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

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 (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.

Getting Started

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

7Getting Started

Step 4

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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.

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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 +

8 Getting Started

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.

SONY VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER

Getting Started

Note

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

9Getting Started

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,

10 Getting Started

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.

continued

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

continued

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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15Getting Started

Step 6: Presetting channels (continued)

Disabling unwanted programme positions

After tuning the TV 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 15, 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.

4 Press ?// to get a clearer picture, then press OK.

Note

• The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few

minutes.

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B / G

• D / K
NORM

5

3

ON••

– – – – – – – –

]

PROG14

CATV

OFF

Selected programme position

I

TUNER PRESET

SYSTEM
NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

[

SET

:

Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF.

CLOCK SET

2.1.199 0:0052 9

SA

SELECT
SET
END:[ OK ]

:

[]

:

[

]

CLOCK SET

2 . 1 . 1999 MO 0 : 005

SELECT
SET
END:[ OK ]

:

[]

:

[

]

CLOCK SET

1 . 1 .19 99 FR 0 : 0 0

SELECT
SET
END:[ OK ]

:

[]

:

[

]

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

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to move the

cursor (”) to CLOCK SET and press OK.

PLAY

OK

2 Press >/. to set the date.

PLAY

OK

The day of the week is set automatically.

MENU

OK
>/./?//

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3 Press / to flash the month and set the

PLAY

OK

month using >/..

continued

17Getting Started

CLOCK SET

2 . 1 .1999 SA52 5:301

SELECT
SET
END:[ OK ]

:

[]

:

[

]

Step 7: Setting the clock (continued)

4 Set the year, hour and minutes in

PLAY

OK

sequence, using / to flash the item to be
set, and >/. 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 >/..

Note

• The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few
minutes.

18 Getting Started

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

6 EJECT
TRINITRON TV

SYNCHRO PLAY
COUNTER

RESET

DISPLAY

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· PLAY
) # FF

p STOP

COLOR SYSTEM

0 3 REW

§ EJECT

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.

P PAUSE

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· PLAY
) # FF

p STOP
0 3 REW

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19Basic Operations

Playing a tape (continued)

3 Press · 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

p STOP
P PAUSE
P PAUSE or · PLAY
) # FF during stop
0 3 REW during stop
6 EJECT

If your tape was
recorded in

PAL
MESECAM
NTSC

Press COLOR SYSTEM until the indication below
appears in the display window.

PAL
PAL
NTSC

To play an NTSC-recorded tape

Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your
TV.

If your TV is

PAL
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58

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Set NTSC PB to

ON PAL TV
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58

To use the time counter

At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET.
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

• 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 · PLAY, P PAUSE,
) # FF, 0 3 REW or p STOP button. These buttons are used for menu
operations.

Basic Operations

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21Basic Operations

Playing a tape (continued)

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

DISPLA Y

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1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

r REC

PROG +/–

SP/LP
(SP/EP)

INPUT SELECT

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3 Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to

PROG

record.

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Recording TV programmes (continued)

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.

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5 Press r REC to start recording.

REC

The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.

Recording indicator

To stop recording

Press p 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 a tape again, cover
the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Safety tab

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To record NTSC colour system programmes

NTSC colour signals can be recorded on this VCR from the LINE-1 IN,
LINE-2 IN and LINE-3 IN (SAT IN) jacks only.

To select the line input, press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– so that “L1”,
“L2” or “L3” appears in the display window.

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, LINE-2 IN or LINE-3 IN (SAT IN)
jacks. Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L1”, “L2” or “L3” 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.

• The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording
begins. You can use these index search signals as references to find a specific
recording with other Sony VCRs that feature the index search function.

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25Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes using the easy timer

You can record one programme on the same day (within 24 hours) with the
easy timer. If the VCR clock has not been set, you can 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.

• If you want to see the setting on the
TV screen, turn on the TV and set it to
the video channel.

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 28.

EASY TIMER

2 Set the recording start time by turning the EASY TIMER knob

EASY TIMER

3 Press the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the start time setting.

clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the time by 15
minutes.

