Sanyo VCR SRT 4040 User Guide

NB4QR/NA (SRT-4040 GB) Tue. Sept., 10/2002  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
SRT-4040  
SRT-4040DC  
Real Time Video Cassette Recorder  
Magnétoscope en temps réel  
Videograbador en tiempo real  
English  
Français  
Español  
Please read this manual and accompanying “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” sheet carefully before connecting  
your VCR and operating it for the first time.  
Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1 and 2.  
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.  
 
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PRECAUTIONS  
Location  
Moisture Condensation Problems  
For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your  
VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place  
for its installation:  
Cause:  
When the VCR is first installed, moved from a cold area  
to a warm area or placed in a location with high humidity,  
dew (moisture) may form in the unit. The Dew indicator  
(À) blinks. If you operate the VCR with dew inside,  
damage may result.  
œ Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from  
sources of intense heat.  
œ Avoid dusty or humid places.  
œ Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper  
heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes of  
the VCR. Do not place the unit on a carpet because  
this will block the ventilation holes.  
Prevention:  
1 Do not operate the VCR for approximately 2 hours.  
When the VCR reaches room temperature, the Dew  
indicator (À) will turn off and the VCR will be ready  
for operation.  
œ Install the VCR in a horizontal position only.  
œ Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations.  
œ Avoid moving the VCR between cold and hot  
locations (see “Moisture Condensation Problems”, this  
page).  
œ Do not place the VCR directly on top of the TV, as this  
may cause playback or recording problems.  
Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire  
œ Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.  
œ Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it  
from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.  
œ If any liquid is spilled on the VCR, unplug the power  
cord immediately and have the unit inspected at a  
factory-authorized service center.  
œ Do not place anything directly on top of this VCR.  
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CONTENTS  
FEATURES  
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
ACCESSORY (SRT-4040 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . 4  
CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
ON-SCREEN MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK. . . . . . . . . . 12  
SUPERIMPOSE DISPLAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
TAPE MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
NORMAL RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
AUTOREPEAT RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
ALARM RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
RECORDING USING AN EXTERNAL TIMER INPUT . 32  
SERIES RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
SINGLE IMAGE RECORDING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
NORMAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
SPECIAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
DAY/TIME SEARCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
SECURITY LOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
SELECTING INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS . . . . 38  
SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE . . . . . . . . . 39  
SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
SETTING FOR RS-485 USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
œ Tape management function  
œ Clog detection  
œ High-speed Fast Forward/Rewind  
œ Field recording/playback  
œ Audio recording is available in 6-, 18- and 30-hour  
modes (T-120)  
œ Audio recording is available in 8-, 24- and 40-hour  
modes (T-160)  
œ Autorepeat recording  
œ Series recording function  
œ Alarm recording function  
œ Single image recording function  
œ On-screen mode setting  
œ Integrated time date generator  
œ Day/Time search function  
œ Alarm scan/search function  
œ Forward/Reverse field advance function  
œ 30-day memory backup  
œ Security lock  
œ Recording check function  
œ Automatic head cleaning function  
œ Thread check function  
œ Synchronization control function  
œ 6, 18 and 30-hour mode recording (T-120)  
œ 8, 24 and 40-hour mode recording (T-160)  
SRT-4040 only  
œ AC power operation  
SRT-4040DC only  
œ DC power operation  
When using the RS-485 interface board (VZU-40485),  
the VCR can be controlled from a system controller.  
CHECKING POWER FAILURE, FAILURE DUE TO  
CONDENSATION AND USAGE DURATION . . . . 43  
ACCESSORY  
1 Power cord  
(SRT-4040 only)  
OUTPUT TERMINALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
Front Panel  
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 89F  
POWER  
REPEAT  
MENU  
RESET  
PLAY  
STILL/PAUSE  
SEARCH  
REW  
(REC CHECK)  
FF  
STOP  
ALL  
RESET  
REC  
EJECT  
MENU  
E X I T  
ON SCREEN  
OFF ON  
(
(
)
)
TRACKING  
SHIFT  
c
b
REC/PLAY  
SPEED  
MENU  
l
TIMER  
CLEAR  
ENTER  
P
O N M L K J I HG  
1 EJECT button  
G MENU RESET button  
2 Cassette loading slot  
H ALL RESET button  
3 STILL/PAUSE button  
SEARCH button  
I TIMER button  
j button  
MENU EXIT button  
J REC/PLAY SPEED l (decrease recording/playback  
4 REW (rewind) button  
speed mode) button  
l button  
5 PLAY button  
REC CHECK button  
K TRACKING + button  
SHIFT « button  
6 FF (fast forward) button  
7 STOP button  
ENTER button  
L TRACKING – button  
SHIFT ] button  
8 REC (record) button  
9 POWER indicator  
CLEAR button  
M MENU button  
F REPEAT (autorepeat recording) indicator  
Press this button to display the menu.  
Buttons I, J, K and L are used for menu control.  
N ON SCREEN switch  
O Front door  
P Digital display panel  
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
œ Time display (No tape)  
Digital Display  
1
2
3
4
5
œ Linear time counter  
display (Tape inserted)  
M
AL T/D  
P
E
œ Dew display  
OFF  
œ Tracking control  
display  
8
7
6
[With the RS-485 interface board]  
1 Mode display  
œ Warning display  
AL  
œ Data transfer speed  
setting display  
N flashes: Mode changed to non-recording  
mode while recording was in progress.  
œ Address setting display  
M flashes: Problem with mechanism.  
C flashes: Clog detection has occurred.  
V flashes: Video loss has occurred.  
A flashes: Alarm recording in progress.  
2 Power failure indicator P  
Lights after a power failure.  
When alarm recording finishes, AL  
lights.  
NOTE:  
œ To cancel the “P” display, press the MENU  
AL flashes during alarm recording.  
RESET button.  
NOTES:  
3 External input indicator  
œ The warning details appear according to the  
(WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET) menu  
setting.  
Lights when recording using the EXT TIMER IN  
input terminal.  
œ The warning display has priority over other  
types of display. (Refer to “WARNING OUT  
Terminal” on page 46.)  
4 Timer Recording indicator  
Lights when in timer recording stand-by mode, or  
during a timer recording.  
œ To cancel the display press the STOP button.  
5 Security lock indicator  
œ Recording/playback  
Lights when the security lock is engaged.  
speed mode  
œ Alarm search  
AL  
setting display  
œ Alarm scan setting AL  
display  
œ Day/Time search  
T/D  
setting display  
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
6 Operation Indicators  
œ They display the actual operation mode.  
Operation Mode  
Indicator  
Record (REC)  
Record pause (REC PAUSE)  
Playback (PLAY)  
Still image (STILL)  
Fast forward (FF)  
Rewind (REW)  
Forward picture search  
Reverse picture search  
Forward field advance  
Reverse field advance  
œ Clog detection indicator  
Flashes when the recording quality deteriorates  
due to dirty VCR heads.  
7 OFF indicator  
Lights when the tape end has been reached after  
recording.  
8 Cassette indicator  
Lights when a cassette is loaded.  
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
Back Panel (SRT-4040 only)  
1
With the RS-485 interface board  
1
B D F H  
G
J
I
A
C E  
OPEN COLLECTOR  
1=500mA(Max.)  
2= 50mA(Max.)  
3=SEE MANUAL  
SHORT FOR  
TERMINATION.  
RS485 A  
COM  
RS485 B  
RS485 A  
EXT TIMER  
CONTROL IN 3 (ALARM  
WARNING OUT  
1
TAPE END OUT  
2
SW OUT  
3
RESET) IN  
COM  
COM  
RS485 B  
ALARM(1 SHOT)IN SERIES IN  
3
CONTROL OUT  
3
TIMER OUT  
AC IN  
AUDIO VIDEO  
IN  
EXT TIMER  
CONTROL IN 3 (ALARM  
WARNING OUT  
1
TAPE END OUT  
2
SW OUT  
3
RESET) IN  
COM  
PUSH  
OPEN  
ALARM(1 SHOT)IN SERIES IN  
3
CONTROL OUT TIMER OUT  
3
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
REMOTE  
2 4 6 8 F  
3 5 7 9 G  
M
L
K J I H  
1 Battery compartment  
1 RS-485 interface board (sold separately)  
A SHORT FOR TERMINATION terminal  
B SHORT FOR TERMINATION terminal  
C Do not use  
2 ALARM IN (alarm trigger input) terminal  
1 SHOT IN (single image recording trigger input)  
terminal  
3 CONTROL IN terminal  
D Do not use  
4 SERIES IN (series recording trigger input) terminal  
E COM terminal  
5 EXT TIMER IN (external timer trigger input) terminal  
ALARM REST IN (alarm recording reset input)  
terminal  
F RS485 A terminal  
G RS485 B terminal  
6 COM terminal  
H COM terminal  
7 WARNING OUT (warning output) terminal  
I RS485 A terminal  
œ Signals are output when an alarm, clog detection,  
video loss, non-recording or mechanism problem  
occurs.  
J RS485 B terminal  
NOTES:  
8 CONTROL OUT terminal  
œ The above illustration shows the unit when the  
RS-485 interface board is installed. If no RS-485  
interface board is installed, connectors and switches  
A through to J do not appear.  
9 TAPE END OUT (tape end output) terminal  
F TIMER OUT (timer recording output) terminal  
G SW OUT (switch output) terminal  
H VIDEO IN (video input) jack  
œ The terminal may be damaged by a torque of 0.49  
.
.
N m (5kg cm) or more and by using screwdriver with a  
tip with a diameter of 6 mm or more.  
I VIDEO OUT (video output) jack  
J AUDIO OUT (audio output) jack  
K AUDIO IN (audio input) jack  
œ The 3, 4, 8 and F terminals can be used to select  
the input and output signals. (Refer to “SELECTING  
INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS” on page 38.)  
L REMOTE (remote control input) jack  
M AC power input  
œ If using the 3 and 8 terminals, multiple VCRs can be  
operated by operating a single VCR. (Refer to  
“SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL” on page 40.)  
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
Back Panel (SRT-4040DC only)  
1
With the RS-485 interface board  
1
B D F H  
G
J
I
A
C E  
OPEN COLLECTOR  
1=500mA(Max.)  
2= 50mA(Max.)  
3=SEE MANUAL  
SHORT FOR  
TERMINATION.  
RS485 A  
COM  
RS485 B  
RS485 A  
EXT TIMER  
CONTROL IN 3 (ALARM  
WARNING OUT  
1
TAPE END OUT  
2
SW OUT  
3
RESET) IN  
COM  
COM  
RS485 B  
ALARM(1 SHOT)IN SERIES IN  
3
CONTROL OUT  
3
TIMER OUT  
DC 12-24V IN  
AUDIO VIDEO  
IN  
EXT TIMER  
CONTROL IN 3 (ALARM  
WARNING OUT  
1
TAPE END OUT  
2
SW OUT  
3
RESET) IN  
COM  
PUSH  
OPEN  
ALARM(1 SHOT)IN SERIES IN  
3
CONTROL OUT TIMER OUT  
3
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
REMOTE  
2 4 6 8 F  
3 5 7 9 G  
PONM  
L
K J I H  
1 Battery compartment  
1 RS-485 interface board (sold separately)  
A SHORT FOR TERMINATION terminal  
B SHORT FOR TERMINATION terminal  
C Do not use  
2 ALARM IN (alarm trigger input) terminal  
1 SHOT IN (single image recording trigger input)  
terminal  
3 CONTROL IN terminal  
D Do not use  
4 SERIES IN (series recording trigger input) terminal  
E COM terminal  
5 EXT TIMER IN (external timer trigger input) terminal  
ALARM REST IN (alarm recording reset input)  
terminal  
F RS485 A terminal  
G RS485 B terminal  
6 COM terminal  
H COM terminal  
7 WARNING OUT (warning output) terminal  
I RS485 A terminal  
œ Signals are output when an alarm, clog detection,  
video loss, non-recording or mechanism problem  
occurs.  
J RS485 B terminal  
NOTES:  
8 CONTROL OUT terminal  
œ The above illustration shows the unit when the  
RS-485 interface board is installed. If no RS-485  
interface board is installed, connectors and switches  
A through to J do not appear.  
9 TAPE END OUT (tape end output) terminal  
F TIMER OUT (timer recording output) terminal  
G SW OUT (switch output) terminal  
H VIDEO IN (video input) jack  
I VIDEO OUT (video output) jack  
J AUDIO OUT (audio output) jack  
K AUDIO IN (audio input) jack  
L REMOTE (remote control input) jack  
M DC12-24V IN “+” input terminal  
N Do not use  
œ The terminal may be damaged by a torque of 0.49  
.
.
N m (5kg cm) or more and by using screwdriver with a  
tip with a diameter of 6 mm or more.  
œ The 3, 4, 8 and F terminals can be used to select  
the input and output signals. (Refer to “SELECTING  
INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS” on page 38.)  
œ If using the 3 and 8 terminals, multiple VCRs can be  
operated by operating a single VCR. (Refer to  
“SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL” on page 40.)  
œ A fuse has always to be replaced by a fuse with the  
O DC12-24V IN “–” input terminal  
P Fuse cover  
same ratings (250 V, 5 A)  
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CONNECTIONS  
Connect the video camera and TV monitor as shown in the figure below.  
NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.  
TV Monitor (sold separately)  
Video camera  
(sold separately)  
To  
From an external  
VIDEO  
audio source  
IN  
SRT-4040 only  
SRT-4040DC only  
jack  
OLLECTOR  
mA(Max.)  
mA(Max.)  
EXT TIMER  
MANUAL  
CONTROL IN  
3
WARNING OUT  
1
TAPE END OUT  
2
OUT  
(ALARM RESET) IN  
ALARM(1 SHOT)IN SERIES IN  
3
COM  
CONTROL OUT  
3
TIMER OUT  
DC 12-24V IN  
AC IN  
AUDIO VIDEO  
IN  
PUSH  
OPEN  
PUSH  
OPEN  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
REMOTE  
Coaxial  
cable  
(sold  
separately)  
Power cord  
To  
DC power cord  
(not supplied)  
VIDEO  
OUT  
jack  
To remote control  
(sold separately)  
To DC power supply  
To outlet  
NOTE (SRT-4040 only):  
Power Cord Installation (SRT-4040 only)  
1 Plug the supplied power cord firmly into the AC  
œ The grounded power cord (3-pin plug) must be  
connected to a grounded power outlet.  
power input AC IN ~ socket.  
