MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC HS-S8300E(BRS) - Manual (Page 3)

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Audio recording
When recording in 3H, L(linear)12H or L24H mode, audio is played
back only during their respective modes.
S-VHS mode
This mode has higher resolution and picture quality than normal
VHS mode when using S-VHS tapes.
Tape remaining indicator
A bar indicator shows how much tape is left and/or that the tape has
approximately three minutes (in 3H mode) left.
Automatic head clog detection and cleaning
For continuous smooth operation, the VCR automatically detects
and cleans up foreign matter while recording, simultaneously sensing
the output from the video heads.
Easy setting using a monitor
The on-screen menus simplify setting-up procedures. These menus
can be selected even without the input of a video signal.
Easy cueing with alarm recording
Index signals are added automatically at the beginning of “alarm
recording” for easy cueing. You can confirm the Alarm starting time
in the playback video on the monitor with the Alarm list using the
Maintenance menu.
Time date search system
Input the day and time you want to view and the VCR will search and
display it automatically.
External time clock adjustment
The on-screen time clock can be reset to the nearest hour by applying
a signal to the RST(RESET) IN terminal at the rear of the VCR.
Automatic azimuth head selection
This VCR can automatically select playback heads for normal VHS
compatible Time Lapse recordings, or older Time Lapse recordings
made using two Same Azimuth video heads. Same Azimuth Time
Lapse recordings use VHS cassettes but cannot be played normally
by VHS compatible VCRs.
Full lock mode
Locking prevents the VCR from being operated by an unauthorised
third party.
Special playback features
These include still images, speed search, reverse playback, frame-by-
frame viewing in both directions, slow motion and high speed viewing.
JOG dial/SHUTTLE ring
Use to search for the desired image. You can adjust the playback
speed with the SHUTTLE ring and search for an image frame by
frame with the JOG dial.
Record check
Correct recording can be confirmed by pressing the PLAY button
during recording.
Recording options
This versatile system offers a variety of recording options, including
daily and weekly timer recording, repeat and alarm recording.
Protection against power failures
Recording data including date, time and timer set-up, are stored in
backup memory, so the system can resume recording after a power
failure. The time of the failure is displayed on the monitor.
Digital <ELAPSED TIME> display
The Elapsed Time of recording and playback is stored in a non-
volatile memory IC. The elapsed time display should be used as a
guide as to when periodic maintenance should be carried out.
Tape use counter
Displays how many times you have repeatedly recorded on a tape.
This is helpful for deciding when it is necessary to replace a tape.
Connection with a personal computer
When connecting with a personal computer equipped with RS-232C
connector, you can operate this VCR by remote control or control by
this VCR automatically. Up to 16 VCRs may be connected in series
and controlled from a single RS-232C port of a personal computer.
Daylight saving time setting
Daylight saving time setting is available. The clock can be put forward
by one hour by setting the menu.
CONTENTS
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Elapsed time display ............................................................ 19
TIMER RECORDING ....................................................... 20 - 21
ALARM RECORDING ..................................................... 22 - 24
Alarm recording connection ................................................. 22
External time clock adjustment ............................................ 22
Setting for alarm recording .................................................. 23
Emergency recording ........................................................... 23
Alarm record time display .................................................... 24
Locating the start of alarm recordings ................................. 24
PLAYBACK ............................................................................. 25
Audio playback ..................................................................... 25
SPECIAL EFFECTS PLAYBACK ........................................... 26
ADJUSTMENT DURING PLAYBACK
Tracking adjustment ............................................................. 27
Picture quality adjustment .................................................... 27
Vertical adjustment .............................................................. 27
USING WITH THE PERSONAL COMPUTER ................. 28 - 36
WARNING DISPLAY ............................................................... 37
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ....................................... 38
CONTROL INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNALS AND CIRCUITS ..... 39 - 40
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................. 41
FEATURES
Up to 960 hours of recording: an ideal video system for automated security and surveillance systems.
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FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
Front view ............................................................................... 4
Fluorescent display ................................................................. 5
Rear view ................................................................................ 6
CONNECTING WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT ............................. 7
SETTING THE MENUS ....................................................... 8 - 12
SETTING THE PRESENT TIME ....................................... 13 -14
LOADING AND UNLOADING THE CASSETTE TAPE .......... 15
MANUAL RECORDING .................................................... 16 - 18
Audio recording ..................................................................... 16
Repeat recording .................................................................. 17
Series recording ................................................................... 17
One shot/Interval recording .................................................. 18
Synchronous recording ......................................................... 18
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Counter memory ................................................................... 19
Tape counter ......................................................................... 19
Counter reset ........................................................................ 19
Memory back-up in case of power failure ............................. 19
Recording after a power failure ............................................. 19
Power failure time display ..................................................... 19
This time lapse VCR is designed especially for industrial, educational and security recording. In addition to ordinary 3-hour recording
mode, it has time lapse modes that allow recording of 12, 24, 48, 72, 96, 120, 168, 240, 360, 480, 720 or 960 hours. Also, the recording
time can be extended up to 27,000 hours (for E-180 cassette tape) if you choose one-shot recording with 3 minutes interval time.
Frame-by-frame playback and high-speed playback of longer recordings are also available. This adds up to a powerful surveillance
system for banks, buildings, traffic and parking lots, as well as a convenient scientific tool for observation of plant growth, animal
behaviour and other time-intensive processes.