Sony SLV-ED343ME, SLV-ED343SG, SLV-ED949ME, SLV-ED949SG, SLV-EZ141AZ Service Manual

SLV-ED343ME/ED343SG/ED949ME/ED949SG/EZ141AZ/

EZ745AZ/GA59ME/GA59SG

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Photo: SLV-ED949SG

RMT-V408

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SLV-ED343ME/ED343SG/ED949ME/

ED949SG/GA59ME/GA59SG

Australia Model

New Zealand Model

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TS-10 MECHANISM

Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANI­CAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VII for MECHANICAL
ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-790-11)

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System

Colour system

TV system

Channel coverage

RF output signal

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ED343ME/ED343SG/ED949ME/ED949SG/
GA59ME/GA59SG:

PAL, MESECAM, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43

EZ141AZ/EZ745AZ:

PAL, NTSC 4.43

ED343ME/ED343SG/ED949ME/ED949SG:

B/G, D/K, I

EZ141AZ/EZ745AZ:

B/G, B/B

GA59ME/GA59SG:

G, K, I

B/G: VHF E2 to E12/UHF E21 to E69/

CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41
D/K: VHF R1 to R12/UHF R21 to R69
I: VHF SA4 to SA13/UHF B21 to B69/

CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41
B/B: VHF R1 to R12/UHF R21 to R69

UHF channels:21 to 69 (B/G, D/K, I)

28 to 69 (B/B)

SPECIFICATIONS

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Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Tape speed

ED343ME/ED343SG/ED949ME/ED949SG:

SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)

NTSC 33.35 mm/s

LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)

EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s

EZ141AZ/EZ745AZ:

SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)

LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)

GA59ME/GA59SG:

SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s

LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s

EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s

(recording (Line input only)/playback)

NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)

(recording (Line input only)/playback)

NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only)

NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)

NTSC 33.35 mm/s

NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)

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Maximum recording/playback time

10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)

Rewind time

Approx. 1 min.(with E180 tape)

Inputs and outputs

GA59ME/GA59SG:

LINE IN

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

LINE OUT

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

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VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jack (2)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2)
Standard output: 327 mVrms

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Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

General

Power requirements

ED343ME/ED343SG/ED949ME/ED949SG/
GA59ME/GA59SG:

110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

EZ141AZ/EZ745AZ:

220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz

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1.2 W (POWER SAVE is set to ON, minimum)

ED949ME/ED949SG/EZ745AZ:

17 W

1.2 W (POWER SAVE is set to ON, minimum)

Power back-up

ED343ME/ED343SG/ED949ME/ED949SG:

Back-up duration: up to 24 hrs. at a time

EZ141AZ/EZ745AZ:

Back-up duration: up to 6 hrs. at a time

Operating temperature

5 °C to 40 °C

Storage temperature

–20 °C to 60 °C
Dimensions including projecting parts and controls
(w/h/d)

GA59ME/GA59SG:

Approx. 360 × 95 × 245 mm

ED343ME/ED343SG/EZ141AZ:

Approx. 360 × 95 × 255 mm

ED949ME/ED949SG/EZ745AZ:

Approx. 430 × 96 × 255 mm

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Approx. 2.8 kg

ED949ME/ED949SG/EZ745AZ:

Approx. 3.1 kg

Supplied accessories

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

ED343ME/ED343SG/ED949ME/ED949SG/
EZ141AZ/EZ745AZ:

Aerial cable (1)

GA59ME/GA59SG:

75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connector (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

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1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
“pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors,
that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to
the customer and recommend their replacement.

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED
LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE
OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH
SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS
SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY.

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4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend
their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Service Guide

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◆ Mode Switch (Program Switch) Assembly Point·························4

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◆ How to eject the cassette tape

1. General

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Additional Operations

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Editing

Additional Information

2. Disassembly and Reassembly

2-1 Cabinet and PCB
2-1-1 Cabinet T op ······································································· 2-1
2-1-2 Cover Bottom ···································································· 2-1
2-1-3 Ass’y Panel Front ······························································ 2-2
2-1-4 Ass’y Jack PCB································································· 2-2
2-1-5 Ass’y Main-PCB, Deck····················································· 2-3
2-2 VCR Deck Parts Locations
2-2-1 T op Vie w ··········································································· 2-4
2-2-2 Bottom Vie w······································································ 2-6
2-3 VCR DECK
2-3-1 Holder FL Cassette Ass’y Removal ·································· 2-7
2-3-2 Lever FL Door Removal ··················································· 2-7
2-3-3 Slider FL Drive, Gear FL Cam Removal ·························· 2-8
2-3-4 Lever FL Arm Ass’y Removal ·········································· 2-8
2-3-5 Gear W orm Wheel Removal·············································· 2-9
2-3-6 Cable Flat Removal··························································· 2-9
2-3-7 Motor Loading Ass’y Removal ······································· 2-10
2-3-8 Bracket Gear, Gear Joint 2, 1 Removal ··························· 2-10
2-3-9 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

2-3-10Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

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Index to parts and controls ················································· 1-1
Step 1 : Unpacking ····························································· 1-2
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander························· 1-2
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR ············································· 1-3
Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto

Step 5 : Setting the clock ···················································· 1-4
Step 6 : Selecting the TV system ········································ 1-5

Playing a tape ····································································· 1-7
Recording TV programmes ················································ 1-8
Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer ············· 1-9
Recording TV programmes using the timer ····················· 1-10

Playing/searching at various speeds ································· 1-11
Setting the recording duration time ·································· 1-11
Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings··················· 1-12
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes···················· 1-12
Searching using the index function ·································· 1-13
Adjusting the picture ························································ 1-13

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Reducing the VCR’s power consumption ························ 1-13
Changing menu options···················································· 1-14

Connecting to a VCR or stereo system····························· 1-14
Basic editing ····································································· 1-15

