Mitsubishi Electronics HS-S8300E(BRS) manual

TIME LAPSE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER INST ALLA TION AND OPERA TION MANU AL MODEL HS-S8300E(BRS) ONL Y VIDEO CASSETTE T APES WITH THE S MARK OR THE V MARK MA Y BE USED WITH THIS MODEL. THIS INSTR UCTION MANU AL IS IMPORT ANT T O Y OU . PLEASE READ IT BEFORE USING Y OUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER. REW FF JOG/ADJUST CLEAR/ ENTER/ SHUTTLE REC STOP PLAY POWE[...]

2 CONDENSA TION IS THE ENEMY OF VIDEO RECORDERS 2 WHA T IS CONDENSA TION? 1. When a v er y cold dr ink is poured into a glass, the w ater droplets which form on the outer surface of the glass are an e xample of condensation. 2 . If the VCR is e xposed to a rapid increase in temperature (such as warming a cold room or after transporting it from a co[...]

3 A udio recor ding When recording in 3H, L(linear)12H or L24H mode, audio is pla y ed back only during their respectiv e modes . S-VHS mode This mode has higher resolution and picture quality than normal VHS mode when using S-VHS tapes. T ape remaining indicator A bar indicator shows ho w much tape is left and/or that the tape has approximately th[...]

4 1 PO WER button (Press f or on; press again f or off) The PO WER indicator illuminates when the VCR is s witched on. 2 EJECT b utton Press to remove the cassette. 3 Cassette loading slot Cassette tape is inserted in this slot for loading. 4 ST OP button Press to discontinue all tape related functions. 5 REC (RECORD) button Press to begin recordin[...]

5 9 Repeat indicator Illuminates when “ T APE END ” in the “ FIRST TIME SET UP ” menu is set to “ REPEA T ” or “ ALARM • PRO T ” . A Cassette status indicator Illuminates when cassette tape is inser ted. The light advances , stops or flashes corresponding to the mov ement of the tape. B Timer recording indicator Illuminates when t[...]

6 FEA TURES AND FUNCTIONS REAR VIEW N • Ensure the power cord is not plugged into the mains outlet bef ore connecting to any rear ter minals. 1 A C power soc ket This sock et connects to the power cord. Inser t the cord firmly . 2 SET IN terminal Input terminal for alarm recording. The alarm sensor is connected here . 3 RST (RESET) IN ter minal I[...]

7 CONNECTING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT AUDIO OUT MIC IN VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN MONITOR SET IN SENSOR VIDEO OUT CCTV CAMERA VIDEO IN MIC VIDEO OUT IN IN OUT MIC AUDIO RESET REMOTE SET RST IN REC GND ALM MODE CLK CALL OUT IN OUT S-VIDEO OUT IN RS-232C VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT (Correcting picture vibration at the top and bottom) The picture vibration can b[...]

8 11 – 11 – 99 09 : 21 : 01 < RECORDING SET UP > 3H 1M OFF 1 SHOT < MAIN MENU > DISPLAY TIME DATE SEARCH TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select, and ENTER. Press DISPLAY to exit. ALARM REC MODE ALARM REC DURATION EMERGENCY REC ONESHOT•FIELD ONESHOT•INTERVAL < REAR TERMINAL[...]

9 < MAIN MENU > DISPLAY TIME DATE SEARCH TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL MAINTENANCE FIRST TIME SET UP Use JOG to select, and ENTER. Press DISPLAY to exit. < DISPLAY > 1 SMALL ON 11 – 11 – 99 09 : 21 : 01 DISPLAY MODE TIME DATE SIZE BLUE BACK Ex. < MODE 1 > < TIME DATE SEARCH > 15:00 23 FORWARD TIME DATE DIR[...]

10 CALL OUT setting T APE END setting WRNG•T APE END WRNG ST OP Outputs a call signal at the end of the tape Outputs a call signal at the end of the tape f or 2 seconds Outputs a call signal at the end of the tape When a malfunction occurs in the VCR during recording, a call signal is output. REWIND REPEA T ALARM • PR O T When there are no alar[...]

11 MAINTENANCE 1 DISPLA YING THE PO WER LOSS LIST (PO WER LOSS LIST) T urn the JOG dial to select “ PO WER LOSS LIST ” . T urn the SHUTTLE ring to the r ight to display the P ow er Loss List. P ower f ailure star t times are stored in memor y , so it is possible to confirm when they ha ve occurred. Up to 3 power f ailure star t times will be di[...]

