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- Page 1 Instruction Manual VIRTUAL REAL-TIME & TIME LAPSE VCR KV-9168A PAUSE/STILL TIME LAPSE VCR PLAY STOP POWER 4Head 168Hour TAPE REMAIN TIME MODE DISPLAY – HIGH DENSITY COUNTER TRACKING SHIFT MEMORY ALARM RESET LOCATION SELECT...
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Page 2: Please Read
PLEASE READ WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC- TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS IN- SIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. - Page 4 10. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
NTRODUCTION FEATURES i i i i i Various time modes & High Density modes. With a T-120 tape, it is possible to record over periods ranging from 2 to 168 hours. Of course High Density recording is possible. The modes are explained in more detail. (See page 21.) i i i i i Virtual real-time recording is possible. -
Page 6: Instructions In Brief
INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF Front Panel REC CHECK TIMER VIDEO MODE COLOR AUTO REMOTE OFF REMOTE OPTION POWER EJECT BUZZER PICTURE SOFT SHARP MEMORY POWER button Press to turn the power ON and OFF. REC CHECK button Press this button while in record mode to check the picture that was just recorded. - Page 7 TAPE REMAIN button The approximate time remaining on the tape is displayed on the counter (in a 2 hour scale using a T-120 tape) while this button is being pressed. CASSETTE COMPARTMENT Insert a cassette into this compartment to load the tape. DISPLAY button Press to display the MENU screen and change the settings.
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Page 8: Rear Panel
Rear Panel TAPE END OUT terminal Signal output terminal to annunciate to other devices that the tape has run out on the VCR. REC TRIGGER OUT terminal Signal output terminal to control the switching interval of the video cameras when connected to a sequential switcher or multiplexer. - Page 9 A Word on the Exclusive 3N-100AAS Battery Pack The nickel-cadmium battery pack (3N-100AAS) is used for power source of the built-in clock and memory circuit. Charging the Battery Pack 1. Turn on the power of the VCR. 2. The battery pack in the VCR is charged. Battery Installation Removal: 1.
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Page 10: Vcr Display
VCR DISPLAY 2 3 4 COUNT. ALARM ALARM PLAY TIMER Cassette indicator Lights when a tape is inserted. Counter memory indicator Lights when the counter memory is selected. Alarm Memory indicator Lights when the alarm memory is selected. Alarm indicator Lights during alarm recording and blinks after an alarm recording cycle is completed. -
Page 11: Wired Remote Control (Option)
WIRED REMOTE CONTROL (Option) STOP PAUSE / PLAY STILL PICTURE SEARCH ( ) PLAY TIME (+) PAUSE/STILL button • Press during recording to pause the recording. • Press during playback to play back a still picture. REW button • Press to rewind the tape. •... -
Page 12: Preparation
REPARATION CONNECTIONS Connection with a Video Camera To VIDEO OUT (BNC connector) camera To AC OUTLET (120V) Quadrant picture unit VIDEO INPUT To AC OUTLET (120V) To VIDEO IN (BNC connector) ALL CLEAR REMOTE IN RESET MIC IN TAPE END SEE MANUAL EXT. - Page 13 Typical Connection with the Sequential Switcher When connected with a sequential switcher, set the alarm recording mode to MANUAL by menu screen. For further details, consult the instruction manuals of the connected devices. To VCR playback To VCR REC Frame Sequential Switcher VIDEO IN CAMERA ALL CLEAR...
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Page 14: Contents Of Screen Display
CONTENTS OF SCREEN DISPLAY The normal MENU screen provides six menus after the initial screen for clock setting. Each MENU screen is shown below. Press the DISPLAY button for a MENU screen. The menu is selected by pressing the SHIFT button. Then press the SET button to proceed to the next screen. - Page 15 PROGRAM Screen M E N U PROGRAM MO1 ON --:-- CLOCK ADJUST MO2 ON --:-- SETUP SETUP TU1 ON --:-- DISPLAY MODE TU2 ON --:-- PROGRAM WE1 ON --:-- ALARM RECALL WE2 ON --:-- TIME DATE SEARCH TH1 ON --:-- TH2 ON --:-- END=[DISPLAY] MENU=[DISPLAY]...
