Pelco TLR3168 operation manual Quick Start, Basic Start, Additional Items

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QUICK START

BASIC START

NOTE: This section is intended for people experi- enced in working with time-lapse recorders and installing CCTV systems. (However, you might want to take a few minutes to review the material in the General section.)

1.Decide where to locate the VCR. Do all system hookups first (camera, multiplexer, etc.) if you are installing the VCR where you cannot access its rear panel.

2.Connect the VCR to other equipment (refer to the Installation and Connecting the VCR to a Multiplexer sections.)

3.Set the time and date with the power off by pressing the MENU button for more than three seconds and then adjusting the time and date on the fluorescent display. (Refer to the Adjusting the Clock section.) Skip if you do not want to set the time and date.

4.Plug in the VCR and press the POWER button.

5.Insert a T-120 or T-160 tape. Refer to Table D for recording times.

6.Put the VCR in the recording mode you want by pressing the REC/PLAY MODE + and

– buttons. Watch the fluorescent display. Set the recording speed to 6H, L18H, L30H, 48H, 72H, 96H, 120H, 168H, or 0H for T-120 tape or to 8H, L24H, L40H, 64H, 96H, 128H, 160H, 224H, or 0H for T-160 tape.

7.Press REC to begin recording. Press STOP to stop.

8.Turn the SHUTTLE ring right to fast forward and left to rewind. Press STOP to stop. Press PLAY to play back the tape.

9.Refer to the Initial Testing section for information on testing.

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

You can also incorporate the following programming steps for more than a basic quick setup.

•If desired, set the tape end and quasi v-sync options (refer to the First Time Set Up Menu section).

•If desired, set the display mode and time and date size options (refer to the Display Menu section).

•If desired, program for timer recording (refer to the Recording Set Up Menu section).

•If desired, program for alarm recording mode and duration (refer to the Recording Set Up Menu section).

•If desired, refer to the Rear Terminal Menu section to program for call out (refer to the Series Recording section), clock out, operation of the mode out terminal, and operation mode of the REC IN terminal.

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Contents TLR3168 Time-Lapse VCR Installation C673M 2/01 Contents Pelco Manual C673M 2/01 List of Illustrations List of TablesGeneral AvertissementSAFEGUARDS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and Care Lightning/Power Surges CleaningAccessories When Not In UseUnpacking Instructions Introduction to TIME-LAPSE RecordersTLR3168 Features and Functions Basic Start Quick StartAdditional Items Securing the VCR Controls InstallationPRE-INSTALLATION Cautions Monitor TipsInstallation Typical System SetupConnecting the VCR to a Multiplexer Connecting a VCR to a MultiplexerConnecting for Series Recording Alarm Recording ConnectionConnecting for Remote Recording Connecting for Synchronous Recording Connecting for External Time Clock AdjustmentConnecting to a PC for Remote Control Connecting the VCR to a PCTable A. RS-232C Protocol Cable Connections Front Panel ControlsPLAY/REC Check Eject button POSITION/VERTICAL Adjust buttons +Timer REC button Search buttonFluorescent Display Emgcy emergency recording indicator Timer Recording indicatorTape Remaining indicator LOCK/LOCK a indicatorRear Panel Mode OUTCall OUT Using the Shuttle Ring Adjusting the Clock and Using the JOG and Shuttle ControlsUsing the JOG Dial JOG and Shuttle ControlsAdjusting the Clock Adjusting to the Exact SecondLanguage Selection Menu ProgrammingGeneral Programming Instructions MenuProgram to Record Holiday SET UP Quick Guide to the Menu StructureTIME/DATE Size Display Menu Display ModeMain Menu Blue BackTimer Program START/ENDRecording SET UP Menu Wrngtape END Wrngremain Tape END SettingRear Terminal Menu Clock OUTREC Maintenance Menu First Time SET UP MenuRS-232C Menu Additional Material DAY and Time Display ModesSET the DAY and Time Main Menu DisplayLOADING, UNLOADING, Protecting the Tape Cassette LoadingUnloading When to Replace a TapeTable C. Tape Replacement by Use Preventing Accidental ErasureRecording Manual RecordingAudio RECORDING/PLAYBACK Recording ModeRecording Check Function Repeat RecordingStop Rewind Repeat Alarmprot Table E. Action When Tape End Is Reached by SettingSeries Recording Remote Recording ONE-SHOT/INTERVAL RecordingSynchronous Recording Synchronous Recording SequenceTimer Recording Programming ProcedureWhat if the Timer Recording Indicator Starts FLASHING? Holiday SET UPSpecial DW Setting Overlapping ProgramsAlarm Recording Table G. Minimum Interval Between RecordingsProgramming for Alarm Recording Power Loss List MaintenanceRecording After a Power Failure Viewing the Power Loss ListClearing the Alarm List Alarm ListViewing the Alarm List ALL Menu Initialize ResetElapsed Time Elapsed Time and Repeat Recording Times DisplayRepeat REC Times Playback Procedure PlaybackEND of Tape Playback ModeAudio Playback Special Effects PlaybackShuttle Ring Direct Shuttle RingAdjusting the Picture During Playback Tracking Adjustment Adjusting Picture QualityVertical Vibration Adjustment Counter Memory Stop Search TechniquesSkip Search HOW to Count the Index Number Index SearchTime and Date Search Additional Functions and Features Using with a PC Assigning the RS-S32C SettingsWhen Controlling only ONE VCR Commands from a PCSending Commands Status or Error Code from Meaning When Controlling Multiple Vcrs Commands When Controlling Multiple VCRsVCR01, RC CR Commands and Responses Chart Commands Functions Status After Normal Explanation of StatusOn next SKP Small =WRNG, 1=WRNGTAPE END =OFF, 1=ON Initial System Testing TestingError Codes Regular System TestingTable J. Warning Display and Actions TroubleshootingSELF-DIAGNOSTIC Function and Warning Display Fluorescent Monitor Cause Remedy To Turn Off DisplayBefore Calling for Service Symptom RemedyRecording Problems Video and Audio SpecificationsElectrical MechanicalVideo Audio Tape Mode 120/T-160 Mm/s Field Fields/s Table K. Tape Speed and Recording TimeIndex Pelco Manual C673M 2/01 Regulatory Notices Revision History