Sony SVT-S480ES User Manual

SVT-S480ES

3-204-662-01 (1)

T ime Lapse Videocassette Recorder

Operating Instructions page 2

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

Mode d’emploi page 66

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Manual de instrucciones página 130

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SVT-S480ES

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-S480ES 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.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony’s Business Information Center (BIC) at 1-800-686SONY (7669) or Write to: Sony Customer Information Services Center

6900-29 Daniels Parkway, PMB 330 Fort Myers, Florida 33912

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SVT-S480ES 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.

Table of Contents

English

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

Features ......................................................................6

Location of Parts and Controls ................................8

Front Panel ...........................................................8

Rear Panel.............................................................9

Display Window...................................................9

Connections ..............................................................10

Connecting a Camera, Monitor and

Microphone ................................................... 10

Connecting a Switcher........................................10

Connecting Another Unit in Series ....................11

Connecting a Computer......................................11

Menu Table ..............................................................12

Setting the Language ...............................................13

Setting the Clock......................................................14

Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time....................15

Setting the Time/Date Display ........................... 16

Changing the Display Position of the Time/Date

Display ..........................................................16

Setting the Buzzers ..................................................17

Handling a Video Cassette......................................18

Setting the S-VHS switch...................................18

Inserting a Video Cassette.................................. 18

Protecting Your Cassette from Being Erased.....18

Ejecting a Video Cassette...................................18

Setting the Recording Mode ...................................19

Selecting the Tape....................................................20

Setting the Operation Mode When Inserting

a Tape ................................................................21

Recording .................................................................22

Locking the Record Mode

— Security Lock Function ............................23

Recording on the Same Cassette Repeatedly

— Repeat Recording .....................................24

Series Recording.................................................24

Recording after Power Interruption or Moisture

Condensation.................................................25

Checking the Used Time ....................................26

Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape ............26

Monitoring the Recording Condition ................. 27

Checking the tape thread ....................................27

Checking the Number of Times the Tape Was

Used...............................................................28

Timer Recording......................................................29

Day-of-the-Week Recording ..............................29

Daily Recording .................................................32

Recording Using an External Timer...................32

Setting the Holiday............................................. 33

Changing/Cancelling the Timer Settings ...........34

Alarm Recording .....................................................35

Connecting an Alarm Sensor..............................35

Setting the Alarm Speed and Duration...............35

Setting the Alarm Recording Mode....................36

Searching the Picture of the Alarm Recordings

— Alarm Search............................................37

Scanning the Picture of the Alarm Recordings

— Alarm Scan...............................................38

Displaying the Alarm List — Alarm Recall.......38

Recording the Alarm Data on the Tape..............39

Playing Back the Alarm Data List on the Tape..40

One-shot Recording.................................................41

Playback ...................................................................43

Audio Playback ..................................................43

Adjusting Pictures ...................................................45

Adjusting the Tracking....................................... 45

Using the Adaptive Picture Control (APC)........ 45

Searching for the Time and Date

— Time/Date Search ........................................46

Selecting the Searching Interval.........................46

Searching for the Time and Date........................47

Various Playback Modes ........................................48

Picture Search.....................................................48

Still Picture .........................................................48

Field-by-Field Picture.........................................48

Reverse Playback ...............................................48

Playback in S-VHS ET Format ..............................49

Maintenance .............................................................50

Terminals..................................................................51

WARNING OUT Terminal................................51

TAPE END OUT Terminal................................ 51

SW OUT Terminal .............................................52

CLOCK SET IN/OUT Terminals.......................53

REMOTE Jack ...................................................54

RS-232C/RS-485 Interface......................................55

Command Reference ...............................................57

Data format.........................................................57

VCR Control Commands ...................................57

VCR Setup Commands ......................................59

Menu Setup Commands .....................................59

VCR Status Commands......................................59

Other Commands................................................60

Return Commands.............................................. 60

T/L STATUS SENSE (D6H) bit allocation ....... 60

STATUS SENSE (D7H) bit allocation .............. 61

RS-232C Commands.......................................... 61

RS-485 Commands.............................................62

RS-485 Return Commands.................................62

Table of Commands ................................................63

Troubleshooting .......................................................64

Speciﬁcations............................................................65

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 10.