Troubleshooting································································ 1-15
Index ················································································· 1-16

Lever Load S, T Ass’y Removal ····································· 2-11

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Set Up function ····················································· 1-3

Selecting a language·············································· 1-5
Presetting channels················································ 1-5
Changing/disabling programme positions············· 1-6

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2-3-11Lever Pinch Drive, Lever Tension Drive Removal·········· 2-12
2-3-12Lever Tension Ass’y, Band Brake Ass’y Removal ·········· 2-12
2-3-13Lever Brake S, T Ass’y Removal ···································· 2-13
2-3-14Gear Idle Ass’y Removal ················································ 2-13
2-3-15Disk S, T Reel Removal ·················································· 2-14
2-3-16Holder Clutch Ass’y Removal········································· 2-14
2-3-17Lever Up Down Ass’y, Gear Center Ass’y Removal ······ 2-15
2-3-18Guide Cassette Door Removal ········································ 2-15
2-3-19Lever Unit Pinch Ass’y, Plate Joint,

2-3-20Lever #9 Guide Ass’y Removal ······································ 2-16
2-3-21FE Head Removal ··························································· 2-17
2-3-22ACE Head Removal ························································ 2-17
2-3-23Slider S, T Ass’y Removal ·············································· 2-18
2-3-24Plate Ground Deck, Cylinder Ass’y Removal················· 2-18
2-3-25Belt Pulley Removal························································ 2-19
2-3-26Motor Capstan Ass’y Removal ······································· 2-19
2-3-27Post #8 Guide Ass’y Removal········································· 2-20
2-3-28Level Head Cleaner Ass’y Removal ······························· 2-20
2-3-29How to Eject the Cassette Tape······································· 2-20
2-4 The Table Of Cleaning, Lubrication and

3. P.C.Boards

3-1 Main PCB ··········································································· 3-3
3-2 Dial Timer PCB (Hi-Fi model)··········································· 3-7
3-3 Front A/V PCB (Hi-Fi model)············································ 3-9

4. Schematic Diagrams

◆ Block Identification of Main PCB············································ 4-3

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4-1 S.M.P.S. ·············································································· 4-5
4-2 Power·················································································· 4-7
4-3 System Control/Servo························································· 4-9
4-4 Audio/Video ····································································· 4-11
4-5 Hi-Fi (Hi-Fi model) ·························································· 4-13
4-6 TM-Block ········································································· 4-15
4-7 OSD/VPS/PDC································································· 4-17
4-8 A2/NICAM (Hi-Fi model) ··············································· 4-19
4-9 Input-Output (RCA) ························································· 4-21
4-10 Function (Hi-Fi model) ···················································· 4-23
4-11 LED Signal Display (GA59ME/GA59SG) ······················ 4-25

5. Alignment and Adjustments

5-1 VCR Adjustment ································································ 5-1
5-1-1 Location of adjustment button of remote control ··············· 5-1
5-1-2 Test point location for adjustment mode setting ················ 5-2
5-2 Head Switching Point Adjustment ····································· 5-3
5-3 NVRAM Option Setting····················································· 5-3
5-4 VCR Mechanical Adjustment············································· 5-5
5-4-1 Tape Transport System and Adjustment Location·············· 5-5
5-4-2 Tape Transport System Adjustment···································· 5-6
5-4-3 Reel Torque ······································································ 5-11

6. Repair Parts List

6-1 Exploded Vie ws·································································· 6-2
6-1-1 Instrument Assembly (Mono model)·································· 6-2
6-1-2 Instrument Assembly (Hi-Fi model)··································· 6-3
6-1-3 Mechanical Parts (Top Side) ·············································· 6-4
6-1-4 Mechanical Parts (Bottom Side)········································· 6-5
6-2 Electrical Parts List ···························································· 6-6

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Replacement Time About Principal Parts ······················· 2-21

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1) When installing the ass’y deck on the Main PCB, be sure to align the assembly point of mode switch.

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◆ HOW TO EJECT THE CASSETTE TAPE

(If the tape is stuck in the unit)

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1) Turn the Gear Worm 1 clockwise in the direction of arrow with a screwdriver. (See Fig. 2)
(Other method ; Remove the screw of Motor Load Ass’y, Separate the Motor Load Ass’y)

2) When Slider S, T approachs the unloading position, rotate holder Clutch counterclockwise after inserting screwdriver in the frame’s bottom hole
in order to wind the unwound tape. (Refer to Fig. 3)
(If you rotate Gear Worm 1 continuously when tape is unwinding, you may cause tape contamination by grease and tape damage. Be sure to
wind the unwound tape with the unit in the horizontall position.)

3) Rotate Gear Worm 1 clockwise using a screwdriver until the mecha is in the eject state. Remove the tape. (Refer to Fig. 2)

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Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

For SLV-ED949ME/SG

1 ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch
2 Remote sensor (11)
3 Tape compartment
4 A EJECT button (30)
5 H PLAY button* (30) (45)/M FF

6 x STOP button (17) (30) (60)
7 X PAUSE button (30) (41) (60)

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9 EASY TIMER (36)
q; PROGRAM/TRACKING +/—

buttons* (37) (54)

qa LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R

(left/right) jacks (58)

*The H PLAY and PROGRAM/

TRACKING + buttons have a tactile dot.

