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Pelco TLR3168 User's Manual

1. Commands Functions Status After Normal Explanation of Status Execution 36 DP 1 Change menu to the next layer RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried out 37 DP 1 Switch screen page to Same as above Same as above 000 present time display 100 Main menu 110 Display menu 120 Search Function menu 121 Time Date Search menu 130 Timer Program menu 131 Program To Record menu 132 Holiday Set Up menu 140 Recording Set Up menu 150 Rear Terminal menu 160 Maintenance menu 161 Power Loss List 162 Alarm List 163 All Menu Initialize 164 Power Loss List Clear 165 Alarm List Clear 170 First Time Set Up menu 171 Time Date Adjust menu 172 RS 232C menu 38 Inquiry about current screen page RC 2ON 2 2 Same as item 37 050 Language Select menu Q Setting completed 1 Setting underway 39 5 Current date setting RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried OH 0 Month Day 9 Year out 40 DT 1 Inquiry about current date RC 2TD 2 4 9 _ 3 Same as item 39 go Day of the week 0 SUN 1 2 TUE 3 WED 4 THU 5 FRI 6 SAT 41 Current time setting RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried Hour Minute out 42 TM 1 Inquiry about current time RC 2TI Hour Minute QHD Second 43 TD 1 Inquiry about power failure symbol RC 2MK 2 OzNot displayed 1 Displayed 44 PSO aH Time and date display position RC 2EX 2 Comm
2. H FRONT PANEL iaoea rent nee titt eroe ert ed tc t e erede eon FLUORESCENT DISPLAY sites m REAR PANEL uere tito curent ee rea e eeu ar opa eve a dci ADJUSTING THE CLOCK AND USING THE JOG AND SHUTTLE CONTROLS 23 JOG AND SHUTTLE 6 022 2 USING THE JOG DIAL USING THE SHUTTLE RING e ADJUSTING THE CLOCK irren tenti ti terr rnit dedit ADJUSTING TO THE EXACT PROGRAMMING GENERAL PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS LANGUAGE SELECTION QUICK GUIDE TO THE MENU essere 12 tice ener tens ni DISPLAY MENU i DISPLAY MODE einen tette cie tne nenne m te eee TIME DATE SIZE ett er tete tectis setas BLUE BACK TIMER PROGRAM ES RECORDING SET UP MENU nre rte REARS TERMINAL MENU citer ehe tre pter rete nes MAINTENANCE MENU FIRST TIME SET UP MENU AUDIO RECORDING PLAYBACK REPEAT RECORDING TA D SERIES RECORDING intr eaei REMOTE RECORDING tertie trit tert enne dee enn Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 ONE SHOT INTERVAL RECORDING SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING TIMER RECORDING PROGRAMMING
3. 28 Recording Set Up Menu wa crete roni nere rte 29 Rear Terminal innen tenni 30 First Time Set Up Menu esent nennen 32 RS 232C Menu a nii hiinc UR ERREUR PERS NAN 33 Synchronous Recording Sequence 22 0 40 0 0 41 VCR Switches to Alarm Mode cccceceeceeseeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeesaeeeeeeeseeeeaeseeeeaeeaeeeas 44 Maintenance Menu 46 Playback Controls 4 orici nre e eR E end 49 Shuttle Ring Speed Settings ssssssssssseeeeee 51 Direct Shuttle Ring Speed 51 Tracking nnne nennen nnne nnn 52 Picture Quality 52 Vertical Picture Vibration 53 Skip Search tirer ERE GEEHRTE EE EE tis 54 Index Searching ect nein irre ec era REP e cen 55 Commands When Controlling One VOR eee 59 Commands When Controlling Multiple VCRS eee 60 LIST OF TABLES Table AC TIOTmoouo Page RS 232C ProtoGol eee Exe SER e 16 Gall Out Tape End genit venerat pe dece en 30 Tape Replacement by 0 7 7 36 Rec
4. 52 TRACKING 05 52 ADJUSTING PICTURE QUALITY 52 VERTICAL VIBRATION ADJUSTMENT E 53 SEARCH TECHNIQUES esee 54 COUNTER MEMORY STOP aid E 54 SKIP SEARCH sith m 54 INDEX SEARCH sese M 55 HOW TO COUNT THE INDEX NUMBER 55 TIME AND DATE SEARCH m 56 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES wet 57 COUNTER treten tecto i 57 COUNTER bns 57 COUNTER RESET i 57 COUNTER MEMORY 57 MEMORY BACKUP IN CASE OF POWER FAILURE 57 RESET BUTTON nete tees 57 EXTERNAL TIME CLOCK ADJUSTMENT fb 57 HOW EXTERNAL TIME ADJUSTMENT WORKS 57 USING WITHA PC enint tnnt treten MP 58 ASSIGNING THE RS S32C SETTINGS des G 58 COMMANDS FROM A PC m sobald edd 59 WHEN CONTROLLING ONLY ONE VCR hits 59 WHEN CONTROLLING MULTIPLE VCRS vicisti dide 60 COMMANDS AND RESPONSES CHART 62 ERROR CODES intei zs 68 TESTING cave dies 68 INITIAL SYSTEM TESTING ER 68 REGULAR SYSTEM TESTING EIE 68
5. the SHUTTLE ring right The VCR starts rewinding the tape 3 Press STOP to quit rewinding SKIP SEARCH The VCR automatically inserts an index signal at the beginning of each alarm recording so the start of each alarm can be located During fast forwarding or rewinding the VCR plays back a tape in 2H 6H or 8H mode for about four seconds where an index signal is recorded It repeats this process until reaching the end or beginning of the tape 1 3 4 Press the SEARCH button enough times to highlight SKIP SEARCH on the Search Function menu The skip search indicator SKIP on the fluorescent display lights To exit the Search Function menu without searching press STOP Turn the SHUTTLE ring right search forward or left search backward to start searching When you find a picture you want to view press PLAY To quit searching press STOP The index signal may be hard to find under some recording conditions Skip search may not function if the interval between two alarm recordings start times is too short Refer to Table G for minimum intervals Audio output is muted during skip search PRESENT POSITION INDEX INDEX ALARM RECORDING ALARM RECORDING FAST FAST FAST FORWARD FORWARD FORWARD APPROX 4 SEC APPROX 4 SEC PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 00490 Figure 31 Skip Search Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 INDEX SEARCH The VCR automatically inserts an index signal at the beginning of each
6. TROUBLESHOOTING pe SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION AND WARNING DISPLAY HQ 69 BEFORE CALLING FOR 70 i operdona 72 INDEX sus 74 REGULATORY NOTICE sdis Mat dedi dados 76 WARRANTY AND RETURN 76 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure OMONOORWND Page Typical System Setup ec iim nehmen tenen 12 Connecting a VCR to a Multiplexer 2 13 Alarm Recording Connection essen 14 Connecting VCRs for Series Recording eene 14 Connecting for Remote 14 Connecting for Synchronous Recording 15 Connecting for External Time Clock Adjustment 15 VCR to PG GonnectiOn a t ema hcm RUE aaa 16 Front Parnel udna nnne e e rn ner e rp Pi EE ePi 18 Fluorescent Display 2 eiii etn ER nere arte 20 n erede 22 JOG Dial and SHUTTLE Ring sese nennen 23 Language Mend rtr nnne rr ere nr eer deiode ain ir noie 25 Menu Tree Main Menu Display MON terrre reri 27 Timer Program
7. and also substantially reduces viewing time when the recording is played back another important consideration In normal VCR operation all video head scans 60 per second are recorded But in time lapse mode the tape runs more slowly and records pictures periodically In 12 hour mode a normal time lapse machine records 10 fields per second and in 24 hour mode it stores just five fields per second for up to 12 and 24 hours on a tape respectively Longer times are possible by slowing the recording rate further At normal speed a picture is recorded every 1 60 of a second so there is little change over five frames In longer time lapse modes however a field is recorded intermittently over a longer period so changes are apparent from field to field The time lapse recording can be played back at normal two hour tape speed which makes for rapid review one of the time lapse recorder s most important advantages Action on the tape however appears faster than normal As an advanced feature time lapse recorders like the TLR3168 can automatically switch from time lapse to real time recording when an alarm condition occurs This is important since the primary purpose of recording an event is identification and real time recording provides more detail Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 TLR3168 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS NOTE The battery backup is for memory only the VCR does not continue re cording if the power goes out If you want to
8. periodic maintenance Tape Use Counter This counter displays how many times you have recorded on a tape This helps you decide when you need to replace a tape Daylight Savings Time Setting A daylight savings time setting is available You can set the clock forward an hour by programming the menu QUICK START BASIC START NOTE This section is intended for people experi enced in working with time lapse recorders and installing CCTV systems However you might want to take a few minutes to review the material in the General section 1 9 Decide where to locate the VCR Do all system hookups first camera multiplexer etc if you are installing the VCR where you cannot access its rear panel Connect the VCR to other equipment refer to the Installation and Connecting the VCR to a Multiplexer sections Set the time and date with the power off by pressing the MENU button for more than three seconds and then adjusting the time and date on the fluorescent display Refer to the Adjusting the Clock section Skip if you do not want to set the time and date Plug in the VCR and press the POWER button Insert a T 120 or T 160 tape Refer to Table D for recording times Put the VCR in the recording mode you want by pressing the REC PLAY MODE and buttons Watch the fluorescent display Set the recording speed to 6H L18H L30H 48H 72H 96H 120H 168H or OH for T 120 tape or to 8H L24H L40H 64H 96H 128H 160H
9. 224H or OH for T 160 tape Press REC to begin recording Press STOP to stop Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to fast forward and left to rewind Press STOP to stop Press PLAY to play back the tape Refer to the nitial Testing section for information on testing ADDITIONAL ITEMS 10 You can also incorporate the following programming steps for more than a basic quick setup If desired set the tape end and quasi v sync options refer to the First Time Set Up Menu section If desired set the display mode and time and date size options refer to the Display Menu section If desired program for timer recording refer to the Recording Set Up Menu section If desired program for alarm recording mode and duration refer to the Recording Set Up Menu section If desired refer to the Rear Terminal Menu section to program for call out refer to the Series Recording section clock out operation of the mode out terminal and operation mode of the REC IN terminal Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 INSTALLATION PRE INSTALLATION CAUTIONS Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Provide secure power to system components Prevent overloading or shorting by dedicating power circuits to the surveillance equipment Restrict access to the surveillance system circuit breakers switches and equipment power cords If you need to record multiple cameras a multiplexer is required Surveillance system components must be operationally compatible Time lapse
10. ADDRESS Sets the ID of the VCR Turn the JOG dial to switch the display in the following order NONE 01 VCRO2 VCR254 VCR255 ADDITIONAL MATERIAL DAY AND TIME DISPLAY MODES YEAR ALARM YEAR RECORDING MONTH COUNTER DAY OF WEEK 07 09 00 SUN 07 09 00 20 25 00 A0001 0001 20 25 00 2 ous MINUTE HOUR SECOND MINUTE TO SECOND RECORDING RECORDING MODE COUNTER DISPLAY MODE 1 DISPLAY MODES 2 amp 3 00453 Display Mode 1 Month Day Year Hour Minute Second A 24 hour display is used 00 00 indicates midnight 12 00 is noon and 15 00 is 3 p m Alarm recording counter An alarm recording counter is displayed during alarm recording Display Mode 2 Month Day Year Day of the week The day of the week is set automatically Alarm recording counter Hour Minute Second Recording mode Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 33 MAIN MENU DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE C CLOCK FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select and ENTER Press MENU to exit 00454 TIME DATE ADJUST DAYLIGHT SAVINGS MONTH DAY YEAR TIME 00 00 00 00457 NOTE f power goes out while daylight savings time is selected the power failure mark X replaces the day light savings time symbol When the power failure mark X disappears the daylight savings time sym bol reappears TIME DATE ADJUST DAYLIGHT SAVINGS MONTH DAY YEAR 2000 TIME
11. PROCEDURE HOLIDAY SET SPECIAL DW SETTING shes is OVERLAPPING enne nter WHAT IF THE TIMER RECORDING INDICATOR STARTS FLASHING 43 ALARM RECORDING 2 rti eret tenerte ttt ede 44 ALARM RECORDING CONNECTION essent 44 PROGRAMMING FOR ALARM RECORDING 45 RECORDING AFTER A POWER FAILURE 46 MAINTENANCE eterne nennt tete ds 46 POWER LOSS LIST wet T VIEWING THE POWER LOSS LIST sss 46 CLEARING THE POWER LOSS LIST 46 ALARM LIST ient teet tent 47 VIEWING THE ALARM LIST 47 CLEARING THE ALARM LIST d TU 47 ALL MENU INITIALIZE Q 47 ELAPSED TIME AND REPEAT RECORDING TIMES DISPLAY 48 PLAYBACK so rentrer terit gne d e e dnt e os S 49 PLAYBACK PROCEDURE T utei eeu 49 PLAYBACK MODE 50 AUDIO PLAYBACK 50 END OF 50 SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK iede 50 STILL PICTURE 50 FRAME BY FRAME PLAYBACK E 50 SHUTTLE RING wi 51 DIRECT SHUTTLE RING 51 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE DURING PLAYBACK
12. Recording Set Up menu is set to MAN1 You can also use this terminal to set the on screen clock when set to any mode other than MAN1 REC recording IN Use to start and stop recording or for series recording refer to the Series Recording section GND ground Connect the ground lead here when a lead connected to other terminals requires a ground Output Terminals ALM alarm OUT Use to indicate to an external device that an alarm is being recorded MODE OUT Use to indicate the VCR s mode of operation When MODE OUT in the Rear Terminal menu is set to CLOCK ADJ the clocks of all connected VCRs can be adjusted CLK clock OUT Use to control an external camera switcher such as the MX4000 Series Genex Multiplexer CALL OUT Use to indicate when the tape finishes recording or that there was a problem during recording 3 Battery box The battery is stored here NOTE This is a special battery Consult your dealer to replace it 4 REMOTE jack Jack for connecting a remote control unit Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 5 MIC jack Jack for connecting a microphone rated at 600 ohms impedance 6 AUDIO IN connector Audio input connector RCA pin 7 AUDIO OUT connector Audio output connector RCA pin 8 VIDEO IN connector Input connector for video signal BNC connector Connect cameras here 9 VIDEO OUT connector Output connector for video signal BNC connector Connect a monitor here 10 RESET button Press
13. The buzzer sounds when the VCR malfunctions or the tape has about nine minutes left in 6H mode OFF buzzer does not sound Accesses the RS 232C menu Refer to the RS 232C Menu section for field definitions Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 RS 232C MENU The RS 232C menu is where you set parameters for controlling the VCR with a PC lt RS 232C gt TRANSMISSION RATE DATA BIT LENGTH TRANSMISSION RATE Sets the transmission rate Turn the JOG dial to switch the STOP BIT LENGTH display in the following order 1200 bps 2400 4800 9600 PARITY BIT 1200 DELIMITER lt SEND gt DELIMITER lt RECEIVE gt R VCR ADDRESS DATA BIT LENGTH Sets the data bit length Turn the JOG dial to switch the display in the following order 8BIT 7BIT 8BIT 522 STOP BIT LENGTH Sets the stop bit length Turn the JOG dial to switch the display in the following order 1BIT 2BIT 1BIT Figure 21 RS 232C Menu PARITY BIT Sets the parity bit Turn the JOG dial to switch the display in the following order NONE ODD EVEN NONE DELIMITER lt SEND gt Sets the character to mark the end of a status or error code Turn the JOG dial to switch the display in the following order CR LF carriage return code and line feed code CR CReLF DELIMITER lt RECEIVE gt Sets the character to mark the end of a command Turn the JOG dial to switch the display in the following order CReLF carriage return code and line feed code CR CRLF VCR
14. alarm recording so the start of each alarm can be located During fast forwarding or rewinding the VCR can search for an alarm index signal you have selected When the VCR finds it the VCR plays back the tape in still mode 1 Press the SEARCH button enough times to highlight INDEX SEARCH on the Search Function menu The index search indicator INDEX on the fluorescent display lights To exit the Search Function menu without searching press STOP 2 the JOG dial to select an index number between 1 and 255 you want to find 3 the SHUTTLE ring right search forward or left search backward to start searching The index number in the fluorescent display decreases by one as each index signal goes by 4 Toquit while searching press STOP The index signal may be hard to find under some recording conditions Index search may not function if the interval between two alarm recordings start times is too short Refer to Table G for minimum intervals HOW TO COUNT THE INDEX NUMBER The index number is the count from the present position The index number of one alarm recording before the present position is 1 The index number of one alarm recording after is 1 The maximum count of alarm recordings is 255 PRESENT POSITION REWIND FAST FORWARD DIRECTION DIRECTION pe m ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM ALARM RECORDING 5 RECORDING RECORDING RECORDING 255 1 255 00491 Figure 32 Index Searching Pelco
