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JVC SR-9240E Instructions Manual

JVC SR-9240E Instructions Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SR-9240E
SR-9240EK
REC
STOP/EJECT
REC
CHECK
PAUSE/
REVERSE
STILL
PLAY
REW
FF
PAL
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.
Before operating this unit, please read
the instructions carefully to ensure the
best possible performance.
R
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
COUNT/
CLOCK
MENU
TIME
TIMER
MODE
REC
INSTRUCTIONS
SR-9240E
OPERATE
OPE. LOCK
SHIFT/TRACKING
RESET
/CANCEL
SET/V.LOCK
AL/PL
RESET
PAL
This instruction book is made from
100% recycled paper.
SL96166

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  • Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR-9240E SR-9240EK STOP/EJECT CHECK PAUSE/ REVERSE STILL PLAY Thank you for purchasing this JVC product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance. INSTRUCTIONS SR-9240E OPERATE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPE. LOCK...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    THE UNIT CONTAINS A BUILT-IN LITHIUM BATTERY FOR MEMORY BACK-UP THAT MUST ONLY BE REPLACED BY SUITABLY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT, TAKE THE UNIT TO YOUR DEALER OR A JVC SERVICE STATION. (Danish) ADVARSELI Lithiumbatteri — Eksplosionsfare. Udskiftning ma kun foretages al en sagkynding.

  • Page 3: Operation Lock

    While pressing the [OPE.LOCK] button, press the [TIME MODE] button. “LOCK” is shown on the display, indicating that the Operation Lock mode is engaged. To unlock the VCR, press the [TIME MODE] button while pressing the [OPE.LOCK] button. The “LOCK” indication on the display disappears and the unit can now be operated normally.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    6-2 Date and Time setting ... 23 6-3 Summer Time Compensation ... 25 6-4 Selection of Record/Play Mode... 25 The SR-9240E/EK is a video cassette recorder able to execute timelapse recording with VHS cassettes. Use only video cassettes bearing the This unit is designed for professional use.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    VCR (especially during outdoor use) also promotes the wear and deterioration of mechanical parts by causing poor contact between tape and heads. This also prevents the VCR from maintaining video and audio quality at high levels. To prevent wear and deterioration, clean the heads regularly using a head cleaning tape. However, because a head cleaning tape alone cannot clean the entire tape transport mechanism, this should also be inspected periodically to prevent any problems that could result from a sudden failure.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    When cold beer is poured into a glass, water drops appear on the glass’s surface. This phenomenon is called “condensation”. When condensation occurs on the VCR’s head drum and tape guides it may damage the tape. Video cassette Erasure prevention tab Timelapse recording is performed over very long periods of time which means that a durable tape is required.

  • Page 7: Controls And Connectors

    • If the function menu switch <INDEX SEARCH> is set to ON and an alarm-recorded tape is loaded, Index (alarm) Search starts in the reverse direction when this button is pressed in the Stop or Play mode. SR-9240E OPERATE OPE. LOCK...
  • Page 8 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2-1 Front Panel Display section For details, refer to page 10. [COUNT/CLOCK] button Press this button to select the time display or tape counter in the display. When the power is turned off, the time is displayed. [TIME MODE] button Use to select the recording or playback time mode.

  • Page 9: Display

    • When an problem occurs, the error indication “E-∗∗” blinks. For details, refer to page 43. TIMER indication Lights during timer recording programming/operation. REPEAT indication Lights when the VCR is in the Repeat Record mode. Timelapse OVERLAP indication playback Blinks when programs scheduled for timer recording overlap.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    “C.ADJ”, the clock reset signal is output when the internal clock is at AM0:00 and PM0:00. When connected to the [CLOCK IN] terminal of another SR-9240E/EK, this unit’s time can be synchronised with the time on the other VCR if the time difference is within ±30 seconds.
  • Page 11 • Connect to an external control device. When a VCR activation signal (ground input) is received, recording starts automatically and continues for as long as the VCR activation signals are input. • Clock reset signal input When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to “C.ADJ”, the clock reset signal from the master clock...

