Sony SLV-ED115PS, SLV-ED215PS, SLV-ED215TH, SLV-ED313ME, SLV-ED313MJ Service Manual

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SLV-ED115/ED215/ED313/ED515/ED616/ED815/ED817/
ED818/ED915/ED919/EZ111/EZ212/EZ414/
EZ715/EZ717
RMT-V309/V311/V311A/V311B/V311C/V311D/V311E
SERVICE MANUAL
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Australian Model
SLV-EZ111AZ/EZ212AZ/EZ414AZ/
EZ715AS/EZ717AS
E Model
SLV-ED115PS/ED215PS/ED515PS/
ED815PS//ED817PS/ED915PS
Hong Kong Model
ME Model
SLV-ED313ME/ED313MJ/ED313SG/
ED616ME/ED616MJ/ED616SG/
ED818ME/ED818SG
New Zealand Model
SLV-EZ715NZ/EZ717NZ
Thai Model
SLV-ED215TH/ED815TH/ED817TH/
ED915TH
• Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS VI for MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-647-11)
* The abbreviations of ED115/ED215/ED313/ED515/ED616/ED815/
ED817/ED818/ED915/ED919/EZ111/EZ212/EZ414/EZ715 and EZ717 contained in this service manual are indicated when these models are common to all their corresponding models as given below.
Abbreviated model name
All model
names
SLV-
ED115
ED115PS
ED215 ED313
ED215PS ED215TH
ED313ME ED313MJ ED313SG
ED515
ED515PS
ED616
ED616ME ED616MJ ED616SG
ED815 ED817
ED817PS
ED815PS
ED817TH
ED815TH
ED818ME ED818SG
ED818
ED919
ED915
ED915PS
ED919MI EZ414AZ
ED915TH
EZ111
EZ111AZ
EZ212 EZ414
EZ212AZ
EZ715
EZ715AS EZ715NZ
EZ717
EZ717AS EZ717NZ
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
SPECIFICATIONS
System
Color system
ED115/ED215/ED313/ED515/ED616/ED815/ ED817/ED818/ED915/ED919:
PAL, MESECAM, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43 (Others)
EZ111/EZ212/EZ414/EZ715/EZ717:
PAL, NTSC 4.43 (AS,AZ,NZ)
TV system
ED115/ED215/ED313/ED515/ED616/ ED815/ED817/ED818/ED915:
B/G, D/K, I
ED919:
B/G, D/K, I, M
EZ111/EZ212/EZ414/EZ715/EZ717:
B/G
Channel coverage
ED115/ED215/ED313/ED515/ ED616/ED815/ED817/ED818/ED915:
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
ED919MI:
M: VHF A2 to A13/UHF A14 to A69/
CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+ 84 EZ111/EZ212/EZ414/EZ715AS (COUNTRY is set to AUS), EZ717AS:
VHF AS0 to AS12, AS5A, AS9A
UHF AS28 to AS69
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41 EZ111/EZ212/EZ414/EZ715NZ (COUNTRY is set to NZ), EZ717NZ:
VHF NZ1 to NZ11
UHF E21 to E69
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41
RF output signal
ED115/ED215/ED313/ED515/ED616/
ED815/ED817/ED818/ED915/ED919/
EZ715NZ/EZ717NZ:
UHF channels 21 to 69
EZ111/EZ212/EZ414/EZ715AS/EZ717AS: UHF channels 28 to 69
Aerial out
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Inputs and outputs
LINE-1 IN
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN (MONO), phono jack (1) (ED115/ED215/ED313/ED515/ED616/ EZ111/EZ212/EZ414) AUDIO IN, phono jack (2) (ED815/ED817/ED818/ED915/ED919/ EZ717) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
LINE-2 IN (ED515/ED616/ED818/ED915/
ED919/EZ715/EZ717) VIDEO IN, phono jack (1) Input signal: 1Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN (MONO), phono jack (2) (ED515/ED616) AUDIO IN, phono jack (2) (ED818/ED915/ ED919/EZ715/EZ717) Input level: 327mVrms Input impedane: more than 47 kilohms
LINE-1 OUT
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbal­anced, sync negative AUDIO OUT (MONO), phono jack (1) (ED115/ED215/ED313/EZ111/EZ212) AUDIO OUT (MONO), phono jack (2) (ED515/ED616/EZ414) AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2) (ED815/ED817/ED818/ED915/ED919/ EZ715/EZ717) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
General
Power requirements
110 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (ED115/ED215/ ED313/ED515/ED616/ED815/ED817/ ED818/ED915/ED919) (Others) 220-240 V AC, 50 Hz (EZ111/EZ212/ EZ414/EZ715/EZ717)
Power consumption
13W (ED115/ED215/ED313/EZ111/
EZ212/EZ414)
14W (ED515/ED616/ED815/ED817/
ED818)
16W (ED915/ED919/EZ715/EZ717)
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:
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Aerial cable (1) Plug adaptor (1) (ED313: ME, MJ/ED616: ME, MJ/ED818: ME)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:
1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-sol­dered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.
3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transis­tors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK ! OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK ! ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUB­LISHED BY SONY.
4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recom­mend their replacement.
5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
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• Feature Difference
SLV- ED115 ED215 ED313 ED515 ED616 ED815 ED817 ED818 ED915 ED919
FEATURE PS PS, TH
HEAD/CH 2/2 2/2 2/2 2/2 4/4 4/4 4/6 4/6 4/6 4/6 NTSC (3.58) (REC/PB) a/aa/aa/aa/aa/aa/aa/aa/aa/aa/a
(4.43) (REC/PB) a/aa/aa/aa/aa/aa/aa/aa/aa/aa/a ME-SECAM (REC/PB) a/aa/aa/aa/aa/aa/aa/aa/aa/aa/a REC (NTSC) (SP/EP) aaaaa aaa aa
(PAL) (SP/LP) aaaaa aaa aa
RCA REAR LINE INPUT 2pin 2pin 2pin 2pin 2pin 3pin 3pin 3pin 3pin 3pin
(B.Y) (B.Y) (B.Y) (B.Y) (B.Y) (R.W.Y) (R.W.Y) (R.W.Y) (R.W.Y) (R.W.Y)
RCA REAR LINE OUTPUT 2pin 2pin 2pin 3pin 3pin 3pin 3pin 3pin 3pin 3pin
(B.Y) (B.Y) (B.Y) (B.B.Y) (B.B.Y) (R.W.Y) (R.W.Y) (R.W.Y) (R.W.Y) (R.W.Y)
RCA FRONT LINE INPUT ××××3pin 3pin ××3pin 3pin
MODULATOR SYSTEM G/K/I G/K/I G/K/I G/K/I G/K/I G/K/I G/K/I G/K/I G/K/I G/K/I/M
REMOTE COMMANDER RMT- V311 V311 V311 V311 V311B V311 V311A V311B V311A V311C
SLV- EZ111 EZ212 EZ414 EZ715 EZ717
FEATURE AZ AZ AZ AS, NZ AS, NZ
HEAD/CH 2/2 2/2 4/4 4/6 4/6 NTSC (3.58) (REC/PB) ×/××/××/××/× a/a
(4.43) (REC/PB) ×/a ×/a ×/a ×/aa/a ME-SECAM (REC/PB) ×/××/××/××/××/× REC (NTSC) (SP/EP) ×××× a
(PAL) (SP/LP) aaaa a
RCA REAR LINE INPUT 2pin 2pin 2pin 3pin 3pin
(B.Y) (B.Y) (B.Y) (R.W.Y) (R.W.Y)
RCA REAR LINE OUTPUT 2pin 2pin 3pin 3pin 3pin
(B.Y) (B.Y) (B.B.Y) (R.W.Y) (R.W.Y)
RCA FRONT LINE INPUT ×××3pin 3pin
MODULATOR SYSTEM G G G G G
REMOTE COMMANDER RMT- V311E V311D V311D V311E V309
SG, ME, MJ
PS
SG, ME, MJ
(Y.B.B) (Y.B.B) (Y.W.R) (Y.W.R)
(Y.W.R) (Y.W.R)
PS TH SG, ME PS, TH MI
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page Section Title Page
Feature Difference ................................................................... 3
SERVICE NOTE ...................................................................... 5
1. GENERAL
Getting Started .............................................................. 1-1
Basic Operations ........................................................... 1-8
Search Operations ........................................................ 1-12
Additional Operations .................................................... 1-14
Additional Information ................................................... 1-16
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. Case Front Panel Block Assembly ................................ 2-1
2-2. DM-98, DI-81 Board and FJ-31 Board.......................... 2-1
2-3. Rear Panel..................................................................... 2-2
2-4. MA-402 Board ............................................................... 2-2
2-5. Mechanism Deck ........................................................... 2-3
2-6. Internal Views ................................................................ 2-4
2-7. Circuit Boards Location ................................................. 2-5E
5.
