Sony HSR-1/1P Operating Instructions Manual

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HSR-1/1P

3-865-700-14(1)

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Page 2 Record the serial number in the space provided below. limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable dealer regarding this product.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Features ................1-1 Locations and Functions of Parts ......... 1-4 Front Panel ................1-4 Rear Panel ................1-7 Screen Displays ..............1-8 Chapter 2 Basic Operations Handling Cassettes ............2-1 Usable Cassettes ..............2-1 Inserting a Cassette .............
Page 4 Table of Contents Chapter 4 Menu Operations Menu Operations ............4-1 Layered Structure of the Menu Items ......... 4-1 Basic Display Layout ............4-2 Keys Used for Menu Operations ......... 4-2 Setting the Menu Items ............4-3 Returning to the Default Settings - Initializing ....4-4 Menu Items ..............
Page 5 Chapter 6 Maintenance and Maintenance ..............6-1 Troubleshooting Condensation............... 6-1 Head Cleaning ..............6-1 Regular Checks ..............6-2 Troubleshooting ............. 6-4 Error Codes and Messages ..........6-5 Appendices Notes on Use ..............A-1 Specifications ..............A-2 Index ................. I-1 Table of Contents...
Page 7: Features
High refresh rate Versatile Processing of Numerous Images The HSR-1/1P is capable of recording images at a high refresh rate (0.4 seconds at minimum) for each camera, so you no longer have to worry about failing to record Four alternative picture quality modes key scenes.
Page 8 Multiple Protection Output for a second monitor In case of the failure of the DV tape drive, recording The HSR-1/1P has two monitoring outputs A and B, operation continues on the built-in hard disk. for which output images can be independently Conversely, the HSR-1/1P records the image data selected.
Page 9 Jog/Shuttle dial. SVRM-100A Remote Control Unit Pre-alarm recording The tape transport of the HSR-1/1P can be controlled at hand. Thanks to the Pre-alarm recording capability, recording can be started before catching a trigger signal, thus chances are you’ll have the information...
Page 10: Locations And Functions Of Parts
Locations and Functions of Parts Front Panel 1 Opening for cassette compartment 2 EJECT button 3 Cassette indicator 4 REC indicator 5 Camera number/numeric keys 6 CONTROL-S connector DIGITAL SURVELLANCE RECORDER HSR-1 † DIGITAL TIMELAPSE EJECT § MENU TIME LOCK PLAY F FWD SEARCH...
Page 11 6 FRAME ' key 1 Tape transport control block Press this key to reverse the picture by one frame. 7 STOP p key 1 LOCK key and indicator Press this key to stop the tape transport. 2 REW 0 key and indicator 3 PLAY ( key and indicator 8 FRAME 7 key 4 F FWD ) key and...
Page 12 Locations and Functions of Parts 5 RESET/NO key 2 CONT (continuous) indication In normal operation mode, press this key to reset the Lights during continuous recording. tape counter value in the indication window. For details, see “Continuous Recording” on page 3-8. In menu mode, this key functions as the NO answer 3 REPEAT indication key for YES/NO questions.
Page 13: Rear Panel
Rear Panel 1 VIDEO IN connectors and 75-ohm termination switches 3 POWER switch 2 VIDEO OUT connectors VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S VIDEO POWER ⁄AC IN PARALLEL I/O RS-232C 75Ω 75Ω 75Ω 75Ω 6 AC IN connector 5 RS-232C connector 4 PARALLEL I/O connector 1 VIDEO IN (video input) connectors (BNC type) 3 POWER switch...
Page 14: Screen Displays
Locations and Functions of Parts Screen Displays 1 Recording modes 6 Date/time REC1 NORMAL 6 10 1999 6:00:51 2 Time mode 7 NO TAPE indication 1800H 3.0S HIGH NO TAPE 3 Recording cycle 4 Image quality mode 8 ALARM indication ALARM 5 Camera name 9 NOT ORIGINAL indication...
