INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Video Cassette Recorder
SRC-800
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 2.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
FEATURES
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ACCESSORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
High-speed Fast Forward/Rewind
8-hour mode recording audio playback
On-screen mode setting
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Integrated time date generator
Day/Time search function
Forward field advance function
30-day memory backup
LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Security lock
TYPES OF ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND
Head-cleaning function
DISPLAY SEQUENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . 10
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
NORMAL RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
SERIES RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
PLAYBACK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
DAY/TIME SEARCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SETTING THE SECURITY LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
CLOCK ADJUSTMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE . . . . . . . . . 19
ACCESSORY
Power cord
CHECKING USAGE DURATION, POWER
FAILURE AND FAILURE DUE TO
CONDENSATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS
Front Panel
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2 3 4 5 6 7 89F
STANDBY/ON
TAPE END
MENU
RESET
PAUSE/
SEARCH
REW
PLAY
FF
STOP
ALL
RESET
REC
EJECT
ON SCREEN
ON OFF
TRACKING
V.STILL
COUNTER
RESET
MENU
P
O N M L K J I HG
1 EJECT button
G MENU RESET button
H ALL RESET button
2 Cassette loading slot
3 PAUSE/SEARCH button
4 REW (rewind/review) button
5 PLAY button
I COUNTER RESET, j button
When the counter is displayed on the digital display
panel, press this button to reset it to 0:00:00.
J l button
6 FF (fast forward/cue) button
7 STOP button
K TRACKING/V. STILL +, « button
L TRACKING/V. STILL –, ] button
M MENU button
8 REC (record) button
9 STANDBY/ON indicator
F TAPE END indicator
Press this button to display the menu.
Buttons I, J, K and L are used for menu control.
N ON SCREEN switch
O Front door
P Digital display panel
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Digital Display
5 Operation Indicators
They display the actual operation mode.
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2
3 4
Operation Mode
Indicator
M
Record (REC)
T/D
P
Record pause (REC PAUSE)
Playback (PLAY)
Still image (STILL)
Fast forward (FF)
Rewind (REW)
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Cue (CUE)
1 Mode display
Review (REVIEW)
Field shift forward (FIELD SHIFT +)
Recording/playback
speed mode
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T/D
Day/Time search mode
6 Cassette indicator
Comes on when a cassette is loaded.
P
2 Power failure indicator
Comes on after a power failure.
3 Security lock indicator
Comes on when the security lock is engaged.
4 Counter display
Time display
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Linear time counter
display
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Dew display
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LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Back Panel
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23456789
EJECT
OUT
CLOCK SET
OUT IN
SERIES
OUT
IN
COM
IN
AUDIO VIDEO
IN
AC IN ~
PUSH
OPEN
IN
OUT
OUT
REMOTE MIC IN
H
L
K J I G F
1 Battery compartment cover
F VIDEO IN (video input) jack
2 CLOCK SET OUT (external clock set trigger output)
G VIDEO OUT (video output) jack
H AUDIO IN (audio input) jack
I AUDIO OUT (audio output) jack
J MIC IN (microphone input) jack
K REMOTE (remote control input) jack
terminal
3 CLOCK SET IN (external clock set trigger input)
terminal
4 COM (common) terminal
Common GND (ground) terminal when connecting
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other terminals to external devices.
5 SERIES OUT (series recording trigger output) terminal
6 SERIES IN (series recording trigger input) terminal
7 Do not use
You can use a VA-RMN01 Remote Control Unit
(sold separately) to control remotely the VCR.
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NOTES:
The functions not available on the VCR will not
operate.
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The MENU button on the VA-RMN01 will function
as the EJECT button on the VCR.
8 EJECT OUT (eject trigger output) terminal
9 EJECT IN (eject trigger input) terminal
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L AC Power input
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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
CLOCK SET
OUT IN
SERIES
OUT
COM
IN
AUDIO VIDEO
AC IN ~
IN
PUSH
OPEN
IN
OUT
REMOTE MIC IN
OUT
To
Power cord
VIDEO OUT
jack
Coaxial cable
(sold separately)
To outlet
Power Cord Installation
NOTE:
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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1 Plug the supplied power cord firmly into the AC power
input AC IN socket.
