Sony SLV-EZ44AZ, SLV-EZ11AZ User Manual

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3-058-432-11 (1)

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL NTSC 4.43

SLV-EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ SLV-EZ11AZ

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WARNING

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

Caution

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

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 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

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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)

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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

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Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

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

• Remote commander

• R6 (size AA) batteries

• Aerial cable

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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.”

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Step 2

Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

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

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

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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

continued

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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.

+–

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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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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1 / 4

only)

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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PLAY

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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.

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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

PLAY

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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

[

SET

TUNER PRESET

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

[]

SELECT

[

SET

AUS

• NZ NORM

ADD• ERASE ON••

]

AUS

• NZ NORM

ADD• ERASE ON••

]

PROG10

CATV

OFF

PROG10

CATV

OFF

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• 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.

continued

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Presetting channels (continued)

Disabling unwanted programme positions

After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons. (For SLV-EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only) You can also disable unwanted programme positions using the SET UP CH AND G-CODE menu (page 28).

1 Press MENU, then press M/m to move the cursor (B) to TUNER

PRESET and press OK.

2 Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to skip. 3 Press M/m/</, to move the cursor (B) to ADD/ERASE, then select

ERASE.

4 Press OK.

If the picture is not clear

Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture is not clear, you may also use the manual tuning function.

1 Press PROG +/– to select the programme number for which you cannot

obtain a clear picture.

2 Press MENU, then select TUNER PRESET and press OK. 3 Select FINE TUNING.

The fine tuning meter appears.

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TUNER PRESET

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

[

SET

AUS

• NZ NORM

35 ADD• ERASE ON••

]

PROG14

CATV

OFF

Selected programme position

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 besides CHANNEL SET may not be the same as those in your area. This is because this VCR’s 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 “Changing programme positions” on page 26).

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Setting up the G-CODE system manually (SLVEZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only)

The G-CODE system is a feature in Sony VCRs that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings.

First, we recommend that you set up the G-CODE guide channels for your area using the EASY G-CODE SET UP function (page 14). If your area is not listed in the EASY G-CODE SET UP menu, preset the TV channels (page 16) and then set up the guide channels manually. To get the guide channel numbers, look in the programme guide for your area that features G-CODE numbers.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

cursor (”) to SET UP CH AND G-CODE and press OK.

PLAY

The preset channels are displayed on the screen.

OK M/m/</,

e.g. COUNTRY is set to AUS

SET UP CH AND G-CODE PROG CH

0 1 2 3

4 SELECT MOVE PROG : ERASE PROG :

9 10 28

2 7

– – – – –

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[ [ CLEAR ]

GUIDE CH

––– ––– ––– ––– –––

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

PLAY

row on which you want to set the guide channel.

To display other pages for programme positions 5 to 49 (for Australia) or 6 to 50 (for New Zealand), press >/. repeatedly.

SET UP CH AND G-CODE PROG CH

SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG

9 10 28

– – – – –

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[

: :

[ CLEAR ]

continued

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GUIDE CH

––– ––– ––– ––– –––

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Setting up the G-CODE system manually (continued)

SET UP CH AND G-CODE PROG CH

SELECT GUIDE CH

GUIDE CH

CONFIRM

[ 9]

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0 1 2 3 4

7 9 10 28

– – – – –

–––

3 Press , twice to flash the guide channel

PLAY

column.

SET UP CH AND G-CODE PROG CH

2 1 2 3 4

SELECT GUIDE CH CONFIRM

–

4 Press M/m to select the guide channel

PLAY

5 Press </, to confirm the setting.

PLAY

number assigned in the programme guide.

The cursor (B) appears in the leftmost column.

SET UP CH AND G-CODE PROG CH

SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG :

0 1 2 3 4

9 10 28

– – – – –

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[

[ CLEAR ]

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 “Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 26.

GUIDE CH

––– –––

[ ]

––– ––– –––

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GUIDE CH

––– –––

7 Press OK.

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SELECT SET

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PROG 6

TUNER PRESET

NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET

AFT

ADD / ERASE FINE TUNING

NORM

ON••

CATV

OFF

ADD• ERASE

COUNTRY

AUS

• NZ

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 M/m/</, to select AUS or NZ, depending on the country you

live in.

4 Press PROG +/– to select a programme position you want to use for

watching a satellite channel.

