JVC VCR SR 9168U User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

INSTRUCTIONS

SR-9168U

REC STOP/EJECT

REC

CHECK

OPERATE

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

PAUSE/

STILL

REVERSE

REW

PLAY

COUNT/

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

RESET

CLOCK

/CANCEL

OPE. LOCK

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

AL/PL

RESET

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is

located on the rear of cabinet. Retain

this information for future reference.

This instruction book is made

from 100% recycled paper.

Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.

Before operating this unit, please read

the instructions carefully to ensure the

best possible performance.

Model No.

Serial No.

SR-9168U

SL96170

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CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION

7 RECORDING

1-1 Major Features .............................................. 4

1-2 Periodical Maintenance ................................. 4

1-3 Precautions ................................................... 5

1-4 Daily Inspection ............................................. 5

7-1 Preparation................................................. 24

7-2 Recording................................................... 25

7-3 Timer Recording......................................... 26

7-4 Alarm Recording ........................................ 31

7-5 Sensor Recording ...................................... 33

7-6 Repeat Recording ...................................... 34

7-7 Series Recording ....................................... 35

2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-1 Front Panel................................................... 6

2-2 Display ......................................................... 8

2-3 Rear Panel ................................................... 9

7-8 Recording with External VCR Activation

Signal ... ..................................................... 36

7-9 How to Restore Recording After Power

Failure ........................................................ 37

3 CONNECTIONS

7-10 External Timer Recording........................... 37

7-11 Tape End Buzzer ....................................... 37

3-1 Connecting to a Camera ............................ 11

3-2 Connecting a System Using a Sequential

Switcher ..................................................... 12

8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS

PLAYBACK

3-3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input/Output

Terminal Connections ................................ 13

8-1 Preparation................................................. 38

8-2 Playback..................................................... 38

8-3 Special-Effects Playback............................ 39

8-4 Index Search .............................................. 40

8-5 Tracking/V. Lock Adjustment...................... 40

4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

4-1 On-Screen Display in the Time/Date and

Record Mode.............................................. 14

4-2 Main Menu Display..................................... 15

4-3 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display ........ 16

4-4 Hour Meter Display .................................... 16

9 TROUBLESHOOTING

9-1 Error Indication ........................................... 41

9-2 No Error Indication ..................................... 42

5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU

SWITCHES

5-1 Function Menu Switch Setting .................... 17

10 OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE

BOARD

5-2 Contents of the Function Menu

Switches..................................................... 18

10-1 Installation of the SA-K97U ...... ................. 43

10-2 SA-K97U Specifications..... ........................ 44

10-3 SA-K97U RS-232C Protocol &

6 PREPARATION

6-1 Cassette Loading/Unloading ...................... 21

6-2 Date and Time setting ................................ 21

6-3 Summer Time Compensation..................... 23

6-4 Selection of Record/Play Mode .................. 23

Commands..... ............................................ 45

11 APPENDIXES

11-1 Rear Panel's Input/Output .......................... 52

11-2 Specifications ............................................. 53

JVC is not liable for compensation for loss or damage

to recordings in the event this unit fails to record or play

back properly because the unit malfunctions or a

defective video cassette tape is used.

Please note that it may be unlawful to use any material

recorded from TV broadcast programs or pre-recorded

programs without the consent of the owner of

recorded exclusively for personal use.

The SR-9168U is a video cassette recorder able to execute

timelapse recording with VHS cassettes.

Use only video cassettes bearing the

mark.

This unit is designed for professional use.

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1 INTRODUCTION

1-1 Major Features

5 240-hour long-time recording with a 120-minute tape

Recording times are selectable from 6 hours (EP mode) and

L18/L30/48/72/96/120/168/240 hours (Timelapse mode).

Monitor image recording for up to 240 hours is possible with a

120-minute tape.

5 Recording Check function

Pressing the [REC CHECK] button during recording allows you

to check the status of the recording in progress. When

activated via the corresponding function menu switch, the built-

in head cleaner automatically cleans the heads whenever

inferior picture quality is detected during Recording Check.

After cleaning, the Recording Check operation is executed

again automatically (Auto Recording Check function).

5 Operation lock system

To prevent accidental or deliberate interference with VCR

operation, the operation lock system is provided.

5 Warning function

Error indications are shown on the front panel display.

5 Power-off video throughput function

5 Audio monitoring

Audio signals can be recorded in the 18-hour/30-hour

Timelapse mode, as well as in the conventional 6-hour mode.

This strengthens surveillance capabilities by providing both

audio and video information.

5 Alarm recording function

When an alarm signal is input in the Timelapse Record mode,

the 6-hour (EP), 18-hour or 30-hour mode is automatically

engaged. Alarm recording time can be selected from 5, 15, 30,

60, 120, or 180 sec., to tape end or set manually.

An index code is automatically recorded when alarm recording

starts. Used as an alarm cue signal, this allows quick access to

alarm recording points with the Index Search function.

5 Sensor recording

Even when the power is off, the camera's EE input can be

output from the VCR.

5 Camera switching signal output terminal

5 Automatic re-start of recording after a power failure

5 Digital hour meter display

Whenever an alarm signal is input in the Stop mode, the

Record mode is automatically engaged.

5 Time/date generator

5 Repeat recording/series recording function

5 Recording control with external activation signal

5 Alarm recording, tape end and warning electronic buzzer

5 Summer time compensation function

5 Wired remote control (optional)

5 RS-232C control (with optional SA-K97U RS-232C interface

board installed)

Superimposes the year, month, date, minute and second on

the image during recording. Also allows you to use the menu

screen to display the number of alarms, alarm time, and the

number of the power failures.

The SR-9168U can be controlled via a personal computer.

Operation status can be monitored on the computer.

5 Timer recording function

Two types of timer recording are available: based on the date

(up to 8 programs) or based on the day of the week.

1-2 Periodical Maintenance

This VCR incorporates precision mechanical parts which will collect dirt over time and ultimately deteriorate and wear out.

Over long periods of use, dirt and dust accumulates on the heads, drums and tape transport mechanisms. Dust which

penetrates the VCR (especially during outdoor use) also promotes the wear and deterioration of mechanical parts by causing

poor contact between tape and heads. This also prevents the VCR from maintaining video and audio quality at high levels. To

prevent wear and deterioration, clean the heads regularly using a head cleaning tape. However, because a head cleaning

tape alone cannot clean the entire tape transport mechanism, this should also be inspected periodically to prevent any

problems that could result from a sudden failure.

As replacement and adjustment of parts require advanced skills and specialized equipment, please contact the person in

charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent for servicing.

Monitoring Usage Time

Periodic Maintenance

The total operation time reached by an ordinary home VCR

in 5 or 6 years may be reached by a professional VCR in

as few as 5 or 6 months. Therefore, it is important that the

total hours of operation be carefully monitored. An hour

meter in the on-screen display (see page 16) shows the

accumulated time. In the chart below, the hours

accumulated in each month are shown in relation to the

number of hours used per day. Times shown inside

shaded area indicate that maintenance should be

performed.

Check or replace the following mechanical parts according

to the running time.

Running time

Drum ass’y (including heads)

Pinch rollers

1000H 2000H 3000H 4000H

⅜

ⅷ

⅜

Drive parts

^ : Cleaning

⅜ : Check or replace as required.

Usage

ⅷ : Replace

time per

day

1 month 2 months 3 months 6 months 12 months

• Maintenance requirements may vary depending on the

operating environment and usage. The information

above should be used as a reference guide.

2 hours

8 hours

12 hours

24 hours

120

480

180

720

360

720

240

360

720

1440

2160

4320

2880

4320

8640

720

1080

2160

1440

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1 INTRODUCTION

1-3 Precautions

Handling and storage place

5 Avoid using the unit in places subject to the

following conditions:

5 Handle the unit carefully

• Do not place anything heavy on the unit (a monitor,

etc.). A malfunction may occur.

• extreme heat or cold

• strong magnetic fields (do not use a transceiver within

2 meters of this unit)

• Do not put any foreign substance into the cassette

loading slot.

• high humidity

• dust and soil

• vibrations

• Avoid violent shocks to the recording chassis during

transportation. Remove the cassette tape from the unit

for transportation.

5 Turn off the power to save electricity when not using the

• variations in temperature

unit.

5 Use this unit in horizontal (flat position) only.

5 Do not leave the unit in the Still or Record Pause

mode for a long time as this may damage the tape.

To minimize tape damage, this VCR automatically

enters the Stop mode after about 5 minutes have

passed in the Still or Record Pause mode.

Condensation

5 Condensation

5 Condensation occurs in the

Head drum

When cold beer is poured into a glass, water drops

appear on the glass’s surface. This phenomenon is

called “condensation”. When condensation occurs on

the VCR’s head drum and tape guides it may damage

the tape.

following cases.

• When the VCR is moved from a

cold place to a warm place.

• In a room that has just been heated

or in an area directly exposed to a

cooler.

Video tape

• When there is excessive humidity

5 When condensation is expected to occur

Turn the power of the VCR on before use.

Video cassette

• Only use video cassette bearing the

mark.

• To prevent accidental erasure of a recorded tape, break

the erasure prevention tab on the cassette. To use a

cassette with a broken tab, place a piece of cellophane

tape over the broken tab.

• Video cassettes cannot be used upside down.

• Leaving the tape in a partially wound condition for a long

time may damage the tape. Rewind the tape to the

beginning before storage.

Erasure prevention tab

Timelapse recording is performed over very long periods of time

which means that a durable tape is required.

• Use a T-120 tape or shorter.

• Do not use extended tapes (130 minutes or more such as T-130).

1-4 Daily Inspection

Although this unit has been designed for reliable operation

over a long period of time, a daily inspection is recommended

to ensure optimum performance. In particular, be sure to

check the repeat recording function on a daily basis.

4 Rewind the tape recorded the previous day for several

seconds.

5 Press the play button for playback.

6 Check that the playback picture is normal.

7 Check that the recorded date and time are correct.

Inspection procedure

• This unit includes a Recording Check function (using

the [REC CHECK] button) and an Automatic

Recording Check function for daily checking of

recording quality.

1 Turn on the power for all units connected to the

surveillance system.

2 Check the quality of the image shown on the monitor.

If any problems are found after inspection, turn the power off,

unplug the power plug from the AC outlet, and contact your

JVC dealer.

3 Check that the date and time shown on the monitor are

correct.

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2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-1 Front Panel

SR-9168U

REC STOP/EJECT

REC

CHECK

OPERATE

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

PAUSE/

STILL

COUNT/

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

RESET

REVERSE

REW

PLAY

CLOCK

/CANCEL

OPE. LOCK

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

AL/PL

RESET

9 10

1 [OPERATE] button

4 [STOP/EJECT] button

Press to turn the operating power ON/OFF. When this

button is ON, the OPERATE indicator lights and the unit

can be operated. When a cassette is inserted, the

power switches on and the OPERATE indicator lights

automatically.

• Stops the tape.

• Ejects the tape when pressed in the Stop mode.

5 [REC] button

Starts recording when pressed in the Stop mode.

6 Operation buttons

The OPERATE button does not completely shut off

the mains power to the unit, but switches the

operating current on and off.

[PLAY] button

Starts playback.

[PAUSE/STILL] button

• Temporarily stops recording when pressed in the

Record mode.

• Displays a still picture when pressed in the Play mode.

• Advances field by field when pressed in the Still mode.

[REVERSE] button

Starts reverse playback when pressed in the Play or Still

mode.

[FF] button

• Fast forwards the tape.

• Starts fast-forward shuttle search when pressed in the

Play mode.

• If the function menu switch <INDEX SEARCH> is set

to ON and an alarm-recorded tape is loaded, Index

(alarm) Search starts in the forward direction when this

button is pressed in the Stop or Play mode.

[REW] button

2 Cassette loading slot

For cassette loading and unloading. Use a VHS

cassette tape.

3 [REC CHECK] button

Use to check recording.

When pressed in the Record mode, this will rewind the

tape about 5 seconds and then play back the rewound

section so that the recording quality can be checked.

After playback, the Record mode is automatically re-

engaged at the point where recording was interrupted.

• The FM level is checked during playback in Recording

Check operation to determine whether or not picture

quality is defective. If it is judged defective, the heads

are automatically cleaned. How this operation is

performed is determined by the setting of the [REC

CHECK] switch in the function menu.

• Rewinds the tape.

– When set to "MANUAL":

Head cleaning is performed once and recording

resumes.

• Starts reverse shuttle search when pressed in the Play

mode.

• If the function menu switch <INDEX SEARCH> is set

to ON and an alarm-recorded tape is loaded, Index

(alarm) Search starts in the reverse direction when this

button is pressed in the Stop or Play mode.

– When set "AUTO":

Head cleaning is performed once and recording is

resumed for several seconds. Then, Recording

Check operation is performed again.

If picture quality is again judged defective, head

cleaning is performed once again and "E-09" is shown

on the display to indicate that there is a problem.

Recording will continue, however.

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2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-1 Front Panel

7 Display section

# [SET/V. LOCK +, -] buttons

For details, refer to page 8.

• Press to set values in date/time setting, timer program

setting and function menu setting.

8 [COUNT/CLOCK] button

• Press to reduce the vertical shifting of the picture in

the Still mode.

Press this button to select the time display or tape

counter in the display.

$ [RESET/CANCEL] button

When the power is turned off, the time is displayed.

• Normally press this button to reset the tape counter to

0000.

• When the buzzer sounds, press this button to stop the

buzzer sound.

• In the Timer Program Setting mode, press this button

to cancel the program settings. For details, refer to

"Timer Recording" on page 29.

9 [TIME MODE] button

Use to select the recording or playback time mode.

Each time this button is pressed, the recording/playback

time mode changes in the following sequence.

6H(EPmode)[L18[L30H[48H[72H[96H[

120H[168H[240H[6H (EP mode) ....

The selected recording/playback time mode is shown on

the display.

% [AL/PL RESET] alarm/power loss reset button

Press this button to stop alarm recording or reset the

alarm input or power loss data. For details, refer to

page 32.

0 [TIMER REC] button

Press this button to execute the timer recording. For

details, refer to "Timer Recording" on page 26.

^ [OPE. LOCK] key

! [MENU] button

lnsert the provided key into this key hole and turn it to

"ON" to lock the VCR in its current mode and disable all

controls.

Press this button to display the date, time setting, timer

program setting, various function menu setting and hour

meter. Press again to cancel the display.

When operation Lock mode is engaged, "LOCK" is

shown on the display.

@ [SHIFT/TRACKING +, -] buttons

• Press to select an item in date/time setting, timer

program setting and function menu setting.

• Press to adjust tracking and reduce noise if there are

tracking problems in the play back mode or during

search.

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2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-2 Display

11 12

1 Operation mode display

blinks. For details, refer to page 41.

Shows the operation modes.

6 TIMER indication

Lights during timer recording programming/operation.

7 REPEAT indication

Fast-

forward

Timelapse

playback

Lights when the VCR is in the Repeat Record mode.

Playback Recording

Rewind

8 OVERLAP indication

Blinks when programs scheduled for timer recording

overlap.

Reverse

playback

Record-

pause

Rewind

Fast-forward

Still

9 Timer program number

During timer recording, the number of program being

recorded blinks.

When the timer recording ends, this number goes out.

* (

) mark in the Rec/Pause mode is shown in red.

Cassette indication

Lights when a cassette is loaded. Blinks when a

cassette is being ejected.

0 AL (alarm) indication

Shown during alarm recording. Blinks when alarm

recording ends.

3 SP/EP indication

Shows the VHS standard (SP) mode or VHS extended

mode (EP) during recording/playback.

During 6H (EP) and Timelapse Recording/Playback

mode, the EP indicator is shown.

