Sony SVT-168E User Manual

SVT-168E

3-203-543-12 (1)

T ime Lapse V ideocassette Recorder

Operating Instructions page 2

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

Mode d’emploi page 58

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

Manual de instrucciones página 114

Antes de utilizar la unidad, lea este manual detenidamente y consérvelo para futuras referencias.

SVT-168E

Owner’s Record

For the customers in the USA

The model and serial number of your set are located on the rear. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. SVT-168E Serial No.___________________

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 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.

The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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.

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

Notice

Depending on the battery usage it may become necessary to change it. For replacement and disposal of the old battery, please contact your dealer.

CAUTION

The format used for time lapse recording in this video cassette recorder differs from the regular VHS video format. This VCR can play cassettes recorded in SP or EP mode. Cassettes recorded in EP mode on this unit can be viewed on a normal VHS video cassette recorder. However, cassettes recorded in time lapse modes may show some picture noise when played on a normal VHS video cassette recorder.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SVT-168E Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge,

NJ.07656 USA

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

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 operation.

2

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

•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.

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

On operation

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

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 transportation

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

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

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Features

Field recording/field playback

Since this VCR uses the EP mode to record the picture in shorter intervals, you can record more information than the normal time lapse VCR. Example: In 168H recording mode using T-120 tape: This VCR can record about 2.1 fields per second, while the normal time lapse VCR records 0.7 fields. 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.

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.

Series recording function

This function permits long-term continuous recording using two or more time lapse VCRs.

Multiple recording modes

The time lapse intervals for recording can be set in 7 steps. At the longest interval setting, available recording time is a full 168 hours with one 120-minute tape.

Clear picture

This VCR uses the Reality Regenerator IC, which makes it possible to produce a clear picture.

RS-232C/RS-485 connectors for computer

You can control this VCR from a personal computer or a controller connected to the RS-232C or RS-485 connectors.

Recording the alarm data at the top of the tape

You can set to record up to 100 alarm data (count, date and time) at the beginning of the tape. These data can be displayed on the monitor screen.

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 and also switch to the sub-head to continue the recording.

Time and date retrieval function

Because this unit uses a high-performance VASS, recordings made in time lapse mode can be searched by date and time (hour and minute up to every 10 minutes), a valuable type of search function in time lapse VCRs.

Forward/reverse field advance

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

Real time display

The real time can be displayed even in time lapse mode.

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. Essential data, such as data setting, internal timer settings, recording time, and mode settings, and alarm recording mode settings are also retained.

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.

Checking the tape threading

To ensure correct operation, the VCR automatically checks the tape threading whenever you insert a tape.

Other features

•Fast-forward and rewind with high speed

•Quick-start mechanism

•Power saving mode which turns off the display window

•The number of times of recording is recorded and displayed on the display window

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Location of Parts and Controls

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

123456

7 9 qa qjqhqgqfq;8qdqkqs wd wf wg wh wjwswaw;ql

1 Display window (7) 2 Cassette compartment 3 EJECT Z button (17) 4 REC z button 5 REC CHECK button (25) 6 STOP x button 7 POWER indicator 8 SAVE indicator 9 REPEAT indicator (21) 0 POWER switch qa MENU RESET button (23) qs CL (clear) button

To clear all the settings, press the button with pointed object. The settings will return to the initial setting.

qd TIMER button (28) qf POWER SAVE switch

When the switch is set to ON, the indication in the display window goes off and the SAVE indicator lights up.

qg REAL TIME/COUNTER switch (20, 39) qh REPEAT REC switch (21) qj ON-SCREEN switch (15) qk MENU button (12) ql TRACKING –, + buttons (40)

MENU V, B buttons (12)

w; REC/PLAY SPEED –, + buttons (20)

MENU –, + buttons (12)

wa COUNTER RESET button (39) ws SEARCH button (12) wd REV b button wf REW m button wg PLAY B button wh FF M button wj PAUSE X button

6

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

15 26 37 4

9 q; qd qa qf

qg qk ws wdwaw;qh qj ql

8

qs

1 TAPE END OUT terminal (45) 2 WARNING OUT terminal (45) 3 COM (common) terminal (45) 4 EXT TIMER IN terminal (30) 5 SW OUT terminal (46) 6 COM (common) terminal (45) 7 ALARM OUT terminal (33) 8 ALARM IN terminal (33) 9 CLOCK SET OUT terminal (47) 0 CLOCK SET IN terminal (47) qa SERIES OUT terminal (9) qs COM (common) terminal qd COM (common) terminal (9) qf SERIES IN terminal (9) qg AC IN (inlet) (8) qh RS-485 connectors (RJ-11) (9, 10)

Note

Do not connect to phone line.

qj ADDRESS/RS-485/232C selector/

RS-485 TERMINATE switches (10)

qk RS-232C connector (9, 10) ql REMOTE jack (48) w; MIC IN jack (8) wa AUDIO IN/OUT jacks (phono type) ws VIDEO IN/OUT jacks (BNC type) (8) wd Back-up battery compartment

Display Window

12 34 5

76q;9qsqa qd8

1 Tape operation indicators 2 Cassette indicator 3 Power interruption indicator 4 AL (alarm) indicator 5 Tape speed/Alarm search mode/Alarm scan mode/

Time/date search mode/Tape used count/Moisture condensation

6 Security lock indicator 7 SUB-head indicator 8 Timer recording standby indicator 9 REAL indicator 0 OFF indicator qa External timer indicator qs Linear time counter/Timer recording indicator qd REC indicator for Tape used count/Alarm data list

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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 AC IN

to a wall outlet

to VIDEO IN

to VIDEO OUT

Connecting a Switcher

to SW OUT

Video camera

to EXT TIMING IN

to VIDEO IN

to MONITOR OUT

Monitor

to video output

Video camera 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 33.

