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SVT-S480ES
3-204-662-01 (1)
Time Lapse
Videocassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions page 2
Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Mode d’emploi page 66
Avant de faire fonctionner cet appareil, lisez
attentivement le présent mode d’emploi et conservez-le
pour toute référence ultérieure.
Manual de instrucciones página 130
Antes de utilizar la unidad, lea este manual
detenidamente y consérvelo para futuras referencias.
SVT-S480ES
©2000 So
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For the customers in the USA Owner’s Record This equipment has been tested and found to comply with The model and serial number of your set are located on the the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of rear. Record the serial number in the space provided below. the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony reasonable protection against harmful interference in a dealer regarding this product. residential installati
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English Table of Contents Precautions ................................................................. 4 Alarm Recording ..................................................... 35 Features ...................................................................... 6 Connecting an Alarm Sensor.............................. 35 Location of Parts and Controls ................................ 8 Setting the Alarm Speed and Duration ............... 35 Front Panel .............................................
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Precautions On safety On operation • Operate the unit on 120 V AC, 60 Hz only. When the unit is not in use, turn the power off to • The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power conserve energy and to extend its life. consumption, etc., is located on the rear of the unit. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, On moisture condensation turn off the power, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it If the unit is brought directly from a c
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On repacking • Before repacking, disconnect all cables and connecting cords. • Do not throw away the carton and packing materials. They make an ideal container with which to transport the unit. When shipping the unit to another location, repack it. On transportation When transporting the unit, protect it from vibration and impact. If you have any questions about this unit, contact your authorized Sony dealer. Backup function • This unit rear is equipped with a backup battery (lithium battery) to
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Features S-VHS ET format Since this VCR is provided with S-VHS ET format, it Clear picture can record or play back a VHS tape with the This VCR uses the Reality Regenerator IC, which equivalent picture quality as an S-VHS tape. When PB makes it possible to produce a clear picture. S-VHS is set to AUTO, this VCR automatically detects the S-VHS ET format to play back a tape. RS-232C/RS-485 connectors for computer You can control this VCR from a personal computer or Field recording/field playback a
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Security lock To guard against operation errors, this VCR locks all of the buttons. Monitoring the recording condition You can check the recorded image during recording by pressing a single button. Checking the tape threading To ensure correct operation, the VCR automatically checks the tape threading whenever you insert a tape. Other features • Fast-forward and rewind with high speed • Quick-start mechanism which makes the time to start recording shorter • Power saving mode which turns off the
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Location of Parts and Controls Front Panel (Refer to pages in parentheses for details.) 12 3456 78q 9 q;qaqsd qfqgqhqjqkql w; wa wswdwfwgwhwj 1 Display window (9) qg COUNTER/REAL TIME switch (23, 43) 2 Cassette compartment qh S-VHS switch (18) 3 EJECT Z button (18) qj ON-SCREEN switch (16) 4 REC z button qk MENU button (13) 5 REC CHECK button (27) ql TRACKING –, + buttons (45) 6 STOP x button MENU V, B buttons (13) 7 POWER indicator w; REC/PLAY SPEED –, + buttons (22) 8 SAVE indicator MENU –, +
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Rear Panel (Refer to pages in parentheses for details.) 1 TAPE END OUT terminal (51) 2 WARNING OUT terminal (51) 15 3 COM (common) terminal (51) 26 4 EXT TIMER IN terminal (32) 37 5 SW OUT terminal (52) 4 8 6 COM (common) terminal (52) 7 ALARM OUT terminal (35) 8 ALARM IN terminal (35) 9qd 9 CLOCK SET OUT terminal (53) q; qf 0 CLOCK SET IN terminal (53) qa qg qa SERIES OUT terminal (11) qs qh qs SERIES IN terminal (11) qd ALARM RESET IN terminal qf 1 SHOT IN terminal (41) qg COM (common) termina
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Connections Turn all the power off before making connections. Connecting a Switcher Connect the AC power cord last. Connecting a Camera, Monitor and Microphone With the following connections, you can monitor the picture and sound. S-VIDEO Microphone IN/OUT to SW OUT to VIDEO to MIC IN IN to AC IN Monitor to VIDEO IN to to a wall outlet VIDEO OUT Video camera to EXT TIMING IN to MONITOR OUT Camera switcher to video input to video output Note When you connect several cameras to a switcher, synchro