! VISS indication

Shown when the alarm recording start point is index-

searched. For details, refer to “Index Search” on page

40.

Recording in the SP mode is not possible with this unit.

@ LOCK indication

4 Tape counter/time indication

Lights when the operation lock function is activated.

• When the power is turned on, the tape counter or

current time are shown. The display can be selected

with the [COUNT/CLOCK] button.

# AL REC (alarm recording) indication

Lights when the function menu switch <ALARM REC> is

set to “ON”.

• When the power is turned off, the present time (hour,

minute, second) is shown.

$ SENSOR REC (sensor recording) indication

Lights when the function menu switch <SENSOR REC>

is set to “ON”.

5 Recording/playback mode time display

• Shows the recording/playback mode set with the [TIME

MODE] button.

• When a tape ends in the Record mode, the record time

mode indication goes out and the "End" indication

blinks (when the <REC REMAIN> menu switch is set

to "OFF"). If the <REC REMAIN> menu switch is set

to "180S" or "360S", the "End" indication blinks

3 minutes or 6 minutes before the tape ends during

6H mode.

• When an problem occurs, the error indication “E-∗∗”

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2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

2-1 FRONT PANEL

2-3 Rear Panel

MIC

VIDEO

AUDIO

CAM SW

OUT

COM

ALARM

SERIES/CLOCK

WARNING

COM

REC OUT

TAPE

REMOTE

ALARM

/REC

OUT

RESET

END OUT

OUT

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

SERIES/CLOCK

WARNING

COM

REC OUT

COM

ALARM

TAPE

/REC

OUT

Connecting the wires to the terminals 8

RESET

END OUT

OUT

1. Hold the button down

and insert the wire

over the top of the

terminal.

2. Release the button to

button

lock the wire in the

terminal.

1 Power cable

8 [SERIES/CLOCK OUT] series recording signal/clock

reset signal output terminal

Connect the power plug to an AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz

outlet.

Outputs the series recording signals or clock reset

signals.

Select the output signal with the <TERMINAL SEL 1>

menu switch.

2 [MIC IN] mic input connector

Connect a microphone with 3.6-mm dia. plug. When

signals are input from both the microphone connector

• Series recording signal output

and the audio input connector, audio signals are mixed

and recorded.

When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to

“SERIES”, the series recording signal is output.

• Connect to the other VCR series recording signal input

terminal. When the tape being recorded in this unit

ends, a signal is output from this terminal to the

connected VCR.

• Select the signal output timing with the <REC

REMAIN> menu switch (tape end, or 3 minutes or 6

minutes before the tape ends during 6H mode).

• Clock reset signal output

3 [VIDEO IN] video input connector (BNC)

Receives composite video signals from a connected

camera or other video source.

4 [AUDIO IN] audio input connector (RCA)

Receives audio signals from a connected audio source.

5 [AUDIO OUT] audio output connector (RCA)

Outputs audio signals.

When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to

“C.ADJ”, the clock reset signal is output when the

internal clock is at AM0:00 and PM0:00. When

connected to the [CLOCK IN] terminal of another SR-

9168U, this unit’s time can be synchronized with the

time on the other VCR if the time difference is within

±30 seconds.

6 [VIDEO OUT] video output connector (BNC)

Outputs composite video signals. Input camera signals

(composite video signals) can still be output through this

connector even when no power is supplied to the unit

(Power-Off Video Throughput function).

7 [REMOTE] remote connector

Connect the optional RM-G30U remote control.

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2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS

MIC

VIDEO

AUDIO

CAM SW

OUT

COM

ALARM

SERIES/CLOCK

WARNING

COM

REC OUT

TAPE

REMOTE

ALARM

/REC

OUT

RESET

END OUT

OUT

CAM SW

OUT

ALARM

SERIES/CLOCK

WARNING

COM

REC OUT

COM

ALARM

TAPE

/REC

OUT

RESET

END OUT

OUT

Connecting the wires to the terminals 9 to &

1. Hold the button down

and insert the wire

over the top of the

terminal.

button

2. Release the button to

lock the wire in the

terminal.

9 [SERIES/CLOCK IN] series recording signal/clock

reset signal input terminal

• Recording mode signal output

When the <TERMINAL SEL 2> menu switch is set to

REC and the unit is in the Record mode, the recording

mode signal (+12 V) is output.

Input the series recording signals, VCR activation

signals from the external control equipment or clock

reset signals.

Select the input signal with the <TERMINAL SEL 1>

menu switch.

! [COM] common ground terminal

Connect to the ground terminal of a connected unit.

• Series recording signal input

@ [TAPE END OUT] tape end signal output terminal

Outputs a Tape End signal when the tape ends during

recording.

When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to

“SERIES”, the series recording signal is input.

• Connect to the other VCR series recording signal

output terminal.

• When a series recording signal is received from the

other VCR, recording starts automatically.

• VCR activation signal input

• When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to

“EXT”, recording start and stop can be controlled with

external signal input.

• Connect to an external control device.

When a VCR activation signal (ground input) is

received, recording starts automatically and continues

for as long as the VCR activation signals are input.

• Clock reset signal input

When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to

“C.ADJ”, the clock reset signal from the master clock

can be received.

• Inputting the clock reset signal synchronizes the time

with the master clock time if the time difference is

within ±30 seconds. If the difference exceeds

30 seconds, the time will not be adjusted correctly.

• Outputs a +12 V signal during recording, playback, FF

and rewind. When the tape ends during recording, a 0

V (GND level) signal is output.

• When the tape ends during auto repeat recording,

signals are output for about 2 seconds.

• Connect an external alarm lamp or buzzer via an

external interface.

• To cancel the output, press the EJECT button, PLAY

button, FF button or REW button.

The timing of the tape end signal output during

recording can be selected with the <REC REMAIN>

menu switch (at tape end, or 3 minutes or 6 minutes

before the tape ends during 6H mode).

# [ALARM REC OUT] alarm recording mode signal

output terminal

Outputs +12 V signals during alarm recording.

$ [ALARM RESET] alarm signal reset input terminal

Receives signals to cancel alarm recording.

• Alarm input data is not reset.

0 [WARNING/REC OUT] warning signal/rec signal

output terminal

% [ALARM IN] alarm signal input terminal

Outputs a warning signal or recording mode signal. The

type of output signal can be selected with the

<TERMINAL SEL 2> menu switch.

Receives signals to start alarm or sensor recording.

^ [COM] common ground terminal

Connect to the ground terminal of a connected unit.

• Warning signal output

When the <TERMINAL SEL 2> menu switch is set to

“WARNING”, a warning signal (+12 V) is output if an

abnormality occurs in tape transport or mechanism

operation.

& [CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output

terminal

When a sequential switcher is connected, this terminal

outputs camera switching timing control signals. For

details, refer to page 52.

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3 CONNECTIONS

3-1 Connecting to a Camera

CCD

Microphone

Amplifier

Video camera

RCA

BNC

Microphone

MIC

VIDEO

AUDIO

CAM SW

OUT

COM

ALARM

REC OUT

COM

SERIES/CLOCK

WARNING

REMOTE

ALARM

TAPE

/REC

OUT

RESET

END OUT

OUT

AC 120 V

BNC

RCA

Alarm sensor

Monitor TV

1 Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-9168U’s video/audio output connectors.

2 Connect the video camera’s video output connector to the SR-9168U’s video input connector.

3 Input audio signals to the audio input connectors via an amplifier.

4 When connecting an alarm sensor, connect it to the SR-9168U’s alarm input terminal.

5 When the connection is complete, connect the power plug to an AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz outlet.

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3 CONNECTIONS

3-2 Connecting a System Using a Sequential Switcher

Video cameras

CCD

Alarm sensor input

Alarm sensor

CCD

Alarm signal output

Sequential switcher

Video output

Camera

switching

signal input

Microphone

RCA

BNC

MIC

VIDEO

AUDIO

CAM SW

OUT

COM

ALARM

SERIES/CLOCK

WARNING

COM

REC OUT

TAPE

REMOTE

ALARM

/REC

OUT

RESET

END OUT

OUT

AC 120 V

BNC

RCA

Monitor TV

1 Connect video cameras and alarm sensor to a sequential switcher (frame switcher).

2 Connect the sequential switcher’s (frame switcher) alarm signal output, camera switching signal input and video output to

the SR-9168U’s.

3 Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-9168U ’s video/audio output connectors.

4 When the connection is complete, connect the power plug to an AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz outlet.

5 Synchro should be applied to all connected video cameras.

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3 CONNECTIONS

3-3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input/Output Terminal Connections

[CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output terminal

[ALARM IN] alarm signal input terminal

CAM SW

ALARM

OUT

COM

Sequential switcher

camera switching

signal input

Sequential switcher

alarm output

terminal

[ALARM RESET] alarm reset terminal

[ALARM REC OUT] alarm recording mode signal output terminal

ALARM

RESET

ALARM

RESET COM

REC OUT

COM

Alarm

lamp

Vcc

External

interface

Vcc: 5V–12V

Switch

[TAPE END OUT] tape end output terminal

[WARNING/REC OUT] warning signal/recording

mode signal output terminal

TAPE

WARNING

/REC

END OUT COM

OUT

COM

Alarm lamp

External

interface

Alarm lamp

External

interface

[CLOCK IN/OUT] clock reset terminal

5 When setting the clock to the first VCR’s clock

First VCR

Second VCR

Last VCR

CLOCK

OUT

CLOCK

External interface example

COM

Example: Lamp lights with HIGH signal

(Lamp, etc.)

Power

supply

5 When setting the clock to the external master clock

Relay

First VCR

Second VCR

Last VCR

Control

signal

External

master clock

CLOCK

GND

COM

5 Use appropriately rated devices.

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4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

Status information and other data including date/time, alarm input data, power loss (power failure) data and total operation

hours can be displayed on a connected monitor. Function settings can be switched via the on-screen function menu switches

and menu screens are also provided for timer recording program setting and date/time setting.

• Normally, the time/date data is shown on screen.

• Additional data displays and menu screens can be displayed by pressing the [MENU] button. This calls up the main menu

screen where you can select items as desired.

4-1 On-Screen Display in the Time/Date and Record Modes

Time/date and recording mode data is recorded and displayed on screen.

In the Stop, Record and Record Pause modes, data is superimposed on the input video signals.

• The on-screen display can switched ON/OFF using the <POSITION> switch in the function menu's ON SCREEN MODE

setting screen. You can also change the on-screen display position using this switch.

Hour

Menu switch

<POSITION> setting

Display

Minute

Second

Recording mode

5 Connect the VCR's video output connector to the

monitor's video input connector.

1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5 L18H

1 1 – 6 – 1999

1 Turn the power on (monitor and VCR) and engage the

Year

Stop mode.

Day

2 • When a video signal is input to the video input

connector, time/date, and recording mode are

superimposed on the picture.

Month

• "L-UP"

• If there is no signal input, display data is

superimposed on a black background.

Recording mode

* If the date and time have not been set, correct date

and time indications are not available.

L18 H 1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5

1 1 – 6 – 1999

5 If no on-screen data is displayed, set the <POSITION>

menu switch in the function menu's ON SCREEN MODE

setting screen to the desired position (except "OFF").

• "R-UP"

5 Changing the display position

You can select the position on screen where data is

displayed with the <POSITION> menu switch in the ON

SCREEN MODE setting screen. Data can be displayed

in any one of the four corners of the screen.

Setting of the menu switch <POSITION>

– L-UP

– R-UP

: Left top (factory setting)

: Right top

• "R-BOTTOM"

– R-BOTTOM : Right bottom

– L-BOTTOM : Left bottom

– OFF

: Display is off. No indications are

shown.

1 1 – 6 – 1999

L18H 1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5

Recording mode

● For "Function menu switch setting", refer to page 17.

• In the Record mode, on-screen time/date and

recording mode data is recorded together with video

signals.

If you do not want to record on-screen data, set the

<POSITION> menu switch to "OFF".

• In the Play mode, on-screen data recorded on the tape

is displayed.

• "L-BOTTOM"

1 1 – 6 – 1999

1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5 L18H

Recording mode

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4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

4-2 Main Menu Display

You can display date and time data recorded when an alarm input or power failure occurs, as well as the hour meter (drum

rotating time) by selecting the desired item in the main menu.

The timer recording program setting screen, function menu switch setting screen, and date/time setting screen can also be

displayed by selecting the desired item in the main menu.

Operation

[SHIFT +/–] buttons

[MENU] button

5 Connect the VCR's video output connector to the

monitor's video input connector.

SR-9168U

OPERATE

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

1 Turn on the VCR and the monitor. Make sure the Stop

mode is engaged.

COUNT/

CLOCK

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

RESET

/CANCEL

OPE. LOCK

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

AL/PL

RESET

2 Press the [MENU] button.

[ The main menu screen is displayed.

3 Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to move the cursor arrow to

the item you want to display.

[SET +/–] buttons

• Press the [SHIFT +] button to move the cursor arrow

down. Press the [SHIFT -] button to move it up.

Main menu screen

4 Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to display the

MAIN MENU

selected item.

PROGRAM TIMER

FUNCTION

ALARM IN

POWER LOSS

HOUR METER

CLOCK ADJUST

5 To end menu operation and restore the normal screen,

press the [MENU] button.

PRESS (SHIFT, SET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

● PROGRAM TIMER:

Displays the program setting screen for timer recording.

• When the [MENU] button is pressed during playback,

the monitor screen display switches from the playback

picture to the input video signal (EE picture) and the

main menu is shown on the screen.

This means that even during playback you can check

menu contents. Press the [MENU] button again to

restore the playback picture.

* Timer programming is not possible if the date and

time are not set. In this case, the date/time setting

screen will be displayed.

● FUNCTION:

Displays the function menu setting screen.

● ALARM IN:

Displays the date and time when an alarm signal was

input.

● POWER LOSS

Displays the date and time when a power failure

occurred.

● HOUR METER:

Displays the hour meter (drum rotating time).

● CLOCK ADJUST:

Displays the date/time setting screen.

* Set the date and time before using this unit.

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4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

[SHIFT +/–] buttons

[MENU] button

SR-9168U

REC STOP/EJECT

REC

CHECK

OPERATE

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

PAUSE/

STILL

REVERSE

REW

PLAY

COUNT/

CLOCK

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

RESET

/CANCEL

OPE. LOCK

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

AL/PL

RESET

[AL/PL RESET]

button

[SET +/–] buttons

4-3 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display

The dates and times of up to nine (9) alarm inputs or power losses (failures) can be displayed.

1 Turn on the VCR and monitor. Make sure the Stop

Alarm input data screen

mode is engaged.

ALARM IN

2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu.

A L – 0 0 1 2 0 : 3 0

9 – 6 – 9 9

First alarm

Second alarm

A L – 0 0 2 2 1 : 4 4 1 0 – 6 – 9 9

A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –

PRESS (AL / PL) TO ALL RESET

3 Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to select

ALARM IN or POWER LOSS.

• To display alarm input data, select ALARM IN. To

display power failure data, select POWER LOSS.

4 Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to display the

PRESS (MENU)

TO END

selected data (alarm input or power loss).

Hour

Year

Day

Month

• When 10 or more alarm input or power loss data

items have been stored, subsequent data will

replace earlier items, beginning from the second

item.

Minute

Power loss (failure) data screen

5 Press the [MENU] button twice to end menu operation

and restore the normal screen.

POWER LOSS

First power failure

Second power

failure

P L – 0 0 1 2 1 : 3 0

9 – 6 – 9 9

P L – 0 0 2 1 7 : 4 4 1 0 – 7 – 9 9

P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –

PRESS (AL / PL) TO ALL RESET

Resetting alarm input/power loss (failure) data

When the "AL" (alarm) display is off and the VCR is in

the normal screen mode, press the [AL/PL RESET]

button to reset the alarm input and power loss data

stored in memory.