2 Insert the plug of this power cord into a outlet.
About the memory reset
If the VCR location is changed or to cancel previous
settings, please reset the memory as described below.
The time and date will be reset.
To reset the memory, press the ALL RESET button.
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TYPES OF ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND
DISPLAY SEQUENCE
NOTES:
When a menu is displayed, recording will not be possible.
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Press the PAUSE/SEARCH or MENU button, the setting procedure is now completed.
During recording or playback the menus cannot be displayed.
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.
To enter the settings use the ], «, l or j buttons.
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Monitor TV screen (normal screen)
Buttons functions
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Button ]: To move down
Button «: To move to the right
Button l: To select numbers or switch settings
Set the ON SCREEN
switch to the “ON” position
in reverse order
Button j: To select numbers or switch settings
in order
Press the
MENU button
SET UP 1 menu
<SET UP 1>
D
D
D
To set daylight/standard time.
To set the date/time
¤DAYLIGHT SET
¤CLOCK SET
¤LANGUAGE
To select the display language
Press the
MENU button
Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button
SET UP 2 menu
<SET UP 2>
D
To set various VCR function
Press the
MENU button
Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button
POWER FAILURE, DEW
and USED TIME menu
<POWER FAILURE>
DTo display the number and
duration of power failures
<DEW>
DTo display the number and duration
of failure due to condensation
DTo display the time used
<USED TIME>
Press the
MENU button
Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK
6 Press the l (or j) button to set the time the daylight
Language Setting
English or French can be selected by the user.
saving time adjustment is made.
7 Press the ] button.
1 Turn the power on to all devices used.
8 Following the same procedure as above (steps 4 to
2 Press the MENU button to display the (SET UP 1)
6), set when the time is changed back from daylight
menu.
saving time to standard time.
9 Press the ] button.
<SET UP 1>
¤DAYLIGHT SET
NO USE
WEEK MONTH TIME
1ST-SUN 04 02:00
OFF LST-SUN 10 02:00
F Press the l (or j) button to set the month (ex: 10),
ON
then press the « button.
The day of week is set automatically.
¤CLOCK SET
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01-01-00 SAT 00:00:00
G Press the l (or j) button to set the day (ex: 15), then
¤LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
press the « button.
H Press the l (or j) button to set the year (ex: 99 for
3 Press the ] button, until “ENGLISH” is flashing.
1999), then press the « button.
4 Press the l (or j) button to select the language of
NOTE:
your choice.
The last 2 digits only are displayed.
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5 When finished, press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to
I Press the l (or j) button to set the hours (ex: 15 for
save the settings.
3 PM), then press the « button.
J Press the l (or j) button to set the minutes (ex: 20),
Clock Setting
then press the « button.
Example: To set the clock to October 15, 1999 at 3:20
K For accurate clock setting, press the l button timed
with a time broadcast, or other accurate time signal,
this will start the seconds counting from 00.
PM (15:20).
1 Press the MENU button to display the (SET UP 1)
menu.
<SET UP 1>
2 Press the l (or j) button, to set the auto
¤DAYLIGHT SET
USE
daylight/standard time adjustment.
WEEK MONTH TIME
1ST-SUN 04 02:00
OFF LST-SUN 10 02:00
ON
NO USE. . . . . . . . . . No daylight/standard time
adjustment made.
¤CLOCK SET
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USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . The auto daylight/standard
time adjustment made.
¤LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
3 Press the ] button.
L When finished, press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to
4 Set the day the daylight saving time adjustment is
save the settings.
made.
Press the l (or j) button to set the week, then
press the « button.
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1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH or LST (first, second, third,
fourth or last)
Press the l (or j) button to set the day of the
week, then press the « button.
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SUN, MON, TUE, ...... SAT (Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday....Saturday)
5 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)
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CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY
Selecting the On-screen Display
You can select to display or not the date and time.
1 Turn the power on to all devices used.
Changing the Date/Time Display Position
1 Turn the power on to all devices used.
2 Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position.
2 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 2) menu is
The date and time are displayed.
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displayed.