5 Select CHANNEL SET, then press / to tune

the VCR to the satellite tuner.

The channel number displayed beside CHANNEL SET is used for receiving all satellite broadcasts from the satellite tuner.

6 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 5.

Repeat this step for all satellite channels.

7 Set the guide channel number for each programme position assigned to

the satellite channel, following the procedures in “Setting up the G-CODE system manually” on page 23.

Notes

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

• If you inadvertently entered a guide channel number, press >/. repeatedly to reset the “GUIDE CH” column to “---”. “---” appears between 1 and 255.

• The VCR does not allow entering 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.

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Changing/ disabling programme positions (SLVEZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only)

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 contain unwanted channels, 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 2 to 0.

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

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

PLAY

OK M/m/</,

e.g. COUNTRY is set to AUS

SET UP CH AND G-CODE PROG CH

0 1 2 3

4 SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG :

GUIDE CH 2 7

9 10 28

[]

]

[

[ CLEAR ]

–

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

row on which you want to change the programme position, then press ,.

To display other pages for programme positions 5 to 49 (for Australia) or 6 to 50 (for New Zealand), press M/m repeatedly.

Getting Started

PLAY

SET UP CH AND G-CODE PROG CH

1 2 3

4 SELECT SET GUIDE CH CONFIRM

–

[

–

[]

]

[

: :

]

[

GUIDE CH

2 7

] 10 28

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SET UP CH AND G-CODE PROG CH

SELECT

GUIDE CH

SET GUIDE CH CONFIRM

– – – – –

[]

[

]

[

]

[

0 1 2 3 4

7 10 28

10 28

2 7

9 2

3 Press M/m until the selected channel and

PLAY

guide channel row moves to the desired programme position.

The selected channel and guide channel are inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill the gap.

4 Press < to confirm the setting.

PLAY

5 To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 2

to 4.

6 Press OK.

PLAY

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Changing/disabling programme positions (continued)

SET UP CH AND G-CODE PROG CH

SELECT

GUIDE CH

MOVE PROG ERASE PROG :

–

– –

[ CLEAR ]

[]

[

]

0 1 2 3 4

9 10 28

10 28

7 9

2 7

–

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.

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CLEAR

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

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

OK M/m

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PLAY

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

PLAY

CLEAR

3 Press CLEAR.

row on which you want to disable.

To display other pages for programme position 5 to 49 (for Australia) or 6 to 50 (for New Zealand), press >/. repeatedly.

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

SET UP CH AND G-CODE PROG CH

10 28

9 10 28

2 7

– – – – –

[]

]

[

[ CLEAR ]

– – – – –

[]

]

[

[ CLEAR ]

1 2 3

4 SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG :

SET UP CH AND G-CODE PROG CH

0 1 2 3

4 SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG :

GUIDE CH

2 7

9 10 28

GUIDE CH

2 7

–––– –

10 28

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for any other programme positions you want to

disable.

5 Press OK.

PLAY

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Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Z EJECT TRINITRON TV

SYNCHRO PLAY

CLEAR DISPLAY

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X PAUSE

H PLAY

M # FF

x STOP

X PAUSE

COLOR

SYSTEM

m 3 REW

A EJECT

1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape.

The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

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M # FF x STOP

m 3 REW

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3 Press H PLAY.

PLAY

Additional tasks

Stop play

Pause play

Resume play after pause

Fast-forward the tape

Rewind the tape

Eject the tape

To set the colour system

If streaks appear during playback, press COLOR SYSTEM on the VCR to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in. (Normally, the colour system is correctly set whenever the tape is inserted.)

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

Press

x STOP

X PAUSE

X PAUSE or H PLAY

) # FF during stop

m 3 REW during stop Z EJECT

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If your tape was recorded in

PA L

NTSC

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

PA L

NTSC

To play an NTSC-recorded tape

Set NTSC PB in the SET UP MENU according to the colour system of your TV. For details, see page 56.

If your TV is

PA L

NTSC 4.43

Set NTSC PB to

PA L

4.43

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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.

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

Notes

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

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

• While setting the menu on the TV screen, you cannot use the H PLAY, X PAUSE, M # FF, m 3 REW or x STOP button. These buttons are used for menu operations.

• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two colour systems.

• Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded tape:

– the picture is black and white – the picture shakes – no picture appears on the TV screen – black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen – the colour density increases or decreases.

