Description
Philips LTC 3924/61 Time Lapse Video Recorder VHS Security CCTV For Parts
The Philips LTC 3924/61 is a professional-grade time lapse VHS video recorder designed for security and CCTV surveillance applications. It is capable of recording continuous or time-lapse video to standard VHS cassettes at extended recording intervals, making it well-suited for 24-hour surveillance coverage on a single tape. This unit is being sold as-is for parts or repair due to a mechanical fault in the tape drive section that causes the image to be unusable during playback.
Specifications & What's Included
- Model: Philips LTC 3924/61
- Secondary/Reference No.: 3935 89020381
- Format: VHS
- Power: 120V AC, 60Hz, 22W, 240mA
- Video Connectors: BNC (Video In / Video Out) — rear panel
- Audio Connectors: RCA (Audio In / Audio Out) — rear panel
- Control/Alarm Interface: D-Sub 15-pin — Alarm In, Alarm Out, Tape End Out, Camera SW Out, Rec Start In, End
- Country of Manufacture: Japan
- Form Factor: Desktop / low-profile stackable chassis
- Known Fault: Tape drive runs but not smoothly; records and plays back but video image is unusable
- Electronics and front-panel controls power on and respond
- Sold as-is — unit only, no remote, cables, or accessories included
Applications
Time lapse VHS recorders like the Philips LTC 3924/61 were a mainstay of analog CCTV and security systems from the late 1980s through the early 2000s, before digital video recorders (DVRs) became the standard. Designed to stretch a single VHS cassette over 24, 48, or even 960 hours of recording time by capturing individual frames at programmed intervals, they allowed security operations to monitor facilities continuously without constant tape changes. The LTC 3924/61 was aimed at professional security integrators, with BNC video connectivity and a multi-pin alarm/control interface that allowed it to be triggered by external alarm systems, camera switchers, and building automation equipment. Today these units are sought after by technicians maintaining legacy analog CCTV infrastructure, collectors of vintage surveillance equipment, and hobbyists working with time lapse photography or retro video projects. This unit, with its electronics intact but tape drive faulty, may also be useful as a parts source for other LTC 3924-series machines.
This Philips LTC 3924/61 Time Lapse Video Recorder is being sold as-is for parts or repair. The electronics and controls power on and respond, and the tape drive mechanism engages and moves tape, but it does not run smoothly. The unit records and plays back, however the video image is unusable — making it unsuitable for normal operation. It is not guaranteed functional and is intended for technicians or buyers sourcing parts. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Philips |
Model: |
LTC 3924/61 |
MPN: |
LTC 3924/61 |
Secondary Model: |
3935 89020381 |
SKU: |
21553 |
Type: |
Time Lapse VHS Video Recorder |
Format: |
VHS |
Application: |
Security / CCTV Surveillance |
Power Requirements: |
120V AC, 60Hz, 22W, 240mA |
Video Connectors: |
BNC (Video In / Video Out) |
Audio Connectors: |
RCA (Audio In / Audio Out) |
Control Interface: |
D-Sub 15-pin (Alarm I/O, Camera SW Out, Rec Start, Tape End) |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
Japan |
Form Factor: |
Desktop / Rackmount |
Seller Notes: |
Unit only — no remote, cables, or accessories included. |
Condition Notes: |
Philips LTC 3924/61 Time Lapse VHS Recorder sold as-is for parts/repair. Electronics and controls power on; tape drive functions but runs rough. Records and plays back but video image is unusable. Not guaranteed functional. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |
