Sanyo SRC-850 Instruction Manual
Sanyo SRC-850 Instruction Manual

Sanyo SRC-850 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Video Cassette Recorder
Magnétoscope à Cassette
Videograbador
Please read this manual and accompanying "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" sheet carefully before connecting your
VCR and operating it for the first time.
Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
SRC-850
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  • Page 1 Videograbador Please read this manual and accompanying “IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” sheet carefully before connecting your VCR and operating it for the first time. Be sure to read carefully and follow all the PRECAUTIONS on page 1. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 2: Precautions

    Avoid locations subject to strong vibrations. Avoid moving the VCR between cold and hot locations (see “Moisture Condensation Problems”, this page). Do not place the VCR directly on top of the TV, as this may cause playback or recording problems. Avoiding Electrical Shock and Fire Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FEATURES Controllable through an RS-485 connection High-speed Fast Forward/Rewind 8-hour mode recording In 8-hour modes audio recording is available Autorepeat recording Series recording function Alarm recording function On-screen mode setting Integrated time date generator Day/Time search function Alarm scan/search function Forward field advance function 30-day memory backup Security lock...
  • Page 4: Locations Of Controls And Indicators

    LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel EJECT EJECT button Cassette loading slot PAUSE/SEARCH button REW (rewind) button PLAY button FF (fast forward) button STOP button REC (record) button STANDBY/ON indicator TAPE END indicator English 4 5 6 7 89F PAUSE/ SEARCH PLAY...
  • Page 5: Digital Display

    LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Digital Display Alarm indicator Flashes when an alarm is being recorded: Comes on after the alarm has been recorded: Power failure indicator Comes on after a power failure. Mode display Recording/playback speed mode Alarm scan mode Mode display Alarm search mode Day/Time search...
  • Page 6 LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Back Panel Battery compartment ALARM OUT (alarm output) terminal ALARM IN (alarm input) terminal COM (common) terminal...
  • Page 7: Connections

    CONNECTIONS Connect the video camera and monitor TV as shown in the figure below. NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure all the devices are disconnected from the power outlet. ALARM SERIES OUT/ SERIES EJECT NON REC OUT...
  • Page 8: Types Of On-Screen Displays And Display Sequence

    Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position Press the MENU button SET UP 1 menu [8, 28] D To set various VCR function <SET UP 1> Press the Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button MENU button SET UP 2 menu...
  • Page 9: Setting The Language And Clock

    SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCK Language Setting English, French or Spanish can be selected by the user. Turn the power on to all devices used. Press the MENU button to display the (SET UP 1) menu. @@@@@@@<SET@UP@1> öDAYLIGHT@SET@@@NO@USE @@@@@@@@WEEK@MONTH@TIME @ON@@@1ST-SUN@@04@02:00 @OFF@@LST-SUN@@10@02:00 öREMOTE@@@@@@@@EJECT öCLOCK@SET...
  • Page 10: Changing The On-Screen Display

    CHANGING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Changing the Date/Time Display Position Turn the power on to all devices used. Set the ON SCREEN switch to the “ON” position. ° The date and time are displayed. 10-15-99@FRI@000 15:20:00 Press the « (or ]) button. The display will move towards the right (or the °...
  • Page 11: Video Cassette Tapes

    VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES Use only video cassette tapes bearing the w logo. This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-160 cassette tapes, it is recommended to use T-160 standard grade VHS video cassette tapes for optimal performance. Handling Cassette Tapes...
  • Page 12 Setting the Action to Take When a Cassette is Loaded In the (SET UP 2) menu, you can set the mode the VCR will go into when a cassette is loaded. Press the MENU button until the (SET UP 2) menu is displayed.
  • Page 13: Normal Recording

    1/60 second mode NOTES: A tape recorded on this VCR cannot be played back completely on other SP mode only VCRs. If you press on the REC button and the loaded cassette has no erasure-prevention tab, the VCR will eject the cassette.
  • Page 14 NORMAL RECORDING Action to Take when the Video Signal Deteriorates If there is no video signal during recording, fast forward, rewind modes, when in stop mode or when a tape is not loaded the menus are not displayed, “VIDEO LOSS” can be displayed on-screen and a signal (0 V) can be output at the ALARM OUT terminal.
  • Page 15: Autorepeat Recording

    Press the REC button. ° Recording will start. When the tape end is reached, the VCR will rewind it to the beginning, and recording will resume. ° When the end of the tape is reached, a buzzer will be heard (if in the (SETUP 3) menu, in the BUZZER section TAPE END is set to “Y”) and...
  • Page 16: Alarm Recording

    If the alarms are going to be reviewed using alarm scan or alarm search, 20-second or more recording duration should be used. To do alarm recording during series recording, set “ALARM MODE” to “Y”. Alarm recording will be conducted only if the VCR is recording.
  • Page 17 ALARM RECORDING Alarm Recording Counter Display During alarm recording, “AL” will be flashing on the digital display. If the ON SCREEN switch is set to the “ON” position, the number of alarms will flash on the monitor screen. The maximum display number of alarm recordings is “999”, at the next alarm recording the counter will indicate “000”.
  • Page 18: Alarm Search

