Sanyo VCR SRT 2400 User Guide
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
SRT-2400  
Real Time Video Recorder  
English  
Français  
Español  
Magnétoscope à en temps réel  
Videograbador en tiempo real  
Please read this manual and accompanying “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” sheet carefully before connecting your  
VCR and operating it for the first time.  
Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1 and 2.  
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.  
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PRECAUTIONS  
Location  
Moisture Condensation Problems  
For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your  
VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place  
for its installation:  
Cause:  
When the VCR is first installed, moved from a cold area to  
a warm area or placed in a location with high humidity,  
dew (moisture) may form in the unit. The Dew indicator  
(À) blinks. If you operate the VCR with dew inside,  
damage may result.  
Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from  
sources of intense heat.  
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Avoid dusty or humid places.  
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Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat  
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Prevention:  
dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes of the  
VCR. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will  
block the ventilation holes.  
1 Make all necessary connections.  
2 Plug the power cord into a 120 V AC wall outlet.  
Install the VCR in a horizontal position only.  
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3 Do not operate the VCR for approximately 2 hours.  
Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations.  
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When the VCR reaches room temperature, the Dew  
indicator (À) will turn off and the VCR will be ready to  
operation.  
Avoid moving the VCR between cold and hot locations  
(see “Moisture Condensation Problems”, this page).  
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Do not place the VCR directly on top of the TV, as this  
may cause playback or recording problems.  
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Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire  
Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.  
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Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it  
from an AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.  
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If any liquid is spilled on the VCR, unplug the power  
cord immediately and have the unit inspected at a  
factory-authorized service center.  
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Do not place anything directly on top of this VCR.  
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CONTENTS  
FEATURES  
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
ACCESSORY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . 4  
CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
ON-SCREEN MENUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK. . . . . . . . . . . 11  
CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
TAPE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
NORMAL RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
AUTOREPEAT RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
ALARM RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
SERIES RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
NORMAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
SPECIAL PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
DAY/TIME SEARCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
SETTING THE SECURITY LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
SETTING THE BUZZER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE . . . . . . . . . . 37  
SETTINGS FOR RS485 TERMINALS USE. . . . . . . . . . 38  
Tape management function  
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Clog detection  
High-speed Fast Forward/Rewind  
Field recording/playback  
8, 24 and 40-hour mode recording (T-160)  
6, 18 and 30-hour mode recording (T-120)  
In 8, 24, 40-hour modes audio recording is available  
(T-160)  
In 6, 18, 30-hour modes audio recording is available  
(T-120)  
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Autorepeat recording  
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Series recording function  
Alarm recording function  
On-screen mode setting  
Integrated time date generator  
Day/Time search function  
Alarm search and Alarm scan function  
Forward/Reverse field advance function  
30-day memory backup  
Security lock  
Recording check function  
Automatic head cleaning function  
When using the optional RS-485 board, the VCR can  
be controlled from a special controller.  
ACCESSORY  
Power cord  
CHECKING POWER FAILURE, FAILURE DUE TO  
CONDENSATION AND USAGE DURATION . . . . . 39  
OUTPUT TERMINALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND  
INDICATORS  
Front Panel  
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 89F  
POWER  
REPEAT  
MENU  
RESET  
PAUSE/  
SEARCH  
PLAY  
REW  
(REC CHECK)  
FF  
STOP  
ALL  
RESET  
REC  
EJECT  
ON SCREEN  
ON OFF  
TRACKING  
V.STILL  
REC/PLAY  
SPEED CHANGE TIMER  
MENU  
P
O N M L K J I HG  
1 EJECT button  
G MENU RESET button  
2 Cassette loading slot  
3 PAUSE/SEARCH button  
4 REW (rewind) button  
5 PLAY (REC CHECK) button  
6 FF (fast forward) button  
7 STOP button  
H ALL RESET button  
I TIMER, j button  
J REC/PLAY SPEED CHANGE, l button  
K TRACKING/V. STILL +, * button  
L TRACKING/V. STILL –, ] button  
M MENU button  
Press this button to display the menu.  
Buttons I, J, K and L are used for menu control.  
8 REC (record) button  
9 POWER indicator  
N ON SCREEN switch  
O Front door  
F REPEAT (autorepeat recording) indicator  
P Digital display panel  
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND I
Digital Display  
1
2
3
4
5
6
M
AL T/D  
P
OFF  
9
8
7
1 Alarm indicator  
AL  
Flashes when an alarm is  
being recorded:  
Comes on after the alarm  
has been recorded:  
AL  
P
2 Power failure indicator  
Comes on after a power failure.  
3 Mode display  
Recording/playback  
speed mode  
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Alarm scan mode  
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AL  
3, 4 Mode display  
Alarm search mode  
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AL  
Day/Time search  
mode  
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T/D  
Tracking control  
mode  
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
Back Panel  
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9  
ALARM OUT/ ALARM IN/  
CLOCK OUT CLOCK IN  
SERIES OUT/ SERIES  
SW  
EJECT  
OUT IN  
COM  
NON REC OUT  
IN  
OUT  
EJECT  
OUT IN  
ALARM OUT/ ALARM IN/  
SERIES OUT/ SERIES SW  
WARNING TAPE  
OUT END OUT COM  
COM  
CLOCK OUT CLOCK IN COM NON REC OUT IN  
OUT  
NOTE:  
AUDIO VIDEO  
IN  
This terminal board  
may be damaged by  
0.49 N·m (5kg·cm) or  
more torque and using  
φ6mm-tip or more size  
screwdrivers.  
AC IN ~  
WARNING TAPE  
PUSH  
OPEN  
OUT END OUT COM  
COM  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
REMOTE MIC IN  
M L K J I H G F  
P
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S R Q O N  
1 Battery compartment  
N VIDEO IN (video input) jack  
O VIDEO OUT (video output) jack  
P AUDIO IN (audio input) jack  
Q AUDIO OUT (audio output) jack  
R MIC IN (microphone input) jack  
2 ALARM OUT/CLOCK OUT (alarm output/external  
clock set trigger output) terminal  
3 ALARM IN/CLCOK IN (alarm input/ external clock set  
trigger input) terminal  
4 COM (common) terminal  
S REMOTE (remote control input) jack  
5 SERIES OUT/NON REC OUT (series recording  
T AC Power input  
trigger output/non recording output) terminal  
6 SERIES IN (series recording trigger input) terminal  
7 SW OUT (switch output) terminal  
8 EJECT OUT (eject trigger output) terminal  
9 EJECT IN (eject trigger input) terminal  
F Do not use  
G Do not use  
H COM (common) terminal  
I Do not use  
J Do not use  
K COM (common) terminal  
L TAPE END OUT (tape end output) terminal  
M WARNING OUT (warning output) terminal  
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
Back Panel (With the optional RS-485 board)  
1 Battery compartment  
N VIDEO IN (video input) jack  
2 ALARM OUT/CLOCK OUT (alarm output/external  
O VIDEO OUT (video output) jack  
P AUDIO IN (audio input) jack  
Q AUDIO OUT (audio output) jack  
R MIC IN (microphone input) jack  
S REMOTE (remote control input) jack  
T AC Power input  
clock set trigger output) terminal  
3 ALARM IN/CLCOK IN (alarm input/ external clock set  
trigger input) terminal  
4 COM (common) terminal  
5 SERIES OUT/NON REC OUT (series recording  
trigger output/non recording output) terminal  
6 SERIES IN (series recording trigger input) terminal  
7 SW OUT (switch output) terminal  
8 EJECT OUT (eject trigger output) terminal  
9 EJECT IN (eject trigger input) terminal  
F RS485 B terminal  
G RS485 A terminal  
H COM (common) terminal  
I RS485 B terminal  
J RS485 A terminal  
K COM (common) terminal  
L TAPE END OUT (tape end output) terminal  
M WARNING OUT (warning output) terminal  
CONNECTIONS  
Connect the video camera and monitor TV as shown in the figure below.  
NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet.  
Monitor TV (sold separately)  
Video camera  
(sold separately)  
To  
VIDEO IN  
jack  
From an external  
audio source  
ALARM OUT/ ALARM IN/  
CLOCK OUT CLOCK IN  
SERIES OUT/ SERIES  
SW  
EJECT  
OUT N  
COM  
NON REC OUT  
IN  
OUT  
WARNING TAPE  
OUT END OUT COM  
COM  
AUDIO VIDEO  
IN  
AC IN ~  
PUSH  
OPEN  
IN  
OUT  
REMOTE MIC IN  
OUT  
To  
Power cord  
VIDEO OUT  
jack  
To remote  
control  
(sold separately)  
Coaxial cable  
(sold separately)  
To outlet  
Power Cord Installation  
NOTES:  
1 Plug the supplied power cord firmly into the AC power  
For more details, please refer to the manuals  
accompanying all other devices. If the connections are  
not made properly, it may cause a fire or damage the  
equipment.  
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input AC IN~ socket.  
2 Insert the plug of this power cord into a outlet.  
You can use a VA-RMN01 Remote Control Unit (sold  
separately) to control remotely the VCR.  
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The grounded power cord (3 pin plug) must be  
connected to a grounded power outlet.  
If there is no video signal when the power is turned on,  
“NO VIDEO” will be displayed on-screen.  
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ON-SCREEN MENUS  
1 When no menu is displayed on-screen, press the  
Types of On-screen Display and Display Sequence  
MENU button.  
Reference pages are shown in square brackets.  
The (SET UP 1) menu appears.  
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SET UP 1 menu  
Press the MENU button to save any setting  
made and switch menu screens.  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@1>  
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA  
@@@ENGLISH  
[11, 12]  
*CLOCK@SET  
@01-01-2000@SAT@00:00:00  
NOTES:  
If the (POWER FAILURE)/(DEW)/(USED TIME) menu  
is displayed, pressing the MENU button will return to  
the monitor screen display.  
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*DAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE  
@@@@@@@@WEEK@MONTH@TIME  
@ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@02:00  
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@02:00  
Press the MENU button to save any setting made and  
switch menu screens.  
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SET UP 2 menu  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@2>  
*DISPLAY  
[13, 36]  
Press the PAUSE/SEARCH to save the settings and  
return to the monitor screen.  
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@@@DATE@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
@@@TIME@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
@@@ALARM@COUNT@@@@Y  
@@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@Y  
*BUZZER  
@@@ALARM@IN@@@@@@@Y  
@@@TAPE@END@@@@@@@Y  
@@@KEY@IN@@@@@@@@@N  
@@@WARNING@@@@@@@@Y  
Within a menu, press the ] (or *) button to move the  
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selection to the desired setting, then press the l (or j)  
button to enter or modify the setting.  
SET UP 3 menu  
* button  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@3>  
[24, 33, 36, 15, 22  
40, 20, 31]  
*ALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1  
*ALARM@SPEED@@@@@@8H  
*ALARM@DURATION@@@20S  
*VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y  
*EXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@01:00  
*TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
*TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M  
*CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y  
*SERIES@REC@IN@@@@N  
When a menu is displayed, press this button to move  
the cursor right.  
] button  
When a menu is displayed, press this button to move  
the cursor left.  
SET UP 4 menu  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@4>  
*SW@OUT  
[40, 15, 21, 37]  
[41, 43, 42, 15]  
[38]  
l (or j ) button  
When a setting is selected within a menu, press this  
button to modify (decrease (or increase)) the setting  
or the numerical value.  
@@TIMING@@@@@@@@@@FIELD  
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@@@01  
@@8H@@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
*THREAD@CHECK@@@@@Y  
*VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N  
*REC@SPEED@@@@@@@@N  
*EJECT@SET  
@@EJECT@MODE@@@@@@EJECT1  
@@OPERATION@@@@@@@SLAVE  
SET UP 5 menu  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@5>  
*INPUT@OUTPUT@ALARM  
*OUTPUT@@@@@@@SERIES  
*WARN.@OUT@@@@TRANSPORT  
*REMOTE@@@@@@@EJECT  
*TAPE@@@@@@@@@T-160  
SET UP 6 menu  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@6>  
*RS485  
@@ADDRESS@@@@@@@000  
@@TERMINATE@@@@@N  
@@DATA@SPEED@@@@19200  
@@STATUS@INFO@@@Y  
@@ALARM@INFO@@@@Y  
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ON-SCREEN MENUS  
NOTES:  
When a menu is displayed, recording will not be  
possible.  
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TAPE MANAGEMENT menu  
During recording or playback the menus cannot be  
displayed.  
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@@@@<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>  
*TAPE@MANAGE.@@@@N  
*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@30  
[16-18]  
To reset the settings of a menu to their original values,  
select the desired menu then press the MENU RESET  
button. The (USED TIME) menu data cannot be reset.  
