Sony SLV-ED919, SLV-ED717, SLV-ED818, RMT-V310, RMT-V312 Service Manual

...

Korean Model

SLV-ED212KR/ED717KR/

ED919KR/LF1KR

Taiwan Model

SLV-ED818TW/ED919TW

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

• Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS VI for MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-647-11)

* The abbreviations of ED212/ED717/ED818/ED919 and LF1 contained

in this service manual are indicated when these models are common to all their corresponding models as given below.

ED212

Abbreviated model name

All model

names

SLV-

ED717 ED818

ED919KR

ED919TW

ED919

ED818TW

RMT-V310/V312/V312A/V312B/V312C/V315

SLV-ED212/ED717/ED818/ED919/LF1

LF1KR

LF1

ED717KR

S MECHANISM

ED212KR

SLV-ED818

SERVICE MANUAL

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:

4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

System

Format

VHS NTSC standard

Video recording system

Rotary head helical scanning FM system

Video heads

Double azimuth four heads

(SLV-ED717/ED818/ED919/LF1)

Double azimuth two heads

(SLV-ED212)

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Tape speed

SP: 33.35 mm/s (1

3/8

inches/s)

EP: 11.11 mm/s (

7/16

inches/s)

LP: 16.67 mm/s (

11/16

inches/s),

playback only

Maximum recording/playback time

8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)

Fast-forward and rewind time

Approx. 3 min. (with T-20 tape)

Tuner Section

Channel coverage

VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84 (SLV-ED212KR/ED717KR/ ED919KR/LF1KR) CATV A-6 to A-1, A, B, C to W+1, W+12 to W+84 (SLV-ED818TW/ED919TW)

Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

Inputs and Outputs

SLV-ED818/ED919/LF1: LINE-1 IN and LINE-2 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO IN, phono jack (2 each) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms

Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms SLV-ED212/ED717: LINE-1 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)

Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO IN, phono jack (1)

Input level: 327 mVrms

Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms LINE-2 IN (SLV-ED717)

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)

Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO IN (MONO), phono jack (2)

Input level: 327 mVrms

Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms LINE-OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)

Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO OUT, phono jack (1)

Standard output: 327 mVrms

Load impedance: 47 kilohms

Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

Timer section

Clock

Quartz locked

SPECIFICATIONS

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

8 programs per month (max.)

Power back-up

Built-in self-charging capacitor Back-up duration: up to 8 hours at a

time

General

Power requirements

100 V AC, 60 Hz (SLV-ED818TW/ED919TW) 110 - 220 V AC, 60 Hz

(SLV-ED212KR/ED717KR/ED919KR/ LF1KR) Power consumption

14 W (SLV-ED919KR/LF1KR)

13 W (SLV-ED818TW/ED919TW)

12 W (SLV-ED212KR/ED717KR) Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C Dimensions

Approx. 430 x 97 x 292 mm (w/h/d)

including projecting parts and controls Mass

Approx. 4.1 kg

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1) Size AA(R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page Section Title Page

Feature Difference.................................................................... 3

SERVICE NOTE ....................................................................... 5

1. GENERAL

Getting Started ............................................................... 1-1

Basic Operations........................................................... 1-5

Search Operations ........................................................ 1-9

Additional Operations .................................................... 1-10

Additional Information .................................................... 1-13

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. Case Front Panel Block Assembly ................................ 2-1

2-2. DM-98, DI-81 Board and FJ-31 Board .......................... 2-1

2-3. Rear Panel ..................................................................... 2-2

2-4. MA-402 Board ................................................................ 2-2

2-5. Mechanism Deck ........................................................... 2-3

2-6. Internal Views ................................................................. 2-4

2-7. Circuit Boards Location ................................................. 2-5E

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. Overall Block Diagram ................................................... 3-1

3-2. Video Block Diagram ..................................................... 3-3

3-3. Servo/System Control Block Diagram ........................... 3-5

3-4. Audio Block Diagram ..................................................... 3-7

3-5. Tuner Block Diagram ..................................................... 3-9

3-6. Mode Control Block Diagram ........................................ 3-11

3-7. Power Block Diagram ..................................................... 3-13

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. Frame Schematic Diagram ............................................ 4-3

4-2. Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams ......... 4-5

• MA-402 Printed Wiring Board .................................. 4-5

• MA-402 (Video, Audio) Schematic Diagram ............ 4-9

• MA-402 (System Control) Schematic Diagram ....... 4-13

• MA-402 (Servo Control) Schematic Diagram .......... 4-17

• MA-402 (Hi-Fi Audio) Schematic Diagram............... 4-19

• MA-402 (Tuner) Schematic Diagram........................ 4-21

• MA-402 (I/O) Schematic Diagram ............................ 4-23

• MA-402 (Mode Control) Schematic Diagram........... 4-25

• MA-402 (Power Supply) Schematic Diagram .......... 4-27

• NK-11 Printed Wiring Board and

Schematic Diagram .................................................. 4-29

• FJ-31 Printed Wiring Boards and

Schematic Diagrams ................................................ 4-31

• DM-98 Printed Wiring Boards and

Schematic Diagrams ................................................ 4-31

• DI-81 Printed Wiring Board and

Schematic Diagrams ................................................ 4-33

• FJ-33 Printed Wiring Board and

Schematic Diagrams ................................................ 4-34E

INTERFACE, IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5-1. System Control-Video Block Interface

(MA-402 BOARD IC101) ............................................... 5-1

5-2. System Control-Servo Peripheral Circuit Interface

(MA-402 BOARD IC101) ............................................... 5-1

5-3. System Control-Mechanism Block Interface

(MA-402 BOARD IC101) ............................................... 5-2

5-4. System Control-Audio Block Interface

(MA-402 BOARD IC101) ............................................... 5-3

5-5. Servo/System Control,

OSD Microprocessor Pin Function

(MA-402 BOARD IC101) ............................................... 5-4

5-6. NICAM Processor Pin Function

(NK-11 BOARD IC1) ..................................................... 5-5E

6. ERROR CODES ..................................................... 6-1E

7. ADJUSTMENTS

7-1. Mechanical Adjustments............................................... 7-1

7-2. Electrical Adjustments ................................................... 7-1

