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SR-9080 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SL96147 : U model
SL96157 : E model

R

PREPARATION

RECORDING

ON-SCREEN/MENU

SWITCHES

INTRODUCTION

CONTROLS AND

CONNECTORS

CONNECTIONS

PLAYBACK AND

SPECIAL-EFFECTS

PLAYBACK

TROUBLE-

SHOOTING

APPENDIXES

OPTIONAL

SA-K97U RS-232C

INTERFACE BOARD

INSTRUCTIONS

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SR-9080

SL96147 : U model
SL96157 : E model

For Customer Use:
     

Enter below the Serial No. which is

     located on the rear of cabinet. Retain
     this information for future reference.
     
     Model No.            SR-9080

     
     

Serial No.

Before operating this unit, please read
the instructions carefully to ensure the 
best possible performance.

R

SR-9080U

REC

REC

STOP

REC

CHECK

EJECT

OPERATE

HDR

OPERATE

Summary of Contents for SR-9080

Page 1: ...AND CONNECTORS CONNECTIONS PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK TROUBLE SHOOTING APPENDIXES OPTIONAL SA K97U RS 232C INTERFACE BOARD INSTRUCTIONS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR 9080 SL96147 U model SL96157 E model For Customer Use Enter below the Serial No which is located on the rear of cabinet Retain this information for future reference Model No SR 9080 Serial No Before operating this unit please ...

Page 2: ... dans le manuel d instructions Ces symboles ne sont utilisés qu aux Etats Unis The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle...

Page 3: ...ng 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...

Page 4: ...itored on the computer 7 This VCR incorporates precision mechanical parts which will collect dirt over time and ultimately deteriorate and wear out Over long periods of use dirt and dust accumulates on the heads drums and tape transport mechanisms Dust which penetrates the VCR especially during outdoor use also promotes the wear and deterioration of mechanical parts by causing poor contact between...

Page 5: ...ssette in this slot Use a VHS cassette tape 5 REC CHECK button Use this button to check recording WhenpressedintheRecordmode theVCRwillrewindthetape forabout5secondsoftapetimeandthenplaybacktherewound section in the 2H 6H U model 3H E model mode to check recording quality Recording is resumed automatically after playback at the point where recording was interrupted If picture quality is judged to ...

Page 6: ...ariousother menu setting screens as well as the hour meter on the monitor Pressagaintocancelthemenuorhourmeterdisplay 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 24 25 26 22 23 20 19 18 17 16 SR 9080U REC REC STOP REC CHECK EJECT OPERATE REVERSE FIELD REV FIELD ADV REW PLAY TRACKING TIMER SEARCH RESET CANCEL DISPLAY LOCK HDR CNTRESET MENU TIME MODE SHIFT ON SCREEN OPERATE V LOCK PAUSE FF SET 21 U model 10 U 10 E 2 ...

Page 7: ...switch setting 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 13 11 10 12 13 E model 11 E 11 2 2 Display 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 13 11 10 12 13 1 Operation mode display Shows the operation modes Playback Recording Rewind Fast forward Timelapse playback Still Record pause Rewind search Fast forward search Reverse playback 5 Recording playback speed display Normally shows the recording playback speed mode se...

Page 8: ...roughout function 8 Signal ground terminal This ground terminal is not provided for safety purposes It is used to ground signals Connect this terminal to ground the signal between VCRs 13 2 3 Rear Panel 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS COM common ground terminal Connect to the signal ground terminal of a connected unit WARNING OUT warning signal output terminal Outputs warning signals 12 V when a tape ru...

Page 9: ...plug to an AC 120 V U model AC 220 240 V E model 50 60 Hz outlet CONNECTION TO THE SW 501 SW 502 SEQUENTIAL SWITCHER 1 Connect pin 6 on the sequential switcher s TIMER INPUT connector to the VCR s CAMERA SW OUT terminal Connect pin 1 to the GND terminal 2 Connect pin 8 on the sequential switcher s TIMER INPUT connector to pin 8 on its TIMER OUT connector Note Be sure to use two DIN connectors for ...

Page 10: ... SCREEN MENU SWITCHES 4 1 On Screen Display Displays the time date date and time recording speed number of alarms and number of power losses power failures on screen in the Stop mode Record mode and Record Pause mode During recording the on screen data is recorded together with video signals The on screen display position can be moved with the ON SCREEN buttons The type of data shown and display b...

