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JVC SR-9090U - High Resolution 960 Hour Density Instructions Manual

JVC SR-9090U - High Resolution 960 Hour Density Instructions Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SR-9090U
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Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before operating this unit, please read
the instructions carefully to ensure the
best possible performance.
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INSTRUCTIONS
SR-9090U
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For Customer Use:
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located on the rear of cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.
Model No.
SR-9090U
Serial No.
SL96174

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  • Page 1 Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. This instruction manual Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. is made from 100% Before operating this unit, please read Model No.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    WARNING: installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate The battery used in the SR-9090U must be replaced by a JVC radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in authorized service dealer only.

  • Page 3: Operation Lock

    OPERATION LOCK By engaging the operation lock system [LOCK], you can prevent accidental or deliberate interference with recording operation or power supply. When this function is activated, all operation buttons are disabled. However, you can still control the recorder with the remote control.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    This unit is designed for professional use. Program ..........36 • Notes on Timer Recording ...... 37 JVC is not liable for compensation for loss or damage 6-4 Alarm Recording ........38 to recordings in the event this unit fails to record or play 6-5 Sensor Recording ........

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1 INTRODUCTION 1-1 Major Features 5 Extended timelapse recording for up to 960 hours 5 Tape position search function Recording times are selectable from 2 hours (SP mode), You can automatically search the start of an alarm 6 hours (EP mode) and 24/48/72/120/168/240/480/960 recording or search for a recording made at a specified (Timelapse mode) (when T-120 tape is used).

  • Page 7: Periodical Maintenance

    As replacement and adjustment of parts require advanced skills and specialized equipment, please contact the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent for servicing. Periodic Maintenance...

  • Page 8: Daily Inspection

    When using VHS tapes, do not use tapes with To obtain the best picture quality, use an HG (high recording times of more than 120 minutes grade) tape (a JVC cassette is recommended). (T-160/T-180 etc.). Degradation of picture quality may result with some For best results, use a T-120 tape.

  • Page 9: Controls And Connectors

    2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2-1 Front Panel SR-9090U STOP EJECT OPERATE CHECK OPERATE RESET/ CANCEL ON SCREEN REVERSE PAUSE PLAY SHIFT TRACKING V. LOCK TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET MENU TIME MODE – – – S E T FIELD REV FIELD ADV [OPERATE] button [REVERSE] button...
  • Page 10 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2-1 Front Panel 25 26 SR-9090U STOP EJECT OPERATE CHECK OPERATE RESET/ CANCEL ON SCREEN REVERSE PAUSE PLAY SHIFT TRACKING V. LOCK TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET MENU TIME MODE – – – S E T FIELD REV FIELD ADV [SEARCH] button...

  • Page 11: Display

    2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Display Operation mode display Recording/playback speed display Shows the operation modes. • Normally shows the recording/playback speed mode set with the [TIME MODE] button. • Shows the following indications in the Alarm Search mode. During alarm search: Shows the specified alarm number Timelapse Fast- Playback...

  • Page 12: Rear Panel

    2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2-1 FRONT PANEL 2-3 Rear Panel AC~IN R S - 2 3 2 C AC120V~50/60Hz VIDEO AUDIO ALARM CLOCK SERIES CAM SW ALARM RESET IN REC OUT REC IN ALARM TAPE WARNING CLOCK SERIES RESET END OUT RESET OUT REC OUT REMOTE...
  • Page 13 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2-3 Rear Panel [TAPE END OUT] tape end signal output terminal [SERIES REC IN] series recording/VCR activation Outputs a signal when the tape ends during recording. signal input terminal If the menu switch <CNT TAPE END> on the <SRI/EXT Receives series recording signal or VCR activation MODE>...

  • Page 14: Connections

    3 CONNECTIONS 3-1 Connecting to a Camera Amplifier Microphone Video camera 4pin Microphone M3.5 mini- jack AC~IN R S - 2 3 2 C Provided AC120V~50/60Hz power cord VIDEO AUDIO CAM SW ALARM ALARM CLOCK SERIES REC OUT RESET IN REC IN ALARM WARNING...

  • Page 15: System Using Sequential Switcher

    3 CONNECTIONS 3-2 System Using Sequential Switcher Video camera Alarm sensor input Alarm sensor 1 2 3 4 5 6 Alarm signal output Sequential switcher Video output Camera switching signal input Microphone Amplifier AC~IN R S - 2 3 2 C AC120V~50/60Hz Provided VIDEO...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Rear Panel Input/Output Terminal Connections

    3 CONNECTIONS 3-3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input/Output Terminal Connections [CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output terminal [ALARM IN] alarm signal input terminal ALARM CAM SW Sequential switcher Sequential switcher alarm output camera switching terminal signal input [ALARM RESET] alarm reset terminal [ALARM REC OUT] alarm recording mode signal output terminal ALARM ALARM...

  • Page 17: On-Screen/Menu Switches

    4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES 4-1 On-Screen Display Displays the time date (date and time), recording speed, number of alarms and number of power losses (power failures) on screen in the Stop mode, Record mode and Record-Pause mode. During recording, the on-screen data is recorded together with video signals. •...

  • Page 18: Main Menu Display

    4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES 4-2 Main Menu Display You can display date and time data recorded when an alarm input or power failure occurs, as well as the hour meter (drum rotating time) by selecting the desired item in the main menu. The date/time setting screen, menu switch setting screen for each application, and timer recording program setting screen can also be displayed by selecting the desired item in the main menu.

  • Page 19: Date And Time Setting

    4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES 4-3 Date and Time Setting The time/date generator and timer recording will not function if the time and date are not set. Set the month/day/year, hour/minute and Summer Time Compensation ON/OFF on the CLOCK SET screen. The setting can be checked even on the display.

  • Page 20: Hour Meter Display

    (Clock time may be affected by environmental factors.) • When the built-in backup battery capacity is low, the error indication E-10 appears on the display. Contact your local JVC dealer to replace the built-in battery. 4-4 Hour Meter Display Drum rotation time is displayed on the monitor’s screen and the VCR's display in the form of an hour meter.

  • Page 21: Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display

    4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES 4-5 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display The dates and times of up to 8 alarm inputs or 4 power losses (failures) can be displayed. Operation Turn on the VCR and monitor. Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu on the monitor.

  • Page 22: Menu Switch Setting

    4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES 4-6 Menu Switch Setting You can customize the VCR’s functions to suit the requirements of your application using the four menu switch setting screens accessible from the main menu screen. • ON SCREEN/F. DISPLAY MODE • VIDEO/VTR MODE •...

  • Page 23: Contents Of Menu Switches

    4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES 4-7 Contents of Menu Switches [ ]: Factory setting • The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what’s on the VCR’s display. Screens Items Set values Function TONE The higher the numeric value, the brighter the display. SCREEN The brightness is shown on the line under the setting value.
  • Page 24 4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES 4-7 Contents of Menu Switches [ ]: Factory setting • The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what’s on the VCR’s display. Screens Items Set values Function VIDEO MODE V. PULSE [OFF] Sets whether or not the V. pulse is added during ordinary playback (2H and 6H modes).
  • Page 25 4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES 4-7 Contents of Menu Switches [ ]: Factory setting • The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what’s on the VCR’s display. Screens Items Set values Function Enables or disables the repeat recording function. VTR MODE REPEAT REC [OFF]...
  • Page 26 4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES 4-7 Contents of Menu Switches [ ]: Factory setting • The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what’s on the VCR’s display. Screens Items Set values Function DURATION 5 SEC Selects the recording duration for alarm or sensor recording. ALARM/ 10 SEC 5 —...

  • Page 27: Preparation

    5 PREPARATION 5-1 Cassette Loading/Unloading Loading Insert the cassette with its label side facing you. Gently push the center of the cassette until the machine starts automatic loading. SR-9090U STOP EJECT OPERATE CHECK OPERATE RESET/ CANCEL ON SCREEN REVERSE PAUSE PLAY SHIFT TRACKING...