15. excluding wiper blades Eighteen months on DX Series digital video recorders NVR300 Series network video recorders and Endura Series distributed network based video products One year except video heads on video cassette recorders VCRs Video heads will be covered for a period of six months Six months on all pan and tilts scanners or preset lenses used in continuous motion applications that is preset scan tour and auto scan modes Pelco will warrant all replacement parts and repairs for 90 days from the date of Pelco shipment All goods requiring warranty repair shall be sent freight prepaid to Pelco Clovis California Repairs made necessary by reason of misuse alteration normal wear or accident are not covered under this warranty Pelco assumes no risk and shall be subject to no liability for damages or loss resulting from the specific use or application made of the Products Pelco s liability for any claim whether based on breach of contract negligence infringement of any rights of any party or product iability relating to the Products shall not exceed the price paid by the Dealer to Pelco for such Products In no event will Pelco be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages including loss of use loss of profit and claims of third parties however caused whether by the negligence of Pelco or otherwise he above warranty provides the Dealer with specific legal rights The Dealer may also have addi
16. if the tape reaches its end Alarm signal input L30H Recording Recording Alarm Recording 10 min 00471 Figure 23 VCR Switches to Alarm Mode ALARM RECORDING CONNECTION You can confirm an alarm from a distance by connecting the ALM OUT terminal to an existing alarm system panel or other external device such as a buzzer Refer to Figure 3 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 MAIN MENU DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM gt RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE CLOCK FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select and ENTER Press MENU to exit 00472 RECORDING SET UP C ALARM REC MODE ALARM REC DURATION EMERGENCY REC 00473 RECORDING SET UP ALARM REC MODE C ALARM REC DURATION EMERGENCY REC 00474 RECORDING SET UP gt ALARM REC MODE ALARM REC DURATION c EMERGENCY REC 00475 NOTE f an alarm input is received during alarm recording a new alarm recording will start with the new input signal Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 PROGRAMMING FOR ALARM RECORDING Alarm recording will continue for the period set in the ALARM REC DURATION field even if a timer recording has reached its end time Alarm recording stops when the end of the tape is reached Emergency recording activates alarm recording even if the VCR is off stopped or in timer recording or standby modes The emergency recording indicator EMGCY on the fluorescent display lights provided EMERGENCY REC is ON After an
17. indicates the relative position on the tape The counter stops counting where no recording is made on the tape With the VCR off shows the clock 24 hour format Recording and Playback Mode Index Number display Displays the selected recording or playback mode The mode shown varies by the TAPE LENGTH setting T 120 or T 160 in the First Time Set Up menu During an index number setup and index search it displays the index number EMGCY emergency recording indicator Lights when EMERGENCY REC in the Recording Set Up menu is set to ON LOCK LOCK A indicator Lock Lights when all buttons except REC and EJECT are locked Lock A Lights when all buttons are locked PLAY indicator Lights during playback REC recording indicator Lights during recording 21 WARNING The included power cord is used for 120 VAC 60 Hz Never connect the power cord to any output or power supply having a dif ferent voltage or frequency Make sure the power cord is unplugged before making any rear panel terminal connections 22 REAR PANEL BATTERY 00442 Figure 11 Rear Panel 1 AC power socket The power cord plugs into this socket Insert the cord firmly 2 Terminals Input Terminals ALM alarm IN Use for alarm recording Connect the alarm sensor here RST reset IN Connect the alarm reset switch here to stop alarm recording when ALARM REC DURATION in the
18. indicator lit Refer to the any tape operation separate Caution sheet See your supervisor if the button is pressed sheet is not attached to this manual Is a cassette inserted The time is wrong Make sure the VCR has AC power supplied continuously even though the VCR for at least 40 hours per week is used every day The power cord was Make sure the VCR has AC power supplied disconnected for less continuously for at least 40 hours per week than 31 days but the time has been reset Contents stored in memory be erased before the 31 days depending on the charge time of the power failure compensation circuit Set the time again A tape cannot be Is the lock all indicator lit Refer to the separate Caution loaded sheet See your supervisor if the sheet is not attached to this manual Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 RECORDING PROBLEMS Recording does not work by pressing REC Is the lock all indicator lit Refer to the separate Caution sheet See your supervisor if the sheet is not attached to this manual Is the cassette s erasure prevention tab broken off Load a cassette with an erasure prevention tab Has the tape run out Rewind or load a new cassette Cannot stop recording by pressing STOP Is the lock or lock indicator lit Refer to the separate Caution sheet See your supervisor if the sheet is not attached to this manual Is the timer
19. month item is flashing 5 Turn the JOG dial to select the day you want and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set two or more days at once 6 Press the MENU button The day and time display appears SPECIAL DW SETTING You can set the recording period by specifying the start and end day of the week for timer programming 1 Press the MENU button The Main menu appears 2 the JOG dial to select TIMER PROGRAM and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The Timer Program menu appears 3 Turn the JOG dial to select SPECIAL DW and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right 4 Turn the JOG dial to set the start day and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right 5 the JOG dial to set the end day and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The start and end days cannot be set to the same day 6 Press the MENU button The day and time display appears OVERLAPPING PROGRAMS When the recording period of two or more programs overlap the VCR always gives priority to the higher numbered program WHAT IF THE TIMER RECORDING INDICATOR STARTS FLASHING Do the following if the timer recording indicator starts flashing 1 Press the TIMER REC button to turn off the timer recording indicator 2 flashing indicator can mean A tape is not inserted Remedy Insert a tape A tape without an erasure prevention tab is inserted Remedy Insert a tape with an erasure prevention tab The and time have not be
20. playback reverse playback frame playback or field playback you can reduce or eliminate it by adjusting the tracking IF NOISE APPEARS 00487 Figure 28 Tracking Adjustment Adjust tracking at each playback mode or the type of playback fast reverse etc since the method of adjusting tracking varies Noise bars will move continuously through the picture when holding down a TRACKING button Noise may also remain although tracking is adjusted during reverse playback or reverse slow playback Noise may also remain after adjustment when a picture recorded in or 8H mode is played back in L18H L24H L30H or L40H mode To adjust during playback Press the TRACKING buttons for the best picture To adjust during fast reverse forward reverse slow frame or field playback 1 During still picture mode turn the SHUTTLE ring to get the desired playback mode If noise appears in the frame or field set to slow playback 2 While turning the SHUTTLE ring press PAUSE The playback picture is fixed at the selected speed 3 Release the SHUTTLE ring 4 Press the TRACKING buttons to get the best picture To reset the tracking Press both TRACKING buttons together during playback to set tracking to its initial setting ADJUSTING PICTURE QUALITY This control lets you adjust the playback picture so the outline is sharper or softer It is only effective during playback During playback tur
21. recording indicator lit Press the TIMER REC button on the front panel to cancel timer recording Repeat recording does not work Is the repeat indicator lit Set TAPE END in the First Time Set Up menu to REPEAT or ALARM PROT If TAPE END is set to ALARM PROT repeat recording will not work if there is an alarm recording on the tape When a tape reaches its end during emergency recording recording started while the VCR is stopped or VCR power is off the VCR rewinds the tape and stops recording does not start again even though TAPE END is set to REPEAT Timer recording does not work Are the day and time set correctly Set them again if not Are the recording start and end times and the recording mode set correctly Confirm the settings in the Program To Record menu Is the timer recording indicator lit If not press the TIMER REC button on the front panel Alarm recording does not work No operation when PLAY is pressed Is the external switch connected correctly Check the connection Is the emergency recording indicator lit Set EMER GENCY REC in the Recording Set Up menu ON PLAYBACK PROBLEMS Is the lock or lock indicator lit Refer to the separate Caution sheet See your supervisor if the sheet is not attached to this manual Is a cassette inserted Has the tape run out Noise bars appear in the picture during playback Adjust tracking by pressing the TR
22. recording speeds and dwell times of any accessory switching equipment must be compatible with each other The TLR3168 Time Lapse VCR provides multiple alarm recording speeds so it is important that alarm triggering of components be operationally compatible Refer to the Introduction to Time Lapse Recorders section for information on time lapse recording Complete all system hookups cameras multiplexer etc before installing the VCR where you cannot access its rear panel Do not connect color and black and white cameras together SECURING THE VCR CONTROLS Protect surveillance equipment to forestall tampering We recommend putting the recorder in a secure VCR cabinet Pelco offers such units the RM2001 which is a rack kit for a single VCR MONITOR TIPS Pelco recommends using a CCTV monitor Some monitors may cause picture vibration or picture distortion at the top or bottom of the image during still or normal playback Refer to the Vertical Adjustment section for information A television may be unable to provide a stable picture without vibration or distortion 11 INSTALLATION 1 Remove the VCR and all cables from the box 2 Place the VCR in a suitable location 3 If installing in a rack place the VCR in the rack before making cable and power connections Refer to the documentation included with the rack kit for installation instructions 4 f you are not using a multiplexer refer to Figure 1 Connect the ca
23. the VCR is in standby mode for timer recording OFF Starts alarm recording when the alarm signal is received ALM IN terminal grounded during recording Sets clog detection mode as follows ON The VCR automatically removes particles that may accumulate on the heads during recording at modes 102H through 224H except for 128H or OH If they cannot be entirely removed the warning CLog flashes on the fluorescent display OFF VCR does not detect clogged head Sets super resolution mode as follows Recording and playback happen at over 400 lines of resolution OFF Recording and playback happen at VHS mode Sets the number of recorded fields in one shot recording mode When you turn the JOG dial the display switches in the following order 1 2 3 4 5 10 20 30 1 Sets the time interval in one shot recording mode When you turn the JOG dial the display switches in the following order SHOT 105 second 15S 308 458 1M minute 2M 3M SHOT 29 REAR TERMINAL C CALL OUT WRNG TAPE END CLOCK OUT REC 1 MODE OUT REC REC IN SERIES 00450 Figure 19 Rear Terminal Menu 30 REAR TERMINAL MENU Table B Call Out Tape End CALL OUT setting WRNG TAPE END WRNG REMAIN WRNG TAPE END setting STOP Outputs a call Outputs a low When a signal at the end of active signal malfunction the tape three minutes occurs in the befo
24. the power on for about two hours Do not play back or record on the VCR during this time 6 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Condensation is likely to occur when The VCR is moved from cold room to a warm room or from outdoors to indoors A cold room is heated quickly The humidity is very high Avoid using the VCR where cold air such as from an air conditioner will blow directly on it Cleaning Unplug the VCR from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Clean with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent and water Wipe dry NEVER use petroleum based solutions Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by Pelco as they may cause hazards Accessories Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by Pelco or sold with the VCR Follow Pelco s instructions when mounting equipment and use a mounting accessory recommended by Pelco Do Not Place Anything Heavy On The VCR Heavy objects placed on the VCR will damage it Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventilation and prevent it from overheating Do not block these openings Never place the VCR near or over a radiator or heat register Do not place it in a built in installation such as a rack unless proper ventilation is provided or Pelco s instructions have been followed There are many ventilation holes on the bottom of the VCR for maximum ventilation pl
25. to select the desired playback mode Refer to the Playback Mode section for more information 8 Press PLAY to start playback If noise occurs adjust the tracking Refer to the Tracking Adjustment section When a pre recorded tape is used for recording colored noise may appear on the beginning of the playback picture 9 Press STOP to halt playback Turn the SHUTTLE ring left to rewind the tape when the VCR is stopped Press STOP to stop Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to fast forward the tape when the VCR is stopped Press STOP to stop Fast forward rewind time of a T 120 tape is about two minutes but vary according to the type of tape Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 49 50 PLAYBACK MODE Pressing the REC PLAY MODE button switches playback mode for the T 120 setting in the following order 6H L18H L30H 48H 72H 96H 120H 168H 0H 6H fora tape recorded in longer than 6H mode For the T 160 setting the order is 8H L24H L40H 64H 96H 128H 160H 224 0H 8H for a tape recorded in longer than 8H mode A tape recorded in SP mode using another VCR can only be played back in 2H mode Picture jitter or noise may occur when the tape is played back in L18H L24H L30H or L40H mode even if the tape was recorded in that mode AUDIO PLAYBACK There is normal sound playback only when a tape recorded in 6H 8H L18H L24H L30H or L40H mode is played back in its respective mode Table H Audio Play
26. to the right Pressing the button moves the display down the screen The display cannot be adjusted during an alarm recording or if a warning is displayed Pressing either button minimizes vertical jitter in still mode or during fast playback Refer to the Vertical Adjustment section for details EJECT button Press to remove the cassette REC record button Press to begin recording COUNTER RESET button Press to reset the counter to 00000 SEARCH button Press to access the Search Function menu TIMER REC button Press to make a timed recording once the VCR is programmed to record PAUSE SHUTTLE HOLD button Press during recording to temporarily stop tape movement Press again to resume recording Press during playback for a still picture Press again to resume normal playback Press and hold after turning the SHUTTLE ring to fix the playback speed 19 20 FLUORESCENT DISPLAY 460 n OO esses MO t bi dac PRA 00441 Figure 10 Fluorescent Display 1 counter memory stop month indicator Lights during counter memory stop Also lights when the month of time and date is being entered through the front panel 2 PL power loss indicator Lights when the VCR is turned on after a power failure during recording 3 ALARM recording indicator Flashes during alarm recording and stays on when the alarm recording is finished 4 D time and date search day indicator Lights d
27. year The hour time is entered twice due to daylight savings time To adjust the clock d When the VCR and peripheral devices are turned off press the MENU button for more than three seconds The hour digits on the fluorescent display s clock start flashing Turn the JOG dial to set the hour digits If the flashing item is the same as the current time turn the SHUTTLE ring without turning the JOG dial Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to make the 10 minute digit flash and then turn the JOG dial to adjust Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to make the 1 minute digit flash and then turn the JOG dial to adjust If you want to finish the clock adjustment now press the MENU button for more than three seconds Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to make the month digits flash and then turn the JOG dial to adjust The month indicator M lights Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to make the day digits flash and then turn the JOG dial to adjust The day indicator D lights Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to make the year digits flash and then turn the JOG dial to adjust Turn the SHUTTLE ring right The VCR s clock is now set Repeat steps 1 and 2 and then turn the SHUTTLE ring left to exit after the hour digits are entered the second time for daylight savings time ADJUSTING TO THE EXACT SECOND Set the clock as described previously but set the minutes to one minute ahead of the time you are using as a reference After step 7 turn the SHU
