Sony VCR SVT-LC300 User Manual

Videocassette
Recorder

3-194-699-01(1)

Operating Instructions page 2

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

Mode d’emploi page 42

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

Manual de instrucciones página 82

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

SVT-LC300

 1998 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

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 ...................28

Searching the Picture of the Alarm Recordings

— Alarm Search.......................................29

Scanning the Picture of the Alarm Recordings

— Alarm Scan..........................................30

Displaying the Alarm List — Alarm Recall.......30

Playback ...................................................................31

Adjusting Pictures ..............................................31

Searching the Time and Date

— Time/Date Search ........................................32

Various Playback Modes ........................................33

Picture Search.....................................................33

Still Picture ......................................................... 33

Field-by-Field Picture ........................................33

Maintenance ............................................................. 34

Terminals..................................................................35

TIMER OUT Terminal.......................................35

WARNING OUT Terminal................................35

TAPE END OUT Terminal................................35

SW OUT Terminal .............................................36

CLOCK SET IN/OUT Terminals ......................37

REMOTE Jack ................................................... 38

Troubleshooting .......................................................39

Specifications............................................................40

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 96H recording mode using T-120 tape:
This VCR can record about 3.6 fields per seconds,
while the normal time lapse VCR records 1.2 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 5
steps. At the longest interval setting, available
recording time is a full 96 hours with one 120-minute
tape.

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 field advance

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

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.

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Location of Parts and Controls

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

123456789!º

!¡ !™ !¢!∞ !§ !¶ !• !ª @º @¡

1 POWER switch
2 Cassette compartment
3 MENU button (10)
4 TAPE SPEED/DATA ’ button (16/10)
5 TIMER REC/DATA ‘ button (22, 24/10)
6 ON-SCREEN ON/OFF switch (12)
7 TAPE T-160/T-120 switch (15)
8 REPEAT REC indicator (17)
9 POWER indicator
0 EJECT 6 button (15)

!£

!¡ Display window (7)
!™ SHIFT v/TRACKING – button (10/31)
!£ ALL RESET button (35)
!¢ SHIFT b/TRACKING + button (11/31)
!∞ MENU RESET button (19, 24, 29)
!§ REW 0 button
!¶ PLAY ”/REC CHECK button
!• FF ) button
!ª PAUSE P/SEARCH button
@º STOP p button
@¡ REC r button

6

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

1
2
3
4

9

!º

!¡
!™
!£
!¢

5
6
7
8

!∞
!§

!¶
!•

!ª
@º

1 TAPE END OUT terminal (35)
2 WARNING OUT terminal (35)
3 COM (common) terminal (35)
4 EXT TIMER IN terminal (25)
5 SW OUT terminal (36)
6 COM (common) terminal (36)
7 ALARM OUT terminal (27)
8 ALARM IN terminal (27)
9 Battery compartment
0 AC IN (inlet) (8)
!¡ CLOCK SET OUT terminal (37)
!™ CLOCK SET IN terminal (37)
!£ REMOTE jack (38)
!¢ COM (common) terminal (35)
!∞ SERIES IN terminal (9)
!§ TIMER OUT terminal (35)
!¶ VIDEO IN/OUT jacks (BNC type) (8)
!• AUDIO IN/OUT jacks (phono type)
!ª SERIES OUT terminal (9)
@º MIC IN jack (8)

Display Window

123 4 6 7

8 9 !¡ !£!™!º

5

1 Alarm recording indicator
2 Time/Date search indicator
3 Error indicator
4 Power interruption indicator
5 External timer recording indicator
6 Timer recording indicator
7 Security lock indicator
8 Cassette indicator
9 OFF indicator
0 Tape speed
!¡ Tape operation indicators
!™ Recording indicator
!£ Linear time counter/Timer recording indicator

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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 VIDEO IN

to AC IN

to a wall outlet

to VIDEO OUT

Connecting a Switcher

Video camera

to SW
OUT

to EXT
TIMING
IN

to VIDEO IN

to MONITOR OUT

Monitor

to video
input

to video output

Monitor

Use of BNC connector

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

To connect an alarm sensor

Refer to page 27.