PRESS (MENU)

TO END

4-4 Hour Meter Display

Drum rotating time is displayed in the form of an hour

meter. Use this data to schedule maintenance.

Operation

1 Turn on the VCR and monitor. Make sure the Stop

Hour meter screen

mode is engaged.

HOUR METER

2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu.

3 Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to select HOUR

METER.

DRUM ON 02345H

4 Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to display the hour

Drum rotating time

meter (drum rotating time).

5 Press the [MENU] button twice to end menu operation

PRESS (MENU) TO END

and restore the normal screen.

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5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES

You can customize the VCR's functions to suit the requirements of your application using on-screen menu's function switches.

[SHIFT –] button

[MENU] button

[SHIFT +] button

RESET

COUNT/

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

/CANCEL

CLOCK

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

AL/PL

RESET

[SET –] button

[SET +] button

● Menu function switches are available on four setting screens: ON SCREEN MODE, VTR MODE 1, VTR MODE 2 and

ALARM/SENSOR REC mode. (When the optional SA-K97U RS-232C interface board is installed, the RS-232C

PARAMETER setting screen is also available.)

5-1 Function Menu Switch Setting

[MENU] button

Normal screen

[MENU]

button

[MENU]

button

Alarm/sensor recording

mode setting

Main menu screen

On-screen mode setting VTR mode 1 setting

VTR mode 2 setting

MAIN MENU

ON SCREEN MODE

VTR MODE 1

(SHARPNESS)

(AUTO REC)

A LARM / SENSOR REC MODE

VTR MODE 2

(SUMMER TIME)

(TAERMINAL SEL 1)

(TAERMINAL SEL 2)

(REC REMAIN)

NORMAL

OFF

NORMAL

REPEAT

OFF

SERIES

WARN

OFF

PROGRAM TIMER

FUNCTION

ALARM IN

POWER LOSS

HOUR METER

CLOCK ADJUST

(POSITION)

–UP

(ALARM REC)

(SENSOR REC)

(REC MODE)

(DURATION)

OFF

180SEC

OFF

(REC CHECK)

(TAPE END MODE)

(INDEX SEARCH)

(CAMERA SW)

(TAPE END BUZZER)

(WARNING BUZZER)

(COUNT END)

OFF

(BUZZER)

●

(TAPE END MODE)

STOP

[SET

+/-]

buttons

PRESS (SHIFT, SET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

PRESS (SHIFT, SET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

PRESS (SHIFT, SET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

PRESS (SHIFT, SET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

PRESS (SHIFT, SET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

• When the optional SA-K97U RS-232C interface

board is installed, the RS-232C PARAMETER

setting screen is also available.

• Select an item with the [SHIFT +/-] buttons.

• Enter the selected values with the [SET +/-] buttons.

Preparation

5 Connect the VCR's video output connector to the

monitor's video input connector.

5 Turn on the VCR and the monitor. Make sure the Stop

mode is engaged.

1 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu.

2 Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT –] button to select

FUNCTION.

3 Press the [SET +] or [SET –] button.

[ The ON SCREEN MODE setting screen is

displayed.

• Only one menu switch is available in the ON SCREEN

MODE setting screen. This switch (<POSITION>)

allows you to select the screen position of the on-

screen display and to switch it ON/OFF.

4 Press the [SET +] or [SET –] button to enter the selected

position.

6 The VTR mode 1, VTR mode 2 and alarm/sensor

recording mode setting screens include several menu

switches.

Ⅲ Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT –] button to select the

item you want to set.

• When the cursor arrow reaches the last item (bottom of the

screen) pressing the [SHIFT +] button advances the

display to the next menu switch setting screen.

e.g.: (WARNING BUZZER) [ (SUMMER TIME)

• When the cursor arrow is at the first item (top of the

screen), pressing the [SHIFT -] button will change the

display to the previous menu switch setting screen.

e.g.: (SHARPNESS) [ (POSITION)

7 Press the [SET +] or [SET –] button to enter the selected

value.

Ⅲ To set more than one menu switch, repeat steps

6 and 7.

5 To display another setting screen, press the [SHIFT +/–]

button.

8 End menu switch setting.

• Press the [SHIFT +] button to display the VTR mode 1

setting screen.

• Press the [SHIFT –] button to display the alarm/sensor

recording mode setting screen.

Press the [MENU] button twice.

[ The normal screen is restored.

• Set values are stored in the VCR's memory. This

data is retained even when the power is turned off.

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5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES

5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches

Three function menu switch setting screens are available.

[

]: Factory setting

Screens

Items Set values

Function

On-screen

mode setting

POSITION

[L-UP]

R-UP

Sets the on-screen position of time/date and recording mode data. If no on-

screen display is required, use this menu switch to turn it off.

R-BOTTOM

L-UP

R-UP

: Display is shown in the top left corner of the screen.

: Display is shown in the top right corner of the screen.

L-BOTTOM

OFF

R-BOTTOM : Display is shown in the bottom right corner of the screen.

L-BOTTOM : Display is shown in the bottom left corner of the screen.

OFF

: The on-screen display is not shown.

VTR mode 1

setting

SHARPNESS

AUTO REC

[NORMAL]

SHARP

Selects the picture quality in the Play mode.

NORMAL : Normal picture quality.

SHARP

: Picture contours are emphasized.

[OFF]

Enables or disables automatic external timer recording or automatic restart of

recording after a power failure.

OFF : External timer recording or automatic recording after power failure is

disabled.

: Recording starts automatically when power is turned on.

REC CHECK

[MANUAL]

AUTO

Sets whether or not Recording Check is automatically performed at the

beginning of a tape in the Repeat Recording mode. Also sets what action is

taken if picture quality is found to be defective when Recording Check is

activated with the [REC CHECK] button.

MANUAL:

• If picture quality is found to be defective when Recording Check is activated

with the [REC CHECK] button, head cleaning is performed once and recording

resumes. The error indication "E-09" is shown on the display for 10 seconds.

• Automatic Recording Check is not performed at the beginning of a tape set to

record repeatedly.

AUTO:

• If picture quality is found to be defective when Recording Check is activated

with the [REC CHECK] button, head cleaning is performed and recording

resumes for several seconds, then the recording is automatically checked

again. If the picture quality is still defective, head cleaning is performed again

and the error indication "E-09" is shown on the display. The error indication

remains displayed while recording continues.

• Automatic Recording Check is performed at the beginning of a tape set to

record repeatedly.

If the picture quality is defective, Recording Check is performed again. If the

picture quality is still defective, head cleaning is performed again and the error

indication "E-09" is shown on the display. The error indication remains

displayed while recording continues.

TAPE END

MODE

[STOP]

REW

Sets the operation mode when the tape ends in the Record mode.

( In the Play and FF modes, the tape stops.)

REPEAT

EJECT

STOP

REW

: The tape stops.

: The tape automatically rewinds and enters the Stop mode.

REPEAT : In the Record mode, the tape automatically rewinds and then restarts

recording (repeat recording).

EJECT : The tape is ejected.

The operation mode at tape end during recording, in the case

when alarm or sensor recording is executed even once, can be

set with the menu switch <TAPE END MODE> on the alarm/

sensor recording mode setting screen.

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5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES

5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches

[

]: Factory setting

Screens

Items

Set values

Function

VTR mode 1

setting

INDEX

[OFF]

Enables or disables the Index Search function.

OFF : The index search function is disabled.

ON : When an alarm-recorded tape is put in the FF or REW Shuttle Search

mode, the VCR searches for the nearest recorded index code (VISS

signal) and engages playback at the indexed position.

When an alarm-recorded tape is fast-forwarded or rewound, the VCR

searches for the nearest index code and enters the Stop mode at the

indexed position.

CAMERA SW

[OFF]

1 FIELD

Sets the camera switching interval for output to an external sequential switcher

during recording.

OFF

: No camera switching signal is output.

1 FRAME

1 FIELD : Set to this position to switch the camera every 1 field.

1 FRAME: Set to this position to switch cameras every 1 frame.

TAPE END

BUZZER

[OFF]

Turns the Tape End buzzer on or off.

OFF : The buzzer does not sound at tape end.

ON : When the tape reaches the position set with the <REC REMAIN> menu

function switch during recording (tape end, or 3 minutes or 6 minutes

before the tape ends during 6H mode ), a buzzer sounds.

To stop the buzzer sound, press the [REW] button, [EJECT] button or

[POWER] button.

When the mode is changed, the buzzer sound stops.

WARNING

BUZZER

[OFF]

Turns the warning buzzer on or off.

OFF : The buzzer does not sound.

ON : The buzzer sounds.

VTR mode 2

setting

SUMMER TIME

[OFF]

Turns summer time compensation on or off.

OFF : Clock is not adjusted for summer (daylight saving) time.

ON : Clock is adjusted for summer (daylight saving) time.

TERMINAL

SEL 1

[SERIES]

EXT

Select the signal to be input or output to the [SERIES/CLOCK IN·OUT]

terminals on the rear panel.

C.ADJ

SERIES : Set to this position to input or output a series recording signal.

EXT

: Set to this position to start or stop the recording with the VCR

activation signal input from an external control device.

C.ADJ : Set to this position to input or output a clock reset signal.

TERMINAL

SEL 2

[WARN.]

REC

Select the signal output from the rear panel’s [WARNING/REC OUT] terminal.

WARN. : Set to this position to output a warning signal. The warning signal is

output if an abnormality occurs in tape transport or mechanism

operation.

REC

: Set to this position to output a recording mode signal (+12 V) in the

Record mode.

REC REMAIN

[OFF]

180S

360S

Sets the timing to process tape end before the actual tape end. This menu

switch setting is effective in the 6H to L30H Record modes. For the 48H to

240H modes, set with <COUNT END>. The following operations are executed

at the timing set with this menu switch.

• The tape end signal is output from the rear panel's [TAPE END] terminal.

• The series recording signal is output from the rear panel's [CLOCK/SERIES

OUT] terminal (with the TERMINAL SEL 1> function menu switch set to

"SERIES").

• The tape end buzzer sounds (with the <TAPE END BUZZER> function menu

switch set to "ON").

• "End" is shown on the counter display.

The set values (180S/360S) are for the 6H mode. The relation between the

recording mode and the recording time is shown below.

Record modes

Setting

L18H

L30H

OFF

180S

360S

Tape end

3 minutes

6 minutes

Tape end

9 minutes

18 minutes

Tape end

15 minutes

30 minutes

These values should be used as a reference only. Actual values may differ depending on

the tape used.

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5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches

[

]: Factory setting

Screens

Items

Set values

Function

VTR mode 2

setting

COUNT END

[OFF]

500

1000

Sets the timing to process tape end at a specified counter value rather than at

the actual tape end. This menu switch setting is effective in the 48H to 240H

Record modes. For the 6H to L30H modes, set with <REC REMAIN>. The

following operations are executed at the timing set with this menu switch.

• The tape end signal is output from the rear panel's [TAPE END] terminal.

• The series recording signal is output from the rear panel's [CLOCK/SERIES

OUT] terminal (with the TERMINAL SEL 1> function menu switch set to

"SERIES").

9500

• The tape end buzzer sounds (with the <TAPE END BUZZER> function menu

switch set to "ON").

• "End" is shown on the counter display.

OFF: Executes tape end processing at the actual tape end.

5000 - 9500: Executes tape end processing at the set tape counter value.

To determine the set tape counter value according to the tape length, refer to

the table on page 53.

Alarm/sensor

recording mode

setting

ALARM REC

[OFF]

Turns the alarm recording function on or off.

Alarm recording is enabled only in the Timelapse Record mode.

An index code (VISS signal) is also recorded at the start point of alarm

recording as an alarm cue signal.

OFF : Alarm recording is disabled.

ON : This unit enters the specified Record mode, when an alarm signal is

input to the rear panel's [ALARM IN] terminal during timelapse recording.

SENSOR REC

[OFF]

Turns the sensor recording function on or off. Sensor recording is enabled in

the Stop mode. An index code (VISS signal) is also recorded at the start point of

sensor recording.

OFF : Sensor recording is disabled.

ON : When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel's [ALARM IN] terminal in

the Stop mode. This unit automatically starts recording in the specified

Record mode.

REC MODE

DURATION

[6H]

18H

30H

Selects the recording mode for alarm recording or sensor recording.

6H : Recording is executed in the 6H(EP) mode.

18H : Recording is executed in the 18H mode.This value is not selected when

the <DURATION> function menu switch is set to "5 sec".

30H : Recording is executed in the 30H mode. This value is not selected when

the <DURATION> function menu switch is set to "5 sec" or "15 sec ".

Selects the recording duration for alarm recording or sensor recording.

5 ..... 180 : Alarm or sensor recording is performed for the time specified (5 sec.

to 180 sec.).

• 5 sec is not selected when the <RECMODE> function menu

switch is set to "18H".

120

• 5 or 15 sec is not selected when the <REC MODE> function menu

switch is set to "30H".

TAPE END: Alarm or sensor recording continues until the tape ends.

MANUAL : Alarm or sensor recording continues for as long as alarm signals

are input.

[180]

TAPE END

MANUAL

Set to this position when specifying the alarm recording time with a

switcher.

BUZZER

[OFF]

Selects whether or not the alarm buzzer sounds during alarm or sensor

recording.

OFF : The buzzer does not sound.

ON : The buzzer sounds.

TAPE END

MODE

[STOP]

REW

Set the operation mode at tape end during recording in the case when alarm or

sensor recording is executed even once.

STOP

REW

: Stops at tape end.

: Rewinds the tape automatically and stops.

REPEAT

EJECT

REPEAT : Rewinds the tape automatically to the beginning and restarts

recording.

EJECT : The tape is ejected.

RS-232C

parameter

setting

Thisscreenisdisplayedontheon-screensettingscreenonlywhenthe(optional)RS-232CboardSA-K97Uisinstalled.

Select the RS-232C data transfer speed from 1200 bps, 2400 bps, 4800 bps or

9600 bps.

BAUD RATE

1200

2400

4800

[9600]

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6 PREPARATION

6-1 Cassette Loading/Unloading

Insert the cassette with its label side facing you.

Gently push the center of the cassette until the machine starts automatic loading.

[EJECT] button

(

) indication

TIMER indication

[TIMER REC] button

Note:

To avoid damage or injury, do not insert your hand or other foreign objects into the cassette loading slot.

Auto power on

Auto play

When a cassette is loaded, the power automatically turns

When a cassette with no erasure prevention tab is loaded,

playback starts automatically.

on and the (

) cassette indication appears.

Unloading

5 Press the [EJECT] button.

If the Timer Recording Standby mode is engaged (TIMER

indication is shown on the display), the cassette will not be

ejected when the [EJECT] button is pressed.

To unload the cassette, press the [TIMER REC] button to

release the Timer Recording Standby mode, then press the

[EJECT] button.

[ The cassette is ejected.

If the power is not on when the [EJECT] button is

pressed, power is automatically switched on and the

cassette is ejected. Once the cassette is unloaded, the

power turns off again automatically.

6-2 Date and Time Setting

The time/date generator and timer recording will not function if the date and time are not set.

The time/date setting can be enabled on the CLOCK ADJUST menu screen or the front panel display.

[SHIFT –] button

[OPERATE] button

[MENU] button

[SHIFT +] button

RESET

COUNT/

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

/CANCEL

CLOCK

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

AL/PL

RESET

[SET –] button

[SET +] button

• Time-keeping continues even when the power cable is unplugged from the AC outlet or a power failure occurs.

• If the power cable has been unplugged for a long time of period, check the current time before using the VCR. (Time shift

may occur under certain operating or environmental conditions.)