INTERFACE, IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
5-1. System Control-Video Block Interface
(MA-402 BOARD IC101) ............................................... 5-1
5-2. System Control-Servo Peripheral Circuit Interface
(MA-402 BOARD IC101) ............................................... 5-1
5-3. System Control-Mechanism Block Interface
(MA-402 BOARD IC101) ............................................... 5-2
5-4. System Control-Audio Block Interface
(MA-402 BOARD IC101) ............................................... 5-3
5-5. Servo/System Control,
OSD Microprocessor Pin Function
(MA-402 BOARD IC101) ............................................... 5-4
5-6. NICAM Processor Pin Function
(NK-11 BOARD IC1) ..................................................... 5-5E
5-7. ZWEITON Processor Pin Function
(GK-12 BOARD IC001) ................................................. 5-5E
6. ERROR CODES .................................................... 6-1E
7. ADJUSTMENTS
3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS
3-1. Overall Block Diagram ................................................... 3-1
3-2. Video Block Diagram ..................................................... 3-3
3-3. Servo/System Control Block Diagram .......................... 3-5
3-4. Audio Block Diagram ..................................................... 3-7
3-5. Tuner Block Diagram ..................................................... 3-9
3-6. Mode Control Block Diagram ........................................ 3-11
3-7. Power Block Diagram .................................................... 3-13
4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
4-1. Frame Schematic Diagram ............................................ 4-3
4-2. Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams ......... 4-5
• MA-402 Printed Wiring Board .................................. 4-5
• MA-402 (Video, Audio) Schematic Diagram ............ 4-9
• MA-402 (System Control) Schematic Diagram ....... 4-13
• MA-402 (Servo Control) Schematic Diagram .......... 4-17
• MA-402 (Hi-Fi Audio) Schematic Diagram .............. 4-19
• MA-402 (Tuner) Schematic Diagram ....................... 4-21
• MA-402 (I/O) Schematic Diagram ............................ 4-23
• MA-402 (Mode Control) Schematic Diagram .......... 4-25
• MA-402 (Power Supply) Schematic Diagram .......... 4-27
• GK-12 Printed Wiring Board and
Schematic Diagram .................................................. 4-29
• NK-11 Printed Wiring Board and
Schematic Diagram .................................................. 4-31
• FJ-31 Printed Wiring Boards and
Schematic Diagrams ................................................ 4-33
• DM-98 Printed Wiring Boards and
Schematic Diagrams ................................................ 4-33
• DI-81 Printed Wiring Board and
Schematic Diagrams ................................................ 4-35E
7-1. Mechanical Adjustments ............................................... 7-1
7-2. Electrical Adjustments ................................................... 7-1
2-1. Pre-Adjustment Preparations ........................................ 7-1
2-1-1. Instruments to be Used ............................................ 7-1
2-1-2. Connection ............................................................... 7-1
2-1-3. Set-up of Adjustment ............................................... 7-1
2-1-4. Alingment Tapes ....................................................... 7-1
2-1-5. Specified I/O Level and Impedance ......................... 7-1
2-1-6. Adjusting Sequence ................................................. 7-2
2-2. Power Supply Adjustment ............................................. 7-2
2-2-1. Power Supply Check ................................................ 7-2
2-3. Servo System Adjustment ............................................. 7-2
2-3-1. RF Switching Position Adjustment ........................... 7-2
2-4. Audio System Adjustments ........................................... 7-3
2-4-1. Hi-Fi Audio System Adjustment ............................... 7-3
1. AF Switching Position Adjustment ........................... 7-3
2. Frequency Response Check .................................... 7-3
3. Overall Level Characteristic and
Distortion Factor Check ........................................... 7-4
4. Overall S/N Check .................................................... 7-4
2-4-2. Normal Audio System Adjustment ........................... 7-4
1. ACE Head Adjustment ............................................. 7-4
2. E-E Output Level Check ........................................... 7-4
3. Frequency Responce Check .................................... 7-4
4. Overall Level Characteristic and Distortion
Factor Check ............................................................ 7-5
5. Overall S/N Check .................................................... 7-5
2-5. Tuner System Adjustment ............................................. 7-5
2-5-1. Separation Adjustment ............................................. 7-5
2-6. Parts Arrangement Diagram for Adjustments ............... 7-6E
8. REPAIR PARTS LIST
8-1. Exploded Views ............................................................. 8-1
8-1-1. Front Panel and Upper Case Section ...................... 8-1
8-1-2. Chassis Section ....................................................... 8-3
8-1-3. Mechanism Deck Section-1 ..................................... 8-5
8-1-4. Mechanism Deck Section-2 ..................................... 8-6
8-1-5. Mechanism Deck Section-3 ..................................... 8-7
8-2. Electrical Parts List ....................................................... 8-8
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SERVICE NOTE
1. DISASSEMBLY
• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.
Note: Pages in indicated pages in the SERVICE MANUAL.
Pages in indicated pages in the VHS MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VI.
Set
Upper case (Page 2-1)
Front Panel
Section
(Page 2-1)
FL Complete
Assy
(Page 13)
Retainer
Plate
(Page 22)
FL Slider
Block Assy
(Page 22)
Cam Gear
(Page 23)
Pinch Press
Block Assy
(Page 14)
Mechanism
Deck
(Page 2-3)
Rubber
Belt
(Page 15)
Capstan
Motor
(Page 15)
Cam Motor
Retainer
(Page 31)
Ground Shaft
Assy
(Page 13)
Drum Assy
(Page 13)
Rubber
Belt
(Page 15)
Pully Gear
Assy
(Page 29)
Reel Direct
Assy
(Page 30)
Rear
Panel
(Page 2-2)
MA-402
Board
(Page 2-2)
Rotary Switch
(Page 2-3)
Tuner
Unit
Rubber
Belt
(Page 15)
Slider
(Page 26)
Loading
Gear (T, S)
(Page 28)
Cam Motor
(Page 31)
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PROGRAM
SLV-ED115/ED215/ED313/ED515/ED616/ED815/ED817/ED818/ED915/ED919/EZ111/
EZ212/EZ414/EZ715/EZ717
SECTION 1
GENERAL
This section is extracted from SLV-ED919MI Instruction Manual. (3-065-580-11)
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.
To operate
the VCR
a Sony TV
Notes
The TV/VIDEO button selects the TVs input source (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
VIDEO
TV
to
TV/VIDEO
and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
and point at the remote sensor on the TV
Remote sensor
TV/VIDEO
Getting Started
Step 3
Connecting the VCR
Connect the aerial to your VCR and TV as shown below to watch TV programmes and VCR pictures on your TV. In addition, if your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, we recommend you connect the VCR to your TV using an audio/video cable to get a better picture and sound.
Connecting the aerial
AERIAL OUT
Mains lead
to mains
1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV
2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and
: Signal flow
and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR.
the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.
AERIAL IN
AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
3 Connect the mains lead to the mains.
If the 3-pin plug does not fit into the mains outlet, detach the plug by loosening the screw, then use the 2-pin plug inside.
AERIAL
AERIAL
IN
OUT
IN
OUT
Additional connections
Note
To play a tape in stereo, you must use either one of the connections shown below.
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.
To a stereo system
You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system as shown on the right.
Getting Started
LINE OUT
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
LINE AUDIO OUT
Audio cable (not supplied)
LINE IN
LINE IN
5
Getting Started
Getting Started
6
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.
?/1 ON/STANDBY
ON/STANDBY
1 Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
2 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR.
3
4 Press RF CHANNEL.
The factory-preset RF channel flashes in the display window for
RF CHANNEL
about three seconds.
Press RF CHANNEL again while the RF channel is flashing.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
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 TVs reserve a programme position, such as “0”, for a VCR. In this case, select the reserved programme position for the VCR picture. Refer to your TVs instruction manual for details.
The TV system indicator appears in the display window.
RF CHANNEL
Press PROGRAM +/– to select the correct TV system.
If your TV colour system and TV system are Select
PAL I I
D/K K
B/G G
NTSC M M
PROGRAM +/–RF CHANNEL
SP
SP
APC
Selected TV system
APC
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Getting Started
7
8
1-1
5 Tune the TV to the same channel as
SP
APC
TUNER PRESET PROG 1
NORMAL / CATV
SYSTEM
AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET
NORM
ON••
CATV
B / G
D / K
MI
OFF
1 AFT FINE TUNING
PLEASE WAIT
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 you select the wrong TV system in step 4, the picture may not appear. Select the appropriate TV system and tune the TV again.
If the picture does not appear clearly, see To obtain a clear picture from the VCR below.
6 Press RF CHANNEL.
RF CHANNEL
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.
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR
If the picture does not appear clearly in step 5 above, first 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.
Note
If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted (noisy sound).
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
Getting Started
Getting Started
9
Step 5
Presetting channels
First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using the One Touch Tuning function or AUTO PRESET in the TUNER PRESET menu. Then, if some channels cannot be preset automatically, set them manually. If there are any unwanted channels among the preset ones, you can disable the channels.
If you live in the area where various TV systems coexist, and have channels that do not match the TV system you selected in automatic presetting, reset the TV system for those channels (see Resetting the TV system on page
15). If the channels do not match the TV system, the sound may be distorted or noisy, or the colour TV programme may become black and white, etc.
Presetting all receivable channels using the One Touch Tuning function
ONE TOUCH
Press and hold ONE TOUCH TUNING on the VCR for more than
TUNING
three seconds.
The VCR starts presetting the channels.
The WAIT indicator goes off when all receivable channels are preset.
To check if the channels are preset correctly
Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM +/–, the channels are preset correctly.
If the sound is distorted or noisy, the VCR is set to a TV system different from your areas system. 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 x STOP
on the VCR during the setting.
Getting Started
10
ONE TOUCH
TUNING
PROGRAM +/–
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
2 Press M/m/</, to move the cursor (B)
3 Press M/m/</, to move the cursor
cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET and press OK.
PLAY
OK
PLAY
to SYSTEM, then select B/G, D/K, I or M, whichever is applicable in your area. If
OK
SYSTEM is set to the wrong position, the sound will be distorted or noisy.
(B) to NORMAL/CATV, then select
PLAY
NORM.
OK
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.
MENU
OK M/m/</,
TUNER PRESET PROG 1
SYSTEM NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING
SELECT SET
TUNER PRESET PROG 1
SYSTEM NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING
SELECT SET
TUNER PRESET PROG 1
SYSTEM NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING
SELECT SET
[]
:
[
:
[]
:
[
:
[]
:
[
:
B / G
D / K
CATV
NORM
1
ON••
]
B / G
D / K
CATV
NORM
1
ON••
]
B / G
D / K
CATV
NORM
1
ON••
]
continued
Getting Started
MI
OFF
MI
OFF
MI
OFF
Getting Started
11
Step 5: Presetting channels (continued)
4 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to
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12
AUTO PRESET, then press OK.
PLAY
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.
Notes
Picture might disappear for a few seconds during One Touch Tuning and auto presetting functions. This is for tuning procedure, and not a malfunction.
The channel numbers in the CHANNEL SET column may not be the same as those in your area. This is because this VCRs channel search system is based on the fixed TV system that has the widest channel coverage. If necessary, apply your local channel numbers to the programme positions (see Presetting channels manually on page 13).
If the received channel is on cable TV, C appears on the left of the channel in step 4 in most areas. However, this will not be applied in some areas (see pages 17 to 24 for reference).
1-2
Presetting channels
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
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
2 Press M/m/</, to move the cursor (B)
3 Press >/. to move the cursor (B) to
cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET and press OK.
PLAY
OK
to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM.
PLAY
OK
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.
PLAY
CHANNEL SET.
OK
PROG +/–
MENU
OK M/m/</,
TUNER PRESET PROG10
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
TUNER PRESET PROG10
SYSTEM NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING
SELECT SET
D / K
[]
:
[
:
[]
:
[
:
[]
:
[
:
B / G
NORM
21
ON••
]
B / G
D / K
NORM
21
ON••
]
B / G
D / K
NORM
21
ON••
]
continued
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CATV
CATV
CATV
MI
OFF
MI
OFF
MI
OFF
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Step 5: Presetting channels (continued)
PROG
4 Press PROG +/– to select the programme
5 Press , repeatedly until the channel you
6 If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, press
7 To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat
position.
want is displayed. Pressing < goes back to the previous
channels.
The channels are scanned in the order shown on page 17 to 24.
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.
M/m/</, to move the cursor (B) to SYSTEM, then select B/G, D/K, I or M, whichever is applicable in your area.
steps 4 and 5.
Selected programme position
TUNER PRESET PROG14
SYSTEM NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING
SELECT SET
TUNER PRESET PROG14
SYSTEM NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING
SELECT SET
TUNER PRESET PROG14
SYSTEM NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING
SELECT SET
8 Press OK.
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14
[]
:
[
:
[]
:
[
:
[]
:
[
:
B / G
D / K
MI
CATV
NORM
21
ON••
OFF
]
B / G
D / K
MI
NORM
CATV
35
OFF
ON••
]
B / G
D / K
MI
NORM
CATV
35
OFF
ON••
]
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 14, press programme number button “0 twice to
display the number “0” beside CHANNEL SET.
2 Press OK.
Resetting the TV system (only for areas where various TV systems coexist)
If the sound is distorted or noisy, or the colour TV programme becomes black and white, etc., that channel may not be matched to the proper TV system. In this case, try the following steps.
1 Press PROG +/– or programme number buttons to select the
programme position that has the channel with above described conditions.
2 Press MENU, then select TUNER PRESET and press OK. 3 Select SYSTEM and select the TV system on which you can obtain the
best sound and picture.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other positions you want to reset the TV
system to.
5 Press OK.
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Step 5: Presetting channels (continued)
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.
:
[
D / K
NORM
ON••
– – – –– – – –
]
PROG14
Selected programme position
B / G
MI
CATV
5
3
OFF
TUNER PRESET
SYSTEM NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING
SET
4 Press </, to get a clearer picture, then press OK.
Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF.
Notes
The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes.
