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NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Real Time Video Cassette Recorder
Magnétoscope en temps réel
Videograbador en tiempo real
Please read this manual and accompanying "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" sheet carefully before connecting
your VCR and operating it for the first time.
Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1 and 2.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
SRT-4040
SRT-4040DC
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  • Page 1 NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Real Time Video Cassette Recorder Magnétoscope en temps réel Videograbador en tiempo real Please read this manual and accompanying “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” sheet carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time.

  • Page 2: Precautions

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 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. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or other moisture.
  • Page 3 œ Avoid moving the VCR between cold and hot locations (see “Moisture Condensation Problems”, this page). œ Do not place the VCR directly on top of the TV, as this may cause playback or recording problems. Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire œ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    FEATURES........3 ACCESSORY (SRT-4040 only) ....3 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .

  • Page 5: Locations Of Controls And Indicators

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel EJECT EJECT button Cassette loading slot STILL/PAUSE button SEARCH button MENU EXIT button REW (rewind) button PLAY button REC CHECK button FF (fast forward) button STOP button...
  • Page 6 NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Digital Display Mode display œ Warning display N flashes: Mode changed to non-recording mode while recording was in progress. M flashes: Problem with mechanism. C flashes: Clog detection has occurred.
  • Page 7 NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Operation Indicators œ They display the actual operation mode. Operation Mode Record (REC) Record pause (REC PAUSE) Playback (PLAY) Still image (STILL) Fast forward (FF) Rewind (REW) Forward picture search...
  • Page 8 NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Back Panel (SRT-4040 only) OPEN COLLECTOR 1=500mA(Max.) 2= 50mA(Max.) 3=SEE MANUAL ALARM(1 SHOT)IN AC IN PUSH OPEN Battery compartment ALARM IN (alarm trigger input) terminal 1 SHOT IN (single image recording trigger input)
  • Page 9 NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Back Panel (SRT-4040DC only) OPEN COLLECTOR 1=500mA(Max.) 2= 50mA(Max.) 3=SEE MANUAL ALARM(1 SHOT)IN DC 12-24V IN PUSH OPEN Battery compartment ALARM IN (alarm trigger input) terminal 1 SHOT IN (single image recording trigger input)

  • Page 10: Connections

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 CONNECTIONS Connect the video camera and TV monitor as shown in the figure below. NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. Video camera (sold separately) SRT-4040 only...

  • Page 11: On-Screen Menu

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 ON-SCREEN MENU Main Menu To access on-screen menu When no menu is displayed on-screen, press the MENU button. ø The MAIN MENU appears. MAIN MENU <MAIN@MENU> 1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET 2.DISPLAY/SW@OUT@SET 3.GENERAL@SET 4.WARNING@OUT/CONTR.SET 5.ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET 6.TAPE@MANAGEMENT 7.TIMER@SET 8.HOLIDAY@SET 9.OTHERS...
  • Page 12 NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 ON-SCREEN MENU WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET menu <WARNING@OUT@SET>SET@UP ALARM@@@@@@@@@@@@Y NON@REC@@@@@@@@@@N MECHA.PROBLEM@@@@Y VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@Y CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y <CONTROL@SET> EJECT@MODE@@@@@@@EJECT1 OPERATION@@@@@@@@SLAVE NOTES: œ The “VIDEO LOSS” line does not appear if “VIDEO LOSS” is set to “N” in the (GENERAL SET) menu.

  • Page 13: Setting The Language And Clock

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK Language Setting English, French, Spanish or Portuguese can be selected by the user. Turn the power on to all devices used. Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.
  • Page 14 NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK Automatic Daylight Saving Time Adjustment Follow steps 1 to 3 under “Language Setting” on page 12. <LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET> *LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH *CLOCK@SET @10-15-2002@TUE@15:20:00 *DAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE @@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME @ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@@02:00 @OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00 Press the l (or j) button until the “DAYLIGHT SET”...

  • Page 15: Superimpose Display

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 SUPERIMPOSE DISPLAY Selecting the Superimpose Display You can select to display or not the date, time, tape speed mode and number of alarm recordings. Turn the power on to all devices used. Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

  • Page 16: Video Cassette Tapes

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Use only video cassette tapes bearing the VHS logo. This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 and T-160 cassette tapes. It is recommended that you use T-120 or T-160 standard grade VHS video cassette tapes for optimal performance.
  • Page 17 ENTER button. STOP ..When tape inserted the VCR, stays in stop mode REC ..When tape inserted the VCR, goes into recording mode Press the MENU EXIT button.

