Sanyo Dsr 3716 P Manual

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Foreword 10
Names and functions of parts (rear panel)
Basic connections
USBLANTERMINATERS-485
OFF ONA RS-485  B
ALARM IN AC IN
SENSOR
ALARM OUT
DO NOT CONNECT TO PHONE LINE
CC
L
O
C
K
 
IN C
L
O
C
K
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U
TALARM OUTALARM RESETALARM FULLNON REC OUTWARNING OUTFULLSERIES OUTEXIT TIMER INSERIES INREMOTE
CONTROL
C1 23 45 678910 11 12 13 14 15 16
C1 23 45 678910 11 12 13 14 15 16
C R1 R2
1
IN
OUT
ALL
RESETAUDIO
MONITOR OUTMON2MIC IN IN OUT 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16MAIN
123 4 5
ALL
RESET
MIC INUSB
3Video input terminal (VIDEO IN)
Connect SANYO protocol cameras (dome or zoom) or generic 
cameras to these terminals.
Dome camera (sold separately)
2Video output terminal (VIDEO OUT)
To output the camera input.
1Clear button  (ALL RESET)
Press to reset the clocks connected to the digital video 
recorder to their initial values.
5Microphone input terminal 
(MIC IN)
External microphone can be 
connected to this terminal.
7USB terminal (USB)
This terminal connects to an 
optional CD-R/RW drive.
8Power socket and cord tie 
(AC IN~)
Securely connect the power cable supplied as 
an accessory to the power socket, and use the 
cord tie to attach it to the 
cable holder.
Microphone 
(sold separately)
4Audio input/output terminals (AUDIO IN/OUT)
These terminals are used in connection with an amplifier to 
input external audio from a microphone, or to listen to the 
audio using external speakers.
The audio input terminal and the microphone 
input terminal cannot be used for 
simultaneous audio input. If both are 
connected, the microphone input terminal 
will be enabled.
AUDIO
IN OUT
Audio output
Amplifier 
(sold separately)Audio 
input
6Monitor connection terminal (MONITOR OUT)
 Main monitor (MAIN):
Connect to this terminal for normal surveillance.
 Monitor 2 (MON2):
Connect to this terminal for convergence surveillance.
Display is possible only in full-screen mode.
If monitor 2 is not synchronized with the connected 
cameras, vertical image instability may occur when 
switching the camera video.
POWER MODE AUTO MENU
02 01
04 03
POWER MODE AU TO MENU
MONITOR OUTMON2MAIN
Video input terminalVideo input terminal
Monitor (sold separately)
Monitor (sold separately) 
						

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Names and functions of parts (rear panel)
11 Foreword
Use Category 5 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN cables.
AConnecting directly to a PC (without using a hub)
BConnecting to the intranet (using a hub)
Alarm and RS-485 connections
Network connection terminals (LAN)
USBLANTERMINATERS-485
OFF ONA RS-485  B
ALARM IN AC IN
SENSOR
ALARM OUT
DO NOT CONNECT TO PHONE LINE
CC
L
O
C
K
 IN C
L
O
C
K
 O
U
TALARM OUTALARM RESETALARM FULLNON REC OUTWARNING OUTFULLSERIES OUTEXIT TIMER INSERIES INREMOTE
CONTROL
C1 23 45 678910 11 12 13 14 15 16
C1 23 45 678910 11 12 13 14 15 16
C R1 R2
1
IN
OUT
ALL
RESETAUDIO
MONITOR OUTMON2MIC IN IN OUT 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16MAINPOWER MODE AU TO MENU
1 16
1Alarm input terminals (ALARM IN)
Connecting a switch or security sensor etc. to the terminal of the 
DVR allows the detection of the intrusion of outsiders when doors 
etc. are opened and closed.
Alarm input settings are necessary. (P55)
External switch 
connected to the 
alarm input terminal
2Sensor alarm output terminals 
(SENSOR ALARM OUT)
This terminal is used to output the signals listed below 
whenever the motion sensor of the digital video recorder is 
triggered. This output terminal can be used for a warning light 
by connecting a lamp to it.
Motion sensor settings are necessary. (P58)
Rating for each terminal:
 Maximum current: 25mA
 Maximum voltage: DC 25V
RS-485 connection (P70)
POWER MODE AU TO MENU
1 – 16
Cross typePC
POWER MODE AU TO MENU
1 – 16
PC
PC
Switching hubSwitching hub
IntranetStraight type 
						