•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

On operation

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

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

•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.

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 transportation

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

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

Backup function

•This unit rear is equipped with a backup battery

(lithium battery) to maintain the clock settings. When the unit is used under normal conditions, the backup battery is recharged. The battery is fully recharged after a minimum of about 30 hours, and will maintain the clock settings for up to about 30 days.

Note

The settings may not be maintained properly if the backup battery has been recharged for less than 30 hours when the power goes off.

•To replace the backup battery (lithium battery),

contact your Sony dealer.

Features

S-VHS ET format

Since this VCR is provided with S-VHS ET format, it can record or play back a VHS tape with the equivalent picture quality as an S-VHS tape. When PB S-VHS is set to AUTO, this VCR automatically detects the S-VHS ET format to play back a tape.

Field recording/field playback

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

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. You can also record by an external signal input.

•Alarm recording: If an externally connected alarm sensor is triggered, you can make a complete recording of the situation that triggered the alarm.

•One-shot recording: Recording can be done on a single-field basis.

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 22 and 1 (for 1 shot) steps. At the longest interval setting, available recording time is a full 480 hours with one 120-minute tape (in SP mode).

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 via an RS-232C or RS-485 interface.

Recording the alarm data at the top of the tape

You can set to record up to 100 alarm data (count, date and time) on 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.

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.

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 which makes the time to start

recording shorter

•Power saving mode which turns off the display window

•The number of times the tape has been recorded will be recorded on the beginning of the tape and displayed in the display window

Location of Parts and Controls

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

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1 Display window (9) 2 Cassette compartment 3 EJECT Z button (18) 4 REC z button 5 REC CHECK button (27) 6 STOP x button 7 POWER indicator 8 SAVE indicator 9 REPEAT indicator (24) 0 POWER switch qa MENU RESET button (25) qs CL (clear) button qd TIMER button (30) 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 COUNTER/REAL TIME switch (23, 43) qh S-VHS switch (18) qj ON-SCREEN switch (16) qk MENU button (13) ql TRACKING –, + buttons (45)

MENU V, B buttons (13)

w; REC/PLAY SPEED –, + buttons (22)

MENU –, + buttons (13)

wa COUNTER RESET button (43) ws SEARCH/AUDIO ON button (13, 43) wd REV b button wf REW m button wg PLAY B button wh FF M button wj PAUSE X button

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

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1 TAPE END OUT terminal (51) 2 WARNING OUT terminal (51) 3 COM (common) terminal (51) 4 EXT TIMER IN terminal (32) 5 SW OUT terminal (52) 6 COM (common) terminal (52) 7 ALARM OUT terminal (35) 8 ALARM IN terminal (35) 9 CLOCK SET OUT terminal (53) 0 CLOCK SET IN terminal (53) qa SERIES OUT terminal (11) qs SERIES IN terminal (11) qd ALARM RESET IN terminal qf 1 SHOT IN terminal (41) qg COM (common) terminal qh COM (common) terminal (41) qj AC IN (inlet) (10) qk RS-485 connector (RJ-11) (11, 55)

Note

Do not connect to phone line.

ql ADDRESS/RS-485/232C selector/

RS-485 TERMINATE switches (55)

w; RS-232C connector (11, 55) wa REMOTE jack (54) ws MIC IN jack (10) wd AUDIO IN/OUT jacks (phono type) wf VIDEO IN/OUT jacks (BNC connector) (10) wg S-VIDEO IN/OUT jacks (10) wh Back-up battery compartment

