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JVC SR-L911UB Instructions Manual

JVC SR-L911UB Instructions Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SR-L911UB
REC
STOP/EJECT
REC
CHECK
PAUSE/
REVERSE
STILL
PLAY
REW
FF
Before operating this unit, please read
the instructions carefully to ensure the
best possible performance.
R
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
COUNT/
CLOCK
TIME
MODE
INSTRUCTIONS
SR-L911UB
OPERATE
SHIFT/TRACKING
RESET
MENU
/CANCEL
OPE. LOCK
TIMER
SET/V.LOCK
AL/PL
REC
RESET
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of cabinet. Retain
this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
ON
SR-L911UB
SL96168

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  • Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR-L911UB INSTRUCTIONS SR-L911UB STOP/EJECT OPERATE CHECK VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER PAUSE/ REVERSE STILL PLAY COUNT/ SHIFT/TRACKING RESET CLOCK MENU /CANCEL OPE. LOCK TIME TIMER SET/V.LOCK AL/PL MODE RESET For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of cabinet.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio WARNING: frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance The battery used in the SR-L911UB must be replaced at with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio the JVC authorized service dealer only.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    11-1 Rear Panel's Input/Output ......52 11-2 Specifications ..........53 JVC is not liable for compensation for loss or damage to recordings in the event this unit fails to record or play back properly because the unit malfunctions or a defective video cassette tape is used.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    As replacement and adjustment of parts require advanced skills and specialized equipment, please contact the person in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent for servicing. Monitoring Usage Time...

  • Page 5: Precautions

    Check the quality of the image shown on the monitor. Check that the date and time shown on the monitor are If any problems are found after inspection, turn the power off, unplug the power plug from the AC outlet, and contact your correct. JVC dealer.

  • Page 6: Controls And Connectors

    2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2-1 Front Panel SR-L911UB STOP/EJECT OPERATE CHECK VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER PAUSE/ COUNT/ SHIFT/TRACKING REVERSE STILL PLAY RESET CLOCK MENU /CANCEL OPE. LOCK TIME TIMER SET/V.LOCK AL/PL MODE RESET 9 10 [OPERATE] button [STOP/EJECT] button Press to turn the operating power ON/OFF. When this •...
  • Page 7 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2-1 Front Panel Display section [SET/V. LOCK +, -] buttons For details, refer to page 8. • Press to set values in date/time setting, timer program setting and function menu setting. [COUNT/CLOCK] button • Press to reduce the vertical shifting of the picture in Press this button to select the time display or tape the Still mode.

  • Page 8: Display

    2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Display 12 13 Operation mode display TIMER indication Shows the operation modes. Lights during timer recording programming/operation. REPEAT indication Lights when the VCR is in the Repeat Record mode. Fast- Timelapse OVERLAP indication Playback Recording Rewind forward playback...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2-1 FRONT PANEL 2-3 Rear Panel VIDEO AUDIO CAM SW ALARM ALARM SERIES/CLOCK REC OUT REMOTE WARNING ALARM TAPE /REC RESET END OUT CAM SW ALARM ALARM SERIES/CLOCK REC OUT WARNING ALARM TAPE /REC Connecting the wires to the terminals RESET END OUT 1.
  • Page 10 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS VIDEO AUDIO CAM SW ALARM ALARM SERIES/CLOCK REC OUT WARNING REMOTE ALARM TAPE /REC RESET END OUT CAM SW ALARM ALARM SERIES/CLOCK REC OUT WARNING ALARM TAPE /REC & RESET END OUT Connecting the wires to the terminals 1.

  • Page 11: Connections

    Monitor TV Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-L911UB’s video/audio output connectors. Connect the video camera’s video output connector to the SR-L911UB’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-L911UB’s alarm input terminal.

  • Page 12: 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-L911UB. Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-L911UB’s video/audio output connectors. When the connection is complete, connect the power plug to an AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz outlet.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Rear Panel Input/Output Terminal Connections

    3 CONNECTIONS 3-3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input/Output Terminal Connections [CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output terminal [ALARM IN] alarm signal input terminal CAM SW ALARM Sequential switcher Sequential switcher camera switching alarm output signal input terminal [ALARM RESET] alarm reset terminal [ALARM REC OUT] alarm recording mode signal output terminal ALARM ALARM...

  • Page 14: Monitor On-Screen Display

    4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Status information and other data including date/time, alarm input data, power loss (power failure) data and total operation hours can be displayed on a connected monitor. Function settings can be switched via the on-screen function menu switches and menu screens are also provided for timer recording program setting and date/time setting.

  • Page 15: Main Menu Display

    Operation [SHIFT +/–] buttons [MENU] button Connect the VCR's video output connector to the monitor's video input connector. SR-L911UB OPERATE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Turn on the VCR and the monitor. Make sure the Stop mode is engaged. COUNT/...