Date/Time display
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<SET UP 2>
¤DISPLAY
DATE
TIME
Y
Y
ALARM COUNT Y
¤TAPE IN MODE
STOP
¤TAPE END MODE REW
¤TAPE END OUT
¤SERIES REC
¤EJECT MODE
¤THREAD CHECK
-3M
N
EJECT 1
Y
3 Press the « (or ]) button.
3 Press the ] button, until the desired item for which
The display will move towards the right (or the
bottom).
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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
more the display will move at a faster speed.
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DATE . . . . . . . . . . . . The date is displayed
TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . The time is displayed
The display position cannot be changed while recording.
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5 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button, the normal
screen is displayed.
The setting procedure is now completed.
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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
Unloading
VCR was primarily designed for use with T-160 cassette
tapes, it is recommended to use T-160 VHS video
cassette tapes for optimal performance.
1 In STOP mode, press the EJECT button.
The cassette is automatically ejected.
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NOTES:
Handling 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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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.
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.
Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism and never
touch the tape with your fingers.
Protect the cassette tapes from shocks or strong
vibrations.
Setting the Action to Take When a
Cassette is Loaded
To Protect your Recordings
In the (SET UP 2) menu, you can set the mode the VCR
will go into when a cassette is loaded.
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.
1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 2) menu is
displayed.
To record again on a tape without erasure-prevention tab,
cover the hole with adhesive tape.
<SET UP 2>
¤DISPLAY
DATE
TIME
Y
Y
ALARM COUNT Y
¤TAPE IN MODE
STOP
¤TAPE END MODE REW
¤TAPE END OUT
¤SERIES REC
¤EJECT MODE
¤THREAD CHECK
-3M
N
EJECT 1
Y
Erasure-prevention tab
2 Press the ] button, until the “TAPE IN MODE” setting
Loading
is flashing.
3 Press the l (or j) button, to set the desired mode.
STOP . . . . . . . . . . . . Stays in stop mode
1 Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot.
Gently push the center of the cassette until it is
loaded automatically.
REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . Goes into recording mode
4 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the setting.
When the cassette is loaded, the cassette
indicator “o” will light on the digital display.
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The time display will switch to the reset counter
“0:00:00” display.
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NOTE:
If you try to record on a cassette without
erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the cassette.
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NORMAL RECORDING
Normal Recording
[Recording Speed]
Maximum recording
Recording
speed
Recording
interval
Audio
recording
1 Turn the power on to all devices used.
2 Load a cassette tape with erasure-prevention tab.
NOTE:
duration (with an T-160
cassette tape)
Standard
Tape motion
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8 hours 1/60 second Possible
Continuous
mode
TAPE COUNTER NOTES:
If in the (SET UP 2) menu, TAPE IN MODE is set
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to “REC”, recording will start.
3 Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position.
4 Press the REC button.
There is no tape counter indication for the blank
portions of the tape.
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The tape counter indicates real hours, minutes and
seconds.
The Record indicator (a) lights.
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There may be a slight discrepancy between the position
shown on the tape counter and the actual tape position.
Recording starts.
5 To stop recording, press the STOP button.
When rewinding the tape past the “0:00:00” position, a
minus (–) sign will be displayed.
NOTES:
A tape recorded on this VCR cannot be played back
completely on other SP mode only VCRs.
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Record Pause
Recording can be interrupted temporarily.
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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1 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button during recording.
The Pause/Still indicator ( h ) blinks.
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During recording, the MENU button will not function
(the menu cannot be displayed).
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NOTES:
The image appears on-screen but it is not recorded.
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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
the PAUSE/SEARCH button again.
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NORMAL RECORDING
Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape
TAPE END Indicator Setting
In the (SET UP 2) menu, you can set the mode of the
VCR mode when the tape reaches the end during
recording.
1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 2) menu is
displayed.
<SET UP 2>
¤DISPLAY
1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 2) menu is
displayed.
DATE
TIME
Y
Y
ALARM COUNT Y
¤TAPE IN MODE
STOP
<SET UP 2>
¤DISPLAY
¤TAPE END MODE REW
¤TAPE END OUT
¤SERIES REC
¤EJECT MODE
¤THREAD CHECK
-3M
N
EJECT 1
Y
DATE
TIME
ALARM COUNT Y
Y
Y
¤TAPE IN MODE
¤TAPE END MODE REW
¤TAPE END OUT
¤SERIES REC
¤EJECT MODE
¤THREAD CHECK
STOP
-3M
N
EJECT 1
Y
2 Press the ] button, until the “TAPE END OUT”
setting is flashing.
