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- Page 1 Instruction Manual VIRTUAL REAL-TIME & TIME LAPSE VCR KV-7960A PAUSE/STILL TIME LAPSE VCR PLAY STOP POWER 4Head 960Hour TAPE REMAIN TIME MODE DISPLAY – COUNTER TRACKING SHIFT MEMORY ALARM RESET LOCATION SELECT...
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Page 2: Please Read
PLEASE READ The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, WARNING is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magni- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. - Page 4 10. Outdoor Antenna Grounding 15. Accessories If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the Do not place this product on an product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so unstable cart, stand, tripod, as to provide some protection against voltage surges and bracket, or table.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
NTRODUCTION FEATURES i i i i i i i i i i Various time modes. Restart record function. With a T-120 tape, it is possible to record over periods ranging from This function enables the VCR to automatically restart the record- 2 to 960 hours. -
Page 6: Instructions In Brief
INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF Front Panel REC CHECK TIMER VIDEO MODE COLOR AUTO PAUSE/STILL REMOTE OFF REMOTE OPTION TIME LAPSE VCR POWER EJECT PLAY STOP BUZZER 4Head 960 hour TAPE REMAIN TIME MODE DISPLAY – COUNTER TRACKING SHIFT MEMORY ALARM RESET LOCATION SELECT 10 11 VCR DISPLAY... - Page 7 TAPE REMAIN button TRACKING buttons ( The approximate time remaining on the tape is displayed Adjust to eliminate noise from playback picture. on the counter (in a 2 hour scale using a T-120 tape) while PLAY button this button is being pressed. Press to start the playback mode.
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Page 8: Rear Panel
Rear Panel OPTION BOX cover BATTERY cover ALL CLEAR REMOTE IN RESET MIC IN VIDEO TAPE END SEE MANUAL AUDIO SEE MANUAL TAPE END OUT terminal VIDEO OUT connector (BNC) Signal output terminal to annunciate to other devices that Output connector for video signal. Connect with a monitor the tape has run out on the VCR. - Page 9 A Word on the Exclusive 3N-100AAS Specification of Battery Battery Pack Temperature For charging 0 C to 80 C The nickel-cadmium battery pack (3N-100AAS) is used for For operating –20 C to 80 C power source of the built-in clock and memory circuit. For storing –30 C to 80 C Charging the Battery Pack...
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Page 10: Vcr Display
VCR DISPLAY 2 3 4 Counter/Alarm Counter/Remaining Tape/Error Mes- sage indicator • Press the ALARM button to display the alarm counter. • Press the ALARM button again to return to display the COUNT. ALARM PW.FAIL ALARM counter. PLAY • Press the TAPE REMAIN button to display the remaining TIMER tape time. -
Page 11: Wired Remote Control (Option)
WIRED REMOTE CONTROL (Option) PAUSE/STILL button • Press during recording to pause the recording. • Press during playback to play back a still picture. REW button • Press to rewind the tape. • Press during playback for reverse picture search. To release the reverse picture search mode, press the STOP PLAY button. -
Page 12: Preparation
REPARATION CONNECTIONS Connection with a Video Camera Monitor TV To VIDEO IN To VIDEO OUT (BNC connector) (BNC connector) RG/59u coaxial cable. camera To AC OUTLET To VIDEO IN To VIDEO OUT (120V) (BNC connector) (BNC connector) ALL CLEAR REMOTE IN RESET MIC IN VIDEO... - Page 13 Typical Connection with the Sequential Switcher When connected with a sequential switcher, set the alarm recording mode to MANUAL by menu screen. For further details, consult the instruction manuals of the connected devices. ALL CLEAR REMOTE IN RESET MIC IN VIDEO TAPE END SEE MANUAL...