Camera switcher

to video input

Note

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

8

Series

Video Camera

Connecting a ComputerConnecting Another Unit in

to SERIES OUT

to SERIES IN

to SERIES OUT

to SERIES IN to COM

to SERIES OUT

to COM

to VIDEO IN

to VIDEO OUT

to VIDEO IN

to VIDEO OUT

to VIDEO IN

to VIDEO OUT

RS-232C connector (9-pin D-sub type)

9-pin D-sub type cable (not supplied)

Contoller

RS-485

BA

to RS-485 B

to RS-485 A

to RS-232C

Computer

Cross-type cable

to RS-485 A

to VIDEO IN

Monitor

For operation, refer to page 22.

to COMto SERIES IN

to VIDEO IN

to VIDEO OUT

to RS-485 B

to RS-485 A

to RS-485 B

to RS-485 A

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Connections

ADDRESS

10987654ON321

TERMINA TERS-485

RS-232C

ON

OFF OFF

Pin assignment

RS-232C connector (D-sub 9-pin, female)

1 5

6

Pin No. Signal Operation Signal Direction

2 RXD Receive data VCR T Computer 3 TXD Send data VCR t Computer 7 RTS Request to send VCR t Computer 5 GND Singnal ground

RS-485 connector (RJ-11)

1 6

Pin No. A terminal signal B terminal signal

1 Not used Not used 2 Not used Not used 3 A signal B signal 4 B signal A signal 5 Not used Not used 6 Not used Not used

16

not used

1

not used

2 3 4

not used

5

not used

6

Straight type

9

16

1 2 3 4 5 6

Make the connection to the RS-485 control terminal using a modular cable (not supplied).

•If using a straight type cable, connect it between the A terminals, or between the B terminals (see illustration below).

•If using a crossed type cable, connect it from the A terminal to the B terminal, or from the B terminal to the A terminal (see illustration below).

RS-485

AB

To terminal A

Straight-type cable

Cross-type cable

To terminal A

ADDRESS RS-485/RS-232C selector RS-485 TERMINATE switches (DIP switches)

Switch No. Operation

1 - 7 Set address (1 is lowest bit and 7 is

highest) (ON:1, OFF:0)

7 is effective when using RS-485 connector 8 Not used 9 Select RS-485 or RS-232C 10 Terminate on/off when using RS-485

connector

10

16

not used

1

not used

2 3 4

not used

5

not used

6

Cross type

16

1 2 3 4 5 6

RS-232C/RS-485 Interface

APC

ON

When the personal computer is connected to the RS232C or RS-485 connector, the transmission speed (baud rate) can only be set using the GENERAL SET menu.

1 Select the RS-232C or RS-485 connector to be

used using the RS-485/RS-232C switch at the rear.

2 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 3 Press MENU and MENU

V

until “4” of the MAIN

MENU flashes on the monitor screen.

4 Press MENU

B

.

The GENERAL SET menu appears.

GENERAL SET

TAPE TAPE IN TAPE END TAPE USED COUNT CLOCK ADJUST APC THREAD CHECK T

BAUD RATE

SELECT : DATA SET : +/–RETURN : MENU

5 Press

/

D SEARCH

<

MENU V

MODE MODE

NEXT PUSH

T–160 STOP REW OFF 01:00 ON OFF CONVENTION

19200

>

to move the flashing to BAUD RATE and set the baud rate (19200, 2400, 4800 or 9600 bps) by pressing

THREAD CHECK T

/

D SEARCH

<

SELECT : DATA SET : +/–RETURN : MENU

NEXT PUSH

MENU + or –

OFF CONVENTION

19200BAUD RATE

>

.

6 Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

11

Setting the Language

Select either English, French or Spanish for the display language.

12 4 5

3

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Press MENU.

The MAIN MENU appears on the monitor screen and “1” flashes.

<

1. LANGUAGE CLOCK SET DAYLIGHT SET

2. DISPLAY SET BUZZER SW OUT

3. ALARM SET

4. GENERAL SET

5. TIMER SET

6. HOLIDAY SET

7. POWER FAILURE USED HOUR

8. ALARM DATA

SELECT : NEXT : RETURN : MENU

MAIN MENU

/

DEW

>

5 Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

To return to the MAIN MENU screen from the current menu

Press MENU again.

To go to the next menu from the current menu

V

Press MENU press MENU

Note

When you want to change the language again, repeat steps 2 to 5 after step 5.

until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

B

.

3 Press MENU

B

. The LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET/DAYLIGHT SET menu appears.

LANGUAGE

CLOCK SET

DAYLIGHT SET

ON OFF

<

/

SELECT : DATA SET :

ENGLISH

01–01–2000 00:00:00

NO USE WEEK 1ST–SUN LST–SUN

NEXT PUSH

>

+

/–RETURN : MENU

MONTH 04 10

TIME 02:00 02:00

4 Press MENU + or – to select the language.

LANGUAGE

CLOCK SET

FRANCAIS

01–01–00 00:00:00

12

Setting the Clock

CLOCK SET

06–01–2000 00:00:00

DAYLIGHT SET

SELECT : DATA SET :

+

/–RETURN : MENU

/

ON OFF

1ST–SUN

WEEK

NO USE

LST–SUN

04

MONTH 10

02:00

TIME 02:00

<

NEXT PUSH

>

CLOCK SET

06–15–2000 00:00:00

DAYLIGHT SET

SELECT : DATA SET :

+

/–RETURN : MENU

/

ON OFF

1ST–SUN

WEEK

NO USE

LST–SUN

04

MONTH 10

02:00

TIME 02:00

<

NEXT PUSH

>

CLOCK SET

06–15–2000 00:00:00

DAYLIGHT SET

SELECT : DATA SET :

