3-810-473-11 (1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC
SLV-X815ME
SLV-X815PS
SLV-X815SG
©1995 by Sony Corporation
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.
Precautions
Safety
•This VCR operates on 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 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 outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.
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 D/K), MESECAM (B/ G and D/K) and NTSC colour systems. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.
2 Introduction
Table of contents
Getting Started
4Step 1: Unpacking
5Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
6Step 3: Connecting the VCR
8 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR
10Step 5: Selecting a language
11Step 6: Setting the clock
13 Step 7: Tuning the VCR
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Additional Information |
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Playing a tape |
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Troubleshooting |
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Recording TV programmes |
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Specifications |
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Recording TV programmes using |
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Index to parts and controls |
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the timer |
Back cover |
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Additional Operations
27Playing/searching at various speeds
29Recording TV programmes using the quick timer
30Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
31Recording stereo programmes
32Adjusting the picture
34Changing menu options
35Editing with another VCR
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Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
• Remote commander • Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3- phono)
• Mains lead
• R6 (Size AA) batteries
• Aerial cable |
• Plug adaptor (SLV-X815ME/X815SG) |
Checking your model name
The instructions in this manual are for the 3 models : SLV-X815ME, X815PS and X815SG. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. The SLV-X815ME is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-X815ME.”
4 Getting Started
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.
Using the remote commander
You can use this remote
commander to operate this |
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Notes
•The TV/VIDEO button selects an input sourse of the TV from 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.
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Step 3
Connecting the VCR
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AERIAL IN |
AC IN |
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: Signal flow |
AERIAL IN |
Aerial cable |
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the rear panel of the VCR. |
AERIAL IN
OUT
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Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and |
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the aerial input of your TV using the |
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supplied aerial cable. |
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Connect AC IN of the VCR to the mains using the supplied mains lead.
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Additional connections
To a TV that has phono type audio/video input jacks
This additional connection improves picture and sound quality. Connect the TV as shown on the right.
To a stereo system
This VCR
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Audio/video cable
You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system as shown below.
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Step 4
Tuning your TV to the VCR
If you have connected your VCR to the TV using the audio/video cable, skip this step.
ON/STANDBY
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Turn on your TV and select a programme position for video playback.
Choose a channel between UHF 30 and 39 on the TV, where there is no picture and no sound or only a steady rustling sound.
This channel will now be referred to as the video channel.
Tune the TV so that a blue screen appears on the TV screen.
Refer to your TV manual for tuning instructions.
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.
If the blue screen does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear blue screen” on page 9.
8 Getting Started
To check to see if the TV tuning is correct
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 TV tuning is correct.
To obtain a clear blue screen
If the blue screen does not appear clearly in step 4 above, turn the RF CHANNEL screw at the rear of the VCR with an RF screwdriver to a position where the TV clearly displays the blue screen.
Selecting the TV system
For your TV to receive the correct signal from your VCR, you must set the TV SYSTEM switch at the rear of the VCR to either G (for system B/G) or K (for system D/ K). If this switch is set to the wrong position, the sound will be distorted.
RF CHANNEL
TV SYSTEM
K G
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Step 5
Selecting a language
You can change the on-screen language from English to Chinese or Arabic.
Before you start...
•Turn on the VCR and the TV.
•Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU |
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EXECUTE |
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Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor 
(z) to LANGUAGE and press EXECUTE.
LANGUAGE / 
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•EXECUTE
Press CURSOR >/. to flash the desired 
language, then press EXECUTE.
LANGUAGE / 
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Step 6
Setting the clock
You must set the time and date on the VCR to be able to use the timer recording features properly. You can set the VCR clock using the on-screen display.
Before you start…
•Turn on the VCR and the TV.
•Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU
CURSOR
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EXECUTE
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TIMER SET / CHECK SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE / 
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SET |
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2 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor
(z) to CLOCK SET, then press EXECUTE.
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Step 6 : Setting the clock (continued)
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Set the year, hour and minutes in |
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sequence, using CURSOR / to flash the |
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item to be set, and CURSOR >/. to select |
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the digits. |
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Tip
•To change the digits during setting, press CURSOR ? to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits using CURSOR >/..
Note
•The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
12 Getting Started
Step 7
Tuning the VCR
First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting. Then, if some channels could not be preset automatically, you can preset them manually; if there are any unwanted channels among the preset ones, you can disable the channels.
Before you start…
•Turn on the VCR and the TV.
•Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU |
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Presetting all receivable channels automatically
1 •MENU |
Press MENU. |
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TIMER SET / CHECK
SET UP MENU
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
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SET |
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Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (z) to TUNER PRESET, then press EXECUTE.
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Step 7 : Tuning the VCR (continued)
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noisy. |
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Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (z) to AUTO PRESET, then press EXECUTE.
All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen.
TUNER PRESET |
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