Sony SVT-124 User manual

Sony Corporation Printed in Japan

1997 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions page 2
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Mode d’emploi page 36
Avant de faire fonctionner cet appareil, lisez
attentivement le présent mode d’emploi et conservez-le
pour toute référence ultérieure.
Manual de instrucciones página 70
Antes de utilizar la unidad, lea este manual
detenidamente y consérvelo para futuras referencias.
Videocassette
Recorder
3-194-139-01(2)
SVT-124

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WARNING
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.
What is Time Lapse Video?
• A normal VCR records 60 fields per second, while
this time lapse VCR records in a range from 4.6 to
8.6 fields per second. Through reduction of the
number of fields recorded per second, this VCR is
capable of recording for extended periods of time
on a standard video tape (up to a maximum of 26
hours).
• As a result, this VCR is extremely useful for long-
term monitoring or recording events that take
place slowly (such as the blooming of a flower).
• If a tape that has been recorded in time lapse
mode is played back in the normal two-hour mode,
the speed of the tape will be increased 7 to 13
times, depending on the speed the original
recording was made at, so that the slow changes
that were recorded can be viewed at a much
faster speed.

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English
Table of Contents
Alarm Recording .....................................................23
Connecting an Alarm Sensor..............................23
Setting the Alarm Speed and Duration...............23
Setting the Alarm Recording Mode ...................24
Scanning the Picture of the Alarm Recordings —
Alarm Scan...............................................25
Displaying the Alarm List — Alarm Recall.......25
Playback ...................................................................26
Audio Playback ..................................................26
Adjusting Pictures ..............................................27
Various Playback Modes ........................................28
Picture Search.....................................................28
Still Picture .........................................................28
Field-by-Field Picture ........................................28
Maintenance .............................................................29
Cleaning Video Heads........................................29
Replacing Video Heads ......................................29
Checking the Video Heads Every 1000 Hours...29
Maintaining Mechanical Parts............................29
Servicing Periodically ........................................29
Terminals..................................................................30
WARNING OUT Terminal................................30
TAPE END OUT Terminal................................30
SW OUT Terminal .............................................31
REMOTE Jack ...................................................32
Troubleshooting .......................................................33
Specifications............................................................34
Precautions.................................................................4
Features ......................................................................5
Location of Parts and Controls ................................6
Front Panel...........................................................6
Rear Panel ............................................................7
Display Window...................................................7
Connections ................................................................8
Connecting a Camera, Monitor and Microphone.8
Connecting a Switcher .........................................8
Setting the Language .................................................9
Setting the Clock......................................................10
Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time ...................11
Setting the Time/Date Display ...........................11
Changing the Display Position of the Time/Date
Display .....................................................12
Setting the Buzzers ..................................................13
Handling a Video Cassette......................................14
Inserting a Video Cassette..................................14
Ejecting a Video Cassette...................................14
Protecting Your Cassette from Being Erased.....14
Setting the Operation Mode ...............................14
Recording .................................................................15
Locking the Record Mode — Security Lock
Function ...................................................16
Recording on the Same Cassette Repeatedly —
Repeat Recording.....................................16
Recording after Power Interruption or Moisture
Condensation............................................17
Setting the Mode at the End of the Tape ............17
Monitoring the Recording Condition .................18
Checking the Used Time ....................................18
Timer Recording......................................................19
Day of the Week Recording ...............................19
Daily Recording .................................................20
Setting the Holiday.............................................21
Recording Using an External Timer...................21
Changing/Cancelling the Timer Settings ...........22
CAUTION
The format used for time lapse recording in this
video cassette recorder differs from the regular VHS
video format. Cassettes recorded in two-hour mode
on this unit can be viewed on a normal VHS video
cassette rcorder. However, cassettes recorded in
other modes may show some picture noise when
played on a normal VHS video cassette recorder.

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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 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
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.

