Sony SLV-ED89AF Users guide

3-058-428-12 (1)

Video Cassette
Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL SECAM NTSC

SLV-ED89AF
SLV-ED39AF

© 2000 by Sony Corporation

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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 four hours
before operating the unit.

Compatible colour/TV systems

• Check the colour systems of your VCR using
the table below.

Colour system

PAL (B/G, D/K, I)
MESECAM (B/G,
D/K)
SECAM (B/G, D/K)
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58

Recording of video sources based on other
colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

• NTSC colour signals can only be recorded
through the line input.

Recording

Playback

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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 function

32 Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

34 Playing/searching at various

speeds

35 Setting the recording duration

time

36 Synchronised recording

(SLV-ED89AF only)

38 Checking/changing/cancelling

timer settings

40 Recording stereo and bilingual

programmes (SLV-ED89AF only)

41 Searching the beginning of an

Easy Timer recorded programme

42 Searching using the index

function

44 Searching using the Time Search

function

45 Adjusting the picture
47 Changing menu options

48 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

50 Troubleshooting
53 Specifications
54 Index to parts and controls
Back cover

Index

Introduction

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Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:

• Remote commander

• R6 (size AA) batteries

• Aerial cable

• Plug adaptor

Checking your model name

4 Getting Started

The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-ED89AF,
and ED39AF. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel
of your VCR. SLV-ED89AF is the model used for illustration purpose.
Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for
example,“SLV-ED39AF only.”

Step 2

Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

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

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

Using the remote commander

You can use this remote
commander to operate this
VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on
the remote commander marked
with a dot (•) can be used to
operate your Sony TV. If the TV
does not have the g symbol
near the remote sensor, this
remote commander will not
operate the TV.

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Remote sensor

TV / VIDEO

123

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

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Step 3

Connecting the VCR

Connect the aerial to your VCR and TV as shown below to watch TV
programmes and VCR pictures on your TV. In addition, if your TV has
audio/video (A/V) input jacks, we recommend you connect the VCR to
your TV using an audio/video cable to get a better picture and sound.

Connecting the aerial

AERIAL OUT

Mains lead

AERIAL IN

to mains

: Signal flow

Aerial cable (supplied)

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.

AERIAL IN

AERIAL

AERIAL

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

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Additional connections

Note

• (SLV-ED89AF)
To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you

must connect your VCR to a TV with
audio/video input jacks or to a stereo
system as shown below.

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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.)

To a stereo system (SLV-ED89AF only)

You can improve sound quality by
connecting a stereo system as shown on
the right.

For SLV-ED89AF

LINE-1 OUT

LINE IN

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

For SLV-ED39AF

LINE-1 OUT

LINE IN

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

LINE-2 OUT

LINE IN

To a satellite tuner (SLV-ED89AF only)

You can record programmes from other
equipment such as a satellite tuner.

* Satellite Input
** Set Top Box Input

Audio cable (not supplied)

LINE-1 IN
(SAT IN*/
STB IN**)

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

LINE OUT

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Satellite tuner

7

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.

ON/STANDBY

1 Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.

?/1 ON/STANDBY

PROGRAM +/–RF CHANNEL

2 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR.

RF CHANNEL

The factory-preset RF channel flashes in the display window for
about three seconds.

Press RF CHANNEL again while the RF channel is flashing.

The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.

SP

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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.

RF CHANNEL

PROGRAM

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The TV system indicator appears in the display window.

Press PROGRAM +/– to select the correct TV system.

If your TV system is Select

+–

B/G G

II

D/K K

Selected TV system

SP

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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.

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
twice 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.

To set another RF channel number on the VCR, select a channel number that
does not receive a broadcast signal in your area and is clear of interference
from other channels.

If you cannot obtain a clear picture after performing this procedure, we
recommend you connect the VCR and TV using the audio/video cable (see
“To a TV that has audio/video input jacks” on page 7). If the same symptom
persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. From now on, whenever
you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.

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RECORDER

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Note

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

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Step 5

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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.

?/1

MENU

OK
M/m/</,

• ]/1

1 Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.

MENU

2 Press MENU, then press M/m to move the

cursor (B) to LANGUAGE and press OK.

PLAY

OK

3 Press M/m to select the desired language,

PLAY

OK

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then press OK.