+

/–RETURN : MENU

/

ON OFF

1ST–SUN

WEEK

NO USE

LST–SUN

04

MONTH 10

02:00

TIME 02:00

<

NEXT PUSH

>

CLOCK SET

06–15–2000 15:00:00

DAYLIGHT SET

SELECT : DATA SET :

+

/–RETURN : MENU

/

ON OFF

1ST–SUN

WEEK

NO USE

LST–SUN

04

MONTH 10

02:00

TIME 02:00

<

NEXT PUSH

>

CLOCK SET

06–15–2000 15:20:00

DAYLIGHT SET

SELECT : DATA SET :

+

/–RETURN : MENU

/

ON OFF

1ST–SUN

WEEK

NO USE

LST–SUN

04

MONTH 10

02:00

TIME 02:00

<

NEXT PUSH

>

Set the clock to the current time and date on the monitor screen. To adjust to Daylight saving Time, proceed the steps in “Adjusting to Daylight saving Time” on page 14 first.

1 2 3-10 11

Example:

Set the date and time to 15:20 on June 15, 2000.

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Press MENU.

The MAIN MENU appears on the monitor screen and “1” flashes.

5

Set the

month

by pressing MENU + or –, then press

MENU B.

6 Set the

MENU

day

by pressing

B

.

7 Set the year by pressing

B

MENU

.

MENU + or –

, then press

<

MAIN MENU

/

DEW

B

>

.

1. LANGUAGE CLOCK SET DAYLIGHT SET

2. DISPLAY SET BUZZER SW OUT

3. ALARM SET

4. GENERAL SET

5. TIMER SET

6. HOLIDAY SET

7. POWER FAILURE USED HOUR

8. ALARM DATA

SELECT : NEXT : RETURN : MENU

3 Press MENU

The LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET/DAYLIGHT SET menu appears. The ﬁrst display shows 1 January, 2000.

LANGUAGE

CLOCK SET

DAYLIGHT SET

ON OFF

SELECT : DATA SET :

<

/

ENGLISH

01–01–2000 00:00:00

NO USE WEEK 1ST–SUN LST–SUN

NEXT PUSH

>

+

/–RETURN : MENU

MONTH 04 10

TIME 02:00 02:00

TimeMonth-Day-Year

8 Set the hour by pressing

B

MENU

.

9 Set the minutes by pressing

B

press MENU

10Press

MENU –

.

simultaneously with a time signal.

MENU + or –

You can set the clock at the 00 second point.

, then press

, then

4

Press MENU V to move the flashing to 01.

11Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

13

CLOCK SET

06–15–2000 15:20:00

DAYLIGHT SET

SELECT : DATA SET :

+

/–RETURN : MENU

/

ON OFF

1ST–SUN

WEEK

USE

LST–SUN

04

MONTH 10

02:00

TIME 02:00

<

NEXT PUSH

>

CLOCK SET

06–15–2000 15:20:00

DAYLIGHT SET

SELECT : DATA SET :

+

/–RETURN : MENU

/

ON OFF

1ST–SUN

WEEK

NO USE

LST–SUN

04

MONTH 10

02:00

TIME 02:00

<

NEXT PUSH

>

Setting the Clock

To return to the MAIN MENU screen from the current menu

Press MENU again.

To go to the next menu from the current menu

V

Press MENU press MENU

Adjusting to

until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

B

.

Daylight Saving

Time

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

1 Press MENU.

The MAIN MENU appears on the monitor screen and “1” flashes.

<

1. LANGUAGE CLOCK SET DAYLIGHT SET

2. DISPLAY SET BUZZER SW OUT

3. ALARM SET

4. GENERAL SET

5. TIMER SET

6. HOLIDAY SET

7. POWER FAILURE USED HOUR

8. ALARM DATA

SELECT : NEXT : RETURN : MENU

MAIN MENU

2 Press MENU

The LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET/DAYLIGHT SET menu appears.

LANGUAGE

CLOCK SET

DAYLIGHT SET

SELECT : DATA SET :

3

Press MENU V to move the flashing to the setting

DAYLIGHT

of

06–15–2000 15:20:00

WEEK

ON

1ST–SUN LST–SUN

OFF

<

NEXT PUSH

/

DEW

B

.

ENGLISH

NO USE

>

+

/–RETURN : MENU

SET.

>

MONTH 04 10

TIME 02:00 02:00

4 Press

MENU + or –

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

5 Press MENU

V

and set the date and time the

Daylight saving Time adjustment is made.

WEEK ON

MENU + or –

Press

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 MENU

, and press

MENU + or –

B

select the day of the week: SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI or SAT.

MONTH ON

Press MENU

MENU + or –

to set which

B

, and month the Daylight saving Time adjustment is made: 01, 02, 03, 04...11, 12 for January,

February .....December.

TIME ON

Press MENU

MENU + or –

to set the

B

, and time the Daylight saving Time adjustment is made. The time can only be set between 01 and

22. Then press MENU

to set the minutes.

–

, and press

MENU + or

B

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.

6 Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

to

14

To return to the MAIN MENU screen from the current menu

Press MENU again.

To go to the next menu from the current menu

V

Press MENU press MENU

until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

B

.

Setting the Time/Date Display

5 Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

You can display five items of information (date, time, recording/playback speed, number of alarm recordings and warning display) 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 and MENU

MENU flashes on the monitor screen.

<

1. LANGUAGE CLOCK SET DAYLIGHT SET

2. DISPLAY SET BUZZER SW OUT

3. ALARM SET

4. GENERAL SET

5. TIMER SET

6. HOLIDAY SET

7. POWER FAILURE USED HOUR

8. ALARM DATA

SELECT : NEXT : RETURN : MENU

3 Press MENU

The DISPLAY SET/BUZZER/SW OUT menu appears.