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2 A EJECT button (30)
3 Remote sensor (11)
4 Tape compartment
5 H PLAY button* (30) (45)/M FF

(fast-forward)/m REW (rewind)
(30) (45)/Playback Dial (31) (45)

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7 X PAUSE button (30) (41) (60)
8 z REC (record) button (33) (47)

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9 PROGRAM/TRACKING +/—

buttons* (37) (54)

*The H PLAY and PROGRAM/

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Display window

1 Tape indicator
2 START indicator (37)
3 STOP indicator (37)
4 MONTH indicator (40)
5 YEAR indicator (40)
6 NICAM indicator* (51)
7 STEREO indicator* (50)

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8 Timer indicator (39) (43)
9 Recording indicator (33)
0 Time counter/clock/line/programme

position indicator (31) (32) (59)

qa Ta pe speed indicators (32) (38)

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1 (in from antenna) connector (13)
2 LINE IN 1 AUDIO R/L/VIDEO

(audio right/audio left/video) jacks*
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LINE IN 1 AUDIO/VIDEO jacks*
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Remote commander

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Q

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1 Z EJECT button (30)

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2 INPUT SELECT button (32) (42)

(60)

3 TV/VIDEO button (for TV)
4 CLEAR button (31) (48)
5 Programme number buttons* (34)
6 -/-- (tens digit) button (34)
7 VOL (volume) +/— buttons
8 z REC (record) button (33) (47)
9 REC SPEED (recording speed)

button (32)

q; MENU button (21) (48)
qa X PAUSE/M button (21) (30)

x STOP/m button (21) (30)
m REW (rewind)/< button (21)

(30) (45)
M FF (fast-forward)/, button
(21) (30) (45)
H PLAY/OK button* (21) (30)
(45)

*The H PLAY, AUDIO MONITOR,

number 5 and PROG + buttons have a
tactile dot.

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qs ?/1 (on/standby) switch (43)
qd ¥TV/VIDEO remote control switch

(11)

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qf AUDIO MONITOR button*
qg DISPLAY button (31) (33)
qh PROG (programme) +/— buttons*

(34)

qj y SLOW button (45)
qk ×2 button (45)
ql ./> INDEX SEARCH

buttons (53)

*1The H PLAY, AUDIO MONITOR,

number 5 and PROG + buttons have a
tactile dot.

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Step 1 : Unpacking

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

¥ Remote commander ¥ Aerial cable

¥ R6 (size AA) batteries

How to use this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-ED949ME/SG and
ED343ME/SG. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your
VCR. SLV-ED949ME is the model used for illustration purposes. Any
difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,
SLV-ED949ME only.

This manual mainly explains operations using the remote commander, but the
same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the VCR having the
same or similar names.

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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.

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
remote sensor, this remote
commander will not operate the
TV.

symbol near the

0

5

¥TV/VIDEO

2

9

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Remote sensor

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

a Sony TV ¥TV and point at the remote sensor at the TV

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)

Notes

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¥ With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
¥ If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove

the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

¥ Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
¥ Do not use different types of batteries together.
¥ Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

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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 IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your

2 Connect of the VCR and the aerial

3 Connect the mains lead to the mains.

TV and connect it to on the rear
panel of the VCR.

input of your TV using the supplied
aerial cable.

Note

¥ When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to

tune your TV to the VCR (see page 15).

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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 left.

To a stereo system
(SLV-ED949ME/SG
only)

You can improve sound
quality by connecting a
stereo system to the LINE
OUT AUDIO R/L jacks as
shown on the left.

Note

¥ To play a tape in stereo, you must connect your VCR either to a TV with audio/

video input jacks or to a stereo system as shown on above left.

For SLV-ED949ME/SG

LINE OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

For SLV-ED343ME/SG

LINE OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

LINE OUT
AUDIO R/L

Audio cable (not supplied)

LINE IN

LINE IN

LINE IN

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Q

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Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with

the Auto Set Up function

Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up
function. With this function, you can set the language for the on-screen display and
TV channels automatically.

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

2 Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Tune the TV to channel 32 (the initial RF channel for this VCR).
Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture
does not appear clearly, see To change the RF channel on
page 17.

PLAY

The VCR automatically turns on.

OK

The LANGUAGE SET menu
appears on the TV screen.

Press </, to select the desired
language, ENGLISH or ARABIC,
then press OK.

The message for the Auto Set Up
function appears.

ENGLISH ARABIC

SELECT

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3 Press OK.

4 Press M/m/</, to select the

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The SYSTEM SELECT menu

OK

appears.

appropriate TV system, then press
OK.

PLAY

OK

The VCR starts searching for all of
the receivable channels and presets
them (in the appropriate order for
your local area).

If you want to change the order of
the channels or disable unwanted
programme positions, see
Changing/disabling programme
positions on page 25.

After the search is complete, the clock setting menu appears. See
Setting the clock on page 18.

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SYSTEM
SYSTEM

SELECT

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SYSTEM SELECT

–B/G

D/K–

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PLEASE WAIT

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EXIT

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40%

MENU:

5

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To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press MENU.

To change the RF channel

If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, change the RF channel on
the VCR and TV. Select INSTALLATION from the menu, then press M/m
to highlight VCR OUTPUT CH and press ,. Select the RF channel by
pressing the M/m buttons. Then, tune the TV to the new RF channel so that
a clear picture appears.

Tip

¥ If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset

in the Auto Set Up function, see page 21.

Notes

¥ Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (timer, etc.)

will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.

¥ Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the mains lead for the first

time after you purchase the VCR.

¥ After using the Auto Set Up function, the LANGUAGE SET menu does not

appear automatically when you connect the mains lead again. If you want to use
the Auto Set Up function again, press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight
INSTALLATION and press OK. Press M/m to highlight AUTO SET UP, then
repeat all procedures from step 3.

¥ Auto preset can be performed by pressing x STOP

5 seconds or more with no tape inserted.

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Step 5 : Setting the clock

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

Before you start

¥ Turn on the VCR and the TV.
¥ Set the TV to the video channel.
¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

MENU

1 Press MENU, then press M/m/</

PLAY

OK

2 Press M/m to set the hour.

PLAY

OK

3 Press , to select the minutes and

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press OK.

set the minutes by pressing M/m.