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Page 14: Contents Of Screen Display
CONTENTS OF SCREEN DISPLAY The normal MENU screen provides six menus after the initial screen for clock setting. Each MENU screen is shown below. Press the DISPLAY button for a MENU screen. The menu is selected by pressing the SHIFT button. Then press the SET button to proceed to the next screen. - Page 15 PROGRAM Screen Setting of timer M E N U PROGRAM recording. MO1 ON --:-- --:-- 120H CLOCK ADJUST MO2 ON --:-- --:-- 120H SETUP SETUP TU1 ON --:-- --:-- 120H DISPLAY MODE TU2 ON --:-- --:-- 120H PROGRAM WE1 ON --:-- --:-- 120H ALARM RECALL WE2 ON --:--...
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Page 16: Setting The Clock
SETTING THE CLOCK An internal clock generates time and date for superimposing on the monitor screen. Adjust the time from the MENU screen (initial screen). After the clock is set, the data and time modes are displayed on the monitor screen (live picture). Operation In case of setting to 5:30 PM, Wednesday, August 28, 1996;... -
Page 17: On-Screen Functions
ON-SCREEN FUNCTIONS When the power is turned ON, the time and date modes are displayed on the monitor screen (live picture). On-screen displays are not available in the event of no video input signal. Date-Time Display VCR display Date Day of the week 8/28/96 WED 17:30:02 A 2 8/28/96 WED... -
Page 18: Display Screen
DISPLAY SCREEN Set the MENU screen to DISPLAY screen, and select or set each item. Before operation, set the MENU screen to DISPLAY screen (See page 13.). Note: Press the DISPLAY button twice to return from the display screen to the monitor screen. Operation Display Screen Monitor Screen... - Page 19 Note: Press the DISPLAY button twice to return from the display screen to the monitor screen. Operation Display Screen Monitor Screen Displaying the VCR number. DISPLAY Press the SHIFT button to blink VCR and press (DATE) (DAY OF THE WEEK) the + or –...
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Page 20: Counter Display
COUNTER DISPLAYS Counter Memory When the counter is set to “0000” at a location that you want to see again during recording and playback, the tape will stop in the vicinity of “0000” during rewind and fast forward. Press the COUNTER MEMORY button to make When the alarm counter is displayed, press the “COUNT.M”... -
Page 21: Error Message
Notes: In the cases shown below, Alarm Memory search may be not carried out. If the alarm recording is not carried out for more than those listed in the following chart then, the alarm may be skipped. If the alarm recording interval is not left for more than those listed in the following chart then, the alarm may be skipped. If there is not enough time between the beginning of the alarm search and the first alarm activation. -
Page 22: Setting The Recording/Playback Time
SETTING THE RECORDING/PLAYBACK TIME Before performing playback/recording, it is necessary to set the desired time mode. TIME MODE button: Recording/Playback time Mode display REC CHECK TIMER VIDEO MODE COLOR AUTO PAUSE/STILL REMOTE OFF REMOTE OPTION TIME LAPSE VCR POWER EJECT PLAY STOP BUZZER... -
Page 23: Loading And Unloading A Video Cassette
LOADING AND UNLOADING A VIDEO CASSETTE Cassette compartment REC CHECK TIMER VIDEO MODE COLOR AUTO PAUSE/STILL REMOTE OFF REMOTE OPTION TIME LAPSE VCR POWER EJECT PLAY STOP BUZZER 4Head 960 hour TAPE REMAIN TIME MODE DISPLAY – COUNTER TRACKING SHIFT MEMORY ALARM RESET... -
Page 24: Recording Operation
ECORDING OPERATION RECORDING Turn on the power for this VCR as well as associated Insert a video cassette to this VCR. devices of the surveillance system including the video • Check that the safety tab on the video cassette has camera and monitor TV. -
Page 25: Restart Recording
RESTART RECORDING Setting the Restart Recording On the SETUP screen set RESTART REC to ON. Press the DISPLAY M E N U button. The MENU screen appears on the CLOCK ADJUST SETUP SETUP monitor screen. DISPLAY MODE PROGRAM TIME MODE DISPLAY ALARM RECALL –... -
Page 26: Timer Recording
TIMER RECORDING There are two kinds of timer recording. One is daily timer recording, and the other is weekly timer recording. Once the timer programs are set, the VCR can retain all programmed information in the event of a power failure (10 day maximum memory storage). - Page 27 Press the SHIFT Press the DISPLAY PROGRAM button to blink end time. button twice to erase the FR1 ON --:-- --:-- 120H Set end time to 17:00 FR2 ON --:-- --:-- 120H MENU screen. SA1 ON --:-- --:-- 120H with the SET button and SA2 ON --:-- --:-- 120H SHIFT button in...
