Mitsubishi Electronics HS-S8300E(BRS) operation manual Using with the Personal Computer

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USING WITH THE PERSONAL COMPUTER

CONFIGURING THE TIME LAPSE VCR

NBefore connecting the hardware, unplug the power cord of the VCR from the wall outlet, and turn the personal computer power off.

1Connecting the VCR to a personal computer.

Personal computer

IN

 

SET

RST REC

GND ALM MODE

CLK

CALL

RS-232C

 

 

IN

 

OUT

RESET

 

 

 

 

 

 

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-VIDEO

ÉMIC

IN

OUT

IN

 

REMOTE

 

 

 

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

 

a.Connect the RS-232C cross cable to the RS- 232C terminal of the personal computer.

b.Connect the other end of cable to RS-232C IN terminal on the VCR.

N

Refer to page 30 for the RS-232C cable configuration.

To RS-232C terminal

RS-232C cross cable

To RS-232C

IN terminal

OUT

2Connecting multiple VCRs to a personal computer.

Up to 16 VCRs may be controlled either individually or as a group. To do this, connect the VCRs in series through the RS-232C IN and OUT connectors of the interface board.

Personal computer

1st VCR

2nd VCR

16th VCR

To RS-232C terminal

RS-232C cross cable

To RS-232C IN terminal

IN

RS-232C

To RS-232C OUT terminal

OUT

RS-232C cross cable

To RS-232C IN terminal

IN

RS-232C

To RS-232C OUT terminal

OUT

RS-232C cross cable

To RS-232C IN terminal

To RS-232C OUT terminal

RS-232C cross cable

To RS-232C IN terminal

IN

RS-232C

a.Connect the RS-232C cross cable to the RS- 232C terminal on the personal computer.

b.Connect the other end of the cable to the RS- 232C IN terminal to the 1st VCR.

c.Connect the end of the RS-232C cross cable to the RS-232C OUT terminal of the 1st VCR and the other end to the RS-232C IN terminal of the 2nd VCR.

d.Continue this process until the last (up to 16) VCR is connected.

N

RS-232C OUT terminal should be connected to a time lapse VCR with RS-232C interface board. This terminal can not be used to connect to other general equipment with RS- 232C connector.

OUT

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Contents HS-S8300EBRS VHSWhen not in USE Installation LocationCondensation is the Enemy of Video Recorders Unplugging the Mains LeadContents FeaturesFront View Features and FunctionsFluorescent display REC Fluorescent DisplayReset button Features and FunctionsRear View Connecting with Other Equipment SensorPresent time display will appear Setting the MenusPresent Time Display Display Timer ProgramTime Date Search Recording SET UP Setting the MenusRear Terminal Maintenance First Time SET UP Display mode Setting the Present TimeFRI Setting the Present Time Setting the Present Time to the Exact SecondLoading and Unloading the Cassette Tape LoadingUnloading Preventing Accidental ErasureREC Mode Lock ModeManual Recording Recording Check FunctionStop Rewind Repeat Alarmprot Repeat RecordingNumber of Tape USE Repeat REC Times Recommended Number of Tape USEManual Recording ONE SHOT/INTERVAL RecordingSynchronous Recording ConnectionAdditional Features Timer Recording Order to Avoid Mistakes When Using the Timer Symptom Fault ActionAlarm Recording Alarm Recording ConnectionExternal Time Clock Adjustment 1st VCRSetting for Alarm Recording Emergency RecordingAlarm Recording Alarm Record Time DisplayLocating the Start of Alarm Recordings Index SearchPlayback Playback ModeAudio Playback Special Effects Playback Shuttle RingDirect Shuttle Ring Still PictureAdjustment During Playback Tracking AdjustmentPicture Quality Adjustment When the picture is vibratingConfiguring the Time Lapse VCR Using with the Personal ComputerConnecting the VCR to a personal computer RS-232C Setting Setting Transmission RateSetting Data BIT Length Setting Stop BIT LengthUsing with the Personal Computer Connecting to a Personal ComputerData Communications Settings Physical protocol of RS-232CCommand Commands sent to the VCR Format Power on commandCommand received Command carried outCommand Parameter Command for fast forwarding VCR02Command received VCR02 Command carried out VCR02Commands and Responses 171=TIME Date Adjust + STOP=0, REWIND=1, REPEAT=2 Error codes +0=SERIES, 1=REC-START/STOP =SYNC RECSelf Diagnostic Function Fluorescent MonitorCause Remedy To Turn OFF the Indication DisplaySymptom Remedy Before Calling for ServiceIs the Lock indicator illuminated? Control INPUT/OUTPUT Signals and Circuits Circuit Control INPUT/OUTPUT Signals and CircuitsLabel B-7 Specifications Connectors872C193C3