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KR4096HN KR4168HN TIME LAPSE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Ultrak Corporate Headquarters: 1301 Waters Ridge Drive, Lewisville, TX 75057 (800)796-2288 (972)353-6400 FAX (972)353-6670 • •...
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WARNING AVERTISSEMENT DANGER D’ÉLECTROCUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR AVERTISSEMENT: POUR ÉLIMINER TOUT RISQUE WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC D’ÉLECTRO-CUTION, NE PAS OUVRIR LE COUVERCLE SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). (OU LA PARTIE ARRIÈRE). AUCUNE PIECE RÉPARABLE PAR L’UTILISATEUR NE SE TROUVE À...
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 11 Power Sources All the safety and operating instructions should be read before This product should be operated only from the type of power the product is operated.
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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.
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.
Features Up to 96 hours (for 96-hour model) or 168 hours (for 168-hour model) of recording: in addition to regular 6-hour recording mode, it has 18, 30, 48, 72 and 96-hour (for 96-hour model) or 18, 30, 48, 72, 96, 120 and 168-hour (for 168-hour model) time lapse modes (using T-120 tape).
Controls and Functions Front View EJECT RECORD REC/PLAY POSITION TRACKING MODE VERTICAL ADJUST STOP VIDEO OUT COUNTER RESET SEARCH PAUSE MENU POWER TIMER RECORD SHUTTLE HOLD PLAY Lock button COUNTER RESET button Press to lock the VCR into the current mode. Press to reset the counter to “00000”.
Controls and Functions (Cont.) Fluorescent Display (Counter Memory Stop/Month) indicator (Cassette Status) indicator Illuminates during the counter memory stop. Illuminates when a tape is inserted. Also, illuminates when the month (of time and date) is being entered via the front panel. (Timer Recording) indicator Illuminates when the VCR is in stand-by for timer recording (Power Loss) indicator...
Rear View BATTERY OPEN ALM RST REC GND ALM MODE CALL REMOTE MIC RESET AUDIO VIDEO Warning: The included power cord is used for 120 V, 60 Hz. Never connect to any outlet or power supply having a different voltage or frequency. Ensure the power cord is not plugged into the outlet before connecting to any rear terminals.
Preventing accidental erase Loading/Unloading a Tape Tapes come with an erase prevention Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is tab which, when removed, prevents the plugged into an outlet. Even if the VCR is turned off, loading a tape’s contents from being erased or tape will automatically cause it to turn on.
Recording/playback time Manual Recording For 96-hour model: (hours : minutes) 1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices. TAPE LENGTH TAPE LENGTH setting setting T-120 T-160 Recording Recording time mode time mode 2. Load a tape with an erase 2:00 2:40 prevention tab intact.
When the tape reaches its end during playback/fast Playback forwarding 1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices. VCR’s function varies by the setting of TAPE END in the FIRST TIME SET UP menu. 2. Load a pre-recorded tape. VCR’s function Fast Playback TAPE END...
When adjusting the clock to the exact second Adjusting the Clock Set the clock as described above, but set 1-minute digit to one or You can adjust the VCR’s clock from the front panel, even though two minutes ahead of the reference time being used. After step 7 the VCR is turned off.
Recording Techniques Timer Recording Accurately preset the day and present time before timer programming. ( page 9 or 28) 1) Program number Up to 8 programs can be set. <PROGRAM TO RECORD> 2) Day of the week display START • Display HLD to apply HOLIDAY SET UP setting ( next page).
Alarm Recording Info. • To erase a program: If an alarm occurs, the VCR switches to alarm recording. Select the program number you wish to erase, turn Alarm signal input SHUTTLE to the right (DW column flashes), and then turn SHUTTLE to the left.
Series Recording 2 Recording Techniques (Cont.) Series Recording 2 provides a function: when the first VCR’s tape Emergency Recording reaches its end, the second VCR automatically begins recording. When the tape in second VCR finishes, the first VCR starts The VCR automatically starts an alarm recording when an alarm recording again.
Remote Recording When the tape reaches its end during recording This function permits you to control the start/end of recording The following functions are automatically engaged when the tape from the remote place. The VCR starts recording while the REC ends during recording.
Note Recording Techniques (Cont.) • The recording mode must be set to L18H, L24H, L30H or L40H. Note • The suitable number of VCRs and cameras to be connected • If no recording is made for about 5 minutes during one shot are shown below: recording standby mode, the VCR automatically records the number of fields selected in step 5.
Clearing the power loss list Additional Features 1. Select POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR in POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR <MAINTENANCE> menu and turn Memory backup in case of power failure Turn the SHUTTLE RING then POWER LOSS LIST SHUTTLE to the right. will be cleared.
