Sony SVTL400 User Manual

Videocassette Recorder

3-194-254-01(1)

Operating Instructions page 2

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

Mode d’emploi page 44

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SVT-L400

 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.

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

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 device requires shielded interface cable to comply with FCC emission limits.

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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

Connecting Another Unit in Series ...................... 9

Connecting a Computer........................................ 9

Setting the Language ...............................................10

Setting the Clock......................................................11

Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time ...................12

Setting the Time/Date Display ...........................12

Changing the Display Position of

the Time/Date Display .............................13

Setting the Buzzers ..................................................14

Handling a Video Cassette......................................15

Inserting a Video Cassette..................................15

Ejecting a Video Cassette...................................15

Protecting Your Cassette from Being Erased..... 15

Setting the Operation Mode ............................... 15

Recording .................................................................16

Locking the Record Mode

— Security Lock Function .......................17

Recording on the Same Cassette Repeatedly

— Repeat Recording................................17

Series Recording ................................................18

Recording after Power Interruption or Moisture

Condensation............................................18

Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape ............19

Monitoring the Recording Condition ................. 20

Checking the Used Time ....................................20

Timer Recording...................................................... 21

Day of the Week Recording ...............................21

Daily Recording ................................................. 24

Setting the Holiday.............................................25

Recording Using an External Timer...................25

Changing/Cancelling the Timer Settings ...........26

Alarm Recording .....................................................27

Connecting an Alarm Sensor..............................27

Setting the Alarm Speed and Duration............... 27

Setting the Alarm Recording Mode ...................29

Searching the Picture of the Alarm Recordings

— Alarm Search.......................................30

Scanning the Picture of the Alarm Recordings

— Alarm Scan..........................................31

Displaying the Alarm List — Alarm Recall.......31

Playback ...................................................................32

Adjusting Pictures ..............................................33

Searching the Time and Date

— Time/Date Search ........................................34

Various Playback Modes ........................................35

Picture Search..................................................... 35

Still Picture .........................................................35

Field-by-Field Picture ........................................35

Reverse Playback ............................................... 35

Maintenance .............................................................36

Terminals..................................................................37

TIMER OUT Terminal.......................................37

WARNING OUT Terminal................................ 37

END OUT Terminal...........................................37

SW OUT Terminal .............................................38

CLOCK SET IN/OUT Terminals ......................39

RS-232C Interface..............................................40

REMOTE Jack ................................................... 40

Troubleshooting .......................................................41

Speciﬁcations............................................................42

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.

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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.

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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

Since this VCR records the picture in the EP mode which records the picture in shorter interval, 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 seconds, 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.

Used time indicator

This VCR has a built-in microprocessor equipped with a calendar function and shows used time of head drum and power on time 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.

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, 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.

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.

RS-232C interface

By installing an optional SVT-RS1A Computer Interface Board, you can control this VCR from a personal computer via RS-232C interface.

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Location of Parts and Controls

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

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5 6 7 89!º!¡!™!£ !¢ !∞ !§ !¶ !ª!• @º@¡@™@£@¢@∞ @§ @¶

1 POWER indicator 2 REPEAT indicator (17) 3 Reset button (37) 4 Cassette compartment 5 POWER switch 6 SHARPNESS control (32) 7 TRACKING +/– buttons (33) 8 TAPE switch (15) 9 ALARM DURATION switch (27) 0 REPEAT REC switch (17) !¡ ON-SCREEN switch (12) !™ TIMER button (22) !£ MENU RESET button (19) !¢ 6 EJECT button (15)

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!∞ r REC button !§ REC CHECK button (20) !¶ p STOP button !• 0 REW button !ª z PLAY button @º ) FF button @¡ P PAUSE button @™ Z REV button @£ SEARCH button @¢ MENU button (10) @∞ SHIFT $/z buttons (10) @§ COUNTER RESET button (32) @¶ REC/PLAY SPEED +/– buttons (10)