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Names and functions of parts (rear panel)
Foreword 12
This DVR can be remotely controlled when a remote-control circuit (R1, R2, C) similar to that shown below is connected to the 
remote-control terminals.
 Use a resistance of 1/10 ohms or more and with a D ranking (Precision within ±0.5%).
 The remote control cable should be no more than 5 m long.
* The DSR-3709PA can operate up to nine cameras (*).
Control terminals (CONTROL)
USBLANTERMINATERS-485
OFF ONA RS-485  B
ALARM IN AC IN
SENSOR
ALARM OUT
DO NOT CONNECT TO PHONE LINE
CC
L
O
C
K
 IN C
L
O
C
K
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TALARM OUTALARM RESETALARM FULLNON REC OUTWARNING OUTFULLSERIES OUTEXIT TIMER INSERIES INREMOTE
CONTROL
C1 23 45 678910 11 12 13 14 15 16
C1 23 45 678910 11 12 13 14 15 16
C R1 R2
1
IN
OUT
ALL
RESETAUDIO
MONITOR OUTMON2MIC IN IN OUT 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16MAIN
C
CLOCK INCLOCK OUTALARM OUTALARM RESETALARM FULLNON REC OUTWARNING OUT
FULLSERIES OUTEXIT TIMER INSERIES INREMOTE
C R1 R2
SW 1
SW 2
SW 3
SW 4
SW 5
SW 6
SW 7
SW 8
SW 9
SW 10
SW 11
SW 12
SW 13
SW 14
SW 15 
SW 16SW 17
SW 18
SW 19
SW 20
SW 21
SW 22
SW 23
SW 24
SW 25
SW 26
SW 27
SW 28
SW 29
SW 30
SW 31
SW 32
R1 R2
(When combined
with R2 Shift key)  (When operated
independently) 
: Camera 1*:  ALARM +
: Camera 2*:  ALARM –
: Camera 3*:  AUTO FOCUS
: Camera 4*:  SEQUENCE
: Camera 5*:  MON2
: Camera 6*:  PLUS
: Camera 7*:  QUAD
: Camera 8*:  MULTI
: Camera 9*:  MENU RESET
: Camera 10: 
: Camera 11:  PAN left
: Camera 12:  PAN right
: Camera 13:  TILT down
: Camera 14:  TILT up
: Camera 15:  ZOOM wide
: Camera 16:  ZOOM tele: REC/STOP
: PLAY/STOP
: STILL
: SEARCH
: SHIFT (Doubles with R1)
: P LAY
: R EC
: MENU
: EXIT/OSD
: +
: –
: →
: ←
: ZOOM
: COPY
: TIMER RECPinSignal
C Ground
REMOTE R1 Remote input 1
REMOTE R2 Remote input 2
CLOCK IN Input of a clock setting signal from an 
external device
CLOCK OUT Output of a clock setting signal to an 
external device
ALARM OUT Total alarm output
ALARM RESET Alarm reset input
WARNING OUT Output of an HDD malfunction error
FULL Capacity warning output for normal 
recording area space
ALARM FULL Capacity warning output for alarm 
recording area space
SERIES IN Signal input from an analog series 
connection
SERIES OUT Signal output to an analog series 
connection
EXT TIMER IN Signal input from an external timer
NON REC OUT Recording stopped output
C Ground
bModel DSR-3709PA (rear panel)
USBLANTERMINATERS-485
OFF ONA RS-485  B
ALARM IN AC IN
SENSOR
ALARM OUT
DO NOT CONNECT TO PHONE LINE
CC
L
O
C
K
 I
N C
L
O
C
K
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TALARM OUTALARM RESETALARM FULLWARNING OUTFULLSERIES INREMOTE
CONTROL
C1 23 45 6789
C1 23 45 6789
C R1 R2
1
IN
OUT
ALL
RESETAUDIO
MONITOR OUTMON2MIC IN IN OUT 23 4 56 7 8 9MAIN 
						

