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- Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC SLV-ED33ME/MJ/SG SLV-ED25PS/TH SLV-ED15PS © 2000 by Sony Corporation 3-058-431-11 (1)
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Setting up the remote commander Step 3: Connecting the VCR Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR Step 5: Selecting a language 10 Step 6: Presetting channels 16 Step 7: Setting the clock Basic Operations 18 Playing a tape 22 Recording TV programmes... -
Page 4: Getting Started
ED33MJ, ED33SG, ED25PS, ED25TH and ED15PS. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-ED33ME is the model used for illustration purpose. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,“SLV-ED15PS only.” Getting Started • Aerial cable... -
Page 5: Step 2: Setting Up The Remote Commander
(+) 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... -
Page 6: Step 3: Connecting The Vcr
Step 3 Connecting the VCR Connect the aerial to your VCR and TV as shown below to watch TV programmes and VCR pictures on your TV. In addition, if your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, we recommend you connect the VCR to your TV using an audio/video cable to get a better picture and sound. -
Page 7: Step 4: Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr
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 ON/STANDBY ON/STANDBY Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR. Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR. The factory-preset RF channel flashes in the display window for about three seconds. - Page 8 VCR and TV using the audio/video cable (see “To a TV that has audio/video input jacks” on page 6). If the same symptom persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note • If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted (noisy sound).
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Page 9: Step 5: Selecting A Language
Step 5 Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language from English to Arabic. Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • ]/1 Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR. MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to move the cursor (B) to LANGUAGE and press OK. -
Page 10: Step 6: Presetting Channels
Step 6 Presetting channels First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using the One Touch Tuning function or the AUTO PRESET in the TUNER PRESET menu. Then, if some channels could not be preset automatically, set them manually;... -
Page 11: Before You Start
Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to move the cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET and press PLAY Press M/m/</, to move the cursor (B) to SYSTEM, then select B/G, D/K or I,... - Page 12 Step 6: Presetting channels (continued) Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to AUTO PRESET, then press OK. PLAY 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.
- Page 13 Presetting channels manually Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to move the cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET and press PLAY Press M/m/</, to move the cursor (B) to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM.
- Page 14 Step 6: Presetting channels (continued) Press PROG +/– to select the programme PROG position. Press , repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. PLAY Pressing < goes back to the previous channels. The channels are scanned in the following order: Channel coverage CATV (TV distribution)
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Page 15: If The Picture Is Not Clear
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. In step 5 on page 14, press programme number button “0” twice to display the number “0”... -
Page 16: Step 7: Setting The Clock
Step 7 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 the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to move the cursor (B) to CLOCK SET and press OK. - Page 17 Set the year, hour and minute in sequence, using , to flash the item to be set, and PLAY M/m to select the digits. Press OK to start the clock. PLAY • To change the digits during setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits using M/m.
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Page 18: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a tape m 3 REW A EJECT COLOR SYSTEM Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. - Page 19 Press H PLAY. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. PLAY Additional tasks Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape To set the colour system If streaks appear during playback, press COLOR SYSTEM on the VCR to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in.
- Page 20 Playing a tape (continued) To use the time counter At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. The counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter. To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.
- Page 21 Turning on the VCR and TV, and starting playback automatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play) You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony (Trinitron TV). How to connect to use this function Connect the VCR and TV with the audio/video cable (see “To a TV that has audio/video input jacks”...
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Page 22: Recording Tv Programmes
Recording TV programmes Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. PROG Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to record. Basic Operations DISPLAY z REC PROG +/–... - Page 23 SP/LP Press SP/LP (SP/EP) to select the tape speed, SP or LP. (SP/EP) LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio quality. Press z REC to start recording. The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
- Page 24 Recording TV programmes (continued) To record NTSC colour system programmes NTSC colour signals can be recorded through the line input (LINE-1 IN) only. Display “L” in the display window using INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– in step 3. For tape speed, select SP or EP in step 4. EP provides recording time three times as long as SP, however, SP produces better picture and sound quality.
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Page 25: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Easy Timer Function
Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function The Easy Timer function allows you to make a timer recording of a programme without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record only one programme that will be broadcast within the next 24 hours using the EASY TIMER knob. - Page 26 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function (continued) Set the recording stop time in the same way as in step 2, then press EASY TIMER the EASY TIMER knob. A programme number flashes. Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select EASY TIMER the programme you want to record.
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Page 27: Setting Or Changing The Easy Clock
Setting or changing the Easy Clock When “–:– –” is displayed in the display window, the VCR clock has not been set. You need to set the clock using the Easy Clock function before setting the timer. You can also change the current time using the Easy Clock function. - Page 28 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function (continued) EASY TIMER Press the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the clock setting. The VCR enters the timer recording setting mode. To continue the Easy Timer setting, go to step 2 in “Setting the Easy Timer”...
