Sony SVT-S3050P User manual

SVT-S3050P
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 38
Avant la mise en service de cet appareil, priére de lire
attentivement ce mode d’emploi que l’on conservera
pour toute référence ultérieure.
Bedienungsanleitung Seite 74
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sorgfältig durch und bewahren Sie sie zum späteren
Nachschlagen auf.
Manual de instrucciones Página 110
Antes de utilizar la unidad, lea este manual
detenidamente y consérvelo para futuras referencias.
Istruzioni per l’uso Pagina 146
Prima di usare l’apparecchio, leggere con attenzione
questo manuale e conservarlo per riferimenti futun.
SVT-S3050P
1997 by Sony Corporation
3-193-023-02 (2)

2
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.
About the S-VHS System
The S-VHS system provides sharp, finely detailed pictures*
through the S-VHS video signal recording/playback circuit
and high quality S-VHS tape.
* Approximately 400 TV lines of horizontal resolution
This VTR can record and play back high quality pictures
when you use tapes bearing the kmark. The unit also
can record and play back tapes bearing the jmark.
On the recording/playback format and the types of video
cassettes to be used
Before you begin, check to see which recording/playback
format (S-VHS or VHS) you will use referring to the following
table.
Tape used
S-VHS tape Setting of S-VHS on OTHERS
screen
m“Y” nS-VHS
“N” nVHS
Recording/playback format
During
recording
About Recording and Playback with this VTR
On recording and playback format
• This VTR bears the kmark.
• If you record TV programmes with this VTR, the recorded
pictures will be played back giving the horizontal
resolution level of the TV.
On the cassettes used
• Use video cassettes bearing the kmark or the j
mark.
• Video cassettes recorded in the VHS format can be
played back on this VTR.
• Video cassettes recorded in the kformat using this
VTR cannot be played back on a VTR with the jmark
only.
• Some video sources used in other countries cannot be
played back on this VTR due to the differences in colour
systems.
VHS tape VHS format regardless of the
S-VHS setting
Tape recorded
in S-VHS
format
Playing back on an S-VHS VTR
mAutomatically selected
A tape recorded in the S-VHS
format will be played back in
the S-VHS format.
The tape recorded in the VHS
format will be played back in
the VHS format.
Playing back on a VHS VTR
mA tape recorded in the S-
VHS format cannot be
played back.
A tape recorded in the VHS
format will be played back in
the VHS format.
Tape
recorded in
VHS format
VHS format
During
playback
What is Time Lapse Video?
• A normal VCR records 50 fields per second, while
this time lapse VCR records in a range from 0.88
to 10 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 168
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 three-hour
mode, the speed of the tape will be increased 5 to
57 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.
CAUTION
The format used for time lapse recording in this
video cassette recorder differs from the regular S-
VHS and VHS video formats. Cassettes recorded in
three-hour mode on this unit can be viewed on a
normal S-VHS or VHS video cassette rcorder.
However, cassettes recorded in other modes may
show some picture noise when played on a normal
S-VHS or VHS video cassette recorder.
Voor de klanten in Nederland
• Dit apparaat bevat een MnO2-Li batterij voor memory back-
up.
• De batterij voor memory back-up is bevestigd op de
volgende plaats:
Modelnr. Nr PC-plaat Referentienr
SVT-S3050P CP-1 Z7301
• Raadpleeg uw leverancier over de verwijdering van de
batterij op het moment dat u het apparaat bij einde
levensduur afdankt.
• Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als
KCA.
• Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer
deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar
inleveren als KCA.