LANGUAGE /

LANGUAGE /

ENGLISH

•

[]

:

SELECT
END : [ 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 function 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 the One
Touch Tuning function

ONE TOUCH

TUNING

Press and hold ONE TOUCH TUNING on the VCR for more than
three seconds.

The VCR starts presetting the channels.

The WAIT indicator goes off when all receivable channels are preset.

ONE TOUCH

TUNING

SP

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PROGRAM +/–

APC

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 correct TV system and preset channels using the
TUNER PRESET menu as shown on the next page.

Tip

• To stop the One Touch Tuning function, press ONE TOUCH TUNING or p STOP
on the VCR during the setting.

continued

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Step 6: Presetting channels (continued)

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

:

[]

:

[

]

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 M/m to move the

cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET and press
OK.

PLAY

OK

MENU

OK
M/m/</,

TUNER PRESET PROG 1

B / G

[]

:

[

:

• D / K
NORM

1

ON••

]

CATV

OFF

SYSTEM
NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT

FINE TUNING
SELECT
SET

I

2 Press M/m/</, to move the cursor (B)

PLAY

OK

3 Press M/m/</, to move the cursor

PLAY

OK

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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.

(B) to NORMAL/CATV, then select
NORM.

To preset CATV channels, select CATV.

4 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to

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.

TUNER PRESET PROG 1

•

SYSTEM
NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

PLEASE WAIT

B / G

NORM

•

ON

•

1

D / K

CATV

OFF

I

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Step 6: Presetting channels (continued)

Presetting channels
manually

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

MENU

1 Press MENU, then press M/m to move the

cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET and press
OK.

PLAY

OK

PROG +/–

MENU

OK
M/m/</,

TUNER PRESET PROG10

B / G

[]

:

[

:

• D / K
NORM

2

1

ON••

]

CATV

OFF

SYSTEM
NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT

FINE TUNING
SELECT
SET

I

2 Press M/m/</, to move the cursor (B)

PLAY

OK

to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM.

To preset CATV channels, select CATV.

3 Press >/. to move the cursor (B) to

PLAY

OK

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CHANNEL SET.

TUNER PRESET PROG10

B / G

[]

:

[

:

[]

:

[

:

• D / K
NORM

2

1

ON••

]

B / G

• D / K
NORM

2

1

ON••

]

CATV

OFF

CATV

OFF

SYSTEM
NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT

FINE TUNING
SELECT
SET

TUNER PRESET PROG10

SYSTEM

NORMAL / CATV

AUTO PRESET

CHANNEL SET

AFT

FINE TUNING
SELECT
SET

I

I

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

:

[]

:

[

]

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

TUNER PRESET PROG14

B / G

[]

:

[

:

• D / K
NORM

2

1

ON••

]

CATV

OFF

SYSTEM
NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT

FINE TUNING
SELECT
SET

I

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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

M/m/</, to move the cursor (B) 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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Step 6: Presetting channels (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.

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.

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 M/m to move the

cursor (B) to CLOCK SET and press OK.

PLAY

OK

2 Press M/m to set the date.

PLAY

OK

The day of the week is set automatically.

MENU

OK
M/m/</,

CLOCK SET

1 . 1 . 20 00 SA 0 : 00

[]

SELECT

:

[

SET

:

END:[ OK ]

CLOCK SET

2 . 1 . 20 00 TU 0 : 005

]

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3 Press , to flash the month and set the

PLAY

OK

month using M/m.

[]

SELECT

:

[

SET

:

END:[ OK ]

CLOCK SET

2.1.200 0:0052

[]

SELECT

:

[

SET

:

END:[ OK ]

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0

MO

]

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Step 7: Setting the clock (continued)

CLOCK SET

2 .1 .2000 MO52 5:301

SELECT
SET
END:[ OK ]

:

[]

:

[

]

4 Set the year, hour and minute in sequence,

PLAY

OK

using , to flash the item to be set, and
M/m 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 M/m.

Note

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

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Basic Operations

Playing a tape

m 3 REW

H PLAY

M # FF

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Z EJECT

TRINITRON TV
SYNCHRO PLAY

CLEAR

DISPLAY

X PAUSE

H PLAY

M # FF

x STOP

m 3 REW

Basic Operations

COLOR

SYSTEM

A EJECT

X PAUSE

x STOP

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.