Display Window

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1 Tape operation indicators 2 Recording mode indication 3 Cassette indicator 4 Power interruption indicator 5 AL (alarm) indicator 6 Tape speed/Alarm search mode/Alarm scan mode/

Time/date search mode/one-shot recording/ Moisture condensation

7 S-VHS indication 8 Security lock indicator 9 SUB-head indicator 0 Timer recording standby indicator qa REAL time indicator qs OFF indicator qd External timer indicator qf Current time/Real time counter/Timer recording

indication

qg REC indicator (lights up while recording the TAPE

USED COUNT and the ALARM DATA list)

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 a wall outlet

S-VIDEO IN/OUT

to VIDEO OUT

Connecting a Switcher

to SW OUT

Video camera

to EXT TIMING IN

to VIDEO IN

to MONITOR OUT

Monitor

to video input

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.

If the equipment to be connected has an SVIDEO connector

You can connect to this VCR’s S-VIDEO jacks using an S-VIDEO cable. If both S-VIDEO and VIDEO IN jacks are used at the same time, the equipment connected to the S-VIDEO IN jack has priority.

Camera switcher

Note

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

To connect an alarm sensor

Refer to page 35.

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

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 24.

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

Menu Table

MAIN MENU

LANGUAGE

CLOCK SET DAYLIGHT SET

ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL

NO USE / USE

DISPLAY SET

BUZZER

SW OUT

ALARM SET

1SHOT REC

DATE ON / OFF TIME ON / OFF SPEED ON / OFF ALARM ON / OFF

WARNING ON / BLUE / OFF ALARM IN ON / OFF

TAPE END ON / OFF KEY IN OFF / ON

MODE FIELD / FRAME TIMING 01 / 02 / 03 / 04 / 05 / 10 / 30 / 60 2H MODE ON / OFF

2H MODE ON / OFF 6H MODE ON / OFF 8H MODE ON / OFF ALARM MODE A1 / A2 / A3 / OFF ALARM SPEED SP 2H / SP12H / SP24H / NC (T120)

SP 2H / SP16H / SP32H / NC (T160) EP 6H / EP18H / EP30H / NC (T120)

EP 8H / EP24H / EP40H / NC (T160) ALARM DURATION 20s / 40s / 1min / 2min / 3min / 4min / 5min / CC ALARM DATE REC OFF / ON TAPE END WARN. COUNTER / TAPE END CLOG DETECTION ON / OFF SERIES REC OFF / ON

REC FIELD 01 / 02 / 03 / 04 / 05 / 10 / 30 / 60 INTERVAL 1min / 2min / 3min

GENERAL SET

TIMER SET

HOLIDAY SET

POWER FAILURE / DEW

USED HOUR

ALARM DATA

REC MODE SP / EP TAPE T–120 / T–160 TAPE IN MODE STOP / REC TAPE END MODE REW / STOP / REPEAT 1 / REPEAT 2 TAPE USED COUNT OFF / ON CLOCK ADJUST 01 : 00 APC ON / OFF THREAD CHECK OFF / ON T / D SEARCH CONVENTION / NEW PB S–VHS AUTO / OFF BAUD RATE 19200 / 2400 / 4800 / 9600

Setting the Language

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

12 4 5

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.

MAIN MENU

DEW

LANGUAGE

1. 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

8. ALARM DATA

SELECT : NEXT : RETURN : MENU

1SHOT REC

USED HOUR

5 Press SEARCH/AUDIO ON 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

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

3 Press MENU

. 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

Setting the Clock

CLOCK SET

10–01– 2000 00:00:00

SUMMER TIME

SELECT : DATA SET :

/–RETURN : MENU

ON OFF

1ST–SUN

WEEK

SET NO USE

LST–SUN

MONTH 10

02:00

TIME 02:00

NEXT PUSH

CLOCK SET

10–15– 2000 00:00:00

SUMMER TIME

SELECT : DATA SET :