3 Press the l (or j) button, to select the desired output
2 Press the ] button, until the “TAPE END MODE”
mode.
setting is flashing.
–3M . . . . . . . . . . . . . The TAPE END indicator
flashes when the tape
3 Press the l (or j) button, to set the desired mode.
counter reaches “7:57:00”
and/or when the tape
reaches the end.
REW . . . . . . . . . . . . Rewinds the tape to the
beginning, then goes to stop
mode
END . . . . . . . . . . . . . The TAPE END indicator
flashes when the tape
STOP. . . . . . . . . . . . Goes to stop mode
4 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the
reaches the end.
setting.
4 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button, the normal
screen is displayed.
NOTES:
If “TAPE END MODE” has been set to “REW”, the
TAPE END indicator will flash while the tape is
rewinding.
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Press the EJECT, FF, REW or PLAY button to turn
the indicator off.
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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 number 2 is accidentally pressed, VCR No. 2 will
go into the stop mode for an instant and then return to the
record mode.
1 Connect 2 VCRs or more as illustrated below.
2 Set the following items as indicated.
Item
VCR No.1
VCR No.2
and on
To prevent this form occuring, the security lock of VCR
No. 2 should be set to the on condition.
Cassette tape
Loaded
Stop
Loaded
Stop
Operation mode
When the end of the tape is reached on VCR, the tape
will rewind and then stop, if TAPE END MODE is set to
“REW”. (TAPE END indicator will be flashed until the
EJECT, FF, REW, PLAY or REC button is pressed.).
“SERIES REC” (in (SET
UP 2) menu)
Y (YES)
Y (YES)
Set
Security lock
Canceled
3 Press the REC button on VCR No.1.
Recording will start in series recording mode.
NOTES:
If the counter reading on VCR No.1 is 7:57:00 or more,
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when the REC button is pressed (step 3), the
4 Set the security lock on VCR No.1.
recording will start on VCR No.2.
If in the (SET UP 2) menu “SERIES REC” is set to “N”,
series recording will not be possible.
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T-160 must be used for proper serial out operation.
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The counter must start from the beginning of tape, or
the series recording out will not function properly.
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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
To COM
terminal
To COM
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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SERIES RECORDING
Continous Loop Recording Setup
NOTES:
It is possible to configure at least two this VCR for
continous loop recording.
The “TAPE END MODE” in (SET UP 2) menu should
be set to "REW" for both units without fail.
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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.
The TAPE END indicator will continue to bink when the
end of the first tape is rearched.
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Under loop conditions, the tape will continue to
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re-record. If you need to keep the recorded infomation,
please remove the tape after recording is complete and
insert and new tape.
1 The SERIES 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
VCR No.1
VCR No.2
and on
Cassette tape
Loaded
Stop
Loaded
Stop
Operation mode
“TAPE END MODE” (in
(SET UP 2) menu)
REW
REW
“SERIES REC” (in (SET
UP 2) menu)
Y (YES)
Y (YES)
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
Monitor TV
Video camera
To VIDEO IN jack
To
To
VIDEO IN
jack
VIDEO IN
VCR No.1
VCR No.2
jack
To
VIDEO OUT
jack
To COM
terminal
To COM
terminal
To
VIDEO OUT
jack
To
To
SERIES OUT
terminal
SERIES OUT
terminal
To
SERIES IN
terminal
To
SERIES IN
terminal
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PLAYBACK
Normal Playback
Picture Search
1 Turn on the power to the VCR and TV monitor.
2 Load the video cassette tape.
3 Press the PLAY button.
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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Playback starts.
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2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.
If necessary, adjust the tracking to eliminate the
noise from the picture.
NOTES:
During picture search, noise (horizontal bars) will
appear in the picture.
4 To stop playback, press the STOP button.
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To advance or rewind the tape, press the FF or
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The sound is muted.
