to the PLAYBACK mode. DURING STILL / PLAY MODE 1. During still / play mode... Rotate and hold SHUTTLE ring to the positions indicated gives those special modes. The variable-speed picture will appear on the TV screen. 2. Release the SHUTTLE Ring. The VCR will enter the still / play mode. • 1 PLAY REVERSE PLAY DOUBLE-SPEED PLAY PLAY FORWARD SEARCH I REVERSE SEARCH I NOTE * During reverse slow mode . The VCR will operate only frame unit. * Black and white picture may be seen when the speed of CUE, REVIEW(SEARCH Ⅱ)is 9 times faster. FORWARD SEARCH II REVERSE SEARCH II REVERSE SEARCH III FORWARD SEARCH III FORWARD DIRECTION REVERSE DIRECTION • 2 STILL REVERSE PLAY REVERSE SLOW STILL SLOW PLAY REVERSE SEARCH I DOUBLE-SPEED PLAY FORWARD SEARCH I REVERSE SEARCH II FORWARD SEARCH II REVERSE SEARCH III FORWARD SEARCH III REVERSE DIRECTION FORWARD DIRECTION • reverse slow : -1/5Times Speed • reverse play : -1Times Speed • reverse search I : -5Times Speed • reverse search II : -9Times Speed • reverse search III : -15Times Speed • slow : 1/5Times Speed • double speed play : 2Times Speed • forward search I : 5Times Speed • forward search II : 9Times Speed • forward search III : 15Times Speed HOW TO USE JOG RING During still mode, Rotate and Release the JOG Ring to 1 field or frame slow motion. English-28 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Symptom Check & Remedy VCR does not operate. • • • Is the indicator illuminating? Has the Power Cord been disconnected from the AC outlet? Is the indicator illuminating? The VCR POWER is ON, but unit does not operate. • • Is the indicator illuminating? Safety devices are operating. Press the RESET button on the panel using a suitable implement. No operation when any tape operation button is pressed. • • • Is the indicator illuminating? Press the Rec Lock button on the front of the video recorder. Is a cassette inserted? Recording does not work. • • Has the cassette’s erasure prevention tab been broken off? Has the tape run out? Recording cannot be stopped by pressing the STOP button. • Is the Timer recording does not operate. • Has the present time and recording time been set accurately? No operation when the PLAY button is pressed. • • • Is the indicator illuminating? Has the tape run out? Is a cassette inserted? Noise bars in the picture during playback. • Has the TRACKING control been adjusted? The picture vibrates at the top and bottom when in still picture mode. • Has the V.LOCK control been adjusted? Clear camera pictures during recording but during playback the picture is not clear. • This symptom may occur when the recorder has been used for a long period of time. During this time, a deposit of oxide has built up on the video heads which must now be cleaned. Cleaning of the heads requires expertise. Please contact your dealer. The picture is not clear on the monitor. • Is the camera correctly focused? The present time is not correct even though the VCR is used everyday. • Make sure the VCR has main power supplied continuously for least 40 hours per week. The power cord has been disconnected for less than 31 days but the present time has been reset. • Make sure the VCR has main power supplied continuously for least 40 hours per week. The contents stored in the memory may be erased before the 31 days depending on the charge time of the power failure compensation circuit. Set the present time again. Repeat recording does not work. • • Is the repeat recording indicator illuminating? In case alarm telerecording is executed more than once on a tape repetitive telerecording is not executed to protect the alarm information Alarm recording does not work. • Is the external switch correctly connected? Playback speed is fast or slow. • Is the playback mode set to the desired mode with PB/REC SPEED button? During the playback, the picture is waving intermittently from side to side. • Please confirm the camera setting to INTERNAL SYNC mode. • NOTE * Cleaning Tape Using the cleaning Tape on REAL TIME VCR, in case of the tape contains pictures; there can be picture noise on the screen because of different recording method between cleaning tape and REAL TIME VCR. In spite of the picture noise, cleaning is working properly. Please just let it be 10 to 15 seconds more. If cleaning is imperfect, please repeat it 1~2 times more. indicator illuminating? English-29 SERVICE GUIDE NO DESCRIPTION 1 DRUM ASS’Y(VIDEO HEAD) 2 ARM ASS’Y CLEANER 3 MOTOR CAPSTAN 4 BELT CAPSTAN 5 BASE ASS’Y A/C ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ◆ 6 HEAD F/E ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ◆ 7 ARM ASS’Y IDLER ◆ ◆ 8 HOLDER ASS’Y PINCH ◆ ◆ 9 BAND ASS’Y TENSION & REEL(S) ◆ ◆ 1000Hr 2000Hr 3000Hr 4000Hr 5000Hr 6000Hr 7000Hr 8000Hr 9000Hr 10000Hr ● ● ● ▲ ● ◆ ▲ ◆ ▲ : checking, ● : cleaning, ◆ : changing ※ Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. English-30 ● ▲ ● ◆ ▲ ◆ ◆ 11 CLUTCH ASS’Y * Please, regularly check the used time and clean or replace according to guided instruction of above. ● ◆ ◆ ◆ 10 ARM ASS’Y F/L NOTE ● ◆ ◆ SPECIFICATIONS Tape format VHS Television System EIA Standard (525 lines, 60F/S), NTSC Color Signal CCIR Standard (625 lines, 50F/S), PAL Color Signal Video Recording System 4 Rotary Heads, Azimuth Helical Scanning System Luminance Signal FM Recording Color Signal Color Subcarrier Phase Shift Recording REC/PB Mode L6, L18, L30, 48, 72, 120, 168, 240, 480, 960 Horizontal Resolution NTSC More than 350 lines (B/W) More than 300 lines (Color) PAL More than 320 lines (B/W) More than 280 lines (Color) Signal to Noise Ratio Video 43dB Audio 42dB Video Input 1.0Vp/p, 75 Ω, BNC-F jack Video Output 1.0Vp/p, 75 Ω, BNC-F jack (Mono) Audio Tracks 1 Track Audio Frequency 100Hz~7KHz (L6H Mode) Audio Input -8dBm, 47K Ω, RCA Pin jack Audio Output -6dBm, 1K Ω, RCA Pin jack Audio Mode L6H, L18H,L30H Microphone Input -67dBs 600Ω, 3.5mm Mini Mic jack Alarm Recording Time 1/3/5 mins, T.END. LEVEL FF/REW Time Approx. 150secs with T-120 Elapsed Use Time To 9,999 hours max Timer Programs 8 Programs Battery Backup 31 Days Remote in Wired/Wireless (opt.) Power Source AC 90-240V 50/60Hz Power Consumption Approx. 17Watts Operating Temperature 41˚F - 104˚F (5˚C - 40˚C) Relative Humidity Max. 80% Dimensions ( W X H X D ) 360 X 94 X 270mm Weight (Net) about 3.5Kg NOTE * Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. English-31