Sony SLV-ED313MJ, SLV-ED115PS, SLV-ED215PS, SLV-ED215TH, SLV-ED313SG User Manual

3-065-583-11 (1)

Video Cassette
Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL NTSC

SLV-ED313ME/MJ/SG
SLV-ED215PS/TH
SLV-ED115PS

© 2001 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

Getting Started

Basic Operations

18 Playing a tape
21 Recording TV programmes
24 Recording TV programmes using

the Easy Timer function

30 Setting the timer manually

Search Operations

32 Searching for the beginning of an

Easy Timer recorded programme

33 Searching for the current position

on a tape

34 Searching using the Blank Search

function

35 Searching using the index

function

37 Searching using the Time Search

function

Additional Operations

38 Playing/searching at various

speeds

39 Setting the recording duration

time

40 Checking/changing/cancelling

timer settings

42 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

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Introduction

3

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 (for SLV-ED313ME/MJ
only)

Checking your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the six models: SLV-ED313ME,
ED313MJ, ED313SG, ED215PS, ED215TH and ED115PS. Check your
model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-ED313ME
is the model used for illustration purpose. Any difference in operation
is clearly indicated in the text, for example,“SLV-ED115PS 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.

Getting Started

Remote sensor

TV/VIDEO

To operate

the VCR
a Sony TV

Notes

• The TV/VIDEO button selects the TV’s input source (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

VIDEO
TV

and point at the remote sensor on the TV

to

and point at the remote sensor on the VCR

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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.

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AERIAL IN

AERIAL

IN

OUT

AERIAL

IN

OUT

LINE OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

LINE IN

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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.

?/1 ON/STANDBY

PROGRAM +/–RF CHANNEL

ON/STANDBY

1 Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
2 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR.

RF CHANNEL

The factory-preset RF channel flashes in the display window for
about three seconds. (RF32 is for SLV-ED313ME/MJ/SG and RF51 is
for SLV-ED215PS/TH and SLV-ED115PS)

Press RF CHANNEL again while the RF channel is flashing.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.

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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 TVs reserve a programme position, such as “0”, for a VCR. In

this case, select the reserved programme position for the VCR
picture. Refer to your TV’s instruction manual for details.

SP

APC

continued

7Getting Started

Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR (continued)

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

SP

Selected TV system

APC

5 Tune the TV to the same channel as

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.

You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. From now on, whenever

RF CHANNEL

To obtain a clear picture from the VCR

If the picture does not appear clearly in step 5 above, first 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 want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.

SONY VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER

Note

• If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted

(noisy sound).

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Step 5

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.

123
456
789

0

?/1

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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,

PLAY

OK

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then press OK.

LANGUAGE /

LANGUAGE /

ENGLISH

•

[]

:

SELECT
END : [ OK ]

LANGUAGE /

ENGLISH

•

[
[ 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 AUTO PRESET in the TUNER
PRESET menu. Then, if some channels cannot 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 system. 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 +/–

APC

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
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/</,

TUNER PRESET PROG 1

B / G

SYSTEM
NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

SELECT
SET

• D / K I

[]

:

[

:

]

NORM

1

ON••

CATV

OFF

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2 Press M/m/</, to move the cursor (B)

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.

3 Press M/m/</, to move the cursor

PLAY

OK

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(B) to NORMAL/CATV, then select
NORM.

To preset CATV channels, select CATV.

TUNER PRESET PROG 1

• D / K

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

B / G

[]

:

[

:

]

B / G

• D / K I

[]

:

[

:

]

NORM

• CATV
1

OFF

ON•

NORM

CATV

1

ON••

OFF

continued

I

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Step 6: Presetting channels (continued)

TUNER PRESET PROG 1

NORMAL / CATV

SYSTEM
AUTO PRESET

CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

NORM

ON

•

•

•

CATV

B / G

D / K

I

OFF

1

PLEASE WAIT

4 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to

PLAY

OK

Note

• Picture might disappear for a few seconds during One Touch Tuning and auto

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.

presetting functions. This is for tuning procedure, and not a malfunction.

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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

:

[]

:

[

]

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/</,

TUNER PRESET PROG10

B / G

SYSTEM
NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

SELECT
SET

• D / K I

[]

:

[

:

]

NORM

2

1

ON••

CATV

OFF

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2 Press M/m/</, to move the cursor (B)

3 Press >/. to move the cursor (B) to

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PLAY

OK

PLAY

OK

to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM.
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.

CHANNEL SET.

TUNER PRESET PROG10

B / G

SYSTEM
NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

SELECT
SET

• D / K I

[]

:

[

:

]

NORM

2

ON••

CATV

1

OFF

continued

13Getting Started

Step 6: Presetting channels (continued)

TUNER PRESET PROG14

NORMAL / CATV

SYSTEM
AUTO PRESET

CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

NORM

ON••

CATV

B / G

• D / K I

OFF

3

5

SELECT
SET

:

[]

:

[

]

PROG

4 Press PROG +/– to select the 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

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.”

Selected programme
position

TUNER PRESET PROG14

SYSTEM
NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

[]

:

SELECT

[

SET

:

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 I

]

• D / K I

]

B / G

NORM

2

ON••

NORM

3

ON••

CATV

1

CATV

5

OFF

OFF

6 If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, press

7 To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat
8 Press OK.

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PLAY

OK

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.

steps 4 and 5.

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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• D / K

B / G

NORM

5

3

ON••

– – – – – – – –

]

PROG14

CATV

OFF

Selected programme position

I

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

1.1.2001 MON 0:00

SELECT
SET
END:[ OK ]

:

[]

:

[

]

CLOCK SET

2 . 1 . 2001 THU 0 :005

SELECT
SET
END:[ OK ]

:

[]

:

[

]

CLOCK SET

2.1.200 0:0052

1

TUE

SELECT
SET
END:[ OK ]

:

[]

:

[

]

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.

MENU

OK
M/m/</,

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PLAY

OK

2 Press M/m to set the date.

PLAY

OK

The day of the week is set automatically.

3 Press , to select the month and set the

PLAY

OK

month using M/m.