2-1. Pre-Adjustment Preparations ........................................ 7-1

2-1-1. Instruments to be Used ............................................ 7-1

2-1-2. Connection ................................................................ 7-1

2-1-3. Set-up of Adjustment ................................................ 7-1

2-1-4. Alingment Tapes ....................................................... 7-1

2-1-5. Specified I/O Level and Impedance ......................... 7-1

2-1-6. Adjusting Sequence .................................................. 7-2

2-2. Power Supply Adjustment.............................................. 7-2

2-2-1. Power Supply Check................................................. 7-2

2-3. Servo System Adjustment ............................................. 7-2

2-3-1. RF Switching Position Adjustment ........................... 7-2

2-4. Audio System Adjustments............................................ 7-3

2-4-1. Hi-Fi Audio System Adjustment ............................... 7-3

1. AF Switching Position Adjustment ........................... 7-3

2. Frequency Response Check .................................... 7-3

3. Overall Level Characteristic and

Distortion Factor Check ............................................ 7-4

4. Overall S/N Check .................................................... 7-4

2-4-2. Normal Audio System Adjustment ........................... 7-4

1. ACE Head Adjustment .............................................. 7-4

2. E-E Output Level Check ........................................... 7-4

3. Frequency Responce Check .................................... 7-4

4. Overall Level Characteristic and Distortion

Factor Check ............................................................. 7-5

5. Overall S/N Check .................................................... 7-5

2-5. Tuner System Adjustment.............................................. 7-5

2-5-1. Separation Adjustment ............................................. 7-5

2-6. Parts Arrangement Diagram for Adjustments ............... 7-6E

8. REPAIR PARTS LIST

8-1. Exploded Views .............................................................. 8-1

8-1-1. Front Panel and Upper Case Section ...................... 8-1

8-1-2. Chassis Section ........................................................ 8-3

8-1-3. Mechanism Deck Section-1...................................... 8-5

8-1-4. Mechanism Deck Section-2...................................... 8-6

8-1-5. Mechanism Deck Section-3...................................... 8-7

8-2. Electrical Parts List ........................................................ 8-8

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SERVICE NOTE

1. DISASSEMBLY

• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.

Note: Pages in indicated pages in the SERVICE MANUAL.

Pages in indicated pages in the VHS MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VI.

Set

Upper case (Page 2-1)

Front Panel

Section

(Page 2-1)

Pinch Press

Block Ass’y

(Page 14)

Ground Shaft

Ass’y

(Page 13)

Mechanism

Deck

(Page 2-3)

FL Complete

Ass’y

(Page 13)

Drum Ass’y

(Page 13)

Rear

Panel

(Page 2-2)

Rubber

Belt

(Page 15)

Rubber

Belt

(Page 15)

Slider

(Page 26)

Gear (T, S)

(Page 28)

Retainer

Plate

(Page 22)

Rubber

Belt

(Page 15)

Capstan

Motor

(Page 15)

FL Slider

Block Ass’y

(Page 22)

Pully Gear

Ass’y

(Page 29)

Cam Motor

Retainer

(Page 31)

Cam Gear

(Page 23)

Cam Motor

(Page 31)

Reel Direct

Ass’y

(Page 30)

MA-402

Board

(Page 2-2)

Rotary Switch

(Page 2-3)

Tuner

Unit

Getting Started

Inserting the batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position.

Using the remote commander

You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. If the TV does not have the g symbol near the

remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV.

Step 2

Setting up the remote commander

To operate

the VCR

a Sony TV

Set

TV/VIDEO

VIDEO

and point at the remote sensor on the VCR

and point at the remote sensor on the TV

Remote sensor

Notes

• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove

the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

continued

TV/VIDEO

Getting Started

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLV-ED919KR only)

The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.

1 Set

TV/VIDEO

at the top of the remote commander to

2 Hold ?/1 down, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the number

buttons. Then release ?/1.

Now you can use the ?/1, VOL +/–, CH +/– and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset

TV/VIDEO

VIDEO

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)

Notes

• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.

• You may not be able to use some buttons to control non-Sony TVs due to the remote commander’s signal limitations.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may

automatically reset to 01 (Sony). If your TV is not a Sony, it is recommended to manually set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

Manufacturer

Sony

Akai

AOC

Centurion

Colonad

Curis-Mathes

Emerson

Fisher

General Electric

Gold Star

Hitachi

JVC

Magnavoc

Marantz

Code number

03, 04, 14

06, 10

03, 04, 17

Manufacturer

MGA/Mitsubishi

Panasonic

Philips

Pioneer

Quasar

Radio Shack

RCA

Sanyo

Sears

Sharp

Sylvania

Teknika

Toshiba

Zenith

Code number

06, 19

05, 14

07, 11

05, 18

Getting Started

Step 3

Hookup

Audio/video (A/V) hookup

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound when you hook up your VCR using these connections. If your TV doesn’t have A/V inputs, see the following page for antenna hookup.

For SLV-ED919KR only

For a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system.

A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks

continued

VCR Stereo receiver

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

AUX IN

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE-1 IN LINE OUT

VCR Stereo receiver

Video cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUX IN

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE-1 IN LINE OUT

Note

• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.

SECTION 1

GENERAL

This section is a translated version of Instruction Manual SLV-ED919KR model. Part number: 3-066-368-11

Getting Started

Step 3: Hookup (continued)

For SLV-ED717KR and ED212KR only

A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks

VCR

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT

VCR

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT

SLV-ED212/ED717/ED818/ED919/LF1

1-1

Getting Started

Antenna hookup

Make the following connections when you’re using an antenna.

A Use this hookup if you’re using:

• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)

• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)

• Separate VHF and UHF antennas

B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get

channels 2–13 only)

If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly

If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 54.

continued

Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

UHF

VHF

VCR

UHF

VHF

OUT

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

UHF

VHF

UHF

VCR

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

OUT

VHF/UHF

Getting Started

TV/VIDEO

?/1

1 Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH3 or CH4,

whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.

2 Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

3 Press TV/VIDEO on the remote commander to turn on the VIDEO

indicator in the VCR’s display window.

4 Press CH +/– to display a channel number in the display window.

Select an active channel number in your area.

5 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1

(channel 3 or 4).