To increase or decrease the
time by one minute, press
PROGRAM +/–.

The STOP indicator appears.

SP/LP

(SP/EP)

SP

SP

SP

PROGRAM +/–

EASY TIMER

knob

START

APC

START

APC

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

SP

APC

the programme you want to record.

SP/

LP

(SP/EP)

To select the tape speed, press
SP/LP (SP/EP).

SP

LP

APC

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.

Basic Operations

continued

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Recording TV programmes using the easy timer (continued)

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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 before setting the timer. You can
also change the current time using the
easy clock.

EASY TIMER

knob

EASY TIMER

1 • When “–:– –” is displayed in the display window, press

EASY TIMER.

• To change the clock setting, press 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

CLOCK

SP/LP
(SP/EP)

START

Programme
number
buttons

EASY

TIMER

PROG +/–

APC

EASY TIMER

2 Set the current time using the EASY TIMER knob.

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.

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SP

CLOCK

START

APC

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

START

setting, go to step 2 in
“Setting the easy timer” on
page 26.

To quit the easy timer setting mode without changing any settings,
press the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the

indicator

t

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:

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 +/–
or INPUT SELECT

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 .

continued

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29Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes using the easy timer (continued)

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

To check or change the timer setting

Press 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

You can also change the timer setting using the TIMER SET/CHECK menu.
For details, see page 36.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ON/STANDBY.
The
ON/STANDBY 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.

indicator appears in the display window.

t

indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press

t

Tips

• To record from a source connected to LINE-1 IN, LINE-2 IN or LINE-3 IN (SAT IN)

jacks, press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– or turn the EASY TIMER knob to display
“L1”, “L2” or “L3” 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.

• To cancel the easy timer setting, press CLEAR on the remote commander or press

PROGRAM + and – on the VCR at the same time during any of the easy timer
setting.

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. 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. Set the date using the CLOCK SET

menu if you want to set the timer with the menu. For details, see page 17.

• The t indicator flashes in the display window when you set the timer with no tape

inserted.

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TIMER SET / CHECK SA

25 . 1

DATE START STOP PROG

2.5

12 SA– : –– – : –– ––

SP
–.– – –: –– – : –– –– –
–.– – –: –– – : –– –– –
–.– – –: –– – : –– –– –
–.– – –: –– – : –– –– –
–.– – –: –– – : –– –– –
–.– – –: –– – : –– –– –
–.– – –: –– – : –– –– –

2

TIMER SET / CHECK SA

25 .1

DATE

START STOP PROG
–.– – –:–– –:–– –– –
–.– – –:–– –:–– –– –
–.– – –:–– –:–– –– –
–.– – –:–– –:–– –– –
–.– – –:–– –:–– –– –
–.– – –:–– –:–– –– –
–.– – –:–– –:–– –– –
–.– – –:–– –:–– –– –

2

Setting the timer manually

You can preset up to eight programmes
at a time.

Before you start…

• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time.

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in
place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.

• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.

ON/STANDBY

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PROG +/–

INPUT SELECT

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MENU

OK
>/./?//

MENU

1 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/

CHECK, then press OK.

PLAY

OK

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 >/. to set each item.

To correct a setting, press ? to return to
that setting and reset.

continued

31Basic Operations

Setting the timer manually (continued)

To record the same programme every day or the same day every
week, press . while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/
weekly recording” below.

To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN, LINE-2 IN or
LINE-3 IN (SAT IN) jacks; press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to
display “L1”, “L2” or “L3” in the “PROG” position.

3 Press / to confirm the setting.

PLAY

OK

The cursor (”) 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

• ON/

5 Press ON/STANDBY to turn off the VCR.

STANDBY

indicator appears in the display window and the VCR

The

t

stands by for recording.
To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment

switched on.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press
., the indication changes as shown below. Press > 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 SP/LP (SP/EP).

• 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 ON/STANDBY with
no tape inserted.

