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  • Page 1 TLC2100SHD RS-232 Optional Feature Operating Instructions...
  • Page 3 TLC2100SHD RS-232 Optional Feature Operating Instructions...
  • Page 4 Copyrights © 2003 Silent Witness Enterprises Ltd. This document is copyrighted with all domestic and international rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Silent Witness Enterprises Ltd.
  • Page 5 REMOVE THIS CARD AND KEEP IN A SECURE PLACE. THIS STOP! RECORDER HAS A CONCEALED SECURITY LOCK TO RESTRICT UNAUTHORIZED USAGE OF THIS RECORDER FIELD STILL FIELD EJECT REVERSE REW/ F. FWD/ PLAY SEARCH SEARCH STOP PLAY COUNTER REC / PLAY TIMER DAYLIGHT SHARPNESS...
  • Page 6 June 10, 2003...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Contents About This Document ........xi Overview of Contents .
  • Page 8 Contents STD/Remote Port Submenu ........36 Remote Terminal Interface Commands .
  • Page 9 TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Figures Figure 1-1 Typical Security Installation With ATM or ECR ..... . .3 Figure 1-2 Typical Security System With a Camera Multiplexer .....4 Figure 2-1 Front Panel with Control Compartment Open .

  • Page 10: About This Document

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions About This Document This document describes the TLC2100SHD timelapse recorder and provides the procedures for installing the timelapse recorder system. This document also describes the menus you use to configure and operate the timelapse recorder. Overview of Contents This document contains the following chapters and appendixes: •...

  • Page 11: Cautions And Warnings

    Cautions and Warnings WARNING! To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Caution To prevent electric shock do not remove cover. No user serviceable components inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

  • Page 12: Important Safeguards

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,...

  • Page 13: Power Sources

    Retain Instructions Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. Heed Warnings Adhere to all the warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions. Follow Instructions Adhere to all of the “operating and use” instructions. Grounding This video product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding).
  • Page 14 TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Ventilation Slots and an opening in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating. Therefore, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, soft rug, or other similar surface.
  • Page 15 Cleaning the Outside Surfaces Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 16 TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition. Important Note to the Installer This installation should be made by qualified service personnel and should conform to all local codes.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    • A T-120 or T-130 VHS video tape. Silent Witness recommends the following brands of tape: Gyyr, BASF, Maxell, and TDK • Power sources for the VCR, camera, and monitor Before connecting any piece of equipment to a power source, make the following connections: •...

  • Page 18: Typical Installation Scenarios

    Getting Started You will also notice that the letters are flashing in the Time/Date display. stands for Power Loss. To remove from the display, simply press the ALARM RESET button. However, be aware as you learn about the more advanced functions of your VCR, that pressing the ALARM RESET button will also clear the alarm memory.

  • Page 19: Figure 1-1 Typical Security Installation With Atm Or Ecr

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Figure 1-1 Typical Security Installation With ATM or ECR Monitor Video Out Video In AUDIO VIDEO Alarm Port Y/C VIDEO RS-232 Text Inserter POWER PRGM PREV NEXT DOWN EZ Bank ATM Video Camera Electronic Automated Cash Teller...

  • Page 20: Figure 1-2 Typical Security System With A Camera Multiplexer

    Getting Started Figure 1-2 Typical Security System With a Camera Multiplexer AUDIO VIDEO Alarm Port Monitor Video In Video Out Camera Multiplexer RS-232 Text Inserter DIGISCAN III FREEZE Õ Õ RECORD PLAY DISPLAY MENU SELECT POWER NEXT PREVIOUS TIME LAPSE VIEW ENLARGE PRGM...

  • Page 21: Controls

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Controls Figure 2-1 Front Panel with Control Compartment Open Record/Play operations controls Digital display FIELD STILL FIELD EJECT REVERSE REW/ F. FWD/ PLAY SEARCH SEARCH STOP PLAY COUNTER REC / PLAY TIMER DAYLIGHT SHARPNESS 3-A24HR SLOW VLOCK PROG.

  • Page 22: Tape And Picture Adjustment Controls

    Controls Figure 2-3 Cassette Compartment and Eject Button FIELD STILL FIELD EJECT REVERSE REW/ F. FWD/ PLAY SEARCH SEARCH STOP PLAY COUNTER REC / PLAY TIMER DAYLIGHT SHARPNESS 3-A24HR SLOW VLOCK PROG. PREV. NEXT DOWN V-POS H-POS ALARM ALARM RESET HOURS SAVINGS TRACKING...

