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Philips LTC 3963/51 Instructions For Use Manual

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  • Page 1: Video Recorder

    Time-lapse Video Recorder LTC 3963/51...

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    • Model number of unit. If an item appears to have been damaged in ship- ment, replace it properly in its carton and notify the shipper. If any items are missing, notify your Philips Communication & Security Systems Inc. Sales Representative or Customer Service.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PLAYBACK IN THE FIELD ADVANCE/ REVERSE MODES ...23 VISUAL SEARCH (High Speed Scan) ...23 ALARM INDEX SEARCH ...23 TO SECURE THE VCR ...23 OPERATING THE VCR FROM A PERSONAL COMPUTER ...24 PROBLEM GUIDE...28 SPECIFICATIONS ...29 Cleaning roller in the stand-by position...

  • Page 5: Precautions

    • Do not place heavy objects or heat-generating objects on the VCR, or the cabinet could be dam- aged or the temperature inside the VCR could rise, which could cause a fault. • Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near the VCR because it will adversely affect the per- formance of the VCR.

  • Page 6: Controls And Functions

    14. ALARM INDEX BUTTON Press this button to cause the INDEX indicator to light, and set the VCR to the visual search mode (press F.FWD or REWIND during playback mode) in this state; the start of the alarm recorded can be located.
  • Page 7 20. EJECT BUTTON Press to remove the cassette. The EJECT button will not operate in the RECORD mode. 21. FIELD REVERSE BUTTON Press to reverse the tape by one field in the STILL playback mode. 22. STILL BUTTON Press to momentarily stop tape motion in the play mode.
  • Page 8 36. LOCK INDICATOR LOCK appears when the recorder is in the security lock mode. ALARM TAPE END LOCK INDEX TIMER 37. VCR MODE INDICATORS • • t t • s s • t t • s • t • • t 38.
  • Page 9 Provides an audio output for a monitor or another recorder (–9 dBm, 600 ohm, unbalanced). 45. AC INLET 46. RS-232C INTERFACE (D-SUB25) JACK Used to operate this VCR from a personal computer on control system. 42 43 47. EXTERNAL INTERFACE (15-PIN) JACK Connect an alarm switch, door sensor, etc.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Video Input In single camera systems, connect the camera to the Video IN BNC terminal on the VCR rear panel. Use of a 2:1 interlace camera is highly recommended; otherwise, the monitor will show vertical distortion of the TIME/DATE characters.

  • Page 11: External Connections

    EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS Pin Arrangement of 15-Pin Adapter q ALARM (A) IN w ALARM OUT e ONE SHOT IN r TAPE END OUT t TAPE END RESET o CAMERA SW OUT !0 REC START IN !1 REC OUT ALARM (A) IN/ ALARM B IN You can connect two devices including an alarm switch with a resistance of 1 kohm or less or a door sensor.
  • Page 12 4.5~5.5V to the VCRs set to SLAVE. When the VCRs set to SLAVE receive these pulses, their clocks will adjust to the same time as the clock in the VCR set to MAS- 0~0.4V TER. Note: Be sure to set only one VCR to MASTER. If no...

  • Page 13: Cassette Tapes

    09, 27 48, 72, 120, 168, 240 INSERTING A CASSETTE Note: This is the first step in all VCR operations. The VCR will not operate without a cassette in place. To insert a cassette push the cassette through the cassette compartment door until the VCR mech- anism pulls it into the compartment.

  • Page 14: Setup

    I ND , ALARM MEMORY DISPLAY Initial Program Function Display Formats Note: If the VCR is not turned on for about 720 hours after the built-in battery is fully charged (after the VCR is turned on for more than 48 hours), the TIME/DATE display will be cleared.

  • Page 15: Setting The Time And Date

    SETTING THE TIME AND DATE Use the CLOCK SET display to set the date and time. TIME (HOUR, MINUTE, SECOND) DATE (DAY, MONTH, YEAR) DAY OF WEEK: Corrected LOCK 1– 1–1999 FR I PT I O T I ME SLAVE TIME ADJUST (MASTER or SLAVE) OSD TYPE (OFF, FULL or HALF) CLOCK SET Display Format Description...