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13 How to use
Preparing for use
1Connect the supplied power cable.
The power indicator turns on, and the monitor displays 
the PLEASE SET THE CLOCK ! message.
The DVR performs playbacks or searches based on the 
recording date and time. Select the LANGUAGE/
CLOCK SET using the INITIAL SET in the MAIN 
MENU, and set the date and time using .
 At the same time, the recording areas of the internal 
hard disk are setup automatically. When the REC/
STOP button is pressed, the device is ready for 
recording.
Please refer to the Recording area menu 
description section for more information. (P43)
2When the time and date setting is complete, the 
operation display appears on the monitor.
The operation display shows operation/related 
information, such as the date, time and the operation 
symbol.
Refer to Operation display for more information. (P14)
1Press the MENU button and turn the S-dial 
clockwise 3 times.
ENGLISH starts blinking.
2Turn the J-dial to select the language from the 
languages displayed on the screen, and then turn 
the S-dial.
The cursor moves to the date/time settings.
Language selection:
ENGLISH, FRANCAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL
3Turn the S-dial to set the date/time.
Example: October 26, 2006 8:30am
Select the number using the J-dial, and then turn the 
S-dial clockwise to set it. Repeat the procedure for the 
entire setting.
When the setting of Minutes is complete, the cursor 
moves to , and the clock starts 
from 00 seconds.
 The day of the week is automatically set.
 The clock is stopped during date/time settings.
4Press the EXIT/OSD button to end the setting 
procedure.
Turn on the power of the DVR
If the power indicator blinks when the power is turned 
on or when settings are performed, this indicates that 
the hard disk or the cooling fan is malfunctioning. 
Refer to P5 for more information.
 Fast blinking: Hard disk error
 Slow blinking: Cooling fan error
80%80%80% 19%
19%19%1%
1%1%Archive area
Normal 
recording 
area Alarm 
recording 
area
(Hard disk recording areas)
01-01-06 00:00:00  REC REPEAT EN A ARCHIV 0001
Operation display
Language, clock settings
                
      1.INITIAL SET                  ->
      2.RECORD SET                   ->
      3.GENERAL SET                  ->
      4.SCREEN SET                   ->
              
        1.LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET      ->
        2.CAMERA DETECT           ->
        3.TITLE SET               ->
        4.HOLIDAY SET             ->
     
                  ENGLISH
                
         01-01-2006 SUN 00:00:00
             
MENU
S-dial
S-dial
J-dial
26-10-2006 THU 08:30:00
(J)(S)Day Year Hour Seconds
Month Minutes
EXIT/OSD 
						

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Preparing for use
How to use 14
The operation display shows information necessary for 
operation, such as the date, time and video quality. The 
operation display can be hidden.
1Date display
01-01-06 (day, month, year): Do not forget to set the date 
using the menu settings when turning the power on for the 
first time.
2Time display
00:00:00: Do not forget to set the time using the menu 
settings when turning the power on for the first time.
3Operation symbols
The operation symbols are displayed during recording and 
control operations.
4Remaining recording area (P46)
It is displayed only during normal and alarm recording.
1% ~ 100%:
If overwrite is not permitted on the hard disk, it displays 
the remaining area as a percentage.
REPEAT:
Repeatedly overwrites the video on the hard disk.
5Image quality display
The image quality display indicates the quality of the video 
recorded on the hard disk.
BA (Basic): Rough image quality, approx. 15kB
NO (Normal): Standard image quality, approx. 22kB
EN (Enhanced): Enhanced image quality, approx. 30kB
FI (Fine): Fine image quality, approx. 42kB
SF (Super Fine): Super fine image quality, approx. 50kB
6Audio recording indicator 
(P49: 2 AUDIO RECORDING)
Displayed when audio recording is performed.
7Recording type
 ALARM: Alarm playback or setting is in progress
 ALARM (Blinking): Alarm recording is in progress
PRE: Pre-alarm playback or setting is in progress
 ARCHIV: Archive playback is in progress
8Alarm total
The alarm total indicates the total number of alarms.
9Camera title
 01~16 (or 01~09):
First it displays the camera number. The camera 
number can be replaced with a name such as the 
cameras location.
 VIDEO LOSS:
The display alternates between this message and the 
camera number when the camera video is lost.
The operating display of the monitor is not displayed 
and blinks in the same position.
 NO VIDEO:
It is displayed in place of the camera number if there is 
no video signal connected to the video input terminal.
FAlarm type
EA: The display alternates between this message and 
the camera title when an external alarm signal is 
detected.
SA: The display alternates between this message and 
the camera title when a motion sensor alarm signal 
is detected.
 ES: The display alternates between this message and 
the camera title when an external alarm signal and 
a motion sensor signal are detected.
Operation display
0
02  
12345678
F9
01-01-06 00:00:00  REC REPEAT EN A ALARM  0000
Changing the position of the operation display
Whenever the EXIT/OSD button is pressed, the position of 
the operation display changes.
02
 
