44 Pelco Manual C672M (2/01)

ALARM RECORDING
When an alarm occurs, the VCR switches to alarm recording.
•Set the alarm recording mode and alarm recording period in the Recording Set Up
menu. Refer to the

Recording Set Up Menu

section for field definitions and additional
information and the

Programming for Alarm Recording

section for instructions.
•The index signal is automatically recorded when an alarm recording begins (INDEX
indicator flashes on the fluorescent display).
•Even if an alarm recording is happening, a new recording starts when the second
alarm signal is received. (However, if the interval between two alarm recording start
times is too short, the second signal may not be detected during a skip or index
search. Refer to Table G.)

Table G. Minimum Interval Between Recordings

Alarm Recording Minimum Interval Between Two
Mode Alarm Recording Start Times
6H (8H) Approx. 15 seconds
L18H (L24H) Approx. 2 minutes
L30H (L40H) Approx. 2 minutes
•An alarm recording continues until its end during timer recording, even if the timer
recording end time is reached.
•An alarm recording is cancelled if the tape reaches its end.
Alarm signal input
L30H
Recording
Recording Alarm Recording
10 min.
00401

Figure 23. VCR Switches to Alarm Mode

ALARM RECORDING CONNECTION
You can confirm an alarm from a distance by connecting the ALM OUT terminal to an
existing alarm system panel or other external device such as a buzzer. Refer to Figure 3.