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TIME LAPSE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
MODEL
ADV096HD
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Super VHS ET (Expansion Technology)
Only video cassette tapes with the
The included power cord is used for 120 V, 60 Hz. Never connect any outlet or power
supply having a different voltage or frequency.
This instruction manual is important to you.
Please read it before using your video cassette recorder.
IMPORTANT! Due to the new method for recording tapes in super resolution mode, tapes
recorded in the ADV096HD VCR cannot be reviewed using other models of American
Dynamics VCRs. In addition, tapes recorded on other American Dynamics VCRs cannot be
reviewed using the ADV096HD VCR.
mark or the
mark may be used with this model.
8200-0206-02
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- Page 1 IMPORTANT! Due to the new method for recording tapes in super resolution mode, tapes recorded in the ADV096HD VCR cannot be reviewed using other models of American Dynamics VCRs. In addition, tapes recorded on other American Dynamics VCRs cannot be reviewed using the ADV096HD VCR.
- Page 2 WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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Page 3: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards Please read all these instructions carefully regarding your VCR before you begin operating it. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR. 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. - Page 4 Important Safeguards (Cont.) 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service tech- nician has used replacement parts specified by the manufac- turer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
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Page 5: Introduction
Caution and Care CONDENSATION IS THE ENEMY OF VIDEO RECORDERS WHAT IS CONDENSATION? 1. When a very cold drink is poured into a glass, the water droplets which form on the outer surface of the glass are an example of condensation. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Up to 96 hours of recording: in addition to regular 6-hour recording modes, it has 18, 30, 48, 72 and 96-hour time lapse modes using T-120 tape. Features Audio Recording High Resolution and Image Quality (Super Resolution mode) Remote operation by PC via RS-232C Automatic Head Cleaning Easy Menu Setting on Screen Easy Cueing with Alarm Recording... -
Page 7: Controls And Functions
Controls and Functions Front View POWER button Press to turn the VCR POWER on or off. The Power indicator illuminates when the VCR is turned on. EJECT button Press to remove the cassette. Cassette Loading Slot Cassette is inserted in this slot for loading. REC button Press to begin recording. -
Page 8: Fluorescent Display
Controls and Functions (Cont.) Fluorescent Display (Counter Memory Stop/Month) indicator Illuminates during the counter memory stop. Also, illuminates when the month (of time and date) is being entered via the front panel. (Power Loss) indicator Illuminates when the VCR is turned on after a power failure occurs during recording. -
Page 9: Rear View
Note • This VCR contains a special battery. Consult your dealer to replace it. REMOTE jack This feature is not available with ADV096HD model. MIC IN jack Input jack for a microphone rated at 600 AUDIO IN connector Audio input connector (RCA pin). -
Page 10: Basic Functions
Loading/Unloading a Tape Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged into an outlet. Even if the VCR is turned off, loading a tape will automatically cause it to turn on. Use only video cassette tapes marked Important notice: •... -
Page 11: Manual Recording
Manual Recording 1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices. 2. Load a tape with an erase prevention tab intact. Steps 3 to 7 for activating Super Resolution recording mode. 3. Press MENU button. • <MAIN MENU> appears. 4. Turn JOG to select RECORDING SET UP and turn SHUTTLE to the right. -
Page 12: Playback
AUTO PLAY. • IMPORTANT! Due to the new method for recording tapes in super resolution mode, tapes recorded in the ADV096HD VCR cannot be reviewed using other models of American Dynamics VCRs. In addition, tapes recorded on other American Dynamics VCRs cannot be reviewed using the ADV096HD VCR. -
Page 13: Adjusting The Clock
Adjusting the Clock You can adjust the VCR’s clock from the front panel, even though the VCR is turned off. This function lets you to set the information in the order of time, month, day and year. The hour time is entered twice. This is due to the daylight saving time. Example : Setting the day and present time to 10:38 a.m., 11th December, 2002. -
Page 14: Advanced Functions