  • Page 12: Connections

    Monitor TV Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-9240E/EK’s video/audio output connectors. Connect the video camera’s video output connector to the SR-9240E/EK’s video input connector. Input audio signals to the audio input connectors via an amplifier. When connecting an alarm sensor, connect it to the SR-9240E/EK’s alarm input terminal.

  • Page 13: Connecting A System Using A Sequential Switcher

    Connect the sequential switcher’s (frame switcher) alarm signal output, camera switching signal input and video output to the SR-9240E/EK. Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-9240E/EK’s video/audio output connectors. When the connection is complete, connect the power plug to an AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz outlet.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Rear Panel Input/Output Terminal Connections

    [TAPE END OUT] tape end output terminal TAPE END OUT External interface [CLOCK IN/OUT] clock reset terminal When setting the clock to the first VCR’s clock First VCR Second VCR CLOCK CLOCK When setting the clock to the external master clock...

  • Page 15: Monitor On-Screen Display

    1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5 3 H Recording mode Display Connect the VCR's video output connector to the monitor's video input connector. Turn the power on (monitor and VCR). • When a video signal is input to the video input connector, time/date, and recording mode are superimposed on the picture.

  • Page 16: Main Menu Display

    ● CLOCK ADJUST: Displays the date/time setting screen. * Set the date and time before using this unit. Operation Connect the VCR's video output connector to the monitor's video input connector. SR-9240E Turn on the VCR and the monitor. OPERATE OPE.

  • Page 17: Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display

    Second power Resetting alarm input/power loss (failure) data failure When the "AL" (alarm) display is off and the VCR is in the normal screen mode, press the [AL/PL RESET] button to reset the alarm input and power loss data stored in memory.

  • Page 18: Setting Of The Function Menu Switches

    5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES You can customize the VCR's functions to suit the requirements of your application using on-screen menu's function switches. ● Menu function switches are available on four setting screens: ON SCREEN MODE, VTR MODE 1, VTR MODE 2 and ALARM/SENSOR REC mode.

  • Page 19: Contents Of The Function Menu Switches

    5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES 5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches Three function menu switch setting screens are available. ]: Factory setting Screens Items Set values On-screen POSITION [L-UP] mode setting R-UP R-BOTTOM L-BOTTOM VTR mode 1 SHARPNESS [NORMAL] setting...
  • Page 20 SERIES : Set to this position to input or output a series recording signal. : Set to this position to start or stop the recording with the VCR activation signal input from an external control device.
  • Page 21 5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES 5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches ]: Factory setting Screens Items Set values VTR mode 2 COUNT END [OFF] setting 1000 9500 Alarm/sensor ALARM REC [OFF] recording mode setting SENSOR REC [OFF] DURATION [180] TAPE END...

  • Page 22: Preparation

    • Time-keeping continues even when the power cable is unplugged from the AC outlet or a power failure occurs. • If the power cable has been unplugged for a long time of period, check the current time before using the VCR. (Time shift may occur under certain operating or environmental conditions.)
  • Page 23 • The first time you turn on the power, the time display shows a blinking "0:00:00". • When the built-in backup battery capacity is low, the error indication E-10 appears on the display. Contact your local JVC dealer to replace the built-in battery.

  • Page 24: Summer Time Compensation

    6 PREPARATION 6-3 Summer Time Compensation Set whether or not the Summer Time mode is engaged with the <SUMMER TIME> function menu switch on the VTR mode 2 setting screen. When the <SUMMER TIME> switch is set to "ON", the currently set time is advanced one hour.

  • Page 25: Recording

    7 RECORDING 7-1 Preparation Connection Make sure the input/output connectors on the rear panel are properly connected. For details, refer to "CONNECTIONS" on page 13 to 15. Menu switch setting Set the function menu switches as required. <POSITION> ... Factory setting: L-UP •...

  • Page 26: Recording

    The recording indicator is shown on the display and the Recording mode is engaged. Note If the VCR is left in the Record Pause mode for more than 5 minutes, the transition between scenes may be distorted when recording is re- started.