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6 PREPARATION

(Main menu)

Set the date and time using the CLOCK ADJUST menu

screen.

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM TIMER

FUNCTION

ALARM IN

1 Turn on this unit and the monitor and engage the Stop mode.

2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu screen.

3 Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -]button to select <CLOCK ADJUST>.

(Set the cursor arrow to <CLOCK ADJUST>.)

POWER LOSS

HOUR METER

CLOCK ADJUST

PRESS (SHIFT, SET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

4 Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to display the CLOCK ADJUST

screen on the monitor.

[SET +/-] button

5 Select the item to be set.

(Date/time setting screen)

• Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to select the item.

[ The selected item will blink.

CLOCK ADJUST

YEAR

2000

MONTH

DAY

HOUR

MINUTE

6 Enter the value for the selected item with the [SET +/-] button.

• Press the [SET +] button to increase the number.

• Press the [SET -] button to decrease the number.

• The setting range for the year is from 1997 to 2096.

• This VCR uses the 24-hour clock.

PRESS (SHIFT, SET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

• If an invalid date is set, it is automatically corrected.

(e.g.) 1999-2-29 [ 1999-2-28

[SHIFT +/-] button and

[SET +/-] button

CLOCK ADJUST

Ⅲ Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the year, month, date, hour, and minutes

have all been set.

YEAR

1999

MONTH

DAY

HOUR

MINUTE

7 End date and time setting.

• Press the [MENU] button twice.

[ The normal display is restored and the set date and time are shown

on screen. The time count starts from 00 seconds.

PRESS (SHIFT, SET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Note:

• If you press the [OPERATE] button after setting the date and time

without first pressing the [MENU] button, the set date and time are

[MENU] button

(Normal screen)

canceled.

1 7 : 3 0 : 0 1 L24H

9 – 30 – 1999

Set the date and time on the front panel display

(Menu switch <POSITION> set to L-UP)

YEAR

1 Turn the power on.

2 Press the [COUNT/CLOCK] button for at least 2 seconds.

• The “year” indication blinks in the display.

3 Enter the value for the year with the [SET+] or [SET-] button.

4 Press the [SHIFT+] button: the “month” indication blinks.

• Press the [SHIFT+] or [SHIFT-] button to move the blinking section.

• Enter the value for the blinking section with the [SET+] or [SET-]

button.

MONTH

DAY

5 Set the “month”, “day”, “hour” and “minute” with the [SHIFT+/-] and

[SET+/-] buttons.

6 When you have finished setting, press the [COUNT/CLOCK] button.

• The display returns to the clock display mode and the time count

starts from 00 seconds.

MINUTE

HOUR

Time indication on the VCR's display

• When the power is turned off, the time is displayed. When the power is turned on, set the time display mode with the

[COUNT/CLOCK] button to display the current time.

• The first time you turn on the power, the time display shows a blinking "0:00:00".

• When the built-in backup battery capacity is low, the error indication E-10 appears on the display. Contact your local JVC

dealer to replace the built-in battery.

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6-3 Summer Time Compensation

Set whether or not the Summer Time mode is engaged with

the <SUMMER TIME> function menu switch on the VTR

mode 2 setting screen.

When the <SUMMER TIME> switch is set to "ON", the

currently set time is advanced one hour.

• When setting the time, make sure the <SUMMER TIME>

switch is set to "OFF".

When the unit is shipped, this switch is set to "OFF".

• Clock setting is not possible during timer recording.

During daylight savings time

Standard time

1 Set the time with one-hour delay.

2 After setting the time, set the <SUMMER TIME> switch

to "ON".

1 Set the clock to the actual time.

2 When daylight savings starts, set the <SUMMER TIME>

menu switch to "ON".

• The set time advances one hour.

3 At the end of the daylight savings time season, set the

<SUMMER TIME> switch to OFF.

• The standard time instead of "Summer Time" is

displayed.

• The time advances one hour on the display

6-4 Selection of Record/Play Mode

Display section

[TIME MODE] button

Recording/playback time

mode indication

SP indication

EP indication

1 Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode on.

The [OPERATE] indicator lights.

2 Select the recording/playback time mode with the [TIME MODE] button. Refer to the table below for more information on

each mode.

• Each time the [TIME MODE] button is pressed, the recording/playback mode changes in the following order:

6H (VHS EP mode)[L18H (18-hour Timelapse mode)[L30H[48H[72H[96H[120H[168H[240H[

6H (VHS EP mode) ...

• The selected recording or playback time mode is shown on the display.

• The EP indicator lights.

Note:

• When a tape recorded in the VHS Standard Play (SP) mode is played back, the SP indicator lights. Recording in the

SP mode is not possible with this unit.

Recording/playback

interval (sec.)

Available recording time (hour)

Display

indi-cations

Audio recording

Modes

T-30

1.5

T-60

T-90

T-120

VHS EP

4.5

—

Possible

L18H

L30H

18-hour Timelapse

30-hour Timelapse

13.5

22.5

0.05

0.08

7.5

48H

72H

48-hour Timelapse

72-hour Timelapse

0.15

0.22

N/A

96H

120H

168H

240H

96-hour Timelapse

120-hour Timelapse

168-hour Timelapse

240-hour Timelapse

0.28

0.35

0.48

0.68

N/A

120

168

240

126

180

120

* Recording time varies depending on the type of cassette used.

* For optimum performance and reliability, use a tape with a standard recording time of 120 minutes (T-120) or less.

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7 RECORDING

7-1 Preparation

[MENU] button

[TIME MODE] button

5 <CAMERA SW> ... Factory setting: OFF

Connection

Sets the switching timing for cameras connected to an

Make sure the input/output connectors on the rear panel

are properly connected. For details, refer to

"CONNECTIONS" on page 11 to 13.

external sequential switcher.

• To switch cameras after each field or frame, set this

menu switch to FIELD or FRAME.

5 <TAPE END BUZZER> ... Factory setting: OFF

• Set to ON to sound the buzzer when the tape ends

during recording.

Menu switch setting

Set the function menu switches as required.

5 <POSITION> ... Factory setting: L-UP

• Sets the position of the on-screen time/date and

recording mode display. Select one of the four corners

of the screen.

5 <TERMINAL SEL 1> ... Factory setting: SERIES

Set the rear panel’s [SERIES/CLOCK] terminal as

required.

• Set to “SERIES” when to use the series recording

During recording, the on-screen data is recorded in the

selected position together with the video signals.

• If on-screen data recording is not required, set this

switch to OFF.

function.

• Set to “EXT” when to control recording start/stop from

an external device.

5 <TERMINAL SEL 2> ... Factory setting: WARN

Select the signal output from the rear panel’s

[WARNING/REC OUT] terminal.

5 <AUTO REC> ... Factory setting: OFF

• Set to ON to execute timer recording using a

commercially available external timer or to

automatically resume recording when power is

restored after a power failure.

• Set to WARN to output a warning signal.

• Set to “REC” to output a recording mode signal (+12 V)

during recording.

• For details, refer to "How To Restore Recording

After Power Failure" and "External Timer Recording"

on page 37.

5 <REC REMAIN> ... Factory setting: OFF

Selects the timing to send the tape end information.

Selects the timing for tape end operation in the 6H to

L30H Record modes. The timing differs depending on

the recording mode. For details, refer to "Contents of

the Function Menu Switches" on page 21.

5 <REC CHECK> ... Factory setting: MANUAL

Selects between manual and automatic Recording

Check operation.

• When set to AUTO, Recording Check is automatically

executed at the beginning of a tape set to record

repeatedly or when the [REC CHECK] button is pressed.

In the Auto mode, Recording Check and head cleaning

is automatically repeated up to two times. If the

inferior picture quality is detected on both checks, the

warning code E-09 is displayed. The warning code

remains displayed while recording continues.

• When set to MANUAL, the Recording Check operation

is executed only when the [REC CHECK] button is

pressed. If inferior picture quality is detected, head

cleaning is performed once and recording resumes.

The warning code "E-09" is shown on the display for

10 seconds.

5 <COUNT END> ... Factory setting: OFF

Selects the timing for tape end operation in the 48H to

240H Record modes. The timing differs depending on

the recording mode. For details, refer to "Contents of

the Function Menu Switches" on page 22.

5 <ALARM REC> ... Factory setting: OFF

• Set to ON to perform alarm recording.

For details, refer to "Alarm Recording" on page 31.

5 <SENSOR REC> ... Factory setting: OFF

• Set to ON to perform sensor recording.

For details, refer to "Sensor Recording" on page 33.

Setting on the front panel

5 <TAPE END MODE> ... Factory setting: STOP

Selects the mode engaged when the tape ends during

recording.

• Select the recording time mode with the [TIME MODE]

button. For details, refer to "Selection of the Record/

Play mode" on page 23.

• When set to STOP, the Stop mode is engaged.

• When set to REW, the tape is rewound to the

beginning.

• When set to REPEAT, the tape is rewound to the

beginning and recording re-starts (repeat recording).

• When set to EJECT, the tape is ejected.

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7-2 Recording

[STOP/EJECT] button

[REC] button

[OPERATE] button

[REC CHECK] button

[PLAY] button

[PAUSE/STILL] button

Recording Check

1 Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating

mode on.

[ The [OPERATE] indicator lights.

Record Check in the Timelapse mode should be

performed after recording has been executed for more

than one minute. If the recording time is too short,

2 Insert a cassette with safety tab in place.

[The (

) cassette indication lights on the display.

Record Check cannot be performed correctly.

* If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off,

the operating mode is switched on automatically (auto

operate on function).

5 Press the [REC CHECK] button during recording.

[The tape is played back in reverse for about 5

seconds, then, the Play mode is engaged to check

the recording. After playback, the VCR enters the

Record mode at the point where the recording was

interrupted.

3 Press the [REC] button to start recording.

[

The recording indicator lights on the display,

showing that the Record mode is engaged.

• During Recording Check, the FM level of the signal

recorded on the tape is checked in the Play mode to

determine whether or not the recording quality is

suitable. If the recording quality is judged inferior,

subsequent operation depends on the setting of the

<REC CHECK> function menu switch.

To stop recording temporarily

4 Press the [PAUSE/STILL] button.

[

The record-pause indicator is shown on

the display and the Pause mode is

engaged.

ⅷ When set to MANUAL

To start recording again

[REC CHECK] button

5 Press the [PLAY] button.

Normal

During

recording

Recording

check

Recording

[

The recording indicator is shown on the

display and the Recording mode is engaged.

Defective

Auto head

cleaning

Recording

Note

If the VCR is left in the Record Pause mode for

more than 5 seconds, the transition between

scenes may be distorted when recording is re-

started.

Error indicator E-09 (for 10 sec.)

ⅷ When set to AUTO

[REC CHECK] button

Normal

During

recording

Recording

check

Recording

To stop recording

Defective

6 Press the [STOP/EJECT] button.

Auto head

cleaning

[

The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged.

Normal

Recording

check

Auto recording

for about 7

seconds

Recording

Defective

Auto head

Recording

cleaning

Display

Error indicator E-09 display

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7 RECORDING

7-3 Timer Recording

Two types of timer recording are available: daily timer (by specifying the date) and weekly timer (by specifying the day of the

week).

• Daily timer

: Set the date to any date within one year of the current date. Up to 8 programs can be set.

• Weekly timer : Set the day of the week. Recording will automatically be performed on that day each week.

You can program the timer using the on-screen menu display.

[SHIFT–] button

[OPERATE] button

[MENU] button

[SHIFT+] button

COUNT/

CLOCK

SHIFT/TRACKING

RESET

/CANCEL

SET/V.LOCK

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

AL/PL

RESET

[TIMER REC] button

[SET–] button

[SET+] button

Note:

• Timer programming is not possible if the date and time have not been set.

Preparation

• Make sure all necessary equipment is properly connected to the input/output connectors on the rear panel.

• Check the current time.

• Load a cassette with the safety tab in place. If the power is off, loading the cassette automatically turns the VCR on

(auto power on function).

Main menu screen

Setting the daily timer

MAIN MENU

PROGRAM TIMER

FUNCTION

1 Turn on this unit and the monitor and engage the Stop mode.

ALARM IN

POWER LOSS

HOUR METER

CLOCK ADJUST

2 Press the [MENU] button.

[The main menu screen is displayed on the monitor.

3 Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to move the cursor arrow to

<PROGRAM TIMER> in the main menu, then press the [SET +] or [SET -]

PRESS (SHIFT, SET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

button.

[The daily timer program setting screen is displayed.

• <DAILY> is shown on the second line of the daily timer program setting

screen.

Daily timer program setting screen

PROGRAM TIMER

( DAILY) START END MODE

1. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

2. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

3. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

4. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

5. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

6. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

7. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

8. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)

• If the date and time have not been set, the date and time setting

screen will be shown. Once the correct date and time have been set,

repeat steps 2 and 3.

Ⅲ When the weekly timer program setting screen is displayed,

<WEEKLY> is shown on the second line.

PRESS (MENU)

TO END

• Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to set the cursor arrow to

<WEEKLY> and press the [SET +/-] or [SET -] button.

[The cancel program setting screen is displayed.

Ⅲ When the cancel program setting screen is displayed, <CANCEL> is

shown on the second line.

• Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to set the cursor arrow to

<CANCEL> and press the [SET +/-] or [SET -] button.

[The daily timer program setting screen is displayed.

Weekly timer program setting screen

PROGRAM TIMER

(WEEKLY) START END MODE

( MON ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H

( TUE ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H

( WED ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H

( THU ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H

( F R I

( SAT

( SUN

)

– – : – – – – : – – – – H

PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

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7-3 Timer Recording

4 Select the timer program No.

Start time (minute)

Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to move the

cursor arrow to the program No. to be set.

• Press the [SHIFT +] button to move the cursor arrow

down and the [SHIFT -] button to move it up.

Stop time (hour)

Start time (hour)

Stop time (minute)

Record mode

Day

Month

PROGRAM TIMER

(DAILY) START END MODE

1. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

2. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

3. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

4. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

5. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

6. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

7. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

8. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)

5 Set the selected program No.

Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button.

[ The selected program No. blinks.

• Press the [SET +] button. The month blinks.

• Press the [SET -] button. The record mode blinks.

Program No.

6 Set the timer.

PRESS (MENU)

TO END

1 Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button until the item

you want to set starts blinking.

Blinking

• Press the [SHIFT +] button to shift the blinking to

the right.

4.5

PROGRAM TIMER

(DAILY) START END MODE

1. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

2. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

3. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

4. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

5. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

6. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

7. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

8. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)

"Month" [ "Day"[ "Start time (hour)" [ "Start time

(minute)" [ "Stop time (hour)"[ "Stop time (minute)"

[ "Record mode" [ Select the next program No.

• Press the [SHIFT -] button to move the blinking to

the left.

2 Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to set the value

for the blinking item.

PRESS (MENU)

TO END

• Press the [SET +] button to increase the value and

the [SET -] button to decrease it.

Ⅲ Set the "Month", "Day", "Start time (hour)", "Start time

(minute)", "Stop time (hour)", "Stop time (minute)" and

"Record mode" with the [SHIFT +/-] and [SET +/-]

buttons.

[ When all values are set, the set program No. is

shown on the VCR's display.

6.7

PROGRAM TIMER

(DAILY) START END MODE

1. 9 – –3 0 – 8 : 3 0 1 7 : 1 5 – 6 H

2. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

3. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

4. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

5. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

6. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

7. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

8. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)

Accessing another program No.

• Select the "Record mode" (so that it is blinking) and

press the [SHIFT +] button. Or, select "Month" (so that

it is blinking) and press the [SHIFT -] button.

[ The selected item stops blinking. You may now

select another program No.

