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1. 7 Timer indicator 39 43 8 Recording indicator 33 9 Time counter clock line programme position indicator 31 32 57 10 Tape speed indicators 32 38 SLV ED828ME SG only Rear panel For SLV ED828ME SG Q ol 5 Q no r 2 For SLV ED323ME SG _ TF Gn from antenna connector 13 N LINE IN 1 AUDIO R L VIDEO audio right audio left video jacks 56 LINE IN 1 AUDIO VIDEO jacks 55 3 Mains lead 13 pS 5 LINE OUT AUDIO R L VIDEO audio right audio left video jacks LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO jacks 14 out to tv connector 13 SLV ED828ME SG only SLV ED323ME SG only continued Getting Started 7 8 Index to parts and controls continued Remote commander Getting Started 1 amp EJECT button 30 2 INPUT SELECT button 32 42 57 3 TV VIDEO button for TV 4 CLEAR button 31 47 5 Programme number buttons 6 ten s digit button 7 VOL volume buttons 8 REC record button 33 46 9 REC SPEED recording speed button 32 10 MENU button 21 47 11 H PAUSE button 21 30 E STOP button 21 302. During playback hold down FF or lt lt REW When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the During playback press x2 normal speed Play in slow motion During playback press I gt SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press gt FF on the remote commander To resume normal playback Press gt PLAY Additional Operations suoljeiado jeuonppy f 45 46 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 Before you start e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 While recording press REC The indicator appears in the display window 2 Press REC repeatedly to set the duration time In SP mode Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 30 gt 1 00 4 00 gt 4 30 gt Normal recording In LP EP mode Each press advances the time as shown below 0 30 gt 1 00 gt 4 00 gt 5 00 9 00 Normal recording The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press REC repeatedly to set a new duration time To cancel the duration Press REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to the normal recording mode To stop recording To stop the VCR
3. Select For G the B G TV system K the D K TV system I the ITV system 4 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu 20 Getting Started Selecting a language You can change the on screen display language from the one you selected with the Auto Set Up function Q ol 5 Q no r 2 Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press MENU then press tpt gt to highlight LANGUAGE SET and press OK ENGLISH MENU gs Press gt to highlight the desired language ENGLISH or ARABIC then press OK Getting Started 21 Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function you can preset them manually Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press MENU then press t44 TA gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK INSTALL 4 bhua MENU gs Press 4 4 to highlight MANUAL SET UP then press lt 4 paul aul B G D K AAB B G D K LMN B G D K CDE B G D K IJK OK Jats MENU g CLEAR Press 4 4 to highlight the row A which you want to preset then as press lt 4 BAGIDIK To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80 press ares A F repeatedly Ree MENU gs 22 Ge
4. lt lt REW rewind button 21 30 45 gt gt FF fast forward button 21 30 45 gt PLAY OK button 21 30 45 The gt PLAY AUDIO MONITOR number 5 and PROG buttons have a tactile dot _ N 1 on standby switch 43 eTV VIDEO remote control switch 11 AUDIO MONITOR button 49 DISPLAY button 31 33 16 PROG programme buttons 34 17 B gt SLOW button 45 x2 button 45 19 a lt PI INDEX SEARCH buttons 50 oo _ A oi Q 5 Q 9 r 2 oo TEE GdHyoee ee 0 1 The gt PLAY AUDIO MONITOR number 5 and PROG buttons have a tactile dot SLV ED828ME SG only Getting Started 9 Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR Remote commander e Aerial cable e R6 size AA batteries e Plug adaptor SLV ED828ME and ED323ME only ee Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models SLV ED828ME SG and ED323ME SG Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR SLV ED828ME is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV ED828ME only 10 Getting Started Step 2 Setting up the rem
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6. Note e 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 Getting Started 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 Q ol Q no r 2 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 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 Connect the mains lead to the mains The VCR automatically turns on The LANGUAGE SET menu ENGLISH ARABI appears on the TV screen Press lt gt to select the desired language ENGLISH or ARABIC E on EXIT MENU then press OK The message for the Auto Set Up function appears continued Getting Started 15 Step 4 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function continued Press OK The SYSTEM SELECT menu appears paui Laat gt te Press to select the appropriate TV system then press 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 disabl
7. Programme 2 i about 20 seconds will be cut off Programme 1 gt Programme 2 gt about 20 seconds will be cut off 48 Additional Operations Recording stereo and bilingual programmes SLV ED828ME SG only Selecting the sound during Hi fi playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo STEREO STEREO Left channel LCH STEREO Right channel RCH STEREO Mix sound MIX STEREO Mono sound MONO No indicator 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 Bilingual Stereo Usually mixed Usually main sound left right channels Normal audio track monaural Hi fi audio track main Main left channel Stereo sound track Sub right channel left right channels Notes e To listen to playback sounds in stereo you must use the AUDIO OUT connections e When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting Additional Operations suoleiado jeuonippy H 49 50 Searching using the index function The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins Use t
8. clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains Reset the clock and timer e Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead A tape cannot be inserted e Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment The remote commander does not function e Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR e Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak e Make sure the TV VIDEO remote control switch is set correctly The selected input line connector number does not appear in the display window Others Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen e The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted The display window becomes dim e The display window automatically becomes dim when the VCR is in standby mode The VCR needs to be cleaned e 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 Additional Information Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads No picture or black amp white screen appears Unclear picture Rough picture Normal picture terminal initial contamination Additional Information uopewuoyu jeuonippy f 61 Specifications Sys
9. the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 43 e 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 3 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu Basic Operations 4 70 Press I to turn off the VCR O 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 stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press I STOP Daily weekly recording In step 2 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press tto change the indication in reverse order today DLY Monday to Sunday W SA every Saturday W SU every Sunday 1 month later dates count down today suonesedo oIseg To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press I The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press I to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter page 31 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 33 e Check the timer settings page 47 e Watch another TV programme page 34 To use the Auto Tape Speed function In step 2 above press to select AU
10. ER SAVE is set to ON 52 Additional Operations Changing menu options 1 Press MENU then select USER SET or EASY OPERATION and press OK 2 Press t4 to select the option 3 Press to change the setting then press OK Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print sig Leal Lab USER SET Menu option Set this option to OSD e ON to display the menu on the TV screen e OFF to disappear the menu from the TV screen TAPE SELECT e E180 to use an E 180 or shorter type tape e E240 to use an E 240 type tape e E260 to use an E 260 type tape e E300 to use an E 300 type tape COLOUR SYSTEM e AUTO to select the colour system automatically e PAL to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour system e MESECAM to use the tape recorded in the MESECAM colour system e B W to use the tape recorded in black and white When using the tape recorded NTSC colour signals e NT3 58 to use the tape recorded in the NTSC 3 58 colour system e NT4 43 to use the tape recorded in the NTSC 4 43 colour system e NTPB to play back an NTSC recorded tape on PAL TV continued Additional Operations suoleiado jeuonippy 53 54 Changing menu options continued Menu option Set this option to POWER SAVE e 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 ASC e ON to
11. If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony service facility Symptom Remedy Power The I ON STANDBY switch does not function e Connect the mains lead to the mains securely The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn the power off unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours The VCR is plugged in but the display window remains dark e Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF see page 52 Clock The clock has stopped and appears in the display window e The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains Reset the clock and timer Playback The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen e 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 The picture is not clear e Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR see page 17 e Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING buttons on the VCR e The video heads are dirty see the last page of Troubleshooting Clean the video heads using the Sony T 25CLD E 25CLDR or T 25CLW video head cleaning cassette If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area have
12. S O N Y 3 073 156 A1 1 GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions VHS PAL NTSC SLV ED828ME SG IliclFi SLV ED323ME SG 2002 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 The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop Precautions Safety e This unit operates on 110 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Check that the unit s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply e If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains even if the unit itself has been turned off e Unplug the unit from the mains if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time To disconnect the lead pull it out by the plug never by the lead To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Installing e Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup e Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots e Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sun
