Mitsubishi HS-1168E Installation And Operation Manual

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TIME LAPSE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
MODEL
HS-1168E
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Only video cassette tapes with the
This instruction manual is important to you.
Please read it before using your video cassette recorder.
mark may be used with this model.

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  • Page 1 TIME LAPSE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER MODEL HS-1168E INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Only video cassette tapes with the mark may be used with this model. This instruction manual is important to you. Please read it before using your video cassette recorder.
  • Page 2 This Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder complies with the requirements of the EC Directive 89/336/EEC, “EMC Directive” and 73/ 23/EEC, “Low Voltage Directive”, as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC. The requirements for the susceptibility according to EN 55024 and the requirements for interference according to EN 55022 are observed for the operation on residential areas, business, light industrial premises and in small scale enterprises, inside as well as outside of the building.
  • Page 3: 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 4: Table Of Contents

    Features Up to 224 hours of recording: an ideal video system for automated security and surveillance systems. Audio Recording Recording Options for Varies Needs • Daily/weekly/holiday timer recording High Resolution and Image Quality • Alarm recording Automatic Head Cleaning • Series recording •...
  • Page 5: Controls And Functions

    Controls and Functions Front View POWER button POSITION/VERTICAL ADJUST buttons Press to turn the VCR POWER on or off. • When the day and present time display is shown on the The Power indicator illuminates when the VCR is turned on. monitor screen, press the top button to move the display to the right forward or bottom button to move it down.
  • Page 6: Fluorescent Display

    Controls and Functions (Cont.) Fluorescent Display (Counter Memory Stop/Month) indicator (Tape Remaining) indicator Illuminates during the counter memory stop. Indicates the absolute position on the tape. S indicates the Also, flashes while the VCR is turned off and the month of beginning of the tape and E indicates the end of the tape.
  • Page 7: Rear View

    Rear View BATTERY OPEN ALM RST REC GND ALM MODE CALL REMOTE RESET AUDIO VIDEO Ensure the power cord is not plugged into the outlet before connecting to any rear terminals. Note AC power socket Battery Box This socket connects to the power cord. Insert the cord Battery is stored here.
  • Page 8: Basic Functions

    Recommended number of repeat recordings Loading/Unloading a Tape This chart shows the number of repeat recordings that are Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is recommended before replacing a tape. When you replace the plugged into an outlet.
  • Page 9: Playback

    Audio recording/playback When the tape reaches its end during playback/fast forwarding The 3H, 4H mode and the modes with the letter “L” (L12H, L16H, L24H and L32H) are for audio recording and playback on This function varies according to the setting of TAPE END in the the linear track.
  • Page 10 Adjusting the Clock (Cont.) 4. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to make the 1-minute digit flash and turn JOG to adjust. To finish the clock adjustment now, press MENU button for more than 3 seconds. 5. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to make the month digits flash and turn JOG to adjust.
  • Page 11: Advanced Functions

    Recording Techniques Timer Recording Accurately preset the day and present time before timer programming. ( page 9 or 22) 1) Program number Up to 8 programs can be set. 2) Day of the week display <PROGRAM TO RECORD> • Display HLD to apply HOLIDAY SET UP setting ( see below).
  • Page 12: Alarm Recording

    6. Turn JOG to set the alarm recording <RECORDING SET UP> Recording Techniques (Cont.) ALARM REC MODE L24H duration you want and turn SHUTTLE ALARM REC DURATION EMERGENCY REC to the right. CLOG DETECT 4. Turn JOG to select the day you want, and turn SHUTTLE to ONE SHOT•FIELD •...
  • Page 13: Series Recording 1

    Series Recording 1 Remote Recording Series recording is possible if two or more of these units are This function permits you to control the start/end of recording connected. When the first VCR’s tape reaches its end or an from the remote place. The VCR starts recording when the error occurs on VCR, the second VCR automatically begins REC IN terminal is grounded.
  • Page 14: One Shot/Interval Recording

    Synchronous Recording Recording Techniques (Cont.) A number of camera images can be mixed together through a One shot/Interval Recording camera switcher and then recorded separately onto several VCRs. A camera is assigned to each VCR with the VCR One shot recording allows you to control the number of fields to recording only the camera image it has been assigned.
  • Page 15: Additional Features

    Displaying/clearing the power loss list Note • The recording mode must be set to L12H, L16H, L24H or L32H. Displaying the power loss list • The suitable number of VCRs and cameras to be connected The power failure start time is logged in the VCR’s Power Loss are shown below: List.
  • Page 16: Tape Usage And Elapsed Time Of Vcr

    Additional Features (Cont.) Clearing the alarm list 1. Select ALARM LIST CLEAR in ALARM LIST CLEAR <MAINTENANCE> menu and turn Turn the SHUTTLE RING then ALARM LIST will be SHUTTLE to the right. cleared. 2. Turn SHUTTLE to the left to clear the list.
  • Page 17: Special Effects Playback