PRESS (MENU)

TO END

PROGRAM TIMER

(DAILY) START END MODE

1. 9 – –3 0 – 8 : 3 0 1 7 : 1 5 – 6 H

To set more than one daily timer program, repeat

steps 4 to 7.

2. 10 –

1 0 : 0 0 2 2 : 0 0 1 8 H

3. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

4. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

5. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

6. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

7. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

8. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)

• To program the timer to record once a week

indefinitely, move the cursor arrow to the second

line <DAILY> and press the [SET +] or [SET -]

button. (For details, refer to page 28.)

PRESS (MENU)

TO END

9 To end timer programming, press the [MENU] button

twice.

[ The normal screen is restored.

Ⅲ Press the [TIMER REC] button.

Timer

Program No.

[ • The TIMER indication and the daily timer

program numbers light in the VCR's display.

Power is switched off automatically and the VCR

enters the Timer Record Standby mode.

TIMER

16.30.00

• During timer recording, the number of the daily

timer program currently being executed blinks.

VCR's display

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7-3 Timer Recording

Daily timer program setting screen

Setting the weekly timer

PROGRAM TIMER

You can program the VCR to record on a specified day

each week.

Ⅲ Using the same procedure as in daily timer program

setting, select <PROGRAM TIMER> in the main menu to

display the timer program setting screen on the monitor.

(Refer to steps 1 to 3 in daily timer programming.)

( DAILY) START END MODE

1. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

2. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

3. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

4. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

5. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

6. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

7. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

8. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H

PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)

• When the timer program setting screen is displayed,

the daily timer program setting screen is shown first.

PRESS (MENU)

TO END

• Set the cursor arrow to the second

line <DAILY> and press the [SET +/-

] button.

1 Display the weekly timer program setting screen.

(<WEEKLY> is shown on the second line.)

Ⅲ Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to move the

cursor arrow to <DAILY> and press the [SET +] or

[SET -] button.

[The weekly timer program setting screen is shown.

2 Select the day of the week you want to record on.

Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to set the cursor

arrow to the day of the week to be set.

Weekly timer program setting screen

Stop time (hour)

Stop time (minute)

Record mode

Start time (minute)

Start time (hour)

PROGRAM TIMER

(WEEKLY) START END MODE

( MON ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H

( TUE ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H

( WED ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H

( THU ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H

• Press the [SHIFT +] button to move the cursor arrow

down and the [SHIFT -] button to move it up.

3 Set the selected day of the week.

Days of the

week

( F R I

( SAT

( SUN

)

– – : – – – – : – – – – H

(Monday to

Sunday)

Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button.

[The selected day of the week blinks.

• Press the [SET +] button. The start time (hour) blinks.

• Press the [SET -] button. The record mode blinks.

4 Set the timer.

PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Blinking

1 Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button until the item

you want to set starts blinking.

2,3

PROGRAM TIMER

(WEEKLY) START END MODE

( MON ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H

( TUE ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H

( WED ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H

( THU ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H

• Press the [SHIFT +] button to shift the blinking to

the right.

"Start time (hour)" [ "Start time (minute)" [

"Stop time (hour)" [ "Stop time (minute)"[

"Record mode" [ Select the day of the week.

• Press the [SHIFT -] button to move the blinking to

the left.

( F R I

( SAT

( SUN

)

– – : – – – – : – – – – H

PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

2 Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to set the value

for the blinking item.

4^,5

PROGRAM TIMER

(WEEKLY) START END MODE

( MON ) – 8 : 3 0 1 9 : 3 0

( TUE ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H

( WED ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H

( THU ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H

6 H

• Press the [SET +] button to increase the value and

the [SHIFT -] button to decrease it.

Ⅲ Set the "Start time (hour)", "Start time (minute)", "Stop

time (hour)", "Stop time (minute)" and "Record mode"

with the [SHIFT +/-] and [SET +/-] buttons.

( F R I

( SAT

( SUN

)

– – : – – – – : – – – – H

PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Accessing another day of the week.

• Select the "Record mode" (so that it is blinking) and

press the [SHIFT +] button. Or, select "Start time" (so

that it is blinking) and press the [SHIFT -] button.

[The blinking part stops blinking. You may now select

another day of the week.

PROGRAM TIMER

(WEEKLY) START END MODE

( MON ) – 8 : 3 0 1 9 : 3 0

( TUE ) – 8 : 3 0 1 9 : 3 0

( WED ) – 8 : 3 0 1 7 : 3 0 1 8 H

( THU ) – 8 : 3 0 1 9 : 3 0 3 0 H

6 H

( F R I

( SAT

( SUN

)

– 8 : 3 0 2 2 : 3 0 1 8 H

1 0 : 0 0 2 2 : 0 0 1 8 H

– – : – – – – : – – – – H

To set more than one weekly timer program, repeat

steps 2 to 5.

7 To end timer programming, press the [MENU] button twice.

[The normal screen is restored.

PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)

PRESS (MENU)

TO END

Ⅲ Press the [TIMER REC] button.

Timer

[The TIMER indication lights in the VCR's display.

Power is switched off automatically and the VCR

enters the Timer Record Standby mode.

TIMER

16.30.00

VCR's display

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7-3 Timer Recording

Setting dates when timer recording is not

executed (cancel program)

[SHIFT–] button

[SHIFT+] button

[RESET/CANCEL] button

[MENU] button

Up to 16 days of timer-recorded programming within a

year can be canceled. This function is useful for irregular

days such as holidays, national holidays or special days.

This setting can only be performed when the unit is turned

ON.

COUNT/

SHIFT/TRACKING

SET/V.LOCK

RESET

CLOCK

/CANCEL

TIME

MODE

TIMER

REC

AL/PL

RESET

Cancel program setting screen

PROGRAM TIMER

(CANCEL)

[TIMER REC] button

[SET+] button

[SET–] button

1. 1 0 – 3 0

2. – – – – –

3. – – – – –

4. – – – – –

5. – – – – –

6. – – – – –

7. – – – – –

8. – – – – –

9. – – – – –

10. – – – – –

11. – – – – –

12. – – – – –

13. – – – – –

14. – – – – –

15. – – – – –

16. – – – – –

Month

Day

Canceling timer programming

To stop timer programming

PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

1 Press the [RESET/CANCEL] button.

The program being set is canceled.

2 Press the [MENU] button twice.

[The normal screen mode is restored.

1 Display the cancel program setting screen.

Set the cursor arrow to the second line(WEEKLY) on the

weekly timer program setting screen, then press the

[SET+] or [SET-] button.

To cancel a preset timer program

2 Press the [SHIFT+] or [SHIFT-] button to set the cursor

arrow to the number of the day when timer recording is

not to be executed.

1 Press the [TIMER REC] button to turn off the TIMER

indication in the display.

2 Turn the VCR and the monitor on.

3 Engage the Cancel Program Setting mode.

Press the [SET+] or [SET-] button.

3 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu

screen and select <PROGRAM TIMER> with the [SHIFT

+/-] button. Then, press the [SET +/-] button.

When the [SET+] button is pressed, the month blinks.

When the [SET-] button is pressed, the day blinks.

[The timer program setting screen is displayed.

4 Set the data.

4 Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to move the cursor arrow to

Press the [SET+] or [SET-] button to set the value for

the blinking item.

the program No. or the day of the week to be canceled.

Press the [SET+] button to increase the value and the

[SET-] button to decrease it.

*Set the “Month” and “Day” with the [SHIFT +/-] and

[SET +/-] buttons.

5 Press the [RESET/CANCEL] button.

[The specified timer program data is canceled.

6 Press the [MENU] button twice.

[The normal screen is restored.

5 To program additional cancel program days, repeat

steps 2 to 4.

6 To quit the Cancel Program Setting mode, press the

[MENU] button twice.

[The normal screen is restored.

To cancel programmed data

Set the cursor arrow to the desired number and press

the [RESET/CANCEL] button.

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7-3 Timer Recording

Changing a preset timer program

Notes on timer recording

Ⅲ If you make a mistake when programming

The TIMER indication blinks and the Timer Record

Standby mode is engaged.

The blinking of the TIMER indication differs depending

on the programming status.

• When correct programs exist, the indication blinks for

about 10 seconds and then lights.

• If mistakes are detected in all programs, the indication

blinks for about 10 seconds.

1 Press the [TIMER REC] button to turn off the TIMER

indication in the display.

2 Turn the VCR and the monitor on.

3 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu

screen and select <PROGRAM TIMER> with the [SHIFT

+/-] button. Then, press the [SET +/-] button.

[The timer program setting screen is displayed.

4 Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to move the cursor arrow to

the program No. or the day of the week to be changed.

Press the [SET +/-] button.

ᮢ

Incorrect programs are canceled automatically. So, if

necessary, program the timer again.

5 Select the item to be changed (so that it is blinking) with

Ⅲ If no programs have been set

The TIMER indication blinks for about 10 seconds. The

Timer Record Standby mode cannot be engaged.

the [SHIFT +/-] button.

6 Change the value with the [SHIFT +/-] button.

ᮢ

Program the timer.

7 Press the [MENU] button twice.

[The normal screen is restored.

Ⅲ If program data overlaps

The Timer Record Standby mode is engaged and the

OVER LAP indication blinks for about 10 seconds.

Using the VCR in the Timer Record

Standby mode

The OVER LAP indication is not shown, however, if the

DAILY timer program and WEEKLY timer program overlap.

ᮢ

Press the [TIMER REC] button to turn off the TIMER

indication for normal use.

Press the [TIMER REC] button again to turn on the TIMER

indication. The Timer Record Standby mode is engaged.

When all timer recording programs have been executed,

the TIMER indication goes off.

Check the program contents.

● When program data overlaps, the timer recording

priority is determined as follows.

1 The daily timer has priority over the weekly timer.

2 The program with shorter recording time

(6H>L18H>L30H>48H>72H>96H>120H>168H>240H)

has priority.

3 The program which starts earlier has priority.

4 When the start time is the same, the program with

the lower program No. has priority.

Ⅲ During timer recording

The PAUSE/STILL button has no effect.

ᮢ

To operate the VCR, first press the [TIMER REC]

button.

Ⅲ Timer recording

Power is turned on about 20 seconds before recording is

programmed to start and the VCR enters the Record-

Pause mode. Recording starts about 2 seconds before

the programmed start time.

Ⅲ If no cassette is loaded

The TIMER and (

) indications blink.

ᮢ

Load a cassette with safety tab in place. Cassettes with

no tab are ejected.

Ⅲ When the <TAPE END MODE> function menu switch is

set to STOP, REW or EJECT and the tape ends during

timer recording.

ᮢ

The cassette is ejected.

Recording will start again when a cassette with safety tab

in place is loaded.

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7-4 Alarm Recording

Alarm recording functions during timelapse recording. When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel's ALARM IN terminal,

an index code is recorded on the tape and the VCR automatically switches to the 6H (EP),18H or 30H mode for realtime

recording of the alarm situation. Normal timelapse recording is restored after the preset alarm recording duration has passed.

* Alarm recording will not start from the Pause mode.

“AL” indication

TIME MODE

• Set the alarm recording duration, buzzer ON/OFF during

alarm recording and the operation mode at the tape end

during alarm recording with the function menu switches.

(Menu switches for alarm/sensor recording mode setting)

5 During alarm recording, the AL indication is lit on the

display. After alarm recording is complete, the AL

indication blinks on the display to show that an alarm

signal has been input.

Display "AL"

indication

Extinguished

Lit

Blinking

Lit

Blinking

6H (EP),18H

or 30H mode

6H (EP),18H

or 30H mode

Timelapse

mode

Timelapse

mode

Timelapse

mode

Record mode

Timelapse

recording

Timelapse

recording

Timelapse

recording

Alarm

recording

Alarm

recording

Alarm signal input

* An index code (VISS) is recorded at the start point of the alarm recording as an alarm cue signal.

* During alarm recording, a +12 V signal is output from the rear panel’s ALARM REC OUT terminal.

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7-4 Alarm Recording

Preparation

Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel’s alarm input terminal.

1 Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode

on.

A LARM / SENSOR REC MODE

Alarm recording function

Alarm recording mode

Alarm recording duration

Setting the function menu switches for the Alarm

Record mode

(ALARM REC)

(SENSOR REC)

(REC MODE)

(DURATION)

(BUZZER)

(TAPE END MODE)

OFF

180SEC

OFF

STOP

2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu

Buzzer

Tape end mode

screen on the monitor.

3 Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to select <FUNCTION> and

PRESS (SHIFT, SET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

press the [SET +/-] button.

[The function menu switch setting screen is

Alarm/sensor recording

mode setting screen

displayed.

4 Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to display the alarm/sensor

recording mode setting screen.

7 Select the timelapse recording mode with the [TIME

MODE] button on the front panel.

5 Select the item to be set with the [SHIFT +/-] button. Set

the value with the [SET +/-] button.

[ The selected recording mode is shown on the VCR's

display and the on-screen display.

• Set <ALARM REC> to ON to activate the alarm

recording function. The AL REC indication in the

display lights.

8 Follow the procedures for "Basic recording operations"

on page 25.

• Select the alarm record mode.

9 When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel's

ALARM IN terminal, alarm recording is executed as

specified.

Set the <REC MODE> to VHS Extended(6H),18H or

30H.

• Set the alarm recording duration.

Set duration to 5 sec., 15 sec., 30 sec., 60 sec.,

120 sec., 180 sec., TAPE END or MANUAL (for as

long as alarm signals are input).

0 To stop alarm recording and clear the alarm indication,

press the [AL/PL RESET] button.

• When the AL indication is lit on the display (during

alarm recording), press the [AL/PL RESET] button to

stop alarm recording. Timelapse recording is resumed

and the AL indication goes out. If the alarm buzzer is

on, it stops as well.

• When the AL indication is blinking on the display,

press the [AL/PL RESET] button. The AL indication

goes out.

* When the alarm recording time is set to MANUAL,

the alarm cue signal (index code) will not be

recorded correctly if alarm input lasts for less than

30 seconds.

* When alarm recording duration is set with an

external switcher, set the alarm recording duration

to MANUAL.

! When the AL indication goes out, press the [AL/PL

RESET] button again to reset the alarm input/power loss

data.

• To sound the buzzer during alarm recording, set

<BUZZER> to ON.

• Set the operation mode at tape end in the case when

alarm recording is executed even once with the menu

switch <TAPE END MODE> on the alarm/sensor

recording mode setting screen.

* There may be some picture distortion at the start or

end of an alarm recording. This is not a malfunction.

STOP

REW

: The tape stops.

: The tape is rewound to the beginning and

stops.

REPEAT : Recording continues from the beginning of

the tape.

EJECT : The tape is ejected.

6 After setting the function menu switches, press the

[MENU] button twice.

[The normal screen is restored.

Check the time and data shown on the monitor's on-

screen display.

Ⅲ If the time and date are not shown on the monitor or if

you want to change the display position, use the

<POSITION> function menu switch.

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7-5 Sensor Recording

Sensor recording is executed only when the VCR is in the Stop mode (Stop or Timer Record Standby mode) and an alarm

signal is input to the rear panel’s ALARM IN terminal.

Perform the settings for sensor recording in the same way as for "Alarm Recording" on page 31.

The mechanism of the SR-9168U cannot be guaranteed if the sensor recording function is used frequently (100 times/day

or more). If alarm inputs are frequent, use the alarm recording function instead and carry out regular maintenance/

inspection and parts replacement.

Preparation

Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel’s alarm input terminal.

1 Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode

on.

A LARM / SENSOR REC MODE

Setting the function menu switches for the Sensor

Record mode

Sensor recording function

Sensor recording mode

Sensor recording duration

(ALARM REC)

(SENSOR REC)

(REC MODE)

(DURATION)

OFF

180SEC

OFF

2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu

(BUZZER)

screen.