Camera switcher

Note

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

Video camera

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Connecting Another Unit in
Series

Video Camera

to VIDEO IN

to COM

to COM

to COM

to COM

to SERIES
OUT

to SERIES IN

to VIDEO IN

to SERIES
OUT

to SERIES IN

to VIDEO
OUT

to VIDEO
OUT

to COM

to COM

to VIDEO IN

Monitor

to SERIES
OUT

to SERIES IN

For operation, refer to page 18.

to VIDEO IN

to VIDEO
OUT

to VIDEO IN

to VIDEO OUT

9

Setting the Language

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

1

34

2

5

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 v so that ENGLISH flshes.

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

∗LANGUAGE
ENGLISH

4

Press DATA

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

∗LANGUAGE
FRANCAIS

‘/’to select the language.

5 Press PAUSE/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.

2

1

Example:

Set the date and time to 15:20 on April 15, 1998.

3-9

10

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

b

SHIFT

OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00
∗CLOCK SET

04-15-00 SAT 00 : 00 : 00
∗LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

.

6 Set the year by pressing

b

SHIFT

OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00
∗CLOCK SET

04 - 15-98 WED 00 : 00 : 00
∗LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

.

7 Set the hour by pressing

b

SHIFT

OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00
∗CLOCK SET

04 - 15-98 WED 15 : 00 : 00
∗LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

.

DATA

DATA

DATA

‘/’, then press

‘/’, then press

‘/’, then press

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

∗LANGUAGE
ENGLISH

Day of the week

Month-Day-Year

3

Press SHIFT v to move the flashing to 01.

4

Set the month by pressing DATA
SHIFT b.

ON
OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00

∗CLOCK SET
04-01-00 SAT 00 : 00 : 00

∗LANGUAGE
ENGLISH

04 02 :

Time

‘/’

, then press

8 Set the minutes by pressing

b

press SHIFT

OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00
∗CLOCK SET

04 - 15-98 WED 15 : 20 : 00
∗LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

9 Press

DATA

You can set the clock at the 00 second point.

.

’ simultaneously with a time signal.

DATA

‘/’, then

10After setting the date and time, press PAUSE/

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
04-15-98 WED 15 : 20 : 00

2 Press

DATA

‘/’ to set DAYLIGHT SET to NO

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

made

USE: Daylight Saving Time adjustment is made

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

∗CLOCK SET
04-15-98 WED 15 : 20 : 00

3 Set the date and time the Daylight Saving Time

adjustment is made.

WEEK ON

DATA

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

MONTH ON

DATA

Press
Daylight Saving Time adjustment is made:
01, 02, 03, 04...1, 12 for January, February

.....December

TIME ON

DATA

Press
Saving Time adjustment is made. The time can
only be set between 01 and 22.
Then press SHIFT
set the minutes.

‘/’ to set which day the Daylight

b

, and press

DATA

‘/’ to

‘/’ to set which month the

‘/’ to set the time the Daylight

b

, and press

DATA

‘/’ to

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 PAUSE/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

Press

DATA

‘/’

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

Example: When you set the date display to N.

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

∗BUZZER

4 Press PAUSE/SEARCH to return to the normal

display (time/date screen).

000
15:20:00 96

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

04-15-98 WED 000
15:20:00 96

Alarm count
Recording/

playback speed
Time

2 Change the display position as follows.

To move the display downwards, press SHIFT v.
(When the display reaches the bottom of the
screen, the display returns to the top of the screen.)
To move the display rightwards, press SHIFT b.
(When the display reaches the right-hand edge of
the screen, the display returns to the left-hand edge
of the screen.)

04-15-98 WED 000
15:20:00 96

Note

While recording, this function does not work.

Press SHIFT b.
Press SHIFT v.

To turn off or on the screen display

Set the ON-SCREEN switch to OFF or ON.

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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.

1

2

3

4

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

set flashes and
(no).

SPEED Y
∗BUZZER

ALARM IN Y
TAPE END Y
KEY IN N

v

so that the item of BUZZER to be

DATA

‘/’ to set to Y (yes) or N

4 Press PAUSE/SEARCH to return to the normal

display.

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Handling a Video Cassette

This section shows you how to handle a video cassette.

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

EJECT 6

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

Recommended cassette

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

To select the tape

Set the TAPE switch on the front to T-120 or T-160
depending on the tape to be used.

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.

2 Press SHIFT

v

to move the flashing to TAPE IN
MODE and set to STOP or REC by pressing
DATA

‘/’.

<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

Y1
6H
20S
01:00
STOP
REW

-3M
Y
N

STOP: the VCR enters stop mode when a video

cassette is inserted.

