JVC VCR SR 9168U User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
INSTRUCTIONS  
SR-9168U  
SR-9168U  
REC STOP/EJECT  
REC  
CHECK  
OPERATE  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
PAUSE/  
STILL  
REVERSE  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
COUNT/  
SHIFT/TRACKING  
SET/V.LOCK  
RESET  
CLOCK  
MENU  
/CANCEL  
OPE. LOCK  
TIME  
MODE  
TIMER  
REC  
AL/PL  
RESET  
ON  
For Customer Use:  
Enter below the Serial No. which is  
located on the rear of cabinet. Retain  
this information for future reference.  
This instruction book is made  
from 100% recycled paper.  
Thank you for purchasing this JVC product.  
Before operating this unit, please read  
the instructions carefully to ensure the  
best possible performance.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
SR-9168U  
SL96170  
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CONTENTS  
1 INTRODUCTION  
7 RECORDING  
1-1 Major Features .............................................. 4  
1-2 Periodical Maintenance ................................. 4  
1-3 Precautions ................................................... 5  
1-4 Daily Inspection ............................................. 5  
7-1 Preparation................................................. 24  
7-2 Recording................................................... 25  
7-3 Timer Recording......................................... 26  
7-4 Alarm Recording ........................................ 31  
7-5 Sensor Recording ...................................... 33  
7-6 Repeat Recording ...................................... 34  
7-7 Series Recording ....................................... 35  
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS  
2-1 Front Panel................................................... 6  
2-2 Display ......................................................... 8  
2-3 Rear Panel ................................................... 9  
7-8 Recording with External VCR Activation  
Signal ... ..................................................... 36  
7-9 How to Restore Recording After Power  
Failure ........................................................ 37  
3 CONNECTIONS  
7-10 External Timer Recording........................... 37  
7-11 Tape End Buzzer ....................................... 37  
3-1 Connecting to a Camera ............................ 11  
3-2 Connecting a System Using a Sequential  
Switcher ..................................................... 12  
8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS  
PLAYBACK  
3-3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input/Output  
Terminal Connections ................................ 13  
8-1 Preparation................................................. 38  
8-2 Playback..................................................... 38  
8-3 Special-Effects Playback............................ 39  
8-4 Index Search .............................................. 40  
8-5 Tracking/V. Lock Adjustment...................... 40  
4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
4-1 On-Screen Display in the Time/Date and  
Record Mode.............................................. 14  
4-2 Main Menu Display..................................... 15  
4-3 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display ........ 16  
4-4 Hour Meter Display .................................... 16  
9 TROUBLESHOOTING  
9-1 Error Indication ........................................... 41  
9-2 No Error Indication ..................................... 42  
5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU  
SWITCHES  
5-1 Function Menu Switch Setting .................... 17  
10 OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE  
BOARD  
5-2 Contents of the Function Menu  
Switches..................................................... 18  
10-1 Installation of the SA-K97U ...... ................. 43  
10-2 SA-K97U Specifications..... ........................ 44  
10-3 SA-K97U RS-232C Protocol &  
6 PREPARATION  
6-1 Cassette Loading/Unloading ...................... 21  
6-2 Date and Time setting ................................ 21  
6-3 Summer Time Compensation..................... 23  
6-4 Selection of Record/Play Mode .................. 23  
Commands..... ............................................ 45  
11 APPENDIXES  
11-1 Rear Panel's Input/Output .......................... 52  
11-2 Specifications ............................................. 53  
JVC is not liable for compensation for loss or damage  
to recordings in the event this unit fails to record or play  
back properly because the unit malfunctions or a  
defective video cassette tape is used.  
Please note that it may be unlawful to use any material  
recorded from TV broadcast programs or pre-recorded  
programs without the consent of the owner of  
copyright, except in cases where this material is  
recorded exclusively for personal use.  
The SR-9168U is a video cassette recorder able to execute  
timelapse recording with VHS cassettes.  
Use only video cassettes bearing the  
mark.  
This unit is designed for professional use.  
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1 INTRODUCTION  
1-1 Major Features  
5 240-hour long-time recording with a 120-minute tape  
Recording times are selectable from 6 hours (EP mode) and  
L18/L30/48/72/96/120/168/240 hours (Timelapse mode).  
Monitor image recording for up to 240 hours is possible with a  
120-minute tape.  
5 Recording Check function  
Pressing the [REC CHECK] button during recording allows you  
to check the status of the recording in progress. When  
activated via the corresponding function menu switch, the built-  
in head cleaner automatically cleans the heads whenever  
inferior picture quality is detected during Recording Check.  
After cleaning, the Recording Check operation is executed  
again automatically (Auto Recording Check function).  
5 Operation lock system  
To prevent accidental or deliberate interference with VCR  
operation, the operation lock system is provided.  
5 Warning function  
Error indications are shown on the front panel display.  
5 Power-off video throughput function  
5 Audio monitoring  
Audio signals can be recorded in the 18-hour/30-hour  
Timelapse mode, as well as in the conventional 6-hour mode.  
This strengthens surveillance capabilities by providing both  
audio and video information.  
5 Alarm recording function  
When an alarm signal is input in the Timelapse Record mode,  
the 6-hour (EP), 18-hour or 30-hour mode is automatically  
engaged. Alarm recording time can be selected from 5, 15, 30,  
60, 120, or 180 sec., to tape end or set manually.  
An index code is automatically recorded when alarm recording  
starts. Used as an alarm cue signal, this allows quick access to  
alarm recording points with the Index Search function.  
5 Sensor recording  
Even when the power is off, the camera's EE input can be  
output from the VCR.  
5 Camera switching signal output terminal  
5 Automatic re-start of recording after a power failure  
5 Digital hour meter display  
Whenever an alarm signal is input in the Stop mode, the  
Record mode is automatically engaged.  
5 Time/date generator  
5 Repeat recording/series recording function  
5 Recording control with external activation signal  
5 Alarm recording, tape end and warning electronic buzzer  
5 Summer time compensation function  
5 Wired remote control (optional)  
5 RS-232C control (with optional SA-K97U RS-232C interface  
board installed)  
Superimposes the year, month, date, minute and second on  
the image during recording. Also allows you to use the menu  
screen to display the number of alarms, alarm time, and the  
number of the power failures.  
The SR-9168U can be controlled via a personal computer.  
Operation status can be monitored on the computer.  
5 Timer recording function  
Two types of timer recording are available: based on the date  
(up to 8 programs) or based on the day of the week.  
1-2 Periodical Maintenance  
This VCR incorporates precision mechanical parts which will collect dirt over time and ultimately deteriorate and wear out.  
Over long periods of use, dirt and dust accumulates on the heads, drums and tape transport mechanisms. Dust which  
penetrates the VCR (especially during outdoor use) also promotes the wear and deterioration of mechanical parts by causing  
poor contact between tape and heads. This also prevents the VCR from maintaining video and audio quality at high levels. To  
prevent wear and deterioration, clean the heads regularly using a head cleaning tape. However, because a head cleaning  
tape alone cannot clean the entire tape transport mechanism, this should also be inspected periodically to prevent any  
problems that could result from a sudden failure.  
As replacement and adjustment of parts require advanced skills and specialized equipment, please contact the person in  
charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent for servicing.  
Monitoring Usage Time  
Periodic Maintenance  
The total operation time reached by an ordinary home VCR  
in 5 or 6 years may be reached by a professional VCR in  
as few as 5 or 6 months. Therefore, it is important that the  
total hours of operation be carefully monitored. An hour  
meter in the on-screen display (see page 16) shows the  
accumulated time. In the chart below, the hours  
accumulated in each month are shown in relation to the  
number of hours used per day. Times shown inside  
shaded area indicate that maintenance should be  
performed.  
Check or replace the following mechanical parts according  
to the running time.  
Running time  
Drum ass’y (including heads)  
Pinch rollers  
1000H 2000H 3000H 4000H  
^
^
^
^
^
Drive parts  
^ : Cleaning  
: Check or replace as required.  
Usage  
: Replace  
time per  
day  
1 month 2 months 3 months 6 months 12 months  
• Maintenance requirements may vary depending on the  
operating environment and usage. The information  
above should be used as a reference guide.  
2 hours  
8 hours  
12 hours  
24 hours  
60  
120  
480  
180  
720  
360  
720  
240  
360  
720  
1440  
2160  
4320  
2880  
4320  
8640  
720  
1080  
2160  
1440  
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1 INTRODUCTION  
1-3 Precautions  
Handling and storage place  
5 Avoid using the unit in places subject to the  
following conditions:  
5 Handle the unit carefully  
• Do not place anything heavy on the unit (a monitor,  
etc.). A malfunction may occur.  
• extreme heat or cold  
• strong magnetic fields (do not use a transceiver within  
2 meters of this unit)  
• Do not put any foreign substance into the cassette  
loading slot.  
• high humidity  
• dust and soil  
• vibrations  
• Avoid violent shocks to the recording chassis during  
transportation. Remove the cassette tape from the unit  
for transportation.  
5 Turn off the power to save electricity when not using the  
• variations in temperature  
unit.  
5 Use this unit in horizontal (flat position) only.  
5 Do not leave the unit in the Still or Record Pause  
mode for a long time as this may damage the tape.  
To minimize tape damage, this VCR automatically  
enters the Stop mode after about 5 minutes have  
passed in the Still or Record Pause mode.  
Condensation  
5 Condensation  
5 Condensation occurs in the  
Head drum  
When cold beer is poured into a glass, water drops  
appear on the glass’s surface. This phenomenon is  
called “condensation”. When condensation occurs on  
the VCR’s head drum and tape guides it may damage  
the tape.  
following cases.  
• When the VCR is moved from a  
cold place to a warm place.  
• In a room that has just been heated  
or in an area directly exposed to a  
cooler.  
Video tape  
• When there is excessive humidity  
5 When condensation is expected to occur  
Turn the power of the VCR on before use.  
Video cassette  
• Only use video cassette bearing the  
mark.  
• To prevent accidental erasure of a recorded tape, break  
the erasure prevention tab on the cassette. To use a  
cassette with a broken tab, place a piece of cellophane  
tape over the broken tab.  
• Video cassettes cannot be used upside down.  
• Leaving the tape in a partially wound condition for a long  
time may damage the tape. Rewind the tape to the  
beginning before storage.  
Erasure prevention tab  
Timelapse recording is performed over very long periods of time  
which means that a durable tape is required.  
Use a T-120 tape or shorter.  
Do not use extended tapes (130 minutes or more such as T-130).  
1-4 Daily Inspection  
Although this unit has been designed for reliable operation  
over a long period of time, a daily inspection is recommended  
to ensure optimum performance. In particular, be sure to  
check the repeat recording function on a daily basis.  
4 Rewind the tape recorded the previous day for several  
seconds.  
5 Press the play button for playback.  
6 Check that the playback picture is normal.  
7 Check that the recorded date and time are correct.  
Inspection procedure  
• This unit includes a Recording Check function (using  
the [REC CHECK] button) and an Automatic  
Recording Check function for daily checking of  
recording quality.  
1 Turn on the power for all units connected to the  
surveillance system.  
2 Check the quality of the image shown on the monitor.  
If any problems are found after inspection, turn the power off,  
unplug the power plug from the AC outlet, and contact your  
JVC dealer.  
3 Check that the date and time shown on the monitor are  
correct.  
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2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS  
2-1 Front Panel  
5
1
4
3
2
12  
11  
14  
SR-9168U  
REC STOP/EJECT  
REC  
CHECK  
OPERATE  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
PAUSE/  
STILL  
COUNT/  
SHIFT/TRACKING  
SET/V.LOCK  
RESET  
REVERSE  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
CLOCK  
MENU  
/CANCEL  
OPE. LOCK  
TIME  
MODE  
TIMER  
REC  
AL/PL  
RESET  
ON  
7
8
9 10  
15  
16  
6
13  
1 [OPERATE] button  
4 [STOP/EJECT] button  
Press to turn the operating power ON/OFF. When this  
button is ON, the OPERATE indicator lights and the unit  
can be operated. When a cassette is inserted, the  
power switches on and the OPERATE indicator lights  
automatically.  
• Stops the tape.  
• Ejects the tape when pressed in the Stop mode.  
5 [REC] button  
Starts recording when pressed in the Stop mode.  
6 Operation buttons  
The OPERATE button does not completely shut off  
the mains power to the unit, but switches the  
operating current on and off.  
[PLAY] button  
Starts playback.  
[PAUSE/STILL] button  
• Temporarily stops recording when pressed in the  
Record mode.  
• Displays a still picture when pressed in the Play mode.  
• Advances field by field when pressed in the Still mode.  
[REVERSE] button  
Starts reverse playback when pressed in the Play or Still  
mode.  
[FF] button  
• Fast forwards the tape.  
• Starts fast-forward shuttle search when pressed in the  
Play mode.  
• If the function menu switch <INDEX SEARCH> is set  
to ON and an alarm-recorded tape is loaded, Index  
(alarm) Search starts in the forward direction when this  
button is pressed in the Stop or Play mode.  
[REW] button  
2 Cassette loading slot  
For cassette loading and unloading. Use a VHS  
cassette tape.  
3 [REC CHECK] button  
Use to check recording.  
When pressed in the Record mode, this will rewind the  
tape about 5 seconds and then play back the rewound  
section so that the recording quality can be checked.  
After playback, the Record mode is automatically re-  
engaged at the point where recording was interrupted.  
• The FM level is checked during playback in Recording  
Check operation to determine whether or not picture  
quality is defective. If it is judged defective, the heads  
are automatically cleaned. How this operation is  
performed is determined by the setting of the [REC  
CHECK] switch in the function menu.  
• Rewinds the tape.  
– When set to "MANUAL":  
Head cleaning is performed once and recording  
resumes.  
• Starts reverse shuttle search when pressed in the Play  
mode.  
• If the function menu switch <INDEX SEARCH> is set  
to ON and an alarm-recorded tape is loaded, Index  
(alarm) Search starts in the reverse direction when this  
button is pressed in the Stop or Play mode.  
– When set "AUTO":  
Head cleaning is performed once and recording is  
resumed for several seconds. Then, Recording  
Check operation is performed again.  
If picture quality is again judged defective, head  
cleaning is performed once again and "E-09" is shown  
on the display to indicate that there is a problem.  
Recording will continue, however.  
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2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS  
2-1 Front Panel  
7 Display section  
# [SET/V. LOCK +, -] buttons  
For details, refer to page 8.  
• Press to set values in date/time setting, timer program  
setting and function menu setting.  
8 [COUNT/CLOCK] button  
• Press to reduce the vertical shifting of the picture in  
the Still mode.  
Press this button to select the time display or tape  
counter in the display.  
$ [RESET/CANCEL] button  
When the power is turned off, the time is displayed.  
• Normally press this button to reset the tape counter to  
0000.  
• When the buzzer sounds, press this button to stop the  
buzzer sound.  
• In the Timer Program Setting mode, press this button  
to cancel the program settings. For details, refer to  
"Timer Recording" on page 29.  
9 [TIME MODE] button  
Use to select the recording or playback time mode.  
Each time this button is pressed, the recording/playback  
time mode changes in the following sequence.  
6H(EPmode)[L18[L30H[48H[72H[96H[  
120H[168H[240H[6H (EP mode) ....  
The selected recording/playback time mode is shown on  
the display.  
% [AL/PL RESET] alarm/power loss reset button  
Press this button to stop alarm recording or reset the  
alarm input or power loss data. For details, refer to  
page 32.  
0 [TIMER REC] button  
Press this button to execute the timer recording. For  
details, refer to "Timer Recording" on page 26.  
^ [OPE. LOCK] key  
! [MENU] button  
lnsert the provided key into this key hole and turn it to  
"ON" to lock the VCR in its current mode and disable all  
controls.  
Press this button to display the date, time setting, timer  
program setting, various function menu setting and hour  
meter. Press again to cancel the display.  
When operation Lock mode is engaged, "LOCK" is  
shown on the display.  
@ [SHIFT/TRACKING +, -] buttons  
• Press to select an item in date/time setting, timer  
program setting and function menu setting.  
• Press to adjust tracking and reduce noise if there are  
tracking problems in the play back mode or during  
search.  
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2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS  
2-2 Display  
9
13  
11 12  
1
6
7
8
10  
14  
2
3
4
5
1 Operation mode display  
blinks. For details, refer to page 41.  
Shows the operation modes.  
6 TIMER indication  
Lights during timer recording programming/operation.  
7 REPEAT indication  
Fast-  
forward  
Timelapse  
playback  
Lights when the VCR is in the Repeat Record mode.  
Playback Recording  
Rewind  
8 OVERLAP indication  
Blinks when programs scheduled for timer recording  
overlap.  
Reverse  
playback  
Record-  
pause  
Rewind  
search  
Fast-forward  
search  
Still  
9 Timer program number  
During timer recording, the number of program being  
recorded blinks.  
When the timer recording ends, this number goes out.  
* (  
) mark in the Rec/Pause mode is shown in red.  
2
Cassette indication  
Lights when a cassette is loaded. Blinks when a  
cassette is being ejected.  
0 AL (alarm) indication  
Shown during alarm recording. Blinks when alarm  
recording ends.  
3 SP/EP indication  
Shows the VHS standard (SP) mode or VHS extended  
mode (EP) during recording/playback.  
During 6H (EP) and Timelapse Recording/Playback  
mode, the EP indicator is shown.  
! VISS indication  
Shown when the alarm recording start point is index-  
searched. For details, refer to “Index Search” on page  
40.  
Recording in the SP mode is not possible with this unit.  
