TIME LAPSE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL MODEL HS-7496E(B) HS-7496EM(B) HS-7496E(A) EJECT VIDEO COLOR B/W JOG/ADJUST REC POWER STOP PICTURE DISPLAY SOFT SHARP POSITION/ TRACKING VERTICAL ADJUST COUNTER RESET COUNTER MEMORY/ SKIP/INDEX REC/PLAY MODE TIMER REC ONLY VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES WITH THE V MARK MAY BE USED WITH THIS MODEL. THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IS IMPORTANT TO YOU. PLEASE READ IT BEFORE USING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER.
CAUTION AND CARE CONDENSATION IS THE ENEMY OF VIDEO RECORDERS 2 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 after transporting it from a cold location to a warm one) condensation may form on the tape transport mechanism inside the VCR.
CONTENTS Pages TIMER RECORDING ........................................................ 18, 19 ALARM RECORDING ................................................ 20, 21, 22 Alarm recording connection ................................................. 20 External time clock adjustment ............................................ 20 Setting for alarm recording .................................................. 21 Emergency recording ...........................................................
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS FRONT VIEW 2 1 3 POWER REC EJECT STOP VIDEO COLOR B/W PICTURE DISPLAY SOFT SHARP POSITION/ TRACKING VERTICAL ADJUST I J HG F 6 4 5 COUNTER RESET Fluorescent display COUNTER MEMORY/ SKIP/INDEX REC/PLAY MODE TIMER REC JOG/ADJUST SHUTTLE CLEAR/ ENTER/ REW FF PLAY PAUSE/ SHUTTLE HOLD A D E CB 98 7 1 POWER button (Press for on; press again for off) The POWER indicator illuminates when the VCR is switched on.
FLUORESCENT DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 M PL ALARM INDEX MODE 6 7 A 89 SP LP S SKIP EMGCY H LOCK PLAY G F E D B E REC C 9 Cassette status indicator Illuminates when tape is inserted. The light advances, stops or flashes corresponding to the movement of the tape. 1 M (COUNTER MEMORY) indicator Illuminates during rewind for counter memory mode. 2 PL (POWER LOSS) indicator Illuminates when there is a power failure during recording.
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS REAR VIEW 1 2 4 6 9 A 3 5 7 8 SET ÉMIC RST IN IN REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL OUT RESET OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT REMOTE The VCR illustrations appearing in this manual are of the HS-7496E(B). GF E D C B N • Ensure the power cord is not plugged into the mains outlet before connecting to any rear terminals. 1 AC power socket This socket connects to the power cord. Insert the cord firmly. 8 CLK (CLOCK) OUT terminal Output terminal to control an external camera switcher.
CONNECTING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT CCTV CAMERA VIDEO OUT SET IN VIDEO IN SENSOR SET ÉMIC RST IN IN REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL OUT RESET OUT AUDIO MIC IN IN VIDEO AUDIO OUT OUT REMOTE VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN MIC AUDIO IN MONITOR VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT (Correcting picture vibration at the top and bottom) The picture vibration can be reduced or eliminated by the following steps.
SETTING THE MENUS The operating parameters of this VCR are set through various on-screen menus. Set the menus as follows: OPERATION 1 Press the DISPLAY button. • The “MAIN MENU” is displayed. 2 Turn the JOG dial to select the desired item. • When the JOG dial is turned to the right, the cursor moves downward. • When the JOG dial is turned to the left, the cursor moves upward. 3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. The desired item is selected and the menu will appear. 4 Turn the JOG dial to select item.
MAIN MENU DISPLAY TIME DATE SEARCH TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select, and ENTER. Press DISPLAY to exit. 1 DISPLAY Sets the display format of the date and present time on the monitor. 2 TIME DATE SEARCH Sets the date, time and direction to search for the desired part of a tape. 3 TIMER PROGRAM Sets the timer recording. 4 RECORDING SET UP Sets the alarm recording mode, alarm recording duration and emergency recording.
SETTING THE MENUS RECORDING SET UP ALARM REC MODE ALARM REC DURATION EMERGENCY REC 3H 1M OFF 1 SETTING THE ALARM REC MODE (ALARM REC MODE) Sets the alarm recording time mode. When the JOG dial is turned, the display will be switched in the order of 3H } 6H } L18H } 3H } .... 2 SETTING THE ALARM REC DURATION (ALARM REC DURATION) Sets the duration of the alarm recording period.
MAINTENANCE 1 DISPLAYING THE POWER LOSS LIST (POWER LOSS LIST) Turn the JOG dial to select “POWER LOSS LIST”. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to display the Power Loss List. Power failure start times are stored in memory, so it is possible to confirm when they have occurred. Up to 3 power failure start times will be displayed. If more than 3 failures have occurred, the first and the last 2 power failure start times will be displayed.