REC: the VCR enters recording mode when a

video cassette is inserted.

3 Press PAUSE/SEARCH to return to the normal

display.

15

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.

4

1

2

3

STOP p

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

The recording speed changes depending on the
tape to be used (T-120 or T-160 tape).

4 Press REC r.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press STOP p.

If recording does not start and the cassette is ejected

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

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 REC r is pressed.

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

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

Note

When using a T-120 tape in 48H, 72H and 96H modes,
it is possible to record additionally 6 hours longer than
the displayed recording time.
When using a T-160 tape in 64H, 96H and 126H
modes, it is possible to record additionally 8 hours
longer than the displayed recording time.

EP mode

Time
lapse
mode

In the display window

T-120 T-160

6 8 1/60

Possible Continuous

Impossible

Recording speed

motion

Intemittent

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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

b

While pressing SHIFT
The

indicator lights in the display window.

, press TAPE SPEED.

SHIFT

b

TAPE SPEED

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

To release the security lock

b

While pressing SHIFT
The

indicator turns off.

, press TAPE SPEED.

SHIFT

TAPE SPEED

b

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

REPEAT REC
indicator

23

41

1 Press MENU until the SET UP 3 display appears

on the screen.

2 Press SHIFT

MODE and set the mode to R 1 or R 2 by pressing
DATA

<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

R 1: If an alarm input is received during repeat

recording, the recording mode switches to alarm
recording and repeat recording is canceled. After
the end of the tape is reached, the tape is
automatically rewound and stops at the
beginning.

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.

‘/’.

v

to move the flashing to TAPE END

Y1
6H
20S
01:00
STOP
R1

-3M
Y
N

3 Press PAUSE/SEARCH to return to the normal

display.
The REPEAT REC indicator lights.

4 Press REC r.

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

17

Recording

Series Recording

Connect another SVT-LC300 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.

Count of power interruption

18

<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

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.

MENU RESET

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.

1 Press MENU until the SET UP 3 display appears

on the screen.

2 Set TAPE END MODE to REW, STOP or EJECT

by pressing

<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

DATA

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

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

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

enters stop mode at once.

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

is ejected at once.

R 1/R 2: for repeat recording. See page 17.

‘/’.

Y1
6H
20S
01:00
STOP
REW

-3M
Y
N

3 Press PAUSE/SEARCH to return to the normal

display.

When the tape reaches the end

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

19

Recording

2H

Y

Monitoring the Recording
Condition

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

PLAY/REC CHECK

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

Note

While monitoring the recording condition, recording is
interrupted.

Checking the Used Time

231

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 PAUSE/SEARCH to return to the normal

display.

20

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
using a T-160 tape. Set the TAPE switch to T-160.

––:–– ––:–– –––

SUN

––:–– ––:–– –––

MON

08:00 17:00 24

TUE

––:–– ––:–– –––

WED

––:–– ––:–– –––

THU

––:–– ––:–– –––

FRI

––:–– ––:–– –––

SAT

––:–– ––:–– –––

1

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

N
N
Y
N
N
N
N
NDLY

2

3-9

1211

10

3 Press SHIFT

the SHIFT

v

to move the flashing to TUE and

b

to move it to the hour position of

START.

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

4 Set the start hour by pressing

press SHIFT

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

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

b

--:--

--:-­08:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

.

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

N
N
N
N
N

DATA

N
N
N
N
N

5 Set the start minute by pressing

b

--:--

--:-­08:00

--:--

--:--

.

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

---

---

---

---

---

N
N
N
N
N

press SHIFT

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

‘/’ and

DATA

‘/’ and

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

b

--:--

--:-­08:00

--:--

--:--

.

--:--

--:-­17:--

--:--

--:--

press SHIFT

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

---

---

---

---

---

DATA

N
N
N
N
N

7 Set the stop minute by pressing

b

--:--

--:-­08:00

--:--

--:--

.

--:--

--:-­17:00

--:--

--:--

---

---

---

---

---

N
N
N
N
N

press SHIFT

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

‘/’ and

DATA

‘/’ and

21

Timer Recording

8 Set the recording speed by pressing

b

and press SHIFT

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

--:--

--:-­08:00

--:--

--:--

.