• Tapes recorded in the LP mode of NTSC system on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR, but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.

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Turning on the VCR and TV, and starting playback automatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play)

You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony (Trinitron TV).

How to connect to use this function

Connect the VCR and TV with the audio/video cable (see “To a TV that has audio/video input jacks” on page 9). Be sure to connect the audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the TV if the TV has two inputs or more. The TV must be placed where it will respond to the remote commander while you are pointing it at the VCR.

Operation

Make sure that the TV’s main power is on.

Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY and hold the remote commander in place for about two seconds.

The VCR and TV turn on, and the TV is set to VCR reception. If there is a tape in the VCR, playback starts automatically.

Notes

• If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly: – Wait a few moments, and press the button again. – Replace both of the batteries with new ones, and press the button again.

Note that this function may not operate some Sony TVs because of the remote commander’s signal limitations.

• Do not press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY while playing back a video tape. If

you do so, the TV’s input source will momentarily switch to the TV’s tuner.

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Recording TV

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programmes

DISPLAY

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z REC

PROG +/–

SP/LP INPUT SELECT

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

• PROG

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

record.

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SP/LP

4 Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.

LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio quality.

5 Press z REC to start recording.

REC

The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.

Recording indicator

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To stop recording

Press x STOP.

To check the remaining tape length

Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining.

–

000

Remaining tape length

E 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.

2 Select another programme position on the TV.

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Recording TV programmes (continued)

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.

Tips

• To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the

remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the ? (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons.

• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN jacks using INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– .

• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will not be recorded on the tape.

• If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.

Notes

• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.

• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY.

• The remaining tape length does not appear while playing in NTSC system.

Safety tab

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Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function

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

PROGRAM +/–

EASY TIMER

knob

START

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START

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Setting the Easy Timer

Before you start…

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the recording time.

SP/LP

EASY TIMER

1 Press the EASY TIMER knob.

The START indicator appears in the display window.

If the clock has not been set, “–:– –” appears. Go to step 2 in “Setting or changing the Easy Clock” on page 39.

EASY TIMER

2 Set the recording start time by turning the EASY TIMER knob

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

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

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EASY TIMER

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

The STOP indicator appears.

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Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function (continued)

EASY TIMER

4 Set the recording stop time in the same way as in step 2, then press

the EASY TIMER knob.

A programme number flashes.

EASY TIMER

5 Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select

the programme you want to record.

To select the tape speed, press SP/LP.

SP/

EASY TIMER

6 Press the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the setting.

indicator appears in

The

the display window and the VCR stands by for recording.

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Setting or changing the

CLOCK

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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 +/–

EASY TIMER

knob

EASY TIMER

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

EASY TIMER knob.

• To change the clock setting, press and hold the EASY TIMER knob on the VCR for more than three seconds.

The CLOCK indicator and the current clock setting appear in the display window.

EASY TIMER

2 Set the current time using the EASY TIMER knob.

1 Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to

enter the current hour.

2 Press the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the hour setting. 3 Turn the EASY TIMER knob to increase or decrease the minutes

setting by a minute.

CLOCK

START

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Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function (continued)

EASY TIMER

3 Press the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the clock setting.

The VCR enters the timer recording setting mode.

To continue the Easy Timer

setting, go to step 2 in “Setting the Easy Timer” on page 37.

To quit the Easy Timer setting mode without changing any settings, press 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:

START

indicator

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Confirm the setting and go to the next setting

Change the time by 15 minutes (in START/STOP mode)

Change the time by one minute (in START/STOP mode)

Select the programme

Change the hour/minute by one hour/minute (in CLOCK mode)

Do this on the VCR

Press EASY TIMER knob

Turn EASY TIMER knob or hold PROGRAM +/– down

Press PROGRAM +/–

Turn EASY TIMER knob or press PROGRAM +/–

Do this on the remote commander

Press EASY TIMER

Hold PROG +/– down

Press PROG +/–

Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT

Press PROG +/–

You can also use the programme number buttons to set the clock, start and stop times, and the programme you want to record. Just press the programme number buttons to enter the hours and minutes. For example:

• To set the clock to “8:20”, press 0, 8, EASY TIMER , 2, 0 and EASY TIMER in sequence.

• To set the start or stop time to “8:20”, press 0, 8, 2, 0 and EASY TIMER in sequence.