SETTING THE PRESENT TIME ACCURATELY PRESET THE DAY AND PRESENT TIME BEFORE TIMER PROGRAMMING 1 Day-Month-Year 2 Hour : Minute : Second 3 Daylight saving time symbol or power failure symbol 4 Alarm recording number • A 24-hour display is used. 00:00 indicates midnight; 12:00 midday and 15:00 indicates 3 o’clock in the afternoon. • An alarm recording number is shown during alarm recording.
6 Setting the daylight saving time To put the clock forward 1 hour, set DAYLIGHT SAVINGS to ON. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. The DAYLIGHT SAVINGS display will flash. Turn the JOG dial to select “OFF” or “ON”. ” will be • The clock is put forward 1 hour and the daylight saving time symbol “ displayed next to the present time display . • To cancel daylight saving time, switch “DAYLIGHT SAVINGS” to “OFF”.
LOADING AND UNLOADING THE CASSETTE TAPE Video cassette tapes can be loaded into your new VCR as long as the VCR is plugged into a power source. Even if the VCR power switch is turned off, loading a cassette will automatically cause it to turn on. Use only video cassette tapes marked V. Use only standard grade VHS cassette tapes for reliable video recording. Please do not use Pro, Hi-Fi and High Grade tapes, as damage to the video heads may occur. Do not use an E-240 tape when recording in 72H or 96H modes.
MANUAL RECORDING 6 5 1 POWER REC EJECT STOP VIDEO COLOR B/W PICTURE 3 COUNTER MEMORY/ SKIP/INDEX DISPLAY SOFT SHARP POSITION/ TRACKING VERTICAL ADJUST COUNTER RESET LOCK button REC/PLAY MODE TIMER REC JOG/ADJUST SHUTTLE CLEAR/ ENTER/ REW FF PLAY PAUSE/ SHUTTLE HOLD 4 2 1 Load a cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact. 2 Press the REC/PLAY MODE (-) or (+) buttons to select the desired recording mode.
MANUAL RECORDING REPEAT RECORDING When the “TAPE END” of the “FIRST TIME SET UP” menu is set to “REPEAT” or “ALARM•PROT” and the repeat recording mode is set (the REPEAT indicator is illuminated), the tape will automatically be rewound to the start when the tape end is reached. Then recording will start again. 2 WHEN TAPE END IS REACHED The following functions are automatically engaged when the tape ends during recording : When there are alarm recordings on tape. REPEAT REWIND STOP The tape stops.
SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING A number of camera images can be mixed together through a camera switcher and then recorded separately onto several VCRs. A camera is assigned to each VCR with the VCR recording only the camera image it has been assigned. This allows recording without gaps. If you have three VCRs, the video signal from three cameras can be recorded separately by connecting the switcher as shown below.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES COUNTER MEMORY Press the COUNTER MEMORY/ SKIP/ INDEX button repeatedly until the “M” indicator appears on the fluorescent display. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and the tape will rewind to the “00000” position of the counter and stop. (The rewind to “00000” is slightly inaccurate.) N The counter display is stored in the memory when the power is turned off, so the same numbers will be displayed when the power is turned back on.
TIMER RECORDING Programme number • “DAY” (in “Day of the week”) is used for the same time recording everyday. • “SPL” (special) (in “Day of the week”) indicates that the recording period set in “TIMER PROGRAM” display becomes available. • “SKIP” (in “HR”) indicates that timer recording is not performed during the set period. • A 24-hour display is used. 00:00 indicates midnight; 12:00 midday and 15:00 3 o’clock in the afternoon.
TIMER RECORDING SPECIAL DW SETTINGS Set the recording period by specifying the start and end day of the week for timer recording. 1. Display the “TIMER PROGRAM” setting display. 2. Turn the JOG dial to select “SPECIAL DW” and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. 3. Turn the JOG dial to set the start day and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. 4. Turn the JOG dial to set the end day and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. • The start and end day cannot be set to the same day.
ALARM RECORDING It is possible to switch from all recording modes to the 3H - L18H recording mode by applying an alarm signal to the SET IN terminal on the rear panel. ALARM SET INPUT • It is possible to switch to the alarm recording by applying the set signal from the alarm sensor during recording in 3H, 6H, L18H, 72H or 96H mode.