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Connecting Another Unit in Connecting a Computer Series Video Camera to RS-232C to VIDEO RS-232C connector IN (9-pin D-sub type) 9-pin D-sub type cable to to SERIES to COM (not supplied) VIDEO OUT OUT to SERIES IN to COM to Computer VIDEO Contoller IN RS-485 A B to to SERIES to COM VIDEO OUT Cross-type cable OUT to RS-485 A to SERIES IN to COM to VIDEO IN to RS-485 B to SERIES to COM to OUT VIDEO to RS-485 A OUT to SERIES IN to COM to VIDEO IN to RS-485 B to RS-485 A to VIDEO OUT to VIDEO IN to
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Menu Table LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPANOL CLOCK SET DAYLIGHT SET NO USE / USE DISPLAY SET DATE ON / OFF TIME ON / OFF SPEED ON / OFF ALARM ON / OFF WARNING ON / BLUE / OFF BUZZER ALARM IN ON / OFF TAPE END ON / OFF KEY IN OFF / ON SW OUT MODE FIELD / FRAME TIMING 01 / 02 / 03 / 04 / 05 / 10 / 30 / 60 2H MODE ON / OFF ALARM SET 2H MODE ON / OFF 6H MODE ON / OFF 8H MODE ON / OFF ALARM MODE A1 / A2 / A3 / OFF ALARM SPEED SP 2H / SP12H / SP24H / NC (T120) SP 2H / SP16H / SP32H / NC (T
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Setting the Language Select either English, French or Spanish for the display 5 Press SEARCH/AUDIO ON to return to the language. normal display. To return to the MAIN MENU screen from the current menu Press MENU again. To go to the next menu from the current menu Press MENU V until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and press MENU B. 12 3 4 5 Note 1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. When you want to change the language again, repeat steps 2 to 5 after step 5. 2 Press MENU. The MAIN MENU appears
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Setting the Clock Set the clock to the current time and date on the 5 Set the month by pressing MENU + or –, then press monitor screen. To adjust to Daylight saving Time, MENU B. proceed the steps in “Adjusting to Daylight saving Time” on page 15 first. CLOCK SET 10 –01 –2000 00:00:00 SUMMER TIME SET NO USE WEEK MONTH TIME ON 1ST–SUN 04 02:00 OFF LST–SUN 10 02:00 + SELECT : / DATA SET : /– RETURN : MENU 6 Set the day by pressing MENU + or –, then press MENU B. 1 2 3-10 11 CL
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To correct the clock setting 4 Press MENU + or – to set DAYLIGHT SET to NO Press MENU B to move the flashing to the setting to USE or USE. correct and reset it by pressing MENU + or –. CLOCK SET 10 –15 –2000 15:20:00 To return to the MAIN MENU screen from the DAYLIGHT SET USE current menu WEEK MONTH TIME ON 1ST–SUN 04 02:00 Press MENU again. OFF LST–SUN 10 02:00 SELECT : / DATA SET : +/– RETURN : MENU To go to the next menu from the current menu Press MENU V until “NEXT PUSH
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Setting the Clock 5 Press SEARCH/AUDIO ON to return to the Setting the Time/Date Display normal display. You can display five items of information (date, time, Alarm count 15-06-2000 000 recording/playback speed, number of alarm recordings Recording/playback 15:20:00 SP 72 speed and warning display) and turn off each item which you Recording mode do not want to display. Current time 1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. To return to the MAIN MENU screen from the 2 Press
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Setting the Buzzers You can turn on/off three types of buzzers: 4 Press MENU V to move the flashing to the setting • ALARM IN buzzer: beeps while it receives an of each ALARM IN, TAPE END and KEY IN, and alarm signal. (See “Alarm Recording” for more set to ON or OFF by pressing MENU + or –. information on page 35.) DISPLAY SET DATE ON • TAPE END buzzer: beeps when the tape reaches its TIME ON SPEED ON end. ALARM ON WARNING ON • KEY IN buzzer: beeps when you press a button. BUZZER ALARM IN ON
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Handling a Video Cassette This section shows you how to insert a video cassette Ejecting a Video Cassette into the VCR. Setting the S-VHS switch EJECT Z You can use S-VHS or VHS video cassettes. When recording on S-VHS tape using S-VHS ET format or on VHS tape using S-VHS ET format, set the S-VHS switch to ON (S-VHS indication lights up in the display window). When recording on S-VHS tape using VHS format, set the switch to OFF. To eject the cassette, press EJECT Z on the VCR. You can eject the
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Setting the Recording Mode To return to the MAIN MENU screen from the You can record either in SP (standard play) or EP (extended play) mode. current menu Press MENU again. To go to the next menu from the current menu Press MENU V until “NEXT PUSH B” flashes and press MENU B. 1 2-4 5 1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Press MENU and MENU V until “4” of the MAIN MENU flashes on the monitor screen. 1. LANGUAGE CLOCK SET DAYLIGHT SET 2. DISPLAY SET BUZZER SW OUT 3.
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Selecting the Tape This VCR is designed and calibrated for 120-minute or 5 Set to T-120 or T-160 by pressing MENU + or –. 160-minute tape (T-120 or T-160). To ensure stable operation and optimum picture quality, we recommend 6 Press SEARCH/AUDIO ON to return to the that you use a Sony 120-minute tape for long recording normal display. in SP mode. To return to the MAIN MENU screen from the current menu Press MENU again. To go to the next menu from the current menu Press MENU V until “NEXT PUSH B”
