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3-058-431-11 (1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC
SLV-ED33ME/MJ/SG
SLV-ED25PS/TH
SLV-ED15PS
© 2000 by Sony Corporation
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
The mains lead must only be changed at a
qualified service shop.
Caution
Television programmes, films, video tapes and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may
be contrary to the provisions of the copyright
laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable
television transmission may require
authorization from the cable television
transmitter and/or programme owner.
Precautions
Safety
• This unit operates on 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60
Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage
is identical with your local power supply.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the
unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• The unit is not disconnected from the mains
as long as it is connected to the mains, even
if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the unit from the mains if you do
not intend to use it for an extended period of
time. To disconnect the lead, pull it out by
the plug, never by the lead.
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies) that may block the ventilation
slots.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources
such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration or shock.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined
position. It is designed to be operated in a
horizontal position only.
• Keep the unit and cassettes away from
equipment with strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to
a warm location, moisture may condense
inside the VCR and cause damage to the
video head and tape. When you first install
the unit, or when you move it from a cold to
a warm location, wait for about four hours
before operating the unit.
Compatible colour/TV systems
• This VCR is designed to record and play
back using the PAL (B/G, D/K and I),
MESECAM (B/G and D/K) and NTSC
colour systems. Recording of video sources
based on other colour systems cannot be
guaranteed.
• NTSC colour signals can only be recorded
through the line input.
Introduction
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Table of contents
Getting Started
4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
6 Step 3: Connecting the VCR
7 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR
9 Step 5: Selecting a language
10 Step 6: Presetting channels
16 Step 7: Setting the clock
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Basic Operations
18 Playing a tape
22 Recording TV programmes
25 Recording TV programmes using
the Easy Timer function
31 Setting the timer manually
Additional Operations
33 Playing/searching at various
speeds
34 Setting the recording duration
time
35 Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings
37 Searching the beginning of an
Easy Timer recorded programme
38 Searching using the index
function
40 Searching using the Time Search
function
41 Adjusting the picture
43 Changing menu options
44 Editing with another VCR
Additional Information
46 Troubleshooting
49 Specifications
50 Index to parts and controls
Back cover
Index
Introduction
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Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
• Remote commander
• R6 (size AA) batteries
• Aerial cable
• Plug adaptor (SLV-ED33ME/MJ only)
Checking your model name
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The instructions in this manual are for the 6 models: SLV-ED33ME,
ED33MJ, ED33SG, ED25PS, ED25TH and ED15PS. Check your model
number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-ED33ME is the
model used for illustration purpose. Any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for example,“SLV-ED15PS only.”
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Step 2
Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two R6 (size AA) 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.
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Remote sensor
TV / VIDEO
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To operate
the VCR
a Sony TV
Notes
• The TV/VIDEO button selects an input source of the TV from either aerial in or line
in. The button does not control this VCR.
• 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.
Set TV / VIDEO to
VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV
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Step 3
Connecting the VCR
Connect the aerial to your VCR and TV as shown below to watch TV
programmes and VCR pictures on your TV. In addition, if your TV has
audio/video (A/V) input jacks, we recommend you connect the VCR to
your TV using an audio/video cable to get a better picture and sound.
Connecting the aerial
AERIAL OUT
Mains lead
AERIAL IN
to mains
: Signal flow
Aerial cable (supplied)
1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV
and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear
panel of the VCR.
2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and
the aerial input of your TV using the
supplied aerial cable.
3 Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Additional connections
To a TV that has audio/video input
jacks
This additional connection improves
picture and sound quality. Connect the
TV as shown on the right.
If you want to use the Trinitron TV
Synchro Play function (see page 21),
this connection is necessary. (If your TV
has two or more inputs, connect the
audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN 1
jacks.)
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AERIAL IN
AERIAL
IN
OUT
AERIAL
IN
OUT
LINE-1 OUT
LINE IN
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
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Step 4
Tuning your TV to the VCR
If you have connected your VCR to the TV using the audio/video cable, skip
this step.
ON/STANDBY
1 Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
?/1 ON/STANDBY
PROGRAM +/–RF CHANNEL
2 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR.
The factory-preset RF channel flashes in the display window for
RF CHANNEL
about three seconds.
Press RF CHANNEL again while the RF channel is flashing.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
e.g. SLV-ED25PS/TH and ED15PS
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Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture.
This channel will now be referred to as the video channel.
Some TV has the programme position, such as 0, that is reserved for
a VCR. In this case, select that programme position for the VCR
picture. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details.
4 Press RF CHANNEL.
RF CHANNEL
PROGRAM
The TV system indicator appears in the display window.
