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- Page 1 X976 TIME-LAPSE VIDEOCASSETTE RECORDER TEL: 516-9%CCTV (2288); TOLL FREE: l-600645-91 16: FAX: 516-951CCTV (2266) Web address: w.viconcctv.com; INFOFAX: l-600-287-1207...
- Page 2 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”...
- Page 3 DANGER D’lkLECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR AVERTISSEMENT: POUR TOUT RISQUE PAS OUVRIR LE (OU LA PARTIE ARRICRE). AUCUNE PIECE PAR L’UTILISATEUR TROUVE A L’INTiRIEUR. OUR TOUTE INTERVENTION D’ENTRETIEN OU DE REPARATION SE CONFIER AUX La fkhe symbolisant I’kclair dans un triangle equilateral a pour objet de tirer I’attention de I’utilisateur sur le fait, qu’il y a des “tensions dangereuses”...
- Page 4 IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTlONS REGARDING YOUR VCR AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE VCR. 9. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for All the safety and operating instructions should be read ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video before the appliance is operated.
- Page 5 Adjust only those controls that are covered by the Never push objects of any kind into this video product operating instructions as an improper adjustment through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage of other controls may result in damage and will points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or often require extensive work by a qualified techni- electric shock.
- Page 6 CAUTION AND CARE If the VCR is exposed to a rapid increase in temperature (such as warming a cold room or after transporting it from a cold location to a warm one) condensation may form on the tape transport mechanism inside the VCR. To prevent damage to the VCR or tapes, plug the VCR into the AC outlet and turn the power on for about 2 hours.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Pages Pages FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS ......... .8 - Elapsed time display .............24 TIMER RECORDING ............25 - 2 6 Front view ................8 ALARM RECORDING ............. Fluorescent display ..............9 Alarm recording connection ..........27 Rear view ................CONNECTING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT ...... -
Page 8: Features And Functions
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS FRONT VIEW MODE buttons The POWER indicator illuminates when the VCR is Set to 2H, L24H, 48H - 960H or OH mode to select recording speed in SP mode. Set to 2H, L24H, 24H, 48H switched on. 6 EJECT button playback recorded in SP mode. -
Page 9: Fluorescent Display
FLUORESCENT DISPLAY indicator M (COUNTER MEMORY) indicator Illuminates when “TAPE END” in the “FIRSTTIME SET Illuminates during rewind for counter memory mode. UP” menu is set to “REPEAT” or “ALARM-PROT”. PL (POWER LOSS) indicator Cassette status indicator Illuminates when there is a power failure during recording. Illuminates when tape is inserted. -
Page 10: Rear View
FEATURES A ND FUNCTIONS R E A R VIEW WARNING: The included power cord is used for 12OV, 60Hz. Never connect to any outlet or power supply having a different voltage or frequency. Ensure the power cord is not plugged into the AC outlet before making any rear terminal connections. Output terminal to indicate when tape has finished This socket connects to the power cord. - Page 11 CONNECTING WlTH OTHER EQUIPMENT VIDEO SET IN - VIDEO SENSOR VIDEO O U T AUDIO IN -L MONITOR The picture vibration can be reduced or eliminated by the following steps. If the vibration occurs in still, slow motion, fast playback(x2) or normal playback in 24H - 960H or OH mode, playback a tape which is recorded in 2H or 6H mode with this VCR and press the PAUSE button.
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Page 12: Setting The Menus
SETTING THE MENUS The operating parameters of this VCR are set through various on-screen menus. Set the menus as follows: Press the DISPLAY button. The “MAIN MENU” is displayed. Turn the JOG dial to select the desired item. When the JOG dial is turned to the right, the cursor moves downward. The desired item is selected and the menu will appear. - Page 13 1 DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM Sets the display format of the date and present time on the monitor. 2 TIME DATE SEARCH Sets the date, time and direction to search for the desired location on a tape. 3 TIMER PROGRAM Sets the timer recording. 4 RECORDING SET UP Sets the alarm recording mode, alarm recording duration, emergency recording, recording mode and one-shot recording.