Page 15 8 ALARM indication If there is an external alarm input, an “ALARM” indication is superimposed. As this information is recorded on the tape, the indication is also obtained in playback. 9 NOT ORIGINAL indication Thanks to the original watermark system, a “NOT ORIGINAL”...
Page 17: Handling Cassettes
Chapter Basic Operations Handling Cassettes Usable Cassettes The following standard- and mini-sized cassettes of DV-format can be used with this recorder. Model name Size DV-120ME/180ME/270ME, PDV-64N/124N/184N Standard DVM-30ME/60ME, PDVM-32N/40N Mini The number included in the name of a DV- or DVM-series model indicates the tape length (unit: minute).
Page 18: Inserting A Cassette
Handling Cassettes To prevent unintentional erasure Set the REC/SAVE switch to the SAVE position. REC/SAVE switch Set to SAVE. SAVE To rerecord on a cassette Return the REC/SAVE switch to the REC position. No recording will be made on a cassette with the switch set to SAVE. Inserting a Cassette Insert/eject a cassette with the power on.
Page 19: Monitoring Picture
Monitoring Picture Dividing the Screen In addition to the capability to show the picture from a specified camera on the full screen, this recorder has a multiplexer function to divide the screen into multiple divisions and permit you to view the pictures from multiple cameras at a glance.
Page 20: Switching The Pictures
Monitoring Picture Switching the Pictures The number keys of the cameras whose pictures can be monitored flash in green. To select the picture(s) for monitoring, use the flashing camera number keys or the CURSOR V /v /B /b keys. DIGITAL SURVELLANCE RECORDER HSR-1 †...
Page 21: Recording
Recording Normal Recording About the recording modes Up to five user-preset recording modes can be registered to this recorder. You may specify a set of recording requirements to each recording mode. Once the recording modes are set, the specified requirements for recording are set merely by selecting one of your preset recording modes.
Page 22 Recording The Recording Function menu item that had been selected when you left the menu the last time is displayed in the character display on the front panel. Highlight NORMAL REC (or display “RecMode”) by pressing the V or v key, then press the b key. The menu switches to the recording mode selection layer for normal recording.
Page 23 During this operation, the remaining time until mode shift is enabled is displayed on the monitor screen and the character display of the HSR-1/1P. • Some images recorded on the beginning of a tape may not be played.
Page 24 Recording The camera number, date and time of recording can also be recorded as image on the tape. The data recorded as image are always be superimposed on the playback picture. Whether to record the data as image is set on the Indication Control menu (page 4-8), which is set at the factory to record.
Page 25: Playback
Playback Normal Playback The tape recorded on this recorder is played back in accordance with the mode set for recording. DIGITAL SURVELLANCE RECORDER HSR-1 † DIGITAL TIMELAPSE EJECT § TIME MENU LOCK PLAY F FWD SEARCH º · ‚ ◊ ı...
Page 26: Time Search
Playback Search speed The maximum search speed depends on Recording mode which was specified for recording. The fewer cameras for recording, the longer the recording cycle, and the lower the image quality mode, the higher the speed at which you can monitor the playback picture.
Page 27 Insert the recorded cassette. Press the TIME SEARCH key. The Time Search display appears on the monitor screen. TIME SEARCH 8 15 1998 3:05: 18 PM SHIFT : Mm CHANGE : Âµ INPUT : NUM KEY SEARCH : SET KEY ABORT : TIME SEARCH KEY Shifting the input position using the b key, set the date and time.
Page 29: Timer Recording
Chapter Convenient Recording/ Playback Functions Timer Recording To set the timer You can set the recorder to start recording or change recording modes at a specified time of day. By changing recording modes, you can use different Timer setting is made on a special display on the cameras for recording in different time slots, or record monitor screen.
Page 30 Timer Recording • If recording mode need not to be changed, delete Highlight TIMER REC by pressing the V or v key, the time by pressing the RESET key. When the then press the b key. time is deleted, “––––” is displayed. The menu shifts to the selection layer of timer •...