28. 00 00 00 00458 NOTE The POWER but ton will not operate if any menu display is flashing 34 SET THE DAY AND TIME Keep the following in mind You must set the day and time before performing timer programming The year 2000 is shown as 00 The clock is in 24 hour format The alarm recording counter appears only during alarm recording Do the following to set the day and time 1 2 Press the MENU button to display the Main menu on the monitor Turn the JOG dial to select CLOCK FIRST TIME SET UP and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The First Time Set Up menu appears 00455 00456 Turn the JOG dial to select TIME DATE ADJUST and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The Time Date Adjust menu appears Turn the JOG dial to set DAYLIGHT SAVINGS and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The daylight savings item flashes When set to ON the clock advances one hour When set to AUTO the clock advances one hour from the first Sunday in April at 2 a m to the last Sunday in October at 3 a m Remember Programmed recordings starting or ending in the daylight savings time changeover period may not be recorded correctly When set to ON or AUTO and the clock advances the daylight savings time symbol 3 is displayed next to the present time display The daylight savings time indicator E is illuminated on the fluorescent display Daylight savings time may vary from the one above depending on your re
29. 02 TL 1 Tape length setting RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried 1 0 1 120 1 T 160 out 103 TL 1 Inquiry about tape length setting RC 2TL 2 Same as item 102 104 LP 1 Inquiry about tape remaining time RC 2LP 2 Hour Minute 105 TF 5 Time and date search forward setting RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried 94H Day Hour Minute out 106 Time and date search reverse setting Same as above Same as above 1 Day Hour Minute 107 TS 1 Inquiry about time and date search RC 2TS 2 90 Day Hour setting 8 Minute 108 1 Video mode setting RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried 12B W 2 AUTO out 109 SB1 1 Inquiry about video mode RC 2SQ 2 Same as item 108 110 MM 1 Menu language selection RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried O English 1 French 2 Spanish out 111 SB3 1 Inquiry about selected menu language RC 2SP 2 Same as item 110 8 Language is not selected 112 RN 1 Inquiry about recording BNC mode RC 2EX 2 0 SP 2 EP SP EP 113 SV 1 Inquiry about recording format RC 2SV 2 0 VHS 2 Super resolution 114 HL Holiday set up setting RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried 94H Position no 01 20 Month out Day 115 EH 1 Clearing holiday set up setting Same as above Same as above Position no 01 20 116 1 Inquiry about holiday set up setting RC42HC 0 Month Day on line 0
30. 1 to 05 HH Line no 01 05 1 2 42 117 CG 1 Clog detection ON OFF RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried out 02OFF 1 118 CG 1 Inquiry about clog detection setting RC 2CG 2 0 OFF 1 ON 119 HR 1 Super resolution ON OFF RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried out 120 HRO 1 Super resolution OFF Same as above Same as above 121 HR1 1 Super resolution ON Same as above Same as above 122 HR 1 Inquiry about super resolution setting RC 2HR 2 0 OFF 1 ON Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 67 ERROR CODES No Error Meaning of Error 1 ERO1 No power supply 2 ERO2 No cassette loaded 3 Broken tape tab unable to record 4 04 Beginning of the tape 5 05 6 06 Problem with the tape video input or VCR mechanism 7 ERO7 Present time or timer program not yet set 8 08 Alarm REC underway unable to change setting 9 09 Unfeasible 10 ER10 Incorrect command 11 ER11 Incorrect parameter 12 ER12 Overflow of the VCR s command receive buffer 13 ER13 Data not received correctly TESTING INITIAL SYSTEM TESTING Before using the newly installed surveillance system do the following Make test recordings at the time lapse speeds you will be using Test how the system performs with alarms Interrupt electrical power to check your installed power backup system if applicable On playback verify picture quality
31. 5 2 Skip search reverse underway RC 2ST16 2 Playback during skip search RC 2ST17 2 Index search forward underway RC 2ST18 2 Index search reverse underway RC 2ST19 2 Rewind during repeat recording RC 2ST20 2 Alarm recording underway RC 2ST21 2 Timer recording underway RC 2ST22 2 Standby for timer recording RC 2ST23 2 Timer recording error underway RC 2ST24 2 Time date search standby underway RC 2ST25 2 Time date search forward underway RC 2ST26 2 Time date search reverse underway RC 2ST27 2 Time date search or point adjustment underway RC 2ST29 2 Recording check underway RC 2ST30 2 Alarm recording index writing underway RC 2ST31 2 Time date index writing underway RC 2ST32 2 One shot recording underway RC 2ST33 2 Frame advance underway RC 2ST34 2 Reverse frame advance underway 30 LO 1 Lock ON OFF or Lock All ON OFF RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried O OFF 1 ON out 31 LM 1 Inquiry about current lock status RC 2LM 2 OzLock off 1 Lock on and lock mode 2 Lock All on 32 Counter reset RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried out 33 Inquiry about current counter RC 2CT 2 00000 99999 display value 34 MC 1 Switch over REC PLAY mode to RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried 002 006 118 L30 048 072 out 096 120 168 000 35 MD 1 Inquiry about current REC PLAY mode RC 2MD 2 Same as item 34 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Continued on next page 63
32. AC 10 50 60 Hz the included power cord is used for 120 VAC 60Hz Approximately 20 watts VHS 1 2 inch width high density video cassette tape EIA standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC type color system Four rotary heads Frequency modulation recording Low frequency conversion subcarrier phase shift recording One track Refer to Table K Approx 120 seconds with T 120 tape More than 400 lines super resolution mode More than 240 lines VHS mode 70 Hz 7 kHz 6H mode Video better than 42 dB Audio better than 43 dB 1 0 Vp p 75 ohms BNC plug 308 mV rms 50K ohms RCA plug 0 346 mV rms 600 ohms mini jack 388 mV rms 1K ohms RCA plug Lasts 31 days Four rotary heads One stationary head One full track head Three direct drive drum capstan Screw terminal for starting alarm recording Screw terminal for finishing alarm recording or for adjusting on screen clock Screw terminal for starting finishing recording or for series recording Screw terminal for ground Screw terminal for output while alarm recording is underway Screw terminal to command camera switching Screw terminal for indicating the VCR s selected mode Screw terminal for external warning device or for series recording Jack for connecting the remote control circuit DB9 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C Maximum 80 16 7 W x 12 4 D x 3 7 H inches 42 5 x 31 4 x 9 5 cm 9 7 Ib 4 4 kg Weight and dimensions show are approximate Des
33. ACKING buttons on the front panel Playback speed is fast or slow Adjust playback speed by pressing the REC PLAY MODE buttons on the front panel The picture vibrates at the top and bottom when in still picture mode Adjust the picture by pressing the VERTICAL ADJUST buttons on the front panel Camera pictures are clear during recording but unclear during The video heads may be clogged Eject the cassette reinsert it and wait for more than five seconds Repeat this step four or five times If you have a dry type video playback head cleaning cassette use it to clean the video heads Follow the instructions carefully Contact your dealer if this fails to solve the problem 71 SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL Power Source Power Consumption VIDEO AND AUDIO Tape Format Television System Video Recording System Luminance Signal Color Signal Audio Track Tape Speed and Recording Time Fast Forward Rewind Time Horizontal Resolution Audio Frequency Response Signal to Noise Ratio Video Input Output Audio Input Microphone Input Audio Output Battery Backup MECHANICAL Heads Video Audio Control Erase Motors Connectors ALM Input RST Input REC Input GND ALM Output CLK Output MODE Output CALL Output REMOTE Jack RS 232C Interface GENERAL Operating Temperature Relative Humidity Dimensions JOG Dial Included Weight 100 230 V
34. AM TO RECORD turn the SHUTTLE ring right The Program To Record menu appears Turn the JOG dial to select the program number and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right To set the day of the week DW turn the JOG dial to select the day and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right Select DAY to record at the programmed time every day Select HLD to apply HOLIDAY SET UP settings refer to the Holiday Set Up section Select SPL to apply SPECIAL DW settings refer to the Special DW Settings section To set the START recording time turn the JOG dial to select the hour digits 24 hour format Turn the SHUTTLE ring right when done Set the 10 minute and 1 minute digit positions in the same way To set the END recording time turn the JOG dial to select the hour digits 24 hour format Turn the SHUTTLE ring right when done Set the 10 minute and 1 minute digit positions in the same way To set the recording mode HR turn the JOG dial to select the recording mode Timer recording will not be performed if you set it to SKIP Perform this step to record while the REC IN terminal is grounded If not skip to step 10 Press the MENU button The program you are currently setting is highlighted Press the MENU button again to cancel Turn the SHUTTLE ring right when done If the program has not been set completely the DW column will keep flashing If the END time is the same or earlier than the START time the next day indicator i
35. END 2 WRNG REMAIN 3 OFF 76 BR 1 Buzzer on off setting Same as above Same as above 1 ON 77 FS2 1 Inquiry about buzzer setting RC 2BZ 2 Same as item 75 78 BP 1 Inquiry about buzzer status RC 2SW 2 OZOFF not ring 1 ON ring 79 OS 1 One shot field setting RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried 1 01 02 03 04 05 10 20 30 out 80 OF 1 Inquiry about one shot field setting REC 2SD 2 5 as item 79 81 One shot interval setting RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried O0 SHOT 1 10S 2 155 3 308 out 4 45S 5 1M 6 2M 7 3M 82 Ol 1 Inquiry about one shot interval setting RC 20I 2 Same as item 81 83 AN 1 Inquiry about current alarm REC no RC 2AN 2 0000 9999 84 1 Inquiry about alarm list RC 2AT 1 2 8 Month Day O about the 1st alarm recording Y Year Hour 1 7 about the last to 7th last alarm Minute recording 85 Clearing alarm list RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried out 86 PN 1 Inquiry about current power loss list no RC 2PN 2 00 99 87 PT 1 Inquiry about power loss list RC42PT 0 3 Month Day Ozabout the 1st power loss 4 2 Year Hour 1 about the 2nd power loss 6 Minute 2 about the last power loss 88 PC 1 Clearing power loss list RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried out 89 1 Initializing the menu setting Same as above Same as above 90 1 Inquiry about the e
36. GS before installing and using this product Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR Instructions Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the VCR Keep the instructions for future reference Follow all operating and use instructions Heed all warnings on the equipment and in the operating instructions Tapes Only video cassette tapes with the VHS mark may be used with this model Power Source and Power Cord WARNING The included Do not damage the power cord it may cause fire or shock hazard Route the cord so it will power cord is used for 120 not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against it Pay particular attention to the VAC 60 Hz Never connect cord at the wall plug or convenience receptacle and the point where it connects to the VCR any outlet or power supply When unplugging the power cord grasp the plug and remove it carefully having a different voltage or frequency If you are unsure Installation Servicing of the type of power supply Installation and servicing should be done by qualified service personnel only and conform consult your equipment to all local codes Do not try to service the VCR yourself Opening or removing covers may dealer or local power expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards company Damage Requiring Service Unplug the VCR from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the p
37. H L40H 64H 96H 128H 160H 224H Table D Recording Playback Times Recording Mode T 120 T 160 2H 2 00 2 40 6H 6 00 8H 8 00 L18H 18 00 L24H 24 00 L30H 30 00 L40H 40 00 48H 54 00 64H 72 00 72H 78 00 96H 102 00 104 00 120 162 00 128H 136 00 160H 168 00 168H 174 00 224H 232 00 Playback only RECORDING CHECK FUNCTION When the VCR is recording press the REC CHECK button for more than 1 5 seconds and then release The tape rewinds a little and then the VCR plays back the recording just made When the tape reaches the spot where you pressed REC CHECK the VCR starts recording again AUDIO RECORDING PLAYBACK Audio will not be recorded if cables are not connected to the AUDIO IN connector or the microphone is not connected to the MIC IN jack The 2H playback only 6H and 8H modes and L18H L24H L30H and L40H modes are for audio recording and playback on the linear track Normal sound is played back only when a tape recorded in these modes is played back in its respective mode The lengthier the recording mode the poorer the sound quality In L30H and L40H modes sound quality is such that speech can be heard REPEAT RECORDING With this function when the tape reaches its end during recording the VCR rewinds the tape and starts recording again Table E shows what happens automatically when the tape ends during recording 1 Press the MEN
38. MAINTENANCE Displays the power loss list alarm list etc Also initializes all menu settings Clears the power loss list and alarm list CLOCK FIRST TIME SET UP Sets the time and date quasi v sync VCR operation when the end of the tape is reached etc DISPLAY MENU DISPLAY MODE This is where you set the display mode Set the current time and date in the Clock First DISPLAY Time Set Up menu Refer to the Clock First Time Set Up Menu section C DISPLAY MODE TIME DATE SIZE BLUE BACK OFF DISPLAY MODE 1 Displays date month day year time hour minute second and eg MODE 1 alarm recording counter 07 09 00 00 00 00 DISPLAY MODE 2 Displays date day of the week SUN etc alarm recording counter time and recording mode DISPLAY MODE 3 Displays nothing until alarm recording starts then date day of the week alarm recording counter time and recording mode are Figure 16 Display Menu displayed 00447 DISPLAY MODE 4 Displays nothing on the monitor even during alarm recording TIME DATE SIZE This is where you set the size of the letters in the time and date display SMALL The letters become small LARGE The letters become large BLUE BACK This is where you set the background color ON The blue colored screen overlays the recorded picture when the menu is displayed on the monitor When the setting is ON and the video signal is not input the background color is blue The warning NO
39. Manual C673M 2 01 55 56 TIME AND DATE SEARCH You can find a picture recorded at a specific date and time 1 8 Press the SEARCH button enough times to highlight TIME DATE SEARCH on the Search Function menu The time and date search indicator D on the fluorescent display lights Turn the SHUTTLE ring right The Time Date Search menu appears Turn the SHUTTLE ring left several times to exit the Time Date Search menu without searching Turn the JOG dial to set the digits for the hour you want to find next to TIME Turn the SHUTTLE ring right Set the 10 minute and 1 digits in the same way Set the date using the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring in the same manner Set the direction forward or reverse in which to search the tape using the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring When the desired part of the tape is not found in the selected direction the VCR automatically searches in the opposite direction Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to begin searching When the recorded picture is found itis shown in still mode To quit while searching press STOP The VCR writes an index mark on the tape at each hour 1 00 2 00 etc during recording The time and date search cannot be resumed if the hour s index mark set in step 3 is not recorded on the tape For example if the VCR recorded from 8 15 to 17 30 on the tape only pictures between 9 00 and 17 30 can be found The time and date search may not function correctly if you used a t
40. ON D ENTRETIEN OU DE R PARATION SE CONFIER AUX TECHNICIENS QUALIFI S La fl che symbolisant l clair dans un triangle quilateral a pour objet de tirer l attention de l utilisateur sur le fait qu il y a des tensions dangereuses non isol es l int rieur de l enceinte du produit qui peuvent tre suffisamment impor tantes pour conduire au risque d lectrocution Le point d exclamation au sein d un triangle quilateral a pour objet de tirer l attention de l utilisateur sur le fait qu il y a des instructions de mise en service et d entretien de r paration dans les fiches descriptives de l appareil qui doivent obligatoirement tre respect es WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVERTISSEMENT AFIN D VITER TOUT RISQUE D INCENDIE OU D LECTROCUTION NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL LA PLUIE L HUMIDIT CAUTION ATTENTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE POUR PR VENIR LES CHOCS THE POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE LECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARIS E AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT TRE INS R ES FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE D COUVERT Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 5 SAFEGUARDS WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND CARE Observe the following WARNIN
