Pelco TLR2024 manual

TLR2024 Time-Lapse VCR Installation/ Operation Manual C650M (12/98) Pelco • 3500 Pelco Way, Clovis • CA 93612-5699 USA • www.pelco.com In North America and Canada: Tel (800) 289-9100 or FAX (800) 289-9150 International Customers: Tel (1-559) 292-1981 or FAX (1-559) 348-1120 ®[...]

2 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) CONTENTS Section Page 1.0 GENERAL .................................................................................................. 5 1.1 SAFEGUARDS, WARNINGS, CAUTION, AND CARE ..................... 6 1.2 REGULA T ORY NOTICES ................................................................. 8 1.3 UNP ACKING INSTRUCTIO[...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 3 8.3 ALARM RECORDING ..................................................................... 32 8.3.1 Alarm Recording Connection ............................................... 33 8.3.2 External Time Clock Adjustment .......................................... 33 8.3.3 Programming for Alarm Recording .......................[...]

4 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) REVISION HISTOR Y Manual # Date Comments C650M 12/98 Original version. LIST OF T ABLES T able Page A Call Out/T ape End ............................................................................. 22 B Recording T imes in Hours ................................................................ 28 C When T ape End is Reac[...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 5 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN W ARNING WARNING: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SER VICEABLE PAR 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 pre[...]

6 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 1.1 SAFEGUARDS, WARNINGS, CAUTION, AND CARE Observe the following WARNINGS before installing and using this product. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR. Instructions Read all the safety and operating instructions before operating the VCR. Keep the instructions for future reference. Follow all operati[...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 7 Cleaning Unplug the VCR from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Clean with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent and water. Wipe dry . NEVER USE PETROLEUM-BASED SOLUTIONS. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by Pelco as they may cause hazards. Accessories[...]

8 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) Care of V ideo Cassette T ape 1. A void violent vibration and shock. 2. Do not place near a strong magnetic field (near a motor , transformer , or magnet). 3. Never place or store in direct sunlight. 4. A void dusty places. 5. Place the cassette in the cassette case and store vertically . 6. Never store tapes in a high [...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 9 2.0 OVER VIEW 2.1 INTRODUCTION TO TIME-LAPSE RECORDERS T ime-lapse recording permits longer than ordinary recording times. The primary reason for using time-lapse recording in a CCTV security system is that a single VCR tape can be used for an extended period of time beyond the standard record- ing time. The following e[...]

10 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) External Time Clock Adjustment– Y ou can reset the on-screen clock to the near- est hour by applying a signal to the RST (reset) IN terminal at the rear of the VCR. Record Check– Y ou can confirm correct recording by pressing the PLA Y button during recording. Special Playback Features– These include still images[...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 11 3.0 QUICK ST AR T 3.1 BASIC ST AR T 1. Decide where to locate the VCR. Do all system hookups first (camera, multi- plexer , etc.) if you are installing the VCR in a location where you cannot ac- cess its rear panel. 2. Connect the VCR to other equipment (Sections 4.2 and 4.3). 3. Plug in the VCR and press the POWER but[...]

12 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 4.0 INST ALLA TION 4.1 PRE-INST ALLA TION CAUTIONS 1. Provide secure power to system components. Prevent overloading or shorting by dedicating power circuits to the surveillance equipment. Restrict access to the surveillance system circuit breakers, switches, and equipment power cords. 2. Surveillance system components[...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 13 Figure 1. T ypical System Setup AUDIO OUT MIC IN VIDEO OUTPUT FROM CAMERA VIDEO IN AUDIO IN MONITOR VIDEO OUT CCTV CAMERA VIDEO IN MIC 600 Ω VIDEO OUT IN IN OUT MIC AUDIO RESET REMOTE SET RST IN REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL OUT AUDIO IN ALARM OUTPUT FROM DEVICE SET IN ALARM DEVICE[...]

