40-hour Continuous Recorder Instruction Manual SR40CTCN-A Technical Support is available from 8 a.m - 6 p.m CST by calling 800-444-6278 (inside the U.S.) or 972-353-6857 (outside the U.S.).
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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 All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Important Safeguards 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
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. 2. If the VCR is exposed to a rapid increase in temperature (such as warming a cold room or transporting it from a cold location to a warm one) condensation may form on the tape transport mechanism inside the VCR.
Features This unit records in 3 modes and supports both T-120 and T-160 tapes. With a T-160 the Recording Hour modes supported are 8 (EP), 24 Hours Real Time (RT), and 40-Hour continuous mode.
Controls and Functions Front View JOG/ADJUST POSITION MODE TRACKING/ VERTICAL ADJUST SHUTTLE EJECT POWER/TIMER REC SEARCH MENU REC PLAY COUNTER RESET PAUSE STOP POWER/TIMER REC button Press to turn the VCR on or off. If you have programmed your VCR to record, press to turn off the VCR and press again to stand by for the timer recording. COUNTER RESET button Press to reset the counter to “00000”. EJECT button Press to remove the cassette. Fluorescent Display See the next page for details.
Controls and Functions Fluorescent Display (Counter Memory Stop) indicator Illuminates during the counter memory stop. (Power Loss) indicator Illuminates when the VCR is turned on after a power failure occurs during recording. (Alarm Recording) indicator Flashes during alarm recording and stays on when the alarm recording is finished. (Index Search) indicator Flashes when recording an index signal and illuminates during the index number setup and the index search.
Rear View BATTERY OPEN IN ALM RST REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL IN OUT TERMINATE ON OFF OUT IN OUT AUDIO IN OUT VIDEO RESET RS-485 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 AC outlet before connecting to any rear terminals. AC power socket This socket connects to the power cord. Insert the cord firmly. Battery Box Battery is stored here.
Connecting with CCD Camera, Monitor, and Sensor MOTION DETECTOR, SURFACE CONTACTS, etc. ALM IN CCD CAMERA GND ALM RST REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL IN OUT IN OUT AUDIO VCR REAR AUDIO IN, AUDIO OUT IN RESET OUT VIDEO BNC-RCA adapter VIDEO IN, VIDEO OUT RJ-11E terminal VCR cable MONITOR Note • Monitor to be connected – Connecting with some monitors may cause picture vibration and/or picture distortion at the top or bottom of the image at still picture or normal playback.
Setting the Clock Accurately set the day and present time before timer programming. Alarm Recording Month Year Minute Counter Day Hour Second • • • ’02 indicates year 2002. The clock is shown in 24-hour format. Alarm recording counter is shown during alarm recording only. 07-09-’02 20:25:00 A0001 Example : Setting the day and present time to 8:25 p.m., 9 July, 2002. 1. Press the MENU button. • appears. 2.
Loading/Unloading a Tape Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet. Even if the VCR is turned off, loading a tape will automatically cause it to turn on. Use only video cassette tapes marked . Note INCORRECT • It is recommended to use T-120 or T-160 tapes. Do not use tapes longer than T-160. Loading 1. Insert the tape into the cassette slot by holding it so that the long narrow edge with the contents label faces towards you.
Manual Recording 1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices. 2. Load a tape with an erasure prevention tab intact. Note • • 3. Press the MODE button to select the desired recording mode. • MODE The recording mode shown on the fluorescent display is based on using a T160 tape for recording. Refer to Recording/playback time below for the actual recording/playback time when T120 or T-160 tape is used.
Playback 1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices. Info. • 2. Load a pre-recorded tape. The VCR automatically plays back the tape on which the erasure prevention tab has been removed, AUTO PLAY. Note • 3. Press the MODE button to select the desired playback mode. MODE 4. Press the PLAY/STOP button to start playback. • If noise occurs during playback, adjust the tracking, page 17. PLAY STOP • 5. Press the PLAY/STOP button again to stop playback.
Recording Techniques Timer Recording Accurately preset the day and present time before timer programming. ( 1 2 3 4 5 DW START END 1 ----:---:-2 ----:---:-3 ----:---:-4 ----:---:-5 ----:---:-6 ----:---:-7 ----:---:-8 ----:---:-- 6 HR ----------------------------------------- 1) Program number Up to eight programs can be set. 2) Day of the week display • Display HLD to apply HOLIDAY SET UP setting. Display SPL to apply SPECIAL DW setting.
Recording Techniques Holiday set up Up to 20 days per year can be set for Holiday for when the timer recording will be performed, or if HR in PROGRAM TO RECORD menu is set to SKIP, the timer recording will not be performed during the programmed period. 1. Display the menu. 2. Turn the JOG dial to select HOLIDAY SET UP and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. • menu appears. 3. Turn the JOG dial to move the cursor ( SHUTTLE ring to the right.