  • Page 23: Play/Record Operation Controls

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions 5. Sharpness Use this control to adjust picture sharpness during playback. 6. 2-A24 Hour Tracking/6-A30 Hour Tracking Adjust to optimize the picture quality playback speeds of 2 to A24 hours for normal play and 6 to A30 hours in the High-Density (HD) mode.

  • Page 24: Figure 2-6 Play/Stop Operation Controls

    Controls 12. Reverse Play Press to play recorded material at 02, 72, 120, 180, 240, 360, 480, 600, 720, or 960 hours in the normal mode or 06, 72, 120, 175, 240, 360, 480, 600, 720, or 960 hours in the HD mode, in reverse during the PLAY mode. 13.

  • Page 25: Programming Operation Controls

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Programming Operation Controls Figure 2-7 Programming Operation Controls PROG. PREV. NEXT DOWN 18. Prog. (Program) Button Press to display Main Menu. Also used for various Menu functions. See To Move and Edit in the Menus on page for more information about the programming control buttons.

  • Page 26: Timer And Miscellaneous Controls

    Controls 23. V-POS (Vertical Position) Button Press repeatedly to control the vertical position of the Time/Date display. Moves Note The Text Position display through seven positions on the monitor screen. setting allows you to set 24. H-POS (Horizontal Position) Button individual positions for the Press repeatedly to control the horizontal position of the Time/Date display.

  • Page 27: Digital Display

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions 31. Daylight Savings Press and hold this button, then UP or DOWN to change hours in Time/Date display. Simplifies Daylight Savings Time changes. Each time UP or DOWN is pressed, the hour digit changes by one hour.
  • Page 28 Controls Mode Function indicator (cont’d) Note The STILL mode is " Lights during REVERSE PLAY mode. Automatically cancels restored when the FIELD after 1 minute. REVERSE or FIELD ADVANCE button is Lights during STILL mode released. Lights while the FIELD REVERSE is depressed in STILL mode Note The unit can remain in STILL mode for five Lights while FIELD ADVANCE is depressed in STILL mode...
  • Page 29 TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Flashes when Timer mode is entered and one or more of the following conditions exists: • A cassette is not loaded. • A cassette without a safety tab is loaded. • The Timer has not been programmed.

  • Page 30: Rear Panel Functions

    Controls Rear Panel Functions Figure 2-11 Rear Panel AUDIO VIDEO Y/C VIDEO 34. Y/C In Receives a video signal from a Y/C video camera. Note If an S-VHS tape 35. Y/C Out and a high-resolution Connect to a monitor to display Y/C signal. (non-Y/C) camera is used, 36.
  • Page 31 TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions 42. Remote Port (25-PIN) Connector (RS-232 Option Only) For use with units containing the RS-232 optional feature. Interface with PCs, or other controlling devices. See Remote Terminal Interface Commands on page more information. The supported pins are as follows: 2.

  • Page 32: Video Installation

    Controls Video Installation Figure 2-12 Video and 15-Pin Connector Installation Video Monitor Camera Video Video Video AUDIO VIDEO Y/C VIDEO Connect to Alarm Switch, Alarm Panel, Door Sensor, etc. A Y/C camera may be connected in a similar manner as to the video camera depicted in the above diagram.

  • Page 33: Audio Installation

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Audio Installation Figure 2-13 Audio Connector Installation Microphone Monitor Audio Preamp Audio Audio AUDIO VIDEO Y/C VIDEO A microphone, connected to a pre-amp, may be interfaced with this unit. For best results, audio recording is recommended at 02 hour speed in the normal mode or 06 hour speed in the HD mode.

  • Page 34: Record Check Function

    Controls Note The letter on the Speed Annunciator of the digital display indicates audio play speed. Record Check Function The PLAY button also has a Record Check function associated with it. If the PLAY Note This function will button is pressed when the unit is in RECORD mode, several seconds of recorded not operate when the material displays on the monitor so that the recording quality can be checked.

  • Page 35: Alarm Index Operation

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions When the recorder is in 00 speed and detects a one-shot signal, it records 2, 4, 6, or 8 fields at the 48-hour speed in the normal mode or at the 120-hour speed in the HD mode (the amount of fields recorded are selectable in the System Options menu. See...

