Sony SLV-ED333, SLV-ED939, SLV-ED737, SLV-GA58, SLV-EZ131 Service Manual

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SLV-ED333/ED939/EZ131/EZ735/EZ737/GA58

RMT-V408/V409/V411

SERVICE MANUAL

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System

Colour system

TV system

Channel coverage

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ED333ME/ED333SG/ED939ME/ED939SG/ GA58ME/GA58SG:

PAL, MESECAM, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43

EZ131AZ/EZ735AZ:

PAL, NTSC 4.43

EZ737AZ:

PAL, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43

ED333ME/ED333SG/ED939ME/ED939SG:

B/G, D/K, I

EZ131AZ/EZ735AZ/EZ737AZ:

B/G, B/B

GA58ME/GA58SG:

G, K, I

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 B/B: VHF R1 to R12/UHF R21 to R69

RF output signal

Aerial out

Tape speed

SPECIFICATIONS

UHF channels:21 to 69 (B/G, D/K, I)

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

ED333ME/ED333SGED939ME/ED939SG/ EZ737AZ:

LP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)

NTSC 33.35 mm/s

LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)

NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)

EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s

EZ131AZ/EZ735AZ:

LP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)

NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only)

LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)

NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)

EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s (playback only)

28 to 69 (B/B)

(recording (Line input only)/playback)

Middle East Model

SLV-ED333ME/ED333SG/ED939ME/

ED939SG/GA58ME/GA58SG

Australia Model

New Zealand Model

SLV-EZ131AZ/EZ735AZ/EZ737AZ

TS-10 MECHANISM

Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VII for MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-790-11)

GA58ME/GA58SG:

LP: PAL 23.39 mm/s

NTSC 33.35 mm/s

LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s

NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)

EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s

Maximum recording/playback time

10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)

Rewind time

Approx. 1 min.(with E180 tape)

Inputs and outputs

ED333ME/ED333SG/EZ131AZ/GA58ME/GA58SG:

LINE IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jack (1) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)

Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO OUT, phono jack (1) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

ED939ME/ED939SG/EZ131AZ/EZ735AZ/

EZ737AZ:

LINE IN 1/LINE-2 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jack (2)

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Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE 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

General

Power requirements

ED333ME/ED333SG/ED939ME/ED939SG/ GA58ME/GA58SG:

110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

EZ131AZ/EZ735AZ/EZ737AZ:

220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption

GA58ME/GA58SG:

10 W

ED333ME/ED333SG/EZ131AZ:

15 W

1.2 W (POWER SAVE is set to ON, minimum)

ED939ME/ED939SG/EZ735AZ/EZ737AZ:

17 W

1.3 W (POWER SAVE is set to ON, minimum)

Operating temperature

5 °C to 40 °C

Storage temperature

–20 °C to 60 °C

Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d)

GA58ME/GA58SG:

Approx. 360 × 95 × 245 mm

ED333ME/ED333SG/EZ131AZ:

Approx. 360 × 95 × 253 mm

ED939ME/ED939SG/EZ735AZ/EZ737AZ:

Approx. 430 × 96 × 253 mm

Mass

EZ131AZ:

Approx. 2.8 kg

ED939ME/ED939SG/EZ735AZ/EZ737AZ:

Approx. 3.1 kg

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

ED333ME/ED333SG/ED939ME/ED939SG/ EZ131AZ/EZ735AZ/EZ737AZ:

Aerial cable (1)

GA58ME/GA58SG:

75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connector (1)

ED333/ME/ED939ME/GA58ME:

Plug adaptor (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

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After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

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◆ Mode Switch (Program Switch) Assembly Point·························4

◆ How to eject the cassette tape

1. General

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Additional Operations

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Editing

Additional Information

2. Disassembly

2-1 Mono Models 2-1-1 Cabinet Top ········································································ 2-1 2-1-2 Cover Bottom ····································································· 2-1 2-1-3 Ass’y-Panel Front ······························································· 2-2 2-1-4 Ass’y Main PCB, Deck ······················································ 2-3 2-2 Hi-Fi Models 2-2-1 Cabinet Top ········································································ 2-4 2-2-2 Cover Bottom ····································································· 2-4 2-2-3 Ass’y-Panel Front ······························································· 2-5 2-2-4 Ass’y Jack PCB ·································································· 2-5 2-2-5 Ass’y Main PCB, Deck ······················································ 2-6

(If the unit does not operate on condition that tape is inserted into housing ass’y)································································· 4

Index to parts and controls ················································· 1-1 Step 1 : Unpacking ····························································· 1-2 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander························· 1-2 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR ············································· 1-3 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto

Step 5 : Setting the clock ···················································· 1-4 Step 6 : Selecting the TV system········································ 1-5