DISPLAY SET DATE ON

BUZZER ALARM IN ON

SW OUT MODE FIELD

SELECT : DATA SET : +/–RETURN : MENU

MAIN MENU

/

DEW

B

.

TIME ON SPEED ON ALARM ON WARNING ON

TAPE END ON KEY IN OFF

TIMING 01 6H MODE ON

V

until “2” of the MAIN

>

15-06-2000 000 15:20:00 72

Alarm count Recording/playback

speed Current time

To return to the MAIN MENU screen from the current menu

Press MENU again.

To go to the next menu from the current menu

V

Press MENU press MENU

until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

B

.

To turn off the screen display

Set the ON-SCREEN switch to OFF.

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

06-15-2000 000 15:20:00 72

Alarm count Recording/

playback speed Current time

4

Press MENU V to move the flashing to the setting

each DATE, TIME, SPEED, ALARM and

of WARNING, MENU + or –

and set to ON or OFF by

.

pressing

Example: When you set the date display to OFF.

DISPLAY SET DATE OFF

BUZZER ALARM IN ON

TIME ON SPEED ON ALARM ON WARNING ON

TAPE END ON

2 Change the display position as follows.

To move the display downwards, press MENU 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 MENU B. (When the display reaches the right-hand edge of the screen, the display returns to the left-hand edge of the screen.)

06-15-2000 000 15:20:00 72

Note

While recording, this function does not work.

Press MENU B. Press MENU V.

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Setting the Buzzers

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 33.)

•TAPE END buzzer: beeps when the tape reaches its

end.

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

1 2-4 5

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Press MENU and MENU

MENU flashes on the monitor screen.

<

1. LANGUAGE CLOCK SET DAYLIGHT SET

2. DISPLAY SET BUZZER SW OUT

3. ALARM SET

4. GENERAL SET

5. TIMER SET

6. HOLIDAY SET

7. POWER FAILURE USED HOUR

8. ALARM DATA

SELECT : NEXT : RETURN : MENU

MAIN MENU

/

DEW

V

until “2” of the MAIN

>

4

Press MENU V to move the flashing to the setting

each ALARM IN, TAPE END and KEY IN,

of set to ON or OFF by

DISPLAY SET DATE ON

BUZZER ALARM IN ON

SW OUT MODE FIELD

pressing MENU + or –

TIME ON SPEED ON ALARM ON WARNING ON

TAPE END ON KEY IN ON

TIMING 01

and

.

5 Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

To return to the MAIN MENU screen from the current menu

Press MENU again.

To go to the next menu from the current menu

V

Press MENU press MENU

until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

B

.

3 Press MENU

B

. The DISPLAY SET/BUZZER/SW OUT menu appears.

DISPLAY SET DATE ON

BUZZER ALARM IN ON

SW OUT MODE FIELD

SELECT : DATA SET : +/–RETURN : MENU

TIME ON SPEED ON ALARM ON WARNING ON

TAPE END ON KEY IN OFF

TIMING 01 6H MODE ON

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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 q indicator lights in the display window. If you insert the cassette without its safety tab for recording, the VCR ejects the cassette automatically.

Ejecting a Video Cassette

Selecting the Tape

This VCR is designed and calibrated with 120-mimute or 160-minute tape (T-120 or T-160). To ensure stable operation and optimum picture quality, we recommend that you use a Sony 120-minute tape for recording for more than 40-hour recording mode.

To select the tape

You can select either T-120 tape or T-160 tape on the GENERAL SET menu.

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Press MENU and MENU

MENU flashes on the monitor screen.

<

1. LANGUAGE CLOCK SET DAYLIGHT SET

2. DISPLAY SET BUZZER SW OUT

3. ALARM SET

4. GENERAL SET

5. TIMER SET

6. HOLIDAY SET

7. POWER FAILURE USED HOUR

8. ALARM DATA

SELECT : NEXT : RETURN : MENU

MAIN MENU

/

DEW

V

until “4” of the MAIN

>

EJECT Z

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

3 Press MENU

B

. The GENERAL SET menu appears and “T-160 ” of TAPE flashes.

GENERAL SET

TAPE TAPE IN TAPE END TAPE USED COUNT CLOCK ADJUST APC THREAD CHECK T

BAUD RATE

SELECT : DATA SET : +/–RETURN : MENU

/

D SEARCH

<

MODE MODE

NEXT PUSH

4 Set to T-160 or T-120 by pressing

T–160 STOP REW OFF 01:00 ON OFF CONVENTION

19200

>

MENU + or –.

5 Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

To return to the MAIN MENU screen from the current menu

Press MENU again.

To go to the next menu from the current menu

V

Press MENU press MENU

until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

B

.

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Handling a Video Cassette

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.

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Setting the Operation Mode

You can set the mode for the VCR when a video cassette is inserted on the GENERAL SET menu.

1 2-4 5

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Press MENU and MENU

MENU flashes on the monitor screen.

<

1. LANGUAGE CLOCK SET DAYLIGHT SET

2. DISPLAY SET BUZZER SW OUT

3. ALARM SET

4. GENERAL SET

5. TIMER SET

6. HOLIDAY SET

7. POWER FAILURE USED HOUR

8. ALARM DATA

SELECT : NEXT : RETURN : MENU

3 Press MENU

The GENERAL SET menu appears.

MAIN MENU

/

DEW

B

.

V

until “4” of the MAIN

>

4 Press MENU V

to move the flashing to the setting of TAPE IN MODE and set STOP or REC by pressing MENU + or –.