  • Page 36: Figure 2-14 Digital Display And Alarm Index Button

    Controls Figure 2-14 Digital Display and Alarm Index Button V-POS H-POS ALARM ALARM INDEX RESET ALARM TAPE END LOCK SPEED INDEX TIMER 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Index Annunciator June 10, 2003...

  • Page 37: Menus

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Menus Menu Tree Main Menu Time/ Display System Timer Alarms Camera STD/ System Date Options Options Program Switcher Remote Data Pulse Port Text Alarm Alarm About Positions Memory Record Options To Move and Edit in the Menus To Move and Edit in the menus: •...
  • Page 38 Menus Example in moving the cursor: Exit System Options • If you wish to move the cursor from the line to the line on the Main Menu window, press DOWN three times or UP five times. See Main Menu on page for more information.

  • Page 39: Main Menu

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Main Menu Press PROG. (Program) when the recorder is in the non-Play mode to display the Main Menu: Main Menu " Exit " Time/Date " Display Options " System Options " Timer Program " Alarms " Camera Switcher Pulse "...

  • Page 40: Time/Date Submenu

    Menus Time/Date Submenu Set Clock When you first turn on the unit or perform a Master Reset, the message flashes on the monitor screen. The clock is set in the Time/Date Submenu. See Display Options Submenu on page for more information. Time/Date Exit Time: 12:00:00A...
  • Page 41 TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Note The Seconds need not be programmed; as soon as NEXT is pressed, the seconds begin to count off automatically. It is not necessary to exit the Time Parameter and then enter the Date parameter. NEXT and PREV. will move to the next or previous parameter, even if they are in another menu line.

  • Page 42: Display Options Submenu

    Menus Note The letters may appear before stands for power loss—it is displayed when the power is interrupted. It often appears when the unit is first switched on. may be turned off by pressing the ALARM RESET Button (#26).When you first turn on the unit or perform a Master Reset, Set Clock the message displays on the monitor screen.

  • Page 43: Figure 3-1 Full Time/Date Display

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Half Status_1 Status_2 When Time Screen is set to , the text fields will automatically turn off regardless of whether they are programmed in the Text Position submenu. Refer to Text Positions Submenu on page for more details.

  • Page 44: System Code Field

    Menus System Code Field System Code lets you enter up to 24 characters that will be displayed with the on-screen Time/Date stamp. You may enter the digits 0-9, upper and lower case alphabet letters, a space and a variety of punctuation and graphic characters. Note that the first ’character’...

  • Page 45: Text Positions Submenu

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Text Positions Submenu The Text Position function is a submenu that allows you to choose the position of the Time, Date, and System Code on your monitor. You may place them in any order on lines 1 through 12. Please note that the Time, Date and System Code must be positioned...

  • Page 46: System Options Submenu

    Menus System Options Submenu System Options Exit Record Mode: Normal Video Mode: Auto Video Input: Composite One Shot Rec: 6 Fields One Shot Rep: Auto Adv Rep: Play Mode: Auto Azimuth Sw: Normal Search Speed: Record Mode allows you to choose the normal mode or the High Density mode (HD). HD is a form of compression that allows you to fit more images onto a tape.

  • Page 47: Timer Program Submenu

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Auto Adv Rep allows you to set whether or not the unit will multiply the One Shot Rec when it performs an automatic advance in the One Shot Record mode. Note that the unit automatically performs an automatic advance every three minutes if no One Shot has been received to diminish excessive head wear on the unit.
  • Page 48 Menus The following parameters are available with this menu: • Day: Sunday through Saturday • Repeat All Days: Yes, No • Speed (in Hours): all record speeds, including 00, for both normal and HD modes and STOP. • T.O.: 0V (ON), 5V (OFF) 0 to 6 events may be programmed for each day of the week.

  • Page 49: Alarms Submenu

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Alarms Submenu This menu accesses the alarm function submenus. Alarms Exit Alarm Memory " Alarm Record Options " Alarm Memory Submenu The Alarm Memory menu lists the first alarm and the last eight alarms recorded, displaying the date and time of the alarm. The ALARM RESET button (#26) clears this menu.

  • Page 50: Alarm Record Options Submenu

    Menus Alarm Record Options Submenu This menu allows you to set the following alarm recording functions: Alarm Record Options Exit Duration: Manual Speed: Alarm Ready: Alarm Out: Duration Recycle Options: Rewind, Stop Duration sets the length of the alarm recording. Various durations are selectable: Manual seconds, seconds,...

