American Dynamics ADR8030X Instruction Manual
American Dynamics ADR8030X Instruction Manual

American Dynamics ADR8030X Instruction Manual

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Mode d'emploi
Bedienungsanleitung
TIME LAPSE VIDEO
Magnétoscope à temps échelonné
ZEITRAFFER-VIDEORECORDER
R V 2 4 68 - 1
ADR8030X
V R 2 168 - 1
PAUSE/STILL
TIME LAPSE VIDEO
PLAY
STOP
REV
FWD
/
ON
STANDBY
4Head 168Hour
TAPE REMAIN
TIME MODE
DISPLAY
+
SET
COUNTER
TRACKING
SHIFT
MEMORY
ALARM
RESET
LOCATION SELECT

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Instruction Manual Mode d’emploi Bedienungsanleitung TIME LAPSE VIDEO Magnétoscope à temps échelonné ZEITRAFFER-VIDEORECORDER R V 2 4 68 - 1 ADR8030X V R 2 168 - 1 PAUSE/STILL TIME LAPSE VIDEO PLAY STOP STANDBY 4Head 168Hour TAPE REMAIN TIME MODE DISPLAY –...
  • Page 2: Please Read

    PLEASE READ CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC- TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS IN- SIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    NTRODUCTION FEATURES Various time modes. With a E-180 tape, it is possible to record over periods ranging from 3 to 168 hours. A3, A12, A18, A24, 48, 72, 120, and 168 modes are explained in more detail. (See page 19.) Virtual real-time recording is possible.
  • Page 4: Instructions In Brief

    INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF Front Panel REC CHECK TIMER VIDEO MODE AUTO REMOTE OFF REMOTE OPTION STANDBY EJECT BUZZER PICTURE SOFT SHARP ON/STANDBY button Press to turn the power ON and STANDBY. REC CHECK button Press this button while in record mode to check the picture that was just recorded.
  • Page 5 TAPE REMAIN button The approximate time remaining on the tape is displayed on the counter (in a 3 hour scale using a E-180 tape) while this button is being pressed. CASSETTE COMPARTMENT Insert a cassette into this compartment to load the tape. DISPLAY button Press to display the MENU screen and change the settings.
  • Page 6: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel TAPE END OUT terminal Signal output terminal to annunciate to other devices that the tape has run out on the VTR. REC TRIGGER OUT terminal Signal output terminal to control the switching interval of the video cameras when connected to a sequential switcher or multiplexer.
  • Page 7 A Word on the Exclusive 3N-100AAS Battery Pack The nickel-cadmium battery pack (3N-100AAS) is used for power source of the built-in clock and memory circuit. Charging the Battery Pack 1. Turn on the power of the VTR. 2. The battery pack in the VTR is charged. Battery Installation Removal: 1.
  • Page 8: Vtr Display

    VTR DISPLAY COUNT. ALARM ALARM PLAY TIMER Cassette indicator Lights when a tape is inserted. Counter memory indicator Lights when the counter memory is selected. Alarm Memory indicator Lights when the alarm memory is selected. Alarm indicator Lights during alarm recording and blinks after an alarm recording cycle is completed.
  • Page 9: Wired Remote Control (Option)

    WIRED REMOTE CONTROL (Option) STOP PAUSE/ PLAY STILL PICTURE SEARCH (–) PLAY TIME (+) PAUSE/STILL button • Press during recording to pause the recording. • Press during playback to play back a still picture. REW button • Press to rewind the tape. •...
  • Page 10: Preparation

    REPARATION CONNECTIONS Connection with a Video Camera To VIDEO OUT (BNC connector) camera To AC OUTLET (230V) Quadrant picture unit VIDEO INPUT To AC OUTLET (230V) To VIDEO IN (BNC connector) ALL CLEAR REMOTE IN RESET MIC IN VIDEO TAPE END SEE MANUAL AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT...
  • Page 11 Typical Connection with the Sequential Switcher When connected with a sequential switcher, set the alarm recording mode to MANUAL by menu screen. For further details, consult the instruction manuals of the connected devices. To VTR playback To VTR REC Frame Sequential Switcher VIDEO IN CAMERA ALL CLEAR...
  • Page 12: Contents Of Screen Display

