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    TIME LAPSE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER MODEL ADV096HD INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TION MANUAL Only video cassette tapes with the mark or the mark may be used with this model. The included power cord is used for 120 V , 60 Hz. Never connect any outlet or power supply having a different voltage or frequency . This instruction manual is important to you. Ple[...]

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    i W ARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN W ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P AR TS INSIDE. REFER SER VICING TO QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “[...]

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    Important Safeguards Please read all these instructions carefully regarding your VCR before you begin operating it. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR. 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be[...]

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    19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service tech- nician has used replacement parts specified by the manufac- turer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this[...]

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    Introduction 1 Reference page Caution and Care CONDENSA TION IS THE ENEMY OF VIDEO RECORDERS WHA T IS CONDENSA TION? 1. When a very cold drink is poured into a glass, the water droplets which form on the outer surface of the glass are an example of condensation. 2. If the VCR is exposed to a rapid increase in temperature (such as warming it in a co[...]

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    2 Introduction Note A point to notice Info. Supplementary information Features Up to 96 hours of recording: in addition to regular 6-hour recording modes, it has 18, 30, 48, 72 and 96-hour time lapse modes using T -120 tape. Audio Recording High Resolution and Image Quality (Super Resolution mode) Remote operation by PC via RS-232C Automatic Head C[...]

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    Introduction 3 Reference page Controls and Functions Front View POWER button Press to turn the VCR POWER on or off. The Power indicator illuminates when the VCR is turned on. EJECT button Press to remove the cassette. Cassette Loading Slot Cassette is inserted in this slot for loading. REC button Press to begin recording. JOG dial Use to forward/re[...]

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    4 Introduction Note A point to notice Info. Supplementary information Controls and Functions (Cont.) Fluorescent Display (Counter Memory Stop/Month) indicator Illuminates during the counter memory stop. Also, illuminates when the month (of time and date) is being entered via the front panel. (Power Loss) indicator Illuminates when the VCR is turned[...]

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    Introduction 5 Reference page Rear View AC power socket This socket connects to the power cord. Insert the cord firmly . Input terminals ALM IN Use for alarm recording. The alarm sensor is connected here. RST IN Use to stop alarm recording. • When “ALARM REC DURA TION” in “RECORDING SET UP” menu is set to “MAN1”, the alarm recording s[...]

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    6 Note A point to notice Info. Supplementary information Basic Functions T apes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged into an outlet. Even if the VCR is turned off, loading a tape will automatically cause it to turn on. Use only video cassette tapes marked or . Important notice: • Use high grade (HG) tapes for super resolution[...]

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    7 Reference page Basic Functions 1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices. 2. Load a tape with an erase prevention tab intact. Steps 3 to 7 for activating Super Resolution recording mode. 3. Press MENU button. • <MAIN MENU> appears. 4. Turn JOG to select RECORDING SET UP and turn SHUTTLE to the right. • <RECORDING SET UP> menu appe[...]

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    8 Note A point to notice Info. Supplementary information Basic Functions 1. T urn on the VCR and peripheral devices. 2. Load a pre-recorded tape. 3. Repeat steps 3 to 7 in Manual Recording for activating Super Resolution playback mode. 4. Press REC/PLA Y MODE button to select the desired playback mode. 5. Press PLA Y button to start playback. • I[...]

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    9 Reference page Basic Functions JOG dial SHUTTLE ring Info. Use of JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring for menu setting JOG dial • Use JOG by placing a finger in the indent and turning. • T urning JOG to the right moves the selection forward. T urning it to the left moves the selection back. • If the selection is not flashing, turn JOG to the right to[...]

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    10 Advanced Functions Note A point to notice Info. Supplementary information Recording T echniques <PROGRAM TO RECORD> DW START END HR 1 --- --:-- --:-- ------ 2 --- --:-- --:-- ------ 3 --- --:-- --:-- ------ 4 --- --:-- --:-- ------ 5 --- --:-- --:-- ------ 6 --- --:-- --:-- ------ 7 --- --:-- --:-- ------ 8 --- --:-- --:-- ------ 16 5 4 3 [...]

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    11 Advanced Functions Reference page Alarm Recording If an alarm occurs, the VCR switches to alarm recording. page 26 for alarm recording connection Example) When ALARM REC MODE is set to L30H and ALARM REC DURATION is 10 min. Alarm signal input L30H Recording 10 min Recording Alarm Recording <MAIN MENU> DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP[...]