  • Page 18: Tape Management

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 TAPE MANAGEMENT This VCR is equipped with a tape management function. Using this function you can protect previous recordings and prevent overuse of the tape by controlling the tape protection term (number of days), the maximum number of re-recordings of the tape and the recording group.
  • Page 19 NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 TAPE MANAGEMENT Setting the Tape Management Function Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. Press the l (or j) button to select the “6.TAPE MANAGEMENT” line, then press the ENTER button. ø The (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu appears.
  • Page 20 NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 TAPE MANAGEMENT Tape Management Conflict Display If a conflict that prevents recording is found when the tape management function checks the tape data, the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu appears with the conflicting setting flashing and the VCR go into the stop mode.

  • Page 21: Normal Recording

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 NORMAL RECORDING Normal Recording Before starting œ Turn the power on to all devices used. œ Load a cassette tape with its erasure-prevention tab intact. œ Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position.

  • Page 22: Recording Check

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 NORMAL RECORDING Record Pause Recording can be interrupted temporarily. Press the STILL/PAUSE button during recording. ø The pause/still indicator “ ” flashes. NOTES: œ The image appears on-screen but it is not recorded. œ If a recording pause continues for 5 minutes or more, the VCR will switch to stop mode to avoid damaging the tape.
  • Page 23 NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 NORMAL RECORDING Clog Detection This VCR is equipped with a clog detection function. The recording quality is monitored automatically. When the heads are dirty and the recording quality deteriorates, the output at the WARNING OUT terminal becomes 0 V (Low) (Refer to “WARNING OUT Terminal”...
  • Page 24 NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 NORMAL RECORDING Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape You can select the mode on the VCR when the tape reaches the end during recording. Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

  • Page 25: Autorepeat Recording

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 AUTOREPEAT RECORDING Autorepeat Recording The same tape can be recorded over many times. œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL RECORDING”. Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. Press the l (or j) button to select the “3.GENERAL SET”...

  • Page 26: Alarm Recording

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 ALARM RECORDING By connecting the ALARM IN terminal to a normally open door switch, an interphone, etc., a recording can be done only when necessary. Alarm Recording Setting Alarm recording is performed when there is an input (trigger) at the ALARM IN terminal.
  • Page 27 NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 ALARM RECORDING Alarm Recording Reset Function To stop the recording of an alarm, close the connection between the ALARM RESET IN terminal and the COM terminal during alarm recording. Alarm Recording Counter Display œ During alarm recording, “AL” and “A” will be flashing on the digital display.

  • Page 28: Alarm Search

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 ALARM RECORDING Alarm Search To go to the beginning of a desired alarm recording. Press the SEARCH button during stop mode. ø “AL SEARCH 01” appears on screen. Press the l (or j) button to set the desired alarm number (01 to 99), then press the FF (or REW) button.

  • Page 29: Program Timer Recording

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING There are three program timer recording methods, daily recording, weekly recording or recording on certain days of the week. Example 1: To record on every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (17:00), in 24-hour mode (recording speed).
  • Page 30 NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING A timer recording of more than 24 hours can only be set on the 7th (SAT) and 8th (DAILY) lines of the (TIMER SET) menu. Example 2: To record every week from Saturday at 9:00 PM (21:00) to Monday at 7:00 AM, in 40-hour mode (recording speed).
  • Page 31 NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING Setting the Holidays By setting the holidays, timer recording will be conducted on those days, as set for Sundays. Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. Press the l (or j) button to select the “8.HOLIDAY SET”...
  • Page 32 NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING NOTES: œ During timer recording or timer recording stand-by, all the buttons on the VCR, except the TIMER button and the buttons to set/cancel the security lock (see page 37), are disabled.

  • Page 33: Recording Using An External Timer Input

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 RECORDING USING AN EXTERNAL TIMER INPUT Recording can be controlled by an external start/stop signal input at the EXT TIMER IN terminal. While there is input at the EXT TIMER IN terminal, the external input indicator “E” will light on the digital display and the input will be recorded.

  • Page 34: Series Recording

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 SERIES RECORDING Using 2 VCRs or more, the series recording function lets you switch recording from one unit to the next (only with VCRs of the same model as this one). Series Recording Setup œ...

  • Page 35: Single Image Recording

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 SINGLE IMAGE RECORDING The single image recording function of this VCR can be used to create image data files or animations. Single Image Recording Setup In stop mode, press the REC/PLAY SPEED l button, to set the recording speed to “000”.