2 Insert the plug of this power cord into a outlet.  
NOTES (SRT-4040DC only):  
2
œ Use a DC power cord rated A.W.G 18 (1.25 mm ) or  
NOTES:  
more.  
œ For more details, please refer to the manuals  
accompanying all other devices. If the connections  
are not made properly, it may cause a fire or damage  
the equipment.  
œ The table below indicates the DC power source output  
and DC power maximum cord lengths.  
DC power maximum  
DC power source output  
cord lengths  
œ You can use a VA-RMN01 Remote Control Unit (sold  
18 V or more 2 A  
12 ~ 16 V 3 A  
6 m  
separately) to control the VCR remotely.  
6 m  
œ If there is no video signal when the power is turned  
on, “NO VIDEO” will be displayed on-screen.  
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ON-SCREEN MENU  
Main Menu  
Sub-menus  
To access on-screen menu  
To enter or modify settings within a sub-menu  
1 When no menu is displayed on-screen, press the  
1 When a MAIN MENU is being displayed, press the l  
(or j) button to select one of the sub-menus, then  
press the ENTER button.  
MENU button.  
ø The MAIN MENU appears.  
ø The selected sub-menu appears.  
MAIN MENU  
2 Press the l (or j) button to move the selection to  
<MAIN@MENU>  
1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET  
2.DISPLAY/SW@OUT@SET  
3.GENERAL@SET  
the desired setting, then press the ENTER button.  
4.WARNING@OUT/CONTR.SET  
5.ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET  
6.TAPE@MANAGEMENT  
7.TIMER@SET  
8.HOLIDAY@SET  
9.OTHERS  
ø The selected item flashes.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to enter or modify the  
setting.  
4 Press the MENU EXIT button to save the settings  
2 Press the MENU EXIT (or MENU) button to return to  
and return to the monitor screen.  
the monitor screen.  
LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET menu  
Using the l, j, ENTER and CLEAR buttons for  
setting  
<LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET>  
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA  
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH  
*CLOCK@SET  
@01-01-2002@TUE@00:00:00  
l (or j) button  
*DAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE  
@@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME  
@ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@@02:00  
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00  
œ When the display is highlighted in a MAIN MENU,  
select a sub-menu.  
œ When the display is highlighted in a sub-menu, select  
a setting item.  
DISPLAY/SW OUT SET menu  
œ While the display is flashing, the selected data setting  
will change or the selected setting value will increase  
or decrease.  
<DISPLAY@SET>@@@@SET@UP  
DATE@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
TIME@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
SPEED@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
ALARM@COUNT@@@@@@Y  
ENTER button  
<SW@OUT@SET>  
TIMING@@@@@@@@@@@FIELD  
FIELD@@@@@@@@@@@@1  
8H@MODE@@@@@@@@@@Y  
œ After making the setting, press this button to save the  
setting and move to the next setting.  
œ When a MAIN MENU is being displayed, press this  
GENERAL SET menu  
button and the sub-menu for selection will appear.  
<GENERAL@SET>  
œ When a menu is being displayed, press this button to  
change the selected setting item from highlighted to  
flashing.  
TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00  
THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N  
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N  
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N  
REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU  
VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR  
VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y  
TAPE@@@@@@@@@@@@@T-160  
œ If there are several items on one line, press this  
button to confirm the setting and move to the next  
item (on the right).  
CLEAR button  
œ When a sub-menu is being displayed, press this  
button and the MAIN MENU will appear.  
œ If there are several items on one line, press this  
button to move to the previous item (on the left).  
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ON-SCREEN MENU  
WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET menu  
OTHERS menu  
<WARNING@OUT@SET>SET@UP  
ALARM@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
NON@REC@@@@@@@@@@N  
MECHA.PROBLEM@@@@Y  
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@Y  
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y  
<OTHERS>  
*ALARM@LOG  
*POWER@FAILURE/DEW  
*TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1  
*RS-485@SET  
@@STATUS@INFO.@@@Y  
@@ALARM@INFO.@@@@Y  
<CONTROL@SET>  
EJECT@MODE@@@@@@@EJECT1  
OPERATION@@@@@@@@SLAVE  
NOTES:  
NOTE:  
œ The “VIDEO LOSS” line does not appear if “VIDEO  
œ This is the display when the RS-485 interface board is  
installed. The last three lines will not appear if this  
board is not installed.  
LOSS” is set to “N” in the (GENERAL SET) menu.  
œ The “CLOG DETECT.” line does not appear if “CLOG  
DETECT.” is set to “N” in the (GENERAL SET) menu.  
ALARM LOG menu  
<ALARM@LOG>@@@@@@@@@000  
@@@001@@@-----@--:--  
@@@002@@@-----@--:--  
@@@003@@@-----@--:--  
@@@004@@@-----@--:--  
@@@005@@@-----@--:--  
@@@006@@@-----@--:--  
@@@007@@@-----@--:--  
@@@008@@@-----@--:--  
@@@009@@@-----@--:--  
@@@010@@@-----@--:--  
ALARM/SERIES REC SET menu  
<ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET>  
*ALARM@SET  
@@MODE@@@@@@@@@@@Y1  
@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@8H  
@@DURATION@@@@@@@20S  
*1@SHOT@SET  
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@@1  
@@INTERVAL@@@@@@@1M  
*SERIES@REC@@@@@@N  
*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@8:00  
POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME menu  
<POWER@FAILURE>  
000@FAILURE@@-----@--:--  
@@@@RECOVERY@-----@--:--  
TAPE MANAGEMENT menu  
<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>  
*TAPE@MANAGEMENT@@@@N  
*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@@@30  
<DEW>  
000@FAILURE@@-----@--:--  
@@@@RECOVERY@-----@--:--  
*REC@PASS@SET@@@@@@10  
*[email protected]@@@@@OFF  
*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@@@@N  
<USED@TIME>  
@@VIDEO@@@@@@@@@00000H  
@@POWER@@@@@@@@@00000H  
NOTES:  
TIMER SET menu  
œ Setting items are highlighted (appear in blue  
<TIMER@SET>  
characters) when they are selected.  
WEEK@@START@@STOP@@SPD  
SUN@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
MON@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
TUE@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
WED@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
THU@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
FRI@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
SAT@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
DAILY@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
EXT@@@*****@*****@@---@N  
œ Settings flash while they are being changed.  
œ When a menu is displayed, recording will not be  
possible.  
œ During recording or playback the menus cannot be  
displayed.  
HOLIDAY SET menu  
œ To reset the settings of a menu to their original  
values, select the desired menu and then press the  
MENU RESET button.  
<HOLIDAY@SET>  
@@1@@-----@@@11@@-----  
@@2@@-----@@@12@@-----  
@@3@@-----@@@13@@-----  
@@4@@-----@@@14@@-----  
@@5@@-----@@@15@@-----  
@@6@@-----@@@16@@-----  
@@7@@-----@@@17@@-----  
@@8@@-----@@@18@@-----  
@@9@@-----@@@19@@-----  
@10@@-----@@@20@@-----  
œ The USED TIME data in the (POWER  
FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME) menu cannot be cleared  
even when the MENU RESET button is pressed.  
œ Press the MENU button to save any settings made  
and switch menu screens. To display the (ALARM  
LOG) menu or (POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME)  
menu, select the “ALARM LOG” or “POWER  
FAILURE/DEW” line in the (OTHERS) menu and then  
press the ENTER button.  
œ Press the CLEAR button while a setting item is  
highlighted (appears in blue characters) to return to  
the main menu. In the case of the (ALARM LOG)  
menu or the (POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME)  
menu, to return to the (OTHERS) menu.  
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK  
Language Setting  
Clock setting  
English, French, Spanish or Portuguese can be selected  
by the user.  
Example: To set the clock to October 15, 2002 at 3:20  
PM (15:20).  
1 Turn the power on to all devices used.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 under “Language Setting”.  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
2 Press the l (or j) button until the “CLOCK SET”  
setting is highlighted (appears in blue characters).  
ø The “1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET” line appears  
highlighted.  
3 Press the ENTER button.  
<MAIN@MENU>  
ø The month position starts flashing.  
1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET  
2.DISPLAY/SW@OUT@SET  
3.GENERAL@SET  
4.WARNING@OUT/CONTR.SET  
5.ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET  
6.TAPE@MANAGEMENT  
7.TIMER@SET  
4 Press the l (or j) button to set the month (10), then  
press the ENTER button.  
ø The day of week is set automatically.  
8.HOLIDAY@SET  
9.OTHERS  
5 Press the l (or j) button to set the day (15), then  
press the ENTER button.  
3 Press the ENTER button.  
6 Press the l (or j) button to set the year (2002),  
ø The (LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET) menu appears.  
then press the ENTER button.  
ø “ENGLISH” is highlighted (appears in blue  
characters).  
7 Press the l (or j) button to set the hours (15 for 3  
PM), then press the ENTER button.  
<LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET>  
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA  
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH  
ø Unit uses 24hours format.  
8 Press the l (or j) button to set the minutes (20),  
*CLOCK@SET  
@01-01-2002@TUE@00:00:00  
then press the ENTER button.  
*DAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE  
@@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME  
@ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@@02:00  
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00  
<LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET>  
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA  
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH  
*CLOCK@SET  
@10-15-2002@TUE@15:20:00  
4 Press the ENTER button.  
*DAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE  
@@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME  
@ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@@02:00  
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00  
ø The display color for the selected item returns  
to the original color and flashes.  
5 Press the l (or j) button to select the language of  
œ If a wrong setting has been entered, press the  
CLEAR button to move to the setting to be  
changed, then press the l (or j) button to enter  
the correct setting.  
your choice.  
œ To set the next item, press the ENTER button,  
then press the l (or j) button to select the next  
setting.  
9 For accurate clock setting, press the l button timed  
with a time broadcast or other accurate time signal.  
This will start the seconds counting from 00.  
6 When finished, press the MENU EXIT button to  
return to the monitor screen.  
œ To set the next item, press the ENTER button,  
then press the l (or j) button to select the next  
setting.  
F Press the MENU EXIT button to return to the monitor  
screen.  
NOTE:  
œ In STOP mode, press and hold the STOP button then  
press the TRACKING – button to reset the minutes  
and seconds to 00 (to the closest hour). For example,  
between 13:30:00 and 14:29:59 the clock is reset to  
14:00:00.  
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK  
6 Press the l (or j) button to select the “OFF” line  
Automatic Daylight Saving Time  
Adjustment  
setting, then press the ENTER button.  
ø The LSTof the OFFline flashes.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 under “Language Setting” on  
7 Following the same procedure as above (step 5),  
set when the time is changed back from daylight  
saving time to standard time.  
page 12.  
<LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET>  
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA  
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH  
8 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
*CLOCK@SET  
@10-15-2002@TUE@15:20:00  
*DAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE  
@@@@@@WEEK@@@MONTH@TIME  
@ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@@02:00  
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@@02:00  
Factory setting:  
WEEK  
MONTH TIME  
ON  
OFF  
1ST-SUN  
LST-SUN  
04  
10  
02:00 (AM)  
02:00 (AM)  
2 Press the l (or j) button until the “DAYLIGHT SET”  
setting is highlighted (appears in blue characters),  
then press the ENTER button.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to set the auto daylight  
saving time/standard time adjustment, then press  
the ENTER button.  
NO USE . . . . . . . . . . . . No daylight saving  
time/standard time  
adjustment is made.  
USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The auto daylight saving  
time/standard time  
adjustment is made.  
ø If using the USEsetting, continue with steps  
4 to 7.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to select the “ON” line  
setting, then press the ENTER button.  
ø The 1STof the ONline flashes.  
5 Set the day the daylight saving time adjustment is  
made.  
œ Press the l (or j) button to set the week, then  
press the ENTER button.  
1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH or LST (first, second, third,  
fourth or last)  
œ Press the l (or j) button to set the day of week,  
then press the ENTER button.  
SUN, MON, TUE, ...... SAT (Sunday, Monday,  
Tuesday....Saturday)  
œ Press the l (or j) button to set the month the  
daylight saving time adjustment is made, then  
press the ENTER button.  
01, 02,.....11, 12 (for January,  
February......November, December)  
œ Press the l (or j) button to set the time (hour)  
the daylight saving time adjustment is made, then  
press the ENTER button.  
œ Press the l (or j) button to set the time  
(minutes) the daylight saving time adjustment is  
made, then press the ENTER button.  
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SUPERIMPOSE DISPLAY  
Selecting the Superimpose Display  
You can select to display or not the date, time, tape  
speed mode and number of alarm recordings.  
Changing the Superimpose Display  
Position  
1 Turn the power on to all input devices to the VCR.  
2 Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position.  
ø The superimpose display appears.  
1 Turn the power on to all devices used.  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to select the  
“2.DISPLAY/SW OUT SET” line, then press the  
ENTER button.  
10-15-2002@TUE@000  
15:20:00@@@@@8  
ø The (DISPLAY/SW OUT SET) menu appears.  
<DISPLAY@SET>@@@@SET@UP  
DATE@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
TIME@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
SPEED@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
ALARM@COUNT@@@@@@Y  
3 To change the display position, press the SHIFT «  
<SW@OUT@SET>  
(or ]) button.  
TIMING@@@@@@@@@@@FIELD  
FIELD@@@@@@@@@@@@1  
8H@MODE@@@@@@@@@@Y  
ø The display will move towards the right (or the  
bottom).  
4 Press the ENTER button.  
NOTES:  
5 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
œ If the SHIFT « (or ]) button is kept pressed for 1  
second or more, the display will move at a faster  
speed.  
mode, then press the ENTER button.  
SET UP . . . . . . . . . . . . Set each item (Individual)  
ALL Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To set all items to “Y”  
ALL N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To set all items to “N”  
œ The display position cannot be changed during  
recording.  
ø If using the SET UPsetting, continue with  
steps 6 to 8.  
6 Press the l (or j) button until the item to be  
changed is highlighted, then press the ENTER  
button.  
7 Press the l (or j) button to set “Y” (displayed) or  
“N” (not displayed), then press the ENTER button.  
DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The date appears  
TIME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The time appears  
SPEED. . . . . . . . . . . . . The recording /playback  
speed mode appears  
ALARM COUNT. . . . . . The number of alarm  
recordings appears  
8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 when setting other items.  
9 When finished, press the MENU EXIT button.  
NOTE:  
œ If the ON SCREEN switch is set to the “ON” position,  
the items for which “Y” have been set are recorded.  
The items for which “N” was set at step 7 above are  
not recorded.  
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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES  
Use only video cassette tapes bearing the VHS logo.  