Playing a tape ····································································· 1-7 Recording TV programmes ················································ 1-8 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer ············· 1-9 Recording TV programmes using the timer ····················· 1-10

Playing/searching at various speeds ································· 1-11 Setting the recording duration time ·································· 1-11 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings··················· 1-11 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes···················· 1-12 Searching using the index function ·································· 1-13

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Adjusting the picture ························································ 1-13 Reducing the VCR’s power consumption ························ 1-13 Changing menu options···················································· 1-13

Connecting to a VCR or stereo system····························· 1-14 Basic editing ····································································· 1-14

Troubleshooting································································ 1-15 Index ················································································· 1-16

Set Up function ····················································· 1-3

Selecting a language·············································· 1-5 Presetting channels················································ 1-5 Changing/disabling programme positions············· 1-6

3. P.C.Boards

3-1 Main PCB ··········································································· 3-3 3-2 Function PCB (Hi-Fi model) ·············································· 3-7 3-3 Dial Timer PCB (Hi-Fi model)··········································· 3-7 3-4 Dial Timer PCB (ED333/EZ131)······································· 3-9 3-5 Display PCB (GA58)·························································· 3-9

4. Schematic Diagrams

◆ Block Identification of Main PCB············································ 4-3 4-1 S.M.P.S. ·············································································· 4-5 4-2 Power·················································································· 4-7 4-3 System Control/Servo························································· 4-9 4-4 Audio/Video ····································································· 4-11 4-5 Hi-Fi (Hi-Fi model) ·························································· 4-13 4-6 TM-Block ········································································· 4-15 4-7 OSD/VPS/PDC································································· 4-17 4-8 A2/NICAM (Hi-Fi model) ··············································· 4-19 4-9 Input-Output ····································································· 4-21 4-10 Function (Hi-Fi model) ···················································· 4-23 4-11 LED Signal Display (GA58) ············································ 4-25

5. Alignment and Adjustment

5-1 Reference············································································ 5-1 5-1-1 Location of adjustment button of remote control ··············· 5-1 5-1-2 Test point location for adjustment mode setting

5-1-3 SW7T01 (TEST) location for adjustment mode setting

5-2 Mechanical Adjustment ······················································ 5-4 5-2-1 The number and position of test point ································ 5-4

5-2-2 ACE Head Position (X-Point) Adjustment························· 5-4 5-3 Head Switching Point Adjustment ····································· 5-5 5-4 NVRAM Option Setting····················································· 5-5

6. Repair Parts List

6-1 Exploded Views·································································· 6-2 6-1-1 Instrument Assembly (Mono Models)································ 6-2 6-1-2 Instrument Assembly (Hi-Fi Models)································· 6-3 6-1-3 Mechanical Parts (Top Side) ·············································· 6-4 6-1-4 Mechanical Parts (Bottom Side)········································· 6-5 6-2 Electrical Parts List ···························································· 6-6

(Mono model)····································································· 5-2

(Hi-Fi model)······································································ 5-3

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FRAME

◆ MODE SWITCH (PROGRAM SWITCH) ASSEMBLY POINT

1) When installing the ass’y deck on the Main PCB, be sure to align the assembly point of mode switch.

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IMPORTANT SERVICE GUIDE

Fig. 1

ASSEMBLY POINT

(ALIGN TWO ARROWS)

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◆ HOW TO EJECT THE CASSETTE TAPE

(If the unit does not operate on condition that tape is inserted into housing ass’y)

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1) Turn the Gear Worm 1 clockwise in the direction of arrow with screw driver. (See Fig. 2) (Other method ; Remove the screw of Motor Load Ass’y, Separate the Motor Load Ass’y)

2) When Slider S, T are approached in the position of unloading, rotate holder Clutch counterclockwise after inserting screw driver in the hole of frame’s bottom in order to wind the unwiunded tape. (Refer to Fig. 3) (If you rotate Gear Worm 1 continuously when tape is in state of unwinding, you may cause a tape contamination by grease and tape damage. Be sure to wind the unwiunded tape in the state of set horizontally.)

3) Rotate Gear Worm 1 clockwise using screw driver again up to the state of eject mode and then pick out the tape. (Refer to Fig. 2)

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Fig. 2

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Fig. 3

SLV-ED333/ED939/EZ131/

EZ735/EZ737/GA58

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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)

8 z REC (record) button (33) (46)

9 x STOP button* (17) (30) (59)

(45)

(59)

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.

This section is extracted from SLV-ED333ME/ED333SG/ ED939ME/ED939SG instruction manual. (3-082-203-11)

For SLV-ED333ME/SG

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.