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Page 16: Setting The Clock
SETTING THE CLOCK An internal clock generates time and date for superimposing on the monitor screen. Adjust the time from the MENU screen (initial screen). After the clock is set, the data and time modes are displayed on the monitor screen (live picture). Operation In case of setting to 5:30 PM, Thursday, August 28, 1997;... -
Page 17: On-Screen Functions
ON-SCREEN FUNCTIONS When the power is turned ON, the time and date modes are displayed on the monitor screen (live picture). On-screen displays are not available in the event of no video input signal. Date-Time Display 8/28/97 THU 17:30:02 A 2 Monitor screen Date : Displayed with the month-day-year. -
Page 18: Display Screen
DISPLAY SCREEN Set the MENU screen to DISPLAY screen, and select or set each item. Before operation, set the MENU screen to DISPLAY screen (See page 13.). Note: Press the DISPLAY button twice to return from the display screen to the monitor screen. Operation Erasing the date display. - Page 19 Note: Press the DISPLAY button twice to return from the display screen to the monitor screen. Operation Displaying the VCR number. Press the SHIFT button to blink VCR and press the + or – SET button to set the VCR number. Changes as shown below each TIME MODE DISPLAY...
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Page 20: Counter Displays
COUNTER DISPLAYS Counter Memory When the counter is set to “0000” at a location that you want to see again during recording and playback, the tape will stop in the vicinity of “0000” during rewind and fast forward. When the alarm counter is displayed, press the ALARM button to set the display to the counter display. -
Page 21: Error Message
Notes: In the cases shown below, Alarm Memory search may be not carried out. If the alarm recording is not carried out for more than those listed in the following chart then, the alarm may be skipped. If the alarm recording interval is not left for more than those listed in the following chart then, the alarm may be skipped. If there is not enough time between the beginning of the alarm search and the first alarm activation. -
Page 22: Setting The Recording/Playback Time
SETTING THE RECORDING/PLAYBACK TIME Before performing playback/recording, it is necessary to set the desired time mode. REC CHECK TIMER VIDEO MODE COLOR AUTO REMOTE OFF REMOTE OPTION POWER EJECT BUZZER PICTURE TAPE REMAIN SOFT SHARP COUNTER MEMORY ALARM RESET Consult the following table to select a correct mode for your purpose. VIRTUAL REAL TIME &... -
Page 23: Loading And Unloading A Video Cassette
LOADING AND UNLOADING A VIDEO CASSETTE REC CHECK TIMER VIDEO MODE COLOR AUTO REMOTE OFF REMOTE OPTION POWER EJECT BUZZER PICTURE SOFT SHARP MEMORY Loading a cassette Insert a cassette in the Cassette Compartment. Power goes on automatically and the cassette indicator lights. -
Page 24: Recording Operation
ECORDING OPERATION RECORDING Turn on the power for this VCR as well as associated devices of the surveillance system including the video camera and monitor TV. Adjust the monitor TV so that the picture from the video camera is displayed properly. Check that the date time display on the monitor TV is correctly displayed. -
Page 25: Restart Recording
RESTART RECORDING Setting the Restart Recording On the SETUP screen set RESTART REC to ON. Press the DISPLAY button. The MENU screen appears on the monitor screen. TIME MODE DISPLAY – TRACKING SHIFT LOCATION SELECT Press the SHIFT button to blink SETUP and press the + or –... -
Page 26: Timer Recording
TIMER RECORDING There are two kinds of timer recording. One is daily timer recording, and the other is weekly timer recording. Once the timer programs are set, the VCR can retain all programmed information in the event of a power failure (10 day maximum memory storage). - Page 27 Press the + or – SET button and the SHIFT FR1 ON --:-- FR2 ON --:-- button to set start time to SA1 ON --:-- 8:30. SA2 ON --:-- SU1 ON --:-- TIME MODE DISPLAY – SU2 ON --:-- TRACKING DLY ON SHIFT EXT ON...
