SVT-RA40: Time lapse video recorder User manual

NTSC

Time-Lapse Videocassette Recorder

SVT-RA168/RA40

Quality Recording and Playback for Those Critical Moments

Sony’s new SVT-RA168/RA40 time-lapse videocassette recorders deliver clear playback images and capture more information than conventional time lapse VCRs. With a host of new user-friendly and convenient features, the SVT-RA168/RA40 recorders will enhance the efficiency and ease of use of your CCTV system.

RealAction

The SVT-RA168/RA40 achieves high-quality time-lapse recording thanks to the incorporation of Sony’s RealAction technology. Sony’s RealAction technology allows the SVT-RA168/RA40 to record 20 fields per second in 24-hour recording mode – that’s four times as much information compared to conventional time-lapse VCRs (5 fields per second).

The SVT-RA168/RA40 with its improved recording density provides smooth, natural recording even of fast moving objects.

RealAction recording 20 fields/second

Normal time-lapse recording 5 fields/second

APC

(Adaptive Picture Control)

For maximum-quality recording at all times, the SVT-RA168/RA40 recorders feature

APC (Adaptive Picture Control) – the function that automatically detects the condition of the recording head and the videocassette tape and then sets the optimum recording-head current.

APC enables the SVT-RA168/RA40 to record clear images even after long periods of use.

Maximum Recording Times

SVT-RA168

48

72

96

120

168

Recording speed

T-120

6

18

30

T-160

18

24

40

64

96

128

160

224

Maximum recording time

EP mode

T-120

6

18

30

T-160

8

24

40

Time-lapse mode

54

78

102

126

174

72

104

136

168

232

SVT-RA40

Recording speed

T-120

6

18

30

T-160

18

24

40

Maximum recording time

EP mode

Time-lapse mode

T-120

6

18

30

T-160

8

24

40

Interval

1/60

1/20

1/12

0.15

0.22

0.28

0.35

0.48

Audio recording

Possible

Impossible

Interval Audio recording

1/60

1/20

1/12

Possible

Choice of Recording Modes

Auto Repeat

This feature allows the SVT-RA168/RA40 to automatically rewind the tape when it reaches its end and then re-start recording. This enables virtually continuous, unattended operation using a single tape. Auto

Repeat is automatically disabled in Alarm Recording mode to safeguard against recording over an alarm event.

Timer Recording

A built-in timer allows the user to set the exact recording time and recording mode in advance. Timer Recording can be preset to either weekly or daily, with holiday and daylight settings also available. You can also operate Timer Recording externally via the EXT

TIMER IN terminal. If an alarm occurs, the SVT-RA168/RA40 will initiate recording as required even if it is in Standby mode.

Alarm Recording

When an alarm signal is received via the ALARM IN terminal, the recorder will automatically switch to Alarm Recording mode regardless if it is in Stop or Power-off mode. The Alarm Recording speed and duration can be set in advance. The SVT-RA168/RA40 recorder can quickly locate and review recorded alarm segments by using one of its user friendly functions such as Alarm Scan, Alarm Recall or Alarm

Search. An alarm log of up to 100 entries can be recorded* at the beginning of the tape so that, even if the tape is ejected, the data is retained on the tape and can be reviewed when needed.

* This function can be disabled.

Series Recording

Several recorders can be cascaded to extend the total recording time.

By utilizing the Series Recording function, recording can continue without interruption – as soon as one unit finishes recording, the next unit is automatically activated.

Reliable Safety Features

Quick-Recording Check

If the REC CHECK button is pressed when recording in time-lapse mode, the tape rewinds for approximately three seconds and then plays back for another four seconds. Upon completion of playback, the recorder then returns to its original recording mode.

Power-Failure Protection

In the event of power failure, the SVT-RA168/RA40 recorder’s built-in lithium battery supplies back-up power to retain the current time and setting modes in memory for up to 30 days.

Warning Signal Output

If a recording is inadvertently stopped, the WARNING OUT terminal automatically generates a pulse signal.