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Features
Forward field advance
This VCR offers improved search functions with the
ability to move forwards between fields.
Clock operation backup
When a power interruption occurs, the built-in
rechargeable battery will provide backup power for the
clock for up to 30 days.
Security lock
To guard against operation errors, this VCR locks all
of the buttons.
Monitoring the recording condition
You can check the recorded image during recording by
pressing a single button.
Field recording/field playback
Because single fields can be recorded one by one in
time lapse mode and all fields can be viewed
separately during playback, you can record more
information.
Audio recording in 12-/24-mode
You can record audio information with video
information even in 12- or 24-hour mode and listen to
it by selecting audio mode during playback.
Various recording functions
•Repeat recording: When the tape reaches the end,
the VCR rewinds the tape and starts recording again
from the beginning of the tape.
•Timer recording: You can set the timer on daily
recording or weekly recording.
•Alarm recording: If an externally connected alarm
sensor is triggered, you can make a complete
recording of the situation that triggered the alarm.
Mode settings on monitor
You can set the modes for all functions, such as the
internal timer setting, the alarm recording mode
settings, etc. on the monitor.
Used time indicator
This VCR shows used time of head drum and power
on time on the monitor screen.
Alarm scan function
You can scan the alarm recording and play it back for
first five seconds.
Clog detection
The VCR always checks that the video signal is
recorded without problem (in time lapse mode only).
If the recording cannot be made properly because the
recording head has become clogged, the VCR will give
a warning.

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Location of Parts and Controls
Front Panel (Refer to pages in parentheses for details.)
1POWER switch
2Cassette compartment
3MENU/AUDIO ON button (9/26)
4TAPE SPEED/DATA button (15/9)
5TIMER REC/DATA button (20/9)
6ON-SCREEN ON/OFF switch (11)
7REPEAT REC ON/OFF switch (16)
8REPEAT REC indicator (16)
9POWER indicator
0EJECT 6button (14)
!` Display window (7)
!“ SHIFT v/TRACKING – button (9/27)
!£ ALL RESET button (30)
!¢ SHIFT b/TRACKING + button (10/27)
!MENU RESET button (17, 22, 24)
!⁄ REW 0button
!ƒ PLAY /REC CHECK button
!¥ FF )button
!» PAUSE P/AL SCAN button
@… STOP pbutton
@` REC rbutton
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Rear Panel (Refer to pages in parentheses for details.)
1TAPE END OUT terminal (30)
2WARNING OUT terminal (30)
3COM (common) terminal (30)
4EXT TIMER IN terminal (21)
5SW OUT terminal (31)
6COM (common) terminal (23, 31)
7ALARM OUT terminal (23)
8ALARM IN terminal (23)
9Battery compartment
0AC IN (inlet) (8)
!` REMOTE jack (32)
!“ MIC IN jack (8)
!£ AUDIO IN/OUT jacks (phono type)
!¢ VIDEO IN/OUT jacks (BNC type) (8)
Display Window
1Alarm recording indicator
2Error indicator
3Power interruption indicator
4External timer recording indicator
5Timer recording indicator
6Security lock indicator
7Cassette indicator
8OFF indicator
9Tape speed
0Tape operation indicators
!` Recording indicator
!“ Linear time counter/Timer recording indicator
123 56
7 8 !… !“!`9
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5
6
7
8
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2
3
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Connecting a Switcher
Note
When you connect several cameras to a switcher,
synchronize the cameras.
If not, the picture will be disturbed.
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.
To connect an alarm sensor
Refer to page 23.
Connections
to VIDEO OUT
Camera switcher
to EXT
TIMING
IN
Video camera
Monitor
to video output
Use of BNC connector
Align pin with cutout, insert and
turn right to lock.
To remove, turn left and pull out.
Microphone
to MIC IN
to VIDEO IN
to AC IN
to a wall outlet
to video
input
to VIDEO IN
to SW
OUT
to MONITOR OUT
Video camera
Monitor

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Select English, French or Spanish for the display
language.
1Turn on the power.
2Press MENU, and the SET UP 1 display appears
on the monitor screen.
3Press SHIFT vso that ENGLISH flashes.
4Press DATA / to select the language.
5Press PAUSE to return to the normal display.
Setting the Language
15234
∗CLOCK SET
01-01-00 SAT 00 : 00 : 00
∗LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
∗CLOCK SET
01-01- 00 SAT 00 : 00 : 00
∗LANGUAGE
FRANCAIS
<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