/–RETURN : MENU

ON OFF

1ST–SUN

WEEK

SET NO USE

LST–SUN

MONTH 10

02:00

TIME 02:00

NEXT PUSH

CLOCK SET

10–15– 2000 00:00:00

SUMMER TIME

SELECT : DATA SET :

/–RETURN : MENU

ON OFF

1ST–SUN

WEEK

SET NO USE

LST–SUN

MONTH 10

02:00

TIME 02:00

NEXT PUSH

CLOCK SET

10–15– 2000 15:00:00

SUMMER TIME

SELECT : DATA SET :

/–RETURN : MENU

ON OFF

1ST–SUN

WEEK

SET NO USE

LST–SUN

MONTH 10

02:00

TIME 02:00

NEXT PUSH

CLOCK SET

10–15– 2000 15:20:00

SUMMER TIME

SELECT : DATA SET :

/–RETURN : MENU

ON OFF

1ST–SUN

WEEK

SET NO USE

LST–SUN

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 15 first.

1 2 3-10 11

Example:

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

Set the

month

by pressing MENU + or –, then press

MENU B.

6 Set the

day

by pressing

7 Set the year by pressing

MENU + or –

, then press

MAIN MENU

DEW

LANGUAGE

1. 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

8. ALARM DATA

SELECT : NEXT : RETURN : MENU

1SHOT REC

USED HOUR

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

9 Set the minutes by pressing

press MENU

10Press

MENU –

simultaneously with a time signal.

MENU + or –

You can set the clock at the 00 second point.

, then press

, then

Press MENU V to move the flashing to 01.

11Press SEARCH/AUDIO ON to return to the

normal display.

To correct the clock setting

CLOCK SET

10–15– 2000 15:20:00

DAYLIGHT SET

SELECT : DATA SET :

/–RETURN : MENU

ON OFF

1ST–SUN

WEEK

USE

LST–SUN

MONTH 10

02:00

TIME 02:00

NEXT PUSH

CLOCK SET

10–15– 2000 15:20:00

DAYLIGHT SET

SELECT : DATA SET :

/–RETURN : MENU

ON OFF

1ST–SUN

WEEK

NO USE

LST–SUN

MONTH 10

02:00

TIME 02:00

NEXT PUSH

Press MENU

to move the flashing to the setting to

correct and reset it by pressing MENU + or –.

To return to the MAIN MENU screen from the current menu

Press MENU again.

To go to the next menu from the current menu

Press MENU press MENU

Adjusting to

until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

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.

LANGUAGE

1. 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

1SHOT REC

2 Press MENU

The LANGUAGE/CLOCK SET/DAYLIGHT SET menu appears.

DEW

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

and set the date and time the

Daylight saving Time adjustment is made.

WEEK ON

Press

MENU + or –

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 –

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

MONTH ON

Press MENU

MENU + or –

to set which

, 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

, 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

Press MENU V to move the flashing to the setting of

LANGUAGE

CLOCK SET

DAYLIGHT SET

SELECT : DATA SET :

10–15– 2000 15:20:00

WEEK

1ST–SUN LST–SUN

OFF

NEXT PUSH

DAYLIGHT

ENGLISH

NO USE

MONTH 04 10

/–RETURN : MENU

SET.

TIME 02:00 02:00

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.

6 Press SEARCH/AUDIO ON 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

Press MENU press MENU

until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

Setting the Clock

Setting the Time/Date 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.

LANGUAGE

1. 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

1SHOT REC

DEW

TIME ON SPEED ON ALARM ON WARNING ON

TAPE END ON KEY IN OFF

TIMING 01 2H MODE ON

until “2” of the MAIN

5 Press SEARCH/AUDIO ON to return to the

normal display.

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

Alarm count Recording/playback

speed Recording mode

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

Press MENU press MENU

until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

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

10-15-2000 000 15:20:00 SP 72

Alarm count Recording/

playback speed Current time

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.)

10-15-2000 000 15:20:00 SP 72

Note

While recording, this function does not work.