12 0 1 JAN/0:20

SELECT

18 0 1 JAN/0:20

SELECT

18 3 1 JAN/0:20

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4 Set the day, month, and year in

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

04/

THU

SET
EXIT

SET
EXIT

SET
EXIT

:

MENU:

04/

THU

:

MENU:

04/

THU

:

MENU:

:

OK:END

:

OK:END

:

OK:END

sequence by pressing , to select

PLAY

the item to be set, and press M/m to

OK

select the digits, then press ,.

The day of the week is set
automatically.

MENU

Tip

¥ To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed,

and select the digits by pressing M/m.

18 3 82 SEP/0:20

SELECT

SET

:

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OK:END

TUE

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Step 6 : Selecting the TV system

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You must select the appropriate TV system for your area.

Before you start

¥ Turn on the VCR and the TV.
¥ Set the TV to the video channel.
¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

MENU

1 Press MENU, then press M/m/</

PLAY

OK

2 Press M/m to highlight TV

PLAY

OK

6

, to highlight INSTALLATION
and press OK.

SYSTEM, then press ,.

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PLAY

Select For

OK

G the B/G TV system

K the D/K TV system

I the I TV system

MENU

4 Press MENU to exit the menu.

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AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM
VCR OUTPUT CH

SELECT

AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM
VCR OUTPUT CH

SELECT

1

:

OK:END

:

OK:END

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G:
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:

EXIT

G:
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Selecting a language

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You can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the
Auto Set Up function.

Before you start

¥ Turn on the VCR and the TV.
¥ Set the TV to the video channel.
¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

MENU

1 Press MENU, then press M/m/</

2 Press </, to highlight the desired language, ENGLISH or

, to highlight LANGUAGE SET
and press OK.

PLAY

OK

PLAY

ARABIC, then press OK.

OK

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SELECT

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Presetting channels

If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset
them manually.

Before you start

¥ Turn on the VCR and the TV.
¥ Set the TV to the video channel.
¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

MENU

1 Press MENU, then press M/m/</

2 Press M/m to highlight MANUAL

3 Press M/m to highlight the row

, to highlight INSTALLATION
and press OK.

PLAY

OK

SET UP, then press ,.

PLAY

OK

which you want to preset, then

PLAY

OK

press ,.

To display other pages for
programme positions 6 to 80, press
M/m repeatedly.

AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM
VCR OUTPUT CH

SELECT

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME SYSTEM

1

0

2

2

0

2

3

0

3

4

0

3

5

MANUAL TUNING

SYSTEM : B/G
PR : 5
CH : –––
MFT : –
NAME : – – – –

SELECT

:

OK:END

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:

EXIT

A

A

B

–

L

M

N

–

C

D

E

–

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J

K

–

SWAPPING OK

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5 Press M/m to highlight NAME,

MENU:

B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G

:

6 Enter the station name.

7 Press OK to confirm the station name.

MENU:OK:END

channel you want is displayed.

PLAY

Select the appropriate TV system, if

OK

necessary.

then press ,.

PLAY

OK

PLAY

1 Press M/m to select a character.

OK

Each time you press M, the
character changes as shown
below.

A t B t  t Z t 0 t 1
t t 9 t A

2 Press , to set the next character.

The next space flashes.
To correct a character, press </, until the character you want
to correct flashes, then reset it.

You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.

PLAY

OK

MANUAL TUNING

SYSTEM : B/G
PR : 5
CH : 033
MFT : –
NAME : ––––

SELECT

:

MANUAL TUNING

SYSTEM : B/G
PR : 5
CH : 033
MFT : –
NAME : ––––

SELECT

:

MANUAL TUNING

SYSTEM : B/G
PR : 5
CH : 033
MFT : –
NAME : O– – –

SELECT

:

SET :
EXIT

SET :
EXIT

SET :
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Changing/disabling programme

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If the picture is not clear

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If the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (MFT)
function. After step 4, press M/m to select MFT. Press </, to get a clear
picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.

Notes

• If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, select the appropriate TV system (“G”, “K”
or “I”) for your area (see page 20).

•When adjusting MFT, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference
from the picture being received.

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positions

After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If
any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable
them.

You can also change the station names. If the station names are not displayed, you
can enter them manually.

Changing programme positions

Before you start

¥ Turn on the VCR and the TV.
¥ Set the TV to the video channel.
¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

MENU

1 Press MENU, then press M/m/</

PLAY

OK

2 Press M/m to highlight MANUAL

PLAY

OK

3 Press M/m to highlight the row

PLAY

OK

2

9

8

, to highlight INSTALLATION
and press OK.

SET UP, then press ,.

containing the programme position
you want to change.

To display other pages for
programme positions 6 to 80, press
M/m repeatedly.

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MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM
VCR OUTPUT CH

SELECT

:

OK:END

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME SYSTEM

1

0

2

7

2

0

2

9

3

0

3

0

4

0

3

2

5

TV STATION TABLE

PR NAME SYSTEM

CH

1

0

2

7

2

0

2

9

3

0

3

0

4

0

3

2

5

8

G:
32:

SET
EXIT

A

A

B

–

L

M

N

–

C

D

E

–

I

J

K

–

SWAPPING OK

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

A

A

B

–

L

M

N

–

C

D

E

–

I

J

K

–

SWAPPING OK

EXIT

2

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B/G
B/G
B/G

:

B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G

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4 Press OK, then press M/m to move

PLAY

OK

5 Press OK to confirm the setting.

PLAY

OK

6 To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3

MENU

7 Press MENU to exit the menu.

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.

Before you start

¥ Turn on the VCR and the TV.
¥ Set the TV to the video channel.
¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

MENU

1 Press MENU, then press M/m/</

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through 5.

, to highlight INSTALLATION,
and press OK.

