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OPERATION AND USE - Functional Descriptions
TIME & DATE, FRAME COUNTER
Whenever the unit is recording, a time/date "stamp" is placed on the recording. Located next to the time is the frame
counter which runs during recording. The frame counter counts rapidly from 0-99 and then starts over again. The frame
counter allows specific frame identification on playback. The time/date will be recorded onto any NTSC composite
video signal input through the rear panel VIDEO IN jack. A signal input through the rear ANT IN connector will not
record time/date.
TIME & DATE BATTERY BACK-UP
The time/date stamp is kept in memory in the event of a AC power outage. If the unit is in the 'loop record' mode, the
unit will start recording again after power is restored. In all other modes, the unit will be in the 'off' mode when power
is restored. Any event trigger will then start the recorder automatically. If you are present during a power outage, it is
advisable to unplug the recorder until AC power is restored. The restoration of power may cause a momentary surge
in the AC line and unplugging the recorder will prevent possible damage.
AUTOMATIC AV MODE
All external switch contacts on the rear of the recorder that initiate record will automatically command the VCR to go
into the AV mode prior to recording. If cable recording is desired, place the unit into the tuner cable mode and manu-
ally start record. This feature will always keep the unit linked to the camera (video) input. The recorder also powers up
into the AV mode automatically.
EVENT RECORDING (EDIT RECORD OPTIONS MENU, PAGE 7)
This event recorder can be used to record manually or automatically, depending upon the need. While connected to
the security switches described in the installation section, the unit will record each time a switch is activated. The record
duration should be set according to the amount of time you desire the unit to record after the switch is no longer acti-
vated. If the unit is set to record in the 30 second selection, for example, it will start recording as soon as a trigger
(switch activation) is detected. After the trigger is deactivated, it will automatically record for the 30 second interval, and
then standby for the next trigger. If, for example, a magnetic door switch is used, the unit will begin recording when the
door is opened. AS LONG AS THE DOOR IS OPEN, IT RECORDS. After the door is closed, it will record for the time
interval set. This function is important to keep in mind when setting up the kind of switch system to be used, so that
the tape use will be maximized and "dead spots" (recording of unimportant activity) will be minimized. Record time
intervals are approximate. Make sure each interval is correct for your application by a test run. Switch inputs are
"edge triggered" and detect a change in the state of the switch. You may stop the recorder while the switch is
"active" but another trigger will be required to start the recorder again if manually stopped. IMPORTANT: An
event trigger record duration is terminated at the end of a tape, ie. if the machine is triggered to record for a 27 minute
event and the tape has only 2 minutes left on it, only 2 minutes of that event will be recorded. It will not continue to
record at the beginning of the tape until a new trigger is initiated. SEE TERMINATION OF RECORDINGS.
LOOP RECORD SETTING (EDIT RECORD OPTIONS MENU, PAGE 7)
This function is found as a selection in the record duration setting and when enabled the unit will record continuously.
At the end of a recorded tape, the unit automatically rewinds the tape. When rewinding is complete, the unit will auto-
matically start recording again. This function is useful for recording all events. If the unit is recording on a standard T-
120 tape in the SP mode, the user has less than two hours after a specific event to stop the tape if the event is to be
retained on the tape. If the unit is set to EP, the event will be recorded over in 6 hours and so on. TO START LOOP
RECORD ON ANY TAPE PRESS RECORD ON THE FRONT PANEL OR REMOTE. LOOP RECORD will also be acti-
vated by any external trigger. A on screen indicator "L" (lower left hand corner of the screen) shows the unit is in LOOP
MODE. You can stop the recorder while in loop record, but to reinstate loop record requires pushing record from the
front panel or remote or getting another external trigger. LOOP RECORD setting has priority over the EOT options of
rewind and standby or eject. IMPORTANT: Care needs to be used in the LOOP MODE. Prior events will be erased
as the machine records over the tape continuously.
AUTOMATIC POWER-UP
This event recorder is designed to be used from a POWER OFF mode. When a trigger is detected, the unit will auto-
matically turn itself on and begin recording. The automatic power-up feature was designed to make the recorder
usable, even if the unit was accidentally turned off. If the unit is left in the "off" mode, the user can immediately know
if an event was recorded because the unit will be in the "on" mode after an event is recorded. The user can then review
the tape, turn the unit off, and be ready for the next event recording.
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