Sony SVT124 User Manual

Sony Corporation Printed in Japan

Videocassette Recorder

3-194-139-01(2)

Operating Instructions page 2

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Mode d’emploi page 36

Avant de faire fonctionner cet appareil, lisez attentivement le présent mode d’emploi et conservez-le pour toute référence ultérieure.

Manual de instrucciones página 70

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SVT-124

 1997 by Sony Corporation

W ARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This symbol 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.

For the customers in the USA

WARNING

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 installation. 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 interference 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.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

What is Time Lapse Video?

• A normal VCR records 60 ﬁelds per second, while this time lapse VCR records in a range from 4.6 to

8.6 ﬁelds per second. Through reduction of the number of ﬁelds recorded per second, this VCR is capable of recording for extended periods of time on a standard video tape (up to a maximum of 26 hours).

• As a result, this VCR is extremely useful for longterm monitoring or recording events that take place slowly (such as the blooming of a ﬂower).

• If a tape that has been recorded in time lapse mode is played back in the normal two-hour mode, the speed of the tape will be increased 7 to 13 times, depending on the speed the original recording was made at, so that the slow changes that were recorded can be viewed at a much faster speed.

Table of Contents

English

Precautions.................................................................4

Features ......................................................................5

Location of Parts and Controls ................................6

Front Panel...........................................................6

Rear Panel ............................................................7

Display Window................................................... 7

Connections ................................................................8

Connecting a Camera, Monitor and Microphone.8

Connecting a Switcher .........................................8

Setting the Language .................................................9

Setting the Clock......................................................10

Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time ...................11

Setting the Time/Date Display ...........................11

Changing the Display Position of the Time/Date

Display .....................................................12

Setting the Buzzers ..................................................13

Handling a Video Cassette......................................14

Inserting a Video Cassette..................................14

Ejecting a Video Cassette...................................14

Protecting Your Cassette from Being Erased..... 14

Setting the Operation Mode ............................... 14

Recording .................................................................15

Locking the Record Mode — Security Lock

Function ................................................... 16

Recording on the Same Cassette Repeatedly —

Repeat Recording.....................................16

Recording after Power Interruption or Moisture

Condensation............................................17

Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape ............17

Monitoring the Recording Condition .................18

Checking the Used Time ....................................18

Timer Recording......................................................19

Day of the Week Recording ...............................19

Daily Recording ................................................. 20

Setting the Holiday.............................................21

Recording Using an External Timer...................21

Changing/Cancelling the Timer Settings ...........22

Alarm Recording .....................................................23

Connecting an Alarm Sensor..............................23

Setting the Alarm Speed and Duration............... 23

Setting the Alarm Recording Mode ...................24

Scanning the Picture of the Alarm Recordings —

Alarm Scan...............................................25

Displaying the Alarm List — Alarm Recall.......25

Playback ...................................................................26

Audio Playback ..................................................26

Adjusting Pictures ..............................................27

Various Playback Modes ........................................28

Picture Search..................................................... 28

Still Picture .........................................................28

Field-by-Field Picture ........................................28

Maintenance .............................................................29

Cleaning Video Heads........................................ 29

Replacing Video Heads ......................................29

Checking the Video Heads Every 1000 Hours...29

Maintaining Mechanical Parts............................ 29

Servicing Periodically ........................................29

Terminals..................................................................30

WARNING OUT Terminal................................ 30

TAPE END OUT Terminal................................30

SW OUT Terminal ............................................. 31

REMOTE Jack ................................................... 32

Troubleshooting .......................................................33

Specifications............................................................34

CAUTION

The format used for time lapse recording in this video cassette recorder differs from the regular VHS video format. Cassettes recorded in two-hour mode on this unit can be viewed on a normal VHS video cassette rcorder. However, cassettes recorded in other modes may show some picture noise when played on a normal VHS video cassette recorder.

Precautions

On safety

•Operate the unit on 120 V AC, 60 Hz only.

•The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power consumption, etc., is located on the rear of the unit.

•Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, turn off the power, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

•Do not drop or place heavy objects on the power cord. If the power cord is damaged, turn off the power immediately. It is dangerous to use the unit with a damaged power cord.

•Connect the power cord to the wall AC outlet. For connecting the power source, see “Connecting a Camera, Monitor and Microphone” on page 8.

•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for several days or more.

•Disconnect the power cord from the wall AC outlet by grasping the plug, not by pulling the cord.

On installation

•Do not place a heavy object on the unit.

•Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

•Do not install the unit in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts.

•Place the unit to avoid direct sunlight.

•Do not install the unit in a place subject to mechanical vibration or shock.

•Do not put magnetic objects close to the unit and cassette tape. Magnetic fields may affect the color reproduction of the unit and cause distortion.

•Whenever you changed the place of the installation, degauss the unit.

•The unit is designed for operation in a horizontal position. Do not install it in an inclined position.