- Page 29 To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. To check or change the timer setting Press the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the setting you want to check or change flashes. Then re-enter the new setting, if necessary. If you do not want to change any of the settings, press the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the t indicator appears in the display window.
- Page 30 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function (continued) Tips • To record from a source connected to LINE-1 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– or turn the EASY TIMER knob to display “L” in the display window. •...
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Page 31: Setting The Timer Manually
Setting the timer manually You can preset up to eight programmes at a time. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. - Page 32 Setting the timer manually (continued) To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, press m while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/ weekly recording” below. To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN jacks; press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/–...
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Page 33: Additional Operations
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds H PLAY m 3 REW M # FF Playback options View the picture during fast- forward or rewind Play at high speed Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Rewind and start play To resume normal playback Press H PLAY. -
Page 34: Setting The Recording Duration Time
Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. While recording, press z REC. The t indicator appears in the display window. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes. -
Page 35: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings
Checking/ changing/ cancelling timer settings Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then select TIMER SET/CHECK: • If you want to change or cancel a setting, go on to the next step. - Page 36 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings (continued) Press M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel: • To change the setting, press </, to flash the item you want to change, and press M/m to reset it. Then, press , repeatedly until the cursor (B) appears at the beginning of the line.
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Page 37: Searching The Beginning Of An
Searching the beginning of an Easy Timer recorded programme If you record a programme using the Easy Timer function, you can easily find the beginning of the recording with this SEARCH function. The SEARCH indicator flashes when the VCR finishes the Easy Timer recording. -
Page 38: Searching Using The Index Function
Searching using the index function The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. The VCR can search up to 99 index signals ahead of or behind the current position. -
Page 39: The Vcr
Using the SEARCH button and EASY TIMER knob on the VCR Press SEARCH on the VCR repeatedly until “INDEX” appears in the display window (the SEARCH indicator lights up). Turn the EASY TIMER knob to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search: •... -
Page 40: Searching Using The Time Search Function
Searching using the Time Search function You can easily find a specific point on a tape by using the Time Search function. For example, you can find a recorded portion 15 minutes ahead of or behind the current position of a tape by using the Time Search function. -
Page 41: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. If so, manually adjust the tracking. - Page 42 Adjusting the picture (continued) • To set the tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at the same time. Note • There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyses the tape.
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Page 43: Changing Menu Options
Changing menu options Press MENU, then select SET UP MENU. Press M/m to select the option to change, then press </, to change the setting. Press OK to return to the original screen. Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option PAL/MESECAM NTSC PB... -
Page 44: Editing With Another Vcr
• Connect LINE-1 IN on this VCR to the line output jacks on the other VCR using a commercially available audio/video cable such as Sony VMC-710HG/720HG (not supplied). If the other VCR has the AUDIO L and R jacks, use a Sony VMC-910HG audio/video cable (not supplied). - Page 45 Operation (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L” in the display window. • Press SP/LP (SP/EP) to select the tape speed (SP or LP for the PAL system, and SP or EP for the NTSC system).
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Page 46: Additional Information
If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as they may damage the video heads. - Page 47 Symptom No TV programmes appear on the TV screen. TV reception is poor. 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.
- Page 48 The Head Condition Sensor checks the video heads condition. If the heads are dirty, a message will instruct you to insert a video head cleaning cassette. Be sure to use the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLW or E-25CLDR video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required).
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Page 49: Specifications
Specifications System Colour system PAL, MESECAM, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43 TV system B/G, D/K, I Channel coverage 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 RF output signal... -
Page 50: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel 1 ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch (7) 2 Remote sensor (5) 3 Tape compartment 4 A EJECT button (19) 5 m 3 REW (rewind) button (19, 33) 6 H PLAY button (19) 7 M # FF (fast-forward) button (19, 33) -
Page 51: Display Window
Display window 1 Timer indicator (26) 2 Tape speed indicator (23) 3 CLOCK indicator (27) 4 START indicator (25) 5 STOP indicator (25) 6 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) indicator (41) Rear panel 1 Mains lead (6) 2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (44) 3 AERIAL IN connector (6) CLOCK... -
Page 52: Remote Commander
Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander Additional Information 1 TV / VIDEO remote control switch 2 Z EJECT button (19) 3 DISPLAY button (23) 4 TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY button (21) 5 TV/VIDEO button (for TV) (5) 6 EASY TIMER button (28) 7 z REC button (23, 34) 8 SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)/ EP (Extra Play) button (23) - Page 53 15 Dubbing. See Editing E, F, G Easy Clock 27 Easy Timer recording 25 Editing 44 EP mode 24 Sony Corporation Head Condition Sensor 48 I, J, K Index searching 38 L, M Language selecting 9 LP mode 23...