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    12 Advanced Functions Note A point to notice Info. Supplementary information Alarm recording counter 01-01-’01 09:30:00 A0001 <RECORDING SET UP> ALARM REC MODE L30H ALARM REC DURATION 10M EMERGENCY REC ON SUPER RESOLUTION ON ONE SHOT•FIELD 1 ONE SHOT•INTERVAL SHOT Emergency Recording The VCR automatically starts an alarm recording when [...]

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    13 Advanced Functions Reference page <MAIN MENU> DISPLAY TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE <RECORDING SET UP> ALARM REC MODE 6H ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF SUPER RESOLUTION ON ONE SHOT•FIELD 1 ALARM REC DURATION 1M EMERGENCY REC OFF SUPER RESOLUTION ON ONE SHOT•FIELD 1 ONE SHOT•INTERVAL 10S ALARM[...]

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    14 Advanced Functions Note A point to notice Info. Supplementary information Synchronous Recording A number of camera images can be mixed together through a camera switcher and then recorded separately onto several VCRs. A camera is assigned to each VCR with the VCR recording only the camera image it has been assigned. This allows recording without[...]

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    15 Advanced Functions Reference page Additional Features Memory backup in case of power failure This VCR includes a built-in backup memory , so the preset day and present time will remain in memory even if there is a power failure. However , if the power cord is disconnected for a long period of time (2-3 months), the present time may not be accura[...]

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    16 Advanced Functions Note A point to notice Info. Supplementary information Special Effects Playback The following convenient functions are available. Audio output is muted during special effects playback. Still picture 1. Press P AUSE button during playback. • Press P AUSE button again to resume the playback. Shuttle ring By turning the SHUTTLE[...]

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    17 Advanced Functions Reference page Adjustment during Playback T racking adjustment If noise appears in the picture during playback, reverse/forward slow playback, fast playback, reverse playback, frame or field playback, you can reduce or eliminate it by adjusting the tracking. How to adjust during playback 1. Press TRACKING button (+) or (–) t[...]

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    18 Advanced Functions Note A point to notice Info. Supplementary information <SEARCH FUNCTION> COUNTER MEMORY STOP SKIP SEARCH INDEX SEARCH 1 TIME DATE SEARCH Use JOG to adjust, turn the SHUTTLE RING or to execute. Press STOP to exit. Reverse direction Fast forward direction -255 -2 -1 Present position +2 +1 +255 Alarm Recording Searching T e[...]

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    19 Advanced Functions Reference page <SEARCH FUNCTION> COUNTER MEMORY STOP SKIP SEARCH INDEX SEARCH TIME DATE SEARCH Turn the SHUTTLE RING to go the search menu. Press STOP to exit. <TIME DATE SEARCH> TIME 00:00 DATE 13 DIRECTION REVERSE Use JOG to adjust, and ENTER. <TIME DATE SEARCH> TIME 03:25 DATE 24 DIRECTION FORWARD Use JOG [...]

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    20 Advanced Functions Note A point to notice Info. Supplementary information Using with Personal Computer Configuring the time lapse VCR Important notice: • Before connecting the hardware, unplug the power cord of the VCR from the wall outlet, and turn the personal computer power off. Connecting the VCR to a personal computer 1. Connect the RS-23[...]

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    21 Advanced Functions Reference page Commands from personal computer The commands sent from the personal computer (or other equipment) to the VCR and responses produced by the VCR are detailed in this section. When controlling only one VCR via the personal computer , the VCR ADDRESS of RS-232C menu is set to NONE. Note #1 When you set DELIMITER<[...]

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    22 Advanced Functions Note A point to notice Info. Supplementary information NO . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Commands PW PW0 PW1 EJ SP PB RP FF RW RC CM PU PU0 PU1 FA RA LK LK0 LK1 SF SR IF IR IN TR TR0 TR1 TP SS LO LM CR CT Functions P ower ON/OFF P ower OFF P ower ON Eject Stop Playba[...]

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    23 Advanced Functions Reference page NO . 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 Commands MC MD DP DP PI SD (1) , (2) , (3) DT SC (1) , (2) TM TD PS (1) , (2) LC PG (1) , (2) , (3) , (4) , (5) , (6) , (7) , (8) PM CA D W (1) , (2) Functions Switch ov er REC/PLA Y mode to = 006, L18, L30, 048, 072, 096, 000 Enquiry about current REC/PLA Y m[...]

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    24 Advanced Functions Note A point to notice Info. Supplementary information NO . 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 Commands DW ? AM AS1 AD AS0 EM EM0 EM1 AS2 TE FS0 DM DM? CH0 CH1 FS1 CO (1) , (2) RO MO RM CU CU? BL BL? ST BZ BR FS2 BP OS OF OI OI? AN AT CA[...]