If you make a mistake, re-enter the correct digits before pressing

EASY TIMER .

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To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

To check or change the timer setting

Press the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the setting you want to check or change flashes. Then re-enter the new setting, if necessary. If you do not want to change any of the settings, press the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the

You can also change the timer setting using the TIMER SET/CHECK menu. For details, see page 50.

To cancel the timer setting

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

indicator appears in the display window.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

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

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

• Reset the counter.

• Display tape information on the TV screen.

• Check the timer settings.

• Watch another TV programme.

To watch the recorded programme right after the Easy Timer recording

The SEARCH indicator starts flashing when the VCR finishes the Easy Timer recording. To watch the recorded programme, press the EASY TIMER knob. The VCR turns on, starts searching, then automatically starts playback from the beginning of the recording. For details, see page 52.

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Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function (continued)

Tip

• To record from a source connected to LINE-1 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– or turn the EASY TIMER knob to display “L” 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 (SLVEZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only) or the TIMER SET/CHECK menu. For details, see pages 43 and 46.

• You cannot set the date using the Easy Timer function. Set the date using the CLOCK SET menu if you want to set the timer with the menu. For details, see page

12.

• The t indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting with no tape inserted.

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Recording TV

G–CODEG–CODE

G–CODE NO. SP / LP

[ SP ]

[ –––––––– – ]

SET SP / LP

:[ 0 – 9 ] :[ SP / LP ]

programmes using the G-CODE system (SLVEZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only)

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.

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?/1

CLEAR

G-CODE

Programme number buttons

SP/LP

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OK M/m/</,

G-CODE

1 Press G-CODE.

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Recording TV programmes using the G-CODE system (continued)

G–CODECODE

G–CODE NO. SP / LP

[ SP ]

[ 82477691– ]

SELECT

• ONCE DAILY WEEKLY

CONFIRM :[ OK ] CANCEL

:[ CLEAR ]

[

]

G–CODECODE

G–CODE NO. SP / LP

[ LP ]

[ 82477691– ]

DATE START STOP

CANCEL

STOP TIME EXTEND

:[ CLEAR ]

:[ OK ]

RECORDING TIME

PROG

25 .12MO 8 : 00

10 : 006LP

[]

CONFIRM

G–CODECODE

G–CODE NO. SP / LP

[ LP ]

[ 82477691– ]

SELECT

• ONCE DAILY WEEKLY

CONFIRM CANCEL

[ OK ]

:[ CLEAR ]

[

]

2 Press the programme number buttons to

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SP/LP

3 Press SP/LP to select the tape speed.

enter the G-CODE number for the programme you want to record.

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.

4 Select ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY by using

PLAY

?//, then press OK:

To record

Only once

Everyday Monday to Friday

Once a week

Select

ONCE

DAILY

WEEKLY

5 To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4. 6 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.

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• ]/1

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

Press >/. to extend the stop time. Each press increases or decreases the stop time by five minutes up to one hour.

Press OK to confirm the stop time.

If the information is not correct, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.

indicator appears in the display window and the VCR

The

stands by for recording.

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To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

To record satellite broadcasts

When you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes using the G-CODE number if applicable.

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 page 43 and page 44. 4 Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the

satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.

Tip

• To cancel the procedure, press G-CODE before pressing OK.

Note

• The t indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.

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Setting the timer

TIMER SET / CHECK MO

25 .1

DATE START STOP PROG

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

TIMER SET / CHECK MO

25 . 1

DATE START STOP PROG

2.512– : –– – : –– ––

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

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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.

?/1

PROG +/–

INPUT SELECT

OK M/m/</,

1 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/

PLAY

2 Set the date, start and stop times,

PLAY

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CHECK, then press OK.

programme position, and tape speed:

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

To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset.

To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, press m while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/ weekly recording” on page 47.

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To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L” in the “PROG” position.

3 Press , to confirm the setting.

PLAY

The cursor (B) appears at the beginning of the line. To enter another setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2.

4 Press OK.

PLAY

5 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.

• ]/1

indicator appears in the display window and the VCR

The

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.

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Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication

in reverse order.

the current date n SU-SA (Sunday to Saturday) n MO-SA (Monday to

Saturday) n MO-FR (Monday to Friday) n EVERY SA..... n EVERY MO n

EVERY SU n 1 month later n(dates count down) n the current date

Tips

• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme

number buttons.

• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.

Note

• The t indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.

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Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

×2

H PLAY

m 3 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

y SLOW

H PLAY

M # FF

m 3 REW

Operation

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

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

• During playback, hold M # FF or m 3 REW down. When you release the button, normal playback resumes.

During playback or pause, press ×2.

During playback or pause, press & SLOW.

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

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

To resume normal playback

Press H PLAY.

Tips

• Adjust the picture using TRACKING +/– on the VCR if: – streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – the picture shakes while pausing. To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.

• If noise appears during pause or frame-by-frame playback, first switch to the slow motion playback, then adjust the picture using TRACKING +/– on the VCR.

Notes

• The playback sound is muted during these operations.

• In LP or EP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.

• The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse.

• On-screen symbols may shake while playing or searching at various speeds.

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Setting the recording duration time

After starting 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

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z REC

2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

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

The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically.

To extend the duration

Press z REC repeatedly to set to the new duration.

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.

indicator turns off and the VCR returns

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Checking/

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changing/ cancelling timer settings

Before you start…

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

?/1

CLEAR

OK M/m/</,

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

• If you want to change or cancel a setting, go on to the next step.

• If you do not need to change or cancel the settings, press OK, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

TIMER SET / CHECK MO

DATE START STOP PROG

.6 1 7:00 8:00 6 .81 9:00 :0050

– 0:12 3 :00 2L7

EVERY

SU –.– – – : –– – :–– –– – –.– – – : –– – :–– –– – –.– – – : –– – :–– –– – –.– – – : –– – :–– –– –

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1:00 :00

11 21

25 .1

SP LP LP SP

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3 Press M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel:

• To change the setting, press </, to flash the item you want to change, and press M/m to reset it. Then, press , repeatedly until the cursor (”) appears at the beginning of the line.

• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

4 Press OK.

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

When the timer settings overlap

The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority.

Programme 1 Programme 2

Will be cut off

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Searching the beginning of an Easy Timer recorded programme

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

Press the EASY TIMER knob. The VCR turns on, rewinds to the beginning of the recorded programme and

starts playback automatically.

Tip

• To stop the flashing of the SEARCH indicator, first turn the VCR on, then press the SEARCH button. (Do not press any button at this point, otherwise this SEARCH mode will be cancelled.) To start the SEARCH function, press the SEARCH button once. If you press the SEARCH button repeatedly, you can enter the index search mode (for details, see page 54).

Notes

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

on.

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

EASY TIMER

knob

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INDEX

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 button and EASY TIMER knob on the VCR.

Using the INDEX SEARCH buttons on the remote commander

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

index signals ahead or behind you want to search:

• To search ahead, press > INDEX SEARCH.

• To search backwards, press .INDEX SEARCH.

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

./> INDEX SEARCH

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Searching using the index function (continued)

Using the SEARCH button and EASY TIMER knob on the VCR

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

display window (the SEARCH indicator lights up).

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.

EASY TIMER

knob

APC

START

APC

3 Press the EASY TIMER knob.

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

To stop searching

Press x STOP.

Note

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

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Adjusting the picture

NORMAL TRACKING

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape

indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion

(the may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. If so, manually adjust the tracking.

Press TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons. (The tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.

About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function

The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you set APC to ON in the SET UP MENU (with the APC indicator in the display window lit).

APC playback

The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.

indicator lights up.) To resume automatic

Tracking meter

SET UP MENU

APC NTSC PB

•

ON PAL TV 4. 43

[]

SELECT

[

SET

OFF

•

]

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 goes off.

Tip

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

Note

• There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR analyse the tape (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing, press X PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you press X PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is cancelled.

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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.

3 Press OK to return to the original screen.

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

Menu option

APC

NTSC PB

Set this option to ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function and

improve picture quality. OFF to switch off APC. ON PAL TV to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on a PAL TV.

4.43 to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on an NTSC TV. For details, see page 31.

SET UP MENU

APC

NTSC

•

ON PAL TV 4. 43

SELECT

SET

[] [

]

OFF

•

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Editing with another VCR

How to connect to record on this VCR

e.g. SLV-EZ44AZ

This VCR (Recorder) TV

LINE-1 IN

VMC-710HG/720HG audio/video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Other VCR (Player)

LINE OUT

Tip

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

Notes

• 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.