Tape-Use Frequency Check*

This feature checks and records the amount of tape used at the beginning of the tape.

* This function can be disabled.

Video Loss Alert

A “VIDEO LOSS” message is displayed on the monitor whenever video input signals are lost during recording.

Rec Out

During recording or when the recording is posed, the recorder outputs a pulse to allow users to know that the recorder is in recording mode.

Automatic Head Cleaning

Thread Check

Clog Detection

Tape End Out

Security Lock Function

User-Friendly Operation

• Rapid Fast-Forward and Rewind - 100 seconds for an entire T-160 tape

• Sharpness control for crisp picture reproduction

• Quick-start mechanism for smooth operation

• Excellent Time/Date Search Accuracy - 10-minute increments

• Alarm-List Recording – Record up to 100 alarms of data showing time and date of occurrence

• Real-time Display indicates real operating times in recording or stop modes

• On-screen display available in English, French and Spanish

• Built-in time and date generator

• Remote control function with optional remote control unit

• Used time indicator

• Power saving mode

• Loop-through capability

• Camera switcher interface

• RS-232C/RS-485 interface with the optional SVT-RS100 interface board

• Alarm reset

Specifications

SVT-RA168 SVT-RA40

General

Mass

Dimensions

(W x H x D)

Power requirements

Power consumption

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

Fast-forward/rewind time

Video Input/Output

Input

Output

S/N ratio

4.1 kg (9 lb)

420 x 100 x 300 mm

(16 5/8 x 4 x 11 7/8 inches)

120 V, 60 Hz

16 W

5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

80% or less

Approx. 100 seconds

(when using T-160 tape)

System

Video signal

Recording/playback system

Tape speed

Recording/ playback time

Horizontal resolution

T-120

EIA standard (monochrome)

NTSC (color)

Rotary four-head helical scanning system

11. 12 mm/s (6- or 8-hour mode)

6, 18, 30, 48, 72,

96, 120, 168 hours

6, 18, 30 hours

8, 24, 40 hours T-160 8, 24, 40, 64, 96,

128, 160, 224 hours

Monochrome 350 TV lines or more

Color 300 TV lines or more

BNC (1), 1 Vp-p, 75

BNC (1), 1 Vp-p, 75

44 dB

Ω

Ω

, unbalanced

, unbalanced

Audio Input/Output

Audio recording system

Input

Output

Microphone input

Distortion

Audio S/N ratio

Others

Alarm input

Alarm output

Warning output

Low-level, terminal trip (1)

+5 V, 5.7 k

Ω

(low active), terminal trip (1)

Switch output +5 V, 5.7 k

Ω

(low active), terminal trip (1)

Tape-end output/Series output +5 V, 5.7 k

Ω

(low active), terminal trip (1)

+5 V, 5.7 k

Ω

(low active), terminal trip (1)

External timer input

Recording output

Alarm-reset input

Low-level, terminal trip (1)

+5 V, 5.7 k

Ω

(low active), terminal trip (1)

Low-level, terminal trip (1)

Series input

Remote-control input

Low-level, terminal trip (1)

ø 3.5 mm minijack (1)

Supplied accessories

Monaural

Phono (1), -8 dBs, 27 k

Ω

, unbalanced

Phono (1), -8 dBs, 600

Ω

, unbalanced

ø 3.5 mm minijack (1), -60 dBs, 600

Ω

Less than 4 %

43 dB

Operation manual (1), AC power cord (1)

Optional accessories

SVT-RM10

SVT-RS100

Remote control unit

Interface board

Front Panel

SVT-RM10

(Remote control unit)

SVT-RS100

(Interface board)

Distributed by

ALARM

IN RESET

SERIES

IN

EXT

TIMER IN COM

WARNING

OUT

ALARM

OUT

TAPE END

SERIES OUT

REC

OUT

SW

OUT

REMOTE MIC IN

IN

AUDIO

OUT IN

VIDEO

OUT

Rear Panel

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