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*REC@PASS@SET@@@@10  
*GROUP@NO.@@@@@@@OFF  
*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@N  
The (SET UP 6) menu will only be displayed when the  
optional RS-485 board is installed.  
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TIMER SET menu  
@@@@@@<TIMER@SET>  
[27-30]  
WEEK@START@@STOP@@@SPD  
SUN@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
MON@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
TUE@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
WED@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
THU@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
FRI@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
SAT@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
DLY@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
HOLIDAY SET menu  
@@@@@<HOLIDAY@SET>  
[29]  
@@1@@-----@@@11@@-----  
@@2@@-----@@@12@@-----  
@@3@@-----@@@13@@-----  
@@4@@-----@@@14@@-----  
@@5@@-----@@@15@@-----  
@@6@@-----@@@16@@-----  
@@7@@-----@@@17@@-----  
@@8@@-----@@@18@@-----  
@@9@@-----@@@19@@-----  
@10@@-----@@@20@@-----  
ALARM TIME menu  
@@@@@@<ALARM@TIME>  
@@@@000@-----@--:--  
@@@@@@@@-----@--:--  
@@@@@@@@-----@--:--  
@@@@@@@@-----@--:--  
@@@@@@@@-----@--:--  
@@@@@@@@-----@--:--  
@@@@@@@@-----@--:--  
@@@@@@@@-----@--:--  
[25]  
POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED TIME menu  
@@@@<POWER@FAILURE>  
[39]  
000@FAILURE@@-----@--:--  
@@@@RECOVERY@-----@--:--  
@@@@@@@@@<DEW>  
000@FAILURE@@-----@--:--  
@@@@RECOVERY@-----@--:--  
@@@@@@<USED@TIME>  
@@@@VIDEO@@@@@@@@@00000H  
@@@@POWER@@@@@@@@@00000H  
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK  
NOTES:  
Language Setting  
Clock display is only 24 hours.  
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English, French or Spanish can be selected by the user.  
In STOP mode, press and hold the STOP button then  
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1 Turn the power on to all devices used.  
press the TRACKING/V.STILL– button to reset the  
minutes and seconds to 00 (to the closest hour). For  
example, between 13:30:00 and 14:29:59 the clock is  
reset to 14:00:00.  
2 Press the MENU button to display the (SET UP 1)  
menu.  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@1>  
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA  
@@@ENGLISH  
*CLOCK@SET  
@01-01-2000@SAT@00:00:00  
*DAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE  
@@@@@@@@WEEK@MONTH@TIME  
@ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@02:00  
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@02:00  
3 Press the l (or j) button to select the language of  
your choice.  
4 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the  
settings.  
Clock setting  
Example: To set the clock to October 15, 2001 at 3:20  
PM (15:20).  
1 Press the MENU button to display the (SET UP 1)  
menu.  
2 Press the ] button, until the “CLOCK SET” setting is  
flashing.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to set the month (ex: 10),  
then press the * button.  
The day of week is set automatically.  
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4 Press the l (or j) button to set the day (ex: 15), then  
press the * button.  
5 Press the l (or j) button to set the year (ex: 2001),  
then press the * button.  
6 Press the l (or j) button to set the hours (ex: 15 for  
3 PM), then press the * button.  
7 Press the l (or j) button to set the minutes (ex: 20),  
then press the * button.  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@1>  
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA  
@@@ENGLISH  
*CLOCK@SET  
@10-15-2001@MON@15:20:00  
*DAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE  
@@@@@@@@WEEK@MONTH@TIME  
@ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@02:00  
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@02:00  
8 For accurate clock setting, press the l button  
together with a time broadcast, or other accurate time  
signal, this will start the seconds counting from 00.  
9 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button.  
The setting procedure is now completed.  
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK  
Automatic Daylight Saving Time  
Adjustment  
1 Press the MENU button to display the (SET UP 1)  
menu.  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@1>  
*LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA  
@@@ENGLISH  
*CLOCK@SET  
@10-15-2001@MON@15:20:00  
*DAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE  
@@@@@@@@WEEK@MONTH@TIME  
@ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@02:00  
@OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@02:00  
2 Press the ] button, until the “DAYLIGHT SET” setting  
is flashing.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to set the auto daylight  
saving time/standard time adjustment.  
NO USE. . . . . No daylight saving time/standard  
time adjustment is made.  
USE . . . . . . . . The auto daylight saving time/  
standard time adjustment is made.  
4 Press the ] button until “1ST” of the “ON” line is  
flashing.  
5 Set the day the daylight saving time adjustment is  
made.  
Press the l (or j) button to set the week, then  
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press the * button.  
1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH or LST (first, second, third,  
fourth or last)  
Press the l (or j) button to set the day of week,  
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then press the * button.  
SUN, MON, TUE, ...... SAT (Sunday, Monday,  
Tuesday....Saturday)  
6 Press the l (or j) button to set the month the  
daylight saving time adjustment is made, then press  
the * button.  
01, 02,.....11, 12 (for January,  
February......November, December)  
7 Press the l (or j) button to set the time the daylight  
saving time adjustment is made.  
8 Press the ] button until “LST” of the “OFF” line is  
flashing.  
9 Following the same procedure as above (steps 5 to  
7), set when the time is changed back from daylight  
saving time to standard time.  
F Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the setting.  
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CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
Selecting the On-screen Display  
Changing the Date/Time Display Position  
You can select to display or not the date, time, the  
number of alarm recordings and tape speed.  
1 Turn the power on to all input devices to the VCR.  
2 Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position.  
1 Turn the power on to all devices used.  
The date and time are displayed.  
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2 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 2) menu is  
10-15-2001@MON@000  
15:20:00@@@8  
displayed.  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@2>  
*DISPLAY  
@@@DATE@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
@@@TIME@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
@@@ALARM@COUNT@@@@Y  
@@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@Y  
*BUZZER  
@@@ALARM@IN@@@@@@@Y  
@@@TAPE@END@@@@@@@Y  
@@@KEY@IN@@@@@@@@@N  
@@@WARNING@@@@@@@@Y  
3 Press the * (or ]) button.  
The display will move towards the right (or the  
bottom).  
3 Press the ] button, until the desired item for which  
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the display function will be set is flashing.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to set “Y” for the functions  
NOTES:  
described below.  
If the * (or ]) button is kept pressed for 1 second or  
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DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . The date is displayed  
TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . The time is displayed  
more the display will move at a faster speed.  
The display position cannot be changed while recording.  
ALARM COUNT. . . . . The number of alarm  
recordings is displayed  
SPEED. . . . . . . . . . . . The recording/playback  
speed mode is displayed  
5 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the  
settings.  
NOTE:  
If the ON SCREEN switch is set to the “ON” position,  
the items for which “Y” is set are recorded. The items  
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for which “N” was set at step 4 above are not recorded.  
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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES  
Use only video cassette tapes bearing the w logo. This  
VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 or T-160  
cassette tapes, it is recommended to use T-120 or T-160  
standard grade VHS video cassette tapes for optimal  
performance.  
Loading  
1 Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot.  
Gently push the center of the cassette until it is  
loaded automatically.  
Handling Cassette Tapes  
The cassette tapes should always be stored vertically, in  
their cases, away from high temperatures, magnetic  
fields, direct sunlight, dirt, dust and locations subject to  
mold formation.  
Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism and never  
touch the tape with your fingers.  
The time display will switch to the reset counter  
“0:00:00” display.  
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Protect the cassette tapes from shocks or strong  
vibrations.  
After the cassette tape is loaded, a mechanism  
will operate for about 12 seconds to check that  
the tape has been threaded correctly and the  
cassette indicator “o” will blink during that period.  
When the cassette is loaded, if the tape has  
been threaded correctly, the cassette indicator  
“o” will light on the digital display.  
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To Protect your Recordings  
After having recorded a tape, if you wish to keep the  
recording, use a flathead screwdriver to break off the  
erasure-prevention tab on the cassette.  
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To record again on a tape without erasure-prevention tab,  
cover the hole with adhesive tape.  
NOTE:  
If you try to record on a cassette without  
erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the cassette.  
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Unloading  
1 In stop mode, press the EJECT button.  
Erasure-prevention tab  
The cassette is automatically ejected.  
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NOTES:  
Precautions concerning the video  
cassette tapes  
Do not insert any object in the cassette loading slot, as  
that may cause injury and damages to the VCR.  
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Do not use tapes that are damaged, tapes that have  
been cut and repaired or tapes that have been altered  
in any way.  
If your hand gets stuck in the cassette loading slot,  
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unplug the power cord and consult the dealer where the  
unit was bought. Do not forcibly pull the hand out as  
that may cause severe injuries.  
Some rewinders may entangle the tape, and therefore  
their use is not recommended.  
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When tapes are recorded over and over again, the  
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recording quality will deteriorate. Refer to “Concerning  
the Number of Times Tapes can be Rerecorded on” on  
page 20, and replace the tape with a new tape as  
required.  
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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES  
Correct tape thread check function  
Setting the Action to Take When a  
Cassette is Loaded  
In the (SET UP 3) menu, you can set the mode the VCR  
will go into when a cassette is loaded.  
If the correct tape thread check function is on, after the  
cassette tape is loaded, a mechanism will operate for  
about 12 seconds to check that the tape has been  
threaded (loaded) correctly and the cassette indicator “o”  
will blink during that period. If the tape is not loaded  
properly, the cassette will be ejected.  
1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is  
displayed.  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@3>  
*ALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1  
*ALARM@SPEED@@@@@@8H  
*ALARM@DURATION@@@20S  
*VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y  
*EXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@01:00  
*TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
*TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M  
*CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y  
*SERIES@REC@IN@@@@N  
NOTES:  
This function checks to make sure that the cassette has  
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been correctly loaded. It is recommended to use this  
function to make sure the recordings are conducted  
reliably.  
2 Press the ] button, until the “TAPE IN MODE” setting  
If during the tape thread check operation, the REC,  
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is flashing.  
PLAY, FF, REW or STOP button is pressed, the  
command will only be executed after the tape thread  
has been checked. Only the EJECT button will operate  
while the tape thread is being checked.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired mode.  
STOP . . . . . . . Stays in stop mode  
REC . . . . . . . . Goes into recording mode  
If in the (SET UP 3) menu “TAPE IN MODE” is set to  
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“REC”, the recording indicator “a” will light during the  
while the tape thread is checked. However, recording  
will only start after the tape thread check is completed.  
To cancel recording, press the STOP button.  
4 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the setting.  
Setting the Type of Tape Used  
1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 5) menu is  
1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 4) menu is  
displayed.  
displayed.  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@5>  
*INPUT@OUTPUT@ALARM  
*OUTPUT@@@@@@@SERIES  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@4>  
*SW@OUT  
@@TIMING@@@@@@@@@@FIELD  
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@@@01  
@@8H@@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
*THREAD@CHECK@@@@@Y  
*VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N  
*REC@SPEED@@@@@@@@N  
*EJECT@SET  
*WARN.@OUT@@@@TRANSPORT  
*REMOTE@@@@@@@EJECT  
*TAPE@@@@@@@@@T-160  
@@EJECT@MODE@@@@@@EJECT1  
@@OPERATION@@@@@@@SLAVE  
2 Press the ] button, until the “TAPE” setting is  
2 Press the ] button, until the “THREAD CHECK”  
flashing.  
setting is flashing.  
3 Press the l (or j) button, to select the tape used.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired mode.  
T-160 . . . . . . . when using an T-160 cassette  
tape  
Y . . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check  
function is on  
T-120 . . . . . . . when using an T-120 cassette  
tape  
N . . . . . . . . . . The correct tape thread check  
function is off  
4 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the setting.  
4 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the setting.  
TAPE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION  
This VCR is equipped with a tape management function.  
Using this function you can protect previous recordings  
and prevent overuse of the tape by controlling the tape  
protection term (number of days), the maximum number  
of re-recordings of the tape and the recording group. To  
use the tape management function, it must be set before  
recording is started. The tape management data is  
recorded at the beginning of the tape. For details on how  
to set this function, refer to “Setting the Tape  
If a conflict is found when the tape management data is  
checked, the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu is displayed  
and the conflicting setting will flash. This menu will show  
the settings taken from the data recorded on the tape and  
not the current data settings held in the VCR’s (TAPE  
MANAGEMENT) menu setting. Refer to “Tape  
Management Conflict Display” for detailed information.  
NOTES:  
Management Function”.  