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

1 END OUT terminal (37) 2 WARNING OUT terminal (37) 3 COM (common) terminal (37) 4 EXT TIMER terminal (25) 5 SW OUT terminal (38) 6 COM (common) terminal (38) 7 ALARM OUT terminal (27) 8 ALARM IN terminal (27) 9 MIC IN jack (8) 0 REMOTE jack (40) !¡ AUDIO IN/OUT jacks (phono type) !™ VIDEO IN/OUT jacks (BNC type) (8) !£ AC IN (inlet) (8) !¢ CLOCK SET OUT terminal (39) !∞ CLOCK SET IN terminal (39) !§ SERIES OUT terminal (9) !¶ TIMER OUT terminal (37) !• COM (common) terminal (37) !ª SERIES IN terminal (9)

Display Window

1 Tape operation indicators 2 Cassette indicator 3 Power interruption indicator 4 Tape speed/Alarm/Moisture condensation 5 Security lock indicator 6 Timer recording standby indicator 7 OFF indicator 8 Linear time counter/Timer recording indicator

OFF

SMH

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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 VIDEO IN

to VIDEO OUT

to a wall outlet

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 27.

to video input

Camera switcher

Note

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

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Connecting Another Unit in Series

Video Camera

to VIDEO IN

to SERIES OUT

to SERIES IN

to SERIES OUT

to SERIES IN to COM

to COM

to VIDEO OUT

to VIDEO IN

to VIDEO OUT

to VIDEO IN

Connecting a Computer

To connect to a computer, use the SVT-RS1A Computer Interface Board (not supplied). For details about installation and control from a computer, see the instruction manual of the SVT-RS1A.

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

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

Interface cable to be connected to the RS-232C connector must be shielded as follows.

Outer shell

Shield

To a computer

to SERIES OUT

to VIDEO IN

Monitor

to COM

to COMto SERIES IN

For operation, refer to page 18.

to VIDEO OUT

to VIDEO IN

to VIDEO OUT

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Setting the Language

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

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1 Turn on the power. 2 Press MENU until 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 $ so that ENGLISH flashes.

∗CLOCK SET 01- 01-00 SAT 00 : 00 : 00

∗LANGUAGE ENGLISH

4 Press REC/PLAY SPEED +/– to select the

language.

∗CLOCK SET 01- 01-00 SAT 00 : 00 : 00

∗LANGUAGE FRANCAIS

5 Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

Note

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

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Setting the Clock

1ST SUN

00

O S SU 0 0 00

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 12 first.

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Example:

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

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

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

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

5 Set the day by pressing REC/PLAY SPEED +/–,

then press SHIFT z.

OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00 ∗CLOCK SET

10 -15-00 SUN 00 : 00 : 00 ∗LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

6 Set the year by pressing REC/PLAY SPEED +/–,

then press SHIFT z.

ON OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00

∗CLOCK SET 10 -15-97 WED 00 : 00 : 00

∗LANGUAGE ENGLISH

04 02 :

7 Set the hour by pressing REC/PLAY SPEED +/–,

then press SHIFT z.

OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00 ∗CLOCK SET

10 -15-97 WED 15 : 00 : 00 ∗LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

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

∗LANGUAGE ENGLISH

Day of the week

Month-Day-Year

3

Press SHIFT $ to move the flashing to 01.

4

Set the month by pressing REC/PLAY SPEED +/–, then press SHIFT z.

OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00 ∗CLOCK SET

10 -01-00 SUN 00 : 00 : 00 ∗LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

Time

8 Set the minutes by pressing REC/PLAY SPEED

+/–, then press SHIFT z.

OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00 ∗CLOCK SET

10 -15-97 WED 15 : 20 : 00 ∗LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

9 Press REC/PLAY SPEED – simultaneously with a

time signal. You can set the clock at the 00 second point.

10After setting the date and time, press SEARCH to

return to the normal display.

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Setting the Clock

Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time

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

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

REC/PLAY SPEED +/–

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

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.

4 Press SEARCH 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

3 Set the date and time the Daylight Saving Time

adjustment is made.