Page 31 To activate timer recording To cancel timer recording To stop recording in progress Press the STOP key. TIMER indication To cancel timer recording DIGITAL SURVELLANCE RECORDER HSR-1 † DIGITAL Return the TIMER REC setting to OFF on the display TIMELAPSE EJECT §...
Page 32: Alarm Recording
Alarm Recording You can set the recorder to start recording or change is shortened. (Recording time will not change as the the recording mode when an alarm signal is input to recording cycle for other cameras is prolonged.) the PARALLEL I/O connector at the rear panel. For the alarm signals, you can specify a signal Example: common to all cameras or signals for specific cameras.
Page 33 FRAME mode When an alarm signal for a specific camera is input, SETUP MENU REC FUNCTION MENU the picture of the camera in alarm status is recorded NORMAL REC : MODE 1 only for one frame immediately after the alarm input. TIMER REC The recording mode for alarm recording is fixed to ALARM REC...
Page 34 Alarm Recording Specify the items required for the selected Alarm SETUP MENU recording mode. REC FUNCTION MENU For NORMAL/INTERLEAVE/EVENT mode: ALARM REC Recording mode for alarm recording and Cancel ALARM REC : OFF * OFF condition For PREALARM mode: Recording mode for alarm recording, Prealarm time and Cancel condition Press the V or v key to set, then press the b key to...
Page 35: Repeat Recording
Repeat Recording You can set the recorder to record on a single cassette Highlight REPEAT REC (or display “RepeatRec”) repeatedly. by pressing the V or v key, then press the b key. When the tape reaches its end during recording, it is automatically rewound to the beginning, and the The menu shifts to repeat recording ON/OFF recorder continues recording.
Page 36: Continuous Recording
Continuous Recording The menu shifts to continuous recording ON/OFF When you activate the continuous recording, pictures selection. are stored on the built-in hard disk so that recording can continue without a break. SETUP MENU While a cassette is being replaced, the valid time of REC FUNCTION MENU continuous recording (the remaining valid time for CONTINUOUS REC...
Page 37: Series Recording
HSR-1/1P unit via the PARALLEL I/O connector. When the next HSR-1/1P unit receives the signal, it starts recording. To cancel series recording Press the STOP key on the HSR-1/1P unit on which recording is in progress. Chapter 3 Convenient Recording/Playback Functions...
Page 38: Alarm Search
Alarm Search Alarm recordings are listed in the order of generation, The tape rewinds or fast-forwards, searching for and you can locate the picture at the specified alarm the tape position of the specified alarm recording. recording. When the specified position is located, the image at that position is reproduced in Still mode.
Page 39: Hdd Recording/Playback
When you insert a cassette during HDD recording, Recording stops, and a message to confirm that the HSR-1/1P shifts to normal recording. When a data on the hard disk should be erased is displayed. cassette is inserted in a mode other than HDD...
Page 40: High-Speed Playback
High-Speed Playback The high-speed playback function permits you to check the data on the tape at a higher speed than with normal high-speed search. Using this function, you can check an entire 270- minute tape in 270 minutes. To execute high-speed playback Insert a recorded cassette.
Page 41: Menu Operations
Chapter Menu Operations Menu Operations Menu mode enables you to make various settings. the character display on the front panel of this recorder The menus are displayed on the monitor connected via one by one. the VIDEO IN A connector or S-VIDEO connector on the rear panel.
Page 42: Basic Display Layout
Each time an arrow key is pressed, the character Use this key to answer YES to a confirmation display on the front panel of the HSR-1/1P shows the message. next item in the direction of the arrow. The layer level is indicated by >...
Page 43: Setting The Menu Items
Setting the Menu Items Highlight (or display) the item to be set by pressing the V or v key, then press the b key to move to the next layer. Press the MENU key. The recorder enters Menu mode. For the item for which the current setting is displayed on the layer in step 3, the setting Monitor screen parameters are now displayed.