• Make sure you connect the plugs to the jacks of the same colour.

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Editing with another VCR (continued)

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 “L” in the display window.

• Press SP/LP to select the tape speed.

1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other

(playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.

Search for the point to start recording and press X PAUSE.

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.

X PAUSE

z REC

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.

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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

Symptom

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

The power is turned on but the

PowerClock

VCR does not operate.

The clock has stopped and “–:– –” lights in the display window.

The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.

The picture or sound is distorted.

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

Playback

The picture rolls vertically

during picture search.

The picture has no sound.

Remedy

• Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• The video heads are dirty (see page 61). Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLW or E-25CLDR video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as they may damage the video heads.

• If a message appears, this indicates that the Head Condition Sensor has detected dirty video heads. Follow the on-screen message. For details about the Head Condition Sensor, see page 61.

• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony service facility for more information.

• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.

• The tape is defective.

• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable connection.

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Symptom

No TV programmes appear on the TV screen.

TV reception is poor.

Recording

The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted.

The tape is ejected when you press z REC.

Nothing happens when you press z REC.

The timer does not operate.

Timer recording

A tape cannot be inserted.

The remote commander does not function.

You cannot control other TVs. (SLV-EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only)

Others

The tracking meter does not appear on the screen.

The VCR needs to be cleaned.

Remedy

• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are

using a monitor, set it to video input.

• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or

PROG +/– buttons. Select a programme position when recording TV programmes; select “L” when recording from other equipment.

• Adjust the TV aerial.

• Make sure COUNTRY in the TUNER PRESET menu is

set to the country you live in.

• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this

tape, cover the tab hole.

• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

• Make sure the tape is not at its end.

• Check that the clock is set.

• Make sure a tape has been inserted.

• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

• Make sure the tape is not at its end.

• Make sure a programme has been set for timer

recording.

• Make sure your timer settings are past the current

time.

• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the

mains for more than eight hours. Reset the clock and timer.

• Check that a tape is not already in the tape

compartment.

• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at

the remote sensor on the VCR.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with

new ones if they are weak.

• Make sure the TV / VIDEO remote control switch is

set correctly.

• Set your TV’s code number. The code number resets to

01 when you replace the batteries of the remote commander.

• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and

tracking cannot be adjusted.

• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft

cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

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Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

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

initial

contamination

terminal

Sapphire tape cleaner (SLV-EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only)

The unit incorporates a sapphire tape cleaner which cleans a video tape when it is loaded. This cleaner can prevent the video heads from contamination by removing dust or mold from a tape with the sapphire edge.

Head Condition Sensor

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

(For SLV-EZ44AZ only) The VCR may temporarily switch to a different head and resume playback. To switch

the heads, press H PLAY while the “PUSH [PLAY] TO RESUME TEMPORARILY” message appears on the screen. Although playback will resume, the sound will be monaural. When playback is finished, be sure to clean the heads with a video head cleaning cassette.

Be sure to use the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLW or E-25CLDR video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required).

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Specifications

System

Channel coverage

COUNTRY is set to AUS: VHF AS0 to AS12, AS5A, AS9A UHF AS28 to AS69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41 COUNTRY is set to NZ: VHF NZ1 to NZ11 UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41

RF output signal

UHF channels: 28 to 69

Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Inputs and outputs

LINE-1 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE-1 OUT (SLV-EZ44AZ)

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

LINE-1 OUT (SLV-EZ22AZ/EZ11AZ)

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO OUT, phono jack (1) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

General

Power requirements

220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption

15 W

Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C

Dimensions

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

Mass

Approx. 4.1 kg

Power back-up

Built-in self-charging capacitor Back-up duration: up to 8 hours at a time

Supplied accessories

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

ENERGY STA R

As an

ENERGY STA R

has determined that this product meets the

ENERGY STA R

is a U.S. registered mark.