    ALARM RECORDING Alarm Search To go to the beginning of a desired alarm recording. Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button during stop mode. ° “AL SEARCH 01” will be displayed on screen. Press the l (or j) button to set the desired alarm number (1 to 99), then press the FF (or REW) button.
  • Page 19: Series Recording

    70 seconds after the tape end point of VCR No. 1. When this signal is received by VCR No. 2, it will start recording. During the period when the SERIES OUT signal is being received by VCR No. 2, if the STOP button of VCR No.
  • Page 20 SERIES RECORDING Continous Loop Recording Setup It is possible to configure at least two this VCR for continous loop recording. Under loop recording when the recording finishes on the first unit, the new recording will start on the second unit.
  • Page 21: Normal Playback

    ° REW button. NOTES: If a tape recorded in SP mode on a standard VCR is loaded, playback will be done in 2-hour mode. A tape recorded on other VCRs produced by another manufacturer may not be played back with the same degree of clarity on this unit.
  • Page 22: Special Playback

    To return to normal playback, press the PLAY button. NOTES: If still mode continues for 5 minutes or more, the VCR will go into stop mode to avoid damaging the tape. If the image is unstable (rolling vertically), adjust the vertical lock control to correct.
  • Page 23: Setting The Security Lock

    SETTING THE BUZZER During alarm recording, if the tape reaches the end, if buttons are pressed, or if there is a VCR mechanical failure, the tape will stop or be ejected and a buzzer can be sounded.
  • Page 24: Setting The Cassette Eject Mode

    EJECT IN terminal Depending on the (SET UP 2) menu “EJECT MODE” setting (see “Cassette Eject Setup”), the cassette loaded in the VCR is ejected when there is an input at this terminal. EJECT OUT terminal When the EJECT button is pressed or when there...
  • Page 25: Settings For Rs485 Terminals Use

    Press the l (or j) button to set the desired setting. Y ... The VCR status information (state N... The VCR status information (state...
  • Page 26: Checking Power Failure, Failure Due To Condensation And Usage Duration

    CHECKING POWER FAILURE, FAILURE DUE TO CONDENSATION AND USAGE DURATION Press the MENU button until the (POWER FAILURE), (DEW) and (USED TIME) menu is displayed. (POWER FAILURE). . . The number of power failures, and the date and time of the most recent power failure and recovery are displayed.
  • Page 27: Output Terminals

    OUTPUT TERMINALS TAPE END OUT Terminal During recording, when the end of the tape is reached or when the tape counter reading indicates 7 hours 57 minutes or more, the output becomes 0V (Low). To reset the output, press the STOP or EJECT button. During autorepeat recording, when the end of the tape is reached, the output becomes 0V (Low) for about 2 seconds only.
  • Page 28: Sw Out Terminal

    Press the l (or j) button, to select the desired output mode. SERIES ..If during series recording, the NON REC . . . If during recording the VCR Press the PAUSE/SEARCH button to save the setting.
  • Page 29: Remote Jack

    You can use a VA-RMN01 Remote Control Unit (sold separately) to control remotely the VCR. NOTE: The functions not available on the VCR will not operate. Remote control of the VCR is possible by connecting a remote controller with a circuit such as indicated below, to the REMOTE jack.
  • Page 30: Maintenance

    The daily inspections are particularly important if using autorepeat recording. Inspection Procedure Turn on the power to the VCR, camera, TV monitor and other connected devices. Check that the image received on the TV monitor is correct.
  • Page 31 MAINTENANCE Maintaining and Checking The Mechanism To maintain the VCR functions and features working properly, and to avoid damages or dirt on the tape, it is recommended to follow the maintenance points and periodicity indicated below. For detailed information, please contact your dealer.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in the manual, please refer to the table below. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE No power The power cord is not connected No image displayed on The connections are not correct the monitor TV The power to the camera and/or monitor TV is not turned on...
  • Page 33: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS General Specifications Video heads system Audio recording Tape speed Specified video cassette tape Recording/playback time Fast forward/rewind time Television system RS-485 data transfer speed Video Recording method Video input Video output Horizontal resolution Audio Input Output Microphone input Connectors Alarm input Alarm output Switch output...
  • Page 34: Warranty

    In order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to and picked up from an Authorized Sanyo Service Center at the user’s expense, unless specifically stated otherwise in this warranty. The names and addresses of Authorized Sanyo Service Centers may be obtained by calling the toll-free number listed below.
  • Page 35 SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. 1AC6P1P2047–AA NU4Q/U3 (1099KP-SY01) Issue No. 3 Copyright SANYO, 1999 All rights reserved. Printed in Indonesia...

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