41. RDING 2 00432 Figure 4 Connecting VCRs for Series Recording Connect the VCRs as shown in Figure 4 Refer to the Series Recording section for information about series recording methods 1 and 2 CONNECTING FOR REMOTE RECORDING ALM RST RIC G ID ALM MODE CALL L our REMOTE SWITCH 00443 Figure 5 Connecting for Remote Recording Connect the VCR with a remote switch as shown in Figure 5 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 CONNECTING FOR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING 1ST VCR CAMERA 1 7 am 2 VIDEO IN GE CLK OUT SWITCHER BER _ vey aj REC IN ae CLK OUT VIDEO IN nde jenes um REC IN 00434 Figure 6 Connecting for Synchronous Recording Connect the VCRs as shown in Figure 6 The number of VCRs varies according to the recording time mode selected CONNECTING FOR EXTERNAL TIME CLOCK ADJUSTMENT ALM RST REC GND ALM MOD CLK CALL ALM RST REC GND ALM MOD CLK CALL L IN L 3 L jn L __ our 3 1ST VCR 2ND VCR 51 WHEN CONNECTING THE MODE OUT TERMINAL OF THE FIRST VCR WITH THE RST IN TERMINAL OF THE SECOND VCR THE ON SCREEN CLOCK OF THE SECOND VCR CAN BE ADJUSTED TO THAT OF THE FIRST VCR 00435 Figure 7 Connecting for External Time Clock Adjustment Connect the VCRs as shown in Figure 7 When connecting the MODE OUT terminal of
42. ReLF the carriage return code and line feed code 0AH will be input Example 1 Fast forward the tape in the VCR identified as VCR02 when DELIMITER lt SEND gt and DELIMITER RECEIVE on the RS 232C menu are set to CR Sending Commands from the PC etc Status or Error Code from the VCR to PC etc Meaning VCRO2 FF CR VCRO02 RC CR VCRO2 EX CR Command for fast forwarding VCRO2 Command received 02 Command carried out 02 CR indicates carriage return code 60 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Example 2 Set the clocks to 12 27 all the connected VCRs when DELIMITER lt SEND gt and DELIMITER lt RECEIVE gt on the RS 232C menu are set to CR Sending Commands from the PC etc Status or Error Code from the VCR to PC etc Meaning ALL SC12 27 CR VCRO01 RC CR VCRO1 EX CR VCR255 RC CR VCR255 EX CR Command for recording Command received VCRO1 Command carried out VCRO1 Command received VCR255 Command carried out VCR255 CR indicates carriage return code The order and number of the status responses from the VCRs to the PC or other controller may vary depending on the number of VCRs and ID number settings 61 COMMANDS AND RESPONSES CHART The chart uses the following conventions digits An asterisk indicates a character or digit for example RK i
43. SIGNAL flashes on the screen and noSlg flashes on the fluorescent display OFF The recorded picture is overlaid with the menu display When the setting is OFF and the video signal is not input the background is blue when the menu is displayed on the monitor Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 27 TIMER PROGRAM TIMER PROGRAM DW START END HR DAY 08 40 17 25 124 MON 22 00 22 50 124 WED 22 50 124 20 30 10 NOOB gt 92 79 PROGRAM NUMBER DAY OF THE WEEK RECORDING START TIME NEXT DAY INDICATOR RECORDING END TIME RECORDING MODE DISPLAY idol Figure 17 Timer Program Illustration This is where you set the program number day of the week starting and ending times and the recording mode Refer to the Timer Recording section for more detailed information and procedures program number This number identifies the program eight maximum If the recording times of two programs overlap the higher program number has priority DW Day of the week DAY is used to record at the same time every day SPL special uses the start end days selected with SPECIAL DW at the bottom of the screen HLD is used to control recording on holidays 20 maximum START END The VCR uses a 24 hour display for starting and ending recording times 00 00 indicates midnight 12 00 is noon and 15 00 is 3 p m An indicator between the START and END columns shows that recordi
44. TLR3168 Time Lapse VCR Installation Operation Manual C673M 2 01 Pelco 3500 Pelco Way Clovis CA 93612 5699 USA www pelco com In North America and Canada Tel 800 289 9100 or FAX 800 289 9150 International Customers Tel 1 559 292 1981 or FAX 1 559 348 1120 CONTENTS Section Page GENERAL iecit ten etapa beet o Me be e Den rir d ee P ne 5 SAFEGUARDS WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND 6 UNPACKING INSTRUGTIONS lees INTRODUCTION TO TIME LAPSE RECORDERS TLR3168 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS m QUICK START BASIC START ien tete ena E ict d E Ste de ADDITIONAL ITEMS INSTALLATION eene ss PRE INSTALLATION CAUTIONS 0 SECURING THE VCR CONTROLS MONITOR TIPS INSTALLATION crt s CONNECTING THE VCR TO A ALARM RECORDING CONNECTION sese CONNECTING FOR SERIES RECORDING CONNECTING FOR REMOTE RECORDING CONNECTING FOR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING 15 CONNECTING FOR EXTERNAL TIME CLOCK ADJUSTMENT 15 CONNECTING THE 222 00 CONNECTING TO A PC FOR REMOTE CONTROL iust jenem
45. TTLE ring right when the desired time reaches 00 seconds of the minute you have chosen Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 PROGRAMMING GENERAL PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS The following is a universal procedure that shows how programming is done on the VCR Use the JOG dial to select items turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to enter and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left to exit 1 2 8 Press the MENU button The Main menu appears Turn the JOG dial to select the desired item Turn right to move the cursor downward Turn left to move the cursor upward Turn the SHUTTLE ring right The desired item is selected and the menu appears Turn the JOG dial left or right to select an item Turn the SHUTTLE ring right The item flashes Turn the JOG dial left or right to change the setting Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to enter Press the MENU button The day and time display appears LANGUAGE SELECTION MENU The Language menu appears on the screen ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL Use JOG to select and ENTER 00444 Figure 13 Language Menu Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 When you press the MENU button when the VCR is turned on the first time after it is purchased When you press the RESET button during use Remember After the first time the only way to access the Language menu is to press the RESET button on the rear panel with a pointed object Doing so will erase your custom programming and return the unit to f
46. U button The Main menu appears 2 the JOG dial to select CLOCK FIRST TIME SET UP and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The First Time Set Up menu appears 3 Turn the JOG dial to select TAPE END and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right 4 the JOG dial to select REPEAT or ALARM PROT and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right Refer to Table E The repeat indicator on the fluorescent display lights 5 Press the MENU button The day and time display appears on the screen Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Table E Action When Tape End Is Reached by Setting STOP REWIND REPEAT ALARM PROT When there are The tape The tape automatically rewinds The tape automatically The tape stops alarm recordings stops to the beginning except in rewinds to the beginning on the tape timer recording and stops and recording resumes over the existing alarms When there is NO Same as Same as above Same as above The tape automati alarm recording above cally rewinds to the on the tape beginning and recording resumes To repeat recording on the same tape in ALARM PROT mode eject the tape once and reinsert Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Recommended Number of Tape Uses Video tape wears during use Use a new cassette according to Table C SERIES RECORDING You can do series recording by connecting two or more TLR3168 VCRs together Refer to Figure 4 for the physical connection When the first VCR s tape reaches its en
47. VCR to a Multiplexer Figure 2 shows how to connect the VCR to an MX4000 Series Genex Multiplexer For Automatic Speed Tracking B lines in Figure 2 This lets the VCR control the multiplexer s recording speed It is the most efficient recording method 1 Connect the CLK output to the multiplexer s head switching HS input to synchronize camera switching 2 Connect the multiplexer s ground terminal to the VCR s GND terminal For Alarm Recording A lines in Figure 2 This is to start and stop recording when there are alarms 1 Connect the multiplexer s normally open N O relay terminal to the VCR s ALM IN alarm input terminal 2 Connect the common C terminal to the VCR s GND terminal 13 14 ALARM RECORDING CONNECTION ALARM RESET SWITCH EXTERNAL ALARM LAMP AND BUZZER RST REC ALM MOD CLK CALL OUT 3 ALARM SWITCH 0043 Figure 3 Alarm Recording Connection You can confirm an alarm from a distance by connecting the ALM OUT terminal with an existing alarm system panel or other peripherals such as a buzzer Connect the VCR and other peripherals as shown in Figure 3 CONNECTING FOR SERIES RECORDING ALM RS REC GND ALM MOD CLK CALL ALM RST REC GND ALM MOD CLK CALL L y II L our 3 L y 4I L our 1ST VCR 2ND VCR 1 THIS CONNECTION IS NECESSARY IN CASE OF SERIES RECO
48. ace it on a hard level surface only Grounding or Polarization This VCR has a three wire grounding type plug a plug with a third grounding pin As a safety feature this plug fits only into a grounding type outlet If you cannot insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet Lightning Power Surges Unplug the VCR for additional protection during lightning storms or when it is unused for long periods Pelco recommends using conditioned output uninterruptible power supplies UPS and or surge protected outputs to maximize protection of the VCR When Not In Use When you finish operating the VCR always unload the cassette and turn off the power Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this increases the risk of fire and electric shock Foreign Objects Never push objects of any kind into the VCR through openings They may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could cause a fire or electric shock or damage the mechanism Care of Video Cassette Tape Avoid violent vibration and shock Do place near strong magnetic field near a motor transformer or magnet Never place or store in direct sunlight Avoid dusty places Place the cassette in the cassette case and store vertically Never store tapes humid locations UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Unpack and inspect all parts carefully Save the shipping carton boxes and insert
49. actory default settings Then follow steps 1 4 below The menu offers three languages English default French Fran ais Spanish Espa ol To set the language Press the MENU button The Language menu appears Turn the JOG dial to select the desired language Turn the SHUTTLE ring right The Main menu appears in the selected language Press the MENU button to exit 25 QUICK GUIDE TO THE MENU STRUCTURE The VCR s operating parameters are set through various on screen menus Program your choices on the menus according to the instructions on the following pages DISPLAY PROGRAM TO RECORD POWER LOSS LIST DISPLAY MODE DW START END 01 01 00 00 00 12 00 15 00 2TUE 12 00 15 00 03 3WED 12 00 15 00 lt gt 4THU 1200 1500 d wieder der SAT 5FRI 12 00 15 00 00 00 00 130 6HLD 1200 15 00 7SUN 12 00 15 00 851 20 00 22 00 HOLIDAY SET UP ALARM LIST 60101 0115 02 11 03 22 0001 01 01 00 00 00 04 29 0503 05 04 05 05 0002 07 20 09 15 09 23 10 10 0003 11 03 11231 223 1 0004 0005 ONTH DAY 0006 0007 0008 TIMER PROGRAM gt SPECIAL DW MON SAT THE DAY AND PRESENT TIME DISPLAY lt RECORDING SET UP gt ALL MENU INITIALIZE 26 CALARM REC MODE 6H 0141 00 16 26 48 ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF CLOG DETECT ON SUPER RESOLUTION ON ONE SHOT FIELD 1 ONE SHOT INTERVAL SHOT Turn the SHUTTLE RING 44 then all MENU will be initial
50. ady INPUT 7 RS Request send OUTPUT 8 232 8 CS Clear to send INPUT ond Data Communication Settings Synchronization Asynchronous Transmission rate 1200 2400 4800 9600 bps Data bit length 8bit 7bit Stop bit length 1bit 2bit Parity bit NONE Even Odd Xcontrol Nil S parameter Nil CS RS handshake With Delimiter code for send CR ODH CR ODH LF 0AH Delimiter code for receive CR 0DH CR ODH LF 0AH 16 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Cable Connections Before connecting the hardware unplug the VCR s power cord from the wall outlet and turn off the PC Connect the VCR s RS 232C IN terminal to the PC s serial port 1 When the PC s RS 232C connector is DB25 FRAME 1 FG RD 2 2 SD SD 3 3 RD 4 4 RS 6 5 5CS DR6 6 DR RS 7 7 SG CS8 20 ER DB9 FEMALE DB25 MALE VCR COMPUTER 00438 2 When the PC s RS 232C connector is DB9 DB9 FEMALE DB9 FEMALE 00439 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 18 CONTROLS FRONT PANEL eger MPL ALARM D INDEX M 400 s OOOO OOS 10 FLUORESCENT DISPLAY 00440 Figure 9 Front Panel POWER button Press for on press again for off The POWER indicator lights when the VCR is turned on Cassette loa
51. and carried SMALL out 64 CH1 1 Set date character display size Same as above Same as above LARGE 65 FS1 1 Inquiry about date character display RC 2CZ 2 0 SMALL 1 LARGE size 66 CO 0 DH Clock out setting RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried gt 0 1 T L REC out 2 01 02 03 04 05 10 15 20 25 30 50 60 00 output by field 67 RO 1 Inquiry about clock out setting RC 2CD 2 0 2 Same as item 66 68 1 Mode out setting RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried 0 1 PLAY 2 POWER out 3 TAPE 4 TAPE REMAIN 5 CLOCK ADJ 69 RM 1 Inquiry about mode out setting RC 2MR 2 Same as item 68 70 CU 1 Call out setting OZOFF 1 RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried Receive command only when out signal at CALL OUT terminal is switched to active condition 71 CU 1 Inquiry about call out setting RC 2CU 2 02OFF 1 ON 72 BL 1 Blue background setting RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried O OFF 1 ON out 73 BL 1 Inquiry about blue background setting RC 2BL 2 02OFF 1 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Continued on next page 65 Commands Functions Status After Normal Explanation of Status Execution 74 ST 1 Set menu item to flash RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried O OFF 1 ON out 75 BZ 1 Buzzer setting Same as above Same as above 0 WRNG 12WRNG TAPE
52. and received and carried Horizontal out 01 30 mode 1 size large 01 52 mode 1 size small 01 39 mode 2 3 size large 01 62 mode 2 3 size small Vertical 01 37 mode 1 size large or small 01 35 mode 2 3 size large or small 45 Inquiry about time and date RC 2LT 2 2 2 gt Same as item 44 display position 46 PG 0 2 rO Timer program setting wp 85 0 Program no 1 8 MER OH Day of week O SUN 1 MON RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried 2 TUE 3 WED 4 THU 5 FRI 6 SAT out NOTE An error EROS 9 Rec starting hour 00 23 occurs if you try to program a Rec starting minute 00 59 timer program number that has 6 Rec ending hour 00 23 already been set Clear the timer 6 Rec ending minute 00 59 program contents with the CA Rec time mode Same as item 34 command and then retry SKP REC mode 1 EP 3 EP EXT EXT external timer recording 47 1 Inquiry about setting contents of timer RC42MP 0 0 0 9 Same as item 46 program no 1 8 3 4 5 E 6 7 8 HO 64 Continued on next page Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Commands Functions Status After Normal Explanation of Status Execution 48 1 Clear contents of timer program RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried no 1 8 out 49 DWO 24 Setting the special day
53. and that you can see the time and date display under normal and alarm conditions REGULAR SYSTEM TESTING 68 Every day check that the system is operating Is the recording indicator lit Does the counter display indicate movement Does the monitor show proper camera sequenc ing and time and date information Check for recorded alarms Multiple alarms could make the tape run out early Make sure there is enough tape to record at least five minutes of alarm activity at the selected speed Regularly verify picture quality and operation under normal and alarm conditions Play a tape recorded recently under normal conditions which also includes an alarm condition that you triggered manually Regularly replace tapes refer to Table C for a schedule Check tapes for head scarring Replace damaged tapes Always store tapes in their boxes away from magnetic fields heat direct sunlight and dust Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 TROUBLESHOOTING SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION AND WARNING DISPLAY The VCR uses self diagnostics to detect internal malfunctions during recording If one occurs the VCR indicates it on the fluorescent display and or the monitor Table J shows the type of malfunction corresponding to the warning display and the action to take Table J Warning Display and Actions Fluorescent Monitor Cause Remedy To Turn Off Display Indicator End TAPE END Tape ends Rewind tape or Rewind tape or duri
54. ape with poor recording quality or with alarm recordings in several recording modes Also it will not function with a tape recorded with other VCRs or with a tape recorded without setting the date and time Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES COUNTER TAPE COUNTER A five digit counter indicates the relative position on the recorded portion of the tape COUNTER RESET Press the COUNTER RESET button to reset the counter to 00000 COUNTER MEMORY The counter display is stored in memory when the power is turned off so the same numbers are displayed when power is restored Refer to the Counter Memory Stop section for information and procedures for rewinding to 00000 MEMORY BACKUP IN CASE OF POWER FAILURE NOTE The backup is for memory only the VCR will not continue recording dur ing a power outage unless connected to a UPS The VCR includes a built in memory backup so the settings for time and date timer program alarm list power loss list number of tape uses elapsed VCR time counter display and recording and playback mode will remain in memory if there is a power failure or the power cord is unplugged for a long period more than one month The settings remain in memory for up to 31 days provided the VCR has been connected to AC power for at least 40 hours per week Connection charges the battery backup However if the power cord is unplugged for a long period more than one month the time m