  • Page 51: Camera Switcher Pulse Submenu

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Camera Switcher Pulse Submenu The Camera Switcher Pulse Menu allows the control of an external video camera switcher. The recorder generates a command pulse used by the switcher to trigger the selection of its next video input. In other words, it causes the switcher to ‘switch’ from camera to camera (usually several cameras are connected to the switcher) for recording purposes, at a rate determined by the recorder.

  • Page 52: Std/Remote Port Submenu

    Menus STD/Remote Port Submenu This menu is active only on units containing the RS-232 option. This feature allows you to control your VCR through the STD/Remote Port using a PC or other controlling device. The RS-232 protocol is set in the STD/Remote Port menu. A list of RS-232 commands follows below.

  • Page 53: Remote Terminal Interface Commands

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Remote Terminal Interface Commands Once the remote port has been configured, most functions of this timelapse recorder may be controlled from a personal computer or dumb terminal supplying an asynchronous port by sending operational commands to the recorder.

  • Page 54: Set 2 - Vcr Status Return Commands

    Menus E.g., Pressing Control and “A” and then 1 sends a Rewind Command. Control + A + 1 Rewind Control + A + 9 One Shot Control + A + 2 Fast Forward Control + A + : Field Reverse Control + A + 3 Record Control + A + ;...

  • Page 55: Set 3 - Vcr Extended Status Commands

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Set 3 - VCR Extended Status Commands VCR Extended Status (Ctrl+A+S): when the recorder receives this command, it will return the following data: • Tab [Tab=On or Tab=Off] Note Tab=On means write protected, Tab light is on Note See the •...

  • Page 56: Set 4 - Program Control Function Commands

    Menus Set 4 - Program Control Function Commands Control + A + A Program Control + A + J Rec/Play Hours Down Control + A + B Previous Control + A + K Rec/Play Hours Up Control + A + L Alarm Index Control + A + C Next Control + A + D Down Control + A + M A [A Button Function]...
  • Page 57 TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions The following set of commands is for HD Tape Speeds: Control + S + @ 06 Hour Control + S + I 480 Hour Control + S + B 30 Hour Control + S + J 600 Hour...

  • Page 58: Set 6 - Extended Commands

    Menus Set 6 - Extended Commands The Extended Commands are entered by pressing the Greater Than key, >, and an alphanumeric key. These commands are also case sensitive. Note The Extended > A Set/Read Alarm Record Setup Commands may also be used to enquire about the >...

  • Page 59: Read Date Command

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Read Date Command Command Syntax: >D Reply: <Time><Space><Date><Space><Weekday> Example: 18:58:36 03/06/03 Thu Set Time Command Command Syntax: >T<Hours><Minutes><Seconds> Parameters: <Hours> = [00..23] (24-hour format) <Minutes> = [[00..59] <Seconds> = [00..59] Read Time Command Command Syntax: >T Reply: <Time><Space><Date><Space><Weekday>...

  • Page 60: Read System Code Command

    Menus Read System Code Command Command Syntax: >C Reply: <System Code> Note Characters which are not supported by the VCR character generator are converted to spaces. The following characters are supported by the character generator: 0 through 9, all upper and lower case alphabet characters, a space and: ;...

  • Page 61: System Data Submenu

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Reply: Program Time Stop/Speed Timer Output 10:59A --:-- --:-- --:-- --:-- --:-- System Data Submenu The read-only System Data submenu automatically records the total head and machine time use. It is recommended that you refer to this menu to monitor usage for periodic maintenance purposes.

  • Page 62: External Interface

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions External Interface Figure A-1 Detailed Description of External Interface: 15-Pin D Connector AUDIO VIDEO Y/C VIDEO 15-pin D Connector Pin 1 Alarm Input Accepts a contact closure to Ground or TTL level signal. The closure or TTL LOW level input activates the alarm mode.

  • Page 63: Appendix A External Interface

    External Interface Pin 5 +12 VDC Out Capable of supplying 50 mA Max through a 100 mA fuse. Pin 6 Warning Out Tape transport malfunction. Driven Low when a malfunction occurs, otherwise +5V. Pulled up to +5V through a 4.7K Ω resistor. Pin 7 Low Tape Out When in RECORD mode and about 6% of the tape remains before the end of the video tape, the output becomes active (0V) and can sink 10 mA of current.
  • Page 64 TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Pin 11 Tape End Out When in RECORD mode (not in Recycle Record, however), the output gets pulled to +12V when end-of-tape occurs and is latched in this mode until the tape is ejected from the recorder. This output can supply 10mA at +12V.

