Sanyo SRT-2400 manuel d'utilisation

INSTR UCTION MANU AL SR T -2400 Real Time Vi deo Recor der English Magnétoscope à en temps réel Français Videogra bador e n tie mpo real Español Please read this manual and accompanying “IMPORT ANT SAFETY INS TR UCTIONS” sheet car efully befor e c onnecting your VCR and operating it f or the firs t time. Be sure to read carefully and follo[...]

PRECA UTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RI SK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE CO VER ( 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 uninsul[...]

PRECA UTIONS Location For safe operation and satisfactory performance of y our VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a plac e for its installation: • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. • Avoid dusty or humid places . • Avoid places with insufficient v entilation for proper heat dissipation. [...]

CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ACCESSORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS . . . . . 4 CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

LOCA TIONS OF CONTR OLS AND INDICA T ORS Front Panel 1 EJEC T button 2 Cassette loading slot 3 PAUSE/SEARCH button 4 REW (rewind) button 5 PLAY (REC CHECK) button 6 FF (fast forward) button 7 STOP button 8 REC (record) button 9 POWE R indicator F REPEAT (autorepeat recording) indicator G MENU RESET button H ALL RESET button I TIMER , j button J REC[...]

LOCA TIONS OF CONTR OLS AND INDICA T ORS Digital Display 1 Alarm indicator Flashes when an alarm is being recorded: Comes on after the alarm has been recorded: 2 Power failure indicator Comes on after a power failure. 3 Mode display • Recording/playback speed mode • Alarm scan mode 3 , 4 Mode display • Alarm search mode • Day/T ime sea rch [...]

LOCA TIONS OF CONTR OLS AND INDICA T ORS Back Panel 1 Battery compartment 2 ALARM OUT/CLOCK O UT (alarm output/external clock set trigger output) terminal 3 ALARM IN/CLCOK IN (alarm input/ external clock set trigger input) terminal 4 COM (common) terminal 5 SERIES OUT/NON REC OUT (series recordin g trigger output/non recording output) terminal 6 SE[...]

LOCA TIONS OF CONTR OLS AND INDICA T ORS Back Panel (With the optional RS-485 board) 1 Battery compartment 2 ALARM OUT/CLOCK O UT (alarm output/external clock set trigger output) terminal 3 ALARM IN/CLCOK IN (alarm input/ external clock set trigger input) terminal 4 COM (common) terminal 5 SERIES OUT/NON REC OUT (series recordin g trigger output/no[...]

CONNECTIONS Connect the video camera and monitor TV as s hown in the figure below. NOTE: Before making the connections , make sure all the devices are disconnec ted from the power outlet. ALARM IN/ CLOCK IN COM ALARM OUT/ CLOCK OUT SERIES OUT/ NON REC OUT SERIES IN OUT IN EJECT SW OUT TAPE END OUT COM WARNING OUT COM AUDIO VIDEO OUT OUT IN IN MIC I[...]

ON-SCREEN MENUS 1 When no menu is displayed on- screen, press the MENU button. ° The (SET UP 1) menu appears. ° Press the MENU button to save any setting made and switch menu screens. NOTES: • If the (POWER FAILURE)/(DE W)/(USED TIME) menu is displayed, pressing the MENU button will r eturn to the monitor screen display. • Press the MENU butt[...]

ON-SCREEN MENUS TAPE MANAGEMENT menu @@@@<TAPE@MANAGEMENT> [16-18] *TAPE@MANAGE.@@@@N *PROTECT@DAY@@@@@30 *REC@PASS@SET@@@@10 *GROUP@NO.@@@@@@@OFF *OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@N TIME R SET m enu @@@@@@<TIMER@SET> [27-30] WEEK@START@@STOP@@@SPD SUN@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N MON@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N TUE@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N WED@@--:--@@--:--@@---@N THU@@-[...]

SETTING THE LANGU A GE AND CLOCK Language Setting English, French or Spanish c an be selected by the user. 1 Turn the power on to all devices used. 2 Press the MENU button to display the (SET UP 1) menu. @@@@@@@<SET@UP@1> *LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA @@@ENGLISH *CLOCK@SET @01-01-2000@SAT@00:00:00 *DAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE @@@@@@@@WEEK@MONTH@TIME @O[...]