WEEK ON

Press

REC/PLAY SPEED +/– the Daylight Saving Time adjustment is made: 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH or LST for first, second, third, fourth or last week. Then press SHIFT ”, and press SPEED +/–

to select the day of the week:

SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI or SAT

MONTH ON

Press

REC/PLAY SPEED +/– month the Daylight Saving Time adjustment is made: 01, 02, 03, 04...1, 12 for January, February

.....December

TIME ON

Press

REC/PLAY SPEED +/– Daylight Saving Time adjustment is made. The time can only be set between 01 and 23. Then press SHIFT ”, and press SPEED +/–

to set the minutes.

to set which day

REC/PLAY

to set which

to set the time the

REC/PLAY

3

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

REC/PLAY SPEED +/–

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 SEARCH to return to the normal display

(time/date screen).

000

15:20:00

168

To turn off the screen display

Set the ON-SCREEN switch to OFF.

Alarm count Recording/playback

speed Current time

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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 15:20:00 168

Alarm count Recording/

playback speed Time

2 Change the display position as follows.

To move the display downwards, press SHIFT $. (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 z. (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 15:20:00 168

Note

While recording, this function does not work.

Press SHIFT z. Press SHIFT $.

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Setting the Buzzers

ALARM COUNT

Y

COU

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 27.)

•TAPE END buzzer: beeps when the tape reaches its

end.

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

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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 $ so that the item to be set flashes

and REC/PLAY SPEED +/– to set to Y (yes) or N (no).

SPEED Y ∗BUZZER

ALARM IN Y TAPE END Y KEY IN N

4 Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

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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 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.

Ejecting a Video Cassette

6 EJECT

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

Recommended cassette

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.

Setting the Operation Mode

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 EXT TIME ADJ. TAPE IN MODE TAPE END MODE TAPE END OUT CLOG DETECT. SERIES REC RS-232C

Y1 6H 20S 01:00 STOP REW

-3M Y N 9600

2 Press SHIFT $ to move the flashing to TAPE IN

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

cassette is inserted.

REC: the VCR enters recording mode when a

video cassette is inserted.

To select the tape

Set the TAPE switch on the front to T-120 or T-160.

3 Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

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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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p STOP

3

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

4 Press r REC.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press p STOP.

If recording does not start and the cassette is ejected

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

Notes

•This VCR records the picture in the EP mode though you set the recording speed to “6” or “8”. 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. There is about a 6-seconds delay before the VCR actually starts recording when r REC 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.

Recording Maximum recording time Interval Audio Tape speed recording

6 (8) 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 (126) 102 134 0.28 120 (160) 168 (224)

Note

EP mode

Time lapse mode

T-120

T-160

tape

6 8 1/60

126 168 0.35 174 232 0.48

Possible Continuous

Impossible

motion

Intemittent

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, 126H, 160H and 244H modes, it is possible to record additionally 8 hours longer than the displayed recording time.

Recording speed

SMH

In the display window

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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

While pressing SHIFT z, press REC/PLAY SPEED +. The

indicator lights in the display window.

SHIFT z

SMH

REC/PLAY SPEED +

The security lock function also works in timer recording and playback modes. You can use the SHARPNESS control while the security lock function is working.

To release the security lock

While pressing SHIFT z, press REC/PLAY SPEED –. The

indicator turns off.

SHIFT z REC/PLAY

SPEED –

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

REPEAT indicator

1

4

2

3

1 Set REPEAT REC to ON.

The REPEAT indicator lights.

2 Press MENU until the SET UP 3 display appears

on the screen.

<SET UP 3> ALARM MODE ALARM SPEED ALARM DURATION EXT TIME ADJ. TAPE IN MODE TAPE END MODE TAPE END OUT CLOG DETECT. SERIES REC RS-232C

Y1 6H 20S 01:00 STOP R1

-3M Y N 9600

3 Press SHIFT $ to move the flashing to TAPE

END MODE and set the mode to R 1 or R 2 by pressing REC/PLAY SPEED +/–. R 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.

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 r REC.

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.

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Recording

Series Recording

Connect another SVT-L400 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 Y Y Y SET UP 3 screen

TAPE END OUT on –3M –3M –3M SET UP 3 screen

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

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.

When a T-120 or T-160 tape is used and TAPE END OUT is set to –3M, the unit #2 starts recording before the unit #1 stops so that recording is continued without stop.