The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen. If the channels change when you press CH +/–, you have made the correct setting.

Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.

Setting the RF unit

When connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR.

If you made A/V connections (pages 7 or 8) you can skip this step.

CH +/–

RF UNIT

CH3

RF UNIT

CH4

Step 3: Hookup (continued)

• ]/1

• CH

• TV/

VIDEO

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Getting Started

1 Press MENU, then press M/m to move the

cursor (B) to CLOCK SET (

), then

press OK.

2 Press M/m to set the month.

3 Press , to select the day and press M/m

to set the day.

The day of the week is set automatically.

Step 4

Setting the clock

You must set the time and date on the VCR to be able to use the timer recording features properly.

Before you start...

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the VCR channel

(channel 3 or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window.

OK M/m/</,

continued

PLAY

:000

[

]

[]

[ OK ]

:000

[

]

[]

[ OK ]

111

:000

[

]

[]

[ OK ]

Getting Started

4 Set the year, hour and minutes in

sequence, using , to select the item to be set, and M/m to select the digits.

5 Press OK to start the clock.

Tip

• To change the digits during setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits using M/m.

Note

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

Step 4: Setting the clock (continued)

PLAY

[

]

[]

[ OK ]

AM12

:30

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Getting Started

Step 5

Press and hold ONE TOUCH TUNING on the VCR for more than three seconds.

The VCR starts presetting the channels.

The WAIT indicator goes off when all receivable channels are preset.

To check if the channels are preset correctly

Set the TV to the video channel and press CHANNEL +/– on the VCR. If the TV screen changes to a different program each time you press CHANNEL +/–, the channels are preset correctly.

Tip

• To stop the One Touch Tuning function, press ONE TOUCH TUNING or x STOP

on the VCR during the setting.

Presetting channels

First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using the One Touch Tuning function or the AUTO PRESET (

) in the

TUNER PRESET (

) menu. Then, if some channels could not be preset automatically, set them manually; if there are any unwanted channels among the preset ones, you can disable the channels.

Presetting all receivable channels using the One Touch Tuning function

continued

APC

ONE TOUCH

TUNING

ONE TOUCH

TUNING

CHANNEL +/–

Getting Started

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the VCR channel

(channel 3 or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window.

1 Press MENU, then press M/m to move the

cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET (

) ,

then press OK.

2 Press M/m to select ANTENNA/CABLE

(

) .

Step 5: Presetting channels (continued)

OK M/m/</,

PLAY

•

OFF

[

]

[]

•

OFF

[

]

[]

Getting Started

• To preset cable TV channels: Press </, to set ANTENNA/CABLE

(

) to CABLE ( ).

• To preset VHF and UHF channels: Press </, to set ANTENNA/CABLE

( ) to ANT ( ).

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to AUTO PRESET (

), then press OK.

All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen.

Note

• Picture might disappear for a few seconds during One Touch Tuning and auto presetting functions. This is for tuning procedures, and not a malfunction.

continued

PLAY

•

OFF

[

]

[]

•

OFF

[

]

[]

•

OFF

PLAY

Getting Started

Presetting/disabling channels manually

1 Press MENU, then press M/m to move the

cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET (

then press OK.

CH +/–

OK M/m/</,

Number buttons, ENTER

Step 5: Presetting channels (continued)

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PLAY

•

OFF

[

]

[]

1-3

Getting Started

• To preset a channel:

1 Press the number buttons to enter the

channel number, then press ENTER.

2 Press </, to set MANUAL SET

(

) to ADD ( ).

• To disable a channel: 1 Press CH +/– to select the channel

number.

2 Press </, to set MANUAL SET

(

) to ERASE ( ).

Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required, then press OK.

Channel to be preset

Channel to be disabled

continued

• CH

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PLAY

•

OFF

[

]

[]

•

OFF

[

]

[]

Getting Started

If the picture is not clear

Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) (

) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture of a channel is not clear, you can also use the manual tuning function.

OK M/m/</,

Number buttons, ENTER

1 Press MENU, then press M/m to move the

cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET (

then press OK.

2 Press the number buttons to select the

channel you want to fine-tune, then press ENTER.

Step 5: Presetting channels (continued)

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PLAY

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•

OFF

[

]

[]

Selected channel

•

OFF

[

]

[]

Getting Started

Press M/m to select FINE TUNING (

The fine tuning meter appears.

Press </, to adjust to a clearer picture, then press OK.

Note that the AFT (

) setting

switches to OFF.

Tip

• To select the channel in step 2 on page 18, you can also use the CH +/– buttons. In this case, you do not need to press ENTER.

Notes

• The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes.

• When adjusting FINE TUNING ( ), the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received.

•

OFF

[

]

•

OFF

[

]

PLAY

Getting Started

Step 6

Setting up the G-CODE system (SLV-ED919KR only)

The G-CODE system is a feature in Sony VCRs that simplifies programing the VCR to make timer recording. To use the G-CODE system, each TV channels needs to be matched with its G-CODE guide channel. To get the guide channel numbers, look in the program guide for your area that features G-CODE numbers.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

1 Press MENU, then press M/m to move the

cursor (B) to SET G-CODE CHANNELS (

) and press OK.

OK M/m/</,

Number buttons, ENTER

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PLAY

G-CODE

––

[ 0 – 9 ] [ OK ]

––

1-4

Getting Started

2 Enter the guide channel number assigned

in the program guide and press ENTER.

3 Enter the actual number on your TV (and

VCR) and press ENTER.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each channel whose numbers don’t match. 5 When you have set all channels, press OK

to confirm your channel settings.

6 After all settings are complete, press MENU to exit.

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25 –––

[ ENTER ]

G-CODE

[ 0 – 9 ]

25 – 117

[ OK ]

G-CODE

[ 0 – 9 ]

G-CODE PAGE 1

TV TV 2 – 73 59 – 47 511

–

2 4

– – 486– –

96 7 – 55 77 – 35 8 – – 986– 210 3 – –1118 90 – 22

[ MENU ]

[

]

PLAY

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Z EJECT

CLEAR

DISPLAY

H PLAY

M FF

x STOP m REW

X PAUSE

1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape.