    CONTENTS OF SCREEN DISPLAY The normal MENU screen provides six menus after the initial screen for clock setting. Each MENU screen is shown below. Press the DISPLAY button for a MENU screen. The menu is selected by pressing the SHIFT button. Then press the SET button to proceed to the next screen.
  • Page 13 PROGRAM Screen M E N U PROGRAM MO1 ON --:-- CLOCK ADJUST MO2 ON --:-- SETUP SETUP TU1 ON --:-- DISPLAY MODE TU2 ON --:-- PROGRAM WE1 ON --:-- ALARM RECALL WE2 ON --:-- TIME DATE SEARCH TH1 ON --:-- TH2 ON --:-- END=[DISPLAY] MENU=[DISPLAY]...
  • Page 14: Setting The Clock

    SETTING THE CLOCK An internal clock generates time and date for superimposing on the monitor screen. Adjust the time from the MENU screen (initial screen). After the clock is set, the data and time modes are displayed on the monitor screen (live picture). Operation In case of setting to 5:30 PM, Wednesday, 28, August, 1996;...
  • Page 15: On-Screen Functions

    ON-SCREEN FUNCTIONS When the power is turned ON, the time and date modes are displayed on the monitor screen (live picture). On-screen displays are not available in the event of no video input signal. Date-Time Display 28/8/96 WED 17:30:02 A 3 Monitor screen Date : Displayed with the day-month-year.
  • Page 16: Display Screen

    DISPLAY SCREEN Set the MENU screen to DISPLAY screen, and select or set each item. Before operation, set the MENU screen to DISPLAY screen (See page 11.). Note: Press the DISPLAY button twice to return from the display screen to the monitor screen. Operation Erasing the date display.
  • Page 17 Note: Press the DISPLAY button twice to return from the display screen to the monitor screen. Operation Displaying the VTR number. Press the SHIFT button to blink VTR and press the + or – SET button to set the VTR number. Changes as shown below each time the SET button is pressed.
  • Page 18: Counter Display

    COUNTER DISPLAYS Counter Memory When the counter is set to “0000” at a location that you want to see again during recording and playback, the tape will stop in the vicinity of “0000” during rewind and fast forward. When the alarm counter is displayed, press the ALARM button to set the display to the counter display.
  • Page 19: Error Message

    Notes: In the cases shown below, Alarm Memory search may be not carried out. If the alarm recording is not carried out for more than those listed in the following chart then, the alarm may be skipped. If the alarm recording interval is not left for more than those listed in the following chart then, the alarm may be skipped. If there is not enough time between the beginning of the alarm search and the first alarm activation.
  • Page 20: Setting The Recording/Playback Time

    SETTING THE RECORDING/PLAYBACK TIME Before performing playback/recording, it is necessary to set the desired time mode. REC CHECK TIMER VIDEO MODE AUTO REMOTE OFF REMOTE OPTION STANDBY EJECT BUZZER PICTURE TAPE REMAIN SOFT SHARP COUNTER MEMORY ALARM RESET Consult the following table to select a correct mode for your purpose. VIRTUAL REAL TIME &...
  • Page 21: Loading And Unloading A Video Cassette

    LOADING AND UNLOADING A VIDEO CASSETTE REC CHECK TIMER VIDEO MODE AUTO REMOTE OFF REMOTE OPTION STANDBY EJECT BUZZER PICTURE SOFT SHARP MEMORY Loading a Cassette Insert a cassette in the Cassette Compartment. Power goes on automatically and the cassette indicator lights.
  • Page 22: Recording Operation

    ECORDING OPERATION RECORDING Turn on the power for this VTR as well as associated devices of the surveillance system including the video camera and monitor TV. Adjust the monitor TV so that the picture from the video camera is displayed properly. Check that the date time display on the monitor TV is correctly displayed.
  • Page 23: Restart Recording

