Pelco TLR3168 operation manual Connecting the VCR to a PC, Connecting to a PC for Remote Control

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IMPORTANT: Before con- necting the hardware, un- plug the VCR’s power cord from the wall outlet, and turn off the PC.

CONNECTING THE VCR TO A PC

PERSONAL

COMPUTER

RS-232C

 

 

TERMINAL

 

 

RS-232C CROSSED CABLE

RS-232C

IN TERMINAL

 

 

 

 

BATTERY

OPEN

ALM RST REC GND

MODE

CLK

CALL

 

 

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

REMOTE MIC IN

OUT

IN

OUT

RESET

 

 

AUDIO

 

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Figure 8. VCR to PC Connection

1.Connect the RS-232C cross cable to the PC’s RS-232C terminal.

2.Connect the other end of the cable to the VCR’s RS-232C terminal.

For instructions on how to set the RS-232C interface board setting, refer to the Assigning the RS-232C Settings section.

CONNECTING TO A PC FOR REMOTE CONTROL

You can remotely control the VCR using a personal computer that has an RS-232C serial port.

Physical Protocol of RS-232C

Table A. RS-232C Protocol

 

Signal Line

 

Directions

 

 

 

 

 

No.

Names

Meanings

(from VCR side)

 

DB9 MALE

 

2

RD

Receive data

INPUT

5

4

3

2

1

3

SD

Transmit data

OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

4

ER

Data terminal ready

OUTPUT

 

9

8

7

6

5

SG

Signal ground

--

 

 

 

 

 

6

DR

Data set ready

INPUT

 

RS-232C

 

7

RS

Request send

OUTPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

00437

8

CS

Clear to send

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data Communication Settings

Synchronization:

Asynchronous

Transmission rate:

1200/2400/4800/9600 bps

Data bit length:

8bit/7bit

Stop bit length:

1bit/2bit

Parity bit:

NONE/Even/Odd

Xcontrol:

Nil

S parameter:

Nil

CS-RS handshake:

With

Delimiter code for send:

CR(0DH)/CR(0DH)+LF(0AH)

Delimiter code for receive:

CR(0DH)/CR(0DH)+LF(0AH)

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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 Cleaning AccessoriesLightning/Power Surges When Not In UseUnpacking Instructions Introduction to TIME-LAPSE RecordersTLR3168 Features and Functions Basic Start Quick StartAdditional Items Installation PRE-INSTALLATION CautionsSecuring the VCR Controls 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 POSITION/VERTICAL Adjust buttons + Timer REC buttonEject button Search buttonFluorescent Display Timer Recording indicator Tape Remaining indicatorEmgcy emergency recording indicator LOCK/LOCK a indicatorRear Panel Mode OUTCall OUT Adjusting the Clock and Using the JOG and Shuttle Controls Using the JOG DialUsing the Shuttle Ring JOG and Shuttle ControlsAdjusting the Clock Adjusting to the Exact SecondProgramming General Programming InstructionsLanguage Selection Menu MenuProgram to Record Holiday SET UP Quick Guide to the Menu StructureDisplay Menu Display Mode Main MenuTIME/DATE Size Blue BackTimer Program START/ENDRecording SET UP Menu Setting Rear Terminal MenuWrngtape END Wrngremain Tape END 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 LoadingWhen to Replace a Tape Table C. Tape Replacement by UseUnloading Preventing Accidental ErasureRecording Manual RecordingRecording Mode Recording Check FunctionAudio RECORDING/PLAYBACK 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 ProcedureHoliday SET UP Special DW SettingWhat if the Timer Recording Indicator Starts FLASHING? Overlapping ProgramsAlarm Recording Table G. Minimum Interval Between RecordingsProgramming for Alarm Recording Maintenance Recording After a Power FailurePower Loss List Viewing the Power Loss ListAlarm List Viewing the Alarm ListClearing the Alarm List ALL Menu Initialize ResetElapsed Time Elapsed Time and Repeat Recording Times DisplayRepeat REC Times Playback Procedure PlaybackPlayback Mode Audio PlaybackEND of Tape 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 Testing Error CodesInitial System Testing Regular System TestingTroubleshooting SELF-DIAGNOSTIC Function and Warning DisplayTable J. Warning Display and Actions Fluorescent Monitor Cause Remedy To Turn Off DisplayBefore Calling for Service Symptom RemedyRecording Problems Specifications ElectricalVideo and Audio 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
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