On moisture condensation

If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense on the video head drum. In this condition, the tape may adhere to the head drum and cause serious damage to the head. To avoid damage caused by moisture condensation, be sure not to leave a cassette inside the compartment when the unit will not be used. If moisture condensation is present, the “dddd” indicator flashes in the display window and the unit will not operate. When the “dddd” indicator disappears, you can operate the unit.

On video cassettes

Remove and store video cassettes after recording or playback.

On cleaning

As a safety precaution, unplug the unit before cleaning it.

•To keep the unit looking brand-new, periodically clean it with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine, or abrasive cleaners since they will damage the cabinet. When cleaning, keep liquid away from electrical contacts and connectors.

•When there is a buildup of dust on air vents, use a vacuum cleaner to remove it.

On repacking

•Before repacking, disconnect all cables and connecting cords.

•Do not throw away the carton and packing materials. They make an ideal container with which to transport the unit. When shipping the unit to another location, repack it.

On operation

When the unit is not in use, turn the power off to conserve energy and to extend its life.

On transportation

When transporting the unit, protect it from vibration and impact.

If you have any questions about this unit, contact your authorized Sony dealer.

Features

Field recording/field playback

Because single fields can be recorded one by one in time lapse mode and all fields can be viewed separately during playback, you can record more information.

Audio recording in 12-/24-mode

You can record audio information with video information even in 12- or 24-hour mode and listen to it by selecting audio mode during playback.

Various recording functions

•Repeat recording: When the tape reaches the end,

the VCR rewinds the tape and starts recording again from the beginning of the tape.

•Timer recording: You can set the timer on daily

recording or weekly recording.

•Alarm recording: If an externally connected alarm

sensor is triggered, you can make a complete recording of the situation that triggered the alarm.

Mode settings on monitor

You can set the modes for all functions, such as the internal timer setting, the alarm recording mode settings, etc. on the monitor.

Forward field advance

This VCR offers improved search functions with the ability to move forwards between fields.

Clock operation backup

When a power interruption occurs, the built-in rechargeable battery will provide backup power for the clock for up to 30 days.

Security lock

To guard against operation errors, this VCR locks all of the buttons.

Monitoring the recording condition

You can check the recorded image during recording by pressing a single button.

Used time indicator

This VCR shows used time of head drum and power on time on the monitor screen.

Alarm scan function

You can scan the alarm recording and play it back for first five seconds.

Clog detection

The VCR always checks that the video signal is recorded without problem (in time lapse mode only). If the recording cannot be made properly because the recording head has become clogged, the VCR will give a warning.

Location of Parts and Controls

Front Panel (Refer to pages in parentheses for details.)

123456789!…

!` !“ !¢! !⁄ !ƒ !¥ !» @… @`

1 POWER switch 2 Cassette compartment 3 MENU/AUDIO ON button (9/26) 4 TAPE SPEED/DATA button (15/9) 5 TIMER REC/DATA button (20/9) 6 ON-SCREEN ON/OFF switch (11) 7 REPEAT REC ON/OFF switch (16) 8 REPEAT REC indicator (16) 9 POWER indicator 0 EJECT 6 button (14)

!£

!` Display window (7) !“ SHIFT v/TRACKING – button (9/27) !£ ALL RESET button (30) !¢ SHIFT b/TRACKING + button (10/27) ! MENU RESET button (17, 22, 24) !⁄ REW 0 button !ƒ PLAY /REC CHECK button !¥ FF ) button !» PAUSE P /AL SCAN button @… STOP p button @` REC r button

Rear Panel (Refer to pages in parentheses for details.)

1 2 3 4

9!… !`!“!£!¢

5 6 7 8

1 TAPE END OUT terminal (30) 2 WARNING OUT terminal (30) 3 COM (common) terminal (30) 4 EXT TIMER IN terminal (21) 5 SW OUT terminal (31) 6 COM (common) terminal (23, 31) 7 ALARM OUT terminal (23) 8 ALARM IN terminal (23) 9 Battery compartment 0 AC IN (inlet) (8) !` REMOTE jack (32) !“ MIC IN jack (8) !£ AUDIO IN/OUT jacks (phono type) !¢ VIDEO IN/OUT jacks (BNC type) (8)

Display Window

123 56

7 8 !… !“!`9

1 Alarm recording indicator 2 Error indicator 3 Power interruption indicator

4 External timer recording indicator 5 Timer recording indicator 6 Security lock indicator 7 Cassette indicator 8 OFF indicator 9 Tape speed 0 Tape operation indicators !` Recording indicator !“ Linear time counter/Timer recording indicator

Connections

Turn all the power off before making connections. Connect the AC power cord last.

Connecting a Camera, Monitor and Microphone

With the following connections, you can monitor the picture and sound.

Microphone

to MIC IN

to VIDEO IN

to AC IN

to a wall outlet

to VIDEO OUT

Connecting a Switcher

Video camera

to SW OUT

to EXT TIMING IN

to VIDEO IN

to MONITOR OUT

Monitor

to video input

to video output

Monitor

Use of BNC connector

Align pin with cutout, insert and turn right to lock. To remove, turn left and pull out.