Press MENU B. Press MENU V.

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 35.)

•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.

LANGUAGE

1. 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

1SHOT REC

DEW

until “2” of the MAIN

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/AUDIO ON 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

Press MENU V until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

press 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

TIME ON SPEED ON ALARM ON WARNING ON

TAPE END ON KEY IN OFF

TIMING 01 2H MODE ON

Handling a Video Cassette

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

Setting the S-VHS switch

You can use S-VHS or VHS video cassettes. When recording on S-VHS tape using S-VHS ET format or on VHS tape using S-VHS ET format, set the S-VHS switch to ON (S-VHS indication lights up in the display window). When recording on S-VHS tape using VHS format, set the switch to OFF.

Inserting a Video Cassette

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 and are going to start recording, the VCR ejects the cassette automatically.

Ejecting a Video Cassette

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.

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.

Cassette compartment

Safety tab

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

Setting the Recording Mode

You can record either in SP (standard play) or EP (extended play) mode.

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.

LANGUAGE

1. 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

1SHOT REC

DEW

until “4” of the MAIN

To return to the MAIN MENU screen from the current menu

Press MENU again.

To go to the next menu from the current menu

Press MENU press MENU

until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

3 Press MENU

. The GENERAL SET menu appears and “SP” of REC MODE flashes.

GENERAL SET

REC MODE SP TAPE

MODE

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

D SEARCH

T PB S–VHS AUTO BAUD RATE

SELECT : DATA SET : +/–RETURN : MENU

4 Set to SP or EP by pressing

T–120 STOP REW OFF 01:00 ON OFF CONVENTION

19200

MENU + or –.

5 Press SEARCH/AUDIO ON to return to the

normal display.

Selecting the Tape

This VCR is designed and calibrated for 120-minute 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 long recording in SP mode.

1 2-5 6

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

MENU flashes on the monitor screen.

LANGUAGE

1. 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

1SHOT REC

DEW

until “4” of the MAIN

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

MENU + or –.

6 Press SEARCH/AUDIO ON 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

Press MENU press MENU

until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

3 Press MENU

The GENERAL SET menu appears.

GENERAL SET

REC MODE SP TAPE TAPE IN TAPE END MODE TAPE USED COUNT CLOCK ADJUST APC THREAD CHECK T PB S–VHS AUTO BAUD RATE

SELECT : DATA SET : +/–RETURN : MENU

D SEARCH

MODE

4 Press MENU

T–120 STOP REW OFF 01:00 ON OFF CONVENTION

19200

to move the flashing to the setting

of TAPE.

Setting the Operation Mode When Inserting a Tape

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.

LANGUAGE

1. 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

1SHOT REC

DEW

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

REC MODE SP TAPE TAPE IN TAPE END MODE TAPE USED COUNT CLOCK ADJUST APC THREAD CHECK T PB S–VHS AUTO BAUD RATE

SELECT : DATA SET : +/–RETURN : MENU

D SEARCH

MODE

T–120 STOP REW OFF 01:00 ON OFF CONVENTION

19200

STOP: the VCR remains in stop mode even when

a video cassette is inserted.

REC: the VCR starts recording when a video

cassette is inserted.

5 Press SEARCH/AUDIO ON 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

Press MENU V until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

press MENU

GENERAL SET

REC MODE SP TAPE

MODE

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

D SEARCH

T PB S–VHS AUTO BAUD RATE

SELECT : DATA SET : +/–RETURN : MENU

T–120 STOP REW OFF 01:00 ON OFF CONVENTION

19200

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, to record repeatedly on the same cassette and series recording.

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PAUSE X

STOP

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) or the setting of REC MODE on the GENERAL SET menu.