ALARM RECORDING SETTING FOR ALARM RECORDING Alarm recording is used to activate more rapid recording when the VCR is recording in one of the Time Lapse modes. Alarm recording provides for more pictures during the alarm duration. Emergency recording enables alarm recording even if the VCR is off, stopped or in timer recording/stand-by. You should set the alarm recording mode with the “RECORDING SET UP” menu before alarm recording is used. 1 Press the DISPLAY button to display MAIN MENU on the monitor.
ALARM RECORD TIME DISPLAY When alarm recordings begin, the start times are stored in the memory so it is possible to confirm when they have occurred. Select the “ALARM LIST” in the “MAINTENANCE” menu and the alarm list display will appear on the screen. • Up to 3 alarm recording start times can be stored in memory. For more than that, the first and the last 2 times will be displayed. • The alarm recording list is reset by the following procedure. 1. Select the “ALARM LIST CLEAR” in the “MAINTENANCE” menu.
PLAYBACK 1 5 EJECT VIDEO COLOR B/W JOG/ADJUST REC POWER SHUTTLE CLEAR/ ENTER/ REW FF STOP PICTURE COUNTER MEMORY/ SKIP/INDEX DISPLAY SOFT SHARP POSITION/ TRACKING VERTICAL ADJUST COUNTER RESET REC/PLAY MODE TIMER REC 2 3 PLAY PAUAE SHUTTLE HOLD 4 1 Load a prerecorded tape. AUTO PLAY: If a cassette with the erasure prevention tab removed is loaded, the unit automatically begins playback mode. 2 Press the REC/PLAY MODE (+) or (-) button to select the desired playback mode.
SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK The following convenient functions are available. Audio output is muted during special effects playback. SHUTTLE RING You can adjust the speed by using the SHUTTLE ring. 1 Press the PLAY button to begin playback. 2 Press the PAUSE/SHUTTLE HOLD button to obtain a still picture. 3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the angle for the desired playback speed. N • If the SHUTTLE ring is released, it will come back to the centre position and still mode will be resumed.
ADJUSTMENT DURING PLAYBACK TRACKING ADJUSTMENT If noise appears in the picture during playback, fast playback, reverse playback or forward/reverse slow playback, adjust the TRACKING buttons to achieve the best picture. If noise appears. TRACKING POSITION/ VERTICAL ADJUST TRACKING POSITION/ VERTICAL ADJUST For tracking adjustment at fast playback, reverse playback or forward/reverse slow playback mode, press the PAUSE/ SHUTTLE HOLD button while turning and holding the SHUTTLE ring.
WARNING DISPLAY SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION The VCR uses a self diagnostic function to detect internal malfunctions during recording. Should a malfunction occur during recording, a corresponding indication appears on the monitor screen and the fluorescent display. The type of malfunction corresponding to the indication, and countermeasures, are given below.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Symptom VCR does not operate. The VCR POWER is ON but unit does not operate. Remedy • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated? • Has the power cord been disconnected from the AC outlet? • Is the TIMER REC indicator illuminated? • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated? • Safety devices are operating. Press the RESET button on the rear panel using a suitable implement. No picture is obtained on the MONITOR • Is the video cable connected properly or is the cable defective? screen.
CONTROL INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS AND CIRCUITS 2 SET/ RST/ REC IN terminals (screw) Active: When input terminals are short-circuited to GND or “L” level voltage (0 - +1.6V) applied. Time for active: 0.1 sec or over. Non active: Open the input. DC5V SET/RST/REC IN 22kΩ 10kΩ 0.047µF 1kΩ GND 2 ALM/ MODE/CALL OUT terminals (screw) Active: “L” Level voltage (0 - +0.4V) output ; max. drive current 50mA(+5V DC)/ 10mA(+24V DC) Open; max.
CONTROL INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS AND CIRCUITS 2 REMOTE jack Circuit MJ Shielded cable R R R SW 1 1) Resistor R: 2) Button switch: 3) Connector MJ: 1) Isolation resistor: 2) Floating capacity: 3) Environmental temperature: 4) Relative temperature: SW SW 2 ···································· 31 SW 32 Metal film resistor 1/4W 33kohms ±1%, temperature factor ±100ppm/°C. Momentary, ON resistor 200ohms or under. Miniature jack, 2.5mm in diameter, comply with JISC6560.
SPECIFICATIONS Tape Format: Power Source: Power Consumption: Television System: Video Recording System: Luminance Signal: Colour Signal: Audio Track: Tape Speed and Recording Time (with E-180 cassette): Fast Forward/Rewind Time: Video Heads: Audio/Control: Erase: Motors: Video Input: Audio Input: Microphone Input: Video Output: Audio Output: Horizontal Resolution: Audio Frequency Response: Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Operating Temperature: Relative Humidity: Dimensions: (Jog dial included) Weight: Alarm Recordi
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