Locking The Record Mode - Security Lock Function - Sony SVT-S480ES Operating Instructions Manual

Displaying the real time (in recording or stop
mode only)
Set the COUNTER/REAL TIME switch to REAL
TIME. The real time will be displayed in the display
window. In playback mode, the display shows the tape
counter regardless of the switch position.
Notes
• When recording with S-VHS ET format, we recommend to
use high-grade (HG) VHS cassettes.
• Tapes recorded with S-VHS ET format can be played back
on the following video players:
– S-VHS video player with S-VHS ET format or
equivalent.
– video player provided with handy S-VHS playback
function.
• When recording for a long time in SP mode, we
recommend to use a T-120 tape. If you use a T-160 tape,
the VCR may not function sufficiently.
• 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. To activate this function, set
APC in the GENERAL SET menu to ON (see page 45).
There is about a 10-second delay before the VCR actually
starts recording when REC z is pressed. ("APC" appears
in the display window and on the monitor screen.)
• This VCR is provided with a clog detection function. In
time lapse mode, 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.
• If ALARM DATA REC in the ALARM SET menu and/or
TAPE USED COUNT in the GENERAL SET menu is set
to ON, the VCR will rewind the tape and recording will
start from the beginning of the tape. While the VCR is
rewinding the tape, "<ALARM DATA REC>" and/or
"<TAPE USED COUNT>" appears on the monitor screen.
• While both TAPE USED COUNT and ALARM DATA
list are being recorded, the REC indicator in the display
window lights up (in this case, the REC indicator goes out
momentarily between TAPE USED COUNT and ALARM
DATA list).
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 MENU B, press MENU +.
The indicator lights in the display window.
The security lock function also works in timer
recording and playback modes.
To release the security lock
While pressing MENU B, press MENU –.
The indicator turns off.
MENU +
MENU B
MENU B MENU –
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