  • Page 16: Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display

    4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY [SHIFT +/–] buttons [MENU] button SR-L911UB STOP/EJECT OPERATE CHECK VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER PAUSE/ STILL PLAY COUNT/ SHIFT/TRACKING RESET REVERSE CLOCK MENU /CANCEL OPE. LOCK TIME TIMER SET/V.LOCK AL/PL MODE RESET [AL/PL RESET] button [SET +/–] buttons 4-3 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display The dates and times of up to nine (9) alarm inputs or power losses (failures) can be displayed.

  • Page 17: 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. [SHIFT –] button [MENU] button [SHIFT +] button RESET COUNT/ SHIFT/TRACKING /CANCEL CLOCK MENU TIME TIMER SET/V.LOCK AL/PL...

  • Page 18: 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 Function On-screen POSITION [L-UP] Sets the on-screen position of time/date and recording mode data. If no on- mode setting R-UP screen display is required, use this menu switch to turn it off.
  • Page 19 5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES 5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches ]: Factory setting Screens Items Set values Function VTR mode 1 INDEX [OFF] Enables or disables the Index Search function. setting SEARCH OFF : The index search function is disabled. ON : When an alarm-recorded tape is put in the FF or REW Shuttle Search mode, the VCR searches for the nearest recorded index code (VISS signal) and engages playback at the indexed position.
  • Page 20 5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES 5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches ]: Factory setting Screens Items Set values Function Alarm/sensor ALARM REC [OFF] Turns the alarm recording function on or off. recording mode Alarm recording is enabled only in the Timelapse Record mode. setting An index code (VISS signal) is also recorded at the start point of alarm recording as an alarm cue signal.

  • Page 21: Preparation

    6 PREPARATION 6-1 Cassette Loading/Unloading Loading Insert the cassette with its label side facing you. Gently push the center of the cassette until the machine starts automatic loading. [EJECT] button ) indication [TIMER REC] button TIMER indication Note: To avoid damage or injury, do not insert your hand or other foreign objects into the cassette loading slot. Auto power on Auto play When a cassette is loaded, the power automatically turns...
  • Page 22 • 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 23: Summer Time Compensation

    6 PREPARATION 6-3 Summer Time Compensation Set whether or not the Summer Time mode is engaged with • When setting the time, make sure the <SUMMER TIME> the <SUMMER TIME> function menu switch on the VTR switch is set to "OFF". mode 2 setting screen.

  • Page 24: Preparation

    7 RECORDING 7-1 Preparation [MENU] button [TIME MODE] button <CAMERA SW> ... Factory setting: OFF Connection Sets the switching timing for cameras connected to an Make sure the input/output connectors on the rear panel external sequential switcher. are properly connected. For details, refer to •...
  • Page 25 7 RECORDING 7-2 Recording [STOP/EJECT] button [OPERATE] button [REC] button [REC CHECK] button [PLAY] button [PAUSE/STILL] button Recording Check Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode on. The [OPERATE] indicator lights. Record Check in the Timelapse mode should be performed after recording has been executed for more Insert a cassette with safety tab in place.

  • Page 26: Timer Recording

    7 RECORDING 7-3 Timer Recording Two types of timer recording are available: daily timer (by specifying the date) and weekly timer (by specifying the day of the week). • Daily timer : Set the date to any date within one year of the current date. Up to 8 programs can be set. •...
  • Page 27 7 RECORDING 7-3 Timer Recording Select the timer program No. Start time (minute) Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to move the Stop time (hour) Start time (hour) cursor arrow to the program No. to be set. Stop time (minute) •...
  • Page 28 7 RECORDING 7-3 Timer Recording Setting the weekly timer Daily timer program setting screen PROGRAM TIMER You can program the VCR to record on a specified day ( DAILY) S T A R T E N D MODE each week. 1.
  • Page 29 7 RECORDING 7-3 Timer Recording Setting dates when timer recording is not executed (cancel program) [SHIFT–] button [RESET/CANCEL] button [SHIFT+] button [MENU] button Up to 16 days of timer-recorded programming within a year can be canceled. This function is useful for irregular COUNT/ SHIFT/TRACKING RESET...

  • Page 30: Notes On Timer Recording

    7 RECORDING 7-3 Timer Recording Changing a preset timer program Notes on timer recording Press the [TIMER REC] button to turn off the TIMER If you make a mistake when programming The TIMER indication blinks and the Timer Record indication in the display. Standby mode is engaged.

  • Page 31: Alarm Recording

    7 RECORDING 7-4 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 8H (EP) mode for realtime recording of the alarm situation.
  • Page 32 7 RECORDING 7-4 Alarm Recording Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel’s alarm input terminal. Preparation Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode A LARM / SENSOR REC MODE Setting the function menu switches for the Alarm Alarm recording function (ALARM REC) Record mode...