The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

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x STOP

H PLAY

M FF

m REW

A EJECT

X PAUSE

Basic Operations

3 Press H PLAY.

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

Additional tasks

Stop play

Pause play

Resume play after pause

Fast-forward the tape

Rewind the tape

Eject the tape

Press

x STOP

X PAUSE

X PAUSE or H PLAY

M FF during stop

m REW during stop

Z EJECT

To use the time counter

At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. The counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter.

To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

Notes

• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.

• While setting the menu on the TV screen, you cannot use the H PLAY, X PAUSE, M FF, m REW, or x STOP buttons.

• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.

• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.

VIDEO

APC

PLAY

Basic Operations

Recording TV programs

1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

z REC

x STOP

DISPLAY

INPUT SELECT

CH +/–

TV/VIDEO

REC SPEED

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Basic Operations

Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display window.

Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record.

Press REC SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or EP.

EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality.

Press z REC to start recording.

The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.

To stop recording

Press x STOP.

• CH

INPUT

SELECT

REC SPEED

REC

VIDEO

APC

VIDEO

APC

VIDEO

APC

continued

Recording indicator

VIDEO

APC

Basic Operations

To check the remaining tape length

Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining.

To watch another TV program while recording

1 Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display

window.

2 If the TV is connected to the VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV

input; if not, skip this step.

3 Select another channel on the TV.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Tips

• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER.

• (SLV-ED919KR and ED717KR) You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using INPUT SELECT or CH +/– buttons.

• (SLV-ED212KR) You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN jacks using INPUT SELECT or CH +/– buttons.

• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information won’t be recorded on the tape.

• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.

Notes

• The display doesn’t appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.

• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining

tape length after you press DISPLAY.

Time counter

Remaining tape length

–––

000

Safety tab

Recording TV programs (continued)

Basic Operations

Recording TV programs using the Easy Timer function

The Easy Timer function allows you to make a timer recording of a program without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record only one program that will be broadcast within the next 24 hours using the EASY TIMER knob. If the VCR clock has not been set, you can also set the clock before setting the timer recording.

Setting the Easy Timer

Before you start…

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

1 Push the EASY TIMER knob.

The START indicator appears in the display window.

If the clock has not been set, “–:– –” appears. Go to step 2 in “Setting or changing the Easy Clock” on page 29.

CH +/–

REC SPEED

ENTER (AM/PM)

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APC

START

EASY

TIMER

EASY TIMER

knob

REC SPEED

SP/EP

CHANNEL +/–

continued

Basic Operations

Recording TV programs using the Easy Timer function (continued)

2 Set the recording start time by turning the EASY TIMER knob

clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the time by 15 minutes.

To increase or decrease the time by one minute, press CHANNEL +/–.

Press ENTER (AM/PM) to change AM and PM.

3 Push the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the start time setting.

The STOP indicator appears.

4 Set the recording stop time in the same way as in step 2, then push

the EASY TIMER knob.

A channel number flashes.

5 Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select

the channel you want to record.

To select the tape speed, press REC SPEED.

6 Push the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the setting.

The

indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording.

EASY TIMER

REC SPEED

APC

START

EASY TIMER

APC

STOP

APC

EASY TIMER

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Basic Operations

• When “–:– –” is displayed in the display window, push the EASY TIMER knob.

• To change the clock setting, push and hold the EASY TIMER knob on the VCR for more than three seconds.

The CLOCK indicator and the current clock setting appear in the display window.

Set the current time using the EASY TIMER knob.

1 Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to

enter the current hour.

2 Push the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the hour setting. 3 Turn the EASY TIMER knob to increase or decrease the minutes

setting by a minute.

Press ENTER (AM/PM) to change AM and PM.

Setting or changing the Easy Clock

When “–:– –” is displayed in the VCR’s display window, the VCR clock has not been set. You need to set the clock using the Easy Clock function before setting the timer. You can also change the current time using the Easy Clock function.

CH +/–

Number buttons

EASY

TIMER

ENTER (AM/PM)

EASY TIMER

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APC

CLOCK

START

APC

CLOCK

START

continued

Basic Operations

Recording TV programs using the Easy Timer function (continued)

3 Push the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the clock setting.

The VCR enters the timer recording setting mode.

To continue the Easy Timer setting, go to step 2 in “Setting the Easy Timer” on page 27.

To quit the Easy Timer setting mode without changing any settings, push the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the

indicator

appears in the display window.

To set the timer and clock setting using the remote commander

You can also use the remote commander to set the Easy Timer and Easy Clock. The operations on the VCR and the remote commander correspond as follows:

Confirm the setting and go to the next setting

Change the time by 15 minutes (in START/STOP mode)

Change the time by one minute (in START/STOP mode)

Select the channel

Change the hour/minute by one hour/minute (in CLOCK mode)

Do this on the VCR

Push the EASY TIMER knob

Turn the EASY TIMER knob or hold CHANNEL +/– down

Press CHANNEL +/–

Turn the EASY TIMER knob or press CHANNEL +/–

Turn the EASY TIMER knob or press CHANNEL+/–

Do this on the remote commander

Press EASY TIMER

Hold CH +/– down

Press CH +/–

Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT

Press CH +/–

You can also use the number buttons to set the clock, start and stop times, and the channel you want to record. Just press the number buttons to enter the hours and minutes. For example:

• To set the clock to “8:20”, press 0, 8, EASY TIMER , 2, 0 and EASY TIMER in sequence.

• To set the start or stop time to “8:20”, press 0, 8, 2, 0 and EASY TIMER in sequence.

If you make a mistake, re-enter the correct digits before pressing EASY TIMER .

EASY TIMER

APC

START PM

Basic Operations

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

To check or change the timer setting

Push the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the setting you want to check or change flashes. Then re-enter the new setting, if necessary. If you do not want to change any of the settings, push the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the

indicator appears in the display window.

You can also change the timer setting using the TIMER SET/CHECK ( ) menu. For details, see page 45.

To cancel the timer setting

To cancel the Easy Timer setting while doing the setting, press CLEAR on the remote commander or press CHANNEL + and – on the VCR at the same time.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The

indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

• Reset the counter.

• Display tape information on the TV screen.

• Check the timer settings.

• Watch another TV program.