The channel numbers in the CHANNEL SET column may not be the same as those in your area. This is because this VCRs channel search system is based on the fixed TV system that has the widest channel coverage. If necessary, apply your local channel numbers to the programme positions (see Presetting channels manually on page 13).
continued
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1-3
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Channel numbers in the CHANNEL SET field and the corresponding channels
TV system
Country
Channel number in the CHANNEL SET column
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Europe
E2
E3
E4
E5
E6
E7
E8
E9
E10
E11
E12
E21
E22
E23
E24
E25
E26
E27
E28
E29
E30
E31
Australia New
AS0
9A
10
11
28
29
30
31, 32
B/G
Zealand
Corresponding channels
1
1
2
6
7
8
9
3
4
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Morocco
M6
M7
M8
M9
M10
IndonesiaWestern
continued
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10A
11A
1A
2A
3A
4A
5A
6A
7A
8A
9A
Getting Started
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Step 5: Presetting channels (continued)
TV system
Getting Started
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Country
Channel number in the CHANNEL SET column
Western
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
Europe
E32
E33
E34
E35
E36
E37
E38
E39
E40
E41
E42
E43
E44
E45
E46
E47
E48
E49
E50
E51
E52
E53
E54
E55
E56
E57
E58
E59
E60
E61
E62
E63
Australia New
B/G
Zealand
Corresponding channels
33
34
35
36
37
38
39, 40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47, 48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55, 56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63, 64
65
66
67
68
Morocco
Indonesia
TV system
Country
Channel number in the CHANNEL SET column
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C10
C11
C12
C13
C14
C15
C16
C17
C18
C19
C20
C21
C22
C23
C24
C25
C26
Western
Europe
E64
E65
E66
E67
E68
E69
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
S8
S9
S10
S11
S12
S13
S14
S15
S16
S17
S18
S19
S20
S21
S22
S23
S24
S25
S26
Australia New
Zealand
Corresponding channels
69
5
5A
B/G
Morocco
M4
M5
Indonesia
continued
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Step 5: Presetting channels (continued)
TV system
Getting Started
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Country
Channel number in the CHANNEL SET column
C27
C28
C29
C30
C31
C32
C33
C34
C35
C36
C37
C38
C39
C40
C41
C42
C43
C44
C45
C46
Western
Europe
S27
S28
S29
S30
S31
S32
S33
S34
S35
S36
S37
S38
S39
S40
S41
S01
S02
S03
S04
S05
Australia New
B/G
Zealand
Morocco
Corresponding channels
Indonesia
1-4
TV system
Country
Channel number in the CHANNEL SET column
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
East
Europe
R1
R6
R7
R12
R2
R3
R4
R5
R8
R9
R10
R11
R21
R22
R23
R24
R25
R26
R27
R28
R29
R30
R31
D/K
China
1
2
3
7
8
4
5
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
IM
Ireland U.S.A.
UK/Hong
Kong
South Africa
Corresponding channels
A
B
C
D
E
J
F
G
H
I
B21
B22
B23
B24
B25
B26
B27
B28
B29
B30
B31
4
5
10
6
7
8
9
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
2, C2
3
7
8
9
12
13
J
K
5
10
11
14, W+29, W+30
15, 16, W+31
17, W+32
18, W+33, W+34
19, 20, W+35
21, W+36
22, W+37, W+38
23, 24, W+39
25, W+40
26, W+41, W+42
27, 28, W+43
Japan
J-5
J-6
J-7
J-10
J-11
J-12
S1
J-8
J-9
J13
J14, J15
J16
J17
J18, J19
J20
J21
J22, J23
J24
J25
J26, J27
continued
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Step 5: Presetting channels (continued)
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TV system
Country
Channel number in the CHANNEL SET column
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
East
Europe
R32
R33
R34
R35
R36
R37
R38
R39
R40
R41
R42
R43
R44
R45
R46
R47
R48
R49
R50
R51
R52
R53
R54
R55
R56
R57
R58
R59
R60
D/K
China
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
UK/Hong
Kong
Corresponding channels
B32
B33
B34
B35
B36
B37
B38
B39
B40
B41
B42
B43
B44
B45
B46
B47
B48
B49
B50
B51
B52
B53
B54
B55
B56
B57
B58
B59
B60
B61
B62
IM
Ireland U.S.A.
South Africa
32
29, W+44
33
30, W+45, W+46
34
31, 32, W+47
35
33, W+48
36
34, W+49, W+50
37
35, 36, W+51
38
37, W+52
39
38, W+53, W+54
40
39, 40, W+55
41
41, W+56
42
42, W+57, W+58
43
43, 44, W+59
44
45, W+60
45
46, W+61, W+62
46
47, 48, W+63
47
49, W+64
48
50, W+65, W+66
49
51, 52, W+67
50
53, W+68
51
54, W+69, W+70
52
55, 56, W+71
53
57, W+72
54
58, W+73, W+74
55
59, 60, W+75
56
61, W+76
57
62, W+77, W+78
58
63, 64, W+79
59
65, W+80
60
66, W+81, W+82
61
67, 68, W+83
62
69, W+84
Japan
J28
J29
J30, J31
J32
J33
J34, J35
J36
J37
J38, J39
J40
J41
J42, J43
J44
J45
J46, J47
J48
J49
J50, J51
J52
J53
J54, J55
J56
J57
J58, J59
J60
J61
J62
TV system
Country
Channel number in the CHANNEL SET column
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C10
C11
C12
C13
C14
C15
C16
C17
C18
C19
C20
C21
C22
C23
East
Europe
D/K
China
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
6
IM
Ireland U.S.A.
UK/Hong
Kong
South Africa
Corresponding channels
B63
B64
B65
B66
B67
B68
B69
63
70
64
71, 72
65
73
66
74
67
75, 76
68
77
69
78
79
A-2, A-3
A-1
A
B
C
D
E, F
G
H
I
11
L, M
(12)
N
13
O
P
Q
R
S, T
U
V
W
W+1, W+2
W+3
W+4
Japan
J-3, M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
M7, M8
M9
M10
J-4
S2
S3
S4, S5
S6
S7
S8
S9, S10
S11
S12
S13
S14, S15
S16
S17
continued
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Step 5: Presetting channels (continued)
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TV system
Country
Channel number in the CHANNEL SET column
C24
C25
C26
C27
C28
C29
C30
C31
C32
C33
C34
C35
C36
C37
C38
C39
C40
C41
C42
C43
C44
C45
C46
D/K
China
East
Europe
UK/Hong
Kong
Corresponding channels
Notes
There may be a case that the same area channel may appear repeatedly as the other channel number in the CHANNEL SET column.
The shadow in the table shows the adjustable RF output channel range.
IM
Ireland U.S.A.
South Africa
W+5, W+6
W+7
W+8
W+9, W+10
W+11
W+12
W+13, W+14
W+15
W+16
W+17, W+18
W+19
W+20
W+21, W+22
W+23
W+24
W+25, W+26
W+27
W+28
4, 4A
A-5
A-4
Japan
S18, S19
S20
S21
S22, S23
S24
S25
S26, S27
S28
S29
S30, S31
S32
S33
S34, S35
S36
S37
S38, S39
S40
S41
6
J-1
J-2
1-5
Step 6
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
SELECT GUIDE CH
GUIDE CH
CONFIRM
[
]
– – – – –
–––
–––
–––
–––
–––
[
]
:
:
[]
1 2 3 4 5
12
3 9
56
27
PROG CH
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
SELECT GUIDE CH
GUIDE CH
CONFIRM
[
]
:
:
[]
1 2 3 4 5
12
3 9
56
27
– – – – –
–––
–––
6
–––
–––
[
]
PROG CH
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
GUIDE CH 1 2 3 4 5
12
3 9
56
27
– – – – –
–––
–––
6
–––
–––
SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG
:
[
]
:
[ CLEAR ]
:
[]
PROG CH
Setting up the G-CODE system
The G-CODE system is a feature included in Sony VCRs that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. To use the G-CODE system, each programme position needs to be matched with its G-CODE guide channel. To get the guide channel numbers, look in the programme guide for your area that features G-CODE numbers.