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

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

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Count of power interruption

<POWER FAILURE> 002 FAILURE RECOVERY

<DEW> 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

To clear the P indicator

MENU RESET

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.

Press MENU RESET.

To clear the power interruption/moisture condensation data

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

<SET UP 3> ALARM MODE ALARM SPEED ALARM DURATION EXT TIME ADJ. TAPE IN MODE TAPE END MODE TAPE END OUT CLOG DETECT. SERIES REC RS-232C

Y1 6H 20S 01:00 STOP REW

-3M Y N 9600

2 Set TAPE END MODE to REW, STOP or EJECT

by pressing REC/PLAY SPEED +/–. 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 SEARCH to return to the normal display.

When the tape reaches the end

The OFF indicator lights in the display window. Press 6 EJECT, r REC, ) FF, 0 REW or z PLAY 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 17.

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Recording

2H

Y

Monitoring the Recording Condition

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

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.

Checking the Used Time

1

23

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

3 Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

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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 11.)

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.

––:–– ––:–– –––

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

3-921012 111

3 Press SHIFT $ to move the ﬂashing to TUE and

the SHIFT z 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 REC/PLAY SPEED

+/– and press SHIFT z.

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

--:--

--:-08:--

--:--

--

--:--

--

---

N N N N N

5 Set the start minute by pressing REC/PLAY

SPEED +/– and press SHIFT z.

<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 REC/PLAY SPEED

+/– and press SHIFT z.

<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 REC/PLAY

SPEED +/– and press SHIFT z.

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

--:--

--:-08:00

--:--

--

--:--

--:-17:00

--:--

--

---

N N N N N

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Timer Recording

8 Set the recording speed by pressing REC/PLAY

SPEED +/– and press SHIFT z.

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

--:--

--:-08:00

--:--

--:-17:00

--:--

---

-- 24

---

N N N N N

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

pressing REC/PLAY SPEED +/–.

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

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

10

When you have completed all the settings, press

SEARCH to return to the normal display.

--:--

--:-08:00

--:--

--

--:--

--:-17:00

--:--

--

---

-- 24

---

N N Y N N

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 168-hour mode.

––:–– ––:–– ––– ––:–– ––:–– ––– ––:–– ––:–– ––– ––:–– ––:–– ––– ––:–– ––:–– ––– ––:–– ––:–– ––– 17:20

: 07:50 16 8

∗∗ ∗∗

:

∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗

SAT

1141312

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

NSUN NMON NTUE NWED NTHU NFRI

YMON

23-11

11

Insert the cassette.

12

Set TIMER to ON. 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.

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

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3 Press SHIFT $ to move the ﬂashing to SAT (7th

MON

:

N

MON

:

N

MON

:

N

MON

:

N

line), and press SHIFT z.

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

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

---

N N N N N N N N N

4 Set the start hour by pressing REC/PLAY SPEED

+/– and press SHIFT z.

TUE WED THU FRI SAT DLY EXT

--:--

--:-17:--

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

---

N N N N N N N

5 Set the start minute by pressing REC/PLAY

SPEED +/– and press SHIFT z.

TUE WED THU FRI SAT DLY EXT

6 Display the

recording speed (SPD) and timer execution positions in the 7th line and on the start time (START) position in the 8th line by pressing REC/ PLAY SPEED +/– and press SHIFT z. The day of the week in the 8th line changes to the day after the day in the 7th line.

TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN EXT

--:--

--:-17:20

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

--:-17:20

∗∗:∗∗ ∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

marks on the stop time (STOP),

*

--:--

--:-∗∗:∗∗

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

---

∗∗∗

---

N N N N N N N

N N N N

∗

N N

7 Set flashing SUN to MON by pressing REC/PLAY

SPEED +/– and press SHIFT z to move the flasing to the hour position of STOP.

TUE WED THU FRI SAT MON EXT

--:--

--:-17:20

∗∗:∗∗ ∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

--:-∗∗:∗∗

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

---

∗∗∗

---

N N N N

∗

N N

8 Set the stop hour by pressing REC/PLAY SPEED

+/– and press SHIFT z.