@ LOCK indication  
4 Tape counter/time indication  
Lights when the operation lock function is activated.  
• When the power is turned on, the tape counter or  
current time are shown. The display can be selected  
with the [COUNT/CLOCK] button.  
# AL REC (alarm recording) indication  
Lights when the function menu switch <ALARM REC> is  
set to “ON”.  
• When the power is turned off, the present time (hour,  
minute, second) is shown.  
$ SENSOR REC (sensor recording) indication  
Lights when the function menu switch <SENSOR REC>  
is set to “ON”.  
5 Recording/playback mode time display  
• Shows the recording/playback mode set with the [TIME  
MODE] button.  
• When a tape ends in the Record mode, the record time  
mode indication goes out and the "End" indication  
blinks (when the <REC REMAIN> menu switch is set  
to "OFF"). If the <REC REMAIN> menu switch is set  
to "180S" or "360S", the "End" indication blinks  
3 minutes or 6 minutes before the tape ends during  
6H mode.  
• When an problem occurs, the error indication “E-∗∗”  
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2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS  
2-3 Rear Panel  
4
2
3
1
MIC  
IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
IN  
IN  
CAM SW  
OUT  
COM  
ALARM  
IN  
ALARM  
SERIES/CLOCK  
WARNING  
COM  
REC OUT  
TAPE  
REMOTE  
ALARM  
/REC  
OUT  
RESET  
END OUT  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
7
5
6
CAM SW  
OUT  
ALARM  
IN  
ALARM  
SERIES/CLOCK  
WARNING  
COM  
REC OUT  
COM  
ALARM  
TAPE  
/REC  
OUT  
Connecting the wires to the terminals 8  
RESET  
END OUT  
IN  
OUT  
1. Hold the button down  
and insert the wire  
over the top of the  
terminal.  
2. Release the button to  
button  
lock the wire in the  
terminal.  
8
1 Power cable  
8 [SERIES/CLOCK OUT] series recording signal/clock  
reset signal output terminal  
Connect the power plug to an AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz  
outlet.  
Outputs the series recording signals or clock reset  
signals.  
Select the output signal with the <TERMINAL SEL 1>  
menu switch.  
2 [MIC IN] mic input connector  
Connect a microphone with 3.6-mm dia. plug. When  
signals are input from both the microphone connector  
Series recording signal output  
and the audio input connector, audio signals are mixed  
and recorded.  
When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to  
“SERIES”, the series recording signal is output.  
• Connect to the other VCR series recording signal input  
terminal. When the tape being recorded in this unit  
ends, a signal is output from this terminal to the  
connected VCR.  
• Select the signal output timing with the <REC  
REMAIN> menu switch (tape end, or 3 minutes or 6  
minutes before the tape ends during 6H mode).  
Clock reset signal output  
3 [VIDEO IN] video input connector (BNC)  
Receives composite video signals from a connected  
camera or other video source.  
4 [AUDIO IN] audio input connector (RCA)  
Receives audio signals from a connected audio source.  
5 [AUDIO OUT] audio output connector (RCA)  
Outputs audio signals.  
When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to  
“C.ADJ”, the clock reset signal is output when the  
internal clock is at AM0:00 and PM0:00. When  
connected to the [CLOCK IN] terminal of another SR-  
9168U, this unit’s time can be synchronized with the  
time on the other VCR if the time difference is within  
±30 seconds.  
6 [VIDEO OUT] video output connector (BNC)  
Outputs composite video signals. Input camera signals  
(composite video signals) can still be output through this  
connector even when no power is supplied to the unit  
(Power-Off Video Throughput function).  
7 [REMOTE] remote connector  
Connect the optional RM-G30U remote control.  
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2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS  
MIC  
IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
IN  
IN  
CAM SW  
OUT  
COM  
ALARM  
IN  
ALARM  
SERIES/CLOCK  
WARNING  
COM  
REC OUT  
TAPE  
REMOTE  
ALARM  
/REC  
OUT  
RESET  
END OUT  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
CAM SW  
OUT  
ALARM  
IN  
ALARM  
SERIES/CLOCK  
WARNING  
COM  
REC OUT  
COM  
ALARM  
TAPE  
/REC  
OUT  
RESET  
END OUT  
IN  
OUT  
Connecting the wires to the terminals 9 to &  
1. Hold the button down  
and insert the wire  
over the top of the  
terminal.  
button  
2. Release the button to  
lock the wire in the  
terminal.  
9
17  
15  
13  
12  
14  
10  
11  
16  
9 [SERIES/CLOCK IN] series recording signal/clock  
reset signal input terminal  
Recording mode signal output  
When the <TERMINAL SEL 2> menu switch is set to  
REC and the unit is in the Record mode, the recording  
mode signal (+12 V) is output.  
Input the series recording signals, VCR activation  
signals from the external control equipment or clock  
reset signals.  
Select the input signal with the <TERMINAL SEL 1>  
menu switch.  
! [COM] common ground terminal  
Connect to the ground terminal of a connected unit.  
Series recording signal input  
@ [TAPE END OUT] tape end signal output terminal  
Outputs a Tape End signal when the tape ends during  
recording.  
When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to  
“SERIES”, the series recording signal is input.  
• Connect to the other VCR series recording signal  
output terminal.  
• When a series recording signal is received from the  
other VCR, recording starts automatically.  
VCR activation signal input  
• When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to  
“EXT”, recording start and stop can be controlled with  
external signal input.  
• Connect to an external control device.  
When a VCR activation signal (ground input) is  
received, recording starts automatically and continues  
for as long as the VCR activation signals are input.  
Clock reset signal input  
When the <TERMINAL SEL 1> menu switch is set to  
“C.ADJ”, the clock reset signal from the master clock  
can be received.  
• Inputting the clock reset signal synchronizes the time  
with the master clock time if the time difference is  
within ±30 seconds. If the difference exceeds  
30 seconds, the time will not be adjusted correctly.  
• Outputs a +12 V signal during recording, playback, FF  
and rewind. When the tape ends during recording, a 0  
V (GND level) signal is output.  
• When the tape ends during auto repeat recording,  
signals are output for about 2 seconds.  
• Connect an external alarm lamp or buzzer via an  
external interface.  
• To cancel the output, press the EJECT button, PLAY  
button, FF button or REW button.  
The timing of the tape end signal output during  
recording can be selected with the <REC REMAIN>  
menu switch (at tape end, or 3 minutes or 6 minutes  
before the tape ends during 6H mode).  
# [ALARM REC OUT] alarm recording mode signal  
output terminal  
Outputs +12 V signals during alarm recording.  
$ [ALARM RESET] alarm signal reset input terminal  
Receives signals to cancel alarm recording.  
• Alarm input data is not reset.  
0 [WARNING/REC OUT] warning signal/rec signal  
output terminal  
% [ALARM IN] alarm signal input terminal  
Outputs a warning signal or recording mode signal. The  
type of output signal can be selected with the  
<TERMINAL SEL 2> menu switch.  
Receives signals to start alarm or sensor recording.  
^ [COM] common ground terminal  
Connect to the ground terminal of a connected unit.  
Warning signal output  
When the <TERMINAL SEL 2> menu switch is set to  
“WARNING”, a warning signal (+12 V) is output if an  
abnormality occurs in tape transport or mechanism  
operation.  
& [CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output  
terminal  
When a sequential switcher is connected, this terminal  
outputs camera switching timing control signals. For  
details, refer to page 52.  
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3 CONNECTIONS  
3-1 Connecting to a Camera  
CCD  
Microphone  
Amplifier  
Video camera  
RCA  
BNC  
Microphone  
MIC  
IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
IN  
IN  
CAM SW  
OUT  
COM  
ALARM  
IN  
ALARM  
REC OUT  
COM  
SERIES/CLOCK  
WARNING  
REMOTE  
ALARM  
TAPE  
/REC  
OUT  
RESET  
END OUT  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
AC 120 V  
BNC  
RCA  
Alarm sensor  
Monitor TV  
1 Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-9168U’s video/audio output connectors.  
2 Connect the video camera’s video output connector to the SR-9168U’s video input connector.  
3 Input audio signals to the audio input connectors via an amplifier.  
4 When connecting an alarm sensor, connect it to the SR-9168U’s alarm input terminal.  
5 When the connection is complete, connect the power plug to an AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz outlet.  
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3 CONNECTIONS  
3-2 Connecting a System Using a Sequential Switcher  
Video cameras  
CCD  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Alarm sensor input  
Alarm sensor  
1
2
3
4
5
6
CCD  
CCD  
CCD  
CCD  
CCD  
Alarm signal output  
Sequential switcher  
Video output  
Camera  
switching  
signal input  
Microphone  
Microphone  
RCA  
BNC  
MIC  
IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
IN  
IN  
CAM SW  
OUT  
COM  
ALARM  
IN  
ALARM  
SERIES/CLOCK  
WARNING  
COM  
REC OUT  
TAPE  
REMOTE  
ALARM  
/REC  
OUT  
RESET  
END OUT  
IN  
OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
AC 120 V  
BNC  
RCA  
Monitor TV  
1 Connect video cameras and alarm sensor to a sequential switcher (frame switcher).  
2 Connect the sequential switcher’s (frame switcher) alarm signal output, camera switching signal input and video output to  
the SR-9168U’s.  
3 Connect the monitor’s video/audio input connectors to the SR-9168U ’s video/audio output connectors.  
4 When the connection is complete, connect the power plug to an AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz outlet.  
5 Synchro should be applied to all connected video cameras.  
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3 CONNECTIONS  
3-3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input/Output Terminal Connections  
[CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output terminal  
[ALARM IN] alarm signal input terminal  
CAM SW  
ALARM  
OUT  
COM  
IN  
COM  
Sequential switcher  
camera switching  
signal input  
Sequential switcher  
alarm output  
terminal  
[ALARM RESET] alarm reset terminal  
[ALARM REC OUT] alarm recording mode signal output terminal  
ALARM  
ALARM  
RESET  
ALARM  
RESET COM  
REC OUT  
COM  
Alarm  
lamp  
Vcc  
External  
interface  
Vcc: 5V–12V  
Switch  
Switch  
[TAPE END OUT] tape end output terminal  
[WARNING/REC OUT] warning signal/recording  
mode signal output terminal  
TAPE  
WARNING  
/REC  
END OUT COM  
OUT  
COM  
Alarm lamp  
External  
interface  
Alarm lamp  
External  
interface  
[CLOCK IN/OUT] clock reset terminal  
5 When setting the clock to the first VCR’s clock  
First VCR  
Second VCR  
Last VCR  
CLOCK  
OUT  
CLOCK  
CLOCK  
IN  
External interface example  
COM  
IN  
COM  
COM  
Example: Lamp lights with HIGH signal  
(Lamp, etc.)  
Power  
supply  
5 When setting the clock to the external master clock  
Relay  
First VCR  
Second VCR  
Last VCR  
Control  
signal  
External  
master clock  
CLOCK  
CLOCK  
CLOCK  
IN  
GND  
IN  
COM  
IN  
COM  
COM  
5 Use appropriately rated devices.  
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4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
Status information and other data including date/time, alarm input data, power loss (power failure) data and total operation  
hours can be displayed on a connected monitor. Function settings can be switched via the on-screen function menu switches  
and menu screens are also provided for timer recording program setting and date/time setting.  
• Normally, the time/date data is shown on screen.  
• Additional data displays and menu screens can be displayed by pressing the [MENU] button. This calls up the main menu  
screen where you can select items as desired.  
4-1 On-Screen Display in the Time/Date and Record Modes  
Time/date and recording mode data is recorded and displayed on screen.  
In the Stop, Record and Record Pause modes, data is superimposed on the input video signals.  
• The on-screen display can switched ON/OFF using the <POSITION> switch in the function menu's ON SCREEN MODE  
setting screen. You can also change the on-screen display position using this switch.  
Hour  
Menu switch  
<POSITION> setting  
Display  
Minute  
Second  
Recording mode  
5 Connect the VCR's video output connector to the  
monitor's video input connector.  
1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5 L18H  
1 1 – 6 – 1999  
1 Turn the power on (monitor and VCR) and engage the  
Year  
Stop mode.  
Day  
2 • When a video signal is input to the video input  
connector, time/date, and recording mode are  
superimposed on the picture.  
Month  
• "L-UP"  
• If there is no signal input, display data is  
superimposed on a black background.  
Recording mode  
* If the date and time have not been set, correct date  
and time indications are not available.  
L18 H 1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5  
1 1 – 6 – 1999  
5 If no on-screen data is displayed, set the <POSITION>  
menu switch in the function menu's ON SCREEN MODE  
setting screen to the desired position (except "OFF").  
• "R-UP"  
5 Changing the display position  
You can select the position on screen where data is  
displayed with the <POSITION> menu switch in the ON  
SCREEN MODE setting screen. Data can be displayed  
in any one of the four corners of the screen.  
Setting of the menu switch <POSITION>  
– L-UP  
– R-UP  
: Left top (factory setting)  
: Right top  
• "R-BOTTOM"  
– R-BOTTOM : Right bottom  
– L-BOTTOM : Left bottom  
– OFF  
: Display is off. No indications are  
shown.  
1 1 – 6 – 1999  
L18H 1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5  
Recording mode  
For "Function menu switch setting", refer to page 17.  
• In the Record mode, on-screen time/date and  
recording mode data is recorded together with video  
signals.  
If you do not want to record on-screen data, set the  
<POSITION> menu switch to "OFF".  
• In the Play mode, on-screen data recorded on the tape  
is displayed.  
• "L-BOTTOM"  
1 1 – 6 – 1999  
1 2 : 3 0 : 4 5 L18H  
Recording mode  
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4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
4-2 Main Menu Display  
You can display date and time data recorded when an alarm input or power failure occurs, as well as the hour meter (drum  
rotating time) by selecting the desired item in the main menu.  
The timer recording program setting screen, function menu switch setting screen, and date/time setting screen can also be  
displayed by selecting the desired item in the main menu.  
Operation  
[SHIFT +/–] buttons  
[MENU] button  
5 Connect the VCR's video output connector to the  
monitor's video input connector.  
SR-9168U  
OPERATE  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
1 Turn on the VCR and the monitor. Make sure the Stop  
mode is engaged.  
COUNT/  
CLOCK  
SHIFT/TRACKING  
SET/V.LOCK  
RESET  
MENU  
/CANCEL  
OPE. LOCK  
TIME  
MODE  
TIMER  
REC  
AL/PL  
RESET  
ON  
2 Press the [MENU] button.  
[ The main menu screen is displayed.  
3 Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to move the cursor arrow to  
the item you want to display.  
[SET +/–] buttons  
• Press the [SHIFT +] button to move the cursor arrow  
down. Press the [SHIFT -] button to move it up.  
Main menu screen  
4 Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to display the  
MAIN MENU  
selected item.  
PROGRAM TIMER  
FUNCTION  
ALARM IN  
POWER LOSS  
HOUR METER  
CLOCK ADJUST  
5 To end menu operation and restore the normal screen,  
press the [MENU] button.  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
PROGRAM TIMER:  
Displays the program setting screen for timer recording.  
When the [MENU] button is pressed during playback,  
the monitor screen display switches from the playback  
picture to the input video signal (EE picture) and the  
main menu is shown on the screen.  
This means that even during playback you can check  
menu contents. Press the [MENU] button again to  
restore the playback picture.  
* Timer programming is not possible if the date and  
time are not set. In this case, the date/time setting  
screen will be displayed.  
FUNCTION:  
Displays the function menu setting screen.  
ALARM IN:  
Displays the date and time when an alarm signal was  
input.  
POWER LOSS  
Displays the date and time when a power failure  
occurred.  
HOUR METER:  
Displays the hour meter (drum rotating time).  
CLOCK ADJUST:  
Displays the date/time setting screen.  
* Set the date and time before using this unit.  
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4 MONITOR ON-SCREEN DISPLAY  
[SHIFT +/–] buttons  
[MENU] button  
SR-9168U  
REC STOP/EJECT  
REC  
CHECK  
OPERATE  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
PAUSE/  
STILL  
REVERSE  
REW  
PLAY  
FF  
COUNT/  
CLOCK  
SHIFT/TRACKING  
SET/V.LOCK  
RESET  
MENU  
/CANCEL  
OPE. LOCK  
TIME  
MODE  
TIMER  
REC  
AL/PL  
RESET  
ON  
[AL/PL RESET]  
button  
[SET +/–] buttons  
4-3 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display  
The dates and times of up to nine (9) alarm inputs or power losses (failures) can be displayed.  
1 Turn on the VCR and monitor. Make sure the Stop  
Alarm input data screen  
mode is engaged.  
ALARM IN  
2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu.  
A L – 0 0 1 2 0 : 3 0  
9 – 6 – 9 9  
First alarm  
Second alarm  
A L – 0 0 2 2 1 : 4 4 1 0 – 6 – 9 9  
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –  
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –  
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –  
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –  
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –  
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –  
A L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –  
PRESS (AL / PL) TO ALL RESET  
3 Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to select  
ALARM IN or POWER LOSS.  
• To display alarm input data, select ALARM IN. To  
display power failure data, select POWER LOSS.  
4 Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to display the  
PRESS (MENU)  
TO END  
selected data (alarm input or power loss).  
Hour  
Year  
Day  
Month  
• When 10 or more alarm input or power loss data  
items have been stored, subsequent data will  
replace earlier items, beginning from the second  
item.  
Minute  
Power loss (failure) data screen  
5 Press the [MENU] button twice to end menu operation  
and restore the normal screen.  