13. TIMER MONTH indicator and 1 appear in the display window Turn and press EASY TIMER to set the month and then the year After you set the year CLOCK appears in the display window Turn and press EASY TIMER to set the hour and minute on A ON When you have finished setting the time press EASY TIMER to start the clock Tips To cancel a Easy Timer setting press W STOP on the VCR while you are making the setting e To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings on page 47 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 e If eight programmes have already been set using the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu FULL appears in the display window for about five seconds e The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 11 with no tape inserted e When the time is set incorrectly ERROR appears in the display window in step 11 Set the timer again from step 1 Basic Operations 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 the use of the Easy Timer It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programmes have already been set Do not use the Demons
14. TO 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 53 continued Basic Operations 43 Recording TV programmes using the timer continued Tips As set the line input video source you can also use the INPUT SELECT button e To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings on page 47 e 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 Note e The and OO indicators flash in the display window when you press I with no tape inserted 44 Basic Operations Additional Operations ESS SS Playing searching at various speeds Before you start e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Playback options Operation View the picture during During fast forward hold down FF During rewind hold fast forward or rewind down lt lt REW Play at high speed During playback press P gt FF or lt lt REW on the remote commander
15. automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture e OFF to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture EASY OPERATION Menu option Set this option to AUTO POWER OFF e OFF to deactivate the Auto Power Off function e 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 Additional Operations 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 ED323ME SG only TV Your VCR Recorder Bunips f Other VCR Player Ce O tt LINE OUT f Audio video cable not supplied oN Signal flow Example B SLV ED828ME SG only Your VCR Recorder VMC 820HG audio video cable not supplied Other VCR Player CN signal flow continued Editing 55 56 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system continued Example C SLV ED828ME SG only TV Your VCR Recorder Other VCR Player T LINE IN 1 LINE OUT Editing Audio video cable not supplied N Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system SLV ED828ME SG only Connect the LINE 2 IN jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system using the RK C510HG audio cable not supp
16. 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 Tapes 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 on the remote commander do not function Basic Operations suoneiodo sIseg 31 Recording TV programmes Before you start Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place GO PROG e To record a normal channel press PROG until the programme position number you want appears in the display window 0O 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 4 REC SPEED Press REC SPEED to select the tape speed SP or LP for the PAL 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 p
17. cord NTSC colour system programmes NTSC colour signals can be recorded on this VCR from the LINE IN 1 and LINE 2 IN jacks only 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 for example press 2 and 3 to select Pr 23 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 Basic Operations 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
18. e 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 16 Getting Started 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 t 4 to highlight VCR OUTPUT CH and press Select the RF channel by pressing the 4 buttons Then tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a Clear picture appears Q ol 5 Q o r 2 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 e 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 e Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the mains lead for the first time after you purchase the VCR e 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 4 9 4 gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK Press to highlight AUTO SET UP then repeat all procedures from step 3 e Auto preset can be performed by pressing W STOP on the VCR continuously fo
19. etting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 18 Step 5 Setting the clock 20 Step 6 Selecting the TV system 21 Selecting a language 22 Presetting channels 25 Changing disabling programme positions Basic Operations 30 Playing a tape 32 Recording TV programmes 36 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer 42 Recording TV programmes using the timer Additional Operations 45 46 47 49 50 51 52 53 Playing searching at various speeds Setting the recording duration time Checking changing cancelling timer settings Recording stereo and bilingual programmes SLV ED828ME SG only Searching using the index function Adjusting the picture Reducing the VCR s power consumption Changing menu options Q ol Q no r 9 a Editing 55 57 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Basic editing Additional Information 58 62 63 Troubleshooting Specifications Index Table of contents 3 Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel For SLV ED828ME SG e3 Ol oS as 13 12 Mno 9 8 7 1 1 0 ON STANDBY switch 9 gt gt FF fast forward button 30 2 Remote sensor 11 45 3 Tape compart
