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1. 5 PROG Press PROG to select the programme position Selected programme position TUNER PRESET PROG 4 COUNTRY AUS NZ NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET gt CHANNEL SET 21 ADD ERASE ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET eo Press gt repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed Pressing goes back to the previous channels The channels are scanned in the following order Channel coverage COUNTRY is set to AUS TUNER PRESET PROG14 COUNTRY AUS NZ NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET gt CHANNEL SET 35 ADD ERASE ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET e gt O 4 5 A ot D a COUNTRY is set to NZ VHF ASO to AS12 AS5A AS9A NZ1 to NZ11 UHF AS28 to AS69 E21 to E69 CATV S1 to 41 S01 to S05 S1 to 41 S01 to S05 TV distribution If you know the number of the channel you want press the programme number buttons For example for channel 5 first press 0 and then press 5 To set channel 5A or 9A press gt after pressing 0 and 5 or 0 and 9 When COUNTRY is set to AUS To allocate another channel to another programme position repeat steps 5 and 6 Press OK continued Getting Started 21 22 Presetting channels continued Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels you can disable unused pr
2. 4 28 SELECT Ay MOVE PROG ERASE PROG CLEAR continued Getting Started 23 24 Setting up the G CODE system manually continued Press gt twice to flash the guide channel column SET UP CH AND G CODE PROG CH GUIDE CH arr tat SELECT GUIDECH 44 CONFIRM le Press to select the guide channel number assigned in the programme guide SET UP CH AND G CODE CH GUIDE 2 nah i 1 ttr gt 2 9 of 3 10 yy SELECT GUIDE CH g 44 CONFIRM e gt Press to confirm the setting The cursor gt appears in the leftmost column SET UP CH AND G CODE PROG CH GUIDE CH 10 28 SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG 6 To set the guide channel of another station repeat steps 2 to 5 If you want to change the programme positions of the stations proceed to step 2 of Changing disabling programme positions on page 26 Press OK Getting Started Setting up the G CODE system for satellite broadcasts if applicable When your satellite tuner is connected via the AERIAL IN connector first you have to set the programme position for each satellite channel using the TUNER PRESET menu Then set the guide channel number for each satellite channel using the SET UP CH AND G CODE menu If your satellite tuner is connected via the LINE 1 IN jacks you do not have to set programme positions nor guide channel numbers for satellite channels Skip th
3. repeatedly 26 Getting Started Press until the selected channel and guide channel row moves to the desired programme position The selected channel and guide channel are inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill the gap SET UP CH AND G CODE PROG Gbli aa aaa GUIDE CH gt 0 lt sh gt 1 ATBYYT YY TV YY DY 2 7 3 10 4 28 SELECT 3 SET GUIDE CH CONFIRM Press to confirm the setting To change the programme position of another station repeat steps 2 to 4 Press OK continued Getting Started O 4 5 Nn ot D Qo 27 28 Changing disabling programme positions continued Disabling unwanted programme positions 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 Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel CLEAR MENU OK t4 1 MENU Press MENU then press to move the cursor gt to SET UP CH AND G CODE and press OK Getting Started SET UP CH AND G CODE PROG CH GUIDE CH gt 0 2 1 7 2 9 3 10 10 4 28 ni 2 SELECT 44 MOVE PROG ERASE PROG CLEAR Press to move the cursor gt to the row on which you want to disable To display other pages
4. Mains lead to mains lt O AERIAL IN A Signal flow Aerial cable supplied 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear AERIAL panel of the VCR C OUT 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and the On aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains Getting Started Additional connections To a TV that has audio video input jacks This additional connection improves picture and sound quality Connect the TV as shown on the right If you want to use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function see page 33 this connection is necessary If your TV has two or more inputs connect the audio video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks e g SLV EZ44AZ LINE IN ttt Audio video cable not supplied e g SLV EZ22AZ EZ11AZ Audio video cable not supplied Getting Started O 4 5 Nn pa D o 9 10 sees Tuning your TV to the VCR If you have connected your VCR to the TV using the audio video cable skip this step 1 2 ON STANDBY RF CHANNEL PROGRAM 1 ON STANDBY VO Press 1 0 ON STANDBY to turn on the VCR s RF CHANNEL Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR The factory preset RF channel flashes in the display window for about three seconds Press RF CHANNEL again while the RF channel is flashing T
5. Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are using a monitor set it to video input Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or PROG buttons Select a programme position when recording TV programmes select L when recording from other equipment TV reception is poor Adjust the TV aerial Make sure COUNTRY in the TUNER PRESET menu is set to the country you live in The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted The tape is ejected when you press REC Nothing happens when you press REC The timer does not operate The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole Check that the safety tab has not been removed Make sure the tape is not at its end Check that the clock is set 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 Check that the satellite tuner is turned on The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than eight hours Reset the clock and timer Others A tape cannot be inserted Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment The remote commander does not function Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR Replace all the batteries in the remote commande
6. To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illustrated To record on the tape again cover the tab hole with adhesive tape Q lt Safety tab Tips e To select a programme position you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander For two digit numbers press the ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons e You can select a video source from the LINE 1 IN jacks using INPUT SELECT or PROG The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape but the information will not be recorded on the tape e If you do not want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV Notes e The display does not appear during still pause mode or slow motion playback e It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY e The remaining tape length does not appear while playing in NTSC system 36 Basic Operations 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 If the VCR clock has not been set you can also set the clock before setting the timer recording Setting the Easy Timer PROGRAM Before you start e Insert a t
7. Basic Operations 47 48 Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds x2 i gt SLOW gt PLAY gt gt amp FF lt lt REW Playback options Operation View the picture during fast During fast forward hold gt FF down During rewind hold forward or rewind lt 4 amp REW down Play at high speed e During playback press gt FF or lt lt amp REW on the remote commander e During playback hold gt amp FF or lt lt amp REW down When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal During playback or pause press x2 speed Play in slow motion During playback or pause press B gt SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press P gt amp FF or lt lt amp REW on the remote commander Hold the button down to play one frame each second Rewind and start play During stop press gt gt PLAY on the VCR while holding lt lt amp REW down on the VCR To resume normal playback Press gt PLAY Tips e Adjust the picture using TRACKING on the VCR if streaks appear while playing in slow motion the picture shakes while pausing To set tracking to the centre position press both buttons at the same time If noise appears during pause or frame by frame playback first switch to the slow motion playback then adjust the picture using TRACKING on the VCR Notes e
8. The playback sound is muted during these operations e InLPor EP mode noise may appear or there may be no colour e The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse e On screen symbols may shake while playing or searching at various speeds Additional Operations Setting the recording duration time After starting recording in the normal way you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration REC I while recording press REC The indicator appears in the display window amp SP 2 Press REC repeatedly to set the duration Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 30 gt 1 00 5 30 gt 6 00 gt 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 to the new duration To cancel the duration Press REC repeatedly until the indicator turns off and the VCR returns to normal recording mode To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press W STOP Additional Operations 49 Checking changing VO cancelling timer settings CLEAR Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel MENU OK tite 1 Press 1 to turn on the VCR 2 Press MENU then select TIMER SET CHECK e If you want to change or cancel a setting go Tim