14 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 4.3 CONNECTING THE VCR TO A MUL TIPLEXER Figure 2 shows how to connect the VCR to an MX4000 Series Genex™ Multiplexer. • For Automatic Speed T racking (“B” lines in Figure 2) This lets the VCR control the multiplexer ’s recording speed. It is the most effi- cient recording method. 1. Connect the VCR’ s CLK [...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 15 5.0 CONTROLS 5.1 FRONT P ANEL 1. POWER button Press for on; press again for off. The POWER indicator illuminates when the VCR is turned on. 2. EJECT button Press to remove the cassette. 3. Cassette loading slot Insert the cassette in this slot to load it. 4. STOP button Press to halt all tape-related functions. 5. REC [...]

16 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 5.2 FLUORESCENT DISPLA Y 1. M (counter memory) indicator Illuminates during rewind for counter memory mode. 2. PL (power loss) indicator Illuminates when there is a power failure during recording. 3. ALARM indicator Flashes during alarm recording and stays on when the alarm recording is finished. 4. INDEX indicator Fla[...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 17 5.3 REAR P ANEL W ARNING: The included power cord is used for 120 V AC, 60 Hz. Never connect the power cord to any output or power supply having a different voltage or frequency . 1. AC power socket The power cord plugs into this socket. Insert the cord firmly. 2. SET IN terminal (Alarm) input terminal to start alarm r[...]

18 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 6.0 PROGRAMMING 6.1 GENERAL PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS The following is a universal procedure that shows how programming is done on the VCR. Use the JOG dial to select items, the SHUTTLE ring to the right to enter, and SHUTTLE ring to the left to exit. 1. Press the DISPLA Y button. The Main menu is displayed. 2. T urn th[...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 19 6.2 QUICK GUIDE TO TLR2024 MENU STRUCTURE The operating parameters of the VCR are set through various on-screen menus. Program your choices on the menus according to the instructions on the following pages. Figure 6. Menu T ree 11 – 11 – 97 09 : 21 : 01 <RECORDING SET UP> 2H 1M ON <MAIN MENU> DISPLAY TI[...]

20 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 6.3 MAIN MENU • DISPLA Y Sets the time/date and direction to search for a desired location on a tape. • TIMER PROGRAM Sets the timed recordings. • RECORDING SET UP Sets the alarm recording mode, alarm recording duration, and emergency recording. • REAR TERMINAL Sets the number of frames or fields to record for [...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 21 6.5 TIMER PROGRAM MENU (program number) This number identifies the program. If the recording times of two programs overlap, the higher program number has priority. DW Day of the week. DAY is used to record at the same time every day. SPL (special) uses the start/end days selected with SPECIAL DW at the bottom of the sc[...]

22 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 6.7 REAR TERMINAL MENU CALL OUT Sets the call signal output at the end of the tape. Turns on or off the signal that comes from the CALL terminal when the end of the tape is reached during recording. If any problems occur during recording, a call signal is output from the CALL terminal on the rear panel regardless of th[...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 23 MODE OUT Sets the state in which the signal output at the MODE OUT terminal is switched to active. When you turn the JOG dial, the display switches in the following order: REC (recording), PLAY (playback), POWER (power on), TAPE IN (tape inserted), TAPE REMAIN (three minutes in 2H mode before the tape ends), CLOCK ADJ [...]

24 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) • REPEA T – Rewinds the tape to the beginning and re- sumes recording. • ALARM•PROT – (Alarm Protection) If alarm recordings are on the tape, then the tape stops. “End” appears on the fluorescent display and “T ape End” on the monitor. When CALL OUT is set to WRNG•T APE END, a call sig- nal is outpu[...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 25 6.9.2 Set the Day and Time 1. Press the DISPLA Y button to display the Main menu on the monitor . 2. T urn the JOG dial to select FIRST TIME SET UP . 3. T urn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. The First T ime Set Up menu will appear. 4. T urn the JOG dial to select TIME DA TE ADJUST . 5. T urn the SHUTTLE ring to the righ[...]