12 FIRST TIME SET UP 1 SETTING THE OPERA TION WHEN THE T APE REACHES THE END (T APE END) Sets the state of operation of the VCR when the tape r uns out during recording. ST OP: The tape stops. “ End ” will appear on the fluorescent display and “ T ape End ” will appear on the monitor . When “ CALL OUT ” is set to “ WRNG • T APE END [...]

13 SETTING THE PRESENT TIME A CCURA TEL Y PRESET THE D A Y AND PRESENT TIME BEFORE TIMER PROGRAMMING <Display mode 1> 1 Da y-Month-Y ear 2 Hour:Minute:Second 3 Daylight saving time symbol or power failure symbol 4 Alarm recording number • A 24-hour display is used. 00:00 indicates midnight; 12:00 midda y and 15:00 indicates 3 o’clock in t[...]

14 6 Setting the da ylight saving time T o put the cloc k forward b y 1 hour , set D A YLIGHT SA VINGS to ON. T urn the JOG dial to select “ OFF ” or “ ON ” . • The clock is put f orward by 1 hour and the da ylight saving time symbol “ ” will be displa y ed next to the present time displa y . • T o cancel da ylight saving time, s wi[...]

15 ENTER FF CLEAR REW JOG/ADJUST SHUTTLE/ENTER REC STOP PLAY POWER EJECT PICTURE TRACKING POSITION/ VERTICAL ADJUST REC/PLAY MODE COUNTER RESET COUNTER MEMORY SKIP/INDEX PAUSE/ SHUTTLE HOLD DISPLAY TIMER REC VIDEO SOFT SHARP COLOR B/W Video cassette tapes can be loaded into y our new VCR as long as the VCR is plugged into a power source. Even if th[...]

16 REW FF JOG/ADJUST CLEAR/ ENTER/ SHUTTLE REC STOP PLAY POWER EJECT PICTURE TRACKING POSITION/ VERTICAL ADJUST REC/PLAY MODE COUNTER RESET COUNTER MEMORY/ SKIP/INDEX PAUSE/ SHUTTLE HOLD DISPLAY TIMER REC S-VHS SOFT SHARP OFF ON LOCK button MANUAL RECORDING REC MODE 3H L12H L24H 48H 72H 96H 120H 168H 240H 360H 480H 720H 960H E-180 SE-180 E-240 SE-2[...]

17 Recording time mode REPEA T RECORDING When the “ T APE END ” of the “ FIRST TIME SET UP ” menu is set to “ REPEA T ” or “ ALARM • PR OT ” and the repeat recording mode is set (the REPEA T indicator is illuminated), the tape will automatically be rew ound to the star t when the tape end is reached. Then recording will star t aga[...]

18 SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING CAMERA1 CAMERA2 CAMERA3 CAMERA4 CAMERA5 CAMERA1 CAMERA2 CAMERA3 CAMERA4 CAMERA5 REC REC REC REC REC REC REC REC REC REC If you ha ve three VCRs, the video signal from three cameras can be recorded separately b y connecting the switcher as sho wn belo w. SWITCHER/ switching cameras / recording star t signal VCR 1 / recording[...]

19 T APE COUNTER A five digit counter indicates the relativ e position on the recorded portion of the tape. If a por tion of the tape is not recorded, the counter will not increase or decrease during play , FF/R WD or search modes. •“ EEE EE ” illuminates to indicate that the VCR power is in stand-b y mode. COUNTER MEMOR Y Press the COUNTER M[...]

20 ) DW START END HR 1 SPL 08 : 40 17 : 10 L12SP - - - - - : - - - - : - - - - - ) DW START END HR 1 SPL 08 : 40 17 : 10 L12SP SAT - - : - - - - : - - - - - ) DW START END HR 1 SPL 08 : 40 17 : 10 L12SP SAT - - : - - - - : - - - - - ) DW START END HR 1 SPL 08 : 40 17 : 10 L12SP SAT 08 : 00 - - : - - - - - ) DW START END HR 1 SPL 08 : 40 17 : 10 L12[...]