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Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

×2

· PLAY

0 3 REW ) # 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 · PLAY.

Tip

• 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.

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.

& SLOW

· PLAY

) # FF

0 3 REW

Operation

During fast-forward, hold ) # FF down. During rewind, hold
0 3 REW down.

• During playback, press ) # FF or 0 3 REW on the
remote commander.

• During playback, hold ) # FF or 0 3 REW down. When
you release the button, normal playback resumes.

During playback or pause, press ×2.
During playback or pause, press & SLOW.
During pause, press ) # FF or 0 3 REW. Hold the button

down to play one frame each second.
During stop, press · PLAY on the VCR while holding 0 3

REW down on the VCR.

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Recording TV

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programmes
using the quick
timer

After starting recording in the normal
way, you can have the VCR stop
recording automatically after a specified
duration.

1 While recording, press QUICK TIMER once.

The

indicator appears in the display window.

t

SP

QUICK TIMER

APC

2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.

To extend the duration

Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration.

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To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

Using the quick timer during stop mode

You can set the quick timer and start recording during stop mode by
pressing QUICK TIMER. To set the channel, you can use the PROG +/– or
INPUT SELECT buttons. Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the
recording duration. The recording will start automatically.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

0:00 0:30 1:00 10:30 11:00

The duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops
recording and turns off automatically.

TIMER SET / CHECK SA

DATE START STOP PROG

.6 1 7:00 8:00 6

SP

.8 1 1:00 0:00 50

MO

– 0 :12 3 :00 227

3:00 0:00

L
–.– – –:–– –:–– –– –
–.– – –:–– –:–– –– –
–.– – –:–– –:–– –– –
–.– – –:–– –:–– –– –

TH
SA

SA

EVERY

SU

2

1

LP
LP
SP

25 .1

2

2

Checking/
changing/
cancelling timer

ON/STANDBY

settings

Before you start…

• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.

CLEAR

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MENU

OK
>/./?//

1 Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
2 Press MENU, then select TIMER SET/CHECK:

• If you want to change 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

Additional Operations 35

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings (continued)

3 Press >/. 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 >/. to re-set it. Then, press / repeatedly until
the cursor (”) 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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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

The VCR can record stereo and bilingual programmes only through the line
input. When a stereo or bilingual sound is input through the line input,
“STEREO” appears on the screen and the display window. You cannot select
the sound while recording.

Selecting the sound while playing

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

To listen to

Stereo/main and sub
(left and right channels)

Left channel/main
Right channel/sub
Standard sound*

* The mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)

On-screen display

STEREO

LCH
RCH
No indicator

Display window

STEREO

STEREO
STEREO
No indicator

How sound is recorded on a video tape

The VCR records sounds onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded
onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto
the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Stereo Bilingual

Usually mixed left/
right channels

Normal audio track
(monaural)

Hi-fi audio track
(main track)

Stereo sound (left/
right channels)

Notes

• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the AUDIO OUT connections.

• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural
regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.

• If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the
SET UP MENU is set to OFF.

Usually mixed left/
right channels

Main (left channel)
Sub (right channel)

Additional Operations 37

Adjusting the picture

SET UP MENU

AUDIO MIX
APC
PAL / MESECAM

PAL

AUTO

MESECAM

SELECT
SET

•ON

OFF

•

•

ON

OFF

:

[]

:

[

]

NORMAL TRACKING

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape

indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion

(the
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 Adaptive Picture Control (APC)

Adaptive Picture Control (APC) 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

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APC recording

Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the
tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This
adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.

To deactivate the APC

Press MENU and select SET UP MENU, then set APC to OFF. The APC
indicator in the display window goes off.

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 r REC to have the VCR analyse the tape
(the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing, press
P PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you press P PAUSE before the APC
indicator stops flashing, the APC function is cancelled.