Special Effects Playback Additional Features (Cont.) Tape usage and elapsed time of VCR The following convenient functions are available. Audio output is muted during special effects playback. REPEAT REC TIMES indicates how many times a tape has been recorded over since it was first Still picture inserted.
Frame or field playback • When a picture recorded in 6H or 8H mode is played back in L18H, L24H, L30H, or L40H mode, noise may appear on 1. To forward frames or fields one by one, turn JOG during still screen after the adjustment.
Searching Techniques Info. • Skip search or index search may not function if the interval between two alarm recording start-times is too short. The The various search functions help you find pictures you wish to table below indicates the minimum interval between two alarm view.
Time date search You can easily find a picture recorded at specific date and time. 1. Press SEARCH button until TIME <SEARCH FUNCTION> COUNTER MEMORY STOP DATE SEARCH is highlighted. SKIP SEARCH INDEX SEARCH • The Time Date Search indicator ( ) TIME DATE SEARCH illuminates on the fluorescent Turn the SHUTTLE RING...
• When controlling only one VCR via the personal computer, Using with Personal Computer VCR ADDRESS is set to NONE. • When VCRs have a unique VCR ADDRESS (from VCR01 to Configuring the time lapse VCR VCR255), VCRs can be controlled remotely via a personal computer.
Commands from personal computer When controlling two or more VCRs from a personal computer, the VCR ADDRESS of each VCR is set to the The commands sent from the personal computer (or other different address (from VCR01 to VCR255, except NONE). equipment) to the VCR and responses produced by the VCR •...
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. •...
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Commands Functions Status after normal exection Explanation of status Switch over REC/PLAY mode to Command received and carried out <for 96-hour model> = 006, L18, L30, 048, 072, 096, 000 <for 168-hour model> = 006, L18, L30, 048, 072, 096, 120, 168, 000 Enquiry about current REC/PLAY mode : (same as item 34)
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Using with Personal Computer (Cont.) Commands Functions Explanation of status Status after normal execution Enquiry about setting of the special day of :Start day (of the week) (0-6) the week :End day (of the week) (0-6) 0=SUN, 1=MON, 2=TUE, 3=WED, 4=THU, 5=FRI, 6=SAT Alarm recording mode setting Command received and carried out...
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Commands Functions Status after normal execution Explanation of status Clearing the warning "ER05" Command received and carried out REC IN setting : 0=SERIES, 1=REC-START/STOP 2=SYNC REC Enquiry about REC IN setting :(same as item 93) QUASI-VSYNC setting :0=OFF, 1=ON Command received and carried out Enquiry about QUASI-VSYNC setting : 0=OFF, 1=ON CALL OUT setting...
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 VIDEO VIDEO IN AUDIO IN MONITOR Note • Monitor to be connected –...
Series Recording Connection Connect VCRs to be used as shown below.( page 12 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 to the right.
Setting the Clock Accurately set the day and present time before timer programming. Alarm Recording Month Year Minute Counter • ’01 indicates year 2001. Hour Second • The clock is shown in 24-hour format. • Alarm recording counter is shown during alarm recording only. 07-09-’01 20:25:00 A0001 Example : Setting the day and present Info.
Setting the Menus Menu Chart CLOG DETECT of <RECORDING SET UP> menu is available for 168-hour model only. <DISPLAY> <PROGRAM TO RECORD> <POWER LOSS LIST> 01 01-01-’01 00:00 DISPLAY MODE START 1 DAY 12:00 15:00 L30EP TIME DATE SIZE SMALL 2 TUE 12:00 15:00...
DISPLAY MODE 1 DISPLAY MODE 2 and 3 Setting the Menus (Cont.) Alarm Alarm Recording Recording Month Year Counter* Month Year Day of Counter* LANGUAGE SELECTION the Week The menu which appears on screen offers 3 languages, English 07- 09-’ 01 20:25:00 A0001 07-09- ’01 MON A 0001 20:25:00 (ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS).
: The VCR does not detect clogged head. POWER : While the VCR is turned on. TAPE IN : When a tape is inserted in the VCR. Setting the super resolution (SUPER RESOLUTION) TAPE REMAIN : When the tape has approximately 9 minutes : Recording/playback is made at over 400 lines of (at 6H mode) left.
WRNG•REMAIN : The buzzer sounds when there is any Setting the Menus (Cont.) malfunction in the VCR or the tape has approximately 9 minutes (at 6H mode) left. FIRST TIME SET UP : The buzzer does not sound. Setting the present time, date and <FIRST TIME SET UP>...
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 REV PLAY button EJECT button PLAY PLAY button...
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. •...
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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>.
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.
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...
Specifications General Audio : AC 100-230 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz Power Source Input <Line In> : 308 mV (rms), 50 k , RCA plug (The included power cord is used for Input <MIC In> : 0.346 mV (rms), 600 , mini jack 120 V, 60 Hz.) Output...
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