21 SETTING THE RECORDING PERIOD BY SPECIFYING THE D A YS OF THE WEEK (SPECIAL D W) Set the recording period by specifying the start and end day of the week for timer recording. 1. Display the “ TIMER PROGRAM ” setting display . 2. T ur n the JOG dial to select “ SPECIAL D W ” and tur n the SHUTTLE ring to the r ight. 3. T urn the JOG dial t[...]

22 ALARM RECORDING • It is possib le to switch to the alarm recording by ap- plying the set signal from the alarm sensor dur ing re- cording in 3H,L12H, L24H, 48H - 960H or 0H mode. • Set the alarm recording mode and alarm recording per iod with the “RECORDING SET UP” menu. (See page 10.) • The inde x signal is automatically recorded when[...]

23 SETTING FOR ALARM RECORDING 1 Press the DISPLA Y button to displa y MAIN MENU on the monitor . 2 T urn the JOG dial to select “ RECORDING SET UP ” and turn the SHUTTLE r ing to the right. •“ RECORDING SET UP ” menu will appear . 3 T urn the JOG dial to select “ ALARM REC MODE ” and turn the SHUTTLE r ing to the right. 4 T urn the J[...]

24 LOCA TING THE ST ART OF ALARM RECORDINGS This machine automatically inser ts an inde x signal at the beginning of each ALARM RECORDING, allowing the star t of each alar m to be located. ^ INDEX SEARCH During fast f orward or rewind the machine will search f or index signals . When an Index signal is f ound, the VCR will playbac k the tape and st[...]

25 REW FF JOG/ADJUST CLEAR/ ENTER/ SHUTTLE REC STOP PLAY POWER EJECT PICTURE TRACKING POSITION/ VERTICAL ADJUST REC/PLAY MODE COUNTER RESET COUNTER MEMORY/ SKIP/INDEX PAUAE SHUTTLE HOLD DISPLAY TIMER REC S-VHS SOFT SHARP OFF ON 5 1 Set the VIDEO MODE In the FIRST TIME SET UP menu to either COLOUR or B/W . • When B/W is set, colour recordings are [...]

26 SPECIAL EFFECTS PLA YB A CK The f ollowing con venient functions are availab le . Audio output is muted during special eff ects playbac k. SHUTTLE RING Y ou can adjust the speed by using the SHUTTLE ring. 1 Press the PLA Y button to begin pla yback. 2 Press the P A USE/SHUTTLE HOLD button to obtain a still picture. 3 T ur n the SHUTTLE ring to t[...]

27 PICTURE SOFT SHARP SOFT SHARP ADJUSTMENT DURING PLA YB A CK If noise appears in the picture during playbac k, fast pla yback, re verse pla yback or f orward/rev erse slow pla yback, adjust the T RACKING buttons to achie ve the best picture . If noise appears TRACKING POSITION/ VERTICAL ADJUST TRACKING POSITION/ VERTICAL ADJUST TRA CKING ADJUSTME[...]

28 N N N N N Before connecting the hardware, unplug the power cord of the VCR from the wall outlet, and turn the personal computer power off. 1 Connecting the VCR to a personal computer . USING WITH THE PERSONAL COMPUTER P ersonal computer T o RS-232C IN terminal RS-232C cross cable T o RS-232C ter minal OUT IN RS-232C VIDEO OUT IN IN OUT AUDIO RES[...]

29 Set the RS-232C interface board setting b y using the on screen menu of the VCR. 1 Press the DISPLA Y button to displa y MAIN MENU. • “ MAIN MENU ” will appear . 2 T urn the JOG dial to select “ FIRST TIME SET UP ” . 3 T urn the SHUTTLE r ing to the r ight . •“ FIRST TIME SET UP ” menu will appear . 4 T urn the JOG dial to select[...]

30 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No . Signal line names RD SD ER SG DR RS CS Directions (from VCR side) INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT – INPUT OUTPUT INPUT Receiv e data T ransmitt data Data terminal ready Signal ground Data set ready Request send Clear to send Meanings RS-232C IN D-SUB 9pin male D-SUB 9pin male 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 RS-232C OUT 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 6 Data Communic[...]

31 The commands sent from the per sonal computer (or other equipment) to the VCR and responses produced b y the VCR are detailed in this section. 1 1 1 1 1 When controlling onl y one VCR via the personal computer , the "VCR ADDRESS" is set to "NONE". (Refer to page 29, item 7.) Command Codes , , • • • • • , Format: Par[...]