If you want to record satellite broadcast using the G-CODE system, see page 27.
Before you start
Turn on the VCR and the TV.
Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU
OK M/m/</,
Getting Started
Step 6: Setting up the G-CODE system (continued)
3 Press / twice to select the guide channel
4 Press M/m to select the guide channel
5 Press </, to confirm the setting.
column.
PLAY
OK
number assigned in the programme guide.
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
Setting the guide channels
MENU
1 Press MENU, then press M/m to move the
2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to the
cursor (B) to SET UP CH AND G-CODE and press OK.
The preset channels are displayed on the
PLAY
screen.
OK
row on which you want to set the guide
PLAY
channel.
OK
To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 50, press M/m repeatedly.
Setting up the G-CODE system for satellite broadcasts (if applicable)
When your satellite tuner is connected via the AERIAL IN connector, first you have to set the programme position for each satellite channel using the TUNER PRESET menu. Then set the guide channel number for each satellite channel using the SET UP CH AND G-CODE menu.
If your satellite tuner is connected via the LINE-1 IN jacks, you do not have to set programme positions nor guide channel numbers for satellite channels. Skip the following operations.
1 Turn on the satellite tuner. 2 Press MENU, then select TUNER PRESET and press OK. 3 Press PROG +/– to select a programme position you want to use for
watching a satellite channel.
4 Select CHANNEL SET, then press , to tune
the VCR to the satellite tuner.
The channel number displayed in the CHANNEL SET column is used for receiving all satellite broadcasts from the satellite tuner.
5 Press PROG +/– to select another programme position for another
satellite channel, and press the programme number buttons to enter the same channel number as the one displayed in step 4.
Repeat this step for all satellite channels.
6 Set the guide channel number for each programme position assigned to
the satellite channel by following the procedures on page 25.
Notes
The G-CODE system used in this VCR is for Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau, etc. and cannot be used in areas such as U.S.A, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and U.K.
The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes.
If you inadvertently entered a guide channel number, press M/m repeatedly to reset the GUIDE CH column to ---. --- appears between 1 and 255.
The VCR does not allow you to enter the guide channel number if the same number has been set.
If you use a satellite tuner connected via the LINE-1 IN jacks, you do not have to set up the G-CODE guide channels. Just record a satellite programme using the G-CODE number, and the VCR automatically records the programme from the LINE-1 IN jacks.
When you record a satellite broadcast using the G-CODE number, you need to select the desired channel on the satellite tuner manually.
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
PROG CH
SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
PROG CH
SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG
GUIDE CH
1
3
–––
2
9
–––
3
12
–––
4
27
–––
5
56
–––
[]
:
]
[
: :
[ CLEAR ]
GUIDE CH
1
3
–––
2
9
–––
3
12
–––
4
27
–––
5
56
–––
[]
:
]
[
: :
[ CLEAR ]
continued
Getting Started
TUNER PRESET PROG 6
SYSTEM NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING
SELECT SET
[]
:
[
:
B / G
D / K
NORM
30
ON••
]
CATV
MI
OFF
25
Getting Started
6 To set the guide channel of another station, repeat steps 2 to 5.
If you want to change the programme positions of the stations, proceed to step 2 of Step 7: Changing/disabling programme positions on page 28.
7 Press OK.
PLAY
OK
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26
Step 7
Changing/ disabling programme positions
After setting the channels and G-CODE guide channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If any programme positions are unused or unwanted, you can disable them.
Before you start
Turn on the VCR and the TV.
Set the TV to the video channel.
Changing programme positions
e.g. Moving the programme position from 3 to 1.
MENU
1 Press MENU, then press M/m to move the
2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to the
cursor (B) to SET UP CH AND G-CODE and press OK.
PLAY
OK
row on which you want to change the
PLAY
programme position, then press ,.
OK
To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 50, press M/m repeatedly.
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
PROG CH
SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
PROG CH
SELECT SET GUIDE CH CONFIRM
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
MENU
OK M/m/</,
3
9
12
27
56
[]
:
]
[
: :
[ CLEAR ]
3
9
[
12
27
56
[]
:
]
[
:
]
:
[
GUIDE CH
16
2 6
12
–––
GUIDE CH
16
2
]
6
12
–––
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27
1-6
Getting Started
28
3 Press M/m until the selected channel and
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
4 Press < to confirm the setting.
5 To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 2
6 Press OK.
guide channel row moves to the desired
PLAY
programme position.
OK
The selected channel and guide channel are inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill the gap.
PLAY
OK
to 4.
PLAY
OK
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
PROG CH
[
1
12
2
3
3
9
4
27
5
56
[]
:
SELECT
[
SET GUIDE CH
:
CONFIRM
:
[
GUIDE CH
– – – –
–––
] ]
]
6
16
2
12
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Step 7: Changing/disabling programme positions (continued)
Disabling unwanted programme positions
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.
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 SET UP CH AND G-CODE and press OK.
PLAY
OK
123
456
789
0
CLEAR
MENU
OK M/m
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
PROG CH
1
3
2
9
12
3 4
27
5
56
[]
:
SELECT MOVE PROG
[
:
ERASE PROG
:
[ CLEAR ]
GUIDE CH
– – – –
–––
]
16
2 6
12
continued
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CLEAR
3 Press CLEAR.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for any other programme positions you want
5 Press OK.
The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right.
to disable.
PLAY
OK
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
PROG CH
1
3
2
9 0
3 4
27
5
56
[]
:
SELECT MOVE PROG
[
:
ERASE PROG
:
[ CLEAR ]
GUIDE CH
– –
–––
– –
–––
]
16
2
12
29
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2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to the
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30
row on which you want to disable a channel.
To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 50, press M/m repeatedly.
Step 8
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
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
PROG CH
1
3
2
9
12
3
4
27
5
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[]
:
SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG
[
: :
[ CLEAR ]
]
MENU
OK M/m/</,
CLOCK SET
1.1.2001 MON 0:00
[]
SELECT
:
[
SET
:
]
END:[ OK ]
GUIDE CH
16
2 6
12
–––
2 Press M/m to set the date.
The day of the week is set automatically.
3 Press , to select the month and set the
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32
month using M/m.
CLOCK SET
2 .1 .2001 THU 0: 005
SELECT
:
SET
:
END:[ OK ]
CLOCK SET
2.1.200 0:0052
SELECT
:
SET
:
END:[ OK ]
[] [
1
[] [
]
TUE
]
4 Set the year, hour and minute in sequence,
5 Press OK to start the clock.
using , to select the item to be set, and
PLAY
M/m to select the digits.
OK
PLAY
OK
Tip
To change the digits when 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.
CLOCK SET
2 . 1 . 20 01 TUE52 5:301
[]
SELECT
:
[
SET
:
END:[ OK ]
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Playing a tape
EJECT
]
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COLOR
SYSTEM
m REW
A EJECT
H PLAY
X PAUSE
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x STOP
CLEAR
DISPLAY
X PAUSE
H PLAY
M FF
x STOP
m REW
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
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
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.)
If your tape was recorded in
PAL
MESECAM
NTSC
Press
x STOP
X PAUSE
X PAUSE or H PLAY
M FF during stop
m REW during stop
Z EJECT
Press COLOR SYSTEM until the indication below appears in the display window.
PAL
PAL
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 65.
If your TV is
PAL
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
Set NTSC PB to
ON PAL TV
4.43
3.58
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Playing a tape (continued)
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.
SP
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. Press DISPLAY again and the counter will disappear from the TV screen.
Notes
When you play back a tape recorded in the PAL or MESECAM colour system, streaks may appear even if the colour system setting is set to AUTO. If so, select the colour system PAL or MESECAM in the PAL/MESECAM option of the SET UP MENU (see page 65 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 whitethe picture shakesno picture appears on the TV screenblack streaks appear horizontally on the TV screenthe 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, you cannot use the H PLAY, X PAUSE, M FF, m REW or x STOP buttons. These buttons are used for menu operations.
