ENGLISH TIME LAPSE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HS-1168E PìCCäàâ NEDERLANDS CASTELLANO ITALIANO FRANÇAIS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL DEUTSCH MODEL Only video cassette tapes with the mark may be used with this model. This instruction manual is important to you. Please read it before using your video cassette recorder.
This Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder complies with the requirements of the EC Directive 89/336/EEC, “EMC Directive” and 73/ 23/EEC, “Low Voltage Directive”, as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC. The requirements for the susceptibility according to EN 55024 and the requirements for interference according to EN 55022 are observed for the operation on residential areas, business, light industrial premises and in small scale enterprises, inside as well as outside of the building.
Caution and Care 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 it in a cold room or after transporting it from a cold location to a warm one) condensation may form on the tape transport mechanism inside the VCR.
Features Up to 224 hours of recording: an ideal video system for automated security and surveillance systems.
Controls and Functions ENGLISH Front View POWER button Press to turn the VCR POWER on or off. The Power indicator illuminates when the VCR is turned on. Cassette Loading Slot Cassette is inserted in this slot for loading. SHUTTLE ring When the VCR is in stop mode, turn to the right to forward a tape or to the left to rewind. Also, use for special effects playback or to set the menus. JOG dial Use to forward/reverse a tape frame-by-frame (field-by-field) or to set the menus.
Controls and Functions (Cont.) Fluorescent Display (Counter Memory Stop/Month) indicator Illuminates during the counter memory stop. Also, flashes while the VCR is turned off and the month of the VCR’s clock has been set on the fluorescent display. (Tape Remaining) indicator Indicates the absolute position on the tape. S indicates the beginning of the tape and E indicates the end of the tape. (Power Loss) indicator Illuminates when the VCR is turned on after a power failure occurs during recording.
ENGLISH Rear View BATTERY OPEN ALM RST REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL IN OUT REMOTE Note MIC IN OUT AUDIO IN OUT VIDEO RESET Ensure the power cord is not plugged into the outlet before connecting to any rear terminals. AC power socket This socket connects to the power cord. Insert the cord firmly. Input terminals ALM IN Use for alarm recording. The alarm sensor is connected here. RST IN Use to stop alarm recording.
Loading/Unloading a Tape Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged into an outlet. Even if the VCR is turned off, loading a tape will automatically cause it to turn on. Use only video cassette tapes marked . Important notice: • Use only standard grade VHS tapes for reliable video recording. • It is recommended to use E-180 tape. Do not use a tape longer than E-240. Loading 1.
The 3H, 4H mode and the modes with the letter “L” (L12H, L16H, L24H and L32H) are for audio recording and playback on the linear track. When the tape reaches its end during playback/fast forwarding This function varies according to the setting of TAPE END in the FIRST TIME SET UP menu. Note • • Audio will not be recorded if peripherals for audio are not connected to the AUDIO IN connector. The longer the recording mode is set, the worse the sound quality gets.
Adjusting the Clock (Cont.) 4. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to make the 1-minute digit flash and turn JOG to adjust. To finish the clock adjustment now, press MENU button for more than 3 seconds. 5. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to make the month digits flash and turn JOG to adjust. • The Month indicator ( ) flashes. 6. Turn SHUTTLE to the right to make the day digits flash and turn JOG to adjust. • The Day indicator ( ) flashes. 7.
Recording Techniques Timer Recording 1 2 3 4 5 DW START END 1 ----:---:-2 ----:---:-3 ----:---:-4 ----:---:-5 ----:---:-6 ----:---:-7 ----:---:-8 ----:---:-3SP L12SP L24SP E-180 96SP 120SP 168SP 4SP L16SP L32SP E-240 128SP 160SP 224SP 6 HR ----------------------------------------48SP 72SP 0SP SKIP 64SP 96SP 0SP SKIP 1) Program number Up to 8 programs can be set. 2) Day of the week display • Display HLD to apply HOLIDAY SET UP setting ( see below). next page).
Recording Techniques (Cont.) 4. Turn JOG to select the day you want, and turn SHUTTLE to the right. 6. Turn JOG to set the alarm recording duration you want and turn SHUTTLE to the right. • 5. Turn JOG to select the month you want, and turn SHUTTLE to the right. • Repeat steps 3 to 5 to set 2 or more days at once. 6. Press MENU button. • • • Set the recording period by specifying the start and end day of the week for timer recording. • 1. Display menu. 2.
Remote Recording 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. This function permits you to control the start/end of recording from the remote place. The VCR starts recording when the REC IN terminal is grounded. ( page 21 for remote recording connection) 1. Press MENU button. • appears. 2.
Synchronous Recording Recording Techniques (Cont.) One shot/Interval Recording One shot recording allows you to control the number of fields to be recorded when the REC button is pressed or the REC IN terminal is grounded. Interval recording is made at the selected number of fields and at the selected interval. 1. Press REC/PLAY MODE button on the front panel to set the recording mode to 0H. 2. Press MENU button. • appears. 3. Turn JOG to select RECORDING SET UP and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
Displaying/clearing the power loss list • The recording mode must be set to L12H, L16H, L24H or L32H. The suitable number of VCRs and cameras to be connected are shown below: Recording time mode VCR Number of cameras L12H, L16H L24H, L32H 5 9 Multiple of 5 Multiple of 9 Displaying the power loss list The power failure start time is logged in the VCR’s Power Loss List. To view the list, please follow the steps listed below. 1. Press MENU button. • appears. 2.