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Playing a tape (continued)

3 Press H 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

x STOP

X PAUSE

X PAUSE or H PLAY

M # FF during stop

m 3 REW during stop

Z EJECT

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If your tape was
recorded in

PA L

SECAM

MESECAM

NTSC

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

PA L

PA L

PA L

NTSC

To play an NTSC-recorded tape

Set NTSC PB in the SET UP MENU according to the colour system of your
TV. For details, see page 47.

If your TV is

PAL or SECAM

NTSC 4.43

NTSC 3.58

Set NTSC PB to

ON PAL TV

4.43

3.58

To use the time counter

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

• When you play back a tape recorded in SECAM colour system, streaks may appear
even if the colour system setting is set to AUTO. If so, select SECAM in the SECAM
PB option of the SET UP MENU (see page 47 for details).

• 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, select the
colour system, PAL or MESECAM in the PAL/MESECAM option of the SET UP
MENU (see page 47 for details).

• 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 H PLAY, X PAUSE,
M # FF, m 3 REW or x STOP button. These buttons are used for menu

operations.

Basic Operations

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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 7). 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

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DISPLAY

z REC

PROG +/–

SP/LP
(SP/EP)

INPUT SELECT

Basic Operations

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

PROG

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

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.

LP

APC

5 Press z REC to start recording.

REC

The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.

Recording indicator

To stop recording

Press x 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.

LP

APC

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To save a recording

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

Safety tab

To record NTSC colour system programmes

The SLV-ED89AF can record NTSC colour signals from LINE-1 IN (SAT IN/
STB IN), LINE-2 IN or LINE-3 IN jacks, and SLV-ED39AF can record NTSC
colour signals from LINE-1 IN jacks only.

To select the line input, press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– so that “L1”,
“L2” or “L3” (or “L1” for SLV-ED39AF) 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.

• (SLV-ED89AF)
You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN (SAT IN/STB IN), LINE-2 IN or
LINE-3 IN jacks. Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L1”, “L2” or “L3”
in the display window.

• (SLV-ED39AF)
You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN jack. Press INPUT SELECT or
PROG +/– to display “L” 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.

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Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function

The Easy Timer function allows you to make a timer recording of a
programme without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record
only one programme that will be broadcast within the next 24 hours using
the EASY TIMER knob. If the VCR clock has not been set, you can also 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.

SP/LP

(SP/EP)

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

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

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

SP

SP

PROGRAM +/–

EASY TIMER

knob

START

APC

START

APC

EASY TIMER

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

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The STOP indicator appears.

SP

STOP
APC

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.

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

SP/

LP

(SP/EP)

EASY TIMER

6 Press the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the setting.

The

indicator appears in

t

SP

LP

APC

the display window and the
VCR stands by for recording.

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Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function
(continued)

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 function before setting the timer.
You can also change the current time
using the Easy Clock function.

EASY TIMER

knob

EASY TIMER

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

EASY TIMER.

• To change the clock setting, press and hold 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.

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0

SP

CLOCK

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 +/–

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 .

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Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function
(continued)

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

To check or change the timer setting

Press the 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 38.

To cancel the timer setting

To cancel the Easy Timer setting while doing the setting, press CLEAR on the
remote commander or press PROGRAM + and – on the VCR at the same
time.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The
indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 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

t

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30

To watch the recorded programme right after the Easy Timer recording

The SEARCH indicator starts flashing when the VCR finishes the Easy Timer
recording. To watch the recorded programme, press the EASY TIMER knob.
The VCR turns on, starts searching, then automatically starts playback from
the beginning of the recording. For details, see page 41.

Tips

• (SLV-ED89AF)
To record from a source connected to LINE-1 IN (SAT IN/STB IN), LINE-2 IN or
LINE-3 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– or turn the EASY TIMER
knob to display “L1”, “L2” or “L3” in the display window.

• (SLV-ED39AF)
To record from a source connected to LINE-1 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT,
PROG +/–, or turn the EASY TIMER knob to display “L” 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.

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 function. If you

want to set the timer for other programmes, use the TIMER SET/CHECK menu.
For details, see page 32.