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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)

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Rear panel

For SLV-ED939ME/SG

90qa

For SLV-ED333ME/SG

(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* LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks*

(14)

(out to tv) connector (13)

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Remote commander

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1 Z EJECT button (30) 2 INPUT SELECT button (32) (42)

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)

q; MENU button (21) (47) qa X PAUSE/M button (21) (30)

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number 5 and PROG + buttons have a tactile dot.

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button (32)

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)

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qs ?/1 (on/standby) switch (43) qd ¥

qf AUDIO MONITOR button* qg DISPLAY button (31) (33) qh PROG (programme) +/— buttons*

qj y SLOW button (45) qk ×2 button (45) ql ./> INDEX SEARCH

*1The H PLAY, AUDIO MONITOR,

TV/VIDEO remote control switch

(11)

(34)

buttons (52)

number 5 and PROG + buttons have a tactile dot.

SLV-ED939ME/SG only

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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

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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ED333ME only)

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote

commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and — on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Insert the negative (—) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position.

Using the remote commander

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 remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV.

symbol near the

To op erate 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

¥TV/VIDEO

Remote sensor

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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.

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

: Signal flow

Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to panel of the VCR.

Connect of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.

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).

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

on the rear

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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.

To a stereo system (SLV-ED939ME/SG only)

You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the LINE 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.

For SLV-ED939ME/SG

LINE OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

For SLV-ED333ME/SG

LINE OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

LINE OUT AUDIO R/L

Audio cable (not supplied)

LINE IN

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Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with

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.

the Auto Set Up function

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.

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

PLAY

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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Press OK.

PLAY

The SYSTEM SELECT menu appears.

Press M/m/</, to select the appropriate TV system, then press

PLAY

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.

SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM

SELECT

SYSTEM SELECT

— B/G

D/K—

—

AUTO SET UP

PLEASE WAIT

EXIT MENU:OK:SET

MENU:

EXIT

40%

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.

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Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight CLOCK SET and

press OK.

PLAY

Press M/m to set the hour.

PLAY

Press , to select the minutes and

PLAY

set the minutes by pressing M/m.

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12 0 1 JAN/0:20

SELECT

18 0 1 JAN/0:20

SELECT

18 3 1 JAN/0:20

SELECT

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03/

WED

SET

EXIT

MENU:

OK:END

03/

WED

SET

MENU:

OK:END

EXIT

03/

WED

SET

EXIT

MENU:

OK:END

Set the day, month, and year in sequence by pressing , to select

PLAY

the item to be set, and press M/m to

select the digits, then press ,.

The day of the week is set automatically.

Press MENU to exit the 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.

18 3 82 SEP/0:20

SELECT

OK:END

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SET

EXIT

MENU:

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Step 6 : Selecting the TV system

You must select the appropriate TV system for your area.

Before you start

¥ Tu rn 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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Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight INSTALLATION

and press OK.

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight TV SYSTEM, then press ,.

PLAY

Press , to select the appropriate TV system.

PLAY

Select For

G the B/G TV system

K the D/K TV system

I the I TV system

Press MENU to exit the menu.

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP TV SYSTEM VCR OUTPUT CH

SELECT

OK:END

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP TV SYSTEM VCR OUTPUT CH

SELECT

OK:END

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SET

EXIT

MENU:

G: 32:

SET

MENU:

EXIT

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

¥ Tu rn on the VCR and the TV. ¥ Set the TV to the video channel. ¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight LANGUAGE SET

and press OK.

PLAY

Press </, to highlight the desired language, ENGLISH or

PLAY

ARABIC, then press OK.

ENGLISH ARABIC

SELECT

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Presetting channels

If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually.

Before you start

¥ Tu rn on the VCR and the TV. ¥ Set the TV to the video channel. ¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight INSTALLATION

and press OK.

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight MANUAL SET UP, then press ,.

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to preset, then

PLAY

press ,.

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly.

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP TV SYSTEM VCR OUTPUT CH

SELECT

OK:END

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME SYSTEM

SWAPPING OK

MANUAL TUNING

SYSTEM :B/G/D/K PR : 5 CH : ——— MFT : — NAME : ————

SELECT

B N E K

SET EXIT

— — — —

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SET : EXIT

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Press </, repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.

PLAY

Select the appropriate TV system, if

necessary.

Press M/m to highlight NAME, then press ,.

PLAY

Enter the station name.

PLAY

1 Press M/m to select a character.

Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below.

A t B t  t Z t 0 t 1 t t 9 t A

2 Press , to set the next character.

The next space flashes. To correct a character, press </, until the character you want to correct flashes, then reset it.

You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.

Press OK to confirm the station name.

PLAY

Press MENU to exit the menu.