REW button.
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NOTE:
Still Image
A tape recorded on other VCRs can be playback on this
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1 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button, during normal
unit, however if a tape is recorded in SP mode with
another VCR then its playback will be done in 2-hour
(when using T-120 tape) mode.
playback.
A still image can be viewed.
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2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.
Tracking Control
If there is noise in the image during playback,
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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1 While looking at the playback picture, press and hold
the TRACKING/V. STILL + button to minimize the
noise.
If the image is unstable (rolling vertically), adjust the
vertical lock control to correct.
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2 If it cannot be minimized, press the TRACKING/V.
STILL – button.
Vertical Lock Control
During still image mode,
1 Press and hold the TRACKING/V. STILL + button to
reduce the vertical rolling of the image.
2 If it cannot be corrected, press the TRACKING/V.
STILL – button.
Frame Advance
1 Press the FF button, during still image mode.
The still image is advanced of one image (field).
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2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button.
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DAY/TIME SEARCH
Day/Time Search
To search for a recording when the date and time the
recording was performed on are known.
1 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button during stop mode.
“T/D SEARCH 01 00” will be displayed on
screen.
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Day/Time Search Example
0H25M39S
T/D SEARCH
01 15
Time
Day
2 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired day, then
press the « button.
3 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired hour.
4 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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5 Press the PLAY button.
Playback will start.
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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.
•
The day/time search function may not operate correctly
if the clock on the recording VCR has been adjusted
using the CLOCK ADJUSTMENT function.
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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 inadvertenly.
NOTES:
While the security lock is engaged all commands,
•
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 l button.
“ö” is displayed on the digital display.
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To cancel the security lock, while holding the
TRACKING/V.STILL + button, press the l button, “ö”
will be erased from the digital display.
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 2>
¤DISPLAY
DATE
TIME
Y
Y
¤EXT TIME ADJ. 03:00
¤TAPE IN MODE STOP
¤TAPE END MODE REW
¤TAPE END OUT
¤SERIES REC
¤EJECT MODE
1 Connect the CLOCK SET OUT terminal on VCR 1 to
the CLOCK SET IN terminal on VCR 2.
-3M
N
EJECT 1
2 Repeat the procedure for all the other VCRs,
connecting the CLOCK SET OUT terminal on VCR 2
to the CLOCK SET IN terminal on VCR 3, and so on.
6 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button, the normal
screen is displayed.
3 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 2) menu is
displayed.
The setting procedure on the first VCR is now
completed.
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4 Press the ] button, until the “EXT TIME ADJ.” (time
of the adjustment) setting is flashing.
7 Repeat the procedure for all the other VCRs, setting
“EXT TIME ADJ.” (to the same time as set on the first
VCR).
5 Press the l (or j) button to set the hour at which the
adjustment will be conducted.
NOTES:
NOTE:
Be sure to set the same time on all the VCRs.
•
Connect the COM terminal on all VCRs used.
•
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
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
EJECT
COM OUT IN
IN
1 Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 2) menu is
displayed.
<SET UP 2>
¤DISPLAY
DATE
TIME
ALARM COUNT Y
Y
Y
EJECT IN terminal
Depending on the (SET UP 2) 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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¤TAPE IN MODE
¤TAPE END MODE REW
¤TAPE END OUT
¤SERIES REC
¤EJECT MODE
¤THREAD CHECK
STOP
-3M
N
EJECT 1
Y
EJECT OUT terminal
2 Press the ] button, until the “EJECT MODE” setting
When the EJECT button is pressed or when there
•
is flashing.
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.
3 Press the l (or j) button to set the desired cassette
eject mode.
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 PAUSE/SEARCH button, the normal
screen is displayed.
The setting procedure is now completed.
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CHECKING USAGE DURATION, POWER FAILURE
AND FAILURE DUE TO CONDENSATION
1 Press the MENU button, until the (POWER
FAILURE), (DEW) and (USED TIME) menu is
displayed.
Example
<POWER FAILURE>
002 FAILURE 12-10 07:15
RECOVERY12-10 07:30
(POWER FAILURE). . . The number of power
failures, and the date and
time of the most recent
<DEW>
001 FAILURE 12-10 11:00
RECOVERY12-10 12:00
<USED TIME>
power failure and recovery
are displayed.