    RESTART RECORDING Setting the Restart Recording On the SETUP screen set RESTART REC to ON. Press the DISPLAY button. The MENU screen appears on the monitor screen. TIME MODE DISPLAY – TRACKING SHIFT LOCATION SELECT Press the SHIFT button to blink SETUP and press the + or –...
  • Page 24: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING There are two kinds of timer recording. One is daily timer recording, and the other is weekly timer recording. Once the timer programs are set, the VTR can retain all programmed information in the event of a power failure (10 day maximum memory storage).
  • Page 25 Press the SHIFT button to blink end time. FR1 ON --:-- Set end time to 17:00 FR2 ON --:-- SA1 ON --:-- with the SET button and SA2 ON --:-- SHIFT button in SU1 ON --:-- SU2 ON --:-- the same manner as 6. DLY ON TIME MODE DISPLAY...
  • Page 26 Weekly Timer Recording To record every week for certain period on a certain day of the week, set the weekly timer recording. With the weekly timer recording, 2 programs are possible for each day of the week. In case of setting A12 from 8:00 to 19:00 on all weekdays, and A24 from 9:00 to 17:00 on Saturday and Sunday. Press the DISPLAY button.
  • Page 27 Press the + SET button to set to A12. MO1 ON MO2 ON --:-- TU1 ON --:-- TU2 ON --:-- WE1 ON --:-- TIME MODE WE2 ON --:-- DISPLAY – TH1 ON --:-- TRACKING TH2 ON SHIFT LOCATION SELECT Press the SHIFT button twice to blink the MO1 ON...
  • Page 28: Alarm Recording

    ALARM RECORDING If an alarm condition arises, the alarm function operates with an alarm input signal. Operation at Alarm Input When there is an alarm during recording, recording pause or stop modes, the VTR automatically goes into alarm recording mode. The VTR can be programmed to record in the following time modes during alarm recording: A3, A12, A18, A24.
  • Page 29 Connecting the Alarm Terminals Connecting the ALARM IN/OUT terminals Warning • When the alarm switch is ON, alarm recording starts. It is possible to confirm the warning from outside by connecting the switching input of external interface devices such as alarm lamp or alarm buzzer to the alarm output. Please do not use the alarm output for power source to any of external devices.
  • Page 30 Setting the Alarm Recording Press the DISPLAY button. TIME MODE DISPLAY – TRACKING SHIFT LOCATION SELECT Press the SHIFT button to blink SETUP and press the + SET button. TIME MODE DISPLAY – TRACKING SHIFT LOCATION SELECT Press the + SET button to set the alarm record- ing time.
  • Page 31: One Shot Recording

    ONE-SHOT RECORDING It is possible with this VTR to carry out one-shot recording to record only when there is a trigger input from outside or for use as a data file. If a trigger is input to the one-shot input on the back, there will be recording for the field numbers set at the time interval set.
  • Page 32 Press the SHIFT button to make INTERVAL blink. Press the + SET button to set the time interval be- tween the individual recording fields. TIME MODE DISPLAY – TRACKING SHIFT LOCATION SELECT Each time pressing the + SET button, the display changes as follows.
  • Page 33: Operation After Tape End Detection

    OPERATION AFTER TAPE END DETECTION The VTR can be programmed to respond differently when the tape reaches its end. The following describes how to set the different modes of operation. How to Set to Stop at End of Tape Press the DISPLAY button.
  • Page 34 The VTR can be programmed to automatically rewind the tape when the tape reaches its end. How to Set to Auto Rewind at End of Tape Press the DISPLAY button. TIME MODE DISPLAY – TRACKING SHIFT LOCATION SELECT Press the SHIFT button to blink SETUP and press the + SET button.
  • Page 35 The VTR can be programmed to automatically restart recording when the tape reaches its end. With this function, the VTR will automatically rewind the tape and begin recording. How to Set to Repeat Record at End of Tape Press the DISPLAY button.
  • Page 36: Recording With The Sequential Switcher

    RECORDING WITH THE SEQUENTIAL SWITCHER This VTR can work with a sequential switcher connected for recording. Connection with the Sequential Switcher For detailed operations and connections of the switcher, consult the Instruction Manual of the sequential switcher. Timing for Camera Switching In case of using the sequential switcher for 4 channels (and recording for A18hours);...
  • Page 37 REC Trigger Output Selection in the Alarm Recording REC Trigger output can be selected during the alarm recording. Press the DISPLAY button. TIME MODE DISPLAY – TRACKING SHIFT LOCATION SELECT Press the SHIFT button to blink SETUP. TIME MODE DISPLAY –...
  • Page 38: Playback Operation