To watch the recorded program right after the Easy Timer recording

The SEARCH MODE indicator starts flashing when the VCR finishes the Easy Timer recording. To watch the recorded program, push the EASY TIMER knob. The VCR turns on, starts searching, then automatically starts playback from the beginning of the recording. For details, see page 37.

continued

Basic Operations

Tips

• (SLV-ED919KR and ED717KR) To record from a source connected to LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or CH +/– or turn the EASY TIMER knob to display “L1” or “L2” in the display window.

• (SLV-ED212KR) To record from a source connected to LINE-1 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or CH +/– or turn the EASY TIMER knob to display “L” in the display window.

Notes

• You cannot set the Easy Timer if eight programs have already been set.

• You can set the timer for only one program using the Easy Timer function. If you

want to set the timer for other programs, use the G-CODE system or the TIMER SET/CHECK ( ) menu. For details, see pages 33 and 35.

• You cannot set the date using the Easy Timer function. Set the date using the CLOCK SET ( ) menu if you want to set the timer with the G-CODE system or the TIMER SET/CHECK ( ) menu. For details, see page 11.

• The t indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting with no tape inserted.

Recording TV programs using the Easy Timer function (continued)

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Basic Operations

Recording TV programs using the G-CODE system (SLV-ED919KR only)

Just enter the G-CODE number, listed in the TV program guide for the program you want to record. The date, times and channel number of that program are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programs at a time.

Before you start…

• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

1 Press G-CODE.

REC SPEED

OK </,

CLEAR G-CODE

Number buttons

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SP / EP

[ SP ]

SP / EP

[ 0 – 9 ] [ REC SPEED ]

G-CODE

continued

Basic Operations

2 Press the number buttons to enter the

G-CODE number for the program you want to record.

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.

3 Press REC SPEED to select SP or EP.

4 Select ONCE ( ), DAILY ( ) or

WEEKLY (

) by using </,, then

press OK:

The date, start and stop times, channel number, and tape speed appear on the TV screen.

If the information is not correct, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.

5 To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4. 6 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.

The

indicator lights up in the display window and the VCR

stands by for recording.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

Tip

• To cancel the procedure, press G-CODE before pressing OK.

REC SPEED

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SP / EP

[ SP ]

G-CODE

[ 82477691]

•

[ OK ] [ CLEAR ]

[

]

G-CODE

SP / EP [ EP ]

G-CODE

[ 82477691]

•

[ OK ] [ CLEAR ]

[

]

G-CODE

/12

10 : 00

[ 82477691 ]

SP / EP

[ SP ]

[ CLEAR ]

8 : 00

Recording TV programs using the G-CODE system (continued)

To record

Only once

Everyday Monday to Friday

Once a week

Select

ONCE ( )

DAILY ( )

WEEKLY ( )

PLAY

Basic Operations

Setting the timer manually

You can preset up to eight programs at a time.

Before you start…

• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

1 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/

CHECK (

) , then press OK.

2 Set the date, start and stop times, channel

number and tape speed:

1 Press , to select each item in turn. 2 Press M/m to set each item.

To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset.

?/1

INPUT SELECT

OK M/m/</,

CH +/–

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– / –– – :–– –: –– –– – / –– – :–– –: –– ––

– –

– / –– – :–– –: –– –– – / –– – :–– –: –– ––

– –

– / –– – :–– –: –– –– – / –– – :–– –: –– ––

– –

– / –– – :–– –: –– –– – / –– – :–– –: –– ––

– –

11/ 16

– / –– – :–– –: –– –– – / –– – :–– –: –– ––

/17

– –

– / –– – :–– –: –– –– – / –– – :–– –: –– ––

– –

– / –– – :–– –: –– ––

–

– / –– – :–– –: –– ––

– : –– – :–– ––

– / –– – :–– –: –– ––

– –

continued

PLAY

Basic Operations

To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press m while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/weekly recording” on this page.

To record from a source connected to the line inputs jacks, press INPUT SELECT or CH +/– to display “L1” (or “L” for SLVED212KR) or “L2” (SLV-ED919KR/ED717KR only) in the “CH” position.

3 Press / to confirm the setting.

The cursor (B) appears at the beginning of the line. To enter another setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2.

4 Press OK.

5 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.

The

indicator lights up in the display window and the VCR

stands by for recording.

To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched on.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication

in reverse order.

Tips

• To set the channel, you can also use the CH +/– or number buttons.

• To set the tape speed, you can also use the REC SPEED button.

Note

• The t indicator flashes in the display window when you set the timer with no tape inserted.

the current date t SUN-SAT t MON-SAT t MON-FRI t EVERY SAT t

..... t EVERY MON t EVERY SUN t 1 month later t (dates count down)

t the current date

Setting the timer manually (continued)

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Search Operations

Searching for the beginning of an Easy Timer recorded programme

If you record a programme using the Easy Timer function, you can easily find the beginning of the recording with the SEARCH MODE function. The SEARCH MODE indicator flashes when the VCR finishes making an Easy Timer recording.

Push the EASY TIMER knob.

The VCR turns on, rewinds to the beginning of the recorded programme and starts playback automatically. The SEARCH MODE indicator turns off.

Tip

• You can start the SEARCH MODE function after the flashing of the SEARCH MODE indicator has been stopped. The flashing stops when you turn on the VCR and press the SEARCH MODE button (Do not press any button at this point, otherwise this SEARCH MODE function will be cancelled). To start the SEARCH MODE function, press the SEARCH MODE button repeatedly until the SEARCH MODE indicator flashes. Push the EASY TIMER knob. The VCR rewinds and starts playback automatically. If you continue to press the SEARCH MODE button while the SEARCH MODE indicator is flashing, you can enter other search operations (For details, see the following pages). Each press of the SEARCH MODE button changes the search operations as follows:

Notes

• This SEARCH MODE function will be cancelled (the SEARCH MODE indicator turns off) if:

– The VCR starts recording other programmes. – You press the H PLAY, M FF, m REW or A EJECT button while the VCR is

on.

SEARCH MODE

EASY TIMER

knob

REMAIN BLANK INDEX TIME

38 Search Operations

Searching for the current position on a tape

This feature enables you to find the current position on a tape as well as the remaining time of the tape.