Loading  
This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 and  
T-160 cassette tapes. It is recommended that you use  
T-120 or T-160 standard grade VHS video cassette  
tapes for optimal performance.  
1 Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot.  
Gently push the center of the cassette until it is  
loaded automatically.  
NOTE:  
œ If using longer tapes (i.e. T-180) the tape travel will  
not be as stable and that may cause problems.  
Handling Cassette Tapes  
The cassette tapes should always be stored vertically in  
their cases, away from high temperatures, magnetic  
fields, direct sunlight, dirt, dust and locations subject to  
mold formation.  
ø The time display will switch to the reset counter  
0:00:00display.  
ø The cassette indicator olights on the digital  
display.  
Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism and never  
touch the tape with your fingers.  
NOTE:  
œ If you try to record on a cassette without an  
erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the  
cassette.  
Protect the cassette tapes from shocks and strong  
vibrations.  
To Protect your Recordings  
After having recorded a tape, if you wish to keep the  
recording, use a flat-tripped screwdriver to break off the  
erasure-prevention tab on the cassette.  
Unloading  
1 In stop mode, press the EJECT button.  
ø The cassette is automatically ejected.  
To record again on a tape without an erasure-prevention  
tab, cover the hole with adhesive tape.  
NOTES:  
œ Do not insert any other object in the cassette loading  
slot, as that may cause injury and damage to the VCR.  
œ If your hand gets stuck in the cassette loading slot,  
unplug the power cord and consult the dealer where  
the unit was bought. Do not forcibly pull your hand out  
as that may cause severe injuries.  
Erasure-prevention tab  
Precautions concerning the video  
cassette tapes  
œ Do not use tapes that are damaged, tapes that have  
been cut and repaired or tapes that have been altered  
in any way.  
œ Some rewinders may tangle the tape, and therefore  
their use is not recommended.  
œ When tapes are recorded over and over again, the  
recording quality will deteriorate. Refer to “Concerning  
the Number of Times Tapes can be Rerecorded on”  
on page 21, and replace the tape with a new tape as  
required.  
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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES  
Correct tape thread check function  
This function checks to make sure that the cassette has  
been correctly loaded so that recording can be carried  
out.  
Setting the Action to Take When a  
Cassette is Loaded  
You can set the mode the VCR will go into when a  
cassette is loaded.  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
NOTES:  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “3.GENERAL  
œ After the cassette tape is loaded, the mechanism will  
operate for about 5 seconds to check that the tape  
has been threaded (loaded) correctly automatically  
and the cassette indicator “o” will flash during that  
period. If the tape is not loaded properly, the cassette  
will be ejected.  
SET” line, then press the ENTER button.  
ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.  
3 Press the l (or j) button until the “TAPE IN MODE”  
setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired mode,  
œ If the REC, PLAY, FF, REW or STOP button is  
pressed during the tape thread check operation, the  
command will only be executed after the tape thread  
has been checked. Only the EJECT button will  
operate while the tape thread is being checked.  
then press the ENTER button.  
STOP . . . . . . When tape inserted the VCR,  
stays in stop mode  
REC . . . . . . . When tape inserted the VCR,  
goes into recording mode  
œ If “TAPE IN MODE” in the (GENERAL SET) menu is  
set to “REC”, the recording indicator “a” will light while  
the tape thread is being checked. However, recording  
will only start after the tape thread check is completed.  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
Setting the Type of Tape Used  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “3.GENERAL  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “3.GENERAL  
SET” line, then press the ENTER button.  
SET” line, then press the ENTER button.  
ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.  
ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.  
<GENERAL@SET>  
TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00  
THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N  
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N  
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N  
REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU  
VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR  
VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y  
TAPE@@@@@@@@@@@@@T-160  
3 Press the l (or j) button until the “TAPE” setting is  
highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to set the tape length, then  
press the ENTER button.  
T-160 . . . . . . When using a T-160 cassette tape  
T-120 . . . . . . When using a T-120 cassette tape  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
3 Press the l (or j) button until the “THREAD  
CHECK” setting is highlighted, then press the  
ENTER button.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
mode, then press the ENTER button.  
N . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check  
function is off  
Y. . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check  
function is on  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
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TAPE MANAGEMENT  
This VCR is equipped with a tape management function.  
Using this function you can protect previous recordings  
and prevent overuse of the tape by controlling the tape  
protection term (number of days), the maximum number  
of re-recordings of the tape and the recording group. For  
details on how to set this function, refer to “Setting the  
Tape Management Function”.  
If tape management data is present on the tape  
The tape management data is checked and if there is no  
conflict, the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning,  
then recording starts and the updated tape management  
data is recorded onto the tape. The message “T.  
MANAGE. OK” appears on-screen while the tape is  
being rewound and the tape management data is being  
recorded.  
PROTECT DAY: To set the number of days before the  
tape can be rerecorded over.  
If a conflict is found when the tape management data  
is checked, the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu is  
displayed and the conflicting setting will flash. This  
menu will show the settings taken from the data  
recorded on the tape and not the current data settings  
held in the VCR’s (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu  
setting. Refer to “Tape Management Conflict Display”  
for detailed information.  
REC PASS SET: To limit the number of rerecordings,  
in order to maintain a good image  
quality.  
GROUP NO. SET: To manage tapes belonging to  
different recording groups.  
NOTES:  
œ Before using this function, make sure that the clock is  
NOTE:  
set properly.  
œ If the VCR is set for alarm recordings, alarms will be  
recorded based on the different settings.  
œ To use the tape management function, it must be set  
before recording is started.  
If an alarm signal is input while “T. MANAGE. CHK” is  
displayed, the alarms will be recorded after feeding a  
certain amount of tape but the data will not be  
recorded (updated).  
œ The tape management data is recorded at the  
beginning of the tape.  
Operation  
If an alarm signal is input during data recording, the  
alarms will be recorded after data recording.  
When the REC button is pressed, the VCR will rewind  
the tape to the beginning, and will play back some of the  
tape to check for the presence of tape management data  
(no image appears). The message “T. MANAGE. CHK”  
appears on-screen while the presence and type of data  
are being checked.  
NOTE:  
œ When performing program timer recording, single  
image recording and alarm recording, the tape  
management function will not operate even if it is  
active.  
IMPORTANT NOTES:  
If no tape management data is present on the  
tape  
œ If the tape management data cannot be read, the  
VCR will switch to stop mode and “DATA NG” will  
be displayed on-screen.  
Recording will start according to the settings in the  
(TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu.  
This may indicate that the beginning of the tape  
(data recording/reading section) is damaged and  
the tape may be unusable.  
The message “DATA NG” will disappear when the  
EJECT or PLAY button is pressed.  
When recording starts, the updated tape  
management data is recorded onto the tape.  
If the tape has already been recorded on, the  
message “USED TAPE” will flash on-screen until  
recording starts.  
œ Set the security lock function to on in order to  
protect the security of this feature.  
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TAPE MANAGEMENT  
7 Press the l (or j) button until the “REC. PASS  
SET” setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER  
button.  
Setting the Tape Management Function  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “6.TAPE  
8 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
number of re-recording times, then press the ENTER  
button.  
MANAGEMENT” line, then press the ENTER button.  
ø The (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu appears.  
OFF . . . . The number of re-recording times will  
not be checked.  
<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>  
*TAPE@MANAGEMENT@@@@N  
*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@@@30  
1-100 . . . Maximum number of re-recording  
times. (Refer to “Concerning the  
Number of Times Tapes can be  
Rerecorded on” on page 21.)  
*REC@PASS@SET@@@@@@10  
*[email protected]@@@@@OFF  
*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@@@@N  
3 Press the ENTER button.  
NOTES:  
œ Since data is read before it is recorded, the  
number of times will be incremented even if the  
recording is stopped before the end.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
mode, then press the ENTER button.  
N. . . . . . . The tape management function is not  
active.  
œ During autorepeat recording, the re-recording  
times count will be updated every time the tape is  
rewound to the beginning. Autorepeat recording  
will proceed even if the count exceeds the “REC  
PASS SET” setting.  
Y. . . . . . . The tape management function is  
active.  
When setting to “Y”, please continue with the  
settings below.  
9 Press the l (or j) button until the “GROUP NO.  
SET” setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER  
button.  
5 Press the l (or j) button until the “PROTECT DAY”  
setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
6 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
number of days to protect the tape, then press the  
ENTER button.  
F Press the l (or j) button to select the desired group  
number, then press the ENTER button.  
OFF . . . . The group number will not be checked.  
1-15 . . . . Group number setting.  
OFF . . . . The tape is not protected  
1-255 . . . Number of days to protect the tape  
(prevent over-recording), from the date  
of the last recording on the tape (or the  
last expected recording date (calculated  
using the tape length (T-120 or T-160)  
and the recording speed)).  
G Press the l (or j) button until the “OVERRIDE”  
setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
H Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
override mode, then press the ENTER button. (Refer  
to “Tape Management Conflict Display” on the next  
page.)  
NOTE:  
N. . . . . . . Only EJECT button operation is  
œ Since the last expected recording date is a  
calculated date (using the tape length (T-120 or  
T-160) and the recording speed), it may be  
different from the actual last recording date, due  
to other settings such as alarm recordings,  
program timer recordings and holiday settings.  
accepted after a conflict has occurred.  
Y. . . . . . . The next operation is accepted after a  
conflict has occurred. This will override  
setting.  
I Press the MENU EXIT button.  
NOTES:  
œ Once the tape management data is recorded on  
tape, it cannot be changed.  
œ The criteria (condition) for allowing recording will be  
based on the data recorded on the tape and not the  
settings in the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu.  
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TAPE MANAGEMENT  
PROTECT DAY CONFLICT  
Tape Management Conflict Display  
The tape is protected, and the tape protection term  
(ex. 30 days) is not yet over.  
If a conflict that prevents recording is found when the  
tape management function checks the tape data, the  
(TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu appears with the  
conflicting setting flashing and the VCR go into the stop  
mode.  
Under “LAST M/D”, the date of the last recording on  
the tape (or the last expected recording date  
(calculated using the tape length (T-120 or T-160) and  
the recording speed)) is displayed.  
NOTES:  
Under “NEXT M/D”, the date when it will be possible  
to record on the tape again is displayed.  
œ If “OVERRIDE” is set to “N” (No), the conflicting  
setting is displayed flashing and the message  
(PRESS EJECT) appears at the bottom of the screen.  
Recording under these conditions is not possible.  
Press the EJECT button to eject the tape. To record  
on the same tape, set the “OVERRIDE” setting to “Y”  
and modify the conflicting setting, then insert the  
same tape and press the REC button. However, if  
only “PROTECT DAY” and “REC PAS SET” are  
modified, the menu will be displayed again. Press the  
REC button one more time to start recording.  
REC PASS SET CONFLICT  
The set number of recording passes has been  
reached.  
The “PASS COUNT” shows the number of recording  
passes on the tape (ex. since the maximum recording  
passes number is set to “10”, this prevents further  
recording.)  
NOTES:  
Recording starts and the tape data is updated.  
œ When conducting Autorepeat recording, if the  
“PASS COUNT” exceeds 100, “101*” will be  
displayed flashing.  
Conflict display sample  
<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>  
*TAPE@MANAGEMENT@@@@Y  
*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@@@30  
@LAST@M/D@@@@@@NEXT@M/D  
@@@@@10/15@@@@@@@@@11/15  
*REC@PASS@SET@@@@@@10  
@PASS@COUNT@@@@@@@@10  
*[email protected]@@@@@@@7  
@[email protected].@@@@@@@@@8  
*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@@@@N  
@@@@@(PRESS@EJECT)  
œ If using a tape recorded previously on a different  
type of VCR (no tape data), when the set number  
of recordings is exceeded, “USED” will flash next to  
the “PASS COUNT” number.  
GROUP NO. SET CONFLICT  
œ If the “OVERRIDE” is set to “Y” (Yes), the (TAPE  
MANAGEMENT) menu is displayed and conflicting  
setting preventing recording will flash and the VCR will  
switch to stop mode.  
The group numbers do not match.  
The “REC GR. NO.” shows the tape recording group  
number (ex. this tape belongs to a different recording  
group number 8 than the one set 7.)  
To enter recording mode, press the REC button.  
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NORMAL RECORDING  
[Recording Speed Mode]  
Normal Recording  
(When the “TAPE” is set to “T-160” in the (GENERAL  
SET) menu)  
Before starting  
œ Turn the power on to all devices used.  
œ Load a cassette tape with its erasure-prevention tab  
intact.  
Maximum  
Recording  
speed mode  
(hour mode)  
Recording  
interval  
recording  
duration  
(hours)  
8
Audio  
Tape motion  
recording  
(second)  
œ Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position.  
8
24  
40  
1/60  
3/60  
5/60  
NOTES:  
24  
40  
Possible  
Continuous  
œ If “TAPE IN MODE” is set to “REC” in the  
(GENERAL SET) menu, recording will start.  
œ Set the “TAPE” item in the (GENERAL SET)  
menu according to the duration of the tape used.  
000  
Single image recording  
Not possible Intermittent  
(When the “TAPE” is set to “T-120” in the (GENERAL  
SET) menu)  
Maximum  
Recording  
speed mode  
(hour mode)  
Recording  
interval  
1 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l button to set the  
recording  
duration  
(hours)  
6
Audio  
Tape motion  
recording speed mode.  
recording  
(second)  
ø The recording speed mode appears on-screen  
and on the digital display.  
6
18  
30  
1/60  
3/60  
5/60  
18  
30  
Possible  
Continuous  
2 Press the REC button.  
000  
Single image recording  
Not possible Intermittent  
ø The record indicator alights.  
NOTE:  
ø Recording starts.  
œ The tape speed display will vary according to the  
“TAPE” item in the (GENERAL SET) menu setting. In  
this manual, all the examples and displays used are  
for when the “TAPE” item is set to “T-160”. If set to  
“T-120”, please refer to the table above for the  
corresponding durations and displays.  
ø If the tape end is reached while recording,  
OFFis displayed on the digital display and the  
unit goes into the mode set at the TAPE END  
MODEsetting in the (GENERAL SET) menu.  
To cancel the OFFdisplay, press the STOP,  
EJECT, FF, REW or PLAY button.  
For example, if the recording speed mode is “8”, then  
the corresponding recording speed when set to  
“T-120” will be “6”, and, the counter reading of 8:00:00  
will be 6:00:00 when set to “T-120”.  
ø When the end of the tape is reached, the TAPE  
END OUT terminal output will be 0V. To cancel  
the output, press the STOP button.  