To connect an alarm sensor

Refer to page 23.

Camera switcher

Note

When you connect several cameras to a switcher, synchronize the cameras. If not, the picture will be disturbed.

Video camera

Setting the Language

Select English, French or Spanish for the display language.

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1 Turn on the power. 2 Press MENU, and the SET UP 1 display appears

on the monitor screen.

<SET UP 1> ∗DAYLIGHT SET NO USE WEEK MONTH TIME ON 1ST-SUN 04 02 : 00 OFF LST-SUN 10 02 : 00

∗CLOCK SET 01-01 - 00 SAT 00 : 00 : 00

∗LANGUAGE ENGLISH

3 Press SHIFT v so that ENGLISH flashes.

∗CLOCK SET 01- 01 - 00 SAT 00 : 00 : 00

∗LANGUAGE ENGLISH

4 Press DATA / to select the language.

∗CLOCK SET 01- 01 - 00 SAT 00 : 00 : 00

∗LANGUAGE FRANCAIS

5 Press PAUSE to return to the normal display.

Setting the Clock

1ST SUN

Set the clock to the current time and date on the monitor screen. For Daylight Saving Time, proceed the steps in “Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time” on page 11 first.

Example:

Set the date and time to 15:20 on October 15, 1997.

3-8

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Press MENU, and the SET UP 1 display appears

on the monitor screen. The ﬁrst display shows January 1, 2000.

5 Set the day by pressing

SHIFT

OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00 ∗CLOCK SET

10 - 15- 00 SUN 00 : 00 : 00 ∗LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

6 Set the year by pressing

SHIFT

OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00 ∗CLOCK SET

10 - 15- 97 WED 00 : 00 : 00 ∗LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

7 Set the hour by pressing

SHIFT

OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00 ∗CLOCK SET

10 - 15- 97 WED 15 : 00 : 00

DATA

/ , then press

DATA

/ , then press

DATA

/ , then press

<SET UP 1> ∗DAYLIGHT SET NO USE WEEK MONTH TIME ON 1ST-SUN 04 02 : 00 OFF LST-SUN 10 02 : 00

∗CLOCK SET 01-01 - 00 SAT 00 : 00 : 00

∗LANGUAGE ENGLISH

Month-Day-Year

Press SHIFT v to move the flashing to 01.

Set the month by pressing DATA SHIFT b.

ON OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00

∗CLOCK SET 10 - 01- 00 SUN 00 : 00 : 00

∗LANGUAGE ENGLISH

04 02 :

TimeDay of the week

, then press

∗LANGUAGE ENGLISH

8 Set the minutes by pressing

press SHIFT

OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00 ∗CLOCK SET

10 - 15- 97 WED 15 : 20 : 00 ∗LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

9 Press

DATA

You can set the clock at the 00 second point.

simultaneously with a time signal.

DATA

/ , then

10After setting the date and time, press PAUSE to

return to the normal display.

Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time

You can adjust to Daylight Saving Time when the season changes.

Following the same procedures as WEEK ON, MONTH ON and TIME ON, set WEEK OFF, MONTH OFF and TIME OFF when the time is changed back from the Daylight Saving Time to standard time.

1 Press MENU, and the SET UP 1 display appears

on the monitor screen.

<SET UP 1> ∗DAYLIGHT SET NO USE WEEK MONTH TIME ON 1ST-SUN 04 02 : 00 OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00

∗CLOCK SET 10-15-97 WED 15 : 20 : 00

2 Press DATA / to set DAYLIGHT SET to NO

USE or USE: NO USE: no Daylight Saving Time adjustment is

made

USE: Daylight Saving Time adjustment is made

<SET UP 1> ∗DAYLIGHT SET USE WEEK MONTH TIME ON 1ST-SUN 04 02 : 00 OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00

∗CLOCK SET 10-15-97 WED 15 : 20 : 00

3 Set the date and time the Daylight Saving Time

adjustment is made.

WEEK ON

Press DATA / to set which day the Daylight Saving Time adjustment is made: 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH or LST for first, second, third, fourth or last week. Then press SHIFT b, and press DATA / to select the day of the week: SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI or SAT

MONTH ON

Press DATA / to set which month the Daylight Saving Time adjustment is made: 01, 02, 03, 04...1, 12 for January, February

.....December

TIME ON

Press DATA / to set the time the Daylight Saving Time adjustment is made. The time can only be set between 01 and 22. Then press SHIFT b, and press DATA / to set the minutes.

4 Press PAUSE to return to the normal display.

Setting the Time/Date Display

You can display four items of information, date, time, number of alarm recordings and recording/playback speed and turn off each item which you do not want to display.

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Press MENU until the SET UP 2 display appears

on the monitor screen.