- Page 28 Weekly Timer Recording To record every week for certain period on a certain day of the week, set the weekly timer recording. With the weekly timer recording, 2 programs are possible for each day of the week. In case of setting A18 from 8:00 to 19:00 on all weekdays, and Press the DISPLAY button.
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Page 29: Overlapping Programs
Press the + SET button to set to A18. MO1 ON MO2 ON --:-- TU1 ON --:-- TU2 ON --:-- WE1 ON --:-- TIME MODE DISPLAY – WE2 ON --:-- TH1 ON --:-- TRACKING SHIFT TH2 ON --:-- LOCATION SELECT Press the SHIFT button twice to blink the... -
Page 30: Alarm Recording
ALARM RECORDING If an alarm condition arises, the alarm function operates with an alarm input signal. Operation at Alarm Input When there is an alarm during recording, recording pause or stop modes, the VCR automatically goes into alarm recording mode. The VCR can be programmed to record in the following time modes during alarm recording: Recording Recording pause... - Page 31 Connecting the Alarm Terminals Connecting the ALARM IN/OUT terminals Warning • When the alarm switch is ON, alarm recording starts. It is possible to confirm the warning from outside by connecting the switching input of external interface devices such as alarm lamp or alarm buzzer to the alarm output. Please do not use the alarm output for power source to any of external devices.
- Page 32 Setting the Alarm Recording Press the DISPLAY button. TIME MODE DISPLAY – TRACKING SHIFT LOCATION SELECT Press the SHIFT button to blink SETUP and press the + SET button. TIME MODE DISPLAY – TRACKING SHIFT LOCATION SELECT Press the + SET button to set the alarm recording time.
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Page 33: Auto Recording
AUTO RECORDING Auto Recording is convenient when it is necessary to activate recording with a trigger input while the unit is in either timer record or timer standby mode. When there is a trigger input to the External Control terminal on the rear side, the unit will begin recording in the previously pro- grammed record mode. - Page 34 Press the + or – SET button to set the auto recording time mode. TIME MODE DISPLAY – TRACKING SHIFT LOCATION SELECT Press the DISPLAY button twice to erase the display. TIME MODE DISPLAY – TRACKING SHIFT LOCATION SELECT How to release Auto Recording Press TIMER button to release the timer mode.
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Page 35: Operation After Tape End Detection
OPERATION AFTER TAPE END DETECTION The VCR can be programmed to respond differently when the tape reaches its end. The following describes how to set the different modes of operation. How to Set to Stop at End of Tape Press the DISPLAY button. -
Page 36: How To Set To Auto Rewind At End Of Tape
The VCR can be programmed to automatically rewind the tape when the tape reaches its end. How to Set to Auto Rewind at End of Tape Press the DISPLAY button. TIME MODE DISPLAY – TRACKING SHIFT LOCATION SELECT Press the SHIFT button to blink SETUP and press the + SET... -
Page 37: How To Set To Repeat Record At End Of Tape
The VCR can be programmed to automatically restart recording when the tape reaches its end. With this function, the VCR will automatically rewind the tape and begin recording. How to Set to Repeat Record at End of Tape Press the DISPLAY button. -
Page 38: Recording With The Sequential Switcher
RECORDING WITH THE SEQUENTIAL SWITCHER This VCR can work with a sequential switcher connected for recording. Connection with the Sequential Switcher For detailed operations and connections of the switcher, consult the Instruction Manual of the sequential switcher. Timing for Camera Switching In case of using the sequential switcher for 4 channels (and recording for Video track Vertical synchronization... - Page 39 REC Trigger Output Selection in the Alarm Recording REC Trigger output can be selected during the alarm recording. Press the DISPLAY button. TIME MODE DISPLAY – TRACKING SHIFT LOCATION SELECT Press the SHIFT button to blink SETUP. TIME MODE DISPLAY –...