55. ay be wrong If so set the clock again When ALARM REC DURATION in the Recording Set Up menu is set to MAN1 or MAN2 and the power fails during recording the VCR may not return to the alarm recording mode when power is restored RESET BUTTON If the VCR is not working correctly or is showing an unusual indication on the fluorescent display you can press the RESET button on the rear panel with a pointed object This sets the following default values and turns the VCR off Date and time Counter display Alarm list Recording mode Power loss list Playback mode To restart the VCR press the POWER button Set the day and time EXTERNAL TIME CLOCK ADJUSTMENT Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 You can set the VCR s clock to the nearest hour by connecting with an external clock When two or more VCRs are connected together the clock can be set to the first VCR s clock Make the following settings to all VCRs you want set to the clock Refer to the Connecting for External Time Clock Adjustment section for connection instructions 1 Press the MENU button The Main menu appears 2 Set ALARM REC DURATION on the Recording Set Up menu to other than 3 Set MODE OUT on the Rear Terminal menu to CLOCK ADJ 4 Press the MENU button The day and time display appears HOW EXTERNAL TIME ADJUSTMENT WORKS When the RST IN terminal is grounded at the rear panel the clock is set to the nearest hour automatically For example When the
56. back and Picture Quality Playback Mode 2H 8H L18H L40H 48H 128H Audio Playback Very good Good Not available Picture Quality Very good Good Good END OF TAPE When the end of the tape is reached the following functions are performed automatically during playback or fast forwarding Table I End of Tape Actions Tape End Selected REPEAT or ALARM PROT STOP or REWIND The tape automatically rewinds Playback to the beginning and stops stop Fast Forward Stop Stop SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK The VCR features the following convenient functions Audio output is muted during special effects playback STILL PICTURE Press PAUSE during playback A few noise bars or vertical movement may appear during still playback Press again to resume playback FRAME BY FRAME PLAYBACK You can use the JOG dial to advance the tape frame by frame or field by field 1 Press PAUSE to freeze the picture while the VCR is playing the tape 2 the JOG dial right to forward the tape or left to reverse it To get continuous movement keep rotating the JOG dial 3 To freeze the picture again release the dial 4 Press PLAY to resume normal playback Noise bars or vertical movement may appear during frame by frame playback Noise bars may appear when switching between forward and reverse playback Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 SHUTTLE RING You can set the playback speed u
57. cording mode to Press the MENU button The Main menu appears Turn the JOG dial to select RECORDING SET UP and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The Recording Set Up menu appears Turn the JOG dial to select ONE SHOT INTERVAL and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right Turn the JOG dial to select the number of fields to record and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right Turn the JOG dial to select ONE SHOT INTERVAL and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right Do one of the following If setting up one shot recording Turn the JOG dial to select SHOT and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right If setting up interval recording Turn the JOG dial to select the recording interval and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right Press the REC button One of the following will occur One shot recording will be in standby mode The VCR starts interval recording with the interval time you chose in step 7 To start one shot recording press the REC button again or switch the REC IN terminal on the rear panel to the ground Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING Several camera images can be mixed together through a camera switcher and then recorded separately onto several VCRs To do so assign a camera to each VCR The VOR records only the camera assigned to it This allows recording without gaps If you have three VCRs the video signal from three cameras can be recorded separately by connecting the switcher as shown in Figure 6 and Figur
58. d or a malfunction occurs the second VCR automatically begins recording Series recording cannot be used with timer or emergency recording When recording in series set CALL OUT in the Rear Terminal menu to a mode other than WRNG There are two types of series recording Choose either Series Recording 1 or Series Recording 2 Series Recording 1 When the first VCR s tape reaches its end during recording or a malfunction occurs the second VCR automatically begins recording 1 Press the MENU button The Main menu appears 2 Turn the JOG dial to select REAR TERMINAL and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The Rear Terminal menu appears 3 Perform this step and step 4 on the first VCR only When the cursor is next to CALL OUT turn the SHUTTLE ring right 4 Turn the JOG dial to select WRNG TAPE END and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right 5 Perform this step and step 6 on the second VCR only Turn the JOG dial to select REC IN and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right 6 the JOG dial to select SERIES and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right 7 Press the MENU button The day and time display appears Series Recording 2 When the first VCR s tape reaches its end the second VCR automatically begins recording When the second VCR s tape reaches its end the first VCR starts recording again The two keep recording one after the other Set up both VCR as follows 1 Perform steps 1 through 6 in the Series Recording section abov
59. ding slot Insert the cassette in this slot to load it SHUTTLE ring Use to adjust the playback speed and to program the menus Turn this ring to the right to advance the tape or to forward search Turn it to the left to rewind a tape or to reverse search You can also use it to clear the alarm list timer recording and to initialize the menu programming It also lets you program or exit the menus after setup JOG dial Use to advance or reverse the tape frame by frame and to program the menus MENU TIME DATE ADJUST button When the VCR is turned on press to display the Main menu Press again to exit the menu When the VCR is turned off press for more than three seconds and you adjust the VCR s time and date on the fluorescent display PLAY REC CHECK When the VCR is in stop mode press to play back a previously recorded tape During recording press for more than 1 5 seconds to check the recording function STOP button Press to halt all tape related functions PICTURE control Use this control to adjust picture quality between soft and sharp REC PLAY MODE buttons Press to select the recording or playback speed TRACKING buttons Press to reduce or eliminate the noise during playback slow playback etc Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 POSITION VERTICAL ADJUST buttons Pressing the button moves the time and date display
60. display shows 11 29 59 the clock is adjusted to 11 00 00 When the display shows 11 30 00 the clock is adjusted to 12 00 00 When more than two VCRs are connected and the first VCR s clock is adjusted to the nearest hour the additional VCRs will also be set to the nearest hour 57 58 USING WITH Refer to the Connecting the VCR to a PC and Connecting to a PC for Remote Control sections for information about connection protocol data communication settings and cable connections ASSIGNING THE RS S32C SETTINGS Assign the RS 232C interface board setting using the VCR s on screen menu as follows 1 2 Press the MENU button The Main menu appears Turn the JOG dial to select CLOCK FIRST TIME SET UP and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The First Time Set Up menu appears Turn the JOG dial to select RS 232C and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The RS 232C menu appears Change the parameter value by turning the JOG dial left or right and then turning the SHUTTLE ring right to store the new value Set all parameters for the VCR to the same values as the controlling PC or other equipment PARITY BIT cannot be used when DATA LENGTH is set to 8BIT When controlling only one VCR via the PC set VCR ADDRESS to NONE e VCRs can be remotely controlled via a PC when each VCR has a unique VCR ADDRESS from VCRO01 to VCR255 Repeat step 4 until all the items are set The First Time Set Up menu appear
61. e Steps 3 through 6 must be done for both the first and second VCR 2 Turn the SHUTTLE ring left The Main menu appears 3 Turn the JOG dial to select CLOCK FIRST TIME SET UP and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The First Time Set Up menu appears 4 Turn the JOG dial to select TAPE END and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right 5 Turn the JOG dial to select REWIND and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right 6 Press the MENU button The day and time display appears 39 REMOTE RECORDING This function lets you control the start and end of recording from a remote location The VCR starts recording when the REC IN terminal is grounded Refer to Figure 5 for the remote recording connection An index signal is not recorded during remote recording Series and timer recording cannot be used simultaneously with remote recording 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button The Main menu appears Turn the JOG dial to select REAR TERMINAL and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The Rear Terminal menu appears Set REC IN to REC START STOP Press the MENU button The day and time display appears on screen ONE SHOT INTERVAL RECORDING One shot recording lets you control the number of fields to be recorded when the REC button is pressed or the REC IN terminal is grounded Interval recording is made at the selected number of fields and at the selected interval 2 40 Press the REC PLAY MODE button on the front panel to set the re
62. e 22 The recording mode must be set to L18H L24H L30H or L40H Table A shows the suitable numbers of VCRs and cameras V SYNC Switching Cameras CAMERA1 CAMERA CAMERAS 1 2 CAMERAG CAMERA1 CAMERA2 SWITCHER Recording Start signal Recording Clock out Recording Clock out Recording Clock out 00462 Figure 22 Synchronous Recording Sequence Table F Numbers of VCRs and Cameras Recording Time Mode Number of VCRs Number of Cameras L18H L24H 3 Multiple of 3 3 6 9 etc L30H L40H 5 Multiple of 5 5 10 15 etc The programming procedure is as follows 1 2 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Press the MENU button The Main menu appears Turn the JOG dial to select REAR TERMINAL and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The Rear Terminal menu appears Turn the JOG dial to select REC IN and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right Perform steps 4 7 on VCR1 only Do one of the following Turn the JOG dial to select SERIES or REC START STOP and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right If the recording start signal is available on the switcher select SYNC REC Turn the JOG dial to select CLOCK OUT and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right Turn the JOG dial to select T L REC and then turn the SHUTTLE ring rig
63. election menu 25 Loading tape cassettes 35 Lock all button 35 Main menu 27 MAN1 MAN2 45 Manual recording 37 Memory backup 57 Menu tree 26 Menus display 27 first time set up 32 main 27 program 28 recording set up 29 Mode out setting 31 Monitor tips 11 No signal 69 noSlg 69 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 One shot field 29 One shot interval 29 One shot recording 40 Overlapping programs 43 P Parity bit 33 Pause mode 37 PC cable connections 17 PC commands 59 PC connection 16 Personal computer use 58 Phone numbers 8 Picture adjustment 52 Playback procedure 49 Power failures and recording 46 Power loss list 46 Program number 28 Program overlap 43 Programming alarm recording 45 Programming procedure 25 Q Quasi v sync 32 Quick guide to menu structure 26 Rear panel connections 22 Rec in mode 31 Recording after power failure 46 alarm 44 alarm recording 45 audio 38 check 38 emergency 45 holidays 43 interval 40 manually 37 mode HR 28 mode and times 38 one shot 40 remote 40 repeat 38 series 39 special day of week settings 43 synchronous 41 timer 42 Recording set up menu 29 Remote recording 40 Repeat recording 38 Repeat recording times display 48 Reset button 57 Reset the counter 57 Reset tracking 52 Response chart 62 RS 232C 32 RS 232C settings 58 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 5 Search techniques counter memory 54 index 55 skip 54 time and date 56 Sel
64. emergency recording the VCR automatically returns to its original state You should set the alarm recording mode in the Recording Set Up menu before using alarm recording 1 Press the MENU button The Main menu appears 2 the JOG dial to select RECORDING SET UP and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The Recording Set Up menu appears 3 When the cursor is next to ALARM REC MODE turn the SHUTTLE ring right 4 Turn the JOG dial to set the alarm recording mode you want and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right 5 Turn the JOG dial to select ALARM REC DURATION and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right 6 the JOG dial to set the alarm recording duration you want and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right When set to MAN1 alarm recording continues until the RST reset IN terminal is grounded When set to MAN2 alarm recording continues while the ALM IN terminal is grounded You can adjust the internal time clock by applying a signal to the RST IN terminal when ALARM REC DURATION is set to other than MAN1 7 If you wish to activate emergency recording turn the JOG dial to select EMERGENCY REC and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right Turn the JOG dial to select ON for emergency recording The emergency recording indicator EMGCY lights on the fluorescent display 8 Press the MENU button The day and time display appears During alarm recording the alarm recording count is displayed automatically except when Displa
65. emory If 01 31 01 there are more the first and last seven are displayed maximum of 9 999 alarm 0002 recording start times will be counted 0003 000i VIEWING THE ALARM LIST 0006 1 Press the MENU button The Main menu appears 0007 2 the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right 50480 The Maintenance menu appears 3 Turn the JOG dial to select ALARM LIST and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The Alarm List appears 4 Press the MENU button The day and time display appears CLEARING THE ALARM LIST 1 Press the MENU button The Main menu appears ALARM LIST CLEAR Turn the SHUTTLE RING 44 then ALARM LIST will be cleared 3 the JOG dial to select ALARM LIST CLEAR and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right 2 Turn the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right If you change your mind at this point and want to exit the menu without clearing the list skip to step 5 90481 4 the SHUTTLE ring left to clear the list The Maintenance menu appears 5 Press the MENU button Once the list is cleared the alarm recording indicator ALARM on the fluorescent display goes off ALL MENU INITIALIZE RESET This feature resets all menus except timer programs to their initial settings ALL MENU INITIALIZE Turn the SHUTTLE RING 44 then all MENU wil be initialized 2 Tum the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE and then turn
66. en set Remedy Set the day and time refer to the Adjusting the Clock or Set the Day and Time section The timer program has not been set Remedy Confirm the program A menu item has been set flashing Remedy Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to stop the flashing 3 Press the TIMER REC button to turn on the timer recording indicator 43 44 ALARM RECORDING When an alarm occurs the VCR switches to alarm recording Set the alarm recording mode and alarm recording period in the Recording Set Up menu Refer to the Recording Set Up Menu section for field definitions and additional information and the Programming for Alarm Recording section for instructions The index signal is recorded automatically when an alarm recording begins INDEX indicator flashes on the fluorescent display Even if an alarm recording is happening new recording starts when the second alarm signal is input However if the interval between two alarm recording start times is too short the second signal may not be detected during skip or index search Refer to Table G Table G Minimum Interval Between Recordings Alarm Recording Minimum Interval Between Two Mode Alarm Recording Start Times 6H 8H Approx 15 seconds L18H L24H Approx 2 minutes L30H L40H Approx 2 minutes An alarm recording continues until its end during timer recording even if the timer recording end time is reached An alarm recording is cancelled