02
  
EXIT/OSD
(Hidden)
REC: Recording
EXT: External timer 
recording
: Reverse playback
:Still: Fast-forward playback
: Fast-reverse playback
: Slow playback
: Reverse slow playback
: Playback (including simultaneous recording and 
playback) 
						

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15 How to use
Viewing live video using various multi screens
Press the camera selection button (example 2, 9) of the 
desired camera.
The video from Camera 2, then the video from Camera 9 are 
displayed.
☞Refer to P20 for enlarging the images (zoom).
Press the QUAD button, and then press it repeatedly.
The monitor display switches to quad-screen mode.
To return to full-screen display, press the camera selection 
button of the desired camera.
☞DSR-3709PA: The order of quad-screen images is 1~4, 
5~8, 9~3.
Press the MULTI button, and then press it repeatedly.
Multi-9 and multi-16 screens are displayed alternately.
To return to full-screen display, press the camera selection 
button of the desired camera.
☞The DSR-3709PA cannot switch to multi-16 screen.
Refer to P74 for information about rearranging the 
position of the screens.
bConcerning the operation of the plus screen
 Pressing the PLUS button while playing back images 
allows you to display live video and playback images 
simultaneously.
 Pressing the SEQUENCE button allows you to 
automatically switch the plus screen.
1Press the PLUS button.
One camera image is displayed enlarged.
2Press the camera selection button (example 9, 6).
The corresponding image is enlarged.
Press the MULTI button to switch between split 
modes.
To return to multi-screen display, press the PLUS 
button.
Switching to another full-screen video
Quad-screen display switching
Multi-screen display switching
02
2
09
9
0201
0403
1413
1615
QUAD
0302
0506
01
04
070809
12
16
03 04
13 14 1507
08
09 10 11 12
0102
0506
MULTI
Enlarging an image in multi-screen 
mode
Note: The DSR-3709PA can display in the plus mode, but it 
cannot switch split-screens.
12
16
0103 04
13 14 1507 08
09 10 11 12
12
16
03 04
13 14 1507
08
09 10 11 12
0302
0506
01
04
070809
0302
0506
01
04
070809
0102
0506
0302
05
01
0401
070809070809
03
0606
PLUS(Multi-16 mode)
(Multi-9 mode)
9
12
16
0903 04
13 14 1507 08
09 10 11 12
12
16
0103 04
13 14 1507 08
09 10 11 12
0302
05
01
0401
070809070809
03
0606
0302
05
01
04
070809070809
03
060606
6
(Multi-16 → multi-13)
(Multi-9 → multi-6)
0302
05
01
04
070809070809
03
06060612
16
0903 04
13 14 1507 08
09 10 11 12
MULTI 
						