Buzzer

(TAPE END MODE)

STOP

Tape end mode

3 Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to select <FUNCTION>

and press the [SET +/-] button.

PRESS (SHIFT, SET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

[ The function menu switch setting screen is

displayed.

Alarm/sensor recording

mode setting screen

4 Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to display the alarm/sensor

recording mode setting screen.

6 After completing function menu switch setting, press the

[MENU] button twice.

5 Select the item to be set with the [SHIFT +/-] button. Set

[

The normal screen is restored.

the value with the [SET +/-] button.

• Set the <SENSOR REC> to ON to activate the sensor

recording function. The SENSOR REC indication in

the display lights.

• Select the sensor record mode.

Set the <REC MODE> to VHS Extended(6H),18H or

30H.

Check the time and data shown on the monitor's on-

screen display.

Ⅲ If the time and date are not shown on the monitor or if

you need to change the display position, use the

<POSITION> function menu switch.

• Set the sensor recording duration.

Set <DURATION> to 5 sec., 15 sec., 30 sec., 60 sec.,

120 sec., 180 sec., TAPE END or MANUAL (for as

long as alarm signals are input).

7 • When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel's

ALARM IN terminal, recording starts automatically in

the specified record mode and the AL indication is lit.

• After the specified recording duration expires,

recording stops and the Stop mode is engaged.

* The sensor recording time will be shorter than the

specified value.

* When the sensor recording time is set to MANUAL,

the alarm cue signal (index code) will not be

recorded correctly if alarm input lasts for less than

30 seconds.

* Because sensor recording starts from the Stop

mode, it takes several seconds from the time an

alarm input is received to the time recording actually

starts.

* When sensor recording duration is set with an

external switcher, set the sensor recording duration

to MANUAL.

8 To stop sensor recording and clear the AL indication,

press the [AL/PL RESET] button.

9 To disable sensor recording, set menu switch

• To sound the buzzer during sensor recording, set

<BUZZER> to ON.

<SENSOR REC> to OFF.

• Set the operation mode at tape end in the case when

sensor recording is executed even once with the menu

switch <TAPE END MODE> on the alarm/sensor

recording mode setting screen.

During playback, there may be some noise or picture

distortion at the point where one sensor recording

stops and another starts. This is not a malfunction.

STOP : The tape stops.

REW

: The tape is rewound to the beginning and

stops.

REPEAT: Sensor recording continues from the

beginning of the tape.

EJECT : The tape is ejected.

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7-6 Repeat Recording

When the tape reaches the end during recording, it is automatically rewound and recording starts again from the beginning.

5 To execute repeat recording, set <TAPE END MODE>

on the VTR mode 1 setting screen to REPEAT.

VTR MODE 1

Auto recording

check function

(SHARPNESS)

(AUTO REC)

(REC CHECK)

(TAPE END MODE)

(INDEX SEARCH)

(CAMERA SW)

(TAPE END BUZZER)

(WARNING BUZZER)

NORMAL

OFF

AUTO

REPEAT

OFF

5 Setting the function menu switch <TAPE END MODE>

on the alarm/sensor recording mode setting screen

Tape end mode

Set to

REPEAT

• When the tape ends during recording in the case when

alarm or sensor recording is executed even once, the

tape stops or rewinds and stops at the beginning if this

menu switch set to “STOP” or “REW”,.

OFF

PRESS (SHIFT, SET)

If this menu switch is set to "EJECT", the tape is

ejected.

PRESS (MENU) TO END

VTR mode 1 setting screen

To continue repeat recording even when alarm/

sensor recording is executed, set this menu

switch to “REPEAT” .

* When repeat recording is performed, the previously-

recorded alarm recording is erased.

Function menu switch <REC CHECK> set to AUTO

Auto Recording Check function

This function automatically checks recording quality at

the beginning of the tape during repeat recording.

• To activate the Auto Recording Check function, set the

<REC CHECK> function menu switch in the VTR mode 1

setting screen to AUTO.

Repeat recording

Normal

Beginning of

the tape

Recording

check

Recording

Normal

Defective

Auto head

cleaning

Operation of the Auto Recording Check function

• The recorded section at the beginning of the tape is

automatically played back in the Repeat Record mode

and the FM level recorded on the tape is checked. If

the level is satisfactory, recording continues.

• If recording quality is deemed inferior, the heads are

cleaned automatically. After several seconds, recording

is checked again.

Recording

check

Auto recording

for several

seconds

Recording

Defective

Auto head

cleaning

Recording

Display

Error indicator E-09 display

If recording quality is still unsatisfactory after two

consecutive checks, the error indicator E-09 is shown

in the display and recording continues.

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7-7 Series Recording

The series recording function facilitates recording over much longer periods using several connected SR-9168Us.

As soon as the tape ends in one VCR, the next VCR in the series starts recording.

Connections

5 Connect the first VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK OUT] terminal

to the second VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal.

Connect the second VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK OUT]

terminal to the third VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK IN]

terminal. Repeat for all connected VCRs. Connect the

VCR’s [COM] terminals as well.

Rear panel

5 Connect a video camera and/or other source equipment

to the first VCR’s video and audio input connectors.

Connect the first VCR’s video and audio output

connectors to the second VCR’s video and audio input

connectors. Connect the second VCR’s video and audio

output connectors to the third VCR’s video and audio

input connectors. Repeat for all connected VCRs.

Connect the last VCR’s video and audio output

connectors to the monitor’s video and audio input

connectors.

SERIES/CLOCK

IN OUT

SERIES/CLOCK

IN OUT

SERIES/CLOCK

IN OUT

COM

First VCR

Second VCR

Third VCR

Operations

Audio input signal

Video input signal

1 Set the <TERMINAL SEL 1> function menu switch on

the VTR mode 2 setting screen to “SERIES” (series

recording) for all connected VCRs.

Rear

panel

I N

O U T

VTR MODE 2

(SUMMER TIME)

(TERMINAL SEL 1)

(TERMINAL SEL 2)

(REC REMAIN))

(COUNT END)

OFF

SERIES

WARN

OFF

TERMINAL

SEL 1

Set to

SERIES

First VCR

REC

REMAIN

OFF

VCR mode-2

setting screen

I N

PRESS (SHIFT, SET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

O U T

• Output a series recording signal from the [SERIES/

CLOCK OUT] terminal to start recording. Set the

signal output timing with <REC REMAIN> or <COUNT

END>. For details, refer to "Contents of the Function

Menu Switches" on page 21.

Second VCR

2 To end function setting, press the MENU button to close

the menu display and restore the time/date display.

3 Load cassettes with safety tab in place in all connected

I N

VCRs.

O U T

4 Engage the Record mode on the first VCR.

Turn on all connected VCRs and put them in the

Standby mode. This allows you to check picture and

sound on the monitor.

Last VCR

Video output

Audio output

When the recording is complete on the first VCR, the

second VCR automatically starts recording. This is

repeated for all connected VCRs.

Monitor TV

Note

• If a cassette has not been loaded in any VCR in the series, series recording will stop when that VCR is reached.

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7-8 Recording with External VCR Activation Signal

Recording start/stop can be controlled externally by inputting a VCR activation signal to the [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal on

the SR-9168U’s rear panel.

Rear panel

To [COM] terminal

To [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal

External control

equipment

Connection

Connect the [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal and [COM]

terminal on the SR-9168U’s rear panel to the external

control equipment.

VCR control signal (ground signal)

LV: 0 V

Start of recording

Stop or power off

Operation

1 Set the function menu switch <TERMINAL SEL 1> to

VTR MODE 2

(SUMMER TIME)

OFF

EXT

“EXT” to use the external recording function.

(TERMINAL SEL 1)

TERMINAL

SEL 1

Set to EXT.

(TERMINAL SEL 2)

WARN

OFF

2 Press the MENU button to switch the on-screen display

(External

recording

function)

(REC REMAIN)

(COUNT END)

to the time/date display.

OFF

3 Load a cassette with a safety tab in place and engage

the Stop mode, the Pause mode or turn the operating

mode off.

PRESS (SHIFT, SET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

• When a VCR activation signal (ground input) is input to

the rear panel’s [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal,

recording starts automatically and continues for as

long as the activation signal is input.

VCR mode 2 setting screen

When the activation signal stops, the Stop mode is

engaged.

• When the [TIMER] indication is lit or the function is lit

or the function menu switch [TAPE END MODE] on

the VTR mode 1 setting screen is set to “REPEAT”,

this function is disabled.

• When the activation signal is input again, recording

starts.

• If a VCR activation signal is input while the unit is

already recording (started with the [REC] button),

recording continues and stops when the activation

signal is no longer input.

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7-9 How to Restore Recording After Power Failure

If a power failure occurs during recording, recording will

restart in the same mode as soon as power is restored.

To use this function, set the function menu switch <AUTO

REC> to ON.

VTR MODE 1

(SHARPNESS)

(AUTO REC)

NORMAL

MANUAL

REPEAT

OFF

Set to

AUTO REC

(REC CHECK)

(TAPE END MODE)

(INDEX SEARCH)

(CAMERA SW)

(TAPE END BUZZER)

(WARNING BUZZER)

* If this function menu switch is set to ON and power is

turned off and on again in the Stop mode, the VCR

enters the Record mode automatically. Be careful.

OFF

PRESS (SHIFT, SET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

VTR mode 1 setting screen

7-10 External Timer Recording

External timer recording can be performed by connecting the SR-9168U to an external timer.

1 Check that a cassette is loaded in the VCR.

* If the cassette’s safety tab has been removed,

recording will not take place.

2 Set the function menu switch <AUTO REC> to ON.

Power is supplied from the external timer at the

specified time and recording starts.

* This function does not work when the Timer Record

mode is engaged.

7-11 Tape End Buzzer

When set to ON, a buzzer sounds when the tape ends

during recording. To set the buzzer sound on, set the

function menu switch <TAPE END BUZZER> to ON.

VTR MODE 1

(SHARPNESS)

(AUTO REC)

NORMAL

(REC CHECK)

MANUAL

REPEAT

OFF

5 Set timing for the buzzer with <REC REMAIN> or

<COUNT END>. For details, refer to "Contents of the

Function Menu Switches" on page 21.

(TAPE END MODE)

(INDEX SEARCH)

(CAMERA SW)

(TAPE END BUZZER)

(WARNING BUZZER)

OFF

TAPE END

BUZZER

Set to

When the tape reaches the specified position, the

following signals are output in addition to the tape end

buzzer sound.

PRESS (SHIFT, SET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

VTR mode 1 setting screen

• Tape end signal from the rear panel's [TAPE END

OUT] terminal

• Series recording signal from the rear panel's [SERIES

OUT] terminal during series recording

• “End” indication in the counter display

5 To stop the buzzer sound, you can set the <TAPE END

BUZZER> function menu switch to OFF, turn off the

power, or press another operation button.

5 During repeat recording and AUTO REW, the buzzer

sounds for about 2 seconds.

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8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

[STOP/EJECT] button

[OPERATE] button

[PLAY] button

Playback mode

indication

[TIME MODE] button

8-1 Preparation

8-2 Playback

1 Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode

Connection

on.

[

The [OPERATE] indicator lights.

Make sure the output connectors on the rear panel are

properly connected.

2 Press the [TIME MODE] button to set the Play mode to

the 6H (EP).

The 6H indicator is shown on the display.

Function menu switch settings

• To use playback in the linear slow Play mode,

make sure the same mode (L18H or L30H) is set

for playback as was used for linear slow recording.

Set the function menu switches as required.

5 [SHARPNESS] . . . Factory setting: NORMAL

Set to SHARP to emphasize contours for sharper

playback pictures.

3 Load the recorded cassette correctly.

* If a cassette is loaded when the power is off, power is

switched on automatically (auto-power on function).

If the cassette's safety tab has been removed, power is

switched on and play starts automatically (auto play

function).

5 [INDEX SEARCH] . . . Factory setting: OFF

To enable or disable index search.

• Set to ON to search the alarm-recorded positions

(index code).

4 Press the [PLAY] button to start play.

The play indicator is shown on the display and

the Play mode is engaged.

• Cassettes recorded in the VHS SP mode are

played back in the VHS SP mode.

• SP indicator lights.

Notes

• When a tape recorded in the 6H (EP) mode is

played back in the linear slow mode (L18H or

L30H), noise appears in the playback picture.

• Tapes recorded in the VHS Standard (SP)

mode can be played back only. Picture quality

is inferior to ordinary VHS VCRs.

Still and Reverse Play modes are not available

with SP tapes.

• When playing back a tape recorded in the VHS

SP mode, pressing the [TIME MODE] button

does not change the playback time mode.

To stop playback

5 Press the [STOP] button.

The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged.

Audio playback of a timelapse-recorded tape

• Due to the difference in tape speed, audio signals

cannot be monitored when a tape recorded in the

L18H or L30H linear slow mode is played back in the

VHS 6H (EP) mode.

To monitor audio recorded in the linear slow mode,

play back the tape in the same mode (L18H or L30H)

as it was recorded in.

Menu check during playback

• When the [MENU] button is pressed during

playback, the monitor screen display switches from

the playback picture to the input video signal (EE

picture) and the main menu is shown on the screen.

This means that even during playback you can

check menu contents.

Press the [MENU] button again to restore the

playback picture.

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8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

[REVERSE] button

[PLAY] button

[FF] button

[REW] button

[PAUSE/STILL] button

8-3 Special-Effects Playback

Still and field by field advance

Reverse playback

1 Press the [PAUSE/STILL] button during playback.

1 Press the [REVERSE] button in the Play or Still mode.

The still indicator is shown on the display and a

still picture is displayed.

The reverse indicator is shown on the display

and the Reverse mode is engaged.

2 Ⅲ Each time the [PAUSE/STILL] button is pressed in the

Reverse playback is executed at 6H (EP) mode speed.

When the play time mode is set to L18H or L30H,

reverse playback is executed at the 6H (EP) mode’s

Still mode, the picture is advanced one field.

speed.

* No sound is output.

3 Press the [PLAY] button to restore the Normal Play mode.

2 To return to the Normal Play mode, press the [PLAY]

button.

The Stop mode is automatically engaged if the VCR

remains in the Still mode for 5 minutes (approx.).

Note

Still and Reverse Play modes are not available with

tapes recorded in the Standard Play (SP) mode.

Shuttle search (reverse and fast-forward) playback

Reverse shuttle search

Fast-forward shuttle search

Press the [REW] button during play.

Press the [FF] button during playback.

The rewind search indicator is shown on

the display and the Reverse Shuttle

Search mode is engaged.

The fast-forward search indicator is shown

on the display and the Fast-Forward

Shuttle Search mode is engaged.

* No sound is output.

Shuttle search operations vary according to how the [REW] or [FF] button is pressed. Refer to the table below for details.

Recorded condition of the

tape

Tape recorded in the SP mode

Tape recorded in the 6H, L18H or

L30H mode

Operation of the [REW] or

[FF] button

The tape is played back at 21 times the

normal VHS EP speed. (Latch mode)

Pressing the [PLAY] button resumes

normal-speed playback.

The tape is played back at 7 times the

nomal VHS SP speed. (Latch mode)

Pressing the [PLAY] button resumes

normal-speed playback.

Press the button once.

The tape is played back at 7 times the

normal VHS SP speed.

Releasing the button resumes normal-

speed playback.

The tape is played back at 13 times the

normal VHS EP speed.

Releasing the button resumes normal-

speed playback.

Hold the button pressed

for more than 2 seconds.

• Latch mode: The Shuttle Search continues even if the button is released.

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8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK

8-4 Index Search

Searching the index code (VISS signal) recorded at the

start of alarm recording helps you quickly locate alarm

recordings (index search function).

5 When reverse shuttle search or fast-forward shuttle

search is executed, the Index Search mode is engaged.