During Autorepeat recording, the tape management  
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data at the beginning of the tape will be checked and  
updated every time the tape is rewound to the  
beginning. However, the “PROTECT DAY” setting will  
be ignored. Also, even if there is a conflict with the  
“REC PASS SET” number, autorepeat recording will  
continue without any warning.  
PROTECT DAY: To set the number of days before the  
tape can be rerecorded over.  
REC PASS SET: To limit the number of rerecordings, in  
order to maintain a good image quality.  
GROUP NO.:  
To manage tapes belonging to different  
recording groups.  
If the VCR is set for alarm recordings, alarm recording  
will be done based on the different settings.  
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NOTE:  
Before using this function, make sure that the clock is  
set properly.  
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If an alarm trigger is received while the tape is being  
first rewound, the tape will continue to be rewound to  
the beginning, then alarm recording will be done after  
the tape has been advanced of a preset duration.  
Operation  
When recording is started, the VCR will rewind the tape to  
the beginning, and will playback some of the tape to  
check for the presence of tape management data (no  
image is displayed). While the presence and type of data  
are checked, the message “T. MANAGE. CHK” is  
displayed on-screen.  
If an alarm trigger is received while the message “T.  
MANAGE. CHK” is displayed on-screen, in order to  
prevent erasing the tape management data recorded at  
the beginning of the tape, the tape is advanced of a  
preset duration, then alarm recording starts.  
If an alarm trigger is received while tape management  
data is being recorded onto the tape, alarm recording  
will only start after all the data has been recorded.  
NOTES:  
When a program timer recording is set, the tape  
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management data is checked after the TIMER button is  
pressed to complete the program timer recording  
setting.  
Furthermore, when setting a program timer recording,  
in order to protect the data, no alarm trigger will be  
received until the first program timer recording starts.  
During alarm recording, the tape management function  
will not operate even if it is active.  
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If no tape management data is present on the  
tape  
IMPORTANT NOTES:  
If the tape management data cannot be read, the  
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VCR will switch to stop mode and “INCORRECT  
DATA” will be displayed on-screen.  
Recording will start according to the settings in the  
(TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu.  
This may indicate that the beginning of the tape  
(data recording/reading section) is damaged and  
the tape may be unusable.  
The message “INCORRECT DATA” will disappear  
when the EJECT, STOP or PLAY button is pressed.  
When recording starts, the updated tape  
management data is recorded onto the tape.  
If the tape has already been recorded on, the  
message “USED TAPE” will flash on-screen until  
recording starts.  
Set the security lock function to on in order to  
protect the security of this feature.  
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If tape management data is present on the tape  
The tape management data is checked and if there is  
no conflict, the VCR will rewind the tape to the  
beginning, then recording starts and the updated tape  
management data is recorded onto the tape. While the  
tape is rewound and the tape management data  
recorded, the message “T. MANAGE. OK” is displayed  
on-screen.  
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TAPE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION  
1-100 . . . Maximum number of re-recording times.  
Setting the Tape Management Function  
1 Press the MENU button until the (TAPE  
(Refer to “Concerning the Number of Times Tapes  
can be Rerecorded on” on page 20.)  
MANAGEMENT) menu is displayed.  
@@@@<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>  
*TAPE@MANAGE.@@@@N  
*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@30  
NOTES:  
The data is updated at the beginning of the  
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recording. Even if the recording is stopped before  
the end, the original data information will be  
considered.  
*REC@PASS@SET@@@@10  
*GROUP@NO.@@@@@@@OFF  
*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@N  
During Autorepeat recording, the re-recording times  
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count will be updated every time the tape is  
rewound to the beginning. Autorepeat recording will  
proceed even if the count exceeds the “REC PASS  
SET” setting. If in the BUZZER section WARNING  
is set to “Y”, the buzzer is heard.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired mode.  
N . . . . . . The tape management function is not  
active.  
Y. . . . . . . The tape management function is active.  
When setting to “Y”, please continue with the settings  
below.  
7 Press the ] button, until the “GROUP NO.” setting is  
flashing.  
3 Press the ] button, until the “PROTECT DAY” setting  
8 Press the l (or j) button, to select the desired group  
is flashing.  
number.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
OFF . . . . The group number will not be checked.  
1-15 . . . . Group number setting.  
number of days to protect the tape.  
OFF . . . . The tape is not protected.  
9 Press the ] button, until the “OVERRIDE” setting is  
1-255 . . . Number of days to protect the tape  
(prevent over-recording), from the date  
of the last recording on the tape (or the  
last expected recording date (calculated  
using the tape length (T-120 or T-160)  
and the recording speed).  
flashing.  
F Press the l (or j) button, to select the desired  
override mode.  
Y. . . . . . . In case of a conflict that prevents  
recording, the next operation is  
executed. If recording is done, then the  
last recording date and the re-recording  
times count are updated.  
NOTES:  
Since the last expected recording date is a  
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calculated date (using the tape length (T-120 or  
T-160) and the recording speed), it may be different  
from the actual last recording date, this due to other  
settings such as (alarm recordings, program timer  
recordings, holiday settings).  
N. . . . . . . In case of a conflict that prevents  
recording, the (TAPE MANAGEMENT)  
menu is displayed and the conflicting  
setting preventing recording will flash.  
The only possible action is to press the  
EJECT button, in order to eject the tape.  
(Refer to “Tape Management Conflict  
Display”.)  
When setting a program timer recording, the tape  
protection term is checked when the VCR is set to  
program timer recording stand-by mode.  
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G Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the  
When a program timer recording is done, the data  
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settings.  
is updated when recording starts. Even if the  
recording is stopped before the programmed time,  
the original data (last expected recording date) will  
remain as calculated.  
NOTES:  
Once the tape management data is recorded on  
tape, it cannot be changed.  
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5 Press the ] button, until the “REC PASS SET” setting  
is flashing.  
The criteria (condition) for allowing recording will be  
based on the data recorded on the tape and not the  
settings in the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu.  
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6 Press the l (or j) button, to select the desired  
number of re-recording times.  
OFF . . . . The number of re-recording times will not  
be checked.  
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TAPE MANAGEMENT FUNCTION  
Tape Management Conflict Display  
If when the tape management function checks the tape  
data a conflict that prevents recording is found, the (TAPE  
MANAGEMENT) menu is displayed with the conflicting  
setting flashing and the VCR go into the stop mode. If in  
the (SET UP 2) menu, in the BUZZER section WARNING  
is set to “Y”, the buzzer is heard. (To stop the buzzer,  
press the STOP button.)  
PROTECT DAY CONFLICT  
The tape is protected, the tape protection term (ex. 30  
days) is not yet over.  
Under LAST M/D, the date of the last recording on the  
tape (or the last expected recording date (calculated  
using the tape length (T-120 or T-160) and the  
recording speed)) is displayed.  
Under NEXT M/D, the date when it will be possible to  
record on the tape again is displayed.  
NOTES:  
If “OVERRIDE” is set to “N” (No), the conflicting setting  
REC PASS SET CONFLICT  
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is displayed flashing and the message (PRESS EJECT)  
is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Recording  
under these conditions is not possible. Press the  
EJECT button to eject the tape. To record on the same  
tape, set the OVERRIDE setting to “Y” and modify the  
conflicting setting, then insert the same tape and press  
the REC button. However, if only “PROTECT DAY” and  
“REC PASS SET” are modified, the menu will be  
displayed again. Press the REC button one more time  
to start recording. Recording starts and the tape data is  
updated.  
The set number of recording passes has been reached.  
The PASS COUNT shows the number of recording  
passes on the tape (ex. since the maximum number of  
recording passes is set to “10”, this prevents further  
recording.)  
NOTES:  
X When conducting Autorepeat recording, if the PASS  
COUNT exceeds 100, “101*” will be displayed  
flashing.  
X If using a tape recorded previously on a different  
type of VCR (no tape data), when the set number of  
recordings is exceeded, “USED” will flash next to the  
PASS COUNT number.  
Conflict display sample  
@@@@<TAPE@MANAGEMENT>  
*TAPE@MANAGE.@@@@N  
*PROTECT@DAY@@@@@30  
@LAST@M/D@@@@@@NEXT@M/D  
@@@@@10/15@@@@@@@@@11/15  
*REC@PASS@SET@@@@10  
@PASS@COUNT@@@@@@10  
*GROUP@NO.@@@@@@@7  
@[email protected].@@@@@@8  
*OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@N  
@@@@@@(PRESS@EJECT)  
GROUP NO. CONFLICT  
The group numbers do not match.  
The REC GR. NO. shows the tape recording group  
number (ex. this tape belongs to a different recording  
group number 8 than the one set 7.)  
If the “OVERRIDE” is set to “Y” (Yes), the (TAPE  
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MANAGEMENT) menu is displayed and conflicting  
setting preventing recording will flash and VCR go into  
the stop mode.  
To enter the record mode, press the REC button.  
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NORMAL RECORDING  
Normal Recording  
[Recording Speed Mode]  
(When “TAPE” in the (SET UP 5) menu is set to  
“T-160”)  
Before starting  
Turn the power on to all devices used.  
Recording  
Maximum  
recording  
Recording  
interval  
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speed mode  
Audio recording Tape motion  
Select the “TAPE” in the (SET UP 5) menu according  
to the type of the tape used.  
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(hour mode) duration (hours) (second)  
8
24  
40  
8
24  
40  
1/60  
3/60  
5/60  
Possible  
Continuous  
Load a cassette tape with erasure-prevention tab.  
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NOTE:  
(When “TAPE” in the (SET UP 5) menu is set to  
“T-120”)  
If in the (SET UP 3) menu, TAPE IN MODE is set  
to “REC”, recording will start after the tape thread  
has been checked.  
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Recording  
speed mode  
(hour mode) duration (hours) (second)  
Maximum  
recording  
Recording  
interval  
Audio recording Tape motion  
Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position.  
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6
18  
30  
6
18  
30  
1/60  
3/60  
5/60  
Possible  
Continuous  
1 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED CHANGE button to set  
the recording speed mode.  
NOTE:  
The recording speed mode is displayed  
on-screen and on the digital display.  
The tape speed display will vary according to the  
“TAPE” setting in (SET UP 5) menu setting. In this  
manual, all the examples and displays used are for  
when “TAPE” is set to “T-160”. If set to “T-120”, please  
refer to the table above for the corresponding duration  
and displays.  
For example, if the recording speed mode is “8”, then  
the corresponding recording speed when set to “T-120”  
will be “6”. And, the counter reading of 7:57:00 will be  
5:57:00 when set to “T-120”.  
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2 Press the REC button.  
The record indicator “a” light.  
Recording starts.  
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If the tape end is reached while recording, “OFF”  
is displayed on the digital display and the unit  
goes into the mode set at the “TAPE END  
MODE” line in the (SET UP 3) menu.  
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NOTES:  
If in the (SET UP 2) menu, in the BUZZER section  
TAPE END is set to “Y”, the buzzer will be heard as  
long as “OFF” is displayed on the digital display.  
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To cancel the “OFF” display, press the STOP,  
EJECT, FF, REW or PLAY button.  
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3 To stop recording, press the STOP button.  
NOTES:  
A tape recording made on this VCR may not play back  
with the same degree of clarity on a real time video  
recorder from another manufacturer.  
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If you press on the REC button and the loaded cassette  
has no erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the  
cassette.  
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NORMAL RECORDING  
Concerning the Number of Times Tapes  
can be Rerecorded on  
Depending on the recording speed mode, the tape must  
be replaced after a certain number of recording times.  
Record Pause  
Recording can be interrupted temporarily.  
1 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button during recording.  
The Pause/Still indicator “:” blinks.  
NOTES:  
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Refer to the table below for the maximum number of times  
a tape can be recorded on.  
The image appears on-screen but it is not recorded.  
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Recording speed mode  
(hour mode)  
Maximum number of  
recording times  
(with a standard grade  
tape)  
If a recording pause continues for 5 minutes or  
more, the VCR will go into stop mode to avoid  
damaging the tape.  
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2 To resume recording, press the REC button, or press  
6, 8  
100  
50  
the PAUSE/SEARCH button again.  
18, 24  
30, 40  
50  
Recording Check  
NOTES:  
The image being recorded can be checked.  
The maximum number of recording times will vary  
depending on the location and kind of tape used. Verify  
the recording quality and replace the tape when the  
quality starts to deteriorate.  
The maximum number of recording times indicated  
above are based on test tapes (T-120 or T-160) used  
by the company.  
1 During recording, press the PLAY (REC CHECK)  
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button.  
The tape will be rewound and then played back.  
The VCR will then return to the previous  
recording mode.  
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NOTE:  
If using longer tapes (i.e. T-180) the tape travel will not  
be as stable and that may cause problems.  
