Sony SLV-EZ424AZ, SLV-EZ121AZ, SLV-EZ725AZ User Manual

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3-074-911-11 (1) GB

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

SLV-EZ727AZ SLV-EZ725AZ SLV-EZ424AZ SLV-EZ121AZ

PAL NTSC

PAL NTSC4.43

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

• 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-EZ727AZ PAL

SLV-EZ725AZ, EZ424AZ and EZ121AZ

Colour system Recording Playback

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

PAL (B/G and B/B)

(B/G and B/B)

NTSC 4.43

NTSC 3.58

PAL

(B/G and B/B)

NTSC 4.43

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

For SLV-EZ727AZ

• 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

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-EZ727AZ and EZ424AZ 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-EZ727AZ and EZ424AZ 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-EZ727AZ and EZ725AZ 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

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

For SLV-EZ727AZ and EZ725AZ

1 ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch 2 Remote sensor (11) 3 Tape compartment 4 A EJECT button (30) 5 H PLAY button* (30) (48) 6 x STOP button* (17) (30) (62) 7 z REC (record) button (33) (49)

(62)

8 X PAUSE button (30) (41) (62)

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9 M FF (fast-forward) button (30)

(48)

q; m REW (rewind) button (30) (48) qa EASY TIMER (36) qs PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–

buttons* (37) (56)

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.

For SLV-EZ424AZ and EZ121AZ

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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-EZ727AZ and EZ725AZ only

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Rear panel

For SLV-EZ727AZ and EZ725AZ

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For SLV-EZ424AZ and EZ121AZ

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-EZ727AZ and EZ725AZ only

SLV-EZ424AZ and EZ121AZ only

continued

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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 V OL (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.

*2not available on SLV-EZ424AZ and

EZ121AZ

SLV-EZ727AZ and EZ424AZ only

Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking

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

• Remote commander

• R6 (size AA) batteries

• Aerial cable

Getting Started

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-EZ727AZ, EZ725AZ, EZ424AZ and EZ121AZ. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-EZ727AZ is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLVEZ727AZ only.”

Step 2 : Setting up the remote

commander

Inserting the batteries

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

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

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Using the remote commander

Remote sensor

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

•TV/VIDEO

commander will not operate the TV.

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

continued

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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-EZ727AZ 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

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-EZ727AZ and EZ725AZ

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LINE OUT

LINE IN

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

For SLV-EZ424AZ and EZ121AZ

LINE OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

LINE IN

To a stereo system (SLV-EZ727AZ and EZ725AZ 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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MENU:

PLEASE WAIT

AUTO SET UP

40%

EXIT

Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with

EXIT MENU:OK:SET

SELECT

SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM

SYSTEM SELECT

–B/G

D/K–

–

SYSTEM

B/B

–

(AUSTRALIA)

(NEWZEALAND)

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

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.

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PLAY

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

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

12 0 1 JAN/0:20

TUE

02/

EXIT

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

18 0 1 JAN/0:20

TUE

02/

EXIT

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

18 3 1 JAN/0:20

TUE

02/

EXIT

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.

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4 Set the day, month, and year in

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

18 3 82 SEP/0:20

SAT

02/

EXIT

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.

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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

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP TV SYSTEM

32:

VCR OUTPUT CH

EXIT

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP TV SYSTEM

32:

VCR OUTPUT CH

EXIT

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

2 Press M/m to highlight TV

PLAY

SYSTEM, then press ,.

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

EXIT

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

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

OFF: OFF:

EXIT MENU:OK:SET

SELECT :

EASY G-CODE SET UP CITY/AREA SELECTION

PAGE

3 SYDNEY MELBOURNE BRISBANE PERTH ADELAIDE HOBART

the EASY G-CODE SET UP

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function

(SLV-EZ727AZ and

EZ424AZ 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 ,.

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

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.

PLAY

Note

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

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