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2

7

2

0

3

0

3

0

3

2

4

0

2

9

5

AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM
VCR OUTPUT CH

SELECT

:

OK:END

A

A

B

–

C

D

E

–

I

J

K

–

L

M

N

–

SWAPPING OK

EXIT

G:
32:

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EXIT

o

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B/G

B/G
B/G

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Q

2 Press M/m to highlight MANUAL

3 Press M/m to highlight the row

4 Press CLEAR.

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

6 Press MENU to exit the menu.

1

6

SET UP, then press ,.

PLAY

OK

which you want to disable.

PLAY

OK

To display other pages for
programme positions 6 to 80, press
M/m repeatedly.

CLEAR

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

to disable.

MENU

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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1
2
3
4
5

PR CH NAME SYSTEM

1
2
3
4
5

PR NAME SYSTEM

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2
3
4
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A

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B

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9

L

M

N

0

3

0

C

D

E

0

3

2

I

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K

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

0

2

7

A

A

B

0

2

9

L

M

N

0

3

0

C

D

E

0

3

2

I

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K

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

CH

0

2

7

A

A

B

0

3

0

C

D

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0

3

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–
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–

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B/G
B/G
B/G

B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G

B/G
B/G

B/G

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Changing the station names

Q

You can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters).

Before you start

¥ Turn on the VCR and the TV.
¥ Set the TV to the video channel.
¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

1 Press MENU, then press M/m/</

2 Press M/m to highlight MANUAL

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4 Press M/m to highlight NAME,

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PLAY

OK

PLAY

OK

PLAY

OK

PLAY

OK

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6

3

, to highlight INSTALLATION
and press OK.

SET UP, then press ,.

which you want to change or enter
the station name, then press ,.

To display other pages for
programme positions 6 to 80, press
M/m repeatedly.

then press ,.

1

5

1

5

AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM
VCR OUTPUT CH

:

OK:END

TV STATION TABLE

0

2

7

A

A

B

0

2

9

L

M

N

0

3

0

C

D

E

0

3

2

I

J

K

SWAPPING OK

MANUAL TUNING

:

MANUAL TUNING

:

SET
EXIT

–
–
–
–

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SET :
EXIT

SET :
EXIT

SELECT

PR CH NAME SYSTEM

1
2
3
4
5

SYSTEM : B/G
PR : 5
CH : 033
MFT : –
NAME : ––––

SELECT

SYSTEM : B/G
PR : 5
CH : 033
MFT : –
NAME : ––––

SELECT

0

G:
32:

:

MENU:

B/G
B/G
B/G
B/G

:

MENU:OK:END

MENU:OK:END

5 Enter the station name.

PLAY

8

6 Press OK to confirm the new name.

7 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Each time you press M, the
character changes as shown
below.

A t B t  t Z t 0 t 1
t t 9 t A

2 Press , to set the next character.

The next space flashes.
To correct a character, press </, until the character you want
to correct flashes, then reset it.

You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.

PLAY

OK

MENU

1 Press M/m to select a character.

OK

9

2

4

9

MANUAL TUNING

SYSTEM : B/G

8

PR : 5
CH : 033
MFT : –
NAME : O– – –

SELECT

2

:

9

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Playing a tape

Before you start...

¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

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

3 Press H PLAY.

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

PLAY

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

OK

Additional tasks

To Press

Stop play x STOP
Pause play X PAUSE
Resume play after pause X PAUSE or H PLAY
Fast-forward the tape M FF during stop
Rewind the tape m REW during stop
Eject the tape Z EJECT

To set the colour system

If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set
COLOUR SYSTEM in the USER SET menu to conform to the system that
the tape was recorded in (see page 56). (Normally set the option to AUTO.)

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Using Playback Dial on the VCR

With Playback Dial, you can
operate the following playback
options.

To Do this

Resume play after pause Press H PLAY

Fast-forward the tape

Rewind the tape

To use the time counter

Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you
want to find later. The counter in the display
window resets to 0:00:00. Search for the
point afterwards by referring to the counter.

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

Notes

¥ When you play back a tape recorded in the PAL or MESECAM colour system,

streaks may appear even if the colour system setting is set to AUTO. If so, set
COLOUR SYSTEM to PAL or MESECAM in the USER SET menu (see
page 56).

¥ Do not turn Playback Dial forcibly. It may damage Playback Dial.
¥ The counter resets to 0:00:00 whenever a tape is reinserted.
¥ The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
¥ If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter

reading will not be correct. This discrepancy 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 becomes 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.

¥ Ta pes recorded in the LP mode of other NTSC system VCRs can be played back

on this VCR, but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.

¥ While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback

commander do not function.

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(M FF) during stop

Quickly turn and release Playback Dial to the left
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1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3 ¥To record a normal channel, press PROG +/— until the

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If no picture or sound is reproduced on the TV, press TV/VIDEO
on the remote commander to display VIDEO indicator on the
display window.

• PROG

programme position number or station name you want appears in
the display window.

INPUT

SELECT

¥To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the

LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line
in the display window.

REC SPEED

colour system, and SP or EP for the NTSC colour system).

LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP
(Standard Play). EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three
times as long as SP. However, SP produces better picture and audio
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To stop recording

Press x STOP.

To check the remaining time

Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as
shown below.

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and time counter t Remaining time t Current date and time, and time
counter

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Current date and time

In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE
SELECT in the USER SET menu is set according to the tape type you use
(see page 56).

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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.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the
safety tab as illustrated. To record on the same
tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive
tape.

To record NTSC colour system programmes

NTSC colour signals can be recorded on this VCR from the LINE IN 1 and
LINE-2 IN* jacks.

To select the line input, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line
in the display window.

For tape speed, select SP or EP in step 4.

EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP.
However, SP produces better picture and sound quality.

When playing a tape, the VCR automatically detects the tape speed.

