REMOTE jack

 

Using recording status output signal

 

 

 

This VCR can be remotely controlled by adding the circuit shown below to the REMOTE jack or by using the SVT-RM10 Remote Control Unit (not supplied).

Using a stereo miniplug to output the recording status signal from the REMOTE jack. The pin allocation of the Remote IN and Recording Status OUT is as shown.

REMOTE jack

SW1 .........

STOP

SW2 .........

PAUSE

SW3 .........

REW

SW4 .........

FF

SW5 .........

PLAY

SW6 .........

REC

SW7 .........

MENU

SW8 .........

REV PLAY

SW9 .........

TRACKING/DATA –

SW10 .......

TRACKING/DATA +

SW11 .......

SHIFT v

SW12 .......

SHIFT b

Resistor tolerance should be equal to or less than ±2%.

SW1 R2 1.5K

SW2 R3 0.43K

SW3 R4 0.51K

SW4 R5 0.62K

SW5 R6 0.75K

SW6 R7 0.91K

SW7 R8 1.1K

SW8 R9 1.3K

SW9

R10 2.0K

SW10 R11 2.4K

SW11 R12 3.6K

SW12 R13 5.6K

Ground

Recording Staus OUT

Remote IN

The recording status output signal functions as follows:

•When recording: 5 V signal is output.

•During recording pause: the signal slowly turns on and off repeatedly (about 1 Hz).

•If something is wrong with recording: the signal rapidly turns on and off repeatedly (about 4 Hz).

•At the end of the tape: the signal turns on about one second, then turns on and off rapidly twice (equivalent to 4 Hz).

5 V

0 V

1 sec.

1 sec.

When using the SVT-RM10 Remote Control Unit

Note

Use a shielded cable less than 5 m (16 ft.) in length.

When the SVT-RM10 Remote Control Unit (not supplied) is connected to the REMOTE jack, the REC/ PLAY SPEED $/4buttons on the SVT-RM10 function the same as the TRACKING/DATA +/– buttons on the VCR.

When using the FS-20 Foot Switch

To connect the FS-20 Foot Switch (not supplied) to the REMOTE jack, an internal modification is required. Consult your Sony dealer.

25 (US)