POWER LOSS  
First power failure  
Second power  
failure  
P L – 0 0 1 2 1 : 3 0  
9 – 6 – 9 9  
P L – 0 0 2 1 7 : 4 4 1 0 – 7 – 9 9  
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –  
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –  
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –  
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –  
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –  
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –  
P L – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – –  
PRESS (AL / PL) TO ALL RESET  
Resetting alarm input/power loss (failure) data  
When the "AL" (alarm) display is off and the VCR is in  
the normal screen mode, press the [AL/PL RESET]  
button to reset the alarm input and power loss data  
stored in memory.  
PRESS (MENU)  
TO END  
4-4 Hour Meter Display  
Drum rotating time is displayed in the form of an hour  
meter. Use this data to schedule maintenance.  
Operation  
1 Turn on the VCR and monitor. Make sure the Stop  
Hour meter screen  
mode is engaged.  
HOUR METER  
2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu.  
3 Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to select HOUR  
METER.  
DRUM ON 02345H  
4 Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to display the hour  
Drum rotating time  
meter (drum rotating time).  
5 Press the [MENU] button twice to end menu operation  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
and restore the normal screen.  
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5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES  
You can customize the VCR's functions to suit the requirements of your application using on-screen menu's function switches.  
[SHIFT –] button  
[MENU] button  
[SHIFT +] button  
RESET  
COUNT/  
SHIFT/TRACKING  
SET/V.LOCK  
/CANCEL  
CLOCK  
MENU  
TIME  
MODE  
TIMER  
REC  
AL/PL  
RESET  
[SET –] button  
[SET +] button  
Menu function switches are available on four setting screens: ON SCREEN MODE, VTR MODE 1, VTR MODE 2 and  
ALARM/SENSOR REC mode. (When the optional SA-K97U RS-232C interface board is installed, the RS-232C  
PARAMETER setting screen is also available.)  
5-1 Function Menu Switch Setting  
[MENU] button  
Normal screen  
[MENU]  
button  
[MENU]  
button  
Alarm/sensor recording  
mode setting  
Main menu screen  
On-screen mode setting VTR mode 1 setting  
VTR mode 2 setting  
MAIN MENU  
ON SCREEN MODE  
VTR MODE 1  
(SHARPNESS)  
(AUTO REC)  
A LARM / SENSOR REC MODE  
VTR MODE 2  
(SUMMER TIME)  
(TAERMINAL SEL 1)  
(TAERMINAL SEL 2)  
(REC REMAIN)  
NORMAL  
OFF  
NORMAL  
REPEAT  
OFF  
OFF  
SERIES  
WARN  
OFF  
PROGRAM TIMER  
FUNCTION  
ALARM IN  
POWER LOSS  
HOUR METER  
CLOCK ADJUST  
(POSITION)  
L
–UP  
(ALARM REC)  
(SENSOR REC)  
(REC MODE)  
(DURATION)  
OFF  
OFF  
6H  
180SEC  
OFF  
(REC CHECK)  
(TAPE END MODE)  
(INDEX SEARCH)  
(CAMERA SW)  
(TAPE END BUZZER)  
(WARNING BUZZER)  
(COUNT END)  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
(BUZZER)  
(TAPE END MODE)  
STOP  
[SET  
+/-]  
buttons  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
• When the optional SA-K97U RS-232C interface  
board is installed, the RS-232C PARAMETER  
setting screen is also available.  
• Select an item with the [SHIFT +/-] buttons.  
• Enter the selected values with the [SET +/-] buttons.  
Preparation  
5 Connect the VCR's video output connector to the  
monitor's video input connector.  
5 Turn on the VCR and the monitor. Make sure the Stop  
mode is engaged.  
1 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu.  
2 Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT –] button to select  
FUNCTION.  
3 Press the [SET +] or [SET –] button.  
[ The ON SCREEN MODE setting screen is  
displayed.  
• Only one menu switch is available in the ON SCREEN  
MODE setting screen. This switch (<POSITION>)  
allows you to select the screen position of the on-  
screen display and to switch it ON/OFF.  
4 Press the [SET +] or [SET –] button to enter the selected  
position.  
6 The VTR mode 1, VTR mode 2 and alarm/sensor  
recording mode setting screens include several menu  
switches.  
Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT –] button to select the  
item you want to set.  
• When the cursor arrow reaches the last item (bottom of the  
screen) pressing the [SHIFT +] button advances the  
display to the next menu switch setting screen.  
e.g.: (WARNING BUZZER) [ (SUMMER TIME)  
• When the cursor arrow is at the first item (top of the  
screen), pressing the [SHIFT -] button will change the  
display to the previous menu switch setting screen.  
e.g.: (SHARPNESS) [ (POSITION)  
7 Press the [SET +] or [SET –] button to enter the selected  
value.  
To set more than one menu switch, repeat steps  
6 and 7.  
5 To display another setting screen, press the [SHIFT +/–]  
button.  
8 End menu switch setting.  
• Press the [SHIFT +] button to display the VTR mode 1  
setting screen.  
• Press the [SHIFT –] button to display the alarm/sensor  
recording mode setting screen.  
Press the [MENU] button twice.  
[ The normal screen is restored.  
• Set values are stored in the VCR's memory. This  
data is retained even when the power is turned off.  
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5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES  
5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches  
Three function menu switch setting screens are available.  
[
]: Factory setting  
Screens  
Items Set values  
Function  
On-screen  
mode setting  
POSITION  
[L-UP]  
R-UP  
Sets the on-screen position of time/date and recording mode data. If no on-  
screen display is required, use this menu switch to turn it off.  
R-BOTTOM  
L-UP  
R-UP  
: Display is shown in the top left corner of the screen.  
: Display is shown in the top right corner of the screen.  
L-BOTTOM  
OFF  
R-BOTTOM : Display is shown in the bottom right corner of the screen.  
L-BOTTOM : Display is shown in the bottom left corner of the screen.  
OFF  
: The on-screen display is not shown.  
VTR mode 1  
setting  
SHARPNESS  
AUTO REC  
[NORMAL]  
SHARP  
Selects the picture quality in the Play mode.  
NORMAL : Normal picture quality.  
SHARP  
: Picture contours are emphasized.  
[OFF]  
ON  
Enables or disables automatic external timer recording or automatic restart of  
recording after a power failure.  
OFF : External timer recording or automatic recording after power failure is  
disabled.  
ON  
: Recording starts automatically when power is turned on.  
REC CHECK  
[MANUAL]  
AUTO  
Sets whether or not Recording Check is automatically performed at the  
beginning of a tape in the Repeat Recording mode. Also sets what action is  
taken if picture quality is found to be defective when Recording Check is  
activated with the [REC CHECK] button.  
MANUAL:  
• If picture quality is found to be defective when Recording Check is activated  
with the [REC CHECK] button, head cleaning is performed once and recording  
resumes. The error indication "E-09" is shown on the display for 10 seconds.  
• Automatic Recording Check is not performed at the beginning of a tape set to  
record repeatedly.  
AUTO:  
• If picture quality is found to be defective when Recording Check is activated  
with the [REC CHECK] button, head cleaning is performed and recording  
resumes for several seconds, then the recording is automatically checked  
again. If the picture quality is still defective, head cleaning is performed again  
and the error indication "E-09" is shown on the display. The error indication  
remains displayed while recording continues.  
• Automatic Recording Check is performed at the beginning of a tape set to  
record repeatedly.  
If the picture quality is defective, Recording Check is performed again. If the  
picture quality is still defective, head cleaning is performed again and the error  
indication "E-09" is shown on the display. The error indication remains  
displayed while recording continues.  
TAPE END  
MODE  
[STOP]  
REW  
Sets the operation mode when the tape ends in the Record mode.  
( In the Play and FF modes, the tape stops.)  
REPEAT  
EJECT  
STOP  
REW  
: The tape stops.  
: The tape automatically rewinds and enters the Stop mode.  
REPEAT : In the Record mode, the tape automatically rewinds and then restarts  
recording (repeat recording).  
EJECT : The tape is ejected.  
The operation mode at tape end during recording, in the case  
when alarm or sensor recording is executed even once, can be  
set with the menu switch <TAPE END MODE> on the alarm/  
sensor recording mode setting screen.  
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5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES  
5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches  
[
]: Factory setting  
Screens  
Items  
Set values  
Function  
VTR mode 1  
setting  
INDEX  
SEARCH  
[OFF]  
ON  
Enables or disables the Index Search function.  
OFF : The index search function is disabled.  
ON : When an alarm-recorded tape is put in the FF or REW Shuttle Search  
mode, the VCR searches for the nearest recorded index code (VISS  
signal) and engages playback at the indexed position.  
When an alarm-recorded tape is fast-forwarded or rewound, the VCR  
searches for the nearest index code and enters the Stop mode at the  
indexed position.  
CAMERA SW  
[OFF]  
1 FIELD  
Sets the camera switching interval for output to an external sequential switcher  
during recording.  
OFF  
: No camera switching signal is output.  
1 FRAME  
1 FIELD : Set to this position to switch the camera every 1 field.  
1 FRAME: Set to this position to switch cameras every 1 frame.  
TAPE END  
BUZZER  
[OFF]  
ON  
Turns the Tape End buzzer on or off.  
OFF : The buzzer does not sound at tape end.  
ON : When the tape reaches the position set with the <REC REMAIN> menu  
function switch during recording (tape end, or 3 minutes or 6 minutes  
before the tape ends during 6H mode ), a buzzer sounds.  
To stop the buzzer sound, press the [REW] button, [EJECT] button or  
[POWER] button.  
When the mode is changed, the buzzer sound stops.  
WARNING  
BUZZER  
[OFF]  
ON  
Turns the warning buzzer on or off.  
OFF : The buzzer does not sound.  
ON : The buzzer sounds.  
VTR mode 2  
setting  
SUMMER TIME  
[OFF]  
ON  
Turns summer time compensation on or off.  
OFF : Clock is not adjusted for summer (daylight saving) time.  
ON : Clock is adjusted for summer (daylight saving) time.  
TERMINAL  
SEL 1  
[SERIES]  
EXT  
Select the signal to be input or output to the [SERIES/CLOCK IN·OUT]  
terminals on the rear panel.  
C.ADJ  
SERIES : Set to this position to input or output a series recording signal.  
EXT  
: Set to this position to start or stop the recording with the VCR  
activation signal input from an external control device.  
C.ADJ : Set to this position to input or output a clock reset signal.  
TERMINAL  
SEL 2  
[WARN.]  
REC  
Select the signal output from the rear panel’s [WARNING/REC OUT] terminal.  
WARN. : Set to this position to output a warning signal. The warning signal is  
output if an abnormality occurs in tape transport or mechanism  
operation.  
REC  
: Set to this position to output a recording mode signal (+12 V) in the  
Record mode.  
REC REMAIN  
[OFF]  
180S  
360S  
Sets the timing to process tape end before the actual tape end. This menu  
switch setting is effective in the 6H to L30H Record modes. For the 48H to  
240H modes, set with <COUNT END>. The following operations are executed  
at the timing set with this menu switch.  
• The tape end signal is output from the rear panel's [TAPE END] terminal.  
• The series recording signal is output from the rear panel's [CLOCK/SERIES  
OUT] terminal (with the TERMINAL SEL 1> function menu switch set to  
"SERIES").  
• The tape end buzzer sounds (with the <TAPE END BUZZER> function menu  
switch set to "ON").  
• "End" is shown on the counter display.  
The set values (180S/360S) are for the 6H mode. The relation between the  
recording mode and the recording time is shown below.  
Record modes  
Setting  
6H  
L18H  
L30H  
OFF  
180S  
360S  
Tape end  
3 minutes  
6 minutes  
Tape end  
9 minutes  
18 minutes  
Tape end  
15 minutes  
30 minutes  
These values should be used as a reference only. Actual values may differ depending on  
the tape used.  
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5 SETTING OF THE FUNCTION MENU SWITCHES  
5-2 Contents of the Function Menu Switches  
[
]: Factory setting  
Screens  
Items  
Set values  
Function  
VTR mode 2  
setting  
COUNT END  
[OFF]  
500  
1000  
Sets the timing to process tape end at a specified counter value rather than at  
the actual tape end. This menu switch setting is effective in the 48H to 240H  
Record modes. For the 6H to L30H modes, set with <REC REMAIN>. The  
following operations are executed at the timing set with this menu switch.  
• The tape end signal is output from the rear panel's [TAPE END] terminal.  
• The series recording signal is output from the rear panel's [CLOCK/SERIES  
OUT] terminal (with the TERMINAL SEL 1> function menu switch set to  
"SERIES").  
:
:
9500  
• The tape end buzzer sounds (with the <TAPE END BUZZER> function menu  
switch set to "ON").  
• "End" is shown on the counter display.  
OFF: Executes tape end processing at the actual tape end.  
5000 - 9500: Executes tape end processing at the set tape counter value.  
To determine the set tape counter value according to the tape length, refer to  
the table on page 53.  
Alarm/sensor  
recording mode  
setting  
ALARM REC  
[OFF]  
ON  
Turns the alarm recording function on or off.  
Alarm recording is enabled only in the Timelapse Record mode.  
An index code (VISS signal) is also recorded at the start point of alarm  
recording as an alarm cue signal.  
OFF : Alarm recording is disabled.  
ON : This unit enters the specified Record mode, when an alarm signal is  
input to the rear panel's [ALARM IN] terminal during timelapse recording.  
SENSOR REC  
[OFF]  
ON  
Turns the sensor recording function on or off. Sensor recording is enabled in  
the Stop mode. An index code (VISS signal) is also recorded at the start point of  
sensor recording.  
OFF : Sensor recording is disabled.  
ON : When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel's [ALARM IN] terminal in  
the Stop mode. This unit automatically starts recording in the specified  
Record mode.  
REC MODE  
DURATION  
[6H]  
18H  
30H  
Selects the recording mode for alarm recording or sensor recording.  
6H : Recording is executed in the 6H(EP) mode.  
18H : Recording is executed in the 18H mode.This value is not selected when  
the <DURATION> function menu switch is set to "5 sec".  
30H : Recording is executed in the 30H mode. This value is not selected when  
the <DURATION> function menu switch is set to "5 sec" or "15 sec ".  
Selects the recording duration for alarm recording or sensor recording.  
5 ..... 180 : Alarm or sensor recording is performed for the time specified (5 sec.  
to 180 sec.).  
5
15  
30  
• 5 sec is not selected when the <RECMODE> function menu  
switch is set to "18H".  
60  
120  
• 5 or 15 sec is not selected when the <REC MODE> function menu  
switch is set to "30H".  
TAPE END: Alarm or sensor recording continues until the tape ends.  
MANUAL : Alarm or sensor recording continues for as long as alarm signals  
are input.  
[180]  
TAPE END  
MANUAL  
Set to this position when specifying the alarm recording time with a  
switcher.  
BUZZER  
[OFF]  
ON  
Selects whether or not the alarm buzzer sounds during alarm or sensor  
recording.  
OFF : The buzzer does not sound.  
ON : The buzzer sounds.  
TAPE END  
MODE  
[STOP]  
REW  
Set the operation mode at tape end during recording in the case when alarm or  
sensor recording is executed even once.  
STOP  
REW  
: Stops at tape end.  
: Rewinds the tape automatically and stops.  
REPEAT  
EJECT  
REPEAT : Rewinds the tape automatically to the beginning and restarts  
recording.  
EJECT : The tape is ejected.  
RS-232C  
parameter  
setting  
Thisscreenisdisplayedontheon-screensettingscreenonlywhenthe(optional)RS-232CboardSA-K97Uisinstalled.  
Select the RS-232C data transfer speed from 1200 bps, 2400 bps, 4800 bps or  
9600 bps.  
BAUD RATE  
1200  
2400  
4800  
[9600]  
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6 PREPARATION  
6-1 Cassette Loading/Unloading  
Loading  
Insert the cassette with its label side facing you.  
Gently push the center of the cassette until the machine starts automatic loading.  
[EJECT] button  
(
) indication  
TIMER indication  
[TIMER REC] button  
Note:  
To avoid damage or injury, do not insert your hand or other foreign objects into the cassette loading slot.  
Auto power on  
Auto play  
When a cassette is loaded, the power automatically turns  
When a cassette with no erasure prevention tab is loaded,  
playback starts automatically.  
on and the (  
) cassette indication appears.  
Unloading  
5 Press the [EJECT] button.  
If the Timer Recording Standby mode is engaged (TIMER  
indication is shown on the display), the cassette will not be  
ejected when the [EJECT] button is pressed.  
To unload the cassette, press the [TIMER REC] button to  
release the Timer Recording Standby mode, then press the  
[EJECT] button.  
[ The cassette is ejected.  
If the power is not on when the [EJECT] button is  
pressed, power is automatically switched on and the  
cassette is ejected. Once the cassette is unloaded, the  
power turns off again automatically.  
6-2 Date and Time Setting  
The time/date generator and timer recording will not function if the date and time are not set.  
The time/date setting can be enabled on the CLOCK ADJUST menu screen or the front panel display.  
[SHIFT –] button  
[OPERATE] button  
[MENU] button  
[SHIFT +] button  
RESET  
COUNT/  
SHIFT/TRACKING  
SET/V.LOCK  
/CANCEL  
CLOCK  
MENU  
TIME  
MODE  
TIMER  
REC  
AL/PL  
RESET  
[SET –] button  
[SET +] button  
• Time-keeping continues even when the power cable is unplugged from the AC outlet or a power failure occurs.  
