DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U POWER WARNING SLEEP INSTRUCTIONS DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U TIMER CANCEL MENU DISPLAY SEARCH EXECUTE STOP PLAY STILL SKIP/ALARM SEARCH For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.
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1. Read all of these instructions. 2. Save these instructions for later use. 3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC COULD VOID USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
Thank you for purchasing the JVC VR-510U digital video recorder. 1. INTRODUCTIONS 1-1 Precautions ... 5 2. CONTROLS, CONNECTIONS AND DISPLAY 2-1 Front panel ... 6 2-2 Rear panel ... 7 2-3 Display ... 8 3. CONNECTIONS 3-1 Recording video signals from a camera ... 9 3-2 Connecting more than one camera (using an external switcher) ...
Doing so could damage the surface. To Major features JVC cannot accept liability for loss or damage to recording that result from a malfunction of this unit or the hard drive. Please note that it may be unlawful to use any material...
* Just after the power is turned ON, playback starts from a point about 5 seconds before the end point of the last recording. ● In the Record mode: Simultaneous Playback mode is engaged. Reference: “Simultaneous Playback mode” on page 31. DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U MENU SEARCH CLOCK RESET/ CLEAR OPE. LOCK...
CONTROLS, CONNECTIONS AND DISPLAY (contd.) 2-2 Rear panel CAMERA IN MONITOR OUT & [STOP] button Press this button to stop operation. In the Simultaneous Playback mode, press this button to stop playback and engage the normal recording mode. [REC] button Press in the Stop mode to start recording.
* The 1/2, 1/5 and 1/10 frame are shown as below. 1/2 frame: 1/5 frame: 1/10 frame: Reference: DVR MODE in “5-3 Menu switch details” on page 19. Switching with 1-second interval. e.g.: Jan. 1, 2001 is displayed. Remaining time Lights [REPEAT REC] and “RE-...
6. Turn ON all connected equipment, then turn the [POWER] switch on the rear panel to ON. Menu switch setting Example of settings when using an alarm sensor and recording audio. DVR MODE [REC QUALITY] set to “N” [REC SPEED] set to “30”...
When an external switcher is connected to the [CAMERA IN] connector of this unit, images from multiple cameras can be recorded. Select the camera image with the switcher. ● For a connectable multiplexer (switcher), consult your JVC dealer. Video camera...
CONNECTIONS (contd.) 3-3 Connecting signal input/output terminals [CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output terminal To control the camera switching timing from this unit. CAM SW Frame switcher’s camera switching signal input Reference: "3-2 Connecting more than one camera (using an external switcher)"...
MONITOR OUT Caution: ● After all other equipment connections are complete, turn the power of this unit ON. 1. Turn the [POWER] switch OFF. DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U MENU 2. Open the battery cover. SEARCH CLOCK RESET/ CLEAR While pushing down the pawl in the upper section of the OPE.
PREPARATION (contd.) 4-3 Setting the date and time Jog dial [MENU] button Shuttle dial MENU SEARCH SKIP/ALARM SEARCH J O G [ C LO C K S E T ] 0 : 0 0 2 0 0 1 D A Y L G H T S A V I N G O F F...
DISPLAY STOP PLAY Preparation Connect the monitor’s video signal input connector to the VR-510U’s [MONITOR OUT] connector. : : 1. Turn ON this unit and the monitor. ● When a signal is input to the video input connector, on- screen data is superimposed on the picture.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY/MENU SWITCHES (contd.) 5-2 Menu switches Main menu screen [ EN U ] ¥ C LOC K S E T C N SC R E E N F . D I S P MO D E DV R MODE E X T MODE A LAR M S ENSOR MODE...
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY/MENU SWITCHES (contd.) 5-2 Menu switches Use the jog/shuttle dial to set the menu or search menu items. Jog dial 1. Menu or search screen Turn the shuttle dial. 2. Menu or search screen JOG p[ Turn the shuttle dial. 3.
System setting These menu switches are used to set maintenance preferences such as disk scanning and formatting. Jog dial Shuttle search dial DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U CLOCK RESET/ CLEAR OPE. LOCK EXECUTE SKIP/ALARM SEARCH...
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY/MENU SWITCHES (contd.) 5-2 Menu switches <Main menu screen> [ EN U ] C LOC K S E T C N SC R E E N F . D I S P MO D E DV R MODE E X T MODE A LAR M S ENSOR MODE B U Z Z E R...
