Sanyo SRT-612DC Instruction Manual

Sanyo SRT-612DC Instruction Manual

24-hour real time video recorder

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
24-Hour Real Time Video Recorder
Please read this manual and accompanying "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" sheet carefully before connecting your
VCR and operating it for the first time.
Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 2.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
SRT-612DC

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  • Page 1 SRT-612DC INSTRUCTION MANUAL 24-Hour Real Time Video Recorder Please read this manual and accompanying “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” sheet carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time. Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 2.
  • Page 2: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FEATURES CONTENTS • Clog detection PRECAUTIONS ....... 2 • High-speed Fast Forward/Rewind FEATURES .
  • Page 4: Locations Of Controls And Indicators

    LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel 4 5 6 7 89F STANDBY/ON REPEAT MENU PAUSE/ PLAY RESET SCAN (REC CHECK) STOP EJECT RESET ON SCREEN TRACKING REC/PLAY MENU V.STILL ON OFF SPEED TIMER EJECT button MENU RESET button Cassette loading slot ALL RESET button PAUSE/SCAN button TIMER button...
  • Page 5: Digital Display

    LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Digital Display Operation Indicators • They display the actual operation mode. Operation Mode Indicator Record (REC) Record pause (REC PAUSE) Playback (PLAY) Still image (STILL) Fast forward (FF) Rewind (REW) Cue (CUE) Alarm indicator Review (REVIEW) Flashes when an alarm is being recorded: Field shift forward (FIELD SHIFT +)
  • Page 6: Back Panel

    LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Back Panel 2 4 6 8 3 5 7 9 WARNING TAPE ALARM TIMER IN COM END OUT DC12V IN AUDIO VIDEO PUSH OPEN REMOTE MIC IN Battery compartment cover VIDEO IN (video input) jack EXT TIMER IN (external timer input) terminal VIDEO OUT (video output) jack COM (common) terminal...
  • Page 7: Connections

    CONNECTIONS Connect the video camera and monitor TV as shown in the figure below. NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure all the devices are disconnected from the DC power supply. Monitor TV (sold separately) Video camera (sold separately) From an external VIDEO IN audio source terminal...
  • Page 8: Video Cassette Tapes

    VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Use only video cassette tapes bearing the w. This VCR Erasure-prevention tab was primarily designed for use with T-160 cassette tapes, it is recommended to use T-160 VHS video cassette tapes for optimal performance. Handling Cassette Tapes The cassette tapes should always be stored vertically, in their cases, away from high temperatures, magnetic fields, direct sunlight, dirt, dust and locations subject to...
  • Page 9: Types Of On-Screen Displays And Display Sequence

    TYPES OF ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND DISPLAY SEQUENCE NOTES: • If the VCR is in timer recording stand-by mode (the “n” indicator displayed on the digital display), the on-screen displays will not be available. First press the TIMER button, to cancel the recording stand-by mode, then proceed with the VCR programming.
  • Page 10: Setting The Clock And Language

    SETTING THE CLOCK AND LANGUAGE MENU 1 Press the l (or j) button, to set the day (ex: 15), Example: To set the clock to October 15, 1998 at then press the « button. 3:20 PM (15:20). Press the l (or j) button, to set the year (ex: 98 for 1998), then press the «...
  • Page 11: Changing The Display Position

    CHANGING THE DISPLAY POSITION Changing the Date/Time Display Position Turn the power on to all devices used. Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position. The date and time are displayed. ° Date/Time display 10-15-98 THU 000 15:20:00 Press the « (or ]) button. The display will move towards the right (or the °...
  • Page 12: Normal Recording

    NORMAL RECORDING [Recording Speed] Normal Recording Maximum recording Recording Recording Audio Turn the power on to all devices used. duration (with an T-160 Tape motion speed interval recording cassette tape) Load a cassette tape with erasure-prevention tab. Standard 8 hours 1/60 second mode Possible...
  • Page 13 NORMAL RECORDING Record Pause Recording Check Recording can be interrupted temporarily. The image being recorded can be checked. Press the PAUSE/SCAN button during recording. During recording, press the PLAY (REC CHECK) button. The “a” and “ ” indicators are displayed on °...
  • Page 14: Autorepeat Recording

    AUTOREPEAT RECORDING MENU 3 NOTES: Autorepeat Recording • If during autorepeat recording there is an alarm trigger, The same tape can be recorded over many times. “AL” is displayed on the digital display and alarm Press the MENU button to display the MENU 3 (SET recording will take place.
  • Page 15: Program Timer Recording 1

    PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING 1 MENU 4 There are two program timer recording methods, daily Press the l (or j) button to set the recording stop recording or recording on certain days of the week. minutes (ex: 00), then press the « button. Example 1: The “SPD”...
  • Page 16 PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING 2 MENU 4 NOTES: Changing a Program Timer Recording • During timer recording or timer recording stand-by, all Press the MENU button to display the MENU 4 the buttons on the VCR, except the TIMER button, are (TIMER SET).
  • Page 17: Recording Using An External Timer Input

    RECORDING USING AN EXTERNAL TIMER INPUT MENU 4 Follow steps H and I under “PROGRAM TIMER Recording can be controlled by an external start/stop signal input at the EXT TIMER IN terminal. RECORDING 1”. When an external signal is input, “E” will light on Example 2: To record using the signal input at the °...
  • Page 18: Alarm Recording

    ALARM RECORDING MENU 3 By connecting the ALARM IN terminal to a door switch, Press the l (or j) button to select the recording an interphone, etc., a recording can be done only when speed. necessary. 8H..8-hour mode recording NC .
  • Page 19 ALARM RECORDING Alarm Recording Counter Display • During alarm recording, “û” will be flashing on the digital display. • If the ON SCREEN switch is set to the “ON” position, the number of alarms will flash on the monitor screen. •...
  • Page 20: Normal Playback

    NORMAL PLAYBACK Normal Playback Tracking Control If there is noise in the image during playback, Turn on the power to the VCR and TV monitor. While looking at the playback picture, press and hold Load the video cassette tape. the TRACKING/V. STILL+ button to minimize the Press the REC/PLAY SPEED button to select the noise.
  • Page 21: Special Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK Picture Search Alarm Scan To look for an alarm recording by viewing the first 5 Press the FF (or REW) button, during normal seconds of each alarm recording. playback. The image can be seen while the tape is Press the PAUSE/SCAN button during stop mode.
  • Page 22: Setting The Security Lock

    SETTING THE SECURITY LOCK The security lock function is designed to prevent NOTES: • accidental stopping of recording if the STOP button is While the security lock is engaged all commands, pressed inadvertenly. except the one to cancel the security lock, are disabled. •...
  • Page 23: (Set Up) Menu Settings And Setup

    (SET UP) MENU SETTINGS AND SETUP MENU 3 The SET UP menu lets you enter settings for the following Press the l (or j) button, to set the desired alarm functions: recording speed. Action to take when the tape reaches the end during 8H.
  • Page 24: Checking Usage Duration

    (SET UP) MENU SETTINGS AND SETUP MENU 3 Remote control operation mode Clog detection mode Press the ] button. Press the ] button. The “REMOTE” setting starts flashing. The “CLOG DETECT.” setting starts flashing. ° ° Press the l (or j) button, to set the desired mode. Press the l (or j) button, to set the desired mode.
  • Page 25: About The Output Terminals

    ABOUT THE OUTPUT TERMINALS TAPE END OUT Terminal SW OUT Terminal • During recording, when the end of the tape is reached When recording, a pulse signal is output at the SW OUT the output becomes 0V (Low). When the end of the terminal after each recording period.
  • Page 26: Daily Inspection

    DAILY INSPECTION The following daily inspections are recommended in order NOTES: • to assure long-term and trouble-free operation of the unit. If the security lock is engaged, it has to be released The daily inspections are particularly important if using before proceeding to the inspection.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in the manual, please refer to the table below. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION No power The power cord is not connected Connect the power cord No image displayed on The connections are not correct Check that all connections are correct...
  • Page 28: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Recording method Dual-azimuth 2-head rotating helical scanning system Audio recording In 8- and 24-hour modes Tape speed 11.12 mm /sec (8-hour mode) Specified video cassette tape VHS 1/2 inch video cassette tape Recording/playback time 8 and 24 hours (when using T-160 tape) Fast forward/rewind time approximately 3 minutes 30 seconds (when using T-160 tape) Television system...
  • Page 29: Warranty

    OBLIGATIONS In order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to and picked up from an Authorized Sanyo Service Center at the user’s expense, unless specifically stated otherwise in this warranty. The names and addresses of Authorized Sanyo Service Centers may be obtained by writing to SFS Corporation, SFC’s warranty administrator, at any of the addresses listed below, or by calling (toll-free) 1-800-421-5013.
  • Page 30 21605 Plummer Street, 1AC6P1P1448–AB Chatsworth, California 91311 NC4QG/U (0601KP-01) Issue No. 3 Copyright SANYO, 1997 All rights reserved. Printed in Japan...

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