Alarm Recording If an alarm occurs, the VCR switches to alarm recording. • Alarm signal input Example) When ALARM REC MODE is set to L24H and ALARM REC DURATION is 10 min. Info. L24H Recording Recording • Alarm Recording 10 min 1. Press the MENU button. • appears. 2. Turn the JOG dial to select RECORDING SET UP and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. • menu appears. 3. When the cursor ( ) is next to ALARM REC MODE, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.
Recording Techniques Series Recording 1 Series recording is possible if two or more of these units are connected. When the first VCR’s tape reaches its end or an error occurs on VCR, the second VCR automatically begins recording. 1. Press the MENU button. • appears. 2. Turn the JOG dial to select REAR TERMINAL and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. • menu appears.
Remote Recording This function permits you to control the start/end of recording from a remote place. The VCR starts recording while the REC IN terminal is grounded. 1. Display menu. 2. Set REC IN to REC-START/STOP. 3. Press the MENU button. • The day and present time display appears on screen.
Additional Features Memory Backup in Case of Power Failure Info. This VCR includes a built-in backup memory, so the preset day and present time will remain in memory even if there is a power failure. However, if the power cord is disconnected for a long period of time (2-3 months), the present time may not be accurate. In this case, set the clock again.
Clearing the alarm list 1. Select ALARM LIST CLEAR in menu and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. 2. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left to clear the list. • menu appears. To exit the menu without clearing the list, press the MENU button. ALARM LIST CLEAR Turn the SHUTTLE RING then ALARM LIST will be cleared. 3. Press the MENU button. • Once the list is cleared, the Alarm Recording indicator ( ) on the fluorescent display will go off.
Special Effects Playback The following convenient functions are available. Audio output is muted during special effects playback. Still picture 1. Press PAUSE button during playback. • Press PAUSE button again to resume the playback. Shuttle ring By turning the SHUTTLE ring during still picture, you can obtain a variety of playback speeds as shown below.
Adjustment during Playback Tracking Adjustment Note If noise appears in the picture during playback, reverse/forward slow playback, fast playback, reverse playback, frame or field playback, you can reduce or eliminate it by adjusting the tracking. • How to adjust during playback • 1. Press TRACKING button (+) or (–) to achieve the best picture.
Searching Techniques The various search functions help you find pictures you wish to view. Note • Counter Memory Stop Rewinds a tape till the counter on the fluorescent display reaches “00000” and stops. 1. Press the SEARCH button once. • menu appears and COUNTER MEMORY STOP is highlighted. • The Counter Memory Stop indicator ( ) illuminates on the fluorescent display. COUNTER MEMORY STOP SKIP SEARCH INDEX SEARCH Info. • Turn the SHUTTLE RING to execute.
Using RS-485 Interface Configuring the Time Lapse VCR Important notice: • Before connecting the hardware, unplug the power cord of the VCR from the wall outlet, and turn the RS485 controller power off. Connecting the VCRs to a RS-485 controller 3. Turn JOG to select RS-485 and turn SHUTTLE to the right. • menu appears. 4. Change the parameter value by turning JOG to the left or right and turn SHUTTLE to the right to store the new value.
Using RS-485 Interface Commands from RS-485 Controller The commands sent from the RS-485 controller to the VCR and responses produced by the VCR are detailed in this section. • • • Input the “VCR ADDRESS (eg. VCR01)” that you want to control and “, (comma)” before inputting the command code. When you want to control all the VCRs set to the same group number, input “GROUP (eg. GRP01)” that you want to control and “, (comma)” before inputting the command codes.
Commands and Responses • • • CR indicates carriage return code (0DH). indicates one character or number. (eg. indicates three characters or numbers.) *1: the command available for “ALL” VCRs or the “GROUP” of the VCRs. (All commands are available for controlling the specified VCR ADRESS.) *2: the command for which the VCR sends the status even when the STATUS in RS-485 menu is set to OFF. • NO.
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*1 – *2 O Functions Enquiry about setting of the special day of the week Status after normal execution RC CR DW (1), (2) CR O – RC CR EX CR 51 AS1 CR 52 AD CR – O O – RC RC CR AM 53 54 55 56 57 58 AS0 CR EM CR EM0 CR EM1 CR AS2 CR TE CR – O O O – O O – – – O – RC RC CR AP RC RC CR EG 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 FS0 CR DM CR DM? CR CH0 CR CH1 CR FS1 CR CO (1), – O – O O – O O – O – – O – 66 RO CR 67 MO CR – O O – 68 RM CR 69 CU CR – O O – 70 71 72 73 74 75 CU? CR BL CR BL? CR ST CR A
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Connections for Various Functions Alarm Recording Connection The alarm can be confirmed from a distance by connecting the ALM OUT terminal with an existing alarm system panel or other peripherals such as a buzzer. Connect the VCR and page 11 for the other peripherals as shown to the right. ( menu setting) Alarm reset switch External alarm lamp and buzzer ALM RST REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL IN OUT Alarm set switch Series Recording Connection Connect VCRs to be used as shown below.
