F. AUTOMATIC POWER-UP
This event recorder is designed to be used from a POWER OFF mode. When a trigger is detected, the unit will
automatically turn itself on and begin recording. The automatic power-up feature was designed to make the
recorder usable, even if the unit was accidentally turned off. If the unit is left in the "off" mode, the user can
immediately know if an event was recorded because the unit will be in the "on" mode after an event is recorded.
The user can then review the tape, turn the unit off, and be ready for the next event recording (SEE
AUTOMATIC POWER OFF).
G. AUTO POWER OFF
If the recorder is inactive for 2 hours, it will automatically power off to conserve energy. Any trigger or
pre-programmed security recording event will automatically power up the recorder to capture the event.
H. ON SCREEN TEXT
Up to 20 on screen text or message characters can be set with adjustable placement. This can be used to
identify camera location, recorder, store number, etc.
I. PANIC RECORD
Connection of a normally-open switch may be used to take advantage of the PANIC RECORD FUNCTION.
When this switch is closed, (momentarily) the unit will start recording and WILL NOT STOP UNTIL THE END
OF THE TAPE, OR UNTIL THE USER MANUALLY PUSHES "STOP" ON THE FRONT PANEL OR ON THE
REMOTE. Any triggers detected by the EVENT RECORD contacts will be disregarded while the event recorder
is in the PANIC RECORD mode. This function can be used by independently allowing the unit to record to the
end of the tape each time a PANIC RECORD trigger is detected. It can also be used in conjunction with the
EVENT RECORD feature, by putting a normally-open "panic switch" on the contacts. EXAMPLE: While a door
switch or other switch device turns the EVENT RECORD features on to record customer traffic, a normally-
open "panic switch" button can be placed underneath the register at the front counter. Should an event occur
that should be continuously recorded, the panic switch can be pushed.
IMPORTANT: A panic trigger record duration is terminated at the end of a tape, ie. if the machine is
triggered to panic record (to the end of tape) and only a few minutes remain on the tape, only a few
minutes will be recorded. The machine will then rewind and standby or rewind and eject. Make sure
adequate tape is available when using the PANIC RECORD function. SEE TERMINATION OF
RECORDINGS.
J. ONE TIME AND DAILY PROGRAMMED RECORDING
This event recorder can be used to record specific time events, such as the arrival of employees each day,
closing, break times, etc. by using the programmed timer recording. Up to five different daily (occurs 7 days a
week) and five one time programmed recordings can be set. Observe that if the user sets a recording to “over
lap” another programmed recording, that the recorder will miss the one that is overlapped (do not set one
program to start within the duration of another). Panic and event record triggers will be ignored while the
machine is recording a programmed event.
IMPORTANT: When the end of tape is reached, the recorder will rewind and eject or rewind and standby.
Care should be used to have enough tape available when setting programmed recordings.
SEE TERMINATION OF RECORDINGS.
K. END OF TAPE (EOT) OPTIONS
REWIND AND STANDBY:
At the end of the tape, the unit will automatically rewind. When at the beginning of
the tape, the unit will standby for the next trigger activation to begin recording.
REWIND AND EJECT:
At the
end of the tape, the unit will automatically rewind, and then EJECT. This is a useful function if the tape needs to
be saved after recording.
IMPORTANT: A LOOP Setting under RECORD DURATION will over ride the Stanby and Eject settings.
LOOP will disregard the EOT setting and record continously.
L. TRIGGER BLOCKING
Trigger blocking is available for users who wish to disable the normally open and normally closed event
recording trigger inputs on the rear security terminal. The PANIC RECORD input will NOT be disabled with a
trigger block. One possible use for trigger blocking would be if the user has a business installation with door
switches and motion detectors. The user wants to record with these detectors only after the business is closed,
but wants to have a panic record input under the counter for emergency recording. After the business is closed,
the triggers become active and will record should a door open or if there is motion within the business. Up to
three trigger block periods can be set.
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