Sanyo SRT-4040DC User Manual Page 1

INSTRUCTION MANUALSRT-4040SRT-4040DCReal Time Video Cassette Recorder EnglishMagnétoscope en temps réel FrançaisVideograbador en tiempo real EspañolPl

CONNECTIONSConnect the video camera and TV monitor as shown in the figure below.NOTE: Before making the connections, make sure the devices are disconn

ON-SCREEN MENUMain MenuTo access on-screen menu1When no menu is displayed on-screen, press theMENU button.ø The MAIN MENU appears.MAIN MENU<MAIN@ME

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SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCKLanguage SettingEnglish, French, Spanish or Portuguese can be selectedby the user.1Turn the power on to all devices used

SETTING THE LANGUAGE AND CLOCKAutomatic Daylight Saving TimeAdjustment1Follow steps 1 to 3 under “Language Setting” onpage 12.<LANGUAGE/CLOCK@SET&g

SUPERIMPOSE DISPLAYSelecting the Superimpose DisplayYou can select to display or not the date, time, tapespeed mode and number of alarm recordings.1Tu

VIDEO CASSETTE TAPESUse only video cassette tapes bearing the VHS logo.This VCR was primarily designed for use with T-120 andT-160 cassette tapes. It

VIDEO CASSETTE TAPESCorrect tape thread check functionThis function checks to make sure that the cassette hasbeen correctly loaded so that recording c

TAPE MANAGEMENTThis VCR is equipped with a tape management function.Using this function you can protect previous recordingsand prevent overuse of the

TAPE MANAGEMENTSetting the Tape Management Function1 Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.2 Press the l (or j) button to select the “6.TAPEM

PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PAR

TAPE MANAGEMENTTape Management Conflict DisplayIf a conflict that prevents recording is found when thetape management function checks the tape data, t

NORMAL RECORDINGNormal RecordingBefore startingœ Turn the power on to all devices used.œ Load a cassette tape with its erasure-prevention tabintact.œ

NORMAL RECORDINGRecord PauseRecording can be interrupted temporarily.1Press the STILL/PAUSE button during recording.ø The pause/still indicator “:” fl

NORMAL RECORDINGClog DetectionThis VCR is equipped with a clog detection function.The recording quality is monitored automatically. Whenthe heads are

NORMAL RECORDINGSetting the Mode at the End of the TapeYou can select the mode on the VCR when the tapereaches the end during recording.1Press the MEN

AUTOREPEAT RECORDINGAutorepeat RecordingThe same tape can be recorded over many times.œ Follow the Before starting steps, under “NORMALRECORDING”.1 Pr

ALARM RECORDINGBy connecting the ALARM IN terminal to a normallyopen door switch, an interphone, etc., a recording can bedone only when necessary.Alar

ALARM RECORDINGAlarm Recording Reset FunctionTo stop the recording of an alarm, close the connectionbetween the ALARM RESET IN terminal and the COMter

ALARM RECORDINGAlarm SearchTo go to the beginning of a desired alarm recording.1Press the SEARCH button during stop mode.ø “AL SEARCH 01” appears on s

PROGRAM TIMER RECORDINGThere are three program timer recording methods, dailyrecording, weekly recording or recording on certain daysof the week.Examp

PRECAUTIONSLocationFor safe operation and satisfactory performance of yourVCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a placefor its installation:œ

PROGRAM TIMER RECORDINGA timer recording of more than 24 hours can only be seton the 7th (SAT) and 8th (DAILY) lines of the (TIMERSET) menu.Example 2:

PROGRAM TIMER RECORDINGSetting the HolidaysBy setting the holidays, timer recording will be conductedon those days, as set for Sundays.1Press the MENU

PROGRAM TIMER RECORDING NOTES:œ During timer recording or timer recording stand-by, allthe buttons on the VCR, except the TIMER button andthe buttons

RECORDING USING AN EXTERNAL TIMERINPUTRecording can be controlled by an external start/stopsignal input at the EXT TIMER IN terminal.While there is in

