Sony SLV-EZ44AZ, SLV-EZ11AZ User Manual

3-058-432-11 (1)

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL NTSC 4.43

SLV-EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ SLV-EZ11AZ

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

Caution

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

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 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.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about four hours before operating the unit.

Compatible colour systems

• This VCR is designed to record and play back using the PAL (B/G) colour system. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

• Tapes recorded with NTSC colour system can be played back on this VCR using a TV or a colour monitor for the PAL colour system.

Introduction

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking 5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

8 Step 3: Connecting the VCR 10 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR 12 Step 5: Setting the clock 14 Step 6: Presetting channels with the EASY G-CODE SET UP function

(SLV-EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only)

16 Presetting channels 23 Setting up the G-CODE* system manually (SLV-EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only) 26 Changing/disabling programme positions (SLV-EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only)

Getting Started

Basic Operations

30 Playing a tape 34 Recording TV programmes 37 Recording TV programmes using

the Easy Timer function

43 Recording TV programmes using

the G-CODE system (SLVEZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only)

46 Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

48 Playing/searching at various

speeds

49 Setting the recording duration

time

50 Checking/changing/cancelling

timer settings

52 Searching the beginning of an

Easy Timer recorded programme

* G-CODE is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-CODE system

is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

53 Searching using the index

function

55 Adjusting the picture 56 Changing menu options 57 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

59 Troubleshooting 62 Specifications 63 Index to parts and controls Back cover

Index

Introduction

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

Checking your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 3 models : SLV-EZ44AZ, EZ22AZ and EZ11AZ. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. The SLV-EZ44AZ is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-EZ44AZ 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 g symbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will

TV / VIDEO

not operate the TV.

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To operate

the VCR

a Sony TV

Notes

• The TV/VIDEO button selects an input source of the TV from either aerial in or line in. The button does not control this VCR.

• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove

the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

Set TV / VIDEO to

VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR

TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV

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Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLV-EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only)

The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the table below, 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(s) using the

programme number buttons. Then release ?/1.

Now you can use the ?/1, VOL +/–, PROG +/–, programme number buttons, ? (ten’s digit) and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / VIDEO to 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.

Manufacturer

Sony 01*1,02

Akai 68

Blaupunkt 10

Ferguson 52

Grundig 11*

Hitachi 24

ITT/Nokia 15,16,69*

JVC 33*

Loewe 45

Mivar 09, 70

NEC 66

Panasonic 17*1,49

Code number

Manufacturer

Philips 06*1,07*1,08*

Saba 12,13

Samsung 22,23

Sanyo 25

Sharp 29

Telefunken 36

Thomson 43*

Toshiba 38

Code number

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You can use the WIDE button after entering a code number with any of the following marks;

: Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.

*2: Press WIDE, then press VOL +/– to select the wide picture mode you

want.

*3: Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press M/m/</

, to select the wide picture you want and press OK.

Notes

• 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.

• You may not be able to use some buttons to control non-Sony TVs due to the remote

commander’s signal limitations.

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

• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may

automatically reset to 01 (Sony). If your TV is not a Sony, it is recommended to manually set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

• If you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns

off automatically.

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Step 3

Connecting the VCR

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

Connecting the aerial

AERIAL OUT

Mains lead

AERIAL IN

to mains

: Signal flow

Aerial cable (supplied)

1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV

and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR.

2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and the

aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.

3 Connect the mains lead to the mains.

AERIAL IN

AERIAL

OUT

AERIAL

OUT

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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.

If you want to use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function (see page 33), this connection is necessary. (If your TV has two or more inputs, connect the audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.)

e.g. SLV-EZ44AZ

LINE-1 OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

e.g. SLV-EZ22AZ/EZ11AZ

LINE-1 OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

LINE IN

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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/u ON/STANDBY

RF CHANNEL

ON/STANDBY

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

PROGRAM +/–

2 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR.

RF CHANNEL

PROGRAM

3 Press PROGRAM +/– to select the suitable RF channel, depending

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

Press RF CHANNEL again while the RF channel is flashing.

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

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on the area you live in.