Page 11: ...DR CNTRESET MENU TIME MODE SHIFT ON SCREEN OPERATE SET MENU CLOCK SET ONSCREEN F DISP MODE VIDEO VTR MODE SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE BUZZER IN OUT PROGRAM TIMER HOLIDAY SET HOUR METER OTHER 4 2 Main Menu Display You can display date and time data recorded when an alarm input or power failure occurs as well as the hour meter drum rotating time by selecting the desired item in the main menu The ...

Page 12: ...n Main menu screen VCR s display SET button MENU button RESET CANCEL button CNT RESET button MENU CLOCK SET ONSCREEN F DISP MODE VIDEO VTR MODE SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE BUZZER IN OUT PROGRAM TIMER HOLIDAY SET HOUR METER OTHER CLOCK SET TIME 00 00 DATE 10 10 2000 SUMMER TIME OFF CLOCK SET TIME 12 30 DATE 12 24 1998 SUMMER TIME OFF MENU 12 30 01 48H 12 24 1998 THU cL SET 1 2 2 4 1 9 9 8 20 4 O...

Page 13: ...VTR MODE SRI EXT MODE ALARM SENSOR MODE BUZZER IN OUT PROGRAM TIMER HOLIDAY SET HOUR METER OTHER ON SCREEN MODE 1 TONE 100IRE 2 DATE ON 3 TIME ON 4 REC SPEED ON 5 ALARM CNT OFF 6 POWER LOSS CNT OFF FRONT DISPLAY 1 REC TALLY ON 2 WARNING ON VIDEO MODE 1 V PULSE OFF VTR MODE 1 HDR OFF 2 CNT MEM SW OFF 3 POWER ON REC OFF 4 AUTO REC CHECK OFF 5 AUTO REW OFF 6 REPEAT PLAY OFF 7 REPEAT REC OFF SRI EXT M...

Page 14: ...ording with the EP heads Refer to page 28 Function Screens Items Set values UTR 1 VCR s display Enables or disables automatic external timer recording or automatic restart of recording after a power failure OFF External timer recording or automatic recording after power failure does not function regardless of whether power is supplied or not ON Recording starts automatically when power is turned o...

Page 15: ...alarm or sensor recording 2H Records in the 2H SP mode 6H Records in the 6H EP mode AL SE 2 DURATION 5 10 15 30 60 120 180 TAPE END MANUAL 5 180 TPEN NANU AL SE 3 Selects the recording duration for alarm or sensor recording 5 180 Alarm or sensor recording is performed for the specified time 5 sec to 180 sec TAPE END Alarm or sensor recording continues to the end of the tape MANUAL Alarm or sensor ...

Page 16: ...or HDR playback the HDR indicator lights 3 Select the Record or Playback speed with the TIME MODE button Refer to the table below The selected recording or playback speed mode is shown on the display Available modes differ depending on whether HDR is ON or OFF HDR indicator Record playback speed indication TIME MODE buttons Available recording time hour T 120 2H 2H Standard SP 2 6H 6H 3x EP 6 L12H...

Page 17: ...ch indication date time and recording speed etc During recording the selected on screen data is recorded together with video signals If you do not want to display or record a specific item set it to OFF REC TALLY setting Set whether or not the REC indicator lights in the Record mode 5 VTR MODE HDR Set to ON to record in the High Density Recording mode during timelapse recording POWER ON REC Set to...

Page 18: ...the sequence has played back the recording mode is automatically re engaged at the point where the recording was interrupted During playback in the Recording Check mode check the picture to ensure that the recording is satisfactory If the signals are not recorded properly the built in head cleaner cleans the heads and recording continues In this case the error code E 09 is shown on the display for...

Page 19: ...the day of the week SAT Press the SET button to set the day of the week to SAT 7 Set the hour for the start time 8 Press the SHIFT f button so that hour for START blinks Press the SET button to set the hour of the start time to 8 8 Set the minute for the start time 00 Press the SHIFT f button so that minute for START blinks Press the SET button to set the minute of the start time to 00 9 In the sa...

Page 20: ...M NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 E model 33 SR 9080U REC REC STOP REC CHECK EJECT OPERATE REVERSE FIELD REV FIELD ADV REW PLAY TRACKING TIMER SEARCH RESET CANCEL DISPLAY LOCK HDR CNTRESET MENU TIME MODE SHIFT ON SCREEN OPERATE V LOCK PAUSE FF SET RESET CANCEL MENU TIME MODE SHIFT ON SCREEN SET 6 3 Timer Recording 6 RECORDING TIMER button SHIFT f button SET button SET button SHIFT 7 button MENU button 5 Progra...