    Frame or field playback Special Effects Playback 1. To forward frames or fields one by one, turn JOG during still The following convenient functions are available. Audio output picture. is muted during special effects playback. • Turn to the right to forward. •...
  • Page 18: Picture Quality Adjustment

    2. Turn SHUTTLE to the right. Adjustment during Playback (Cont.) • The VCR starts rewinding the tape. To quit while rewinding, press STOP button. Picture quality adjustment To exit the <SEARCH FUNCTION> menu without rewinding, press STOP button. This control allows you to adjust the playback picture so that the outline is sharper or softer.
  • Page 19: Index Search

    Index search 4. Set 10-minute digit and 1-minute digit <TIME DATE SEARCH> TIME 03:25 of TIME, DATE and DIRECTION in a DATE During fast forwarding or rewinding, the VCR will search for an DIRECTION FORWARD similar fashion. index signal you have selected. When the index signal is found, •...
  • Page 20: Installation

    Connections for Various Functions Connecting with CCTV camera, monitor and sensor SENSOR CCTV CAMERA VIDEO OUT VIDEO ALM IN REC GND ALM MODE CALL REMOTE RESET AUDIO VIDEO MICROPHONE AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO IN AUDIO IN MICROPHONE MONITOR AMPLIFIER Note •...
  • Page 21: Series Recording Connection

    Series Recording Connection Connect VCRs to be used as shown below. ( page 13 for the menu setting) REC GND ALM MODE CALL REC GND ALM MODE CALL 1st VCR 2nd VCR *1 : This connection is necessary in case of Series Recording 2 . Remote Recording Connection Connect the VCR with a remote switch as shown below.
  • Page 22: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Accurately set the day and present time before timer programming. Alarm • ’02 indicates year 2002. Recording Year Minute Counter • The clock is shown in 24-hour format. Month Hour Second • Alarm recording counter is shown during alarm recording only.
  • Page 23: Setting The Menus

    Setting the Menus Menu Chart <PROGRAM TO RECORD> <POWER LOSS LIST> <DISPLAY> START 01 01-01-’01 00:00 DISPLAY MODE TIME DATE SIZE SMALL 1 DAY 12:00 15:00 L24SP BLUE BACK 2 TUE 12:00 15:00 L12SP 3 WED 12:00 15:00 e.g.<MODE 2> 4 THU 12:00 15:00...
  • Page 24: Language Selection

    Setting the size of letter for date and present time display Setting the Menus (Cont.) (TIME DATE SIZE) SMALL : The size of the letters become small. LANGUAGE SELECTION LARGE : The size of the letters become large. The menu which appears on screen offers 7 languages. This menu appears by pressing MENU button, when the VCR is Setting the background colour (BLUE BACK) turned on for the first time after the purchase or when RESET...
  • Page 25: Rear Terminal

    REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE Setting the operation mode of the Displaying the power loss list <MAINTENANCE> <REAR TERMINAL> POWER LOSS LIST CALL OUT terminal (CALL OUT) CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END (POWER LOSS LIST) ALARM LIST CLOCK OUT REC- 1 ALL MENU INITIALISE Sets the mode of call signal output page 15 MODE OUT...
  • Page 26 Setting the Menus (Cont.) REPEAT : Rewinds the tape to the beginning and resumes the recording. When CALL OUT is set to WRNG•TAPE END and a tape reaches its end, a call signal is output for 2 seconds from the CALL OUT terminal.
  • Page 27: Others

    Remote Controller (Optional) The optional remote controller (R-9100) provides remote operation of the VCR. Connect to the REMOTE terminal at the VCR’s rear panel before use. REC/PLAY MODE REC/PLAY MODE SP/EP (–) (+) button (Not available) EJECT PLAY EJECT button REV PLAY button PLAY PLAY button...
  • Page 28: Before Calling For Service

    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 Remedy Installation No power supplied to VCR. •...
  • Page 29 Symptom Remedy Recording (continued) Timer recording does not operate. • Have the day and present time been set accurately? Set the day and present time again. • Have the recording start time, recording end-time and the recording mode been set accurately? Confirm the settings on the <PROGRAM TO RECORD>.
  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 DC 5 V GND or “L” level voltage (0 to + 1.6 V) applied. 10 kΩ Time for active : 0.1 sec. or over. 22 kΩ...
  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications General Audio : AC 100-230 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz Power Source Input : 308 mV (rms), 47 k , RCA plug Power Consumption : Approx. 18 watts Output : 388 mV (rms), 1 k , RCA plug Television System : CCIR standard 625 lines, 50 field PAL- Signal-to-Noise Ratio : Better than 43 dB...
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