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Page 40: Playback Operation
LAYBACK OPERATION PLAYBACK Turn the power ON for the monitor TV. Insert a tape which has been recorded on. REC CHECK TIMER VIDEO MODE COLOR AUTO REMOTE OFF REMOTE OPTION POWER EJECT BUZZER PICTURE TAPE REMAIN SOFT SHARP COUNTER MEMORY ALARM RESET Tracking Adjustment... - Page 41 Using the SHUTTLE Dial You can also activate the picture search and slow playback of various speed by turning the shuttle dial on the VCR. The playback speed changes by turning the dial as shown below: Turn dial to the Reverse direction 2nd STEP Return to 1st STEP...
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Page 42: Playback In Various Modes
PLAYBACK IN VARIOUS MODES The following operations are possible during playback. Picture Search It is possible to carry out fast forward and rewind while viewing picture and thus quickly locate the section you wish to view (image played back at speed of 5 times faster than mode). -
Page 43: Time Date Search
TIME DATE SEARCH Searching a picture at a desired day and time is possible by specifying the day and hour on the MENU screen. The VCR automatically records the current date and time (day/hour/minute). Accordingly, make sure before recording that the date and time is exactly adjusted. -
Page 44: Alarm Search
ALARM SEARCH With the alarm search function, it is possible to search for alarm that has been recorded on the tape. Search Operation Press the STOP button. PLAY STOP Press the COUNTER MEMORY button twice to make “ALARM M” to light. COUNTER MEMORY ALARM... -
Page 45: Notice
OTICE SIGNAL LEVELS OF INPUT/OUTPUT TERMINALS Input/Output Terminal Open ALARM IN Open ALARM RESET ALARM OUT a: 20 ms REC TRIGG. OUT a: 32 ms (Except (See page 38.) TAPE END OUT Open EXT CONT. IN Signal level Ground input 0.5V 200 ms or greater Ground input... -
Page 46: Daily And Periodic Inspection
DAILY AND PERIODIC INSPECTION This VCR has been designed to stand the use over long periods. Nevertheless, we recommend you to carry out regular daily inspection to insure problem-free use. Note: It is particularly important to carry out daily checks when using the VCR for repeat recording. Order of Daily Checks Turn the power ON for this VCR and for the connected devices in the surveillance system including the video... - Page 47 Steps to Take after Daily Checks If an abnormality is found, turn the power switch to OFF and remove the power plug from the household AC outlet. Then consult with your dealer. A Request for Periodic Checks This VCR includes a time gauge to display the total usage time.
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Page 48: Cautions During Use
CAUTIONS DURING USE Dew Condensation This VCR includes a safety function to prevent operation when dew condensation occurs and thus protects against damage to tapes, the video heads and other parts. TIME LAPSE VCR POWER 4Head 168Hour TAPE REMAIN COUNTER MEMORY ALARM RESET... -
Page 49: Before Calling Service Personnel
BEFORE CALLING SERVICE PERSONNEL If you suspect a breakdown, check the following points before calling your serviceman for follow-up service. Installation Power does not go ON. There is no camera picture. The camera picture is indistinct. Function/Operation The VCR does not operate even when the control buttons are pressed. - Page 50 Playback There is excessive noise in the playback picture. The playback picture is not clear. The time-lapse mode playback picture or still playback shakes up and down. Two recorded sections appear in the playback picture when using several video cameras and changing cameras.
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Page 51: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Power supply 120V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption External dimensions Weight 11 lbs (5.0 kg) Signal system Standard NTSC color television system Recording System Rotary 2-head azimuth Cassette VHS marked, 1/2 inch cassette tape Tape speed Recording/playback time mode SP modes: A2, A12, A24, 24, 48, 72, 120, 168 EP modes: A6, A18, 30, 48, 72, 120, 168 Fast forward/rewind time... -
Page 52: Limited Warranty
The Imaging Systems Division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (“ISD”) makes the following limited warranties with regard to this Time Lapse Video Cassette Recorder (“Product”). These limited warranties extend to the Original End-User (“You[r]”). One (1) Year Limited Warranty – Parts (Excluding Video Head): Except for the Video Head, ISD warrants that this Product will perform in accordance with specifications for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original end-user.