67. f diagnostic function 69 Series recording 39 SHUTTLE ring hold 52 SHUTTLE ring operation 23 51 Skip search 54 Special DW day of week recording 43 Special effects playback 50 Start end recording times 28 Still picture 50 Stop bit length 33 Super resolution 29 Synchronous recording 41 T Tape counter 57 Tape damage 36 Tape end 50 69 Tape end setting 32 Tape length 32 Tape loading unloading protecting 35 Tape replacement 36 39 Tape uses number of 48 Testing the system 68 Time setting 34 Time and date adjust setting 32 Time and date display size 27 Time display modes 33 Time search 56 Timer program menu 28 Timer recording 42 Tracking adjustment 52 Transmission rate 33 Troubleshooting 69 U Unloading tape cassettes 35 VCR address 33 VCR controls securing 11 Vertical adjustment 53 Vibration control 53 Video mode 32 w Warning display 69 75 REGULATORY NOTICES NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular instal
68. f tape uses shown can be up to 200 OVER appears if 200 times is exceeded To view T 2 Press the MENU button The Main menu appears Turn the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The Maintenance menu appears The repeat recording times and elapsed time are shown at the bottom of the screen Press the MENU button The day and time display appears Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 PLAYBACK PLAYBACK PROCEDURE INDEX B ao MOO see si ager MPL ALARM D pnm D B 00484 Figure 25 Playback Controls 1 Load a pre recorded tape Turn on the VCR and peripherals if you have not already done so If the erasure prevention tab has been removed the VCR automatically begins playback mode 2 Perform steps 2 through 6 if you want to activate super resolution mode otherwise Skip to step 7 Press the MENU button The Main menu appears 3 Turn the JOG dial to select RECORDING SET UP and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The Recording Set Up menu appears 4 Turn the JOG dial to select SUPER RESOLUTION and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right 5 Turn the JOG dial to select ON and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right 6 Press the MENU button The day and time display appears 7 Press the REC PLAY MODE buttons or
69. g mode 1 First set the recording mode for the CLOCK OUT pulse output in the Rear Terminal menu REC When recording in mode REC When recording in time lapse mode L18H 224H or OH 2 Second select the frequency interval by turning the JOG dial switching the display in the following order 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 25 30 50 60 F field 1 The numbers from 1 to 60 indicate the number of frames at 6H recording mode and the number of fields at time lapse recording modes One frame consists of two fields One field is selected when set to F field Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 MODE OUT REC IN Sets the state in which the signal output at the MODE OUT terminal is switched to active When you turn the JOG dial the display switches in the following order and under the following circumstances REC During recording PLAY During playback POWER While the VCR is turned on IN When you insert a tape in the VCR TAPE REMAIN When the tape has about nine minutes left at 6H mode CLOCK ADJ When the clock indicates 00 00 minutes seconds output the signal for one second only Sets the REC IN terminal s operating mode SERIES Recording starts when the REC IN terminal is grounded REC START STOP Recording continues while the REC IN terminal is grounded Recording may not start if the input period is short SYNC REC Video signal from the
70. gion or the year In this case set DAYLIGHT SAVINGS to ON or OFF manually When DAYLIGHT SAVINGS is set to ON or OFF and there is no tape in the VCR you can toggle DAYLIGHT SAVINGS to ON and OFF on the VCR s front panel by simultaneously pressing the STOP and EJECT buttons Turn the JOG dial to set the month and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right Set DAY YEAR and TIME the same way Year digits can be set from 97 for year 1997 to 27 for 2027 Do the following if you want to set the time to the exact second Set the minute digits one minute ahead of the time you are using as a reference The digit on the right will flash and the seconds digits stay at 00 Turn the SHUTTLE ring right when the time reaches 00 seconds of the time you set The time will begin counting from 00 Turn the JOG dial to set the day and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right Turn the SHUTTLE ring right while the 1 minute digit of TIME is flashing Programming is now complete The First Time Set Up menu appears Press the MENU button The day and time display appears on the screen Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 LOADING UNLOADING PROTECTING THE CASSETTE Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 You can load video cassette tapes into your VCR as long as it is plugged into a power source Loading a cassette automatically turns the VCR on even if its power switch is turned off Use only video cassette tapes marked VHS or SVHS We recommend using high grade HG tape Sta
71. ht Turn the JOG dial to select F and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right Perform step 8 all VCRs except VCR1 Turn the JOG dial to select SYNC REC and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right Press the MENU button The day and time display appears on screen 41 TIMER RECORDING MAIN MENU DISPLAY gt TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE CLOCK FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select and ENTER Press MENU to exit 00463 TIMER PROGRAM C PROGRAM TO RECORD HOLIDAY SET UP SPECIAL DW MON SAT 00464 PROGRAM TO RECORD START END HR 08 00 17 00 130 00465 PROGRAM TO RECORD START END HR 08 00 17 00 130 00466 PROGRAM TO RECORD DW START END DAY 08 00 17 00 130 OTUE 12 007 e 00467 lt PROGRAM TO RECORD gt DW START END HR DAY 08 00 11 00 130 CTUE 12 00 153 00 gt 00468 PROGRAM TO RECORD DW END HR DAY 08 00 17 00 1130 CTUE 12 00 15 00 130 00469 PROGRAM TO RECORD DW START END HR DAY 08 00 17 00 130 CTUE 12 00 15 00 130 00470 42 Remember to set the date and time before timer programming PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE Refer to the Timer Program section for information on the columns on the Programming to Record menu 1 2 Press the MENU button The Main menu appears TIMER PROGRAM and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The Timer Program menu appears When the cursor is next to PROGR
72. ign and product specifications subject to change without notice Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Table Tape Speed and Recording Time Recording Time Recording Fields per T 120 T 160 hour min Speed Interval Second Video Audio Tape Mode Mode T 120 T 160 mm s s field fields s Signal Signal Drive 6H EP 8H EP 6 00 8 00 11 12 0 0167 60 Continuous Recordable Continuous L18H EP L24H EP 18 00 24 00 3 71 0 050 20 Time Lapse Recordable Continuous slow L30H EP L40H EP 30 00 40 00 2 22 0 083 12 Time Lapse Recordable Continuous slow 48H EP 64H EP 54 00 72 00 0 150 6 7 Time Lapse Not recorded Time Lapse 72H EP 96H EP 78 00 104 00 0 217 4 6 Time Lapse Not recorded Time Lapse 96H EP 128H EP 102 00 136 00 0 284 35 Time Lapse Not recorded Time Lapse 120H EP 160H EP 126 00 160 00 0 350 2 8 Time Lapse Not recorded Time Lapse 168H EP 224H EP 174 00 232 00 0 484 2 1 Time Lapse Not recorded Time Lapse OH EP OH EP Time Lapse Not recorded Time Lapse Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 73 Adjusting the picture 52 Alarm list 47 Alarm recording 44 connection 14 search 54 55 Alarm recording connection 44 Alarm recording duration 29 Alarm recording mode 29 Alarm start times 47 Audio playback 50 Audio recording 38 Background color 27 Blue back 27 Buzzer 32 Call out setting 30 Carriage return code 59 Check 69 Check recording 38 Cloc
73. ized lt REAR TERMINAL gt POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR CCALLOUT WRNG TAPE END TIMER PROGRAM CLOCK OUT REC 1 RECORDING SET UP MODE OUT REC REAR TERMINAL REC IN SERIES MAINTENANCE CLOCK FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select and ENTER Press MENU to exit Turn the SHUTTLE RING 44 then POWER LOSS LIST will be cleared ALARM LIST CLEAR lt MAINTENANCE gt POWER LOSS LIST ALARM LIST ALL MENU INITIALIZE POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR ALARM LIST CLEAR Turn the SHUTTLE RING lt lt then ALARM LIST will be cleared lt REPEAT REC TIMES gt lt ELAPSED TIME gt lt FIRST TIME SET UP gt lt TIME DATE ADJUST gt gt TIME ADJUST DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TAPE END MONTH QUASI V SYNC DAY VIDEO MODE YEAR TAPE LENGTH 00 00 00 BUZZER RS 232C 00445 Figure 14 Menu Tree 26 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 MAIN MENU The contents of the Main menu are as follows Access it by pressing the MENU button e DISPLAY ELM Sets the format to display the time and date on the monitor TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP PROGRAM MENACES Sets the timed recordings CLOCK FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select RECORDING SET UP ang ENTER to exit Sets the alarm recording mode alarm recording duration emergency recording etc REAR TERMINAL Sets the number of frames or fields to record for CLK OUT output signal of the CALL Figure 15 Main Menu OUT terminal the MODE OUT terminal etc 00446
74. k adjustment 24 Clock out setting 30 Clog detection 29 Command chart 62 Commands from a 59 Connect PC for remote control 16 Connecting for alarm recording 14 Connecting for external time clock adjustment 15 Connecting for remote recording 14 Connecting for series recording 14 Connecting for synchronous recording 15 Connecting for typical setup 12 Connecting VCR to multiplexer 13 Connecting VCR to PC 16 Counter memory 57 Counter memory stop 54 Counter reset 57 Data bit length 33 Data comm settings 16 Date adjust setting 32 Date display size 27 Date search 56 Day setting 34 Day and time display modes 33 Daylight savings 34 Delimiter receive 33 Delimiter send 33 Delimiters send and receive 59 Direct SHUTTLE ring operation 51 Display menu 27 Display mode 27 Display modes 1 and 2 33 DW day of week recording 28 74 Elapsed time display 48 Emergency recording 45 Emergency recording mode 29 End 69 End recording times 28 Erase holiday setting 43 Erase program setting 42 Erasure prevention tab 35 Error codes 68 External time clock adjustment 15 57 F Features 9 First time set up menu 32 Flashing indicator 43 Fluorescent display 20 Frame by frame playback 50 Front panel controls 18 Holiday recording 28 Holiday recording set up 43 HR recording mode 28 Index search 55 Installation 12 Installation cautions 11 Interval recording 40 J JOG dial operation 23 L Language s
75. k to the nearest hour by applying a signal to the RST reset IN terminal at the rear of the VCR One Button Recording Check You can confirm correct recording by pressing the PLAY REC CHECK button during recording Variety of Search Functions You can do index and skip searches or search by time and date Special Playback Features These include still images speed search reverse playback frame by frame and field by field viewing in both directions slow motion and high speed viewing JOG Dial SHUTTLE Ring You can use these controls to search for the desired image You can adjust the playback speed with the SHUTTLE ring and search for an image frame by frame with the JOG dial Recording Options This system offers the following recording options daily weekly holiday timer recording alarm recording series recording remote recording repeat recording one shot interval recording and synchronous recording Complete or Partial Front Panel Lock All or some of the front panel buttons can be locked keeping the VCR in its current condition Protection Against Power Failures Recording data including date time and timer Setup is stored in backup memory so the system can resume recording after a power failure The monitor displays the time of the failure Digital Elapsed Time Display The elapsed time of recording and playback is stored in non volatile memory You can use the elapsed time display as a guide to when to do
76. keep re cording during an outage make sure the VCR system is on your UPS uninterruptible power sup ply system Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 The TLR3168 Time Lapse VCR is a powerful surveillance tool designed for industrial and security recording The unit supports both T 120 and T 160 tapes T 120 Tapes The unit can record for 6 18 30 48 72 96 120 or 168 hours T 160 Tapes The unit can record for 8 24 40 64 96 128 160 or 224 hours The TLR3168 features frame by frame and field by field playback and high speed search Playback also allows still picture viewing Audio Recording The 6H 8H L18H L24H L30H and L40H modes allow audio recording Resolution and Image Quality This VCR has a horizontal resolution of more than 240 lines in VHS mode and more than 400 lines in super resolution mode Remote Operation by PC via RS 232 You can use a personal computer that has an RS 232 serial port to remotely control the VCR Automatic Head Cleaning This VCR automatically removes foreign matter from the heads when a cassette is inserted for continuous smooth operation Easy Setup Using a Monitor The on screen menus simplify setup programming Easy Cueing with Alarm Recording Index signals are automatically added at the beginning of alarm recording for easy cueing You can even use the monitor to confirm an alarm recording s starting time External Time Clock Adjustment You can reset the on screen cloc
77. lapsed time RC 2HM 2 hour 91 WN 1 Inquiry about warning information RC 2WN 2 Warning no 0 malfunction 01 tape end 03 video input missing 04 clogged head 05 reel rotation trouble 06 loading motor trouble 07 capstan motor trouble 08 drum motor trouble 09 tape loose 10 switching power short 11 cut tape 92 CAO 1 Clearing the warning EROS RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried out 93 RI 1 REC IN setting Same as above Same as above O SERIES 1 REC START STOP 2 SYNC REC 94 RI 1 Inquiry about REC IN setting RC 2RI 2 Same as item 93 95 QV 1 Quasi v sync setting RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried O OFF 1 ON out 96 QM 1 Inquiry about quasi v sync setting RC 2QV 2 O OFF 1 ON 97 CL 1 Call out setting RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried O WRNG 1 WRNGeTAPE END out 2 WRNGeREMAIN 98 RL 1 Inquiry about call out setting RC 2CL 2 Same as item 97 66 Continued on next page Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Commands Functions Status After Normal Explanation of Status Execution 99 SM 1 Daylight saving setting RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried 1 ON 2 AUTO out 100 SM 1 Inquiry about daylight saving setting RC 2SM 2 0 OFF 1 ON 2 AUTO OFF 3 AUTO ON 101 RS 1 Inquiry about repeat rec times RC 2RS 2 000 200 or or RC 2RSOVER 2 OVER more than 201 times 1
78. lation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the re ceiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help PRODUCT WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMATION WARRANTY Pelco will repair or replace without charge any merchandise proved defective in material or workmanship for a period of one year after the date of shipment Exceptions to this warranty are as noted below Five years on FT FR8000 Series fiber optic products Three years on Genex Series products multiplexers server and keyboard hree years on Camclosure and fixed camera models except the CC3701H 2 CC3701H 2X CC3751H 2 CC3651H 2X MC3651H 2 and MC3651H 2X camera models which have a five year warranty lwo years on standard motorized or fixed focal length lenses wo years on Legacy CM6700 CM6800 CM9700 Series matrix and DF5 DF8 Series fixed dome products wo years on Spectra Esprit ExSite and PS20 scanners including when used in continuous motion applications wo years on Esprit and WW5700 Series window wiper
79. mera video output to the rear of the VCR video input BNC Connect the VCR video output BNC to the monitor video input Connect the alarm input to the VCR ALM IN and GND ground terminals If you are using a 600 ohm microphone connect it to the VCR MIC jack Connect the VCR AUDIO OUT connector to the monitor audio input 5 Ifyou are using multiplexer refer to the Connecting the VCR to a Multiplexer section ALARM OUTPUT FROM DEVICE MICROPHONE 555555 aj MONITOR 00429 Figure 1 Typical System Setup Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 CONNECTING THE VCR A MULTIPLEXER n AMAEST REESGAD REMOTE nu cur RESET Woe A NOTE Cameras and monitors are connected to the multiplexer Figure 2 shows the connection be tween the VCR and an MX4000 Series Genex Mul tiplexer Refer to the multi plexer manual for additional component connections Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 COAXIAL CABLE COAXIAL CABLE SPOT MAIN VCR COM 6 6 9 LE ALARMS 5 SVHS SVHS 123486 8 910 1218141516 110240 50 60 Hz 00430 MX4000 GENEX SERIES MULTIPLEXER Figure 2 Connecting a
80. multiple of three or five depending on recording mode cameras can be recorded Separately by connecting a switcher 31 MAINTENANCE MENU Refer to the Maintenance section for instructions and procedures FIRST TIME SET UP MENU TIME DATE ADJUST FIRST TIME SET UP C TIME DATE ADJUST TAPE END TAPE END QUASI V SYNC VIDEO MODE TAPE LENGTH BUZZER RS 232C 00451 Figure 20 First Time Set Up Menu NOTE Quasi v sync must QUASI V SYNC be set OFF for some multi plexers to work properly With the Pelco MX4000 Series Genex Multiplexer setting quasi v sync on or off has no apparent effect on playback died VIDEO MODE TAPE LENGTH NOTE stop the buzzer BUZZER press the MENU button once If the Main menu ap pears press MENU again to exit the menu When the VCR is locked press the LOCK button to unlock the VCR then the buzzer stops RS 232C 32 Sets the time date and daylight savings time settings Refer to the Set the Day and Time section for the procedure Sets the VCR s state of operation when the tape runs out during recording as follows STOP The tape stops End appears on the fluorescent display and TAPE END on the monitor When CALL OUT is set to WRNGeTAPE END a call signal is output from the CALL OUT terminal REWIND Rewinds the tape to the beginning and stops except during timer recording When CALL OUT is set to WRNG TAPE END and a tape reaches it