Connections for Various Functions Connection for External Time Clock Adjustment Connect VCRs as shown below. Switch *1 ALM RST REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL IN OUT ALM RST REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL IN OUT 1st VCR 2nd VCR *1 : When connecting MODE OUT terminal of the first VCR with RST IN terminal of the second VCR, the on-screen clock of the second VCR can be adjusted to that of the first VCR.
Setting the Menus Menu Chart DISPLAY MODE TIME DATE SIZE BLUE BACK e.g. 2 SMALL OFF 01-31-’01 WED 00:00:00 L24 PROGRAM TO RECORD HOLIDAY SET UP SPECIAL DW MON-SAT The Day and Present Time Display 01-01-’02 16:26:48 DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select, and ENTER. Press MENU to exit.
Setting the Menus MAIN MENU TIMER PROGRAM DISPLAY Sets the display format of the date and present time on screen. DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select, and ENTER. Press MENU to exit. TIMER PROGRAM Sets the timer recording. RECORDING SET UP Sets the alarm recording mode, alarm recording duration, and emergency recording.
Setting the recording mode and frequency division ratio (CLOCK OUT) Sets the recording mode and the frequency division ratio of clock pulse output from the CLOCK OUT terminal. • Setting the recording mode during the clock pulse output REC T/L REC When recording in any mode. When recording in time-lapse mode (L24H, L40H). 4. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left. • The setting of all menus (except TIMER PROGRAM) will return to its initial setting.
Setting the Menus Setting the playback/recording color mode (VIDEO MODE) AUTO The VCR automatically switches the circuits according to type of the input/playback video signal, color or black and white. COLOR Select for recording or playback in color. B/W Select for recording or playback in black and white. RS-485 Setting the transmission rate (TRANSMISSION RATE) When JOG is turned, the display will be switched in the order of 19200 1200 9600 (bps) 2400 4600 9600 ...
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 the AC outlet, and contact your dealer. Symptom Remedy Installation No power supplied to VCR. • Has the power cord been disconnected from the AC outlet? • Is the Lock indicator ( ) illuminated? Press the SEARCH button on the front panel for more than 10 seconds to unlock the VCR.
Before Calling for Service 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 menu. • Is the TIMER REC indicator ( ) illuminated? If not, press the TIMER REC button on the front panel to stand by for the timer recording. Alarm recording does not work.
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. Fluorescent display Monitor End TAPE END The tape ends during recording. Rewind the tape or press the EJECT button.
Control Input/Output Signals and Circuit ALM/RST/REC IN terminals (screw) Active Time for active Non active When input terminals are short-circuited to GND or “L” level voltage (0 – + 1.6V) applied. 0.1 sec. or over. Open the input. DC 5 V 10 kΩ 22 kΩ ALM/RST/REC IN 0.047 µF 22 kΩ GND ALM/MODE/CALL OUT terminals (screw) Active Non active “L” level voltage (0 – + 0.4V) output; max. drive current 50 mA (+5V dc)/10 mA (+24V dc) Open; max.
Maintenance Guide [ : CLEANING : CHECK & ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATION VIDEO HEAD BRUSH EVERY 500 HOURS : REPLACEMENT EVERY 1,000 HOURS EVERY 4,000 HOURS : GREASING] EVERY 10,000 HOURS *1 *1 DRUM MOTOR *2 ASSY DRUM 3 * FE HEAD A/C HEAD UNIT TAPE PATH POLES CAPSTAN SHAFT REEL DISK CAPSTAN MOTOR PINCH ARM UNIT REEL BELT BCP UNIT BRAKE BELT (SP, TU) IDLER UNIT ASSY GEAR PULLY CLEANING ROLLER LOADING MOTOR ASSY LOADING MECHANISM SERVO CIRCUIT *4 Interchangeability Adjustment of the Mechanism in the
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Specifications Audio Input Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio Frequency Response General Power Source 100-230 V ac ± 10%, 50/60 Hz (The included power cord is used for 120 V, 60 Hz.) Power Consumption Approx. 18 Watts Television System CCIR standard 525 lines, 60 field NTSC Color Signal Low frequency conversion, sub-carrier phase shift recording Tape Format VHS 1/2” width high-density video cassette tape Tape Speed and Recording Time See below (*1) Fast Forward/Rewind Time Approx.
