Sony SLV-EZ131AZ Users guide

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3-082-204-11 (1) GB

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

SLV-EZ737AZ SLV-EZ735AZ SLV-EZ131AZ

PAL NTSC

PAL NTSC4.43

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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.

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 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.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Installing

• Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book or similar unit.

• 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.

Caution

Television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner.

Compatible colour/TV systems

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

Model number

SLV-EZ737AZ PA L

SLV-EZ735AZ and EZ131AZ

Colour system Recording Playback

(B/G and B/B) NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58

PA L (B/G and B/B)

PA L (B/G and B/B) NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58

PA L (B/G and B/B) NTSC 4.43

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

For SLV-EZ737AZ

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

G-CODE is a registered trade mark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-CODE system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

WARNING

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

4 Index to parts and controls 10 Step 1 : Unpacking 11 Step 2 : Setting up the remote

commander

14 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 16 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with

the Auto Set Up function

18 Step 5 : Setting the clock 20 Step 6 : Selecting the TV

system

21 Step 7 : Presetting channels

with the EASY G-CODE SET UP function (SLV-EZ737AZ only)

22 Presetting channels 25 Changing/disabling programme

positions

Basic Operations

30 Playing a tape 32 Recording TV programmes 36 Recording TV programmes using

the Easy Timer

42 Recording TV programmes using

the G-CODE® system (SLV-EZ737AZ only)

45 Recording TV programmes using

the timer

Additional Operations

48 Playing/searching at various speeds 49 Setting the recording duration time 50 Checking/changing/cancelling

timer settings

52 Recording stereo and bilingual

programmes (SLV-EZ737AZ and EZ735AZ only)

55 Searching using the index function 56 Adjusting the picture 57 Reducing the VCR’s power

consumption

58 Changing menu options

Editing

60 Connecting to a VCR or stereo

system

62 Basic editing

Additional Information

63 Troubleshooting 67 Specifications Back cover

Index

Table of contents

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Index to parts and controls

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Front panel

For SLV-EZ737AZ and EZ735AZ

1 ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch 2 Remote sensor (11) 3 Tape compartment 4 A EJECT button (30) 5 m REW (rewind) button (30) (48) 6 H PLAY button* (30) (48) 7 M FF (fast-forward) button (30)

(48)

8 z REC (record) button (33) (49)

(62)

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9 x STOP button* (17) (30) (62) q; X PAUSE button (30) (41) (62) qa PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–

buttons* (37) (56)

qs EASY TIMER (36) qd LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R

(left/right) jacks (60) (61)

* The H PLAY, x STOP and PROGRAM/

TRACKING + buttons have a tactile dot.

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For SLV-EZ131AZ

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1 ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch 2 A EJECT button (30) 3 Remote sensor (11) 4 Tape compartment 5 m REW (rewind) button (30) (48) 6 H PLAY button (30) (48) 7 M FF (fast-forward) button (30)

(48)

8 z REC (record) button (33) (49)

(62)

9 x STOP button (17) (30) (62) q; X PAUSE button (30) (41) (62) qa EASY TIMER (36) qs PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–

buttons* (37) (56)

* The PROGRAM/TRACKING + button

has a tactile dot.

continued

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Index to parts and controls (continued)

Display window

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1 Tape indicator 2 START indicator (37) 3 STOP indicator (37) 4 MONTH indicator (40) 5 YEAR indicator 6 NICAM indicator* (53) 7 STEREO indicator* (52)

8 Timer indicator (39) (43) (46) 9 Recording indicator (33) q; Time counter/clock/line/programme

position indicator (31) (32) (62)

qa Tape speed indicators (32) (38)

* SLV-EZ737AZ and EZ735AZ only

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Rear panel

For SLV-EZ737AZ and EZ735AZ

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For SLV-EZ131AZ

321

1 (in from antenna) connector (14) 2 LINE IN 1 AUDIO R/L/VIDEO

(audio right/audio left/video) jacks* (61) LINE IN 1 AUDIO/VIDEO jacks* (60)

3 Mains lead (14)

4 LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO

(audio right/audio left/video) jacks*

LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks* (15)