Press PROGRAM +/– to select the correct TV system.
If your TV system is Select
+–
B/G G
II
D/K K
For SLV-ED33ME/MJ/SG: The factorypreset RF channel is “RF 32”
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Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR (continued)
e.g. SLV-ED25PS/TH
and ED15PS
5 Tune the TV to the same channel as that
shown in the display window so that
the picture on the right appears on the
TV screen.
Refer to your TV manual for tuning
instructions.
If the picture does not appear clearly,
see “To obtain a clear picture from the
VCR” below.
6 Press RF CHANNEL.
RF CHANNEL
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR
If the picture does not appear clearly in step 5 above, go to step 6 to finish
this procedure once. Then start from step 2. After pressing RF CHANNEL
twice in step 2 to display the RF channel, press PROGRAM +/– so that
another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a
clear picture appears.
To set another RF channel number on the VCR, select a channel number that
does not receive a broadcast signal in your area and is clear of interference
from other channels.
If you cannot obtain a clear picture after performing this procedure, we
recommend you connect the VCR and TV using the audio/video cable (see
“To a TV that has audio/video input jacks” on page 6). If the same symptom
persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. From now on, whenever
you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.
SP
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
Selected TV
system
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Note
• If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted
(noisy sound).
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LANGUAGE /
ENGLISH
•
:
:
[
]
[ OK ]
Step 5
LANGUAGE /
ENGLISH
SELECT
END : [ OK ]
•
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LANGUAGE /
Selecting a
language
You can change the on-screen display
language from English to Arabic.
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
• ]/1
1 Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.
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MENU
OK
M/m
MENU
2 Press MENU, then press M/m to move the
cursor (B) to LANGUAGE and press OK.
PLAY
OK
3 Press M/m to select the desired language,
then press OK.
PLAY
OK
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Step 6
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
ONE TOUCH
TUNING
To check if the channels are preset correctly
Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR.
If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press
PROGRAM +/–, the channels are preset correctly.
If the sound is distorted or noisy, the VCR is set to a TV system different
from your area’s. Select the correct TV system and preset channels using the
TUNER PRESET menu as shown on the next page.
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.
ONE TOUCH
TUNING
SP
PROGRAM +/–
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Tip
• To stop the One Touch Tuning function, press ONE TOUCH TUNING or p STOP
on the VCR during the setting.
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Presetting all receivable
TUNER PRESET PROG 1
NORMAL / CATV
SYSTEM
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORM
ON••
CATV
B / G
• D / K
I
OFF
1
SELECT
SET
:
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:
[
]
channels automatically
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU
1 Press MENU, then press M/m to move the
cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET and press
OK.
PLAY
OK
MENU
OK
M/m/</,
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2 Press M/m/</, to move the cursor (B)
PLAY
OK
3 Press M/m/</, to move the cursor
PLAY
OK
to SYSTEM, then select B/G, D/K or I,
whichever is applicable in your area. If
SYSTEM is set to the wrong position, the
sound will be distorted or noisy.
(B) to NORMAL/CATV, then select
NORM.
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.
TUNER PRESET PROG 1
•
[]
:
[
:
[]
:
[
:
B / G
NORM
• CATV
ON•
]
•
B / G
NORM
ON••
]
1
1
D / K
D / K
OFF
CATV
OFF
SYSTEM
NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
SELECT
SET
TUNER PRESET PROG 1
SYSTEM
NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
SELECT
SET
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Step 6: Presetting channels (continued)
4 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to
PLAY
OK
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.
TUNER PRESET PROG 1
•
SYSTEM
NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
PLEASE WAIT
B / G
NORM
•
ON
•
1
D / K
CATV
OFF
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Presetting channels
TUNER PRESET PROG10
NORMAL / CATV
SYSTEM
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORM
ON••
CATV
B / G
• D / K
I
OFF
2
1
SELECT
SET
:
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:
[
]
TUNER PRESET PROG10
NORMAL / CATV
SYSTEM
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORM
ON••
CATV
B / G
• D / K
I
OFF
2
1
SELECT
SET
:
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:
[
]
TUNER PRESET PROG10
NORMAL / CATV
SYSTEM
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORM
ON••
CATV
B / G
• D / K
I
OFF
2
1
SELECT
SET
:
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:
[
]
manually
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU
1 Press MENU, then press M/m to move the
cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET and press
OK.
PLAY
OK
PROG +/–
MENU
OK
M/m/</,
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2 Press M/m/</, to move the cursor (B)
PLAY
OK
3 Press >/. to move the cursor (B) to
PLAY
OK
to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM.