Partner, Sony Corporation

guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

1 3

!§

1 ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch (10)

2 Remote sensor (5)

3 Tape compartment

4 A EJECT button (31)

5 m 3 REW (rewind) button (31, 48)

6 H PLAY button (31)

7 M # FF (fast-forward) button

(31, 48)

8 z REC (record) button (35)

9 x STOP button (31)

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0 X PAUSE button (31)

qa SEARCH button/indicator (52, 54)

qs EASY TIMER knob (37, 52, 54)

qd PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–

buttons (10, 55)

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

button (35)

qg COLOR SYSTEM button (31)

qh ONE TOUCH TUNING/

RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL button (10, 16)

8!∞ !º

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Index to parts and controls (continued)

Display window

SP LP EP

!º

1 Timer indicator (38, 47)

2 Tape speed indicator (35)

3 CLOCK indicator (39)

4 START indicator (37)

5 STOP indicator (37)

6 APC (Adaptive Picture Control)

indicator (55)

STARTCLOCK

67 8

STOP APC

NTSC

PAL

7 Tracking indicator (55)

8 Colour system indicator (31)

9 Time counter/clock/line/

programme indicator (32, 34, 38, 58)

0 Tape/recording indicator (35)

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Rear panel (SLV-EZ44AZ)

21 3

1 Mains lead (8)

2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

(57)

3 AERIAL IN connector (8)

Rear panel (SLV-EZ22AZ/EZ11AZ)

1 Mains lead (8)

2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

(57)

4 AERIAL OUT connector (8)

5 LINE-1 OUT AUDIO (MONO)/

VIDEO jacks (9)

21 3

4 AERIAL OUT connector (8)

5 LINE-1 OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks

(9)

3 AERIAL IN connector (8)

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Index to parts and controls (continued)

Remote commander

1 TV / VIDEO remote control switch

2 Z EJECT button (31)

3 TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY

4 DISPLAY button (32, 35)

123 456 789

5 WIDE button (for TV) (7)

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

7 z REC (record) button (35, 49)

8 EASY TIMER button (40)

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

0 INPUT SELECT button (36, 47) qa ×2 button (48)

(5)

button (33)

(SLV-EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ)

button (35)

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qs Tape/menu operation buttons

MENU button (12, 56)

X PAUSE/M button (31) x STOP/m button (31) m 3 REW (rewind)/

< button (31, 48)

M # FF (fast-forward)/

, button (31, 48)

H PLAY/OK button (31)

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123 456 789

qd ?/1 (on/standby) switch (44, 47)

qf G-CODE button (43)

(SLV-EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only)

qg CLEAR button (32, 44)

qh Programme number/? (ten’s

digit) buttons (36, 40, 44)

qj PROG (programme) +/– buttons

(34)

qk VOL (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)

ql ./> INDEX SEARCH

buttons (53)

w; y SLOW button (48)

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Index

A, B

Accessories supplied 4 Adjusting

picture 22, 48, 55

tracking 48, 55 Aerial hookup 8 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 22 APC (Adaptive Picture

Control) 55 AV (audio/video) connection 9

Cancelling timer settings 50 Changing the programme

position 26 Changing timer settings 50 Checking timer settings 50 Cleaning the video

heads 59 Clock setting 12 Colour system

compatible colour

systems 2

setting 31 Connecting

the VCR and your TV 8

to a TV with audio/

video jacks 9 Counter 32

Disabling programme position 22, 28

Dubbing. See Editing

E, F

Easy Clock 39 Easy Timer recording 37 Editing 57

G-CODE

recording 43 setting 14, 23

Guide channel

setting up automatically 14 setting up manually 23

Head Condition Sensor 61

I, J, K

Index

searching 53

L, M

LP mode 32, 35

NTSC-recorded tapes 31

One Touch Tuning 16

P, Q

Picture adjustment 22, 48, 55 Playback 30

at various speeds 48 frame-by-frame 48 slow motion 48

Presetting channels

automatically 18 manually 20 One Touch Tuning 16 using the EASY G-CODE SET UP function 14

Recording 34

duration time 49 saving 36 using the Easy Timer function 37 using the G-CODE system 43 while watching another programme 35

Remote commander 5

Safety tab 36 Searching

at various speeds 48 the beginning of an Easy Timer recorded programme 52 using the index function 53

SP mode 35

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

Timer recording

cancelling timer settings 50 changing timer settings 50 checking timer settings 50 daily/weekly recording 47 Easy Timer 37 overlapping timer recordings 51 using the G-CODE

system 43 Tracking adjustment 48, 55 Trinitron TV Synchro

Play 33 Tuning your TV to the VCR 10

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Table of contents

Getting Started

Presetting channels

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

Setting the recording duration time

Searching the beginning of an Easy Timer recorded programme

Searching using the index function

Adjusting the picture

Changing menu options

Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Index to parts and controls

Index