3 To stop recording, press the STOP button.  
NOTES:  
œ A tape recording made on this VCR may not play  
back with the same degree of clarity on a real time  
video cassette recorder from another manufacturer.  
œ If you press the REC button and the loaded cassette  
has no erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the  
cassette.  
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NORMAL RECORDING  
Record Pause  
Recording can be interrupted temporarily.  
Concerning the Number of Times Tapes  
can be Rerecorded on  
Depending on the recording speed mode, the tape must  
be replaced after a certain number of recording times.  
1 Press the STILL/PAUSE button during recording.  
ø The pause/still indicator :flashes.  
Refer to the table below for the maximum number of  
times a tape can be recorded on.  
NOTES:  
œ The image appears on-screen but it is not  
Recording speed mode  
(hour mode)  
Maximum number of  
recording times  
(with a standard grade  
tape)  
recorded.  
œ If a recording pause continues for 5 minutes or  
more, the VCR will switch to stop mode to avoid  
damaging the tape.  
6, 8  
18, 24  
30, 40  
000  
100  
50  
50  
1
2 To resume recording, press the REC button, or  
press the STILL/PAUSE button again.  
Recording Check  
The image being recorded can be checked.  
NOTES:  
1 During recording, press the REC CHECK button.  
œ The maximum number of recording times will vary  
depending on the location and kind of tape used.  
Verify the recording quality and replace the tape when  
the quality starts to deteriorate.  
ø The tape will be rewound and then played back.  
The VCR will then return to the previous  
recording mode.  
The maximum number of recording times indicated  
above are based on test tapes (T-120 and T-160)  
used by the company.  
NOTE:  
œ During recording check operations, recording is  
œ It is recommended that tape be changed at least as  
often as in the above table to provide good picture  
quality in the mode above.  
suspended momentarily.  
Tape Counter Notes:  
œ There is no tape counter indication for the blank  
portions of the tape.  
œ In the 8-hour recording speed mode only, the tape  
counter indicates real hours, minutes and seconds.  
œ In the other recording speed modes, the tape counter  
indication is a ratio of the 8-hour mode base  
indication. (In 40-hour recording mode, each “second”  
of the tape counter actually represents approximately  
40/8 = 5 real seconds.)  
œ There may be a slight discrepancy between the  
position shown on the tape counter and the actual  
tape position.  
œ When rewinding the tape past the “0:00:00” position, a  
minus (–) sign will be displayed.  
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NORMAL RECORDING  
Clog Detection  
This VCR is equipped with a clog detection function.  
Action to Take when the Video Signal  
Deteriorates  
If there is no video signal during recording or when a  
menu is not displayed (in stop, fast forward or rewind  
modes, etc.), “VIDEO LOSS” can be displayed  
on-screen. If in the (WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET)  
menu, “VIDEO LOSS” is set to “Y”, the output at the  
WARNING OUT terminal becomes 0V (Low) (Refer to  
“WARNING OUT Terminal” on page 46).  
The recording quality is monitored automatically. When  
the heads are dirty and the recording quality  
deteriorates, the output at the WARNING OUT terminal  
becomes 0 V (Low) (Refer to “WARNING OUT Terminal”  
on page 46), the “a” indicator flashes on the digital  
display.  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
Setting the clog detection  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “3.GENERAL  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
SET” line, then press the ENTER button.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “3.GENERAL  
ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.  
SET” line, then press the ENTER button.  
3 Press the l (or j) button until the “VIDEO LOSS”  
ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.  
setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
<GENERAL@SET>  
TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00  
THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N  
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N  
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N  
REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU  
VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR  
VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y  
TAPE@@@@@@@@@@@@@T-160  
4 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
mode, then press the ENTER button.  
N. . . . . . . . . . The video loss warning is not  
active.  
Y. . . . . . . . . . The video loss warning is active.  
3 Press the l (or j) button until the “CLOG.  
DETECT.” setting is highlighted, then press the  
ENTER button.  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
mode, then press the ENTER button.  
N. . . . . . . Recording quality is not monitored  
Y. . . . . . . Recording quality is monitored  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
NOTES:  
œ To cancel the “a” indicator display and reset the  
WARNING OUT terminal output, press the STOP  
button (Refer to “WARNING OUT Terminal” on page  
46).  
œ Clog detection is not possible if recording in 8-hour  
mode.  
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NORMAL RECORDING  
Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape  
Setting the video input signal  
You can select the mode on the VCR when the tape  
reaches the end during recording.  
The video input signal during recording can be set to  
either color or black & white.  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “3.GENERAL  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “3.GENERAL  
SET” line, then press the ENTER button.  
SET” line, then press the ENTER button.  
ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.  
3 Press the l (or j) button until the “VIDEO” setting is  
highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
<GENERAL@SET>  
TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00  
THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N  
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N  
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N  
REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU  
VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR  
VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y  
TAPE@@@@@@@@@@@@@T-160  
4 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
mode, then press the ENTER button.  
COLOR . . . . For recording in color  
B/W . . . . . . . For recording in black & white  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
3 Press the l (or j) button until the “TAPE END  
MODE” setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER  
button.  
NOTES:  
œ Set to “COLOR” for systems which include color  
signals (including cases where black & white signals  
are mixed in), and set to “B/W” for systems which only  
use black & white signals.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
mode, then press the ENTER button.  
œ Setting when not using Autorepeat recording  
REW. . . . . . . Rewinds the tape to the  
beginning, then goes to stop mode  
œ Use the same setting for recording and playback.  
œ If tapes that have been recorded in black & white are  
played back when the setting is at “COLOR”, the  
recordings will not be played back in color.  
STOP . . . . . . Goes to stop mode  
EJECT . . . . . The cassette is ejected  
œ Setting when using Autorepeat recording  
œ If using a black & white camera, set to “B/W”.  
Recordings will not be made in color even if “COLOR”  
is set.  
REPEAT1. . . Autorepeat recording mode is  
automatically canceled if there  
was an alarm trigger  
REPEAT2. . . Autorepeat recording mode is  
active even if there was an alarm  
trigger  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
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AUTOREPEAT RECORDING  
NOTES:  
Autorepeat Recording  
œ If there is an alarm trigger during autorepeat  
The same tape can be recorded over many times.  
recording, “AL” and “A” flash on the digital display and  
alarm recording starts. (Refer to “ALARM  
RECORDING” on page 25.)  
œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL  
RECORDING”.  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
œ If the “TAPE END MODE” setting is “REPEAT1”, the  
REPEAT indicator will go off if there is an alarm  
trigger. After alarm recording, the recording will  
continue to the end of the tape then it will be rewound  
to the beginning and stop. “OFF” will be displayed on  
the digital display.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “3.GENERAL  
SET” line, then press the ENTER button.  
ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.  
<GENERAL@SET>  
TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00  
THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N  
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N  
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N  
REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU  
VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR  
VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y  
TAPE@@@@@@@@@@@@@T-160  
To turn off the “OFF” display, press the STOP,  
EJECT, FF, REW or PLAY button.  
œ If “AL” appears on the digital display and the “TAPE  
END MODE” setting is “REPEAT1”, autorepeat  
recording is not possible.  
3 Press the l (or j) button until the “TAPE END  
MODE” setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER  
button.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to set to “REPEAT1” or  
“REPEAT2” (Refer to “Setting the Mode at the End  
of the Tape.” on page 23), then press the ENTER  
button.  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
ø The REPEAT indicator lights.  
6 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l button to set the  
recording speed mode.  
7 Press the REC button.  
ø Recording starts. When the tape end is  
reached, the VCR will rewind it to the  
beginning, and recording will resume.  
ø When the end of the tape is reached, OFFwill  
be displayed and TAPE END OUT terminal  
output will 0 V, until the rewinding operation  
starts.  
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ALARM RECORDING  
By connecting the ALARM IN terminal to a normally  
open door switch, an interphone, etc., a recording can be  
done only when necessary.  
6 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired alarm  
recording speed, then press the ENTER button.  
8H (6H). . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-hour (6-hour) mode  
recording  
Alarm Recording Setting  
Alarm recording is performed when there is an input  
24H (18H) . . . . . . . . . . 24-hour (18-hour) mode  
recording  
(trigger) at the ALARM IN terminal.  
40H (30H) . . . . . . . . . . 40-hour (30-hour) mode  
recording  
œ Make all necessary connections.  
NC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording at the speed  
already set  
œ The alarm triggers are received while in recording and  
stop modes.  
œ Indicated in brackets are the settings for when  
“TAPE” is set to “T-120” in the (GENERAL SET)  
menu.  
œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL  
RECORDING”.  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
7 Press the ENTER button.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the  
“5.ALARM/SERIES REC SET” line, then press the  
ENTER button.  
8 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired alarm  
recording duration (20S, 40S, 1M, 2M, 3M, 4M, 5M,  
or CC), then press the ENTER button.  
ø The (ALARM/SERIES REC SET) menu  
appears.  
20S-5M. . Recording only for the displayed  
duration  
<ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET>  
*ALARM@SET  
@@MODE@@@@@@@@@@@Y1  
@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@8H  
@@DURATION@@@@@@@20S  
*1@SHOT@SET  
CC . . . . . Recording as long as the alarm signal  
is being input (minimum 5 seconds)  
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@@1  
@@INTERVAL@@@@@@@1M  
*SERIES@REC@@@@@@N  
*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@8:00  
9 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
NOTES:  
œ During alarm recording all buttons are disabled.  
3 Press the l (or j) button until the “MODE” setting is  
highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
œ If “OFF” appears on the digital display, alarm  
recording is not possible in order to prevent the  
recorded tape to be recorded over. To cancel the  
“OFF” display, press the STOP, EJECT, FF, REW or  
PLAY button.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired alarm  
recording mode, then press the ENTER button.  
Y1. . . . . . Alarm recording is done when there is  
an alarm trigger.  
œ If an alarm trigger is received while alarm recording is  
in progress, recording duration for the second alarm  
will be calculated from that point. The alarm counter  
will register the alarm, but it will not be found during  
an alarm scan and alarm search.  
Y2. . . . . . Alarm recording is done only when  
there is an alarm trigger during duration  
of programmed timer recording.  
Y3. . . . . . Alarm recording is done only if there is  
an alarm trigger and the VCR is not in  
programmed timer recording mode.  
œ If there is a power failure during alarm recording, and  
the power is restored within the recording set  
duration, alarm recording will continue.  
Y4. . . . . . Alarm recording is done only when  
there is an alarm trigger during  
programmed timer recording duration.  
VCR comes on records only for alarm  
duration. Timer recording is not  
possible.  
œ If the alarm recording duration is short, the alarms  
may not be found during an alarm scan or an alarm  
search. If the alarms are going to be reviewed using  
alarm scan or alarm search, then in 8-hour mode,  
20-second or more recording duration should be used.  
N. . . . . . . Alarm recording is not performed even  
if there is an alarm trigger.  
œ To do alarm recording during series recording, set  
“MODE” to “Y1” or “Y3”. Alarm recording will be  
conducted only if the VCR is recording.  
5 Press the ENTER button.  
œ If the recording speed mode is “000”, the recording  
will be in 8-hour mode irrespective of the alarm  
recording speed mode setting.  
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ALARM RECORDING  
Alarm Recording Reset Function  
Checking the Alarm Recordings Time  
To stop the recording of an alarm, close the connection  
between the ALARM RESET IN terminal and the COM  
terminal during alarm recording.  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “9.OTHERS”  
line, then press the ENTER button.  
ø The (OTHERS) menu appears.  
Alarm Recording Counter Display  
œ During alarm recording, “AL” and “A” will be flashing  
<OTHERS>  
*ALARM@LOG  
*POWER@FAILURE/DEW  
*TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1  
on the digital display.  
œ If a superimpose display is being displayed and  
“ALARM COUNT” has been set to “Y” in the  
(DISPLAY/SW OUT SET) menu, the number of alarm  
recordings will flash on the monitor screen.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to select the “ALARM  
œ The maximum display number of alarm recordings is  
“999”. At the next alarm recording the counter will  
indicate “000”.  
LOG” line, then press the ENTER button.  
ø The (ALARM LOG) menu appears.  
ø The number of alarm recordings, and the 10  
most recent alarm recording times are  
displayed.  
œ When the (ALARM LOG) menu appears, press the  
MENU RESET button to reset the alarm counter to  
“000” (all the data of the (ALARM LOG) menu is reset).  
Example  
<ALARM@LOG>@@@@@@@@@010  
@@@001@@@12-25@19:00  
@@@002@@@11-25@23:00  
@@@003@@@10-25@15:00  
@@@004@@@10-25@08:00  
@@@005@@@10-25@06:00  
@@@006@@@10-22@19:00  
@@@007@@@10-22@17:15  
@@@008@@@10-22@15:45  
@@@009@@@10-20@10:00  
@@@010@@@10-18@12:00  
Connections to the ALARM IN Terminal  
œ Alarm input signal  
Connect a make-contact (no voltage) switch between  
the ALARM IN and COM terminals.  
œ Continue pressing the l (or j) button to display  
the next (or previous) 10 alarm recording entries.  
When the number of alarm recording entries  
reaches 100, the older ones are erased as new  
ones are memorized.  
4 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
NOTE:  
œ If the MENU RESET button is pressed while the  
(ALARM LOG) menu is displayed, the displayed data  
is erased. “AL” will be erased from the digital display.  
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ALARM RECORDING  
Alarm Search  
Alarm Scan  
To go to the beginning of a desired alarm recording.  
To look for an alarm recording by viewing the first 5  
seconds of each alarm recording.  
1 Press the SEARCH button during stop mode.  
1 Press the SEARCH button twice during stop mode.  
ø AL SEARCH 01appears on screen.  
ø AL SCANwill be displayed on screen.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired alarm  
number (01 to 99), then press the FF (or REW)  
button.  
2 Press the FF (or REW) button.  
ø The unit will advance (or rewind) the tape at  
high speed and playback the first 5 seconds of  
every alarm recording.  
ø The desired alarm is searched for and a still  
image of the beginning of the alarm recording  
appears on-screen.  
ø To cancel the alarm scan mode, press the  
STOP button.  
NOTE:  
3 While the desired recording is being played back,  
œ The alarm number is relative to the actual tape  
press the PLAY button.  
position. (Please refer to the illustration below.)  
ø Playback starts and alarm scan mode is  
Playback  
canceled.  