5 (out to tv) connector (14)

*1SLV-EZ737AZ and EZ735AZ only

EZ131AZ only

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Index to parts and controls (continued)

Remote commander

123

456

789

1 Z EJECT button (30) 2 INPUT SELECT button (32) (45)

(62)

3 TV/VIDEO button (for TV) 4 CLEAR button (31) (42) (50) 5 Programme number buttons* (42) 6 -/-- (ten’s digit) button 7 VOL (volume) +/– buttons 8 z REC (record) button (33) (49) 9 REC SPEED (recording speed)

button (32)

q; MENU button (22) (50) qa X PAUSE/M button (22) (30)

x STOP/m button (22) (30) m REW (rewind)/< button (22)

(30) (48) M FF (fast-forward)/, button (22) (30) (48) H PLAY/OK button* (22) (30) (48)

* The H PLAY, AUDIO MONITOR,

number 5 and PROG + buttons have a tactile dot.

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123

456

789

qs ?/1 (on/standby) switch (43) qd •TV/VIDEO remote control switch

(11)

qf AUDIO MONITOR button*1*2 (52) qg G-CODE button*3 (42) qh DISPLAY button (31) (33) qj PROG (programme) +/– buttons*

(34)

qk y SLOW button (48) ql ×2 button (48) w; ./> INDEX SEARCH

buttons (55)

*1The H PLAY, AUDIO MONITOR,

number 5 and PROG + buttons have a tactile dot.

not available on SLV-EZ131AZ

SLV-EZ737AZ only

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Step 1 : Unpacking

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

• Remote commander

• R6 (size AA) batteries

• Aerial cable

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Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 3 models: SLV-EZ737AZ, EZ735AZ and EZ131AZ. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-EZ737AZ is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-EZ737AZ 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 symbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV.

•TV/VIDEO

Remote sensor

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123

456

789

To operate 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

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)

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.

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLV-EZ737AZ only)

The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.

1 Set •TV/VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to •TV. 2 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the

programme number buttons. Then release ?/1.

Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV: ?/1, VOL +/–, PROG +/–, programme number buttons, -/-- (ten’s digit) and TV/VIDEO.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

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Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01, 02 Akai 68 Ferguson 52 Grundig 10, 11 Hitachi 24 JVC 33 Loewe 45 Mivar 09, 70 NEC 66 Nokia 15, 16, 69

Manufacturer Code number

Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 07, 08 Saba 12, 13 Samsung 22, 23 Sanyo 25 Sharp 29 Telefunken 36 Thomson 43 Toshiba 38

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Tip

• When you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns off automatically.

Notes

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

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

Connecting the aerial

Mains lead

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your

TV and connect it to on the rear panel of the VCR.

2 Connect of the VCR and the aerial

input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.

3 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 16).

to mains

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Additional connections

To a TV that has audio/ video input jacks

This additional connection improves picture and sound quality. Connect the TV as shown on the right.

For SLV-EZ737AZ and EZ735AZ

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LINE OUT

LINE IN

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

For SLV-EZ131AZ

LINE OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

LINE IN

To a stereo system (SLV-EZ737AZ and EZ735AZ only)

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

LINE OUT AUDIO R/L

LINE IN

OUT AUDIO R/L jacks as shown on the right.

Audio cable (not supplied)

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 right.

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Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with

the Auto Set Up function

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 TV channels automatically.

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

Tune the TV to channel 68 (in Australia) or 63 (in New Zealand) (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.

2 Connect the mains lead to the mains.

The VCR automatically turns on. The message for the Auto Set Up function appears on the TV screen.

3 Press OK.

PLAY

The SYSTEM SELECT menu appears.

4 Press M/m/</, to select the

PLAY

appropriate TV system, then press 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 SYSTEM

SELECT

SYSTEM SELECT

– B/G

(NEWZEALAND)

D/K–

–

(AUSTRALIA)

–

B/B

AUTO SET UP

PLEASE WAIT

EXIT MENU:OK:SET

EXIT

40%

MENU:

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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.

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.