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Recording TV programmes
INPUT SELECT
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PROG +/–
DISPLAY
REC SPEED z REC
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.
SP
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Recording TV programmes (continued)
REC SPEED
4 Press REC SPEED to select the tape speed (SP or LP for the PAL
5 Press z REC to start recording.
colour system, and SP or EP for the NTSC colour system).
LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP (Standard Play). EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP. However, SP produces better picture and audio quality.
REC
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
Remaining tape length
::
000
22
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.
LP
LP
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 tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
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APC
Safety tab
Tips
To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the
remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the ? (tens digit) button followed by the programme number buttons.
You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks. Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display L1” or “L2 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.
You can have the VCR stop recording automatically after starting at a specified time. For details, see Setting the recording duration time on page 58.
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 the NTSC system.
Basic Operations
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.
REC SPEED
SP/LP (SP/EP)
EASY TIMER
1 Push the EASY TIMER knob.
2 Set the recording start time by turning the EASY TIMER knob
3 Push the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the start time setting.
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 42.
EASY TIMER
clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the time by 15 minutes.
To increase or decrease the time by one minute, press PROGRAM +/–.
EASY TIMER
The STOP indicator appears.
SP
SP
SP
PROGRAM +/–
EASY TIMER
knob
START
APC
START
APC
STOP APC
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1-9
EASY TIMER
SP
APC
CLOCK
START
4 Set the recording stop time in the same way as in step 2, then push
5 Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select
the EASY TIMER knob.
A programme number flashes.
EASY TIMER
the programme you want to record.
To select the tape speed, press REC SPEED.
REC SPEED
SP/LP
SP
SP
LP
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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.
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Programme number buttons
EASY TIMER
PROG +/–
(SP/EP)
EASY TIMER
6 Push the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the setting.
EASY TIMER
3 Push the EASY TIMER knob to finish setting the clock.
indicator appears in
The
t
the display window and the VCR stands by for recording.
The VCR enters the timer recording setting mode.
To continue the Easy Timer setting, go to step 2 in Setting the Easy Timer on page 40.
To quit the Easy Timer setting mode without changing any settings, push the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the 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:
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)
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 .
Do this on the VCR
Push the EASY TIMER knob
Turn the EASY TIMER knob or hold PROGRAM +/– down
Press PROGRAM +/–
Turn the EASY TIMER knob or press PROGRAM +/–
Turn the EASY TIMER knob or press PROGRAM +/–
SP
t
Do this on the remote commander
Press EASY TIMER
Hold PROG +/– down
Press PROG +/–
Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT
Press PROG +/–
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indicator
continued
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EASY TIMER
knob
EASY TIMER
1 • When “–:– –” is displayed in the display window, push the
EASY TIMER
2 Set the current time using the EASY TIMER knob.
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Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function (continued)
EASY TIMER knob.
To change the clock setting, push 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.
1 Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
enter the current hour.
2 Push 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 at a time.
SP
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
To check or change the timer setting
Push 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, push the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly
indicator appears in the display window.
until the
t
You can also change the timer setting using the TIMER SET/CHECK menu. For details, see page 59.
To cancel the timer setting
To cancel the Easy Timer setting while entering a 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 to the timer recording standby mode 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.
To watch the recorded programme right after recording with the Easy Timer
The SEARCH MODE indicator starts flashing when the VCR finishes the Easy Timer recording. To watch the recorded programme, push the EASY TIMER knob. The VCR turns on, starts searching, then automatically starts playback from the beginning of the recording. For details, see page 51.
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CLOCK
START
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t
1-10
Tips
• To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– or turn the EASY TIMER knob to display “L1” or “L2” in the display window.
• To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To record in the EP mode, set the tape speed to “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 G-CODE system or the TIMER SET/CHECK menu. For details, see pages 46 and 49.
• 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 G-CODE system or the TIMER SET/CHECK menu. For details, see page 32.
indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting with
• The
t
no tape inserted.
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Recording TV programmes using the G-CODE system
Just enter the G-CODE number, listed in the TV programme guide, for the programme you want to record. The date, times and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programmes at a time.
Before you start…
Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
G-CODE
1 Press G-CODE.
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CLEAR G-CODE
Programme number buttons
REC SPEED
OK </,
G–CODE
G–CODE NO. SP / LP
[ –––––––– – ]
SET
:[ 0 – 9 ]
SP / LP
:[ REC SPEED ]
[ SP ]
2 Press the programme number buttons to
123
enter the G-CODE number for the
456
programme you want to record.
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If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and
0
re-enter the correct number.
REC SPEED
3 Press REC SPEED to select SP or LP.
4 Select ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY by using
</,, then press OK:
PLAY
OK
To record
Only once
Everyday Monday to Friday
Once a week
The date, start and stop times, programme position, and tape speed appear on the TV screen.
Select
ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
If the information is not correct, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.
5 To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4.
]/1
6 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
The t indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording.
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G–CODE
G–CODE NO. SP / LP
[ 82477691– ]
ONCE DAILY WEEKLY
[
:
SELECT CONFIRM :[ OK ] CANCEL
:[ CLEAR ]
G–CODE
G–CODE NO. SP / LP
ONCE DAILY WEEKLY
[
:
]
SELECT CONFIRM
[ OK ]
:
CANCEL
:[ CLEAR ]
G–CODE
G–CODE NO. SP / LP
[ 82477691– ]
RECORDING TIME
DATE START STOP
12
TUE 19 : 00
25 .
:[ CLEAR ]
CANCEL
45
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Recording TV programmes using the G-CODE system (continued)
[ SP ]
]
To record satellite broadcasts
If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes using the G-CODE number when available.
1 Turn on the satellite tuner. 2 On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you wish
to make a timer setting.
3 Repeat the steps described on pages 46 and 47.
[ LP ][ 82477691– ]
[ LP ]
20 : 00
PROG
6
LP
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4 Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the
satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.
Tips
To cancel the procedure, press G-CODE before you press OK.
To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To record in the EP mode, set the tape speed to LP”.
Notes
The G-CODE system used in this VCR is for Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau, etc. and cannot be used in areas such as U.S.A., Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and U.K.
The t indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
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Setting the timer
SP
APC
START
SP
APC
START
RE- MAIN
0:15 (remaining
time of the tape)
TAPE POSITION
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
manually
You can preset up to eight programmes at a time.
Before you start
Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
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?/1
INPUT SELECT
PROG +/–
Setting the timer manually (continued)
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-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks; press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display L1 or L2 in the PROG position.
3 Press , to confirm the setting.
PLAY
The cursor (B) appears at the beginning of the line. To enter another
OK
setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2.
4 Press OK.
PLAY
OK
MENU
1 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/
2 Set the date, start and stop times,
Search Operations
CHECK, then press OK.
PLAY
OK
programme position, and tape speed:
PLAY
OK
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 it.
TIMER SET / CHECK TUE
TIMER SET / CHECK TUE
Searching for 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 the SEARCH MODE function. The SEARCH MODE indicator flashes when the VCR finishes making an Easy Timer recording.
Push the EASY TIMER knob.
The VCR turns on, rewinds to the beginning of the recorded programme and starts playback automatically. The SEARCH MODE indicator turns off.