  • Page 16: Setting [Options] Items

    EXTERNAL INTERFACE jack, the clocks in both VCRs can automatically be set to the same time (TIME ADJUST function). To use the TIME ADJUST function, set one VCR to MASTER and any others to SLAVE. 1. Press the START/STOP button twice so that [OPTIONS] flashes on/off.
  • Page 17 1. Press the START/STOP button. The program number (1) flashes on/off. 2. Press the SET button. The start hours flash on/ off. 3. Press the UP or DOWN button until the desired number appears on the monitor. 4. Press the SET button. The start minutes flash on/off.

  • Page 18: Setting The Vcr Functions

    SETUP (Continued) SETTING THE VCR FUNCTIONS The SELECTION MENU 1 screen allows you to select the VCR operations and functions to match the appli- cations. ELECT I ON V I D O CH S 0B D SELECTION MENU 1 Format Description 1.

  • Page 19: Setting The Buzzer

    TAPE END the EJECT button: The tape will come out and the buzzer will stop. 2. When “A” lights in the VCR display and also “NO VIDEO” appears on the monitor screen, the buzzer will stop when video signal is input.

  • Page 20: Setting The Alarm

    When a contact clos- ure occurs at the ALARM B IN input, the VCR auto- matically enters the RECORD mode at the pre-pro- grammed ALARM recording speed. (See Alarm In, page 10 for a complete description of the ALARM sequence.) The ALARM recording duration can last...

  • Page 21: Alarm Memory Recall And Reset

    ALARM MEMORY RECALL AND RESET The VCR signals that an alarm has occurred by flashing the ALARM indicator. If a power loss has occurred, “PL” will appear in the first line of the FULL type TIME/DATE display. ALARM COUNT : Displays the number of alarm inputs that have occurred.

  • Page 22: Operation

    ONE SHOT REC mode using the SELECTION MENU screen. TIMER RECORDING This VCR can also record at any speed on TIMER command (turn on/off to record during any 24-hour time period). To program the TIMER function, refer to pages 15 and 16.

  • Page 23: Alarm Recording

    REWIND, STOP REWIND, RE-REC ALARM RECORDING This VCR can automatically record at one of 8 speeds (09~240) on ALARM command. There are two alarm inputs to ALARM (A) IN and ALARM B IN for which the recording conditions are different.

  • Page 24: Playback In The Field Advance/Reverse Modes

    FIELD REVERSE button is not pressed in any five minute period. • When the FIELD REVERSE button is pressed in the still playback mode to set the VCR to the field reverse mode, the first several frame images may be distorted.

  • Page 25: Operating The Vcr From A Personal Computer

    2 (blank) Communication Protocol 1. Be sure to attach an “SX” code at the start of communications and an “EX” code at the end. The VCR does not accept the command without these codes. 2. The VCR only transmits a reply to the received command.
  • Page 26 OPERATING THE VCR FROM A PERSONAL COMPUTER (Continued) Format of Commands and Status See pages 26 and 27 for the meanings of the small letters in the table. Function of command Stop Fast forward Rewind Recording Playback Reverse play Frame advance...
  • Page 27 Horizontal display start position VIDEO MODE Mode lock Format of command Status for reception acknowledgment VCR ? VCR bbb, s, w, l, v, a SPD ? SPD Nr CAS ? CAS N, b, ttt CLK ? CLK yy-mm-dd, hh:ff:ss, www...
  • Page 28 OPERATING THE VCR FROM A PERSONAL COMPUTER (Continued) Symbol Identification Month OSD screen ALARM OUT Timer program number Alarm memory number qqqq RECYCLE FUNC. Tape speed Timer standby Second Tape status ALARM READY Power failure yes/no Vertical display start position...

  • Page 29: Problem Guide

    TIME/DATE information not displayed on the MONITOR TIMER recording was not done REWIND or FAST FORWARD does not operate Unable to SELECT/CHANGE program feature The VCR does not operate if an operation button is pressed Buzzer sounds An error appears in the display 20– 2–1999...