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.
CHANNEL SET.
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TUNER PRESET PROG14
NORMAL / CATV
SYSTEM
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORM
ON••
CATV
B / G
• D / K
I
OFF
2
1
SELECT
SET
:
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:
[
]
Step 6: Presetting channels (continued)
PROG
4 Press PROG +/– to select the programme
position.
Selected programme
position
5 Press , repeatedly until the channel you
PLAY
OK
want is displayed.
Pressing < goes back to the previous
channels.
The channels are scanned in the following
order:
Channel coverage
VHF
UHF
CATV (TV distribution)
System B/G
E2–E12
E21–E69
S1–S41, S01–S05
System D/K
R1–R12
R21–R69
TUNER PRESET PROG14
SYSTEM
NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
[]
:
SELECT
[
SET
:
System I
SA4–SA13
B21–B69
–
S1–S41, S01–S05
B / G
• D / K
NORM
3
5
ON••
]
CATV
If you know the number of the channel you want, press the
programme number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press
“0” and then press “5.”
6 If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, press
PLAY
OK
M/m/</, to move the cursor (B) to
SYSTEM, then select B/G, D/K or
I whichever is applicable in your area.
TUNER PRESET PROG14
B / G
[]
:
[
:
• D / K
NORM
3
5
ON••
]
CATV
SYSTEM
NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
SELECT
SET
7 To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat
steps 4 and 5.
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OFF
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OFF
8 Press OK.
PLAY
OK
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Disabling unwanted programme positions
After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The
disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/–
buttons.
1 In step 5 on page 14, press programme number button “0” twice to
display the number “0” beside CHANNEL SET.
2 Press OK.
If the picture is not clear
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in
channels clearly. If, however, the picture is not clear, you may also use the
manual tuning function.
1 Press PROG +/– to select the programme number for which you cannot
obtain a clear picture.
2 Press MENU, then select TUNER PRESET and press OK.
3 Select FINE TUNING.
The fine tuning meter appears.
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•
B / G
NORM
3
ON••
– – – –– – – –
]
PROG14
D / K
5
Selected programme position
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CATV
OFF
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM
NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
[
SET
:
4 Press </, to get a clearer picture, then press OK.
Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few
minutes.
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Step 7
CLOCK SET
1.1.2000 SA 0:00
SELECT
SET
END:[ OK ]
:
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:
[
]
CLOCK SET
2 .1.2000 TU 0 :005
SELECT
SET
END:[ OK ]
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:
[
]
CLOCK SET
2.1.200 0:0052
0
MO
SELECT
SET
END:[ OK ]
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[
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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 video channel.
MENU
1 Press MENU, then press M/m to move the
cursor (B) to CLOCK SET and press OK.
PLAY
OK
2 Press M/m to set the date.
PLAY
OK
The day of the week is set automatically.
MENU
OK
M/m/</,
3 Press , to flash the month and set the
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OK
month using M/m.
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4 Set the year, hour and minute in sequence,
PLAY
OK
using , to flash the item to be set, and
M/m to select the digits.
5 Press OK to start the clock.
PLAY
OK
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 do not proceed for more than a few
minutes.
CLOCK SET
2 . 1 .2000 MO52 5:301
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SELECT
:
[
SET
:
END:[ OK ]
]
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Basic Operations
Playing a tape
m 3 REW
H PLAY
M # FF
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TRINITRON TV
SYNCHRO PLAY
CLEAR
DISPLAY
X PAUSE
H PLAY
M # FF
x STOP
m 3 REW
COLOR
SYSTEM
A EJECT
X PAUSE
x STOP
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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3 Press H PLAY.
PLAY
OK
Additional tasks
To
Stop play
Pause play
Resume play after pause
Fast-forward the tape
Rewind the tape
Eject the tape
To set the colour system
If streaks appear during playback, press COLOR SYSTEM on the VCR to
conform to the system that the tape was recorded in. (Normally, the colour
system is correctly set whenever the tape is inserted.)
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
Press
x STOP
X PAUSE
X PAUSE or H PLAY
M # FF during stop
m 3 REW during stop
Z EJECT
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If your tape was
recorded in
PAL
MESECAM
NTSC
Press COLOR SYSTEM until the indication below
appears in the display window.
PA L
PA L
NTSC
To play an NTSC-recorded tape
Set NTSC PB in the SET UP MENU according to the colour system of your
TV. For details, see page 43.
If your TV is
PAL
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
Set NTSC PB to
ON PAL TV
4.43
3.58
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Playing a tape (continued)
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.
