Sony SLV-EZ70AS/NZ Operating Instructions Manual

Video Cassette
Recorder

©1999 by Sony Corporation

SLV-EZ70AS/NZ

Operating Instructions

3-865-383-12 (1)

PAL NTSC

Introduction

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WARNING

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

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 220-240 V AC, 50 Hz.
Check that the unit’s operating voltage is
identical with your local power supply.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the
unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains
as long as it is connected to the mains, even
if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the mains if you do
not intend to use it for an extended period
of time. To disconnect the lead, pull it out
by the plug, never by the lead.

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 one hour
before operating the unit.

Caution

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

Compatible colour systems

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

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

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Introduction

Table of contents

Getting Started

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

9 Step 3: Connecting the VCR
11 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR
13 Step 5: Setting the clock
15 Step 6: Presetting channels with EASY G-CODE SET UP
17 Presetting channels
22 Setting up the G-CODE* system manually
25 Changing/disabling programme positions

* G-CODE is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Development Corp. G-CODE system is

manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Getting Started

Basic Operations

29 Playing a tape
33 Recording TV programmes
36 Recording TV programmes using

the easy timer

41 Recording TV programmes using

the G-CODE system

44 Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

46 Playing/searching at various

speeds

48 Recording TV programmes using

the quick timer

49 Synchronised recording
51 Checking/changing/cancelling

timer settings

53 Recording stereo and bilingual

programmes

55 Searching using the index

function

56 Adjusting the picture
57 Changing menu options

Editing

58 Connecting to a VCR or stereo

system

59 Basic editing
60 Audio dubbing

Additional Information

61 Troubleshooting
64 Specifications
65 Index to parts and controls
Back cover

Index

Getting Started

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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

Checking your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models : SLV-EZ70AS and
SLV-EZ70NZ. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel
of your VCR. The SLV-EZ70AS is the model used for illustration
purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text,
for example, “SLV-EZ70NZ only.”

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Step 2

Setting up the remote commander

To operate

the VCR
a Sony TV

Set TV / VIDEO to

VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV

Remote sensor

Inserting the batteries

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

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

Using the remote commander

You can use this remote
commander to operate this
VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons
on the remote commander
marked with a dot (•) can be
used to operate your Sony TV.
If the TV does not have the g
symbol near the remote sensor,
this remote commander will
not operate the TV.

continued

TV / VIDEO

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Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)

TV control buttons

To

Turn the TV into standby or active mode
Select an input source of the TV either from

aerial in or from line in
Select the programme position of the TV
Adjust the volume of the TV
Switch to TV (Teletext off)
Switch to Teletext
Select the sound
Use FASTEXT
Call up on-screen display
Change the Teletext page
Operate TV menu options
Switch the wide mode of a Sony wide TV

(For other manufacture’s wide TV, see
“Controlling other TVs with the remote
commander” on page 7)

Programme
number buttons

ON/STANDBY
WIDE

AUDIO MONITOR

DISPLAY
TV/VIDEO

VOL +/–

PROG +/–/√/◊

;

FASTEXT
buttons

Menu buttons

V

Press

ON/STANDBY
TV/VIDEO

Programme number buttons or PROG +/–
VOL +/–

; (TV)
V (Teletext)

AUDIO MONITOR
FASTEXT buttons
DISPLAY
√/◊
Menu buttons
WIDE

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Manufacturer

Sony 01*1,02
Akai 68
Blaupunkt 10
Ferguson 52
Grundig 11*

1

Hitachi 24
ITT/Nokia 15,16,69*

3

Mitsubishi 27*1,28*1,50*1,51*

1

NEC 66
Panasonic 17*1,49

Manufacturer

Philips 06*1,07*1,08*

1

Saba 12,13
Samsung 22,23
Sanyo 25
Sharp 29
TEAC 67
Telefunken 36
Thomson 43*

2

Toshiba 38

Code number

Code number

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.

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

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

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

the programme number buttons. Then release ON/STANDBY.

Now you can use the ON/STANDBY, 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.

continued

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8

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

*1: 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 >/./?/

/ 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.

Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)

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Getting Started

IN

OUT

AERIAL

OUT

IN

AERIAL

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.

Step 3

AERIAL IN

AERIAL IN

to mains

Mains lead

: Signal flow

AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

continued

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

e.g. SLV-EZ70AS

LINE-1 OUT

LINE IN

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 32),
this connection is necessary. (If your
TV has two or more inputs, connect
the audio/video cable to the VIDEO
IN 1 jacks.)

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

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To a stereo system

You can improve sound quality by
connecting a stereo system as shown
on the right.

Note

• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use either of the connections
above.

To a satellite tuner (SLV-EZ70AS only)

You can record programmes from
other equipment such as a satellite
tuner.

To a SKY TELEVISION decoder (SLV-EZ70NZ only)

This hookup allows you to record
scrambled SKY TELEVISION
programmes. You can preset the
receivable SKY TELEVISION
programmes and record them as the
normal TV programmes using the
G-CODE system, etc.

Note

• You may not receive TV programmes depending on the types of decoders. In this
case, contact your Sony dealer.

LINE IN

LINE-2 OUT
(AUDIO)

Audio cable (not supplied)

Step 3: Connecting the VCR (continued)

e.g. SLV-EZ70AS

Video cable (not supplied)

For SLV-EZ70NZ only

SKY TV
DECODER
VIDEO IN

SKY TELEVISION

decoder

VIDEO OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

Satellite tuner

For SLV-EZ70AS only

LINE-3 IN
(SAT IN)

LINE OUT

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Getting Started

SP

APC

RF CHANNEL

ON/STANDBY

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

2 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR.

The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.

3 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.

RF CHANNEL

1/u ON/STANDBY

continued

PROGRAM +/–

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SONY VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER

4 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.

5 Press RF CHANNEL.

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

To obtain a clear picture from the VCR

If the picture does not appear clearly in step 4 above, press PROGRAM +/–
in step 4, so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new
RF channel until a clear picture appears.

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.

Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR (continued)

RF CHANNEL

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Getting Started

CLOCK SET

1.1.1999 FR 0:00

SELECT
SET
END

:

[ OK ]

:

[]

:

[

]

MENU

PLAY

OK

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1 Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.

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

cursor (”) to CLOCK SET and press OK.

MENU

OK
>/./?//

Step 5

Setting the clock

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

Before you start…

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

•

ON/

STANDBY

continued

ON/STANDBY

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3 Press >/. to set the date.

The day of the week is set automatically.

4 Press / to flash the month and set the

month using >/..

5 Set the year, hour and minutes in

sequence, using / to flash the item to be
set, and >/. to select the digits.

6 Press OK to start the clock.

Tip

• To change the digits during setting, press ? to return to the item to be changed,
and select the digits using >/..

Note

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

PLAY

OK

PLAY

OK

CLOCK SET

2 .1 . 1999 MO 0 : 0 05

SELECT
SET
END

:

[ OK ]

:

[]

:

[

]

CLOCK SET

2.1.199 0:0052

9

SA

SELECT
SET
END

:

[ OK ]

:

[]

:

[

]

Step 5: Setting the clock (continued)

PLAY

OK

CLOCK SET

2 .1 .1999 SA52 5:301

SELECT
SET
END

:

[ OK ]

:

[]

:

[

]

PLAY

OK

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Getting Started

EASY G–CODE SET UP

/ AREA SELECT

CITY

1 / 4

SYDNEY

PAGE

MELBOURNE
BRISBANE
PERTH
ADELAIDE

OK

SELECT
SET

:

[]

:

[

]

MENU

MENU

PLAY

OK

e.g. SLV-EZ70AS

PLAY

OK

Step 6

Presetting
channels with
EASY G-CODE SET
UP

EASY G-CODE SET UP 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 (SLV-EZ70AS) or for
Auckland (SLV-EZ70NZ). If you live in these areas, 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 >/. to move the

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

2 Press >/. to move the cursor (”) to your local area, then press OK

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

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

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 >/. to move the cursor (”) to SET UP CH
AND G-CODE and press OK. The guide channels for your local area
are displayed on the screen.

continued

OK
>/.