Page 21: ...ram number 7 light on the display and the operating mode is automatically turnedofftoengagetheTimer RecordingStandbymode Day of the week Start time Stop time Recording speed OFF Operation is disabled 1ST 1st week RPT Every week PROGRAM TIMER screen E model 33 E 34 PROGRAM TIMER START STOP SPD PGM SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT DAY DAYLY SET SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT PROGRAM TIMER START STOP SPD PGM...

Page 22: ... TIME MODE SHIFT ON SCREEN SET 6 3 Timer Recording SHIFT 7 button 6 RECORDING SHIFT f button MENU button SET button SET button TIMER button Holiday Timer Recording Setting This lets you preset the VCR to record on specified dates such as holidays at any time over a period of a year Up to 16 dates can be set When holiday settings and program settings overlap holiday setting is given priority MENU C...

Page 23: ...ing buzzer sounds if WARNING in the BUZZER menu is set to ON Perform programming for timer recording 5 If programmed data overlap When the TIMER button is pressed the Timer Recording Standby mode is engaged and the OVERLAP indication blinks for about 10 seconds then lights However if program timer settings and holiday timer settings overlap the OVERLAP indication is not shown In this case the holi...

Page 24: ... alarm recording and clear the ALARM indication press the RESET CANCEL button If the RESET CANCEL button is pressed when the AL indication is lit during alarm recording alarm recording stops the AL indication goes out and timelapse recording is restored If the alarm buzzer is on the buzzer sound also stops If the AL indication blinks and the RESET CANCEL button is pressed the AL indication goes ou...

Page 25: ...ESETOUT AC IN AC120V 50 60Hz REMOTE MIC IN OUT AUDIO VIDEO RS 232C CAM SW OUT ALARM IN COM COM ALARM REC OUT ALARM RESET TAPE ENDOUT WARNING OUT CLOCK RESET IN SERIES RESET IN SERIES RESET OUT CLOCK RESETOUT AC IN AC120V 50 60Hz REMOTE MIC IN OUT AUDIO VIDEO RS 232C CAM SW OUT ALARM IN COM COM ALARM REC OUT ALARM RESET TAPE ENDOUT WARNING OUT CLOCK RESET IN SERIES RESET IN SERIES RESET OUT CLOCK R...

Page 26: ...EC SPEED 2H 3 DURATION 60SEC 4 TAPE END MODE OFF VIDEO MODE 1 V PULSE OFF VTR MODE 1 HDR OFF 2 CNT MEM SW OFF 3 POWER ON REC ON 4 AUTO REC CHECK OFF 5 AUTO REW OFF 6 REPEAT PLAY OFF 7 REPEAT REC ON 6 7 Repeat Recording When the tape comes to the end during recording it is automatically rewound and recording starts again from the beginning 6 RECORDING 5 To execute repeat recording set REPEAT REC in...

Page 27: ...n set REPEAT REC to OFF and AUTO REW to ON In addition to the Stop mode and the operating mode off status the external recording function also operates in the Pause mode If recording is already in progress when the VCR activation signal is input recording continues and stops when the activation signal is no longer input If the external recording function is activated a hundred times a day or more ...

Page 28: ... CNT MEM SW Factory setting ON Counter memory ON OFF Set to ON to use the counter memory function 5 AUTO REW Factory setting OFF Automatic rewind ON OFF Set to ON to rewind the tape to the beginning when the tape ends 5 REPEAT PLAY Factory setting OFF Repeat playback ON OFF Set to ON to execute repeat playback U model 46 U 46 E SR 9080E REC REC STOP REC CHECK EJECT OPERATE REVERSE FIELD REV FIELD ...

Page 29: ...ress the PAUSE button to engage the Still mode To restore the normal playback press the PLAY button 7 3 Special Effects Playback PLAY button 48 SR 9080U REC REC STOP REC CHECK EJECT OPERATE REVERSE FIELD REV FIELD ADV REW PLAY TRACKING TIMER SEARCH RESET CANCEL DISPLAY LOCK HDR CNTRESET MENU TIME MODE SHIFT ON SCREEN OPERATE V LOCK PAUSE FF SET 5 Reverse shuttle search Press the REW button during ...

Page 30: ... The section around the start of each alarm recording is played back for about 5 seconds Playback may start a few seconds after the actual start of the alarm recording If the interval between alarm recordings is short the tape may play back continuously for 5 seconds or more Sound is not output 1 Press the SEARCH button twice in the Stop mode TheAlarmScanmodeisengagedandthe ALARMSCAN indication is...