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English
Table of Contents
Precautions .................................................................4
Features ......................................................................5
Location of Parts and Controls ................................6
Front Panel ...........................................................6
Rear Panel ............................................................7
Display Window...................................................7
Connections ................................................................8
Connecting a Camera, Monitor and Microphone.8
Connecting a Switcher .........................................8
Connecting Another Unit in Series ......................9
Connecting a Computer........................................9
Setting the Language ...............................................10
Setting the Clock......................................................11
Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time ...................12
Setting the Time/Date Display ...........................12
Changing the Display Position of the Time/Date
Display .....................................................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
Recording .................................................................15
Locking the Record Mode — Security Lock
Function ...................................................15
Recording on the Same Cassette Repeatedly —
Repeat Recording .....................................16
Series Recording ................................................16
Recording after Power Interruption or Moisture
Condensation............................................17
Monitoring the Recording Condition .................17
Checking the Used Time .........................................18
Timer Recording......................................................19
Day of the Week Recording ...............................19
Daily Recording .................................................22
Setting the Holiday.............................................23
Recording Using an External Timer...................23
Changing/Cancelling the Timer Settings ...........24
Alarm Recording .....................................................25
Connecting an Alarm Sensor..............................25
Setting the Alarm Speed and Duration...............25
Setting the Alarm Recording Mode ...................25
Scanning the Picture of the Alarm Recordings —
Alarm Scan...............................................27
Displaying the Alarm List — Alarm Recall.......27
Playback ...................................................................28
Audio Playback ..................................................28
Adjusting Pictures ..............................................29
Various Playback Modes ........................................30
Reverse Playback ...............................................30
Still Picture .........................................................30
Field-by-Field Picture ........................................30
Picture Search.....................................................30
Maintenance .............................................................31
Terminals..................................................................32
SW OUT Terminal .............................................32
TIMER OUT Terminal.......................................32
CLOCK SET IN/OUT Terminals ......................32
WARNING OUT Terminal................................33
RS-232C Interface..............................................33
END OUT Terminal...........................................34
REMOTE Jack ...................................................34
Troubleshooting .......................................................35
Specifications............................................................36

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Precautions
On safety
• Operate the unit on 220 V – 240 V AC, 50 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.

5
Features
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.
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 8
steps. At the longest interval setting, available
recording time is a full 168 hours (7 days) with one
180-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.
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.
Alarm scan function
You can scan the alarm recording and play it back for
five seconds.
Clock operation backup
When a power interruption occurs, the built-in
rechargeable battery will provide backup power for the
clock for up to 30 days.
Essential data, such as data setting, internal timer
settings, recording time, and mode settings, and alarm
recording mode settings are also retained.
Security lock
To guard against operation errors, this VCR locks all
of the buttons.
Monitoring the recording condition
You can check the recorded image during recording by
pressing a single button.
RS-232C interface
By installing an optional SVT-RS1A Computer
Interface Board, you can control this VCR from a
personal computer via RS-232C interface.

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Location of Parts and Controls
Front Panel (Refer to pages in parentheses for details.)
1ON indicator
2S-VHS indicator (2)
3REPEAT indicator (16)
4Cassette compartment
5STANDBY/ON switch
6SHARPNESS control (28)
7TRACKING +/– buttons (29, 30)
8ALARM SPEED switch (25)
9ALARM DURATION switch (25)
0REPEAT REC switch (16)
!¡ ON-SCREEN switch (12)
!™ TIMER button (20, 22, 24)
!£ MENU RESET button (17, 22, 24, 26, 27)
!¢ RESET button (33)
!∞ 6EJECT button (14)
!§ rREC button
!¶ REC CHECK button (17)
!• pSTOP button
!ª 0REW button
@º zPLAY button
@¡ )FF button
@™ PPAUSE button
@£ ZREV button
@¢ SEARCH/AUDIO ON button (10, 28)
@∞ MENU button (10)
@§ SHIFT $/z buttons (10, 11)
@¶ COUNTER RESET button (28)
@• REC/PLAY SPEED +/– buttons (10)
13 4
5 6 7 8 9 !º !¡ !™ !£ !§ !¶ !• !ª@º@¡@™@£@¢@∞ @§ @¶ @•
2
!¢ !∞

