Sony SLV-ED939ME, SLV-ED939SG, SLV-ED333ME, SLV-ED333SG Operating Instructions Manual
3-082-203-11 (1) GB
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC
SLV-ED939ME/SG
SLV-ED333ME/SG
© 2003 Sony Corporation
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.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
Installing
• Do not install this equipment in a confined
space such as a book or similar unit.
• 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.
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.
WARNING
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Getting Started
4 Index to parts and controls
10 Step 1 : Unpacking
11 Step 2 : Setting up the remote
commander
13 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
15 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with
the Auto Set Up function
18 Step 5 : Setting the clock
20 Step 6 : Selecting the TV
system
21 Selecting a language
22 Presetting channels
25 Changing/disabling programme
positions
Basic Operations
30 Playing a tape
32 Recording TV programmes
36 Recording TV programmes using
the Easy Timer
42 Recording TV programmes using
the timer
Additional Operations
45 Playing/searching at various speeds
46 Setting the recording duration time
47 Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings
49 Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes (SLV-ED939ME/SG
only)
52 Searching using the index function
53 Adjusting the picture
54 Reducing the VCR’s power
consumption
55 Changing menu options
Editing
57 Connecting to a VCR or stereo
system
59 Basic editing
Additional Information
60 Troubleshooting
64 Specifications
65 Index
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Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
For SLV-ED939ME/SG
1 ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch
2 Remote sensor (11)
3 Tape compartment
4 A EJECT button (30)
5 m REW (rewind) button (30) (45)
6 H PLAY button* (30) (45)
7 M FF (fast-forward) button (30)
(45)
8 z REC (record) button (33) (46)
(59)
9 x STOP button* (17) (30) (59)
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q; X PAUSE button (30) (41) (59)
qa PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–
buttons* (37) (53)
qs EASY TIMER (36)
qd LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R
(left/right) jacks (57)
* The H PLAY, x STOP and PROGRAM/
TRACKING + buttons have a tactile dot.
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For SLV-ED333ME/SG
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1 ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch
2 A EJECT button (30)
3 Remote sensor (11)
4 Tape compartment
5 m REW (rewind) button (30) (45)
6 H PLAY button (30) (45)
7 M FF (fast-forward) button (30)
(45)
8 z REC (record) button (33) (46)
(57)
9 x STOP button (17) (30) (59)
q; X PAUSE button (30) (41) (59)
qa EASY TIMER (36)
qs PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–
buttons* (37) (53)
* The PROGRAM/TRACKING + button
has a tactile dot.
continued
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Index to parts and controls (continued)
Display window
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1 Tape indicator
2 START indicator (37)
3 STOP indicator (37)
4 MONTH indicator (40)
5 YEAR indicator (40)
6 NICAM indicator* (50)
7 STEREO indicator* (49)
8 Timer indicator (39) (43)
9 Recording indicator (33)
0 Time counter/clock/line/programme
position indicator (31) (32) (58)
qa Tape speed indicators (32) (38)
* SLV-ED939ME/SG only
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Rear panel
For SLV-ED939ME/SG
For SLV-ED333ME/SG
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45
321
45
1 (in from antenna) connector (13)
2 LINE IN 1 AUDIO R/L/VIDEO
(audio right/audio left/video) jacks*
(58)
LINE IN 1 AUDIO/VIDEO jacks*
(57)
3 Mains lead (13)
4 LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO
(audio right/audio left/video) jacks*
1
LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks*
(14)
2
5 (out to tv) connector (13)
*1SLV-ED939ME/SG only
2
SLV-ED333ME/SG only
*
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Index to parts and controls (continued)
Remote commander
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1 Z EJECT button (30)
2 INPUT SELECT button (32) (42)
(59)
3 TV/VIDEO button (for TV)
4 CLEAR button (31) (47)
5 Programme number buttons*
6 -/-- (ten’s digit) button
7 VOL (volume) +/– buttons
8 z REC (record) button (33) (46)
9 REC SPEED (recording speed)
button (32)
q; MENU button (21) (47)
qa X PAUSE/M button (21) (30)
x STOP/m button (21) (30)
m REW (rewind)/< button (21)
(30) (45)
M FF (fast-forward)/, button
(21) (30) (45)
H PLAY/OK button* (21) (30)
(45)
* The H PLAY, AUDIO MONITOR,
number 5 and PROG + buttons have a
tactile dot.
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456
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qs ?/1 (on/standby) switch (43)
qd •TV/VIDEO remote control switch
(11)
qf AUDIO MONITOR button*1*2 (51)
qg DISPLAY button (31) (33)
qh PROG (programme) +/– buttons*
1
(34)
qj y SLOW button (45)
qk ×2 button (45)
ql ./> INDEX SEARCH
buttons (52)
*1The H PLAY, AUDIO MONITOR,
number 5 and PROG + buttons have a
tactile dot.
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*
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Step 1 : Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
• Remote commander • Aerial cable
• R6 (size AA) batteries • Plug adaptor (SLV-ED939ME and
ED333ME only)
Check your model name
The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-ED939ME/SG and
ED333ME/SG. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your
VCR. SLV-ED939ME is the model used for illustration purposes. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,
“SLV-ED939ME 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.
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Using the
remote commander
Remote sensor
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 symbol near the
remote sensor, this remote
•TV/VIDEO
commander will not operate the
TV.