1
1
2
Alarm number 2  
NOTES:  
Alarm trigger input point  
œ If the end of the tape is reached during a scan, the  
tape will rewind and stop. If the beginning of the tape  
is reached, it will stop.  
Rewind direction  
Fast-forward direction  
Actual position  
œ This function does not operate when a warning  
3 Press the PLAY button.  
display appears on the digital display.  
ø Playback starts.  
NOTES:  
œ If the end of the tape is reached during a search, the  
tape will rewind and stop. If the beginning of the tape  
is reached, it will stop.  
œ This function does not operate when a warning  
display appears on the digital display.  
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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING  
There are three program timer recording methods, daily  
recording, weekly recording or recording on certain days  
of the week.  
8 Press the l (or j) button to set the recording stop  
minutes (ex: 00), then press the ENTER button.  
ø The SPD(recording speed) position will start  
flashing.  
Example 1: To record on every Saturday from 9:00  
AM to 5:00 PM (17:00), in 24-hour  
NOTE:  
mode (recording speed).  
œ If the set stop time is earlier than or the same time  
as the set start time, the VCR will consider the  
stop time to be the following day, and “T” will be  
displayed next to the recording stop time.  
œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL  
RECORDING”.  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
9 Press the l (or j) button to select the recording  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “7.TIMER  
speed mode (ex: 24), then press the ENTER button.  
SET” line, then press the ENTER button.  
ø Nwill start flashing.  
œ The (TIMER SET) menu appears.  
F Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
program timer recording mode (Y), then press the  
ENTER button.  
<TIMER@SET>  
WEEK@@START@@STOP@@SPD  
SUN@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
MON@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
TUE@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
WED@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
THU@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
FRI@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
SAT@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
DAILY@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
EXT@@@*****@*****@@---@N  
Y. . . . . . . . . . Recording will take place  
N. . . . . . . . . . Recording will not take place  
<TIMER@SET>  
WEEK@@START@@STOP@@SPD  
SUN@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
MON@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
TUE@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
WED@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
THU@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
FRI@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
SAT@@@09:00@17:00@@@24@Y  
DAILY@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
EXT@@@*****@*****@@---@N  
3 Press the l (or j) button until the “SAT” (Saturday)  
line is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to change the weekday,  
then press the ENTER button.  
ø If no change, press the ENTER button.  
œ Repeat steps 3 to F to program timer recordings  
ø The recording start hour position starts flashing.  
for other days of the week.  
NOTE:  
œ If a wrong setting has been entered, press the  
CLEAR button to move to the setting to be  
changed, then press the l (or j) button to enter  
the correct setting.  
œ All of the lines other than the bottom line can be  
set to “SUN”, “MON”, “TUE”, “WED”, “THU”,  
“FRI”, “SAT”, “DAILY”, “MO-SA” (Monday to  
Saturday) or “MO-FR” (Monday to Friday).  
G Press the MENU EXIT button.  
5 Press the l (or j) button to set the recording start  
H Press the TIMER button.  
hour (ex: 09), then press the ENTER button.  
ø The timer recording indicator n will light on  
the digital display. The VCR is now in timer  
recording stand-by mode.  
ø The recording start minutes position starts  
flashing.  
6 Press the l (or j) button to set the recording start  
minutes (ex: 00), then press the ENTER button.  
NOTE:  
ø The recording stop hour position starts flashing.  
œ To modify, cancel or stop timer recording, press the  
TIMER button to cancel the timer recording mode.  
7 Press the l (or j) button to set the recording stop  
hour (ex: 17), then press the ENTER button.  
ø The recording stop minutes position starts  
flashing.  
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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING  
A timer recording of more than 24 hours can only be set  
on the 7th (SAT) and 8th (DAILY) lines of the (TIMER  
SET) menu.  
G Press the l (or j) button to select “Y”.  
<TIMER@SET>  
WEEK@@START@@STOP@@SPD  
SUN@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
MON@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
TUE@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
WED@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
THU@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
FRI@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
SAT@@@21:00@**:**@@***@*  
MON@@@**:**@07:00@@@40@Y  
EXT@@@*****@*****@@---@N  
Example 2: To record every week from Saturday at  
9:00 PM (21:00) to Monday at 7:00 AM,  
in 40-hour mode (recording speed).  
H Press the MENU EXIT button.  
œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL  
RECORDING”.  
I Press the TIMER button.  
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 under “PROGRAM TIMER  
RECORDING” on page 28.  
ø The (TIMER SET) menu appears.  
<TIMER@SET>  
WEEK@@START@@STOP@@SPD  
SUN@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
MON@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
TUE@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
WED@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
THU@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
FRI@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
SAT@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
DAILY@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
EXT@@@*****@*****@@---@N  
2 Press the l (or j) button until the “SAT” (Saturday)  
line is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
3 Press the l (or j) button, to set the desired start  
day of the week (ex: SAT), then press the ENTER  
button.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to set the recording start  
hour (ex: 21), then press the ENTER button.  
5 Press the l (or j) button to set the recording start  
minutes (ex: 00), then press the ENTER button.  
6 Press the l (or j) button to set “**” for the  
recording stop hour, then press the ENTER button.  
ø The rest of the line settings will change to  
**:** *** *, the day of the next line will  
change to the next day and the start time will  
change to **:**automatically.  
7 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired stop day  
of the week (ex: MON), then press the ENTER  
button.  
8 Press the l (or j) button to set the recording stop  
hour (ex: 07), then press the ENTER button.  
9 Press the l (or j) button to set the recording stop  
minutes (ex: 00), then press the ENTER button.  
F Press the l (or j) button to select the recording  
speed mode (ex: 40), then press the ENTER button.  
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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING  
Setting the Holidays  
Changing a Program Timer Recording  
By setting the holidays, timer recording will be conducted  
on those days, as set for Sundays.  
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 under “PROGRAM TIMER  
RECORDING” on page 28.  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
2 Press the l (or j) button until the setting (line) to be  
changed is highlighted, then press the ENTER  
button.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “8.HOLIDAY  
SET” line, then press the ENTER button.  
3 Press the ENTER button, until the setting to correct  
ø The (HOLIDAY SET) menu appears.  
is flashing.  
<HOLIDAY@SET>  
@@1@@-----@@@11@@-----  
@@2@@-----@@@12@@-----  
@@3@@-----@@@13@@-----  
@@4@@-----@@@14@@-----  
@@5@@-----@@@15@@-----  
@@6@@-----@@@16@@-----  
@@7@@-----@@@17@@-----  
@@8@@-----@@@18@@-----  
@@9@@-----@@@19@@-----  
@10@@-----@@@20@@-----  
4 Press the l (or j) button, to correct the setting.  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button, then press the TIMER  
button.  
To Cancel a Program Timer Recording  
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 under “PROGRAM TIMER  
3 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired line,  
then press the ENTER button.  
RECORDING” on page 28.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to set month of the  
2 Press the l (or j) button until the setting (line) to be  
canceled is highlighted, then press the ENTER  
button.  
holiday, then press the ENTER button.  
5 Press the l (or j) button to set day of the holiday,  
then press the ENTER button.  
3 Press the ENTER button repeatedly, until “Y” is  
flashing.  
ø Repeat steps 3 to 5 to set up to 20 holidays.  
4 Press the l (or j) button, to select “N”.  
6 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button, then press the TIMER  
NOTES:  
button.  
œ If setting holidays, be sure that a timer recording is set  
for Sunday. If not, this function will not operate. If the  
setting for Sundays extends over Sunday and another  
day, or if the timer recording period extends before  
and after a Sunday, timer recording will only be  
carried out within the Sunday setting time (until  
midnight).  
To cancel all program timer recordings  
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 under “PROGRAM TIMER  
RECORDING” on page 28.  
2 Press the MENU RESET button.  
ø All programmed timer recordings are erased.  
œ If a timer recording for Sundays is entered, the  
holidays timer recording will not function if the  
program timer recording mode is set to “N”.  
3 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
œ To erase a setting, follow the same procedure as  
above, but at step 4 and 5, enter “--” instead of a  
setting.  
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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING  
NOTES:  
œ During timer recording or timer recording stand-by, all  
the buttons on the VCR, except the TIMER button and  
the buttons to set/cancel the security lock (see page  
37), are disabled.  
œ If the power fails, the recording will be interrupted.  
When the power is restored, the recording will resume  
if the stop time has not yet been reached, and “P” will  
be displayed on the digital display. The VCR internal  
battery is completely recharged after the VCR has  
been connected to a live outlet for 48 hours, and it will  
maintain all the VCR settings memory for up to 30  
days.  
œ Set the timer recordings so that the recording times  
do not overlap. If they do, the one with the earliest  
recording start time will have priority. (See chart  
below.)  
7:00PM  
8:00PM  
9:00PM  
10:00PM  
Program 1  
Program 2  
Program 3  
These portions will  
not be recorded  
œ If no timer recording is set or a cassette without  
erasure-prevention tab is loaded, when the TIMER  
button is pressed the timer recording indicator “n” will  
start flashing.  
œ If “OFF” is displayed on the digital display, timer  
recording is not possible in order to prevent the  
recorded tape to be recorded over.  
œ If the recording speed mode has been set to “000”,  
single image recordings will be made.  
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RECORDING USING AN EXTERNAL TIMER  
INPUT  
Recording can be controlled by an external start/stop  
signal input at the EXT TIMER IN terminal.  
While there is input at the EXT TIMER IN terminal, the  
external input indicator “E” will light on the digital display  
and the input will be recorded. Recording will stop when  
there are no more input signals.  
Example 3: To record using the signal input at the  
EXT TIMER IN terminal, in 24-hour  
mode.  
œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL  
RECORDING”.  
NOTE:  
œ External timer input recording can only be set on the  
“EXT” line of the (TIMER SET) menu.  
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 under “PROGRAM TIMER  
RECORDING” on page 28.  
2 Press the l (or j) button until the “EXT” line is  
highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to select the recording  
speed mode (ex: 24), then press the ENTER button.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to select “Y”.  
<TIMER@SET>  
WEEK@@START@@STOP@@SPD  
SUN@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
MON@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
TUE@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
WED@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
THU@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
FRI@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
SAT@@@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
DAILY@--:--@--:--@@---@N  
EXT@@@*****@*****@@@24@Y  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
6 Press the TIMER button.  
NOTES:  
œ Alarm recording is not possible using this function.  
œ Alarm recording reset function is not possible using  
this function.  
œ Other timer recordings using the standard procedure  
can also be programmed.  
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SERIES RECORDING  
Using 2 VCRs or more, the series recording function lets  
you switch recording from one unit to the next (only with  
VCRs of the same model as this one).  
Operation  
The output signal at the TAPE END OUT terminal will be  
present either at the point when the counter reading is  
8:00:00 or when VCR No. 1 reaches the end of the tape,  
whichever is first.  
Series Recording Setup  
œ Connect 2 VCRs or more as illustrated below.  
When this signal is received by VCR No. 2, it will start  
recording.  
œ Set the “TAPE” item in the (GENERAL SET) menu  
according to the duration of the tape used.  
When the tape end is reached, operation is then carried  
out according to the “TAPE END MODE” setting in the  
(GENERAL SET) menu.  
1 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l button to set the  
recording speed mode.  
2 Set the following items as indicated.  
NOTES:  
œ When using tapes that are based on the VHS  
standard, a single tape can be used to record 8:00:00  
or more based on the counter setting (6:00:00 or more  
when the “TAPE” in (GENERAL SET) menu is set to  
“T-120”).  
Item  
VCR No.1  
VCR No.2  
and on  
Cassette tape  
Loaded  
Stop  
Loaded  
Stop  
Operation mode  
“TAPE END MODE”(in  
(GENERAL SET) menu)  
REW,  
STOP or  
EJECT  
REW,  
STOP or  
EJECT  
œ If “SERIES REC” is set to “N” in the (ALARM/SERIES  
REC SET) menu, series recording will not be possible.  
œ The counter must start from the beginning of tape.  
“SERIES REC” (in  
(ALARM/SERIES REC  
SET) menu)  
œ Even if “OFF” is displayed, series recording will be  
conducted if there is an input at the SERIES IN  
terminal.  
Y (YES)  
Y (YES)  
Timer recording  
OFF (not  
set)  
OFF (not  
set)  
Security lock  
Canceled  
Set  
Loop recording  
œ Connect the output from the TAPE END OUT terminal  
of the last VCR to the SERIES IN terminal of the first  
VCR.  
3 Press the REC button on VCR No.1.  
ø Recording will start in series recording mode.  
4 Set the security lock on VCR No.1.  
œ The “TAPE END MODE” in (GENERAL SET) menu  
should be set to “REW” for all units without fail.  
œ In loop recording mode, the tape will be re-recorded  
over. If you need to keep the recorded information,  
please eject the tape after recording is complete and  
insert a new tape.  
Connection  
Series recording  
Loop recording  
Video camera  
Monitor TV  
To VIDEO OUT jack  
To VIDEO IN jack  
VCR No. 1  
VCR No. 2  
SERIES IN  
COM TAPE END OUT  
VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT  
SERIES IN  
COM TAPE END OUT  
VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT  
To SERIES IN terminal  
To COM terminal  
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SINGLE IMAGE RECORDING  
The single image recording function of this VCR can be  
used to create image data files or animations.  
NOTES:  
œ The trigger at the 1 SHOT IN terminal should be on  
for 0.1 sec. or more.  
Single Image Recording Setup  
1 In stop mode, press the REC/PLAY SPEED l  
œ The trigger interval at the 1 SHOT IN terminal varies  
according to the number of images to record, but  
should be over 1 sec.  
button, to set the recording speed to “000”.  
œ Alarm recording is not possible during single image  
2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
recording.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to select the  
“5.ALARM/SERIES REC SET” line, then press the  
ENTER button.  
œ During the “INTERVAL” period set for single image  
recording, the WARNING OUT terminal will not be 0 V  
even if the “NON REC” on the (WARNING  
ø The (ALARM/SERIES REC SET) menu  
appears.  
OUT/CONTROL SET) menu is set to “Y”.  
œ If a single image recording trigger is not received (or if  
the REC button is not pressed) during the duration set  
for “INTERVAL”, single image recording will be  
conducted automatically after the set duration.  
<ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET>  
*ALARM@SET  
@@MODE@@@@@@@@@@@Y1  
@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@8H  
@@DURATION@@@@@@@20S  
*1@SHOT@SET  
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@@1  
@@INTERVAL@@@@@@@1M  
*SERIES@REC@@@@@@N  
*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@8:00  
œ If a single image recording trigger is received (or if the  
REC button is pressed) during the duration set for  
“INTERVAL”, single image recording will be  
conducted immediately.  