  • Page 27: Timer Recording

    • Make sure all necessary equipment is properly connected to the input/output connectors on the rear panel. • Check the current time. • Load a cassette with the safety tab in place. If the power is off, loading the cassette automatically turns the VCR on (auto power on function).
  • Page 28 Press the [TIMER REC] button. • The TIMER indication and the daily timer program numbers light in the VCR's display. Power is switched off automatically and the VCR enters the Timer Record Standby mode. • During timer recording, the number of the daily timer program currently being executed blinks.
  • Page 29 1 6 . 3 0 . 0 0 VCR's display Setting the weekly timer You can program the VCR to record on a specified day each week. Using the same procedure as in daily timer program setting, select <PROGRAM TIMER> in the main menu to display the timer program setting screen on the monitor.
  • Page 30 To cancel a preset timer program Press the [TIMER REC] button to turn off the TIMER indication in the display. Turn the VCR and the monitor on. Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu screen and select <PROGRAM TIMER> with the [SHIFT +/-] button.
  • Page 31 Priority for the conditions above is in the order of (1)>(2)>(3)>(4). During timer recording The PAUSE/STILL button has no effect. To operate the VCR, first press the [TIMER REC] button. Timer recording Power is turned on about 20 seconds before recording is programmed to start and the VCR enters the Record- Pause mode.

  • Page 32: Alarm Recording

    Alarm recording functions during timelapse recording. When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel's ALARM IN terminal, an index code is recorded on the tape and the VCR automatically switches to the VHS Standard (SP) mode for realtime recording of the alarm situation.
  • Page 33 Select the timelapse recording mode with the [TIME MODE] button on the front panel. The selected recording mode is shown on the VCR's display and the on-screen display. Follow the procedures for "Recording" on page 27. When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel's ALARM IN terminal, alarm recording is executed as specified.

  • Page 34: Sensor Recording

    Perform the settings for sensor recording in the same way as for "Alarm Recording" on page 33. The mechanism of the SR-9240E/EK cannot be guaranteed if the sensor recording function is used frequently (100 times/ day or more). If alarm inputs are frequent, use the alarm recording function instead and carry out regular maintenance/ inspection and parts replacement.

  • Page 35: Repeat Recording

    7 RECORDING 7-6 Repeat Recording When the tape reaches the end during recording, it is automatically rewound and recording starts again from the beginning. 5 To execute repeat recording, set <TAPE END MODE> on the VTR mode 1 setting screen to REPEAT. 5 Setting the function menu switch <TAPE END MODE>...

  • Page 36: Series Recording

    Last VCR Video output Audio output Monitor TV Note • If a cassette has not been loaded in any VCR in the series, series recording will stop when that VCR is reached. Rear panel SERIES/CLOCK First VCR Operations Set the <TERMINAL SEL 1> function menu switch on the VTR mode 2 setting screen to “SERIES”...

  • Page 37: Recording With External Vcr Activation Signal

    7 RECORDING 7-8 Recording with External VCR Activation Signal Recording start/stop can be controlled externally by inputting a VCR activation signal to the [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal on the SR-9240E/EK’s rear panel. Rear panel To [COM] terminal Connection VCR control signal (ground signal)

  • Page 38: How To Restore Recording After Power Failure

    Record mode automatically. Be careful. 7-10 External Timer Recording External timer recording can be performed by connecting the SR-9240E/EK to an external timer. Check that a cassette is loaded in the VCR. * If the cassette’s safety tab has been removed, recording will not take place.

  • Page 39: Playback And Special-Effects Playback

    8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK [STOP/EJECT] button [PLAY] button 8-1 Preparation Connection Make sure the output connectors on the rear panel are properly connected. Function menu switch settings Set the function menu switches as required. [SHARPNESS] . . . Factory setting: NORMAL Set to SHARP to emphasize contours for sharper playback pictures.

  • Page 40: Special-Effects Playback

    Still mode, the picture is advanced one field. Press the [PLAY] button to restore the Normal Play mode. The Stop mode is automatically engaged if the VCR remains in the Still mode for 5 minutes (approx.). Shuttle search (reverse and fast-forward) playback Reverse shuttle search Press the [REW] button during play.