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During recording check operations, recording is  
suspended momentarily.  
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Clog Detection  
This VCR is equipped with a clog detection function.  
The recording quality is monitored automatically. When  
the heads are dirty and the recording quality deteriorates,  
the output at the WARNING OUT terminal becomes 0V  
(Low), the “a” indicator flashes on the digital display, and  
the buzzer sounds.  
If in the (SET UP 3) menu, CLOG DETECT. is set to “N”,  
the recording quality is not monitored.  
NOTES:  
To cancel the “a” indicator display and reset the  
WARNING OUT terminal output, press the STOP  
button.  
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Clog detection is not possible if recording in 8-hour  
mode.  
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NORMAL RECORDING  
Changes to the Recording Speed Mode  
During Recording  
Action to Take when the Video Signal  
Deteriorates  
It is possible to permit or prevent changing the recording  
speed mode during recording.  
If there is no video signal during recording, or when a  
menu is not displayed (in stop, fast forward, rewind  
modes), “VIDEO LOSS” can be displayed on-screen.  
1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 4) menu is  
displayed.  
If in the (SET UP 5) menu “WARN.OUT” is set to  
“V.LOSS” or “T OR V”, a signal (0V) will be output at the  
WARNING OUT terminal.  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@4>  
*SW@OUT  
@@TIMING@@@@@@@@@@FIELD  
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@@@01  
@@8H@@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
*THREAD@CHECK@@@@@Y  
*VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N  
*REC@SPEED@@@@@@@@N  
*EJECT@SET  
If in the (SET UP 2) menu, in the BUZZER section  
WARNING is set to “Y”, the buzzer will be heard. To stop  
the buzzer, press the STOP button.  
@@EJECT@MODE@@@@@@EJECT1  
@@OPERATION@@@@@@@SLAVE  
1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 4) menu is  
displayed.  
2 Press the ] button, until the “REC SPEED” setting is  
flashing.  
2 Press the ] button, until the “VIDEO LOSS” setting is  
flashing.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired mode.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired mode.  
N . . . . . . . . . . Recording speed mode can not  
be changed  
N . . . . . . . . . . The video loss warning is not  
active.  
Y . . . . . . . . . . Recording speed mode can be  
changed  
Y. . . . . . . . . . . The video loss warning is active.  
4 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the setting.  
4 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the setting.  
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NORMAL RECORDING  
Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape  
Tape Counter Notes:  
In the (SET UP 3) menu, you can set the mode of the  
VCR mode when the tape reaches the end during  
recording.  
There is no tape counter indication for the blank  
portions of the tape.  
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In the 8-hour recording speed mode only, the tape  
counter indicates real hours, minutes and seconds.  
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1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is  
displayed.  
In the other recording speed modes, the tape counter  
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@@@@@@@<SET@UP@3>  
indication is a ratio of the 8-hour mode base indication.  
(In 40-hour recording mode, each “second” of the tape  
counter actually represents approximately 40/8 = 5 real  
seconds.)  
*ALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1  
*ALARM@SPEED@@@@@@8H  
*ALARM@DURATION@@@20S  
*VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y  
*EXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@01:00  
*TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
*TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M  
*CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y  
*SERIES@REC@IN@@@@N  
There may be a slight discrepancy between the position  
shown on the tape counter and the actual tape position.  
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2 Press the ] button, until the “TAPE END MODE”  
When rewinding the tape past the “0:00:00” position, a  
minus (–) sign will be displayed.  
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setting is flashing.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired mode.  
Setting when not using Autorepeat recording  
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REW . . . . . . . Rewinds the tape to the  
beginning, then goes to stop mode  
STOP. . . . . . . Goes to stop mode  
EJECT . . . . . . The cassette is ejected  
Setting when using Autorepeat recording  
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R1 . . . . . . . . . Autorepeat recording mode is  
automatically canceled if there  
was an alarm trigger  
R2 . . . . . . . . . Autorepeat recording mode is  
active even if there was an alarm  
trigger  
4 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the setting.  
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NOTES:  
Autorepeat Recording  
If during autorepeat recording there is an alarm trigger,  
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The same tape can be recorded over many times.  
“AL” is displayed on the digital display and alarm  
recording will take place. (Please refer to page 24,  
“ALARM RECORDING”.)  
Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL  
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RECORDING”.  
1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is  
If the “TAPE END MODE” setting is R 1, the REPEAT  
indicator will go off if there is an alarm trigger. After  
alarm recording, the recording will continue to the end  
of the tape then it will be rewound to the beginning and  
stop. “OFF” will be displayed on the digital display. To  
turn off the buzzer (if in the (SETUP 2) menu, in the  
BUZZER section TAPE END is set to “Y”) and the  
“OFF” display, press the STOP, EJECT, FF, REW or  
PLAY button.  
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displayed.  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@3>  
*ALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1  
*ALARM@SPEED@@@@@@8H  
*ALARM@DURATION@@@20S  
*VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y  
*EXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@01:00  
*TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
*TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M  
*CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y  
*SERIES@REC@IN@@@@N  
2 Press the ] button, until the “TAPE END MODE”  
If “AL” is displayed on the digital display and the “TAPE  
END MODE” setting is R1, autorepeat recording is not  
possible.  
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setting is flashing.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to set to “R 1” or “R 2”.  
(Please refer to page 22, “Setting the Mode at the  
End of the Tape.”)  
4 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the setting.  
The REPEAT indicator will light.  
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5 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED CHANGE button to set  
the recording speed mode.  
6 Press the REC button.  
Recording will start. When the tape end is  
reached, the VCR will rewind it to the beginning,  
and recording will resume.  
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When the end of the tape is reached, a buzzer  
will be heard (if in the (SETUP 2) menu, in the  
BUZZER section TAPE END is set to “Y”) and  
“OFF” will be displayed until the rewinding  
operation starts.  
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ALARM RECORDING  
By connecting the ALARM IN/CLOCK IN terminal to a  
door switch, an interphone, etc., a recording can be done  
only when necessary.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
recording speed, then press the ] button.  
8H (6H). . . . . . 8-hour (6-hour) mode recording  
24H (18H) . . . 24-hour (18-hour) mode recording  
40H (30H) . . . 40-hour (30-hour) mode recording  
NC . . . . . . . . . Recording at the speed already set  
Alarm Recording Setting  
Alarm recording is performed when there is an input  
(trigger) at the ALARM IN/CLOCK IN terminal, “AL” is  
displayed on the digital display.  
NOTE:  
To do alarm recording, “INPUT OUTPUT” in the (SET  
UP 5) menu must be set to “ALARM”.  
Indicated in brackets are the settings for when  
“TAPE” in the (SET UP 5) menu is set to “T-120”.  
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Make all necessary connections.  
4 Press the l (or j) button, to select the desired alarm  
recording duration (20S, 40S, 1M, 2M, 3M, 4M, 5M,  
or CC).  
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The alarm triggers are received while in recording and  
stop modes.  
20S-5M. . . . . . Recording only for the displayed  
duration  
Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL  
RECORDING”.  
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CC . . . . . . . . . Recording as long as the alarm  
signal is being input (minimum 5  
seconds)  
1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is  
displayed.  
The “ALARM MODE” setting is flashing.  
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5 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@3>  
settings.  
*ALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1  
*ALARM@SPEED@@@@@@8H  
*ALARM@DURATION@@@20S  
*VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y  
*EXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@01:00  
*TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
*TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M  
*CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y  
*SERIES@REC@IN@@@@N  
NOTES:  
During alarm recording all buttons are disabled.  
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If “OFF” is displayed on the digital display, alarm  
recording is not possible in order to prevent the  
recorded tape to be recorded over.  
To cancel the “OFF” display, press the STOP, EJECT,  
FF, REW or PLAY button.  
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2 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired alarm  
recording mode, then press the ] button.  
Y1. . . . . . Alarm recording is done when there is an  
alarm trigger.  
If an alarm trigger is received while alarm recording is in  
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progress, recording duration for the second alarm will  
be calculated from that point. The alarm counter will  
register the alarm, but it will not be found during an  
alarm scan and alarm search.  
Y2. . . . . . Alarm recording is done only when there  
is an alarm trigger during programmed  
timer recording.  
Y3. . . . . . Alarm recording is done only if there is  
an alarm trigger and the VCR is not in  
programmed timer recording mode.  
If there is a power failure during alarm recording, and  
the power is restored within the recording set duration,  
alarm recording will continue.  
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Y4. . . . . . Alarm recording is done only when there  
is an alarm trigger during programmed  
timer recording duration. Timer recording  
is not possible.  
If the alarm recording duration is short, the alarms may  
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not be found during an alarm scan or an alarm search.  
If the alarms are going to be reviewed using alarm scan  
or alarm search, then in 8-hour mode, 20-second or  
more recording duration should be used.  
N . . . . . . Alarm recording is not performed even if  
there is an alarm trigger.  
To do alarm recording during series recording, set  
“ALARM MODE” to “Y1” or “Y3”. Alarm recording will be  
conducted only if the VCR is recording.  
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ALARM RECORDING  
Alarm Recording Counter Display  
Checking the Alarm Recordings Time  
During alarm recording, “AL” will be flashing on the  
digital display.  
1 Press the MENU button until the (ALARM TIME)  
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menu is displayed.  
If the ON SCREEN switch is set to the “ON” position,  
the number of alarms will flash on the monitor screen.  
The number of alarm recordings, and the 8 most  
recent alarm recording times are displayed.  
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@@@@@@<ALARM@TIME>  
@@@@008@12-25@19:00  
@@@@@@@@11-25@23:00  
@@@@@@@@11-25@15:00  
@@@@@@@@10-25@08:00  
@@@@@@@@10-25@06:00  
@@@@@@@@09-25@20:00  
@@@@@@@@09-25@16:35  
@@@@@@@@09-25@10:52  
The maximum display number of alarm recordings is  
“999”, at the next alarm recording the counter will  
indicate “000”.  
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When the (ALARM TIME) menu is displayed, press the  
MENU RESET button to reset the alarm counter to  
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“000” (all the data of the (ALARM TIME) menu is reset).  
NOTE:  
Connections to the ALARM IN/CLOCK IN  
and ALARM OUT/CLOCK OUT Terminals  
The data for the previous alarm recordings is  
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erased.  
Alarm input signal  
Connect a make-contact (no voltage) switch between  
2 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button, the normal  
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screen is displayed.  
the ALARM IN/CLOCK IN and COM terminals.  
NOTE:  
Alarm output signal  
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If the MENU RESET button is pressed while the  
Normally DC 5V are output between the ALARM  
OUT/CLOCK OUT and the COM terminals. When an  
alarm input (trigger) is received and the unit is  
recording, the output falls to 0V. Once the alarm  
recording is over, the output returns to DC 5V.  
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(ALARM TIME) menu is displayed, the displayed data is  
erased. “AL” will be erased from the digital display.  
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ALARM RECORDING  
Alarm Search  
Alarm Scan  
To go to the beginning of a desired alarm recording.  
1 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button during stop mode.  
To look for an alarm recording by viewing the first 5  
seconds of each alarm recording.  
1 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button twice during stop  
“AL SEARCH 01” will be displayed on screen.  
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mode.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired alarm  
“AL SCAN” will be displayed on screen.  
number (1 to 99), then press the FF (or REW) button.  
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2 Press the FF (or REW) button.  
The desired alarm is searched and a still image  
of the beginning of the alarm recording will  
appear on-screen.  
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The unit will advance (or rewind) the tape at high  
speed and playback the first 5 seconds of every  
alarm recording.  
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NOTE:  
To cancel the alarm scan mode, press the STOP  
button.  
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The alarm number is relative to the actual tape  
position. (Please refer to the illustration below.)  
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3 While the desired recording is being played back,  
Playback  
press the PLAY button.  
Playback will start, alarm scan mode is cancelled.  
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1
1
2
Alarm number 2  
NOTE:  
Alarm trigger input point  
If during a scan the end of the tape is reached, the tape  
will rewind and stop. If the beginning of the tape is  
reached, it will stop.  
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Rewind direction  
Fast-forward direction  
Actual position  
3 Press the PLAY button.  
Playback will start.  
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NOTE:  
If during a search the end of the tape is reached, the  
tape will rewind and stop. If the beginning of the tape is  
reached, it will stop.  
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PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING  
There are two program timer recording methods, daily  
recording or recording on certain days of the week.  
7 Press the l (or j) button to set the recording stop  
minutes (ex: 00), then press the * button.  
The “SPD” (recording speed) position will start  
Example 1: To record on every Saturday from 9:00  
AM to 5:00 PM (17:00), in 24-hour  
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flashing.  
mode (recording speed).  