Tip
You can start the SEARCH MODE function after the flashing of the SEARCH MODE indicator has been stopped. The flashing stops when you turn on the VCR and press the SEARCH MODE button (Do not press any button at this point, otherwise this SEARCH MODE function will be cancelled). To start the SEARCH MODE function, press the SEARCH MODE button repeatedly until the SEARCH MODE indicator flashes. Push the EASY TIMER knob. The VCR rewinds and starts playback automatically. If you continue to press the SEARCH MODE button while the SEARCH MODE indicator is flashing, you can enter other search operations (For details, see the following pages). Each press of the SEARCH MODE button changes the search operations as follows:
REMAIN BLANK INDEX TIME Off
MENU
OK M/m/</,
START STOP PROG
12
TUE
– : –– –: –– ––
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knob
SEARCH MODE
25 .1
25. 1
continued
DATE
– .–– –: –– – :–– –– – – .–– –: –– – :–– –– – – .–– –: –– – :–– –– – – .–– –: –– – :–– –– – – .–– –: –– – :–– –– – – .–– –: –– – :–– –– – – .–– –: –– – :–– –– – – .–– –: –– – :–– –– –
DATE START STOP PROG
2.5
– .–– –: –– – :–– –– – – .–– –: –– – :–– –– – – .–– –: –– – :–– –– – – .–– –: –– – :–– –– – – .–– –: –– – :–– –– – – .–– –: –– – :–– –– – – .–– –: –– – :–– –– –
2
2
SP
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5 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
]/1
The
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR
t
stands by for recording.
To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched on.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press 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 t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday
to Saturday) t MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t EVERY SAT ..... t EVERY
MON t EVERY SUN t 1 month later t (dates count down) t 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 REC SPEED button.
To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To record in the EP mode, set the tape speed to LP”.
Note
indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape
The
t
inserted.
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Searching for the current position on a tape
This feature enables you to find the current position on a tape as well as the remaining time of the tape.
1 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the
REMAIN indicator appears in the display window as shown on the right.
The SEARCH MODE indicator lights up.
2 Push the EASY TIMER knob to display
the tape meter on the TV screen.
The SEARCH MODE indicator turns off. A cursor (x) indicates the current position on the tape.
REMAIN and the remaining time of the tape appear in the display window in the following order:
EASY TIMER
SEARCH MODE
n
Tape meter
knob
Note
This SEARCH MODE function will be cancelled (the SEARCH MODE indicator turns off) if:
The VCR starts recording other programmes.You press the H PLAY, M FF, m REW or A EJECT button while the VCR is
on.
Search Operations
To stop the Search function
Press x STOP.
Notes
To display the remaining time correctly, you may have to select the TAPE LENGTH in the SET UP MENU according to the type of the tape that you are using. For details, see page 65.
In step 2, the VCR automatically rewinds and fast-forwards the tape only if you press the SEARCH MODE button right after you insert a tape. This is so that the VCR can measure the current position on the tape.
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You cannot use this function during any recording mode.
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Searching using the Blank Search function
This feature enables you to find a blank section on your tape.
1 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the
BLANK indicator appears in the display window.
The SEARCH MODE indicator lights up.
2 Push the EASY TIMER knob on the VCR.
The SEARCH MODE indicator turns off. The VCR fast-forwards to the end of the tape. Then, the VCR rewinds the tape to the last recorded programme. After a few seconds, the VCR starts playback and stops at the beginning of the blank section.
BLANK and the remaining time of the blank section appear alternately in the display window for about one minute.
To stop searching
To stop the VCR while searching for a blank section, press x STOP.
Notes
To display the remaining time correctly, you may have to select the TAPE LENGTH in the SET UP MENU according to the type of the tape that you are using. For details, see page 65.
In step 2, FULL will appear in the display window for about one minute, if:there is no blank section available on the tape.the remaining time of a blank section is less than one minute.
The VCR can only detect the blank section between the end of the tape and the end of the last
recorded programme.
Blank section
SP
SP
EASY TIMER
knob
SEARCH MODE
START
APC
START
APC
n
APC
Searching using 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 MODE 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. Playback starts from the point about five seconds ahead of the specified index mark.
INDEX SEARCH
./>
INDEX SEARCH
8
Last recorded programme
Using the SEARCH MODE button and EASY TIMER knob on the VCR
1 Press SEARCH MODE on the VCR repeatedly until INDEX appears
in the display window (the SEARCH MODE indicator lights up).
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.
End of tape
SP
SP
3 Push the EASY TIMER knob.
The VCR starts searching. Playback starts (the SEARCH MODE 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.
Search Operations
EASY TIMER
knob
SEARCH MODE
APC
START
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Search Operations
53
54 Search Operations
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 section 15 minutes ahead of or behind the current position of a tape by using the Time Search function.
1 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until “TIME appears in the display
window (the SEARCH MODE indicator lights up).
2 Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to set the
length of time 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 section 15 minutes ahead of the current position, turn the EASY TIMER knob once clockwise.
To change the time by one minute, press PROGRAM +/–.
3 Push the EASY TIMER knob.
The VCR starts searching and the tape counter starts counting until it reaches the specified point.
The VCR starts playback automatically when the tape counter reaches the specified point (the SEARCH MODE 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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SP
SP
SP
EASY TIMER
knob
SEARCH MODE
APC
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Additional Operations
0:30 1:00 6:005:30 Normal recording
Playing/searching at various speeds
H PLAY
m REW M FF
Playback options
View the picture during fast­forward or rewind
Play at high speed
Play at twice the normal speed
Play in slow motion
Play frame by frame
Rewind and start play
To resume normal playback
Press H PLAY.
Tips
Adjust the picture using TRACKING +/ on the VCR if:streaks appear while playing in slow motion.the picture shakes during pause.
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 show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.
On-screen symbols may shake while playing or searching at various speeds.
Operation
During fast-forward, hold down M FF. During rewind, hold down m REW.
During playback, press M FF or m REW
commander.
During playback, hold down M FF or m REW. 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 REW commander. Hold down the button to play one frame each second.
While the tape is stopped, hold down 0 REW press H PLAY
on the VCR.
×2
y SLOW
H PLAY
M FF
m REW
on the remote
on the remote
on the VCR and
Additional Operations
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.
1 While recording, press z REC.
indicator appears in the display window.
The
t
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
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.
To cancel the duration
Press z REC repeatedly until the to normal recording mode.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
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SP
indicator turns off and the VCR returns
t
APC
Checking/ changing/ cancelling timer settings
Before you start
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. 2 Press MENU, then select TIMER SET/CHECK 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 OK, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
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?/1
CLEAR
MENU
OK M/m/</,
TIMER SET / CHECK TUE
DATE START STOP PROG
MO EVERY
– .–– –: –– – :–– –– – – .–– –: –– – :–– –– – – .–– –: –– – :–– –– – – .–– –: –– – :–– –– –
25. 1
SUN
.6 1 7:00 8:00 6
2
.8 1 1 :00 0:00 50
TUE
N– 0:12 3:00 227
SAT
1
SUN
3:00 0:00
2
continued
Additional Operations
Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings (continued)
3 Press M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel:
To change the setting, press </, to select 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
2
SP LP LP SP
L
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1-14
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
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
Main
Sub
Main and sub
On-screen display
MAIN
SUB
MAIN/SUB
In the NICAM system
This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system (the NICAM indicator appears). When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.
To record a NICAM programme, HIFI AUDIO in the SET UP MENU should be set to NICAM (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 65.
To select the sound while recording
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
Stereo programme
To listen to
Stereo
Standard sound*
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)
On-screen display
STEREO
No indicator
Display window
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO
Display window
STEREO
No indicator
continued
Additional Operations
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (continued)
Bilingual programme
To listen to
Main
Sub
Main and sub
Standard sound*
* Usually the main sound (monaural)
On-screen display
MAIN
SUB
MAIN/SUB
No indicator
Display window
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO
No indicator
Selecting the sound during playback
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.
Normal audio track (monaural)
Hi-fi audio track (main track)
Notes
To play a tape 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.
If HIFI AUDIO is set to STD, the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi-fi and normal audio tracks. Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not change the sound.