GENERAL SET

TAPE TAPE IN TAPE END TAPE USED COUNT CLOCK ADJUST APC THREAD CHECK T

BAUD RATE

SELECT : DATA SET : +/–RETURN : MENU

/

D SEARCH

<

MODE MODE

NEXT PUSH

T–160 STOP REW OFF 01:00 ON OFF CONVENTION

19200

>

STOP: the VCR enters stop mode when a video

cassette is inserted.

REC: the VCR enters recording mode when a

video cassette is inserted.

5 Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

To return to the MAIN MENU screen from the current menu

Press MENU again.

To go to the next menu from the current menu

V

Press MENU press MENU

until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

B

.

GENERAL SET

TAPE TAPE IN TAPE END TAPE USED COUNT CLOCK ADJUST APC THREAD CHECK T

BAUD RATE

SELECT : DATA SET : +/–RETURN : MENU

/

D SEARCH

<

MODE MODE

NEXT PUSH

T–160 STOP REW OFF 01:00 ON OFF CONVENTION

19200

>

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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.

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STOP

x

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Insert the cassette. 3 Set the recording speed by pressing REC/PLAY

SPEED + or –. The recording speed changes depending on the tape used (T-120 or T-160 tape).

Recording Maximum recording time Interval Audio Tape speed recording motion

6 (8) EP mode 6 8 1/60 18 (24) 18 24 1/20 30 (40) 30 40 1/12 48 (64) 54 72 0.15 72 (96) 78 104 0.22 96 (128) 102 136 0.28 120 (160) 126 168 0.35 168 (224) 174 232 0.48

Note

When using a T-120 tape in 48H, 72H, 96H, 120H and 168H modes, it is possible to record additionally 6 hours longer than the displayed recording time. When using a T-160 tape in 64H, 96H, 128H, 160H and 244H modes, it is possible to record additionally 8 hours longer than the displayed recording time.

Time lapse mode

T-120 tape

T-160 tape

Possible

Impossible

Continuous

Intemittent

4 Press REC z.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press STOP x.

If recording does not start and the cassette is ejected

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

Displaying the real time (in recording or stop mode only)

Set the REAL TIME/COUNTER switch to REAL TIME. The real time will be displayed in the display window. In playback mode, the display shows the tape counter regardless of the switch position.

Notes

• This VCR records the picture in the EP mode even if you set the recording speed to “6H” or “8H”. This VCR cannot record in the SP mode.

• 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. To activate this function, set APC in the GENERAL SET menu to ON (see page 40). There is about a 6-second delay before the VCR actually starts recording when REC z is pressed.

• This VCR is provided with a clog detection function. In time lapse mode, 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.

• If ALARM DATA REC in the ALARM SET menu and/or TAPE USED COUNT in the GENERAL SET menu is set to ON, the VCR will rewind the tape and recording will start from the beginning of the tape. While the VCR is rewinding the tape, “<ALARM DATA REC>” and/or “<TAPE USED COUNT>” flashes on the monitor screen.

• While both TAPE USED COUNT and ALARM DATA list are being recorded, the REC indicator in the display window goes out momentarily.

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Recording speed

In the display window

Locking the Record Mode — Security Lock Function

Recording on the Same Cassette Repeatedly — Repeat Recording

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

B

While pressing MENU

indicator lights in the display window.

The

, press MENU +.

MENU

B

MENU +

The security lock function also works in timer recording and playback modes.

To release the security lock

B

While pressing MENU

indicator turns off.

The

, press MENU –.

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

REPEAT indicator

2

1 3-5 6 7

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Set REPEAT REC to ON.

The REPEAT indicator lights.

3 Press MENU and MENU

MENU flashes on the monitor screen.

4 Press MENU

The GENERAL SET menu appears.

5

Press MENU V to move the flashing to the setting

TAPE END MODE

of REPEAT 2 by

GENERAL SET

TAPE TAPE IN TAPE END TAPE USED COUNT CLOCK ADJUST APC THREAD CHECK

/

D SEARCH

T

B

.

pressing MENU + or –

MODE MODE

T–160 STOP REPEAT 1 OFF 01:00 ON OFF CONVENTION

V

until “4” of the MAIN

and set to REPEAT 1 or

.

MENU BMENU –

BAUD RATE

<

SELECT : DATA SET : +/–RETURN : MENU

NEXT PUSH

19200

>

REPEAT 1: If an alarm input is received during

repeat recording, the recording mode switches to alarm recording. 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.

REPEAT 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.

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Recording

6 Press SEARCH to return to the normal display. 7 Press REC z.

Recording begins.

Note

If the REPEAT REC switch 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 to the beginning. The OFF indicator lights in the display window.

To return to the MAIN MENU screen from the current menu

Press MENU again.

To go to the next menu from the current menu

V

Press MENU press MENU

until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

B

.

Series Recording

Connect another SVT-168E for series recording (for details on connection, see page 9) and set each of the units as follows.

Item Unit #1 Unit #2 Unit #3 and

subsequent unit

SERIES REC on ON ON ON ALARM SET menu

TAPE END WARN. on COUNTER COUNTER COUNTER ALARM SET menu

Cassette tape Loaded Loaded Loaded Operating status Recording Turned off Turned off REPEAT REC OFF OFF OFF Security lock Locked Locked Locked Timer recording

When all of the settings are complete, set unit #1 in recording mode and turn off the power of unit #2 and subsequent unit. When recording on unit #1 is complete, the power for unit #2 turn on and recording begins (The recording cannot be done for about 11 seconds.). The unit #1 rewinds its tape and turns off.

Deactivated Deactivated Deactivated

When a T-120 or T-160 tape is used and TAPE END WARN. is set to COUNTER, the unit #2 starts recording before the unit #1 stops so that recording is continued without stop.