  • Page 28: Recording/Playback Speed Mode Selection

    5 PREPARATION 5-2 Recording/Playback Speed Mode Selection SR-9090U STOP EJECT OPERATE CHECK OPERATE RESET/ CANCEL ON SCREEN REVERSE PAUSE PLAY SHIFT TRACKING V. LOCK TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET MENU TIME MODE – – – S E T FIELD REV FIELD ADV Record/playback speed [HDR] indicator...

  • Page 29: Recording

    Use an HG (high grade) tape for recording with this unit of this switch. (a JVC cassette is recommended). Before recording, perform a test recording to check the picture quality. Tapes recorded on this VCR cannot be played back on normal VHS VCRs.

  • Page 30: Recording Basic Operation

    6 RECORDING 6-2 Recording Basic Operation [STOP] button [REC] button [REC CHECK] button SR-9090U STOP EJECT OPERATE CHECK OPERATE RESET/ CANCEL ON SCREEN REVERSE PAUSE PLAY SHIFT MENU TIME MODE TRACKING V. LOCK TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET – –...

  • Page 31: Timer Recording

    6 RECORDING 6-3 Timer Recording This unit is provided with 2 different setting screens for timer recording program; one allows you to specify the day of week, the other allows you to specify a date (a holiday, for example). You can select the desired setting screen from the main menu screen.
  • Page 32 6 RECORDING 6-3 Timer Recording Press the [SHIFT 7] button to select <PROGRAM TIMER> in the main menu and press the [SET +/–] button. Main menu screen [The <PROGRAM TIMER> menu is shown on the monitor and “SUN” blinks. Set the day of the week (SAT). Press the [SET +/–] button to set the day of the week to “SAT”.
  • Page 33 6 RECORDING 6-3 Timer Recording [SHIFT 7] button [SHIFT f] button SR-9090U RESET/ CANCEL ON SCREEN SHIFT STOP EJECT OPERATE TIME MODE CHECK OPERATE MENU RESET/ CANCEL ON SCREEN REVERSE PAUSE PLAY SHIFT MENU TIME MODE TRACKING V. LOCK TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET –...
  • Page 34 6 RECORDING 6-3 Timer Recording Programming timer recording for more than one day (every day) PROGRAM TIMER screen This programming is to timer-record at the same time on specified days of the week. Recording speed (Example) Stop time Start time HDR is performed in the 48-hour mode from 10:00 a.m.

  • Page 35: Holiday Timer Recording Setting

    6 RECORDING 6-3 Timer Recording [SHIFT 7] button [SHIFT f] button SR-9090U RESET/ CANCEL ON SCREEN SHIFT STOP EJECT OPERATE TIME MODE MENU CHECK OPERATE RESET/ CANCEL ON SCREEN REVERSE PAUSE PLAY SHIFT TRACKING V. LOCK TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET MENU TIME MODE...

  • Page 36: Canceling/Changing Timer Recording Program

    6 RECORDING 6-3 Timer Recording [SHIFT 7] button [SHIFT f] button [RESET/CANCEL] button SR-9090U RESET/ CANCEL ON SCREEN SHIFT STOP EJECT OPERATE TIME MODE MENU CHECK OPERATE RESET/ CANCEL ON SCREEN REVERSE PAUSE PLAY SHIFT MENU TIME MODE TRACKING V. LOCK TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET...

  • Page 37: Notes On Timer Recording

    6 RECORDING 6-3 Timer Recording During timer recording Notes on Timer Recording The [PAUSE] or [STOP] button has no effect. If you make a mistake when programming or no Operation after pressing the [TIMER] button. program is set and the [TIMER] button is pressed, the TIMER indication blinks for about 10 seconds and a Timer recording warning buzzer sounds if <WARNING>...

  • Page 38: Alarm Recording

    6 RECORDING 6-4 Alarm Recording Alarm recording functions during timelapse recording. When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel’s ALARM IN terminal, an index code is recorded on the tape and the VCR automatically switches to the 2H (SP) or 6H (EP) mode for realtime recording of the alarm situation.
  • Page 39 6 RECORDING 6-4 Alarm Recording Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel’s alarm input terminal. Preparation Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode Open the main menu’s <ALARM/SENSOR MODE> and ALARM/SENSOR MODE screen set the alarm recording-related menu switches. 1 REC MODE Set to “ALARM”...

