3
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By engaging the operation lock system [LOCK], you can prevent accidental or deliberate interference with recording
operation or power supply.
When this function is activated, all operation buttons are disabled. However, you can still control the recorder with the
remote control.
OPERATION LOCK
1
Engage the mode you want to lock (such as the Rec or Play mode).
2
While pressing the [LOCK] button, press the [TIME MODE+/–] button. “LOCK” is shown on the display, indicating
that the Operation Lock mode is engaged.
3
To unlock the VCR, press the [TIME MODE+/–] button while pressing the [LOCK] button. The “LOCK” indication on
the display disappears and the unit can now be operated normally.
To prevent unauthorized use, detach this page and keep it in a safe place.
[TIME MODE+/–] button
[LOCK] button
“LOCK” indicator
SR-9080U
REC
REC
STOP
REC
CHECK
EJECT
OPERATE
REVERSE
FIELD REV
FIELD ADV
REW
PLAY
TRACKING
TIMER SEARCH
RESET/
CANCEL
DISPLAY LOCK
HDR
CNT RESET
MENU
TIME MODE
SHIFT
ON SCREEN
OPERATE
V. LOCK
PAUSE
FF
–
+
–
+
S E T
–
+
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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1-1 Major Features ............................................. 6
1-2 Periodical Maintenance ................................ 7
1-3 Precautions .................................................. 7
1-4 Daily Inspection ............................................ 8
2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS
2-1 Front Panel .................................................. 9
2-2 Display ....................................................... 11
2-3 Rear Panel ................................................. 12
3 CONNECTIONS
3-1 Connecting to a Camera ............................ 14
3-2 System Using Sequential Switcher ............ 15
3-3 Connecting the Rear Panel Input/Output
Terminal Connections ................................ 16
4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES
4-1 On-Screen Display ..................................... 17
4-2 Main Menu Display .................................... 18
4-3 Date and Time Setting ............................... 19
4-4 Hour Meter Display .................................... 20
4-5 Alarm Input/Power Loss Data Display ....... 21
4-6 Menu Switch Setting .................................. 22
4-7 Contents of Menu Switches ....................... 23
5 PREPARATION
5-1 Cassette Loading/Unloading ...................... 27
5-2 Recording/Playback Speed Mode
Selection .................................................... 28
6 RECORDING
6-1 Switch Setting During Recording ............... 29
6-2 Recording Basic Operation ........................ 30
6-3 Timer Recording ........................................ 31
• Timer Recording Program Setting .......... 31
• Holiday Timer Recording Setting ............ 35
• Canceling/Changing Timer Recording
Program .................................................. 36
• Notes on Timer Recording ...................... 37
6-4 Alarm Recording ........................................ 38
6-5 Sensor Recording ...................................... 40
6-6 Series Recording ....................................... 41
6-7 Repeat Recording ...................................... 43
6-8 Recording with External VCR Activation
Signal ......................................................... 44
6-9 How to Restore Recording After Power
Failure ........................................................ 45
6-10 External Timer Recording .......................... 45
6-11 Tape End Buzzer ....................................... 45
7 PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS
PLAYBACK
7-1 Preparation ................................................ 46
7-2 Playback .................................................... 46
7-3 Special-Effects Playback ........................... 47
• Still/Field Advance/Reverse Playback .... 47
• Shuttle Search ........................................ 48
7-4 Alarm Search/Date and Time Search ........ 49
7-5 Repeat Playback ........................................ 51
7-6 Counter Memory Function ......................... 51
7-7 Tracking/V. Lock Adjustment ..................... 52
7-8 V. Pulse ..................................................... 52
8 TROUBLESHOOTING
8-1 Error Indications ......................................... 53
8-2 No Error Indication ..................................... 54
9 SA-K97U RS-232C INTERFACE BOARD
(OPTIONAL)
9-1 Installation of the SA-K97U ........................ 55
9-2 SA-K97U Specifications ............................. 56
9-3 SA-K97U RS-232C Protocol &
Commands ................................................. 57
10 APPENDIXES
10-1 Tape Reel Counter/Tape Remaining Time
Table .......................................................... 64
10-2 Rear Panel’s Inputs/Outputs ...................... 65
10-3 Specifications ............................................. 66
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-9080 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.