NOTE:  
If the set stop time is earlier than or the same time  
Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL  
RECORDING”.  
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as the set start time, the VCR will consider the stop  
time to be the following day, and “T” will be  
displayed next to the recording stop time.  
1 Press the MENU button until the (TIMER SET) menu  
is displayed.  
8 Press the l (or j) button to select the recording  
“SUN” (Sunday) will be flashing.  
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speed mode (ex: 24), then press the * button.  
@@@@@@<TIMER@SET>  
WEEK@START@@STOP@@@SPD  
SUN@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
MON@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
TUE@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
WED@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
THU@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
FRI@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
SAT@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
DLY@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
“N” will start flashing.  
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9 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired  
program timer recording mode.  
Y. . . . . . . . . . . recording will take place  
N . . . . . . . . . . recording will not take place  
2 Press the ] button, until “SAT” (Saturday) is flashing.  
3 Press the * button.  
@@@@@@<TIMER@SET>  
WEEK@START@@STOP@@@SPD  
SUN@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
MON@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
TUE@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
WED@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
THU@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
FRI@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
SAT@@09:00@@17:00@@@24@Y  
DLY@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
The recording start hour position starts flashing.  
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4 Press the l (or j) button to set the recording start  
hour (ex: 09), then press the * button.  
The recording start minutes position starts  
flashing.  
Repeat steps 2 to 9 to program timer  
recordings for other days of the week.  
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5 Press the l (or j) button to set the recording start  
F Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the  
minutes (ex: 00), then press the * button.  
settings.  
The recording stop hour position starts flashing.  
G Press the TIMER button.  
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6 Press the l (or j) button to set the recording stop  
The timer recording indicator “n” will light on the  
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hour (ex: 17), then press the * button.  
digital display, the VCR is now in timer recording  
The recording stop minutes position starts  
flashing.  
stand-by mode.  
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NOTES:  
To modify, cancel or stop timer recording, press the  
TIMER button to cancel the timer recording mode.  
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To record everyday at the same time, at step 2  
select the “DLY” line.  
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A timer recording of more than 24 hours can only be set  
on the 7th (SAT) and 8th (DLY) lines of the (TIMER SET)  
menu.  
8 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired stop day  
of the week (ex: MON), then press the * button.  
The recording stop hour position starts flashing.  
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9 Press the l (or j) button to set the recording stop  
Example 2: To record every week from Saturday at  
9:00 PM (21:00) to Monday at 7:00 AM, in  
40-hour mode (recording speed).  
hour (ex: 07), then press the * button.  
The recording stop minutes position starts  
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flashing.  
Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMAL  
RECORDING”.  
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F Press the l (or j) button to set the recording stop  
minutes (ex: 00), then press the * button.  
1 Press the MENU button until the (TIMER SET) menu  
The “SPD” (recording speed) position will start  
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is displayed.  
flashing.  
“SUN” (Sunday) will be flashing.  
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G Press the l (or j) button to select the recording  
speed mode (ex: 40), then press the * button.  
2 Press the ] button, until “SAT” is flashing.  
“N” will start flashing.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired start day  
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of the week (ex: SAT), then press the * button.  
H Press the l (or j) button to select “Y”.  
The recording start hour position starts flashing.  
@@@@@@<TIMER@SET>  
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WEEK@START@@STOP@@@SPD  
SUN@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
MON@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
TUE@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
WED@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
THU@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
FRI@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N  
SAT@@21:00@@**:**@@***@*  
MON@@**:**@@07:00@@@40@Y  
4 Press the l (or j) button to set the recording start  
hour (ex: 21), then press the * button.  
The recording start minutes position starts  
flashing.  
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5 Press the l (or j) button to set the recording start  
I Follow steps F and G under “PROGRAM TIMER  
minutes (ex: 00), then press the * button.  
RECORDING” on page 27.  
The recording stop hour position starts flashing.  
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6 Press the l (or j) button to set “**” for the  
recording stop hour.  
The rest of the line settings will change to  
“**:** *** *”, the day of the next line will  
change to the next day and the start time will  
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change to “**:**” automatically.  
7 Press the * button.  
The day of the week of the 8th line is flashing.  
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Setting the Holidays  
Changing a Program Timer Recording  
By setting the holidays, timer recording will be conducted  
on those days, as set for Sundays.  
1 Press the MENU button until the (TIMER SET) menu  
is displayed.  
1 Press the MENU button until the (HOLIDAY SET)  
2 Press the * (or ]) button until the setting to correct is  
menu is displayed.  
flashing.  
@@@@@<HOLIDAY@SET>  
3 Press the l (or j) button to correct the setting.  
4 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the  
@@1@@-----@@@11@@-----  
@@2@@-----@@@12@@-----  
@@3@@-----@@@13@@-----  
@@4@@-----@@@14@@-----  
@@5@@-----@@@15@@-----  
@@6@@-----@@@16@@-----  
@@7@@-----@@@17@@-----  
@@8@@-----@@@18@@-----  
@@9@@-----@@@19@@-----  
@10@@-----@@@20@@-----  
settings.  
5 Press the TIMER button.  
To Cancel a Program Timer Recording  
1 Press the MENU button until the (TIMER SET) menu  
2 Press the l (or j) button to set the month of the  
holiday, then press the * button.  
is displayed.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to set the day of the holiday.  
2 Press the * (or ]) button until the “Y” corresponding  
4 Press the * (or ]) button until the next line to set  
to the timer recording to cancel is flashing.  
start flashing.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to select “N”.  
4 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the  
Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set up to 20 holidays.  
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5 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the  
settings.  
settings.  
5 Press the TIMER button.  
NOTE:  
If setting holidays, be sure that a timer recording is set  
for Sunday. If not, this function will not operate.  
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To Cancel all Program Timer Recordings  
1 Press the MENU button until the (TIMER SET) menu  
If a timer recording for Sundays is entered, the holidays  
timer recording will not function if the program timer  
recording mode is set to “N”.  
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is displayed.  
2 Press the MENU RESET button.  
To erase a setting, follow the same procedure as  
above, but at step 2 and 3, enter “- - ” instead of a  
setting.  
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All programmed timer recordings are erased.  
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3 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button, the normal  
screen is displayed.  
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NOTES:  
During timer recording or timer recording stand-by, all  
the buttons on the VCR, except the TIMER button and  
the buttons to set/cancel the security lock (see page  
35), are disabled.  
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If the power fails, the recording will be interrupted.  
When the power is restored, the recording will resume if  
the stop time has not yet been reached, and “P” will be  
displayed on the digital display. The VCR internal  
battery is completely recharged after the VCR has been  
connected to a live outlet for 48 hours, and it will  
maintain all the VCR settings memory for up to 30 days.  
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Set the timer recordings so that the recording times do  
not overlap. If they do, the one with the earliest  
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recording start time will have priority. (See chart below.)  
7:00PM  
8:00PM  
9:00PM  
10:00PM  
Program 1  
Program 2  
Program 3  
These portions will  
not be recorded  
To set two or more timer recordings for a same day of  
the week, press the * (or ]) button, until the day of the  
week for the second recording is flashing, then press  
the l (or j) button, to set the desired day of the week.  
If no timer recording is set or a cassette without  
erasure-prevention tab is loaded, when the TIMER  
button is pressed the timer recording indicator “n” will  
start flashing and a buzzer will be heard.  
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If “OFF” is displayed on the digital display, timer  
recording is not possible in order to prevent the  
recorded tape to be recorded over.  
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SERIES RECORDING  
Using 2 VCRs or more, the series recording function lets  
you switch recording from one unit to the next (only with  
VCRs of the same model as this one).  
The SERIES OUT signal will be presence either at the  
point when the counter reading is 7:57:00 or when VCR  
No. 1 reaches the end of the tape, whichever is first. The  
signal will stop 70 seconds after the tape end point of  
VCR No. 1.  
Series Recording Setup  
When this signal is received by VCR No. 2, it will start  
recording. During the period when the SERIES OUT  
signal is being received by VCR No. 2, if the STOP button  
of VCR No. 2 is accidentally pressed, VCR No. 2 will go  
into the stop mode for an instant and then return to the  
record mode.  
Connect 2 VCRs or more as illustrated below.  
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Select the “TAPE” setting in the (SET UP 3) menu  
according to the type of the tape used.  
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1 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED CHANGE button to set  
the recording speed mode.  
To prevent this form occuring, the security lock of VCR  
No. 2 should be set to the on condition.  
2 Set the following items as indicated.  
Item  
VCR No.1  
VCR No.2  
and on  
If TAPE END MODE is set to “REW”, when the end of the  
tape is reached “OFF” is displayed, the tape is rewound  
then stop.  
Cassette tape  
Loaded  
Stop  
Loaded  
Stop  
Operation mode  
NOTES:  
“TAPE END MODE” (in  
(SET UP 3) menu)  
REW, STOP REW, STOP  
or EJECT  
If the counter reading on VCR No.1 is 7:57:00 or more,  
when the REC button is pressed (step 3), the  
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or EJECT  
“SERIES REC IN” (in  
(SET UP 3) menu)  
recording will start on VCR No.2.  
Y (YES)  
Y (YES)  
If in the (SET UP 3) menu “SERIES REC IN” is set to  
“N” or in the (SET UP 5) menu “OUTPUT” is set to  
“NON REC”, series recording will not be possible.  
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“OUTPUT” (in (SET UP  
5) menu)  
SERIES  
SERIES  
Set  
Security lock  
Canceled  
Even if “OFF” is displayed, series recording will be  
conducted if there is an input at the SERIES IN terminal.  
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3 Press the REC button on VCR No.1.  
Recording will start in series recording mode.  
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4 Set the security lock on VCR No.1.  
Series recording connections  
Monitor TV  
Video camera  
To VIDEO OUT jack  
(VCR)  
To  
To  
VIDEO IN  
jack  
VIDEO IN  
VCR No.1  
VCR No.2  
jack  
ALARM OUT/ ALARM IN/  
SERIES OUT/ SERIES  
SW  
EJECT  
OUT  
ALARM OUT/ ALARM IN/  
CLOCK OUT CLOCK IN  
SERIES OUT/ SERIES  
SW  
EJECT  
OUT IN  
C
L
O
C
K
O
U
T
C
L
O
C
K
I
N
COM  
NON REC OUT  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
COM  
NON REC OUT  
IN  
OUT  
WARNING TAPE  
WARNING TAPE  
OUT END OUT COM  
COM  
OUT END OUT COM  
COM  
To COM  
To COM  
terminal  
terminal  
To  
To  
VIDEO OUT  
jack  
VIDEO OUT  
jack  
To  
SERIES OUT  
terminal  
To VIDEO IN jack  
(VCR No. 3)  
To  
SERIES OUT  
terminal  
To  
SERIES IN  
terminal  
To SERIES IN terminal  
(VCR No. 3)  
To COM terminal  
(VCR No. 3)  
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Continous Loop Recording Setup  
NOTES:  
A minimum of 2 units are required for continuous loop  
recording.  
To avoid recording problems, the “TAPE END MODE”  
in (SET UP 3) menu should be set to “REW” for both  
units.  
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Example with 2 VCRs.  
In loop recording mode, the tape will be re-recorded  
•
Under loop recording when the recording finishes on the  
first unit, the new recording will start on the second unit.  
When the recording finishes on the second unit, recording  
will start on the first unit.  
over. If you need to keep the recorded infomation,  
please eject the tape after recording is complete and  
insert a new tape.  
1 The SERIES OUT/CLOCK OUT terminal of VCR  
No.2 and the SERIES IN terminal No.1 should be  
connected (See diagram).  
2 Set the following items as indicated.  
Item  
Cassette tape  
Operation mode  
VCR No.1  
Loaded  
Stop  
VCR No.2  
Loaded  
Stop  
“TAPE END MODE” (in  
(SET UP 3) menu)  
REW  
REW  
“SERIES REC IN” (in  
(SET UP 3) menu)  
Y (YES)  
Y (YES)  
“OUTPUT” (in (SET UP  
5) menu)  
SERIES  
SERIES  
Set  
Security lock  
Canceled  
3 Press the REC button on VCR No.1.  
Recording will start in series recording mode.  
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4 Set the security lock on VCR No.1.  
Loop recording connection (example with 2 VCRs)  
ALARM IN/  
CLOCK IN  
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NORMAL PLAYBACK  
Normal Playback  
Tracking Control  
1 Turn on the power to the VCR and TV monitor.  
If there is noise in the image during playback,  
1 While looking at the playback picture, press and hold  
the TRACKING/V. STILL+ button to minimize the  
noise.  