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1Tape operation indicators
2Cassette indicator
3Power interruption indicator
4Tape speed/Alarm/Moisture condensation
5Security lock indicator
6Timer recording standby indicator
7OFF indicator
8Linear time counter/Timer recording indicator
OFF
SMH
Rear Panel (Refer to pages in parentheses for details.)
Display Window
1END OUT terminal (34)
2WARNING OUT terminal (33)
3COM (common) terminal (33)
4EXT TIMER terminal (23)
5SW OUT terminal (32)
6COM (common) terminal (32)
7ALARM OUT terminal (25)
8ALARM IN terminal (25)
9MIC IN jack (8)
0VIDEO IN/OUT jacks (BNC type) (8)
!¡ REMOTE jack (34)
!™ AUDIO IN/OUT jacks (phono type)
!£ S-VHS IN/OUT jacks (Mini DIN 4 pin) (8)
!¢ AC IN (inlet) (8)
!∞ CLOCK SET OUT terminal (32)
!§ CLOCK SET IN terminal (32)
!¶ SERIES OUT terminal (9)
!• SERIES IN terminal (9)
!ª TIMER OUT terminal (32)
@º COM (common) terminal (32)
1
2
3
4
!∞
!§
!¶
5
6
7
8
9!º
!¡!™ !£ !¢
!•
!ª
@º

8
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.
Note
If video equipment (video camera, etc.) is connected to
both VIDEO IN and S-VIDEO IN jacks, the unit that
is connected to the S-VIDEO IN jack has a priority.
To connect an alarm sensor
Refer to page 25.
to VIDEO
OUT
to VIDEO IN
Connecting a Switcher
Note
When you connect several cameras to a switcher,
synchronize the cameras.
If not, the picture will be disturbed.
Camera switcher
to EXT
TIMING
IN
Video camera
Video camera Monitor
to video
input
to video output
to AC IN
to a wall
outlet
to MIC IN
Microphone
Use of BNC connector
Align pin with cutout, insert and
turn right to lock.
To remove, turn left and pull out.
to VIDEO IN
to MONITOR OUT
to SW OUT

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Connecting a Computer
To connect to a computer, use the SVT-RS1A
Computer Interface Board (not supplied).
For details about installation and control from a
computer, see the instruction manual of the SVT-
RS1A.
Video Camera
to VIDEO
IN
to SERIES IN
to SERIES
OUT
to
VIDEO
OUT
to VIDEO IN
to COMto SERIES
OUT
to COM
to COM to
VIDEO
OUT
to
VIDEO
IN
to SERIES IN to COM
Connecting Another Unit in
Series
For operation, refer to page 16.
to
VIDEO
OUT
to COMto SERIES
OUT
to COMto SERIES IN
to VIDEO
IN
to VIDEO
OUT
to VIDEO
INMonitor
RS-232C
connector
(9-pin D-
SUB type)
9-pin D-SUB type cable
(not supplied) To a computer
Interface cable to be
connected to the RS-232C
connector must be shielded
as follows.
Outer shell
Shield

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Setting the Language
Select either English, French or German for the display
language.
1Turn on the power.
2Press MENU until the LANGUAGE display
appears on the monitor screen.
3Press SHIFT $so that ENGLISH flashes.
4Press REC/PLAY SPEED +/– to select the
language.
5Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.
Note
When you want to change the language again, repeat
steps 2 to 5 after step 5.
14325
< LANGUAGE >
ENGLISH
< LANGUAGE >
ENGLISH
< LANGUAGE >
FRANCAIS

