American Dynamics AD8025X manual

RECORDING OPERATION 21 NOTICE 40 ON / STANDBY TAPE REMAIN TIME LAPSE VIDEO 4Head 24Hour DISPLAY PLAY STOP REV FWD TIME MODE SET SHIFT TRACKING LOCATION SELECT COUNTER ALARM RESET MEMORY + – PAUSE/STILL ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH Instruction Manual Mode d’emploi Bedienungsanleitung TIME LAPSE VIDEO Magnétoscope à temps échelonné ZEITRAFFER-VI[...]

PLEASE READ 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 magni- tude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is [...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 2 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH I NTRODUCTION FEA TURES ■ Restart record function. This function enables the VTR to automatically restart the recording process in the event of a power failure. After power is restored, the VTR will restart the recording proc- ess. (See page 22.) ■ Shuttle function[...]

3 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF Front Panel + TIMER ON / STANDBY PICTURE SOFT SHARP EJECT VIDEO MODE TAPE REMAIN TIME LAPSE VIDEO 4Head 24Hour DISPLAY PLAY STOP REV FWD TIME MODE SET SHIFT TRACKING LOCATION SELECT COUNTER ALARM RESET MEMORY AUTO B/W REMOTE OFF REMOTE OPTION BUZZ[...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 4 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH 12 TAPE REMAIN button The approximate time remaining on the tape is displayed on the counter (in a 3 hour scale using a E-180 tape) while this button is being pressed. 13 CASSETTE COMPARTMENT Insert a cassette into this compartment to load the tape. 14 DISPLAY button P[...]

5 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE Rear Panel ALL CLEAR REMOTE IN MIC IN IN GND RESET OUT GND OUT GND TAPE END ALARM REC TRIGG. IN OUT VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO SEE MANUAL 12 11 10 9 8 1 2 3 7 6 5 4 BATTERY cover SEE MANUAL OPTION BOX cover 9 VIDEO IN connector (BNC) Input connector for video signal. Connect w[...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 6 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH A Word on the Exclusive 3N-100AAS Battery Pack The nickel-cadmium battery pack (3N-100AAS) is used for power source of the built-in clock and memory circuit. Charging the Battery Pack 1. Turn on the power of the VTR. 2. The battery pack in the VTR is charged. Battery I[...]

7 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE PLAY R E C ALARM COUNT. M ALARM M PW.FAIL DEW TIMER H SP EP 10 Cassette indicator Lights when a tape is inserted. Counter memory indicator Lights when the counter memory is selected. Alarm Memory indicator Lights when the alarm memory is selected. Alarm indicator Light[...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 8 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PLAY (–) PLAY TIME (+) STOP REW FF STILL PAUSE/ PICTURE SEARCH WIRED REMOTE CONTROL (Option) 1 PAUSE/STILL button • Press during recording to pause the recording. • Press during playback to play back a still picture. 2 REW button • Press to rewind the tape. •[...]

9 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE CONNECTIONS Connection with a Video Camera P REPARATION ALL CLEAR REMOTE IN MIC IN IN GND RESET OUT GND OUT GND TAPE END ALARM REC TRIGG. IN OUT VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO SEE MANUAL SEE MANUAL Monitor TV To AC OUTLET (230V) To AC OUTLET (230V) QUAD ONLY SWITCHED OFF LOOP THRO[...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 10 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT 12345 CAMERA ALARM IN REMOTE 678 12345 678 ALARM OUT MONITOR VCR REC VCR PLAY Monitor TV. AC230V To AC outlet To ALARM IN To VTR playback Frame Sequential Switcher To VTR REC To ALARM OUTPUT To VIDEO OUT To GND To REC TRIGGER INPUT To REC TRIGG. OUT[...]

11 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE 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 scree[...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 12 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH M E N U CLOCK ADJUST SETUP SETUP DISPLAY MODE END=[DISPLAY] PROGRAM ALARM RECALL TIME DATE SEARCH TH2 ON --:-- --:-- A24H WE2 ON --:-- --:-- A24H WE1 ON --:-- --:-- A24H TU2 ON --:-- --:-- A24H TU1 ON --:-- --:-- A24H TH1 ON --:-- --:-- A24H PROGRAM MO1 ON --:-- --:--[...]

13 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE 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). SETTING THE CLOCK Operation In[...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 14 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH 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 VTR display Monitor screen 1 Date : Displayed wit[...]