SET UP MENU

AUDIO MIX
APC
PAL / MESECAM

PAL

AUTO

MESECAM

SELECT
SET

•ON

OFF

•

•

ON

OFF

:

[]

:

[

]

Changing menu options

1 Press MENU, then select SET UP MENU.

2 Press >/. 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

AUDIO MIX

APC

PAL/MESECAM

Set this option to

ON to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the same
time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function.
OFF to listen to hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately. Select
the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.

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.

Additional Operations 39

Editing with another VCR or stereo system

How to connect to record on this VCR

This VCR (Recorder)

LINE-2 IN

Other VCR (Player)

LINE OUT

VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

TV

How to connect to a stereo system

Connect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the
stereo system, using the RK-C510KS audio 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.

Tips

• If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks,

connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both
right and left channels. When connecting to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is
recorded only on the right channel.

• You can also use the LINE-1 IN or LINE-3 IN (SAT IN) jacks instead. If the other

VCR is a monaural type, the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is
connected to the audio plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the
audio plugs to the AUDIO R/L jacks using a VMC-910HG audio/video cable (not
supplied).

Additional Operations40

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 “L1”, “L2” or “L3” 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 P PAUSE.

3 Press r REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.
4 To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same

time.

P PAUSE

r REC

To stop editing

Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Tips

• To edit more precisely, press the P PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause.

• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press P PAUSE on this VCR when an
unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press P PAUSE again to resume recording.

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
r REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyses the tape.
Then when you start recording in step 4, press P PAUSE after the APC indicator
stops flashing. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the
APC function is cancelled.

Additional Operations 41

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your
nearest Sony service facility.

Symptom

The ON/STANDBY switch
does not function.

The power is turned on but the

Power

VCR does not operate.

The clock has stopped and
“–:– –” lights in the display
window.

Clock

The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.

The playback picture has no
colour or unusual colours.

The picture is not clear.

Playback

The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.

The picture has no sound.

The sound is unstable or has an
echo.

Remedy

• Connect the mains lead to mains securely.

• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,
unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for
over one hour.

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
mains for more than eight hours (SLV-ED60PS only) or
24 hours (SLV-ED60ME/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.

• 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.

• The video heads are dirty (see below). 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.

• 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.

• When you play a tape with the same sound recorded
on both the hi-fi and normal sound tracks, make sure
the AUDIO MIX option in the SET UP MENU is set to
OFF.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

• Normal picture • Rough picture

initial

contamination

42

Additional Information

• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)• Unclear picture

terminal

Symptom

No TV programmes appear
on the TV screen.

TV reception is poor.

The recorded picture has no
colour or unusual colours.

The tape starts playing as soon
as it is inserted.

Recording

The tape is ejected when you
press r REC.

Nothing happens when you
press r 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.

• 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.

• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or
PROG +/– buttons. Select a programme position when
recording TV programmes; select “L1”, “L2” or “L3”
when recording from other equipment.

• 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 have not already passed
the current time.

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
mains for more than eight hours (SLV-ED60PS only) or
24 hours (SLV-ED60ME/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.

continued

Additional Information

43

Troubleshooting (continued)

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.

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, LINE-2 IN and LINE-3 IN (SAT IN)

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync

negative
AUDIO IN, phono jack (2 each)
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 (2)
Standard output: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

LINE-2 OUT (AUDIO)

AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2)
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

18 W

Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C

Dimensions

Approx. 430 × 100 × 295 mm (w/h/d)
including projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 4.5 kg

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Aerial cable (1)
Plug adaptor (1) (SLV-ED60ME/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

12

!¶

!§

!∞





!¢

3



4

9

5

8

6

7!º!¡!™!£

1 1/u ON/STANDBY switch/

indicator (8)

2 Tape compartment
3 § EJECT button (20)
4 0 3 REW (rewind) button (20, 33)
5 · PLAY button (20)
6 ) # FF (fast-forward) button

(20, 33)

7 r REC (record) button (24)
8 p STOP button (20)
9 P PAUSE button (20)

0 EASY TIMER knob (26)
!¡ PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–

buttons (8, 38)

!™ ONE TOUCH TUNING/

RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL
button (8, 11)