MANUAL TUNING

SYSTEM :B/G/D/K PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : — NAME : ————

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

SYSTEM :B/G/D/K PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : — NAME : ————

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

SYSTEM :B/G/D/K PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : — NAME : O———

SELECT

SET : EXIT

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Presetting channels (continued)

If the picture is not clear

If the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (MFT) function. After step 4, press M/m to select MFT. Press </, to get a clear picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.

Notes

¥ If the TV sound is distored or noisy, select the appropriate TV system (G, K

or I) for your area (see page 20).

¥ When adjusting MFT, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference

from the picture being received.

Changing/disabling programme positions

After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them.

You can also change the station names. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually.

Changing programme positions

Before you start

¥ Tu rn 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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Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight INSTALLATION

and press OK.

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight MANUAL SET UP, then press ,.

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight the row containing the programme position

PLAY

you want to change.

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly.

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP TV SYSTEM VCR OUTPUT CH

SELECT

PR CH NAME SYSTEM

1 2 3 4 5

PR NAME SYSTEM

1 2 3 4 5

SET

EXIT

OK:END

TV STATION TABLE

—

SWAPPING OK

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

TV STATION TABLE

CH 0

—

SWAPPING OK

EXIT

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B/G/D/K B/G/D/K B/G/D/K B/G/D/K

MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

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Changing/disabling programme positions (continued)

Disabling unwanted programme positions

After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/— buttons.

Before you start

¥ Tu rn 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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Press OK, then press M/m to move to the desired programme position.

PLAY

Press OK to confirm the setting.

PLAY

To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3 through 5.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight INSTALLATION,

and press OK.

PLAY

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PR NAME SYSTEM

—

C I L

OK:END

B/G/D/K

—

B/G/D/K

—

B/G/D/K

—

B/G/D/K

SWAPPING OK

EXIT

MENU:

G: 32:

SET

EXIT

MENU:

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP TV SYSTEM VCR OUTPUT CH

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Press M/m to highlight MANUAL SET UP, then press ,.

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable.

PLAY

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly.

CLEAR

Press CLEAR.

The selected row will be cleared as shown on the left.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Note

¥ Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you

disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME SYSTEM

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME SYSTEM

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

PR NAME SYSTEM

B 2 3

E 4

K 5

SWAPPING OK

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—

B/G/D/K

—

B/G/D/K

—

B/G/D/K

—

B/G/D/K

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

—

B/G/D/K

—

B/G/D/K

—

B/G/D/K

—

B/G/D/K

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

—

B/G/D/K

—

B/G/D/K

—

B/G/D/K

MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

EXIT

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Changing/disabling programme positions (continued)

Changing the station names

You can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters).

Before you start

¥ Tu rn on the VCR and the TV. ¥ Set the TV to the video channel. ¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight INSTALLATION

and press OK.

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight MANUAL

PLAY

SET UP, then press ,.

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Press M/m to highlight the row

PLAY

which you want to change or enter

the station name, then press ,.

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly.

Press M/m to highlight NAME,

PLAY

then press ,.

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP TV SYSTEM VCR OUTPUT CH

SELECT

OK:END

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME SYSTEM

SWAPPING OK

MANUAL TUNING

SYSTEM :B/G/D/K PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : — NAME : ————

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

SYSTEM :B/G/D/K PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : — NAME : ————

SELECT

SET EXIT

— — — —

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SET : EXIT

G: 32:

MENU:

B/G/D/K B/G/D/K B/G/D/K B/G/D/K

MENU:OK:END

Enter the station name.

PLAY

1 Press M/m to select a character.

Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below.

A t B t  t Z t 0 t 1 t t 9 t A

2 Press , to set the next character.

The next space flashes. To correct a character, press </, until the character you want to correct flashes, then reset it.

You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.

Press OK to confirm the new name.

PLAY

Press MENU to exit the menu.

SYSTEM :B/G/D/K PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : — NAME : O———

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

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MENU:OK:END

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Playing a tape

Before you start...

¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

1 2

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

Insert a tape.

The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

Press H PLAY.

PLAY

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

Additional tasks

To Pr ess

Stop play x STOP Pause play X PAUSE Resume play after pause X PAUSE or H PLAY Fast-forward the tape M FF during stop Rewind the tape m REW during stop Eject the tape Z EJECT

To set the colour system

If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set COLOUR SYSTEM in the USER SET menu to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in (see page 55). (Normally set the option to AUTO.)

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To use the time counter

Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the display window resets to 0:00:00. Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter.

Second

Minute

Hour

To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

Notes

¥ When you play back a tape recorded in the PAL or MESECAM colour system,

streaks may appear even if the colour system setting is set to AUTO. If so, set COLOUR SYSTEM to PAL or MESECAM in the USER SET menu (see page 55).

¥ 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 discrepancy 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 becomes 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.