• You cannot set the date using the Easy Timer function. 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 complete the setting with
no tape inserted.

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Setting the timer

TIMER SET / CHECK MO

25 .1

DATE

START STOP PROG

– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –

2

TIMER SET / CHECK MO

25 . 1

DATE START STOP PROG

2.5

12 MO– : –– – : –– ––

SP

– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –

2

manually

You can preset up to eight programmes
at a time.

?/1

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

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than the total recording time.

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

MENU

1 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/

CHECK, then press OK.

PLAY

OK

0

PROG +/–

INPUT SELECT

MENU

OK
M/m/</,

2 Set the date, start and stop times,

PLAY

OK

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programme position, and tape speed:

1 Press , to flash each item in turn.
2 Press M/m to set each item.

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, press m while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/
weekly recording” below.

To record from a source connected to the line inputs, press INPUT
SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L1”, “L2” or “L3” (or “L” for
SLV-ED39AF) in the “PROG” position.

3 Press , to confirm the setting.

PLAY

OK

The cursor (B) 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

• ]/1

5 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.

The t 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 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.

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 the SP/LP (SP/EP) button.

• 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 ?/1 with no tape

inserted.

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Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

×2

H PLAY

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 H PLAY.

Tips

• 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.

• If noise appears during pause or frame-by-frame playback, first switch to the slow

motion playback, then adjust the picture using TRACKING +/– on the VCR.

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.

y SLOW

H PLAYm 3 REW M # FF

M # FF

m 3 REW

Operation

During fast-forward, hold M # FF down. During rewind, hold
m 3 REW down.

• During playback, press M # FF or m 3 REW on the remote

commander.

• During playback, hold M # FF or m 3 REW down. When

you release the button, normal playback resumes.

During playback or pause, press ×2.

During playback or pause, press y SLOW.

During pause, press M # FF or m 3 REW on the remote
commander. Hold the button down to play one frame each
second.

During stop, press H PLAY on the VCR while holding
0 3 REW down on the VCR.

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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.

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1 While recording, press z REC.

The t indicator appears in the display window.

SP

2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

0:30 1:00 6:005:30 Normal recording

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 to the new duration.

z REC

APC

To cancel the duration

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

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

indicator disappears and the VCR

t

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Synchronised recording (SLV-ED89AF only)

The Synchronised Recording feature enables you to record from the
connected equipment such as a satellite tuner, a cable TV decoder or a TV
that has a timer function. Once you set the timer on the other equipment, the
VCR will start recording the programme synchronised with the timer.

How to connect to use this function

Connect the other equipment to the LINE-1 IN (SAT IN/STB IN) jacks of this
VCR.

This VCR (Recorder)

Satellite tuner, etc.

LINE-1 IN
(SAT IN/STB IN)

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

: Signal flow

LINE OUT

To prepare the Synchronised recording

SYNCHRO

REC

SP/LP

(SP/EP)

1 Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– on the remote commander to

display “L1” in the display window.

2 Set the timer on the equipment to the time of the programme you want

to record, then turn it off.

3 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer

than the total recording time.

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4 Press SP/LP (SP/EP) to select the tape speed (SP or LP for the PAL

colour system, and SP or EP for the NTSC colour system.)

5 Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds.

The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the VCR stands by for
recording.

The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives video
signals from the connected equipment.

To cancel the Synchronised recording

Press SYNCHRO REC so that the button’s light turns off.

To stop recording

Press x STOP while recording.

The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or
when the other equipment stops transmitting the video signals.

Notes

• Some TVs or other equipment automatically turn off in a certain time if you do not
operate it after it turns on with the timer. In this case the Synchronised Recording
also stops automatically.

• The Synchronised Recording starts and stops according to the signals from the
connected equipment. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected
equipment for its timer function.

• Some equipment keeps transmitting signals even though the power is off. In this
case, the Synchronised Recording feature does not work because the VCR will not
be able to know when to start recording. To record the programme, set the timer on
the VCR. If you use a satellite tuner or a cable TV decoder, make sure to turn it on.
For details, see “Setting the timer manually”.

• If the settings for timer recording and Synchronised Recording overlap, the
programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording
only after the first programme has finished.

Additional Operations 37

Checking/
changing/
cancelling timer

?/1

settings

Before you start…

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

CLEAR

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MENU

OK
M/m/</,

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

• If you want to change or cancel 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.