<SET UP 2> ∗DISPLAY DATE Y TIME Y ALARM COUNT Y SPEED Y

∗BUZZER

Press SHIFT v so that the item of DISPLAY to be set flashes and

DATA /

to set to Y(yes) or N(no).

Example: When you set the date display to N.

<SET UP 2> ∗DISPLAY DATE N TIME Y ALARM COUNT Y SPEED Y

∗BUZZER

4 Press PAUSE to return to the normal display (time/

date screen).

15:20:00

000

To turn off the screen display

Set the ON-SCREEN switch to OFF.

Alarm count Recording/playback

speed Current time

Setting the Clock

Changing the Display Position of the Time/Date Display

You can change the position of the time/date display that appears on the monitor screen.

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used.

The normal display appears.

Date

10-15-97 WED 000 15:20:00 12

Alarm count Recording/

playback speed Time

2 Change the display position as follows.

To move the display downwards, press SHIFT v. (When the display reaches the bottom of the

screen, the display returns to the top of the screen.)

To move the display rightwards, press SHIFT b.

(When the display reaches the right-hand edge of the screen, the display returns to the left-hand edge of the screen.)

10-15-97 WED 000 15:20:00 12

Note

While recording, this function does not work.

Press SHIFT b. Press SHIFT v.

To turn off or on the screen display

Set the ON SCREEN switch to OFF or ON.

Setting the Buzzers

ALARM COUNT

You can turn on/off three types of buzzers:

•ALARM IN buzzer: beeps while it receives an

alarm signal. (See “Alarm Recording” for more information on page 23.)

•TAPE END buzzer: beeps when the tape reaches its

end.

•KEY IN buzzer: beeps when you press a button.

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Press MENU until the SET UP 2 display appears

on the monitor screen.

SPEED Y ∗BUZZER

ALARM IN Y TAPE END Y KEY IN N

3 Press SHIFT v so that the item of BUZZER to be

set flashes and DATA / to set to Y (yes) or N (no).

SPEED Y ∗BUZZER

ALARM IN Y TAPE END Y KEY IN N

4 Press PAUSE to return to the normal display.

Handling a Video Cassette

This section shows you how to insert a video cassette into the VCR.

Inserting a Video Cassette

Cassette compartment

Insert the cassette into the cassette compartment by slowly pressing its center with the arrow on the top. When the cassette is inserted, the VCR automatically turns on and the window. If you insert the cassette without its safety tab for recording, the VCR ejects the cassette automatically.

indicator lights in the display

Protecting Your Cassette from Being Erased

Remove the tab on the cassette with a screwdriver or a similar tool as shown below. This protects your cassette against an accidental recording.

Safety tab

If you want to record again on the cassette without its safety tab, simply cover the safety tab hole with a piece of plastic tape.

Setting the Operation Mode

Ejecting a Video Cassette

EJECT 6

Press EJECT 6 on the VCR. You can eject the cassette even when the power is off. When you press EJECT 6 , the VCR turns on automatically. After ejecting the cassette, the VCR turns off again.

Recommended cassette

This VCR is designed and calibrated with 120-minute tape (Sony T-120). To ensure stable operation and optimum picture quality, we recommend that you use a Sony 120-minute tape.

You can set the mode for the VCR when a video cassette is inserted on the SET UP 3 display.

1 Press MENU until the SET UP 3 display appears

on the screen.

<SET UP 3> ALARM MODE ALARM SPEED ALARM DURATION

TAPE IN MODE TAPE END MODE TAPE END OUT CLOG DETECT.

Y1 2H 20S

STOP REW

-3M Y

2 Press SHIFT v to move the flashing to TAPE IN

MODE and set to STOP or REC by pressing DATA / . STOP: the VCR enters stop mode when a video

cassette is inserted.

REC: the VCR enters recording mode when a

video cassette is inserted.

3 Press PAUSE to return to the normal display.

Recording

This section shows you how to record the signal from the video camera in the normal or time lapse mode, to set the security lock and to record repeatedly on the same cassette.

12 4

STOP p

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Insert the cassette.

Notes

•Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automatically improves recording quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape. There is about a 6-seconds delay before the VCR actually starts recording when REC r is pressed.

•This VCR is provided with a clog detection function. In time lapse modes, if recording is not made properly, the recording indicator will flash on the display window and a warning signal will be output from the WARNING OUT terminal. In this case, stop recording immediately and check the VCR.

3 Set the recording speed by pressing TAPE SPEED.

Recording speed

12 24

In time lapse modes, it is possible to record additionally two hours longer than the displayed recording time.

Maximum recording time with 120minute tape (hour)

Standard mode

Time lapse mode

In the display window

Interval (sec.)

1/60

0.12

0.22

Audio recording

Possible

Recording speed

Tape motion

Continuous

4 Press REC r .

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press STOP p .

If recording does not start and the cassette is ejected

The tab on the cassette is removed to protect against accidental recording.