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Stereo Bilingual
Usually mixed left/ right channels
Stereo sound (left/ right channels)
Usually main sound
Main (left channel) Sub (right channel)
Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape
indicator flashes in the display window, then turns off), distortion
(the may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. If so, manually adjust the tracking.
Press the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the
indicator lights up). To resume automatic
tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.
About the R2 (Reality Regenerator) function
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 press of the button changes the effect and indication in the display window as follows:
2
2
SOFTREAL (status of playback started) DYNA (dynamic)
2
R
NORMAL TRACKING
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Tracking meter
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 (The APC indicator lights up in the display window).
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 to the tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.
To deactivate the APC function
Press MENU and select SET UP MENU, then set APC to OFF. The APC indicator in the display window turns 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 1/2
AUDIO MIX HIFI AUDIO APC PAL / MESECAM
NTSC PB
ON PAL TV 4. 43 3. 58 SELECT SET
OFF
ON NICAM
STD OFF
ON
PAL
MESECAM
AUTO
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Additional Operations
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64 Additional Operations
Changing menu options
1 Press MENU, then select SET UP MENU.
2 Press M/m to select the option to change, then
press </, to change the setting.
The SET UP MENU has 2 pages. To select page 2, press m repeatedly until page 2 appears. To select page 1 press M repeatedly until page 1 appears.
3 Press OK to return to the original screen.
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
Menu option
AUDIO MIX
HIFI AUDIO
APC
PAL/MESECAM
NTSC PB
TAPE LENGTH
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.
STD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track. NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track. For details, see page 61.
ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function and improve picture quality. OFF to switch off APC.
AUTO to have the VCR automatically select the colour system for recording and playback. If the picture has no colour or unusual colours, set to PAL or MESECAM according to your local colour system.
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 35.
AUTO to have the VCR automatically select the tape length. For E240, E260 or E300 tapes, set it according to the tape type that you are using to display the remaining time correctly.
Note
You may not be able to display the remaining time correctly for an NTSC tape using the TAPE LENGTH menu.
SET UP MENU 1/2
AUDIO MIX HIFI AUDIO APC PAL / MESECAM
NTSC PB
ON PAL TV 4 . 43 3 . 58 SELECT SET
SET UP MENU 2/2
TAPE LENGTH
AUTO
SELECT SET
Additional Operations
ON
PAL
AUTO
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:
[
:
]
E240 E260 E300
[]
:
[
:
]
OFF
ON NICAM
STD OFF
MESECAM
Connecting to a VCR or stereo system
How to connect to record on this VCR
This VCR (Recorder)
LINE-2 IN
LINE OUT
VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
How to connect to a stereo system
Connect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied).
Tips
If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCRs 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 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 the jacks of the same colour.
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.
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TV
Other VCR (Player)
Operation (when recording on this VCR)
Before you start editing
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display L1 or L2 in the display window.
Press REC SPEED 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.
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.
X PAUSE
z REC
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 its sapphire edge.
Head Condition Sensor
The Head Condition Sensor checks the condition of the video heads. If the heads are dirty, a message will instruct you to insert a video head cleaning cassette.
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. You may have to manually adjust the tracking to get a better picture (see Adjusting the picture on page 63). 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).
Additional Operations
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Additional Information
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Index to parts and controls
STEREO NICAM
SP
EP
LP
STOP APC
STARTCLOCK NTSC
PAL
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
Index to parts and controls (continued)
Display window
1
!•
1 ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch (8)
2 Tape compartment
3 A EJECT button (35)
4 m REW (rewind) button (35, 57)
5 H PLAY button (35)
6 M FF (fast-forward) button
(35, 57)
7 z REC (record) button (38)
8 x STOP button (35)
9 X PAUSE button (35)
0 SEARCH MODE button/indicator
(51, 52, 53, 55, 56)
2
!™
qa EASY TIMER knob (40, 51, 52, 53,
55, 56)
qs PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–
buttons (8, 63)
qd Remote sensor (5)
qf REC SPEED SP (Standard Play)/LP
(Long Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (38)
qg COLOR SYSTEM button (35)
qh ONE TOUCH TUNING/RF (Radio
Frequency) CHANNEL button (8,
10)
2
(Reality Regenerator) button (63)
qj R
qk LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R
jacks (66)
4
3
5
9
8!∞
7
Additional Information
6
continued
1 Timer indicator (41)
2 NICAM indicator (61)
3 STEREO indicator (61)
4 Tape speed indicator (38)
5 CLOCK indicator (42)
6 START indicator (40)
7 STOP indicator (40)
8 APC (Adaptive Picture Control)
indicator (64)
9 Tracking indicator (63)
0 Colour system indicator (35)
qa Time counter/clock/line/
programme/TV system indicator (8, 36, 37, 42, 67)
qs Tape/recording indicator (38)
Rear panel
213
45
1 Mains lead (6)
2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO
jacks (66)
3 AERIAL IN connector (6)
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Additional Information
4 AERIAL OUT connector (6)
5 LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO
jacks (7)
Remote commander
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1
2 Z EJECT button (35)
3 TV/VIDEO button (for TV) (5)
4 INPUT SELECT button (39, 50)
5 CLEAR button (36, 47, 60)
6 EASY TIMER button (43)
7 R
8 z REC button (38, 58)
9 REC SPEED button (38)
0 ×2 button (57)
qa MENU button (11, 65)
qs Tape/menu operation buttons
qd ?/1 (on/standby) switch (47)
qf AUDIO MONITOR button (61)
qg G-CODE button (46)
qh Programme number /? (tens digit)
qj PROG (programme) +/– buttons (37)
qk VOL (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)
ql DISPLAY button (38)
w; ./> INDEX SEARCH buttons (54)
wa y SLOW button (57)
remote control switch (5)
2
(Reality Regenerator) button (63)
X PAUSE/M button (35) x STOP/m button (35) m REW (rewind)/< button (35, 57) M FF (fast-forward)/, button (35, 57) H PLAY/OK button (35)
buttons (39, 43, 47)
Additional Information
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SLV-ED115/ED215/ED313/ED515/ED616/ED815/ED817/ED818/ED915/ED919/EZ111/
EZ212/EZ414/EZ715/EZ717
SECTION 2
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.
2-1. CASE, FRONT PANEL BLOCK ASSEMBLY
1 Two tapping screws
3
Upper case
4
Flat Cable FDI-002
2
Two tapping screws
Hooks
Hooks
Front panel
7
(Engaged by the six hooks)
Hooks
Hooks
2-2. DM-98 BOARD, DI-81 BOARD, FJ-31 BOARD
7 Flat Cable FDI-002
6 FJ-31 board
Two screws
8
(B2.6 × 8)
9 Earth Plate
Flat Cable FDM-010
5
6
Flat Cable FDI-002
1 Five screws (B2.6 × 8)
Two screws
0
(B2.6 × 8)
4 DI-81 board
2 DM-98 board
3 Flat Cable FDM-010
5 Flat Cable FDI-002
2-1
2-3. REAR PANEL
2-4. MA-402 BOARD
2 Rear panel (Engaged by the seven hooks)
Hooks
Hooks
Hooks
Hooks
1 POWER code stopper
1 Six screws
(Sumitite (B3) +BV)
2-2
2 MA-402 board with mechanism deck
2-5. MECHANISM DECK
5 Harness FE-127
9 Screw
(BVTP 3 × 12)
qs Mechanism deck
4 Flat cable FMD-022/FMD-023
3 Flat Cable FAC-009
6 Two screws
(BVTP 3 × 12)
2 Screw (Sumitite (B3), +BV)
1 Flexible cable
0 MD base (R)
CN202
8 MD base (R)
CN331
qa MA-402 board
Note: When mounting the mechanism deck,
first align mark on the rotary switch.
7 MD base (M)
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