15 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE DISPLA Y 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 11.). Note: Press the DISPLAY button twice to return from the display screen to the monitor screen. Operation Display [...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 16 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH Note: Press the DISPLAY button twice to return from the display screen to the monitor screen. Changes as shown below each time the SET button is pressed. OFF → V01 → V02 → V03 → V04 → V05 → V06 → V07 → V08 → OFF Displaying the VTR number. Press the o[...]

17 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE 2 Press the RESET button at the location you want to see. COUNTER DISPLA YS 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 [...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 18 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH ENGLISH Notes: In the cases shown below, Alarm Memory search may be not carried out. ■ If the alarm recording is not carried out for more than those listed in the following chart then, the alarm may be skipped. ■ If the alarm recording interval is not left for mor[...]

19 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE SETTING THE RECORDING/PLA YBACK TIME ■ Before performing playback/recording, it is necessary to set the desired time mode. 19 TIMER ON / STANDBY EJECT VIDEO MODE TAPE REMAIN TIME LAPSE VIDEO 4Head 24Hour DISPLAY PLAY STOP REV FWD TIME MODE SET SHIFT TRACKING LOCATIO[...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 20 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH TIMER ON / STANDBY EJECT VIDEO MODE TAPE REMAIN TIME LAPSE VIDEO 4Head 24Hour DISPLAY PLAY TIME MODE SET SHIFT TRACKING LOCATION SELECT COUNTER ALARM RESET MEMORY AUTO B/W REMOTE OFF REMOTE OPTION BUZZER ON OFF REC REC CHECK + – P PICTURE SOFT SHARP EJECT LOADING AN[...]

21 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE RECORDING 1 Turn on the power for this VTR as well as associated devices of the surveillance system including the video camera and monitor TV. 5 Insert a video cassette to this VTR. • Check that the safety tab on the video cassette has not been removed. 2 Adjust the[...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 22 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH REST ART RECORDING Setting the Restart Recording On the SETUP screen set RESTART REC to ON. Note: ■ When a power failure occurs (10 days or less in duration) during recording or timer recording, the VTR resumes automatically to the same mode when the power is restor[...]

23 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE TIMER RECORDING There are two kinds of timer recording. One is daily timer recording, and the other is weekly timer recording. Once the timer programs are set, the VTR can retain all programmed information in the event of a power failure (10 day maximum memory storage[...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 24 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH 7 Press the SHIFT button to blink end time. Set end time to 17:00 with the SET button and the SHIFT button in the same manner as 6. 9 Press the DISPLAY button twice to erase the MENU screen. 10 Press the TIMER button. 8 Press the SHIFT button and the + SET button to s[...]

25 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE Weekly Timer Recording To record every week for certain period on a certain day of the week, set the weekly timer recording. With the weekly timer recording, 2 programs are possible for each day of the week. In case of setting A12 from 8:00 to 19:00 on all weekdays, a[...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 26 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH DISPLAY TIME MODE SET SHIFT TRACKING LOCATION SELECT + – 9 Press the + SET button to set to A12. 11 Set to WE1 and TH1 following the steps from 4 to 10. 10 Press the SHIFT button twice to blink the TU1 start time. Repeat steps from 5 to 9. TH2 ON 8:30 17:00 A24H WE2[...]

27 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE ALARM RECORDING ■ When there is an alarm input in the STOP mode, a slight delay will occur in start of the alarm recording. ■ When the pause mode continues for 10 minutes the VTR goes to the stop mode. This occurs in order to protect the video heads and tape. Whil[...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 28 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH Connecting the Alarm Terminals ■ Connecting the ALARM IN/OUT terminals • When the alarm switch is ON, alarm recording starts. It is possible to confirm the warning from outside by connecting the switching input of external interface devices such as alarm lamp or a[...]

29 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE Setting the Alarm Recording 1 Press the DISPLAY button. 3 Press the + SET button to set the alarm record- ing time. 2 Press the SHIFT button to blink SETUP and press the + SET button. RESTART REC OFF TAPE END MODE STOP ALARM STOP S E T U P ALARM REC TIME 15S MENU=[DIS[...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 30 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH OPERA TION AFTER T APE END DETECTION The VTR can be programmed to respond differently when the tape reaches its end. The following describes how to set the different modes of operation. How to Set to Stop at End of Tape 1 Press the DISPLAY button. 2 Press the or SHIFT[...]

31 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE The VTR can be programmed to automatically rewind the tape when the tape reaches its end. How to Set to Auto Rewind at End of Tape 31 1 Press the DISPLAY button. Note: ■ Alarm recording does not operate during auto-rewind. 2 Press the or SHIFT button to blink SETUP [...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 32 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH The VTR can be programmed to automatically restart recording when the tape reaches its end. With this function, the VTR will automatically rewind the tape and begin recording. How to Set to Repeat Record at End of Tape 1 Press the DISPLAY button. 2 Press the or SHIFT [...]

