HDR 203HD Ruggedized High Definition Video Cassette Recorder User Manual RGB Spectrum 950 Marina Village Parkway Alameda, CA 94501 P/N 350-5848 October 26, 1998
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 — INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................1 General ..................................................................................................................................1 Shock Mounts ........................................................................................................................1 Rack Mounts ........................................................................................................
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Chapter 1—Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction General The HDR 203HD is a ruggedized version of the model SR-W5U W-VHS tape recorder from JVC Professional Products. The HDR 203HD works in conjunction with the Videolink HD, a bi-directional RGB to HDTV scan converter.
Chapter 1—Introduction Recording Media The recorder can use either W-VHS or Digital S video cassette tapes. Both types are offered in recording lengths varying from 1 - 3.5 hours. Mechanicals The back panel of the HDR 203HD is shown below. For specific connection instructions, please refer to the User Manual for the Videolink HD.
Chapter 1—Introduction Figure 2: October 26, 1998 Mechanical drawing of HDR 203HD Page 3
Chapter 2—Unpacking Chapter 2 Unpacking Components Shipped With The HDR 203HD The HDR 203HD is shipped with the following components in the carton: • HDR 203HD • Power cord • User manual Optional Components Available From RGB Spectrum Page 4 • BNC to BNC cable bundles • W-VHS and Digital S video cassette tapes October 26, 1998
Chapter 3—Specifications Chapter 3 Specifications Power Requirements Voltage: Power: 120 Volt, 60 Hz or 220 Volt, 50 Hz ordered) 40 Watts (must be specified when Physical Dimensions: Weight: 19.0 (W) x 8.
Chapter 4—HDR 203HD RS-232 Serial Control Chapter 4 HDR 203HD RS-232 Serial Control The HDR 203HD is the ruggedized version of the SR-W5U W-VHS recorder from JVC Professional Products. The HDR 203HD has an RS-232 serial communications port for remote control of its functions. This enables the device to receive data and instructions from host applications, and to be explicitly controlled with commands sent via the serial port from a computer (or ASCII terminal).
Chapter 4—HDR 203HD RS-232 Serial Control D-Sub 9 pin Description 4 Data Terminal Ready 5 Ground 6 Data Set Ready 7 Request to Send 8 Clear to Send 9 --- RS-232 Serial Port Parameters Duplex: Baud rate: Data bits: Start bit: Stop bit: Parity: Physical: Configuration: SW Handshake: Full 9600 8 1 1 no parity 9-pin D-Sub (female) D.C.E. XOn/XOff Ensure that the controlling host computer or ASCII terminal is set with the above serial port parameters.
Chapter 4—HDR 203HD RS-232 Serial Control series with a regular “straight through” cable. The net result of a null modem connection is: Figure 3: 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 Null Modem Wiring Diagram Serial Command Set The HDR 203HD has a limited command set. The commands are simple, 4 character “words”. There are no arguments. Setting Up the Serial Port The serial port on the HDR 203HD can be set up to echo the characters as they are entered and provide limited feedback.
Chapter 4—HDR 203HD RS-232 Serial Control The table below details the command set. Commands are case sensitive and must be entered in uppercase as shown.
Chapter 5—JVC SR-W5U MANUAL Chapter 5 JVC SR-W5U MANUAL NOTE: This section contains the user manual for the SR-W5U W-VHS recorder as published by JVC Professional Products. This insert is only included in the printed (hard copy) version of the manual and is not available in this .PDF file. The printed version is available from RGB Spectrum.
