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Instruction
Manual
VIRTUAL REAL-TIME &
TIME LAPSE VCR
KV-9960A
PAUSE/STILL
TIME LAPSE VCR
PLAY STOP REV FWD
POWER
4Head 960Hour
TIME MODE
TAPE REMAIN DISPLAY
– +
SET
COUNTER TRACKING
HIGH DENSITY
SHIFT
LOCATION SELECT
MEMORY ALARM RESET
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK RECORDING RECORDING
NOTICE PREPARATION INTRODUCTION
NOTICE 44 PREPARATION 11
INTRODUCTION 4
OPERATION 39 OPERATION 23
OPERATION OPERATION
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PLEASE READ The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, WARNING is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magni- DO NOT OPEN. tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC- The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR the user to the prese
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and does
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10. Outdoor Antenna Grounding 15. Accessories If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the Do not place this product on an product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so unstable cart, stand, tripod, as to provide some protection against voltage surges and bracket, or table. The product may built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical fall, causing serious injury to a Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to child or adult, and serious
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INTRODUCTION FEATURES ii i ii Various time modes & High Density modes. ii i ii Restart record function. With a T-120 tape, it is possible to record over periods ranging from This function enables the VCR to automatically restart the record- 2 to 960 hours. Of course High Density recording is possible. ing process in the event of a power failure. After power is restored, The modes are explained in more detail. (See page 21.) the VCR will restart the recording process. (See page 24.) ii i ii Virtu
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INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF Front Panel 2 3 4 6 7 12 13 14 16 18 19 21 22 VIDEO MODE REC CHECK TIMER REC COLOR AUTO B/W PAUSE/STILL REMOTE OFF REMOTE OPTION POWER EJECT TIME LAPSE VCR PLAY STOP REV FWD BUZZER 4Head 960Hour ON OFF PICTURE TIME MODE TAPE REMAIN DISPLAY – + SET SOFT SHARP COUNTER TRACKING SHIFT LOCATION SELECT MEMORY ALARM RESET 1 23 5 8 9 10 11 VCR DISPLAY 15 17 20 POWER button OPTION : Set for external operations when you use an 1 option module connected onto rear panel. Press to
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TAPE REMAIN button TRACKING buttons ( / ) w i The approximate time remaining on the tape is displayed Adjust to eliminate noise from playback picture. on the counter (in a 2 hour scale using a T-120 tape) while PLAY button o this button is being pressed. Press to start the playback mode. CASSETTE COMPARTMENT e STOP button ; Insert a cassette into this compartment to load the tape. Press to stop tape running. DISPLAY button r PAUSE/STILL button a Press to display the MENU screen and change the
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Rear Panel OPTION BOX cover 4 5 6 7 9 10 BATTERY cover ALL CLEAR REMOTE IN IN GND RESET OUT MIC IN IN GND IN VIDEO OUT OUT GND TAPE END SEE MANUAL IN AUDIO OUT SEE MANUAL 3 13 1 8 11 12 2 1 TAPE END OUT terminal p VIDEO OUT connector (BNC) Signal output terminal to annunciate to other devices that Output connector for video signal. Connect with a monitor the tape has run out on the VCR. TV. REC TRIGGER OUT terminal AUDIO IN jack (RCA type) 2 q Input jack for audio signal. Connect with an externa
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A Word on the Exclusive 3N-100AAS Specification of Battery Battery Pack i Temperature For charging : 0°C to 80°C The nickel-cadmium battery pack (3N-100AAS) is used for For operating : –20°C to 80°C power source of the built-in clock and memory circuit. For storing : –30°C to 80°C i Charging time : more than 48 hours Charging the Battery Pack Notes: 1. Turn on the power of the VCR. i Use only for this VCR. 2. The battery pack in the VCR is charged. i Do not dispose of the batteries into fire. i
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VCR DISPLAY 7 Counter/Alarm Counter/Remaining Tape/Error Mes- sage indicator 1 2 3 4 5 • Press the ALARM button to display the alarm counter. COUNT. ALARM PW.FAIL H • Press the ALARM button again to return to display the ALARM M M counter. PLAY REC DEW SP • Press the TAPE REMAIN button to display the remaining TIMER EP tape time. 78 10 6 9 • When an abnormality occurs during operation, the error code is displayed. E-1: Abnormality on reel rotation during tape running. E-3: Abnormality on cylinde
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WIRED REMOTE CONTROL (Option) PAUSE/STILL button 1 • Press during recording to pause the recording. • Press during playback to play back a still picture. REW button 2 • Press to rewind the tape. • Press during playback for reverse picture search. To release the reverse picture search mode, press the STOP PLAY button. 1 • Press the REW button while pressing the PLAY button, PAUSE / PLAY STILL the time mode can be selected. 1 4 PICTURE SEARCH • Each time pressing the REW button during still playba
