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RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Tue. Mar., 05/2002
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SRT-8960
SRT-8168
SRT-8040
Real Time Video Cassette Recorder English
Magnétoscope en temps réel Français
Videograbador en tiempo real Español
Please read this manual and accompanying “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” sheet carefully before connecting
your VCR and operating it for the first time.
Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1 and 2.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
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RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Tue. Mar., 05/2002 PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the CAUTION presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude DO NOT OPEN to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BA
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RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Tue. Mar., 05/2002 PRECAUTIONS Location Moisture Condensation Problems For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your Cause: VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place When the VCR is first installed, moved from a cold area for its installation: to a warm area or placed in a location with high humidity, œ Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from dew (moisture) may form in the unit. The Dew indicator sources of intense heat. (À) blinks. If y
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RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Tue. Mar., 05/2002 CONTENTS FEATURES PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 œ Tape management function œ JOG/SHUTTLE operation FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 œ Clog detection ACCESSORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 œ High-speed Fast Forward/Rewind LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . 4 œ Field recording/playback œ Audio recording is available
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R E T N E / F F E L T T RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Tue. Mar., 05/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 REC CHECK JOG MENU PLAY SHUTTLE HOLD STILL/PAUSE TRACKING REC/PLAY V.LOCK SPEED TIMER ON SCREEN SEARCH SHIFT POWER REPEAT MENU RESET ALL RESET MENU EXIT SECURITY COUNTER POWER LOCK RESET MEMORY REC EJECT SHARPNESS SOFT SHARP STOP SRQPO N ML K J I H G F 9 8 7 6 1 Digital display panel J TIMER button 2 Cassette loading slot K REC/PLAY SPEED j, l (decrease or increase recordi
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RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Tue. Mar., 05/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 3 Mode display Digital Display œ Warning display 1234 5 M flashes: Problem with mechanism. V flashes: Video loss has occurred. A flashes: Alarm recording in progress. When alarm recording finishes, AL OFF lights at 4. If you press the STOP button during E M H MS alarm recording, AL flashes at 4. C flashes: Clog detection has occurred. G F98 7 6 N flashes: Mode changed to non-recording mode while recording was in progr
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RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Tue. Mar., 05/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS [With the RS-485/232C interface board] 8 Counter memory indicator œ Display when set to RS-485 Lights when the counter memory function is being used. œ Display when set to RS-232C 9 Timer Recording indicator Lights when in timer recording stand-by mode, or œ Data transfer speed during a timer recording. setting display F Security lock indicator Lights when the security lock is engaged. œ Address setting display G Ex
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(ALARM RESET) EXT TIMER IN SERIES IN CONTROL IN ALARM(1 SHOT) IN RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Tue. Mar., 05/2002 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Back Panel (With the RS-485/232C interface board) 1 A B C D RS232C A RS485 B TERMINATE OFF ON Do not connect to phone line. OPEN COLLECTOR(Max. 1=500mA, 2=50mA) AUDIO VIDEO SEE MANUAL COM IN OUT IN OUT REMOTE MIC IN AC IN K IG 97 L J HF 86 5 43 2 1 1 VIDEO OUT (video output) jack 1 RS-485/232C interface board (sold separately) 2 VIDEO IN (video input
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(ALARM RESET) EXT TIMER IN SERIES IN CONTROL IN ALARM(1 SHOT) IN RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Tue. Mar., 05/2002 CONNECTIONS Connect the video camera and TV monitor as shown in the figure below. NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. TV Monitor (sold separately) Video camera (sold separately) To VIDEO From an external IN audio source jack RS232C A RS485 B TERMINATE OFF ON Do not connect to phone line. OPEN COLLECTOR(Max. 1=500mA, 2=50mA)
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RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Tue. Mar., 05/2002 ON-SCREEN MENU Main Menu Sub-menus To access on-screen menu To enter or modify settings within a sub-menu 1 When no menu is displayed on-screen, press the 1 When a MAIN MENU is being displayed, turn the MENU button. JOG dial to select one of the sub-menus, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. ø The MAIN MENU appears. ø The selected sub-menu appears. MAIN MENU 2 Turn the JOG dial to move the selection to the 1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET desired setti
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RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Tue. Mar., 05/2002 ON-SCREEN MENU WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET menu OTHERS menu SET@UP ALARM@@@@@@@@@@@@Y *ALARM@LOG NON@REC@@@@@@@@@@N *POWER@FAILURE/DEW MECHA.PROBLEM@@@@Y *TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1 VIDEO@LOSS@@@@@@@Y *RS-485@SET CLOG@DETECT.@@@@@Y @@STATUS@INFO.@@@Y @@ALARM@INFO.@@@@Y EJECT@MODE@@@@@@@EJECT1 OPERATION@@@@@@@@SLAVE NOTES: NOTE: œ The “VIDEO LOSS” line does not appear if “VIDEO œ This is the display when the RS-485/232C inter