• If the power cable has been unplugged for a long time of period, check the current time before using the VCR. (Time shift  
may occur under certain operating or environmental conditions.)  
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6 PREPARATION  
(Main menu)  
Set the date and time using the CLOCK ADJUST menu  
screen.  
MAIN MENU  
PROGRAM TIMER  
FUNCTION  
ALARM IN  
1 Turn on this unit and the monitor and engage the Stop mode.  
2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu screen.  
3 Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -]button to select <CLOCK ADJUST>.  
(Set the cursor arrow to <CLOCK ADJUST>.)  
POWER LOSS  
HOUR METER  
CLOCK ADJUST  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
4 Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to display the CLOCK ADJUST  
screen on the monitor.  
[SET +/-] button  
5 Select the item to be set.  
(Date/time setting screen)  
• Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to select the item.  
[ The selected item will blink.  
CLOCK ADJUST  
YEAR  
2000  
MONTH  
DAY  
HOUR  
MINUTE  
1
1
0
0
6 Enter the value for the selected item with the [SET +/-] button.  
• Press the [SET +] button to increase the number.  
• Press the [SET -] button to decrease the number.  
• The setting range for the year is from 1997 to 2096.  
• This VCR uses the 24-hour clock.  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
• If an invalid date is set, it is automatically corrected.  
(e.g.) 1999-2-29 [ 1999-2-28  
[SHIFT +/-] button and  
[SET +/-] button  
CLOCK ADJUST  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the year, month, date, hour, and minutes  
have all been set.  
YEAR  
1999  
MONTH  
DAY  
HOUR  
MINUTE  
9
30  
17  
30  
7 End date and time setting.  
• Press the [MENU] button twice.  
[ The normal display is restored and the set date and time are shown  
on screen. The time count starts from 00 seconds.  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
Note:  
• If you press the [OPERATE] button after setting the date and time  
without first pressing the [MENU] button, the set date and time are  
[MENU] button  
(Normal screen)  
canceled.  
1 7 : 3 0 : 0 1 L24H  
9 – 30 – 1999  
Set the date and time on the front panel display  
(Menu switch <POSITION> set to L-UP)  
YEAR  
1 Turn the power on.  
2 Press the [COUNT/CLOCK] button for at least 2 seconds.  
• The “year” indication blinks in the display.  
3 Enter the value for the year with the [SET+] or [SET-] button.  
4 Press the [SHIFT+] button: the “month” indication blinks.  
• Press the [SHIFT+] or [SHIFT-] button to move the blinking section.  
• Enter the value for the blinking section with the [SET+] or [SET-]  
button.  
MONTH  
DAY  
5 Set the “month”, “day”, “hour” and “minute” with the [SHIFT+/-] and  
[SET+/-] buttons.  
6 When you have finished setting, press the [COUNT/CLOCK] button.  
• The display returns to the clock display mode and the time count  
starts from 00 seconds.  
MINUTE  
HOUR  
Time indication on the VCR's display  
• When the power is turned off, the time is displayed. When the power is turned on, set the time display mode with the  
[COUNT/CLOCK] button to display the current time.  
• The first time you turn on the power, the time display shows a blinking "0:00:00".  
• When the built-in backup battery capacity is low, the error indication E-10 appears on the display. Contact your local JVC  
dealer to replace the built-in battery.  
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6 PREPARATION  
6-3 Summer Time Compensation  
Set whether or not the Summer Time mode is engaged with  
the <SUMMER TIME> function menu switch on the VTR  
mode 2 setting screen.  
When the <SUMMER TIME> switch is set to "ON", the  
currently set time is advanced one hour.  
• When setting the time, make sure the <SUMMER TIME>  
switch is set to "OFF".  
When the unit is shipped, this switch is set to "OFF".  
• Clock setting is not possible during timer recording.  
During daylight savings time  
Standard time  
1 Set the time with one-hour delay.  
2 After setting the time, set the <SUMMER TIME> switch  
to "ON".  
1 Set the clock to the actual time.  
2 When daylight savings starts, set the <SUMMER TIME>  
menu switch to "ON".  
• The set time advances one hour.  
3 At the end of the daylight savings time season, set the  
<SUMMER TIME> switch to OFF.  
• The standard time instead of "Summer Time" is  
displayed.  
• The time advances one hour on the display  
6-4 Selection of Record/Play Mode  
Display section  
[TIME MODE] button  
Recording/playback time  
mode indication  
SP indication  
EP indication  
1 Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode on.  
The [OPERATE] indicator lights.  
2 Select the recording/playback time mode with the [TIME MODE] button. Refer to the table below for more information on  
each mode.  
• Each time the [TIME MODE] button is pressed, the recording/playback mode changes in the following order:  
6H (VHS EP mode)[L18H (18-hour Timelapse mode)[L30H[48H[72H[96H[120H[168H[240H[  
6H (VHS EP mode) ...  
• The selected recording or playback time mode is shown on the display.  
• The EP indicator lights.  
Note:  
• When a tape recorded in the VHS Standard Play (SP) mode is played back, the SP indicator lights. Recording in the  
SP mode is not possible with this unit.  
Recording/playback  
interval (sec.)  
Available recording time (hour)  
Display  
indi-cations  
Audio recording  
Modes  
T-30  
1.5  
6
T-60  
T-90  
T-120  
6H  
VHS EP  
3
4.5  
6
Possible  
Possible  
Possible  
L18H  
L30H  
18-hour Timelapse  
30-hour Timelapse  
12  
15  
13.5  
22.5  
18  
0.05  
0.08  
7.5  
30  
48H  
72H  
48-hour Timelapse  
72-hour Timelapse  
12  
18  
24  
36  
36  
54  
48  
72  
0.15  
0.22  
N/A  
N/A  
96H  
120H  
168H  
240H  
96-hour Timelapse  
120-hour Timelapse  
168-hour Timelapse  
240-hour Timelapse  
24  
30  
42  
60  
48  
60  
72  
90  
96  
0.28  
0.35  
0.48  
0.68  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
120  
168  
240  
84  
126  
180  
120  
* Recording time varies depending on the type of cassette used.  
* For optimum performance and reliability, use a tape with a standard recording time of 120 minutes (T-120) or less.  
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7 RECORDING  
7-1 Preparation  
[MENU] button  
[TIME MODE] button  
5 <CAMERA SW> ... Factory setting: OFF  
Connection  
Sets the switching timing for cameras connected to an  
Make sure the input/output connectors on the rear panel  
are properly connected. For details, refer to  
"CONNECTIONS" on page 11 to 13.  
external sequential switcher.  
• To switch cameras after each field or frame, set this  
menu switch to FIELD or FRAME.  
5 <TAPE END BUZZER> ... Factory setting: OFF  
• Set to ON to sound the buzzer when the tape ends  
during recording.  
Menu switch setting  
Set the function menu switches as required.  
5 <POSITION> ... Factory setting: L-UP  
• Sets the position of the on-screen time/date and  
recording mode display. Select one of the four corners  
of the screen.  
5 <TERMINAL SEL 1> ... Factory setting: SERIES  
Set the rear panel’s [SERIES/CLOCK] terminal as  
required.  
• Set to “SERIES” when to use the series recording  
During recording, the on-screen data is recorded in the  
selected position together with the video signals.  
• If on-screen data recording is not required, set this  
switch to OFF.  
function.  
• Set to “EXT” when to control recording start/stop from  
an external device.  
5 <TERMINAL SEL 2> ... Factory setting: WARN  
Select the signal output from the rear panel’s  
[WARNING/REC OUT] terminal.  
5 <AUTO REC> ... Factory setting: OFF  
• Set to ON to execute timer recording using a  
commercially available external timer or to  
automatically resume recording when power is  
restored after a power failure.  
• Set to WARN to output a warning signal.  
• Set to “REC” to output a recording mode signal (+12 V)  
during recording.  
• For details, refer to "How To Restore Recording  
After Power Failure" and "External Timer Recording"  
on page 37.  
5 <REC REMAIN> ... Factory setting: OFF  
Selects the timing to send the tape end information.  
Selects the timing for tape end operation in the 6H to  
L30H Record modes. The timing differs depending on  
the recording mode. For details, refer to "Contents of  
the Function Menu Switches" on page 21.  
5 <REC CHECK> ... Factory setting: MANUAL  
Selects between manual and automatic Recording  
Check operation.  
• When set to AUTO, Recording Check is automatically  
executed at the beginning of a tape set to record  
repeatedly or when the [REC CHECK] button is pressed.  
In the Auto mode, Recording Check and head cleaning  
is automatically repeated up to two times. If the  
inferior picture quality is detected on both checks, the  
warning code E-09 is displayed. The warning code  
remains displayed while recording continues.  
• When set to MANUAL, the Recording Check operation  
is executed only when the [REC CHECK] button is  
pressed. If inferior picture quality is detected, head  
cleaning is performed once and recording resumes.  
The warning code "E-09" is shown on the display for  
10 seconds.  
5 <COUNT END> ... Factory setting: OFF  
Selects the timing for tape end operation in the 48H to  
240H Record modes. The timing differs depending on  
the recording mode. For details, refer to "Contents of  
the Function Menu Switches" on page 22.  
5 <ALARM REC> ... Factory setting: OFF  
• Set to ON to perform alarm recording.  
For details, refer to "Alarm Recording" on page 31.  
5 <SENSOR REC> ... Factory setting: OFF  
• Set to ON to perform sensor recording.  
For details, refer to "Sensor Recording" on page 33.  
Setting on the front panel  
5 <TAPE END MODE> ... Factory setting: STOP  
Selects the mode engaged when the tape ends during  
recording.  
• Select the recording time mode with the [TIME MODE]  
button. For details, refer to "Selection of the Record/  
Play mode" on page 23.  
• When set to STOP, the Stop mode is engaged.  
• When set to REW, the tape is rewound to the  
beginning.  
• When set to REPEAT, the tape is rewound to the  
beginning and recording re-starts (repeat recording).  
• When set to EJECT, the tape is ejected.  
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7 RECORDING  
7-2 Recording  
[STOP/EJECT] button  
[REC] button  
[OPERATE] button  
[REC CHECK] button  
[PLAY] button  
[PAUSE/STILL] button  
Recording Check  
1 Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating  
mode on.  
[ The [OPERATE] indicator lights.  
Record Check in the Timelapse mode should be  
performed after recording has been executed for more  
than one minute. If the recording time is too short,  
2 Insert a cassette with safety tab in place.  
[The (  
) cassette indication lights on the display.  
Record Check cannot be performed correctly.  
* If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off,  
the operating mode is switched on automatically (auto  
operate on function).  
5 Press the [REC CHECK] button during recording.  
[The tape is played back in reverse for about 5  
seconds, then, the Play mode is engaged to check  
the recording. After playback, the VCR enters the  
Record mode at the point where the recording was  
interrupted.  
3 Press the [REC] button to start recording.  
[
The recording indicator lights on the display,  
showing that the Record mode is engaged.  
• During Recording Check, the FM level of the signal  
recorded on the tape is checked in the Play mode to  
determine whether or not the recording quality is  
suitable. If the recording quality is judged inferior,  
subsequent operation depends on the setting of the  
<REC CHECK> function menu switch.  
To stop recording temporarily  
4 Press the [PAUSE/STILL] button.  
[
The record-pause indicator is shown on  
the display and the Pause mode is  
engaged.  
When set to MANUAL  
To start recording again  
[REC CHECK] button  
5 Press the [PLAY] button.  
Normal  
During  
recording  
Recording  
check  
Recording  
[
The recording indicator is shown on the  
display and the Recording mode is engaged.  
Defective  
Auto head  
cleaning  
Recording  
Note  
If the VCR is left in the Record Pause mode for  
more than 5 seconds, the transition between  
scenes may be distorted when recording is re-  
started.  
Error indicator E-09 (for 10 sec.)  
When set to AUTO  
[REC CHECK] button  
Normal  
During  
recording  
Recording  
check  
Recording  
To stop recording  
Defective  
6 Press the [STOP/EJECT] button.  
Auto head  
cleaning  
[
The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged.  
Normal  
Recording  
check  
Auto recording  
for about 7  
seconds  
Recording  
Defective  
Auto head  
Recording  
cleaning  
Display  
Error indicator E-09 display  
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7 RECORDING  
7-3 Timer Recording  
Two types of timer recording are available: daily timer (by specifying the date) and weekly timer (by specifying the day of the  
week).  
• Daily timer  
: Set the date to any date within one year of the current date. Up to 8 programs can be set.  
• Weekly timer : Set the day of the week. Recording will automatically be performed on that day each week.  
You can program the timer using the on-screen menu display.  
[SHIFT–] button  
[OPERATE] button  
[MENU] button  
[SHIFT+] button  
COUNT/  
CLOCK  
SHIFT/TRACKING  
RESET  
/CANCEL  
MENU  
SET/V.LOCK  
TIME  
MODE  
TIMER  
REC  
AL/PL  
RESET  
[TIMER REC] button  
[SET–] button  
[SET+] button  
Note:  
• Timer programming is not possible if the date and time have not been set.  
Preparation  
• Make sure all necessary equipment is properly connected to the input/output connectors on the rear panel.  
• Check the current time.  
• Load a cassette with the safety tab in place. If the power is off, loading the cassette automatically turns the VCR on  
(auto power on function).  
Main menu screen  
Setting the daily timer  
MAIN MENU  
PROGRAM TIMER  
FUNCTION  
1 Turn on this unit and the monitor and engage the Stop mode.  
ALARM IN  
POWER LOSS  
HOUR METER  
CLOCK ADJUST  
2 Press the [MENU] button.  
[The main menu screen is displayed on the monitor.  
3 Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to move the cursor arrow to  
<PROGRAM TIMER> in the main menu, then press the [SET +] or [SET -]  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
button.  
[The daily timer program setting screen is displayed.  
• <DAILY> is shown on the second line of the daily timer program setting  
screen.  
Daily timer program setting screen  
PROGRAM TIMER  
( DAILY) START END MODE  
1. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
2. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
3. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
4. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
5. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
6. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
7. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
8. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)  
• If the date and time have not been set, the date and time setting  
screen will be shown. Once the correct date and time have been set,  
repeat steps 2 and 3.  
When the weekly timer program setting screen is displayed,  
<WEEKLY> is shown on the second line.  
PRESS (MENU)  
TO END  
• Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to set the cursor arrow to  
<WEEKLY> and press the [SET +/-] or [SET -] button.  
[The cancel program setting screen is displayed.  
When the cancel program setting screen is displayed, <CANCEL> is  
shown on the second line.  
• Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to set the cursor arrow to  
<CANCEL> and press the [SET +/-] or [SET -] button.  
[The daily timer program setting screen is displayed.  
Weekly timer program setting screen  
PROGRAM TIMER  
(WEEKLY) START END MODE  
( MON ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
( TUE ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
( WED ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
( THU ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
( F R I  
( SAT  
( SUN  
)
)
)
– – : – – – – : – – – – H  
– – : – – – – : – – – – H  
– – : – – – – : – – – – H  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
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7 RECORDING  
7-3 Timer Recording  
4 Select the timer program No.  
Start time (minute)  
Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to move the  
cursor arrow to the program No. to be set.  
• Press the [SHIFT +] button to move the cursor arrow  
down and the [SHIFT -] button to move it up.  
Stop time (hour)  
Start time (hour)  
Stop time (minute)  
Record mode  
Day  
Month  
PROGRAM TIMER  
(DAILY) START END MODE  
1. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
2. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
3. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
4. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
5. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
6. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
7. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
8. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)  
5 Set the selected program No.  
Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button.  
[ The selected program No. blinks.  
• Press the [SET +] button. The month blinks.  
• Press the [SET -] button. The record mode blinks.  
Program No.  
6 Set the timer.  
PRESS (MENU)  
TO END  
1 Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button until the item  
you want to set starts blinking.  
Blinking  
• Press the [SHIFT +] button to shift the blinking to  
the right.  
4.5  
PROGRAM TIMER  
(DAILY) START END MODE  
1. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
2. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
3. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
4. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
5. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
6. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
7. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
8. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)  
"Month" [ "Day"[ "Start time (hour)" [ "Start time  
(minute)" [ "Stop time (hour)"[ "Stop time (minute)"  
[ "Record mode" [ Select the next program No.  
• Press the [SHIFT -] button to move the blinking to  
the left.  
2 Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to set the value  
for the blinking item.  
PRESS (MENU)  
TO END  
• Press the [SET +] button to increase the value and  
the [SET -] button to decrease it.  
Set the "Month", "Day", "Start time (hour)", "Start time  
(minute)", "Stop time (hour)", "Stop time (minute)" and  
"Record mode" with the [SHIFT +/-] and [SET +/-]  
buttons.  
[ When all values are set, the set program No. is  
shown on the VCR's display.  
6.7  
PROGRAM TIMER  
(DAILY) START END MODE  
1. 9 3 0 8 : 3 0 1 7 : 1 5 – 6 H  
2. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
3. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
4. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
5. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
6. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
7. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
8. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)  
7
8
Accessing another program No.  
• Select the "Record mode" (so that it is blinking) and  
press the [SHIFT +] button. Or, select "Month" (so that  
it is blinking) and press the [SHIFT -] button.  
[ The selected item stops blinking. You may now  
select another program No.  
PRESS (MENU)  
TO END  
8.  
PROGRAM TIMER  
(DAILY) START END MODE  
1. 9 3 0 8 : 3 0 1 7 : 1 5 – 6 H  
To set more than one daily timer program, repeat  
steps 4 to 7.  