20. hese signals as references to find a specific recording To find a specific recording by scanning Index scan 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press k lt gt Pi INDEX SEARCH The VCR starts scanning each recording for five seconds in the corresponding direction 3 Press gt PLAY to start playback when you find the desired point To search a specific recording Index search 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press Fa PPI INDEX SEARCH twice e To search ahead press PPA INDEX SEARCH twice To search backwards press Kd INDEX SEARCH twice 3 Press k lt gt Pi 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 W STOP Notes e 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 kK INDEX SEARCH if there is nothing recorded before the selected index signal playback may not start exactly at the index signal Additional Operations 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 ca
21. ions are unused or contain unwanted channels you can disable them Q ol Q no r e 2 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 e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press MENU then press E VA lt e gt to highlight INSTALLATION w and press OK Press to highlight MANUAL SET UP then press lt all B G D K B G D K B G D K B G D K Press to highlight the row containing the programme position you want to change B G D K To display other pages for B G D K programme positions 6 to 80 press pve so tit repeatedly OK Jala MENU ga continued Getting Started 25 Changing disabling programme positions continued Press OK then press t to move to the desired programme position B G D K B G D K CDE 030 By GAD Aa aaa a ale ah Kira 0008 Riadha haag B G D K LMN 029 5 VVVVVYVVVVYVVVVVVVVVVVYYYYYVYYVYVVYY lt gt gels va 1o eae Press OK to confirm the setting To change the programme position of another station repeat steps 3 through 5 7 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels you can disable unused programme positions The disabled positi
22. lied Notes e Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour e If the other VCR is a monaural type leave the red plugs unconnected e 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 e When you connect another VCR to the LINE 2 IN connector press INPUT SELECT to display L2 in the display window Basic editing When recording on this VCR Before you start editing REC e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window Press REC SPEED to select the tape speed B sc Il PAUSE 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause Bunips i 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press If PAUSE to set it to playback pause 3 Press REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause 4 To start editing press the I PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the Hi STOP buttons on both VCRs Tip To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press If PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press Il PAUSE again to resume recording Editing 57 Additional Information Troubleshooting
23. light excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock e Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only e Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers e Do not place heavy objects on the unit WARNING e Ifthe unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape When you first install the unit or when you move it from a cold to a warm location wait for about four hours before operating the unit 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 TV systems e This VCR is designed to record and play back using the PAL B G D K and I MESECAM B G and D K and NTSC colour systems Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed e NTSC colour signals can only be recorded through the line input Table of Contents Getting Started 4 Index to parts and controls 10 Step 1 Unpacking 11 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander 13 Step 3 Connecting the VCR 15 Step 4 S
24. ment 10 lt 4 REW rewind button 30 45 4 amp EJECT button 30 11 EASY TIMER 36 5 D gt PLAY button 30 45 E PEOR EA RNG uttons ok oI STON teat OOD 13 LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R 7 ae record button 33 46 left right jacks 55 8 Il PAUSE button 30 41 57 The D gt PLAY I STOP and PROGRAM TRACKING buttons have a tactile dot 4 Getting Started For SLV ED323ME SG Q ol 5 Q no r 2 eS ee eee E 11 10 9 8 1 1 ON STANDBY switch 8 REC record button 33 46 2 amp EJECT button 30 57 3 Remote sensor 11 9 E STOP button 17 30 57 RE AR ince 10 H PAUSE button 30 41 57 5 lt 4 REW rewind button 30 45 WI EASY TIMER 36 12 PROGRAM TRACKING 6 gt PLAY button 30 45 buttons 37 1 7 gt gt FF fast forward button 30 45 The PROGRAM TRACKING button has a tactile dot continued Getting Started 5 Index to parts and controls continued Display window 10 1 Tape indicator 2 START indicator 37 3 STOP indicator 37 4 MONTH indicator 40 5 YEAR indicator 6 STEREO indicator 49 6 Getting Started
25. nd starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed Press gt PLAY When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Additional tasks To Press Stop play E STOP Pause play Il PAUSE Resume play after pause Il PAUSE or E gt PLAY Fast forward the tape gt gt FF during stop Rewind the tape lt lt REW during stop Eject the tape 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 recored in see page 53 Normally set the option to AUTO Basic Operations 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 Hour Minute Second 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 53 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