When an index code is located, playback starts

automatically.

• To use the index search function, set the function menu

switch [INDEX SEARCH] to ON.

To engage the Reverse Shuttle Search mode or the

Fast-Forward Shuttle Search mode, press the

[REW] or [FF] button once during playback.

VTR MODE 1

(SHARPNESS)

(AUTO REC)

(REC CHECK)

(TAPE END MODE)

(INDEX SEARCH)

(CAMERA SW)

(TAPE END BUZZER)

(WARNING BUZZER)

NORMAL

OFF

MANUAL

STOP

5 When an index code is searched in the Fast-Forward

mode or the Rewind mode, the Stop mode is

automatically engaged when the code is located.

INDEX

Set to

OFF

• The VISS indicator is shown on the display whenever

the Index Search mode is engaged.

PRESS (SHIFT, SET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

Index Search does not function in the Auto Rewind

mode.

VTR mode 1 setting screen

8-5 Tracking/V. Lock Adjustment

[TRACKING +/-] button

[V. LOCK +/-] button

When noise appears in the picture in the Play/

Field Advance Play/Search mode

When the picture moves up and down in the

Still mode

Tracking can only be adjusted in the following modes:

Press the [V. LOCK +/-] button to minimize vertical jitter.

• VHS Standard Play,6H (EP) Play,L18H Play and L30H

Play.

• Field Advance Playback with the [PAUSE/STILL]

button

• Search mode

Ⅲ Press the [TRACKING +/-] button to reduce noise.

To restore the tracking preset mode, press the + and -

buttons simultaneously.

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9 TROUBLESHOOTING

9-1 Error Indication

Error indications are shown on the display whenever there

are problems with cassette loading, unloading or

mechanism operation.

Display section

5 When a problem occurs, the error indication E-

blinks.

– –

TIME MODE

5 When any one of the error indications is shown, a 12 V

warning signal is output from the rear panel's WARNING

OUT connector (for E-01 to E07, and E-11 during

recording) (only when the <TERMINAL SEL 2> menu

function switch is set to “WARN”).

Error indication

5 When the function menu switch <WARNING BUZZER>

is set to ON, the buzzer sounds whenever a problem

occurs (for E-01 to E07, and E-11 during recording).

VTR MODE 1

(SHARPNESS)

(AUTO REC)

(REC CHECK)

(TAPE END MODE)

(INDEX SEARCH)

(CAMERA SW)

NORMAL

OFF

MANUAL

REPEAT

OFF

When an error indication appears or the buzzer

sounds, turn the operating mode off and then on again

to clear the error indication and buzzer sound.

OFF

(TAPE END BUZZER)

(WARNING BUZZER)

Buzzer sound

When the error indication E-

is shown, turning the

– –

operating mode on again may not clear the problem. In

this case, consult your local JVC dealer (for E-01 to E-

07).

PRESS (SHIFT, SET)

PRESS (MENU) TO END

VTR mode 1 setting screen

Error

Contents

VCR operation

Measures

indication

E-01

E-02

E-03

E-04

E-05

E-06

E-07

E-09

Problem with loading operation

Problem with unloading operation

Problem with supply reel rotation

Problem with drum rotation

The operating mode is turned off.

Turn the operating mode on again.

Problem with take-up reel rotation

Problem with capstan rotation

Problem with eject operation

Error with recording check

(inferior recording performance)

Cleans the heads with the VCR's

head cleaner.

Cleans the heads with the head

cleaning tape, then check the

recording picture quality again. The

tape may be defective. Replace the

tape and check again.

If the picture quality is still inferior,

consult your local JVC dealer.

Contact your local JVC dealer to

replace the built-in battery.

E-10

E-11

Insufficient capacity of the built-in

battery for backup (Displayed

only in the operating off mode.)

—

No video signals input to the

[VIDEO IN] connector

Input video signals.

This unit uses a microprocessor and may not function properly if there is external noise or interference. In this case, turn

the operating mode off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then plug the power cord in again and check

operation.

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9 TROUBLESHOOTING

9-2 No Error Indication

Causes

Symptoms

Remedies

No power is supplied.

q Is the power cord disconnected?

q Connect the power cord to an AC

outlet.

q Is the TIMER indication shown?

q Press the TIMER REC button so that

the TIMER indication goes out.

q Release the Operation Lock mode.

q Is the Operation Lock mode

engaged?

Operation buttons have no effect

during recording and playback.

Is the Operation Lock mode

engaged?

Release the Operation Lock mode.

Connect the monitor correctly.

No picture is shown during

playback.

Is the monitor connected correctly?

This is not a malfunction.

Noise appears in the picture in

the Shuttle Search mode and

Still mode.

—

Noise appears in part of the

playback picture.

q Is the tracking adjusted properly?

Adjust the tracking with the

[TRACKING+/–] button.

q Are you playing back a tape

recorded in the VHS EP (6H)

mode in the linear slow mode

(L18H or L30H)?

In this case, noise appears in the

playing picture.

When the cassette is played

back, the picture becomes rough

or disappears.

Dust may have accumulated on the

video heads.

Clean the video heads. Consult your

nearest JVC dealer.

During playback, sound is high-

pitched and hard to hear.

Are you playing back a tape

recorded in the L18H or L30H

Timelapse mode in the VHS 6H (EP)

mode? In this case, sound is high-

pitched.

Play back the tape in the same mode

(L18H or L30H) as that used for

recording.

Recording is impossible.

Has the cassette safety tab been

removed?

Paste a piece of cellophane tape over

the hole.

Timer recording is working.

q Is the clock set correctly? Is the

timer properly programmed?

q Is the TIMER indication lit?

q Check again.

q Check it again.

The clock cannot be set.

Is the TIMER indication lit?

Press the TIMER button so that the

TIMER indication goes out.

Tape running sound is heard in

the Record, Play, FF and REW

modes.

This is normal.

If you feel it is too noisy, install the VCR

in a rack.

The time/date is not shown.

q Is the clock set?

q Set the clock.

q Is the <POSITION> function

menu switch set to OFF?

q Set the <POSITION> function menu

switch to another position.

During recording, repeat

recording does not take place.

Is the function menu switch <TAPE

END MODE> in the alarm/sensor

recording mode setting screen set to

STOP, EJECT or REW?

If so, when the tape ends during

recording in the case when alarm

recording is executed even once, it

stops and is ejected or is rewound to

the beginning and stops.

To continue repeat recording even when

the alarm recording is executed, set the

function menu switch <TAPE END

MODE> on the alarm/sensor recording

mode setting screen to REPEAT.

Camera image is not switched.

Is the <CAMERA SW> function

menu switch set to "OFF"?

When setting the camera switching

timing, set it to "1 FIELD" or "1 FRAME".

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10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD

Functions that can be controlled with front panel buttons and switches can also be controlled from a personal computer when

the optional SA-K97U RS-232C interface board is installed. Operation status can also be monitored on the computer.

10-1. Installation of the SA-K97U

Rear panel

The procedure is shown below. However, to avoid

electric shock or injury, contact your local JVC

service center for details.

MIC

VIDEO

AUDIO

Note:

SA-K97U

installation

section

When installing this board, be careful not to injure

yourself on sharp edges and metal parts inside

the VCR.

REMOTE

OUT

Ⅵ Before installing the board, turn the power off and unplug

the power cord from an AC outlet.

Top cover

1. Detach the top cover.

Remove the 5 screws securing the top cover and lift it off.

2. Detach the plate in the VCR.

Remove the 2 screws on the rear panel. Detach the plate

from the inside of the VCR.

Screws

3. Connect the SA-K97U’s connector to the VCR.

Insert the SA-K97U connector into the connector (CN607)

on the board in the VCR using a tool such as a pincette.

Plate

• During insertion, make sure the connector is aligned

properly.

• Press both edges of the connector to insert it securely.

4. Install the SA-K97U in the VCR.

Make sure the SA-K97U bracket is facing the correct

direction and align the positioning holes on the bracket

with the projections (2 positions) on the VCR’s case.

Secure the bracket with the 2 screws removed in step 2.

SA-K97U

RS-232C board

Positioning

holes

(2 positions)

Projection sections

(2 positions)

5. Attach the top cover as before.

Attach the top cover to the VCR using the 5 screws

removed in step 1.

Screws (2)

Make sure you use the correct screws.

MIC

VIDEO

AUDIO

SA-K97U

REMOTE

OUT

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10-2. SA-K97U Specifications

9-pin connector specifications

Pin NO.

Signals

RXD

Operations

Receive data

Direction of signals

VTR p CPU

TXD

Transmit data

VTR [ CPU

DTR

Data terminal ready

Signal ground

VTR [ CPU

GND

DSR

Data set ready

VTR p CPU

Output level

ON : +5 V or more

OFF: –5 V or less

Data format

5 Mode

: Non-synchronized

5 Character length : 8 bits

5 Data rate

: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bps

(switched with function menu switch, set to 9600 bps before shipment)

5 Parity check

: No

: 1 bit

5 Stop bit

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10-3. SA-K97U RS-232C Protocol & Commands

RS-232C protocol

JVC base table

Data “0” ENTER

COMPLE-

TION

Data “1” CLEAR

ERROR

Data “2”

COUNT

RESET

CASSETTE

OUT

Data “3”

EJECT

Data “4”

Data “5”

NOT

TARGET

Data “6”

Data “7”

CLEAR

JVC

TABLE1 ON

STATUS

SENSE

JVC

TABLE1 OFF

Data “8”

Data “9”

ACK

NAK

PLAY

REV

PLAY

REC

REQUEST

REC

PAUSE

VTR INQ

REW

F-FIELD

STEP

STOP

STILL

JVC table-1

1 2

Data “0” ENTER

TIMER

ON SCREEN

VISS

FWD

FRAME CODE

(COUNT)

COMPLE-

TION

Data “1” CLEAR

ERROR

TIMER

OFF

ON SCREEN

OFF

VISS

REV

REC

CHECK

DEVICE

TYPE

AL . PL

RESET

ERROR

Data “2”

Data “3”

Data “4”

Data “5”

Data “6”

Data “7”

PRG/CLK

SHFT+

SHFT–

SET+

ROM VER

HOUR METER COUNT

SENSE

RESET

CASSETTE

OUT

EJECT SEARCH

(VISS)

ON SCREEN

SELECT

NOT

TARGET

PL .AL COUNT

SENSE

ALARM

INPUT

CLEAR

SET–

TL STATUS

SET

TL STATUS

SENSE

JVC

TABLE1 ON

CANCEL

STATUS

SENSE

JVC

TABLE1 OFF

Data “8”

Data “9”

OPE LOCK

ACK

NAK

PLAY

REV

PLAY

OPE LOCK

OFF

REC

REQUEST

OPERATE ON

OPERATE OFF

REC

PAUSE

VTR INQ

REW

MODE

SHIFT

F-FIELD

STEP

MODE

DATE SET

TIME SET

DATE S

TIME S

STOP

STILL

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10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD

10-3. SA-K97U RS-232C Protocol & Commands

This section provides technical data for programmers.

Command description

To use the commands described in the following pages, prepare the VCR for communications as follows:

Transmit the command “JVC TABLE 1 ON” (F6H) to the VCR. The VCR will return “ACK” (0AH).

The VCR can now receive any command described in this section. To cancel the communications mode, transmit the command “JVC

TABLE 1 OFF” (F7H).

2-1 VCR control commands

Commands (1) through (12) are 1-byte commands. The VCR will return “ACK” (0AH) when the command is received. Confirm that “ACK”

(0AH) has been returned before transmitting the next command.

(1) OPERATE ON (7BH)

OPERATE OFF (7CH)

(2) PLAY (3AH)

: VCR operating mode is turned “ON”.

: VCR operating mode is turned “OFF”.

: Playback

(3) STILL (4FH)

(4) STOP (3FH)

(5) FF (ABH)

: Pause/Still

: Stop

: FF/Forward search in the Play mode. (INDEX Search when Menu switch <INDEX SEARCH> is set

to ON.)

(6) REW (ACH)

: REW/Reverse search in the Play mode. (INDEX Search when Menu switch <INDEX SEARCH> is

set to ON.)

(7) REV PLAY (4AH)

(8) TIMER ON (60H)

TIMER OFF (61H)

: Reverse playback at normal speed

: Timer “ON”

: Timer “OFF”

(9) OPE LOCK ON (69H)

OPE LOCK OFF (6AH)

(10) EJECT (A3H)

: Operation lock “ON”

: Operation lock “OFF”

: Cassette ejection

VCR returns “ACK”, and then returns CASSETT OUT (03H) after cassette has been ejected.

: Engages field advance when the VCR is in the Still mode. The tape is advanced by one field in the

6H/Timelapse mode.

If the VCR is in any other mode, the Still mode is engaged.

: Engages REC CHECK. (function is the same as when locally controlled on the VCR.)

(11) F-FIELD STEP (ADH)

(12) REC CHECK (C1H)

Before transmitting either of the following commands ((13) or (14)), first transmit REC/DUB REQUEST (FAH), and confirm that “ACK” is

returned by the VCR.

(13) REC (CAH)

: Starts recording. The VCR returns “ACK”.

(14) REC PAUSE (CBH)

: Engages Record-Pause mode. The VCR returns “ACK”.

• To re-start recording, transmit REC (FAH+CAH).

• To cancel Record-Pause, transmit STOP (3FH). The VCR will enter the Stop mode.

However, if the loaded cassette’s safety tab has been removed, recording is not possible regardless of the fact that “ACK” has been

returned. Use the STATUS SENSE (D7H) command to confirm tape status. (See Section 2-3 (9)).

After transmitting commands VISS FWD (15) or VISS REV (16), transmit the appropriate numeric data (1-byte ASCII codes from 30H to 39H)

and the data input command (40H).

ASCII codes “30H – 39H” correspond with the numbers “0 – 9” (ie.: 0: 30H, 1: 31H, ... 9: 39H).

Each byte of numeric data and the data input command should be transmitted separately with “ACK” (0AH) confirmation from the VCR after

each transmission. The VCR’s Menu switch <INDEX SEARCH> is set to OFF.

(15) VISS FWD (B0H)

(16) VISS REV (B1H)

: To advance the tape in the forward search mode to the designated alarm-input point. The alarm

point’s 2-byte numeric data should be input after transmission of this command.

: To reverse the tape in the reverse search mode to the designated alarm-input point. The alarm

point’s 2-byte numeric data should be input after transmission of this command.

Eg: To search for the 3rd alarm-input point from the current position.

TXD

RXD

B0H

30H

33H

40H

Time

0AH

01H (or 05H)

Search start

The VCR starts INDEX search after returning “ACK”. When the specified point is reached, the VCR returns COMPLETION (01H). If the end

or beginning of the tape is reached before the specified point, the VCR returns NOT TARGET (05H). (Sending either the 30H,30H or

30H,31H command will cause the VCR to search for the 1st alarm-input point).

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After transmitting the VISS SEARCH command (17), transmit the appropriate 2-byte numeric data (from 30H to 39H), the data input command

(40H), and either FF (ABH) or REW (ACH). All commands should be transmitted separately one byte at a time with “ACK” (0AH) confirmation

from the VCR after each transmission.

(17) VISS SEARCH (B3H)

: To search for a designated INDEX point on the tape.

The VCR starts INDEX search after returning “ACK”. When the specified point is reached, the VCR returns COMPLETION (01H). If the end

or beginning of the tape is reached before the specified point, the VCR returns NOT TARGET (05H).

This command differs from commands (15) and (16) only in that the FF (ABH) or REW (ACH) command is included separately.

2-2 VCR setting commands

Commands available include control of recording/playback mode setting, timelapse VCR operation mode setting, date and time setting, timer

programming, on-screen setting, and others.