1 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the

REMAIN indicator appears in the display window as shown on the right.

The SEARCH MODE indicator lights up.

2 Push the EASY TIMER knob to display

the tape meter on the TV screen.

The SEARCH MODE indicator turns off. A cursor (x) indicates the current position on the tape.

“REMAIN” and the remaining time of the tape appear in the display window in the following order:

To stop the Search function

Press x STOP.

Notes

• To display the remaining time correctly, you may have to select the TAPE SELECT ( ) in the SET UP MENU (

) according to the type of the tape that you are using. For details,

see page 51.

• In step 2, the VCR automatically rewinds and fast-forwards the tape only if you press the SEARCH MODE button right after you insert a tape. This is so that the VCR can measure the current position on the tape.

• You cannot use this function during any recording mode.

SEARCH MODE

EASY TIMER

knob

Tape meter

APC

START

APC

START

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

RE- MAIN

0:15 (remaining

time of the tape)

Search Operations

Searching using the Blank Search function

This feature enables you to find a blank section on your tape.

1 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the

BLANK indicator appears in the display window.

The SEARCH MODE indicator lights up.

2 Push the EASY TIMER knob on the VCR.

The SEARCH MODE indicator turns off. The VCR fast-forwards to the end of the tape. Then, the VCR rewinds the tape to the last recorded programme. After a few seconds, the VCR starts playback and stops at the beginning of the blank section.

“BLANK” and the remaining time of the blank section appear alternately in the display window for about one minute.

To stop searching

To stop the VCR while searching for a blank section, press x STOP.

Notes

• To display the remaining time correctly, you may have to select the TAPE SELECT ( ) in the SET UP MENU (

) according to the type of the tape that you are using. For details,

see page 51.

• In step 2, “FULL” will appear in the display window for about one minute, if: – there is no blank section available on the tape. – the remaining time of a blank section is less than one minute.

• The VCR can only detect the blank section between the end of the tape and the end of the last

recorded programme.

SEARCH MODE

EASY TIMER

knob

APC

START

APC

START

Last recorded programme

End of tape

Blank section

Search Operations

Searching using the index function

The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. The VCR can search up to 99 index signals ahead of or behind the current position. You can either use the INDEX SEARCH buttons on the remote commander or the SEARCH MODE button and EASY TIMER knob on the VCR.

Using the INDEX SEARCH buttons on the remote commander

Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

Press ./> INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search:

• To search ahead, press > INDEX

SEARCH.

• To search backwards, press .INDEX

SEARCH.

The VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV screen counts down to zero. The playback starts from the point about five seconds ahead of the specified index mark.

./>

INDEX SEARCH

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Using the SEARCH MODE button and EASY TIMER knob on the VCR

1 Press SEARCH MODE on the VCR repeatedly until “INDEX” appears

in the display window (the SEARCH MODE indicator lights up).

2 Turn the EASY TIMER knob to specify how many index signals ahead

or behind you want to search:

• To search ahead, turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise.

• To search backwards, turn the EASY TIMER knob counterclockwise.

3 Push the EASY TIMER knob.

The VCR starts searching. Playback starts (the SEARCH MODE indicator turns off) from the point about five seconds ahead of the specified index mark.

To stop searching

Press x STOP.

Note

• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an index signal will be marked if you change the channel during recording pause.

APC

START

SEARCH MODE

EASY TIMER

knob

42 Search Operations

Searching using the Time Search function

You can easily find a specific point on a tape by using the Time Search function. For example, you can find a recorded section 15 minutes ahead of or behind the current position of a tape by using the Time Search function.

1 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until “TIME” appears in the display

window (the SEARCH MODE indicator lights up).

2 Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to set the

length of time you want the VCR to fast-forward or rewind the tape. Each turn on the knob increases or decreases the duration by 15 minutes.

For example, if you want to watch a recorded section 15 minutes ahead of the current position, turn the EASY TIMER knob once clockwise.

To change the time by one minute, press PROGRAM +/–.

3 Push the EASY TIMER knob.

The VCR starts searching and the tape counter starts counting until it reaches the specified point.

The VCR starts playback automatically when the tape counter reaches the specified point (the SEARCH MODE indicator turns off).

To stop searching

Press x STOP.

Tip

• The VCR can search up to three hours ahead of or behind the current position of a tape.

SEARCH MODE

EASY TIMER

knob

APC

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

Additional Operations

y SLOW

M FF

m REW

×2

H PLAY

Playback options

View the picture during fast-forward or rewind

Play at high speed

Play at twice the normal speed

Play in slow motion

Play frame by frame

Rewind and start play

To resume normal playback

Press H PLAY.

Tips

• Adjust the picture using TRACKING +/– on the VCR if: – streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – the picture shakes while pausing.

To set tracking to the center position, press both buttons at the same time.

• If noise appears during pause or frame-by-frame playback, first switch to the slow

motion playback, then adjust the picture using TRACKING +/– on the VCR.

Notes

• The sound is muted during these operations.

• In EP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.

• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but

the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.

• The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse.

Operation

During fast-forward, hold M FF down. During rewind, hold m REW down.

• During playback, press M FF or m REW on the remote

commander.

• During playback, hold M FF or m REW down. When you

release the button, normal playback resumes.

During playback or pause, press ×2.

During playback or pause, press y SLOW.

During pause, press M FF or m REW on the remote commander. Hold the button down to play one frame each second.

While the tape is stopped, hold down 0 REW on the VCR and press H PLAY on the VCR.

m REW

M FF

H PLAY

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Setting the recording duration time

After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration.

z REC

1 While recording, press z REC.

The

indicator appears in the display window.

2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically.

To extend the duration

Press z REC repeatedly to set to the new duration.

To cancel the duration

Press z REC repeatedly until the

indicator disappears and the VCR

returns to normal recording mode.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

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Additional Operations

Checking/ changing/ canceling timer settings

Before you start…

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. 2 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK

(

• If you want to change or cancel a setting, go on to the next step.