26. nel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press MENU then press t44 gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK Press 4 4 to highlight MANUAL SET UP then press etali B G D K B G D K B G D K B G D K I J K OK Jala MENU yh CLEAR Press F to highlight the row which you want to change or enter the station name then press lt Bote tals B G D K 5 s To display other pages for E programme positions 6 to 80 press E t4 repeatedly lt gt gt kus MENU gs Press to highlight NAME then press amp 28 Getting Started Enter the station name Got Hs 1 Press t 4 to select a character Each time you press 4 the character changes as shown below B G D K 5 H A B Z 0 gt 1 gt 79 58A Q ol 5 Q oO r 9 2 2 Press to set the next character The next space flashes To correct a character press lt until the character you want to correct flashes then reset it You can set up to 4 characters for the station name Press OK to confirm the new name 7 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu Getting Started 29 30 Basic Operations oea a O nn Playing a tape Before you start Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape The VCR turns on a
27. ns on the VCR at the same time during any of the Easy Timer settings To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Hi STOP suonesedo oIseg To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press I The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press I to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter page 31 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 33 e Check the timer settings page 47 e 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 53 continued Basic Operations 39 40 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer continued To set the clock 1 Hold down EASY TIMER so that DAY appears in the display window However if the clock has already been set the current setting appears Turn EASY TIMER to set the day Press EASY
28. ons will be skipped later when you press the PROG buttons Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 MENU Press MENU then press t44 gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK 26 Getting Started Press to highlight MANUAL SET UP then press lt paul B G D K B G D K B G D K B G D K OK MENU IJK Jas gwa Press to highlight the row which you want to disable To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80 press 4 4 repeatedly paul B G D K B G D K B G D K B G D K OK MENU IJK Jats C3 CLEAR Press CLEAR The selected row will be cleared as shown on the left alu B G D K B G D K B G D K OK MENU AAB CDE IJK Jabs tod CLEAR Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable MENU Press MENU to exit the menu O Note e 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 continued Getting Started paues buine5 27 Changing disabling programme positions continued Changing the station names You can change or enter the station names up to 4 characters Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video chan
29. ote 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 Remote sensor used to operate your Sony TV O If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote TV VIDEO EFOD sensor this remote T O commander will not operate f the TV ooo Q O O0 AD To operate Set TV VIDEO to the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the VCR a Sony TV eTV and point at the remote sensor at the TV continued Getting Started Q ol Q no r 2 11 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander continued Notes 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 e Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs 12 Getting Started Step 3 Connecting the VCR Connect the aerial to your VCR and TV as sho
30. r 5 seconds or more with no tape inserted Getting Started 17 18 Step 5 Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 a Press MENU then press E VA TE gt to highlight CLOCK SET and press OK Press t 4 to set the hour Press to select the minutes and set the minutes by pressing tit Getting Started Set the day month and year in sequence by pressing lt to select the item to be set and press t4 to 3003 2675 select the digits then press lt 4 syal The day of the week is set automatically Q fo 5 Q no r e 2 5 E Press MENU to exit the menu Tip e To change the digits while setting press gt to return to the item to be changed and select the digits by pressing Getting Started 19 Step 6 Selecting the TV system You must select the appropriate TV system for your area Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press MENU then press t44 gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK Press to highlight TV SYSTEM then press lt 4 Press lt to select the appropriate TV system
31. rovides recording time three times as long as SP However SP produces better picture and audio quality 32 Basic Operations 5 REC Press REC to start recording The recording indicator lights up red in the display window Recording indicator To stop recording Press W STOP To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY Each time you press DISPLAY the display changes as shown below Sound system TV system colour system programme position tape speed and time counter gt Remaining time Current date and time and time counter Sound system TV system and colour system Programme position Tape speed 21 6 12 00 Time counter Current date and time Remaining 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 53 continued Basic Operations suonesedo oIseg 33 34 Recording TV programmes continued 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 es Ms O Safety tab S To re