26 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 7. T o set the month, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. The month display will flash. T urn the JOG dial to the right to set the MONTH. 8. T o set the date, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. The date display will flash. T urn the JOG dial to the right to set the DA TE. 9. T o set the year , turn the SHUTTLE ring to[...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 27 7.0 LOADING/UNLOADING/PROTECTING THE T APE CASSETTE Y ou can load video cassette tapes into your VCR as long as it is plugged into a power source. Loading a cassette automatically turns the VCR on even if its power switch is turned off. Use only video cassette tapes marked VHS. Use only standard grade VHS cassette tape[...]

28 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 8.0 RECORDING 8.1 MANUAL RECORDING 1. Load a cassette with the erasure prevention tab intact. 2. Press the REC/PLA Y MODE buttons (+/-) to select the desired recording mode. 3. Use the VIDEO switch to pick either color or black and white (B/W) recording. (Do not connect color and black and white cameras together .) 4. [...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 29 8.1.2 Record Check Function When the VCR is recording, press the PLA Y button for more than 1.5 seconds and then release. The tape rewinds a little and then plays back the recording just made. When the tape reaches the spot where you pressed the PLA Y button, the VCR returns to record mode. 8.1.3 Audio Recording Apply [...]

30 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 8.1.4.2 Recommended Number of T ape Uses V ideo tape wears during use. Use a new cassette according to the following table. T able D. Recommended Number Of T ape Uses Recording Number Of Repeat T ape Uses Time Mode T-120 Cassette T -160 Cassette 2H 100 50 6H 100 50 L12H 60 30 L24H 35 17 8.1.5 Series Recor ding Y ou can[...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 31 8.2 TIMER RECORDING 8.2.1 Programming Pr ocedur e 1. Press the DISPLA Y button to display the Main menu on the monitor . 2. T urn the JOG dial to select TIMER PROGRAM and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. The TIMER PROGRAM display will appear . 3. T urn the JOG dial to select the program number and turn the SHUTTLE r[...]

32 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 8.2.3 Avoid Mistakes When Using the Timer Refer to T able E if you get an error when pressing the TIMER REC button. T able E. Timer Recording Troubleshooting SYMPT OM F AUL T ACTION TIMER REC indicator flashes • A tape is not inserted. 1. A menu is being programmed. • A tape is loaded with the erasure prevention Pr[...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 33 8.3.1 Alarm Recording Connection Y ou can confirm an alarm from a distance by connecting the ALM (alarm) OUT terminal to an existing alarm system panel or other external device such as a buzzer. Figure 19. Alarm Recording Connection VIDEO OUT IN IN OUT AUDIO RESET SET RST IN REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL OUT External alarm[...]

34 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 8.3.3 Programming for Alarm Recording Alarm recording speeds up recording when the VCR is recording in one of the time- lapse modes. Alarm recording provides more pictures during the alarm. Emergency recording activates alarm recording even if the VCR is off, stopped, or in timer recording/standby . Y ou should set the[...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 35 8.3.4 Emer gency Recor ding Emergency alarm recording can start when an alarm is triggered even if the VCR is stopped or is programmed for timer recording. 1. T urn the JOG dial to select EMERGENCY REC and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. 2. T urn the JOG dial to select ON for emergency recording, or OFF to disable [...]

36 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 9.0 PLA YBACK 9.1 PLA YBACK PROCEDURE Figure 21. Playback Controls REW FF JOG/ADJUST CLEAR/ ENTER/ SHUTTLE REC STOP PLAY POWER EJECT PICTURE TRACKING POSITION/ VERTICAL ADJUST REC/PLAY MODE COUNTER RESET COUNTER MEMORY/ SKIP/INDEX PAUAE SHUTTLE HOLD DISPLAY TIMER REC VIDEO SOFT SHARP COLOR B/W 1. Load a pre-recorded ta[...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 37 T able F . Audio Playback Availability Playback mode 2H 6H L12H 12H L24H 24H Audio playback A vailable Available A vailable Not A vailable Available Available Picture quality Good Good V ibrating Less Vibrating Vibrating Less Vibrating 9.1.2 Audio Playback Modes with the letter “L” (L12H and L24H) are for audio rec[...]

