XX090-02-00 Rev 1102 System Console
Operation: Multiplexers & Digital Recorders
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Recording Video
Note: This section is only relevant for simplex models. Duplex models record continuously.
To record video (AurorA99 multiplexers):
1. Press the Mode soft key. The Mode key and the Format key share a label. Press the Shift ( ) key to
toggle to the Mode label if necessary.
2. The Mode Select menu will display on the multipicture display monitor.
3. Use the joystick or press the “3” key to select “Encode <VCR Rec>”. Press the Enter soft key.
4. Press and hold the Shift ( ) key and then press the F4 key. The VCR Control screen will display on the
system console.
5. Enter the unit number for the VCR connected to the AurorA99/AurorA on which you initiated recording
(applicable only for multi-VCR systems) and press the Unit soft key.
6. Press the Record soft key on the VCR Control screen.
7. Press and hold the Shift ( ) key and then press F3 to return to the AurorA screen. Press the Monitor key
to exit the AurorA99/AurorA menus.
To record video (AurorA2000 and AurorAcorD):
1. Press the Record soft key.
2. Press and hold the Shift ( ) key and then press the F4 key. The VCR Control screen will display on the
system console.
3. Enter the unit number for the VCR connected to the multiplexer on which you initiated recording
(applicable only for multi-VCR systems) and press the Unit soft key.
4. Press the Record soft key on the VCR Control screen.
5. Press and hold the Shift ( ) key and then press F3 to return to the AurorA screen.
Playing Back Video
To play back video (AurorA99 multiplexers):
1. Press the Mode soft key. The Mode key and the Format key share a label. Press the Shift ( ) key to
toggle to the Mode label if necessary.
2. The Mode Select menu will display on the multipicture display monitor.
3. Use the joystick or press the “2” key to select “Decode <VCR Play>”.
4. Press the Enter soft key.
5. Press and hold the Shift ( ) key and then press the F4 key. The VCR Control screen will display on the
system console.
6. Enter the unit number for the VCR connected to the AurorA99/AurorA on which you initiated recording
(applicable only for multi-VCR systems) and press the Unit soft key.
7. Rewind the tape if necessary and press the Play soft key on the VCR Control screen.