Recording

Locking the Record Mode — Security Lock Function

Locking the record mode is useful to guard against accidental recording interruptions when the VCR is used for surveillance or monitoring purposes.

To set the security lock

While pressing SHIFT b, press TAPE SPEED. The

indicator lights in the display window.

SHIFT b

The security lock function also works in timer recording mode.

To release the security lock

While pressing SHIFT b, press TAPE SPEED again. The

indicator turns off.

SHIFT b TAPE SPEED

TAPE SPEED

Recording on the Same Cassette Repeatedly — Repeat Recording

You can record on the same cassette repeatedly in two different modes: R 1 and R 2.

REPEAT REC indicator

1 Set the REPEAT REC switch to ON.

The REPEAT REC indicator lights.

2 Press MENU until the SET UP 3 display appears

on the screen.

<SET UP 3> ALARM MODE ALARM SPEED ALARM DURATION

TAPE IN MODE TAPE END MODE TAPE END OUT CLOG DETECT.

Y1 2H 20S

STOP R1

-3M Y

3 Set the TAPE END MODE to R 1 or R 2 by

pressing DATA / . R 1: If an alarm input is received during repeat

recording, the recording mode switches to alarm recording and the REPEAT REC indicator goes off. After the end of the tape is reached, the tape is automatically rewound and stops at the beginning. The OFF indicator lights in the display window.

R 2: If an alarm input is received during repeat

recording, the recording mode switches to alarm recording. Repeat recording is performed regardless of whether an alarm input is received or not.

4 Press PAUSE to return to the normal display. 5 Press REC r .

Recording begins. When the tape reaches the end, the tape is rewound at the beginning and recording resumes.

Note

If REPEAT REC is set to OFF while repeat recording is in progress, recording proceeds until the end of the tape is reached and then stops automatically after the tape is rewound at the beginning. The OFF indicator lights in the display window.

To clear the P indicator

Recording after Power Interruption or Moisture Condensation

If a power interruption occurs, The P indicator lights in the display window and if a moisture condensation occurs, the “dddd” indicator flashes. Even if a power interruption or moisture condensation occurs while recording, the internal batteries provide backup power for memory for at least 30 days. The internal batteries can be charged in about 48 hours. If the power is interrupted during recording, the recording starts automatically after power is restored.

To check power interruptions or moisture condensation

MENU RESET

Press MENU RESET with pointed material.

To clear the power interruption/moisture condensation data

Press MENU until the POWER FAILURE/DEW display appears and press MENU RESET with pointed material.

Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape

You can set the mode of the tape operation when the tape comes to the end during recording using the SET UP 3 display.

When the REPEAT REC switch is set to OFF

1 Press MENU until the SET UP 3 display appears

on the screen.

<SET UP 3> ALARM MODE ALARM SPEED ALARM DURATION

Y1 2H 20S

Press MENU until the POWER FAILURE/DEW display appears. This shows a count of the power interruption and moisture condensation and the period when the recording was interrupted.

Count of power interruption

<POWER FAILURE> 002 FAILURE RECOVERY

<DEM> 001 FAILURE RECOVERY

Count of moisture condensation

12-20 12-20

12-10 12-20

07:15 07:30

11:00 12:00

No recording periods

TAPE IN MODE TAPE END MODE TAPE END OUT CLOG DETECT.

STOP REW

-3M Y

2 Set TAPE END MODE to REC, STOP or EJECT

by pressing DATA / . REW: when the tape comes to the end, the VCR

rewinds the tape automatically and enters stop mode at the beginning of the tape.

STOP: when the tape comes to the end, the VCR

enters stop mode at once.

EJECT: when the tape comes to the end, the tape

is ejected at once.

3 Press PAUSE to return to the normal display.

Recording

When the tape reaches the end

The OFF indicator lights in the display window. Press EJECT 6 , REC r , FF ) , REW 0 or PLAY z to turn off the OFF indicator.

When the REPEAT REC switch is set to ON

Follows the steps 2 through 4 in “Recording on the Same Cassette Repeatedly — Repeat Recording” on page 16.

Monitoring the Recording Condition

You can check the recording condition by pressing PLAY/REC CHECK while recording in time lapse mode.

PLAY/REC CHECK

Checking the Used Time

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Press MENU until the USED TIME display

appears on the screen. VIDEO: amount of time the video head has been

used

POWER: the amount of time the power has been

on.

<USED TIME> VIDEO POWER

00000H 00000H

Press PLAY/REC CHECK while recording. After the tape is rewound for about three seconds and played back for about two seconds, the unit returns to the original recording mode.

Note

While monitoring the recording condition, recording is interrupted.

3 Press PAUSE to return to the normal display.

Timer Recording

You can set the timer recording in two methods: day of the week recording and daily recording. Before starting, make sure that the time and date are set properly. (See page 10.)

Day of the Week Recording

Example:

Making a recording from 8:00 on Tuesday to 17:00 the same day with the recording speed set to 24-hour mode.

