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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS VENTILATION 17. Keep ventilation openings free to avoid the recorder for overheating. 18. Do not place the recorder in the immediate vicinity of a heating source. 19. Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit. CLEANING CAUTION CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN COVERS. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 20.
CONTENTS 1 UNPACKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 2 SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 3 DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 4 4.1 CONTROLS . .
1 UNPACKING Alarm detection is operational from the recording or ready modes and will turn on the alarm indicator and "Alarm-On" output. It also inserts an Alarm-Code in the on-screen display for easy location during later alarm search. The selected alarm recording speed can be programmed to continue for a period of 30 seconds, 1, 3, 5, 10 minutes or until tape end. Unpack carefully. This is electronic equipment and should be handled carefully.
4 CONTROLS Repacking: It is wise to save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store your unit. Note: This recorder has a battery to maintain display functions and recording mode within 2 weeks in the event of power loss. When the recorder is received, the unit must be connected to power source for 48 hours to assure the battery has been adequately charged. 4.1 Controls and Functions Operational Controls: 1. POWER button - Press for on; press again for off.
10. DISPLAY button - Pressing this button toggles between the CLOCK, COUNT and REMAIN displays. CLOCK shows the current time, COUNT shows the incremental counter for recording or playing, and REMAIN indicates the remaining time on the tape. 11. REC/PB SPEED UP- Selects the record/playback tape speed. UP button - Press to select from an ascending order, the record/ playback speed (6H, 18H, 30H...). Menu operation: + button - Press to change the value of a setting on the menu screen. 12.
AUDIO FIG. 3 - RT30A & RT960A REAR Rear Connection Panel 1. POWER CORD - Connect to correct power supply. 4. 12-PIN TERMINAL - Provides inputs/outputs for operational use: Pin 1 – Alarm IN Pin 3- Alarm OUT Pin 5 – Series IN Pin 6 – Series OUT Pin 8 – VEXT Pin 10 – Tape end OUT Pin 11 – 1-Shot record IN Pins 2, 4, 7, 9, 12 - GND 2. AUDIO IN/OUT - Accepts an audio signal from a camera, external sound equipment or another recorder (Line: –6 dBm, 47 kOhm, unbalanced).
5 INSTALLATION 5.3 Using the 12-pin Terminals (Fig 4, Item 4) Use coaxial cables when connecting a camera and a monitor to this VCR. Attach the wires of the alarm switch, door sensor or warning lamp to the 12-pin terminal by pushing in the cable wire. Note: Long cable runs to distant cameras may cause signal deterioration and/or sync discrepancies. If these problems occur, use video line amplifiers and/or cameras having phase-adjustable line-locked vertical sync.
5.4 VCR Setup Note: The cable of audio and video are not provided with your VCR. MONITOR How to connect a single camera: Connect the VCR AUDIO/ VIDEO outputs to the MONITOR AUDIO/ VIDEO inputs. Connect the CAMERA AUDIO/ VIDEO output to the VCR AUDIO/ VIDEO input. To AUDIO IN To VIDEO IN To AUDIO OUT AUDIO VCR's Back Panel To VIDEO OUT To AUDIO IN To VIDEO IN CAMERA FIG.
How to connect multiple cameras via switcher: Connect the VCR VIDEO output to the MONITOR VIDEO input. MONITOR CAMERA 1 Connect the SWITCHER VIDEO output to the VCR VIDEO input. CAMERA 2 . . CAMERA 8 VCR SWITCHER FIG. 7 - VCR CONNECTION TO SWITCHER How to connect Alarms: Connect the SWITCHER/ MULTIPLEXER alarm output to the VCR alarm input, and then connect the SWITCHER/MULTIPLEXER GND to the VCR GND pin 4.
5.5 Video Cassette Tapes 5.6 Normal Playback This VCR will operate with any video cassette which has the VHS mark. Turn on the power of both the VCR and the MONITOR. 1. Insert a prerecorded video cassette. When handling video cassette tapes: • Do not expose video cassettes to extreme heat, high humidity, or strong magnetic fields. • Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism. • Do not touch the tape with your fingers. • Always store an unused cassette in its case.
5.6.1 Special Effects Playback How to use the Shuttle Ring: The shuttle ring is the outer dial. When the VCR is in the STOP mode, the shuttle ring can be rotated to the left or right then released, and the VCR will engage in the REWIND or FAST FORWARD function. While in the REWIND or FAST FORWARD mode, the shuttle ring can be rotated and held to engage the search mode. Releasing the shuttle ring returns it to the REWIND or FAST FORWARD function.
5.7 Normal Recording Turn on the power of both the VCR and the MONITOR. 1. Insert the VIDEO CASSETTE. Ensure the safety tab is in place. 2. Press – or + to choose the desired recording speed, 6H, 18H, 30H etc. The selected time is displayed in the VCR indicator panel, A6H > A18H > A30H > 72H > 96H > 120H > 160H > 240H > 480H > 960H > 000H. Notes: If you select the '000H' option in normal recording, the VCR will activate the '1SHOT REC' mode function.