9. a presetting stops and the picture from the TEASE WAT lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen continued Getting Started iq 4 5 Nn ot D e 19 Presetting channels continued Presetting channels manually PROG Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV MENU e Set the TV to the video channel OK t4 em Press MENU then press 4 to move the TUNER PRESET PROG10 cursor P to TUNER PRESET and press NORMAL CATV NORM CATV OK PCHANNEL SET 21 ADD ERASE ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET es Press 4 9 4 to move the cursor gt Monen paese SESE to COUNTRY then select either AUS FCOUNTRY FAUS a Nz NORMAL CATV NORM CATV Australia or NZ New Zealand AUTO PRESET a s CHANNEL SET 21 depending on the country you live in ADD ERASE ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING SELECT 4 4 SET leo Press lt gt to move the cursor gt TUNER PRESET PROG10 to NORMAL CATY then select NORM NORMALI CATV lt NORM CATV AUTO PRESET To preset CATV channels select CATV CHANNEL SET 22h ADD ERASE ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET eo Press to move the cursor gt to TUNER PRESET COUNTRY CHANNEL SET NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET 21 ADD ERASE ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET Leo 20 Getting Started
10. channel number on the VCR select a channel number that does not receive a broadcast signal in your area and is clear of interference from other channels If you cannot obtain a clear picture after performing this procedure we recommend you connect the VCR and TV using an audio video cable see To a TV that has audio video input jacks on page 9 If the same symptom persists consult your nearest Sony dealer Getting Started O 4 5 A ot D a 11 12 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 e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 6 an an an teas 00O 000 0000 o0 oe MENU OK tte Press 1 on standby to turn on the VCR Getting Started Press MENU then press to move the ctockser cursor P to CLOCK SET and press OK 311 2000 sA Press to set the date The day of the week is set automatically CLOCK SET i 51 2000 TU pak SELECT 9 Press gt to flash the month and set the month using CLOCK SET yir 25 pig 2000 MO SELECT 5 Set the year hour and minute in sequence using to flash the item to be set and 4 to select the digits CLOCK SET 25 12 2000 MO 15s SELECT 5 END Press OK to start the clock Tip e To change the digits during setting pr
11. different types of batteries continued Getting Started 5 a E Step 2 Setting up the remote commander continued Controlling other TVs with the remote commander SLV EZ44AZ EZ22AZ only The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non Sony TVs If your TV is listed in the table below set the appropriate manufacturer s code number 1 Set TV VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV 2 Hold down 1 0 and enter your TV s code number s using the programme number buttons Then release I Now you can use the I VOL PROG programme number buttons ten s digit and TV VIDEO buttons to control your TV You can also use the buttons marked with a dot to control a Sony TV To control the VCR reset TV VIDEO to VIDEO Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number Sony 017 02 Philips 06 1 07 7 08 Akai 68 Saba 12 13 Blaupunkt 10 Samsung 22 23 Ferguson 52 Sanyo 25 Grundig 1 Sharp 29 Hitachi 24 Telefunken 36 ITT Nokia 15 16 69 Thomson 43 2 JVC 33 Toshiba 38 Loewe 45 Mivar 09 70 NEC 66 Panasonic 17 49 6 Getting Started You can use the WIDE button after entering a code number with an
12. during playback press COLOR SYSTEM on the VCR to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in Normally the colour system is correctly set whenever the tape is inserted suoneido seg If your tape was Press COLOR SYSTEM until the indication recorded in below appears in the display window PAL PAL NTSC NTSC To play an NTSC recorded tape Set NTSC PB in the SET UP MENU according to the colour system of your TV For details see page 56 If your TV is Set NTSC PB to PAL PAL NTSC 4 43 4 43 continued Basic Operations 31 32 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 Notes e The counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever a tape is reinserted e The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording While setting the menu on the TV screen you cannot use the gt PLAY H PAUSE PP amp FE lt lt amp REW or W STOP button These buttons are used for menu operations If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems the time counter reading will not be correct This 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 r
13. for programme position 5 to 49 for Australia or 6 to 50 for New Zealand press repeatedly SET UP CH AND G CODE PROG CH GUIDE CH 0 2 2 1 7 7 gt 2 9 9 3 10 10 4 28 28 SELECT 44 MOVE PROG ERASE PROG CLEAR Press CLEAR The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right SET UP CH AND G CODE PROG GUIDE CH 0 2 1 gt 2 3 4 SELECT MOVE PROG 4 ERASE PROG CLEAR Repeat steps 2 and 3 for any other programme positions you want to disable Press OK Getting Started iq 4 5 Nn ao D e 29 Basic Operations Playing a tape EJECT TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY CLEAR DISPLAY H PAUSE gt PLAY gt gt amp FF E STOP lt lt REW SYSTEM H PAUSE 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing LER gt automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed 30 Basic Operations Press gt PLAY When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Additional tasks To Press Stop play E STOP Pause play H PAUSE Resume play after pause H PAUSE or E gt PLAY Fast forward the tape gt gt amp FF during stop Rewind the tape lt lt a REW during stop Eject the tape EJECT To set the colour system If streaks appear