• 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.

1 Press MENU, then press M/m/</

, to highlight CLOCK SET and press OK.

PLAY

2 Press M/m to set the hour.

PLAY

3 Press , to select the minutes and

PLAY

set the minutes by pressing M/m.

1 2 0 1 JAN/0:20

SELECT

OK:END

1 8 0 1 JAN/0:20

OK:END

1 8 3 1 JAN/0:20

OK:END

SET EXIT

03/

WED

03/

WED

03/

WED

MENU:

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4 Set the day, month, and year in

PLAY

sequence by pressing , to select the item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits, then press ,.

The day of the week is set automatically.

18 3 82 SEP/0:20

SELECT

OK:END

SET EXIT

03/

SUN

MENU:

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5 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.

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Step 6 : Selecting the TV system

You must select the appropriate TV system for your area.

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.

1 Press MENU, then press M/m/</

, to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK.

PLAY

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP TV SYSTEM VCR OUTPUT CH

SELECT

OK:END

SET EXIT

G: 32:

MENU:

2 Press M/m to highlight TV

PLAY

SYSTEM, then press ,.

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP TV SYSTEM VCR OUTPUT CH

SELECT

OK:END

SET EXIT

G: 32:

MENU:

3 Press , to select the appropriate TV system. Select “G” in New

PLAY

4 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Zealand, or “B” in Australia.

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Step 7 : Presetting channels with

the EASY G-CODE SET UP

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function

(SLV-EZ737AZ only)

The EASY G-CODE SET UP function is a feature that simplifies the G-CODE guide channel setting. Just choose your local area in the EASY G-CODE SET UP menu, and the VCR will automatically preset the G-CODE guide channels for your area.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

• Set up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function.

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

1 Press MENU, then press M/m/</

, to highlight EASY OPERATION and press OK.

PLAY

2 Press M/m to highlight EASY

PLAY

G-CODE SET UP, then press ,.

G-CODE EXTEND AUTO POWER OFF EASY G-CODE SET UP

SELECT

EASY G-CODE SET UP

CITY/AREA SELECTION SYDNEY MELBOURNE BRISBANE PERTH ADELAIDE HOBART

OK:END

SET EXIT

OFF: OFF:

MENU:

PAGE

SELECT :

EXIT MENU:OK:SET

3 Press M/m to highlight your local area, then press OK to confirm

PLAY

Note

• If you select “SYSTEM – D/K” or “SYSTEM – I” in the SYSTEM SELECT

the setting. To display other pages for other areas, press M/m repeatedly.

The G-CODE guide channels for your local area are set up automatically.

menu in step 3 of “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 16, the EASY G-CODE SET UP function does not work.

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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…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

1 Press MENU, then press M/m/</

, to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK.

PLAY

2 Press M/m to highlight MANUAL

PLAY

SET UP, then press ,.

3 Press M/m to highlight the row

PLAY

which you want to preset, then 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

PR CH NAME SYSTEM

SELECT

OK:END

TV STATION TABLE

MANUAL TUNING

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

G: 32:

SET

EXIT

MENU:

–

L C I

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

SWAPPING OK

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SET :

MENU:OK:END

EXIT

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4 Press </, repeatedly until the

PLAY

channel you want is displayed. Select the appropriate TV system, if necessary.

MANUAL TUNING

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

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5 Press M/m to highlight NAME,

PLAY

then press ,.

6 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.

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

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

MANUAL TUNING

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

SET : EXIT

MENU:OK:END

7 Press OK to confirm the station name.

PLAY

8 Press MENU to exit the menu.

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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” or

“B”) for your area (see page 20).

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

from the picture being received.

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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…

• 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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1 Press MENU, then press M/m/</

, to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK.

PLAY

2 Press M/m to highlight MANUAL

PLAY

SET UP, then press ,.

3 Press M/m to highlight the row

PLAY

containing the programme position 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

PR NAME SYSTEM

OK:END

TV STATION TABLE

G: 32:

SET

EXIT

MENU:

–

L C I

A L C I

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

SWAPPING OK

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

–

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

SWAPPING OK

EXIT

MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

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Changing/disabling programme positions (continued)

4 Press OK, then press M/m to move

PLAY

to the desired programme position.

