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3. Connecting to a personal computer

The commands sent from the personal computer (or other equipment) to the VCR 

and 

responses

produced by the VCR are detailed in this section.

When 

 only one VCR via the personal computer, the “VCR ADDRESS” is set to “NONE”.

(Refer to page 2, item 7.)

1. Command:

Commands sent to the VCR.

Format:

2. 

Status:

Response codes from the VCR.

Format:

Note)

When you set 

 to “CR”, input the carriage return code (OOH).

When you set 

 to 

   

 input the carriage return code (ODH) and line 

feed code 

(OAH).

When you set 

 to “CR”, the carriage return 

code 

(ODH) will be inputted.

When you set 

 to “CR 

 the carriage return code (ODH) and line feed code (OAH) will

be inputted.

(Example 

Switch on the VCR. (When the 

 and 

 of the 

2326 menu is set to CR.)

Sending commands

Status 

or error code from the

from the PC etc.

VCR to PC etc.

Meaning

 

Power ON command

Command received
Command carried out

l

 which indicates carriage return code (ODH).

[Example 

Recording was attempted, but could not because the erasure prevention tab of the tape was broken.
(When the 

 and 

 of the RS-232C menu is set to CR.)

Sending commands

Status or error code from the

from the PC etc.

VCR to PC etc.

Meaning

Command for recording
Command received
Failed because the erasure prevention

.

tab of the tape is broken.

l

 which indicates carriage return code (ODH).

Summary of Contents for VCR496-P

Page 1: ...L I x9291 l II MODEL VCR496 P TIME LAPSE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER 2288 1 W I I I X l 800 287 1207 I Ylcon Part number 8006892 01 oo Rev 991 0 u D Q 0 3...

Page 2: ...ion that is 1 Well ventilated out of direct sunlight and away from direct heat 2 A solid vibration free surface 3 Free from high humidity excessive dust and away from magnetic fields tmw l Never move...

Page 3: ...s left and or that it tape has approximately three minutes in 3H mode Automatic head cleaning For continuous smooth operation the VCR automatically removes foreign matter from the heads when a cassett...

Page 4: ...d playback even if the SHUTTLE ring is released COUNTER MEMORY SKIP INDEX button Use to switch the COUNTER MEMORY P 18 SKIP SEARCH or INDEX SEARCH P 23 TIMER REC button This button is pressed when a t...

Page 5: ...e movement of the tape 0 Timer recording indicator Illuminates when the TIMER REC button is set to ON 0 Tape remaining indicator Indicates the approximate tape position S Start E End 8 REC indicator I...

Page 6: ...s mode of operation which can be selected by setting the MODE OUT on the REAR TERMINAL menu 0 CLK CLOCK OUT terminal Output terminal to control an external camera switcher 0 CALL OUT terminal Output...

Page 7: ...or 6H mode with this VCR and press the PAUSE button q If the vibration occurs during normal playback in L18H mode playback a tape in each playback mode Press the VERTICAL ADJUST or button to reduce or...

Page 8: ...TLE ring to the right The desired item is selected and the menu will appear q Turn the JOG dial to select item q Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right and the setting item will flash q Turn the JOG dial...

Page 9: ...ZE OF THE LETTERS OF DAY AND PRESENT TIME DISPLAY TIME DATE SIZE SMALL The size of the letters becomes small LARGE The size of the letters becomes large Turn the JOG dial to set the day of the month t...

Page 10: ...end during recording a call signal is output REWIND Outputs a call signalat the end of the tape for 2 sscotxfs t t REPEAT t t t When there are no ALARM alarm recordings during recording t t t l PROT...

Page 11: ...rs X 0 06 set in the VCR496P the clock pulse may be selected to be output every time a field is recorded or once every two fields or every three fields etc This number is called the frequency division...

Page 12: ...d to the left the alarm list is cleared When the SHUTTLE ring is turned to the right the MAINTENANCE menu will be displayed cFlRST T I M E S E T Ub D TAPE END 1 SETTING THE OPERATION WHEN THE TAPE REA...

Page 13: ...and 1500 indicates 3 o clock in the afternoon q Turn the JOG dial to select FIRST TIME SET Ul I I I 01 01 98 THU 1 A0001 oo oo oo L18 I I I l The day of the week is automatically set l An alarm recor...

Page 14: ...TLE ring to the right The year display will flash Turn the JOG dial to the right to set the YEAR l The year digits can be set to 98 for year 1998 28 for year 2028 q Setting the present time Turn the S...

Page 15: ...ar plastic window that shows the video tape is facing upwards Then try again CORRECT UNLOADING 0 Press the EJECT button on the front of the VCR q Remove the cassette INCORRECT Your VCR will eject a vi...

Page 16: ...rding interval and head type SP LP matches the recording n RECORDING MODE When the REC PLAY MODE button is pressed the recording mode is switched in the order of 3H 6H Ll8H 72H 96H 3H lnma l Do not us...

Page 17: ...ape ends l The number of tape uses is memorized even if the mains supply is removed provided the back up is active l The number of tape use is reset when the current tape is replaced with another 3 Pr...

Page 18: ...recording I 1 REC IREC 1 I clodc out I J l l i J VCR 2 recording 1 REC 1 1 REC 1 IREC 1 clock out U I J U VCR 3 recording 1 REC L f iE J 1 REC 1 I clock out U U Connection CAMERA1 CAMERA2 CAMERA3 CiiE...

Page 19: ...d time If there is a power failure during recording and the power comes back on the VCR will begin recording in the same record mode as before the power failure After the power comes back on an X will...