Page 44: Returning To The Default Settings - Initializing
Menu Operations To display the basic items only Returning to the Default Settings – Initializing The menu is set to Enhanced grade at the factory to display both the basic and enhanced items. To restore the factory (default) settings for the menu To display the basic items only, proceed as follows: items (initialize the items) after having changed them, proceed as follows.
Page 45: Menu Items
Menu Items Top Menu (First Layer) Monitor display Character display SETUP MENU SETUP MENU IMAGE CONTROL MENU ↓ INDICATION CONTROL MENU REC FUNCTION MENU FUNCTION CONTROL MENU Image Menu REMOTE CONTROL MENU MAINTENANCE MENU The top menu item selected when you left the menu the TIME ADJUST last time is displayed.
Page 46 Menu Items Image Control Menu Monitor screen Character display SETUP MENU Image Menu IMAGE CONTROL MENU ↓ A IMAGE Press the b key. B IMAGE CAMERA CONNECTION >A Image MONI DISP STRUCTURE PLAY DISP STRUCTURE The Image Control menu item selected when you left the menu the last time is displayed.
Page 47 Display Char. display Contents Layer 2 Layer 3 Layer 4 CAMERA CONNECTION >CamConnect Enters the mode to set the connection statuses of cameras. For the setting procedure, see “Setting the Camera to Use” on NO/CONNECT – page 5-6. MONI DISP STRUCTURE >Moni Disp For setting the screen structure for monitoring.
Page 48 Menu Items Indication Control Menu Monitor screen Character display SETUP MENU Indict Menu INDICATION CONTROL MENU ↓ BORDER LINE : BLACK Press the b key. DATE FORMAT : M D Y MONTH FORMAT : NUMBER >BorderLine TIME FORMAT : 12H FRNT TIME DISP : TM MD The Indication Control menu item selected when you...
Page 49 Display Char. display Contents Layer 2 Layer 3 Layer 4 MONI CHAR INFO >MonChrInfo Selects the character data to be displayed on the screen. CAMERA NAMES >>Cam Name Determines whether to display the camera names. DISPLAY >>>Display >>>No Disp DATE >>Date Info Determines whether to display the date.
Page 50: Recording Function Menu (Enhanced Menu)
Menu Items Recording Function Menu (Enhanced Menu) Monitor screen Character display SETUP MENU RecFuncMenu REC FUNCTION MENU ↓ NORMAL REC : MODE 1 Press the b key. TIMER REC ALARM REC >RecMode REPEAT REC : OFF CONTINUOUS REC : OFF The Recording Function menu item selected when you left SETTING OF REC MODE the menu the last time is displayed.
Page 51: Function Control Menu
Function Control Menu Monitor display Character display SETUP MENU Func Menu FUNCTION CONTROL MENU ↓ AUTO REW : ON (PB) Press the b key. POWER ON REC : OFF BEEP : ON >AutoREW STILL : FRAME FUNCTION LEVEL SET PASSWORD SET The item marked with is an enhanced item, which is The setting shown in bold characters in the Layer 3...
Page 52 Menu Items Display Char. display Contents Layer 2 Layer 3 Layer 4 >>>NON Applies no password restriction. Operable even in LOCK mode. Common to all LEVEL1 >>>Level1 Enables the function(s) in LOCK mode with any of the FUNCTION LEVEL SET passwords of level 1, 2, and 3.
Page 53: Remote Control Menu (Enhanced Menu)
Remote Control Menu (Enhanced Menu) Character display The Remote Control Menu is an enhanced menu and is displayed only when MENU GRADE is set to ENH on Remote Menu the top menu. ↓ Press the b key. Monitor Display >RS232C SETUP MENU REMOTE CONTROL MENU The Remote Control menu item selected when you left the...
Page 54 Menu Items Display Char. display Contents Layer 2 Layer 3 Layer 4 PARALLEL OUTPUT >ParaOutput For assigning a function to each output pin (8 outputs) of the PARALLEL I/O connector on the rear panel. OUTm (n PIN) >>n PIN m = 1 to 8, n = pin number 15 to 18, 33 to 36 NO USE >>>No use Outputs no signal.