  • Page 40: Sensor Recording

    6 RECORDING 6-5 Sensor Recording Sensor recording is executed only when the VCR is in the Stop mode (Stop, Timer Record Standby or Operating Off mode) and an alarm signal is input to the rear panel’s ALARM IN terminal. Perform the settings for sensor recording in the same way as for “Alarm Recording” on page 39. The mechanism of the SR-9090U cannot be guaranteed if the sensor recording function is used frequently (100 times/day or more).

  • Page 41: Signal

    6 RECORDING 6-6 Series Recording The series recording function facilitates recording over much longer periods using several connected SR-9090Us. As soon as the tape ends in one VCR, the next VCR in the series starts recording. Using the counter end output function enables smoother switchovers during series recording, mostly eliminating interruptions between tapes.

  • Page 42: How To Restore Recording After Power Failure

    6 RECORDING 6-9 How to Restore Recording After Power Failure If a power failure occurs during recording, recording will restart in the same mode as soon as power is restored. VTR MODE screen To use this function, set the <POWER ON REC> menu switch in <VTR MODE>...

  • Page 43: Playback And Special-Effects Playback

    7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK [STOP] button Playback mode indicator [OPERATE] indicator SR-9090U STOP EJECT OPERATE CHECK OPERATE [OPERATE] button RESET/ CANCEL ON SCREEN REVERSE PAUSE PLAY SHIFT MENU TIME MODE TRACKING V. LOCK TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET –...

  • Page 44: Special-Effects Playback

    7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK SR-9090U STOP EJECT OPERATE CHECK OPERATE RESET/ CANCEL ON SCREEN REVERSE PAUSE PLAY SHIFT TRACKING V. LOCK TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET MENU TIME MODE – – – S E T FIELD REV FIELD ADV [REW] button [FF] button [PLAY] button...

  • Page 45: Shuttle Search

    7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK 7-3 Special-Effects Playback SR-9090U STOP EJECT OPERATE CHECK OPERATE RESET/ CANCEL ON SCREEN REVERSE PAUSE PLAY SHIFT TRACKING V. LOCK TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET MENU TIME MODE – – – S E T FIELD REV FIELD ADV [FF] button...

  • Page 46: Alarm Search/Date And Time Search

    7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK SR-9090U STOP EJECT OPERATE CHECK OPERATE RESET/ CANCEL ON SCREEN REVERSE PAUSE PLAY SHIFT MENU TIME MODE TRACKING V. LOCK TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET – – – S E T FIELD REV FIELD ADV [SET –] button [SET +] button [SEARCH] button...

  • Page 47: Alarm Scan

    7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK Alarm scan The section around the start of each alarm recording is played back for Alarm scan screen about 5 seconds. * Playback may start a few seconds after the actual start of the alarm –...

  • Page 48: Repeat Playback

    7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK 7-5 Repeat Playback The tape is automatically rewound and played back Auto rewind repeatedly. • To execute repeat playback, set <REPEAT PLAY> in When the tape ends during recording, playback, or forward <VTR MODE> to “ON”. search, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the start and enters the Stop mode.

  • Page 49: Tracking/V. Lock Adjustment

    7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK SR-9090U STOP EJECT OPERATE CHECK OPERATE RESET/ CANCEL ON SCREEN REVERSE PAUSE PLAY SHIFT TIME MODE TRACKING V. LOCK TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET MENU – – – S E T FIELD REV FIELD ADV [V.LOCK +/–] buttons [TRACKING +/–] buttons 7-7 Tracking/V.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    (E-01-E07). When the error indication “E-**” is shown, turning the operating mode on again may not clear the problem. In this case, consult your local JVC dealer. Error Measures Contents...

  • Page 51: No Error Indication

    If the picture rough or disappears. quality is still unsatisfactory, consult your local JVC dealer. No sound is heard during q Are you recording in a timelapse Use a tape on which sound is recorded.