2 Load the video cassette tape.  
3 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED CHANGE button to  
select the playback speed mode.  
2 If it cannot be minimized, press the TRACKING/V.  
The selected playback speed mode is displayed  
on the digital display.  
STILL– button.  
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NOTE:  
Vertical Lock Control  
During still image mode,  
A slow motion effect or accelerated playback effect  
can be achieved by using a slower or faster  
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1 Press and hold the TRACKING/V. STILL+ button to  
playback speed than the speed used for recording.  
reduce the vertical rolling of the image.  
4 Press the PLAY button.  
2 If it cannot be corrected, press the TRACKING/V.  
Playback starts.  
STILL– button.  
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If necessary, adjust the tracking to eliminate the  
noise from the picture.  
Audio Playback  
If the image is unstable (rolling vertically), adjust  
the vertical lock control to correct.  
The playback speed has to be the same as the  
recording speed, for normal playback of the audio.  
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5 To stop playback, press the STOP button.  
To advance or rewind the tape, press the FF or  
REW button.  
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NOTES:  
If a tape recorded in SP mode on a standard VCR is  
loaded, playback will be done in 2-hour mode.  
•
A tape recorded on a real time video recorder produced  
by another manufacturer may not play back with the  
same degree of clarity on this unit.  
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When used with a multiplexer in 24- or 40-hour mode  
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playback (or when “TAPE” in (SET UP 5) menu is set to  
“T-120”, in 18- or 30-hour mode playback), the image  
may roll vertically. In such a case, in menu (SET UP 3)  
set “VERTICAL SYNC.” to “N”.  
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK  
Picture Search (Forward and Reverse)  
1 Press the FF (or REW) button, during normal  
playback.  
The image can be seen while the tape is  
advanced (or rewound) at high speed.  
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2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.  
NOTES:  
During picture search, noise (horizontal bars) will  
appear in the picture.  
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The sound is muted.  
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Still Image  
1 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button, during normal  
playback.  
A still image can be viewed.  
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2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.  
NOTES:  
If still mode continues for 5 minutes or more, the VCR  
will go into stop mode to avoid damaging the tape.  
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If the image is unstable (rolling vertically), adjust the  
vertical lock control to correct.  
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Field Advance  
1 Press the FF (or REW) button, during still image  
mode.  
The still image is advanced (or rewound) of one  
image (field).  
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2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.  
NOTES:  
During reverse field advance, noise will appear in the  
picture.  
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If field advance mode continues for 5 minutes or more,  
the VCR will go into stop mode to avoid damaging the  
tape.  
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DAY/TIME SEARCH  
Day/Time Search  
NOTES:  
If during a search the end of the tape is reached, the  
tape will rewind and stop. If the beginning of the tape is  
reached, it will stop.  
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1 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button three times during  
stop mode.  
“T/D SEARCH 01 00:00” will be displayed on  
screen.  
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The alarm and day/time data are recorded on the tape  
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in a similar format. If they overlap, the alarm data will  
have the priority. Therefore, when searching for a  
day/time when an alarm recording was done, the  
day/time search will not stop at the desired location. In  
such a case, use alarm scan to find the desired  
recording location.  
1H22M33S  
T/D@SEARCH  
01@@00:00  
DAY@TIME  
The day/time search function may not operate correctly  
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2 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired day, then  
if searching for a timer recording time or if the clock on  
the recording VCR has been adjusted using the  
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT function.  
press the * button.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired hour,  
then press the * button.  
If a recording on a tape extends for over a one month  
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period, the same day may be present twice on the tape.  
If such a day is searched, since there is no month  
search setting, the desired day may not be found.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired minutes.  
NOTES:  
The setting can be made in 10 minutes increments  
only.  
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For recordings made on other VCRs, the exact time  
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may not be found even if the minutes are entered.  
For tapes recorded on older models of VCRs  
produced by this company (the ones without a  
minutes setting for the day/time search function),  
make sure to set the minutes to “00”.  
5 Press the FF (or REW) button.  
The desired day/time is searched and a still  
image of the recording will appear on-screen.  
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6 Press the PLAY button.  
Playback will start.  
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SETTING THE SECURITY LOCK  
The security lock function is designed to prevent  
accidental stopping of recording if the STOP button is  
pressed inadvertently.  
NOTES:  
While the security lock is engaged all commands,  
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except the one to cancel the security lock, are disabled.  
1 While holding the TRACKING/V.STILL + button,  
The security lock cannot be engaged while a menu is  
displayed.  
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press the REC/PLAY SPEED CHANGE button.  
“x” is displayed on the digital display.  
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To cancel the security lock, while holding the  
TRACKING/V.STILL + button, press the REC/PLAY  
SPEED CHANGE button, “x” will be erased from the  
digital display.  
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SETTING THE BUZZER  
A buzzer can be set to sound during alarm recording, if  
during recording the tape reaches the end, if buttons are  
pressed or if there is a mechanical failure that causes the  
tape to stop or be ejected, etc.  
KEY IN . . . . . . The buzzer will be heard when  
one of the VCR buttons is  
pressed.  
WARNING . . . The buzzer will be heard if the  
heads are dirty and recording  
qualtiy deteriorate, or if the tape  
stops or is ejected due to a  
1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 2) menu is  
displayed.  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@2>  
*DISPLAY  
problem with the internal  
mechanism. To stop the buzzer,  
press the STOP button.  
@@@DATE@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
@@@TIME@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
@@@ALARM@COUNT@@@@Y  
@@@SPEED@@@@@@@@@@Y  
*BUZZER  
@@@ALARM@IN@@@@@@@Y  
@@@TAPE@END@@@@@@@Y  
@@@KEY@IN@@@@@@@@@N  
@@@WARNING@@@@@@@@Y  
4 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the setting.  
NOTES:  
2 Press the ] button, until the desired item for which  
If “N” is set, the buzzer will not be heard.  
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the buzzer function will be set is flashing.  
During timer recording mode, security lock engaged  
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3 Press the l (or j) button to set “Y” for the functions  
mode and alarm recording mode, the buzzer will not be  
heard when a button related to one of these modes is  
pressed, even if “Y” is set for the “KEY IN” item.  
described below.  
ALARM IN . . . The buzzer will be heard during  
alarm recording.  
TAPE END. . . The buzzer will be heard when  
the end of the tape is reached  
during recording. To stop the  
buzzer, press the STOP, EJECT,  
FF, REW or PLAY button.  
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT  
When using 2 or more VCRs of this same model, the  
clock on the second VCR and on, can be synchronized  
with the clock on the first VCR, using the CLOCK  
ADJUSTMENT function.  
Example  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@3>  
*ALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1  
*ALARM@SPEED@@@@@@8H  
*ALARM@DURATION@@@20S  
*VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y  
*EXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@03:00  
*TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
*TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M  
*CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y  
*SERIES@REC@IN@@@@N  
To use CLOCK ADJUSTMENT function, “INPUT  
OUTPUT” in the (SET UP 5) menu must be set to  
“CLOCK SET”.  
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1 Connect the ALARM OUT/CLOCK OUT terminal on  
6 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the setting.  
VCR 1 to the ALARM IN/CLOCK IN terminal on VCR  
2.  
The setting procedure on the first VCR is now  
completed.  
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2 Repeat the procedure for all the other VCRs,  
connecting the ALARM OUT/CLOCK OUT terminal  
on VCR 2 to the ALARM IN/CLOCK IN terminal on  
VCR 3, and so on.  
7 Repeat the procedure for all the other VCRs, setting  
“EXT TIME ADJ.” (to the same time as set on the first  
VCR).  
3 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is  
NOTES:  
displayed.  
Connect the COM terminal on all VCRs used.  
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4 Press the ] button, until the “EXT TIME ADJ.” setting  
This function will not operate on the day the daylight  
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is flashing.  
saving/standard time is changed.  
5 Press the l (or j) button to set the hour at which the  
adjustment will be conducted.  
NOTES:  
Be sure to set the same time on all the VCRs.  
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The clock adjustment cannot be set to “00:00”.  
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SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE  
EJECT terminal connection  
Cassette Eject Setup  
VCR No. 1  
VCR No. 2  
EJECT  
When using 2 VCRs or more, the cassette tape of all the  
VCRs or some of the VCRs can be ejected, if the EJECT  
terminals on the VCRs are connected as indicated.  
EJECT  
COM OUT  
IN  
COM OUT IN  
1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 4) menu is  
displayed.  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@4>  
*SW@OUT  
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@01  
@@TIMING@@@@@@@@FIELD  
@@8H@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
*THREAD@CHECK@@@Y  
*VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@N  
*REC@SPEED@@@@@@N  
*EJECT@SET  
EJECT IN terminal  
Depending on the (SET UP 4) menu “EJECT  
MODE” setting (see “Cassette Eject Setup”), the  
cassette loaded in the VCR is ejected when there is  
an input at this terminal.  
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@@EJECT@MODE@@@@EJECT1  
@@OPERATION@@@@@SLAVE  
2 Press the ] button, until the “EJECT MODE” setting  
is flashing.  
EJECT OUT terminal  
3 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired cassette  
When the EJECT button is pressed (if the VCR is  
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eject mode.  
setup as “MASTER”, see step 5 under “Cassette  
Eject Setup”) or when there is an input (trigger) at  
the EJECT IN terminal, a signal is output at this  
terminal, even if the security lock is set or if a  
cassette is not loaded.  
EJECT1 . . . . . The cassette is ejected only if the  
VCR is not in recording mode.  
EJECT2 . . . . . The cassette is ejected only if the  
VCR is in stop mode.  
4 Press the ] button, until the “OPERATION” setting is  
flashing.  
5 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired operation.  
SLAVE . . . . . . When the EJECT button is pressed,  
the cassette tape of that VCR only  
will be ejected.  
MASTER . . . . When the EJECT button is  
pressed, the cassette tape of that  
VCR and of any VCR connected  
after it will be ejected.  
6 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the  
settings.  
NOTE:  
The EJECT button will not be operative during  
recording mode.  
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SETTINGS FOR RS485 TERMINALS USE  
If the VCR is going to be controlled trough a connection to  
the RS485 terminals, be sure to first make the settings  
below.  
5 Press the l (or j) button to set the “STATUS INFO”  
setting, then press the ] button.  
Y. . . . . . . . . . . The VCR status information (state  
information and warning state) are  
NOTES:  
output at the RS485 terminal.  
Can only be used with the optional RS-485 board.  
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N. . . . . . . . . . . The state information is not output  
at the RS485 terminal. However,  
the warning state is output at the  
RS485 terminal.  
When using the optional RS-485 board, the VCR can  
be controlled from a special controller.  
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1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 6) menu is  
displayed.  
6 Press the l (or j) button to set the “ALARM INFO”  
setting.  
The “ADDRESS” setting is flashing.  
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Y. . . . . . . . . . . The VCR alarm information  
(alarm recording start and stop)  
and video loss information are  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@6>  
*RS485  
@@ADDRESS@@@@@@@000  
@@TERMINATE@@@@@N  
@@DATA@SPEED@@@@19200  
@@STATUS@INFO@@@Y  
@@ALARM@INFO@@@@Y  
output at the RS485 terminal.  
N. . . . . . . . . . . The VCR alarm information  
(alarm recording start and stop)  
and video loss information are not  
output at the RS485 terminal.  
2 Press the l (or j) button to set the VCR address,  
then press the ] button.  
NOTE:  
NOTES:  
The video loss information output (sent) will depend  
on the settings for “VIDEO LOSS” in the (SET UP  
4) menu.  
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The address can be set between 000 and 127.  
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Keep the button pressed and the setting will  
change rapidly.  
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7 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the  
3 Press the l (or j) button to set the termination, then  
settings.  
press the ] button.  
N . . . . . . . . . . Not terminated  
Y . . . . . . . . . . Terminated  
4 Press the l (or j) button to set the data transfer  
speed, then press the ] button.  
19200  
2400  
4800  
9600  
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CHECKING POWER FAILURE, FAILURE DUE TO  
CONDENSATION AND USAGE DURATION  
1 Press the MENU button until the (POWER FAILURE),  
Example  
(DEW) and (USED TIME) menu is displayed.  
@@@@<POWER@FAILURE>  
002@FAILURE@@12-25@07:15  
@@@@RECOVERY@12-25@07:30  
(POWER FAILURE). . . The number of power  
failures, and the date and  
time of the most recent  
@@@@@@@@@<DEW>  
001@FAILURE@@12-25@11:00  
@@@@RECOVERY@12-25@12:00  
power failure and recovery  
are displayed.  