¥ Ta pes recorded in the LP mode of other NTSC system VCRs can be played back

on this VCR, but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.

¥ While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback

commander do not function.

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Recording TV programmes

Before you start...

¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

1 2 3

Basic Operations

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

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

• PROG

¥ To record a normal channel, press PROG +/— until the

programme position number you want appears in the display window.

INPUT SELECT

¥ To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the

LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window.

REC SPEED

Press REC SPEED to select the tape speed (SP or LP for the PAL colour system, and SP or EP for the NTSC colour system).

LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP (Standard Play). EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP. However, SP produces better picture and audio quality.

REC

Press z REC to start recording.

The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.

To stop recording

Press x STOP.

To check the remaining time

Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as shown below.

Sound system, TV system, colour system, programme position, tape speed and time counter t Remaining time t Current date and time, and time counter

Sound system, TV system and colour system

STEREO PAL AUTO

UN 1 2 : 00

21 /

Current date and time

In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE SELECT in the USER SET menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 55).

PR 1

REMAIN

Remaining time

Programme position

Tape speed

62:38:5

Time counter

09:0

Recording indicator

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To watch another TV programme while recording

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.

Select another programme position on the TV.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the same tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

To record NTSC colour system programmes

NTSC colour signals can be recorded on this VCR from the LINE IN 1 and LINE-2 IN* jacks.

To select the line input, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window.

For tape speed, select SP or EP in step 4.

EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP. However, SP produces better picture and sound quality.

When playing a tape, 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, for example, press 2 and 3 to select Pr 23.

¥ If you connect additional equipment to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN* jacks, you

can select the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/— buttons.

¥ The DISPLAY information 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.

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Notes

¥ The DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-

motion playback.

¥ If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter

reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems.

¥ When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time

may not be correct.

¥ The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only. ¥ About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be

displayed.

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Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer

The Easy Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods, that will be broadcast within the next month. The recording start time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals.

Before you start...

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

recording time.

¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

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EASY TIMER

Press EASY TIMER.

DATE and TODAY appear alternately in the display window.

If the date and time are not set, DAY will appear. See step 2 in the following section, To set the clock to set the date and time.

EASY TIMER

Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording date.

?/1 ON/STANDBY

EASY TIMER

x STOPPROGRAM +/—

X PAUSE

EASY TIMER

Press EASY TIMER.

START indicator and the current time appear in the display window.

EASY TIMER

Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording start time.

You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/— buttons.

PROGRAM

EASY TIMER

Press EASY TIMER.

STOP indicator and the recording stop time appear in the display window.

EASY TIMER

Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording stop time.

You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/— buttons.

PROGRAM

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EASY TIMER

Press EASY TIMER.

The programme position or LINE input appears in the display window.

EASY TIMER

Turn EASY TIMER to set the programme position.

INPUT

SELECT

To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, turn EASY TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window.

EASY TIMER

Press EASY TIMER.

The current tape speed mode appears in the display window.

EASY TIMER

Turn EASY TIMER to set the tape speed, SP, LP or AUTO.

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Press EASY TIMER to complete the setting.

OK appears in the display window for about five seconds.

The

indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands

by for recording.

To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched on.

To return to the previous step

To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and — buttons VCR at the same time during any of the Easy Timer settings.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1 . The turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

¥ Reset the counter (page 31). ¥ Display tape information on the TV screen (page 33). ¥ Check the timer settings (page 47). ¥ Watch another TV programme (page 34).

To use the Auto Tape Speed function

In step 10 above, turn EASY TIMER to select AUTO. When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode (or EP mode when you are recording NTSC signals). Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the TAPE SELECT setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate (see page 55).

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To set the clock

Hold down EASY TIMER so that DAY appears in the display window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears.

Turn EASY TIMER to set the day.

Press EASY TIMER.

MONTH indicator and 1 appear in the display window.

Turn and press EASY TIMER to set the month, and then the year. After you set the year, CLOCK appears in the display window.

Turn and press EASY TIMER to set the hour and minute.

When you have finished setting the time, press EASY TIMER to start the clock.

Tips

¥ To cancel a Easy Timer setting, press x STOP

the setting.

¥ To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see Checking/changing/

cancelling timer settings on page 47.

¥ To record NTSC signals in EP mode, set the tape speed to LP. Even when timer

recording is set to LP mode, NTSC signals are automatically recorded in EP mode.

Notes

¥ If eight programmes have already been set using the TIMER PROGRAMMING

menu, FULL appears in the display window for about five seconds.

indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in

¥ The

step 11 with no tape inserted.

¥ When the time is set incorrectly, ERROR appears in the display window in step

11. Set the timer again from step 1.

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About the Demonstration Mode

The Easy Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Easy Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programmes have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.

To activate the Demonstration Mode

Press X PAUSE appears in the display window for a few seconds.