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Viewing live video using various multi screens
How to use 16
AAutomatic full-screen scrolling
Press the SEQUENCE button.
The live surveillance video scrolls through the cameras in the 
order of the camera numbers.
To stop the automatic scrolling, press the SEQUENCE button 
once again.
☞Refer to P76 for information about setting the 
automatic scrolling interval for the cameras.
BAutomatic quad-screen scrolling 
1Press the QUAD button.
The live video is displayed in quad-screen mode.
2Press the SEQUENCE button.
The monitor display switches to quad-screen mode.
To stop the automatic scrolling, press the SEQUENCE 
button once again.
☞DSR-3709PA: The order of quad-screen images is 1~4, 
5~8, 9~3.Connect a monitor to the MON2 terminal on the rear panel. 
The display is full-screen only. (P10)
While the main monitor is used in split-screen mode, the 
monitor 2 connected to the MON2 terminal can be used to 
view full-screen video from a single camera or to 
automatically scroll through video from all cameras.
1Press the MON2 button, and then the camera 
selection button (example 4).
The image from Monitor 2 is displayed on channel 4 
(04).
2Press the SEQUENCE button.
Monitor 2 switches to full-screen automatic scrolling.
To stop the automatic scrolling, press the SEQUENCE 
button once again.
Press the MON2 button to stop surveillance on 
Monitor 2.
☞When an alarm is detected, the corresponding live 
video can be viewed on Monitor 2. 
See P60.
Automatic screen scrolling
02
01
16
15
SEQUENCE
QUAD
0201
0403
1413
1615
SEQUECNE
Viewing on the monitor connected to the 
MON2 terminal
 The MON2 button cannot be used during menu 
display.
 Recorded video cannot be viewed on the monitor 
connected to MON2.
04
4
01
MON 2
SEQUENCE
02
01
16
15
(Monitor 2) 
						

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17 How to use
Recording video to the hard disk
The internal hard disk is automatically formatted with 
recording area, normal recording, recording conditions, 
etc. Before starting recording, verify the recordable 
duration for normal recording. The formatting can be 
modified using Recording settings. (P39)
AThe total capacity of the hard disk and each area 
can be verified. (P43)
BThe settings for recording image quality 
(ENHANCED), audio recording, recording rate, 
and programmed recording can be verified. (P49)
COverwrite setting for each recording area can be 
verified. If overwrite is set, and the recording 
area is full, the oldest video is overwritten by 
new in the order of recording. The default setting 
is ON, which enables overwrite, thus provides for 
continuous recording.  (P47)
Video from all cameras connected to the video input terminals 
of the DVR can be recorded with one touch of a button.
1Press the REC/STOP button during surveillance.
REC appears on the operation display, and recording 
starts.
2Press the REC/STOP button for approximately 3 
seconds to stop recording.
The REC display disappears.
 Press the PLAY/STOP button to start 
playback. (P18)
 Playback is possible during recording. (P18)
bOther recordings
In addition to normal recording, the following types of 
recordings can be used. These methods require some 
settings and installation. Refer to the appropriate pages.
☞Timer-controlled recording (records to the normal 
recording area) P51
Automatically records the video within the preset 
timeframe.
☞Alarm recording (records to the alarm recording area) 
P55
Automatically records when an alarm is input from the 
external alarm switch or the motion sensor.
☞Pre-alarm recording (records to the alarm recording 
area) P57
Records video and audio directly before the alarm input. 
This information can be used for analyzing the 
circumstances of the alarm occurrence.
☞Motion sensor screen description P58
Recording format verification
             
     TOTAL CAPACITY               :   82GB
     NORMAL RECORDING AREA        :   80 %
        AREA FULL RESET   ->
     ALARM RECORDING AREA         :   19 %
        AREA FULL RESET   ->
     ARCHIVE AREA                 :    1 %
        AREA FULL RESET   ->
CAUTION : WHEN THE AREA SETTING IS CHANGED,
          THE WHOLE AREA WILL BE INITIALIZED !
 
