Recording Basic Operation - JVC TIMELAPSE SR-S990E Instructions For Use Manual

6 RECORDING

6-2 Recording Basic Operation

[STOP]
button
[ON SCREEN 7]
[REC CHECK]
[REC] button
button
VHS
PAL
625
REC STOP REC
CHECK
REW REVERSE PAUSE PLAY FF
TRACKING V. LOCK TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET
+ +
– –
FIELD REV FIELD ADV
[PAUSE] button [PLAY] button
1
Press the [OPERATE] button to turn the operating
mode on.
[The [OPERATE] indicator lights.
2
Insert a cassette with safety tab in place.
[The ( ) cassette indicator lights on the display.
* If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off,
the operating mode is switched on automatically (auto
operate on function).
3
Select the recording speed mode with the [TIME
MODE +/–] button.
For details, refer to "5-2 Recording/Playback Speed
Mode Selection" on page 28.
4
Select the on-screen display position with the [ON
SCREEN 7/f] button.
5
Press the [REC] button to start recording.
[ The recording indictor lights on the display,
showing that the Record mode is engaged.
* No sound is recorded during Timelapse Recording
(except in the L12H/L24H mode).
To stop recording temporarily
6
Press the [PAUSE] button.
[ The record-pause indicator is shown on
the display and the Pause mode is
engaged.
* If the VCR remains in the Record-Pause mode for
about 3 minutes, the head drum stops rotating to
protect the tape. Although the Record-Pause mode
remains engaged, there may be some distortion in the
picture at the recording transition when you start
recording again.
To start recording again
7
Press the [PLAY] button.
[ The record-pause indicator on the display
goes out and the Recording mode is
engaged.
To stop recording
8
Press the [STOP] button.
[The tape stops and the Stop mode is engaged.
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[ON SCREEN f]
button button
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SR-S990E
REC
EJECT OPERATE
OPERATE
RESET/
CANCEL ON SCREEN
SHIFT
MENU TIME MODE
– S E T +
[OPERATE] button
[TIME MODE +/–] button
To check the recording
● To check recording in the Timelapse mode, the
recording duration must be equivalent to at least 8
seconds at 3H (SP) speed. Recording check cannot
be performed correctly if the recording duration is too
short. (Example : In the 240-hour timelapse mode, the
recording duration should be 11 minutes or more.)
● During recording check, the audio signal is not output.
5
Press the [REC CHECK] button during recording.
→ The tape is automatically played back in reverse for
about 5 seconds, then the Play mode is engaged to
allow you to check recording. After the sequence
has played back, the recording mode is automatically
re-engaged at the point where the recording was
interrupted.
• During playback in the Recording Check mode, check
the picture to ensure that the recording is satisfactory.
If the signals are not recorded properly, the built-in
head cleaner cleans the heads and recording
continues. In this case, the error code "E-09" is shown
on the display for about 10 seconds.
[REC CHECK] button
Normal
During
Recording
Recording
recording
check
Defective
Error code "E-09" is Auto head
Recording
shown for 10 seconds. cleaning
If the recording speed is as shown below, the VCR
cleans the heads automatically and continues recording
whenever continuous 24-hour recording is performed.
Timelapse mode: 72H or more
Images recorded during the cleaning period may be
unstable due to the interference with the servo control.
This is not a malfunction.
Note:
• When a tape recorded in this unit is played back on
another VCR (except another SR-S990E/EK), noise
may appear in the picture.
6 RECORDING
6-3 Timer Recording
This unit is provided with 2 different setting screens for timer recording program; one allows you to specify the day of week, the
other allows you to specify a date (a holiday, for example). You can select the desired setting screen from the main menu
screen.
• Program timer setting: Day-of-the-week (Sun. to Sat.) timer recording program and daily timer recording program are
available (for up to 8 programs).
• Holiday setting: Timer recording can be programmed for a specified date.
* The holiday setting has priority over the program timer setting.
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VHS
PAL
625
REC STOP REC
CHECK OPERATE
RESET/
CANCEL ON SCREEN
REW REVERSE PAUSE PLAY FF
SHIFT
TRACKING V. LOCK TIMER SEARCH DISPLAY LOCK CNT RESET MENU TIME MODE
– + – + – S E T +
FIELD REV FIELD ADV
[TIMER] button
Notes:
• Timer programming is not possible if the date and time are not set.
If you select program timer or holiday setting from the main menu when the date and time have not been set, the clock
setting screen opens. Set the date and time.
• Do not try to program the regular timer or holiday timer when the Timer Record mode is engaged. To do so, you must
first release the Timer Record mode by pressing the [TIMER] button.
Preparation
5 Make sure all equipment is connected correctly.
5 Check the current time.
5
Load a cassette with safety tab in place.
If a cassette is loaded when the operating mode is off, the operating mode is switched on automatically (auto operate on
function).
Timer Recording Program Setting
5
Timer recording programming for the specified day of
the week
(Example)
Recording is performed in the 48-hour timelapse mode
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
1
Turn on the VCR and monitor and engage the Stop
mode.
2
Press the [MENU] button.
[The main menu is shown on the monitor.
[SHIFT7] button [SHIFT4] button
SR-S990E
RESET/
CANCEL ON SCREEN
REC
SHIFT
EJECT OPERATE
MENU TIME MODE
– +
S E T
[MENU] button [SET +] button
[SET –] button
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