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RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Tue. Mar., 05/2002 SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK Language Setting Clock setting English, French, Spanish or Portuguese can be selected Example: To set the clock to October 15, 2002 at 3:20 by the user. PM (15:20). 1 Turn the power on to all devices used. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 under “Language Setting”. 2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 2 Turn the JOG dial until the “CLOCK SET” setting is highlighted (appears in blue characters). ø The “1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET”
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RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Tue. Mar., 05/2002 SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK 6 Turn the JOG dial to select the “OFF” line setting, Automatic Daylight Saving Time then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. Adjustment ø The “LST” of the “OFF” line flashes. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 under “Language Setting” on 7 Following the same procedure as above (step 5), page 11. set when the time is changed back from daylight *LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA saving time to standard time. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ENGLISH
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RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Tue. Mar., 05/2002 SUPERIMPOSE DISPLAY Selecting the Superimpose Display Changing the Superimpose Display Position You can select to display or not the date, time, tape speed mode and number of alarm recordings. 1 Turn the power on to all input devices to the VCR. 1 Turn the power on to all devices used. ø The superimpose display appears. 2 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. ø If the superimpose display does not appear, press the ON SCREEN button. The display
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RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Tue. Mar., 05/2002 VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Use only video cassette tapes bearing the VHS logo. Loading This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 and 1 Place the cassette, label side up, in the loading slot. T-160 cassette tapes. It is recommended that you use Gently push the center of the cassette until it is T-120 or T-160 standard grade VHS video cassette loaded automatically. tapes for optimal performance. NOTE: œ If using longer tapes (i.e. T-180) the tape travel
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RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Tue. Mar., 05/2002 VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Correct tape thread check function Setting the Action to Take When a Cassette is Loaded This function checks to make sure that the cassette has been correctly loaded so that recording can be carried You can set the mode the VCR will go into when a out. cassette is loaded. 1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. NOTES: 2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “3.GENERAL SET” œ After the cassette tape is loaded, the mechanism will l
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RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Tue. Mar., 05/2002 TAPE MANAGEMENT This VCR is equipped with a tape management function. If tape management data is present on the tape Using this function you can protect previous recordings The tape management data is checked and if there is no and prevent overuse of the tape by controlling the tape conflict, the VCR will rewind the tape to the beginning, protection term (number of days), the maximum number then recording starts and the updated tape management of re-reco
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RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Tue. Mar., 05/2002 TAPE MANAGEMENT 7 Turn the JOG dial until the “REC. PASS SET” Setting the Tape Management Function setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring 1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. clockwise. 2 Turn the JOG dial to select the “6.TAPE Turn the JOG dial to select the desired number of 8 MANEGEMENT” line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring re-recording times, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise. clockwise. ø The (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu appears. O
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RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Tue. Mar., 05/2002 TAPE MANAGEMENT PROTECT DAY CONFLICT Tape Management Conflict Display The tape is protected, and the tape protection term If a conflict that prevents recording is found when the (ex. 30 days) is not yet over. tape management function checks the tape data, the (TAPE MANAGEMENT) menu appears with the Under “LAST M/D”, the date of the last recording on conflicting setting flashing and the VCR go into the stop the tape (or the last expected recording date mo
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RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Tue. Mar., 05/2002 NORMAL RECORDING [Recording Speed Mode] Normal Recording œ The available recording speed modes vary depending Before starting on the VCR model. Refer to the “SPECIFICATIONS” œ Turn the power on to all devices used. on page 52 for the available recording speed modes œ Load a cassette tape with its erasure-prevention tab for your model of VCR. intact. (When the “TAPE” is set to “T-160” in the (GENERAL NOTES: SET) menu) œ If “TAPE IN MODE” is set to “REC” i