Note

For series recording, set SERIES REC in the ALARM SET menu to ON. If it is set to OFF, recording cannot be done even if a signal is input to the SERIES IN terminal.

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Recording after Power Interruption

POWER

DEW

FAI LUER FAI LUE RESUME

ON OFF

:

15002 12–20

015

07

:

3012–20 07

:

0012–10 11

:

0012–20 12

or Moisture Condensation

This shows a count of the power interruption and moisture condensation and the period when the recording was interrupted.

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

Count of power interruption

No recording periods

Count of moisture condensation

To return to the MAIN MENU screen from the current menu

Press MENU again.

To go to the next menu from the current menu

V

Press MENU press MENU

until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

B

.

To clear the P indicator

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1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Press MENU and MENU

MENU flashes on the monitor screen.

3 Press MENU

The POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED HOUR menu appears.

B

.

V

until “7” of the MAIN

4 Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

MENU RESET

Press MENU RESET.

To clear the power interruption/moisture condensation data

V/B

Press MENU and MENU

until the POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED HOUR menu appears and press MENU RESET with pointed object.

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Recording

USED HOUR

VI DEO HEAD POWER ON

H H

ON OFF

RETURN : MENU

<

NEXT PUSH

>

015

:

0010 12 11

:

0012–20

00000 00000

12

Checking the Used Time

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Press MENU and MENU

MENU flashes on the monitor screen.

3 Press MENU

The POWER FAILURE/DEW/USED HOUR menu appears.

VIDEO HEAD: the amount of time the video head

has been used.

POWER ON: the amount of time the power has

been on.

B

.

V

until “7” of the MAIN

4 Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

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 in the GENERAL SET menu.

When the REPEAT REC switch is set to OFF

1 2-4 5

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

2 Press MENU and MENU

MENU flashes on the monitor screen.

V

until “4” of the MAIN

3 Press MENU

B

.

The GENERAL SET menu appears.

4

Press MENU V to move the flashing to the setting

TAPE END MODE

of pressing MENU + or –

GENERAL SET

TAPE TAPE IN TAPE END TAPE USED COUNT CLOCK ADJUST APC THREAD CHECK T

BAUD RATE

SELECT : DATA SET : +/–RETURN : MENU

/

D SEARCH

<

MODE MODE

NEXT PUSH

and set to REW or STOP by

.

T–160 STOP REW OFF 01:00 ON OFF CONVENTION

19200

>

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.

5 Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

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Note

Even if TAPE END MODE is set to STOP, the VCR operates according to the settings of ALARM DATA REC and/or TAPE USED COUNT if those settings are set to ON.

When the tape reaches the end

GENERAL SET

TAPE TAPE IN TAPE END

MODE

MODE TAPE USED COUNT CLOCK ADJUST APC THREAD CHECK T

/

D SEARCH

T–160 STOP REW OFF 01:00 ON ON CONVENTION

The OFF indicator lights in the display window.

Press EJECT Z, REC z, FF M, REW m or

PLAY B to turn off the OFF indicator.

When the REPEAT REC switch is set to ON

Follows the steps 2 through 6 in “Recording on the

Same Cassette Repeatedly — Repeat Recording” on

page 21.

Monitoring the Recording Condition

You can check the recording condition by pressing

REC CHECK while recording in time lapse mode.

Checking the tape thread

To ensure correct operation, the VCR automatically checks the tape threading whenever you insert a tape, and it takes about 5 seconds. If an error is detected, the VCR ejects the tape. If you consider it necessary to check the tape threading, you can set it in the GENERAL SET menu.

1 2-4 5

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

REC CHECK

Press 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.

2 Press MENU and MENU

V

until “4” of the MAIN

MENU flashes on the monitor screen.

3 Press MENU

B

.

The GENERAL SET menu appears.

4

Press MENU V to move the flashing to the setting

THREAD CHECK

of thread check function by

and set to ON to activate the

pressing MENU + or –

.

5 Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

To return to the MAIN MENU screen from the current menu

Press MENU again.

To go to the next menu from the current menu

V

Press MENU press MENU

until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

B

.

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GENERAL SET

TAPE TAPE IN TAPE END

MODE

MODE TAPE USED COUNT CLOCK ADJUST APC

T–160 STOP REW ON 01:00 ON

Recording

Checking the Number of Times the Tape Was Used

You can check how many times the tape has been used

in the GENERAL SET menu. The number of times

will be displayed on the display window. The number

of times is recorded on the beginning of the tape.

1 2-4 5

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

2 Press MENU and MENU

MENU flashes on the monitor screen.

V

until “4” of the MAIN

5 Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

To return to the MAIN MENU screen from the current menu

Press MENU again.

To go to the next menu from the current menu

V

Press MENU press MENU

Note

While recording of the TAPE USED COUNT is in progress, the REC indicator lights in the display window.

until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

B

.

3 Press MENU

B

.

The GENERAL SET menu appears.

4

Press MENU V to move the flashing to the setting

TAPE USED COUNT

of MENU + or –

.

and set to ON by

ON: when the tape is inserted, the VCR

automatically rewinds the tape and the number of times the tape was used will appear on the display window. While the VCR is rewinding the tape, “<T-USED COUNT>” flashes on the monitor screen.

<

T-USED COUNT

>

pressing

OFF: the VCR starts recording from the point the

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tape is at when it is inserted.

Timer Recording

You can set the timer recording to either: day-of-the-

week recording or daily recording.

Before starting, make sure that the time and date are

set properly. (See page 13.)

The setting of each line of WEEK except EXT (the

lowest line) changes as follows using MENU +:

SUN t MON t TUE t WED t THU t FRI t

SAT t MON-SUN t MON-SAT t MON-FRI t

SUN....