To cancel the Demonstration Mode

Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the Demonstration Mode is cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Easy Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead (see page 47).

on the VCR while turning the EASY TIMER. DEMO

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Recording TV programmes using the timer

You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods.

Before you start

¥ Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date. ¥ Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total

¥ Tu rn on your TV and set it to the video channel. ¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

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Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight TIMER

PROGRAMMING and press OK.

PLAY

Set the date, start and stop times and tape speed:

PLAY

1 Press , to select each item in

turn.

2 Press M/m to set each item.

INPUT

SELECT

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

¥ To record the same programme every day or the same day every

week, see Daily/weekly recording on page 43.

¥ To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the

LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the PR position.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

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PR DAY START STOP

—— ———— —— —— — ———:: —— ———— —— —— — ———:: —— ———— —— —— — ———:: —— ———— —— —— — ———:: —— ———— —— —— — —— —— ———— —— —— — ———::

SELECT

PR DAY START STOP

35 ———— —— —— — ———::

—— ———— —— —— — ———:: —— ———— —— —— — ———:: —— ———— —— —— — ———:: —— ———— —— —— — —— —— ———— —— —— — ———::

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— — — — ——:: —

SET

EXIT

MENU:

OK:END

— — — — ——:: —

SET

EXIT

MENU:

OK:END

Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.

indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands

The by for recording.

To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched on.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication

in reverse order.

today t DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SA (every Saturday) .....

t W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

¥ Reset the counter (page 31). ¥ Display tape information on the TV screen (page 33). ¥ Check the timer settings (page 47). ¥ Watch another TV programme (page 34).

To use the Auto Tape Speed function

In step 2 above, press m to select AUTO. When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode (or EP mode when you are recording NTSC signals). Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the TAPE SELECT setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate (see page 55).

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Tips

¥ To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button. ¥ To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see Checking/changing/

cancelling timer settings on page 47.

¥ To record NTSC signals in EP mode, set the tape speed to LP. Even when timer

recording is set to LP mode, NTSC signals are automatically recorded in EP mode.

Note

and indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with

¥ The

no tape inserted.

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Playing/searching at various speeds

Before you start

¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

Playback options Operation

View the picture during fast-forward or rewind

Play at high speed ¥ During playback, press M FF or m REW on the remote

Play at twice the normal speed

Play in slow motion During playback, press y SLOW. Play frame by frame During pause, press M FF on the remote commander.

To resume normal playback

Press H PLAY.

During fast-forward, hold down M FF. During rewind, hold down m REW.

commander.

¥ During playback, hold down M FF or m REW. When

you release the button, normal playback resumes.

During playback, press ×2.

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Setting the recording duration time

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

Before you start

¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

While recording, press z REC.

indicator appears in the display window.

The

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.

In SP mode

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

0:30 1:00

In LP (EP) mode

Each press advances the time as shown below.

0:30 1:00

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

To extend the duration

Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.

To cancel the duration

Press z REC repeatedly until the returns to the normal recording mode.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

Note

¥ You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the

recording duration time.

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4:00 4:30

4:00 9:005:00

Normal recording

indicator disappears and the VCR

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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Before you start

¥ Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. ¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

Press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight TIMER PROGRAMMING and press OK.

¥ If you want to change or cancel a

setting, go on to the next step.

¥ If you do not need to change or

cancel the settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

Press M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel, then press ,. The PR number on the selected row flashes.

¥ To change the setting, press </, to select the item you want to

change, then press M/m to reset it.

¥ To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

PR DAY START STOP

35 SA29 1 9002 000:: 29 SA29 2 1002 301:: 30 SA 6 12001 303::

—— ———— —— —— — ———:: —— ———— —— —— — —— —— ———— —— —— — ———::

SELECT

PR DAY START STOP

35 SA29 1 9002 000:: 29 SA29 2 1002 301:: 30 SA 6 12001 303::

—— ———— —— —— — ———:: —— ———— —— —— — —— —— ———— —— —— — ———::

SELECT

SET

EXIT

OK:END

SET

EXIT

OK:END

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MENU:

— — — ——:: —

MENU:

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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

Programme 1

Programme 2

will be cut off

about 20 seconds will be cut off

about 20 seconds

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

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In the ZWEITON (German stereo) system

This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.

To select bilingual sound while recording

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Main

Sub

Main and sub MAIN/SUB STEREO

Standard sound* MONO STEREO

*Usually the main channel heard from both the left and right in bilingual

programmes

To select stereo programme while recording

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo STEREO STEREO

Left channel LCH STEREO

Right channel RCH STEREO

Standard sound* LCH + RCH STEREO

*Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels in stereo programmes

MAIN

SUB

STEREO

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In the NICAM system

This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.

