3-865-384-13 (1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
G
PAL NTSC
SLV-ED60ME/MJ/PS/SG
©1999 by Sony Corporation
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 one hour 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.
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Table of contents
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Step 1: Unpacking |
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Step 3: Connecting the VCR |
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Step 2: Setting up the remote commander |
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Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR |
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Step 5: Selecting a language |
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Step 6: Presetting channels |
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Step 7: Setting the clock |
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Basic Operations |
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Additional Information |
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Playing a tape |
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Troubleshooting |
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Recording TV programmes |
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Specifications |
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Recording TV programmes using |
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Index to parts and controls |
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the easy timer |
Back cover |
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Additional Operations
33Playing/searching at various speeds
34Recording TV programmes using the quick timer
35Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
37Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
38Adjusting the picture
39Changing menu options
40Editing with another VCR or stereo system
Introduction 3
Getting Started
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-ED60ME/MJ only) |
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.”
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Step 2
Setting up the remote commander
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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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 gsymbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV.
Remote sensor
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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.
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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.
AERIAL IN
AERIAL OUT
Mains lead
AERIAL IN to mains
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Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV
AERIAL
and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear IN panel of the VCR.
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Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and |
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Connect the mains lead to the mains.
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.)
LINE-1 OUT LINE IN
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
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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.
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Audio cable (not supplied)
Satellite tuner
LINE OUT
LINE-3 IN
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Audio/video cable (not supplied)
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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.
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RF CHANNEL
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR.
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
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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a VCR. In this case, select that programme position for the VCR |
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picture. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details. |
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Press RF CHANNEL. |
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The TV system indicator appears in the display window. |
Press PROGRAM +/– to select the correct TV system.
RF CHANNEL
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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.
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you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.
RF CHANNEL
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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.
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
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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
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• ON/ 1 STANDBY
Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
2 MENU
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Press MENU, then press >/.to move the cursor (”) to LANGUAGE and press OK.
LANGUAGE /
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END |
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Press >/.to select the desired language, then press OK.
LANGUAGE /
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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 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.
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Press ONE TOUCH TUNING on the VCR for more than 3 seconds. |
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The VCR starts the channel presetting. |
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The WAIT indicator goes off when all receivable channels are preset.
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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 pSTOP on the VCR during the setting.
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Step 6: Presetting channels (continued)
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV. |
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• Set the TV to the video channel.
OK
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1 MENU
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Press MENU, then press >/.to move the cursor (”) to TUNER PRESET and press OK.
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Press >/./?//to move the cursor (”) 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.
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Press >/./?//to move the cursor (”) to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM.
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.
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Press >/.to move the cursor (”) 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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Step 6: Presetting channels (continued)
PROG +/–
MENU
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Press MENU, then press >/.to move the cursor (”) to TUNER PRESET and press OK.
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Press >/./?//to move the cursor (”) to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM.
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.
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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:
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Channel coverage |
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CATV (TV distribution) |
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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 >/./?//to move the cursor (”) 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.
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