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To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.
Notes
• When you play back a tape recorded in the PAL or MESECAM colour system,
streaks may appear even if the colour system setting is set to AUTO. If so, select the
colour system, PAL or MESECAM in the PAL/MESECAM option of the SET UP
MENU (see page 43 for details).
• 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.
• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter
reading will not be correct. This is due to the difference between the counting cycles
of the two colour systems.
• Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded
tape:
– the picture is black and white
– the picture shakes
– no picture appears on the TV screen
– black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen
– the colour density increases or decreases.
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode of NTSC system 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 3 REW or x STOP button. These buttons are used for menu
operations.
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Turning on the VCR and TV, and starting playback
automatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play)
You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony (Trinitron TV).
How to connect to use this function
Connect the VCR and TV with the audio/video cable (see “To a TV that has
audio/video input jacks” on page 6). Be sure to connect the audio/video
cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the TV if the TV has two inputs or more.
The TV must be placed where it will respond to the remote commander
while you are pointing it at the VCR.
Operation
Make sure that the TV’s main power is on.
Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY and hold the remote commander in
place for about two seconds.
The VCR and TV turn on, and the TV is set to VCR reception. If there is a
tape in the VCR, playback starts automatically.
Notes
• If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly:
– Wait a few moments, and press the button again.
– Replace both of the batteries with new ones, and press the button again.
Note that this function may not operate some Sony TVs because of the remote
commander’s signal limitations.
• Do not press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY while playing back a video tape. If
you do so, the TV’s input source will momentarily switch to the TV’s tuner.
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Recording TV programmes
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DISPLAY
z REC
PROG +/–
SP/LP
(SP/EP)
INPUT SELECT
1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
PROG
3 Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to
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record.
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SP/LP
4 Press SP/LP (SP/EP) to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
(SP/EP)
LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP
(Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio
quality.
LP
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5 Press z REC to start recording.
REC
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
Recording indicator
To stop recording
Press x STOP.
To check the remaining tape length
Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape
remaining.
–
S
E
::
000
Remaining tape length
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Time counter
To watch another TV programme while recording
1 If the TV is connected to the VCR using an audio/video cable, set the
TV to TV input. If the TV is connected to the VCR using only the aerial
cable, skip this step.
2 Select another programme position on the TV.
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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.
Safety tab
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Recording TV programmes (continued)
To record NTSC colour system programmes
NTSC colour signals can be recorded through the line input (LINE-1 IN)
only. Display “L” in the display window using INPUT SELECT or PROG
+/– in step 3.
For tape speed, select SP or EP in step 4.
EP provides recording time three times as long as SP, however, SP produces
better picture and sound quality.
When playing back, the VCR automatically detects the tape speed.
Tips
• To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the
remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the ? (ten’s digit) button
followed by the programme number buttons.
• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN jacks. Press INPUT SELECT or
PROG +/– to display “L” in the display window.
• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the
information will not be recorded on the tape.
• If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.
Notes
• The display does not 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.
• The remaining tape length does not appear while playing or recording in NTSC
system.
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Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function
The Easy Timer function allows you to make a timer recording of a
programme without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record
only one programme 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 recording time.
SP/LP
(SP/EP)
EASY TIMER
1 Press 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 27.
EASY TIMER
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
PROGRAM +/–.
SP
SP
PROGRAM +/–
EASY TIMER
knob
START
APC
START
APC
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EASY TIMER
3 Press the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the start time setting.
The STOP indicator appears.
SP
STOP
APC
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EASY TIMER
4 Set the recording stop time in the same way as in step 2, then press
the EASY TIMER knob.
A programme number flashes.
EASY TIMER
5 Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select
the programme you want to record.
To select the tape speed, press
SP/LP (SP/EP).
SP/
LP
(SP/EP)
EASY TIMER
6 Press the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the setting.
The
indicator appears in
t
the display window and the
VCR stands by for recording.
SP
SP
LP
APC
APC
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Setting or changing the
Easy Clock
When “–:– –” is displayed in the 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.
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Programme
number
buttons
EASY
TIMER
PROG +/–
EASY TIMER
knob
EASY TIMER
1 • When “–:– –” is displayed in the display window, press
EASY TIMER.
• To change the clock setting, press 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.
SP
EASY TIMER
2 Set the current time using the EASY TIMER knob.
CLOCK
START
1 Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
enter the current hour.
2 Press 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.
CLOCK
START
SP
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APC
APC
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EASY TIMER
3 Press the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the clock setting.
The VCR enters the timer recording setting mode.