Day-of-the-Week Recording

Example 1:

Making a recording from 8:00 on Tuesday to 17:00 the

same day with the recording speed set to 24-hour mode

using an T-160 tape.

WEEK STRAT

STOP SPEED

––––

:

SUN

––––

:

MON ––– OFF

0008

0017

:

TUE

––––

W

ED THU ––– OFF FRI –– – OFF SAT ––– OFF MON–SUN ––– OFF EXT

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

––– OFF

24 ON

––– OFF

4 Press

MENU V

to move the ﬂashing to the line of WEEK you want and set TUE by pressing MENU + or –.

TIMER SET

START STOP SPEED

WEEK SUN MON TUE W

ED THU FRI

5 Press MENU

:

––––

:

–––– ––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––– OFF

––––

:

––– OFF

––––

:

––– OFF

––––

:

––– OFF

––––

:

––– OFF

––––

:

––– OFF

––––

B

to move the flashing to the hour

position of START.

TIMER SET

WEEK

START STOP SPEED SUN MON TUE W

ED THU FRI SAT

:

––––

:

–––– ––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF

6 Set the start hour by pressing MENU + or – and

B

press MENU

TIMER SET

WEEK

START STOP SPEED SUN MON TUE W

ED THU FRI

.

:

––––

:

––––

:

––08

:

––––

:

––––

:

–––– ––––

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

–––– ––––

––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF –––

1 14 5 2-11 12

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

2 Press MENU and MENU

MENU flashes on the monitor screen.

3 Press MENU

The TIMER SET menu appears.

TIMER SET

WEEK SUN MON TUE W

ED THU FRI SAT MON–SUN EXT

SELECT : DATA SET :

B

.

START STOP SPEED

<

/

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

NEXT PUSH

>

+

/–RETURN : MENU

V

–––

OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF

until “5” of the MAIN

7 Set the start minute by pressing MENU + or – and

B

press MENU

TIMER SET

START STOP SPEED

WEEK SUN MON TUE W

ED THU FRI SAT

.

:

––––

:

––––

:

0008

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF

8 Set the stop hour by pressing MENU + or – and

B

press MENU

TIMER SET

START STOP SPEED

WEEK SUN MON TUE W

ED THU FRI

.

:

––––

:

––––

:

0008

:

––––

:

––––

:

–––– ––––

––––

:

––––

:

––17

:

––––

:

––––

:

–––– ––––

––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF –––

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Timer Recording

9 Set the stop minute by pressing MENU + or – and

B

:

––––

:

––––

:

0008

:

––––

:

––––

:

–––– ––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

0008

:

––––

:

––––

:

–––– ––––

STOP SPEED

:

––––

:

––––

:

0008

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

.

:

––––

:

––––

:

0017

:

––––

:

––––

:

–––– ––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

0017

:

––––

:

––––

:

–––– ––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

0017

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF –––

B

.

––– OFF ––– OFF

24 OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF –––

––– OFF

24 ON ––– OFF

press MENU

TIMER SET

WEEK

START STOP SPEED SUN MON TUE W

ED THU FRI

10

Set the recording speed by pressing MENU + or – and press MENU

TIMER SET

WEEK

START STOP SPEED SUN MON TUE W

ED THU FRI

11

Select ON to execute the timer recording by pressing MENU + or –.

TIMER SET

WEEK START SUN MON –– – OFF TUE W

ED THU –– – OFF FRI –– – OFF SAT ––– OFF

If you want to preset other settings, repeat steps 4 to 11.

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Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

You can set the timer to make a recording for 2 days using the 7th and 8th lines on the TIMER SET display.

Example 2:

Making a recording from 17:20 on Saturday to 7:50 on Monday with the recording speed set to 96-hour mode using an T-160 tape.

Note

To make a recording for 2 days, use the 7th and 8th lines only.

WEEK START SUN MON TUE W

ED THU FRI SAT MON EXT

STOP SPEED

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

2017

:

: 96

5007

::–––

1 15 14 2-12

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF

ON OFF

13

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

2 Press MENU and MENU

MENU flashes on the monitor screen.

V

until “5” of the MAIN

13

Insert the cassette.

14

Press TIMER. The VCR turns off automatically, and enters the timer recording standby mode. The

indicator appears in the display window. When no cassette is inserted, the

indicator

ﬂashes and a beep sounds.

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

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3 Press MENU

B

.

The TIMER SET menu appears.

TIMER SET

START STOP SPEED

WEEK SUN MON TUE W

ED THU FRI SAT MON–SUN EXT

SELECT : DATA SET :

<

/

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

NEXT PUSH

>

+

/–RETURN : MENU

––– ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF

OFF

TUE

––– OFF

:

––––

TUE

OFF

:

W

ED

OFF

TUE

OFF

:

TUE

OFF

:

TUE

––– OFF

:

––––

TUE

OFF

:

4 Press MENU

V

to move the ﬂashing to the 7th

line, set SAT by pressing MENU + or – and press

B

MENU

TIMER SET

WEEK START SUN MON TUE W

ED THU FRI SAT MON–SUN EXT

SELECT : DATA SET :

.

STOP SPEED

:

––––

:

–––– ––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

: :

<

NEXT PUSH

/

:

–––

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

>

+

/–RETURN : MENU

OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF

5 Set the start hour by pressing MENU + or – and

B

press MENU

W

ED THU FRI SAT MON–SUN EXT

SELECT : DATA SET :

/

.

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

––17

––––

:

––––

:

<

NEXT PUSH

+

––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF

>

/–RETURN : MENU

6 Set the start minute by pressing MENU + or – and

B

press MENU

W

ED THU FRI SAT MON–SUN EXT

SELECT : DATA SET :

/

7 The

marks appear on the stop time (STOP),

*

recording speed (SPEED) and timer execution

.