TV STATION TABLE

PR NAME SYSTEM

–

3 4 5

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

SWAPPING OK

EXIT

MENU:

5 Press OK to confirm the setting.

PLAY

6 To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3

through 5.

7 Press MENU to exit the menu.

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…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

1 Press MENU, then press M/m/</

, to highlight INSTALLATION, and press OK.

PLAY

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AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP TV SYSTEM VCR OUTPUT CH

SELECT

OK:END

SET EXIT

G: 32:

MENU:

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2 Press M/m to highlight MANUAL

PLAY

SET UP, then press ,.

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME SYSTEM

–

9 3 4 5

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

SWAPPING OK

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

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3 Press M/m to highlight the row

PLAY

4 Press CLEAR.

CLEAR

which you want to disable. To display other pages for

programme positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly.

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

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME SYSTEM

–

9 3 4 5

PR NAME SYSTEM

1 2 3 4 5

TV STATION TABLE

CH 0

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

SWAPPING OK

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

–

SWAPPING OK

EXIT

B/G/D/K

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

MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want

to disable.

6 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.

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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…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

1 Press MENU, then press M/m/</

, to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK.

PLAY

2 Press M/m to highlight MANUAL

PLAY

SET UP, then press ,.

3 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.

4 Press M/m to highlight NAME,

PLAY

then press ,.

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP TV SYSTEM VCR OUTPUT CH

SELECT

PR CH NAME SYSTEM

SELECT

OK:END

TV STATION TABLE

MANUAL TUNING

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

MANUAL TUNING

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

G: 32:

SET

EXIT

MENU:

–

L C I

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

–

B/G/D/K

SWAPPING OK

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SET :

MENU:OK:END

EXIT

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SELECT

SET : EXIT

MENU:OK:END

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5 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.

6 Press OK to confirm the new name.

PLAY

MANUAL TUNING

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

SELECT

SET : EXIT

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MENU:OK:END

7 Press MENU to exit the menu.

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Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Before you start...

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

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.

3 Press H PLAY.

PLAY

Additional tasks

To Press

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

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

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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 recored in (see page 58). (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.

Hour

Minute

Second

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

Notes

• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.

• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.

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

reading will not be correct. This 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.

• Tapes 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.

on the remote

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Recording TV programmes

Before you start...

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3 • To record a normal channel, press PROG +/– until the

4 Press REC SPEED to select the tape speed (SP or LP for the PAL

• PROG

INPUT

SELECT

REC SPEED

programme position number you want appears in the display window.

• 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.

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.

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5 Press z REC to start recording.

REC

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

Recording indicator

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STEREO PAL AUTO

UN 12 : 00

21 /

Current date and time

Remaining time

PR 1

REMAIN

Programme position

Tape speed

62:38:5

Time counter

09:0

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 58).

continued

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Recording TV programmes (continued)

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.

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.

Safety tab

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 only.

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* 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.

jacks, you

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Notes

• The DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slowmotion 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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SLV-EZ737AZ and EZ735AZ only

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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.

EASY TIMER

1 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.

?/1 ON/STANDBY

PROGRAM +/–

EASY TIMER

X PAUSE

x STOP

EASY TIMER

2 Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording date.

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EASY TIMER

3 Press EASY TIMER.

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

EASY TIMER

4 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

5 Press EASY TIMER.

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

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EASY TIMER

6 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 +/–

PROGRAM

buttons.

continued

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Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer (continued)

EASY TIMER

7 Press EASY TIMER.

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

EASY TIMER

8 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

9 Press EASY TIMER.

The current tape speed mode appears in the display window.

EASY TIMER

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

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EASY TIMER

11 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 on the 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 indicator 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 50).

• 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*1). 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 58).

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Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer (continued)

To set the clock

1 Hold down EASY TIMER so that “DAY” appears in the display

window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears.

2 Turn EASY TIMER to set the day. 3 Press EASY TIMER.

MONTH indicator and “1” appear in the display window.