Tips

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

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

¥ If you connect additional equipment to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN* jacks, you

can select the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/— buttons.

¥ The DISPLAY information 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.

Safety tab

Notes

¥ The DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-

motion playback.

¥ If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter

reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the
counting cycles of the two video systems.

¥ When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time

may not be correct.

¥ The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.
¥ About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be

displayed.

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The Easy Timer function allows you to
make timer recordings of programmes
without turning on your TV. Set the
recording timer to record up to eight
programmes, including settings made with
other timer methods, that will be broadcast
within the next month. The recording start
time and recording stop time can be set at
one minute intervals.

Before you start...

¥ Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total

¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

1 Press EASY TIMER.

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DATE and TODAY appear alternately in the display window.

If the date and time are not set, DAY will appear. See step 2 in
the following section, To set the clock to set the date and time.

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5 Press EASY TIMER.

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EASY TIMER

You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust
the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/—
buttons.

PROGRAM

EASY TIMER

STOP indicator and the recording stop time appear in the display
window.

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7 Press EASY TIMER.

8 Turn EASY TIMER to set the programme position.

9 Press EASY TIMER.

10 Turn EASY TIMER to set the tape speed, SP, LP or AUTO.

The programme position or LINE input appears in the display
window.

EASY TIMER

INPUT
SELECT

To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the
LINE inputs, turn EASY TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to
display the connected line in the display window.

EASY TIMER

The current tape speed mode appears in the display window.

EASY TIMER

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You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust
the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/—
buttons.

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“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
The

indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands

by for recording.
To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment

switched on.

To return to the previous step

To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the
VCR at the same time during any of the Easy Timer settings.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

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

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

• Reset the counter (page 31).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 33).

• Check the timer settings (page 48).

•Watch another TV programme (page 34).

To use the Auto Tape Speed function

In step 10 above, turn EASY TIMER to select AUTO. When you are
recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length
becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is
automatically changed to the LP mode (or EP mode when you are recording
NTSC signals). Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the
tape speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the “TAPE
SELECT” setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate (see page 56).

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1 Hold down EASY TIMER so that DAY appears in the display

window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting
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3 Press EASY TIMER.

MONTH indicator and 1 appear in the display window.

4 Turn and press EASY TIMER to set the month, and then the year.

After you set the year, CLOCK appears in the display window.

5 Turn and press EASY TIMER to set the hour and minute.
6 When you have finished setting the time, press EASY TIMER to start

the clock.

Tips

¥ To cancel a Easy Timer setting, press x STOP

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¥ To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see Checking/changing/

cancelling timer settings on page 48.

¥ To record NTSC signals in EP mode, set the tape speed to LP. Even when timer

recording is set to LP mode, NTSC signals are automatically recorded in EP
mode.

Notes

¥ If eight programmes have already been set using the TIMER PROGRAMMING

menu, FULL appears in the display window for about five seconds.

and indicators flash in the display window when you complete the

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setting in step 11 with no tape inserted.

¥ When the time is set incorrectly, ERROR appears in the display window in step

11. Set the timer again from step 1.

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About the Demonstration Mode

The Easy Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a
salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating

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programmes have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.

To activate the Demonstration Mode

Press X PAUSE on the VCR while turning the EASY TIMER. DEMO
appears in the display window for a few seconds.

To cancel the Demonstration Mode

Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the Demonstration
Mode is cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration
Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you
use the Easy Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains
lead (see page 48).

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Recording TV programmes using the
timer

You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with the Easy
Timer (SLV-ED949ME/SG only).

Before you start…

• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.

• 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.

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

MENU

1 Press MENU, then press M/m/</

PLAY

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2 Set the date, start and stop times

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SELECT

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and tape speed:
1 Press , to select each item in

turn.

2 Press M/m to set each item.
To correct a setting, press < to
return to that setting and reset.

•To record the same programme every day or the same day every
week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 43.

•To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the
LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line
in the “PR”

position.

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indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands

by for recording.
To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment

switched on.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

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

in reverse order.

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To use the VCR after setting the timer

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

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

• Reset the counter (page 31).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 33).

• Check the timer settings (page 48).

•Watch another TV programme (page 34).

To use the Auto Tape Speed function

In step 2 above, press m to select AUTO. When you are recording a
programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter
than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed
to the LP mode (or EP mode when you are recording NTSC signals). Note
that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed.
To operate this function correctly, the “TAPE SELECT” setting in the
USER SET menu must be accurate (see page 56).

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¥ To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see Checking/changing/

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¥ To record NTSC signals in EP mode, set the tape speed to LP. Even when timer

recording is set to LP mode, NTSC signals are automatically recorded in EP
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¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

Playback Options

To Do this

View the picture during
fast-forward or rewind

Play at high speed

Play at twice the normal
speed

Play in slow motion

To resume normal playback

Press H PLAY.

Using Playback Dial on the VCR

With Playback Dial, you can
operate the following playback
options.

To Do this

View the picture during
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Play at high speed ¥ During playback, quickly turn and release Playback

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rewind, hold down m REW.

¥ During playback, briefly press M FF or m REW.

The tape continues to play at high speed.

¥ During playback, hold down M FF or m REW.

When you release the button, normal playback
resumes.

During playback, press ×2.

During playback, press y SLOW.

During fast-forward, turn and hold Playback Dial to the
right (M FF). During rewind, turn and hold Playback
Dial to the left (m REW).

Dial to the right (M FF) or left (m REW). The
tape continues to play at high speed.

¥ During playback, turn and hold Playback Dial to the

right (M FF) or left (m REW). When you
release Playback Dial, normal playback resumes.

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¥ Adjust the picture using the PROGRAM +/— buttons on the VCR if:

- Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.

- Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.

-The picture shakes while pausing.
To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/—) at the same time.