6 SETTING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY LANGUAGE: This allows you to view the menus in your selected language. The MAIN MENU displays a list of options that you can use to setup the VCR. 1. Press the ↓ button to select the LANGUAGE option and then press the → button to toggle between English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch and Portuguese. 1. Turn on the power of both the VCR and the MONITOR. 2. Press MENU button and the main menu will appear.
6.1 CLOCK SET UP Menu CLOCK SET UP MENU The CLOCK SET UP MENU enables you to define the date and time options and how they are displayed on the monitor screen. The clock uses the 24-hour system. < CLOCK SET UP > DATE MODE DDMMYY DAY LIGHT OFF TIME HH:MM:SS DATE DD/MM/YY DAY MENU 1. Press the MENU button. DISPLAY [↓ The main menu will appear: →] LOWER-R [END:MENU] DISPLAY - Select the time/date display position on the screen display (LOWER-R, LOWER-L, UPPER-L, UPPER-R, OFF).
The RECORD MODE SET UP menu will appear. RECORD MODE SET UP < RECORD MODE SETUP > 7. Press the ↓ button to choose the 1SHOT REC option. ALARM REC MODE A6H ALARM REC TIME 30SEC 1SHOT REC 1SEC VEXT OUT 1FIELD SERIES REC OFF REPEAT: STOP AT EOT. [↓ →] [END:MENU] 8. Press the → button to select the desired time of recording, 1 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., 15 sec., 30 sec., 60 sec. or OFF. VEXT: In case of connecting the extemal equipment (switcher or multiplexer), you can set the switching time of the camera.
6.3 TIMER RECORD SET UP Menu This VCR can be programmed to record up to 8 different programs. The TIMER RECORD SET UP option can be programmed ON or OFF, the start/end times, the day of the week and the recording speed can be set. Options are: SET - ON/OFF. Allows you to define the timer recording and select the option on or off. START - Sets the start time of recording. END - Sets the stop time of recording. DAY - Sets the day of the timer recording. Options are: SUN ~ SAT: Same time once a week.
The list will show alarm events. Alarm record information can be memorized up to 16, but only 8 can be displayed on the MONITOR. BUZZER SELECT menu will appear. BUZZER SELECT MODE < BUZZER SELECT > 4. Press the -/+ button to view the next/previous page. VIDEO LOSS ERROR MODE TAPE END NO TAPE NO SAFETY TAB 5. Press the ↓ button to choose the respective alarm. 6. To erase the alarm record information press the CLEAR button. On the display panel, the "ALARM" indication will also be cancelled.
SEARCH SET UP MENU < SEARCH SET UP > 3. Press the ↓ button to select SECURITY LOCK and press the → button to select ON/OFF. PRESS REW OR FF TO BEGIN ALARM SCAN ENTER NUMBER 00 TO BEGIN INDEX SEARCH SHARPNESS - The sharpness of the recorded picture can be selected between LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH. [+ 4. Press the ↓ button to select SHARPNESS and press the → button to set LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH. [END:MENU] 3. Rotate and release the SHUTTLE ring to FF or REW.
7. SELF-DIAGNOSIS This function informs you of error messages to help you solve system problems. When the VCR malfunctions, the error code is displayed in the VCR indicator panel. ERROR CODE TABLE DISPLAY ACTION DESCRIPTION Loading Motor Error Tape Loading Error Tape Eject Error • When a malfunction occurs in the VCR, press the POWER button on the front of VCR to operate normally.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM CHECK POINT & CORRECTION Cassette cannot be inserted. • Load cassette in direction indicated by arrow on cassette. • A cassette is already in the VCR. • Check if power indicator is lit on the VCR indicator panel. If not, make sure power cord is plugged in. • If the indicator flashes, press the POWER button again. The VCR will not go into the recording mode, even when REC button is pressed. • The cassette has had the erase prevention tab removed.
9. MAINTENANCE GUIDE TABLE The table below shows the recommended service intervals for the VCR components. Unit is Hour. NO.
10. SPECIFICATIONS Electrical Model No. RT30A/50 RT960A/50 RT30A/60 RT960A/60 Rated Voltage 230 Vac, 50 230 Vac, 50 120 Vac, 60 120 Vac, 60 Hz Hz Hz Hz Voltage Range 90 to 264 90 to 264 90 to 264 90 to 264 Power at Min.Voltage 22 W 22 W 22 W 22 W Tape Format: Standard 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) VHS tape. Video Recording System: VHS Rotary Heads: Four head helical scan azimuth system. Luminance: FM recording. Color: Converted subcarrier, direct recording.
Recording Times: PAL models (-/50) Record Mode RT30A RT960A 6H 6H 18H 18H 30H 30H 72H 96H 120H 168H 240H 480H 960H Actual hrs E-180 E-240 6H 8H 18H 24H 30H 40H 78H 104H 102H 135H 126H 168H 174H 232H 246H 328H 486H 648H 966H 1288H Tape Speed Recording Fields Drive Audio 11.69mm/sec 3.90mm/sec 2.34mm/sec 0.90mm/sec 0.69mm/sec 0.56mm/sec 0.40mm/sec 0.29mm/sec 0.14mm/sec 0.07mm/sec 50fields/sec 16.67fields/sec 10fields/sec 3.85fields/sec 2.95fields/sec 2.38fields/sec 1.73fields/sec 1.22fields/sec 0.
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