4 Turn and press EASY TIMER to set the month, and then the year.

After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window.

5 Turn and press EASY TIMER to set the hour and minute. 6 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 50.

• 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 G-CODE system* or the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu, “FULL” appears in the display window for about five seconds.

• The

• When the time is set incorrectly, “ERROR” appears in the display window in step

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

step 11 with no tape inserted.

11. Set the timer again from step 1.

on the VCR while you are making

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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 on the VCR while turning the EASY TIMER. “DEMO” 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 50).

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Recording TV programmes using the

G-CODE

The G-CODE system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the G-code number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. 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

recording time.

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

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

G-CODE

1 Press the G-CODE button.

system (SLV-EZ737AZ only)

The G-CODE menu appears on the TV screen.

CODE 0 – 9

G-CODE

CODE –––––––––

EXIT

MENU:OK:SET

2 Press the programme number

123

buttons to enter the G-code number. If you make a mistake, press

CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.

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456 789

CLEAR

G-CODE

CODE 1234–––––

CODE 0 – 9

EXIT

MENU:OK:SET

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3 Press OK.

PLAY

INPUT

SELECT

CLEAR

The date, start and stop times and tape speed appear on the TV screen.

• If “– –” appears in the “PR” (programme) column (this may happen for local broadcasts), you have to set the appropriate programme position manually.

Press M /m to select the desired programme position.

• 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.

You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel. The VCR will then store your setting.

If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.

PR DAY START STOP

35SA2919002 000::

–– –––– –– –– – –––:: –– –––– –– –– – –––:: –– –––– –– –– – –––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– –– –––– –– –– – –––::

SELECT

OK:END

SET EXIT

– – – ––:: –

MENU:

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4 If you want to change the date and

PLAY

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

tape speed: 1 Press < /, , to select the item

you want to change.

2 Press M /m to reset it. To record the same programme

every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 44.

6 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.

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 stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

PR DAY START STOP

35SA2919002 000::

SELECT

OK:END

SET EXIT

– – – ––:: –

MENU:

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Recording TV programmes using the G-CODE® system (SLV-EZ737AZ only) (continued)

Daily/weekly recording

In step 4 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 indicator 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 50).

• Watch another TV programme (page 34).

To use the Auto Tape Speed function

In step 4 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 58).

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Tips

• To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.

• You can set the extended time for the G-CODE setting by 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60

minutes. Set G-CODE EXTEND in the EASY OPERATION menu to the desired extended time on page 59.

• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” on page 50.

• 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

• The

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

no tape inserted.

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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

recording time.

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

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

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1 Press MENU, then press M /m /< /

, to highlight TIMER PROGRAMMING and press OK.

PLAY

2 Set the date, start and stop times

PLAY

INPUT

SELECT

3 Press MENU to exit the menu.

and tape speed: 1 Press , to select 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, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 46.

• 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.

PR DAY START STOP

–– –––– –– –– – –––:: –– –––– –– –– – –––:: –– –––– –– –– – –––:: –– –––– –– –– – –––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– –– –––– –– –– – –––::

SELECT

PR DAY START STOP

35 –––– –– –– – –––::

SELECT

OK:END

SET EXIT

– – – – ––:: –

MENU:

– – – – ––:: –

MENU:

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Recording TV programmes using the timer (continued)

4 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.

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 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 indicator 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 50).

• Watch another TV programme (page 34).

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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 58).

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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 50.

• 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

• The

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

no tape inserted.

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Additional Operations

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

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

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.

commander.

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

you release the button, normal playback resumes.

During playback, press ×2.

To resume normal playback

Press H PLAY.

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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.

1 While recording, press z REC.

The indicator appears in the display window.

2 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

4:00 4:30

4:00 9:005:00

Normal recording

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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 indicator disappears and the VCR 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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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.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. 2 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.

PR DAY START STOP

35SA2919002 000:: 29SA2921002 301:: 30SA612001 303::

–– –––– –– –– – –––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– –– –––– –– –– – –––::

SELECT

OK:END

SET EXIT

MENU:

– – – ––:: –

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3 Press M/m to select the setting you

want to change or cancel, then press ,. The PR number on the selected row flashes.