4 Press the l (or j) button until the “FIELD” setting is  
highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
œ When using the 1 SHOT IN terminal, connect a  
make-contact switch (no voltage) between the 1  
SHOT IN and COM terminals.  
5 Press the l (or j) button to set the number of fields  
(images) to record every time (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 30,  
60), then press the ENTER button.  
Recording of set number of images  
6 Press the ENTER button.  
7 Press the l (or j) button to set the interval between  
each image recording (1M, 2M, 3M), then press the  
ENTER button.  
8 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
9 Press the REC button.  
Input of single  
image recording  
trigger  
Input of single image  
recording trigger  
ø The single image recording mode will be  
activated (the VCR will be in recording stand-by  
mode).  
F Press the REC button one more time, or send a  
trigger through the 1 SHOT IN terminal on the back  
panel, to start the single image recording.  
“INTERVAL” setting (1, 2 or 3 minutes)  
NOTE:  
œ If a setting other than “1” is selected for “FIELD” at  
step 5, recording will be done in 120-hour mode.  
The recording speed cannot be modified.  
G When finished, press the STOP button.  
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NORMAL PLAYBACK  
Normal Playback  
Tracking Control  
1 Turn on the power to the VCR and TV monitor.  
If there is noise in the image during playback,  
1 While looking at the playback picture, press the  
TRACKING+ button repeatedly to minimize the  
noise.  
2 Load the video cassette tape.  
3 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l button to select the  
playback speed mode.  
2 If it cannot be minimized, press the TRACKING–  
ø The selected playback speed mode is  
displayed on the digital display.  
button repeatedly.  
NOTE:  
NOTES:  
œ This function does not operate when a warning  
œ A slow motion effect or accelerated playback  
effect can be achieved by using a slower or faster  
playback speed than the speed used for recording.  
display appears on the digital display.  
Vertical Lock Control  
During still image mode,  
œ If the playback speed mode is set to “000”,  
playback (step 4) will not be possible.  
1 Press the TRACKING+ button repeatedly to reduce  
4 Press the PLAY button.  
the vertical rolling of the image.  
ø Playback starts.  
2 If it cannot be corrected, press the TRACKING–  
ø If necessary, adjust the tracking to eliminate the  
noise from the picture.  
button repeatedly.  
NOTE:  
ø If the image is unstable (rolling vertically),  
adjust the vertical lock control to correct.  
œ This function does not operate when a warning  
display appears on the digital display.  
5 To stop playback, press the STOP button.  
ø To advance (or rewind) the tape, press the FF  
(or REW) button.  
Audio Playback  
œ Audio playback is only possible in 8-hour, 24-hour and  
40-hour modes (or when the “TAPE” in (GENERAL  
SET) menu is set to “T-120”, in 6-hour, 18-hour and  
30-hour modes).  
NOTES:  
œ A tape recorded on a real time video cassette  
recorder produced by another manufacturer may not  
play back with the same degree of clarity on this unit.  
œ The playback speed has to be the same as the  
recording speed, for normal playback of the audio.  
œ When used with a multiplexer in 24- or 40-hour mode  
playback (or when the “TAPE” in (GENERAL SET)  
menu is set to “T-120”, in 18- or 30-hour mode  
playback), the image may roll vertically. In such a  
case, set “VERTICAL SYNC” to “N” in menu  
(GENERAL SET) menu.  
œ When a tape recorded with a time lapse VCR is  
played back, the playback speed mode display and  
playback time may be different due to the recording  
speed mode.  
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK  
Picture Search (Forward and Reverse)  
Field Advance (Forward and Reverse)  
1 Press the FF (or REW) button, during normal  
1 Press the FF (or REW) button, during still image  
playback.  
mode.  
ø The image can be seen while the tape is  
ø The still image is advanced (or rewound) of one  
advanced (or rewound) at high speed.  
image (field).  
2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.  
2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.  
NOTES:  
NOTES:  
œ During picture search, noise (horizontal bars) will  
œ During reverse field advance, noise will appear in the  
appear in the picture.  
picture.  
œ The sound is muted.  
œ If field advance mode continues for 5 minutes or  
more, the VCR will switch to stop mode to avoid  
damaging the tape.  
Still Image  
1 Press the STILL/PAUSE button, during normal  
œ The sound is muted.  
playback.  
ø A still image can be viewed.  
2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.  
NOTES:  
œ If still mode continues for 5 minutes or more, the VCR  
will go into stop mode to avoid damaging the tape.  
œ If the image is unstable (rolling vertically), adjust the  
vertical lock control to correct.  
œ The sound is muted.  
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DAY/TIME SEARCH  
Day/Time Search  
NOTES:  
œ If the end of the tape is reached during a search, the  
tape will rewind and stop. If the beginning of the tape  
is reached, it will stop.  
This searches for a specified day/time for still images to  
be played back.  
1 Press the SEARCH button three times during stop  
œ The alarm and day/time data are recorded on the tape  
in a similar format. If they overlap, the alarm data will  
have the priority. Therefore, when searching for a  
day/time when an alarm recording was done, the  
day/time search will not stop at the desired location. In  
such a case, use alarm scan to find the desired  
recording location.  
mode.  
ø T/D SEARCH 01 00:00will be displayed on  
screen.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired day,  
then press the ENTER button.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired hour,  
then press the ENTER button.  
œ The day/time search function may not operate  
correctly if searching for a timer recording time or if  
the clock on the recording VCR has been adjusted  
using the CLOCK ADJUSTMENT function.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired minutes.  
NOTES:  
œ The setting can be made in 10 minutes  
œ If a recording on a tape extends for over a one month  
period, the same day may be present twice on the  
tape. If such a day is searched, since there is no  
month search setting, the desired day may not be  
found.  
increments only.  
œ For recordings made on other VCRs, the exact  
time may not be found even if the minutes are  
entered. For tapes recorded on older models of  
VCRs produced by this company (the ones  
without a minutes setting for the day/time search  
function), make sure to set the minutes to “00”.  
œ This function does not operate when a warning  
display appears on the digital display.  
5 Press the FF (or REW) button.  
ø The desired day/time is searched and a still  
image of the recording will appear on-screen.  
6 Press the PLAY button.  
ø Playback will start.  
SECURITY LOCK  
The security lock function is designed to prevent  
accidental stopping of recording if the STOP button is  
pressed inadvertently.  
NOTES:  
œ While the security lock is engaged all commands,  
except the one to cancel the security lock, are  
disabled.  
1 While holding the SHIFT « button, press the  
REC/PLAY SPEED l button.  
œ The security lock cannot be engaged while a menu is  
ø ö appears on the digital display.  
displayed.  
To cancel the security lock, while holding the SHIFT  
« button, press the REC/PLAY SPEED l button,  
ö ” will be erased from the digital display.  
œ The security lock will be cancelled by pressing the  
ALL RESET button.  
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CLOCK ADJUSTMENT  
The time for the second and subsequent VCRs can be  
set to the same time as the first VCR.  
Example  
<GENERAL@SET>  
TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@03:00  
THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N  
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N  
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N  
REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU  
VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR  
VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y  
TAPE@@@@@@@@@@@@@T-160  
A signal from a separate device can also be used to set  
the time for the second and subsequent VCRs to the  
same time as the first VCR. When using the signal from  
a separate device to set the time, input a 0 V signal to  
the CONTROL IN terminal of the first VCR for 100 ms or  
longer.  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
The setting procedure on the first VCR is now  
completed.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “3.GENERAL  
SET” line, then press the ENTER button.  
6 Repeat the procedure for all the other VCRs, setting  
“CLOCK ADJUST” (to the same time as set on the  
first VCR).  
3 Press the l (or j) button until the “CLOCK  
ADJUST” setting is highlighted, then press the  
ENTER button.  
NOTE:  
4 Press the l (or j) button to set the hour at which  
the adjustment will be conducted, then press the  
ENTER button.  
œ This function will not operate on the day the daylight  
saving/standard time is changed.  
NOTE:  
Connection  
VCR No. 1  
œ The clock adjustment cannot be set to “00:00”.  
VCR No. 2  
CONTROL IN COM CONTROL OUT  
CONTROL IN COM CONTROL OUT  
To CONTROL IN terminal  
To COM terminal  
SELECTING INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS  
The input and output terminal signals can be selected so  
that the VCR can be connected to older models of VCR.  
SET2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONTROL IN is set to  
CLOCK IN, SERIES IN is  
set to EJECT IN,  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
CONTROL OUT is set to  
CLOCK OUT and TIMER  
OUT is set to EJECT  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “9. OTHERS”  
line, then press the ENTER button.  
OUT. (Select when  
connecting to an older  
model.)  
ø The (OTHERS) menu appears.  
<OTHERS>  
*ALARM@LOG  
*POWER@FAILURE/DEW  
*TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1  
5 When finished, press the MENU EXIT button.  
NOTE:  
œ If set to “SET2”, the “SERIES REC” line will not  
appear in the (ALARM/SERIES REC SET) menu.  
3 Press the l (or j) button until the “TERMINAL SET”  
setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
mode, then press the ENTER button.  
SET1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . According to indication on  
back panel. (Select when  
not connecting to an older  
model.)  
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SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE  
Cassette Eject Setup  
When using two or more VCRs, the cassette tapes of all  
the VCRs or some of the VCRs can be ejected at the  
same time.  
Connection  
VCR No. 1  
VCR No. 2  
SERIES IN  
COM  
TIMER OUT  
SERIES IN  
COM  
TIMER OUT  
To SERIES IN terminal  
To COM terminal  
NOTE:  
œ “TERMINAL SET” in the (OTHERS) menu should  
always be set to “SET2”.  
Eject input (SERIES IN) terminal  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
œ Depending on the “EJECT MODE” setting in the  
(WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET) menu (see  
“Cassette Eject Setup”), the cassette loaded into the  
VCR can be ejected when there is input to this  
terminal.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “4.WARNING  
OUT/CONTR. SET” line, then press the ENTER  
button.  
ø The (WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET) menu  
appears.  
Eject output (TIMER OUT) terminal  
<WARNING@OUT@SET>SET@UP  
ALARM@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
NON@REC@@@@@@@@@@N  
MECHA.PROBLEM@@@@Y  
œ A signal is output from this terminal when the EJECT  
button is pressed (if the VCR is set up as the  
“MASTER” VCR; see step 6 under “Cassette Eject  
Setup”) or when there is input (a trigger) at the  
SERIES IN terminal, even if the security lock is set or  
a cassette is not loaded.  
<CONTROL@SET>  
EJECT@MODE@@@@@@@EJECT1  
OPERATION@@@@@@@@SLAVE  
3 Press the l (or j) button until the “EJECT MODE”  
NOTES:  
setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
œ The terminal names and signals are different from the  
4 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
usual setting.  
cassette eject mode, then press the ENTER button.  
œ Names in brackets apply to terminals on the rear  
EJECT1 . . . . The cassette is ejected only if the  
VCR is not in recording or  
panel.  
recording pause mode.  
EJECT2 . . . . The cassette is ejected only if the  
VCR is in stop mode.  
5 Press the l (or j) button until the “OPERATION”  
setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
6 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
operation, then press the ENTER button.  
SLAVE . . . . . The function is restricted to only  
the VCR being operated.  
MASTER . . . The function is applied to the VCR  
being operated and all VCRs that  
are connected after it.  
7 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
NOTE:  
œ The EJECT button will not be operative during  
recording mode.  
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SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL  
When two or more of this model of VCR are connected  
together, the VCRs can be operated simultaneously just  
by operating the VCR that has been set to “MASTER”,  
without using a system controller (sold separately).  
Operator Mode  
This mode lets you carry out basic operations (ejecting,  
recording, stopping, rewinding and changing the  
recording speed mode).  
There are two modes available: operator mode and  
administrator/installer mode. The operations that can be  
carried out in each mode are different.  
NOTE:  
œ This mode will not work correctly unless the VCRs are  
in the same initial state.  
NOTES:  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
œ The operation and setting can only be carried out with  
the button of this unit.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “4.WARNING  
OUT/CONTR. SET” line, then press the ENTER  
button.  
2
œ Use cables with a thickness of A.W.G.24 (0.2 mm ) or  
more and a length no more than 1.5 m to connect  
VCRs.  
ø The (WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET) menu  
appears.  
œ It is recommended that you do not connect any more  
than 10 VCRs together.  
<WARNING@OUT@SET>SET@UP  
ALARM@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
NON@REC@@@@@@@@@@N  
MECHA.PROBLEM@@@@Y  
œ Only one VCR can be specified at the master unit.  
œ Do not mix operator mode and administrator/installer  
mode in the same installation.  
<CONTROL@SET>  
EJECT@MODE@@@@@@@EJECT1  
OPERATION@@@@@@@@SLAVE  
œ Do not connect the VCRs in a loop.  
œ “TERMINAL SET” in the (OTHERS) menu should  
3 Press the l (or j) button until the “OPERATION”  
always be set to “SET1”.  
setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
œ The VCR operation may not be completely  
synchronized depending on the VCR statuses, the  
operating environment and the operation timing. It is  
recommended that you check the operating statuses  
and menus after carrying out each operation.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
operation, then press the ENTER button.  
SLAVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . The function is restricted  
to only the VCR being  
operated.  
MASTER . . . . . . . . . . The function is applied to  
the VCR being operated  
Connection  
VCR No. 1  
VCR No. 2  
and all VCRs that are  
connected after it.  
CONTROL IN COM CONTROL OUT  
CONTROL IN COM CONTROL OUT  
œ When the “OPERATION” is set to “MASTER”,  
[” lights on the digital display.  
To CONTROL IN terminal  
To COM terminal  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
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SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROL  
Setting the Cassette Eject Mode  
Administrator/Installer Mode  
Operator mode can be used to eject cassettes for all  
VCRs or for specified VCRs.  
This mode lets you carry out basic operations (ejecting,  
recording, stopping, rewinding and changing the  
recording speed mode) and also make menu settings.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 under “Operator Mode”.  
2 Press the l (or j) button until the “EJECT MODE”  
NOTES:  
setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
œ This mode will not work correctly unless the VCRs are  
3 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
in the same initial state.  
cassette eject mode, then press the ENTER button.  
œ Menu settings will not work correctly unless the menu  
settings for the VCRs are the same. Set the menu  
settings for each VCR to the initial setting before  
using this mode to change the settings.  