33 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE RECORDING WITH THE SEQUENTIAL SWITCHER This VTR can work with a sequential switcher connected for recording. Connection with the Sequential Switcher For detailed operations and connections of the switcher, consult the Instruction Manual of the sequential switcher. Tim[...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 34 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH Rec trigger SEL Normal Recording Alarm Recording A3 A12 A18 A24 A3 A12 A18 A24 FIXED LOW (0V) PULSE PULSE PULSE HIGH (5V) HIGH (5V) HIGH (5V) HIGH (5V) a: 40 ms a: 40 ms a: 40 ms b: 96~104 ms b: 56~64 ms b: 170~190 ms PULSE PULSE PULSE PULSE PULSE PULSE PULSE PULSE PU[...]

35 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE 1 Turn the power ON for the monitor TV. PLA YBACK 2 Insert a tape which has been recorded on. 3 Press the PLAY button. 4 Select the playback time mode. Tracking Adjustment Use the , TRACKING button to adjust when noise appears on the playback screen. 123 P LAYBACK OPE[...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 36 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH Using the SHUTTLE Dial You can also activate the picture search and slow playback of various speed by turning the shuttle dial on the VTR. SHUTTLE dial STOP 2nd Step 2nd Step CENTER 1st Step 1st Step n o i t c e r i d d r a w r o F n o i t c e r i d e s r e v e R Retu[...]

37 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE PLA YBACK IN V ARIOUS MODES The following operations are possible during playback. Picture Search It is possible to carry out fast forward and rewind while viewing picture and thus quickly locate the section you wish to view (image played back at speed of 5 times fast[...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 38 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH TIME DA TE SEARCH Searching a picture at a desired day and time is possible by specifying the day and hour on the MENU screen. The VTR automatically records the current date and time (day/hour/minute). Accordingly, make sure before recording that the date and time is [...]

39 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE ALARM SEARCH With the alarm search function, it is possible to search for alarm that has been recorded on the tape. Search Operation 1 Press the STOP button. 2 Press the COUNTER MEMORY button twice to make “ALARM. M” to light. 3 Turn the SHUTTLE dial to set rewind[...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 40 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH SIGNAL LEVELS OF INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINALS N OTICE ENGLISH Additional remarks Input/Output Terminal Signal level ALARM IN ALARM RESET ALARM OUT REC TRIGG. OUT TAPE END OUT IN 100 10K 10K 10K 10K 0.001 µ GND DC5V 220 TAPE END GND 220 OUT GND DC5V 2.2K 220 10 OUT GND DC5V[...]

41 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE 123 Order of Daily Checks 1 Turn the power ON for this VTR and for the connected devices in the surveillance system including the video camera and monitor TV. 6 Press the PLAY button. 2 Does the correct picture appear in the monitor TV? 3 Is the date-time display corr[...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 42 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH 1 Press the DISPLAY button. Steps to Take after Daily Checks If an abnormality is found, turn the power switch to OFF and remove the power plug from the household AC outlet. Then consult with your dealer. A Request for Periodic Checks ■ This VTR includes a time gaug[...]

43 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE Dew Condensation CAUTIONS DURING USE This VTR includes a safety function to prevent operation when dew condensation occurs and thus protects against damage to tapes, the video heads and other parts. 123 DEW If condensation occurs The DEW display blinks on the VTR disp[...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 44 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH Installation Power does not go ON. There is no camera picture. The camera picture is indistinct. Function/Operation The VTR does not operate even when the control buttons are pressed. The clock does not run after restoration of power following a power failure. The buz[...]

45 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH PREPARATION RECORDING OPERATION PLAYBACK OPERATION NOTICE Playback ■ Adjust with the TRACKING button. ■ The video head may be clogged or worn out. Consult with your dealer. ■ Press the TRACKING button in a still playback mode and adjust. ■ Are you using an external synchronous or gen-lock synchronous video camera? Co[...]

NOTICE PLAYBACK OPERATION RECORDING OPERATION PREPARATION 46 INTRODUCTION ENGLISH ENGLISH SPECIFICA TIONS Power supply 230V AC, 50 Hz, 0.18A External dimensions 430 × 92 × 318 mm (W × H × D), 17 × 3-5/8 × 12-1/2 inch (W × H × D) Weight 5 kg (11 lbs) Signal system Standard PAL color television system Recording System Rotary 2-head azimuth Ca[...]

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