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PREPARATION CONNECTIONS Connection with a Video Camera Monitor TV To VIDEO IN To VIDEO OUT (BNC connector) (BNC connector) RG/59u coaxial cable. camera To AC OUTLET To VIDEO IN To VIDEO OUT (120V) (BNC connector) (BNC connector) ALL CLEAR REMOTE IN IN GND RESET OUT MIC IN IN GND IN VIDEO OUT OUT GND TAPE END To AC OUTLET SEE MANUAL IN AUDIO OUT SEE MANUAL (120V) Quadrant picture unit VIDEO INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT EXT. REF INPUT FRONT REMOTE AC IN LOOP FUSE QUAD PANEL IN 1A 4 3 2 1 ONLY SWITCHED THROU
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Typical Connection with the Sequential Switcher When connected with a sequential switcher, set the alarm recording mode to MANUAL by menu screen. For further details, consult the instruction manuals of the connected devices. ALL CLEAR REMOTE IN IN GND RESET OUT MIC IN IN GND IN VIDEO OUT OUT GND TAPE END SEE MANUAL SEE MANUAL IN AUDIO OUT To To VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN To REC TRIGG. OUT To ALARM IN To GND To VCR playback To ALARM To REC TRIGGER INPUT To VCR REC Frame Sequential Switcher OUTPUT REMOTE
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CONTENTS OF SCREEN DISPLAY The normal MENU screen provides six menus after the initial screen for clock setting. Each MENU screen is shown below. Press the DISPLAY button for a MENU screen. The menu is selected by pressing the SHIFT button. Then press the SET button to proceed to the next screen. Use the SHIFT button and the SET button for settings and adjustments in the same manner. To return to the initial screen press the DISPLAY button. Monitor Screen (initial screen) Comment MENU Screen (in
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PROGRAM Screen i Setting of timer M E N U PROGRAM recording. i Setting of auto MO1 ON --:-- --:-- 120 SP recording. CLOCK ADJUST MO2 ON --:-- --:-- 120 SP SETUP SETUP TU1 ON --:-- --:-- 120 SP DISPLAY MODE TU2 ON --:-- --:-- 120 SP PROGRAM WE1 ON --:-- --:-- 120 SP ALARM RECALL WE2 ON --:-- --:-- 120 SP TIME DATE SEARCH TH1 ON --:-- --:-- 120 SP TH2 ON --:-- --:-- 120 SP END=[DISPLAY] MENU=[DISPLAY] ALARM RECALL Screen i Alarm recall M E N U ALARM RECALL display A
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SETTING THE CLOCK An internal clock generates time and date for superimposing on the monitor screen. Adjust the time from the MENU screen (initial screen). After the clock is set, the data and time modes are displayed on the monitor screen (live picture). Operation In case of setting to 5:30 PM, Thursday, August 28, 1997; Press the SHIFT Press the DISPLAY M E N U CLOCK SET button to blink Year and button. (DAYLIGHT 1 6 CLOCK SET SAVING TIME) IN press the + or – SET SETUP SETUP b
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ON-SCREEN FUNCTIONS When the power is turned ON, the time and date modes are displayed on the monitor screen (live picture). On-screen displays are not available in the event of no video input signal. Date-Time Display VCR display 1 Date 2 Day of the week 8/28/97 THU 8/28/97 THU 17:30:02 A 2 SP 17:30:02 A 2 SP 3 Time 4 Monitor screen Playback/Recording time Date : Displayed with the month-day-year. SP : SP mode 1 Day of the week : Automatically set to the correct day of the week when the date is
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DISPLAY SCREEN Set the MENU screen to DISPLAY screen, and select or set each item. Before operation, set the MENU screen to DISPLAY screen (See page 13.). Note: Press the DISPLAY button twice to return from the display screen to the monitor screen. Operation Display Screen Monitor Screen Erasing the date display. DISPLAY (DATE) OFF Press the or SHIFT button to blink DATE and press the (DAY OF THE WEEK) ON + or – SET button to go to OFF. (TIME) ON (SPEED)
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Note: Press the DISPLAY button twice to return from the display screen to the monitor screen. Operation Display Screen Monitor Screen Displaying the VCR number. DISPLAY (DATE) ON Press the or SHIFT button to blink VCR and press the (DAY OF THE WEEK) ON + or – SET button to set the VCR number. (TIME) ON (SPEED) ON Changes as shown below each TIME MODE (VCR) V01 DISPLAY – + time the SET button is pressed. SET (ALARM) ON VCR number
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COUNTER DISPLAYS Counter Memory When the counter is set to “0000” at a location that you want to see again during recording and playback, the tape will stop in the vicinity of “0000” during rewind and fast forward. When the alarm counter is displayed, press the Press the COUNTER MEMORY button to make ALARM button to set the display to the counter “COUNT.M” (Counter Memory) to light. 1 3 display. H COUNT. H ALARM M REC REC SP SP COUNTER COUNTER MEMORY ALARM RESET MEMORY ALARM RESET Press the RESE