• If you do not need to change the settings, press OK, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

?/1

CLEAR

OK M/m/</,

e.g. SLV-ED919KR/ED717KR

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:00 0 :00 L2

– / –––– : –– – :–– –– – / –– – :–– –: –– ––

/17 7:00 8:00 6

/25 9:0012:00 50

EP SP

– –

– / –– – :–– –: –– –– – / –– – :–– –: –– ––

– –

SP EP

AM PM AM PM

Additional Operations46

3 Press M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel:

• To change the setting, press </, to flash the item you want to change, and press M/m to reset it. Then, press , repeatedly until the cursor (B) appears at the beginning of the line.

• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

4 Press OK.

If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

When the timer settings overlap

The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (continued)

Program 1

Program 2

Will be cut off

Additional Operations

To listen to

Stereo

Left channel

Right channel

Monaural sound on the normal audio track*

* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)

Recording stereo and bilingual programs (SLV-ED919KR only)

This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programs. When a stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise in the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO (

) in the SET

UP MENU (

) to OFF. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on

both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise. For details, see page

51.

To select bilingual sound while recording

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

On-screen display

STEREO ( )

L CH ( )

R CH ( )

No indicator

Display window

STEREO

No indicator

Selecting the sound during playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. (The sound being recorded will not change.)

To listen to

Main

Sub

Main and sub

Display window

STEREO

On-screen display

MAIN ( )

SUB ( )

MAIN/SUB ( )

continued

Additional Operations48

Notes

• To listen to the playback sounds in stereo, you must use the A/V connections.

• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural

regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.

• If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX ( ) in the SET UP MENU ( ) is set to OFF. For details, see page

51.

How sound is recorded on a video tape

The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Recording stereo and bilingual programs (continued)

Normal audio track

Hi-fi audio track (main track)

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

Monaural sound

Bilingual

Main (left channel) Sub (right channel)

Usually main sound

Stereo

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Additional Operations

Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the

indicator flashes in the display window, then turns off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

Press the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the

indicator lights up). To resume automatic

tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.

About the R2 (Reality Regenerator) function (SLV-ED919KR/ED717KR only)

The R2 function automatically adjusts the picture to the most suitable quality during playback.

When playback starts, the R

function activates and the R

button lights up.

Each pressing of the button changes the effect and indication in the display window as follows:

SOFTREAL (status of playback started) DYNA (dynamic)

Tracking meter

Additional Operations50

About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function

The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you set APC to ON in the SET UP MENU (

) (with the APC indicator

in the display window lit).

APC playback

The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.

APC recording

Whenever you insert a tape and start recording at the first time, the VCR adjusts to the tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.

To deactivate the APC function

Press MENU and select SET UP MENU (

), then set APC to OFF. The

APC indicator in the display window goes off.

Tip

• To set the tracking to the center position, press TRACKING + and – buttons at the same time.

Notes

• The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs.

• There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyzes the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR analyze the tape. After the APC indicator stops flashing, press X PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you press X PAUSE

before the APC indicator stops flashing, the

APC function is canceled.

Additional Operations

Changing menu options

1 Press MENU and select SET UP MENU

(

2 Press M/m to select the option to change, then press </, to change

the setting.

3 Press OK to return to the original screen.

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

Menu option

AUTO ANT SEL ( )

AUTO STEREO ( ) (SLV-ED919KR only)

AUDIO MIX ( ) (SLV-ED919KR only)

APC

TAPE SELECT ( )

Set this option to

ON if your TV is connected only to VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR.

To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and LINE OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR input.

ON to receive stereo programs. OFF to reduce noise; the sound changes to monaural.

ON to listen to the sound recorded on hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the same time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function. OFF to listen to hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately. Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.

ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function and improve picture quality. OFF to switch off APC.

AUTO when using a T-160 length or any tape shorter than a T-140 length tape. 180 when using a T-140 or T-180 length tape.

e.g. SLV-ED919KR

ON• OFF ON• OFF ON•OFF ON••OFF

180

APC

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Additional Operations

Hooking up to a VCR or stereo system

How to hook up to record on this VCR

: Signal flow

How to hook up to a stereo system (SLV-ED919KR only)

Connect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using an audio cable (not supplied).

Tips

• (SLV-ED717KR and ED212KR) Use the following audio/video cable according to the type of the other VCR.

• (SLV-ED919KR) If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks, connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both right and left channels. When connecting to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right channel.

• You can also use the LINE-1 IN jacks instead. If the other VCR is a monaural type, the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO R/L jacks using an audio/video cable (not supplied).

Notes

• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.

• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other

VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.

If the other VCR is: Use a cable such as:

Stereo type VMC-910HG (3-phono to 2-phono)

Monaural type VMC-710HG/720HG (2-phono to 2-phono)

Stereo type VMC-810HG (3-phono to 3-phono)

Monaural type VMC-910HG (3-phono to 2-phono)

Jack

LINE-1 IN

LINE-2 IN (SLV-ED717KR only)

This VCR (Recorder)

Other VCR (Player)

LINE OUT

LINE-2 IN

VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied)

e.g. SLV-ED919KR

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Additional Operations

Operation (when recording on this VCR)

Before you start editing

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

• (SLV-ED919KR/ED717KR) Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/– to display “L1” or “L2” in the display window.

• (SLV-ED212KR) Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/– to display “L” in the display window.

• Press REC SPEED to select the tape speed.

1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other

(playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.

Search for the point to start recording and press X PAUSE.

3 Press z REC and set it to recording pause. 4 To start editing, press the X PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same

time.

To stop editing

Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Tips

• To edit more precisely, press the X PAUSE buttons

on the VCRs to release pause.

• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press X PAUSE again to resume recording.

Note

• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press z REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when you start recording in step 4, press X PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops flashing. If you press X PAUSE

before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC

function is canceled.

z REC

X PAUSE

Additional Information54

Additional Information

General setup information

Attaching the external antenna connector

When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/UHF antenna, use an antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR.

1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector. 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector. 3 Retighten the screws.

Attaching a UHF/VHF band mixer

When using both 75-ohm coaxial cable and 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/ UHF antenna, use a UHF/VHF band separator/mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR.

1 Loosen the screws on the mixer. 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer. 3 Retighten the screws. 4 Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.