TIMER SET / CHECK MO

DATE START STOP PROG

SA

.6 1 7:00 8:00 6
.8 1 1: 00 0 : 00 50

MO

MO

– 0:12 3:00 227

SA

EVERY

SU

– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –
– .–– –: –– – : –– –– –

Additional Operations38

2

1

3:00 0:00

2

25 .1

2

SP
LP
LP
SP

L

3 Press M/m 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 M/m to reset it. Then, press , repeatedly until the
cursor (B) 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 (SLV-ED89AF only)

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 in 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

L CH

R CH

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/

Normal audio track
(monaural)

Hi-fi audio track
(main track)

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.

right channels

Stereo sound (left/
right channels)

Usually main
sound

Main (left channel)
Sub (right channel)

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Searching the beginning of an Easy Timer recorded programme

If you record a programme using the
Easy Timer function, you can easily find
the beginning of the recording with this
SEARCH function. The SEARCH
indicator flashes when the VCR finishes
the Easy Timer recording.

Press the EASY TIMER knob.

The VCR turns on, rewinds to the beginning of the recorded programme and
starts playback automatically.

Tip

• To stop the flashing of the SEARCH indicator, first turn the VCR on, then press the
SEARCH button. (Do not press any button at this point, otherwise this SEARCH
mode will be cancelled.) To start the SEARCH function, press the SEARCH button
once. If you press the SEARCH button repeatedly, you can enter the index search or
Time Search mode.
For details, see pages 43 and 44.

Notes

• This SEARCH function will be cancelled (the SEARCH indicator turns off) if:
– The VCR starts recording other programmes.
– You press H PLAY, M # FF, m 3 REW or A EJECT button (while the VCR is

on).

• With this SEARCH function, you can find the beginning of a programme recorded
using the Easy Timer function only.

EASY TIMER

knob

SEARCH

Additional Operations 41

Searching using

SEARCH

INDEX

8

the index
function

The VCR marks the tape with an index
signal at the point where each recording
begins. Use these signals as references to
find a specific recording. The VCR can
search up to 99 index signals ahead of or
behind the current position. You can
either use the INDEX SEARCH buttons
on the remote commander or the
SEARCH button and EASY TIMER
knob on the VCR.

Using the INDEX SEARCH
buttons on the remote
commander

1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2 Press ./> INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many

index signals ahead or behind you want to search:

• To search ahead, press > INDEX

SEARCH.

• To search backwards, press .INDEX

SEARCH.

The VCR starts searching and the index
number on the TV screen counts down to
zero. The playback starts from the point
about five seconds ahead of the specified
index mark.

./>
INDEX
SEARCH

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Using the SEARCH button
and EASY TIMER knob on
the VCR

1 Press SEARCH on the VCR repeatedly until “INDEX” appears in the

display window (the SEARCH indicator lights up).

EASY TIMER

knob

SEARCH

SP

APC

2 Turn the EASY TIMER knob to specify how many index signals ahead

or behind you want to search:

• To search ahead, turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise.

• To search backwards, turn the EASY TIMER knob counterclockwise.

SP

START

APC

3 Press the EASY TIMER knob.

The VCR starts searching. The playback starts (the SEARCH indicator
turns off) from the point about five seconds ahead of the specified index
mark.

To stop searching

Press x STOP.

Note

• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause.
However, an index signal will be marked if you change the channel during
recording pause.

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Searching using the Time Search function

You can easily find a specific point on a
tape by using the Time Search function.
For example, you can find a recorded
portion 15 minutes ahead of or behind
the current position of a tape by using
the Time Search function.

1 Press SEARCH repeatedly until “TIME” appears in the display window

(the SEARCH indicator lights up).

2 Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to set the

length of the time portion you want the VCR to fast-forward or rewind
the tape. Each turn on the knob increases or decreases the duration by
15 minutes.

For example, if you want to watch a recorded portion 15 minutes ahead
of the current position, turn the EASY TIMER knob once clockwise.

To change the time by one
minute, press PROGRAM
+/–.

SP

SP

EASY TIMER

knob

SEARCH

APC

APC

3 Press the EASY TIMER knob.

The VCR starts searching and the tape counter starts counting until it
reaches the specified point.