PR DAY START STOP

35SA2919002 000:: 29SA2921002 301:: 30SA612001 303::

–– –––– –– –– – –––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– –– –––– –– –– – –––::

SET

SELECT

OK:END

EXIT

MENU:

4 • 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.

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

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

– – – ––:: –

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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

about 20 seconds

will be cut off

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about 20 seconds will be cut off

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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

only)

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 MAIN STEREO Sub SUB STEREO 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

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

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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 59 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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continued

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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (SLV-EZ737AZ and EZ735AZ only) (continued)

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 RCH STEREO Mix sound* MIX STEREO Mono sound MONO No indicator

* 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.

Stereo Bilingual

Usually mixed

Normal audio track (monaural)

Hi-fi audio track (main track)

left/right channels

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

Notes

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

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

Usually main sound

Main (left channel) Sub (right channel)

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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.

To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)

1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. 2 Press ./> INDEX SEARCH.

The VCR starts scanning each recording for five seconds in the corresponding direction.

INDEX SCAN BB

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

To search a specific recording (Index search)

1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. 2 Press ./> INDEX SEARCH

twice.

• To search ahead, press > INDEX

SEARCH twice.

• To search backwards, press .

INDEX SEARCH twice.

INDEX SEARCH : BB +02

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3 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.

4 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.

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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

TRACKING –––––– ––––––

distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons. To resume automatic tracking adjustments, eject the tape and re-

Tracking meter

insert it.

Adjusting the picture sharpness (Auto Sharpness Control)

You can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.

1 During playback, press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight

USER SET and press OK.

2 Press M/m to highlight ASC, then press

OSD : TAPE SELECT COLOUR SYSTEM NICAM POWER SAVE

SELECT

SET EXIT

OK:END

ON E18 0

: :AUTO

ON: OFF: ON:ASC

MENU:

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3 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 ,.

4 Press MENU to return to the original screen.

PICTURE

ASC : OFF

SOFTEN

ON/OFF : END EXIT

–– –––––––––– ––– ––––––

SET

OK:

SHARPEN

MENU:

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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.

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

press OK.

2 Press M/m to highlight POWER SAVE. 3 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 indicator in the display window remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to ON.

OSD ON: TAPE SELECT E1 80: COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO: NICAM

SELECT

SET EXIT

OK:END

ON: ON:POWER SAVE ON:ASC

MENU:

Additional Operations

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Changing menu options

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

OK.

OSD ON: TAPE SELECT E1 80: COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO: NICAM

SELECT

SET EXIT

OK:END

ON: OFF:POWER SAVE ON:ASC

MENU:

G-CODE EXTEND AUTO POWER OFF EASY G-CODE SET UP

SELECT

OK:END

SET EXIT

2 Press M/m to select the option. 3 Press , to change the setting, then press OK.

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.

• OFF to disappear the menu from the TV screen.

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

• E240 to use an E-240 type tape.

• E260 to use an E-260 type tape.

• E300 to use an E-300 type tape.

COLOUR SYSTEM • AUTO to select the colour system automatically.

• PAL to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour

system.

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

OFF: OFF:

MENU:

Additional Operations

When using the tape recorded NTSC colour signals:

• NT3.58*1 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.

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Menu option Set this option to

NICAM*

• ON to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio

track.

• OFF to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track.

For details, see page 53.

POWER SAVE • 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.

ASC • ON to automatically adjust the sharpness of the

picture.

• OFF to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.

EASY OPERATION

Menu option Set this option to

G-CODE EXTEND*

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

EASY G-CODE SET UP*1•—

• OFF to deactivate the G-CODE Extend function.

• 10/20/30/.../60 (minutes) to extend the time of the

G-CODE setting by the selected amount of time.

• 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.

Additional Operations

*1SLV-EZ737AZ only

SLV-EZ737AZ and EZ735AZ only

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Editing

Connecting to a VCR or stereo system

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.