To continue the Easy Timer
SP
setting, go to step 2 in
“Setting the Easy Timer” on
page 25.
To quit the Easy Timer setting mode without changing any settings,
press the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the
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:
START
indicator
t
APC
To
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 programme
Change the hour/minute by
one hour/minute (in CLOCK
mode)
Do this on the VCR
Press EASY TIMER knob
Turn EASY TIMER knob
or hold PROGRAM +/–
down
Press PROGRAM +/–
Turn EASY TIMER knob
or press PROGRAM +/–
Turn EASY TIMER knob
or press PROGRAM +/–
Do this on the remote
commander
Press EASY TIMER
Hold PROG +/– down
Press PROG +/–
Press PROG +/– or
INPUT SELECT
Press PROG +/–
You can also use the programme number buttons to set the clock, start and
stop times, and the programme you want to record. Just press the
programme 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 .
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To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
To check or change the timer setting
Press 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, press the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly
until the
indicator appears in the display window.
t
You can also change the timer setting using the TIMER SET/CHECK menu.
For details, see page 35.
To cancel the timer setting
To cancel the Easy Timer setting while doing the setting, press CLEAR on the
remote commander or press PROGRAM + 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
t
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 programme.
To watch the recorded programme right after the Easy Timer recording
The SEARCH indicator starts flashing when the VCR finishes the Easy Timer
recording. To watch the recorded programme, press 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.
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Tips
• To record from a source connected to LINE-1 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or
PROG +/– or turn the EASY TIMER knob to display “L” in the display window.
• To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To set to the EP mode,
display “LP” in the display window.
Notes
• You cannot set the Easy Timer if eight programmes have already been set.
• You can set the timer for only one programme using the Easy Timer function. If you
want to set the timer for other programmes, use the TIMER SET/CHECK menu. For
details, see page 31.
• 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 menu. For details, see page
16.
• The t indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting with
no tape inserted.
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Setting the timer manually
You can preset up to eight programmes
at a time.
?/1
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time.
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• Insert a tape with its safety tab in
place. Make sure the tape is longer
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than the total recording time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
MENU
1 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/
CHECK, then press OK.
PLAY
OK
0
PROG +/–
INPUT SELECT
MENU
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OK
M/m/</,
25 .1
TIMER SET / CHECK MO
START STOP PROG
DATE
– .–– –: –– –: –– –– –
– .–– –: –– –: –– –– –
– .–– –: –– –: –– –– –
– .–– –: –– –: –– –– –
– .–– –: –– –: –– –– –
– .–– –: –– –: –– –– –
– .–– –: –– –: –– –– –
– .–– –: –– –: –– –– –
2
2 Set the date, start and stop times,
PLAY
OK
programme position, and tape speed:
1 Press , to flash each item in turn.
2 Press M/m to set each item.
To correct a setting, press < to return to
that setting and reset.
25 . 1
TIMER SET / CHECK MO
DATE START STOP PROG
12 MO– : –– – : –– ––
2.5
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
2
continued
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Setting the timer manually (continued)
To record the same programme every day or the same day every
week, press m while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/
weekly recording” below.
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN jacks; press
INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L” in the “PROG”
position.
3 Press , to confirm the setting.
PLAY
OK
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.
PLAY
OK
• ]/1
5 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
The t indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands
by for recording.
To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment
switched on.
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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.
the current date n SU-SA (Sunday to Saturday) n MO-SA (Monday to
Saturday) n MO-FR (Monday to Friday) n EVERY SA ..... n EVERY MO n
EVERY SU n 1 month later n (dates count down) n the current date
Tips
• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme
number buttons.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP (SP/EP) button.
• To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To set to the EP mode,
display “LP” in the tape speed position.
Note
• The t indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape
inserted.
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Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
×2
H PLAY
m 3 REW M # FF
Playback options
View the picture during fastforward 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 centre 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 playback sound is muted during these operations.
• In LP or EP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.
• The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse.
• On-screen symbols may shake while playing or searching at various speeds.
y SLOW
H PLAY
M # FF
m 3 REW
Operation
During fast-forward, hold M # FF down. During rewind, hold
m 3 REW down.
• During playback, press M # FF or m 3 REW on the remote
commander.
• During playback, hold M # FF or m 3 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 3 REW on the remote
commander. Hold the button down to play one frame each
second.
During stop, press H PLAY on the VCR while holding
0 3 REW down on the VCR.
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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.
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1 While recording, press z REC.
The t indicator appears in the display window.