2. 10 –  
1
1 0 : 0 0 2 2 : 0 0 1 8 H  
3. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
4. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
5. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
6. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
7. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
8. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)  
• To program the timer to record once a week  
indefinitely, move the cursor arrow to the second  
line <DAILY> and press the [SET +] or [SET -]  
button. (For details, refer to page 28.)  
PRESS (MENU)  
TO END  
9 To end timer programming, press the [MENU] button  
twice.  
[ The normal screen is restored.  
Press the [TIMER REC] button.  
Timer  
Program No.  
[ • The TIMER indication and the daily timer  
program numbers light in the VCR's display.  
Power is switched off automatically and the VCR  
enters the Timer Record Standby mode.  
TIMER  
1
2
16.30.00  
• During timer recording, the number of the daily  
timer program currently being executed blinks.  
VCR's display  
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7-3 Timer Recording  
Daily timer program setting screen  
Setting the weekly timer  
PROGRAM TIMER  
You can program the VCR to record on a specified day  
each week.  
Using the same procedure as in daily timer program  
setting, select <PROGRAM TIMER> in the main menu to  
display the timer program setting screen on the monitor.  
(Refer to steps 1 to 3 in daily timer programming.)  
( DAILY) START END MODE  
1. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
2. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
3. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
4. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
5. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
6. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
7. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
8. – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)  
• When the timer program setting screen is displayed,  
the daily timer program setting screen is shown first.  
PRESS (MENU)  
TO END  
• Set the cursor arrow to the second  
line <DAILY> and press the [SET +/-  
] button.  
1 Display the weekly timer program setting screen.  
(<WEEKLY> is shown on the second line.)  
Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to move the  
cursor arrow to <DAILY> and press the [SET +] or  
[SET -] button.  
[The weekly timer program setting screen is shown.  
2 Select the day of the week you want to record on.  
Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button to set the cursor  
arrow to the day of the week to be set.  
Weekly timer program setting screen  
Stop time (hour)  
Stop time (minute)  
Record mode  
Start time (minute)  
Start time (hour)  
PROGRAM TIMER  
(WEEKLY) START END MODE  
( MON ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
( TUE ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
( WED ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
( THU ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
• Press the [SHIFT +] button to move the cursor arrow  
down and the [SHIFT -] button to move it up.  
3 Set the selected day of the week.  
Days of the  
week  
( F R I  
( SAT  
( SUN  
)
)
)
– – : – – – – : – – – – H  
– – : – – – – : – – – – H  
– – : – – – – : – – – – H  
(Monday to  
Sunday)  
Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button.  
[The selected day of the week blinks.  
• Press the [SET +] button. The start time (hour) blinks.  
• Press the [SET -] button. The record mode blinks.  
4 Set the timer.  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
Blinking  
1 Press the [SHIFT +] or [SHIFT -] button until the item  
you want to set starts blinking.  
2,3  
PROGRAM TIMER  
(WEEKLY) START END MODE  
( MON ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
( TUE ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
( WED ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
( THU ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
• Press the [SHIFT +] button to shift the blinking to  
the right.  
"Start time (hour)" [ "Start time (minute)" [  
"Stop time (hour)" [ "Stop time (minute)"[  
"Record mode" [ Select the day of the week.  
• Press the [SHIFT -] button to move the blinking to  
the left.  
( F R I  
( SAT  
( SUN  
)
)
)
– – : – – – – : – – – – H  
– – : – – – – : – – – – H  
– – : – – – – : – – – – H  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
2 Press the [SET +] or [SET -] button to set the value  
for the blinking item.  
4,5  
PROGRAM TIMER  
(WEEKLY) START END MODE  
( MON ) 8 : 3 0 1 9 : 3 0  
( TUE ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
( WED ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
( THU ) – – : – – – – : – – – – H  
6 H  
• Press the [SET +] button to increase the value and  
the [SHIFT -] button to decrease it.  
Set the "Start time (hour)", "Start time (minute)", "Stop  
time (hour)", "Stop time (minute)" and "Record mode"  
with the [SHIFT +/-] and [SET +/-] buttons.  
( F R I  
( SAT  
( SUN  
)
)
)
– – : – – – – : – – – – H  
– – : – – – – : – – – – H  
– – : – – – – : – – – – H  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
5
6
Accessing another day of the week.  
• Select the "Record mode" (so that it is blinking) and  
press the [SHIFT +] button. Or, select "Start time" (so  
that it is blinking) and press the [SHIFT -] button.  
[The blinking part stops blinking. You may now select  
another day of the week.  
6
PROGRAM TIMER  
(WEEKLY) START END MODE  
( MON ) 8 : 3 0 1 9 : 3 0  
( TUE ) 8 : 3 0 1 9 : 3 0  
( WED ) 8 : 3 0 1 7 : 3 0 1 8 H  
( THU ) 8 : 3 0 1 9 : 3 0 3 0 H  
6 H  
6 H  
( F R I  
( SAT  
( SUN  
)
)
)
8 : 3 0 2 2 : 3 0 1 8 H  
1 0 : 0 0 2 2 : 0 0 1 8 H  
– – : – – – – : – – – – H  
To set more than one weekly timer program, repeat  
steps 2 to 5.  
7 To end timer programming, press the [MENU] button twice.  
[The normal screen is restored.  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)  
PRESS (MENU)  
TO END  
Press the [TIMER REC] button.  
Timer  
[The TIMER indication lights in the VCR's display.  
Power is switched off automatically and the VCR  
enters the Timer Record Standby mode.  
TIMER  
16.30.00  
VCR's display  
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7-3 Timer Recording  
Setting dates when timer recording is not  
executed (cancel program)  
[SHIFT–] button  
[SHIFT+] button  
[RESET/CANCEL] button  
[MENU] button  
Up to 16 days of timer-recorded programming within a  
year can be canceled. This function is useful for irregular  
days such as holidays, national holidays or special days.  
This setting can only be performed when the unit is turned  
ON.  
COUNT/  
SHIFT/TRACKING  
SET/V.LOCK  
RESET  
CLOCK  
MENU  
/CANCEL  
TIME  
MODE  
TIMER  
REC  
AL/PL  
RESET  
Cancel program setting screen  
PROGRAM TIMER  
(CANCEL)  
[TIMER REC] button  
[SET+] button  
[SET–] button  
1. 1 0 – 3 0  
2. – – – – –  
3. – – – – –  
4. – – – – –  
5. – – – – –  
6. – – – – –  
7. – – – – –  
8. – – – – –  
9. – – – – –  
10. – – – – –  
11. – – – – –  
12. – – – – –  
13. – – – – –  
14. – – – – –  
15. – – – – –  
16. – – – – –  
Month  
Day  
Canceling timer programming  
To stop timer programming  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET, RESET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
1 Press the [RESET/CANCEL] button.  
The program being set is canceled.  
2 Press the [MENU] button twice.  
[The normal screen mode is restored.  
1 Display the cancel program setting screen.  
Set the cursor arrow to the second line(WEEKLY) on the  
weekly timer program setting screen, then press the  
[SET+] or [SET-] button.  
To cancel a preset timer program  
2 Press the [SHIFT+] or [SHIFT-] button to set the cursor  
arrow to the number of the day when timer recording is  
not to be executed.  
1 Press the [TIMER REC] button to turn off the TIMER  
indication in the display.  
2 Turn the VCR and the monitor on.  
3 Engage the Cancel Program Setting mode.  
Press the [SET+] or [SET-] button.  
3 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu  
screen and select <PROGRAM TIMER> with the [SHIFT  
+/-] button. Then, press the [SET +/-] button.  
When the [SET+] button is pressed, the month blinks.  
When the [SET-] button is pressed, the day blinks.  
[The timer program setting screen is displayed.  
4 Set the data.  
4 Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to move the cursor arrow to  
Press the [SET+] or [SET-] button to set the value for  
the blinking item.  
the program No. or the day of the week to be canceled.  
Press the [SET+] button to increase the value and the  
[SET-] button to decrease it.  
*Set the “Month” and “Day” with the [SHIFT +/-] and  
[SET +/-] buttons.  
5 Press the [RESET/CANCEL] button.  
[The specified timer program data is canceled.  
6 Press the [MENU] button twice.  
[The normal screen is restored.  
5 To program additional cancel program days, repeat  
steps 2 to 4.  
6 To quit the Cancel Program Setting mode, press the  
[MENU] button twice.  
[The normal screen is restored.  
To cancel programmed data  
Set the cursor arrow to the desired number and press  
the [RESET/CANCEL] button.  
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7-3 Timer Recording  
Changing a preset timer program  
Notes on timer recording  
If you make a mistake when programming  
The TIMER indication blinks and the Timer Record  
Standby mode is engaged.  
The blinking of the TIMER indication differs depending  
on the programming status.  
• When correct programs exist, the indication blinks for  
about 10 seconds and then lights.  
• If mistakes are detected in all programs, the indication  
blinks for about 10 seconds.  
1 Press the [TIMER REC] button to turn off the TIMER  
indication in the display.  
2 Turn the VCR and the monitor on.  
3 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu  
screen and select <PROGRAM TIMER> with the [SHIFT  
+/-] button. Then, press the [SET +/-] button.  
[The timer program setting screen is displayed.  
4 Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to move the cursor arrow to  
the program No. or the day of the week to be changed.  
Press the [SET +/-] button.  
Incorrect programs are canceled automatically. So, if  
necessary, program the timer again.  
5 Select the item to be changed (so that it is blinking) with  
If no programs have been set  
The TIMER indication blinks for about 10 seconds. The  
Timer Record Standby mode cannot be engaged.  
the [SHIFT +/-] button.  
6 Change the value with the [SHIFT +/-] button.  
Program the timer.  
7 Press the [MENU] button twice.  
[The normal screen is restored.  
If program data overlaps  
The Timer Record Standby mode is engaged and the  
OVER LAP indication blinks for about 10 seconds.  
Using the VCR in the Timer Record  
Standby mode  
The OVER LAP indication is not shown, however, if the  
DAILY timer program and WEEKLY timer program overlap.  
Press the [TIMER REC] button to turn off the TIMER  
indication for normal use.  
Press the [TIMER REC] button again to turn on the TIMER  
indication. The Timer Record Standby mode is engaged.  
When all timer recording programs have been executed,  
the TIMER indication goes off.  
Check the program contents.  
When program data overlaps, the timer recording  
priority is determined as follows.  
1 The daily timer has priority over the weekly timer.  
2 The program with shorter recording time  
(6H>L18H>L30H>48H>72H>96H>120H>168H>240H)  
has priority.  
3 The program which starts earlier has priority.  
4 When the start time is the same, the program with  
the lower program No. has priority.  
During timer recording  
The PAUSE/STILL button has no effect.  
To operate the VCR, first press the [TIMER REC]  
button.  
Timer recording  
Power is turned on about 20 seconds before recording is  
programmed to start and the VCR enters the Record-  
Pause mode. Recording starts about 2 seconds before  
the programmed start time.  
If no cassette is loaded  
The TIMER and (  
) indications blink.  
Load a cassette with safety tab in place. Cassettes with  
no tab are ejected.  
When the <TAPE END MODE> function menu switch is  
set to STOP, REW or EJECT and the tape ends during  
timer recording.  
The cassette is ejected.  
Recording will start again when a cassette with safety tab  
in place is loaded.  
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7-4 Alarm Recording  
Alarm recording functions during timelapse recording. When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel's ALARM IN terminal,  
an index code is recorded on the tape and the VCR automatically switches to the 6H (EP),18H or 30H mode for realtime  
recording of the alarm situation. Normal timelapse recording is restored after the preset alarm recording duration has passed.  
* Alarm recording will not start from the Pause mode.  
“AL” indication  
AL  
TIME MODE  
• Set the alarm recording duration, buzzer ON/OFF during  
alarm recording and the operation mode at the tape end  
during alarm recording with the function menu switches.  
(Menu switches for alarm/sensor recording mode setting)  
5 During alarm recording, the AL indication is lit on the  
display. After alarm recording is complete, the AL  
indication blinks on the display to show that an alarm  
signal has been input.  
Display "AL"  
indication  
Extinguished  
Lit  
Blinking  
Lit  
Blinking  
6H (EP),18H  
or 30H mode  
6H (EP),18H  
or 30H mode  
Timelapse  
mode  
Timelapse  
mode  
Timelapse  
mode  
Record mode  
Timelapse  
recording  
Timelapse  
recording  
Timelapse  
recording  
Alarm  
recording  
Alarm  
recording  
Alarm signal input  
Alarm signal input  
* An index code (VISS) is recorded at the start point of the alarm recording as an alarm cue signal.  
* During alarm recording, a +12 V signal is output from the rear panel’s ALARM REC OUT terminal.  
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7-4 Alarm Recording  
Preparation  
Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel’s alarm input terminal.  
1 Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode  
on.  
A LARM / SENSOR REC MODE  
Alarm recording function  
Alarm recording mode  
Alarm recording duration  
Setting the function menu switches for the Alarm  
Record mode  
(ALARM REC)  
(SENSOR REC)  
(REC MODE)  
(DURATION)  
(BUZZER)  
(TAPE END MODE)  
ON  
OFF  
6H  
180SEC  
OFF  
STOP  
2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu  
Buzzer  
Tape end mode  
screen on the monitor.  
3 Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to select <FUNCTION> and  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
press the [SET +/-] button.  
[The function menu switch setting screen is  
Alarm/sensor recording  
mode setting screen  
displayed.  
4 Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to display the alarm/sensor  
recording mode setting screen.  
7 Select the timelapse recording mode with the [TIME  
MODE] button on the front panel.  
5 Select the item to be set with the [SHIFT +/-] button. Set  
the value with the [SET +/-] button.  
[ The selected recording mode is shown on the VCR's  
display and the on-screen display.  
• Set <ALARM REC> to ON to activate the alarm  
recording function. The AL REC indication in the  
display lights.  
8 Follow the procedures for "Basic recording operations"  
on page 25.  
• Select the alarm record mode.  
9 When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel's  
ALARM IN terminal, alarm recording is executed as  
specified.  
Set the <REC MODE> to VHS Extended(6H),18H or  
30H.  
• Set the alarm recording duration.  
Set duration to 5 sec., 15 sec., 30 sec., 60 sec.,  
120 sec., 180 sec., TAPE END or MANUAL (for as  
long as alarm signals are input).  
0 To stop alarm recording and clear the alarm indication,  
press the [AL/PL RESET] button.  
• When the AL indication is lit on the display (during  
alarm recording), press the [AL/PL RESET] button to  
stop alarm recording. Timelapse recording is resumed  
and the AL indication goes out. If the alarm buzzer is  
on, it stops as well.  
• When the AL indication is blinking on the display,  
press the [AL/PL RESET] button. The AL indication  
goes out.  
* When the alarm recording time is set to MANUAL,  
the alarm cue signal (index code) will not be  
recorded correctly if alarm input lasts for less than  
30 seconds.  
* When alarm recording duration is set with an  
external switcher, set the alarm recording duration  
to MANUAL.  
! When the AL indication goes out, press the [AL/PL  
RESET] button again to reset the alarm input/power loss  
data.  
• To sound the buzzer during alarm recording, set  
<BUZZER> to ON.  
• Set the operation mode at tape end in the case when  
alarm recording is executed even once with the menu  
switch <TAPE END MODE> on the alarm/sensor  
recording mode setting screen.  
* There may be some picture distortion at the start or  
end of an alarm recording. This is not a malfunction.  
STOP  
REW  
: The tape stops.  
: The tape is rewound to the beginning and  
stops.  
REPEAT : Recording continues from the beginning of  
the tape.  
EJECT : The tape is ejected.  
6 After setting the function menu switches, press the  
[MENU] button twice.  
[The normal screen is restored.  
Check the time and data shown on the monitor's on-  
screen display.  
If the time and date are not shown on the monitor or if  
you want to change the display position, use the  
<POSITION> function menu switch.  
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7-5 Sensor Recording  
Sensor recording is executed only when the VCR is in the Stop mode (Stop or Timer Record Standby mode) and an alarm  
signal is input to the rear panel’s ALARM IN terminal.  
Perform the settings for sensor recording in the same way as for "Alarm Recording" on page 31.  
The mechanism of the SR-9168U cannot be guaranteed if the sensor recording function is used frequently (100 times/day  
or more). If alarm inputs are frequent, use the alarm recording function instead and carry out regular maintenance/  
inspection and parts replacement.  
Preparation  
Connect an alarm sensor to the rear panel’s alarm input terminal.  
1 Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode  
on.  
A LARM / SENSOR REC MODE  
Setting the function menu switches for the Sensor  
Record mode  
Sensor recording function  
Sensor recording mode  
Sensor recording duration  
(ALARM REC)  
(SENSOR REC)  
(REC MODE)  
(DURATION)  
OFF  
ON  
6H  
180SEC  
OFF  
2 Press the [MENU] button to display the main menu  
(BUZZER)  
screen.  
Buzzer  
(TAPE END MODE)  
STOP  
Tape end mode  
3 Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to select <FUNCTION>  
and press the [SET +/-] button.  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
[ The function menu switch setting screen is  
displayed.  
Alarm/sensor recording  
mode setting screen  
4 Press the [SHIFT +/-] button to display the alarm/sensor  
recording mode setting screen.  
6 After completing function menu switch setting, press the  
[MENU] button twice.  
5 Select the item to be set with the [SHIFT +/-] button. Set  
[
The normal screen is restored.  
the value with the [SET +/-] button.  
• Set the <SENSOR REC> to ON to activate the sensor  
recording function. The SENSOR REC indication in  
the display lights.  
• Select the sensor record mode.  