EJECT1 . . . . . . . . . . . . The cassette is ejected  
only if the VCR is not in  
recording or recording  
pause mode.  
œ If a power failure occurs, make the settings again.  
EJECT2 . . . . . . . . . . . . The cassette is ejected  
1 While holding the STOP button, press the  
STILL/PAUSE button for 3 seconds or more on the  
VCR that is set to be the master VCR.  
only if the VCR is in stop  
mode.  
4 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
ø [will flash on the digital display.  
[” flashes (master) . . The menu settings can be  
changed for the VCR  
being operated and all  
VCRs that are connected  
after it.  
œ This mode can be used regardless of the  
“OPERATION” setting in the (WARNING  
OUT/CONTROL SET) menu.  
[” off (slave) . . . . . . . The menu settings can be  
changed for only the VCR  
being operated.  
œ To cancel the master mode, press and hold the  
STOP button and then press the STILL/PAUSE  
button.  
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SETTING FOR RS-485 USE  
The RS-485 interface can be used to operate the VCR  
using a SANYO brand system controller.  
Settings when using RS-485  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
NOTES:  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “9.OTHERS”  
line, then press the ENTER button.  
œ This can only be used when the RS-485 interface  
board (VZU-40485) is installed.  
ø The (OTHERS) menu appears.  
œ Refer to the instruction manual for the VZU-40485  
<OTHERS>  
*ALARM@LOG  
*POWER@FAILURE/DEW  
*TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1  
*RS-485@SET  
and/or the system controller.  
@@STATUS@INFO.@@@Y  
@@ALARM@INFO.@@@@Y  
Setting the Address and Data Transfer  
Speed  
œ Make this setting without a cassette tape inserted.  
3 Press the l (or j) button until the “STATUS INFO.”  
1 Press the PLAY button for 3 seconds or more.  
setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
ø Adand the address number appear on the  
digital display.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to set the “STATUS  
INFO.” setting, then press the ENTER button.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to set the VCR address  
Y. . . . . . . . . . The VCR status information is  
output at the RS-485 connector.  
(from 000 to 127).  
ø The address set appears on the digital display.  
N. . . . . . . . . . The status information is not  
output at the RS-485 connector.  
3 Press the ENTER button.  
5 Press the l (or j) button until the “ALARM INFO.”  
4 Press the l (or j) button to set the data transfer  
setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
speed (19200, 2400, 4800, 9600).  
6 Press the l (or j) button to set the “ALARM INFO.”  
ø The data transfer speed set appears on the  
digital display.  
setting, then press the ENTER button.  
Y. . . . . . . . . . The VCR alarm information (alarm  
recording start and stop) and  
5 When finished, press the PLAY button.  
6 Move the shorting bar of the RS-485 interface board  
video loss information are output  
at the RS-485 connector.  
to change the TERMINATE setting.  
ON (Terminated)  
OFF (Not terminated)  
N. . . . . . . . . . The VCR alarm information (alarm  
recording start and stop) and  
video loss information are not  
output at the RS-485 connector.  
7 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
NOTE:  
SHORT FOR  
TERMINATION.  
SHORT FOR  
TERMINATION.  
COM  
COM  
œ When a warning state (non-recording, mechanical  
problem or clog detection) occurs, the warning state is  
output from the RS-485 connector. However,  
non-recording warning states are not output if “NON  
REC” is set to “N” in the (WARNING OUT/CONTROL  
SET) menu. In addition, the clog detection warning  
state is not output if “CLOG DETECT.” is set to “N” in  
the (GENERAL SET) menu.  
NOTE:  
œ When the MENU RESET button is pressed, the  
setting appearing on the digital display is reset to the  
default setting.  
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CHECKING POWER FAILURE, FAILURE DUE TO  
CONDENSATION AND USAGE DURATION  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
NOTE:  
œ If the MENU RESET button is pressed while the  
“POWER FAILURE” and “DEW” data is displayed, the  
data is erased. The “USED TIME” data cannot be reset.  
“P” will be erased from the digital display.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “9.OTHERS”  
line, then press the ENTER button.  
ø The (OTHERS) menu appears.  
<OTHERS>  
*ALARM@LOG  
*POWER@FAILURE/DEW  
*TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1  
3 Press the l (or j) button to select the “POWER  
FAILURE/DEW” line, then press the ENTER button.  
ø The (POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME)  
menu appears.  
Example  
<POWER@FAILURE>  
001@FAILURE@@12-25@07:15  
@@@@RECOVERY@12-25@07:30  
<DEW>  
001@FAILURE@@12-25@11:00  
@@@@RECOVERY@12-25@12:00  
<USED@TIME>  
@@VIDEO@@@@@@@@@00003H  
@@POWER@@@@@@@@@00007H  
POWER FAILURE . . . . The number of power  
failures, and the date and  
time of the most recent  
power failure and  
recovery are displayed.  
DEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The number of failures  
due to condensation, and  
the date and time of the  
most recent failure and  
recovery are displayed.  
USED TIME . . . . . . . . . The video heads usage  
duration and the power on  
duration are displayed.  
4 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
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OUTPUTTERMINALS  
TAPE END OUT Terminal  
NOTES:  
œ If the “TAPE” in the (GENERAL SET) menu is set  
to “T-120”, “6:00” will be indicated instead of  
“8:00”.  
œ During recording, when the end of the tape is reached  
or when the tape counter reading indicates 8 hours,  
the output becomes 0V (Low). During autorepeat  
recording, the output becomes 0 V (Low) for about 2  
seconds only.  
œ If the “SERIES REC” is set to “Y” in the  
(ALARM/SERIES REC SET) menu, the output  
becomes 0 V (Low) for about 2 seconds when the  
counter reaches “8:00:00”, even if the “TAPE  
END OUT” is set to “END”.  
œ To reset the output, press the STOP or EJECT button.  
TAPE END OUT Terminal Output Setting  
œ If the “SERIES REC” is set to “Y” in the  
(ALARM/SERIES REC SET) menu, the output  
becomes 0 V (Low) until 5 minutes have passed  
after the tape reaches the end.  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the  
“5.ALARM/SERIES REC SET” line, then press the  
ENTER button.  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
ø The (ALARM/SERIES REC SET) menu  
appears.  
COM Terminal  
œ Common GND (ground) terminal when connecting  
<ALARM/SERIES@REC@SET>  
*ALARM@SET  
@@MODE@@@@@@@@@@@Y1  
@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@8H  
@@DURATION@@@@@@@20S  
*1@SHOT@SET  
other terminals to external devices.  
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@@1  
@@INTERVAL@@@@@@@1M  
*SERIES@REC@@@@@@N  
*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@8:00  
TIMER OUT terminal  
œ During timer recording, the output becomes 0 V.  
œ During timer recording stand-by mode, the output is 5  
3 Press the l (or j) button until the “TAPE END OUT”  
V (High).  
setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
Timer recording  
mode, then press the ENTER button.  
8:00 (6:00) . . The output becomes 0 V (Low)  
when the tape counter reaches  
5V (H)  
(Output impedance: 5.7 k)  
“8:00:00 (or 6:00:00)” and/or when  
the tape reaches the end.  
0V (L)  
END . . . . . . . The output becomes 0 V (Low)  
when the tape reaches the end.  
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OUTPUTTERMINALS  
SW OUT Terminal  
When recording, a pulse signal is output at the SW OUT  
terminal.  
8 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired “8H  
MODE (or 6H MODE)” mode, then press the ENTER  
button.  
œ If the “TAPE” in the (GENERAL SET) menu is set  
This terminal is usually connected to the switch input  
(SW IN) of devices like a camera switcher unit, or a quad  
compressor.  
to “T-120”, “6H” will be indicated instead of “8H”.  
Y. . . . . . . . . . When recording in 8-hour (or  
6-hour) mode, a pulse signal is  
output.  
FIELD: 16.7 msec.  
FRAME: 5 msec.  
N . . . . . . . . . When recording in 8-hour (or  
6-hour) mode, a pulse signal is  
not output.  
5V (H)  
(Output impedance: 5.7 k)  
0V (L)  
9 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
SW OUT Terminal Output Setting  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the  
“2.DISPLAY/SW OUT SET” line, then press the  
ENTER button.  
ø The (DISPLAY/SW OUT SET) menu appears.  
<DISPLAY@SET>@@@@SET@UP  
DATE@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
TIME@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
SPEED@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
ALARM@COUNT@@@@@@Y  
<SW@OUT@SET>  
TIMING@@@@@@@@@@@FIELD  
FIELD@@@@@@@@@@@@1  
8H@MODE@@@@@@@@@@Y  
3 Press the l (or j) button until the “TIMING” setting  
is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
output timing, then press the ENTER button.  
FIELD. . . . . . 1 pulse is output after each set  
number of fields.  
FRAME . . . . 1 pulse is output after each set  
number of frames.  
5 Press the ENTER button.  
6 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired pulse  
signal interval (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 30 or 60), then press  
the ENTER button.  
œ If “TIMING” is set to FRAME (see step 4),  
“FRAME” will be indicated instead of “FIELD”.  
7 Press the ENTER button.  
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OUTPUTTERMINALS  
WARNING OUT Terminal  
œ The WARNING OUT terminal output becomes 0 V  
(Low) in accordance with the (WARNING  
OUT/CONTROL SET) menu.  
VIDEO LOSS . . . . . The output becomes 0 V  
and “V” appears on the  
digital display when there is  
no video signal  
CLOG DETECT. . . . The output becomes 0 V  
and “C” appears on the  
digital display when the  
heads are dirty and the  
recording quality  
WARNING OUT Terminal Output Setting  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “4.WARNING  
OUT/CONTR. SET” line, then press the ENTER  
button.  
deteriorates  
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 when setting other items.  
ø The (WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET) menu  
appears.  
8 When finished, press the MENU EXIT button.  
<WARNING@OUT@SET>SET@UP  
ALARM@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
NON@REC@@@@@@@@@@N  
MECHA.PROBLEM@@@@Y  
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@Y  
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y  
NOTES:  
œ The “VIDEO LOSS” line does not appear if “VIDEO  
LOSS” is set to “N” in the (GENERAL SET) menu.  
<CONTROL@SET>  
EJECT@MODE@@@@@@@EJECT1  
OPERATION@@@@@@@@SLAVE  
œ The “CLOG DETECT.” line does not appear if “CLOG  
DETECT.” is set to “N” in the (GENERAL SET) menu.  
œ Displays on the digital display take precedence over  
3 Press the ENTER button.  
other displays.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
œ Canceling warning displays and output.  
mode, then press the ENTER button.  
Press the STOP button once.  
The warning display disappears from the digital  
SET UP . . . . Set each item  
ALL Y . . . . . . To set all items to “Y”  
ALL N. . . . . . To set all items to “N”  
display.  
Press the STOP button once more.  
If “MECHA. PROBLEM” or “CLOG DETECT.”  
warnings are being output, then output stops.  
œ If using the “SET UP” setting, continue with steps  
5 to 7.  
œ If the “NON REC”, “VIDEO LOSS” or “ALARM”  
warning is being output, the condition immediately  
before the warning output is restored and the  
output stops.  
5 Press the l (or j) button until the item for warning  
output is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
6 Press the l (or j) button to set “Y” (warning is  
given) or “N” (warning is not given), then press the  
ENTER button.  
œ If the system has shut down because of a  
“MECHA. PROBLEM” warning, the output is  
canceled when the ALL RESET button is pressed.  
ALARM. . . . . . . . . . . The output becomes 0 V  
and “A” appears on the  
digital display during alarm  
recording  
NON REC . . . . . . . . The output becomes 0 V  
and “N” appears on the  
digital display if the VCR  
enters a mode other than  
recording (i.e. recording  
pause, stop mode, etc.)  
during recording  
MECHA. PROBLEM . . . The output becomes 0 V  
and “M” appears on the  
digital display when the  
tape stops or other problem  
with the internal mechanism  
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OUTPUTTERMINALS  
REMOTE Jack  
Remote control setting  
Remote control of the VCR is possible by connecting a  
remote controller with a circuit such as indicated below,  
to the REMOTE jack.  
The remote control switch 7 (see illustration at left) can  
be set to either eject the tape or access the menus.  
1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “3.GENERAL  
NOTES:  
SET” line, then press the ENTER button.  
œ Use a 3.5 mm mini-jack type plug.  
ø The (GENERAL SET) menu appears.  
œ The connection should be done using a shielded  
<GENERAL@SET>  
cable no more than 5 meters long.  
TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
CLOCK@ADJUST@@@@@01:00  
THREAD@CHECK@@@@@N  
VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N  
CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@N  
REMOTE@@@@@@@@@@@MENU  
VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@@@COLOR  
VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y  
TAPE@@@@@@@@@@@@@T-160  
œ The functions not available on the VCR will not  
operate.  
œ You can use a VA-RMN01 Remote Control Unit (sold  
separately) to control the VCR remotely. The  
functions not available on the VCR will not operate.  
3 Press the l (or j) button until the “REMOTE”  
Remote control circuit  
setting is highlighted, then press the ENTER button.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
switch mode, then press the ENTER button.  
R0 1.2K  
SW0: EJECT  
MENU . . . . . Switch operates as an MENU  
button  
R1 0.3K  
SW1: STOP  
EJECT . . . . . Switch operates as an EJECT  
button  
R2 0.43K  
SW2: STILL/PAUSE  
5 Press the MENU EXIT button.  
R3 0.51K  
SW3: REW  
R4 0.62K  
SW4: FF  
R5 0.75K  
SW5: PLAY  
R6 0.91K  
SW6: REC  
R7 1.1K  
SW7: MENU (or EJECT)  
R8 1.3K  
SW8: Do not use  
R9 2.0K  
SW9: Do not use  
R10 2.4K  
SW10: REC/PLAY SPEED l  
R11 3.6K  
SW11: SHIFT ]  
R12 5.6K  
SW12: SHIFT «  
The resistance tolerance is  
2% or less.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Daily Inspection  
Periodic Inspection  
The following daily inspections are recommended in  
order to assure long-term and trouble-free operation of  
the unit.  
Periodic inspection and maintenance should be referred  
to your dealer.  
If there is noise in the playback picture, and it cannot be  
corrected using the tracking control, it may indicated that  
the video heads need cleaning.  
The daily inspections are particularly important if using  
autorepeat recording.  
Soiling is unlikely, thanks to the automatic head cleaning  
function, but due to factors such as the use of poor  
quality tape and the usage environment the heads could  
become dirty in a short time.  
Inspection Procedure  
1 Turn on the power to the VCR, camera, TV monitor  
and other connected devices.  
