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Summary of Contents for Ultrak VRE6008N
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Page 1: User Manual
VRE6008N Multi-Function 8-Hour Event Recorder with On-Screen Titling USER MANUAL Ultrak Corporate Headquarters & Eastern Regional Office: 1301 Waters Ridge Drive * Lewisville, TX 75057 (800) 796-2288 * (972) 353-6400 * FAX (972) 353-6670... - Page 2 ULTRAK MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE AS TO THE PRODUCTS INCLUDED HEREIN AND SPCIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without written permission from Ultrak.
- Page 3 PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE PLUG CAN BE FULLY INSERTED WITHOUT EXPOS- ING ANY PARTS OF THE BLADES. DO NOT OPEN THE CASE. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
- Page 4 PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION (continued) IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Instructions--All the safety and operation instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions--The safety and operation instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings--All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
- Page 5 PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION (continued) 15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding--If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS S E C T I O N 1. THE VRE6008N MULT I - F U N C T I O N R E C O R D E R 1 . 1 O V E RV I E W 1 . -
Page 7: Overview
SECTION 1 THE VRE6008N MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDER 1.1 OVERVIEW Your event recorder is an advanced, high-quality audio/video recorder designed for use within a video sur- veillance system. Its basic function is to record the closed-circuit camera's picture and sound after the recorder is triggered. -
Page 8: Section 2. Quick Start Guide
SECTION 2 QUICK START GUIDE NOTE: The Quick Start Guide is intended for experienced CCTV - security recorder users. Please refer to operation and use for further operational instructions. 2.1 CONNECTIONS 2 . 1 . 1 VCR Connections A. Connect camera to VIDEO I N P U T on rear of recorder. B. -
Page 9: Section 3. Operation And Use
SECTION 3 OPERATION AND USE 3.1 FRONT PANEL / REMOTE 3.1.1 Front Panel / Display The front panel of the recorder incorporates the basic functions: POWER, STOP/EJECT, CH(Channel)/TRACKING, RECORD, REWIND, PLAY/PAUSE, and FF (Fast Forward). The front panel display has visual indicators showing machine status: The GREEN power indicator shows the VCR power is on. -
Page 10: Menus
3.2 MENUS 3.2.1 Security Functions / Menus To set up user preferences for security recording, press the menu button on the remote control. The first menu displayed allows you to select other setup menus. SEE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EACH FUNCTION IN SECTION 3.3. - Page 11 EDIT TEXT MENU (MENU /1/3/3) After entering this menu, the user will find 20 “dashes”. These dashes are place holders for text characters. To select which place the first character will go, toggle the + and - buttons back and forth on the remote. Once the placement is selected, toggle the REW and FF buttons back and forth to select the specific character.
- Page 12 SET ONE-TIME EVENT MENU (MAIN MENU /2/2) Set a one time event (occurs one time only) by setting the start time, the start date, and the end time. To set additional one time events after entering the first one, toggle forward with the + key on the remote. Up to five separate one time events may be set.
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Page 13: Operation And Use
3.3 OPERATION AND USE 3.3.1 Functional Descriptions A. TIME & DATE, FRAME COUNTER Whenever the unit is recording, a time/date and frame counter "stamp" is placed on the recording. The frame counter is located directly to the right of the time and runs only runs during recording. The frame counter counts rapidly from 0-99 and then starts over again. - Page 14 F. AUTOMATIC POWER-UP This event recorder is designed to be used from a POWER OFF mode. When a trigger is detected, the unit will automatically 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.
- Page 15 M. TERMINATION OF RECORDINGS As mentioned previously, the VCR terminates theduration of all recordings at the end of tape, except in the case of LOOP RECORDING. All other times or durations remaining (one time or daily programmed settings, panic record, event record) will ‘zero out’ at the end of the tape. The machine will rewind and standby or rewind and eject, depending upon the setting found in the EDIT RECORD OPTIONS menu.
- Page 16 R. TUNER OPERATION A cable ready tuner is available for recording cable signals. To record, disable trigger inputs as they will automatically reset the machine to AV when triggered. Press the INPUT button on the remote and select a channel with the numeric pad or the “+ and -” buttons. Confirm that a cable ready signal is present on the ANT IN jack on the rear panel of the recorder.
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Page 17: Appendix Aconnections
APPENDIX A CONNECTIONS A.1 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS A. VIDEO LINE IN Connect the video cable coming from the video camera, monitor or other video source you wish to record here. B. VIDEO LINE OUT This can be used as an access to the video being recorded. You can connect this jack to the VIDEO INPUT on the back of a monitor. -
Page 18: Security Terminals
A.2 SECURITY TERMINALS TERMINAL #1 N.O. TIME:NORMALLY-OPEN EVENT RECORDING SWITCH TERMINAL #2 N.O. PANIC: NORMALLY-OPEN PANIC RECORD SWITCH TERMINAL #3 COMMON: COMMON TERMINAL TERMINAL #4 N.C. TIME: NORMALLY-CLOSED EVENT RECORDING SWITCH (LEAVE FACTORY JUMPER ON IF THIS CONNECTION IS NOT USED) TERMINAL #5 E.O.T.: MOMENTARY CLOSURE TO COMMON (3) AT END OF TAPE (END OF TAPE CONTACT SEE DIAGRAMS BELOW) CONNECT A N.O. -
Page 19: Appendix Bsecurity System Components
APPENDIX B SECURITY SYSTEM COMPONENTS B.1 SECURITY SYSTEM COMPONENTS A. TRIGGERING DEVICES This event recorder is designed to be compatible with almost any type of triggering device. A magnetic door switch, passive infrared detector, panic switch, pressure sensitive floor mat, sound detector, alarm panel out put, etc., or any combination of these can be used to turn the recorder on and start the recording function. -
Page 20: Appendix Ctroubleshooting
APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING C.1 TROUBLESHOOTING This event recorder is designed to give the user years of trouble free operation. If the suggestions listed below do not solve your problem, contact Customer Service for assistance. > The recorder will not stop recording at the end of an event. There are many options available for different types of recording. -
Page 21: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Format: VHS, NTSC, Color, Direct Drive Capstan and Head Motors Tuner Type: 181 Channel (Cable Ready) Language: English Program Menu Controls: Front Panel; Infra-Red Remote Control Programmable: On-Screen Programming Certifications: FCC Compliant; Subpart 15, Class A UL Listed (Security Labs) MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Product Dimensions: Approx. -
Page 22: Installation And Settings Worksheet
INSTALLATION AND SETTINGS WORKSHEET MODEL NUMBER: _________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER: _________________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE: ______________________________ Periodic Maintenance DATE: __________________ Service performed _______________________________ Periodic Maintenance DATE: __________________ Service performed _______________________________ Periodic Maintenance DATE: __________________ Service performed _______________________________ Periodic Maintenance DATE: __________________ Service performed _______________________________ RECORDER SETTINGS: Record options Event Duration Period Set ___________________________... - Page 23 ULTRAK, INC. Prior to shipment, a RETURN A U T H O R I Z ATION must be obtained from ULTRAK; this will assist us in more efficient service on your unit, and possibly avoid shipment if the adjustment can be made over the phone. If shipment is made, the cost for postage, insurance and shipping of the product is the responsibility of the owner.
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