  • Page 52: Optional Sa-K97U Rs-232C Interface Board

    SA-K97U RS-232C interface board is installed. Operation status can also be monitored on the computer. 9-1 Installation of the SA-K97U The procedure is shown below. However, to avoid Rear panel electric shock or injury, contact your local JVC service center for details. Note: AC~IN...

  • Page 53: Sa-K97U Specifications

    9 OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD 9-2 SA-K97U Specifications 9-pin connector specifications Pin NO. Signals Operations Direction of signals Receive data VTR p CPU Transmit data VTR [ CPU Data terminal ready VTR [ CPU Signal ground Data set ready VTR p CPU Output level ON : +5 V or more...

  • Page 54: Sa-K97U Rs-232C Protocol & Commands

    This VCR is provided with JVC basic table commands in addition to the JVC table-1 commands shown below. The commands in the shaded area in the table below are contained in both the JVC table-1 and JVC basic table. The JVC basic table commands include only those in the shaded areas.
  • Page 55 To use the commands described in the following pages, prepare the VCR for communications as follows: Transmit the command “JVC TABLE 1 ON” (F6H) to the VCR. The VCR will return “ACK” (0AH). When the operating mode is turned on, the VCR is in the “ON”...
  • Page 56 9 OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD After transmitting the VISS SEARCH command (18), transmit the appropriate 2-byte numeric data (from 30H to 39H), the data input command (40H), and either FF (ABH) or REW (ACH). All commands should be transmitted separately one byte at a time with “ACK” (0AH) confirmation from the VCR after each transmission.
  • Page 57 9 OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD 5 Date and time setting commands DATE SET (8EH) : Set the current date (month, day, year) for the VCR. After this command (8EH) is sent, input 1-byte numerical data (30H — 39H). (Example) Oct., 30, 1998 Time Month Year...
  • Page 58 9 OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD 3 Commands for VCR status verification When the command is sent, the VCR returns the corresponding information. DATE SENSE (BEH) : The VCR returns the currently set month, day and year as 6 bytes. Each byte has a value of 30H to 39H.
  • Page 59 9 OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD STATUS SENSE (D7H) : The VCR will return current status information in 5 bytes. 1st byte Status when BIT is “1”. 0 Error Indicates that an illegal command has been received. No further commands will be accepted. To restore to normal operation, transmit CLEAR ERROR (41H) to the VCR.
  • Page 60 PL/AL COUNT SENSE 6 bytes ERROR HOUR METER SENSE 4 bytes CASSETTE OUT TL STATUS SENSE 6 bytes COMPLETION STATUS SENSE 5 bytes NOT TARGET DATE SENSE 6 bytes ALARM INPUT TIME SENSE 6 bytes Others Page JVC TABLE 1 ON/OFF...

  • Page 61: Appendixes

    10 APPENDIXES 10-1 Tape Reel Counter/Tape Remaining Time Table The table below shows the tape remaining time with the tape reel counter value in each record/playback speed mode (when a T-120 tape is used). Since actual tape remaining time may differ from the values in the table below, use these values for reference only. When a T-120 tape is used: Tape remaining time when the tape reel counter is “0000”...

  • Page 62: Rear Panel's Inputs/Outputs

    10 APPENDIXES 10-2 Rear Panel’s Inputs/Outputs Terminals Signal levels Remarks The switching interval During (Timelapse recording) CAM SW OUT can be set to “1 field” recording 1 field or “1 frame” with the Camera switching During <CAMERA SW> in the Open-collector signal output standby...

  • Page 63: Specifications

    10 APPENDIXES 10-3 Specifications 5 Recording system [Time/date] Luminance: FM recording Color: down-converted direct 5 Display Month, day, year, hours, minutes, recording seconds, recording mode, alarm 5 Signal system NTSC-type color signal, input data, power loss data EIA monochrome signal, 5 Display position Variable 525 lines/60 fields...
  • Page 65 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED is a registered trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. Printed in Japan is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries. SL96174 © 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED...

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