––:–– ––:–– –––

SUN

––:–– ––:–– –––

MON

08:00 17:00 24

TUE

––:–– ––:–– –––

WED

––:–– ––:–– –––

THU

––:–– ––:–– –––

FRI

––:–– ––:–– –––

SAT

––:–– ––:–– –––

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

N N Y N N N N NDLY

111

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3 Press SHIFT v to move the ﬂashing to TUE and

the SHIFT b to move it to the hour position of START.

<TIMER SET> WEEK START STOP SPD SUN MON TUE WED THU

--:--

---

N N N N N

4 Set the start hour by pressing DATA / and

press SHIFT b.

<TIMER SET> WEEK START STOP SPD SUN MON TUE WED THU

--:--

--:-08:--

--:--

---

N N N N N

5 Set the start minute by pressing DATA / and

press SHIFT b.

<TIMER SET> WEEK START STOP SPD SUN MON TUE WED THU

--:--

--:-08:00

--:--

---

N N N N N

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Press MENU until the TIMER SET display

appears on the screen.

<TIMER SET> WEEK START STOP SPD SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT DLY EXT

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

---

N N N N N N N N N

6 Set the stop hour by pressing DATA / and

press SHIFT b.

<TIMER SET> WEEK START STOP SPD SUN MON TUE WED THU

--:--

--:-08:00

--:--

--:-17:--

--:--

---

N N N N N

7 Set the stop minute by pressing DATA / and

press SHIFT b.

<TIMER SET> WEEK START STOP SPD SUN MON TUE WED THU

--:--

--:-08:00

--:--

--:-17:00

--:--

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Timer Recording

8 Set the recording speed by pressing DATA /

and press SHIFT b.

<TIMER SET> WEEK START STOP SPD SUN MON TUE WED THU

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9 Select Y (yes) to execute the timer recording by

pressing DATA / .

<TIMER SET> WEEK START STOP SPD SUN MON TUE WED THU

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If you want to preset other settings, repeat steps 3 to 9.

10When you have completed all the settings, press

PAUSE to return to the normal display.

11Insert the cassette. 12Press TIMER REC.

The VCR turns off automatically, and enters the timer recording standby mode. The appears in the display window. When no cassette is inserted, the ﬂashes and a beep sounds.

When the indicator appears in the display window, the buttons except TIMER REC do not work.

indicator

Daily Recording

You can preset the timer to start recording each day of the week.

1 Move the ﬂashing to the appropriate day of the

week by pressing SHIFT v.

2 Set the day to DLY by pressing DATA /

before setting the hour position of START in step

WED THU FRI SAT DLY EXT

When the time set in the STOP section is earlier than the time set in the START section

The STOP time is assumed to be for the next day, and the T (tomorrow) indicator is displayed before the stop time.

<TIMER SET> WEEK START STOP SPD SUN MON TUE WED THU

Timer recording is interrupted when the power is interrupted

When a period of the power interruption is shorter than the power backup time (within 30 days) and within the timer end time, the recording is resumed after the power is restored. The P indicator lights in the display window to show that the timer recording is interrupted. To clear the P indicator, press MENU RESET on the front panel. (See page 17.)

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N Y N N N

To stop the timer recording

Press TIMER REC. The recording stops.

Setting the Holiday

MON

If you enter dates for holidays, the VCR will assume that these dates are Sundays and will record at the same time you set for Sundays.

1 Press MENU until the HOLIDAY SET display

appears on the screen.

Recording Using an External Timer

You can preset the time to start and end recording by using a timer connected to the EXT TIMER IN terminal on the rear of the unit. Set the recording speed on the TIMER SET display on screen.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

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2 Set the month of the holiday you want by pressing

DATA / and press SHIFT b.

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

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3 Set the day of the holiday by pressing DATA /

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

7-1 4

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11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

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1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Press MENU until the TIMER SET display

appears on the screen.

3 Press SHIFT v to move the flashing to EXT

(lowest line) and press SHIFT b.

<TIMER SET> WEEK START STOP SPD SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT DLY EXT

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4 Set the recording speed by pressing DATA /

and press SHIFT b.

TUE WED THU FRI SAT DLY EXT

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5 Select Y (yes) to execute the timer recording by

pressing DATA / .

TUE WED THU FRI SAT DLY EXT

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N N N N N N Y

To set other holidays, press SHIFT v b to move to the next row.

4 When you have completed all the settings, press

PAUSE to return to the normal display.

6 When you have completed all the settings, press

PAUSE to return to the normal display.

Timer Recording

7 Insert the cassette. 8 Press TIMER REC.

The VCR turns off automatically, and enters the timer recording standby mode. The appears in the display window. When no cassette is inserted, the ﬂashes and a beep sounds.

When the input signal from the EXT TIMER IN terminal becomes low, recording starts and the E indicator appears in the display window. When the input signal from the EXT TIMER IN terminal becomes high, recording stops and the VCR enters the timer recording standby mode.