SP

The VCR starts playback automatically when the tape counter reaches
the specified point (the SEARCH indicator turns off).

To stop searching

Press x STOP.

Tip

• The VCR can search up to three hours ahead of or behind the current position of a

tape.

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APC

Adjusting the picture

NORMAL TRACKING

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape
(the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion
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 the R2 (Reality Regenerator) function
(SLV-ED89AF only)

The R2 function automatically
adjusts the picture to the most
suitable quality during playback.

When playback starts, the R
function activates and the R
button lights up.

Each pressing of the button changes the effect and indication in the display
window as follows:

2

2

Tracking meter

2

R

SOFTREAL (status of playback started) DYNA (dynamic)

continued

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Adjusting the picture (continued)

About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function

The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function
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.

APC recording

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

To deactivate the APC function

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

Tip

• To set the tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at

the same time.

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

SET UP MENU

AUDIO MIX
APC
SECAM PB
PAL / MESECAM

NTSC PB

•

ON PAL TV 4. 43 3. 58
SELECT
SET

•

AUTO

[]

:

[

:

ON

•

AUTO

•

PAL

]

OFF

•ON
OFF
SECAM

MESECAM

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Changing menu options

SET UP MENU

AUDIO MIX
SECAM PB

PAL / MESECAM
NTSC PB

PAL

AUTO

MESECAM

SELECT
SET

•ON

OFF
SECAM

•

ON PAL TV 4. 43 3. 58

•

APC

•

ON

•

AUTO

OFF

:

[]

:

[

]

1 Press MENU, then select SET UP MENU.

2 Press M/m 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
(SLV-ED89AF only)

APC

SECAM PB

PAL/MESECAM

NTSC PB

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 playback.
SECAM to select the SECAM colour signals if the picture has
no colour or unusual colour.

AUTO to have the VCR automatically select the colour system
for recording and playback. If the picture has no colour or
unusual colour, set to PAL or MESECAM according to your
local colour system.

ON PAL TV to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on a PAL TV.

4.43 or 3.58 according to the colour system of your NTSC TV.
For details, see page 20.

Additional Operations 47

Editing with another VCR

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 (SLV-ED89AF only)

Connect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the
stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied).

Tips

(SLV-ED39AF)

• Connect LINE-1 IN on this VCR to the line output jacks on the other VCR using a
commercially available audio/video cable such as Sony VMC-710HG/720HG (not
supplied). If the other VCR has the AUDIO L and R jacks, use a Sony VMC-910HG
audio/video cable (not supplied).

(SLV-ED89AF)

• 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 (SAT IN/STB IN) or LINE-3 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).

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.

Additional Operations48

Operation
(when recording on this VCR)

Before you start editing

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

• (SLV-ED89AF)
Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/–
to display “L1”, “L2” or “L3” in the
display window.

• (SLV-ED39AF)
Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/–
to display “L” 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 X PAUSE.

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

time.

X PAUSE

z REC

To stop editing

Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Tips

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

• 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.

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

Additional Operations 49

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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

Symptom

The ?/1 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

Clock

window.

The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.

The playback picture has no
colour or unusual colour.

The picture or sound is distorted.

The picture is not clear, or a
message appears indicating that
the video heads need cleaning.

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 the mains securely.

• Moisture condensation has occured. Turn the power
off, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry
for over four hours.

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
mains for more than 24 hours. 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.

• Set the PAL/MESECAM option in the SET UP MENU
according to your local colour system.

• Set the SECAM PB option in the SET UP MENU.

• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.

• Make sure the colour system is set to the system that
the tape was recorded in.

• If you made connections using the aerial cable only,
make sure the TV system is set correctly for your area.

• The video heads are dirty (page 52). 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.

• If a message appears, this indicates that the Head
Condition Sensor has detected dirty video heads.
Follow the on-screen message. For details about the
Head Condition Sensor, see page 52.

• 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.

• If you made connections using the aerial cable only,
make sure the TV system is set correctly for your area.

• 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 (SLV-ED89AF only).

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Symptom

No TV programmes appear
on the TV screen.

TV reception is poor.

The recorded picture has no

Recording

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 timer does not operate.