- Page 28 Weekly Timer Recording To record every week for certain period on a certain day of the week, set the weekly timer recording. With the weekly timer recording, 2 programs are possible for each day of the week. In case of setting A18 from 8:00 to 19:00 on all weekdays, and A18 from 9:00 to 17:00 on Saturday and Sunday. Press the DISPLAY Press the + SET button M E N U...
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Page 29: Overlapping Programs
Following the same Press the + SET button PROGRAM PROGRAM to set to A18. procedures as steps MO1 ON 8:00 19:00 A18H FR1 ON 8:00 19:00 A18H MO2 ON --:-- --:-- 120H FR2 ON --:-- --:-- 120H from 4 to 10, set FR1, TU1 ON --:-- --:-- 120H SA1 ON... -
Page 30: Alarm Recording
ALARM RECORDING If an alarm condition arises, the alarm function operates with an alarm input signal. Operation at Alarm Input When there is an alarm during recording, recording pause or stop modes, the VCR automatically goes into alarm recording mode. The VCR can be programmed to record in the following time modes during alarm recording: A2, A6, A12, A18, A24. - Page 31 Connecting the Alarm Terminals Connecting the ALARM IN/OUT terminals Alarm switch To alarm in To GND External Warning interface To alarm out Alarm lamp or alarm buzzer • When the alarm switch is ON, alarm recording starts. It is possible to confirm the warning from outside by connecting the switching input of external interface devices such as alarm lamp or alarm buzzer to the alarm output.
- Page 32 Setting the Alarm Recording Press the DISPLAY Press the SHIFT button to blink SPEED and press M E N U button. the + SET button to set the recording time mode. CLOCK ADJUST SETUP SETUP S E T U P DISPLAY MODE ALARM REC TIME TIME MODE...
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Page 33: One Shot Recording
ONE-SHOT RECORDING It is possible with this VCR to carry out one-shot recording to record only when there is a trigger input from outside or for use as a data file. If a trigger is input to the one-shot input on the back, there will be recording for the field numbers set at the time interval set. - Page 34 Press the SHIFT button to make INTERVAL blink. Press the DISPLAY Press the + SET button to set the time interval be- button twice to erase the tween the individual recording fields. display. TIME MODE S E T U P DISPLAY –...
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Page 35: Setting Of Operation After Tape End Detection
OPERATION AFTER TAPE END DETECTION The VCR can be programmed to respond differently when the tape reaches its end. The following describes how to set the different modes of operation. How to Set to Stop at End of Tape Press the + or – SET Press the DISPLAY M E N U S E T U P... -
Page 36: Auto Rewind After Recording
The VCR can be programmed to automatically rewind the tape when the tape reaches its end. How to Set to Auto Rewind at End of Tape Press the DISPLAY Press the + or – SET S E T U P M E N U button. -
Page 37: Repeat Recording
The VCR can be programmed to automatically restart recording when the tape reaches its end. With this function, the VCR will automatically rewind the tape and begin recording. How to Set to Repeat Record at End of Tape Press the DISPLAY Press the + or –... -
Page 38: Recording With The Sequential Switcher
RECORDING WITH THE SEQUENTIAL SWITCHER This VCR can work with a sequential switcher connected for recording. Connection with the Sequential Switcher For detailed operations and connections of the switcher, consult the Instruction Manual of the sequential switcher. Sequential switcher To REC trigg. out To trigger input To trigger grounding To GND... - Page 39 REC Trigger Output Selection in the Alarm Recording REC Trigger output can be selected during the alarm recording. Press the DISPLAY Press the SHIFT S E T U P M E N U button. button. And press the + SET CLOCK ADJUST REC TRIGGER SEL.
