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MODEL VCR596
VCR407
TIME-LAPSE
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VICON INDUSTRIES INC. 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788
TEL: 631- 952-CCTV (2288); FAX: 631-951-CCTV (2288)
24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266)
TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116; U.K.:44/(0) 1489-566300; Web address: www.vicon-cctv.com; INFOFAX: 800-287-1207
Vicon part number 8009-8070-00-00
Rev 201
Section 8
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- Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VICON INDUSTRIES INC. 89 ARKAY DRIVE, HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788 TEL: 631- 952-CCTV (2288); FAX: 631-951-CCTV (2288) 24-Hour Technical Support: 800-34-VICON (800-348-4266) TOLL FREE: 800-645-9116; U.K.:44/(0) 1489-566300; Web address: www.vicon-cctv.com; INFOFAX: 800-287-1207 Vicon part number 8009-8070-00-00 Rev 201 Section 8...
- Page 2 WARNING AVERTISSEMENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DANGER D’ÉLECTROCUTION DO NOT OPEN NE PAS OUVRIR AVERTISSEMENT: POUR ÉLIMINER TOUT RISQUE WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC D’ÉLECTRO-CUTION, NE PAS OUVRIR LE COUVERCLE SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). (OU LA PARTIE ARRIÈRE). AUCUNE PIECE RÉPARABLE PAR L’UTILISATEUR NE SE TROUVE À...
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Page 3: Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards Please read all these instructions carefully regarding your VCR before you begin operating it. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR. 1 Read Instructions 11 Power Sources All the safety and operating instructions should be read before This product should be operated only from the type of power the product is operated. - Page 4 Important Safeguards (Cont.) 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service tech- nician has used replacement parts specified by the manufac- turer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
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Page 5: Introduction
Caution and Care CONDENSATION IS THE ENEMY OF VIDEO RECORDERS WHAT IS CONDENSATION? 1. When a very cold drink is poured into a glass, the water droplets which form on the outer surface of the glass are an example of condensation. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Up to 96 hours for VCR596 (96-hour model) of recording: in addition to regular 6-hour recording modes, it has 18, 30, 48, 72 and 96-hour time lapse modes using T-120 tape. Up to 168 hours for VCR407 (168-hour model) of recording: in addition to regular 6-hour recording modes, it has 18, 30, 48, 72, 96, 120 and 168-hour time lapse modes using T-120 tape. -
Page 7: Controls And Functions
Controls and Functions Front View POWER button Fluorescent Display Press to turn the VCR POWER on or off. next page The Power indicator illuminates when the VCR is turned on. COUNTER RESET button EJECT button Press to reset the counter to “00000”. Press to remove the cassette. -
Page 8: Fluorescent Display
Controls and Functions (Cont.) Fluorescent Display (Counter Memory Stop/Month) indicator (Cassette Status) indicator Illuminates during the counter memory stop. Illuminates when a tape is inserted. Also, illuminates when the month (of time and date) is being entered via the front panel. (Timer Recording) indicator Illuminates when the VCR is in stand-by for timer recording or (Power Loss) indicator... -
Page 9: Rear View
Rear View BATTERY OPEN ALM RST REC GND ALM MODE CALL REMOTE MIC RESET AUDIO VIDEO Warning: The included power cord is used for 120 V, 60 Hz. Never connect to any outlet or power supply having a different voltage or frequency. Ensure the power cord is not plugged into the outlet before connecting to any rear terminals. -
Page 10: Basic Functions
Loading/Unloading a Tape Preventing accidental erase Tapes come with an erase prevention tab Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is which, when removed, prevents the plugged into an outlet. Even if the VCR is turned off, loading a tape’s contents from being erased or tape will automatically cause it to turn on. -
Page 11: Manual Recording
Manual Recording Recording/playback time For 96-hour model: (hours : minutes) 1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral TAPE LENGTH TAPE LENGTH devices. setting T-120 setting T-160 Recording Recording time mode time mode 2:00 2:40 2. Load a tape with an erase 6:00 8:00 prevention tab intact. -
Page 12: Playback