--:--

--:-­17:00

--:--

--:--

---

--­ 24

---

---

DATA

N
N
N
N
N

‘/’

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

pressing

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

DATA

--:--

--:-­08:00

--:--

--:--

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

10

When you have completed all the settings, press

PAUSE/SEARCH to return to the normal display.

11

Insert the cassette.

‘/’.

--:--

--:-­17:00

--:--

--:--

---

--­ 24

---

---

N
N
Y
N
N

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

Example 2:

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

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

SAT

∗∗ ∗∗ ∗∗∗ ∗

: 07:50 96

∗∗ ∗∗

1

:

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

NSUN
NMON
NTUE
NWED
NTHU
NFRI

YMON

13

2

3-11

14

12

12

Press TIMER REC.
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 REC do 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

22

3 Press SHIFT

O

line), and press SHIFT

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

4 Set the start hour by pressing

press SHIFT

TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
DLY
EXT

5 Set the start minute by pressing

press SHIFT

TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
DLY
EXT

6 Display the

recording speed (SPD) and timer execution

v

to move the flashing to SAT (7th

b

.

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

DATA

b

.

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:-­17:--

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

N
N
N
N
N
N
N

DATA

b

.

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:-­17:20

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

marks on the stop time (STOP),

*

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

N
N
N
N
N
N
N

‘/’ and

‘/’ and

positions in the 7th line and on the start time
(START) position in the 8th line by pressing
DATA

‘/’ and press SHIFT b.
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

∗∗: ∗∗
∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:-­∗∗: ∗∗

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

---

---

---

---

∗∗∗

---

---

N
N
N
N

∗

N
N

7 Set flashing SUN to MON by pressing

b

’ and press SHIFT
hour position of STOP.

TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
MON
EXT

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:-­17:20

∗∗: ∗∗
∗∗∗∗∗

8 Set the stop hour by pressing

b

press SHIFT

TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
MON
EXT

.

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:-­17:20

∗∗: ∗∗
∗∗∗∗∗

9 Set the stop minute by pressing

b

press SHIFT

TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
MON
EXT

10

Set the recording speed by pressing

and press SHIFT

TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
MON
EXT

11

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

TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
MON
EXT

.

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:-­17:20

∗∗: ∗∗
∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:-­17:20

∗∗: ∗∗
∗∗∗∗∗

DATA

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:-­17:20

∗∗: ∗∗
∗∗∗∗∗

to move the flasing to the

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:-­∗∗: ∗∗

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

---

---

---

---

∗∗∗

---

---

N
N
N
N

∗

N
N

DATA

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:-­∗∗: ∗∗
07:--

∗∗∗∗∗

---

---

---

---

∗∗∗

---

---

N
N
N
N

∗

N
N

DATA

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:-­∗∗: ∗∗
07:50

∗∗∗∗∗

b

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:-­∗∗: ∗∗
07:50

∗∗∗∗∗

---

N

---

N

---

N

---

N

∗∗∗

∗

---

N

---

N

.

---

N

---

N

---

N

---

N

∗∗∗

∗

96

N

---

N

‘/’.

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:-­∗∗: ∗∗
07:50

∗∗∗∗∗

---

---

---

---

∗∗∗

96

---

N
N
N
N

∗

Y
N

‘/’ and

DATA

DATA

‘/

‘/’ and

‘/’

23

Timer Recording

12

When you have completed all the settings press

PAUSE/SEARCH to return to the normal display.

Daily Recording

13

Insert the cassette.

14

Press TIMER REC.
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 REC 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

v

week by pressing SHIFT

2 Set the day to DLY by pressing

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

---

---

---

DATA

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

Press TIMER REC. The recording stops.

24

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.

<HOLIDAY SET>

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

DATA

3 Set the day of the holiday by pressing

’.

‘/’ and press SHIFT b.

<HOLIDAY SET>

1

7---

2

-----

3

-----

4

-----

5

-----

6

-----

7

-----

8

-----

9

-----

10

-----

<HOLIDAY SET>

1

7-1 4

2

-----

3

-----

4

-----

5

-----

6

-----

7

-----

8

-----

9

-----

10

-----

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20

-----

-----

-----

-----

-----

-----

-----

-----

-----

-----

-----

-----

-----

-----

-----

-----

-----

-----

-----

-----

DATA

‘/

Recording Using an External
Timer

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

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

(lowest line) and press SHIFT

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

4 Set the recording speed by pressing

and press SHIFT

TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
DLY
EXT

v

to move the flashing to EXT

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

b

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

---

.