300-ohm twin lead cable

UHF/VHF band separator/ mixer (not supplied)

300-ohm twin lead cable

75-ohm coaxial cable

Antenna connector (not supplied)

Additional Information

Index to parts and controls

Front panel

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

1 ?/1 POWER switch (36)

2 Tape compartment

3 A EJECT button (23)

4 m REW (rewind) button (23, 43)

5 H PLAY button (23)

6 M FF (fast-forward) button

(23, 43)

7 z REC (record) button (25)

8 x STOP button (23)

9 X PAUSE button (23)

0 SEARCH MODE indicator (37, 38,

39, 41, 42)

qa EASY TIMER knob (27, 37, 38, 39,

41, 42)

qs CHANNEL/TRACKING +/–

buttons (25, 49)

qd Remote sensor (5)

qf REC SPEED SP (Standard Play)/EP

(Extended Play) button (28)

qg INPUT SELECT button (26)

qh ONE TOUCH TUNING button (13)

qj R

(Reality Regenerator) button (SLV-ED919KR and ED717KR only) (49)

qk LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R

jacks (SLV-ED919KR and ED717KR only) (52)

continued

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Additional Information

Index to parts and controls (continued)

Rear panel (SLV-ED919KR)

1 AC power cord

2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO

jacks (7)

3 VHF/UHF IN connector (9)

4 VHF/UHF OUT connector (9)

5 RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch

(10)

6 LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO

jacks (7)

1 AC power cord

2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

(52)

3 VHF/UHF IN connector (9)

4 VHF/UHF OUT connector (9)

5 RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch

(10)

6 LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

(8)

Rear panel (SLV-ED717KR and ED212KR)

213

546

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Additional Information

Display window

8 APC (Adaptive Picture Control)

indicator (50)

9 STOP indicator (28)

q; Tracking indicator (49)

qa Time counter/channel/clock/line

indicator (23, 25, 29, 53)

qs Tape/recording indicator (25)

1 Timer indicator (28)

2 STEREO indicator (47)

(SLV-ED919KR only)

3 Tape speed indicator (25)

4 VIDEO indicator (10, 26)

5 CLOCK indicator (29)

6 AM/PM indicator (28)

7 START indicator (27)

continued

STEREO

SAP

SP LP EP

CLOCK VIDEO

START

STOP APC

AMPM

Additional Information62

Remote commander

123

456

789

Index to parts and controls (continued)

TV/VIDEO

remote control switch

(5)

2 Z EJECT button (23) 3 TV/VIDEO button (for TV) (5) 4 INPUT SELECT button (26, 36)

5 CLEAR button (23, 34) 6 EASY TIMER button (27) 7 R

(Reality Regenerator) button (49)

(SLV-ED919KR and ED717KR only)

8 z REC button (25, 44) 9 REC SPEED button (25) 0 ×2 button (43)

qa MENU button (11, 51)

qs Tape/menu operation buttons

X PAUSE/M button (23) x STOP/m button (23) m REW (rewind)/< button

(23, 43) M FF (fast-forward)/, button (23, 43) H PLAY/OK button (23)

qd ?/1 (power) switch (36)

qf AUDIO MONITOR button (47)

(SLV-ED919KR only)

qg G-CODE button (33)

(SLV-ED919KR only)

qh Number buttons and ENTER (AM/

PM) button (17, 28)

qj CH (channel) +/– buttons (25)

qk VOL (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)

ql DISPLAY button (26)

w; ./> INDEX SEARCH buttons

(40)

wa y SLOW button (43)

1-14E

SECTION 2

DISASSEMBLY

NOTE: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

9 Earth Plate

1 Five screws

(B2.6 × 8)

2 DM-98 board

3 Flat Cable FDM-010

4 DI-81 board

6 FJ-31 board

7 Flat Cable FDI-002

Two screws (B2.6 × 8)

5 Flat Cable FDI-002

2-2. DM-98 BOARD, DI-81 BOARD, FJ-31 BOARD

SLV-ED212/ED717/ED818/ED919/LF1

2-1. CASE, FRONT PANEL BLOCK ASSEMBLY

1 Two tapping screws

3 Upper case

2 Two tapping screws

5 Flat Cable FDM-010

6 Flat Cable FDI-002

4 Flat Cable FDI-002

7 Front panel

(Engaged by the six hooks)

Hooks

2-1

2 MA-402 board with mechanism deck

1 Six screws (Sumitite (B3) +BV)

Hooks

2 Rear panel (Engaged by the seven hooks)

1 POWER code stopper

2-4. MA-402 BOARD

2-3. REAR PANEL

2-2

qa MA-402 board

7 MD base (M)

8 MD base (R)

0 MD base (R)

6 Two screws

(BVTP 3 × 12)

9 Screw (BVTP 3 × 12)

2 Screw (Sumitite (B3), +BV)

qs Mechanism deck

1 Flexible cable

5 Harness FE-141

3 Flat Cable FAC-009

4 Flat cable FMD-022/FMD-023

CN202

CN331

Note: When mounting the mechanism deck,

first align mark on the rotary switch.

2-5. MECHANISM DECK

2-3

2-6. INTERNAL VIEWS

Drum assembly (M901) (DZH-71F-R) 1-772-358-11 (ED212) Drum assembly (M901) (DZH-0B4A-R) 1-772-363-11 (ED717) Drum assembly (M901) (DZH-0B7A-R) 1-772-366-11 (ED818/ED919/LF1)

M903 Cam motor assembly X-3950-970-1

M902 Capstan motor 1-763-572-11

ACE head assembly A-6759-720-A

Q002 Tape top sensor 8-729-043-84

FE head 1-500-471-11

Q001 Tape end sensor 8-729-043-84

D001 Tape top/end LED 8-719-066-72

2-4

2-7. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION

VIDEO, AUDIO, SERVO/SYSTEM CONTROL, TUNER, I/O, MODE CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY

FJ-31 (LINE 2 IN) (ED212/ED717/ED818/ED919) FJ-33 (POWER) (LF1)

NK-11 (NICAM) (ED919KR/LF1)

DI-81 (DIAL TIMER) (ED212/ED717/ED818/ED919)

DM-98 (USER CONTROL)

MA-402

()

2-5E

SLV-ED212/ED717/ED818/ED919/LF1

3-1 3-2

SECTION 3

BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. OVERALL BL OCK DIAGRAM

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