VIDEO
POWER
00003H
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 menu
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(USED TIME). . . . . . . . The video heads usage
duration and the power on
is displayed, the (POWER FAILURE) and (DEW) data
is erased. The (USED TIME) data cannot be reset.
“P” will be erased from the digital display.
duration are displayed.
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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 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.
Inspection Procedure
The video heads should be inspected every 1,000 hours
of use to determine if they need to be replaced.
1 Turn on the power to the VCR, camera, TV monitor
and other connected devices.
The video heads usage can be checked using the (USED
TIME) menu.
2 Check that the image received on the TV monitor is
correct.
3 Check that the on-screen display of the date and time
Head Care and Cleaning
The VCR has a buit-in automatic head cleaner. Under
normal conditions, the heads should not require additional
cleaning.
is correct.
4 To check the recording condition of the previous day,
rewind the recorded tape a few seconds.
5 Press the PLAY button and check that the playback
image is correct.
Cabinet Cleaning
Clean the outside of the cabinet with a clean, soft cloth,
moistenet with lukewarm water and wrung dry.
6 Check that the recorded date and time are correct.
NOTES:
If the security lock is engaged, it has to be released
before proceeding to the inspection.
•
DO NOT USE SOLVENTS OR OTHER TYPES OF
CLEANERS. THESE CHEMICALS CAN CRACK OR
DISCOLOR THE CABINET.
If any problem is discovered during the inspection,
unplug the power cord then consult your dealer.
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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
All functions are suspended due to
condensation
Wait for the “À” indicator to go off
The security lock is engaged
Cancel the security lock
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
Noise in the playback
picture
The video heads need cleaning
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
System Down
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.)
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 cue, review and still mode
In 8-hour modes
Audio recording
Tape speed
11.12 mm /sec
Specified video cassette tape
Recording/playback time
Fast forward/rewind time
Television system
VHS 1/2 inch video cassette tape
8 hours (when using T-160 tape)
approximately 3 minutes 30 seconds (when using T-160 tape)
NTSC color TV system
Video
Recording method
Luminance signal: FM recording
Chrominance signal: Down-converted direct recording
1 Vp-p, BNC, 75 Ω, unbalanced
Video input
Video output
Horizontal resolution
1 Vp-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
Clock set input
Clock set output
Series input
Series output
Eject input
Contact closes with no voltage
DC 5 V (±0.5)/5.7 kΩ
Contact closes with no voltage
DC 5 V (±0.5)/5.7 kΩ
Contact closes with no voltage
DC 5 V (±0.5)/5.7 kΩ
0 V (GND)
Eject output
Common
Remote control input
3.5 mm mini jack
Other Specifications
Operating temperature range
Operating humidity range
Power requirements
Power consumption
Dimensions
5°C to 40°C
80% or less
AC 120 V, 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 VIDEO
VCR LIMITED 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 writing to
SFS Corporation, SFC’s warranty administrator, at any of the addresses listed below, or by calling (toll-free) 1-800-421-5013.
New Jersey Office
California Office
Illinois Office
210 Riser Road Little Ferry, NJ 07643
201-641-3000
1200 W. Artesia Blvd. Compton, CA 90220
310-537-5830
900 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Itasca, IL 60143
708-775-1414
THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY ON SANYO PRODUCTS PURCHASED OR RENTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, EXCLUDING
HAWAII AND ALL U.S. TERRITORIES AND PROTECTORATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL 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
PARTS
1 YEAR
VIDEO HEADS
90 DAYS
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, broken or damaged video heads, knobs 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.
THE DURATION OF ANY WARRANTIES WHICH MAY BE IMPLIED BY LAW (INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS) IS LIMITED TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SFC BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM 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. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
ATTENTION
For your protection in the event of theft or loss of this product, please fill in the information below for you own personal records.
Model No.
_____________________________________________
Serial No.
______________________________________________
(Located on back or bottom side of unit.)
Date of Purchase
Where Purchased
_______________________________________
Purchase Price
_________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Issue No. 4
Copyright SANYO, 1998 All rights reserved.
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