81. n the PICTURE control right for sharper or left for softer PICTURE O SOFT SHARP 00488 Figure 29 Picture Quality Adjustment Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 VERTICAL VIBRATION ADJUSTMENT The VERTICAL ADJUST buttons will not correct horizontal vibration Also they will not work when QUASI V SYNC in the First Time Set Up menu is set to OFF If the picture vibrates when watching still slow motion fast playback or normal playback in L18H through 22H or 0H modes 1 Press PAUSE during playback 2 Press the VERTICAL ADJUST buttons to reduce or eliminate picture vibration To reset vertical adjustment Press both the VERTICAL ADJUST buttons together during still picture forward or reverse slow playback or playback in L18H through 22H or OH modes WHEN THE PICTURE IS VIBRATING 00489 Figure 30 Vertical Picture Vibration Adjustment 53 54 SEARCH TECHNIQUES COUNTER MEMORY STOP This feature rewinds a tape until the counter on the fluorescent display reaches 00000 and stops NOTE When the counter indicates 00000 COUNTER MEMORY STOP on the Search Function menu cannot be selected 1 Press the SEARCH button once The Search Function menu appears with COUNTER MEMORY STOP highlighted The counter memory stop indicator M on the fluores cent display lights To exit the Search Function menu without rewinding press STOP 2
82. ndard grade tape can be used but is not recommended Use high grade VHS tape for super resolution recording We also recommend using T 120 or T 160 tape nothing longer LOADING 1 Prepare to insert the cassette into the cassette slot by holding it so the long narrow edge with the contents label faces you The hinged narrow edge should face the VCR The clear plastic window showing the tape should face up Line up the cassette squarely with the cassette slot and gently push the cassette in until the VCR pulls it in The cassette status indicator on the fluorescent display lights when the cassette is inserted The VCR s protection circuit will eject improperly loaded cassettes If the VCR ejects the cassette you are trying to load remove it and check that the contents label is facing you and the clear plastic window showing the tape faces up Wait a few seconds and try again Also you cannot load cassette while all the VCR s buttons are locked and the lock all indicator LOCK A is lit The VCR turns on automatically If the erasure prevention tab on the cassette has been removed the VCR automatically plays back the tape CORRECT INCORRECT 00459 35 UNLOADING 1 Press the EJECT button on the front of the VCR Even in standby mode the VCR will eject a video cassette When you press EJECT the VCR automatically turns on ejects the tape and turns off You cannot eject a tape while recording with
83. ndicates three characters or 1 This means input the code according to the DELIMITER lt RECEIVEs gt setting CR ODH or CR ODH LF OAH 2 This means the code according to the DELIMITER lt SEND gt setting CR ODH or CR ODH LF OAH will be input No Commands Functions Status After Normal Explanation of Status Execution 1 PW 1 Power ON OFF RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried out 2 PWO 1 Power OFF Same as above Same as above 3 PW1 1 Power ON Same as above Same as above 4 EJ 1 Eject Same as above Same as above 5 SP 1 Stop Same as above Same as above 6 PB 1 Playback Same as above Same as above 7 RP 1 Reverse playback Same as above Same as above 8 Fast forward Same as above Same as above 9 RW 1 Rewind Same as above Same as above 10 RC 1 Recording Same as above Same as above 11 CM 1 Counter memory stop Same as above Same as above 12 PU 1 Pause ON OFF Same as above Same as above 13 PUO Pause OFF Same as above Same as above 14 PU1 1 Pause ON Same as above Same as above 15 FA 1 Frame advance when still Same as above Same as above 16 RA 1 Reverse frame advance when still Same as above Same as above 17 LK 1 Lock OFF Same as above Same as above 18 LKO 1 Lock ON Same as above Same as above 19 LK1 1 Lock All ON Same as above Same as above 20 1 Skip search forward Same as above Same as above 21 SR 1 Skip search reverse Same a
84. ng continues to the following day HR This is the recording mode SKIP indicates that timer recording is not performed during the set period Recording mode varies by the TAPE LENGTH set in the First Time Set Up menu 28 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 RECORDING SET UP MENU RECORDING SET UP ina fi ALARM REC MODE following fields ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF ALARM REC MODE CLOG DETECT ON SUPER RESOLUTION ON ONE SHOT FIELD 1 ONESHOT INTERVAL 00449 Figure 18 Recording Set Up Menu ALARM REC DURATION EMERGENCY REC CLOG DETECT SUPER RESOLUTION ONE SHOT FIELD ONE SHOT INTERVAL Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Refer to the Programming for Alarm Recording section for programming instructions for the Sets the alarm recording mode If TAPE LENGTH in the First Time Set Up menu is set to T 120 the display switches in the following order when you turn the JOG dial 6H L18H L30H 6H If set to T 160 the display switches in the following order 8H L24H L40H 8H Sets the length of the alarm recording period When you turn the JOG dial the displays switches in the following order 1M minute 2M 5M 10M 1 2 15S second 305 455 1M Sets the emergency recording mode as follows e ON Starts alarm recording when the alarm signal is received ALM IN terminal grounded not only during recording but also when the power is off when the tape is stopped or when
85. ng mode Otherwise 4 skip to step 8 9 10 Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices Load a cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact Press the MENU button The Main menu appears Turn the JOG dial to select RECORDING SET UP and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The Recording Set Up menu appears Turn the JOG dial to select SUPER RESOLUTION and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right Turn the JOG dial to select ON and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right Press the MENU button The day and time display appears on the screen Press the REC PLAY MODE button to select the desired recording mode Refer to Table D for recording and playback times Press the REC button to begin recording Press the STOP button to stop recording Keep the following in mind Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Press the PAUSE button to momentarily stop recording Press again to resume recording To protect the tape pause mode is automatically cancelled after about five minutes If the tape you insert in the VCR has the erase prevention tab removed the VCR will eject it if you try recording on it The REC button will not work unless the VCR is in stop or pause mode A tape recorded on this VCR may or may not play back correctly on another VCR 37 38 RECORDING MODE Pressing the REC PLAY MODE button switches the recording mode in the following order For T 120 tape 6H L18H L30H 48H 72H 96H 120H 168H For T 160 tape 8H L24
86. ng recording press EJECT press EJECT noSlg NO SIGNAL No video signal Check for loose Restore video input during connections signal or clear recording recording mode display CHECK Tape or deck Check cassette If nothing is wrong starts trouble during try recording again If CHECK still flashing recording appears insert a new cassette and retry recording If CHECK stays on unplug the power cord and contact the dealer CLog Clogged head Eject and Clear the during recording reinsert the recording mode at 120H 224H cassette Wait or OH except more than 5 for 128H mode seconds Repeat 4 or 5 times Try recording again If CLog remains consult your dealer When the tape ends When the tape reaches its end during recording End appears on the fluorescent display and TAPE END appears on the monitor They will not appear if TAPE END in the First Time Set Up menu is set to REPEAT ALARM PROT when no alarm recording is made or REWIND Lack of video signal NO SIGNAL appears on the monitor and noSlg flashes on the fluorescent display when the VCR cannot get any video signal during recording Check that the cable from the camera is not broken and the camera has power Clogged head Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 When CLOG DETECT in the Recording Set Up menu is set to ON the VCR automati cally removes particles that have accumulated on the heads during recording at 120H 224H o
87. of the week Same as above Same as above Start day of week 0 6 Cannot accept this End day of week 0 6 command when O SUN 1 MON 2 TUE 3 WED and are 4 THU 5 FRI 6 SAT the same number 50 DW 1 Inquiry about the setting for the RC 2DW 22 Start day of week 0 6 special day of the week End day of week 0 6 0 50 1 MON 2 TUE 3 WED 4 THU 5 FRI 6 SAT 51 AM 1 Alarm recording mode setting RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried 06 18 30 out 52 AS1 1 Inquiry about alarm recording RC 2AM 2 206 18 30 mode setting 53 AD 1 Alarm REC duration setting 0 1 1 2 22158 3 305 RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried 4 458 5 1M 6 2M 7 5M 8 10M out 54 ASO 1 Inquiry about alarm REC duration RC 2AP 2 Same as item 53 setting 55 EM 1 Emergency REC ON OFF RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried out 56 EMO Emergency REC OFF Same as above Same as above 57 1 1 Emergency REC ON Same as above Same as above 58 AS2 1 Inquiry about emergency REC setting RC 2EG 2 02OFF 1 ON 59 Tape end movement setting RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried OSSTOP 1 REWIND 2 REPEAT out S ALARM PROT protect 60 FSO 1 Inquiry about tape end movement RC 2TE 2 Same as item 59 setting 61 DM 1 Display mode setting 1 4 RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried out 62 DM 1 Inquiry about display mode setting RC 2DM 2 1 4 63 CHO 1 Set date character display size RC 2EX 2 Command received
88. ording Playback TIMES 38 Action When Tape End Is Reached by Setting 39 Numbers of VCRs and Cameras 41 Minimum Interval Between Recordings 2 44 Audio Playback and Picture Quality esee 50 End Of amp Warning Display and Actions Tape Speed and Recording Time Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 GENERAL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the equipment DANGER D LECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR AVERTISSEMENT POUR LIMINER TOUT RISQUE D LECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR LE COUVERCLE OU LA PARTIE ARRI RE AUCUNE PIECE R PARABLE PAR L UTILISATEUR NE SE TROUVE L INT RIEUR POUR TOUTE INTERVENTI
89. out first pressing the STOP button or while all the VCR s buttons are locked 2 Remove the cassette PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE Video cassettes come with an erasure prevention tab Removing it stops the tape s contents from being erased or recorded over The VCR automatically ejects a cassette if you try to record over it with the erasure prevention tab removed DAMAGED CASSETTE TAPE We recommend taking any torn or broken cassette tape requiring repair only to profession als who specialize in such procedures The adhesives on many common types of tape 00480 could damage the heads the VCR ERASURE PREVENTION TAB WHEN TO REPLACE A TAPE We recommend you replace the tape cassette with a new one according to the mode in which it is used Refer to Table C Table C Tape Replacement by Use 36 T 120 T 160 Recording Time Number of Tape Recording Time Number of Tape Mode Uses Mode Uses 6H 100 8H 50 L18H 60 L24H 30 L30H 25 L40H 10 48H 20 64H 5 72H 15 96H 3 120H 15 128H 3 168H 10 160H 2 8 224H 1 1 OH 1 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 RECORDING MANUAL RECORDING QOD eger MPL ALARM D INDEX B 5 B e pn LLL Hay Pos NOTE Perform steps 3 7 3 to activate super resolution recordi
90. ower cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the VCR If the VCR does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may cause damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the VCR to normal operation If the VCR was dropped or the cabinet damaged When the VCR shows a distinct change in performance This indicates need for Service Replacement Parts Be sure the service technician uses only replacement parts Pelco recommends or which have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may cause fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check When service or repair to the VCR is completed ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure it is in safe operating condition Water Moisture Condensation Do not use this VCR near water It is designed for indoor use only and must not be installed where exposed to rain and moisture Do not place objects containing water such as drinks on top of the VCR If the VCR is exposed to a rapid increase in temperature such as warming a cold room or after moving it from a cold location to a warm one condensation may form on the tape transport mechanism inside the VCR To prevent damage to the VCR or tapes plug the VCR into the AC outlet and turn
91. r 0H modes except for 128H mode If they cannot be removed entirely CLog flashes on the fluorescent display If this happens follow the remedy in Table J 69 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE If you cannot solve your problem after checking the following list stop using the VCR unplug it from the outlet and contact your dealer SYMPTOM REMEDY INSTALLATION PROBLEMS No power at the VCR Is the power cord disconnected at the AC outlet Is the lock or lock indicator lit Refer to the separate Caution sheet See your supervisor if the sheet is not attached to this manual Is the timer recording indicator Press the TIMER REC button on the front panel to cancel timer recording The VCR power is on Is the lock or lock all indicator lit Refer to the but the unit does not separate Caution sheet See your supervisor if the operate sheet is not attached to this manual Safety devices are operating Press the RESET button on the rear panel using a ballpoint pen or pencil Turn power on again No picture on the Are the monitor and camera connected properly monitor Check the connection Is the video cable connected properly Is the cable defective Check the connection and for a snapped wire in the cable Picture on the monitor Is the camera focused Refer to your camera s user is not clear manual and focus the camera properly FUNCTION OPERATION PROBLEMS No operation when Is the lock or lock all
92. re the tape VCR during ends recording a call signal is output REWIND Outputs a call Same as above Same as above signal at the end of the tape for two seconds REPEAT Same as above Same as above Same as above When there Outputs a call Same as above Same as above are alarm signal at the end of recordings the tape during ALARM recording PROT When there Outputs a call signal Same as above Same as above are no alarm atthe end of the recordings tape for two during seconds Tape recording rewinds and recording continues CALL OUT Sets the call signal output at the end of the tape Turns on or off the signal coming from the CALL terminal when the end of the tape is reached during recording If a problem occurs during recording a call signal is output from the CALL terminal on the rear panel regardless of the CALL OUT setting WRNG TAPE END VCR outputs call signal at the end of the tape when recording or when a malfunction occurs when recording What the VCR does when the tape ends depends on the setting for TAPE END in the First Time Set Up menu WRNG REMAIN The VCR outputs a call signal when the tape has about nine minutes left in 6H mode during recording or when a malfunction occurs during recording WRNG The VCR outputs a call signal only when a malfunction occurs during recording CLOCK OUT Sets at the CLOCK OUT terminal the number of frames or fields being recorded depending on the recordin
93. ructed to return goods to the USA you may do one of the following If the goods are to be sent by a COURIER SERVICE send the goods to Pelco 3500 Pelco Way Clovis CA 93612 5699 USA If the goods are to be sent by a FREIGHT FORWARDER send the goods to Pelco c o Expeditors 473 Eccles Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 USA Phone 650 737 1700 Fax 650 737 0933 REVISION HISTORY Manual Date C673M 2 01 Comments Original version Copyright 2001 Pelco All rights reserved Pelco the Pelco logo Spectra Genex Legacy and PelcoVision are registered trademarks of Pelco Esprit and Camclosure are trademarks of Pelco
94. s They are the safest material in which to make future shipments If an item appears damaged in shipment replace it properly in its box and contact the factory at 1 800 289 9100 or 1 559 292 1981 for a replacement International customers fax 1 559 348 1120 for authorization and instructions If an item needs to be returned to the factory for repair consult the WARRANTY AND RETURN section of this manual for instructions INTRODUCTION TO TIME LAPSE RECORDERS Time lapse recording permits longer than ordinary recording times The primary reason for using time lapse recording in a CCTV security system is that a single VCR tape can be used for an extended period beyond the standard recording time The following explains how time lapse recording works The actual recording on VCRs is a series of still pictures or fields Standard consumer VHS recorders store 60 fields 30 frames per second A T 120 cassette lasts just two hours in this mode SP mode You can get slightly longer recording times six hours using the extended recording mode EP mode You can record even longer on a T 160 cassette in these modes two hours and 40 minutes in SP mode and eight hours in EP mode Refer to Table D for actual recording times in different modes Time lapse recorders however use microprocessor based techniques to record fewer fields per second than a normal VHS machine and extend record time This negates the need to change the tape every two hours