Set the <REC MODE> to VHS Extended(6H),18H or  
30H.  
Check the time and data shown on the monitor's on-  
screen display.  
If the time and date are not shown on the monitor or if  
you need to change the display position, use the  
<POSITION> function menu switch.  
• Set the sensor recording duration.  
Set <DURATION> to 5 sec., 15 sec., 30 sec., 60 sec.,  
120 sec., 180 sec., TAPE END or MANUAL (for as  
long as alarm signals are input).  
7 • When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel's  
ALARM IN terminal, recording starts automatically in  
the specified record mode and the AL indication is lit.  
• After the specified recording duration expires,  
recording stops and the Stop mode is engaged.  
* The sensor recording time will be shorter than the  
specified value.  
* When the sensor recording time is set to MANUAL,  
the alarm cue signal (index code) will not be  
recorded correctly if alarm input lasts for less than  
30 seconds.  
* Because sensor recording starts from the Stop  
mode, it takes several seconds from the time an  
alarm input is received to the time recording actually  
starts.  
* When sensor recording duration is set with an  
external switcher, set the sensor recording duration  
to MANUAL.  
8 To stop sensor recording and clear the AL indication,  
press the [AL/PL RESET] button.  
9 To disable sensor recording, set menu switch  
• To sound the buzzer during sensor recording, set  
<BUZZER> to ON.  
<SENSOR REC> to OFF.  
• Set the operation mode at tape end in the case when  
sensor recording is executed even once with the menu  
switch <TAPE END MODE> on the alarm/sensor  
recording mode setting screen.  
During playback, there may be some noise or picture  
distortion at the point where one sensor recording  
stops and another starts. This is not a malfunction.  
STOP : The tape stops.  
REW  
: The tape is rewound to the beginning and  
stops.  
REPEAT: Sensor recording continues from the  
beginning of the tape.  
EJECT : The tape is ejected.  
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7 RECORDING  
7-6 Repeat Recording  
When the tape reaches the end during recording, it is automatically rewound and recording starts again from the beginning.  
5 To execute repeat recording, set <TAPE END MODE>  
on the VTR mode 1 setting screen to REPEAT.  
VTR MODE 1  
Auto recording  
check function  
(SHARPNESS)  
(AUTO REC)  
(REC CHECK)  
(TAPE END MODE)  
(INDEX SEARCH)  
(CAMERA SW)  
(TAPE END BUZZER)  
(WARNING BUZZER)  
NORMAL  
OFF  
AUTO  
REPEAT  
OFF  
5 Setting the function menu switch <TAPE END MODE>  
on the alarm/sensor recording mode setting screen  
Tape end mode  
Set to  
REPEAT  
• When the tape ends during recording in the case when  
alarm or sensor recording is executed even once, the  
tape stops or rewinds and stops at the beginning if this  
menu switch set to “STOP” or “REW”,.  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)  
If this menu switch is set to "EJECT", the tape is  
ejected.  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
VTR mode 1 setting screen  
To continue repeat recording even when alarm/  
sensor recording is executed, set this menu  
switch to “REPEAT” .  
* When repeat recording is performed, the previously-  
recorded alarm recording is erased.  
Function menu switch <REC CHECK> set to AUTO  
Auto Recording Check function  
This function automatically checks recording quality at  
the beginning of the tape during repeat recording.  
• To activate the Auto Recording Check function, set the  
<REC CHECK> function menu switch in the VTR mode 1  
setting screen to AUTO.  
Repeat recording  
Normal  
Beginning of  
the tape  
Recording  
check  
Recording  
Normal  
Defective  
Auto head  
cleaning  
Operation of the Auto Recording Check function  
• The recorded section at the beginning of the tape is  
automatically played back in the Repeat Record mode  
and the FM level recorded on the tape is checked. If  
the level is satisfactory, recording continues.  
• If recording quality is deemed inferior, the heads are  
cleaned automatically. After several seconds, recording  
is checked again.  
Recording  
check  
Auto recording  
for several  
seconds  
Recording  
Defective  
Auto head  
cleaning  
Recording  
Display  
Error indicator E-09 display  
If recording quality is still unsatisfactory after two  
consecutive checks, the error indicator E-09 is shown  
in the display and recording continues.  
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7 RECORDING  
7-7 Series Recording  
The series recording function facilitates recording over much longer periods using several connected SR-9168Us.  
As soon as the tape ends in one VCR, the next VCR in the series starts recording.  
Connections  
5 Connect the first VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK OUT] terminal  
to the second VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal.  
Connect the second VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK OUT]  
terminal to the third VCR’s [SERIES/CLOCK IN]  
terminal. Repeat for all connected VCRs. Connect the  
VCR’s [COM] terminals as well.  
Rear panel  
5 Connect a video camera and/or other source equipment  
to the first VCR’s video and audio input connectors.  
Connect the first VCR’s video and audio output  
connectors to the second VCR’s video and audio input  
connectors. Connect the second VCR’s video and audio  
output connectors to the third VCR’s video and audio  
input connectors. Repeat for all connected VCRs.  
Connect the last VCR’s video and audio output  
connectors to the monitor’s video and audio input  
connectors.  
SERIES/CLOCK  
IN OUT  
SERIES/CLOCK  
IN OUT  
SERIES/CLOCK  
IN OUT  
COM  
COM  
COM  
First VCR  
Second VCR  
Third VCR  
Operations  
Audio input signal  
Video input signal  
1 Set the <TERMINAL SEL 1> function menu switch on  
the VTR mode 2 setting screen to “SERIES” (series  
recording) for all connected VCRs.  
Rear  
panel  
I N  
O U T  
VTR MODE 2  
(SUMMER TIME)  
(TERMINAL SEL 1)  
(TERMINAL SEL 2)  
(REC REMAIN))  
(COUNT END)  
OFF  
SERIES  
WARN  
OFF  
TERMINAL  
SEL 1  
Set to  
SERIES  
First VCR  
REC  
REMAIN  
OFF  
VCR mode-2  
setting screen  
I N  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
O U T  
• Output a series recording signal from the [SERIES/  
CLOCK OUT] terminal to start recording. Set the  
signal output timing with <REC REMAIN> or <COUNT  
END>. For details, refer to "Contents of the Function  
Menu Switches" on page 21.  
Second VCR  
2 To end function setting, press the MENU button to close  
the menu display and restore the time/date display.  
3 Load cassettes with safety tab in place in all connected  
I N  
VCRs.  
O U T  
4 Engage the Record mode on the first VCR.  
Turn on all connected VCRs and put them in the  
Standby mode. This allows you to check picture and  
sound on the monitor.  
Last VCR  
Video output  
Audio output  
When the recording is complete on the first VCR, the  
second VCR automatically starts recording. This is  
repeated for all connected VCRs.  
Monitor TV  
Note  
• If a cassette has not been loaded in any VCR in the series, series recording will stop when that VCR is reached.  
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7 RECORDING  
7-8 Recording with External VCR Activation Signal  
Recording start/stop can be controlled externally by inputting a VCR activation signal to the [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal on  
the SR-9168U’s rear panel.  
Rear panel  
To [COM] terminal  
To [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal  
External control  
equipment  
Connection  
Connect the [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal and [COM]  
terminal on the SR-9168U’s rear panel to the external  
control equipment.  
VCR control signal (ground signal)  
LV: 0 V  
Start of recording  
Stop or power off  
Operation  
1 Set the function menu switch <TERMINAL SEL 1> to  
VTR MODE 2  
(SUMMER TIME)  
OFF  
EXT  
“EXT” to use the external recording function.  
(TERMINAL SEL 1)  
TERMINAL  
SEL 1  
Set to EXT.  
(TERMINAL SEL 2)  
WARN  
OFF  
2 Press the MENU button to switch the on-screen display  
(External  
recording  
function)  
(REC REMAIN)  
(COUNT END)  
to the time/date display.  
OFF  
3 Load a cassette with a safety tab in place and engage  
the Stop mode, the Pause mode or turn the operating  
mode off.  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
• When a VCR activation signal (ground input) is input to  
the rear panel’s [SERIES/CLOCK IN] terminal,  
recording starts automatically and continues for as  
long as the activation signal is input.  
VCR mode 2 setting screen  
When the activation signal stops, the Stop mode is  
engaged.  
• When the [TIMER] indication is lit or the function is lit  
or the function menu switch [TAPE END MODE] on  
the VTR mode 1 setting screen is set to “REPEAT”,  
this function is disabled.  
• When the activation signal is input again, recording  
starts.  
• If a VCR activation signal is input while the unit is  
already recording (started with the [REC] button),  
recording continues and stops when the activation  
signal is no longer input.  
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7 RECORDING  
7-9 How to Restore Recording After Power Failure  
If a power failure occurs during recording, recording will  
restart in the same mode as soon as power is restored.  
To use this function, set the function menu switch <AUTO  
REC> to ON.  
VTR MODE 1  
(SHARPNESS)  
(AUTO REC)  
NORMAL  
ON  
MANUAL  
REPEAT  
OFF  
Set to  
ON  
AUTO REC  
(REC CHECK)  
(TAPE END MODE)  
(INDEX SEARCH)  
(CAMERA SW)  
(TAPE END BUZZER)  
(WARNING BUZZER)  
* If this function menu switch is set to ON and power is  
turned off and on again in the Stop mode, the VCR  
enters the Record mode automatically. Be careful.  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
VTR mode 1 setting screen  
7-10 External Timer Recording  
External timer recording can be performed by connecting the SR-9168U to an external timer.  
1 Check that a cassette is loaded in the VCR.  
* If the cassette’s safety tab has been removed,  
recording will not take place.  
2 Set the function menu switch <AUTO REC> to ON.  
Power is supplied from the external timer at the  
specified time and recording starts.  
* This function does not work when the Timer Record  
mode is engaged.  
7-11 Tape End Buzzer  
When set to ON, a buzzer sounds when the tape ends  
during recording. To set the buzzer sound on, set the  
function menu switch <TAPE END BUZZER> to ON.  
VTR MODE 1  
(SHARPNESS)  
(AUTO REC)  
NORMAL  
ON  
(REC CHECK)  
MANUAL  
REPEAT  
OFF  
5 Set timing for the buzzer with <REC REMAIN> or  
<COUNT END>. For details, refer to "Contents of the  
Function Menu Switches" on page 21.  
(TAPE END MODE)  
(INDEX SEARCH)  
(CAMERA SW)  
(TAPE END BUZZER)  
(WARNING BUZZER)  
OFF  
ON  
OFF  
TAPE END  
BUZZER  
Set to  
ON  
When the tape reaches the specified position, the  
following signals are output in addition to the tape end  
buzzer sound.  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
VTR mode 1 setting screen  
• Tape end signal from the rear panel's [TAPE END  
OUT] terminal  
• Series recording signal from the rear panel's [SERIES  
OUT] terminal during series recording  
• “End” indication in the counter display  
5 To stop the buzzer sound, you can set the <TAPE END  
BUZZER> function menu switch to OFF, turn off the  
power, or press another operation button.  
5 During repeat recording and AUTO REW, the buzzer  
sounds for about 2 seconds.  
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8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK  
[STOP/EJECT] button  
[OPERATE] button  
[PLAY] button  
Playback mode  
indication  
[TIME MODE] button  
8-1 Preparation  
8-2 Playback  
1 Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating mode  
Connection  
on.  
[
The [OPERATE] indicator lights.  
Make sure the output connectors on the rear panel are  
properly connected.  
2 Press the [TIME MODE] button to set the Play mode to  
the 6H (EP).  
The 6H indicator is shown on the display.  
Function menu switch settings  
• To use playback in the linear slow Play mode,  
make sure the same mode (L18H or L30H) is set  
for playback as was used for linear slow recording.  
Set the function menu switches as required.  
5 [SHARPNESS] . . . Factory setting: NORMAL  
Set to SHARP to emphasize contours for sharper  
playback pictures.  
3 Load the recorded cassette correctly.  
* If a cassette is loaded when the power is off, power is  
switched on automatically (auto-power on function).  
If the cassette's safety tab has been removed, power is  
switched on and play starts automatically (auto play  
function).  
5 [INDEX SEARCH] . . . Factory setting: OFF  
To enable or disable index search.  
• Set to ON to search the alarm-recorded positions  
(index code).  
4 Press the [PLAY] button to start play.  
The play indicator is shown on the display and  
the Play mode is engaged.  
• Cassettes recorded in the VHS SP mode are  
played back in the VHS SP mode.  
• SP indicator lights.  
Notes  
When a tape recorded in the 6H (EP) mode is  
played back in the linear slow mode (L18H or  
L30H), noise appears in the playback picture.  
Tapes recorded in the VHS Standard (SP)  
mode can be played back only. Picture quality  
is inferior to ordinary VHS VCRs.  
Still and Reverse Play modes are not available  
with SP tapes.  
When playing back a tape recorded in the VHS  
SP mode, pressing the [TIME MODE] button  
does not change the playback time mode.  
To stop playback  
5 Press the [STOP] button.  
The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged.  
Audio playback of a timelapse-recorded tape  
• Due to the difference in tape speed, audio signals  
cannot be monitored when a tape recorded in the  
L18H or L30H linear slow mode is played back in the  
VHS 6H (EP) mode.  
To monitor audio recorded in the linear slow mode,  
play back the tape in the same mode (L18H or L30H)  
as it was recorded in.  
Menu check during playback  
When the [MENU] button is pressed during  
playback, the monitor screen display switches from  
the playback picture to the input video signal (EE  
picture) and the main menu is shown on the screen.  
This means that even during playback you can  
check menu contents.  
Press the [MENU] button again to restore the  
playback picture.  
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8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK  
[REVERSE] button  
[PLAY] button  
[FF] button  
[REW] button  
[PAUSE/STILL] button  
8-3 Special-Effects Playback  
Still and field by field advance  
Reverse playback  
1 Press the [PAUSE/STILL] button during playback.  
1 Press the [REVERSE] button in the Play or Still mode.  
The still indicator is shown on the display and a  
still picture is displayed.  
The reverse indicator is shown on the display  
and the Reverse mode is engaged.  
2 Each time the [PAUSE/STILL] button is pressed in the  
Reverse playback is executed at 6H (EP) mode speed.  
When the play time mode is set to L18H or L30H,  
reverse playback is executed at the 6H (EP) mode’s  
Still mode, the picture is advanced one field.  
speed.  
* No sound is output.  
3 Press the [PLAY] button to restore the Normal Play mode.  
2 To return to the Normal Play mode, press the [PLAY]  
button.  
The Stop mode is automatically engaged if the VCR  
remains in the Still mode for 5 minutes (approx.).  
Note  
Still and Reverse Play modes are not available with  
tapes recorded in the Standard Play (SP) mode.  
Shuttle search (reverse and fast-forward) playback  
Reverse shuttle search  
Fast-forward shuttle search  
Press the [REW] button during play.  
Press the [FF] button during playback.  
The rewind search indicator is shown on  
the display and the Reverse Shuttle  
Search mode is engaged.  
The fast-forward search indicator is shown  
on the display and the Fast-Forward  
Shuttle Search mode is engaged.  
* No sound is output.  
* No sound is output.  
Shuttle search operations vary according to how the [REW] or [FF] button is pressed. Refer to the table below for details.  
Recorded condition of the  
tape  
Tape recorded in the SP mode  
Tape recorded in the 6H, L18H or  
L30H mode  
Operation of the [REW] or  
[FF] button  
The tape is played back at 21 times the  
normal VHS EP speed. (Latch mode)  
Pressing the [PLAY] button resumes  
normal-speed playback.  
The tape is played back at 7 times the  
nomal VHS SP speed. (Latch mode)  
Pressing the [PLAY] button resumes  
normal-speed playback.  
Press the button once.  
The tape is played back at 7 times the  
normal VHS SP speed.  
Releasing the button resumes normal-  
speed playback.  
The tape is played back at 13 times the  
normal VHS EP speed.  
Releasing the button resumes normal-  
speed playback.  
Hold the button pressed  
for more than 2 seconds.  
• Latch mode: The Shuttle Search continues even if the button is released.  
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8 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK  
8-4 Index Search  
Searching the index code (VISS signal) recorded at the  
start of alarm recording helps you quickly locate alarm  
recordings (index search function).  
5 When reverse shuttle search or fast-forward shuttle  
search is executed, the Index Search mode is engaged.  
When an index code is located, playback starts  
automatically.  
• To use the index search function, set the function menu  
switch [INDEX SEARCH] to ON.  
To engage the Reverse Shuttle Search mode or the  
Fast-Forward Shuttle Search mode, press the  
[REW] or [FF] button once during playback.  
VTR MODE 1  
(SHARPNESS)  
(AUTO REC)  
(REC CHECK)  
(TAPE END MODE)  
(INDEX SEARCH)  
(CAMERA SW)  
(TAPE END BUZZER)  
(WARNING BUZZER)  
NORMAL  
OFF  
MANUAL  
STOP  
ON  
5 When an index code is searched in the Fast-Forward  
mode or the Rewind mode, the Stop mode is  
automatically engaged when the code is located.  
INDEX  
SEARCH  
Set to  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
• The VISS indicator is shown on the display whenever  
the Index Search mode is engaged.  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
Index Search does not function in the Auto Rewind  
mode.  
VTR mode 1 setting screen  
8-5 Tracking/V. Lock Adjustment  
[TRACKING +/-] button  
[V. LOCK +/-] button  
When noise appears in the picture in the Play/  
Field Advance Play/Search mode  
When the picture moves up and down in the  
Still mode  
Tracking can only be adjusted in the following modes:  
Press the [V. LOCK +/-] button to minimize vertical jitter.  