  • Page 30: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Video Cassette: Recording: Tape Speed: Tape Width: Operation Temperature: Video: Recording Lengths: Video Input: Video Output: S/N Ratio (Video): S/N Ratio (Audio): Horizontal Resolution: Audio Input: Audio Output: Audio Frequency Range: Power: Power Consumption: Cabinet Size: Weight: * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Maintenance Two periodic maintenance steps are recommended to insure the peak performance of this products.
  • Page 31 SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
  • Page 32 © 1999 by Philips Communication & Security Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved. Philips ® is a registered trademark of Philips Electronics North America Corporation. Data subject to change without notice Printed in Japan 8960 392 45101 QR31809...
  • Page 33 Time-lapse Video Recorder LTC 3963/61...
  • Page 34 ENGLISH IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  • Page 35 • Model number of unit. If an item appears to have been damaged in ship- ment, replace it properly in its carton and notify the shipper. If any items are missing, notify your Philips Communication & Security Systems Inc. Sales Representative or Customer Service.
  • Page 36 PLAYBACK IN THE FIELD ADVANCE/ REVERSE MODES ...22 VISUAL SEARCH (High Speed Scan) ...22 ALARM INDEX SEARCH ...23 TO SECURE THE VCR ...23 OPERATING THE VCR FROM A PERSONAL COMPUTER ...24 PROBLEM GUIDE...28 SPECIFICATIONS ...29 Cleaning roller in the stand-by position...

  • Page 37: Precautions

    • Do not place heavy objects or heat-generating objects on the VCR, or the cabinet could be dam- aged or the temperature inside the VCR could rise, which could cause a fault. • Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near the VCR because it will adversely affect the per- formance of the VCR.

  • Page 38: Controls And Functions

    14. ALARM INDEX BUTTON Press this button to cause the INDEX indicator to light, and set the VCR to the visual search mode (press F.FWD or REWIND during playback mode) in this state; the start of the alarm recorded can be located.
  • Page 39 20. EJECT BUTTON Press to remove the cassette. The EJECT button will not operate in the RECORD mode. 21. FIELD REVERSE BUTTON Press to reverse the tape by one field in the STILL playback mode. 22. STILL BUTTON Press to momentarily stop tape motion in the play mode.
  • Page 40 36. LOCK INDICATOR LOCK appears when the recorder is in the security lock mode. ALARM TAPE END LOCK INDEX TIMER 37. VCR MODE INDICATORS • • t t • s s • t t • s • t • • t 38.
  • Page 41 Provides an audio output for a monitor or another recorder (–9 dBm, 600 ohm, unbalanced). 45. RS-232C INTERFACE (D-SUB25) JACK Used to operate this VCR from a personal computer on control system. 42 43 44 46. EXTERNAL INTERFACE (15-PIN) JACK Connect an alarm switch, door sensor, etc.

  • Page 42: Installation

    Video Input In single camera systems, connect the camera to the Video IN BNC terminal on the VCR rear panel. Use of a 2:1 interlace camera is highly recommended; otherwise, the monitor will show vertical distortion of the TIME/DATE characters.

  • Page 43: External Connections

    EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS Pin Arrangement of 15-Pin Adapter q ALARM (A) IN w ALARM OUT e ONE SHOT IN r TAPE END OUT t TAPE END RESET o CAMERA SW OUT !0 REC START IN !1 REC OUT ALARM (A) IN/ ALARM B IN You can connect two devices including an alarm switch with a resistance of 1 kohm or less or a door sensor.
  • Page 44 VCR set to MASTER. 0~0.4V Note: Be sure to set only one VCR to MASTER. If no VCR is set to MASTER, or two or more VCRs are set to MASTER, the TIME ADJUST function will not operate normally.

  • Page 45: Cassette Tapes

    06, 18, 30 48, 72, 120, 168, 240 INSERTING A CASSETTE Note: This is the first step in all VCR operations. The VCR will not operate without a cassette in place. To insert a cassette push the cassette through the cassette compartment door until the VCR mech- anism pulls it into the compartment.

  • Page 46: Setup

    I ND , ALARM MEMORY DISPLAY Initial Program Function Display Formats Note: If the VCR is not turned on for about 720 hours after the built-in battery is fully charged (after the VCR is turned on for more than 48 hours), the TIME/DATE display will be cleared.

  • Page 47: Setting The Time And Date

    SETTING THE TIME AND DATE Use the CLOCK SET display to set the date and time. TIME (HOUR, MINUTE, SECOND) DATE (MONTH, DAY, YEAR) DAY OF WEEK: Corrected LOCK 1– 1–1999 FR I PT I O T I ME SLAVE TIME ADJUST (MASTER or SLAVE) OSD TYPE (OFF, FULL or HALF) CLOCK SET Display Format Description...