Notes

¥ The sound is muted during these operations.
¥ In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.
¥ If the playback mode mark does not appear on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.
¥ The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.
¥ Do not turn Playback Dial forcibly. It may damage Playback Dial.

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After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop
recording automatically after a specified duration.

Before you start…

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

1 While recording, press z REC.

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indicator appears in the display window.

2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.

In SP mode

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In LP (EP) mode
Each press advances the time as shown below.

0:30 1:00

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 a new duration time.

To cancel the duration

Press z REC repeatedly until the
returns to the normal recording mode.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

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Checking/changing/cancelling timer
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¥ Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
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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.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
2 Press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight TIMER

PROGRAMMING and press OK.

¥ If you want to change or cancel a

setting, go on to the next step.

¥ If you do not need to change or

cancel the settings, press MENU,
then turn off the VCR to return to
recording standby.

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want to change or cancel, then press
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The PR number on the selected row
flashes.

4 ¥ To change the setting, press </, to select the item you want to

change, then press M/m to reset it.

¥ To cancel the setting , press CLEAR.

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Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes (SLV-ED949ME/SG only)

In the ZWEITON (German stereo) system

This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual
programmes based on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual
programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display
window.

To select bilingual sound while recording

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Main

Sub

Main and sub MAIN/SUB STEREO

Standard sound* MONO STEREO

* Usually the main channel heard from both the left and right in bilingual

programmes

To select stereo programme while recording

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo STEREO STEREO

Left channel LCH STEREO

Right channel RCH STEREO

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This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on
the NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or
bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the
display window.

To record a NICAM programme, NICAM in the USER SET menu should
be set to ON (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 56 for
details.

To select the sound while recording

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

Stereo programmes

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo

Left channel NICAM, LCH NICAM, STEREO

Right channel

Left and right channels* NICAM, LCH + RCH NICAM, STEREO

* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels

Bilingual programmes

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Main

Sub

Main and sub

Standard sound* NICAM, MONO NICAM, STEREO

* Usually the main sound (monaural)

NICAM, STEREO NICAM, STEREO

NICAM, RCH NICAM, STEREO

NICAM, MAIN NICAM, STEREO

NICAM, SUB NICAM, STEREO

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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (SLV-ED949ME/SG only)
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Selecting the sound during Hi-fi playback

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Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo

Left channel

Right channel

Mix sound*

Mono sound

*The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track

How sound is recorded on a video tape

The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded
onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded
onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

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¥ To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the AUDIO OUT

connections.

¥ When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural

regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.

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Usually main sound

Main (left channel)
Sub (right channel)

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LCH STEREO

RCH STEREO

MIX STEREO

MONO No indicator

Stereo

Usually mixed
left/right channels

Stereo sound
(left/right channels)

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audio track
(monaural)

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track (main
track)

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Searching using the index function

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The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each
recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.

To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)

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1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2 Press ./> INDEX SEARCH.

The VCR starts scanning each
recording for five seconds in the
corresponding direction.

3 Press H PLAY to start playback when

you find the desired point.

To search a specific recording (Index search)

:

INDEX SCAN BB

1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2 Press ./> INDEX SEARCH twice.

•To search ahead, press > INDEX
SEARCH twice.

•To search backwards, press .
INDEX SEARCH twice.

3 Press ./> INDEX SEARCH

depending on the direction where your
desired programme is located.

Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up
to ±20, respectively.

4 The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that

point.

To stop searching

Press x STOP.

Notes

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

• When you press .
selected index signal, playback may not start exactly at the index signal.

INDEX SEARCH, if there is nothing recorded before the

INDEX SEARCH : BB +02

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Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the
tracking when playing a tape, distortion may
occur if the recording is in poor condition.
In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

During playback, press TRACKING +/— on
the VCR to display the tracking meter. The
distortion should disappear as you press one
of the two buttons. To resume automatic
tracking adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.

Adjusting the picture sharpness (Auto Sharpness Control)

You can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.

1 During playback, press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight

USER SET and press OK.

2 Press M/m to highlight ASC, then press

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3 Press M/m to set ASC to ON or OFF.

¥ ON: Picture sharpness is automatically

adjusted.

¥ OFF: Adjust the picture sharpness

manually.
To soften the picture, press <.
To sharpen the picture, press ,.

4 Press MENU to return to the original screen.

TRACKING– – – – – – – – – – – –

Tracking meter

OSD :
TAPE SELECTON:
COLOUR SYSTEM
NICAM
POWER SAVE

SELECT

SOFTEN
ON/OFF :

END EXIT

:

SET
EXIT

OK:END

PICTURE

ASC : OFF

–– –––––––––– ––– ––––––

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OK:

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You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off (standby
mode) to reduce the VCRs power consumption.

1 Press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight USER SET and

press OK.

2 Press M/m to highlight POWER SAVE.
3 Press , to set to ON, then press OK.

The power consumption is reduced to a
minimum.

To turn on the indicators in the display window

Set POWER SAVE to OFF in step 3.

Note

¥ When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicator in the display window

remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to ON.

OSD ON:
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Changing menu options

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OK.

2 Press M/m to select the option.
3 Press < to change the setting, then press OK.

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

USER SET

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Menu option Set this option to

OSD ¥ ON to display the menu on the TV screen.

TAPE SELECT ¥ E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.

COLOUR SYSTEM ¥ AUTO to select the colour system automatically.

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COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO:
NICAM

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ON:
OFF:POWER SAVE
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SET
EXIT

OK:END

¥ OFF to disappear the menu from the TV screen.

¥ E240 to use an E-240 type tape.
¥ E260 to use an E-260 type tape.
¥ E300 to use an E-300 type tape.

¥ PAL to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour

system.

¥ MESECAM to use the tape recorded in the

MESECAM colour system.

¥ B/W to use the tape recorded in black and white.

