Sony SLV-ED313MJ, SLV-ED115PS, SLV-ED215PS, SLV-ED215TH, SLV-ED313SG User Manual
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Table of contents
Getting Started
4Step 1: Unpacking
5Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
6Step 3: Connecting the VCR
7Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR
9 Step 5: Selecting a language
10 Step 6: Presetting channels
16 Step 7: Setting the clock
Started Getting
Basic Operations
18 Playing a tape
21 Recording TV programmes
24Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function
30 Setting the timer manually
Search Operations
32Searching for the beginning of an Easy Timer recorded programme
33Searching for the current position on a tape
34Searching using the Blank Search function
35Searching using the index function
37Searching using the Time Search function
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Additional Operations
38Playing/searching at various speeds
39Setting the recording duration time
40Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
42Adjusting the picture
43Changing menu options
44Editing with another VCR
Additional Information
46 Troubleshooting
49Specifications
50Index to parts and controls
Back cover
Index
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Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
• Remote commander |
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• R6 (size AA) batteries |
• Plug adaptor (for SLV-ED313ME/MJ |
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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
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marked with a dot (•) can be |
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If the TV does not have the g |
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TV/VIDEO
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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.
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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 IN
AERIAL OUT
Mains lead
AERIAL IN
to mains
: Signal flow
Aerial cable (supplied)
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AERIAL IN
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supplied aerial cable. |
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Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Additional connections
To a TV that has audio/video input
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This additional connection improves |
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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 Getting
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Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR. |
The factory-preset RF channel flashes in the display window for
RF CHANNEL 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. |
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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.
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Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR (continued)
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RF CHANNEL
PROGRAM
Press RF CHANNEL.
The TV system indicator appears in the display window. Press PROGRAM +/– to select the correct TV system.
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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.
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
?/1
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.
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MENU
OK
M/m
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Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.
Started Getting
2 MENU
PLAY
OK
3
PLAY
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to move the cursor (B) to LANGUAGE and press OK.
LANGUAGE /
• ENGLISH
SELECT |
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END |
: [ OK ] |
Press M/m to select the desired language, |
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ENGLISH |
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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
PROGRAM +/–
ONE TOUCH
TUNING
ONE TOUCH
TUNING
Press and hold ONE TOUCH TUNING on the VCR for more than three seconds.
The VCR starts presetting the channels.
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APC
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 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.
Tip
•To stop the One Touch Tuning function, press ONE TOUCH TUNING or pSTOP on the VCR during the setting.
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Presetting all receivable channels automatically
Before you start… |
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• Turn on the VCR and the TV. |
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MENU |
OK
M/m/</,
Started Getting
1 MENU
PLAY
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Press MENU, then press M/m to move the cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET and press OK.
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Press M/m/</, to move the cursor (B) 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.
TUNER PRESET
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Press M/m/</, to move the cursor (B) to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM.
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.
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Step 6: Presetting channels (continued)
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PLAY
OK
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.
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PLEASE WAIT
Note
•Picture might disappear for a few seconds during One Touch Tuning and auto presetting functions. This is for tuning procedure, and not a malfunction.
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Presetting channels |
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M/m/</,
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Press MENU, then press M/m to move the cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET and press OK.
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Press M/m/</, to move the cursor (B) to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM.
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.
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Press >/.to move the cursor (B) to CHANNEL SET.
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Step 6: Presetting channels (continued)
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PROG
Press PROG +/– to select the programme position.
Selected programme position
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Press , repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.
Pressing < goes back to the previous channels.
The channels are scanned in the following order:
TUNER PRESET
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Channel coverage |
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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.”
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If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, press M/m/</, to move the cursor (B) to SYSTEM, then select B/G, D/K or I whichever is applicable in your area.
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To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat steps 4 and 5.
Press OK.
PLAY
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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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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
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
OK
M/m/</,
1 MENU
PLAY
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to move the cursor (B) to CLOCK SET and press OK.
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Press M/m to set the date.
The day of the week is set automatically.
CLOCK SET |
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SET |
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END |
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OK
Press , to select the month and set the month using M/m.
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TUE 0 : 0 0 |
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SET |
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