MODE POSITION TIME ALARM COUNT REC REMAIN AL/SENS DET MARK WARNING FRONT DISPLAY REC TALLY ALARM/SENSOR INDICATION DVR MODE REC QUALITY REC SPEED Setting value [UP-L] Sets the on-screen display position. UP-R LOW-L LOW-R [ON] Sets the on-screen day/month/year display.
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY/MENU SWITCHES (contd.) 5-3 Menu switch details Setting item Menu switch DVR MODE AUDIO REC POWER ON REC SEARCH BUTTON SKIP DURATION REPEAT REC TIME DATE REC OPERATE LOCK MODE EXT SWITCHER EXT MODE REC MODE HDD FULL OUT (contd.)
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY/MENU SWITCHES (contd.) 5-3 Menu switch details Setting item Menu switch ALARM/ REC MODE SENSOR MODE REC DURATION PRESENSOR REC PRESENSOR REC DURATION BUZZER HDD END ALARM/SENSOR WARNING UTILITY AUTO SCANDISK MANUAL SCAN DISK QUICK ERASE (contd.) Setting value [OFF] Sets the alarm or sensor recording.
Stop entire event will be erased. Start of Event 4 recording End of the hard disk Jog dial Shuttle search dial DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U MENU SEARCH CLOCK RESET/ CLEAR OPE. LOCK EXECUTE STILL SKIP/ALARM SEARCH : Sets the recording picture quality.
Press the [TIMER] button to engage the Timer Recording Standby mode. The [TIMER] indication ( * To cancel or change the setting, refer to page 26. Jog dial [MENU] button Shuttle search dial DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U MENU SEARCH CLOCK RESET/ CLEAR OPE. LOCK EXECUTE STILL...
12. Set timer frequency. WL Y 13. End timer programming. SA T 14. Engage the Timer Recording Standby mode. Jog dial [MENU] button Shuttle search dial DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U MENU SEARCH CLOCK RESET/ CLEAR OPE. LOCK EXECUTE STILL SKIP/ALARM SEARCH Move the blinking cursor with [JOG p[] and select “1/...
Press the [TIMER] button to engage the Timer Recording Standby mode. The [TIMER] indication ( * To cancel or change the setting, refer to page 26. Jog dial Shuttle search dial DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U MENU SEARCH CLOCK RESET/ CLEAR OPE. LOCK EXECUTE...
RECORDING (contd.) 6-2 Program timer recording Canceling a timer recording program 1. Display the [PROGRAM TIMER] screen. Display the [PROGRAM TIMER] screen. For details, refer to “Setting” on page 18. 2. Select the program to be canceled. Set the cursor on the program to be canceled with [JOG 3.
● Holiday recordings take priority over normal timer recordings. (Only [TIMER] indicator lights on the display panel.) ● Maximum recording for HOLIDAY SET is 24 hours. Jog dial [MENU] button Shuttle search dial DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U MENU SEARCH CLOCK RESET/ CLEAR OPE. LOCK EXECUTE STILL...
Alarm 3 Repeat recording Repeat recording Alarm 4 Alarm 5 End of the hard disk Jog dial Shuttle search dial DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U MENU SEARCH CLOCK RESET/ CLEAR OPE. LOCK EXECUTE STILL SKIP/ALARM SEARCH [ALARM/SENSOR MODE] [REC MODE] : Set to “ALARM”.
* To stop the buzzer during sensor recording, press the [CANCEL] button. Pre-sensor recording Time Sensor Recording Standby (Stop) mode Jog dial Shuttle search dial [MENU] button DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U MENU SEARCH CLOCK RESET/ CLEAR OPE. LOCK EXECUTE STILL SKIP/ALARM SEARCH [ALARM/SENSOR MODE] [REC MODE] : Set to “SENSOR”.
Set to “ON”. A L L [DVR MODE] [REC QUALITY] : Set the recording picture quality. [REC SPEED] : Set the recording speed. [AUDIO REC] : Sets whether or not audio signals are recorded when menu switch <REC SPEED>...
Memo: ● When an alarm signal is received, the playback picture may appear to stop or sound may be interrupted. However, this does not affect the recording. DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U CANCEL MENU DISPLAY SEARCH CLOCK RESET/ CLEAR OPE.