  • Page 41: Index Search

    8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK 8-4 Index Search Searching the index code (VISS signal) recorded at the start of alarm recording helps you quickly locate alarm recordings (index search function). • To use the index search function, set the function menu switch [INDEX SEARCH] to ON.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    When the error indication E- – – is shown, turning the operating mode on again may not clear the problem. In this case, consult your local JVC dealer (for E-01 to E- 07). Error...

  • Page 43: No Error Indication

    Check again. q Check it again. Press the TIMER button so that the TIMER indication goes out. If you feel it is too noisy, install the VCR in a rack. q Set the clock. q Set the <POSITION> function menu switch to another position.

  • Page 44: Optional Sa-K97U Rs-232C Interface Board

    (2 positions) (2 positions) VIDEO AUDIO The procedure is shown below. However, to avoid electric shock or injury, contact your local JVC service center for details. Note: SA-K97U When installing this board, be careful not to injure installation yourself on sharp edges and metal parts inside section the VCR.

  • Page 45: Sa-K97U Specifications

    VTR [ CPU VTR [ CPU VTR p CPU Output level ON : +5 V or more OFF: –5 V or less are effective only when JVC table-1 is set to ON. TIMER ON SCREEN TIMER ON SCREEN PRG/CLK ROM VER...
  • Page 46 Transmit the command “JVC TABLE 1 ON” (F6H) to the VCR. The VCR will return “ACK” (0AH). The VCR can now receive any command described in this section. To cancel the communications mode, transmit the command “JVC TABLE 1 OFF” (F7H).
  • Page 47 : To search for a designated INDEX point on the tape. The VCR starts INDEX search after returning “ACK”. When the specified point is reached, the VCR returns COMPLETION (01H). If the end or beginning of the tape is reached before the specified point, the VCR returns NOT TARGET (05H).
  • Page 48 : Deactivates on-screen indication. Setting procedure for the following command (2) is the same as when using the VCR controls. Be sure to transmit commands 1 byte at a time with “ACK” (0AH) confirmation from the VCR after each transmission.
  • Page 49 PL/AL COUNT SENSE (D5H) : VCR will return a total of 6 bytes. The first 3 bytes show the number of alarm inputs in 3 digits and the last 3 bytes show the number of power losses in 3 digits. ASCII codes “30H – 39H” correspond with the numbers “0 –...
  • Page 50 Contents of 5th byte BIT 0/1/2/3 “Speed Code” Speed Code When an error occurs in the VCR and the Warning mode is engaged, the third bit of the second byte sent back with the STATUS SENSE (D7H) is set to “1”, showing the warning status.
  • Page 51 These are return codes from the SR-9240E/EK. (Error-related codes only) ERROR (02H) : This is returned when commands of more than 1 byte are transmitted to the VCR and an illegal command is received in the 2nd byte (or later) of the transmitted command.

  • Page 52: Appendixes

    11 APPENDIXES 11-1 Tape Reel Counter/Tape Remaining Time Table The table below shows the tape remaining time with the tape reel counter value in each record/playback speed mode (when a E- 180 tape is used). Since actual tape remaining time may differ from the values in the table below, use these values for reference only. When a E-180 tape is used: Tape remaining time when the tape reel counter is “0000”...

  • Page 53: Rear Panel's Input/Output

    11 APPENDIXES 11-2 Rear Panel’s Input/Output [CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output The CAM SW OUT terminal outputs a camera switching timing signal to the connected sequential switcher. The switching interval can be set with the <CAM SW> on the VTR mode 1 setting screen. The camera switching signal is output at ground level. Camera switching During recording...

  • Page 54: Specifications

    11 APPENDIXES 11-3 Specifications 5 Recording system Luminance: FM recording Colour: down-converted direct recording 5 Signal system PAL-type colour signal, CCIR monochrome signal, 625 lines/ 50 fields 5 Tape speed 23.39 mm/sec., VHS Standard mode (SP) 5 Recording and 3 hours (VHS Standard (SP) mode) playback time L12, L24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168, 240 hours...
  • Page 55 is a registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN,LTD. is a registered Trademark in Japan,the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries. © 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan SL96166...

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