14. 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 Notes 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 Make sure you connect the plugs to the jacks of the same colour continued Additional Operations 57 58 Editing with another VCR continued Operation when recording on this VCR Il PAUSE Before you start editing e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Press INPUT SELECT or PROG to display L in the display window e Press SP LP to select the tape speed 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 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR P y P 8 Search for the point to start recording and press Il PAUSE 3 Press REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause 4 To start editing press the If PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the W STOP buttons on both VCRs Tips e To edit more precisely press the IH PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause e To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press I PAUSE on
15. satellite tuner and the VCR you can record satellite programmes using the G CODE number if applicable 1 Turn on the satellite tuner On the satellite tuner select the satellite programme for which you wish to make a timer setting 2 3 Repeat the steps described on page 43 and page 44 4 Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting Tip e To cancel the procedure press G CODE before pressing OK Note e The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I with no tape inserted suonedo 2seg Basic Operations 45 46 Setting the timer manually You can preset up to eight programmes at a time Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 170 Vo PROG INPUT SELECT MENU OK tpe 1 MENY Press MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK then press OK TIMER SET CHECK 25 12 MO STOP PROG that setting and reset Set the date start and stop times programme position and tape speed 1 Press gt to flash each item in turn 2 Press to set each item To correct a setting press to return to TIMER SET CHECK DATE 1 START 25 1M0 m i PENIN T 5 2 To record the same pr
16. the tape was recorded in poor condition If so manually adjust the tracking Press TRACKING buttons on the VCR to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons The amp indicator lights up To resume automatic NORMAL TRACKING tracking adjustment eject the tape and reinsert it Tracking meter About the Adaptive Picture Control APC function The Adaptive Picture Control APC function SETUP MENU automatically improves recording and playback SAPO JN ORF quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of NTSC PB a z ON PAL TV 4 43 the video heads and tape To maintain better picture quality we recommend that you set APC to ON in the SET UP MENU with the APC indicator ser IEX in the display window lit APC playback The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC APC recording Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording the VCR adjusts to the tape using the APC function the APC indicator flashes rapidly This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected To deactivate the APC function Press MENU and select SET UP MENU then set APC to OFE The APC indicator in the display window goes off Tip e To set the tracking to the centre position press the TRACKING and buttons at the same time Note e There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually s
17. video connection 9 Cc Cancelling timer settings 50 Changing the programme position 26 Changing timer settings 50 Checking timer settings 50 Cleaning the video heads 59 Clock setting 12 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 setting 31 Connecting the VCRand yourTV 8 to a TV with audio video jacks 9 Counter 32 D Disabling programme position 22 28 Dubbing See Editing E F Easy Clock 39 Easy Timer recording 37 Editing 57 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia G G CODE recording 43 setting 14 23 Guide channel setting up automatically 14 setting up manually 23 Head Condition Sensor 61 I J K Index searching 53 L M LP mode 32 35 N NTSC recorded tapes 31 O One Touch Tuning 16 P Q Picture adjustment 22 48 55 Playback 30 at various speeds 48 frame by frame 48 slow motion 48 Presetting channels automatically 18 manually 20 One Touch Tuning 16 using the EASY G CODE SET UP function 14 Recording 34 duration time 49 saving 36 using the Easy Timer function 37 using the G CODE system 43 while watching another programme 35 Remote commander 5 S Safety tab 36 Searching at various speeds 48 the beginning of an Easy Timer recorded programme 52 using the index function 53 SPmode 35 T U V W X Y Z Timer recording cancelling timer settings 50 changing timer settings 50 checking timer settings 50 daily weekly recording 47 Easy Timer 37 overlappin