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5Set the day by pressing DATA / , then press
SHIFT
b .
6Set the year by pressing DATA / , then press
SHIFT
b .
7Set the hour by pressing DATA / , then press
SHIFT
b .
8Set the minutes by pressing DATA / , then
press SHIFT
b .
9Press DATA simultaneously with a time signal.
You can set the clock at the 00 second point.
10After setting the date and time, press PAUSE to
return to the normal display.
Set the clock to the current time and date on the
monitor screen. For Daylight Saving Time, proceed the
steps in “Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time” on page
11 first.
Example:
Set the date and time to 15:20 on October 15, 1997.
1Turn on the power of the equipment to be used.
2Press MENU, and the SET UP 1 display appears
on the monitor screen.
The first display shows January 1, 2000.
3 Press SHIFT vto move the flashing to 01.
4 Set the month by pressing DATA / , then press
SHIFT b.
Setting the Clock
12
TimeDay of the week
Month-Day-Year
3-8 9
ON
1ST SUN
04
02
:
00
OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00
∗CLOCK SET
10-01-00 SUN 00 : 00 : 00
∗LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00
∗CLOCK SET
10-15-00 SUN 00 : 00 : 00
∗LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00
∗CLOCK SET
10-15-97 WED 00 : 00 : 00
∗LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00
∗CLOCK SET
10-15-97 WED 15 : 00 : 00
∗LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00
∗CLOCK SET
10-15-97 WED 15 : 20 : 00
∗LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
<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

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Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time
You can adjust to Daylight Saving Time when the
season changes.
1Press MENU, and the SET UP 1 display appears
on the monitor screen.
2Press 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
3Set the date and time the Daylight Saving Time
adjustment is made.
WEEK ON
Press DATA / to set which day the Daylight
Saving Time adjustment is made:
1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH or LST for first, second,
third, fourth or last week.
Then press SHIFT b, and press DATA / to
select the day of the week:
SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI or SAT
MONTH ON
Press DATA / to set which month the
Daylight Saving Time adjustment is made:
01, 02, 03, 04...1, 12 for January, February
.....December
TIME ON
Press DATA / to set the time the Daylight
Saving Time adjustment is made. The time can
only be set between 01 and 22.
Then press SHIFT b, and press DATA / to
set the minutes.
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.
4Press PAUSE to return to the normal display.
Setting the Time/Date Display
You can display four items of information, date, time,
number of alarm recordings and recording/playback
speed and turn off each item which you do not want to
display.
1Turn on the power of the equipment to be used.
2Press MENU until the SET UP 2 display appears
on the monitor screen.
3 Press SHIFT vso that the item of DISPLAY to be set
flashes and
DATA / to set to Y(yes) or N(no).
Example: When you set the date display to N.
4Press PAUSE to return to the normal display (time/
date screen).
To turn off the screen display
Set the ON-SCREEN switch to OFF.
Alarm count
Recording/playback
speed
Current time
<SET UP 1>
∗DAYLIGHT SET NO USE
WEEK MONTH TIME
ON 1ST-SUN 04 02 : 00
OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00
∗CLOCK SET
10-15-97 WED 15 : 20 : 00
<SET UP 1>
∗DAYLIGHT SET USE
WEEK MONTH TIME
ON 1ST-SUN 04 02 : 00
OFF LIST-SUN 10 02 : 00
∗CLOCK SET
10-15-97 WED 15 : 20 : 00
<SET UP 2>
∗DISPLAY
DATE N
TIME Y
ALARM COUNT Y
SPEED Y
∗BUZZER
ALARM IN Y
000
15:20:00
24
<SET UP 2>
∗DISPLAY
DATE Y
TIME Y
ALARM COUNT Y
SPEED Y
∗BUZZER
ALARM IN Y

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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.
1Turn on the power of the equipment to be used.
The normal display appears.
2Change 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.)
Note
While recording, this function does not work.
To turn off or on the screen display
Set the ON SCREEN switch to OFF or ON.
Date
Alarm count
Recording/
playback speed
Time
Press SHIFT b .
Press SHIFT v .
Setting the Clock
10-15-97 WED 000
15:20:00 12
10-15-97 WED 000
15:20:00 12

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Setting the Buzzers
14
2
You can turn on/off three types of buzzers:
•ALARM IN buzzer: beeps while it receives an
alarm signal. (See “Alarm Recording” for more
information on page 23.)
•TAPE END buzzer: beeps when the tape reaches its
end.
•KEY IN buzzer: beeps when you press a button.
1Turn on the power of the equipment to be used.
2Press MENU until the SET UP 2 display appears
on the monitor screen.
3Press SHIFT vso that the item of BUZZER to be
set flashes and DATA / to set to Y (yes) or N
(no).
4Press PAUSE to return to the normal display.
3
ALARM
COUNT
Y
SPEED Y
∗BUZZER
ALARM IN Y
TAPE END Y
KEY IN N
ALARM
COUNT
Y
SPEED Y
∗BUZZER
ALARM IN Y
TAPE END Y
KEY IN N