To record a NICAM programme, NICAM in the USER SET menu should be set to ON (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 55 for details.

To select the sound while recording

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

Stereo programmes

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo NICAM, STEREO NICAM, STEREO

Left channel NICAM, LCH NICAM, STEREO

Right channel NICAM, RCH NICAM, STEREO

Left and right channels* NICAM, LCH + RCH NICAM, STEREO

*Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels

Bilingual programmes

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Main NICAM, MAIN NICAM, STEREO

Sub NICAM, SUB NICAM, STEREO

Main and sub NICAM, MAIN/SUB NICAM, STEREO

Standard sound* NICAM, MONO NICAM, STEREO

*Usually the main sound (monaural)

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Selecting the sound during Hi-fi playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo STEREO STEREO

Left channel LCH STEREO

Right channel

Mix sound* MIX STEREO

Mono sound

*The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track

How sound is recorded on a video tape

The VCR records sound 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.

Bilingual

Usually main sound

Main (left channel) Sub (right channel)

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.

RCH STEREO

MONO No indicator

Stereo

Usually mixed left/right channels

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

Normal audio track (monaural)

Hi-fi audio track (main track)

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Searching using the index function

The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.

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To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)

Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

Press ./> INDEX SEARCH. The VCR starts scanning each recording for five seconds in the corresponding direction.

Press H PLAY to start playback when you find the desired point.

To search a specific recording (Index search)

Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

Press ./> INDEX SEARCH twice. ¥ To search ahead, press > INDEX

SEARCH twice.

¥ To search backwards, press .

INDEX SEARCH twice.

Press ./> INDEX SEARCH depending on the direction where your desired programme is located.

Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up to ±20, respectively.

The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that point.

To stop searching

Press x STOP.

Notes

¥ No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause.

However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause.

¥ When you press . INDEX SEARCH, if there is nothing recorded before the

selected index signal, playback may not start exactly at the index signal.

INDEX SCAN BB

INDEX SEARCH : BB +02

Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

During playback, press TRACKING +/— on the VCR to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons. To resume automatic tracking adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.

Adjusting the picture sharpness (Auto Sharpness Control)

You can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.

During playback, press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight USER SET and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight ASC, then press ,.

Press M/m to set ASC to ON or OFF.

¥ ON: Picture sharpness is automatically

adjusted.

¥ OFF: Adjust the picture sharpness

manually. To soften the picture, press <. To sharpen the picture, press ,.

Press MENU to return to the original screen.

TRACKING—————— ——————

OSD : TAPE SELECTON: COLOUR SYSTEM NICAM POWER SAVE

SELECT

SOFTEN

ON/OFF : END EXIT

Tracking meter

E180

: AUTO

ON: OFF: ON:ASC

SET

EXIT

OK:END

PICTURE

ASC : OFF

SHARPEN

—— —————————— ——— ——————

SET

OK:

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Reducing the VCRs power consumption

You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off (standby mode) to reduce the VCRs power consumption.

Press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight USER SET and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight POWER SAVE.

Press , to set to ON, then press OK.

The power consumption is reduced to a minimum.

To turn on the indicators in the display window

Set POWER SAVE to OFF in step 3.

Note

¥ When the VCR stands by for recording, the

remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to ON.

OSD ON: TAPE SELECT E18 0: COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO: NICAM

SELECT

indicator in the display window

ON: OFF:POWER SAVE ON:ASC

SET

EXIT

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Changing menu options

Press MENU, then select USER SET or EASY OPERATION and press OK.

OSD ON: TAPE SELECT E18 0: COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO: NICAM

SELECT

Press M/m to select the option.

Press < to change the setting, then press OK.

MENU:

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

USER SET

Menu option Set this option to

OSD ¥ ON to display the menu on the TV screen.

TAPE SELECT ¥ E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.

COLOUR SYSTEM ¥ AUTO to select the colour system automatically.

ON: OFF:POWER SAVE ON:ASC

SET

EXIT

MENU:

OK:END

¥ OFF to disappear the menu from the TV screen.

¥ E240 to use an E-240 type tape. ¥ E260 to use an E-260 type tape. ¥ E300 to use an E-300 type tape.

¥ PAL to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour

system.

¥ MESECAM to use the tape recorded in the

MESECAM colour system.

¥ B/W to use the tape recorded in black and white.

When using the tape recorded NTSC colour signals: ¥ NT3.58 to use the tape recorded in the NTSC 3.58

colour system.

¥ NT4.43 to use the tape recorded in the NTSC 4.43

colour system.

¥ NTPB to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on PAL

TV.

