American Dynamics ADV096HD VCR User Manual


 
2 Introduction
Note
A point to notice
Info.
Supplementary information
Features
Up to 96 hours of recording: in addition to regular 6-hour recording modes, it has 18, 30, 48, 72 and 96-hour time lapse
modes using T-120 tape.
Audio Recording
High Resolution and Image Quality
(Super Resolution mode)
Remote operation by PC via RS-232C
Automatic Head Cleaning
Easy Menu Setting on Screen
Easy Cueing with Alarm Recording
One Button Recording Check
All or Part Front Panel Lock
Protection against Power Failure
Variety of Search Functions
Contents
Important Safeguards ............................................. ii - iii
Introduction
Caution and Care ......................................................... 1
Features ....................................................................... 2
Controls and Functions ................................................ 3
Front View............................................................................ 3
Fluorescent Display ............................................................. 4
Rear View ............................................................................ 5
Basic Functions
Loading/Unloading a Tape ........................................... 6
Manual Recording ........................................................ 7
Playback ...................................................................... 8
Adjusting the Clock ...................................................... 9
Advanced Functions
Recording Techniques................................................ 10
Timer Recording ................................................................ 10
Alarm Recording................................................................ 11
Emergency Recording ....................................................... 12
Series Recording ............................................................... 12
Remote Recording ............................................................ 13
Repeat Recording ............................................................. 13
One Shot/Interval Recording ............................................. 13
Synchronous Recording .................................................... 14
Additional Features .................................................... 15
Memory Backup in Case of Power Failure ........................ 15
After a Power Failure......................................................... 15
Displaying/Clearing the Power Loss List ........................... 15
Displaying/Clearing the Alarm List..................................... 15
Tape Usage and Elapsed Time of VCR............................. 16
Lock Function .................................................................... 16
Special Effects Playback ............................................ 16
Still Picture ........................................................................ 16
Shuttle Ring ....................................................................... 16
Shuttle Hold ....................................................................... 16
Direct Shuttle Ring ............................................................ 16
Frame or Field Playback ................................................... 17
Adjustment during Playback ...................................... 17
Tracking Adjustment .......................................................... 17
Picture Quality Adjustment ................................................ 17
Vertical Adjustment ............................................................ 17
Searching Techniques ................................................ 18
Counter Memory Stop ....................................................... 18
Skip Search ....................................................................... 18
Index Search ..................................................................... 18
Time Date Search.............................................................. 19
Using with Personal Computer .................................. 20
Configuring the Time Lapse VCR ...................................... 20
RS-232C Setting ............................................................... 20
Connecting to a Personal Computer ................................. 20
Commands from Personal Computer ................................ 21
Commands and Responses .............................................. 22
Installation
Connections for Various Functions ............................ 26
Connecting with CCTV Camera, Monitor and Sensor ....... 26
Alarm Recording Connection ............................................ 26
Series Recording Connection ............................................ 27
Remote Recording Connection ......................................... 27
Synchronous Recording Connection ................................. 27
Connection for External Time Clock Adjustment ............... 27
Setting the Clock ........................................................ 28
Setting the Menus ...................................................... 29
Menu Chart ........................................................................ 29
Language Selection ........................................................... 30
Main Menu ......................................................................... 30
Display ............................................................................... 30
Timer Program ................................................................... 30
Recording Set Up .............................................................. 30
Rear Terminal .................................................................... 31
Maintenance ...................................................................... 31
First Time Set Up ............................................................... 32
RS-232C ............................................................................ 32
Others
Before Calling for Service .......................................... 33
Warning Display ......................................................... 35
Control Input/Output Signals and Circuit.................... 36
Specifications ............................................................. 37
Recording Options for Various Needs
Daily/weekly/holiday timer recording
Alarm recording
Series recording
Remote recording
Repeat recording
One shot/Interval recording
Synchronous recording
Special Playback Features
Still picture
Speed search using shuttle ring
Frame-by-frame and field-by-field playback using jog
dial
Accessories
1 User’s manual
1 Power cord