Pelco TLR3168 operation manual Contents

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CONTENTS
Section	Page
GENERAL	5
SAFEGUARDS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND CARE	6
UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS	8
INTRODUCTION TO TIME-LAPSE RECORDERS	8
TLR3168 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS	9
QUICK START	10
BASIC START	10
ADDITIONAL ITEMS	10
INSTALLATION	11
PRE-INSTALLATION CAUTIONS	11
SECURING THE VCR CONTROLS	11
MONITOR TIPS	11
INSTALLATION	12
CONNECTING THE VCR TO A MULTIPLEXER	13
ALARM RECORDING CONNECTION	14
CONNECTING FOR SERIES RECORDING	14
CONNECTING FOR REMOTE RECORDING	14
CONNECTING FOR SYNCHRONOUS RECORDING	15
CONNECTING FOR EXTERNAL TIME CLOCK ADJUSTMENT	15
CONNECTING THE VCR TO A PC	16
CONNECTING TO A PC FOR REMOTE CONTROL	16
CONTROLS	18
FRONT PANEL	18
FLUORESCENT DISPLAY	20
REAR PANEL	22
ADJUSTING THE CLOCK AND USING THE JOG AND SHUTTLE CONTROLS	23
JOG AND SHUTTLE CONTROLS	23
USING THE JOG DIAL	23
USING THE SHUTTLE RING	23
ADJUSTING THE CLOCK	24
ADJUSTING TO THE EXACT SECOND	24
PROGRAMMING	25
GENERAL PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS	25
LANGUAGE SELECTION MENU	25
QUICK GUIDE TO THE MENU STRUCTURE	26
MAIN MENU	27
DISPLAY MENU	27
DISPLAY MODE	27
TIME/DATE SIZE	27
BLUE BACK	27
TIMER PROGRAM	28
RECORDING SET UP MENU	29
REAR TERMINAL MENU	30
MAINTENANCE MENU	32
FIRST TIME SET UP MENU	32
RS-232C MENU	33
ADDITIONAL MATERIAL	33
DAY AND TIME DISPLAY MODES	33
SET THE DAY AND TIME	34
LOADING, UNLOADING, PROTECTING THE TAPE CASSETTE	35
LOADING	35
UNLOADING	36
PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE	36
DAMAGED CASSETTE TAPE	36
WHEN TO REPLACE A TAPE	36
RECORDING	37
MANUAL RECORDING	37
RECORDING MODE	38
RECORDING CHECK FUNCTION	38
AUDIO RECORDING/PLAYBACK	38
REPEAT RECORDING	38
SERIES RECORDING	39
REMOTE RECORDING	40

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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 Additional Items Quick StartBasic Start Securing the VCR Controls InstallationPRE-INSTALLATION Cautions Monitor TipsInstallation Typical System SetupConnecting the VCR to a Multiplexer Connecting a VCR to a MultiplexerConnecting for Remote Recording Alarm Recording ConnectionConnecting for Series Recording Connecting for Synchronous Recording Connecting for External Time Clock AdjustmentTable A. RS-232C Protocol Connecting the VCR to a PCConnecting to a PC for Remote Control Cable Connections PLAY/REC Check ControlsFront Panel Eject button POSITION/VERTICAL Adjust buttons +Timer REC button Search buttonFluorescent Display Emgcy emergency recording indicator Timer Recording indicatorTape Remaining indicator LOCK/LOCK a indicatorCall OUT Mode OUTRear Panel 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 RecordingSeries Recording Table E. Action When Tape End Is Reached by SettingStop Rewind Repeat Alarmprot 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 ResetRepeat REC Times Elapsed Time and Repeat Recording Times DisplayElapsed Time 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 Skip Search Search TechniquesCounter Memory Stop HOW to Count the Index Number Index SearchTime and Date Search Additional Functions and Features Using with a PC Assigning the RS-S32C SettingsSending Commands Status or Error Code from Meaning Commands from a PCWhen Controlling only ONE VCR 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