Page 31: ...lly engaged Note Repeat record play auto rewind and alarm search alarm scan date and time search have priority over the counter memory function VIDEO VTR MODE screen VIDEO VTR MODE screen Set to ON Note When the REPEAT PLAY or REPEAT REC menu switch is set to ON the tape restarts playback or recording after rewinding to the beginning 52 SR 9080U REC REC STOP REC CHECK EJECT OPERATE REVERSE FIELD R...

Page 32: ...ystem error System error See page 1 6 1 3 4 Emergency history 54 Causes q Is the power cord disconnected q Is the TIMER indication shown q Is the Operation Lock mode engaged Is the Operation Lock mode engaged q Is the monitor connected correctly q Is the TIMER indication lit This is not a malfunction Is the tracking adjusted properly Was the tape you are playing back recorded in the L12H L18H or L...

Page 33: ...ck recorded in the L12H or L24H mode If not noise appears Dust may have accumulated on the video heads q Are you recording in a timelapse mode except L12H and L24H If so sound is not recorded q During alarm scan no sound is output Are you playing back a tape recorded in the L12H or L24H Timelapse mode in the 3H SP mode In this case sound is high pitched Has the cassette safety tab been removed q I...

Page 34: ...able commands in addition to the JVC table 1 commands shown below The commands in the shaded area in the table below are contained in both the JVC table 1 and JVC basic table The JVC basic table commands include only those in the shaded areas 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F 0 Data 0 ENTER TIMER ON SCREEN VISS FRAME CODE ON ON FWD COUNT 1 COMPLE Data 1 CLEAR TIMER ON SCREEN VISS REC DEVICE AL PL TI...

Page 35: ...ts search after returning ACK When the specified point is reached the VCR returns COMPLETION 01H If the end or beginning of the tape is reached before the specified point the VCR returns NOT TARGET 05H Sending either the 30H 30H or 30H 31H command will cause the VCR to search for the 1st alarm input point 9 3 SA K97U RS 232C Protocol Commands This section provides technical data for programmers Co...

Page 36: ...cording 6 Unused 7 Alarm recording buzzer ON 7 Warning buzzer ON 3rd byte BIT When the bit is 1 0 Unused 1 Summer time compensation ON 2 Unused 3 Unused 4 Unused 5 Auto record check function ON 6 Unused 7 Unused 1 TL STATUS SET 86H Set the timelapse VCR operation mode with 3 byte data Send one byte at a time by checking ACK 0AH from the VCR The setting details for the first to the third bytes are ...

Page 37: ...e contents of each byte are as follows Operation with commands from the RS 232C is accepted even in the Operation Lock mode 62 1st byte BIT Status when BIT is 1 0 Error Indicates that an illegal command has been received No further commands will be accepted To restore to normal operation transmit CLEAR ERROR 41H to the VCR 1 Not defined Always 0 2 Not defined Always 0 3 Cassette out The tape has n...

Page 38: ...rning mode is engaged the third bit of the second byte sent back with the STATUS SENSE D7H is set to 1 showing the warning status In this case release the warning via the RS 232C with the CLEAR 56H To release it on the VCR turn the OPERATE button off and on again E model 63 4 Others Input data correction Error cancellation These are return codes from the SR 9080 Error related codes only 1 ERROR 02...

Page 39: ... 47 m 1 h 32 m 1 h 19 m 1 h 6 m 54 m 43 m 33 m 24 m 16 m 9 m 3 m 0 m 48H 48H 49 h 10 m 42 h 58 m 37 h 8 m 31 h 40 m 26 h 35 m 21 h 53 m 17 h 32 m 13 h 34 m 9 h 59 m 6 h 45 m 3 h 54 m 1 h 26 m 0 m Tape reel counter Tape reel counter U model 64 U 64 E 10 1 Tape Reel Counter Tape Remaining Time Table 10 APPENDIXES The table below shows the tape remaining time with the tape reel counter value in each ...

Page 40: ...ette U model 5 Recording and playback time with E 180 cassette E model 5 Fast forward rewind time 5 Power supply 5 Power consumption 5 Dimensions 5 Weight 5 Operating temperature 5 Operating humidity 5 Storage temperature Video System 5 Signal input 5 Signal output 5 Horizontal resolution 5 Video S N Audio system 5 Number of tracks 5 Line input 5 Mic input 5 Line output 5 Frequency response 5 Audi...

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