6 RECORDING

56-6 Series Recording

When the first VCR ends recording, the second VCR starts recording automatically, then the third and so on.

• When the tape end output is set, series recording

signals are output from the [SERIES REC OUT]

terminal at the specified tape reel counter value,

If the <AUTO REW> menu switch in <VTR MODE> is set to “OFF”, the Stop mode is engaged when the end of the tape is reached during recording. If <AUTO REW> is set to “ON”, the tape rewinds to the beginning and stops.

 

6 RECORDING

 

 

 

6-7 Repeat Recording

 

 

When the tape comes to the end during recording, it is automatically rewound and recording starts again from the beginning.

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To execute repeat recording, set <REPEAT REC> in

VIDEO/VTR MODE screen

 

 

 

<VTR MODE> to “ON”.

[VIDEO MODE]

 

 

• The [REPEAT] indication in the VCR’s display lights.

1. V. PULSE

OFF

 

[VTR MODE]

 

 

 

 

signaling the next VCR to start recording.

The first VCR continues recording until the tape ends.

Counter value

When the tape is rewound to the beginning in the Repeat Recording or Auto Rewind mode using the counter end output function, the tape reel counter value is reset to “0000”.

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Setting the <TAPE END MODE> menu switch in <ALARM/SENSOR MODE>

• If this menu switch is set to “STOP”, the Stop mode is

forcibly engaged when the tape ends even if there is

an alarm or sensor recording.

To continue repeat recording even if an alarm

recording or sensor recording takes place during

1. HDR

OFF

 

2. CNT MEM SW

OFF

 

3. POWER ON REC

ON

 

4. AUTO REC CHECK

OFF

 

5. AUTO REW

OFF

 

6. REPEAT PLAY

OFF

Set to “ON”.

7. REPEAT REC

ON

 

 

ALARM/SENSOR MODE screen

 

Non-stop continuous series recording

 

The series recording function allows you to record indefinitely using two VCRs. Recording alternates between each VCR.

To use this function, connect and set the VCRs as follows.

 

5 Connection

5 Setting

recording, set <TAPE END MODE> to “OFF”.

When the Tape End Forced Stop mode and Repeat

Rec mode are engaged and an alarm or sensor

recording takes place, the [REPEAT] indication goes

out.

U model

 

[SRI/EXT MODE]

 

1. SRI/EXT REC

OFF

 

2. EXT REC END

NORMAL

 

3. CNT TAPE END

OFF

 

[ALARM/SENSOR MODE]

only —

1. REC MODE

SENSOR

2. REC SPEED

2H

 

3. DURATION

60SEC

• Connect the [SERIES REC OUT] terminal of the

first VCR to the [SERIES REC IN] terminal of the

second VCR, and the [SERIES REC OUT]

terminal of the second VCR to the [SERIES REC

• Set the <SRI/EXT REC> menu switch on both

units to “SERIES”.

• Set the <AUTO REW> menu switch in <VTR

MODE> to “ON”.

4. TAPE END MODE OFF

Set to “OFF”

IN] terminal of the first VCR. The [COM]

terminals of both VCRs should be connected.

COM CLOCK

SERIES

COM CLOCK

SERIES

RESET IN

REC IN

RESET IN

REC IN

WARNING

CLOCK

SERIES

WARNING

CLOCK

SERIES

OUT

RESET OUT

REC OUT

OUT

RESET OUT

REC OUT

5For uninterrupted endless series recording, use the counter end output function together. Set <CNT TAPE END> so that the counter end signal is output just before the tape end.

Set <CNT TAPE END> in the <SRI/EXT MODE> menu to “5500” (when a T-120 : U model, E-180 : E model tape is used).

5 Automatic recording check function

This unit is provided with an automatic recording check function which automatically determines whether or not recording is satisfactory at the tape beginning in repeat recording.

*When repeat recording is executed, any previously executed alarm recordings will be erased.

5 When the <AUTO REC CHECK> menu switch is set

to “ON”

Repeat recording

Tape beginning position

 

* When the tape is rewound to the beginning in

 

the Auto Rewind mode using the counter end

 

output function, the tape reel counter is reset

Second VCR

automatically to “0000”.

 

First VCR

 

 

Note:

• Connect audio and video terminals as shown in

• Continuous series recording over a long period

may produce excessive wear and tear on the

the connection diagram on page 41.

tapes and VCRs. Be sure to replace the tapes

 

 

periodically (refer to page 28).

To activate the automatic recording check function, set the <AUTO REC CHECK> menu switch in <VTR MODE> to “ON”.

5Operation of the automatic recording check function

• Recording is performed from the beginning of the tape for several seconds during repeat recording. Then the recorded section is automatically played back to check whether or not the signals have been recorded properly. If the recording is satisfactory, recording resumes. • If the recording is unsatisfactory, the heads are cleaned automatically. Recording is restarted for several seconds and then the recording is checked again. If the recording is still unsatisfactory, the error code “E-09” is shown on the display and recording resumes.

Note: • Continuous repeat recording over long periods may produce excessive wear and tear on the tape and VCR. Be sure to replace the tape periodically (refer to page 28).

Auto recording for

 

several seconds

 

 

 

 

Normal

Recording

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording check

 

 

Defect

 

 

 

 

Auto head

 

cleaning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto recording for

 

several seconds

 

 

 

 

Normal

 

 

 

 

 

Recording check

Recording

 

 

 

 

 

Defect

 

 

 

 

Auto head

 

Recording

Display

 

cleaning

 

 

The error code “E-09”

 

remains on the display.

 

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JVC SR-9080 appendix Repeat Recording, Non-stop continuous series recording