Recording Techniques Timer Recording Accurately preset the day and present time before timer programming. ( <PROGRAM TO RECORD> START 1 --- --:-- --:-- ------ 2 --- --:-- --:-- ------ 3 --- --:-- --:-- ------ 4 --- --:-- --:-- ------ 5 --- --:-- --:-- ------... -
Page 15: Alarm Recording
Info. • To erase a program: Select the program number you wish to erase, turn SHUTTLE to the right (DW column flashes) and then turn SHUTTLE to the left. Holiday set up Up to 20 days per year can be set for Holiday for when the timer recording will be performed, or if HR in PROGRAM TO RECORD menu is set to SKIP, the timer recording will not be performed during the programmed period. -
Page 16: Emergency Recording
Recording Techniques (Cont.) Emergency Recording The VCR automatically starts an alarm recording when an alarm signal is input even if the VCR is in stop mode, turned off or in stand-by for timer recording. After an emergency recording, the VCR automatically returns to its original state. 1. -
Page 17: Remote Recording
Remote Recording This function permits you to control the start/end of recording from the remote place. The VCR starts recording while the REC IN terminal is grounded. 1. Display <REAR TERMINAL> menu. 2. Set REC IN to REC-START/STOP. 3. Press MENU button. •... -
Page 18: Synchronous Recording
Recording Techniques (Cont.) Synchronous Recording A number of camera images can be mixed together through a camera switcher and then recorded separately onto several VCRs. A camera is assigned to each VCR with the VCR recording only the camera image it has been assigned. This allows recording without gaps. -
Page 19: Additional Features
Additional Features Memory backup in case of power failure This VCR includes a built-in backup memory, so the preset day and present time will remain in memory even if there is a power failure. However, if the power cord is disconnected for a long period of time (2-3 months), the present time may not be accurate. -
Page 20: Tape Usage And Elapsed Time Of Vcr
Additional Features (Cont.) Tape usage and elapsed time of VCR REPEAT REC TIMES indicates how many times a tape has been recorded over since it was first inserted. ELAPSED TIME indicates the total times the VCR has been used for recording or playback. 1. -
Page 21: Frame Or Field Playback
Frame or field playback 1. To forward frames or fields one by one, turn JOG during still picture. • Turn to the right to forward. • Turn to the left to reverse. To forward frames or fields continuously, keep turning JOG during still picture. -
Page 22: Searching Techniques
Searching Techniques The various search functions help you find pictures you wish to view. Counter memory stop This function is used when reviewing a tape, to identify the starting point (00000 Mark) of reference. When reviewing a tape, press the Counter Reset button to identify the beginning point of the scene to review. -
Page 23: Time Date Search
Time date search You can easily find a picture recorded at specific date and time. 1. Press SEARCH button until TIME DATE SEARCH is highlighted. • The Time Date Search indicator ( ) illuminates on the fluorescent display. 2. Turn SHUTTLE to the right. •... -
Page 24: Using With Personal Computer
Using with Personal Computer Configuring the time lapse VCR Important notice: • Before connecting the hardware, unplug the power cord of the VCR from the wall outlet, and turn the personal computer power off. Connecting the VCR to a personal computer Personal computer RS-232C terminal... -
Page 25: Commands From Personal Computer
Commands from personal computer The commands sent from the personal computer (or other equipment) to the VCR and responses produced by the VCR are detailed in this section. When controlling only one VCR via the personal computer, the VCR ADDRESS of RS-232C menu is set to NONE. -
Page 26: Commands And Responses
Using with Personal Computer (Cont.) Commands and Responses • : Input the code according to DELIMITER<RECEIVE> setting {CR (0DH) or CR (0DH) + LF (0AH)}. • : The code according to DELIMITER<SEND> setting {CR (0DH) or CR (0DH) + LF (0AH)} will be inputted. •... - Page 27 Commands Functions Switch over REC/PLAY mode to = 006, L18, L30, 048, 072, 096, 000 Enquiry about current REC/PLAY mode Change menu to the next layer Switch screen page to 000=present time display 100=MAIN MENU 110=DISPLAY menu 120=SEARCH FUNCTION menu 121=TIME DATE SEARCH menu 130=TIMER PROGRAM menu 131=PROGRAM TO RECORD menu...
- Page 28 Using with Personal Computer (Cont.) Commands Functions Enquiry about setting of the special day of the week Alarm recording mode setting =06, 18, 30 Enquire of alarm recording mode setting Alarm REC duration setting :0=MAN1, 1=MAN2, 2=15S, 3=30S, 4=45S, 5=1M, 6=2M, 7=5M, 8=10M Enquiry about alarm REC duration setting Emergency REC ON/OFF Emergency REC OFF...
