Purpose of This Manual

This manual describes the procedure for controling the HSR-1/1P Digital Surveillance Recorder using the RS-232C from an external computer, etc. The RS-232C is the EIA standard for the interface of the communication via a modem between data terminal equipment. In this interface, data are transferred serially bit by bit. Since the RS-232C interface is employed in most computers as a standard interface, it can be used in a wide range of applications.

Table of Contents

Overview ...............................................................................................

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Signal Connections ........................................................................................

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Data Format ...................................................................................................

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Command Table .............................................................................................

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Communication Protocol ....................................................................

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Detailed Descriptions of Commands .................................................

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VTR Return Commands ................................................................................

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Numerical Value Commands .........................................................................

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General Purpose Control Commands ............................................................

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Mode Control Commands ..............................................................................

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Status Request Commands ..........................................................................

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Tape Run System Commands ......................................................................

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Menu ITEM Numbers and Set Values .........................................................

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