SP
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
0:30 1:00 6:005:30 Normal recording
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.
z REC
APC
To cancel the duration
Press z REC repeatedly until the
returns to normal recording mode.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
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indicator disappears and the VCR
t
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Checking/
TIMER SET / CHECK MO
DATE START STOP PROG
.6 1 7:00 8:00 6
SP
.8 1 1: 00 0 : 00 50
MO
– 0 : 12 3 : 00 27
L
3:00 0:00
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
SA
MO
SA
EVERY
SU
2
1
LP
LP
SP
25 .1
2
2
changing/
cancelling timer
?/1
settings
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
CLEAR
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MENU
OK
M/m/</,
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
2 Press MENU, then 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.
continued
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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings (continued)
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 programme that starts first has priority and the second programme
starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If the
programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu
has priority.
Programme 1
Programme 2
Will be cut off
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Searching 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 this
SEARCH function. The SEARCH
indicator flashes when the VCR finishes
the Easy Timer recording.
Press the EASY TIMER knob.
The VCR turns on, rewinds to the beginning of the recorded programme and
starts playback automatically.
Tip
• To stop the flashing of the SEARCH indicator, first turn the VCR on, then press the
SEARCH button. (Do not press any button at this point, otherwise this SEARCH
mode will be cancelled.) To start the SEARCH function, press the SEARCH button
once. If you press the SEARCH button repeatedly, you can enter the index search or
Time Search mode.
For details, see pages 39 and 40.
Notes
• This SEARCH function will be cancelled (the SEARCH indicator turns off) if:
– The VCR starts recording other programmes.
– You press H PLAY, M # FF, m 3 REW or A EJECT button (while the VCR is
on).
• With this SEARCH function, you can find the beginning of a programme recorded
using the Easy Timer function only.
EASY TIMER
knob
SEARCH
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Searching using
SEARCH
INDEX
8
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 button and EASY TIMER
knob on the VCR.
Using the INDEX SEARCH
buttons on the remote
commander
1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2 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 button
and EASY TIMER knob on
the VCR
1 Press SEARCH on the VCR repeatedly until “INDEX” appears in the
display window (the SEARCH indicator lights up).
EASY TIMER
knob
SEARCH
SP
APC
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.
SP
START
APC
3 Press the EASY TIMER knob.
The VCR starts searching. The playback starts (the SEARCH 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.
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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
portion 15 minutes ahead of or behind
the current position of a tape by using
the Time Search function.
1 Press SEARCH repeatedly until “TIME” appears in the display window
(the SEARCH indicator lights up).
2 Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to set the
length of the time portion 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 portion 15 minutes ahead
of the current position, turn the EASY TIMER knob once clockwise.
To change the time by one
minute, press PROGRAM
+/–.
SP
SP
EASY TIMER
knob
SEARCH
APC
APC
3 Press the EASY TIMER knob.
The VCR starts searching and the tape counter starts counting until it
reaches the specified point.
SP
The VCR starts playback automatically when the tape counter reaches
the specified point (the SEARCH 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.
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Adjusting the picture
NORMAL TRACKING
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
SET UP MENU
APC
PAL / MESECAM
NTSC PB
PAL
AUTO
MESECAM
SELECT
SET
•
•
ON PAL TV 4. 43 3. 58
•
ON
OFF
:
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:
[
]
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape
(the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion
may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. If so, 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 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.
Tracking meter
APC recording
Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts 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.
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Adjusting the picture (continued)
Tip
• To set the tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at
the same time.
Note
• There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the
VCR analyses 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 analyse the tape
(the APC indicator flashes rapidly). 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 cancelled.
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Changing menu options
SET UP MENU
APC
PAL / MESECAM
NTSC PB
PAL
AUTO
MESECAM
SELECT
SET
•
•
ON PAL TV 4. 43 3. 58
•
ON
OFF
:
[]
:
[
]
1 Press MENU, then 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
APC
PAL/MESECAM
NTSC PB
Set this option to
ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function
and improve picture quality. OFF to switch off APC.
AUTO to have the VCR automatically select the colour system
for recording and playback. If the picture has no colour or
unusual colours, set to PAL or MESECAM according to your
local colour system.
ON PAL TV to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on a PAL TV.
4.43 or 3.58 according to the colour system of your NTSC TV.
For details, see page 19.
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Editing with another VCR
How to connect to record on this VCR
This VCR (Recorder)
LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT
VMC-710HG/720HG audio/video cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Tip
• Connect LINE-1 IN on this VCR to the line output jacks on the other VCR using a
commercially available audio/video cable such as Sony VMC-710HG/720HG (not
supplied). If the other VCR has the AUDIO L and R jacks, use a Sony VMC-910HG
audio/video cable (not supplied).