• VHS Standard Play,6H (EP) Play,L18H Play and L30H  
Play.  
• Field Advance Playback with the [PAUSE/STILL]  
button  
• Search mode  
Press the [TRACKING +/-] button to reduce noise.  
To restore the tracking preset mode, press the + and -  
buttons simultaneously.  
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9 TROUBLESHOOTING  
9-1 Error Indication  
Error indications are shown on the display whenever there  
are problems with cassette loading, unloading or  
mechanism operation.  
Display section  
5 When a problem occurs, the error indication E-  
blinks.  
– –  
TIME MODE  
5 When any one of the error indications is shown, a 12 V  
warning signal is output from the rear panel's WARNING  
OUT connector (for E-01 to E07, and E-11 during  
recording) (only when the <TERMINAL SEL 2> menu  
function switch is set to “WARN”).  
Error indication  
5 When the function menu switch <WARNING BUZZER>  
is set to ON, the buzzer sounds whenever a problem  
occurs (for E-01 to E07, and E-11 during recording).  
VTR MODE 1  
(SHARPNESS)  
(AUTO REC)  
(REC CHECK)  
(TAPE END MODE)  
(INDEX SEARCH)  
(CAMERA SW)  
NORMAL  
OFF  
MANUAL  
REPEAT  
OFF  
When an error indication appears or the buzzer  
sounds, turn the operating mode off and then on again  
to clear the error indication and buzzer sound.  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
(TAPE END BUZZER)  
(WARNING BUZZER)  
Buzzer sound  
When the error indication E-  
is shown, turning the  
– –  
operating mode on again may not clear the problem. In  
this case, consult your local JVC dealer (for E-01 to E-  
07).  
PRESS (SHIFT, SET)  
PRESS (MENU) TO END  
VTR mode 1 setting screen  
Error  
Contents  
VCR operation  
Measures  
indication  
E-01  
E-02  
E-03  
E-04  
E-05  
E-06  
E-07  
E-09  
Problem with loading operation  
Problem with unloading operation  
Problem with supply reel rotation  
Problem with drum rotation  
The operating mode is turned off.  
The operating mode is turned off.  
The operating mode is turned off.  
The operating mode is turned off.  
The operating mode is turned off.  
The operating mode is turned off.  
The operating mode is turned off.  
Turn the operating mode on again.  
Turn the operating mode on again.  
Turn the operating mode on again.  
Turn the operating mode on again.  
Turn the operating mode on again.  
Turn the operating mode on again.  
Turn the operating mode on again.  
Problem with take-up reel rotation  
Problem with capstan rotation  
Problem with eject operation  
Error with recording check  
(inferior recording performance)  
Cleans the heads with the VCR's  
head cleaner.  
Cleans the heads with the head  
cleaning tape, then check the  
recording picture quality again. The  
tape may be defective. Replace the  
tape and check again.  
If the picture quality is still inferior,  
consult your local JVC dealer.  
Contact your local JVC dealer to  
replace the built-in battery.  
E-10  
E-11  
Insufficient capacity of the built-in  
battery for backup (Displayed  
only in the operating off mode.)  
No video signals input to the  
[VIDEO IN] connector  
Input video signals.  
This unit uses a microprocessor and may not function properly if there is external noise or interference. In this case, turn  
the operating mode off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then plug the power cord in again and check  
operation.  
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9 TROUBLESHOOTING  
9-2 No Error Indication  
Causes  
Symptoms  
Remedies  
No power is supplied.  
q Is the power cord disconnected?  
q Connect the power cord to an AC  
outlet.  
q Is the TIMER indication shown?  
q Press the TIMER REC button so that  
the TIMER indication goes out.  
q Release the Operation Lock mode.  
q Is the Operation Lock mode  
engaged?  
Operation buttons have no effect  
during recording and playback.  
Is the Operation Lock mode  
engaged?  
Release the Operation Lock mode.  
Connect the monitor correctly.  
No picture is shown during  
playback.  
Is the monitor connected correctly?  
This is not a malfunction.  
Noise appears in the picture in  
the Shuttle Search mode and  
Still mode.  
Noise appears in part of the  
playback picture.  
q Is the tracking adjusted properly?  
Adjust the tracking with the  
[TRACKING+/–] button.  
q Are you playing back a tape  
recorded in the VHS EP (6H)  
mode in the linear slow mode  
(L18H or L30H)?  
In this case, noise appears in the  
playing picture.  
When the cassette is played  
back, the picture becomes rough  
or disappears.  
Dust may have accumulated on the  
video heads.  
Clean the video heads. Consult your  
nearest JVC dealer.  
During playback, sound is high-  
pitched and hard to hear.  
Are you playing back a tape  
recorded in the L18H or L30H  
Timelapse mode in the VHS 6H (EP)  
mode? In this case, sound is high-  
pitched.  
Play back the tape in the same mode  
(L18H or L30H) as that used for  
recording.  
Recording is impossible.  
Has the cassette safety tab been  
removed?  
Paste a piece of cellophane tape over  
the hole.  
Timer recording is working.  
q Is the clock set correctly? Is the  
timer properly programmed?  
q Is the TIMER indication lit?  
q Check again.  
q Check it again.  
The clock cannot be set.  
Is the TIMER indication lit?  
Press the TIMER button so that the  
TIMER indication goes out.  
Tape running sound is heard in  
the Record, Play, FF and REW  
modes.  
This is normal.  
If you feel it is too noisy, install the VCR  
in a rack.  
The time/date is not shown.  
q Is the clock set?  
q Set the clock.  
q Is the <POSITION> function  
menu switch set to OFF?  
q Set the <POSITION> function menu  
switch to another position.  
During recording, repeat  
recording does not take place.  
Is the function menu switch <TAPE  
END MODE> in the alarm/sensor  
recording mode setting screen set to  
STOP, EJECT or REW?  
If so, when the tape ends during  
recording in the case when alarm  
recording is executed even once, it  
stops and is ejected or is rewound to  
the beginning and stops.  
To continue repeat recording even when  
the alarm recording is executed, set the  
function menu switch <TAPE END  
MODE> on the alarm/sensor recording  
mode setting screen to REPEAT.  
Camera image is not switched.  
Is the <CAMERA SW> function  
menu switch set to "OFF"?  
When setting the camera switching  
timing, set it to "1 FIELD" or "1 FRAME".  
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10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD  
Functions that can be controlled with front panel buttons and switches can also be controlled from a personal computer when  
the optional SA-K97U RS-232C interface board is installed. Operation status can also be monitored on the computer.  
10-1. Installation of the SA-K97U  
Rear panel  
The procedure is shown below. However, to avoid  
electric shock or injury, contact your local JVC  
service center for details.  
MIC  
IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
Note:  
IN  
IN  
SA-K97U  
installation  
section  
When installing this board, be careful not to injure  
yourself on sharp edges and metal parts inside  
the VCR.  
REMOTE  
OUT  
OUT  
Before installing the board, turn the power off and unplug  
the power cord from an AC outlet.  
1.  
Top cover  
1. Detach the top cover.  
Remove the 5 screws securing the top cover and lift it off.  
2. Detach the plate in the VCR.  
Remove the 2 screws on the rear panel. Detach the plate  
from the inside of the VCR.  
Screws  
3. Connect the SA-K97U’s connector to the VCR.  
Insert the SA-K97U connector into the connector (CN607)  
on the board in the VCR using a tool such as a pincette.  
2.  
Plate  
• During insertion, make sure the connector is aligned  
properly.  
• Press both edges of the connector to insert it securely.  
4. Install the SA-K97U in the VCR.  
Make sure the SA-K97U bracket is facing the correct  
direction and align the positioning holes on the bracket  
with the projections (2 positions) on the VCR’s case.  
Secure the bracket with the 2 screws removed in step 2.  
SA-K97U  
RS-232C board  
Positioning  
holes  
(2 positions)  
Projection sections  
(2 positions)  
4.  
5. Attach the top cover as before.  
Attach the top cover to the VCR using the 5 screws  
removed in step 1.  
Screws (2)  
Make sure you use the correct screws.  
3.  
MIC  
IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
IN  
IN  
SA-K97U  
REMOTE  
OUT  
OUT  
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10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD  
10-2. SA-K97U Specifications  
9-pin connector specifications  
Pin NO.  
Signals  
RXD  
Operations  
Receive data  
Direction of signals  
VTR p CPU  
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
TXD  
Transmit data  
VTR [ CPU  
DTR  
Data terminal ready  
Signal ground  
VTR [ CPU  
GND  
DSR  
Data set ready  
VTR p CPU  
Output level  
ON : +5 V or more  
OFF: –5 V or less  
Data format  
5 Mode  
: Non-synchronized  
5 Character length : 8 bits  
5 Data rate  
: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bps  
(switched with function menu switch, set to 9600 bps before shipment)  
5 Parity check  
: No  
: 1 bit  
5 Stop bit  
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10-3. SA-K97U RS-232C Protocol & Commands  
RS-232C protocol  
JVC base table  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
0
1
Data “0” ENTER  
COMPLE-  
TION  
Data “1” CLEAR  
ERROR  
2
3
ERROR  
Data “2”  
COUNT  
RESET  
CASSETTE  
OUT  
Data “3”  
EJECT  
4
5
Data “4”  
Data “5”  
NOT  
TARGET  
6
7
Data “6”  
Data “7”  
CLEAR  
JVC  
TABLE1 ON  
STATUS  
SENSE  
JVC  
TABLE1 OFF  
8
9
A
Data “8”  
Data “9”  
ACK  
NAK  
PLAY  
REV  
PLAY  
REC  
REC  
REQUEST  
B
FF  
REC  
PAUSE  
VTR INQ  
C
D
REW  
F-FIELD  
STEP  
E
F
STOP  
STILL  
JVC table-1  
0
1 2  
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
0
Data “0” ENTER  
TIMER  
ON  
ON SCREEN  
ON  
VISS  
FWD  
FRAME CODE  
(COUNT)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
COMPLE-  
TION  
Data “1” CLEAR  
ERROR  
TIMER  
OFF  
ON SCREEN  
OFF  
VISS  
REV  
REC  
CHECK  
DEVICE  
TYPE  
AL . PL  
RESET  
ERROR  
Data “2”  
Data “3”  
Data “4”  
Data “5”  
Data “6”  
Data “7”  
PRG/CLK  
SHFT+  
SHFT–  
SET+  
ROM VER  
HOUR METER COUNT  
SENSE  
RESET  
CASSETTE  
OUT  
EJECT SEARCH  
(VISS)  
ON SCREEN  
SELECT  
NOT  
TARGET  
PL .AL COUNT  
SENSE  
ALARM  
INPUT  
CLEAR  
SET–  
TL STATUS  
SET  
TL STATUS  
SENSE  
JVC  
TABLE1 ON  
CANCEL  
STATUS  
SENSE  
JVC  
TABLE1 OFF  
8
9
Data “8”  
Data “9”  
OPE LOCK  
ON  
A
B
ACK  
NAK  
PLAY  
REV  
PLAY  
OPE LOCK  
OFF  
REC  
REC  
REQUEST  
OPERATE ON  
OPERATE OFF  
FF  
REC  
PAUSE  
VTR INQ  
C
D
REW  
MODE  
SHIFT  
F-FIELD  
STEP  
E
F
MODE  
DATE SET  
TIME SET  
DATE S  
TIME S  
STOP  
STILL  
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10. OPTIONAL SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD  
10-3. SA-K97U RS-232C Protocol & Commands  
This section provides technical data for programmers.  
Command description  
To use the commands described in the following pages, prepare the VCR for communications as follows:  
Transmit the command “JVC TABLE 1 ON” (F6H) to the VCR. The VCR will return “ACK” (0AH).  
The VCR can now receive any command described in this section. To cancel the communications mode, transmit the command “JVC  
TABLE 1 OFF” (F7H).  
2-1 VCR control commands  
Commands (1) through (12) are 1-byte commands. The VCR will return “ACK” (0AH) when the command is received. Confirm that “ACK”  
(0AH) has been returned before transmitting the next command.  
(1) OPERATE ON (7BH)  
OPERATE OFF (7CH)  
(2) PLAY (3AH)  
: VCR operating mode is turned “ON”.  
: VCR operating mode is turned “OFF”.  
: Playback  
(3) STILL (4FH)  
(4) STOP (3FH)  
(5) FF (ABH)  
: Pause/Still  
: Stop  
: FF/Forward search in the Play mode. (INDEX Search when Menu switch <INDEX SEARCH> is set  
to ON.)  
(6) REW (ACH)  
: REW/Reverse search in the Play mode. (INDEX Search when Menu switch <INDEX SEARCH> is  
set to ON.)  
(7) REV PLAY (4AH)  
(8) TIMER ON (60H)  
TIMER OFF (61H)  
: Reverse playback at normal speed  
: Timer “ON”  
: Timer “OFF”  
(9) OPE LOCK ON (69H)  
OPE LOCK OFF (6AH)  
(10) EJECT (A3H)  
: Operation lock “ON”  
: Operation lock “OFF”  
: Cassette ejection  
VCR returns “ACK”, and then returns CASSETT OUT (03H) after cassette has been ejected.  
: Engages field advance when the VCR is in the Still mode. The tape is advanced by one field in the  
6H/Timelapse mode.  
If the VCR is in any other mode, the Still mode is engaged.  
: Engages REC CHECK. (function is the same as when locally controlled on the VCR.)  
(11) F-FIELD STEP (ADH)  
(12) REC CHECK (C1H)  
Before transmitting either of the following commands ((13) or (14)), first transmit REC/DUB REQUEST (FAH), and confirm that “ACK” is  
returned by the VCR.  
(13) REC (CAH)  
: Starts recording. The VCR returns “ACK”.  
(14) REC PAUSE (CBH)  
: Engages Record-Pause mode. The VCR returns “ACK”.  
• To re-start recording, transmit REC (FAH+CAH).  
• To cancel Record-Pause, transmit STOP (3FH). The VCR will enter the Stop mode.  
However, if the loaded cassette’s safety tab has been removed, recording is not possible regardless of the fact that “ACK” has been  
returned. Use the STATUS SENSE (D7H) command to confirm tape status. (See Section 2-3 (9)).  
After transmitting commands VISS FWD (15) or VISS REV (16), transmit the appropriate numeric data (1-byte ASCII codes from 30H to 39H)  
and the data input command (40H).  
ASCII codes “30H – 39H” correspond with the numbers “0 – 9” (ie.: 0: 30H, 1: 31H, ... 9: 39H).  
Each byte of numeric data and the data input command should be transmitted separately with “ACK” (0AH) confirmation from the VCR after  
each transmission. The VCR’s Menu switch <INDEX SEARCH> is set to OFF.  
(15) VISS FWD (B0H)  
(16) VISS REV (B1H)  
: To advance the tape in the forward search mode to the designated alarm-input point. The alarm  
point’s 2-byte numeric data should be input after transmission of this command.  
: To reverse the tape in the reverse search mode to the designated alarm-input point. The alarm  
point’s 2-byte numeric data should be input after transmission of this command.  
Eg: To search for the 3rd alarm-input point from the current position.  
TXD  
RXD  
B0H  
30H  
33H  
40H  
Time  
0AH  
0AH  
0AH  
0AH  
01H (or 05H)  
Search start  
The VCR starts INDEX search after returning “ACK”. When the specified point is reached, the VCR returns COMPLETION (01H). If the end  
or beginning of the tape is reached before the specified point, the VCR returns NOT TARGET (05H). (Sending either the 30H,30H or  
30H,31H command will cause the VCR to search for the 1st alarm-input point).  
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After transmitting the VISS SEARCH command (17), transmit the appropriate 2-byte numeric data (from 30H to 39H), the data input command  
(40H), and either FF (ABH) or REW (ACH). All commands should be transmitted separately one byte at a time with “ACK” (0AH) confirmation  
from the VCR after each transmission.  
(17) VISS SEARCH (B3H)  
: To search for a designated INDEX point on the tape.  
The VCR starts INDEX search after returning “ACK”. When the specified point is reached, the VCR returns COMPLETION (01H). If the end  
or beginning of the tape is reached before the specified point, the VCR returns NOT TARGET (05H).  
This command differs from commands (15) and (16) only in that the FF (ABH) or REW (ACH) command is included separately.  
2-2 VCR setting commands  
Commands available include control of recording/playback mode setting, timelapse VCR operation mode setting, date and time setting, timer  
programming, on-screen setting, and others.  
5 Recording/playback mode setting commands  
Two commands are available. One allows you to rotate through recording/playback modes, the other permits you to directly select the  
mode.  
(1) MODE SHIFT (7DH)  
(2) MODE (7EH)  
: Switches from one recording/playback mode to the next each time the command is transmitted.  
Use the TL STATUS SENSE (D6H) command to check the current mode. (See section 2-3 (8).)  
Transmit 1 byte at a time with “ACK” (0AH) confirmation from the VCR after each transmission.  
: Sets recording/playback mode directly.  
After transmitting this command, transmit the appropriate 2-byte ASCII codes (from 30H to 39H)  
and the data input command (40H). Correspondence of ASCII codes with recording/playback  
modes is as shown below.  
Modes in parentheses are  
available only in the Play mode.  
Eg: To set to “L18H”.  