- Page 14 SETTING THE MENUS <RECORDING SET Up> SETTING THE ALARM REC MODE (ALARM REC MODE) DALARM REC MODE ALARM REC DURATION Sets the alarm recording time mode. When the JOG dial is turned, the display will be switched in EMERGENCY REC the order of 2H ) 6H >...
- Page 15 6 hours 60 fields In the VCR420S the clock pulse may be selected to be output every time a field is recorded, or once every two fields, or every three fields, etc. This number is called the frequency division ratio (FDR), and the ratios available are 1,2,3,4,5, 10, 15,20,25,30.50, and 60, along with a “field”...
- Page 16 SETTING THE MENUS SETTING THE FREQUENCY DIVISION RATIO (CLOCK OUT) Sets the frequency division ratio of the CLOCK OUT terminal. First, set the recording mode for the “CLOCK OUT” pulse output in the “REAR TERMINAL” menu. REC: When recording in any mode. T/L-REC: When recording in time lapse mode (L18H, L24H, 48H, 72H, 96H, 120H, 168H, 240H, 360H, 480H, 720H, 960H or OH).
- Page 17 SETTING THE OPERATION WHEN THE TAPE REACHES THE END (TAPE END) Sets the state of operation of the VCR when the tape runs out during recording. STOP: The tape stops. “End” will appear on the fluorescent display and “Tape End” will flash on the monitor.
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Page 18: Setting The Present Time
SETTING THE PRESENT TIME Accurately preset the day and present time before timer programming Daylight saving time symbol or power failure symbol A 24-hour display is used. 0O:OO indicates midnight; 12:OO midday and 1500 indicates 3 o’clock in the afternoon. An alarm recording number is shown during alarm recording. - Page 19 <TIME DATE ADJUST> To put the clock forward by 1 hour, set DAYLIGHT SAVINGS to ON. DATE Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. The DAYLIGHT SAVINGS display will flash. Turn the JOG dial to select “ON”. The clock is put forward by 1 hour and the daylight saving time symbol “‘w will be displayed next to the present time display.
- Page 20 LOADINGAND UNLOADlNG THE CASSETTE TAPE Video cassette tapes can be loaded into your new VCR as long as the VCR is plugged into a power source. Even if the VCR power switch is turned off, loading a cassette will automatically cause it to turn on. Use only video cassette tapes marked m ore. Do not use a T- 160 or ST-l 60 cassette tape when recording in 48H - 960H or OH mode.
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Page 21: Manual Recording
MANUAL RECORDING Load a cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact. Set the S-VHS switch to ON or OFF. : Resumes S-VHS mode recording when using S-VHS cassette. Resumes S-VHS ET mode recording when using VHS cassette. OFF : Recording take place in VHS mode with both VHS and S-VHS cassette. Press the REClPLAY MODE (-) or (t) buttons to select the desired recording mode. -
Page 22: Series Recording
MANUAL RECORDING When the “TAPE END’ of the “FIRST TIME SET UP” menu is set to “REPEAT” or “ALARM*PROT” and the repeat recording mode is set (the REPEAT indicator is illuminated), the tape will automatically be rewound to the start when the tape end is reached. Then recording will start again. -
Page 23: O N E Shot Recording
One-shot recording or Interval recording is possible when the recording mode is set to OH. MODE button to set the recording mode to OH. on the “RECORDING SET UP” menu. For Interval recording, choose the interval time from OS(second) to 3M(minute) in “ONE SHOT*INTERVAL”. -
Page 24: Additional Features
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Press the COUNTER MEMORY/SKIP/INDEX button repeatedly until the “M” indicator appears on the fluorescent display. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and the tape will rewind to the “00000” position of the counter and stop. (The rewind to “00000” is slightly inaccurate.) The counter display is stored in the memory when the power is turned off, so the same numbers will be displayed when... - Page 25 “DAY” (in “Day of the week”) is used for the same time recording everyday. (SPECIAL) (in “Day of the week”) uses the start/end days selected with SPECtAL at the bottom of the screen. “SKIP” (in “HR”) indicates that timer recording is not performed during the set period.