The video heads should be inspected every 1,000 hours  
of use to determine if they need to be replaced.  
2 Check that the image received on the TV monitor is  
correct.  
The video heads usage can be checked using the  
(POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME) menu.  
3 Check that the on-screen display of the date and  
time is correct.  
4 To check the recording condition of the previous  
Cabinet Cleaning  
day, rewind the recorded tape a few seconds.  
Clean the outside of the cabinet with a clean, soft cloth,  
moistened with lukewarm water and wrung dry.  
5 Press the PLAY button and check that the playback  
image is correct.  
6 Check that the recorded date and time are correct.  
DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR OTHER TYPES OF  
CLEANERS. THESE CHEMICALS CAN CRACK OR  
DISCOLOR THE CABINET.  
NOTES:  
œ If the security lock is engaged, it has to be released  
before proceeding to the inspection.  
About the Backup Battery  
œ If any problem is discovered during the inspection,  
The date and time settings are maintained for up to 30  
days by a rechargeable lithium battery that is fully  
charged after the VCR has been connected to a power  
source for 48 hours or more.  
unplug the power cord then consult your dealer.  
Depending on the battery usage it may become  
necessary to change it. For replacement and disposal of  
the old battery, please contact your dealer.  
After the battery has been replaced, press the ALL  
RESET button, then enter all the time, date, etc. settings  
as required.  
Automatic Head Cleaning Function  
œ Whenever a video cassette is loaded or ejected, the  
video heads are automatically cleaned.  
œ During autorepeat recording, the video heads are  
automatically cleaned when the tape reaches the end.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Maintaining and Checking The Mechanism  
To maintain the VCR functions and features working properly, and to avoid damages or dirt on the tape, it is  
recommended to follow the maintenance points and periodicity indicated below.  
For detailed information, please contact your dealer.  
Maintenance Table  
F : Cleaning  
E : Confirmation  
8000H  
k
v : Lubrication  
k : Change  
PARTS  
Tape Path System ASSY, BRAKE BAND  
ASSY, LEVER BT (tape guide)  
2000H  
4000H  
6000H  
NOTES  
E
F
F
E
F
F
F
F
F
k
F
F
k
F
F
F
F
k
E
F
F
E
F
F
F
F
F
F
FULL ERASE HEAD  
k
ASSY, ROLLER CLEANER  
ASSY, GUIDE ROLLER  
ASSY, MOUNTING INCLNE S  
ASSY, MOUNTING INCLNE T  
ACE HEAD  
ASSY, LEVER PINCH ROLLER  
MOUNTING, LIFT PINCH  
CAM, LIFT PINCH  
k
F
k
k
k
k
k
k
GEAR, CAM PINCH  
k
EARTH CHIP CYLINDER  
COMPL, CYLINDER  
ASSY, CYLINDER UPPER  
k
F
F(k)  
Fv  
Fv  
v
F(k)  
F(k)  
Fv  
Fv  
v
F
F(k)  
Fv  
Fv  
v
F(k)  
F(k)  
Fv  
Fv  
v
v
v
E
Reel Drive System ASSY, REEL SUPPLY  
ASSY, REEL TAKEUP  
GEAR, REEL S  
GEAR, REEL T  
v
v
v
PULLEY, REEL  
v
v
v
SPECIAL, WASHER 2.4 X 6 X 0.25  
COMPL, MOUNTING CLUTCH  
BELT, REEL  
MOTOR, CAPSTAN  
ASSY, GEAR FRICTION  
ASSY, BRAKE S  
E
v
E
F
v
E
E
E
k
v
k
k
k
E(k)  
vk  
E
E(k)  
v
k
vk  
E
Brake  
E
ASSY, BRAKE T  
E
E
E
ASSY, BRAKE CAPSTAN  
ASSY, BRAKE SOFT T  
ASSY, LOADING MOTOR  
DAMPER  
E
E
E
E
k
Loading Drive  
System  
E
k
k
COMPL, GEAR WORM  
CAM, MAIN  
SPECIAL WASHER 3.6 X 0.5  
GEAR, WHEEL 1  
E
E
E
k
k
k
k
GEAR, WHEEL 2  
k
GEAR RELAY PINCH OPT  
SLIDE, CRECENT  
GEAR, LOAD S  
GEAR, RACK FRONT  
GEAR, RACK START  
GEAR, PINON  
BACK TENSION TORQUE  
FWD, REW TORQUE  
PLAY TORQUE  
k
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
k
k
k
k
k
Performance  
Check  
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
PB BACK TENSION TORQUE 25~50gcm  
FWD, REW TORQUE 600gcm  
PLAY 55 ~ 110gcm  
E
E
REV TORQUE  
E
REV 100 ~ 210gcm  
NOTES:  
œ
œ
œ
œ
œ
This table shows the maintenance for up to 8000 hours. After this, repeat from the start or the table.  
For places with symbols such as E (k) and F (k), carry out checking and cleaning, and replace if necessary.  
This periodic maintenance check table changes considerably according to the using conditions and environment.  
Refer to the (POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME) menu for the length of time the unit has been used.  
As the life of parts may be shortened if foreign particles and dusts remain accumulated on the tape guides and rotating and contacting portions,  
clean if dirty.  
œ
Dusts and other foreign particles on the tape guides may also shorten the tape life and lower picture quality, therefore clean thoroughly.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
If the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in the manual, please refer to the table  
below.  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
No power  
No image displayed on  
the TV monitor  
The power cord is not connected  
The connections are not correct  
The power to the camera and/or TV  
monitor is not turned on  
A cassette tape is not loaded  
All functions are suspended due to  
condensation  
Connect the power cord  
Check that all connections are correct  
Turn all connected devices power on  
The buttons do not  
respond  
Load a cassette and turn the power on  
Wait for the “À” indicator to go off  
Alarm recording  
Unit in menu mode  
The security lock is engaged  
The loaded cassette has no  
erasure-prevention tab  
Wait for the alarm recording to end  
Press the MENU EXIT button.  
Cancel the security lock  
Load a cassette tape with an  
erasure-prevention tab or cover the tab  
hole with adhesive tape  
Recording is not  
possible (the tape is  
ejected)  
Recording is not  
possible (Tape rewinds)  
Autorepeat recording is  
not possible  
“Y” is selected for the tape management  
“AL” appears on the digital display  
Normally. Refer to “TAPE MANAGEMENT”  
on page 17.  
Display (ALARM LOG) menu, then press  
the MENU RESET button to turn off the  
“AL” indicator  
Timer recording is not  
possible  
The date and time are not set correctly  
The unit is not set to timer recording  
stand-by mode  
Set the date and time correctly  
Press the TIMER button to display “n” on  
the digital display  
“N” is selected for the timer recordings  
Be sure to select “Y” for the programmed  
timer recordings  
Alarm recording is not  
possible  
Noise in the playback  
picture  
The date and time are  
not recorded  
“OFF” appears on the digital display  
The video heads need cleaning  
Display mode not set.  
Press the EJECT, STOP, FF, REW or  
PLAY button to turn the indicator off  
Clean the video heads  
Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON”  
position.  
a” flashes.  
The heads are dirty (see page 22).  
Problem with the system  
Clean the heads.  
Unplug the power cord then plug it back in  
The cassette tape  
cannot be ejected  
The cassette is ejected  
a few seconds after it  
has been inserted  
The tape is not threaded correctly  
Try inserting the cassette one more time or  
using a new cassette. If it is ejected again,  
please consult your dealer.  
After a Power Failure  
System Down  
If the recording speed is reset to 8-hour mode after a  
power failure, it is due to insufficient backup battery  
charge. This is not a malfunction.  
If the unit does not function at all, try the following.  
1 Unplug the power cord then plug it back in.  
2 Reset the memory. (Press the ALL RESET button.  
Under normal conditions, do not touch the ALL  
RESET button.)  
The time and date will be reset, and the security lock  
will be canceled.  
3 If the problem is not corrected after performing steps  
1 and 2 a few times, consult your dealer.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
General Specifications  
Video head system  
Dual-azimuth 4-head rotating helical scanning system:  
Dual azimuth 2-head for record and standard playback  
Dual azimuth 4-head for forward picture search, reverse picture search  
and still mode  
Audio recording  
In 8-, 24- and 40-hour modes (when using T-160 tape)  
In 6-, 18- and 30-hour modes (when using T-120 tape)  
Tape speed  
11.12 mm /sec (8-hour mode)  
Specified video cassette tape  
Recording/playback time  
VHS 1/2 inch video cassette tape  
8, 24 and 40 hours (when using T-160 tape)  
6, 18 and 30 hours (when using T-120 tape)  
Fast forward/rewind time  
Television system  
approximately 2 minutes 35 seconds (when using T-160 tape)  
approximately 2 minutes (when using T-120 tape)  
NTSC color TV system  
Video  
Recording method  
Luminance signal: FM recording  
Chrominance signal: Down-converted direct recording  
Video input  
1 V(p-p), BNC, 75 , unbalanced  
Video output  
1 V(p-p), BNC, 75 , unbalanced  
Horizontal resolution  
Black & white mode  
Color mode  
350 line or more  
300 line or more  
Audio  
Input  
–8 dBs, RCA pin jack, 27 k, unbalanced  
Output  
–8 dBs, RCA pin jack, 600 , unbalanced  
Connectors  
Alarm (1 shot) input  
No voltage, make-contact switch input (Low input 100ms or more,  
Normally 5 V)  
Control input  
Key code (pulse signal) (Normally 5 V)  
Series input  
No voltage, make-contact switch input (Low input 1s or more, Normally 5 V)  
Ext timer (alarm reset) input  
No voltage, make-contact switch input (Low input 100ms or more,  
Normally 5 V)  
Common  
0 V (GND)  
Warning output  
Control output  
Tape end output  
Timer output  
Open collector Max. 500 mA (Active Low 0 V, Normally open)  
Key code (pulse signal) (Normally 5 V)  
Open collector Max. 50 mA (Active Low 0 V, Normally open)  
DC 5 V, 5.7k, (Low output)  
Switch output  
Remote control input  
Pulse signal (Normally 5 V)  
3.5 mm mini jack  
DC 12-24 V “+” input (SRT-4040DC only) DC 12 to 24 V  
DC 12-24 V “–” input (SRT-4040DC only) DC 0 V  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Other Specifications  
Operating temperature range  
Operating humidity range  
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)  
80% or less  
Power requirements (SRT-4040 only)  
120V AC,60Hz  
Power requirements (SRT-4040DC only) 12–24V DC  
Power consumption (SRT-4040 only) 14 W  
Power consumption (SRT-4040DC only) 16 W  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
Weight  
240 mm x 96.5 mm x 335 mm (9.45x 3.8x 13.19)  
approximately 3.6 kg  
Connectors (When the “TERMINAL SET” is set to “SET2”)  
NOTES:  
œ The terminal names and signals are different from the usual setting.  
œ Names in brackets apply to terminals on the rear panel.  
Clock set input (CONTROL IN)  
No voltage, make-contact switch input (Low input 100ms or more,  
Normally 5 V)  
Clock set output (CONTROL OUT)  
Eject input (SERIES IN)  
DC 5 V, 5.7k, (Low output)  
No voltage, make-contact switch input (Low input 100ms or more,  
Normally 5 V)  
Eject output (TIMER OUT)  
DC 5 V, 5.7k, (Low output)  
NOTE: The specifications and external appearance of this unit are subject to change without notice.  
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SANYO INDUSTRIAL  
VCR WARRANTY  
OBLIGATIONS  
In order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to and picked up from an Authorized Sanyo Service Center at the user’s expense,  
unless specifically stated otherwise in this warranty. The names and addresses of Authorized Sanyo Service Centers may be obtained by calling  
the toll-free number listed below.  
For product operation, authorized service center referral, service assistance or problem resolution, call  
CUSTOMER INFORMATION 1-800-421-5013  
Weekdays 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time  
For accessories and/or parts, call  
PARTS ORDER INFORMATION 1-800-726-9662  
Weekdays 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time  
THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY ON SANYO PRODUCTS PURCHASED OR RENTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, EXCLUDING  
ALL U.S. TERRITORIES AND PROTECTORATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER OR  
END-USER. THE ORIGINAL DATED BILL OF SALE, SALES SLIP OR RENTAL AGREEMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE AUTHORIZED  
SANYO SERVICE CENTER AT THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED.  
Subject to the OBLIGATIONS above and EXCLUSIONS below, SANYO Fisher Company warrants this SANYO product against defects in materials  
and workmanship for the periods specified below. SFC will repair or replace (at its option) the product and any of its parts which fail to conform to  
this warranty. The warranty period commences on the date the product was first purchased or rented at retail.  
LABOR  
1 YEAR  
PARTS  
1 YEAR  
VIDEO HEADS  
90 DAYS  
EXCLUSIONS  
This warranty does not cover (A) the adjustment of customer-operated controls as explained in the appropriate model’s instruction manual, or (B)  
the repair of any product whose serial number has been altered, defaced or removed.  
This warranty shall not apply to the cabinet or cosmetic parts, batteries or routine maintenance.  
This warranty does not apply to uncrating, setup, installation, removal of the product for repair or reinstallation of the product after repair.  
This warranty does not apply to repairs or replacements necessitated by any cause beyond the control of SFC including, but not limited to, any  
malfunction, defect or failure caused by or resulting from unauthorized service or parts, improper maintenance, operation contrary to furnished  
instructions, shipping or transit accidents, modification or repair by the user, abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect power line voltage, fire,  
flood or other Acts of God, or normal wear and tear.  
The foregoing is in lieu of all other expressed warranties and SFC does not assume or authorize any party to assume for it any other  
obligation or liability.  
SFC DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARD TO THIS PRODUCT (INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES  
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS). IN NO EVENT SHALL SFC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE OWNERSHIP OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY DELAY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS  
OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY DUE TO CAUSES BEYOND ITS CONTROL. SFC’S LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND  
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, USE OR OWNERSHIP  
OF THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING WARRANTOR’S NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED DAMAGED OR DEFECTIIVE GOODS, WHETHER SUCH  
DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE OR LATENT, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.  
ATTENTION  
For your protection in the event of theft or loss of this product, please fill in the information below for you own personal records.  
Model No.  
_____________________________________________  
Serial No. ______________________________________________  
(Located on back or bottom side of unit.)  
Date of Purchase  
Where Purchased  
_______________________________________  
Purchase Price _________________________________________  
_________________________________________________________________________________________________  
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