WARNING: installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate The battery used in the SR-9090U must be replaced by a JVC radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in authorized service dealer only.
6-2 Recording Basic Operation ... 30 6-3 Timer Recording ... 31 • Timer Recording Program Setting ... 31 The SR-9090U is a video cassette recorder able to execute timelapse recording with VHS cassettes. • Holiday Timer Recording Setting ... 35 Use only video cassettes bearing the •...
VCR (especially during outdoor use) also promotes the wear and deterioration of mechanical parts by causing poor contact between tape and heads. This also prevents the VCR from maintaining video and audio quality at high levels. To prevent wear and deterioration, clean the heads regularly using a head cleaning tape. However, because a head cleaning tape alone cannot clean the entire tape transport mechanism, this should also be inspected periodically to prevent any problems that could result from a sudden failure.
When using VHS tapes, do not use tapes with To obtain the best picture quality, use an HG (high recording times of more than 120 minutes grade) tape (a JVC cassette is recommended). (T-160/T-180 etc.). Degradation of picture quality may result with some For best results, use a T-120 tape.
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Press to display the date/time, timer program, and various other menu setting screens, as well as the hour meter, on the monitor. Press again to cancel the menu or hour meter display. 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS 2-2 Display SR-9090U EJECT OPERATE SHIFT S E T Operation mode display Shows the operation modes.
Outputs warning signals (+12 V) when a tape running or mechanism problem occurs. [CLOCK RESET IN] clock reset input terminal Connect to a master clock or another SR-9090U’s [CLOCK RESET OUT] terminal. When the clock reset signal is input, the time is automatically synchronized with the master clock or another SR-9090U’s clock.
When the connection is complete, connect the power plug to an AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz outlet. Synchro should be applied to all connected video cameras. If you are connecting the camera switching signal input from a sequential switcher (frame switcher) to the SR-9090U, be sure to set the <CAMERA SW> menu switch.
WARNING TAPE END OUT Alarm lamp External interface [CLOCK RESET] clock reset terminal When setting the clock to the first VCR’s clock First VCR Second VCR Last VCR CLOCK CLOCK CLOCK When setting the clock to the external master clock...
The date/time setting screen, menu switch setting screen for each application, and timer recording program setting screen can also be displayed by selecting the desired item in the main menu. Date/time setting, menu switch setting and hour meter can be checked on the VCR’s display as well. [SHIFT 7] button...
JVC dealer to replace the built-in battery. 4-4 Hour Meter Display Drum rotation time is displayed on the monitor’s screen and the VCR's display in the form of an hour meter. Use this data to schedule maintenance. Main menu screen...
4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES 4-6 Menu Switch Setting You can customize the VCR’s functions to suit the requirements of your application using the four menu switch setting screens accessible from the main menu screen. • ON SCREEN/F. DISPLAY MODE • VIDEO/VTR MODE •...
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4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES 4-7 Contents of Menu Switches [ ]: Factory setting • The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what’s on the VCR’s display. Screens Items Set values Function VIDEO MODE V. PULSE [OFF] Sets whether or not the V. pulse is added during ordinary playback (2H and 6H modes).
4 ON-SCREEN/MENU SWITCHES 4-7 Contents of Menu Switches [ ]: Factory setting • The lower section in the items and set values columns shows what’s on the VCR’s display. Screens Items Set values Function DURATION 5 SEC Selects the recording duration for alarm or sensor recording.
“1 FIELD” or “2 FIELD”. Recording tape Use an HG (high grade) tape for recording with this unit (a JVC cassette is recommended). Before recording, perform a test recording to check the picture quality. Tapes recorded on this VCR cannot be played back on normal VHS VCRs.
Note: To stop recording • When a tape recorded in this unit is played back on another VCR (except another SR-9090U), noise may Press the [STOP] button. appear in the picture. [The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged.
[The TIMER indication and effective timer-recording programmed numbers light on the display and the operating mode is automatically turned off to engage the Timer-Recording Standby mode. 6 RECORDING 6-3 Timer Recording [SHIFT 7] button SR-9090U RESET/ CANCEL STOP EJECT OPERATE CHECK OPERATE...