@@@@@@<USED@TIME>  
@@@@VIDEO@@@@@@@@@@00003H  
@@@@POWER@@@@@@@@@@00007H  
(DEW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . The number of failures due  
to condensation, and the  
2 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button, the normal  
screen is displayed.  
date and time of the most  
recent failure and recovery  
are displayed.  
NOTE: If the MENU RESET button is pressed while the  
(POWER FAILURE) and (DEW) menu is displayed, the data  
is erased. The (USED TIME) data cannot be reset.  
“@” will be erased from the digital display.  
(USED TIME). . . . . . . . The video heads usage  
duration and the power on  
duration are displayed.  
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OUTPUTTERMINALS  
TAPE END OUT Terminal  
SW OUT Terminal  
During recording, when the end of the tape is reached  
or when the tape counter reading indicates 7 hours 57  
minutes or more, the output becomes 0V (Low).  
When recording, a pulse signal is output at the SW OUT  
terminal.  
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This terminal is usually connected to the switch input (SW  
IN) of devices like a camera switcher unit, or a quad  
compressor.  
To reset the output, press the STOP or EJECT button.  
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During autorepeat recording, when the end of the tape  
is reached, the output becomes 0V (Low) for about 2  
seconds only.  
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FIELD: 16.7 msec.  
FRAME: 5 msec.  
5V (H)  
Tape end or 7:57:00  
Output reset  
(Output impedance: 5.7 kΩ)  
0V (L)  
SW OUT Terminal Output Setting  
5V (H)  
(Output impedance: 5.7 kΩ)  
1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 4) menu is  
0V (L)  
displayed.  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@4>  
*SW@OUT  
@@TIMING@@@@@@@@@@FIELD  
@@FIELD@@@@@@@@@@@01  
@@8H@@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y  
*THREAD@CHECK@@@@@Y  
*VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@N  
*REC@SPEED@@@@@@@@N  
*EJECT@SET  
TAPE END OUT Terminal Output Setting  
1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 3) menu is  
displayed.  
@@EJECT@MODE@@@@@@EJECT1  
@@OPERATION@@@@@@@SLAVE  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@3>  
*ALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1  
*ALARM@SPEED@@@@@@8H  
*ALARM@DURATION@@@20S  
*VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y  
*EXT@TIME@ADJ.@@@@01:00  
*TAPE@IN@MODE@@@@@STOP  
*TAPE@END@MODE@@@@REW  
*TAPE@END@OUT@@@@@-3M  
*CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y  
*SERIES@REC@IN@@@@N  
2 Press the l (or j) button to set “FIELD” or “FRAME”,  
then press the ] button.  
FIELD. . . . . . . 1 pulse is output after each set  
number of fields.  
FRAME. . . . . . 1 pulse is output after each set  
number of frames.  
2 Press the ] button until the “TAPE END OUT” setting  
is flashing.  
3 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired pulse  
3 Press the l (or j) button, to select the desired  
signal interval, then press the ] button.  
output mode.  
If “TIMING” is set to FRAME (see step 4),  
“FRAME” will be indicated instead of “FIELD”.  
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–3M . . . . . . . . The output becomes 0 V (Low)  
when the tape counter reaches  
“7:57:00” and/or when the tape  
reaches the end.  
Available settings are:  
FIELD . . . . . . . 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 10, 30 or 60 field  
END . . . . . . . . The output becomes 0 V (Low)  
when the tape reaches the end.  
FRAME. . . . . . 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 10, 30 or 60  
frame  
4 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the setting.  
4 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired “8H (or  
6H)” mode.  
If the“TAPE” in the (SET UP 5) menu is set to  
“T-120”, “6H” will be indicated instead of “8H”.  
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Y. . . . . . . . . . . When recording in 8-hour (or  
6-hour) mode, a pulse signal is  
output.  
N. . . . . . . . . . . When recording in 8-hour (or  
6-hour) mode, a pulse signal is  
not output.  
5 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the  
settings.  
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OUTPUTTERMINALS  
ACTIVE HIGH . . Normally 0V are output between  
the SERIES OUT/NON REC OUT  
and the COM terminals. If during  
recording the VCR enters a mode  
other than recording (i.e.  
SERIES OUT/NON REC OUT terminal  
setting  
The output at the SERIES OUT/NON REC OUT terminal  
can be set.  
recording pause, stop mode, etc.),  
the output become 5 V (High). If  
recording is resumed, then the  
output become 0 V (Low).  
1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 5) menu is  
displayed.  
NOTE:  
If “OUTPUT” is set to “NON REC”, the “NON REC  
OUT” line will be displayed under the “OUTPUT”  
line.  
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NOTES:  
If “NON REC OUT” is set to “ACTIVE HIGH”, a  
throwaway pulse will be output from the SERIES  
OUT/NON REC OUT terminal when power is  
restored after an outage, when the power is turned  
on or when the ALL RESET button is pressed. This  
will continue until the microprocessor starts  
operating. If this output terminal is connected to  
some other device, the device should be set or  
adjusted so that it is not affected by the throwaway  
pulse. If set to “ACTIVE LOW”, this kind of pulse is  
not output, and so it is recommended that you use  
the “ACTIVE LOW” setting.  
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@@@@@@@<SET@UP@5>  
*INPUT@OUTPUT@ALARM  
*OUTPUT@@@@@@@SERIES  
*NON@REC@OUT@@ACTIVE@LOW  
*WARN.@OUT@@@@TRANSPORT  
*REMOTE@@@@@@@EJECT  
*TAPE@@@@@@@@@T-160  
2 Press the ] button, until the “OUTPUT” setting is  
flashing.  
3 Press the l (or j) button, to select the desired  
output mode.  
If in the (SET UP 2) menu, in the “BUZZER”  
section, “WARNING” is set to “Y”, a buzzer will be  
heard while the VCR is in non recording mode. The  
buzzer will stop if the STOP button is pressed (the  
output signal will remain).  
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SERIES . . . . . The SERIES OUT/NON REC  
OUT terminal will be set to  
SERIES OUT.  
If during series recording, the  
counter reading reaches 7:57:00  
or the tape reaches the end, a  
LOW signal (0 V) is output. The  
LOW (0 V) signal is output for  
about 70 seconds after the end of  
the tape is reached.  
6 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the setting.  
ALARM IN/CLOCK IN and ALARM  
OUT/CLOCK OUT terminal setting  
1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 5) menu is  
NON REC . . . The SERIES OUT/NON REC  
OUT terminal will be set to NON  
REC OUT.  
displayed.  
The “INPUT OUTPUT” setting is flashing.  
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2 Press the l (or j) button to select desired  
If “OUTPUT” is set to “NON REC”, please continue with  
step 4.  
input/output mode.  
ALARM. . . . . . The ALARM IN/CLOCK IN  
terminal is set to ALARM IN and  
the ALARM OUT/CLOCK OUT  
4 Press the ] button.  
5 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired output.  
terminal is set to ALARM OUT.  
ACTIVE LOW . . Normally DC 5V are output  
between the SERIES OUT/NON  
REC OUT and the COM  
CLOCK SET. . The ALARM IN/CLOCK IN  
terminal is set to CLOCK IN and  
the ALARM OUT/CLOCK OUT  
terminals. If during recording the  
VCR enters a mode other than  
recording (i.e. recording pause,  
stop mode, etc.), the output  
become 0 V (Low). If recording is  
resumed, then the output become  
5 V (High).  
terminal is set to CLOCK OUT.  
3 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the setting.  
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OUTPUTTERMINALS  
REMOTE Jack  
You can use a VA-RMN01 Remote Control Unit (sold  
separately) to control remotely the VCR.  
Remote control setting  
The remote control switch 7 can be set to either eject the  
tape or access the menus.  
1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 5) menu is  
NOTE:  
displayed.  
The functions not available on the VCR will not operate.  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@5>  
*INPUT@OUTPUT@ALARM  
*OUTPUT@@@@@@@SERIES  
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Remote control of the VCR is possible by connecting a  
remote controller with a circuit such as indicated below, to  
the REMOTE jack.  
*WARN.@OUT@@@@TRANSPORT  
*REMOTE@@@@@@@EJECT  
*TAPE@@@@@@@@@T-160  
NOTES:  
Use a 3.5 mm mini-jack type plug.  
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2 Press the ] button, until the “REMOTE” setting is  
flashing.  
The connection should be done using a shielded cable  
no more than 5 meters long.  
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3 Press the l (or j) button to select the desired switch  
mode.  
The functions not available on the VCR will not operate.  
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EJECT . . . . . . Switch 7 will eject the tape.  
MENU. . . . . . . Switch 7 will display the menu.  
Remote control circuit  
4 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the setting.  
R0 1.2K  
SW0: EJECT  
COM Terminal  
R1 0.3K  
SW1: STOP  
Common GND (ground) terminal when connecting  
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other terminals to external devices.  
R2 0.43K  
SW2: PAUSE/SEARCH  
R3 0.51K  
SW3: REW  
R4 0.62K  
SW4: FF  
R5 0.75K  
SW5: PLAY  
R6 0.91K  
SW6: REC  
R7 1.1K  
SW7: EJECT (or MENU)  
R8 1.3K  
SW8: Do not use  
R9 2.0K  
SW9: TIMER, j  
R10 2.4K  
SW10: REC/PLAY SPEED CHANGE, l  
R11 3.6K  
SW11: TRACKING V.STILL –, ]  
R12 5.6K  
SW12: TRACKING V.STILL +, «  
The resistance tolerance is  
2% or less.  
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OUTPUTTERMINALS  
WARNING OUT Terminal  
If the tape stops or other problem, the output becomes  
0V (Low).  
•
To reset the output, press the STOP or ALL RESET  
button or unplug the power cord then plug it back in.  
•
Tape movement stop  
Output reset  
5V (H)  
(Output impedance: 5.7 kΩ)  
0V (L)  
WARNING OUT Terminal Output Setting  
1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 5) menu is  
displayed.  
@@@@@@@<SET@UP@5>  
*INPUT@OUTPUT@ALARM  
*OUTPUT@@@@@@@SERIES  
*WARN.@OUT@@@@TRANSPORT  
*REMOTE@@@@@@@EJECT  
*TAPE@@@@@@@@@T-160  
2 Press the ] button, until the “WARN. OUT” setting is  
flashing.  
3 Press the l (or j) button, to select the desired  
output mode.  
TRANSPORT. The output becomes 0V (Low)  
when the tape stops or other  
probrem with the internal  
mechanism.  
V. LOSS. . . . . The output becomes 0V (Low)  
when there is no video signal  
(Please refer to page 21, “Action  
to Take when the Video Signal  
Deteriorates.”).  
T OR V. . . . . . The output become 0V (Low)  
when the tape stops or other  
problem with the internal  
mechanism, or when there is no  
video signal (Please refer to page  
21, “Action to Take when the  
Video Signal Deteriorates.”).  
NOTE:  
If in the (SET UP 4) menu “VIDEO LOSS” is set to  
“N”, the “WARN. OUT” setting will be preset to  
“TRANSPORT” and cannot be changed.  
•
4 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the setting.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Daily Inspection  
Periodic Inspection  
The following daily inspections are recommended in order  
to assure long-term and trouble-free operation of the unit.  
Periodic inspection and maintenance should be referred  
to your dealer.  
The daily inspections are particularly important if using  
autorepeat recording.  
If there is noise in the playback picture, and it cannot be  
corrected using the tracking control, it may indicated that  
the video heads need cleaning.  
The video heads should be inspected every 1,000 hours  
of use to determine if they need to be replaced.  
Inspection Procedure  
1 Turn on the power to the VCR, camera, TV monitor  
The video heads usage can be checked using the (USED  
TIME) menu.  
and other connected devices.  
2 Check that the image received on the TV monitor is  
correct.  
Cabinet Cleaning  
3 Check that the on-screen display of the date and time  
is correct.  
Clean the outside of the cabinet with a clean, soft cloth,  
moistened with lukewarm water and wrung dry.  
4 To check the recording condition of the previous day,  
rewind the recorded tape a few seconds.  
DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR OTHER TYPES OF  
CLEANERS. THESE CHEMICALS CAN CRACK OR  
DISCOLOR THE CABINET.  
5 Press the PLAY button and check that the playback  
image is correct.  
6 Check that the recorded date and time are correct.  
About the Backup Battery  
NOTES:  
The date and time settings are maintained for up to 30  
days by a rechargeable lithium battery that is fully  
charged after the VCR has been connected to a power  
source for 48 hours or more.  
If the security lock is engaged, it has to be released  
before proceeding to the inspection.  
•
If any problem is discovered during the inspection,  
unplug the power cord then consult your dealer.  