Input signal from the EXT TIMER IN terminal

indicator

5 V

0 V

Changing/Cancelling the Timer Settings

If the indicator lights in the display window, press TIMER REC to clear it.

Changing the timer settings

1 Press M ENU until the TIMER SET display

appears on the screen.

2 Press SHIFT b or v to move the ﬂashing to the

position where you want to change.

3 Press DATA / to change the setting. 4 Press PAUSE to return to the normal display.

Cancelling the timer setting

1 Press MENU until the TIMER SET display

appears on the screen.

Recording starts

Recording stops

2 Press SHIFT v to move the ﬂashing to the position

where you want to cancel.

3 Press SHIFT b to move the ﬂashing to the timer

execution.

4 Press DATA / to set the timer execution to N. 5 Press PAUSE to return to the normal display.

Cancelling all timer settings

1 Press MENU until the TIMER SET display

appears on the screen.

2 Press MENU RESET.

All timer settings are cleared.

3 Press PAUSE to return to the normal display.

Alarm Recording

You can use a door switch or alarm sensor to trigger alarm recording. You can make alarm recording in recording mode, stop mode and power off mode with the selected recording speed.

Connecting an Alarm Sensor

Commercially available switching box, etc.

to COM

to ALARM OUT

to ALARM IN

Setting the Alarm Speed and Duration

2-5 6

1 Press MENU until the SET UP 3 display appears

on the screen.

<SET UP 3> ALARM MODE ALARM SPEED ALARM DURATION

TAPE IN MODE TAPE END MODE TAPE END OUT CLOG DETECT.

Y1 2H 20S

STOP REW

-3M Y

2 Press SHIFT v to move the flashing to ALARM

SPEED.

3 Set ALARM SPEED to 2H, 12H or NC by

pressing DATA / .

2H: for recording in 2-hour mode 12H: for recording in 12-hour mode NC: for recording at the same speed as before the

alarm was received.

4 Press SHIFT v to move the flashing to ALARM

DURATION.

5 Set ALARM DURATION to 20S, 40S, 1M, 2M,

3M, 5M, CC or TRIG by pressing DATA / . 20S/40S - 5M: for recording for 20 seconds, 40

seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes or 5 minutes

CC: for recording as long as the alarm signal is

being input

TRIG: for recording from the alarm signal to the

next alarm signal.

6 Press PAUSE to return to the normal display.

Alarm Recording

Setting the Alarm Recording Mode

1 Press MENU until the SET UP 3 display appears

on the screen.

<SET UP 3> ALARM MODE ALARM SPEED ALARM DURATION

TAPE IN MODE TAPE END MODE TAPE END OUT CLOG DETECT.

Y1 of ALARM MODE is flashing.

Y1 2H 20S

STOP REW

-3M Y

2 Set ALARM MODE to Y1, Y2, Y3 or N by

pressing DATA / .

Y1 (yes): always accepts alarms. Y2: accepts alarms only when timer recording is

proceeding.

Y3: accepts alarms only in timer recording standby

mode.

N (no): does not accept alarm even if an alarm

signal is received.

•If another alarm is received while alarm recording is in progress, the second alarm recording starts and the recording duration is extended.

•If the power is interrupted while alarm recording is in progress and restored again, the operation before the alarm recording was made resumes.

Indicators during alarm recording

The AL indicator ﬂashes in the display window.

The count (left digit) of the alarm recording ﬂashes on the monitor screen. The alarm recording can be counted up to 999. When the alarm function has worked 1000 times, the count number returns to 000.

10-15-97 WED 001 04:15:43 8

Alarm count number

3 Press PAUSE to return to the normal display.

Notes

•While alarm recording is in progress, other modes are inoperable.

•After the alarm recording is completed, the VCR returns to the condition it was in before the alarm signal was received.

•If an alarm input is received while the VCR is in repeat recording (see page 16), repeat recording stops and the REPEAT REC indicator goes off. After the tape reaches the end, the tape is rewound and the VCR stops. The OFF indicator lights in the display window.

When the OFF indicator lights, in order to prevent accidental erasure of a recorded tape, timer recording and alarm recording cannot be executed. If any of REC r , FF ) , REW 0 , PLAY z is pressed, the OFF indicator goes off and operation for which you have press the button.

To Reset the Alarm Count

1 Press MENU until the ALARM TIME display

appears ont he screen.

2 Press MENU RESET with a pointed material.

Scanning the Picture of the Alarm Recordings — Alarm Scan

Displaying the Alarm List — Alarm Recall

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Press PAUSE/AL SCAN in stop mode.

The SCA lights in the display window or AL SCAN on the monitor screen.

1H12M06S AL SCAN

In the display window

On the monitor screen

3 Press FF ) or REW 0 .

The portions where the alarm function worked are subsequently played back for ﬁve seconds one by one.

Press PAUSE P to view a certain scene in still mode. (Alarm scan mode is released.)