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    25 Advanced Functions Reference page NO . 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 Commands CA0 RI RI? QV QM CL RL SM SM? RS? TL TL? LP? TF (1) , (2) , (3) TB (1) , (2) , (3) TS? MQ SB1 MM SB3 RN? SV? HL (1) , (2) , (3) EH HC HR HR0 HR1 HR? Functions Clearing the warning "ER05&[...]

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    26 Installation Note A point to notice Info. Supplementary information Connections for V arious Functions Alarm Recording Connection The alarm can be confirmed 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 to the right. ( page 1[...]

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    27 Installation Reference page Switcher 1st VCR VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO IN CLK OUT REC IN CLK OUT REC IN 2nd VCR 3rd VCR Camera 1 Camera 2 Camera 3 Synchronous Recording Connection Connect VCRs as shown below . ( page 14 for the menu setting) Note The number of VCRs to be connected varies by the recording time mode selected. Connection for External[...]

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    28 Installation Note A point to notice Info. Supplementary information Example : Setting the day and present time to 8:25 p.m., 9 July , 2002. 1. Press MENU button. • <MAIN MENU> appears. 2. T urn JOG to select CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP and turn SHUTTLE to the right. • <FIRST TIME SET UP> menu appears. 3. T urn JOG to select TIME DA T[...]

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    29 Installation Reference page Set the menus by the following steps. 1. Press MENU button. • <MAIN MENU> appears. 2. Turn JOG to the left or right to select the desired item. • When turned to the right, the cursor moves downward. • When turned to the left, the cursor moves upward. 3. Turn SHUTTLE to the right. • The desired item is se[...]

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    30 Installation Note A point to notice Info. Supplementary information Setting the Menus (Cont.) DISPLA Y Setting the display mode (DISPLA Y MODE) 1 : Shows date and present time. 2 : Shows date, day of the week, present time and recording mode. 3 : Displays nothing. In case of alarm recording, displays same items as DISPLA Y MODE 2. 4 : Displays n[...]

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    31 Installation Reference page <MAINTENANCE> POWER LOSS LIST ALARM LIST ALL MENU INITIALIZE POWER LOSS LIST CLEAR ALARM LIST CLEAR <REPEAT REC TIMES> 0 <ELAPSED TIME> 0H ALL MENU INITIALIZE Turn the SHUTTLE RING then all MENU will be initialized. MAINTENANCE Displaying the power loss list (POWER LOSS LIST) page 15 Displaying the a[...]

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    32 Installation Note A point to notice Info. Supplementary information RS-232C Setting the transmission rate (TRANSMISSION RA TE) When JOG is turned, the display will be switched in the order of 1200 (bps) 2400 4800 9600 1200 ... Setting the data bit length (DA T A BIT LENGTH) When JOG is turned, the display will be switched in the order of 8BIT 7B[...]

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    33 Others Reference page Before Calling for Service Symptom Installation No power supplied to VCR. The VCR POWER is ON but the VCR does not operate. No picture is obtained on the MONITOR screen. The picture is not clear on the monitor . • Has the power cord been disconnected from the outlet? • Is the Lock or Lock All indicator ( / ) illuminated[...]

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    34 Others Note A point to notice Info. Supplementary information Recording (continued) No operation when the PLA Y button is pressed. Noise bars in the picture during playback. Playback speed is fast or slow . The picture vibrates at the top and bottom when in still picture mode. Clear camera pictures during recording but during playback the pictur[...]

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    35 Others Reference page W arning Display Self-diagnostic function This VCR uses a self-diagnostic function to detect an internal malfunction during recording. When a malfunction occurs in the VCR during recording, the indicator corresponding to each malfunction illuminates on the fluorescent display and/or on screen. The type of malfunction corres[...]

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    36 Others Note A point to notice Info. Supplementary information Control Input/Output Signals and Circuit 16 ms +12 V 0 V 8 ms +12 V 0 V CLK OUT signal • When F is selected in CLOCK OUT of REAR TERMINAL menu (at 6H or 8H mode) or while recording in L18H-128H or 0H mode. • When REC-1 to REC-60 is selected in CLOCK OUT of REAR TERMINAL menu (at 6[...]

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    37 Others Reference page Specifications Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Note If the VCR is not working correctly or showing an unusual indication on the fluorescent display , press RESET button at the rear panel with a pointed instrument. When pressed, Date/Present time/AL[...]

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    38 Others Note A point to notice Info. Supplementary information[...]

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