18. AZ EZ22AZ only 16 Presetting channels 23 Setting up the G CODE system manually SLV EZ44AZ EZ22AZ only 26 Changing disabling programme positions SLV EZ44AZ EZ22AZ only a 4 5 Nn ao D Qo Basic Operations 53 Searching using the index function 30 Playing a tape ae 34 Recording TV programmes ao Adjusting the picture 37 Recording TV programmes using 30 Chaneme menu options the Easy Timer function 57 Editing with another VCR 43 Recording TV programmes using the G CODE system SLV Additional Information EZ44AZ EZ22AZ only 46 Setting the timer manually A D pecifications 63 Index to parts and controls Back cover Index Additional Operations 48 Playing searching at various speeds 49 Setting the recording duration time 50 Checking changing cancelling timer settings 52 Searching the beginning of an Easy Timer recorded programme G CODE is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation The G CODE system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Introduction 3 Getting Started sept Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR e Remote commander e Aerial cable e R6 size AA batteries Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 3 models SLV EZ44AZ EZ22AZ and EZ11AZ Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR The SLV EZ44AZ is the model us
19. S O N Y 3 058 432 11 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions VAS ang SLV EZ44AZ EZ22AZ cope SLV EZ11AZ 2000 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 The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop Precautions Safety e This unit operates on 220 240 V AC 50 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 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 sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is desi
20. 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 indicator appears in the display window You can also change the timer setting using the TIMER SET CHECK menu For details see page 50 To cancel the timer setting To cancel the Easy Timer setting while doing the setting press CLEAR on the remote commander or press PROGRAM and on the VCR at the same time To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins just press I The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press I to reset the VCR after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter e Display tape information on the TV screen e Check the timer settings e Watch another TV programme suonerdo 2seg To watch the recorded programme right after the Easy Timer recording The SEARCH indicator starts flashing when the VCR finishes the Easy Timer recording To watch the recorded programme press the EASY TIMER knob The VCR turns on starts searching then automatically starts playback from the beginning of the recording For details see page 52 continued Basic Operations 41 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function continued Tip e To record from a source connected to LINE 1 IN jacks press INPUT SELECT or PROG or turn the EASY TIMER
21. Touch Tuning function or TUNER PRESET menu preset them manually if there are any unwanted channels among the preset ones you can disable the channels For SLV EZ11AZ only 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 if there are any unwanted channels among the preset ones you can disable the channels Presetting all receivable PROGRAM channels using the One Touch Tuning function ONE TOUCH TUNING 1 ONE TOUCH TUNING Press and hold ONE TOUCH TUNING on the VCR for more than three seconds 2 PROGRAM 1 Press PROGRAM on the VCR so that the indicator for your country AUS or NZ appears in the display window ONE TOUCH TUNING 2 Press ONE TOUCH TUNING The VCR starts presetting the channels The WAIT indicator goes off when all the receivable channels are preset 16 Getting Started To check if the channels are preset correctly Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM on the VCR If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM the channels are preset correctly Tip e To stop the One Touch Tuning function press ONE TOUCH TUNING or li STOP on the VCR during the setting continued Getting Start