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Step 6: Presetting channels with EASY G-CODE SET UP (continued)

Tips

• If your area is not listed in the EASY G-CODE SET UP menu, set up the TV channels
using the one touch tuning or the TUNER PRESET menu (see “Presetting channels”
on page 17). 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 22).

• If you want to record satellite broadcast using the G-CODE numbers, see page 24.

• (SLV-EZ70NZ only) If you have connected a SKY TELEVISION decoder to the VCR,
you need to set the SKY TELEVISION channels and their G-CODE guide channels
manually.

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SP

APC

ONE TOUCH

TUNING

Presetting channels

If you can receive no channels or only a few channels after performing the
EASY G-CODE SET UP (page 15), preset all receivable channels
automatically using the one touch tuning or the TUNER PRESET menu.

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

Presetting all receivable
channels using one touch
tuning

1 Press ONE TOUCH TUNING on the VCR for more than 3 seconds.

The VCR starts the channel presetting.

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

To check if the channels are preset correctly

Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If the
TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press
PROGRAM +/–, the channels are preset correctly.

Tip

• To stop one touch tuning, press ONE TOUCH TUNING or p STOP on the VCR
during the setting.

ONE TOUCH

TUNING

continued

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Presetting channels (continued)

PLEASE WAIT

TUNER PRESET PROG 0

NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

NORM

ON••

CATV

OFF

1

TUNER PRESET PROG 1

NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

NORM

ON••

CATV

OFF

1

SELECT
SET

:

[

]

:

[]

TUNER PRESET PROG 1

NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

NORM

ON••

CATV

OFF

1

SELECT
SET

:

[]

:

[

]

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 >/. to move the

cursor (”) to TUNER PRESET and press
OK.

2 Press >/./?// to move the cursor

(”) to NORMAL/CATV, then select
NORM.

To preset CATV channels, select CATV.

3 Press >/. to move the cursor (”) to

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.

MENU

OK
>/./?//

MENU

PLAY

OK

PLAY

OK

PLAY

OK

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Getting Started

TUNER PRESET PROG10

NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

NORM

ON••

CATV

OFF

21

SELECT
SET

:

[]

:

[

]

TUNER PRESET PROG10

NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

NORM

ON••

CATV

OFF

21

SELECT
SET

:

[]

:

[

]

TUNER PRESET PROG10

NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

NORM

ON••

CATV

OFF

21

SELECT
SET

:

[]

:

[

]

PLAY

OK

PLAY

OK

MENU

PLAY

OK

PROG +/–

MENU

OK
>/./?//

Presetting channels
manually

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

cursor (”) to TUNER PRESET and press
OK.

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

to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM.
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.

3 Press >/. to move the cursor (”) to

CHANNEL SET.

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Presetting channels (continued)

SLV-EZ70NZ

NZ1 to NZ11
E21 to E69
S1 to S41, S01 to S05

SLV-EZ70AS

AS0 to AS12, AS5A, AS9A
AS28 to AS69
S1 to S41, S01 to S05

PLAY

OK

PLAY

OK

TUNER PRESET PROG14

NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

NORM

ON••

CATV

OFF

35

SELECT
SET

:

[]

:

[

]

TUNER PRESET PROG14

NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

NORM

ON••

CATV

OFF

21

SELECT
SET

:

[]

:

[

]

• PROG

Selected programme
position

4 Press PROG +/– to select the programme

position.

5 Press / repeatedly until the channel you

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

The channels are scanned in the following
order:

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.”

6 To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat

steps 4 and 5.

7 Press OK.

Channel coverage

VHF
UHF
CATV

(TV distribution)

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Getting Started

TUNER PRESET PROG14

NORMAL / CATV
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

NORM

ON••

CATV

OFF

35

SET

:

[

]

Disabling unwanted programme positions

After tuning the TV channels, you can disable unused programme positions.
The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/–
buttons. You can also disable unwanted programme positions using the SET
UP CH AND G-CODE menu (page 27).

1 In step 5 on page 20, press programme number button “0” twice to

display the number “0” beside CHANNEL SET.

2 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.

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 25).

Selected programme position