:

––––

:

––––

:

––––

:

2017

––––

:

––––

:

<

NEXT PUSH

+

––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF

OFF–––

–––

OFF

––– OFF

>

/–RETURN : MENU

positions in the 7th line and on the start time (START) position in the 8th line. The day of the week in the 8th line changes to the day after the day in the 7th line.

––––

W

ED THU FRI SAT MON EXT

<

NEXT PUSH

/

SELECT : DATA SET :

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:

––––

:

––––

:

2017

: : ::–––

––– OFF

:

––––

––– OFF

:

––––

––– OFF

: :

–––

:

––––

>

+

/–RETURN : MENU

OFF OFF OFF

8 Set flashing SUN to MON by pressing MENU + or

B

– and press MENU hour position of STOP.

:

–––– THU FRI SAT MON EXT

SELECT : DATA SET :

:

––––

:

––––

:

2017

: ::–––

<

NEXT PUSH

/

to move the flashing to the

:

–––

––––

:

––– OFF

––––

:

––– OFF

–––– : :

––––

>

+

/–RETURN : MENU

–––

OFF OFF

9 Set the stop hour by pressing MENU + or – and

B

press MENU

W

ED THU FRI SAT MON EXT

/

SELECT : DATA SET :

10

Set the stop minute by pressing MENU + or – and press MENU

W

ED THU FRI SAT MON EXT

/

SELECT : DATA SET :

11

Set the recording speed by pressing MENU + or – and press MENU

W

ED THU FRI SAT MON EXT

SELECT : DATA SET :

/

12

Select ON to execute the timer recording by pressing MENU + or –.

W

ED THU FRI SAT MON EXT

SELECT : DATA SET :

/

13

Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

14

Insert the cassette.

15

Press TIMER. 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 does not work.

.

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:

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:

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:

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2017

:

::–––

<

NEXT PUSH

<

NEXT PUSH

––07

>

+

/–RETURN : MENU

B

.

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:

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:

––––

:

––––

2017

:

5007

::–––

>

+

/–RETURN : MENU

B

:

––––

:

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:

––––

:

2017

:

5007

::–––

<

NEXT PUSH

:

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:

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:

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:

2017 : ::–––

<

NEXT PUSH

>

+

/–RETURN : MENU

:

––––

:

––––

:

–––– : :

5007

>

+

/–RETURN : MENU

––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF

–––

OFF OFF

––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF

–––

OFF OFF

.

––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF

OFF

96

OFF

––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF

ON

96

OFF

indicator

29

Timer Recording

W

ED THU FRI SAT MON–SUN EXT

SELECT : DATA SET :

+

/–RETURN : MENU

/

<

NEXT PUSH

>

OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF

: : : : : :

30 OFF

–––– –––– –––– ––––

W

ED THU FRI SAT MON–SUN EXT

SELECT : DATA SET :

+

/–RETURN : MENU

/

<

NEXT PUSH

>

OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF

: : : : : :

30 ON

–––– –––– –––– ––––

TIMER SET

WEEK START MON–FRI MON TUE W

ED THU FRI

STOP SPEED

––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF

––– OFF

30 ON

––– OFF

: : :

:

: :

: : :

:

: :

–––– –––– ––––

––––

0017 ––––

–––– –––– ––––

––––

10T08 ––––

Daily Recording

You can preset the timer to record Monday through Sunday (MON-SUN), Monday through Saturday (MON-SAT) or Monday through Friday (MON-FRI).

1 Press

V

to move the flashing to the line of WEEK

you want.

2 Set the day by pressing MENU + or – before

setting the hour position of START in step 5.

TIMER SET

WEEK START MON–FRI MON TUE W

ED THU FRI

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.

STOP SPEED

:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF

Recording Using an External Timer

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

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

2 Press MENU and MENU

MENU flashes on the monitor screen.

3 Press MENU

The TIMER SET menu appears.

4 Press MENU

the lowest line (EXT) and press MENU

TIMER SET

WEEK START SUN MON TUE W

ED THU FRI SAT MON–SUN EXT

SELECT : DATA SET :

B

.

V

to move the flashing to SPEED of

STOP SPEED

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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: :

<

NEXT PUSH

/

––––

:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

––––

:

––––

: :

>

+

/–RETURN : MENU

V

–––

OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF ––– OFF

until “5” of the MAIN

B

.

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 23.)

To stop the timer recording

Press TIMER to clear the stops and the power is turned off.

30

indicator. The recording

5 Set the recording speed by pressing MENU + or –

B

and press MENU

.

6 Set ON to execute the timer recording by pressing

MENU + or –.

7 Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

Sony SVT-168E User Manual

Table of Contents

Precautions

Features

Location of Parts and Controls

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

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

Display Window

Connections

Connecting a Camera, Monitor and Microphone

Connecting a Switcher

Connecting a ComputerConnecting Another Unit in

Setting the Language

Setting the Clock

Setting the Time/Date Display

Changing the Display Position of the Time/Date Display

Setting the Buzzers

Handling a Video Cassette

Inserting a Video Cassette

Ejecting a Video Cassette

Selecting the Tape

Protecting Your Cassette from Being Erased

Setting the Operation Mode

Recording

Locking the Record Mode — Security Lock Function

Recording on the Same Cassette Repeatedly — Repeat Recording

Series Recording

Checking the Used Time

Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape

Monitoring the Recording Condition

Checking the tape thread

Checking the Number of Times the Tape Was Used

Timer Recording

Day-of-the-Week Recording

Daily Recording

Recording Using an External Timer