22. Y TIMER knob 37 52 54 PROGRAM TRACKING buttons 10 55 SP Standard Play LP Long Play button 35 COLOR SYSTEM button 31 ONE TOUCH TUNING RF Radio Frequency CHANNEL button 10 16 continued Additional Information 63 64 Index to parts and controls continued Display window 1 2 _ Timer indicator 38 47 Tape speed indicator 35 CLOCK indicator 39 START indicator 37 STOP indicator 37 jo A N APC Adaptive Picture Control indicator 55 Additional Information 10 Tracking indicator 55 Colour system indicator 31 Time counter clock line programme indicator 32 34 38 58 Tape recording indicator 35 Rear panel SLV EZ44AZ 1 Mains lead 8 4 AERIAL OUT connector 8 2 LINE 1 IN AUDIO VIDEO jacks 5 LINE 1 OUT AUDIO MONO 57 VIDEO jacks 9 3 AERIAL IN connector 8 Rear panel SLV EZ22AZ EZ11AZ 1 Mains lead 8 4 AERIAL OUT connector 8 2 LINE 1 IN AUDIO VIDEO jacks 5 LINE 1 OUT AUDIO VIDEO jacks 57 9 3 AERIAL IN connector 8 continued Additional Information 65 66 Index to parts and controls continued Remote comman
23. ape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the recording time SP LP EASY TIMER knob 1 EAU TIMER Press the EASY TIMER knob IA The START indicator appears in the display window i j If the clock has not been set START appears Go to step 2 in Setting or changing the Easy Clock on page 39 suoneirdo 2seg 2 EASY TIMER Set the recording start time by turning the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the time by 15 minutes START To increase or decrease the time by one minute press PROGRAM 3 EASY TIMER A continued Basic Operations 37 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function continued 4 EAS LINER Set the recording stop time in the same way as in step 2 then press A y the EASY TIMER knob T A programme number flashes 5 EAS TIMER Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select the programme you want to record To select the tape speed press SP LP SP LP J 6 Ee UMER Press the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the setting A The indicator appears in ii the display window and the VCR stands by for recording 38 Basic Operations 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 clo
24. ce 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms Additional Information General Power requirements 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption 15W Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions Approx 430 x 97 x 288 mm w h d including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 4 1 kg Power back up Built in self charging capacitor Back up duration up to 8 hours at a time Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel N joy B jo N 1 0 ON STANDBY switch 10 Remote sensor 5 Tape compartment amp EJECT button 31 lt lt amp REW rewind button 31 48 gt PLAY button 31 gt gt amp FF fast forward button 31 48 REC record button 35 E STOP button 31 H PAUSE button 31 SEARCH button indicator 52 54 EAS
25. ck using the Easy Clock function before setting the timer You can also change the current time using the Easy Clock function EASY TIMER knob Programme number buttons EASY TIMER PROG EASY TIMER knob e When is displayed in the display window press the To change the clock setting press and hold the EASY TIMER knob on the VCR for more than three seconds suonerdo 2seg The CLOCK indicator and the current clock setting appear in the display window Set the current time using the EASY TIMER knob 1 Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to enter the current hour 2 Press the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the hour setting 3 Turn the EASY TIMER knob to increase or decrease the minutes setting by a minute APC AA a ae ae 2a ee continued Basic Operations 39 40 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function continued 3 EASY TIMER Press the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the clock setting a The VCR enters the timer recording setting mode To continue the Easy Timer setting go to step 2 in Setting the Easy Timer on page 37 To quit the Easy Timer setting mode without changing any settings press the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the indicator appears in the display window To set the timer and clock setting using the remote commander You can also u
26. der Additional Information 4170 TV VIDEO remote control switch oO 5 EJECT button 31 TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY button 33 DISPLAY button 32 35 WIDE button for TV 7 SLV EZ44AZ EZ22AZ TV VIDEO button for TV 5 REC record button 35 49 EASY TIMER button 40 N 11 12 SP Standard Play LP Long Play button 35 INPUT SELECT button 36 47 x2 button 48 Tape menu operation buttons MENU button 12 56 Il PAUSE button 31 E STOP button 31 lt lt amp REW rewind button 31 48 gt gt amp FF fast forward gt button 31 48 gt PLAY OK button 31 125 1 on standby switch 44 47 G CODE button 43 SLV EZ44AZ EZ22AZ only CLEAR button 32 44 Programme number ten s digit buttons 36 40 44 PROG programme buttons 34 VOL volume buttons for TV kaa PPI INDEX SEARCH buttons 53 B gt SLOW button 48 Additional Information 67 Index A B Accessories supplied 4 Adjusting picture 22 48 55 tracking 48 55 Aerial hookup 8 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 22 APC Adaptive Picture Control 55 AV audio
