LLT0010-001A
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DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER
VR-510U
INSTRUCTIONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is
located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this
information for future reference.
Model No.
VR-510U
Serial No.
POWER
WARNING
SLEEP
REC
STOP
PLAY
STILL
TIMER
CANCEL
DISPLAY
MENU
SEARCH
SELECT
REV
FWD
EXECUTE
SKIP/ALARM
SEARCH
REC
CLOCK RESET/ CLEAR
OPE. LOCK
ON
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER VR-510U
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1. Read all of these instructions.
2. Save these instructions for later use.
3. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
5. Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
6. Do not use this appliance near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, etc.
7. Do not place this appliance on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The appliance may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance.
Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit
approved by the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and un-
even surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
8. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to insure
reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked
or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This appliance should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.
9. This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For appliance designed to operate from
battery power, refer to the operating instructions.
10. This appliance system is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third (grounding) pin). This plug will only
fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.
11. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
12. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this appliance where the cord will be abused by persons walking
on it.
13. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance.
14. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.
15. Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short
out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.
16. Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
17. Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
c.
If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation.
e. If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f.
When the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service.
18. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufac-
turer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or
other hazards.
19. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to
determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.
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CAUTION
ATTENTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
CAUTION
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT APPROVED BY JVC
COULD VOID USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE
EQUIPMENT.
NOTE:
The rating plate (serial number plate) is on the bottom of the unit.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER TOUT RISQUE D'ELECTROCUTION
NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOITER.
AUCUNE PIECE INTERIEURE N'EST
A REGLER PAR L'UTILISATEUR.
SE REFERER A UN AGENT QUALIFIE EN CAS DE PROBLEME.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
This unit should be used with 120 V AC only.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT
use any other power source.
AVERTISSEMENT:
POUR EVITER LES RISQUES D'INCENDIE OU
D'ELECTROCUTION, NE PAS EXPOSER
L'APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.
Ce magnétoscope ne doit être utilisé que sur du
courant alternatif en 120 V.
ATTENTION:
Afin d'éviter tout resque d'incendie ou
d'électrocution, ne pas utiliser d'autres sources
d'alimentation électrique.
REMARQUE:
La plaque d'identification (numéro de série) se trouve sur le
panneau arrière de l'appareil.
INFORMATION (FOR CANADA)
RENSEIGNEMENT (POUR CANADA)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-
003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Class B est conforme à la
norme NMB-003 du Canada.
WARNING ON LITHIUM BATTERY
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical
burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat
above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate.
Replace battery with Matsushita Electric CR2032, use of
another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
· Dispose of used battery promptly.
· Keep away from children.
· Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
Le symbole de l'éclair à l'intérieur d'un triangle
équilatéral est destiné à alerter l'utilisateur sur la
présence d'une "tension dangereuse" non isolée dans
le boîtier du produit. Cette tension est suffisante pour
provoquer l'électrocution de personnes.
Le point d'exclamation à l'intérieur d'un triangle
équilatéral est destiné à alerter l'utilisateur sur la
présence d'opérations d'entretien importantes au sujet
desquelles des renseignements se trouvent dans le
manuel d'instructions.
*Ces symboles ne sont utilisés qu'aux Etats-Unis.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST
ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERA-
TION.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Thank you for purchasing the JVC
VR-510U digital video recorder.