When using T-120 (T-160) tape in EP mode

Recording Maximum recording Interval Audio Tape speed time 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 (134) 0.28 120 (160) 126 (168) 0.35 168 (224) 174 (232) 0.48 240 (320) 246 (328) 0.68 360 (480) 366 (488) 1.02 480 (640) 486 (648) 1.35 *000 1-shot 21600 - 1, 2, 3

*For one-shot recording (page 41)

Time lapse mode

64800

minutes

Possible

Impossible

Continuous

Intemittent

In EP mode, when using a T-120 tape in 48H 480H modes, it is possible to record additionally 6 hours longer than the displayed recording time. When using a T-160 tape in 64H - 640H modes, it is possible to record additionally 8 hours longer than the displayed recording time.

Recording speed

When using T-120 (T-160) tape in SP mode

Recording Maximum recording Interval Audio Tape speed time recording motion

2 (2) SP mode 2 1/60 12 (16) 14 (18) 0.12 24 (32) 26 (34) 0.22 48 (64) 50 (66) 0.42 72 (96) 74 (98) 0.62 96 (128) 98 (130) 0.82 120 (160) 122(162) 1.02 168 (224) 170(226) 1.42 240 (320) 242(322) 2.02 360 (480) 362(482) 3.02 480 (640) 482(642) 4.02 *000 1-shot 7200 - 1, 2, 3

*For one-shot recording (page 41)

Time lapse mode

21600

minutes

Possible

Impossible

Continuous

Intemittent

In time lapse mode, it is possible to record an additional 2 hours longer than the displayed recording time.

In the display window

4 Press REC z.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press STOP x.

To pause recording

Press PAUSE X. To resume recording, press the button again. If pause continues for more then 5 minutes, the VCR automatically stops.

If recording does not start and the cassette is ejected

The tab on the cassette is removed to protect against accidental recording. Use a cassette with its safty tab or cover the safty tab hole with a piece of plastic tape.

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

Set the COUNTER/REAL TIME 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

• When recording with S-VHS ET format, we recommend to use high-grade (HG) VHS cassettes.

• Tapes recorded with S-VHS ET format can be played back on the following video players: – S-VHS video player with S-VHS ET format or

equivalent.

– video player provided with handy S-VHS playback

function.

• When recording for a long time in SP mode, we recommend to use a T-120 tape. If you use a T-160 tape, the VCR may not function sufficiently.

• 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 45). There is about a 10-second delay before the VCR actually starts recording when REC z is pressed. (“APC” appears in the display window and on the monitor screen.)

• 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>” appears on the monitor screen.

• While both TAPE USED COUNT and ALARM DATA

list are being recorded, the REC indicator in the display window lights up (in this case, the REC indicator goes out momentarily between TAPE USED COUNT and ALARM DATA list).

Locking the Record Mode — Security Lock Function

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

To set the security lock

While pressing MENU

indicator lights in the display window.

The

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

To release the security lock

While pressing MENU

indicator turns off.

The

, press MENU +.

, press MENU –.

MENU +

MENU –

Recording

Recording on the Same Cassette Repeatedly — Repeat Recording

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

REPEAT indicator

1 2-4 5 6

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 GENERAL SET menu appears.

Press MENU V to move the flashing to the setting

TAPE END MODE

of REPEAT 2 by The REPEAT indicator lights.

GENERAL SET

REC MODE SP TAPE TAPE IN TAPE END MODE TAPE USED COUNT CLOCK ADJUST APC THREAD CHECK

D SEARCH

T PB S–VHS AUTO BAUD RATE

SELECT : DATA SET : +/–RETURN : MENU

REPEAT 1: If an alarm input is received during

repeat recording, the recording mode switches to alarm recording. The REPEAT indicator goes out. 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 will be performed after alarm recording is finished.

pressing MENU + or –

MODE

T–120 STOP REPEAT 1 OFF 01:00 ON OFF CONVENTION

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until “4” of the MAIN

and set to REPEAT 1 or

5 Press SEARCH/AUDIO ON to return to the

normal display.

6 Press REC z.

Recording begins.

To return to the MAIN MENU screen from the current menu

Press MENU again.