   
 
1%1%
80%80%
1%
80% 19%19%19%
Alarm 
recording 
areaArchive area
Normal recording area
                   
    PICTURE QUALITY      : ENHANCED
    AUDIO RECORDING      : OFF
    REC RATE             : 12.5FPS (  35H)
    REC PROGRAM GROUP    : OFF
           
       NORMAL RECORDING AREA
          OVERWRITE              : ON
       ALARM RECORDING AREA
          OVERWRITE              : ON
       REMAINING DISK WARNING    : **
       SERIES RECORDING          : OFF
       AUTO DELETE               : OFF
      
Normal recording 
(normal recording area)
02
REC/STOP
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How to use 18
Viewing recorded video(Normal recording area)
This DVR can play video that has already been recorded or 
currently being recorded in the normal recording area (by 
normal or timer-controlled recording).
 If the start point of the recording becomes unknown due to 
deleting video or resetting, then video playback will start 
from the earliest recording.
 After being paused or stopped, playback resumes from the 
stop point.
Playback is possible during recording.
If the PLAY/STOP button is pressed during recording, the 
video playback will begin from the start point of recording. 
When playing video near the point of recording, video 
playback may pause temporarily.
1Press the PLAY/STOP button.
Video stored in the normal recording area is played 
back from the starting point of recording. The   
symbol appears in the operation display area.
 When playback ends, the DVR pauses automatically, 
and the STILL indicator turns on. The   symbol 
appears in the operation display area.
2Press the camera selection button (example 2, 9) to 
play the video of the desired camera.
3Press the PLAY/STOP button to end the playback.
Turn the S-dial clockwise for fast-forward.
The   symbol appears in the operation display area.
Turn the S-dial counterclockwise for fast-reverse.
The   symbol appears in the operation display area.
☞Release the S-dial for normal playback.
Playback
Normal recording area
(Hard disk recording areas)
PLAY/STOP
Full-screen viewing
Fast-forward/fast-reverse during 
playback
02
PLAY/STOP
26-10-06 09:30:00  REC REPEAT EN A ARCHIV 0001
02
2
09
9
26-10-06 09:30:00  REC REPEAT EN A ALARM  0000
26-10-06 09:30:00  REC REPEAT EN A ALARM  0000
Maintaining the speed of fast-forward or fast-reverse
Press the SHUTTLE HOLD button while turning the S-dial 
for fast-forward or fast-reverse.
The speed will be maintained even after the S-dial is 
released.
SHUTTLE HOLD 
						

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Viewing recorded video
19 How to use
The corresponding symbol ( ,  ...) appears in the 
operation display area for each of these operations.
Audio will not be played when changing the playback speed.
AFast-forward/Slow playback
1
Turn the J-dial clockwise.
Fast-forward playback starts.
2Turn the J-dial counterclockwise.
Slow playback starts.
3Turn the J-dial clockwise.
Normal playback starts.
BFast-reverse/Slow-reverse playback
1
Turn the S-dial counterclockwise.
Normal reverse playback starts.
2Press the SHUTTLE HOLD button.
Reverse playback speed is locked.
3Turn the J-dial counterclockwise.
Fast-reverse playback starts.
4Turn the J-dial clockwise.
Slow-reverse playback starts.
5Press the SHUTTLE HOLD button.
Shuttle lock is released.
6Turn the J-dial clockwise or counterclockwise.
Normal playback starts.Press the STILL button during playback.
The image is paused. The   symbol appears in the 
operation display area.
Press the STILL button once again, to return to normal 
playback.
Use this function while playback is paused.
 Turn the J-dial clockwise.
The still image moves forward by one frame (one 
field).
 Turn the J-dial counterclockwise.
The still image moves back by one frame (one field).
Changing the playback speed
123
(Normal 
playback)(Fast-forward) (Slow) (Normal 
playback)
SHUTTLE HOLD SHUTTLE HOLD
251346
(Normal playback → 
Reverse playback) (Fast-forward) (Slow)(Normal 
playback)
Viewing still images
Frame advance (forward and reverse)
When the video from the normal recording area and 
the alarm recording area are played back in 
succession, or video is played back during alarm 
recording, the following conditions may occur.
 The quality of the images of the video may 
deteriorate when playback switches between 
recording areas.
 The image may appear paused during normal 
playback or fast-forward/fast-reverse.
02
STILL
26-10-06 09:30:00  REC REPEAT EN A ALARM  0000
02
26-10-06 09:30:00  REC REPEAT EN A ALARM  0000
02
26-10-06 09:30:00  REC REPEAT EN A ALARM  0000