TXD  
RXD  
7EH  
30H  
33H  
40H  
Mode 1st byte 2nd byte  
Time  
0AH  
0AH  
0AH  
0AH  
(SP  
30H  
30H  
30H  
31H  
30H  
30H  
31H  
30H  
30H  
30H  
30H)  
31H  
33H  
37H  
34H  
35H  
36H  
37H  
38H  
39H  
6H  
L18H  
L30H  
48H  
72H  
96H  
120H  
168H  
240H  
5 Timelapse VCR operation mode setting commands  
(1) TL STATUS SET (86H)  
: Set the timelapse VCR operation mode with 3-byte data. Send one byte at a time by checking  
ACK (0AH) from the VCR.  
TXD  
RXD  
86H  
1st byte  
2nd byte  
3rd byte  
Time  
0AH  
0AH  
0AH  
0AH  
• The setting details for the first to the third bytes are shown below.  
1st byte  
2nd byte  
BIT  
When the bit is “1”  
BIT  
When the bit is “1”  
Unused  
Alarm recording function ON  
Unused  
Sensor recording function ON  
External recording function ON  
Unused  
Index search function ON  
Warning buzzer ON  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Repeat recording function ON  
Unused  
Auto REC mode ON  
Auto rewind ON  
Unused  
Series recording function ON  
Tape end buzzer ON during recording  
Alarm recording buzzer ON  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
3rd byte  
BIT  
When the bit is “1”  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Unused  
Summer time ON  
Unused  
Unused  
Unused  
Always 0.  
Unused  
Unused  
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5 Date and time setting commands  
(1) DATE SET (8EH)  
: Set the current date (month, day, year) for the VCR. After this command (8EH) is sent, input 1-  
byte numerical data (30H — 39H).  
(Example) Sep., 30, 1998  
TXD  
RXD  
38H  
8EH  
30H  
39H  
33H  
30H  
39H  
Time  
0AH  
0AH  
0AH  
0AH  
0AH  
0AH  
0AH  
Month  
Day  
Year  
(2) TIME SET (8FH)  
: Set the current time (hour, minute, second) for the VCR.  
After this command (8FH) is sent, input 1-byte numerical data (30H — 39H).  
(Example) 15 hours, 29 minutes, 59 seconds  
TXD  
39H  
8FH  
31H  
35H  
32H  
39H  
35H  
Time  
0AH  
0AH  
0AH  
0AH  
0AH  
0AH  
0AH  
RXD  
Hour  
Minute  
Second  
5 Timer programming commands  
(1) PRG/CLK (62H)  
(2) SHIFT – (64H)  
SHIFT + (63H)  
: Engages  
: Selects setting items. (–)  
: Selects setting items. (+)  
timer programming mode.  
(3) SET – (66H)  
SET + (65H)  
: Sets data selected with SHIFT.  
: Sets data selected with SHIFT.  
(4) CANCEL (67H)  
: Cancels program data in timer programming or engages the Cancel Program mode.  
Setting procedure is the same as when using the VCR controls. Be sure to transmit commands 1 byte at a time with “ACK” (0AH)  
confirmation from the VCR after each transmission.  
5 On-screen setting command  
(1) ON SCREEN ON (70H)  
ON SCREEN OFF (71H)  
: Activates time/date on-screen indication.  
: Deactivates on-screen indication.  
Setting procedure for the following command (2) is the same as when using the VCR controls. Be sure to transmit commands 1 byte at a  
time with “ACK” (0AH) confirmation from the VCR after each transmission.  
(2) ON SCREEN SELECT (74H)  
: Changes the time display position on screen.  
5 Other commands  
(1) AL/PL RESET (E1H)  
: When transmitted during alarm recording, the recording mode switches back to the previous mode.  
The VCR’s “AL” indication goes off. Transmit again after “AL” indicator goes off to reset the alarm/  
power loss memory.  
(2) COUNT RESET (E2H)  
: Resets the tape counter to “0000”.  
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2-3 Commands for VCR status verification  
(1) DATE SENSE (BEH)  
(2) TIME SENSE (BFH)  
: The VCR returns the currently set month, day and year as 6 bytes. Each byte has a value of 30H to  
39H. 30H corresponds to 0 and 39H to 9.  
(Example: For Sep., 14, 1999, the VCR returns 30H, 39H, 31H, 34H, 39H and 39H.)  
: The VCR returns the currently set hour, minute and second as 6 bytes. Each byte has a value of  
30H to 39H. 30H corresponds to 0 and 39H to 9.  
(Example: For 15:30:45, the VCR returns 31H, 35H, 33H, 30H, 34H and 35H.)  
: VCR returns the counter data beginning with the 4th digit from the right in 4 bytes. ASCII codes  
“30H – 39H” correspond with the numbers “0 – 9” (eg: 1234: 31H, 32H, 33H, 34H).  
: VCR returns the last 4 characters of the SR-9168 model name in ASCII code.  
9: 39H, 1: 31H, 6: 36H, 8: 38H  
(3) COUNT CODE (D0H)  
(4) DEVICE TYPE (D1H)  
(5) VTR INQ (FBH)  
: Used to make sure that the connected unit is the VCR. The VCR will return “ACK” (0AH).  
(6) PL/AL COUNT SENSE (D5H) : VCR will return a total of 6 bytes. The first 3 bytes show the number of alarm inputs in 3 digits and  
the last 3 bytes show the number of power losses in 3 digits. ASCII codes “30H – 39H” correspond  
with the numbers “0 – 9” (eg: 123 alarm inputs and 45 power losses: 31H, 32H, 33H, 30H, 34H,  
35H).  
(7) HOUR METER SENSE (D2H) : VCR returns the hour meter data in 5 bytes. (eg: 12345 hours: 31H, 32H, 33H, 34H, 35H).  
(8) TL STATUS SENSE (D6H)  
: VCR returns Timelapse mode data in 6 bytes. The contents of each byte are as follows:  
1st/2nd byte  
Recording/playback mode  
Correspondence of the code and the mode is the same as that described in “2-2 Recording/playback mode setting commands  
(2) MODE (7EH)”.  
3rd byte  
5th byte  
Conditions of each setting  
Settings status  
BIT  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Status when BIT is “1”.  
Not difined. Always 0.  
Power is ON.  
Auto REC mode is ON.  
Auto rewind mode is ON.  
Operation lock is ON.*  
Series recording is ON.  
Tape end buzzer is ON.  
Alarm buzzer is ON.  
BIT  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Status when BIT is “1”.  
Always 1.  
SUMMER TIME is ON.  
Always 0.  
Always 0.  
Always 0.  
Always 0.  
Always 0.  
Always 0.  
4th byte  
Conditions of each setting  
6th byte  
Types of warnings  
BIT  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Status when BIT is “1”.  
HEX.Data Types of warnings  
Alarm recording is in progress.  
ALARM REC function is ON.  
Not defined. Always 0.  
Sensor recording is ON.  
External recording function is ON.  
Always 0.  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
No abnormality  
Loading error  
Unloading error  
Supply reel error  
Drum error  
Take-up reel error  
Capstan error  
Cassette eject error  
Not defined.  
Index search mode is ON.  
Warning buzzer is ON.  
Recording check error  
Battery backup error  
Input signal error  
* Operation with commands from the RS-232C is accepted  
even in the Operation Lock mode.  
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(9) STATUS SENSE (D7H)  
: The VCR will return current status information in 5 bytes.  
1st byte  
BIT  
Status when BIT is “1”.  
0
Error  
Indicates that an illegal command has been received. No further commands will be accepted.  
To restore to normal operation, transmit CLEAR ERROR (41H) to the VCR.  
1
2
3
4
Not defined  
Not defined  
Cassette out  
REC inhibit  
Always 0.  
Always 0.  
The tape has not been loaded.  
A tape with no safety tab has been loaded. In this case, no recording commands  
will be accepted.  
5
6
7
Not defined  
Not defined  
Not defined  
Always 0.  
Always 0.  
Always 1.  
2nd byte  
BIT  
Status when BIT is “1”.  
Tape end sensor is detected.  
Tape begin sensor is detected.  
Always 0.  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Tape End  
Tape Begin  
Not defined  
Warning  
Not defined  
Not defined  
A EE Mode  
V EE Mode  
VCR malfunction.*  
Always 0.  
Always 0.  
An externally-input audio signal is being output.  
An externally-input video signal is being output.  
3rd byte  
BIT  
Status when BIT is “1”.  
Always 0.  
Search is in progress. (VISS)  
Repeat recording/playback is in progress.  
Always 0.  
VCR’s REPEAT REC switch is set to ON.  
Always 0.  
VCR’s TIMER button is set to ON.  
Always 0.  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Not defined  
Search Mode  
Repeat Mode  
Not defined  
Repeat  
Not defined  
Timer REC ON  
Not defined  
4th byte  
BIT  
Status when BIT is “1”.  
Always 0.  
VCR is in the Record mode.  
A cassette is being ejected.  
Always 1.  
VCR is in the Stop mode.  
VCR is in the Rewind mode.  
VCR is in the Fast-Forward mode.  
VCR is in the Play mode.  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Not defined  
REC Mode  
Eject  
Not defined  
Stop Mode  
REW Mode  
FF Mode  
Play Mode  
5th byte  
BIT  
Status when BIT is “1”.  
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Speed Code 0  
VCR’s current tape running mode. See below.  
VCR’s current tape running mode. See below.  
VCR’s current tape running mode. See below.  
VCR’s current tape running mode. See below.  
Reverse search is in progress.  
Forward search is in progress.  
Always 0.  
VCR is in the Pause mode.  
Speed Code 1  
Speed Code 2  
Speed Code 3  
Shuttle REV  
Shuttle FWD  
Not defined  
Pause Mode  
Contents of 5th byte BIT 0/1/2/3 “Speed Code”  
Speed Code  
BIT  
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
Still  
Timelapse playback  
Timelapse recording/6H (EP) playback  
Search(X13 or X21)  
* When an error occurs in the VCR and the Warning mode is engaged, the third bit of the second byte sent back with the STATUS  
SENSE (D7H) is set to “1”, showing the warning status.  
In this case, release the warning via the RS-232C with the CLEAR (56H). To release it on the VCR, turn the [OPERATE] button  
off and on again.  
(10) ALARM INPUT (06H)  
: SR-9168U return code  
This is returned when an alarm signal is input during recording.  
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2-4 Others (Input data correction/Error cancellation)  
These are return codes from the SR-9168U. (Error-related codes only)  
(1) ERROR (02H)  
: This is returned when commands of more than 1 byte are transmitted to the VCR and an illegal command is  
received in the 2nd byte (or later) of the transmitted command.  
In this status, no command can be accepted and only STATUS SENSE will be returned.  
To restore normal operation, transmit CLEAR ERROR (41H) or CLEAR (56H) to the VCR.  
CLEAR ERROR (41H) : Used to cancel previously-transmitted 1-byte numeric data when inputting  
numeric data such as an Index search point. Also used to cancel error status.  
CLEAR (56H)  
: Clears the whole command. Cancels the current status and stops the VCR. Also  
cancels the error status.  
Eg : After setting the recording/playback mode to “L18H”, 32H is mistakenly transmitted . Cancel 32H with  
“41H” and input “33H” instead.  
TXD  
RXD  
7EH  
30H  
32H  
41H  
33H  
40H  
Time  
0AH  
0AH  
0AH  
0AH  
0AH  
0AH  
(2) NAK (0BH)  
: VCR will return this code when non-defined or non-functional command is received in the 1st byte of the  
transmitted command. In this case, it is not necessary to input CLEAR. Check whether the transmitted command  
is acceptable to the VCR or not.  
3 Commands reference chart  
VCR setting commands  
VCR control commands  
Page  
Page  
5 Recording/playback mode  
MODE SHIFT  
MODE  
47  
47  
47  
OPERATE ON/OFF  
PLAY/REV PLAY  
STOP  
46  
46  
46  
46  
46  
46  
46  
46  
46  
FF/REW  
5 Timelapse VCR operation mode  
TL STATUS  
5 Date and time setting  
DATE SET  
47  
47  
48  
48  
48  
TIMER ON/OFF  
OPE ON/OFF  
EJECT  
F-FIELD STEP  
REC CHECK  
TIME SET  
5 Timer programming  
PRG  
SHIFT –/+  
SET –/+  
48  
48  
48  
48  
48  
REC/REC PAUSE  
VISS FWD/REV  
VISS SEARCH  
46  
46  
47  
CANCEL  
5 On-screen setting  
ON SCREEN ON/OFF  
ON SCREEN SELECT  
5 Others  
AL/PL RESET  
COUNT RESET  
48  
48  
48  
48  
48  
48  
Commands for VCR status verification  
Return codes from VCR  
Page  
Byte returned  
from VCR  
Page  
ACK  
NAK  
ERROR  
CASSETTE OUT  
COMPLETION  
NOT TARGET  
ALARM INPUT  
46  
51  
51  
46  
46  
46  
50  
COUNT CODE  
DEVICE TYPE  
VTR INQ  
PL/AL COUNT SENSE  
HOUR METER SENSE  
TL STATUS SENSE  
49  
49  
49  
49  
49  
49  
4 bytes  
4 bytes  
1 byte  
6 bytes  
5 bytes  
6 bytes  
STATUS SENSE  
DATA SENSE  
TIME SENSE  
50  
49  
49  
5 bytes  
6 bytes  
6 bytes  
Others  
Page  
46  
JVC TABLE 1 ON/OFF  
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11 APPENDIXES  
11-1 Rear Panel’s Input/Output  
[CAM SW OUT] camera switching signal output  
The CAM SW OUT terminal outputs a camera switching timing signal to the connected sequential switcher. The switching interval  
can be set with the <CAMERA SW> on the VTR mode 1 setting screen. The camera switching signal is output at ground level.  
Camera  
switching  
signal output  
timing  
During recording  
During standby  
Timelapse recording  
1 field  
Camera switching signal  
(open-collector output)  
With the <CAMERA  
SW> function menu  
switch set to "1  
FIELD"  
Time  
GND  
5m sec  
Other input/output terminal signal levels  
Terminals  
ALARM IN  
Signal levels  
Remarks  
Input at ground level  
Alarm signal input  
LV: 0 V  
Min. 400 ms  
Min. 400 ms  
ALARM RST IN  
Alarm signal reset  
input  
HV: 5 V ~ 12 V  
Input at high level  
ALARM REC OUT  
Alarm recording  
mode signal output  
Output at high level  
Output at ground level  
Output at high level  
HV:12 V  
(output impedance: 4.7 kohms)  
Alarm  
Record mode  
Record mode:  
Record mode:  
repeat recording OFF/auto rewind OFF  
TAPE END OUT  
Tape end signal  
output  
repeat recording ON/auto rewind ON  
LV: 0 V  
Max. 10 mA  
About 2  
Manual  
operation  
Tape end  
HV: 12 V  
seconds  
WARNING/REC  
OUT  
(output impedance: 4.7 kohms)  
Warning signal/Rec  
mode signal output  
Warning  
Warning reset  
CLOCK RESET IN  
Clock reset input  
Input at ground level  
Output at ground level  
LV: 0 V  
LV: 0 V  
Min. 150 ms  
CLOCK RESET  
OUT  
Clock reset output  
About 150 ms  
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11 APPENDIXES  
11-2 Specifications  
Luminance: FM recording  
Color: down-converted direct  
recording  
[Time/date]  
5 Display  
5 Recording system  
5 Signal system  
5 Tape speed  
Month, day, year, hours, minutes,  
seconds, recording mode  
NTSC-type color signal, EIA  
monochrome signal, 525 lines/  
5 Display position  
5 Character size  
5 Power backup  
Variable (four coners)  
16H  
60 fields  
Approx. five years (may be less  
depending on the operating  
environment)  
11.12 mm/sec.,  
6H mode (EP)  
2 hours (VHS Standard mode:  
playback only)  
5 Recording and  
playback time  
[Alarm]  
5 Alarm input  
6 hours (EP mode)  
18, 30, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168, 240  
hours  
(Timelapse mode: field recording)  
(with T-120 cassette)  
Input at ground level  
Negative pulse output (5 msec.)  
Open-collector output  
5 Camera switching  
output  
[Accessories]  
5 Operation-lock key  
Within 4 minutes  
(with T-120 cassette)  
5 Fast-forward/  
rewind time  
X 2  
AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz  
16 watts  
5 Power supply  
5 Power  
consumption  
Outer dimensions  
360 (W) x 94 (H) x 288 (D) mm  
Approx. 5 kg  
5 Dimensions  
5 Weight  
5°C — 40°C  
5 Operating  
temperature  
30%RH or more, 80%RH or less  
–20°C — 60°C  
5 Operating humidity  
5 Storage  
temperature  
[Video System]  
5 Signal input  
0.5 — 2.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms,  
unbalanced BNC  
5 Signal output  
Signal output 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms,  
unbalanced BNC  
5 Horizontal  
resolution  
Color mode: 230 lines or more  
(6H mode)  
360  
5 Video S/N  
43 dB or more (6H mode)  
[Audio system]  
5 Number of tracks  
5 Line input  
1 (normal)  
Unit: mm  
–8 dBs, 50 kohms, unbalanced RCA  
–67 dBs, 600 ohms, unbalanced  
–8 dBs, 1 kohm, unbalanced RCA  
100 Hz — 5 kHz (6H mode)  
5 Mic input  
5 Line output  
5 Frequency  
response  
5 Audio S/N  
40 dB or more (6H mode at 4%  
distortion level)  
* Design and specifications subject to change without  
notice.  
5 Wow and flutter  
0.25% WRMS or less (6H mode)  
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VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
is a registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN,LTD.  
is a registered Trademark in Japan,the U.S.A., the U.K. and many other countries.  
Printed in Japan  
SL96170  
© 1999 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED  
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