Sony SLV-ED60SG, SLV-ED60ME, SLV-ED60PS, SLV-ED60MJ User Manual
3-865-384-13 (1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC
G
SLV-ED60ME/MJ/PS/SG
©1999 by 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.
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 one hour
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
8 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR
10 Step 5: Selecting a language
11 Step 6: Presetting channels
17 Step 7: Setting the clock
Getting Started
Basic Operations
19 Playing a tape
23 Recording TV programmes
26 Recording TV programmes using
the easy timer
31 Setting the timer manually
Additional Operations
33 Playing/searching at various
speeds
34 Recording TV programmes using
the quick timer
35 Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings
37 Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
38 Adjusting the picture
39 Changing menu options
40 Editing with another VCR or
stereo system
Additional Information
42 Troubleshooting
44 Specifications
45 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-ED60ME/MJ only)
Checking your model name
4 Getting Started
The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-ED60ME,
ED60MJ, ED60PS and ED60SG. Check your model number by looking
at the rear panel of your VCR. The SLV-ED60ME is the model used for
illustration purpose. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in
the text, for example,”SLV-ED60ME only.”
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
5Getting Started
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
to mains
: Signal flow
Aerial cable (supplied)
AERIAL IN
AERIAL IN
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 22),
this connection is necessary. (If your TV
has two or more inputs, connect the
audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN 1
jacks.)
6 Getting Started
AERIAL
IN
OUT
AERIAL
IN
OUT
LINE-1 OUT
LINE IN
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
To a stereo system
You can improve sound quality by
connecting a stereo system as shown on
the right.
Note
• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you
must use either of the connections above.
To a satellite tuner
You can record programmes from other
equipment such as a satellite tuner.
LINE-2 OUT
(AUDIO)
Audio cable (not supplied)
LINE IN
Satellite tuner
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LINE-3 IN
(SAT IN)
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
LINE OUT
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Step 4
SP
APC
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/u ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
1/u ON/STANDBY
PROGRAM +/–RF CHANNEL
2 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR.
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
RF CHANNEL
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
SP
APC
3
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.
The TV system indicator appears in the display window.
RF CHANNEL
– PROGRAM +
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Press PROGRAM +/– to select the correct TV system.
If your TV system is Select
B/G G
II
D/K K
Selected TV system
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.
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, go to step 6 to finish
this procedure once. Then start from step 2. After pressing RF CHANNEL 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.
If you cannot obtain a clear picture after performing this procedure, we
recommend you connect the VCR and TV using an 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.
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RECORDER
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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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Step 5
LANGUAGE /
ENGLISH
SELECT
END : [ OK ]
•
:
[]
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.
• ON/
STANDBY
1 Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
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ON/STANDBY
0
MENU
OK
>/.
2 Press MENU, then press >/. to move the
3 Press >/. to select the desired language,
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MENU
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
cursor (”) to LANGUAGE and press OK.
then press OK.
LANGUAGE /
ENGLISH
•
[
[ OK ]
]
:
:
Step 6
Presetting channels
First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area
using the one touch tuning 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 one touch tuning
ONE TOUCH
TUNING
ONE TOUCH
1 Press ONE TOUCH TUNING on the VCR for more than 3 seconds.
TUNING
The VCR starts the channel presetting.
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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. Select the TV system and preset channels using the TUNER
PRESET menu on the next page.
Tip
• To stop one touch tuning, press ONE TOUCH TUNING or p STOP on the VCR
during the setting.
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11Getting Started
TUNER PRESET PROG 1
NORMAL / CATV
SYSTEM
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORM
• CATV
B / G
• D / K
I
OFF
SELECT
SET
:
[]
:
[
]
ON•
1
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
:
[]
:
[
]
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
:
[]
:
[
]
Step 6: Presetting channels (continued)
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 >/. to move the
cursor (”) to TUNER PRESET and press
OK.
MENU
OK
>/./?//
PLAY
OK
2 Press >/./?// to move the cursor (”)
PLAY
OK
3 Press >/./?// to move the cursor
PLAY
OK
12 Getting Started
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.
(”) to NORMAL/CATV, then select
NORM.
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.
4 Press >/. to move the cursor (”) to
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
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.
Getting Started
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13Getting Started
Step 6: Presetting channels (continued)
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
:
[]
:
[
]
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
:
[]
:
[
]
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
:
[]
:
[
]
Presetting channels manually
MENU
1 Press MENU, then press >/. to move the
cursor (”) to TUNER PRESET and press
OK.
PROG +/–
MENU
OK
>/./?//
PLAY
OK
2 Press >/./?// to move the cursor (”)
PLAY
OK
3 Press >/. to move the cursor (”) to
PLAY
OK
14 Getting Started
to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM.
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.
CHANNEL SET.
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
:
[]
:
[
]
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
:
[]
:
[
]
PROG
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
:
[]
:
[
]
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:
Selected programme
position
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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
–
System I
SA4–SA13
B21–B69
S1–S41, S01–S05
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
>/./?// to move the cursor (”) to
SYSTEM, then select B/G, D/K or
I whichever is applicable in your area.
7 To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat
steps 4 and 5.
8 Press OK.
PLAY
OK
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