123
456
789
0
To operate Set •TV/VIDEO to
the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the VCR
a Sony TV •TV and point at the remote sensor at the TV
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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)
Notes
• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
• Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.
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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
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Mains lead
AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your
TV and connect it to on the rear
panel of the VCR.
2 Connect of the VCR and the aerial
input of your TV using the supplied
aerial cable.
3 Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Note
• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to
tune your TV to the VCR (see page 15).
to mains
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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)
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 left.
For SLV-ED939ME/SG
LINE OUT
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
For SLV-ED333ME/SG
LINE IN
LINE OUT
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
LINE IN
To a stereo system
(SLV-ED939ME/SG
only)
You can improve sound
quality by connecting a
stereo system to the LINE
LINE OUT
AUDIO R/L
LINE IN
OUT AUDIO R/L jacks as
shown on the left.
Note
• To play a tape in stereo, you must connect your VCR either to a TV with audio/
video input jacks or to a stereo system as shown on above left.
Audio cable (not supplied)
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Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with
the Auto Set Up function
Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up
function. With this function, you can set the language for the on-screen display and
TV channels automatically.
1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
Tune the TV to channel 32 (the initial RF channel for this VCR).
Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture
does not appear clearly, see “To change the RF channel” on
page 17.
2 Connect the mains lead to the mains.
PLAY
OK
The VCR automatically turns on.
The LANGUAGE SET menu
appears on the TV screen.
Press </, to select the desired
language, ENGLISH or ARABIC,
then press OK.
The message for the Auto Set Up
function appears.
ENGLISH ARABIC
SELECT
:
EXIT MENU:OK:SET
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Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function (continued)
3 Press OK.
PLAY
OK
The SYSTEM SELECT menu appears.
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
SYSTEM SELECT
– B/G
D/K–
–
I
4 Press M/m/</, to select the
PLAY
OK
appropriate TV system, then press
OK.
The VCR starts searching for all of
the receivable channels and presets
them (in the appropriate order for
your local area).
If you want to change the order of
the channels or disable unwanted
programme positions, see
“Changing/disabling programme
positions” on page 25.
After the search is complete, the clock setting menu appears. See
“Setting the clock” on page 18.
SELECT
:
AUTO SET UP
PLEASE WAIT
EXIT MENU:OK:SET
EXIT
40%
MENU:
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To cancel the Auto Set Up function
Press MENU.
To change the RF channel
If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, change the RF channel on
the VCR and TV. Select INSTALLATION from the menu, then press M/m
to highlight VCR OUTPUT CH and press ,. Select the RF channel by
pressing the M/m buttons. Then, tune the TV to the new RF channel so that
a clear picture appears.
Tip
• If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset
in the Auto Set Up function, see page 21.
Notes
• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (timer, etc.)
will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.
• Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the mains lead for the first
time after you purchase the VCR.
• After using the Auto Set Up function, the LANGUAGE SET menu does not
appear automatically when you connect the mains lead again. If you want to use
the Auto Set Up function again, press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight
INSTALLATION and press OK. Press M/m to highlight AUTO SET UP, then
repeat all procedures from step 3.
• Auto preset can be performed by pressing x STOP
5 seconds or more with no tape inserted.
on the VCR continuously for
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Step 5 : Setting the clock
You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
1 Press MENU, then press M/m/</
MENU
, to highlight CLOCK SET and
press OK.
PLAY
OK
2 Press M/m to set the hour.
PLAY
OK
3 Press , to select the minutes and
PLAY
OK
set the minutes by pressing M/m.
12 0 1 JAN/0:20
SELECT
SELECT
SELECT
:
OK:END
18 0 1 JAN/0:20
:
OK:END
1 8 3 1 JAN/0:20
:
OK:END
SET
EXIT
SET
EXIT
SET
EXIT
03/
WED
:
03/
WED
:
03/
WED
:
MENU:
MENU:
MENU:
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4 Set the day, month, and year in
PLAY
OK
sequence by pressing , to select
the item to be set, and press M/m to
select the digits, then press ,.
The day of the week is set
automatically.
18 3 82 SEP/0:20
SELECT
:
OK:END
SET
EXIT
03/
SUN
:
MENU:
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5 Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
Tip
• To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed,
and select the digits by pressing M/m.
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Step 6 : Selecting the TV system
You must select the appropriate TV system for your area.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
1 Press MENU, then press M/m/</
MENU
, to highlight INSTALLATION
and press OK.
PLAY
OK
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM
VCR OUTPUT CH
SELECT
2 Press M/m to highlight TV
PLAY
OK
SYSTEM, then press ,.
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM
VCR OUTPUT CH
SELECT
3 Press , to select the appropriate TV system.
PLAY
OK
Select For
G the B/G TV system
K the D/K TV system
I the I TV system
G:
32:
SET
:
OK:END
:
OK:END
EXIT
SET
EXIT
:
MENU:
G:
32:
:
MENU:
4 Press MENU to exit the menu.
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Selecting a language
You can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the
Auto Set Up function.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
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1 Press MENU, then press M/m/</
MENU
, to highlight LANGUAGE SET
and press OK.
PLAY
OK
ENGLISH ARABIC
SELECT
:
EXIT MENU:OK:SET
2 Press </, to highlight the desired language, ENGLISH or
PLAY
OK
ARABIC, then press OK.
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