Additional Features (Cont.) Clearing the alarm list 1. Select ALARM LIST CLEAR in menu and turn SHUTTLE to the right. ALARM LIST CLEAR Turn the SHUTTLE RING then ALARM LIST will be cleared. 2. Turn SHUTTLE to the left to clear the list. • menu appears. To exit the menu without clearing the list, press MENU button. 3. Press MENU button. • Once the list is cleared, the Alarm Recording indicator ( ) on the fluorescent display will go off.
The following convenient functions are available. Audio output is muted during special effects playback. Frame or field playback 1. To forward frames or fields one by one, turn JOG during still picture. • • Turn to the right to forward. Turn to the left to reverse. Still picture To forward frames or fields continuously, keep turning JOG during still picture. 1. Press PAUSE button during playback. • Press PAUSE button again to resume the playback.
Adjustment during Playback (Cont.) Picture quality adjustment This control allows you to adjust the playback picture so that the outline is sharper or softer. 1. During playback, turn PICTURE control to the right or left. • • 2. Turn SHUTTLE to the right. • The VCR starts rewinding the tape. To quit while rewinding, press STOP button. To exit the menu without rewinding, press STOP button. Note • Turning to the right makes the picture sharper.
During fast forwarding or rewinding, the VCR will search for an index signal you have selected. When the index signal is found, the VCR will play back in still picture. 1. Press SEARCH button until INDEX SEARCH is highlighted. • The Index Search indicator ( ) illuminates on the fluorescent display. COUNTER MEMORY STOP SKIP SEARCH INDEX SEARCH TIME DATE SEARCH 4. Set 10-minute digit and 1-minute digit of TIME, DATE and DIRECTION in a similar fashion.
Connections for Various Functions Connecting with CCTV camera, monitor and sensor SENSOR CCTV CAMERA VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN GND ALM IN ALM RST REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL IN OUT IN OUT AUDIO REMOTE MIC IN OUT VIDEO RESET MICROPHONE AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN MICROPHONE AMPLIFIER MONITOR Note • • Monitor to be connected – Connecting with a CCTV monitor (for surveillance) is recommended.
Series Recording Connection page 13 for the menu setting) ENGLISH Connect VCRs to be used as shown below. ( *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 : This connection is necessary in case of Series Recording 2. Remote Recording Connection Connect the VCR with a remote switch as shown below.
Setting the Clock Accurately set the day and present time before timer programming. Alarm Recording Day Year Minute Counter Month Hour Second • • • ’02 indicates year 2002. The clock is shown in 24-hour format. Alarm recording counter is shown during alarm recording only. 09-07-’02 20:25:00 A0001 Example : Setting the day and present time to 8:25 p.m., 9 July, 2002. 1. Press MENU button. • appears. 2. Turn JOG to select CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
Setting the Menus DISPLAY MODE TIME DATE SIZE BLUE BACK 2 SMALL OFF e.g. 01-01-’01 MON 00:00:00 L24 PROGRAM TO RECORD HOLIDAY SET UP SPECIAL DW MON-SAT The Day and Present Time Display 01-01-’01 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 (Cont.) LANGUAGE SELECTION The menu which appears on screen offers 7 languages. This menu appears by pressing MENU button, when the VCR is turned on for the first time after the purchase or when RESET button is pressed during use. 1. Press MENU button. • The menu as shown to the right appears. 2. Turn JOG to select the desired language. ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS CASTELLANO NEDERLANDS ITALIANO Note Use JOG to select, and ENTER. • in the selected language appears on screen.
Setting the operation mode of the CALL OUT terminal (CALL OUT) Sets the mode of call signal output from the CALL OUT terminal. If any abnormalities occur with the VCR during recording, the call signal is output from the CALL OUT terminal on the rear panel regardless of CALL OUT setting. MAINTENANCE CALL OUT WRNG•TAPE END CLOCK OUT REC- 1 MODE OUT REC REC IN SERIES WRNG•TAPE END : The VCR outputs a call signal when the tape reaches its end or when a malfunction occurs.
Setting the Menus (Cont.) REPEAT : Rewinds the tape to the beginning and resumes the recording. When CALL OUT is set to WRNG•TAPE END and a tape reaches its end, a call signal is output for 2 seconds from the CALL OUT terminal. ALARM•PROT (alarm protection) : If any alarm recordings are present on the tape and the tape stops, the indication “End” appears on the fluorescent display and “TAPE END” on screen. When CALL OUT is set to WRNG•TAPE END, a call signal is output from the CALL OUT terminal.
Remote Controller (Optional) ENGLISH 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.
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. • Has the power cord been disconnected from the outlet? • Is the Lock or Lock All indicator ( / ) illuminated? Press LOCK button on the front panel several times to unlock the VCR.
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 . • Is the Timer Recording indicator ( ) illuminated? If not, press TIMER REC button on the front panel to stand by 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 Active : When input terminals are short-circuited to GND or “L” level voltage (0 to + 1.6 V) applied. Time for active : 0.1 sec. or over. Non active : 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 to + 0.4 V) output; max. drive current 50 mA (+5 V DC)/10 mA (+24 V DC) : Open; max.
Specifications General Power Source Power Consumption Television System : AC 100-230 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz : Approx. 18 watts : CCIR standard 625 lines, 50 field PALtype colour system Colour 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. 120 seconds with E-180 tape Operating Temperature : 41 °F to 104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C) Relative Humidity : Max.
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