32. se manually adjust the tracking During playback press TRACKING on Sa5Le sigh Sy geall hyd 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 Tracking meter Adjusting the picture sharpness Auto Sharpness Control You can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture 1 During playback press MENU then press 4 4 gt to highlight USER SET and press OK 2 Press to highlight ASC then press suoleiado jeuonippy 3 Press t4 to set ASC to ON or OFF ON Picture sharpness is automatically adjusted lal ASC OFF Adjust the picture sharpness manually To soften the picture press gt To sharpen the picture press 4 Press MENU to return to the original screen Additional Operations 51 H P Reducing the VCR s power consumption 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 4 lt gt to highlight USER SET and press OK 2 Press F 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 e When the VCR stands by for recording the indicator in the display window remain lit even when POW
33. size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Plug adaptor 1 SLV ED323ME and ED828ME only Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Index A Adjusting picture 51 tracking 51 Aerial hookup 13 ASC Auto Sharpness Control 51 Audio track 49 Audio video hookup 14 Auto Set Up 15 C Changing the programme position 25 Changing the station name 28 Cleaning the video heads 58 Clock setting 19 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 setting 30 Connecting the VCR and your TV 13 to a stereo system 14 55 to a TV with audio video jacks 14 Counter 31 D Demonstration 41 Disabling the programme positions 26 Dubbing see Editing E Easy Timer 36 Editing 55 EP mode 32 H Hi fi audio track 49 Index scan 50 Index search 50 L Language selection 15 21 LP mode 32 Manual fine tuning 24 Monaural 49 Monitoring during playback 49 N Normal audio track 49 O Optional setting 53 P Playback 30 at various speeds 45 frame by frame 45 selecting the sound 49 slow motion 45 Power save 52 Presetting channels 22 R Recording 32 duration time 46 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 50 SP mode 32 Stereo 49 T Timer setting 42 cancelling 47 changing 47 checking 47 daily weekly recording 43 using the Easy Timer 36
34. t the RF channel output of your VCR see page 17 e 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 e Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely e Adjust the TV aerial e Make sure the TV system is correctly set for your TV e Make sure TV SYSTEM B G D K or I in the INSTALLATION menu is set to the same system in your local area The recorded picture has no colour or unusual colour e Set COLOUR SYSTEM in the USER SET menu according to your local colour system The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted e The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole see page 34 The tape is ejected when you press REC The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole see page 34 Nothing happens when you press REC e Make sure the tape is not at its end continued Additional Information uonewuoyu jeuonippy 59 60 Troubleshooting continued Symptom Remedy The timer does not operate Timer recording e Check that the clock is set e Make sure a tape has been inserted e Check that the safety tab has not been removed e Make sure the tape is not at its end e Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording e Make sure your timer settings are past the current time The
35. tem 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 UHF channels 21 to 69 B G D K D Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP PAL 23 39 mm s recording playback NTSC 33 35 mm s recording Line input only playback LP PAL 11 70 mm s recording playback NTSC 16 67 mm s playback only EP NTSC 11 12 mm s recording Line input only playback Maximum recording playback time 10 hrs in LP mode with E300 tape Rewind time Approx 1 min with E180 tape Inputs and outputs LINE IN 1 LINE 2 IN 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 Additional Information General Power requirements 110 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 15 W SLV ED323ME SG 17 W SLV ED828ME SG 3 W POWER SAVE is set to ON minimum Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions including projecting parts and controls w h d Approx 360 x 95 x 252 mm SLV ED323ME SG Approx 430 x 96 x 251 mm SLV ED828ME SG Mass Approx 2 8 kg SLV ED323ME SG Approx 3 1 kg SLV ED828ME SG Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6
36. tervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM buttons _ PROGRAM O 5 EASYTIMER Press EASY TIMER STOP indicator and the recording stop time appear in the display window EASYTIMER Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording stop time GC You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM buttons _PROGRAM O continued Basic Operations suonesedo oiseg 37 38 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer continued 7 EASYTIMER Press EASY TIMER The programme position or LINE input appears in the display window 8 EASYTIMER Turn EASY TIMER to set the programme position O 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 9 EASY TIMER Press EASY TIMER The current tape speed mode appears in the display window Basic Operations 1 1 EASYTIMER Press EASY TIMER to complete the setting 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 butto