Timer recording

The SYNCHRO REC button
turns off while recording or
does not go back to recording
standby mode.

The Synchronised Recording
function does not work.

The programme recorded with
the Synchronised Recording
function is incomplete.

Synchronised Recording

Note: Synchronised Recording
feature is for SLV-ED89AF only.

Remedy

• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
using a monitor, set it to video input.

• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or
PROG +/– buttons. Select a programme position when
recording TV programmes; select “L1”, “L2” or “L3”
(or “L” for SLV-ED39AF) when recording from other
equipment.

• 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.

• 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 are past the current
time.

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
mains for more than 24 hours. Reset the clock and
timer.

• The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and
press SYNCHRO REC again.

• The connected equipment was not turned off.
Turn off the connected equipment and press
SYNCHRO REC again.

• There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC
again.

• If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronised
Recording overlap, the programme that starts first has
priority and the second programme starts recording
only after the first programme has finished.

• There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC
again.

continued

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Symptom

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

• 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.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

• Normal picture

• Rough picture

initial

contamination

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

terminal

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.

Head Condition Sensor

The Head Condition Sensor checks the video heads condition. If the heads are dirty, a
message will instruct you to insert a video head cleaning cassette.

(SLV-ED89AF only)
The VCR may temporarily switch to a different head and resume playback. To switch
the heads, press H PLAY while the “PUSH [PLAY] TO RESUME TEMPORARILY”
message appears on the screen. Although playback will resume, the sound will be
monaural. When playback is finished, be sure to clean the heads with a video head
cleaning cassette.

Be sure to use 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).

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Additional Information

Specifications

System

Colour system

PAL, SECAM, 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

(For SLV-ED89AF only)
LINE-1 IN (SAT IN/STB IN), LINE-2 IN and LINE-3

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 OUT, phono jack (2)
Standard output: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

(For SLV-ED39AF only)
LINE-1 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 kilohm

LINE-1 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

General

Power requirements

110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

16 W (SLV-ED89AF)
15 W (SLV-ED39AF)

Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C

Dimensions

Approx. 430 × 97 × 288 mm (w/h/d)
including projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 4.1 kg

Power back-up

Built-in self-charging capacitor
Back-up duration: up to 24 hours at a time (it
may differ in actual perfomance)

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Aerial cable (1)
Plug adaptor (1)

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 (SLV-ED89AF)

1 3

2

!ª

!•

!§

!¶

4

!¡!™!£

5

67

9

8!¢!∞ !º

1 ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch (8)

2 Remote sensor (5)

3 Tape compartment

4 A EJECT button (20)

5 m 3 REW (rewind) button (20, 34)

6 H PLAY button (20)

7 M # FF (fast-forward) button

(20, 34)

8 z REC (record) button (24)

9 x STOP button (20)

0 X PAUSE button (20)

qa SEARCH button/indicator (41, 43,

44)

qs EASY TIMER knob (26, 41, 43, 44)

qd PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–

buttons (8, 45)

qf SYNCHRO REC button (36)

qg SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)/

EP (Extra Play) button (24)

qh COLOR SYSTEM button (20)

qj ONE TOUCH TUNING/

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

2

qk R

(Reality Regenerator) button (45)

ql LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R

jacks (48)

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Front panel (SLV-ED39AF)

1 3

2

4

5

67

!§

1 ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch (8)

2 Remote sensor (5)

3 Tape compartment

4 A EJECT button (20)

5 m 3 REW (rewind) button (20, 34)

6 H PLAY button (20)

7 M # FF (fast-forward) button

(20, 34)

8 z REC (record) button (24)

9 x STOP button (20)

9

!¡!™!£!¢

0 X PAUSE button (20)

qa SEARCH button/indicator (41, 43,

44)

qs EASY TIMER knob (26, 41, 43, 44)

qd PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–

buttons (8, 45)

qf SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)/

EP (Extra Play) button (24)

qg COLOR SYSTEM button (20)

qh ONE TOUCH TUNING/

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

8!∞ !º

continued

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Index to parts and controls (continued)

Display window

STEREO

1 Timer indicator (27)

2 STEREO indicator (40)

(SLV-ED89AF only)