!£ SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)/

EP (Extra Play) button (27)

!¢ COLOR SYSTEM button (20)
!∞ INPUT SELECT button (25)
!§ LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R

jacks (40)

!¶ Remote sensor (5)

continued

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Index to parts and controls (continued)

Display window

STEREO

SP
LP
EP

1 Timer indicator (27)
2 STEREO indicator (37)
3 Tape speed indicator (24)
4 CLOCK indicator (28)
5 START indicator (26)
6 STOP indicator (26)
7 APC (Adaptive Picture Control)

indicator (38)

Rear panel

STOP

STARTCLOCK NTSC

APC

PAL





8 Tracking indicator (38)
9 Colour system indicator (20)
0 Time counter/clock/line/

programme/TV system indicator
(8, 21, 23, 27, 41)

!¡ Tape/recording indicator (24)

1 Mains lead (6)
2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks

(40)

3 LINE-3 IN (SAT IN) AUDIO R/L/

VIDEO jacks (7)

4 LINE-2 OUT (AUDIO) AUDIO R/L

jacks (7)

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5 AERIAL IN connector (6)
6 AERIAL OUT connector (6)
7 LINE-1 OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO

jacks (6)

8 NTSC PB (playback) switch (20)

Remote commander

1 TV / VIDEO remote control switch

(5)

2 6 EJECT button (20)
3 DISPLAY button (24)
4 TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY

button (22)

123
456
789

0

5 TV/VIDEO button (for TV) (5)
6 EASY TIMER button (29)
7 r REC button (24)
8 SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)/

EP (Extra Play) button (24)

9 QUICK TIMER button (34)
!º ×2 button (33)
!¡ INPUT SELECT button (25, 32)
!™ Tape/menu operation buttons

MENU button (10, 39)

P PAUSE/> button (20)
p STOP/. button (20)
0 3 REW (rewind)/? button

(20, 33)
) # FF (fast-forward)/ / button
(20, 33)

· PLAY/OK button (20)
& SLOW button (33)

!£ ON/STANDBY button (32)
!¢ COUNTER RESET buttons (21)
!∞ AUDIO MONITOR button (37)
!§ CLEAR button (36)
!¶ Programme number /? (ten’s

digit) buttons (29)

!• PROG (programme) +/– buttons

(23)

!ª VOL (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)

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Index

A, B

Accessories supplied 4
Adjusting

picture 16, 33, 38

tracking 33, 38
Aerial hookup 6
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 16
APC (Adaptive Picture

Control) 38
Audio track 37
AV (audio/video)

connection 6

C

Cancelling timer settings 35
Changing timer settings 35
Checking timer setting 35
Cleaning the video

heads 42
Clock setting 17
Colour system

compatible colour

systems 2

setting 20, 39
Connecting

the VCR and your TV 6

to a TV with audio/

video jacks 6
Counter 21

D

Disabling programme
position 16

Dubbing. See Editing

E, F, G

Easy timer recording 26
Editing 40
EP mode 25

H, I, J, K

Hi-fi audio track 37

L

Language selecting 10
LP mode 24

M

Monitoring during
playback 37

N, O

Normal audio track 37
NTSC-recorded tapes 20
One touch tuning 11

P

Picture adjustment 16, 33,
38

Playback 19

at various speeds 33
frame-by-frame 33
slow motion 33

Presetting channels 11

automatically 12
manually 14
one touch tuning 11

Q

Quick timer 34

R

Recording 23

bilingual
programmes 37
saving 24
stereo programmes 37

using the easy timer 26
while watching another
programme 24

Remote commander 5

S

Safety tab 24
Searching at various

speeds 33
SP mode 24

T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Timer recording 31

cancelling timer
settings 35

changing timer
settings 35

checking timer
settings 35

daily/weekly
recording 32

easy timer 26
overlapping timer

recordings 36
Tracking adjustment 33, 38
Trinitron TV Synchro

Play 22
Tuning your TV to the

VCR 8
TV system 2, 8, 15

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