5 Recording/playback mode setting commands

Two commands are available. One allows you to rotate through recording/playback modes, the other permits you to directly select the

mode.

(1) MODE SHIFT (7DH)

(2) MODE (7EH)

: Switches from one recording/playback mode to the next each time the command is transmitted.

Use the TL STATUS SENSE (D6H) command to check the current mode. (See section 2-3 (8).)

Transmit 1 byte at a time with “ACK” (0AH) confirmation from the VCR after each transmission.

: Sets recording/playback mode directly.

After transmitting this command, transmit the appropriate 2-byte ASCII codes (from 30H to 39H)

and the data input command (40H). Correspondence of ASCII codes with recording/playback

modes is as shown below.

Modes in parentheses are

available only in the Play mode.

Eg: To set to “L18H”.

TXD

RXD

7EH

30H

33H

40H

Mode 1st byte 2nd byte

Time

0AH

(SP

30H

31H

30H

31H

30H

30H)

31H

33H

37H

34H

35H

36H

37H

38H

39H

L18H

L30H

48H

72H

96H

120H

168H

240H

5 Timelapse VCR operation mode setting commands

(1) TL STATUS SET (86H)

: Set the timelapse VCR operation mode with 3-byte data. Send one byte at a time by checking

ACK (0AH) from the VCR.

TXD

RXD

86H

1st byte

2nd byte

3rd byte

Time

0AH

• The setting details for the first to the third bytes are shown below.

1st byte

2nd byte

BIT

When the bit is “1”

BIT

When the bit is “1”

Unused

Alarm recording function ON

Unused

Sensor recording function ON

External recording function ON

Unused

Index search function ON

Warning buzzer ON

Repeat recording function ON

Unused

Auto REC mode ON

Auto rewind ON

Unused

Series recording function ON

Tape end buzzer ON during recording

Alarm recording buzzer ON

3rd byte

BIT

When the bit is “1”

Unused

Summer time ON

Unused

Always 0.

Unused

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5 Date and time setting commands

(1) DATE SET (8EH)

: Set the current date (month, day, year) for the VCR. After this command (8EH) is sent, input 1-

byte numerical data (30H — 39H).

(Example) Sep., 30, 1998

TXD

RXD

38H

8EH

30H

39H

33H

30H

39H

Time

0AH

Month

Day

Year

(2) TIME SET (8FH)

: Set the current time (hour, minute, second) for the VCR.

After this command (8FH) is sent, input 1-byte numerical data (30H — 39H).

(Example) 15 hours, 29 minutes, 59 seconds

TXD

39H

8FH

31H

35H

32H

39H

35H

Time

0AH

RXD

Hour

Minute

Second

5 Timer programming commands

(1) PRG/CLK (62H)

(2) SHIFT – (64H)

SHIFT + (63H)

: Engages

: Selects setting items. (–)

: Selects setting items. (+)

timer programming mode.

(3) SET – (66H)

SET + (65H)

: Sets data selected with SHIFT.

(4) CANCEL (67H)

: Cancels program data in timer programming or engages the Cancel Program mode.

Setting procedure is the same as when using the VCR controls. Be sure to transmit commands 1 byte at a time with “ACK” (0AH)

confirmation from the VCR after each transmission.

5 On-screen setting command

(1) ON SCREEN ON (70H)

ON SCREEN OFF (71H)

: Activates time/date on-screen indication.

: Deactivates on-screen indication.

Setting procedure for the following command (2) is the same as when using the VCR controls. Be sure to transmit commands 1 byte at a

time with “ACK” (0AH) confirmation from the VCR after each transmission.

(2) ON SCREEN SELECT (74H)

: Changes the time display position on screen.

5 Other commands

(1) AL/PL RESET (E1H)

: When transmitted during alarm recording, the recording mode switches back to the previous mode.

The VCR’s “AL” indication goes off. Transmit again after “AL” indicator goes off to reset the alarm/

power loss memory.

(2) COUNT RESET (E2H)

: Resets the tape counter to “0000”.

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2-3 Commands for VCR status verification

(1) DATE SENSE (BEH)

(2) TIME SENSE (BFH)

: The VCR returns the currently set month, day and year as 6 bytes. Each byte has a value of 30H to

39H. 30H corresponds to 0 and 39H to 9.

(Example: For Sep., 14, 1999, the VCR returns 30H, 39H, 31H, 34H, 39H and 39H.)

: The VCR returns the currently set hour, minute and second as 6 bytes. Each byte has a value of

30H to 39H. 30H corresponds to 0 and 39H to 9.

(Example: For 15:30:45, the VCR returns 31H, 35H, 33H, 30H, 34H and 35H.)

: VCR returns the counter data beginning with the 4th digit from the right in 4 bytes. ASCII codes

“30H – 39H” correspond with the numbers “0 – 9” (eg: 1234: 31H, 32H, 33H, 34H).

: VCR returns the last 4 characters of the SR-9168 model name in ASCII code.

9: 39H, 1: 31H, 6: 36H, 8: 38H

(3) COUNT CODE (D0H)

(4) DEVICE TYPE (D1H)

(5) VTR INQ (FBH)

: Used to make sure that the connected unit is the VCR. The VCR will return “ACK” (0AH).

(6) PL/AL COUNT SENSE (D5H) : VCR will return a total of 6 bytes. The first 3 bytes show the number of alarm inputs in 3 digits and

the last 3 bytes show the number of power losses in 3 digits. ASCII codes “30H – 39H” correspond

with the numbers “0 – 9” (eg: 123 alarm inputs and 45 power losses: 31H, 32H, 33H, 30H, 34H,

35H).

(7) HOUR METER SENSE (D2H) : VCR returns the hour meter data in 5 bytes. (eg: 12345 hours: 31H, 32H, 33H, 34H, 35H).

(8) TL STATUS SENSE (D6H)

: VCR returns Timelapse mode data in 6 bytes. The contents of each byte are as follows:

1st/2nd byte

Recording/playback mode

Correspondence of the code and the mode is the same as that described in “2-2 Recording/playback mode setting commands

(2) MODE (7EH)”.

3rd byte

5th byte

Conditions of each setting

Settings status

BIT

Status when BIT is “1”.

Not difined. Always 0.

Power is ON.

Auto REC mode is ON.

Auto rewind mode is ON.

Operation lock is ON.*

Series recording is ON.

Tape end buzzer is ON.

Alarm buzzer is ON.

BIT

Status when BIT is “1”.

Always 1.

SUMMER TIME is ON.

Always 0.

4th byte

Conditions of each setting

6th byte

Types of warnings

BIT

Status when BIT is “1”.

HEX.Data Types of warnings

Alarm recording is in progress.

ALARM REC function is ON.

Not defined. Always 0.

Sensor recording is ON.

External recording function is ON.

Always 0.

No abnormality

Loading error

Unloading error

Supply reel error

Drum error

Take-up reel error

Capstan error

Cassette eject error

Not defined.

Index search mode is ON.

Warning buzzer is ON.

Recording check error

Battery backup error

Input signal error

* Operation with commands from the RS-232C is accepted

even in the Operation Lock mode.

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(9) STATUS SENSE (D7H)

: The VCR will return current status information in 5 bytes.

1st byte

BIT

Status when BIT is “1”.

Error

Indicates that an illegal command has been received. No further commands will be accepted.

To restore to normal operation, transmit CLEAR ERROR (41H) to the VCR.

Not defined

Cassette out

REC inhibit

Always 0.

The tape has not been loaded.

A tape with no safety tab has been loaded. In this case, no recording commands

will be accepted.

Not defined

Always 0.

Always 1.

2nd byte

BIT

Status when BIT is “1”.

Tape end sensor is detected.

Tape begin sensor is detected.

Always 0.

Tape End

Tape Begin

Not defined

Warning

Not defined

A EE Mode

V EE Mode

VCR malfunction.*

Always 0.

An externally-input audio signal is being output.

An externally-input video signal is being output.

3rd byte

BIT

Status when BIT is “1”.

Always 0.

Search is in progress. (VISS)

Repeat recording/playback is in progress.

Always 0.

VCR’s REPEAT REC switch is set to ON.

Always 0.

VCR’s TIMER button is set to ON.

Always 0.

Not defined

Search Mode

Repeat Mode

Not defined

Repeat

Not defined

Timer REC ON

Not defined

4th byte

BIT

Status when BIT is “1”.

Always 0.

VCR is in the Record mode.

A cassette is being ejected.

Always 1.

VCR is in the Stop mode.

VCR is in the Rewind mode.

VCR is in the Fast-Forward mode.

VCR is in the Play mode.

Not defined

REC Mode

Eject

Not defined

Stop Mode

REW Mode

FF Mode

Play Mode

5th byte

BIT

Status when BIT is “1”.

Speed Code 0

VCR’s current tape running mode. See below.

Reverse search is in progress.

Forward search is in progress.

Always 0.

VCR is in the Pause mode.

Speed Code 1

Speed Code 2

Speed Code 3

Shuttle REV

Shuttle FWD

Not defined

Pause Mode

Contents of 5th byte BIT 0/1/2/3 “Speed Code”

Speed Code

BIT

Still

Timelapse playback

Timelapse recording/6H (EP) playback

Search(X13 or X21)

* When an error occurs in the VCR and the Warning mode is engaged, the third bit of the second byte sent back with the STATUS

SENSE (D7H) is set to “1”, showing the warning status.

In this case, release the warning via the RS-232C with the CLEAR (56H). To release it on the VCR, turn the [OPERATE] button

off and on again.

(10) ALARM INPUT (06H)

: SR-9168U return code

This is returned when an alarm signal is input during recording.

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2-4 Others (Input data correction/Error cancellation)

These are return codes from the SR-9168U. (Error-related codes only)

(1) ERROR (02H)

: This is returned when commands of more than 1 byte are transmitted to the VCR and an illegal command is

received in the 2nd byte (or later) of the transmitted command.

In this status, no command can be accepted and only STATUS SENSE will be returned.

To restore normal operation, transmit CLEAR ERROR (41H) or CLEAR (56H) to the VCR.

CLEAR ERROR (41H) : Used to cancel previously-transmitted 1-byte numeric data when inputting

numeric data such as an Index search point. Also used to cancel error status.

CLEAR (56H)

: Clears the whole command. Cancels the current status and stops the VCR. Also

cancels the error status.

Eg : After setting the recording/playback mode to “L18H”, 32H is mistakenly transmitted . Cancel 32H with

“41H” and input “33H” instead.

TXD

RXD

7EH

30H

32H

41H

33H

40H

Time

0AH

(2) NAK (0BH)

: VCR will return this code when non-defined or non-functional command is received in the 1st byte of the

transmitted command. In this case, it is not necessary to input CLEAR. Check whether the transmitted command

is acceptable to the VCR or not.

3 Commands reference chart

VCR setting commands

VCR control commands

Page

5 Recording/playback mode

MODE SHIFT

MODE

OPERATE ON/OFF

PLAY/REV PLAY

STOP

FF/REW

5 Timelapse VCR operation mode

TL STATUS

5 Date and time setting

DATE SET

TIMER ON/OFF

OPE ON/OFF

EJECT

F-FIELD STEP

REC CHECK

TIME SET

5 Timer programming

PRG

SHIFT –/+

SET –/+

REC/REC PAUSE

VISS FWD/REV

VISS SEARCH

CANCEL

5 On-screen setting

ON SCREEN ON/OFF

ON SCREEN SELECT

5 Others

AL/PL RESET

COUNT RESET

Commands for VCR status verification

Return codes from VCR

Page

Byte returned

from VCR

Page

ACK

NAK

ERROR

CASSETTE OUT

COMPLETION

NOT TARGET

ALARM INPUT

COUNT CODE

DEVICE TYPE

VTR INQ

PL/AL COUNT SENSE

HOUR METER SENSE

TL STATUS SENSE

4 bytes

1 byte

6 bytes

5 bytes

6 bytes

STATUS SENSE

DATA SENSE

TIME SENSE

5 bytes

6 bytes

Others

Page

JVC TABLE 1 ON/OFF

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11 APPENDIXES

11-1 Rear Panel’s Input/Output

[CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output

The CAM SW OUT terminal outputs a camera switching timing signal to the connected sequential switcher. The switching interval

can be set with the <CAMERA SW> on the VTR mode 1 setting screen. The camera switching signal is output at ground level.

Camera

switching

signal output

timing

During recording

During standby

Timelapse recording

1 field

Camera switching signal

(open-collector output)

With the <CAMERA

SW> function menu

switch set to "1

FIELD"

Time

GND

5m sec

Other input/output terminal signal levels

Terminals

ALARM IN

Signal levels

Remarks

Input at ground level

Alarm signal input

LV: 0 V

Min. 400 ms

ALARM RST IN

Alarm signal reset

input

HV: 5 V ~ 12 V

Input at high level

ALARM REC OUT

Alarm recording

mode signal output

Output at high level

Output at ground level

Output at high level

HV:12 V

(output impedance: 4.7 kohms)

Alarm

Record mode

Record mode:

repeat recording OFF/auto rewind OFF

TAPE END OUT

Tape end signal

output

repeat recording ON/auto rewind ON

LV: 0 V

Max. 10 mA

About 2

Manual

operation

Tape end

HV: 12 V

seconds

WARNING/REC

OUT

(output impedance: 4.7 kohms)

Warning signal/Rec

mode signal output

Warning

Warning reset

CLOCK RESET IN

Clock reset input

Input at ground level

Output at ground level

LV: 0 V

Min. 150 ms

CLOCK RESET

OUT

Clock reset output

About 150 ms

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11 APPENDIXES

11-2 Specifications

Luminance: FM recording

Color: down-converted direct

recording

[Time/date]

5 Display

5 Recording system

5 Signal system

5 Tape speed

Month, day, year, hours, minutes,

seconds, recording mode

NTSC-type color signal, EIA

monochrome signal, 525 lines/

5 Display position

5 Character size

5 Power backup

Variable (four coners)

16H

60 fields

Approx. five years (may be less

depending on the operating

environment)

11.12 mm/sec.,

6H mode (EP)

2 hours (VHS Standard mode:

playback only)

5 Recording and

playback time

[Alarm]

5 Alarm input

6 hours (EP mode)

18, 30, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168, 240

hours

(Timelapse mode: field recording)

(with T-120 cassette)

Input at ground level

Negative pulse output (5 msec.)

Open-collector output

5 Camera switching

output

[Accessories]

5 Operation-lock key

Within 4 minutes

(with T-120 cassette)

5 Fast-forward/

rewind time

X 2

AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz

16 watts

5 Power supply

5 Power

consumption

Outer dimensions

360 (W) x 94 (H) x 288 (D) mm

Approx. 5 kg

5 Dimensions

5 Weight

5°C — 40°C

5 Operating

temperature

30%RH or more, 80%RH or less

–20°C — 60°C

5 Operating humidity

5 Storage

temperature

[Video System]

5 Signal input

0.5 — 2.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced BNC

5 Signal output

Signal output 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced BNC

5 Horizontal

resolution

Color mode: 230 lines or more

(6H mode)

360

5 Video S/N

43 dB or more (6H mode)

[Audio system]

5 Number of tracks

5 Line input

1 (normal)

Unit: mm

–8 dBs, 50 kohms, unbalanced RCA

–67 dBs, 600 ohms, unbalanced

–8 dBs, 1 kohm, unbalanced RCA

100 Hz — 5 kHz (6H mode)

5 Mic input

5 Line output

5 Frequency

response

5 Audio S/N

40 dB or more (6H mode at 4%

distortion level)

* Design and specifications subject to change without

notice.

5 Wow and flutter

0.25% WRMS or less (6H mode)

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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED

is a registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN,LTD.

is a registered Trademark in Japan,the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries.

Printed in Japan

SL96170

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