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Setting the Clock
Day-Month-Year Day of the week
13-82
Time
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.
Example:
Set the date and time to 15:20 on 14 October, 1997.
1Turn on the power of the equipment to be used.
2Press MENU until the CLOCK SET display
appears on the monitor screen.
The first display shows 1 January, 2000.
3Set the day by pressing REC/PLAY SPEED +/–,
then press SHIFT z.
4 Set the month by pressing REC/PLAY SPEED +/–,
then press SHIFT z.
< CLOCK SET >
01-01-00 SAT 00:00:00
<LANGUAGE
>
ENGLISH
< DAYLIGHT SET >
STANDARD
5Set the year by pressing REC/PLAY SPEED +/–,
then press SHIFT z.
6Set the hour by pressing REC/PLAY SPEED +/–,
then press SHIFT z.
7Set the minutes by pressing REC/PLAY SPEED +/
–, then press SHIFT z.
8Press REC/PLAY SPEED – simultaneously with a
time signal.
You can set the clock at the 00 second point.
9After setting the date and time, press SEARCH to
return to the normal display.
< CLOCK SET >
14-01-00 FRI 00:00:00
< LANGUAGE >
ENGLISH
< CLOCK SET >
14-10-00 SAT 00:00:00
< LANGUAGE >
ENGLISH
< CLOCK SET >
14-10-97 TUE 00:00:00
< LANGUAGE >
ENGLISH
< CLOCK SET >
14-10-97 TUE 15:00:00
< LANGUAGE >
ENGLISH
< CLOCK SET >
14-10-97 TUE 15:20:00
< LANGUAGE >
ENGLISH

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Setting the Clock
Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time
After setting the time in Standard Time, you can adjust
to Daylight Saving Time when the season changes.
1Press MENU until the DAYLIGHT SET display
appears on the monitor screen.
2Press REC/PLAY SPEED +/– to select
DAYLIGHT.
The clock moves forward one hour.
3Press 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.
1Turn on the power of the equipment to be used.
2Press MENU until the DISPLAY display appears
on the monitor screen.
3 Press SHIFT $so that the item to be set flashes and
REC/PLAY SPEED +/– to set to Y(yes) or N(no).
Example: When you set the date display to N.
DATE
TIME
AL.COUNT
SPEED
Y
Y
Y
Y
< DISPLAY >
DATE
TIME
AL.COUNT
SPEED
N
Y
Y
Y
< DISPLAY >
Alarm count
Recording/playback
speed
Current time
Date
Alarm count
Recording/playback
speed
Time
Press SHIFT z.
Press SHIFT $.
4Press SEARCH to return to the normal display
(time/date screen).
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.
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 $.
(When the display reaches the bottom of the
screen, the display returns to the top of the screen.)
To move the display rightwards, press SHIFT z.
(When the display reaches the right-hand edge of
the screen, the display returns to the left-hand edge
of the screen.)
< CLOCK SET >
13- 4-98 MON 15:20:00
< DAYLIGHT SET >
STANDARD
< CLOCK SET >
13- 4-98 MON 16:20:00
< DAYLIGHT SET >
DAYLIGHT
000
15:20:00
24
14-10-97 TUE 000
15:20:00 12
14-10-97 TUE 000
15:20:00 12

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Setting the Buzzers
1432
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 25.)
•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 BUZZER SET display
appears on the monitor screen.
3Press SHIFT $so that the item to be set flashes
and REC/PLAY SPEED +/– to set to Y (yes) or N
(no).
4Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.
ALARM IN
TAPE END
KEY IN
< BUZZER SET >
Y
Y
N
ALARM IN
TAPE END
KEY IN
< BUZZER SET >
Y
Y
N

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Handling a Video Cassette
Cassette compartment
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 6EJECT on the VCR.
You can eject the cassette even when the power is off.
When you press 6EJECT, the VCR turns on
automatically.
After ejecting the cassette, the VCR turns off again.
Recommended cassette
This VCR is designed and calibrated with 180-minute
tape (Sony E-180). To ensure stable operation and
optimum picture quality, we recommend that you use a
Sony 180-minute tape.
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.
6EJECT
Safety
tab