G-CODE EXTEND AUTO POWER OFF

SELECT

OK:END

SET EXIT

OFF: OFF:

MENU:

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Menu option Set this option to

NICAM* ¥ ON to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio

POWER SAVE

ASC ¥ ON to automatically adjust the sharpness of the

EASY OPERATION

Menu option Set this option to

AUTO POWER OFF ¥ OFF to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.

*SLV-ED939ME/SG only

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track.

¥ OFF to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio

track. For details, see page 50.

¥ ON to turn off the indicators in the display window

to conserve the VCRs power.

¥ OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window

while the VCR is standing by.

picture.

¥ OFF to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.

¥ 2HOUR/3HOUR to turn the VCR off automatically

if no signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons during this time.

Editing

Connecting to a VCR or stereo system

Example A (SLV-ED333ME/SG only)

Example B (SLV-ED939ME/SG only)

How to connect to record on this VCR

Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.

TV Your VCR (Recorder)

Other VCR (Player)

LINE OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Your VCR (Recorder) TV

LINE-2 IN

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

LINE IN 1

LINE OUT

Other VCR (Player)

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Example C (SLV-ED939ME/SG only)

LINE OUT

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Other VCR (Player)

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-ED939ME/SG only)

Connect the LINE-2 IN jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using an audio cable (not supplied).

Notes

¥ Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour. ¥ If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected. ¥ If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other

VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.

¥ When you connect another VCR to the LINE-2 IN* connector, press INPUT

SELECT to display L2 in the display window.

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Basic editing

When recording on this VCR

Before you start editing

¥ Turn on your TV and set it to the video

channel.

¥ Press INPUT SELECT to display the

connected line in the display window.

¥ Press REC SPEED to select the tape

speed.

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.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording and press X PAUSE to set it to playback pause.

Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.

To start editing, press the X PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time.

To stop editing

Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

¥ To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X PAUSE on this VCR when an

unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press X PAUSE again to resume recording.

X PAUSE

z REC

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Troubleshooting

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

Power

Clock

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Symptom Remedy

The ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch does not function.

The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate.

The VCR is plugged in but the display window remains dark.

The clock has stopped and — —:— — appears in the display window.

The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.

The picture is not clear. ¥ Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR.

The picture has no colour. ¥ The COLOUR SYSTEM option in the USER SET

The picture rolls vertically during picture search.

¥ Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.

¥ Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power

off, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours.

¥ Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF

(see page 54).

¥ The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the

mains. 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.

¥ If you made connections using the aerial cable only,

make sure the RF channel number is set correctly for your area.

Reset the RF channel output of your VCR (see page

17).

¥ Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/— buttons

on the VCR.

¥ The video heads are dirty (see the last page of

Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is 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 it may damage the video heads.

¥ The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult

your local Sony service facility for more information.

menu is set to the wrong position. Set the option to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in.

¥ Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.

Symptom Remedy

The picture has no sound.

The sound from a tape

Playback

recorded with the VCR is not in stereo or the STEREO indicator in the display window is flashing.

No TV programme appears on the TV screen.

TV reception is poor. ¥ Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.

Recording

The recorded picture has no colour or unusual colour.

The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted.

The tape is ejected when you press z REC.

Nothing happens when you press z REC.

¥ The tape is defective. ¥ If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable

connection.

¥ If you made connections using the aerial cable only,

make sure the TV system is set correctly for your area.

¥ Adjust the tracking. ¥ The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads

using a Sony video head cleaning cassette as explained above.

¥ Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you

are using a monitor, set it to video input.

¥ Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR.

Reset the RF channel output of your VCR (see page

17).

¥ Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT

button. Select a programme position when recording TV programmes; select a line input when recording from other equipment.

¥ Adjust the TV aerial. ¥ Make sure the TV system is correctly set for your TV. ¥ Make sure TV SYSTEM (B/G, D/K or I) in the

INSTALLATION menu is set to the same system in your local area.

¥ Set COLOUR SYSTEM in the USER SET menu

according to your local colour system.

¥ The safety tab has been removed. To record on this

tape, cover the tab hole (see page 34).

¥ The safety tab has been removed. To record on this

tape, cover the tab hole (see page 34).

¥ Make sure the tape is not at its end.

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Symptom Remedy

The timer does not operate. ¥ Check that the clock is set.

Timer recording

A tape cannot be inserted. ¥ Check that a tape is not already in the tape

The remote commander does not function.

The selected input line connector number does not appear in the display window.

Others

The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen.

The display window becomes dim.

The VCR needs to be cleaned.

¥ 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 are past the current

time.

¥ The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the

mains. Reset the clock and timer.

¥ Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.

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 ¥

¥ Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line.

¥ The recording condition of the tape is very poor and

¥ The display window automatically becomes dim

¥ Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft

TV/VIDEO remote control switch is

set correctly.

tracking cannot be adjusted.

when the VCR is in standby mode.

cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

black & white screen appears)

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