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