SETTING THE LANGU A GE AND CLOCK Automatic Daylight Saving Time Adjustment 1 Press the MENU button to display the (SET UP 1) menu. @@@@@@@<SET@UP@1> *LANGUAGE-LANGUE-IDIOMA @@@ENGLISH *CLOCK@SET @10-15-2001@MON@15:20:00 *DAYLIGHT@SET@@@@@NO@USE @@@@@@@@WEEK@MONTH@TIME @ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@02:00 @OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@02:00 2 Press the ] button, until[...]

CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y Selecting the On-screen Display You can select to dis play or not the date, time, the number of alarm recordings and tape speed. 1 Turn the power on to all devices used. 2 Press the MENU button until the (S ET UP 2) menu is displayed. @@@@@@@<SET@UP@2> *DISPLAY @@@DATE@@@@@@@@@@@Y @@@TIME@@@@@@@@@@@Y @@@ALARM@C[...]

VIDEO CASSETTE T APES Use only video cassette tapes bearing the w logo. This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 or T-160 cassette tapes, it is rec ommended to use T-120 or T-160 standard grade VHS video c assette tapes for optimal performance. Handling Cassette Tapes The cassette tapes should alway s be stored vertically, in their cases,[...]

VIDEO CASSETTE T APES Correct tape thread check function If the correct tape thread check func tion is on, after the cassette tape is loaded, a mec hanism will operate for about 12 seconds to check that the tape has been threaded (loaded) correctly and the cass ette indicator “ o ” will blink during that period. If the tape is not loaded proper[...]

T APE MANA GEMENT FUNCTION This VCR is equipped with a tape management function. Using this function you can protec t previous recordings and prevent overuse of the tape by c ontrolling the tape protection term (number of days), the maximum number of re-recordings of the tape and the recor ding group. To use the tape management function, it must be[...]

T APE MANA GEMENT FUNCTION Setting the Tape Management Function 1 Press the MENU button until the (T APE MANAGEME NT) menu is displayed. @@@@<TAPE@MANAGEMENT> *TAPE@MANAGE.@@@@N *PROTECT@DAY@@@@@30 *REC@PASS@SET@@@@10 *GROUP@NO.@@@@@@@OFF *OVERRIDE@@@@@@@@N 2 Press the l (or j ) button to select the desired mode. N . . . . . . The tape manage[...]

T APE MANA GEMENT FUNCTION Tape Management Conflict Display If when the tape management function checks the tape data a conflict that prevents rec ording is found, the (TAPE MANAGEME NT) menu is displayed with the conflicting setting flashing and the VCR go into the stop mode. If in the (SET UP 2) menu, in the BUZZER section W ARNING is set to “Y[...]

NORMAL RECORDING Normal Recording Before starting • Turn the power on to all devices used. • Select the “TAPE ” in the (SET UP 5) menu according to the type of the tape used. • Load a cassette tape with erasure-prevention tab. NOTE: • If in the (SET UP 3) menu, TAPE IN MODE is set to “REC”, recor ding will start after the tape threa[...]

NORMAL RECORDING Concerning the Number of Times Tapes can be Rerecorded on Depending on the recording speed mode, the tape must be replaced after a certain number of recor ding times. Refer to the table below for the maximum number of times a tape can be recorded on. Recording speed mode (hour m ode) Maximum number of recording times (with a standa[...]

NORMAL RECORDING Changes to the Recording Speed Mode During Recording It is possible to permit or prevent changing the recor ding speed mode during recording. 1 Press the MENU button until the (S ET UP 4) menu is displayed. @@@@@@@<SET@UP@4> *SW@OUT @@TIMING@@@@@@@@@@FIELD @@FIELD@@@@@@@@@@@01 @@8H@@@@@@@@@@@@@@Y *THREAD@CHECK@@@@@Y *VIDEO@LO[...]

NORMAL RECORDING Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape In the (SET UP 3) menu, you can set the mode of the VCR mode when the tape reaches the end during recording. 1 Press the MENU button until the (S ET UP 3) menu is displayed. @@@@@@@<SET@UP@3> *ALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1 *ALARM@SPEED@@@@@@8H *ALARM@DURATION@@@20S *VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y *EXT@TIME@A[...]

A UT OREPEA T RECORDING Autorepeat Recording The same tape can be recorded over many times. • Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMA L RECORDING”. 1 Press the MENU button until the (S ET UP 3) menu is displayed. @@@@@@@<SET@UP@3> *ALARM@MODE@@@@@@@Y1 *ALARM@SPEED@@@@@@8H *ALARM@DURATION@@@20S *VERTICAL@SYNC@@@@Y *EXT@TIME@ADJ.@@[...]