Playback When the tape reaches its end during playback/fast forwarding 1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices. VCR’s function varies by the setting of TAPE END in the FIRST TIME SET UP menu. 2. Load a pre-recorded tape. VCR’s function Fast Playback TAPE END... -
Page 13: Adjusting The Clock
When adjusting the clock to the exact second Adjusting the Clock Set the clock as described above, but set 1-minute digit to one You can adjust the VCR’s clock from the front panel, even though or two minutes ahead of the reference time being used. After the VCR is turned off. -
Page 14: Advanced Functions
Recording Techniques Timer Recording Accurately preset the day and present time before timer programming. ( page 9 or 22) 1) Program number Up to 8 programs can be set. <PROGRAM TO RECORD> 2) Day of the week display START • Display HLD to apply HOLIDAY SET UP setting ( next page). -
Page 15: Alarm Recording
Alarm Recording Info. If an alarm occurs, the VCR switches to alarm recording. • To erase a program: Select the program number you wish to erase, turn SHUTTLE Alarm signal input to the right (DW column flashes) and then turn SHUTTLE to the left. -
Page 16: Emergency Recording
Series Recording 2 Recording Techniques (Cont.) Series Recording 2 provides a function: when the first VCR’s tape Emergency Recording reaches its end, the second VCR automatically begins recording. When the tape in second VCR finishes, the first VCR starts The VCR automatically starts an alarm recording when an alarm recording again. -
Page 17: Remote Recording
Remote Recording When the tape reaches its end during recording This function permits you to control the start/end of recording The following functions are automatically engaged when the tape from the remote place. The VCR starts recording while the REC ends during recording. -
Page 18: Synchronous Recording
9. Press MENU button. Recording Techniques (Cont.) • The day and present time appears on screen. Note page 21 for synchronous recording connection. • If no recording is made for about 5 minutes during one shot Note recording stand by mode, the VCR automatically records the •... -
Page 19: Additional Features
Additional Features Clearing the power loss list 1. Select POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR in POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR Memory backup in case of power failure <MAINTENANCE> menu and turn Turn the SHUTTLE RING then POWER LOSS LIST SHUTTLE to the right. will be cleared. -
Page 20: Tape Usage And Elapsed Time Of Vcr
Special Effects Playback Additional Features (Cont.) Tape usage and elapsed time of VCR The following convenient functions are available. Audio output is muted during special effects playback. REPEAT REC TIMES indicates how many times a tape has been recorded over since it was first Still picture inserted. -
Page 21: Frame Or Field Playback
Frame or field playback Picture quality adjustment 1. To forward frames or fields one by one, turn JOG during still This control allows you to adjust the playback picture so that the picture. outline is sharper or softer. • Turn to the right to forward. 1. -
Page 22: Searching Techniques
Searching Techniques Note • The index signal may be difficult to locate in some recording The various search functions help you find pictures you wish to conditions. view. • Audio output is muted during the skip search. Info. Counter memory stop •... -
Page 23: Time Date Search
Time date search You can easily find a picture recorded at specific date and time. 1. Press SEARCH button until TIME DATE <SEARCH FUNCTION> COUNTER MEMORY STOP SEARCH is highlighted. SKIP SEARCH INDEX SEARCH TIME DATE SEARCH • The Time Date Search indicator ( ) illuminates on the fluorescent Turn the SHUTTLE RING display. -
Page 24: Installation
Connections for Various Functions Connecting with CCTV camera, monitor and sensor SENSOR CCTV CAMERA VIDEO OUT VIDEO ALM IN REC GND ALM MODE CALL REMOTE RESET AUDIO VIDEO MICROPHONE AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO IN AUDIO IN MONITOR Note • Monitor to be connected –... -
Page 25: Series Recording Connection
Series Recording Connection Connect VCRs to be used as shown below.( page 12 for the menu setting) REC GND ALM MODE CALL REC GND ALM MODE CALL 1st VCR 2nd VCR *1 : This connection is necessary in case of Series Recording 2 . Remote Recording Connection Connect the VCR with a remote switch as to the right. -