When using the tape recorded NTSC colour signals:
¥ NT3.58 to use the tape recorded in the NTSC 3.58

colour system.

¥ NT4.43 to use the tape recorded in the NTSC 4.43

colour system.

¥ NTPB to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on PAL

TV.

SELECT

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MENU:

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NICAM*

POWER SAVE

ASC ¥ ON to automatically adjust the sharpness of the

EASY OPERATION

Menu option Set this option to

AUTO POWER OFF

*SLV-ED949ME/SG only

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¥ ON to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio

track.

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¥ OFF to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio

track.
For details, see page 51.

¥ ON to turn off the indicators in the display window

to conserve the VCRs power.

¥ OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window

while the VCR is standing by.

picture.

¥ OFF to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.

¥ OFF to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.
¥ 2HOUR/3HOUR to turn the VCR off automatically

if no signal is received and you do not press any of
the buttons during this time.

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Editing

Connecting to a VCR or stereo
system

How to connect to record on this VCR

Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this
VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that
best suits your VCR.

Example A (SLV-ED343ME/SG only)

Other VCR (Player)

LINE OUT

Example B (SLV-ED949ME/SG only)

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LINE IN 1

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Other VCR (Player)

LINE OUT

How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-ED949ME/SG
only)

Connect the LINE-2 IN jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the
stereo system, using an audio cable (not supplied).

Notes

¥ Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.
¥ If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.
¥ 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.

¥ When you connect another VCR to the LINE-2 IN* connector, press INPUT

SELECT to display L2 in the display window.

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Before you start editing

•Turn on your TV and set it to the video

• Press INPUT SELECT to display the

• Press REC SPEED to select the tape

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channel.

connected line in the display window.

speed.

1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.

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

Search for the point to start recording and press X PAUSE to set it to
playback pause.

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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.

Tip

•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.

z REC

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

Symptom Remedy

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

The power is turned on but the
VCR does not operate.

Power

The VCR is plugged in but the
display window remains dark.

The clock has stopped and
— —:— — appears in the

Clock

display window.

The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.

The picture is not clear. ¥ Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR.

Playback

The picture has no colour. ¥ The COLOUR SYSTEM option in the USER SET

The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.

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¥ Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.

¥ Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power

off, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry
for over three hours.

¥ Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF

(see page 55).

¥ The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the

mains. 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.

Reset the RF channel output of your VCR (see page

17).

¥ Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/— buttons

on the VCR.

¥ The video heads are dirty (see the last page of

Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using a
Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning
cassette is 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 it may damage the video heads.

¥ The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult

your local Sony service facility for more information.

menu is set to the wrong position. Set the option to
conform to the system that the tape was recorded in.

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

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Symptom Remedy

The picture has no sound.

The sound from a tape

Playback

recorded with the VCR is not
in stereo or the STEREO
indicator in the display
window is flashing.

No TV programme appears on
the TV screen.

TV reception is poor. ¥ Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.

Recording

The recorded picture has no
colour or unusual colour.

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.

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¥ The tape is defective.
¥ If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable

connection.

¥ If you made connections using the aerial cable only,

make sure the TV system is set correctly for your
area.

¥ Adjust the tracking.
¥ The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads

using a Sony video head cleaning cassette as
explained above.

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

are using a monitor, set it to video input.

¥ Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR.

Reset the RF channel output of your VCR (see page

17).

¥ Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT

button. Select a programme position when recording
TV programmes; select a line input when recording
from other equipment.

¥ Adjust the TV aerial.
¥ Make sure the TV system is correctly set for your TV.
¥ Make sure TV SYSTEM (B/G, D/K or I) in the

INSTALLATION menu is set to the same system in
your local area.

¥ Set COLOUR SYSTEM in the USER SET menu

according to your local colour system.

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

tape, cover the tab hole (see page 34).

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

tape, cover the tab hole (see page 34).

¥ Make sure the tape is not at its end.

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The timer does not operate. ¥ Check that the clock is set.

Timer recording

A tape cannot be inserted. ¥ Check that a tape is not already in the tape

The remote commander does
not function.

The selected input line
connector number does not
appear in the display window.

Others

The tracking meter does not
appear on the TV screen.

The display window becomes
dim.

The VCR needs to be cleaned.

¥ 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.

¥ The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the

mains. Reset the clock and timer.

¥ Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.

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 ¥

set correctly.

¥ Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line.

¥ The recording condition of the tape is very poor and

tracking cannot be adjusted.

¥ The display window automatically becomes dim

when the VCR is in standby mode.

¥ 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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black & white
screen appears)

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Adjusting

picture 54

tracking 54
Aerial hookup 13
ASC (Auto Sharpness Control)
54
Audio track 52
Audio/video hookup 14
Auto Set Up 15

C

Changing the programme
position 25
Changing the station name 28
Cleaning the video heads 61
Clock setting 18
Colour system

compatible colour systems

2

setting 30
Connecting

the VCR and your TV 13

to a stereo system 14, 58

to a TV with audio/video

jacks 14
Counter 31

D

Demonstration 41
Disabling the programme
positions 26
Dubbing. see Editing

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Easy Timer 36
Editing 58
EP mode 32

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I

Index scan 53
Index search 53

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Language selection 15, 21
LP mode 32

M

Manual fine tuning 24
Monaural 52
Monitoring

during playback 52

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Normal audio track 52

O

Optional setting 56

P

Playback 30

at various speeds 45
selecting the sound 52

slow motion 45
Power save 55
Presetting channels 22

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duration time 47
saving 34
timer setting 42
using the Easy Timer 36
while watching another
programme 34

RF channel 15, 17

S

Safety tab 34
Searching

at various speeds 45

using the index function 53
SP mode 32
Stereo 52

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Timer setting 42

cancelling 48

changing 48

checking 48

daily/weekly recording 43

using the Easy Timer 36

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