Page 20: ...completely the flashing will not stop l DAY in Dayoftheweek susedforthesame time recording everyday l SPt special in Day of the week indicates that the recording period set in TIMER PROGRAM display b...

Page 21: ...set the end day and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right The start and end day cannot be set to the same day If an error is encountered when the TIMER REC button is pressed refer to the following table...

Page 22: ...While the index signal is being recorded for 15 seconds if another set signal is applied to the SET IN terminal it will not trigger a new alarm recording Alarm set switch External alarm lamp and buzz...

Page 23: ...UTTLE ring to the l Turn the JOG dial to select ON q Press the DISPLAY button The present time display will appear zKw T p EMH D RECORDlNG SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE FIRST TIME SET UP seled Pres...

Page 24: ...nt display INDEX will be illuminated and the number indication will be illuminated q Turn the JOG dial to display the number 1 15 corresponding to the alarm index you desire to locate q Turn the SHUTT...

Page 25: ...ding in 3H mode the playback mode is not switched even if the REC PLAY MODE button is pressed n AUDIO PLAYBACK l The modes with the letter L L18H are for audio recording and playback on the linear tra...

Page 26: ...back 0 Fast playbad x2 Forward speed search 0 Forward high speed search indicates the playback speed of the recorded tape in SP mode 0 Reverse high speed search 0 Reverse speed search 0 Reverse fast p...

Page 27: ...ll move through the picture each time the TRACKING button is pressed in L18H playback mode This control allows you to adjust the playback picture so that the outline is sharper or softer l This contro...

Page 28: ...n by pressing th6 EJECT button or rewinding the tape record mode is cleared the indication on First check the cassette If there seems to be nothing wrong with the cassette try the recording operation...

Page 29: ...RACKING control been adjusted The picture vibrates at the top and bottom when in still picture mode l Has the VERTICAL ADJUST control been adjusted Clear camera pictures during record This symptom may...

Page 30: ...ls screw Active L Level voltage 0 0 4V output max drive current 5OmA 5V DC 1 OmA 24V DC Non active Open max voltage 24V DC ALM I MODE CALL OUT dnterface circuit inside the VCl n CLK OUT terminals scre...

Page 31: ...tor POOMohms or over in connector MJ 2 Floating capacity O lpF or under in connector MJ 3 Environmental temperature 5 40 common with VCR 4 Relative temperature Max 80 common with VCR Remote control sw...

Page 32: ...head 1 full track head 3 motorsdrumlcapstan direct drive system 1 OVpp 750hms BNC plug 8dBs 50kohms RCA plug 67dBs 609kohms mini mic jack 1 OVp p 75ohms BNC plug 6dBs 1 kohms RCA plug More than 330 l...

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Page 35: ...icaciones establecidas por la Directiva 93 68 CEE Asf mismo tambi6n se observan las normativas EN 50082 1 para la inmunidad y las EN 55822 para las interferencias en lo que respecta al funcionamiento...

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Page 37: ...time lapse video cassette recorders fitted with the optional RS 232C interface board Fovmore details of the RS 232C interface board please contact your dealei Features l The RS 232C interface allows...

Page 38: ...y be controlled either individually or as a group To do this connect the VCRs in series through the RS 232C IN and OUT connectors of the interface board Personal ccmpuler a b RS 232C cm cable G To RS2...

Page 39: ...en the JOG dial is turned to the right the display will be switched in the order of 8 BIT 7 BIT 8 BIT 3 SETTING STOP BIT LENGTH When the JOG dial is turned to the right the display will be switched in...

Page 40: ...a OUTPUT I Asynchronous 1200 2400 480019600 bps 8bitsl7bits 1bit 2bits Nil Even Odd Nil Nil With CR ODH CR ODH LF OAH CR ODH CR ODH LF OAH Before connecting the hardware unplug the power cord of the V...

Page 41: ...IMIIlER RECEIVE to CR l LF the carriage return code ODH and line feed code OAH will be inputted Example l Switch on the VCR When the DELIMITTERcSEND and DELIMITTER RECEIVE of the RS 2326 menu is set t...

Page 42: ...will be inputted Example l Fast forward the tape in the VCR of the ID number VCR02 When the DELIMIlTERcSEND and DELIMITTERcRECEIVE of the RS 232C menu is set to CR Sending commands Status or error cod...

Page 43: ...nt VCR status R C 2 7 o ock ON OFF 1RCI O Off l ON 2 8 nquiry about current lock slatus 8 lock1 RaLM 1 nquiry about current count display value Playback T Reverse playback T Fast forward T 7 T I t T f...

Page 44: ...03 25 mode 2 3 size large 0 l 29 mode 2 3 size small Vertical 02 26 mode 1 size large or small 02 24 mode 2 3 size large or small 4 2 LCQ Enquiry about dale display position R T ti l nI same as item...

Page 45: ...are the same number O SUN I MON P TUE 3 WED STOP O REWIND l REPEAT Z REC 0 PLAY l POWER 2 TAPE IN TAPE REMAIN 4 Recieve Ihe command only wh nal at the MODE OUT terminal is CO about the first poser los...

Page 46: ...ower supply 1 21 EROl 1 No cassette loaded I 3 ER02 Broken tape tab Cannot REC 4 ER03 Beginning of the tape 5 ER04 Tape end 6 ER05 Problem with the tape video input or VCR mechanism 7 ER06 Present tim...

Page 47: ...th Stop bit length Parity bit X control S parameter CS RS hand shake Delimiter code for send Delimiter code for receive 5 1V O 2VOC Power is supplied by the VCR 45mA DC Asynchronous 1200 2400 48001960...

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