Mobile video cassette recorder (ntsc & pal) (33 pages)
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VCR 322 PLUS MOBILE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER (NTSC & PAL) OPERATION MANUAL...
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CAUTION! RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN! CAUTION! TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE! WARNING! THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY AND IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL, MAY...
1. FEATURES • IR Remote On Screen Programming Universal Time/date Display, Programmable ON/OFF • 3 Text Programmable On Screen Message Inputs • • 20-character programmable title. Tape speed selection (SP/EP) • Recycle recording on/off - Power Up Record • • Programmable display window position and 10 gray scales.
2. SPECIFICATIONS Description Specification Video Input 1 P-P 75 ohm Terminated Video Output 1 V P-P into 75 ohm Terminated, 2 V P-P Unterminted Horizontal Resolution 220 lines B&W and Color Video S/N 42 dB Audio Output -5 dBm Audio S/N 38 dB Audio Response 150Hz-8Khz...
4. FRONT PANEL CASSETTE COMPARTMENT Insert the VHS cassette into this compartment to load the tape. POWER DONOT USE THIS BUTTON. VCR power is controlled by the internal microprosser. The VCR will automatically power up when 12VDC applied. Red light on the power button indicate that VCR’s power is ON.
SENSOR This sensor receives the infrared signal from the remote control. REWIND Use this button to rewind the tape in the stop mode or to perform a reverse picture search in the play mode. A green light indicate that the VCR is rewinding the tape. PLAY Use this button to start the play back mode.
5. REAR PANEL VCR-322+ Rear View Power: VCR -322 Plus takes 12-14 V DC adaptor that connects to the rear of the VCR via the DB- 25 connector or the DC coax jack. Audio Output: Connect the Audio output of the VCR to the audio input of the monitor. Video Output: Connect the Video output of the to Video input of the monitor.
VCR. To access the VCR function remotely you must purchase an FR-9 PCB from from AVE and wire buttons to the PCB and use the 2 wire IR in connection. You may also build a wired remote with all VCR-322 features using the following equipments from a local electronics distributor.
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+12V GROUND GROUND MESSAGE 1 GROUND GROUND GROUND MESSAGE 2 ALARM RECOR IR IN PROG 3 SET END OF TAPE PROG 1 DOWN LOW TAPE PROG 2 UP POWER OUT RESET REC OUT A w ired remote can also use in place of IR remote to allow simple changing of display setting as well as the on screen programing of the VCR.
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Changing the Horizontal Position Down Reset 1) Press and hold the Up button 2) Press and release the Reset button 3) Release the Up button 4) Press Down or Up to move the text block 5) When choice is made, press and release the Reset button Changing the Vertical Position Down Reset...
7. IR REMOTE CONTROL POWER: Don’t use this button. VCR power is controlled by the internal microprocessor. The VCR will automatically power up when 12VDC is applied to the VCR. REC: Use the combination of these two buttons pressed simultaneously to manually start recording. PAUSE/STILL Press during the recording to pause recording.
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STOP Press this button to stop a running tape. Alternatively press and hold that button for 3 to 5 seconds to access in the programming mode. PLAY Press this button to start the play back mode. To rewind the tape during the stop mode and to reverse picture search in play back mode. FAST FORWARD To fast forward the tape during the stop mode and forward picture search in the play back mode.
8. BASIC OPERATION Insert Cassette: Power up the VCR. Insert the tape in to the cassette compartment until VCR pulls cassette in. WARNING : Do not force the tape in the mechanism or this will demage the VCR. If 12 VDC is not applied to the VCR it will not accept the tape.
9. PROGRAMMING 9.1 ACCESSING MAIN MENU The VCR-322 Plus can be programmed via the IR wireless or wired remote control. You will need a composite video source in and a monitor connected to be able to see the programming menu. Following table shows the comparsion of accessing the programing menu using the IR remote and wired remote control.
9.2 TIME & DATE SETUP An Internal clock generates time and date that is super imposed on the monitor screen. After the clock is set, the date and time modes are displayed on the monitor screen (live picture). Display Time & Date on Screen Under “Display Time &...