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Handling a Video Cassette
Protecting Your Cassette from
Being Erased
Remove the tab on the cassette with a screwdriver or a
similar tool as shown below. This protects your
cassette against an accidental recording.
If you want to record again on the cassette without its
safety tab, simply cover the safety tab hole with a
piece of plastic tape.
Setting the Operation Mode
You can set the mode for the VCR when a video
cassette is inserted on the SET UP 3 display.
1Press MENU until the SET UP 3 display appears
on the screen.
2Press SHIFT vto move the flashing to TAPE IN
MODE and set to STOP or REC by pressing
DATA / .
STOP: the VCR enters stop mode when a video
cassette is inserted.
REC: the VCR enters recording mode when a
video cassette is inserted.
3Press PAUSE to return to the normal display.
This section shows you how to insert a video cassette
into the VCR.
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 indicator lights in the display
window.
If you insert the cassette without its safety tab for
recording, the VCR ejects the cassette automatically.
Ejecting a Video Cassette
Press EJECT 6on the VCR.
You can eject the cassette even when the power is off.
When you press EJECT 6, the VCR turns on
automatically.
After ejecting the cassette, the VCR turns off again.
Recommended cassette
This VCR is designed and calibrated with 120-minute
tape (Sony T-120). To ensure stable operation and
optimum picture quality, we recommend that you use a
Sony 120-minute tape.
Cassette compartment
EJECT 6
Safety
tab
<SET UP 3>
ALARM MODE
ALARM SPEED
ALARM DURATION
TAPE IN MODE
TAPE END MODE
TAPE END OUT
CLOG DETECT.
Y1
2H
20S
STOP
REW
-3M
Y

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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.
1Turn on the power of the equipment to be used.
2Insert the cassette.
3Set the recording speed by pressing TAPE SPEED.
a) In time lapse modes, it is possible to record additionally
two hours longer than the displayed recording time.
4Press REC r.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press STOP p.
If recording does not start and the cassette is
ejected
The tab on the cassette is removed to protect against
accidental recording.
Recording
Notes
•Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording,
Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automatically
improves recording quality by adjusting the VCR to
the condition of the video heads and tape. There is
about a 6-seconds delay before the VCR actually
starts recording when REC ris 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.
12 4
STOP p
3
In the display window
Recording speed
Record-
ing
speed
2
12
24
Maximum recording
time with 120-
minute tape (hour)
Standard
mode
Time
lapse
modea)
2
14
26
Interval
(sec.)
1/60
0.12
0.22
Audio
recording
Possible
Tape
motion
Continuous

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Recording on the Same Cassette
Repeatedly — Repeat Recording
You can record on the same cassette repeatedly in two
different modes: R 1 and R 2.
1Set the REPEAT REC switch to ON.
The REPEAT REC indicator lights.
2Press MENU until the SET UP 3 display appears
on the screen.
3Set the TAPE END MODE to R 1 or R 2 by
pressing DATA / .
R 1: If an alarm input is received during repeat
recording, the recording mode switches to alarm
recording and the REPEAT REC indicator goes
off. After the end of the tape is reached, the tape
is automatically rewound and stops at the
beginning. The OFF indicator lights in the
display window.
R 2: If an alarm input is received during repeat
recording, the recording mode switches to alarm
recording. Repeat recording is performed
regardless of whether an alarm input is received
or not.
4Press PAUSE to return to the normal display.
5Press REC r.
Recording begins.
When the tape reaches the end, the tape is rewound
at the beginning and recording resumes.
Locking the Record Mode —
Security Lock Function
Locking the record mode is useful to guard against
accidental recording interruptions when the VCR is
used for surveillance or monitoring purposes.
To set the security lock
While pressing SHIFT b, press TAPE SPEED.
The indicator lights in the display window.
The security lock function also works in timer
recording mode.
To release the security lock
While pressing SHIFT b, press TAPE SPEED again.
The indicator turns off.
TAPE SPEED
SHIFT b
SHIFT bTAPE SPEED
Recording
1
24
5
REPEAT
REC
indicator
3
<SET UP 3>
ALARM MODE
ALARM SPEED
ALARM DURATION
TAPE IN MODE
TAPE END MODE
TAPE END OUT
CLOG DETECT.
Y1
2H
20S
STOP
R1
-3M
Y