Page 55: Maintenance Menu (Enhanced Menu)
Maintenance Menu (Enhanced Menu) Character display The Maintenance Menu is an enhanced menu and is displayed only when MENU GRADE is set to ENH on Mainte Menu the top menu. ↓ Press the b key. Monitor Display >HoursMeter SETUP MENU MAINTENANCE MENU The Maintenance menu item selected when you left the HOURS METER...
Page 57: Connections
Video Cameras 0.30 Vp-p ±0.06 V (HSR-1P), 75 ohms, unbalanced (S-VIDEO) Number of cameras In the standard HSR-1/1P configuration, up to 4 camera can be connected. Remote Controls By mounting the optional HSRA-11 input boards (max. 3 boards), 4 inputs per board can be added; thus,...
Page 58: Connection Examples
Connections Connection Examples Basic system connection Video cameras Video monitors VIDEO OUT Digital Digital S VIDEO IN Digital Digital VIDEO IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S VIDEO POWER ⁄AC IN PARALLEL I/O RS-232C 75Ω 75Ω 75Ω 75Ω PARALLEL I/O RS-232C ⁄AC IN to an AC outlet RS-232C...
Page 59 Output examples 1 Parallel I/O connection examples HSR-1/1P P 1–8 Connection to the PARALLEL I/O connector (D-sub 37-pin) must be achieved with the following (1) Lamp on/off circuit 12 V specifications by using the supplied multi connector. The functions of the pins can be assigned from the 12 V 4700 Ω...
Page 60 ‚ CURSOR ALARM FRAME STOP FRAME SERCH SET/YES ® æ π ¶ PRESET/NO CONTROL-S T connector First HSR-1/1P VIDEO IN CONTROL-S VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S VIDEO POWER ⁄AC IN PARALLEL I/O RS-232C 75Ω 75Ω 75Ω 75Ω PARALLEL I/O 75-ohm...
Page 61: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock Character display Set the time and date of the built-in clock. The time and date are recorded as data on a tape, and >1/1/1999 can be superimposed on the playback picture and used for picture search. Set the date and time by advancing or retarding the 3,4,6 value with the V or v key or by directly entering a value with the numeric keys, then press the b key...
Page 62: Settings
Settings Setting procedure When the connections and preparations are completed, perform the system settings in Enhanced menu mode. In the following setting procedures, the indications on Highlight IMAGE CONTROL MENU (or display Image Menu) of the top menu by pressing the V or the character display on the front panel of the HSR-1/ v key, then press the b key.
Page 63: Setting Camera Names
When the settings are completed, press the SET SETUP MENU key. INDICATION CONTROL MENU BORDER LINE : BLACK A message “NOW SAVING” is displayed, and the DATE FORMAT : M D Y settings are stored in nonvolatile memory. MONTH FORMAT : NUMBER TIME FORMAT : 12H The Image Control menu is restored.
Page 64: Setting The Display Structures
Settings When the settings are completed, press the SET SETUP MENU key. IMAGE CONTROL MENU MONI DISP STRUCTURE A message “NOW SAVING” is displayed, and the 4 DIVISION settings are stored in nonvolatile memory. 6 DIVISION The Indication Control menu is restored. 7 DIVISION 8 DIVISION To restore to the previous setting...
Page 65 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for all the divisions. Highlight PLAY DISP STRUCTURE (Play Disp) The same camera can be assigned to multiple by pressing the V or v key, then press the b key. divisions. The menu shifts to playback display structure When setting the structure in a dividing mode that setting.
Page 66: Setting The Automatic Change Cycle
Settings Setting the Automatic Change To assign a monitor camera Cycle Set CAM n (MON). You can specify the camera number by pressing the corresponding number key. Note, however, The picture to be monitored in Full screen that the camera set to NO in CAMERA (nondivided) mode can be automatically changed at CONNECTION cannot be selected.
