Sharp SRT-8040 Setting for RS-485 or RS-232C USE, Setting the Address and Data Transfer Speed

RF4QR/NA (SRT-8960 GB) Wed. May, 08/2002

SETTING FOR RS-485 OR RS-232C USE

The RS-485 interface can be used to operate the VCR using a SANYO brand system controller. Furthermore, the RS-232C interface can be used to operate the VCR using a computer.

NOTES:

œThis can only be used when the RS-485/232C interface board (VZU-485/232C) is installed.

œRefer to the instruction manuals for the VZU-485/232C, the system controller and/or the computer.

Setting the Address and Data Transfer Speed

œMake this setting without a cassette tape inserted.

1Press the COUNTER RESET button for 3 seconds or more.

ø“485” or “232” appears on the digital display.

2Turn the JOG dial to select the interface being used, RS-232C or RS-485.

ø“232” or “485” appears on the digital display.

œWhen setting “232”, carry out step 3 and then step 6.

3Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

4Turn the JOG dial to set the VCR address (from 000 to 127).

øThe address set appears on the digital display.

5Turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

6Turn the JOG dial to set the data transfer speed (19200, 2400, 4800, 9600).

øThe data transfer speed set appears on the digital display.

7When finished, Press the COUNTER RESET button.

NOTE:

œWhen the MENU RESET button is pressed, the setting appearing on the digital display is reset to the default setting.

Settings when using RS-485

1Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.

2Turn the JOG dial to select the “9.OTHERS” line, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

øThe (OTHERS) menu appears.

<OTHERS>

*ALARM@LOG

*POWER@FAILURE/DEW

*TERMINAL@SET@@@@SET1 *RS-485@SET @@STATUS@INFO.@@@Y @@ALARM@INFO.@@@@Y

3Turn the JOG dial until the “STATUS INFO.” setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

4Turn the JOG dial to set the “STATUS INFO.” setting, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

Y. . . . . . . . . . The VCR status information is output at the RS-485 connector.

N. . . . . . . . . The status information is not output at the RS-485 connector.

5Turn the JOG dial until the “ALARM INFO.” setting is highlighted, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

6Turn the JOG dial to set the “ALARM INFO.” setting, then turn the SHUTTLE ring clockwise.

Y. . . . . . . . . . The VCR alarm information (alarm recording start and stop) and video loss information are output at the RS-485 connector.

N. . . . . . . . . The VCR alarm information (alarm recording start and stop) and video loss information are not output at the RS-485 connector.

7Press the MENU EXIT button.

8Set the TERMINATE switch on the back panel to the “ON” or “OFF” position

OFF side . . . Not terminated

ON side . . . . Terminated

NOTE:

œWhen a warning state (non-recording, mechanical problem or clog detection) occurs, the warning state is output from the RS-485 connector. However, non-recording warning states are not output if “NON REC” is set to “N” in the (WARNING OUT/CONTROL SET) menu. In addition, the clog detection warning state is not output if “CLOG DETECT.” is set to “N” in the (GENERAL SET) menu.

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