3. Stop jog playback. Press the [STOP] or [PLAY] button to stop jog playback. The Stop or Play mode will be engaged. Jog dial Shuttle search dial DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U MENU SEARCH CLOCK RESET/ CLEAR OPE. LOCK EXECUTE...
● If date and time are not set, time search cannot be executed. Set the date and time beforehand. Reference: “4-3 Setting the date and time” on page 13. Jog dial Shuttle search dial DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U MENU SEARCH CLOCK RESET/ CLEAR OPE. LOCK...
PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK (contd.) 7-4 Alarm or day/time direct search You can access a recording by specifying the alarm number or date/time. [ S EARC H ENU ] A L AR S EA R CH S EA R CH T I M E D T E [ AL A R M...
<MANUAL SCAN DISK> regularly. It is recommended to perform <MANUAL SCAN DISK> once a month if recording is executed continuously. Scanning the disk Jog dial Shuttle search dial [MENU] button DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U CANCEL MENU DISPLAY SEARCH CLOCK RESET/ CLEAR OPE.
Memo: B U T T O N ● When the disk is formatted, all existing data on the hard disk will be erased. Jog dial Shuttle search dial DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U CLOCK RESET/ CLEAR OPE. LOCK EXECUTE SKIP/ALARM SEARCH [SKIP SEARCH·EXECUTE] button...
“PLEASE SET TIMER No events are programmed for timer PROGRAM” recording. Cause Consult your nearest JVC dealer. Format the disk to clear all data and optimize available disk space. Or, set <REPEAT REC> to “AL•STOP”, “AL•LOCK” or “ALL”. * When the disk is formatted, the re- corded data is erased.
TROUBLESHOOTING (contd.) 9-2 No error indication Problem ● The power cord may be disconnected. No power is supplied. ● The Operation Lock mode may be Operation buttons such as [REC] and [PLAY] do engaged. not respond when pressed. ● The monitor may not be properly No picture is shown during playback.
• Data rate : 9600 bps • Parity check : None • Stop bit 10-2 Protocols and commands This section provides programming information needed to control the VR-510U via RS-232C. Basic table [Upper Lower Data 0 ENTER COMPLETE Data 1...
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10 RS-232C INTERFACE (contd) 10-2 Protocols and commands JVC table 1 [Upper Lower Data 0 ENTER COMPLETE Data 1 ERROR Data 2 Data 3 Data 4 Data 5 TARGET ALARM Data 6 Data 7 Data 8 Data 9 PLAY STOP (contd.)
10 RS-232C INTERFACE (contd.) 10-3 Commands Preparation Connect the RS-232C connector. Operation commands The commands to operate this unit are shown below. When the signal is received normally, this unit returns ACK (0Ah) and is ready for the operation corresponding to the command received.
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1 byte Status details AL/SENS DET MARK WARNING REMAIN ALARM TIME DATE DVR PB CAMERA SET: Specifies which camera signal to output to the monitor. 1 byte Status details 7 ~ 3 2 ~ 0 2-bit 1-bit 0-bit (contd.)
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1 byte Status details 7 ~ 2 1 ~ 0 1-bit 0-bit DVR REC CAMERA SET: Sets the camera for recording. 1 byte Status details 7 ~ 1 1: Camera recording ON DATE SET: Sets month, day and year. Month TIME SET: Sets hour, minutes and seconds.
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60 sec. PRESENSOR REC 0: OFF, 1: ON 3 ~ 0 3 bytes Status details 7 ~ 0 DVR REC MODE SENSE: Returns the recording mode information. 1st byte 1 byte Status details Audio recording 0: OFF, 1: ON 5 ~ 4...
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2 ~ 0 PB CAM/MONI CAM PL RESET: Resets the PL memory and the PL number. JVC TABLE ON: Enables JVC TABLE 1. JVC TABLE 1 is maintained until F7H command is output. BASIC TABLE ON: Enables BASIC TABLE. REC/DUB REQUEST: This command is sent before sending REC/UTILITY command.
11 OTHERS 11-1 Recording time The table below shows the recording time in each picture quality mode. Actual recording time may differ depending on the hard disk conditions so you should use these figures as guidelines only. AUDIO REC ON (80 GB) Format Rec quality 30 FPS...