27. e following operations 1 Turn on the satellite tuner Press MENU then select TUNER PRESET and press OK Press 4 4 gt to select AUS or NZ depending on the country you live in O 4 5 Nn ot D 2 watching a satellite channel 2 3 4 Press PROG to select a programme position you want to use for 5 Select CHANNEL SET then press to tune TUNER PRESET GROG the VCR to the satellite tuner COUNTRY AUS NZ NORMAL CATV NORM CATV The channel number displayed beside PCHANNELSET 30 CHANNEL SET is used for receiving all AER PONS OEE satellite broadcasts from the satellite tuner ENE TUNNG SELECT 4 SET es 6 Press PROG to select another programme position for another satellite channel and press the programme number buttons to enter the same channel number as the one displayed in step 5 Repeat this step for all satellite channels 7 Set the guide channel number for each programme position assigned to the satellite channel following the procedures in Setting up the G CODE system manually on page 23 Notes e The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes e If you inadvertently entered a guide channel number press repeatedly to reset the GUIDE CH column to appears between 1 and 255 The VCR does not allow entering the guide channel number if the same number has been set e If you use a satellite tun
28. ecorded tape the picture is 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 e Tapes recorded in the LP mode of NTSC system on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed Basic Operations 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 on page 9 Be sure to connect the audio video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the TV if the TV has two inputs or more The TV must be placed where it will respond to the remote commander while you are pointing it at the VCR Operation Make sure that the TV s main power is on Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY and hold the remote commander in place for about two seconds The VCR and TV turn on and the TV is set to VCR reception If there is a tape in the VCR playback starts automatically Notes e If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly Wait a few moments and press the button again Replace both of the batteries with new ones and press the button again Note that this function may not operate some Sony TVs because of the
29. ed payers 6ui325 17 18 Presetting channels continued Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel MENU OK tp em Press MENU then press 4 to move the cursor gt to TUNER PRESET and press OK TUNER PRESET COUNTRY NORMAL CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET ADD ERASE AFT FINE TUNING SELECT SET es NORM CATV 1 ADD ERASE ON OFF Press lt gt to move the cursor gt to COUNTRY then select either AUS Australia or NZ New Zealand depending on the country you live in TUNER PRESET COUNTRY NORMAL CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET ADD ERASE AFT FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET e gt NORM CATV 1 ADD ERASE ON OFF Press lt gt to move the cursor gt to NORMAL CATYV then select NORM To preset CATV channels select CATV Getting Started TUNER PRESET COUNTRY gt NORMAL CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET ADD ERASE AFT FINE TUNING SELECT SET e gt PROG 1 AUS NZ NORM CATV 1 ADD ERASE ON OFF Press to move the cursor gt to TUNER PRESET PROG 0 AUTO PRESET then press OK COUNTRY SS Ne NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET All receivable channels are preset in CHANNEL SEK A T e eee numerical sequence When no more AFT ON OFF receivable channels can be found ONS
30. ed for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV EZ44AZ only 4 Getting Started kl 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 O 4 5 A ot D 2 Using the remote commander Remote sensor 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 symbol near the remote sensor this remote commander will VIDEO not operate the TV To operate Set TV VIDEO to the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV Notes e The TV VIDEO button selects an input source of the TV from either aerial in or line in The button does not control this VCR e With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months e If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage e Do not use a new battery with an old one e Do not use
31. ed programme and starts playback automatically Tip e To stop the flashing of the SEARCH indicator first turn the VCR on then press the SEARCH button Do not press any button at this point otherwise this SEARCH mode will be cancelled To start the SEARCH function press the SEARCH button once If you press the SEARCH button repeatedly you can enter the index search mode for details see page 54 Notes e This SEARCH function will be cancelled the SEARCH indicator turns off if The VCR starts recording other programmes You press D gt PLAY P gt amp FE lt lt amp REW or EJECT button while the VCR is on e With this SEARCH function you can find the beginning of a programme recorded using the Easy Timer function only Additional Operations 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 You can either use the INDEX SEARCH buttons on the remote commander or the SEARCH button and EASY TIMER knob on the VCR Hea gt gt I INDEX SEARCH Using the INDEX SEARCH buttons on the remote commander 1 2 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR Press lt 4 gt P INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search e To searc