Holiday Timer Recording Setting This lets you preset the VCR to record on specified dates (such as holidays) at any time over a period of a year. Up to 16 dates can be set. When holiday settings and program settings overlap, holiday setting is given priority...
• Press the [TIMER] button so that the TIMER indication Press the [RESET/CANCEL] button. goes out. After using the VCR, press the [TIMER] button [The specified timer recording program is canceled. again to engage the Timer-Recording Standby mode. The Press the [MENU] button twice.
Alarm recording functions during timelapse recording. When an alarm signal is input to the rear panel’s ALARM IN terminal, an index code is recorded on the tape and the VCR automatically switches to the 2H (SP) or 6H (EP) mode for realtime recording of the alarm situation.
ALARM IN terminal. Perform the settings for sensor recording in the same way as for “Alarm Recording” on page 39. The mechanism of the SR-9090U cannot be guaranteed if the sensor recording function is used frequently (100 times/day or more).
“0000”. Non-stop continuous series recording The series recording function allows you to record indefinitely using two VCRs. Recording alternates between each VCR. To use this function, connect and set the VCRs as follows. Setting Connection •...
6 RECORDING 6-8 Recording with External VCR Activation Signal Recording start/stop can be controlled externally by inputting a VCR activation signal to the [SERIES REC IN] terminal on the SR-9090U’s rear panel. * If the external recording function is activated a hundred times a day or more, a malfunction may occur because the guaranteed range is exceeded.
Tapes recorded on this VCR cannot be played back on Timelapse modes are played back in the 2H (SP) standard VHS VCRs. Use this VCR, an S-VHS VCR or a mode. [2H] is shown on the display. VCR with SQPB function to play back tapes recorded on •...
Alarm number Press the [SEARCH] button once in the Stop mode. (01- 99) [The VCR enters the Alarm Search mode and the – To specify the alarm alarm search setting screen is shown on the monitor. recording to be...
* To release the Alarm Scan mode, press the [SEARCH] button twice. Press the [FF] or [REW] button. [The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds the tape from the current position and the section around the start of each alarm recording is played back for about 5 seconds.
(E-01-E07). When the error indication “E-**” is shown, turning the operating mode on again may not clear the problem. In this case, consult your local JVC dealer. Error Contents indication...
<REPEAT REC> to “OFF” and <AUTO REW> to “ON”. The procedure is shown below. However, to avoid Rear panel electric shock or injury, contact your local JVC service center for details. Note: R S - 2 3 2 C...
This VCR is provided with JVC basic table commands in addition to the JVC table-1 commands shown below. The commands in the shaded area in the table below are contained in both the JVC table-1 and JVC basic table. The JVC basic table commands include only those in the shaded areas.
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To use the commands described in the following pages, prepare the VCR for communications as follows: Transmit the command “JVC TABLE 1 ON” (F6H) to the VCR. The VCR will return “ACK” (0AH). When the operating mode is turned on, the VCR is in the “ON”...
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: Deactivates on-screen indication. Setting procedure for the following command (2) is the same as when using the VCR controls. Be sure to transmit commands 1 byte at a time with “ACK” (0AH) confirmation from the VCR after each transmission.
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Search (X7 or X13) Search (X21) When an error occurs in the VCR and the Warning mode is engaged, the third bit of the second byte sent back with the STATUS SENSE (D7H) is set to “1”, showing the warning status.
10 APPENDIXES 10-1 Tape Reel Counter/Tape Remaining Time Table The table below shows the tape remaining time with the tape reel counter value in each record/playback speed mode (when a T-120 tape is used). Since actual tape remaining time may differ from the values in the table below, use these values for reference only. When a T-120 tape is used: Tape remaining time when the tape reel counter is “0000”...
Variable Approx. two years (may be less depending on the operating environment) Input at ground level Negative pulse output (5 msec.) Open-collector output Power cord x 1 SR-9090U EJECT OPERATE OPERATE CANCEL RESET/ ON SCREEN MENU TIME MODE SHIFT CNT RESET –...