TUE WED THU FRI SAT MON EXT

--:--

--:-17:20

∗∗:∗∗ ∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

--:-∗∗:∗∗ 07:--

∗∗∗∗∗

---

∗∗∗

---

N N N N

∗

N N

9 Set the stop minute by pressing REC/PLAY

SPEED +/– and press SHIFT z.

TUE WED THU FRI SAT MON EXT

10

Set the recording speed by pressing REC/PLAY

SPEED +/– and press SHIFT z.

TUE WED THU FRI SAT MON EXT

11

Select Y (yes) to execute the timer recording by pressing REC/PLAY SPEED +/–.

TUE WED THU FRI SAT MON EXT

--:--

--:-17:20

∗∗:∗∗ ∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

--:-17:20

∗∗:∗∗ ∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

--:-17:20

∗∗:∗∗ ∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

--:-∗∗:∗∗ 07:50

∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

--:-∗∗:∗∗ 07:50

∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

--:-∗∗:∗∗ 07:50

∗∗∗∗∗

---

∗∗∗

---

∗∗∗

168

---

∗∗∗

168

---

N N N N

∗

N N

N N N N

∗

N N

N N N N

∗

Y N

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Timer Recording

TUE

:

N

12

When you have completed all the settings press

SEARCH to return to the normal display.

Daily Recording

13

Insert the cassette.

14

Set TIMER to ON. 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.

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 $.

2 Set the day to DLY by pressing REC/PLAY

SPEED +/– before setting the hour position of START in step 3.

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

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

--:-17:00

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

T

08:10

--:--

---

-- 24

---

N N N N N N

N Y N N N

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 19.)

To stop the timer recording

Set TIMER to OFF. The recording stops and the power is turned off.

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Setting the Holiday

MON

N

MON

:

N

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.

1

10

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

-----

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

-----

2 Set the month of the holiday you want by pressing

REC/PLAY SPEED+/– and press SHIFT z.

1

10

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

7---

-----

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

-----

3 Set the day of the holiday by pressing REC/PLAY

SPEED+/–.

1

10

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

7-1 4

-----

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

-----

To set other holidays, press SHIFT $ z to move to the next row.

4 When you have completed all the settings, press

SEARCH to return to the normal display.

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 unit. Set the recording speed on the TIMER SET display on screen.

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 $ to move the flashing to EXT

(lowest line) and press SHIFT ”.

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

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

---

N N N N N N N N N

4 Set the recording speed by pressing REC/PLAY

SPEED +/– and press SHIFT ”.

TUE WED THU FRI SAT DLY EXT

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

---

-- 24

N N N N N N N

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

pressing REC/PLAY SPEED +/–.

TUE WED THU FRI SAT DLY EXT

--

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

--

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

--

---

-- 24

N N N N N N Y

6 When you have completed all the settings, press

SEARCH to return to the normal display.

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Timer Recording

7 Insert the cassette. 8 Set TIMER to ON.

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

Input signal from the EXT TIMER terminal

indicator

5 V

0 V

Changing/Cancelling the Timer Settings

When indicator lights in the display window, set TIMER to OFF to clear it.

Changing the timer settings

1 Press MENU until the TIMER SET display

appears on the screen.

2 Press SHIFT z or $ to move the ﬂashing to the

position where you want to change.

3 Press REC/PLAY SPEED +/– to change the

setting.

4 Press SEARCH 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 $ to move the ﬂashing to the position

where you want to cancel.

3 Press SHIFT z to move the ﬂashing to the timer

execution.

4 Press REC/PLAY SPEED +/– to set the timer

execution to N.

5 Press SEARCH 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 SEARCH to return to the normal display.

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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

Setting the Alarm Speed and Alarm Duration on This Unit

TAPE

4123

1 Press MENU until the SET UP 3 display appears

on the screen.

<SET UP 3> ALARM MODE ALARM SPEED ALARM DURATION EXT TIME ADJ. TAPE IN MODE TAPE END MODE TAPE END OUT CLOG DETECT. SERIES REC RS-232C

Y1 6H 20S 01:00 STOP REW

-3M Y N 9600

2 Press SHIFT $ to move the flashing to ALARM

SPEED.