You can select Australia channels from 28 AUS to 69 AUS or New Zealand channels from 28 NZ to 69 NZ.

The Australia and New Zealand channels appear in the display window in alternate sequence.

APC

4 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR

picture.

This channel will now be referred to as the video channel.

Some TV has the programme position, such as 0, that is reserved for a VCR. In this case, select that programme position for the VCR picture. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details.

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5 Tune the TV to the same channel as that

shown in the display window so that the picture on the right appears on the TV screen.

Refer to your TV manual for tuning instructions.

If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picture from the VCR” below.

6 Press RF CHANNEL.

RF CHANNEL

To obtain a clear picture from the VCR

If the picture does not appear clearly in step 5 above, press PROGRAM +/– in step 5, 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 an audio/video cable (see “To a TV that has audio/video input jacks” on page 9). If the same symptom persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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

SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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Step 5

CLOCK SET

1.1.2000 SA 0:00

SELECT SET END:[ OK ]

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Setting the clock

You must set the time and date on the VCR to be able to use the timer recording features properly.

?/1

Before you start…

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

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

• ]/1

2 Press MENU, then press >/. to move the

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cursor (”) to CLOCK SET and press OK.

OK M/m/</,

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PLAY

3 Press M/m to set the date.

CLOCK SET

2.1.200 0:0052

SELECT SET END:[ OK ]

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CLOCK SET

2 .1 .2000 MO52 5:301

SELECT SET END:[ OK ]

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CLOCK SET

2 .1.2000 TU 0 :005

SELECT SET END:[ OK ]

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PLAY

The day of the week is set automatically.

4 Press , to flash the month and set the

PLAY

month using M/m.

5 Set the year, hour and minute in sequence,

PLAY

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

6 Press OK to start the clock.

PLAY

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Tip

• To change the digits during setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits using M/m.

Note

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

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Step 6

Presetting channels with the EASY G-CODE SET

UP function (SLVEZ44AZ/EZ22AZ

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OK M/m/</,

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The EASY G-CODE SET UP function is a feature that simplifies the channel presetting and 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 TV channels and the G-CODE guide channels for your area.

At the factory the VCR has been preset for Sydney. If you live in this area, you can use the VCR without setting the channels and G-CODE system.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

cursor (B) to EASY G-CODE SET UP and press OK.

PLAY

EASY G–CODE SET UP CITY

/ AREA SELECT SYDNEY MELBOURNE BRISBANE PERTH ADELAIDE

SELECT NZ SET

2 Press </, to display the local areas of

PLAY

either AUS (Australia) or NZ (New Zealand), depending on the country you live in.

EASY G–CODE SET UP CITY

/ AREA SELECT AUCKLAND WAIKATO ROTORUA BAY OF PLENTY HAWKES BAY

SELECT AUS SET

3 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to your local area, then press OK

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

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

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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.

To check the guide channel setting

Press MENU, then press M/m to move the cursor (B) to SET UP CH AND G-CODE and press OK. The guide channels for your local area are displayed on the screen.

Tips

• If your area is not listed in the EASY G-CODE SET UP menu, preset the TV channels using the One Touch Tuning function or the TUNER PRESET menu (see “Presetting channels” on page 16). Then set up the G-CODE guide channels manually if you want to record TV programmes using the G-CODE numbers (see “Setting up the G-CODE system manually” on page 23).

• If you want to record satellite broadcast using the G-CODE numbers, see page 25.

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Presetting channels

(For SLV-EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only)

If you can receive no channels or only a few channels after performing the EASY G-CODE SET UP function (page 14), preset all receivable channels automatically using the One Touch Tuning function or the TUNER PRESET menu.

If some channels could not be preset automatically when using the EASY G-CODE SET UP function, One Touch Tuning function or TUNER PRESET menu, preset them manually; if there are any unwanted channels among the preset ones, you can disable the channels.

(For SLV-EZ11AZ only)

First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using the One Touch Tuning function or the AUTO PRESET in the TUNER PRESET menu. Then, if some channels could not be preset automatically, set them manually; if there are any unwanted channels among the preset ones, you can disable the channels.