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Page 26: Timer Recording
TIMER RECORDING Set the recording period by specifying the start and end day of the week for timer recording. 1. Display the “TIMER PROGRAM” setting display. 2. Turn the JOG dial to select “SPECIAL Dw” and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. 3. -
Page 27: Alarm Recording Connection
ALARM RECORDING It Is possible to switch from all recording modes to the 2H - L24H recording mode by applying an alarm signal to the SET IN terminal on the rear panel. SET INPUT It is possible to switch to the alarm recording by applying the set signal from the alarm sensor during recording in 2H, 6H, L18f-L L24H, 48H - 960H or OH mode. - Page 28 ALARM RECORDING Alarm Recording is used to activate more rapid recording when the VCR is recording in one of the Time Lapse modes. Alarm Recording provides for more pictures during the Alarm duration. Emergency Recording enables Alarm Recording even if the VCR is off, stopped or in Timer Recording/Standby.
- Page 29 When alarm recordings begin, the start times are stored in memory, so it is possible to confirm when they have occurred. Select the “ALARM LIST” in the “MAINTENANCE” menu and the alarm list display will appear on the screen. . Up to 3 alarm recording start times can be stored in memory. For more than that, the first and the last 2 times will be displayed.
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Page 30: Playback
PLAYBACK Set the VIDEO MODE in the FIRST TIME SET UP menu to either COLOR or B/W. AUTO PLAY : If a cassette with the erasure prevention tab removed is loaded, the unit automatically begins playback mode. Press the REC/PLAY MODE (+) or (-) button to select the desired playback mode. -
Page 31: Special Effects Playback
SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK The following convenient functions are available. Audio output is muted during special effects playback. You can adjust the speed by using the SHUTTLE Press the PAUSE/SHUTTLE HOLD button to obtain a still picture. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the angle for the desired playback speed. -
Page 32: Adjustment During Playback
ADJUSTMENT DURING PLAYBACK If noise appears in the picture during playback, fast playback, reverse playback or forward/reverse slow playback, adjust the TRACKING buttons to achieve the best picture. noise appears POSITION/ TRACKING VERTICAL VERTICAL ADJUST A D J U S T For tracking adjustment at fast playback, reverse playback or forward/reverse slow playback mode press the PAUSE/ SHUTTLE HOLD button while turning and holding the SHUTTLE ring. -
Page 33: Warning Display
WARNING DISPLAY The VCR uses a self diagnostic function to detect internal malfunctions during recording. Should a malfunction occur during recording, a corresponding indication appears on the monilor screen and the fluorescent display. The type of malfunction corresponding to the indication, and countermeasures, are given below. . -
Page 34: Before Calling For Service
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Is the LOCK indicator illuminated? VCR does not operate. Has the power cord been disconnected from the AC outlet? Is the TIMER REC indicator illuminated? The VCR POWER is ON but unit does Is the LOCK indicator illuminated? not operate. -
Page 35: Control Input/Output Signals And Circuits
CONTROL INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS AND CIRCUITS Active: When input terminals are short-circuited to GND or 0.1 set or over. Time for active: active: Open the input. <Interface circuit inside the VCR> active: Open; max. voltage +24V DC ALM I MODE/ CALL OUT circuit inside the VCR>... - Page 36 CONTROL INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS AND CIRCUITS REMOTE jack 2 ...*......31 1)Resistor R: Metal film resistor 1/4W 33kohms +l%, temperature factor +iOOppmPC. 2)Button switch: Momentary, ON resistor 2000hms or under. 3)Connector Miniature jack, 2.5mm in diameter, comply with JISC6560. Operational conditions 1 )Isolation resistor:...
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Page 37: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Tape Formal: Power Source: (The included power cord is used for 12OV, 60Hz) Power Consumption: 525 lines, 60 field NTSC-type color system. Television System: 2 rotary heads, azimulh helical scanning system. Video Recording System: Luminance Signal: Frequency modulation recording. Low frequency conversion, sub-carrier phase shift recording. - Page 38 Vicon Industries Inc. Offices Corporate Headquarters 89 Arkay Drive Hauppauge, New York 11788 (2288) I-800-645-91 16 Fax: 516-95%CCTV (2288) Atlanta Office Business Park Drive Norcross, Georgia 30071 770-449-0499 I-800-824-8479 Fax: 770-446-8779 Vicon U.K. Brunel Way PO1 5 5TX United Kingdom...
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