1. INTRODUCTIONS
1-1 Precautions ................................................................. 5
2. CONTROLS, CONNECTIONS AND DISPLAY
2-1 Front panel .................................................................. 6
2-2 Rear panel .................................................................. 7
2-3 Display ........................................................................ 8
3. CONNECTIONS
3-1 Recording video signals from a camera ..................... 9
3-2 Connecting more than one camera (using an external
switcher) .................................................................... 10
3-3 Connecting signal input/output terminals .................. 11
4. PREPARATION
4-1 Installing a battery ..................................................... 12
4-2 Power supply ............................................................ 12
4-3 Setting the date and time .......................................... 13
4-4 Daylight-saving time compensation .......................... 13
5. ON-SCREEN DISPLAY/MENU SWITCHES
5-1 On-screen display ..................................................... 14
5-2 Menu switches .......................................................... 15
Menu flow ................................................................. 15
Jog/shuttle dial operation .......................................... 16
Display ...................................................................... 17
Setting ....................................................................... 18
5-3 Menu switch details .................................................. 19
6. RECORDING
6-1 Basic operation ......................................................... 22
Recording system
<Normal recording> <Repeat recording> ................. 22
6-2 Program timer recording ........................................... 23
Weekly timer ............................................................. 23
Timer-recording for 24 hours or more ....................... 24
Daily timer ................................................................. 25
Estimated recordable duration .................................. 26
6-3 Holiday timer recording ............................................. 27
6-4 Alarm recording ......................................................... 28
Repeat recording during alarm recording ................. 28
6-5 Sensor recording ...................................................... 29
Pre-sensor recording ................................................ 29
6-6 Recording with an external activation signal ............. 30
6-7 Automatic restart of recording after power failure ..... 30
7. PLAYBACK AND SPECIAL-EFFECTS PLAYBACK
7-1 Basic operation ......................................................... 31
Playback ................................................................... 31
Simultaneous Playback mode .................................. 31
7-2 Jog/shuttle playback ................................................. 32
7-3 Skip search ............................................................... 33
Time search .............................................................. 33
Event search ............................................................. 34
Alarm search ............................................................. 34
7-4 Alarm or day/time direct search ................................. 35
8. HARD DISK CONTROL
8-1 Hard disk maintenance ............................................. 36
Scanning the disk ..................................................... 36
Formatting ................................................................. 37
9. TROUBLESHOOTING
9-1 Error indication ......................................................... 38
9-2 No error indication .................................................... 39
10. RS-232C INTERFACE
10-1 Specifications .......................................................... 40
10-2 Protocols and commands ........................................ 40
10-3 Commands .............................................................. 42
11. OTHERS
11-1 Recording time ....................................................... 47
11-2 Signal input/output terminals ................................... 48
11-3 Specifications .......................................................... 49
CONTENTS
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1 INTRODUCTION
Large-capacity hard disk (80 GB)
Large-capacity hard disk enables high-quality/high-capacity
recording/playback. (Can be increased up to 160 GB)
Simultaneous recording/playback mode
You can play or back up programs even during recording.
Instant picture search
You can access images at a specified date/time or alarm
point instantly.
Restoring recording after power failure
When power is restored after power failure, recording
automatically re-starts in the same mode engaged before
the power failure.
Timer recording function
Up to 8 timer recording settings can be programmed,
including daily and weekly.
Alarm recording function
You can preset the VCR to automatically enter a specified
recording mode whenever an alarm signal is received.
RS-232C control
JVC cannot accept liability for loss or damage to recording
that result from a malfunction of this unit or the hard drive.
Please note that it may be unlawful to use any material
recorded from television broadcast programs or pre-
recorded programs without the consent of the owner of
copyright, except in cases where the material is recorded
exclusively for personal use.
When the hard disk is replaced or the firmware is up-
graded, all recorded data on the hard disk is erased.
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Reference : Other items or pages containing information
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1-1 Precautions
Installation and storage
To avoid malfunctions or damage to your recorder, do
not use or store it in places subject to the following
conditions.
·Extreme heat or cold temperature outside the allowable
range (5°C to 40°C)
·High humidity outside the allowable operating range
(30% to 80%)
·Strong magnetic fields (generated by transformers,
motors, etc.)
·Electrical waves generated by equipment such as a
transceiver or cellular phone
·Dust and soil
·Vibrations
·Condensation
Handling
To prevent unit from overheating, do not place it anything
on top of any other equipment or place other equipment on
top of it.
This unit should only be operated when it is in a horizontal
(flat) position.
Avoid violent shocks to the unit.
Do not move this unit when the power is ON. This could
cause it to malfunction.
To avoid a malfunction, do not place anything heavy such
as a TV monitor on this unit.
To clean this unit, wipe it gently with a soft cloth.
Do not use chemical solvents such as thinner or benzene
to clean this unit. Doing so could damage the surface. To
remove any excessive dirt, wipe the unit with a cloth dipped
in detergent and then wipe it with a dry cloth.
Transportation
Do not apply a shock to this unit during transportation. Do
not move this unit during recording or playback.
Energy saving
When the unit is not going to be used for a long time, turn
the power off to avoid unnecessary power consumption.
Hard disk
The hard disk is a consumable item. Replacement is
recommended after 30,000 hours of use (if used in a 25°C
environment). For information on maintenance planning
and costs, consult your nearest JVC dealer.
Major features