Bosch RT30A Instruction Manual

High density video cassette recorder

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  • Page 1 RT30A & RT960A Instruction Manual EN High Density Video Cassette Recorder...
  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    8. Do not install near any heat sources such as 18. The top cover of the recorder should only be radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other equipment removed by qualified maintenance and service (including amplifiers) that produce heat. personnel. Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 3: Fcc Information

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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    SPECIFICATIONS .............26 Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 5: Unpacking

    When you use a VCR as backup to your observation and monitoring practices, you no longer have to worry Recording: about missing a thing. With the RT30A and RT960A • Double (PAL)/Triple (NTSC) Density Video Series 30hr and 960hr High Density Video Cassette Cassette Recorder.
  • Page 6: Controls

    High Speed Visual Search. surface of glass. This is the condensation of • RT30A has three Playback Speeds (6, 18, 30 hours), moisture. Condensation on the head drum, one of RT960A has ten Playback Speeds (6, 18, 30, 48, 72, the most crucial parts of the VCR, will cause 120, 168, 240, 480, 960 hours).
  • Page 7 V-LOCK buttons until the 14. SPEED- - Selects the record/playback tape speed - Press to select from a decending order, the record/ vertical jitter on the Screen is reduced playback speed (30H, 18H, 6H...). Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 8 1. RECORD LOCK - Illuminates when the record lock function is operational. 2. PF - Illuminates when the VCR power had failed. 3. Cassette status - Illuminates when a cassette is located in the recorder. Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 9 DECK error VEXT : 4-5V V : 0--.6V, T : about 20 msec Key IN Remocon pulse data 1-Shot Record IN : 4-5V V : 0--.6V, T : above 500 msec Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 10: Installation

    (Line: –8.8 dBm, min. 47 kOhm). Audio Out: Provides an audio output for a monitor or another recorder (–5.8 dBm, max. 1.0 kOhm). Figure 4: Rear Panel Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 11: Vcr Setup

    Connect the VCR VEXT pin 6 to the MULTIPLEXER VEXT terminal. • Connect the MULTIPLEXER GND terminals to the VCR GND pin 7. Figure 6: VCR Connection to Multiplexer with Trigger Function Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 12 CAMERA/ SWITCHER. Connect the other VCRs in series. • After connecting, turn on the VCR, and then select the ON: SERIES mode in REC MODE menu. Figure 9: VCR Series Record Connection Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 13: Video Cassette Tapes

    VCR’s power is OFF. the screen is reduced. In case of vertical jitter, adjust these controls very carefully (adjustment during STILL mode). Tracking is automatically reset to normal when the tape is ejected. Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 14: Special Effects Playback

    The VCR returns to the playback mode upon release • The real-time counter of the shuttle ring. does not operate when nothing is recorded on the tape. Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 15: Normal Recording

    2. When you want to continue recording, press the REC button again. After 5 minutes in STILL mode, the recording will automatically go into the standby mode to protect the tape and the video heads. Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 16: Setting The On-Screen Display

    GO TO ZERO SECURITY LOCK VIDEO AUTO PRESS REW OR FF TAPE SELECT E-120 TO BEGIN ALARM SCAN V-SYNC SLOW 1 FRAME ↓ ELAPSED TIME: 00000HR ][→][ [MENU]END ↓ ][→] [MENU]END Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 17: Clock Set Up Menu

    ON/OFF by pressing the appear. SELECT button. 2. Press the MOVE button to select the RECORD MODE SET UP option and then press the SELECT button to enter the menu. Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 18 VEXT pulse). b. When an alarm has been activated, and a second alarm is initiated within the first 30 sec period, the alarm recording will be activated for 30 sec. from Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 19: Timer Record Set Up Menu

    4. Press the SELECT button and the SET item will option and press the SELECT button to choose the flash. Press the + or – button to choose ON or available options. OFF. Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 20: Review Mode Menu

    8. To erase the power fail review press the CLEAR Allows you to view alarm events and then clear the button. The power fail review is erased. On the alarm. display panel the "P.F." indication will also be cancelled. Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 21: Search Set Up Menu

    1. Press the MENU button. The main menu will appear. 2. Press the MOVE button to select SYSTEM SET UP and press the SELECT button to enter the menu. Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 22 B/W will record in the selected mode. 4. Press the MOVE button to select VIDEO and press the SELECT button to set AUTO, COLOR or B/W. Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 23: Self-Diagnosis

    • If the problem occurs frequently, call your service center. Display Check Point NO TAPE Check if the tape is inserted NO SAFETY TAB Check if the cassette has a safety Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Repeat recording does not work. • Is the repeat recording indicator illuminated? • In case alarm telerecording is executed more than once on a tape repetitive telerecording is not executed to protect the alarm information Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 25 • When the VCR’s display does not display. • When the VCR does not operate normally. • Use a pencil or ball-pen when you press the RESET button. Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 26: Maintenance

    The VCR should not be operated for at least 2 hours after being moved from a cold to a hot environment to avoid condensation from occurring on the head drum. Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 27: Specifications

    Timer; Cassette; Index; Power failure; Key lock; Selectable Speeds (Recording & playback): Repeat; Function (clock, tapecounter, error); VCR function RT30A/51: 6, 18, and 30 hours on E-180 tape. Controls: Power; Record; Joggle Shuttle; Play; RT960A/51: 6, 18, 30, 48, 72, 120, 168, 240, 480, and Stop/Eject;...
  • Page 28 Intermittent 120H 126H 168H 0.56mm/sec 3fields/sec Intermittent 168H 174H 232H 0.40mm/sec 2.14fields/sec Intermittent 240H 246H 328H 0.28mm/sec 1.5fields/sec Intermittent 480H 486H 648H 0.14mm/sec 0.75fields/sec Intermittent 960H 966H 1288H 0.07mm/sec 0.38fields/sec Intermittent Bosch Security Systems | 26 Feb 2003 | Draft...
  • Page 29 P.O. Box 80002 Postfach 10 60 50 5600 JB Eindhoven 70049 Stuttgart The Netherlands Telefax (0711) 8 11-12 34 Tele +31 40 27 80000 www.bosch.de/k www.boschsecuritysystems.com © 2003 Bosch Security Systems GmbH 9922 141 00841 03-10 Data subject to change without notice...

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