Press STOP p , PLAY z , FF ) , or REW 0 to release alarm scan mode.

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Press MENU until the ALARM TIME display

appears on the screen. The alarm count, date and time are displayed. The date and time are displayed up to recent eight times.

008 12-03

11-01 10-25 10-25 10-25

19:00 23:00 15:00 08:00 06:00

Time Month-Day

Alarm count

Note

If the tape reaches the end during scanning, the tape is rewound and the unit enters the stop mode at the beginning of the tape.

To turn off the alarm list on the screen

Press PAUSE. The normal display appears.

To reset the alarm data

Press MENU RESET while the ALARM TIME display is on the screen. The alarm count shows “000”.

Playback

Audio Playback

You can play back the sound in 2-, 12-, or 24-hour mode. Play back the tape at the same speed at which it was recorded so that you can monitor the sound normally.

REW

)

STOP p

For audio playback in 2-hour mode

Play back the tape normally.

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Insert the cassette. 3 Select the playback speed by pressing TAPE

SPEED. The selected playback speed is displayed in the display window.

4 Press PLAY z .

Playback starts.

To stop playback

Press STOP p .

To rewind the tape

Press STOP p and then REW 0 .

To fast-forward the tape

Press STOP p and then FF ) .

Note

You may not play back the tapes recorded on other time-lapse VCR on this VCR and vice versa.

For audio playback in 12-hour or 24-hour mode

Press MENU/AUDIO ON in playback mode. “A12” or “A24” is displayed in the display window. To turn off the sound, press MENUAUDIO ON again.

MENU/AUDIO ON

Note

Noise appears on the screen when you play back the sound in 12- or 24-hour mode.

Playback speed

You can view the playback picture at one of the following speeds.

Recording speed(H)

2 12 24

1 7 13

Playback speed (H)

1/7 1 2

1/13 1/2 1

For example, when a tape recorded in 24-hour mode is played back in 2-hour mode, you can view the playback picture at a speed 13 times faster than the recorded one.

Adjusting Pictures

If streaks or noise bands appear on the playback picture, adjust the tracking condition. Use TRACKING –/+.

TRACKING –/+

Various Playback Modes

You can play back picture at various modes: still and field by field pictures, and high-speed playback in both forward and reverse directions.

PAUSE P FF )

TRACKING –/+

REW 0

PLAY z

Picture Search

During playback, press FF ) (forward direction) or REW 0 (reverse direction). A high-speed picture (about ﬁve times the normal speed in 8-hour mode) without sound appears on the monitor screen. To resume normal playback, press PLAY z .

Field-by-Field Picture

In the still mode, press FF ) . Each time you press the button, the picture advances by one ﬁeld. When you hold the button down, the picture advances continuously.

In the display window

When FF ) is pressed When REW 0 is pressed

In the display window

Note

During picture search, streaks or noise band appear on the monitor screen.

Still Picture

During playback, press PAUSE P . To resume normal playback, press PAUSE P or PLAYz . When the still mode lasts for more than approximately ﬁve minutes, the VCR will automatically enter the playback mode.

If the picture shakes while in the still mode

Adjust the picture with TRACKING –/+.

Maintenance

We recommend you check the VCR daily to conﬁrm that the VCR works correctly. When the security lock is in effect, release it before operating.

Perform the following checks before starting to record.

1 Turn on the camera, monitor, and this VCR. 2 Conﬁrm that the picture from the camera appears

on the monitor screen.

3 Conﬁrm that the time and date display on the

monitor is correct.

4 To check the recording condition of the previous

day, rewind the tape for a few seconds and play back the tape.

5 Conﬁrm that playback is normal. 6 Conﬁrm that recorded time and date information is

correct.

Checking the Video Heads Every 1000 Hours

A VCR is a high-precision piece of equipment because it records or plays back the picture on a magnetic tape. In particular, the video head and other mechanical parts become dirty or worn. To maintain a clean picture, we recommend maintenance every 1000 hours. To identify the service time, display the USED TIME screen. (See page 18.)

Maintaining Mechanical Parts

When not used for long periods, the VCR should be switched on now and then set to the playback mode for about three minutes. This helps to prevent mechanical deterioration.

Servicing Periodically

If you ﬁnd any malfunction, switch all equipment off, unplug the VCR from the AC outlet, and consult your Sony dealer.

Cleaning Video Heads

After prolonged use, the video heads may become contaminated, which results in impaired picture quality (snow) or loss of picture. To avoid this, clean the video heads regularly.

Replacing Video Heads

If optimum picture quality is not restored even after you have cleaned the video heads, head replacement may be necessary. Please consult your Sony dealer.

To maintain optimum operating conditions and picture quality, periodic servicing (cleaning, lubrication, parts replacement) is necessary. Please consult your Sony dealer. If the VCR is to be used for critical monitoring purposes, it may be preferable to perform servicing at shorter intervals.

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