---

---

---

---

---

--­ 24

b

.

N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N

DATA

N
N
N
N
N
N
N

‘/’

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

pressing

TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
DLY
EXT

DATA

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

‘/’.

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

--:--

∗∗∗∗∗

---

---

---

---

---

--­ 24

N
N
N
N
N
N
Y

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

4 When you have completed all the settings, press

PAUSE/SEARCH to return to the normal display.

6 When you have completed all the settings, press

PAUSE/SEARCH to return to the normal display.

25

Timer Recording

7 Insert the cassette.
8 Press TIMER REC.

The VCR turns off automatically, and enters the
timer recording standby mode. The
appears in the display window.

When no cassette is inserted, the
flashes and a beep sounds.

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

Input signal from the EXT TIMER IN terminal

indicator

indicator

5 V

0 V

Changing/Cancelling the Timer
Settings

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

Changing the timer settings

1 Press MENU until the TIMER SET display

appears on the screen.

2 Press SHIFT

position where you want to change.

3 Press

DATA

b

or v to move the flashing to the

‘/’ to change the setting.

4 Press PAUSE/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

where you want to cancel.

3 Press SHIFT

execution.

4 Press

DATA

v

to move the flashing to the position

b

to move the flashing to the timer

‘/’ to set the timer execution to N.

5 Press PAUSE/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 PAUSE/SEARCH to return to the normal

display.

26

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 COM

to ALARM OUT

to ALARM IN

Setting the Alarm Speed and
Duration

2-5

1

6

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

Set ALARM SPEED to 6H, 18H or NC by
pressing

DATA

‘/’.

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

DATA

‘/’.

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 Press SHIFT v to move the flashing to ALARM

DURATION.

<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

Y1
6H
20S
01:00
STOP
REW

-3M
Y
N

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

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

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

CC: for recording as long as the alarm signal is

being input

TRIG: for recording from the alarm signal to the

next alarm signal.

1 Press MENU until the SET UP 3 display appears

on the screen.

2 Press SHIFT

SPEED.

<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

v

to move the flashing to ALARM

Y1
6H
20S
01:00
STOP
REW

-3M
Y
N

27

Alarm Recording

6 Set in which mode the alarm recording begins by

pressing DATA ‘/’.
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

Y1
6H
20S
01:00
STOP
REW

-3M
Y
N

7 Press PAUSE/SEARCH to return to the normal

display.

Setting the Alarm Recording Mode

1 Press MENU until the SET UP 3 display appears

on the screen.

<SET UP 3>
ALARM MODE
ALARM SPEED
ALARM DURATION

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

Y1
6H
20S

STOP
REW

-3M
Y
N

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 REC indicator goes off. After the
tape reaches the end, the tape is rewound and the
VCR stops. The OFF indicator lights in the display
window (only when R1 is selected for TAPE END
MODE in the SET UP 3 display).

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

•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.

Y1 of ALARM MODE is flashing.

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

pressing

DATA

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

proceeding.

Y3: accepts alarms only in timer recording standby

mode.

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

signal is received.

‘/’.

3 Press PAUSE/SEARCH to return to the normal

display.

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Indicators during alarm recording

The AL indicator flashes in the display window.

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

04-15-98 WED 001
04:15:43 6

Alarm count number

Searching the Picture of the Alarm
Recordings — Alarm Search

1

Rewind 0

4

Fast-forward )

Present

123231

positin

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2

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

To Reset the Alarm Count

1

2

1 Press MENU until the ALARM TIME display

appears on the screen.

2 Press MENU RESET with a pointed material.

2 Set ON-SCREEN to ON.
3 Press PAUSE/SEARCH in stop mode.

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

1H12M06S
AL SEARCH 01

In the display window On the monitor

4 Press

DATA

(1 to 99).

‘/’ to set the alarm search number

5 Press FF ) or REW 0.

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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Alarm Recording

Scanning the Picture of the
Alarm Recordings — Alarm Scan

231

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

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

1H12M06S
AL SCAN

In the display window

On the monitor screen

Displaying the Alarm List —
Alarm Recall

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

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

<ALARM TIME>

008 12-03

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

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

3 Press FF ) or REW 0.

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

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

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

Note

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

Time
Month-Date
Alarm count

To turn off the alarm list on the screen

Press PAUSE/SEARCH. The normal display appears.

To reset the alarm data

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

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