3 When the TAPE switch is set to T-120:

Set ALARM SPEED to 6H, 18H or NC by pressing REC/PLAY SPEED +/–.

6H: for recording in 6-hour mode 18H: for recording in 18-hour mode NC: for recording at the same speed as before the

alarm was received.

When the TAPE switch is set to T-160: Set ALARM SPEED to 8H, 24H or NC by pressing REC/PLAY SPEED +/–.

8H: for recording in 8-hour mode 24H: for recording in 24-hour mode NC: for recording at the same speed as before the

alarm was received.

4 Set ALARM DURATION to 20S, PROG

(program) or CC.

20S: for recording for 20 seconds PROG: for recording for the duration set on the

monitor

CC: for recording as long as the alarm signal is

being input

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Alarm Recording

Setting the Alarm Duration on the Monitor

1 2 8 3 4-7

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Set the ALARM DURATION switch to PROG. 3 Press MENU until the SET UP 3 display appears

on the screen.

<SET UP 3> ALARM MODE ALARM SPEED ALARM DURATION EXT TIME ADJ. TAPE IN MODE TAPE END MODE TAPE END OUT CLOG DETECT. SERIES REC RS-232C

Y1 6H 20S 01:00 STOP REW

-3M Y N 9600

7 Set in which mode the alarm recording begins by

pressing REC/PLAY SPEED +/–. Y (yes): accepts alarms only in recording mode.

When the VCR is in seriers recording (see page

18), set to Y.

N (no): accepts alarm in recording mode, stop

mode or power off mode.

<SET UP 3> ALARM MODE ALARM SPEED ALARM DURATION EXT TIME ADJ. TAPE IN MODE TAPE END MODE TAPE END OUT CLOG DETECT. SERIES REC RS-232C

Y1 6H 20S 01:00 STOP REW

-3M Y Y 9600

8 Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

4 Press SHIFT $ to move the flashing to ALARM

DURATION.

5 Set the alarm duration by pressing REC/PLAY

SPEED +/–. You can set the alarm duration to 20S, 40S, 1M, 2M, 3M, 4M, 5M or CC.

<SET UP 3> ALARM MODE ALARM SPEED ALARM DURATION EXT TIME ADJ. TAPE IN MODE TAPE END MODE TAPE END OUT CLOG DETECT. SERIES REC RS-232C

Y1 6H 20S 01:00 STOP REW

-3M Y N 9600

Alarm duration

6 Press SHIFT $ to move the flashing to SERIES

REC.

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Setting the Alarm Recording Mode

SMH

1 Press MENU until the SET UP 3 display appears

on the screen.

<SET UP 3> ALARM MODE ALARM SPEED ALARM DURATION EXT TIME ADJ. TAPE IN MODE TAPE END MODE TAPE END OUT CLOG DETECT. SERIES REC RS-232C

Y1 6H 20S 01:00 STOP REW

-3M Y N 9600

•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.

Y1 of ALARM MODE is flashing.

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

pressing REC/PLAY SPEED +/–.

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.

3 Press SEARCH 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 17), repeat recording stops and the REPEAT 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.

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

OFF

SMH

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 r REC, ) FF, 0 REW, z PLAY is pressed, the OFF indicator goes off.

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Alarm Recording

To Reset the Alarm Count

132

1 Press MENU until the ALARM TIME display

appears.

2 Press MENU RESET. 3 Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

The count on the screen are reset to 000.

10-15-97 WED 000 04:15:43

8

Searching the Picture of the Alarm Recordings — Alarm Search

12 35

Rewind 0 Fast-forward )

Present

123231

positin

4

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Set ON-SCREEN to ON. 3 Press SEARCH in stop mode.

The alarm search indicator flashes in the display window and on the screen.

1H12M06S AL SEARCH 01

SMH

In the display window On the monitor

4 Press REC/PLAY SPEED +/– to set the alarm

search number (1 to 99).

5 Press ) FF or 0 REW.

The cassette stops at the portion where the alarm function worked and the still picture playback is displayed. The alarm search mode is automatically cleared.

Note

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

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