SERIES RECORDINGUsing 2 VCRs or more, the series recording function letsyou switch recording from one unit to the next (only withVCRs of the same mode

SINGLE IMAGE RECORDINGThe single image recording function of this VCR can beused to create image data files or animations.Single Image Recording Setup

NORMAL PLAYBACKNormal Playback1Turn on the power to the VCR and TV monitor.2Load the video cassette tape.3Press the REC/PLAY SPEED l button to select

SPECIAL PLAYBACKPicture Search (Forward and Reverse)1 Press the FF (or REW) button, during normalplayback.ø The image can be seen while the tape isadv

DAY/TIME SEARCHDay/Time SearchThis searches for a specified day/time for still images tobe played back.1Press the SEARCH button three times during sto

CLOCK ADJUSTMENTThe time for the second and subsequent VCRs can beset to the same time as the first VCR.A signal from a separate device can also be us

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SETTING THE CASSETTE EJECT MODECassette Eject SetupWhen using two or more VCRs, the cassette tapes of allthe VCRs or some of the VCRs can be ejected a

SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROLWhen two or more of this model of VCR are connectedtogether, the VCRs can be operated simultaneously justby operating the VCR t

SYNCHRONIZATION CONTROLSetting the Cassette Eject ModeOperator mode can be used to eject cassettes for allVCRs or for specified VCRs.1Follow steps 1 t

SETTING FOR RS-485 USEThe RS-485 interface can be used to operate the VCRusing a SANYO brand system controller.NOTES:œ This can only be used when the

CHECKING POWER FAILURE, FAILURE DUE TOCONDENSATION AND USAGE DURATION1Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU.2Press the l (or j) button to sel

OUTPUT TERMINALSTAPE END OUT Terminalœ During recording, when the end of the tape is reachedor when the tape counter reading indicates 8 hours,the out

OUTPUT TERMINALSSW OUT TerminalWhen recording, a pulse signal is output at the SW OUTterminal.This terminal is usually connected to the switch input(S

OUTPUT TERMINALSWARNING OUT Terminalœ The WARNING OUT terminal output becomes 0 V(Low) in accordance with the (WARNINGOUT/CONTROL SET) menu.WARNING OU

OUTPUT TERMINALSREMOTE JackRemote control of the VCR is possible by connecting aremote controller with a circuit such as indicated below,to the REMOTE

MAINTENANCEDaily InspectionThe following daily inspections are recommended inorder to assure long-term and trouble-free operation ofthe unit.The daily

LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORSFront Panel1EJECT button2Cassette loading slot3STILL/PAUSE buttonSEARCH buttonMENU EXIT button4REW (rewind) button

MAINTENANCEMaintaining and Checking The MechanismTo maintain the VCR functions and features working properly, and to avoid damages or dirt on the tape

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEIf the unit does not operate normally when you follow the instructions indicated in the manual, please refer to the tablebelow.SY

SPECIFICATIONSGeneral SpecificationsVideo head system Dual-azimuth 4-head rotating helical scanning system: Dual azimuth 2-head for record and standa

SPECIFICATIONSOther SpecificationsOperating temperature range 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)Operating humidity range 80% or lessPower requirements (SRT-4

SANYO INDUSTRIALVCR WARRANTYOBLIGATIONSIn order to obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered to and picked up from an Authorized Sanyo Se

LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORSDigital Display1Mode displayœ Warning displayN flashes: Mode changed to non-recordingmode while recording was in p

LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS6Operation Indicatorsœ They display the actual operation mode.Operation Mode IndicatorRecord (REC)Record pause (RE

LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORSBack Panel (SRT-4040 only)1Battery compartment2ALARM IN (alarm trigger input) terminal1 SHOT IN (single image reco

LOCATIONS OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORSBack Panel (SRT-4040DC only)1Battery compartment2ALARM IN (alarm trigger input) terminal1 SHOT IN (single image re