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Page 29: Error Code
Commands Functions Clearing the warning "ER05" REC IN setting : 0=SERIES, 1=REC-START/STOP 2=SYNC REC Enquiry about REC IN setting QUASI-VSYNC setting Enquiry about QUASI-VSYNC setting CALL OUT setting : 0=WRNG, 1=WRNG•TAPE END 2=WRNG•REMAIN Enquiry about CALL OUT setting DAYLIGHT SAVING setting : 0=OFF, 1=ON, 2=AUTO Enquiry about DAYLIGHT SAVINGS setting Enquiry about REPEAT REC TIMES... -
Page 30: Installation
Connections for Various Functions Connecting with CCTV camera, monitor and sensor SENSOR ALM IN MICROPHONE Note • Monitor to be connected – Connecting with a CCTV monitor (for surveillance) is recommended. – Connecting with some monitors may cause picture vibration and/or picture distortion at the top or bottom of the image at still picture or normal playback. -
Page 31: Series Recording Connection
Series Recording Connection Connect VCRs to be used as shown below.( REC GND ALM MODE 1st VCR Remote Recording Connection Connect the VCR with a remote switch as to the right. ( terminal) Synchronous Recording Connection Connect VCRs as shown below. ( Note The number of VCRs to be connected varies by the recording time mode selected. -
Page 32: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock Accurately set the day and present time before timer programming. Month Year Minute Hour 07-09-’01 20:25:00 A0001 Example : Setting the day and present time to 8:25 p.m., 9 July, 2002. 1. Press MENU button. • <MAIN MENU> appears. 2. -
Page 33: Setting The Menus
Setting the Menus Menu Chart The Day and Present Time Display 01-01-’01 16:26:48 <MAIN MENU> DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select, and ENTER. Press MENU to exit. Set the menus by the following steps. 1. -
Page 34: Language Selection
Setting the Menus (Cont.) LANGUAGE SELECTION The menu which appears on screen offers 3 languages, English (ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS). This menu appears by pressing MENU button, when the VCR is turned on for the first time after the purchase or when RESET button is pressed during use. -
Page 35: Rear Terminal
Setting the super resolution (SUPER RESOLUTION) : Recording/playback is made at over 400 lines of resolution. : Recording/playback is made at VHS mode. Setting the number of fields in oneshot recording (ONE SHOT•FIELD) Sets the number of recorded fields in the oneshot recording mode. -
Page 36: First Time Set Up
Setting the Menus (Cont.) FIRST TIME SET UP Setting the present time, date and Daylight Saving Time settings (TIME DATE ADJUST) page 28 Setting operation of VCR when the tape reaches its end during recording or playback (TAPE END) The VCR’s function when the tape reaches its end during recording is as follows. -
Page 37: Others
Before Calling for Service When you find any problem with this VCR, first check the following. If you still cannot solve the problem, stop using the VCR, unplug it from an outlet and contact your dealer. Symptom Installation No power supplied to VCR. The VCR POWER is ON but the VCR does not operate. - Page 38 Symptom Recording (continued) Timer recording does not operate. Alarm recording does not work. Playback No operation when the PLAY button is pressed. Noise bars in the picture during playback. Playback speed is fast or slow. The picture vibrates at the top and bottom when in still picture mode.
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Page 39: Warning Display
Warning Display Self-diagnostic function This VCR uses a self-diagnostic function to detect an internal malfunction during recording. When a malfunction occurs in the VCR during recording, the indicator corresponding to each malfunction illuminates on the fluorescent display and/or on screen. The type of malfunction corresponding to the indicator and countermeasures are given below. -
Page 40: Control Input/Output Signals And Circuit
Control Input/Output Signals and Circuit ALM/RST/REC IN terminals (screw) Active : When input terminals are short-circuited to GND or “L” level voltage (0 to +1.6 V) applied. Time for active : 0.1 sec. or over. Non active : Open the input. ALM/MODE/CALL OUT terminals (screw) Active : “L”... -
Page 41: Specifications
Specifications General Power Source : AC 100-230 V (The included power cord is used for 120 V, 60 Hz.) Power Consumption : Approx. 20 watts Television System : EIA standard 525 lines, 60 field NTSC- type color system Color Signal : Low frequency conversion, sub-carrier phase shift recording Tape Format... - Page 42 Others Note A point to notice Supplementary information Info.
- Page 43 Others Reference page...
- Page 44 PRINTED IN MALAYSIA 872C276B9 8200-0206-02...