Example A (SLV-EZ131AZ only)

TV Your VCR (Recorder)

Other VCR (Player)

LINE OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Example B (SLV-EZ737AZ and EZ735AZ only)

Your VCR (Recorder) TV

LINE-2 IN

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

LINE IN 1

LINE OUT

Other VCR (Player)

Editing

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Example C (SLV-EZ737AZ and EZ735AZ only)

Your VCR (Recorder)TV

Other VCR (Player)

LINE OUT

How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-EZ737AZ and EZ735AZ 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.

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

LINE IN 1

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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.

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 to set it to playback pause.

3 Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause. 4 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

Editing

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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

Symptom Remedy

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

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

Power

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

The clock has stopped and “– –:– –” appears in the

Clock

display window. The playback picture does not

appear on the TV screen.

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

Playback

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 57).

• 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.

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Troubleshooting (continued)

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 or B/B) 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).

• 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.

• 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.

Timer recording

• 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.

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

compartment.

The remote commander does not function.

• 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 selected input line

• Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected 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.

• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted.

• The display window automatically becomes dim when the VCR is in standby mode.

• 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.

Additional Information

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

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

initial contamination

terminal

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Specifications

System

Colour system

PAL, NTSC 3.58*, NTSC 4.43

TV system

B/G, B/B

Channel coverage

B/G: VHF E2 to E12/UHF E21 to E69/ CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41 B/B: VHF R1 to R12/UHF R21 to R69

RF output signal

UHF channels: 21 to 69 (B/G)

28 to 69 (B/B)

Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Tape speed

SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/

playback)

NTSC 33.35 mm/s (recording (Line

input only)*/playback)

LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s (recording/

playback)

NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)

EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s (recording (Line

input only)*/playback)

Maximum recording/playback time

10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)

Rewind time

Approx. 1 min. (with E180 tape)

* SLV-EZ737AZ only

Inputs and outputs

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

General

Power requirements

220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption

15 W (SLV-EZ131AZ) 17 W (SLV-EZ737AZ and EZ735AZ)

1.2 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)

Approx. 360 × 95 × 253 mm

(SLV-EZ131AZ)

Approx. 430 × 96 × 253 mm

(SLV-EZ737AZ and EZ735AZ) Mass

Approx. 2.8 kg

(SLV-EZ131AZ)

Approx. 3.1 kg

(SLV-EZ737AZ and EZ735AZ)

Supplied accessories

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

NERGY STA R

E As an E Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

is a U.S. registered mark.

NERGY STAR

Partner, Sony

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Index

Adjusting

picture 56

tracking 56 Aerial hookup 14 ASC (Auto Sharpness Control)

56 Audio track 54 Audio/video hookup 15 Auto Set Up 16

Changing the programme position 25

Changing the station name 28 Cleaning the video heads 63 Clock setting 18 Colour system

compatible colour systems

setting 30 Connecting

the VCR and your TV 14

to a stereo system 15, 60

to a TV with audio/video

jacks 15 Counter 31

Demonstration 41 Disabling the programme

positions 26 Dubbing. see Editing

Easy Timer 36 Editing 60 EP mode 32

Hi-fi audio track 54

Index scan 55 Index search 55

LP mode 32

Manual fine tuning 24 Monaural 53 Monitoring

during playback 54 during recording 52

NICAM broadcasts 53 Normal audio track 54

Optional setting 58

Playback 30

at various speeds 48 frame-by-frame 48 selecting the sound 52

slow motion 48 Power save 57 Presetting channels 22

Recording 32

bilingual programmes 52 duration time 49 saving 34 stereo programmes 52 timer setting 45 using the Easy Timer 36 using the G-CODE system

42 while watching another

programme 34

RF channel 16, 17

Safety tab 34 Searching

at various speeds 48 using the index function 55

G-CODE

recording 42

setting 21, 43 SP mode 32 Stereo 52

Timer setting 45

cancelling 50

changing 50

checking 50

daily/weekly recording 44,

using the Easy Timer 36

using the G-CODE system

ZWEITON broadcasts 52

Sony Corporation

AC68-01991A