3 Tape speed indicator (24)

4 CLOCK indicator (28)

5 START indicator (26)

6 STOP indicator (26)

SP
LP
EP

STOP

STARTCLOCK NTSC

APC

PAL

7 APC (Adaptive Picture Control)

indicator (46)

8 Tracking indicator (45)

9 Colour system indicator (20)

0 Time counter/clock/line/

programme/TV system indicator
(8, 21, 23, 28, 49)

qa Tape/recording indicator (24)

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Rear panel (SLV-ED89AF)

21 34

567

1 Mains lead (6)

2 LINE-2 OUT AUDIO R/L jacks (7)

3 LINE-3 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO

jacks (25)

4 AERIAL IN connector (6)

Rear panel (SLV-ED39AF)

1 Mains lead (6)

2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

(48)

5 AERIAL OUT connector (6)

6 LINE-1 IN (SAT IN/STB IN)

AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks (7, 36,

48)

7 LINE-1 OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO

jacks (6)

21 3

4

5

4 AERIAL OUT connector (6)

5 LINE-1 OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

(7)

3 AERIAL IN connector (6)

continued

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Index to parts and controls (continued)

Remote commander

1 TV / VIDEO remote control switch

2 Z EJECT button (20)

3 DISPLAY button (24)

4 TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY

5 TV/VIDEO button (for TV) (5)

123
456
789

0

6 EASY TIMER button (29)

7 z REC button (24, 35)

8 SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)/

9 ×2 button (34)

0 INPUT SELECT button (25, 33)

qa Tape/menu operation buttons

(5)

button (22)

EP (Extra Play) button (24)

MENU button (10, 47)

X PAUSE/M button (20)
x STOP/m button (20)
m 3 REW (rewind)/< button

(20, 34)
M # FF (fast-forward)/, button
(20, 34)

H PLAY/OK button (20)
y SLOW button (34)

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qs ?/1 (on/standby) switch (33)

2

qd R

(Reality Regenerator) button (45)

(SLV-ED89AF only)

qf AUDIO MONITOR button (40) (This

button doesn’t work for SLV-ED39AF)

qg CLEAR button (21, 39)

qh Programme number /? (ten’s

digit) buttons (29)

qj PROG (programme) +/– buttons

(23)

qk VOL (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)

ql ./> INDEX SEARCH buttons

(42)

Index

A, B

Accessories supplied 4
Adjusting

picture 16, 34, 45

tracking 34, 45
Aerial hookup 6
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 16
APC (Adaptive Picture
Control) 46
Audio track 40
AV (audio/video)
connection 6

C

Cancelling timer settings 38
Changing timer settings 38
Checking timer setting 38
Cleaning the video
heads 50
Clock setting 17
Colour system

compatible colour

systems 2

setting 20, 47
Connecting

the VCR and your TV 6

to a satellite tuner 7

to a stereo system 7

to a TV with audio/

video jacks 7
Counter 21

D

Disabling programme
position 16
Dubbing. See Editing

E, F, G

Easy Clock 28
Easy Timer recording 26
Editing 48
EP mode 25

H

Head Condition Sensor 52
Hi-fi audio track 40

I, J, K

Index searching 42

L

Language selecting 10
LP mode 24

M

Monitoring audio

during playback 40

N

Normal audio track 40
NTSC-recorded tapes 20

O

One Touch Tuning 11

P, Q

Picture adjustment 16, 34, 45
Playback 19

at various speeds 34
frame-by-frame 34
slow motion 34

Presetting channels 11

automatically 12
manually 14
One Touch Tuning 11

R

R2 (Reality Regenerator) 45
Recording 23

bilingual
programmes 40
duration time 35
saving 24
stereo programmes 40

using the Easy Timer
function 26
while watching another
programme 24

Remote commander 5

S

Safety tab 24
Searching

at various speeds 34
the beginning of an Easy

Timer recorded
programme 41

using the index
function 42
using the Time Search

function 44
SP mode 24
Synchronised recording 36

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

Time Search 44
Timer recording 32

cancelling timer

settings 38

changing timer

settings 38

checking timer

settings 38

daily/weekly

recording 33

Easy Timer 26

overlapping timer

recordings 39
Tracking adjustment 34, 45
Trinitron TV Synchro
Play 22
Tuning your TV to the
VCR 8
TV system 2, 8, 15

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