•
Depending on the battery usage it may become  
necessary to change it. For replacement and disposal of  
the old battery, please contact your dealer.  
After the battery has been replaced, press the ALL  
RESET button, then enter all the time, date, etc. settings  
as required.  
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MAINTENANCE  
Maintaining and Checking The Mechanism  
To maintain the VCR functions and features working properly, and to avoid damages or dirt on the tape, it is  
recommended to follow the maintenance points and periodicity indicated below.  
For detailed information, please contact your dealer.  
Maintenance Table  
F : Cleaning  
E : Confirmation  
8000H  
k
F
k
k
F
k
k
k
v : Lubrication  
k : Change  
PARTS  
Tape Path System ASSY, BRAKE BAND  
ASSY, LEVER BT (tape guide)  
2000H  
4000H  
6000H  
NOTES  
E
F
F
E
F
F
F
F
F
k
F
F
k
F
F
F
F
k
E
F
F
E
F
F
F
F
F
FULL ERASE HEAD  
ASSY, ROLLER CLEANER  
ASSY, GUIDE ROLLER  
ASSY, MOUNTING INCLNE S  
ASSY, MOUNTING INCLNE T  
ACE HEAD  
ASSY, LEVER PINCH ROLLER  
MOUNTING, LIFT PINCH  
CAM, LIFT PINCH  
k
k
k
GEAR, CAM PINCH  
k
ASSY, EARTH CYL  
COMPL, CYLINDER  
ASSY, CYLINDER UPPER  
k
F(k)  
F(k)  
Fv  
Fv  
v
v
v
E
k
k
F
F(k)  
Fv  
Fv  
v
F
F(k)  
Fv  
Fv  
v
F(k)  
F(k)  
Fv  
Fv  
v
v
v
E
k
k
k
vk  
E
Reel Drive System ASSY, REEL SUPPLY  
ASSY, REEL TAKEUP  
GEAR, REEL S  
GEAR, REEL T  
v
v
v
v
PULLEY, REEL  
SPECIAL, WASHER 2.4 X 6 X 0.25  
COMPL, MOUNTING CLUTCH  
BELT, REEL  
MOTOR, CAPSTAN  
ASSY, GEAR FRICTION  
ASSY, BRAKE S  
v
E
F
v
E
E
E
v
k
E(k)  
vk  
E
E
E
E(k)  
v
E
E
E
Brake  
ASSY, BRAKE T  
E
E
k
k
ASSY, BRAKE CAPSTAN  
ASSY, BRAKE SOFT T  
ASSY, LOADING MOTOR  
DAMPER  
E
E
Loading Drive  
System  
k
COMPL, GEAR WORM  
CAM, MAIN  
SPECIAL WASHER 3.6 X 0.5  
GEAR, WHEEL 1  
E
E
k
k
k
k
GEAR, WHEEL 2  
MODE SWITCH  
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
k
k
k
k
k
k
k
E
SLIDE, CRECENT  
GEAR, LOAD S  
GEAR, RACK FRONT  
GEAR, RACK START  
GEAR, PINON  
BACK TENSION TORQUE  
FWD, REW TORQUE  
PLAY TORQUE  
Performance  
Check  
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
PB BACK TENSION TORQUE 25~50g⋅cm  
FWD, REW TORQUE ≥ 600g⋅cm  
PLAY 55 ~ 110g⋅cm  
E
E
E
REV TORQUE  
REV 100 ~ 210g⋅cm  
NOTES:  
1. This table shows the maintenance for up to 8000 hours. After this, repeat from the start or the table.  
2. For places with symbols such as E (k) and F (k), carry out checking and cleaning, and replace if necessary.  
3. This periodic maintenance check table changes considerably according to the using conditions and environment.  
4. Refer to (USED TIME) menu for the length of time the unit has been used.  
5. As life may be shortened if foreign particles and dusts remain accumulated on the tape guides and rotating and contacting portions, clean if dirty.  
6. Dusts and other foreign particles on the tape guides may also shorten the tape life and lower picture quality, therefore clean thoroughly.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
If the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in the manual, please refer to the table  
below.  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
No power  
The power cord is not connected  
The connections are not correct  
Connect the power cord  
No image displayed on  
the monitor TV  
Check that all connections are correct  
The power to the camera and/or monitor TV Turn all connected devices power on  
is not turned on  
The buttons do not  
respond  
A cassette tape is not loaded  
Load a cassette and turn the power on  
All functions are suspended due to  
condensation  
Wait for the “4” indicator to go off  
Alarm recording  
Wait for the alarm recording to end  
Cancel the security lock  
The security lock is engaged  
Recording is not  
possible (the tape is  
ejected)  
The loaded cassette has no  
erasure-prevention tab  
Load a cassette tape with  
erasure-prevention tab or cover the tab hole  
with adhesive tape  
Autorepeat recording is  
not possible  
“AL” is displayed on the digital display  
Display (ALARM TIME) menu, then press  
the MENU RESET button to turn off the  
“AL” indicator  
Timer recording is not  
possible  
The date and time are not set correctly  
Set the date and time correctly  
The unit is not set to timer recording  
stand-by mode  
Press the TIMER button to display “n” on  
the digital display  
“N” is selected for the timer recordings  
“OFF” is displayed on the digital display  
The video heads need cleaning  
Be sure to select “Y” for the programmed  
timer recordings  
Alarm recording is not  
possible  
Press the EJECT, STOP, FF, REW or  
PLAY button to turn the indicator off  
Noise in the playback  
picture  
Clean the video heads  
The date and time are  
not recorded  
The ON SCREEN switch is set to the “OFF” Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON”  
position  
position  
The cassette tape  
cannot be ejected  
Problem with the system  
Unplug the power cord then plug it back in  
The cassette is ejected  
a few seconds after it  
has been inserted  
The tape is not threaded correctly  
Try inserting the cassette one more time or  
using a new cassette. If it is ejected again,  
please consult your dealer.  
After a Power Failure  
System Down  
If after a power failure the recording speed is reset to  
8-hour mode, it is due to insufficient backup battery  
charge. This is not a malfunction.  
If the unit does not function at all, try the following.  
1 Unplug the power cord then plug it back in.  
2 Reset the memory. (Press the ALL RESET button.  
Under normal conditions, do not touch the ALL  
RESET button.)  
NOTE:  
The time and date will be reset, and the security  
lock will be cancelled.  
•
3 If the problem is not corrected after performing steps  
1 and 2 a few times, consult your dealer.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
General Specifications  
Video heads system  
Dual-azimuth 4-head rotating helical scanning system:  
Dual azimuth 2-head for record and standard playback  
Dual azimuth 4-head for forward picture search, reverse picture search  
and still mode  
Audio recording  
In 8-, 24- and 40-hour modes (when using T-160 tape)  
In 6-, 18- and 30-hour modes (when using T-120 tape)  
11.12 mm /sec  
Tape speed  
Specified video cassette tape  
Recording/playback time  
VHS 1/2 inch video cassette tape  
8, 24 and 40 hours (when using T-160 tape)  
6, 18 and 30 hours (when using T-120 tape)  
approximately 3 minutes 30 seconds (when using T-160 tape)  
NTSC color TV system  
Fast forward/rewind time  
Television system  
RS-485 data transfer speed  
19200, 9600, 4800, 2400 baud  
Video  
Recording method  
Luminance signal: FM recording  
Chrominance signal: Down-converted direct recording  
1 V(p-p), BNC, 75 Ω, unbalanced  
Video input  
Video output  
Horizontal resolution  
1 V(p-p), BNC, 75 Ω, unbalanced  
Black & white mode  
Color mode  
350 line or more  
300 line or more  
Audio  
Input  
Output  
Microphone input  
–8 dBs, RCA pin jack, 27 kΩ, unbalanced  
–8 dBs, RCA pin jack, 600 Ω, unbalanced  
–60 dBs, 3.5 mm mini jack, 10 kΩ, unbalanced  
Connectors  
Alarm input/Clock input  
Alarm output/Clock output  
Series input  
Series output/Non rec output  
Switch output  
Eject input  
Eject output  
Warning output  
Tape end output  
Common  
Low level active (0V 100msec or more)  
DC 5 V (±0.5)/5.7 kΩ, Low at alarm or clock set in  
Low level active (0V 1sec or more)  
DC 5 V (±0.5)/5.7 kΩ  
DC 5 V (±0.5)/5.7 kΩ, Low at switching  
Low level active (0V 100msec or more)  
DC 5 V (±0.5)/5.7 kΩ, Low at eject in  
DC 5 V (±0.5)/5.7 kΩ, Low at warning  
DC 5 V (±0.5)/5.7 kΩ, Low at tape end  
0 V (GND)  
Remote control input  
With the optional RS-485 board  
RS485 A  
3.5 mm mini jack  
Non-inverting driver output/receiver input  
Inverting driver output/receiver input  
RS485 B  
Other Specifications  
Operating temperature range  
Operating humidity range  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
Dimensions  
5°C to 40°C  
80% or less  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
17 W  
240 (W) x 96.5 (H) x 335 (D) mm  
approximately 3.8 kg  
Weight  
NOTE: The specifications and external appearance of this unit are subject to change without notice.  
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SANYO INDUSTRIAL  
VCR WARRANTY  
OBLIGATIONS  
In order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to and picked up from an Authorized Sanyo Service Center at the user’s expense,  
unless specifically stated otherwise in this warranty. The names and addresses of Authorized Sanyo Service Centers may be obtained by calling the  
toll-free number listed below.  
For product operation, authorized service center referral, service assistance or problem resolution, call  
CUSTOMER INFORMATION 1-800-421-5013  
Weekdays 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time  
For accessories and/or parts, call  
PARTS ORDER INFORMATION 1-800-726-9662  
Weekdays 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Pacific Time  
THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY ON SANYO PRODUCTS PURCHASED OR RENTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, EXCLUDING ALL  
U.S. TERRITORIES AND PROTECTORATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER OR END-USER. THE  
ORIGINAL DATED BILL OF SALE, SALES SLIP OR RENTAL AGREEMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE AUTHORIZED SANYO SERVICE  
CENTER AT THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED.  
Subject to the OBLIGATIONS above and EXCLUSIONS below, SANYO Fisher Company warrants this SANYO product against defects in materials  
and workmanship for the periods specified below. SFC will repair or replace (at its option) the product and any of its parts which fail to conform to this  
warranty. The warranty period commences on the date the product was first purchased or rented at retail.  
LABOR  
1 YEAR  
PARTS  
1 YEAR  
VIDEO HEADS  
90 DAYS  
EXCLUSIONS  
This warranty does not cover (A) the adjustment of customer-operated controls as explained in the appropriate model’s instruction manual, or (B) the  
repair of any product whose serial number has been altered, defaced or removed.  
This warranty shall not apply to the cabinet or cosmetic parts, batteries or routine maintenance.  
This warranty does not apply to uncrating, setup, installation, removal of the product for repair or reinstallation of the product after repair.  
This warranty does not apply to repairs or replacements necessitated by any cause beyond the control of SFC including, but not limited to, any  
malfunction, defect or failure caused by or resulting from unauthorized service or parts, improper maintenance, operation contrary to furnished  
instructions, shipping or transit accidents, modification or repair by the user, abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, incorrect power line voltage, fire, flood  
or other Acts of God, or normal wear and tear.  
The foregoing is in lieu of all other expressed warranties and SFC does not assume or authorize any party to assume for it any other  
obligation or liability.  
SFC DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARD TO THIS PRODUCT (INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS). IN NO EVENT SHALL SFC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
ARISING FROM THE OWNERSHIP OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY DELAY IN THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER  
THIS WARRANTY DUE TO CAUSES BEYOND ITS CONTROL. SFC’S LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSSES AND DAMAGES RESULTING  
FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, USE OR OWNERSHIP OF THIS PRODUCT  
INCLUDING WARRANTOR’S NEGLIGENCE, ALLEGED DAMAGED OR DEFECTIIVE GOODS, WHETHER SUCH DEFECTS ARE DISCOVERABLE  
OR LATENT, SHALL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT.  
ATTENTION  
For your protection in the event of theft or loss of this product, please fill in the information below for you own personal records.  
Model No. ________________________________________________  
Date of Purchase __________________________________________  
Serial No. ________________________________________________  
(Located on back or bottom side of unit.)  
Purchase Price ___________________________________________  
Where Purchased _______________________________________________________________________________________________________  
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SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.  
1AC6P1P2364– –C  
NU4QR/NA  
(0601KP-01)  
Issue No. 3  
Copyright SANYO, 2000 All rights reserved.  
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