To go to the next menu from the current menu

Press MENU press MENU

Series Recording

Connect another SVT-S480ES for series recording (for details on connection, see page 11) and set each of the units as follows.

Item Unit #1 Unit #2 Unit #3 and

SERIES REC on ON ON ON ALARM SET menu

Set the COUNTER/ 0:00:00 0:00:00 0:00:00 REAL TIME switch to COUNTER.

Cassette tape Loaded Loaded Loaded Operating status Recording Turned off Turned off Repeat recording Deactivated Deactivated Deactivated Security lock Locked Locked Locked Timer recording Deactivated Deactivated Deactivated

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 unit #1 rewinds its tape when the tape come to the end and turns off.

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.

until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

subsequent unit

Recording after Power Interruption

POWER

DEW

FAI LUER FAI LUE RESUME

ON OFF

15002 12–20

015

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 about 30 days. If the power is interrupted during recording, the recording starts automatically after power is restored. The internal batteries can be charged in about 48 hours.

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

Press MENU press MENU

until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

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.

until “7” of the MAIN

4 Press SEARCH/AUDIO ON to return to the

normal display.

MENU RESET

Press MENU RESET with pointed object.

To clear the power interruption/moisture condensation data

Press MENU and MENU

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

USED HOUR

VI DEO HEAD POWER ON

H H

ON OFF

RETURN : MENU

NEXT PUSH

015

0010 12 11

0012–20

00000 00000

Recording

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.

until “7” of the MAIN

4 Press SEARCH/AUDIO ON to return to the

normal display.

3 Press MENU

The GENERAL SET menu appears.

Press MENU V to move the flashing to the setting

TAPE END MODE

of pressing MENU + or –

GENERAL SET

REC MODE SP TAPE TAPE IN TAPE END MODE TAPE USED COUNT CLOCK ADJUST APC THREAD CHECK T PB S–VHS AUTO BAUD RATE

SELECT : DATA SET : +/–RETURN : MENU

D SEARCH

MODE

and set to REW or STOP by

T–120 STOP REW OFF 01:00 ON OFF CONVENTION

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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/AUDIO ON 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.

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.

until “4” of the MAIN

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

The tape will be rewound and stop, and the OFF indicator lights in the display window. Press EJECT Z, REC z, FF M, REW m, PLAY B or STOP x to turn off the OFF indicator.

GENERAL SET

TAPE TAPE IN TAPE END

MODE

MODE TAPE USED COUNT CLOCK ADJUST APC THREAD CHECK T

D SEARCH

STOP REW OFF 01:00 ON ON CONVENTION

T–120

PB S–VHS AUTO

REC MODE SP

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. If an error is detected, the VCR ejects the tape.

REC CHECK

Press REC CHECK while recording.

After the tape is rewound for about 3 seconds and

played back for about 4 seconds, the unit returns to the

original recording mode.

Note

While monitoring the recording condition, recording is

interrupted.

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.

3 Press MENU

The GENERAL SET menu appears.

Press MENU V to move the flashing to the setting

THREAD CHECK

of thread check function by

until “4” of the MAIN

and set to ON to activate the

pressing MENU + or –

5 Press SEARCH/AUDIO ON 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

Press MENU press MENU

until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

GENERAL SET

TAPE TAPE IN TAPE END

MODE

MODE TAPE USED COUNT CLOCK ADJUST APC

STOP REW ON 01:00 ON

T–120

REC MODE SP

Recording

Checking the Number of Times the Tape Was Used

You can check how many times the tape has been used

(recorded) in the GENERAL SET menu. The number

of times will be displayed in the display window and

recorded on the beginning of the tape at the same time.

Display window

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.

until “4” of the MAIN

5 Press SEARCH/AUDIO ON 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

Press MENU V until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and

press MENU

Note

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

• When TAPE USED COUNT mode is set to ON, the VCR will record the number of times the tape was used on the beginning of the tape when you stop recording and press REW m. When you stop recording and eject the tape, the VCR does not count it as a time used.