Page 67: Setting The Recording Modes
To restore the previous settings Highlight MONITOR (or display Monitor), and Before pressing the SET key, press the MENU key. press the b key to move to the lower layer. The message “ABORT !” is displayed, and the previous settings are restored. Example: A Image to Monitor SETUP MENU IMAGE CONTROL MENU...
Page 68 Settings Highlight SETTING OF REC MODE by pressing CAM 1 CAM 2 CAM 3 CAM 4 the V or v key, then press the b key. The menu shifts to selection layer of the recording CAM 5 CAM 6 CAM 7 CAM 8 mode settings.
Page 69 Select the value or mode by pressing the b or B The lower the mode you select, the longer the REC key. CYCLE value becomes. SUPER : 720 × 240 HIGH : 360 × 240 TAPE LENGTH : 180 × 240 Set the tape length of the cassette to be used in units of : 180 ×...
Page 70: Setting Passwords
Settings Highlight the level for which a password is to be Setting Passwords set, then press the b key. You can set passwords to release the key-lock function The password setting display for the selected level that is activated by pressing the LOCK key. appears.
Page 71 If you forget the password When you press the LOCK key after releasing the key lock of any level, the LOCK lamp lights and the Consult your Sony dealer. recorder enters lock status again, To releasing the key lock using...
Page 73: Maintenance
Chapter Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Condensation Head Cleaning If you move the unit suddenly from a cold to a warm Always use the DV-12CL (standard size) or DVM- location, or if you use it in a very humid place, 12CL (mini size) Cleaning Cassette to clean the video moisture from the air may condense on the head drum.
Page 74: Regular Checks
Use them as guidelines for scheduling maintenance. In general, consult your Sony dealer about necessary periodic maintenance checks. Highlight HOURS METER by pressing the V or v Digital hours meter display modes key, then press the b key.
Page 75 T3 (TAPE RUNNING) mode: Tape 0000 0000/00000 CT (THREADING) mode: Thread 0000 0000/00000 To end the digital hours meter display Press the MENU key. Resetting the trip values About this operation, consult your Sony dealer. Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting...
Page 76: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If some alarm message appears on the monitor screen maufunctioning, please check the following before or the character display, or if the unit appears to be contacting your Sony Dealer. Sympton Cause Remedy Set the REC/SAVE switch to REC.
Page 77: Error Codes And Messages
Error Codes and Messages outputs an error message to the monitor screen and This unit is provided with a self-diagnosis function that indicates an error code in the character display. detects internal errors. When it detects an error, it Code Message Meanings 00-001...
Page 79: Notes On Use
Appendices Notes on Use Operation and storage locations Do not obstruct ventilation opening Avoid operation or storage in any of the following To prevent the unit from overheating, do not obstruct places. ventilation openings, by for example wrapping the unit •...
Page 80: Specifications
Specifications S-VIDEO connector (4-pin) (1) General Y signal: 1.0 Vp-p ±0.2 V, Power requirements 75 ohms, unbalanced HSR-1: AC 100 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz C signal: 0.28 Vp-p ±0.06 V (HSR-1), HSR-1P: AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz 0.30 Vp-p ±0.06 V (HSR-1P), Power consumption 80 W (without options) 115 W (with full options)
Page 81: Index
Index Continuous recording activate 3-8 cancel 3-8 A IMAGE 4-6 LANGUAGE 4-5 CONTROL-S connector 1-4 AC IN connector 1-7 LOCK key and indicator 1-5 CURSOR key 1-5, 4-2 ALARM indication 1-6 ALARM REC 3-5, 4-10 Alarm recording 3-4 MAINTENANCE menu 4-15 activate 3-6 Data recording 2-7 cancel 3-6...
Page 82 Index PLAY DISP STRUCTURE 4-7, 5-9 PLAY key and indicator 1-5 Tape length 5-13 Playback 2-9 advance at a high speed 2-9 Tape remaining indication 1-6 advance by one frame 2-9 TIME ADJUST 4-5, 5-5 reverse at a high speed 2-9 Time data indication 1-6 reverse by one frame 2-9 TIME FORMAT 4-8...
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