Features - Sony SVT-S480ES Operating Instructions Manual

Features

S-VHS ET format
Since this VCR is provided with S-VHS ET format, it
can record or play back a VHS tape with the
equivalent picture quality as an S-VHS tape. When PB
S-VHS is set to AUTO, this VCR automatically
detects the S-VHS ET format to play back a tape.
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.
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. You can also record
by an external signal input.
• Alarm recording: If an externally connected alarm
sensor is triggered, you can make a complete
recording of the situation that triggered the alarm.
• One-shot recording: Recording can be done on a
single-field basis.
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 22
and 1 (for 1 shot) steps. At the longest interval setting,
available recording time is a full 480 hours with one
120-minute tape (in SP mode).
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Clear picture
This VCR uses the Reality Regenerator IC, which
makes it possible to produce a clear picture.
RS-232C/RS-485 connectors for computer
You can control this VCR from a personal computer or
a controller via an RS-232C or RS-485 interface.
Recording the alarm data at the top of the tape
You can set to record up to 100 alarm data (count, date
and time) on the beginning of the tape. These data can
be displayed on the monitor screen.
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.
Time and date retrieval function
Because this unit uses a high-performance VASS,
recordings made in time lapse mode can be searched
by date and time (hour and minute up to every 10
minutes), a valuable type of search function in time
lapse VCRs.
Forward/reverse field advance
This VCR offers improved search functions with the
ability to move both forwards and backwards between
fields.
Real time display
The real time can be displayed even in time lapse
mode.