38 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 9.2.1 Shuttle Ring Y ou can adjust the playback speed using the SHUTTLE ring. 1. Press the PLA Y button to begin playback. 2. Press the P AUSE/SHUTTLE HOLD button to get a still picture. 3. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the appropriate angle for the playback speed you want. NOTES: • Releasing the SHUTTLE ring re- turns it[...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 39 9.2.3 Still Picture Y ou can get a still picture by pressing the P AUSE/SHUTTLE HOLD button during playback. Press it again to resume playback. 9.2.4 Frame-by-Frame Playback Y ou can use the JOG dial to advance the tape frame by frame. 1. While the VCR is playing the tape, press the P AUSE/SHUTTLE HOLD button to freeze[...]

40 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 9.3.2 Skip Search The VCR will fast forward or rewind until it finds an index signal. It then plays back for about four seconds in 2H or 6H mode. It repeats this process until reaching the end or beginning of the tape. 1. Press the COUNTER MEMOR Y/SKIP/INDEX button to illuminate SKIP on the fluorescent display . 2. T u[...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 41 9.4.2 Picture Quality Adjustment This control lets you adjust the playback picture so the outline is sharper or softer. 9.4.3 V er tical Adjustment The picture may vibrate when watching still, slow motion, fast playback, or normal playback in L12 or L24H mode. In this case, press the VERTICAL ADJUST buttons (+ or -) to[...]

42 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 10.0 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS AND FEA TURES 10.1 COUNTER 10.1.1 Counter Memory Press the COUNTER MEMORY/SKIP/INDEX button repeatedly until the “M” indi- cator appears on the fluorescent display . T urn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and the tape will rewind to the 00000 position of the counter and stop. (The rewind to 0[...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 43 10.4 ELAPSED TIME DISPLA Y The elapsed time of recording and playback is stored in memory . Use the elapsed time as a guide for periodic replacement of parts. 1. Press the DISPLAY button to display the Main menu. 2. T urn the JOG dial to select MAINTENANCE and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. The elapsed time (count[...]

44 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 12.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 12.1 SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION AND W ARNING DISPLA Y The VCR uses self-diagnostics to detect internal malfunctions during recording. If one occurs, the VCR indicates it on the monitor and in the VCR’ s fluorescent dis- play . T able E shows the type of malfunction corresponding to the warning disp[...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 45 12.2 BEFORE CALLING FOR SER VICE SYMPTOM REMEDY VCR does not operate. • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated? • Is the power cord disconnected from the AC output? • Is the TIMER REC indicator illuminated. The VCR power is on but unit does • Is the LOCK indicator illuminated? not operate. • Safety devices are ope[...]

46 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 13.0 SPECIFICA TIONS ELECTRICAL Power Source: 100-230 VAC, 50/60Hz. (The included power cord is used for 120 VAC, 60 Hz) Power Consumption: Approximately 20 watts Rating: ALM/CALL/ MODE Active: “Low” level, maximum current 50 mA (+5 VDC)/10 mA (+24 VDC) Non-active: Open, maximum voltage +24 VDC. SET/RST/REC Active:[...]

Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) 47 Display Format DISPLAY MODE 1: (Month)-(Day)-(Year) (Hour) : (Minute) : (Second) (Alarm re- cording no.) DISPLAY MODE 2: (Month)-(Day)-(Year) (Day of week) (Alarm recording no.), (Hour) : (Minute) : (Second) (Recording mode) Display Position: In any position Timer Program: 8 programs- Daily start and stop time for one [...]

48 Pelco Manual C650M (12/98) Pelco, the Pelco logo, Camclosure, Esprit, Genex, Legacy, and Spectra are registered trademarks of Pelco. Endura and ExSite are trademarks of Pelco. © Copyright 1998, Pelco. All rights reserved. 14.0 WARRANTY AND RETURN INFORMA TION WARRANTY Pelco will repair or replace, without charge, any merchandise proved defectiv[...]