  • Page 33: Sensor Recording

    Perform the settings for sensor recording in the same way as for "Alarm Recording" on page 31. The mechanism of the SR-L911UB 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 34: 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. VTR MODE 1 Auto recording 5 Setting the function menu switch <TAPE END MODE>...
  • Page 35 7 RECORDING 7-7 Series Recording The series recording function facilitates recording over much longer periods using several connected SR-L911UBs. As soon as the tape ends in one VCR, the next VCR in the series starts recording. Connections 5 Connect the first VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK OUT] terminal to the second VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal.

  • Page 36: Playback And Special-Effects Playback

    8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK [REVERSE] button [PLAY] button [FF] button [REW] button [PAUSE/STILL] button 8-3 Special-Effects Playback Still and field/frame advance Reverse playback Press the [PAUSE/STILL] button during playback. Press the [REVERSE] button in the Play or Still mode. The still indicator is shown on the display and a The reverse indicator is shown on the display still picture is displayed.

  • Page 37: Index Search

    8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK 8-4 Index Search Searching the index code (VISS signal) recorded at the When reverse shuttle search or fast-forward shuttle start of alarm recording helps you quickly locate alarm search is executed, the Index Search mode is engaged. recordings (index search function).

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    When the error indication E- – – is shown, turning the Buzzer sound (WARNING BUZZER) operating mode on again may not clear the problem. In PRESS (SHIFT, SET) this case, consult your local JVC dealer (for E-01 to E- PRESS (MENU) 07). VTR mode 1 setting screen Error...

  • Page 39: No Error Indication

    Clean the video heads. Consult your When the cassette is played back, the picture becomes rough video heads. nearest JVC dealer. or disappears. During playback, sound is high- Are you playing back a tape Play back the tape in the same mode pitched and hard to hear.

  • Page 40: Optional Sa-K97U Rs-232C Interface Board

    SA-K97U RS-232C interface board is installed. Operation status can also be monitored on the computer. 10-1. Installation of the SA-K97U Rear panel The procedure is shown below. However, to avoid electric shock or injury, contact your local JVC service center for details. VIDEO AUDIO...

  • Page 41: Sa-K97U Specifications

    10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD 10-2. SA-K97U Specifications 9-pin connector specifications Pin NO. Signals Operations Direction of signals Receive data VTR p CPU Transmit data VTR [ CPU Data terminal ready VTR [ CPU Signal ground Data set ready VTR p CPU Output level ON : +5 V or more...

  • Page 42: Sa-K97U Rs-232C Protocol & Commands

    10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD 10-3. SA-K97U RS-232C Protocol & Commands RS-232C protocol JVC base table Data “0” ENTER COMPLE- Data “1” CLEAR TION ERROR ERROR Data “2” COUNT RESET CASSETTE Data “3” EJECT Data “4” Data “5” TARGET Data “6”...
  • Page 43 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 44 10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD After transmitting the VISS SEARCH command (17), transmit the appropriate 2-byte numeric data (from 30H to 39H), the data input command (40H), and either FF (ABH) or REW (ACH). All commands should be transmitted separately one byte at a time with “ACK” (0AH) confirmation from the VCR after each transmission.
  • Page 45 10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD 5 Date and time setting commands DATE SET (8EH) : Set the current date (month, day, year) for the VCR. After this command (8EH) is sent, input 1- byte numerical data (30H — 39H). (Example) Sep., 30, 1998 Time Month...
  • Page 46 10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD 2-3 Commands for VCR status verification DATE SENSE (BEH) : The VCR returns the currently set month, day and year as 6 bytes. Each byte has a value of 30H to 39H. 30H corresponds to 0 and 39H to 9. (Example: For Sep., 14, 1998, the VCR returns 30H, 39H, 31H, 34H, 39H and 38H.) TIME SENSE (BFH) : The VCR returns the currently set hour, minute and second as 6 bytes.
  • Page 47 In this case, release the warning via the RS-232C with the CLEAR (56H). To release it on the VCR, turn the [OPERATE] button off and on again. (10) ALARM INPUT (06H) : SR-L911UB return code This is returned when an alarm signal is input during recording.
  • Page 48 10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD 2-4 Others (Input data correction/Error cancellation) These are return codes from the SR-L911UB. (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 49: Appendixes

    11 APPENDIXES 11-1 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 <CAMERA SW> on the VTR mode 1 setting screen. The camera switching signal is output at ground level. Camera switching During recording...

  • Page 50: Specifications

    11 APPENDIXES 11-2 Specifications 5 Recording system Luminance: FM recording [Time/date] Color: down-converted direct 5 Display Month, day, year, hours, minutes, recording seconds, recording mode 5 Signal system NTSC-type color signal, EIA 5 Display position Variable (four coners) monochrome signal, 525 lines/ 5 Character size 60 fields Approx.
  • Page 51 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 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. Printed in Thailand © 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED SL96168...

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