95. s above Same as above 22 IF 1 Index search forward up to Same as above Same as above 001 255 23 IR 1 Index search reverse up to Same as above Same as above 001 255 24 IN 1 Inquiry about current index no RC 2D 2 Index no is 001 255 during index search 25 TR 1 Timer recording ON OFF RC 2EX 2 Command received and carried out 26 TRO 1 Timer recording OFF Same as above Same as above 27 TR1 1 Timer recording ON Same as above Same as above 28 1 Inquiry about current executing RC 2TN 2 Timer program no is 1 8 timer program no NOTE 08 when not timer recording 62 Continued on next page Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Commands Functions Status After Normal Explanation of Status Execution 29 SS 1 Inquiry about current VCR status 25 00 2 Power off cassette RC 2ST01 2 Power off cassette out RC 2ST02 2 Power on cassette in RC 2ST03 2 Power on cassette out RC 2ST04 2 Fast forward underway RC 2ST05 2 Rewind underway RC 2ST06 2 Recording underway RC 2ST07 2 Recording pause underway RC 2ST08 2 Playback underway RC 2ST09 2 Reverse playback underway RC 2ST10 2 Forward speed search underway RC 2ST11 2 Reverse speed search underway RC 2ST12 2 Still underway RC 2ST13 2 Counter memory stop underway RC 2ST14 2 Skip search forward underway RC 2ST1
96. s after setting VCR ADDRESS Press the MENU button The day and time display appears Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 COMMANDS FROM A PC Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 This section covers the commands sent from the PC or other equipment to the VCR and the VCR s responses WHEN CONTROLLING ONLY ONE VCR Set VCR ADDRESS in the RS 232C menu to NONE when controlling only one VCR via the PC Command Commands sent to the VCR B su il eee n 1 Status Response codes from the VCR ve JI Ip Je pn 2 00492 Figure 33 Commands When Controlling One VCR When you set DELIMITER lt RECEIVEs gt to CR input the carriage return code When set DELIMITER lt RECEIVE gt to CR LF input the carriage return code and line feed code 0AH When you set DELIMITER lt SEND gt to CR the carriage return code will be input When you set DELIMITER lt SEND gt to CReLF the carriage return code ODH and line feed code 0AH will be input Example 1 Switch on the VCR when DELIMITER lt SEND gt and DELIMITER RECEIVE of the RS 232C menu are set to CR Sending Commands Status or Error Code from from the PC etc the VCR to PC etc 9 PW1 CR Power ON command RC CR Command received EX CR Command carried out CR indicates carriage return code Example 2 Recording was attempted but failed because the cassette s era
97. s automatically displayed This indicates the recording will run continuously from the START time on the first day to the END time on the next day Repeat steps 4 9 to set two or more programs at once you can set up to eight programs To erase a program setting select the program number to be erased Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to flash the day of the week then turn the SHUTTLE ring left Press the MENU button The day and time display appears on screen Press the TIMER REC button The VCR turns off and the timer recording indicator lights on the fluorescent display When you press the TIMER REC button during the programmed period the VCR starts recording immediately Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 HOLIDAY SET UP Up to 20 days a year can be set as days to perform timer recording Or you can specify up to 20 days when timer recording will not be performed during the programmed period by setting HR in the Program to Record menu to SKIP 1 Press the MENU button The Main menu appears 2 the JOG dial to select TIMER PROGRAM and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The Timer Program menu appears 3 Turn the JOG dial to select HOLIDAY SET UP and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The Holiday Set Up menu appears 4 Turn the JOG dial to move the cursor right to select the month you want and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right To erase the preset month and day turn the SHUTTLE ring left while the
98. s end a call signal is output for two seconds from the CALL OUT terminal REPEAT Rewinds the tape to the beginning and resumes the recording When CALL OUT is set to WRNG TAPE END and a tape reaches its end a call signal is output for two seconds from the CALL OUT terminal ALARM PROT Alarm Protection If alarm recordings are on the tape and the tape stops End appears on the fluorescent display and TAPE END on the monitor When CALL OUT is set to WRNG TAPE END a call signal is output from the CALL OUT terminal If there are no alarm recordings the tape rewinds and recording continues Sets quasi v sync on or off ON Quasi v sync signal is inserted on the video output signal when in the special playback modes still slow motion reverse fast playback and speed search and during playback in modes L18H through 224H and OH OFF Quasi v sync signal is not inserted Sets the playback and recording color mode AUTO The VCR automatically switches the circuits according to the type of input playback video signal color or black and white B W Select for recording or playback in black and white Sets the tape length 120 Select when using T 120 tape 160 Select when using T 160 tape Sets a buzzer to sound a warning WRNG The buzzer sounds when the VCR malfunctions WRNG TAPE END The buzzer sounds when the VCR malfunctions or the tape reaches its end WRNG REMAIN
99. sing the SHUTTLE ring 1 Press PAUSE during playback to get a still picture 2 Turnthe SHUTTLE ring right or left to get the playback speed you want 3 Cancel by pressing PAUSE to get a still picture and then pressing it again to return to the playback Playback speed varies according to the angle of the SHUTTLE ring as shown in Figure 26 When the SHUTTLE ring is released it comes back to the center position and the playback picture stays still 1 30 1 30 00485 indicates the playback speed of the recorded tape in 2H mode 1 Reverse high speed search 7 Slow playback 2 Reverse speed search 8 Normal playback 3 Reverse fast playback x3 9 Fast playback x2 4 Reverse playback 10 Forward speed search 5 Reverse slow 11 Forward high speed search 6 Still Figure 26 Shuttle Ring Speed Settings DIRECT SHUTTLE RING You can also change the playback speed without entering pause mode by turning the SHUTTLE ring during playback as shown below 00486 indicates the playback speed of the recorded tape in 2H mode 1 Reverse high speed search 5 Fast playback x2 2 Reverse speed search 6 Forward speed search 3 Reverse fast playback x3 7 Forward high speed search 4 Normal playback Figure 27 Direct Shuttle Ring Speed Settings 51 52 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE DURING PLAYBACK TRACKING ADJUSTMENT If noise appears in the picture during playback reverse forward slow playback fast
100. splayed C POWER LOSS LIST ALARM LIST ALL MENU INITIALIZE VIEWING THE POWER LOSS LIST Rr d 1 Press the MENU button The Main menu appears REPEAT REC TIMES 2 Turn the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right ELAPSED TIME 0H The Maintenance menu appears 00477 3 the JOG dial to select POWER LOSS LIST and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The Power Loss List appears Figure 24 Maintenance 8 4 Press the MENU button The day and time display appears CLEARING THE POWER LOSS LIST 1 Press the MENU button The Main menu appears 00 00 02 2 the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The Maintenance menu appears 3 the JOG dial to select POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right If you change your mind at this point and want to exit the menu without clearing the list skip to step 5 00478 POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR 4 the SHUTTLE ring left to clear the list The Maintenance menu appears Turn the SHUTTLE RING 44 5 Press the MENU button then POWER LOSS LIST Once the list is cleared the power loss list indicator PL goes off 00479 46 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 ALARM LIST When alarm recordings begin the start times are stored in memory so you can confirm ALARM LIST when they occurred Up to eight alarm recording start times can be stored in m
101. sure prevention tab was broken when DELIMITER lt SEND gt and DELIMITER lt RECEIVE gt of the RS 232C menu are set to CR Sending Commands Status or Error Code from Meaning from the PC etc the VCR to PC etc RC CR Command for recording RC CR Command received 02 CR Failed because the tape s erasure preventiontab is broken CR indicates carriage return code 59 WHEN CONTROLLING MULTIPLE VCRS Set VCR ADDRESS for each VCR in the RS 232C menu to different addresses from 01 to VCR255 except NONE When you want to control a specific VCR enter its address for example VCRO1 and a comma before entering the command code When you want to control all connected VCRs enter ALL and a comma before entering the command code Command Commands sent to the VCR VCR ADDRESS Command Parameter Format or ALL Codes 1 Parameter B B Parameter Delimiter 2 1 Status Response codes from the VCR to outside Command Parameter Parameter Parameter Delimiter 2 00000 2 00493 Figure 34 Commands When Controlling Multiple VCRs When you set DELIMITER lt RECEIVEs gt to CR input the carriage return code When you set DELIMITER lt RECEIVE gt to CR LF input the carriage return code and line feed code 0AH When you set DELIMITER SEND to CR the carriage return code ODH will be input When you set DELIMITER lt SEND gt to C
102. the first VCR to the RST IN terminal of the second VCR the on screen clock of the second VCR can be adjusted to that of the first VCR If ALARM REC DURATION in the Recording Set Up menu is set to other than MAN1 the on screen clock can be reset to the nearest hour by applying a signal to the RST reset IN terminal For example if the current time is 11 29 59 it will be reset to 11 00 00 and if the current time is 11 30 00 it will be reset to 12 00 00 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 15 CONNECTING THE VCR TO PERSONAL COMPUTER RS 232C TERMINAL RS 232C IN TERMINAL 00436 Figure 8 VCR to PC Connection IMPORTANT Before con 1 Connect the RS 232C cross cable to the PC s RS 232C terminal necting the hardware un 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the VCR s RS 232C terminal plug the VCR s power cord from the wall outlet and turn For instructions on how to set the RS 232C interface board setting refer to the Assigning off the PC the RS 232C Settings section CONNECTING TO A PC FOR REMOTE CONTROL You can remotely control the VCR using a personal computer that has an RS 232C serial port Physical Protocol of RS 232C Table A RS 232C Protocol Signal Line Directions No Names Meanings from VCR side DB9 MALE 2 RD Receive data INPUT 3 SD Transmit data OUTPUT 4 ER Data terminal ready OUTPUT 5 SG Signal ground 6 DR Data set re
103. the SHUTTLE ring right The Maintenance menu appears 1 Press the MENU button The Main menu appears 3 Turn the JOG dial to select ALL MENU INITIALIZE and then turn the SHUTTLE ring right The Menu Initialize menu appears 00482 If you change your mind at this point and want to exit the menu without resetting all menus skip to step 5 4 Turn the SHUTTLE ring left All menus except Timer Program return to their original settings 5 Press the MENU button The day and time display appears Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 47 MAINTENANCE C POWER LOSS LIST ALARM LIST ALL MENU INITIALIZE POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR ALARM LIST CLEAR REPEAT REC TIMES ELAPSED TIME 0H 48 00483 ELAPSED TIME AND REPEAT RECORDING TIMES DISPLAY The repeat recording times and elapsed time are shown on the bottom of the Maintenance menu ELAPSED TIME The elapsed time indicates the total time the VCR has been used for recording and playback up to 89 999 hours Use the elapsed time as a guide for periodic parts replacement REPEAT REC TIMES The repeat recording times field displays the number of times a tape has been recorded on when the tape ends during recording except when TAPE END in the First Time Set Up menu is set to STOP The number of tape uses is kept even if AC power is disconnected provided the backup battery is fully charged The number of tape uses is reset when a new tape is inserted The number o
104. tional rights which are subject to variation from state to state If a warranty repair is required the Dealer must contact Pelco at 800 289 9100 or 559 292 1981 to obtain a Repair Authorization number RA and provide the following information 1 Model and serial number 2 Date of shipment number Sales Order number or Pelco invoice number 3 Details of the defect or problem If there is a dispute regarding the warranty of a product which does not fall under the warranty conditions stated above please include a written explanation with the product when returned Method of return shipment shall be the same or equal to the method by which the item was received by Pelco RETURNS In order to expedite parts returned to the factory for repair or credit please call the factory at 800 289 9100 or 559 292 1981 to obtain an authorization number CA number if returned for credit and RA number if returned for repair All merchandise returned for credit may be subject to a 20 restocking and refurbishing charge Goods returned for repair or credit should be clearly identified with the assigned CA or RA number and freight should be prepaid Ship to the appropriate address below If you are located within the continental U S Alaska Hawaii or Puerto Rico send goods to Service Department Pelco 3500 Pelco Way Clovis CA 93612 5699 If you are located outside the continental U S Alaska Hawaii or Puerto Rico and are inst
105. to erase the date present time alarm recording list power loss list and the number of tape uses and reset them to their default values Power to the VCR is cut off while the button is pressed If there is a tape in the VCR and the button is released the power indicator lights and the tape fast forwards for a few seconds The VCR then turns off 11 RS 232 terminal DB9 Input terminal for connecting a PC using an RS 232C crossed cable ADJUSTING THE CLOCK AND USING THE JOG AND SHUTTLE CONTROLS JOG AND SHUTTLE CONTROLS JOG DIAL SEARCH TIMER REC SHUTTLE RING 00443 Figure 12 JOG Dial and SHUTTLE Ring USING THE JOG DIAL Turn by using your finger on the indent Turning the JOG dial right advances you through the options while turning left reverses direction When the option is not flashing turn right to move the cursor downward turn left to move upward USING THE SHUTTLE RING The SHUTTLE ring automatically centers itself if you turn it fully right left and release it Some menus move down to the next layer when you turn the SHUTTLE ring right Turning it left returns to the previous layer Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 23 24 ADJUSTING THE CLOCK You can adjust the VCR s clock on the front panel even when the VCR is turned off You can also enter time and date information through the First Time Set Up menu This function lets you enter the order of the time month day and
106. uring the time and date search Also lights when the day of time and date is being entered through the front panel 5 INDEX index search indicator Flashes when recording an index signal and lights during the index number setup and the index search Index number is shown on the Recording and Playback Mode display 6 SKIP skip search indicator Lights during a skip search 7 Daylight savings time indicator Lights when DAYLIGHT SAVINGS is set to ON 8 SP EP tape speed indicator Indicates the tape speed SP standard play EP extended play 9 400 super resolution indicator Lights during recording using VHS tape during playback using VHS tape recorded in super resolution mode and when a VHS tape recorded in super resolution mode is inserted in the VCR provided SUPER RESOLUTION in the Recording Set Up menu is set ON 10 Repeat indicator Lights when TAPE END in the First Time Set Up menu is set to REPEAT or ALARM PROT 11 Cassette Status indicator Lights when you insert a tape The light advances stops or flashes according to tape movement Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 Pelco Manual C673M 2 01 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Timer Recording indicator Lights when the VCR is in standby for timer recording or during timer recording Tape Remaining indicator Indicates the absolute position on the tape S start of tape E end of tape Counter Clock display With the VCR on
107. y Mode 4 display nothing is selected The alarm recording count display counts up to 9999 alarm recordings and then resets to 0000 and continues counting When initializing the alarm recording list the alarm recording count display is reset alarm indicator ALARM flashes during alarm recording and stays when the alarm recording finishes When alarm recording finishes the VCR resumes recording in the same mode as before the alarm recording If you are programming on any of the menus and an alarm input signal is received at the ALM IN terminal alarm recording begins and the menu being programmed disappears from the screen 45 RECORDING AFTER A POWER FAILURE After a power failure during manual timer or alarm recording the VCR turns itself on when the power is restored and begins recording in the same mode as before the failure 01 01 97 WED 7 00 00 00 L24 When power is restored an X appears next to the present time on the screen for about a minute The fluorescent display shows the power loss indicator PL 00476 If there is a power failure during playback the VCR will be in stop mode when power is restored Refer to the Power Loss List section for more information on viewing and clearing the list MAINTENANCE POWER LOSS LIST The Power Loss List displays up to three power failure start times If more occurred the MAINTENANCE first and last two start times will be di

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