3 Press MENU

The GENERAL SET menu appears.

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 has been recorded will appear in 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 does not check the number of times

the tape was recorded, does not record it on the beginning of the tape, does not display it in the display window (the VCR does not automatically rewind the tape to the beginning).

TIMER SET

WEEK SUN MON TUE W

ED THU FRI

START STOP SPEED

––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– –––––

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

: : : : : :

–––– –––– –––– –––– –––– ––––

TIMER SET

WEEK SUN MON TUE W

ED THU FRI

START STOP SPEED

––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– –––––

OFF OFF

OFF

OFF OFF

OFF

: :

–––– ––––

––––

––08 ––––

––––

–––– ––––

––––

–––– ––––

––––

TIMER SET

WEEK SUN MON TUE W

ED THU FRI

START STOP SPEED

––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– –––––

OFF OFF

OFF

OFF OFF

OFF

: :

–––– ––––

––––

0008

–––– ––––

––––

–––– ––––

––––

Timer Recording

TIMER SET

WEEK SUN MON TUE W

ED THU FRI

START STOP SPEED

OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

: : : : : :

––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– –––––

–––– –––– –––– –––– –––– ––––

You can set the timer recording to either: day-of-theweek recording or daily recording. Before starting, make sure that the time and date are set properly. (See page 14.) 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....

Note

When you complete the setting of timer recording and the

indicator appears in the display window, none of the buttons except TIMER work. To cancel the timer recording or to do other operations, press TIMER so that indicator disappears from the display window.

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 in SP mode using a T-120 tape.

3 Press MENU

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 :

4 Press

MENU V

––––

NEXT PUSH

–––––

––––

/–RETURN : MENU

OFF

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

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

5 Press MENU

to move the flashing to the hour position of START.

WEEK STRAT

STOP SPEED

––––

SUN MON ––––– OFF TUE W

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

––––

0008

0017

––––

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

––––– OFF SP 24 ON

––––– OFF

1 14 13 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.

until “5” of the MAIN

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

press MENU

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

press MENU

Timer Recording

TIMER SET

WEEK SUN MON TUE W

ED THU FRI

START STOP

––––– –––––

SP 24

––––– ––––– –––––

SPEED

OFF OFF

OFF

OFF OFF

OFF

: :

–––– ––––

––––

0008

–––– ––––

––––

0017

–––– ––––

TIMER SET

WEEK START SUN

STOP SPEED

––––– –––––

SP 24

––––– ––––– –––––

OFF MON OFF TUE

OFF

ON THU OFF

FRI OFF

: :

–––– ––––

––––

0008

–––– ––––

––––

0017

–––– ––––

TIMER SET

WEEK SUN MON TUE W

ED THU FRI

START STOP

––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– –––––

SPEED

OFF OFF

OFF

OFF OFF

OFF

: :

–––– ––––

––––

0008

–––– ––––

––––

0017

–––– ––––

TIMER SET

WEEK SUN MON TUE W

ED THU FRI

START STOP SPEED

––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– ––––– –––––

OFF OFF

OFF

OFF OFF

OFF

: :

–––– ––––

––––

0008

–––– ––––

––––

––17 ––––

––––

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

press MENU

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

press MENU

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

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 72-hour mode in SP mode using a T-120 tape.

Note

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

WEEK START

SUN

––––

MON

––––

TUE

––––

THU

––––

FRI

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SAT

2017

MON

EXT

STOP

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: :

5007

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

SPEED

OFF

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OFF

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OFF

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OFF

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OFF

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OFF

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SP 72

OFF

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

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

Press SEARCH/AUDIO ON to return to the normal display.

Insert the cassette.

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.

1 16 15 2-13

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 :

START STOP SPEED

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NEXT PUSH

/–RETURN : MENU

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OFF

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

until “5” of the MAIN

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

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