Using with Personal Computer
Configuring the time lapse VCR
Important notice:
•Before connecting the hardware, unplug the power cord of the VCR from the wall outlet, and turn the personal computer power off.
Connecting the VCR to a personal computer
Personal computer
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ALM RST REC GND ALM MODE | CLK CALL |
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REMOTE MIC | IN OUT | IN | OUT | RESET |
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1.Connect the
2.Connect the other end of cable to
RS-232C setting
Set the
Connecting to a Personal Computer
A personal computer that has an
Physical protocol of RS-232C
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Cable connections
Before connecting the hardware, unplug the power cord of the
1.Press MENU button.
•<MAIN MENU> appears.
2.Turn JOG to select CLOCK/FIRST TIME SET UP and turn SHUTTLE to the right.
•<FIRST TIME SET UP> menu appears.
3.Turn JOG to select
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4.Change the parameter value by turning JOG to the left or right and turn SHUTTLE to the right to store the new value.
<MAIN MENU>
DISPLAY
TIMER PROGRAM RECORDING SET UP REAR TERMINAL
<FIRST TIME SET UP> |
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TIME DATE ADJUST | STOP |
TAPE END | |
QUASI | ON |
VIDEO MODE | AUTO |
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BUZZER | WRNG |
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TRANSMISSION RATE | |
DATA BIT LENGTH | 8BIT |
STOP BIT LENGTH | 1BIT |
PARITY BIT | NONE |
DELIMITER<SEND> | CR•LF |
DELIMITER RECEIVE | CR |
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TRANSMISSION RATE | |
DATA BIT LENGTH | 8BIT |
STOP BIT LENGTH | 1BIT |
PARITY BIT | NONE |
DELIMITER<SEND> | CR•LF |
DELIMITER<RECEIVE> | CR |
VCR ADDRESS | NONE |
VCR from the outlet, and turn the personal computer power off. Connect the
1. When the
FRAME | 1 FG |
RD 2 | 2 SD |
SD 3 | 3 RD |
ER 4 | 4 RS |
SG 5 | 5 CS |
DR 6 | 6 DR |
RS 7 | 7 SG |
CS 8 | 20 ER |
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2. When the
5Repeat step 4 until all of the items are set.
•<FIRST TIME SET UP> menu appears after setting VCR ADDRESS.
6.Press MENU button.
• The day and present time display appears on screen.
Note
•Set all parameters to the same values as the controlling personal computer or other equipment.
•The PARITY BIT cannot be used when the DATA BIT LENGTH is set to 8BIT.
•When controlling only one VCR via the personal computer, VCR ADDRESS is set to NONE.
•When VCRs have a unique VCR ADDRESS (from VCR01 to VCR255), VCRs can be controlled remotely via a personal computer.
FRAME | FRAME |
RD 2 | 2 RD |
SD 3 | 3 SD |
ER 4 | 4 ER |
SG 5 | 5 SG |
DR 6 | 6 DR |
RS 7 | 7 RS |
CS 8 | 8 CS |
20 Advanced Functions
Note A point to notice | Info. Supplementary information |