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Record-
ing
speed
3
12
24
48
72
96
120
168
Recording
12
pSTOP 34
Maximum recording
time with 180-
minute tape (hour)
Standard
mode
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 REC/PLAY
SPEED +/–.
a) In time lapse modes, it is possible to record additionally
three hours longer than the displayed recording time.
4Press rREC.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press pSTOP.
If recording does not start and the cassette is
ejected
The tab on the cassette is removed to protect against
accidental recording.
Time
lapse
modea)
3
15
27
51
75
99
123
171
Interval
(sec.)
1/50
0.1
0.18
0.34
0.5
0.66
0.82
1.14
Audio
recording
Possible
No
Tape
motion
Continuous
Intermittent
When the tape reaches the end
When REPEAT REC is set to OFF (see page 16), the
tape is rewound to the beginning of the tape and stops.
The OFF indicator lights in the display window.
Press rREC, )FF, 0REW or zPLAY to turn
off the OFF indicator.
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-second delay before the VCR actually starts
recording when rREC is pressed.
• This VCR is provided with a clog detection function.
In time lapse modes, if recording is not made
properly, the REC indicator will flash and a warning
signal will be output from the WARNING OUT
terminal. In this case, stop recording immediately and
check the VCR.
Recording speed
SMH
In the display window
REC/PLAY
SPEED +
SHIFT z
SMH
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 z, press REC/PLAY SPEED +.
The indicator lights in the display window.
The security lock function also works in timer
recording and playback modes.
You can use the SHARPNESS control while the
security lock function is working.

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Recording
To release the security lock
While pressing SHIFT z, press REC/PLAY SPEED –.
The indicator turns off.
Recording on the Same Cassette
Repeatedly — Repeat Recording
You can record on the same cassette repeatedly in two
different modes: MODE 1 and MODE 2.
1Press MENU until the OTHERS display appears
on the screen.
2Press SHIFT $to move the flashing to REPEAT
and set the mode to MODE 1 or MODE 2 by
pressing REC/PLAY SPEED +/–.
MODE 1: If an alarm input is received during
repeat recording, the recording mode switches to
alarm recording. After the end of the tape is
reached, the tape is automatically rewound and
stops at the beginning. The OFF indicator lights in
the display window.
MODE 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.
REC/PLAY
SPEED +/–
MENUrRECREPEAT
REC
REPEAT
indicator SHIFT $
3Set REPEAT REC to ON.
The REPEAT indicator lights.
4Press rREC.
Recording begins.
When the tape reaches the end, the tape is rewound
at the beginning and recording resumes.
Note
If REPEAT REC is set to OFF while repeat recording
is in progress, recording proceeds until the end of the
tape is reached and then stops automatically after the
tape is rewound at the beginning. The OFF indicator
lights in the display window.
Series Recording
Connect another SVT-S3050P for series recording (for
details on connection, see page 9) and set each of the
units as follows.
Item
SERIES on ALARM
SET screen
TAPE END on
OTHERS screen
Cassette tape (E-180)
Operating status
REPEAT REC
Security lock
TIMER REC
Unit #3 and
subsequent
unit
Y
–3M
Loaded
Turned off
OFF
Locked
OFF
Unit #2
Y
–3M
Loaded
Turned off
OFF
Locked
OFF
Unit #1
Y
–3M
Loaded
Recording
OFF
Locked
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 an E-180 tape is used and TAPE END is set to
–3M, the unit #2 starts recording before the unit #1
stops so that recording is continued without stop.
REC/PLAY
SPEED –
SHIFT z
< OTHERS >
REPEAT
TAPE END
ALARM MODE
CLOG DETECT.
RS-232C
S-VHS
MODE1
-3M
Y
Y
1200
Y

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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
1Turn on the power of the equipment to be used.
2Press 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.
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Count of power interruption
Count of moisture condensation
No recording
periods
MENU RESET
REC CHECK
To clear the P indicator
Press MENU RESET with a pointed material.
To clear the power loss /dew loss data
Press MENU RESET while the POWER LOSS/DEW
LOSS display is on the screen.
Monitoring the Recording
Condition
You can check the recording condition by pressing
REC CHECK while recording in time lapse mode.
Press REC CHECK while recording.
After the tape is rewound for about three seconds and
played back for about two seconds, the unit returns to
the original recording mode.
Note
While monitoring the recording condition, recording is
interrupted.
<POWER FAILURE>
002 FAILURE
RECOVERY 12-20 12-20 07:15 07:30
< DEW >
001 FAILURE
RECOVERY 12-10 12-20 11:00 12:00