  • Page 36: Normal Playback

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 NORMAL PLAYBACK Normal Playback Turn on the power to the VCR and TV monitor. Load the video cassette tape. Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l button to select the playback speed mode. ø The selected playback speed mode is displayed on the digital display.

  • Page 37: Special Playback

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 SPECIAL PLAYBACK Picture Search (Forward and Reverse) Press the FF (or REW) button, during normal playback. ø The image can be seen while the tape is advanced (or rewound) at high speed. To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.

  • Page 38: Day/Time Search

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 DAY/TIME SEARCH Day/Time Search This searches for a specified day/time for still images to be played back. Press the SEARCH button three times during stop mode. ø “T/D SEARCH 01 00:00” will be displayed on screen.

  • Page 39: Clock Adjustment

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 CLOCK ADJUSTMENT The time for the second and subsequent VCRs can be set to the same time as the first VCR. A signal from a separate device can also be used to set the time for the second and subsequent VCRs to the same time as the first VCR.

  • Page 40: Setting The Cassette Eject Mode

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE Cassette Eject Setup When using two or more VCRs, the cassette tapes of all the VCRs or some of the VCRs can be ejected at the same time. NOTE: œ...

  • Page 41: Synchronization Control

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL When two or more of this model of VCR are connected together, the VCRs can be operated simultaneously just by operating the VCR that has been set to “MASTER”, without using a system controller (sold separately).
  • Page 42 NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL Setting the Cassette Eject Mode Operator mode can be used to eject cassettes for all VCRs or for specified VCRs. Follow steps 1 to 4 under “Operator Mode”. Press the l (or j) button until the “EJECT MODE”...

  • Page 43: Setting For Rs-485 Use

    Press the l (or j) button to set the “STATUS INFO.” setting, then press the ENTER button. Y..The VCR status information is output at the RS-485 connector. N..The status information is not output at the RS-485 connector.

  • Page 44: Checking Power Failure, Failure Due To Condensation And Usage Duration

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 CHECKING POWER FAILURE, FAILURE DUE TO CONDENSATION AND USAGE DURATION Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. Press the l (or j) button to select the “9.OTHERS” line, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 45: Output Terminals

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 OUTPUT TERMINALS TAPE END OUT Terminal œ During recording, when the end of the tape is reached or when the tape counter reading indicates 8 hours, the output becomes 0V (Low). During autorepeat recording, the output becomes 0 V (Low) for about 2 seconds only.

  • Page 46: Sw Out Terminal

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 OUTPUT TERMINALS SW OUT Terminal When recording, a pulse signal is output at the SW OUT terminal. This terminal is usually connected to the switch input (SW IN) of devices like a camera switcher unit, or a quad compressor.
  • Page 47 NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 OUTPUT TERMINALS WARNING OUT Terminal œ The WARNING OUT terminal output becomes 0 V (Low) in accordance with the (WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET) menu. WARNING OUT Terminal Output Setting Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

  • Page 48: Remote Jack

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 OUTPUT TERMINALS REMOTE Jack Remote control of the VCR is possible by connecting a remote controller with a circuit such as indicated below, to the REMOTE jack. NOTES: œ Use a 3.5 mm mini-jack type plug.

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 MAINTENANCE Daily Inspection The following daily inspections are recommended in order to assure long-term and trouble-free operation of the unit. The daily inspections are particularly important if using autorepeat recording. Inspection Procedure Turn on the power to the VCR, camera, TV monitor and other connected devices.
  • Page 50 MAINTENANCE Maintaining and Checking The Mechanism To maintain the VCR functions and features working properly, and to avoid damages or dirt on the tape, it is recommended to follow the maintenance points and periodicity indicated below. For detailed information, please contact your dealer.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting Guide

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in the manual, please refer to the table below. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE No power The power cord is not connected...

  • Page 52: Specifications

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Video head system Audio recording Tape speed Specified video cassette tape Recording/playback time Fast forward/rewind time Television system Video Recording method Video input Video output Horizontal resolution Audio Input Output Connectors...
  • Page 53 NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 SPECIFICATIONS Other Specifications Operating temperature range Operating humidity range Power requirements (SRT-4040 only) Power requirements (SRT-4040DC only) Power consumption (SRT-4040 only) Power consumption (SRT-4040DC only) Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Connectors (When the “TERMINAL SET” is set to “SET2”) NOTES: œ...

  • Page 54: Warranty

    NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002 In order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to and picked up from an Authorized Sanyo Service Center at the user’s expense, unless specifically stated otherwise in this warranty. The names and addresses of Authorized Sanyo Service Centers may be obtained by calling the toll-free number listed below.

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