    LAYBACK OPERATION PLAYBACK Turn the power ON for the monitor TV. Insert a tape which has been recorded on. REC CHECK TIMER VIDEO MODE AUTO REMOTE OFF REMOTE OPTION EJECT STANDBY BUZZER PICTURE TAPE REMAIN SOFT SHARP COUNTER MEMORY ALARM RESET Tracking Adjustment Use the...
  • Page 39 Using the SHUTTLE Dial You can also activate the picture search and slow playback of various speed by turning the shuttle dial on the VTR. The playback speed changes by turning the dial as shown below: Turn dial to the Reverse direction 2nd STEP Return to 1st STEP...
  • Page 40: Playback In Various Modes

    PLAYBACK IN VARIOUS MODES The following operations are possible during playback. Picture Search It is possible to carry out fast forward and rewind while viewing picture and thus quickly locate the section you wish to view (image played back at speed of 5 times faster than A3 mode).
  • Page 41: Time Date Search

    TIME DATE SEARCH Searching a picture at a desired day and time is possible by specifying the day and hour on the MENU screen. The VTR automatically records the current date and time (day/hour/minute). Accordingly, make sure before recording that the date and time is exactly adjusted.
  • Page 42: Alarm Search

    ALARM SEARCH With the alarm search function, it is possible to search for alarm that has been recorded on the tape. Search Operation Press the STOP button. PLAY STOP Press the COUNTER MEMORY button twice to make “ALARM. M” to light. COUNTER MEMORY ALARM...
  • Page 43: Notice

    OTICE SIGNAL LEVELS OF INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINALS Input/Output Terminal Open ALARM IN Open ALARM RESET ALARM OUT a: 20 ms (A3) REC TRIGG. OUT a: 40 ms (A12 ~) (See page 38.) TAPE END OUT Open ONE SHOT IN Signal level Ground input 0V –...
  • Page 44: Daily And Periodic Inspection

    DAILY AND PERIODIC INSPECTION This VTR has been designed to stand the use over long periods. Nevertheless, we recommend you to carry out regular daily inspection to insure problem-free use. Note: It is particularly important to carry out daily checks when using the VTR for repeat recording. Order of Daily Checks Turn the power ON for this VTR and for the connected devices in the surveillance system including the video...
  • Page 45 Steps to Take after Daily Checks If an abnormality is found, turn the power switch to OFF and remove the power plug from the household AC outlet. Then consult with your dealer. A Request for Periodic Checks This VTR includes a time gauge to display the total usage time.
  • Page 46: Cautions During Use

    CAUTIONS DURING USE Dew Condensation This VTR includes a safety function to prevent operation when dew condensation occurs and thus protects against damage to tapes, the video heads and other parts. TIME LAPSE VIDEO STANDBY 4Head 168Hour TAPE REMAIN COUNTER MEMORY ALARM RESET...
  • Page 47: Before Calling Service Personnel

    BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL If you suspect a breakdown, check the following points before calling your serviceman for follow-up service. Installation Power does not go ON. There is no camera picture. The camera picture is indistinct. Function/Operation The VTR does not operate even when the control buttons are pressed.
  • Page 48 Playback There is excessive noise in the playback picture. The playback picture is not clear. The time-lapse mode playback picture or still playback shakes up and down. Two recorded sections appear in the playback picture when using several video cameras and changing cameras.
  • Page 49: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Power supply 230V AC, 50 Hz, 0.18A External dimensions Weight 5 kg (11 lbs) Signal system Standard PAL color television system Recording System Rotary 2-head azimuth Cassette VHS marked cassette tape Tape speed A3-hour mode: 23.39mm/s Recording time mode A3H, A12H, A18H, A24H, 48H, 72H, 120H, 168H Record available time (Using E-180) Record available time (Using E-240)
  • Page 50 MEMO...
  • Page 52 Sensormatic Electronics Corporation 500 N.W. 12th Avenue Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 Phone (800)241-6678 Fax (954)420-4498 American Dynamics 10 Corporate Drive Orangeburg, N.Y. 10962 Phone (914)365-1000 Tech Support Center (800)442-2225 Fax (914)365-3273 CamEra U.S.–– –– Corporate Headquarters 1615-118th Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33716...

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