Mitsubishi Electronics HS-S8300E(BRS) Using with the Personal Computer, Connections

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USING WITH THE PERSONAL COMPUTER

CONNECTING TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER

A personal computer that has an RS-232C serial port can be used to remotely control VCRs that have the RS-232C interface board installed.

Physical protocol of RS-232C

D-SUB 9pin male					D-SUB 9pin male
5	4	3	2	1	5	4		3	2	1
9	8	7		6		9	8	7		6
RS-232C IN					RS-232C OUT

Data Communications Settings

Synchronization

Transmission rate

Data bit length

Stop bit length

Parity bit

X control

S parameter

CS-RS hand-shake

Delimiter code for send

Delimiter code for receive

	No.	Signal line	Meanings	Directions
	No.	names	Meanings	(from VCR side)
		names		(from VCR side)
	2	RD	Receive data	INPUT
	3	SD	Transmitt data	OUTPUT
	4	ER	Data terminal ready	OUTPUT
	5	SG	Signal ground	–
	6	DR	Data set ready	INPUT
	7	RS	Request send	OUTPUT
	8	CS	Clear to send	INPUT

Asynchronous

1200/ 2400/ 4800/ 9600 bps 8bits/ 7bits

1bit/ 2bits

Nil/ Even/ Odd Nil

Nil

With

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

Connections

Before connecting the hardware, unplug the power cord of the VCR from the outlet, and turn the personal computer power off. Connect the RS-232C IN terminal of the VCR to the personal computer's serial port.

Cable connections

1When the RS-232C connector of the computer is D- SUB 25pin.

2When the RS-232C connector of the computer is D- SUB 9pin.

•When connecting with 2 or more VCRs, use the following cross cable.

Frame	1 FG	FRAME	FRAME
RD 2	2 RD	RD 2	2 RD
SD 3	3 SD	SD 3	3 SD
ER 4	4 ER	ER 4	4 ER
SG 5	5 SG	SG 5	5 SG
DR 6	6 DR	DR 6	6 DR
RS 7	7 RS	RS 7	7 RS
CS 8	20 CS	CS 8	8 CS
D-SUB 9 pin female	D-SUB 25 pin male	D-SUB 9 pin female	D-SUB 9 pin female
(RS-232C interface board)	(Computer)

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Contents HS-S8300EBRS VHSCondensation is the Enemy of Video Recorders When not in USEInstallation Location Unplugging the Mains LeadContents FeaturesFeatures and Functions Front ViewFluorescent display REC Fluorescent DisplayFeatures and Functions Reset buttonRear View Connecting with Other Equipment SensorSetting the Menus Present time display will appearPresent Time Display Timer Program DisplayTime Date Search Setting the Menus Recording SET UPRear Terminal Maintenance First Time SET UP Setting the Present Time Display modeFRI Setting the Present Time Setting the Present Time to the Exact SecondUnloading Loading and Unloading the Cassette TapeLoading Preventing Accidental ErasureManual Recording REC ModeLock Mode Recording Check FunctionNumber of Tape USE Repeat REC Times Stop Rewind Repeat AlarmprotRepeat Recording Recommended Number of Tape USESynchronous Recording Manual RecordingONE SHOT/INTERVAL Recording ConnectionAdditional Features Timer Recording Order to Avoid Mistakes When Using the Timer Symptom Fault ActionExternal Time Clock Adjustment Alarm RecordingAlarm Recording Connection 1st VCRSetting for Alarm Recording Emergency RecordingLocating the Start of Alarm Recordings Alarm RecordingAlarm Record Time Display Index SearchPlayback Mode PlaybackAudio Playback Direct Shuttle Ring Special Effects PlaybackShuttle Ring Still PicturePicture Quality Adjustment Adjustment During PlaybackTracking Adjustment When the picture is vibratingUsing with the Personal Computer Configuring the Time Lapse VCRConnecting the VCR to a personal computer Setting Data BIT Length RS-232C SettingSetting Transmission Rate Setting Stop BIT LengthData Communications Settings Using with the Personal ComputerConnecting to a Personal Computer Physical protocol of RS-232CCommand received Command Commands sent to the VCR FormatPower on command Command carried outCommand received VCR02 Command ParameterCommand for fast forwarding 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 RECCause Remedy To Turn OFF the Indication Self Diagnostic FunctionFluorescent Monitor DisplayBefore Calling for Service Symptom RemedyIs the Lock indicator illuminated? Control INPUT/OUTPUT Signals and Circuits Control INPUT/OUTPUT Signals and Circuits CircuitLabel B-7 Specifications Connectors872C193C3