32 2 2 2 2 2 When controlling tw o or more VCRs from a personal computer , the "VCR ADDRESS" of each VCR is set to the different address (from VCR01 to VCR16, e xcept NONE). ( Refer to page 29, item 7.) • Input the "VCR ADDRESS (eg.VCR01)" that you w ant to control and the ", (comma)" before inputting the command cod[...]

33 COMMANDS AND RESPONSES • #1 : Input the code according the DELIMITTER<RECEIVE> setting {CR (0DH) or CR (0DH) + LF (0AH)}. • #2 : The code according the DELIMITTER<SEND> setting {CR (0DH) or CR (0DH) + LF (0AH)} will be inputted. • + , which indicates one character or number. (eg. +++ indicates three characters or numbers.) NO .[...]

34 Status after normal ex ecution RC #2 EX #2 RC #2 LM + #2 RC #2 EX #2 RC #2 CT +++++ #2 RC #2 EX #2 RC #2 MD +++ (1) , + (2) #2 RC #2 EX #2 ↑ RC #2 ON +++ (1) + (2) #2 RC #2 EX #2 RC #2 TD ++ (1) , ++ (2) , ++ (3) , + (4) #2 RC #2 EX #2 RC #2 TI ++ (1) , ++ (2) ,. ++ (3) #2 RC #2 MK + #2 RC #2 EX #2 RC #2 LT ++ (1) , ++ (2) #2 RC #2 EX #2 NO . [...]

35 NO . 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 Status after normal ex ecution RC #2 MP + (1) , + (2) , ++ (3) , ++ (4) , ++ (5) , ++ (6) , +++ (7) + (8) #2 RC #2 EX #2 ↑ (Cannot accept this command when + (1) and + (2) are the same number) RC #2 DW + (1) , + (2) #2 RC #2 EX #[...]

36 Error codes NO . 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 Commands AT + #1 CA #1 PN #1 PT + #1 PC #1 MI #1 HM? #1 WN #1 CA0 #1 RI + #1 RI? #1 QV + #1 QM #1 CL + #1 RL #1 SM + #1 SM? #1 RS? #1 TL + #1 TL? #1 LP? #1 TF ++ (1) , ++ (2) , ++ (3) #1 TB ++ (1) , ++ (2) , ++ (3) #1 TS? #1 HD + #1 [...]

37 SELF DIA GNOSTIC FUNCTION Monitor Fluorescent display REMED Y CA USE T O TURN OFF THE INDICA TION The VCR uses a self diagnostic function to detect internal malfunctions during recording. Should a malfunction occur dur ing record- ing, a corresponding indication appears on the monitor screen and the fluorescent displa y . The type of malfunction[...]

38 REMED Y BEFORE CALLING FOR SER VICE SYMPT OM VCR does not operate . The VCR PO WER is ON but unit does not operate . No picture is obtained on the MONI- T OR screen. No operation when any tape oper a- tion button is pressed. Recording does not work. Recording cannot be stopped by pressing the ST OP button. Timer recording does not operate. No op[...]

39 CONTR OL INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS AND CIRCUITS 2 SET/ RST/ REC IN terminals (screw) Active: When input terminals are shor t-circuited to GND or “ L ” lev el voltage (0 - +1.6V) applied. Time for activ e: 0.1 sec or over . Non active: Open the input. DC5V GND SET/RST/REC IN 0.047 µ F 22k Ω 10k Ω <Interface circuit inside the VCR> 2 ALM[...]

40 72H 120H Function R 12 ···································· 31 32 SW MJ RR SW SW SW Shielded cable 2 REMOTE jack 1)Resistor R: Metal film resistor 1/4W 33kohms ±1%, temperature factor ±100ppm/ ° C. 2)Button switch: Momentary , ON resistor 200ohms or under . 3)Connector MJ: Miniature jack, 2.5mm in diameter [...]

41 T ape Format: VHS 1/2" width high-density video cassette tape. P ower Source: AC100-230V , 50/60Hz. P ower Consumption: Approx.20watts. T elevision System: 625 lines, 50 field P AL-type colour system. Heads-Video: 4 rotary single cr ystal heads. Luminance Signal: F requency modulation recording. Colour Signal: Low frequency con version, sub[...]

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