Presetting all receivable

PROGRAM +/–

channels using the One Touch Tuning function

ONE TOUCH

TUNING

ONE TOUCH

1 Press and hold ONE TOUCH TUNING on the VCR for more than

TUNING

PROGRAM

2 1 Press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR so that the indicator for your

ONE TOUCH

TUNING

three seconds.

+–

country (AUS or NZ) appears in the display window.

2 Press ONE TOUCH TUNING.

The VCR starts presetting the channels.

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

APC

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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.

Tip

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

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Presetting channels (continued)

SELECT SET

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PROG 1

TUNER PRESET

NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET

AFT

ADD / ERASE FINE TUNING

NORM

ON••

CATV

OFF

ADD• ERASE

COUNTRY

AUS

• NZ

SELECT SET

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PROG 1

TUNER PRESET

NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET

AFT

ADD / ERASE FINE TUNING

NORM

ON••

CATV

OFF

ADD• ERASE

COUNTRY

AUS

• NZ

SELECT SET

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PROG 1

TUNER PRESET

NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET

AFT

ADD / ERASE FINE TUNING

NORM

ON••

CATV

OFF

ADD• ERASE

COUNTRY

AUS

• NZ

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET and press OK.

PLAY

OK M/m/</,

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

PLAY

to COUNTRY, then select either AUS (Australia) or NZ (New Zealand), depending on the country you live in.

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

PLAY

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

To preset CATV channels, select CATV.

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

PLAY

AUTO PRESET, then press OK.

All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen.

TUNER PRESET

COUNTRY NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET ADD / ERASE AFT FINE TUNING

PLEASE WAIT

PROG 0

AUS

• NZ CATV

NORM

1 ADD• ERASE ON••

OFF

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Presetting channels (continued)

SELECT SET

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PROG10

TUNER PRESET

NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET

AFT

ADD / ERASE FINE TUNING

NORM

ON••

CATV

OFF

ADD• ERASE

COUNTRY

AUS

• NZ

SELECT SET

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PROG10

TUNER PRESET

NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET

AFT

ADD / ERASE FINE TUNING

NORM

ON••

CATV

OFF

ADD• ERASE

COUNTRY

AUS

• NZ

Presetting channels manually

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

PROG +/–

OK M/m/</,

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

cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET and press OK.

PLAY

2 Press >/./?// to move the cursor (”)

PLAY

to COUNTRY, then select either AUS (Australia) or NZ (New Zealand), depending on the country you live in.

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

PLAY

to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM.

To preset CATV channels, select CATV.

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

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CHANNEL SET.

TUNER PRESET

COUNTRY NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET ADD / ERASE AFT FINE TUNING

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SELECT

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SET

TUNER PRESET

COUNTRY NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET ADD / ERASE AFT FINE TUNING

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SELECT

[

SET

AUS

• NZ NORM

ADD• ERASE ON••

]

AUS

• NZ NORM

ADD• ERASE ON••

]

PROG10

CATV

OFF

PROG10

CATV

OFF

• PROG

SELECT SET

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PROG14

TUNER PRESET

NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET

AFT

ADD / ERASE FINE TUNING

NORMON••CATV

OFF

ADD• ERASE

COUNTRY

AUS

• NZ

SELECT SET

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PROG14

TUNER PRESET

NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET

AFT

ADD / ERASE FINE TUNING

NORM

ON••

CATV

OFF

ADD• ERASE

COUNTRY

AUS

• NZ

5 Press PROG +/– to select the programme

position.

6 Press / repeatedly until the channel you

PLAY

want is displayed. Pressing ? goes back to the previous channels.

The channels are scanned in the following order:

Selected programme position

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7 To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat

8 Press OK.

PLAY

Channel coverage

VHF

UHF

CATV

COUNTRY is set to AUS

AS0 to AS12, AS5A, AS9A

AS28 to AS69

S1 to S41, S01 to S05

COUNTRY is set to NZ

NZ1 to NZ11

E21 to E69

S1 to S41, S01 to S05

(TV distribution)

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”. To set channel 5A or 9A, press / after pressing “0” and “5” or “0” and “9” (When COUNTRY is set to AUS).

steps 5 and 6.

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