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Exit out from all the menus to activate your selection. Set Time & Date Under the “Time & Date” menu, place the cursor in front of “Set Time/Date” and press “F.F” button. Time and Date window pop on the screen as shown in the figure below. By pressing “+”...
9.3 TITLER You can program up to 20 character of title on the screen. Title is places in the video horizontal line. Follow the following steps to program the title on the screen. Press the “STOP” button of the remote control to access the main menu. Place the cursor in front of titler using “+”...
9.4 MESSAGES VCR- 322 Plus has three messages input, each one a 10 character display. The default settings for 3 messages are LTS (lights), SRN (siren), and BRK (break). The DB 25 pin connection information are shown in the figure below. MESSAGE 1 MESSAGE 2 MESSAGE 3...
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To make this selection press the “F.F” button, following menu will pop up on the screen. Place the cursor in front of message that you want to change and press “F.F” button. Blinking cursor will appear the screen. Enter the latter or numeric using “+” or “-” button. After entering the first latter press “F.F”...
9.5 RECORD SETTINGS Access the submenu of this item by placing the arrow beside it and pressing “F.F”. The following submenu will appear: i t t r a l l l e t i x RECYCLE RECORD If you turn on this feature, then, when a videotape reaches the end, the VCR-322 Plus will automatically rewind the tape and record over previous information.
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ALM REC DWELL’s Alarm Dwell’s default is 1 minute; the settings available are: 0, 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 minutes. The setting you choose will be the minimum recording time after the Alarm Record Signal goes from high to low, or active to inactive. To change the default settings of alarm Record Dwell, place your cursor infront of Alarm Rec Dwell under the Record settings menu and press and release the “F.F”...
9.6 DISPLAY SETTINGS VCR 322 plus adds the alphanumeric information to the video signal from the camera and sends it for recording or to the monitor. Display setting let you select the position, gray scale and format of the text. Following are the option in display settings.
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Under the display setting menu place your cursor in front of “Horizontal Position”. Press the “F.F” button to select the horizontal position. A small box will pop up on the screen. Press “+” or “-” button to select the appropriate position. After selecting the position press the “F.F”...
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Exit out from all the menus to activate the selection. VCR Status VCR Status if on displays all the VCR operating modes on the screen. Follow the procedure to turn the VCR Status On/Off. Under the Display setting place the cursor in front of VCR Status. Press the “F.F”...
9.7 RADAR GUN INTERFACE The radar gun interface submenu displays the choices of the manufacture of the radar gun to select. This menu also the lets you set the baud rate to the interface with the specific radar. Follow- ing menu will appear if you select the radar gun interface from the main menu. a f r t i x Select Radar Gun...
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NONE This is the default setting, and the setting you should leave chosen if you do not have a radar gun connected to the VCR. GENERIC This accepts any RS232 data and displays it on the monitor. This can be from computers, BAC, or other device.
Using the “+” or “-” buttons to place cursor in front of “ Do Master Reset” Press the “F.F” button to master reset the VCR 322 PLUS SW. AVE Copy right menu will pop up on the screen notifying that VCR has been master Rested.
10. TROUBLESHOOTING No Power in the VCR Check the wiring to the battery. The Red wire of the VCR 322 PLUS SW should be con- nected to the positive terminal through a 3A fuse. The black wire should connect with negative terminal of the battery.
AVE’S LIMITED EQUIPMENTWARRANTY FOR VCR-322 PLUS. AVE’s Products are guaranteed to be free of defects in workmanship and material. If any failure, resulting from either workmanship or material defects should occur under normal and proper usage within the period stated below for each product form the original provable date of purchase, such failure should be repaired at no cost to the buyer for labor and if the defective product(s) is sent to AVE.
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• No return is accepted after 30 days from the date of purchase. • Products returned for credit must be in unused condition and contained in its orignal package. • All return other than the products under the AVE manufacture warranty are subjected to 15% restocking and freight charges.
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