37. 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 The picture has no colour The COLOUR SYSTEM option in the USER SET menu is set to the wrong position Set the option to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in The picture rolls vertically during picture search e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor Additional Information Symptom Remedy Playback The picture has no sound The tape is defective e 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 The sound from a tape recorded with the VCR is not in stereo or the STEREO indicator in the display window is flashing e Adjust the tracking e The video heads are dirty Clean the video heads using the Sony T 25CLD E 25CLDR or T 25CLW video head cleaning cassette as explained above Recording No TV programme appears on the TV screen TV reception is poor e Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are using a monitor set it to video input e Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Rese
38. time is intended for rough measurement only About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback the tape remaining time will be displayed not available on SLV ED323ME SG Basic Operations suoneiodo siseg 35 36 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer 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 1 5 ON STANDBY EASYTIMER W STOP PROGRAM Il PAUSE Before you start e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 EASYTIMER Press EASY TIMER 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 2 EASYTIMER Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording date O Basic Operations 3 EASYTIMER Press EASY TIMER START indicator and the current time appear in the display window EASYTIMER Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording start time E You can set the recording start time in 15 minute in
39. tration Mode for making timer recordings Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate To activate the Demonstration Mode Press If 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 47 Basic Operations suonesedo oIseg 41 42 Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset a total of eight programmes including settings made with other timer methods Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date e 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 e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press MENU then press t44 gt to highlight TIMER PROGRAMMING and press OK Set the date start and stop times and tape speed 1 Press lt to select each item in turn INPUT 2 Press to set each item Cc To correct a setting press gt to return to that setting and reset e To record the same programme every day or
40. tting Started Press lt gt repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed giy Select the appropriate TV system if RODIK necessary 033 payers buie5 Press to highlight NAME then press Enter the station name 1 Press t 4 to select a character Each time you press 4 the character changes as shown below B G D K 5 033 A B Z 0 gt 1 gt 79 58A 2 Press to set the next character The next space flashes To correct a character press lt until the character you want to correct flashes then reset it You can set up to 4 characters for the station name Press OK to confirm the station name Press MENU to exit the menu continued Getting Started 23 Presetting channels continued If the picture is not clear If the picture is not clear you may use the Manual Fine Tuning MFT function After step 4 press 4 to select MFT Press gt to get a clear picture then press MENU to exit the menu Notes If the TV sound is distored or noisy select the appropriate TV system G K or T for your area see page 20 e When adjusting MFT the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received 24 Getting Started ee Changing disabling programme positions After setting the channels you can change the programme positions as you like If any programme posit
41. while recording press Ii STOP Note e You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time Additional Operations Checking changing cancelling timer settings Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press 1 to turn on the VCR 2 Press MENU then press 4 4 gt 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 3 Press 4 4 to select the setting you want to change or cancel then press The PR number on the selected row flashes 4 e To change the setting press lt to select the item you want to change then press AF to reset it e To cancel the setting press CLEAR 5 Press MENU to exit the menu If any settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby continued Additional Operations suoleiado jeuonippy i 47 Checking changing cancelling timer settings continued When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished If the programmes start at the same time the programme listed first in the menu has priority Programme 1 mp
42. wn 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 Q ol Q 9 r 2 2 Connecting the aerial Mains lead gt to mains Aerial cable supplied A Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to If on the rear qr panel of the VCR e Connect amp of the VCR and the aerial qr input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable mas Connect the mains lead to the mains Note e 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 continued Getting Started 13 14 Step 3 Connecting the VCR continued Additional connections For SLV ED828ME SG 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 LINE OUT 3 LINE IN Audio video cable not supplied For SLV ED323ME SG To a stereo system SLV ED828ME 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 LINE OUT AUDIO R L LINE IN Audio cable not supplied
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