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Page 40: Playback Operation
LAYBACK OPERATION PLAYBACK Press the PLAY button. Turn the power ON for the monitor TV. PLAY STOP Insert a tape which has been recorded on. Select the playback time mode. PLAY REC CHECK TIMER VIDEO MODE AUTO COLOR REMOTE OFF REMOTE OPTION TIME LAPSE VCR POWER EJECT... - Page 41 Using the SHUTTLE Dial You can also activate the picture search and slow playback of various speed by turning the shuttle dial on the VCR. STOP CENTER Step Step Step Step SHUTTLE dial The playback speed changes by turning the dial as shown below: Turn dial to the Reverse direction Turn dial to the Forward direction Dial CENTER...
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Page 42: Playback In Various Mode
PLAYBACK IN VARIOUS MODES The following operations are possible during playback. Picture Search Still Playback Used to take a photograph, for example, of a particular scene. It is possible to carry out fast forward and rewind while viewing picture and thus quickly locate the section you wish to Press the PAUSE button during playback. -
Page 43: Time Date Search
TIME DATE SEARCH Searching a picture at a desired day and time is possible by specifying the day and hour on the MENU screen. The VCR automatically records the current date and time (day/hour/minute). Accordingly, make sure before recording that the date and time is exactly adjusted. -
Page 44: Alarm Search
ALARM SEARCH With the alarm search function, it is possible to search for alarm that has been recorded on the tape. Search Operation Press the STOP button. Turn the SHUTTLE dial to set rewind or fast forward. ALARM ALARM PLAY ALARM When the tape reaches the PLAY... -
Page 45: Notice
OTICE SIGNAL LEVELS OF INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINALS Input/Output Terminal Signal level Additional remarks Open DC5V Ground input ALARM IN 0V – 0.5V 200 ms or greater 0.001 Open DC5V Ground input ALARM RESET 0V – 0.5V RESET 0.001 200 ms or greater Alarm recording DC5V 5V output... -
Page 46: Daily And Periodic Inspection
DAILY AND PERIODIC INSPECTION This VCR has been designed to stand the use over long periods. Nevertheless, we recommend you to carry out regular daily inspection to insure problem-free use. Note: It is particularly important to carry out daily checks when using the VCR for repeat recording. Order of Daily Checks Turn the power ON for this VCR and for the connected Press the PLAY button. - Page 47 Steps to Take after Daily Checks If an abnormality is found, turn the power switch to OFF and remove the power plug from the household AC outlet. Then consult with your dealer. A Request for Periodic Checks This VCR includes a time gauge to display the total usage Press the DISPLAY M E N U time.
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Page 48: Cautions During Use
CAUTIONS DURING USE Dew Condensation This VCR includes a safety function to prevent operation when dew condensation occurs and thus protects against damage to tapes, the video heads and other parts. PAUSE/STILL TIME LAPSE VCR If condensation occurs PLAY STOP POWER 4Head 960Hour TAPE REMAIN... -
Page 49: Before Calling Service Personnel
BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL If you suspect a breakdown, check the following points before calling your serviceman for follow-up service. Installation Power does not go ON. Is the power plug securely inserted to an AC outlet? There is no camera picture. Is the VCR properly connected to the TV, video camera and other devices? Is there any problem with the connection of the connecting cords? - Page 50 Playback Adjust with the TRACKING button. There is excessive noise in the playback picture. The video head may be clogged or worn out. The playback picture is not clear. Consult with your dealer. Press the TRACKING button in a still playback mode and adjust. The time-lapse mode playback picture or still playback shakes up and down.
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Page 51: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Power supply 120V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption External dimensions 3-5/8 12-1/2 inch (W D), 430 318 mm (W Weight 11 lbs (5.0 kg) Signal system Standard NTSC color television system Recording System Rotary 2-head azimuth Cassette VHS marked, 1/2 inch cassette tape Tape speed A2-hour mode: 33.35mm/s, A6-hour mode: 11.12mm/s Recording/playback time mode... - Page 52 TOSHIBA AMERICA C.P.INC. CCTV GROUP VIDEO COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION SYSTEM DIVISION 1010 Johnson Drive Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089-6900 (708)541-9400 Printed in Japan 70971663...