  • Page 48: Setting [Options] Items

    EXTERNAL INTERFACE jack, the clocks in both VCRs can automatically be set to the same time (TIME ADJUST function). To use the TIME ADJUST function, set one VCR to MASTER and any others to SLAVE. 1. Press the START/STOP button twice so that [OPTIONS] flashes on/off.
  • Page 49 1. Press the START/STOP button. The program number (1) flashes on/off. 2. Press the SET button. The start hours flash on/ off. 3. Press the UP or DOWN button until the desired number appears on the monitor. Remember to watch the AM/PM indicator when setting the hours.

  • Page 50: Setting The Vcr Functions

    SETUP (Continued) SETTING THE VCR FUNCTIONS The SELECTION MENU 1 screen allows you to select the VCR operations and functions to match the appli- cations. ELECT I ON CH S 0B D SELECTION MENU 1 Format Description 1. Press the START/STOP button.

  • Page 51: Setting The Buzzer

    TAPE END the EJECT button: The tape will come out and the buzzer will stop. 2. When “A” lights in the VCR display and also “NO VIDEO” appears on the monitor screen, the buzzer will stop when video signal is input.

  • Page 52: Setting The Alarm

    When a contact clos- ure occurs at the ALARM B IN input, the VCR auto- matically enters the RECORD mode at the pre-pro- grammed ALARM recording speed. (See Alarm In, page 10 for a complete description of the ALARM sequence.) The ALARM recording duration can last...

  • Page 53: Alarm Memory Recall And Reset

    ALARM MEMORY RECALL AND RESET The VCR signals that an alarm has occurred by flashing the ALARM indicator. If a power loss has occurred, “PL” will appear in the first line of the FULL type TIME/DATE display. ALARM COUNT : Displays the number of alarm inputs that have occurred.

  • Page 54: Operation

    2, 4, 6 or 8 fields, the recording of 6.67 fields per second. If the next signal is not received in approx. 3 min- utes, the VCR will automatically record 2, 4, 6 or 8 fields. This process will be repeated approx. every 3 minutes.

  • Page 55: Alarm Recording

    REWIND, STOP REWIND, RE-REC ALARM RECORDING This VCR can automatically record at one of 8 speeds (06~240) on ALARM command. There are two alarm inputs to ALARM (A) IN and ALARM B IN for which the recording conditions are different.

  • Page 56: Playback In The Field Advance/Reverse Modes

    FIELD REVERSE button is not pressed in any five minute period. • When the FIELD REVERSE button is pressed in the still playback mode to set the VCR to the field reverse mode, the first several frame images may be distorted.

  • Page 57: Operating The Vcr From A Personal Computer

    2 (blank) Communication Protocol 1. Be sure to attach an “SX” code at the start of communications and an “EX” code at the end. The VCR does not accept the command without these codes. 2. The VCR only transmits a reply to the received command.
  • Page 58 OPERATING THE VCR FROM A PERSONAL COMPUTER (Continued) Format of Commands and Status See pages 26 and 27 for the meanings of the small letters in the table. Function of command Stop Fast forward Rewind Recording Playback Reverse play Frame advance...
  • Page 59 Tape end output Hour Horizontal display start position Mode lock Format of command Status for reception acknowledgment VCR ? VCR bbb, s, w, l, v, a SPD ? SPD Nr CAS ? CAS N, b, ttt CLK ? CLK yy-mm-dd, hh:ff:ss, www...
  • Page 60 OPERATING THE VCR FROM A PERSONAL COMPUTER (Continued) Symbol Identification Month OSD screen ALARM OUT Timer program number Alarm memory number qqqq RECYCLE FUNC. Tape speed Timer standby Second Tape status ALARM READY Power failure yes/no Vertical display start position...

  • Page 61: Problem Guide

    MONITOR TIMER recording was not done REWIND or FAST FORWARD does not operate Unable to SELECT/CHANGE program feature The VCR does not operate if an operation button is pressed Buzzer sounds An error appears in the display CYL LOCK, MECH LOCK or REEL LOCK Check to see if unit is plugged in.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Video Cassette: Recording: Tape Speed: Tape Width: Operation Temperature: Video: Recording Lengths: Video Input: Video Output: S/N Ratio (Video): S/N Ratio (Audio): Horizontal Resolution: Audio Input: Audio Output: Audio Frequency Range: Power: Power Consumption: Cabinet Size: Weight: * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Maintenance Two periodic maintenance steps are recommended to insure the peak performance of this product.
  • Page 64 © 1999 by Philips Communication & Security Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved. Philips ® is a registered trademark of Philips Electronics North America Corporation. Data subject to change without notice Printed in Japan 3935 890 20781 99-24 QR31808...

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