Page 26: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock Accurately set the day and present time before timer programming. Alarm Recording Month Year Minute Counter • ’01 indicates year 2001. Hour Second • The clock is shown in 24-hour format. • Alarm recording counter is shown during alarm recording only. 07-09-’01 20:25:00 A0001 Example : Setting the day and present time to 8:25 p.m., 9 July, Info. -
Page 27: Setting The Menus
Setting the Menus Menu Chart COLG DETECT of <RECORDING SET UP> menu is available for 168-hour model only. <PROGRAM TO RECORD> <POWER LOSS LIST> <DISPLAY> DISPLAY MODE START 01 01-01-’01 00:00 TIME DATE SIZE SMALL 1 DAY 12:00 15:00 L30EP 2 TUE 12:00 15:00... -
Page 28: Language Selection
DISPLAY MODE 1 DISPLAY MODE 2 and 3 Setting the Menus (Cont.) Alarm Alarm Recording Recording Month Year Counter* Month Year Day of LANGUAGE SELECTION Counter* the Week The menu which appears on screen offers 3 languages, English 07- 09-’ 01 20:25:00 A0001 07-09- ’01 MON A 0001 20:25:00 (ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS). -
Page 29: Rear Terminal
TAPE IN : When a tape is inserted in the VCR. Setting the super resolution (SUPER RESOLUTION) TAPE REMAIN : When the tape has approximately 9 minutes : Recording/playback is made at over 400 lines of resolution. (at 6H mode) left. CLOCK ADJ : When the clock indicates “00(min.):00(s)”. -
Page 30: First Time Set Up
WRNG•REMAIN : The buzzer sounds when there is any Setting the Menus (Cont.) malfunction in the VCR or the tape has approximately 9 minutes (at 6H mode) left. FIRST TIME SET UP : The buzzer does not sound. Setting the present time, date and <FIRST TIME SET UP>... - Page 31 0.05 sec 6 hours 60 fields In VCR596 or VCR407, the clock pulse may be selected to be output every time a field is recorded, or once every two fields, or every three fields, etc. This number is called the frequency division ratio (FDR), and the ratios available are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 50 and 60, along with a “field”...
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Page 32: Others
Remote Controller (Optional) The optional remote controller (R-9100) provides remote operation of the VCR. Connect to the REMOTE terminal at the VCR’s rear panel before use. REC/PLAY MODE REC/PLAY MODE SP/EP (–) (+) button (Not available) EJECT PLAY REV PLAY button EJECT button PLAY PLAY button... -
Page 33: Before Calling For Service
Before Calling for Service When you find any problem with this VCR, first check the following. If you still cannot solve the problem, stop using the VCR, unplug it from an outlet and contact your dealer. Symptom Remedy Installation No power supplied to VCR. •... - Page 34 Before Calling for Service (Cont.) Symptom Remedy Recording (continued) Timer recording does not operate. • Have the day and present time been set accurately? Set the day and present time again. • Have the recording start-time, recording end-time and the recording mode been set accurately? Confirm the settings on the <PROGRAM TO RECORD>.
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Page 35: Warning Display
Warning Display Self-diagnostic function This VCR uses a self-diagnostic function to detect an internal malfunction during recording. When a malfunction occurs in the VCR during recording, the indicator corresponding to each malfunction illuminates on the fluorescent display and/or on screen. The type of malfunction corresponding to the indicator and countermeasures are given below. -
Page 36: Control Input/Output Signals And Circuit
Control Input/Output Signals and Circuit ALM/RST/REC IN terminals (screw) Active : When input terminals are short-circuited to DC 5 V GND or “L” level voltage (0 to +1.6 V) applied. Time for active : 0.1 sec. or over. 10 kΩ 22 kΩ... -
Page 37: Specifications
Specifications General Audio : AC 100-230 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz Power Source Input : <Line In> 308 mV (rms), 47 k , RCA plug (The included power cord is used for <MIC In> 0.346 mV (rms), 600 , mini jack 120 V, 60 Hz.) Output : 388 mV (rms), 1 k , RCA plug... -
Page 38: Shipping Instructions
Shipping Instructions Use the following procedure when returning a unit to the factory: Call or Write Vicon for a Return Authorization (R.A.) at one of the locations listed below. Record the name of the Vicon employee who issued the R.A. - Page 39 Others Reference page...
- Page 40 VICON INDUSTRIES INC. Corporate Headquarters 89 Arkay Drive, Hauppauge, New York 11788 Tel: 631-952-CCTV (2288); Toll-Free: 800-645-9116 Fax: 631-951-CCTV (2288); INFOFAX: 800-287-1207 Vicon Europe Headquarters Brunel Way Fareham, PO15 5TX United Kingdom Tel: 44 (0) 1489/566300 Fax: 44 (0) 1489/566322...
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