  • Page 65: Appendix B Remote Control Feature

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Remote Control Feature The Remote Control Feature permits control of the unit from a remote wired location. This is accomplished by wiring contacts 13 and 15 on the 15-pin D connector on the rear of the recorder to a switch/resistor network, see Figure B-1.

  • Page 66: Digital Display Codes

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Warning Codes Digital Display Codes An Error annunciator in the Digital Display displays for the following events: Error 1 - Cylinder Lock • Error 2 - Mecha Lock-1 • Error 3 - Mecha Lock-2 • Error 4 - Reel Lock-1 •...

  • Page 67: Codes

    Warning Codes • The right column displays the Tape Position Code. See Tape Position Codes for an explanation of the codes. In the example above, this column displays . As listed in the Tape Speed chart, stands for 1/7. This means the warning occurred in the last 1/7 of the tape.
  • Page 68 TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions REW (During soft landing) REW (During high speed REW) REC Pause STILL PLAY REV. PLAY FIELD ADVANCE FIELD REVERSE REVIEW Power Off Tape Speed Codes 02 or 06 A24 or A30 24 or 30 180 or 175...

  • Page 69: Appendix C Warning Codes

    Warning Codes Near the tape beginning position June 10, 2003...

  • Page 70: Appendix D Periodic Maintenance

    Periodic Maintenance Guidelines Keeping the video heads and lower cylinder clean are the major periodic maintenance Recommended Tape Passes procedures recommended. • Use only recommended tapes. GYYR, TDK, MAXELL, BASF tapes are the only Maximum Record/ recommended tapes. Play Hours Passes •...
  • Page 71 Periodic Maintenance Check to see if any alarms have been recorded, since multiple alarms could cause the video cassette to run out earlier than expected. There should always be enough video tape remaining on the cassette to record at least five minutes of activity at the selected alarm speed.

  • Page 72: Appendix E Troubleshooting

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Troubleshooting This appendix provides solutions to common program and operation issues. Please check this list before contacting your authorized service center. If this happens: Check: For more information, see: No front panel display Verify AC Power. Is the unit plugged in? Internal Getting Started fuse may be blow.
  • Page 73 Troubleshooting If this happens: Check: For more (cont’d) information, see: Unit will not enter Is power switched on? Controls RECORD or PLAY Tape End Check if is lit on the Digital Display. Appendix C, Warning mode If so, eject tape and reinsert. Codes Error Check if...
  • Page 74 TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions If this happens: Check: For more (cont’d) information, see: Menu programming Keep unit powered for a minimum of 24 hours Menus does not hold after to charge internal battery. power loss Error is lit on Digital Unplug AC power to VCR, wait five seconds,...

  • Page 75: Appendix F Specifications

    TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Specifications General Tape Cassette: Standard 2-hour 1/2" S-VHS T-120, VHS T-120 or T-130 VHS Gyyr tape Video Recording System: 6 Rotary heads, helical scan. Luminance: FM Recording. Color: Rotary Phase, converted sub-carrier direct recording, self-cleaning heads Selectable Speeds for...
  • Page 76 Specifications Alarm Command By contact closure Recording Rate: All recording speeds Alarm Durations: 1, 5, 15, and 30 seconds, 1, 3, and 5 minutes, or manual Alarm Index: Searches to each alarm on playback Time/Date Generator Character Height: 14 scan lines Position: Adjustable top to bottom;...
  • Page 77 TLC2100SHD Operating Instructions Signal-to-Noise Normal Mode: Greater than 45 dB HD Mode: Greater than 45 dB Audio -7.8 dBm, 50 K Ω impedance, unbalanced Input: -7.8 dBm, 600 Ω impedance, unbalanced Output: Frequency Response: ±3 dB, 100 Hz to 10 kHz at 2 hr record...
  • Page 78 Document 900.0060 Rev 1.01 June 10, 2003 Specifications subject to change without notice. Imperial conversions are approximate. Gyyr® and Silent Witness® are registered trademarks of Silent Witness Enterprises Ltd. © 2003 Silent Witness Enterprises Ltd. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada.

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