ALARM RECORDING By connecting the ALARM IN/CLOCK IN terminal to a door switch, an interphone, etc., a recording can be done only when necessary. Alarm Recording Setting Alarm recording is performed when there is an input (trigger) at the ALARM IN/CLOCK IN terminal, “AL” is displayed on the digital display. • To do alarm recording, “INPUT OU[...]

ALARM RECORDING Alarm Recording Counter Display • During alarm recor ding, “AL” will be flashing on the digital display. • If the ON SCREEN switch is set to the “ON” position, the number of alarms will flash on the monitor scr een. • The maximum display number of alarm re cordings is “999”, at the next alarm recording the counter [...]

ALARM RECORDING Alarm Search To go to the beginning of a desired alarm recording. 1 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button during s top mode. ° “AL SEARCH 01” will be displayed on s creen. 2 Press the l (or j ) button to set the desired alarm number (1 to 99), then press the FF (or REW ) button. ° The desired alarm is sear ched and a still image of th[...]

PR OGRAM TIMER RECORDING There are two program timer recording methods, daily recording or recording on cer tain days of the week. Example 1: To record on every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (17:00), in 24-hour mode (recording speed). • Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMA L RECORDING”. 1 Press the MENU button until the (TIMER S [...]

PR OGRAM TIMER RECORDING A timer recording of more than 24 hours c an only be set on the 7th (SAT) and 8th (DLY) lines of the (TIMER S ET) menu. Example 2: To rec ord ever y week fr om Sat urday at 9:00 PM (2 1:00) to Mo nday at 7:00 AM, in 40-hour mode (recordin g speed). • Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMA L RECORDING”. 1 Press[...]

PR OGRAM TIMER RECORDING Setting the Holidays By setting the holidays , timer recording will be conducted on those days, as s et for Sundays. 1 Press the MENU button until the (HO LIDAY SET) menu is displayed. @@@@@<HOLIDAY@SET> @@1@@-----@@@11@@----- @@2@@-----@@@12@@----- @@3@@-----@@@13@@----- @@4@@-----@@@14@@----- @@5@@-----@@@15@@----- [...]

PR OGRAM TIMER RECORDING NOTES: • During timer recording or timer recording stand-by, all the buttons on the VCR, except the TIM ER button and the buttons to set/cancel the security lock (see page 35), are disabled. • If the power fails, the record ing will be interrupted. When the power is restored, the rec ording will resume if the stop time [...]

SERIES RECORDING Using 2 VCRs or more, the series r ecording function lets you switch recording from one unit to the next ( only with VCRs of the same model as this one). Series Recording Setup • Connect 2 VCRs or more as illus trated below. • Select the “TAPE ” setting in the (SET UP 3) menu according to the type of the tape used. 1 Press [...]

SERIES RECORDING Continous Loop Recording Setup A minimum of 2 units are required for continuous loop recording. Example with 2 VCRs. Under loop recording when the recording finishes on the first unit, the new recording will start on the sec ond unit. When the recording finishes on the s econd unit, recording will start on the first unit. 1 The SER[...]

NORMAL PLA YB A CK Normal Playback 1 Turn on the power to the VCR and TV monitor. 2 Load the video cassette tape. 3 Press the REC/PLAY SPEED CHANGE button to select the playback speed mode. ° The selected playbac k speed mode is displayed on the digital display. NOTE: • A slow motion effect or acceler ated playback effect can be achieved by usin[...]

SPECIAL PLA YB A CK Picture Search (Forward and Reverse) 1 Press the FF (or REW ) button, during normal playback. ° The image can be seen while the tape is advanced (or rewound) at high speed. 2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button. NOTES: • During picture search, nois e (horizontal bars) will appear in the picture. • The sound [...]

D A Y/TIME SEARCH Day/Time Search 1 Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button three times during stop mode. ° “T/D SEARCH 01 00:00” will be displayed on screen. 1H22M33S T/D@SEARCH 01@@00:00 DAY@TIME 2 Press the l (or j ) button to set the desired day, then press the * button. 3 Press the l (or j ) button to set the desired hour, then press the * button. [...]

SETTING THE B UZZER A buzzer can be set to s ound during alarm recording, if during recording the tape reaches the end, if buttons are pressed or if there is a mechanical failur e that causes the tape to stop or be ejected, etc. 1 Press the MENU button until the (S ET UP 2) menu is displayed. @@@@@@@<SET@UP@2> *DISPLAY @@@DATE@@@@@@@@@@@Y @@@[...]

SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODE Cassette Eject Setup When using 2 VCRs or more, the cassette tape of all the VCRs or some of the VCRs c an be ejected, if the EJE CT terminals on the VCRs are connec ted as indicated. 1 Press the MENU button until the (S ET UP 4) menu is displayed. @@@@@@@<SET@UP@4> *SW@OUT @@FIELD@@@@@@@@@01 @@TIMING@@@@@@@@FI[...]

SETTINGS FOR RS485 TERMINALS USE If the VCR is going to be controlled trough a connec tion to the RS485 terminals, be sure to first make the s ettings below. NOTES: • Can only be used with the optional RS-485 board. • When using the optional RS-485 board, the VCR c an be controlled from a special controller. 1 Press the MENU button until the (S[...]

CHECKING POWER F AILURE, F AILURE DUE TO CONDENSA TION AND USAGE DURA TION 1 Press the MENU button until the (P OWER FAILURE), (DEW) and (U SED TIME) menu is displayed. (POWER FAILURE) . . . The number of power failures, and the date and time of the most recent power failure and recovery are displayed. (DEW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . The number of [...]

OUTPUT TERMINALS TAPE END OUT Terminal • During recording, when the end of the tape is reached or when the tape counter reading indicates 7 hours 57 minutes or more, the output becomes 0V (Low). • To reset the output, press the STOP or EJECT button. • During autorepeat recording, when the end of the tape is reached, the output becomes 0V (Low[...]

OUTPUT TERMINALS SERIES OUT/NON REC OUT terminal setting The output at the SERIES OUT/NON REC OUT terminal can be set. 1 Press the MENU button until the (S ET UP 5) menu is displayed. NOTE: • If “OUTPUT” is set to “NON REC”, the “NON REC OUT” line will be displayed under the “O UTPUT” line. @@@@@@@<SET@UP@5> *INPUT@OUTPUT@AL[...]

OUTPUT TERMINALS REMOTE Jack You can use a VA -RMN01 Remote Control Unit (sold separately) to control remotely the VCR. NOTE: • The functions not available on the VCR will not operate. Remote control of the VCR is possible by connecting a remote controller with a circuit such as indic ated below, to the REMOTE jack. NOTES: • Use a 3.5 mm mini-j[...]

OUTPUT TERMINALS WARNING OUT Terminal • If the tape stops or other problem, the output becomes 0V (Low). • To reset the output, press the STOP or ALL RE S ET button or unplug the power cord then plug it back in. WARNING OUT Terminal Output Settin g 1 Press the MENU button until the (S ET UP 5) menu is displayed. @@@@@@@<SET@UP@5> *INPUT@O[...]

MAINTENANCE Daily Inspection The following daily inspections are recommended in or der to assure long-term and trouble-free operation of the unit. The daily inspections are par ticularly important if using autorepeat recording. Inspection Procedure 1 Turn on the power to the VCR, camera, TV monitor and other connected devices. 2 Check that the imag[...]

MAINTENANCE Maintaining and Checking The Mechanism To maintain the VCR functions and features wor king properly, and to avoid damages or dirt on the tape, it is recommended to follow the maintenance points and periodicity indicated below. For detailed information, please contact your dealer . Maintenance Table F : Cleaning E : Confirmation v : Lubr[...]

TR OUBLESHOO TING GUIDE If the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indic ated in the manual, please refer to the table below. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION No power The power cord is not connected Connect the power cord No image displayed on the monitor TV The connections are not correct Check that all connect[...]

SPECIFICA TIONS General Specifications Video heads system Dual-azimuth 4-head rotating helical sc anning system: Dual azimuth 2-head for r ecord and standard playback Dual azimuth 4-head for for ward picture search, reverse picture sear ch and still mode Audio recording In 8-, 24- and 40-hour modes (when using T-160 tape) In 6-, 18- and 30-hour mod[...]

SANYO INDUSTRIAL VCR WARRANTY OBLI GATION S In order to obtain warranty servi ce, the product must be delivered to and pi cked up from an Authorized Sanyo S ervice Center at the user’s expense, unless specifically stated otherwise i n this warranty. The names and addresses of Authorized Sanyo Service Centers may be obtai ned by calling the toll-f[...]

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. 1AC6P1P2364– –C NU4QR/NA (0601KP-01) Issue No. 3 Copyright SANYO, 2000 Al l rights reserved. Printed in Indonesia NU4QR/NA (SRT-2400 GB) Fri. Aug., 11/2000[...]