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<POWER FAILURE>
<DEM>
002 FAILURE
RECOVERY
001 FAILURE
RECOVERY
12-20
12-20
12-10
12-20
07:15
07:30
11:00
12:00
Note
If REPEAT REC is set to OFF while repeat recording is in
progress, recording proceeds until the end of the tape is
reached and then stops automatically after the tape is
rewound at the beginning. The OFF indicator lights in the
display window.
To clear the P indicator
Press MENU RESET with pointed material.
To clear the power interruption/moisture
condensation data
Press MENU until the POWER FAILURE/DEW
display appears and press MENU RESET with pointed
material.
Setting the Mode at the End of
the Tape
You can set the mode of the tape operation when the
tape comes to the end during recording using the SET
UP 3 display.
When the REPEAT REC switch is set to OFF
1Press MENU until the SET UP 3 display appears
on the screen.
2Set TAPE END MODE to REC, STOP or EJECT
by pressing DATA / .
REW: when the tape comes to the end, the VCR
rewinds the tape automatically and enters stop
mode at the beginning of the tape.
STOP: when the tape comes to the end, the VCR
enters stop mode at once.
EJECT: when the tape comes to the end, the tape
is ejected at once.
3Press PAUSE to return to the normal display.
MENU RESET
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
Press MENU until the POWER FAILURE/DEW
display appears.
This shows a count of the power interruption and
moisture condensation and the period when the
recording was interrupted.
Count of power interruption
Count of moisture condensation
No recording
periods
MENU
<SET UP 3>
ALARM MODE
ALARM SPEED
ALARM DURATION
TAPE IN MODE
TAPE END MODE
TAPE END OUT
CLOG DETECT.
Y1
2H
20S
STOP
REW
-3M
Y

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Monitoring the Recording
Condition
You can check the recording condition by pressing
PLAY/REC CHECK while recording in time lapse
mode.
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.
PLAY/REC CHECK
Checking the Used Time
1Turn on the power of the equipment to be used.
2Press 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.
3Press PAUSE to return to the normal display.
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Recording
When the tape reaches the end
The OFF indicator lights in the display window.
Press EJECT 6, REC r, FF ), REW 0or
PLAY zto turn off the OFF indicator.
When the REPEAT REC switch is set to ON
Follows the steps 2 through 4 in “Recording on the
Same Cassette Repeatedly — Repeat Recording” on
page 16.
2H
<USED TIME>
VIDEO
POWER
Y
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You can set the timer recording in two methods: day of
the week recording and daily recording.
Before starting, make sure that the time and date are
set properly. (See page 10.)
Day of the Week Recording
Example:
Making a recording from 8:00 on Tuesday to 17:00 the
same day with the recording speed set to 24-hour
mode.
1Turn on the power of the equipment to be used.
2Press MENU until the TIMER SET display
appears on the screen.
Timer Recording
3Press SHIFT vto move the flashing to TUE and
the SHIFT bto move it to the hour position of
START.
4Set the start hour by pressing DATA / and
press SHIFT b.
5Set the start minute by pressing DATA / and
press SHIFT b.
6Set the stop hour by pressing DATA / and
press SHIFT b.
7Set the stop minute by pressing DATA / and
press SHIFT b.
3-9
212
111
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
––:–– ––:–– ––– N SUN
––:–– ––:–– ––– N MON
08:00 17:00 24 Y TUE
––:–– ––:–– ––– N WED
––:–– ––:–– ––– N THU
––:–– ––:–– ––– N FRI
––:–– ––:–– ––– N SAT
––:–– ––:–– ––– NDLY
<TIMER SET>
WEEK START STOP SPD
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
DLY
EXT
--:--
--:--
--:--
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N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
<TIMER SET>
WEEK START STOP SPD
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
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:
---
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--:--
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:
N
N
N
N
N
N
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<TIMER SET>
WEEK START STOP SPD
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
--:--
--:--
08:--
--:--
--:--
---
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---
---
--:--
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N
N
N
N
N
N
<TIMER SET>
WEEK START STOP SPD
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
--:--
--:--
08:00
--:--
--:--
---
---
---
---
---
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
N
N
N
N
N
N
<TIMER SET>
WEEK START STOP SPD
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
--:--
--:--
08:00
--:--
--:--
---
---
---
---
---
--:--
--:--
17:--
--:--
--:--
N
N
N
N
N
N
<TIMER SET>
WEEK START STOP SPD
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
--:--
--:--
08:00
--:--
--:--
---
---
---
---
---
--:--
--:--
17:00
--:--
--:--
N
N
N
N
N