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Checking the Used Time
VIDEO
POWER
< USED TIME >
00020H
00040H
231
1Turn on the power of the equipment to be used.
2Press MENU until the USED TIME display
appears on the screen.
VIDEO: shows the amount of time the video head
has been used.
POWER: shows the amount of time the power has
been on.
3Press SEARCH to return to the normal display.

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Timer Recording
1 3-92101112
3Press SHIFT $to move the flashing to TUE and
the SHIFT zto move it to the hour position of
START.
4Set the start hour by pressing REC/PLAY SPEED
+/– and press SHIFT z.
5Set the start minute by pressing REC/PLAY
SPEED +/– and press SHIFT z.
6Set the stop hour by pressing REC/PLAY SPEED
+/– and press SHIFT z.
7Set the stop minute by pressing REC/PLAY
SPEED +/– and press SHIFT z.
< TIMER SET >
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
START
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
STOP
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
SPD
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
N
N
N
N
N
< TIMER SET >
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
START
––:––
––:––
08:––
––:––
––:––
STOP
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
SPD
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
N
N
N
N
N
< TIMER SET >
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
START
––:––
––:––
08:00
––:––
––:––
STOP
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
SPD
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
N
N
N
N
N
< TIMER SET >
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
START
––:––
––:––
08:00
––:––
––:––
STOP
––:––
––:––
17:––
––:––
––:––
SPD
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
N
N
N
N
N
< TIMER SET >
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
START
––:––
––:––
08:00
––:––
––:––
STOP
––:––
––:––
17:00
––:––
––:––
SPD
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
N
N
N
N
N
< TIMER SET >
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
DLY
EXT
START
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
STOP
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
SPD
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
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
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.
1Turn on the power of the equipment to be used.
2Press MENU until the TIMER SET display
appears on the screen.

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Timer Recording
< TIMER SET >
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
START
––:––
––:––
08:00
––:––
––:––
STOP
––:––
––:––
17:00
––:––
––:––
SPD
–––
–––
24
–––
–––
N
N
N
N
N
8Set the recording speed by pressing REC/PLAY
SPEED +/– and press SHIFT z.
9Select Y (yes) to execute the timer recording by
pressing REC/PLAY SPEED +/–.
If you want to preset other settings, repeat steps 3
to 9.
10 When you have completed all the settings, press
SEARCH to return to the normal display.
11 Insert the cassette.
12 Set TIMER to ON.
The VCR turns off automatically, and enters the
timer recording standby mode. The indicator
appears in the display window.
When no cassette is inserted. The indicator
flashes.
You can set the timer to make a recording for more
than 2 days using the 7th and 8th lines on the TIMER
SET display .
Example 2:
Making a recording from 17:20 on Friday to 7:50 on
Monday with the recording speed set to 72-hour mode.
1Turn on the power of the equipment to be used.
2Press MENU until the TIMER SET display
appears on the screen.
< TIMER SET >
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT
DLY
EXT
START
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
STOP
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
––:––
SPD
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
< TIMER SET >
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
START
––:––
––:––
08:00
––:––
––:––
STOP
––:––
––:––
17:00
––:––
––:––
SPD
–––
–––
24
–––
–––
N
N
Y
N
N
12121314 3-11
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
––:–– ––:–– ––– N SUN
––:–– ––:–– ––– N MON
––:–– ––:–– ––– N TUE
––:–– ––:–– ––– N WED
––:–– ––:–– ––– N THU
––:–– ––:–– ––– N FRI
17:20 : FRI
: 07:50 72 YMON