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.
• 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.
TV
Other VCR (Player)
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Operation
(when recording on this VCR)
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to
display “L” in the display window.
• Press SP/LP (SP/EP) to select the tape
speed (SP or LP for the PAL system,
and SP or EP for the NTSC system).
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 on this VCR 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.
X PAUSE
z REC
Note
• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR will not 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 analyses the tape.
Then when you start recording in step 4, press X PAUSE after the APC indicator
stops flashing. If you press X PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the
APC function is cancelled.
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your
nearest Sony service facility.
Symptom
The ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch
does not function.
The power is turned on but the
PowerClock
VCR does not operate.
The clock has stopped and
“–:– –” lights in the display
window.
The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.
The playback picture has no
colour or unusual colour.
The picture or sound is distorted.
The picture is not clear, or a
message appears indicating that
the video heads need cleaning.
Playback
The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.
The picture has no sound.
Remedy
• Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
• Moisture condensation has occured. Turn the power
off, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry
for over four hours.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
mains for more than eight hours (SLV-ED25PS/TH and
ED15PS only) or 24 hours (SLV-ED33ME/MJ/SG only).
Reset the clock (and timer).
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• If you made connections using the aerial cable only,
make sure the RF channel number is set correctly for
your area.
• Set the PAL/MESECAM option in the SET UP MENU
according to your local colour system.
• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.
• Make sure the colour system is set to the system that
the tape was recorded in.
• If you made connections using the aerial cable only,
make sure the TV system is set correctly for your area.
• The video heads are dirty (page 48). Clean the video
heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLW or E-25CLDR
video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes
are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned
at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service
charge will be required). Do not use a commercially
available liquid type cleaning cassette other than
Sony’s, as they may damage the video heads.
• If a message appears, this indicates that the Head
Condition Sensor has detected dirty video heads.
Follow the on-screen message. For details about the
Head Condition Sensor, see page 48.
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult
your local Sony service facility for more information.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
• The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
• If you made connections using the aerial cable only,
make sure the TV system is set correctly for your area.
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Symptom
No TV programmes appear
on the TV screen.
TV reception is poor.
The recorded picture has no
Recording
colour or unusual colour.
The tape starts playing as soon
as it is inserted.
The tape is ejected when you
press z REC.
Nothing happens when you
press z REC.
The timer does not operate.
Timer recording
A tape cannot be inserted.
The remote commander does
not function.
Others
The tracking meter does not
appear on the screen.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
Remedy
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or
PROG +/– buttons. Select a programme position when
recording TV programmes; select “L” when recording
from other equipment.
• Adjust the TV aerial.
• Make sure SYSTEM (B/G, D/K or I) in the TUNER
PRESET menu is set to the system in your area.
• Set the PAL/MESECAM option in the SET UP MENU
according to your local colour system.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this
tape, cover the tab hole.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Check that the clock is set.
• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Make sure a programme has been set for timer
recording.
• Make sure your timer settings are past the current
time.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
mains for more than eight hours (SLV-ED25PS/TH and
ED15PS only) or 24 hours (SLV-ED33ME/MJ/SG only).
Reset the clock and timer.
• Check that a tape is not already in the tape
compartment.
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at
the remote sensor on the VCR.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure the TV / VIDEO remote control switch is
set correctly.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,
such as alcohol or benzine.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)• Unclear picture
terminal
• Normal picture
• Rough picture
initial
contamination
Sapphire tape cleaner
The unit incorporates a sapphire tape cleaner which cleans a video tape when it is
loaded. This cleaner can prevent the video heads from contamination by removing
dust or mold from a tape with the sapphire edge.
Head Condition Sensor
The Head Condition Sensor checks the video heads condition. If the heads are dirty, a
message will instruct you to insert a video head cleaning cassette.
Be sure to use the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLW or E-25CLDR video head cleaning
cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads
cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be
required).
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Specifications
System
Colour system
PAL, MESECAM, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43
TV system
B/G, D/K, I
Channel coverage
B/G: VHF E2 to E12/UHF E21 to E69/
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41
D/K: VHF R1 to R12/UHF R21 to R69
I: VHF SA4 to SA13/UHF B21 to B69/
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41
RF output signal
UHF channels 21 to 69 (B/G, D/K, I)
Aerial out
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Inputs and outputs
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-1 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
General
Power requirements
110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
15 W
Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C
Dimensions
Approx. 430 × 97 × 288 mm (w/h/d)
including projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 4.1 kg
Power back-up
Built-in self-charging capacitor
Back-up duration: up to 8 hours at a time (SLVED25PS/TH and ED15PS only)
Back-up duration: up to 24 hours at a time (it
may be differ in actual performance) (SLVED33ME/MJ/SG only)
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Aerial cable (1)
Plug adaptor (1) (SLV-ED33ME/MJ only)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
1 3
2
4
5
67
!§
1 ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch (7)
2 Remote sensor (5)
3 Tape compartment
4 A EJECT button (19)
5 m 3 REW (rewind) button (19, 33)
6 H PLAY button (19)
7 M # FF (fast-forward) button
(19, 33)
8 z REC (record) button (23)
9 x STOP button (19)
0 X PAUSE button (19)
9
!¡!™!£
qa SEARCH button/indicator (37, 39,
40)
qs EASY TIMER knob (25, 37, 39, 40)
qd PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–
buttons (7, 41)
qf SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)/
EP (Extra Play) button (23)
qg COLOR SYSTEM button (19)
qh ONE TOUCH TUNING/
RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL
button (7, 10)
8!¢!∞ !º
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Display window
SP
LP
EP
1 Timer indicator (26)
2 Tape speed indicator (23)
3 CLOCK indicator (27)
4 START indicator (25)
5 STOP indicator (25)
6 APC (Adaptive Picture Control)
indicator (41)
Rear panel
STOP
STARTCLOCK NTSC
APC
PAL
7 Tracking indicator (41)
8 Colour system indicator (19)
9 Time counter/clock/line/
programme/TV system indicator
(8, 20, 22, 27, 45)
0 Tape/recording indicator (23)
21 3
1 Mains lead (6)
2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
(44)
3 AERIAL IN connector (6)
4
5
4 AERIAL OUT connector (6)
5 LINE-1 OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
(6)
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Index to parts and controls (continued)
Remote commander
1 TV / VIDEO remote control switch
2 Z EJECT button (19)
3 DISPLAY button (23)
4 TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY
5 TV/VIDEO button (for TV) (5)
123
456
789
0
6 EASY TIMER button (28)
7 z REC button (23, 34)
8 SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)/
9 ×2 button (33)
0 INPUT SELECT button (24, 32)
qa Tape/menu operation buttons
(5)
button (21)
EP (Extra Play) button (23)
MENU button (9, 43)
X PAUSE/M button (19)
x STOP/m button (19)
m 3 REW (rewind)/< button
(19, 33)
M # FF (fast-forward)/, button
(19, 33)
H PLAY/OK button (19)
y SLOW button (33)
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qs ?/1 (on/standby) switch (32)
qd AUDIO MONITOR button (This
button doesn’t work for this model)
qf CLEAR button (20, 36)
qg Programme number /? (ten’s
digit) buttons (28)
qh PROG (programme) +/– buttons
(22)
qj VOL (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)
qk ./> INDEX SEARCH buttons
(38)
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Index
A, B
Accessories supplied 4
Adjusting
picture 15, 33, 41
tracking 33, 41
Aerial hookup 6
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 15
APC (Adaptive Picture
Control) 41
AV (audio/video)
connection 6
C
Cancelling timer settings 35
Changing timer settings 35
Checking timer setting 35
Cleaning the video
heads 46
Clock setting 16
Colour system
compatible colour
systems 2
setting 19, 43
Connecting
the VCR and your TV 6
to a TV with audio/
video jacks 6
Counter 20
D
Disabling programme
position 15
Dubbing. See Editing
E, F, G
Easy Clock 27
Easy Timer recording 25
Editing 44
EP mode 24
H
Head Condition Sensor 48
I, J, K
Index searching 38
L, M
Language selecting 9
LP mode 23
N, O
NTSC-recorded tapes 19
One Touch Tuning 10
P, Q
Picture adjustment 15, 33, 41
Playback 18
at various speeds 33
frame-by-frame 33
slow motion 33
Presetting channels 10
automatically 11
manually 13
One Touch Tuning 10
R
Recording 22
duration time 34
saving 23
using the Easy Timer
function 25
while watching another
programme 23
Remote commander 5
S
Safety tab 23
Searching
at various speeds 33
the beginning of an Easy
Timer recorded
programme 37
using the index
function 38
using the Time Search
function 40
SP mode 23
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Time Search 40
Timer recording 31
cancelling timer
settings 35
changing timer
settings 35
checking timer
settings 35
daily/weekly
recording 32
Easy Timer 25
overlapping timer
recordings 36
Tracking adjustment 33, 41
Trinitron TV Synchro
Play 21
Tuning your TV to the
VCR 7
TV system 2, 8, 14
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