32. em that has the widest channel coverage If necessary apply your local channel numbers to the programme positions see Changing programme positions on page 26 Getting Started Setting up the G CODE system manually SLV EZ44AZ EZ22AZ only MENU The G CODE system is a feature in Sony VCRs that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings OK t4 em O 4 5 A ot D 2 First we recommend that you set up the G CODE guide channels for your area using the EASY G CODE SET UP function page 14 If your area is not listed in the EASY G CODE SET UP menu preset the TV channels page 16 and then set up the guide channels manually To get the guide channel numbers look in the programme guide for your area that features G CODE numbers Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel Press MENU then press to move the cursor gt to SET UP CH AND G CODE and press OK The preset channels are displayed on the screen e g COUNTRY is set to AUS SET UP CH AND G CODE GUIDE CH 44 MOVE PROG gt CLEAR ERASE PROG Press to move the cursor gt to the row on which you want to set the guide channel To display other pages for programme positions 5 to 49 for Australia or 6 to 50 for New Zealand press repeatedly SET UP CH AND G CODE PROG CH GUIDE CH 0 2 1 7 gt 2 9 3 10
33. er connected via the LINE 1 IN jacks you do not have to set up the G CODE guide channels Just record a satellite programme using the G CODE number and the VCR automatically records the programme from the LINE 1 IN jacks e When you record a satellite broadcast using the G CODE number you need to select the desired channel on the satellite tuner manually Getting Started 25 Changing disabling programme positions SLV EZ44AZ EZ22AZ MENU only After setting the channels and G CODE OK guide channels you can change the AIG lt gt programme positions as you like If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels you can disable them Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel Changing programme positions e g Moving the programme position from 2 to 0 Press MENU then press 4 tomovethe e g COUNTRY is set to cursor gt to SET UP CH AND AUS G CODE and press OK SET UP CH AND G CODE PROG CH gt 0 2 1 7 2 9 3 10 4 28 SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG 1 MENU QO gt CLEAR Press to move the cursor gt to the SET UP CH AND G CODE row on which you want to change the PROG SONS ee programme position then press ee esa oe 3 AT ARARARAAA ii To display other pages for programme 4 B L 28 re SELECT x positions 5 to 49 for Australia or 6 to 50 SET CUDESA CONFIRM e for New Zealand press
34. er is set correctly for your area The picture or sound is distorted Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING buttons Make sure the colour system is correctly set to the system that the tape was recorded in The picture is not clear or a message appears indicating that the video heads need cleaning Playback The video heads are dirty see page 61 Clean the video heads using 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 Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony s as they may damage the video heads If a message appears this indicates that the Head Condition Sensor has detected dirty video heads Follow the on screen message For details about the Head Condition Sensor see page 61 The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony service facility for more information The picture rolls vertically during picture search Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor The picture has no sound The tape is defective If you made A V connections check the audio cable connection continued Additional Information 59 Troubleshooting continued Symptom Remedy Recording Timer recording No TV programmes appear on the TV screen
35. erset cHEck 25 12 MO on to the next step eg 00h BObr BLS 8 1MO 9 00 00 50 LP e If you do not need to change or cancel the MO SA 0 12 3 00 27 LP settings press OK then turn off the VCR to SE os return to recording standby 50 Additional Operations 3 Press to select the setting you want to change or cancel e To change the setting press to flash the item you want to change and press to reset it Then press gt repeatedly until the cursor gt appears at the beginning of the line e To cancel the setting press CLEAR 4 Press OK If any timer settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby 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 m Programme 2 i Will be cut off continued Additional Operations 51 52 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 Press the EASY TIMER knob EASY TIMER knob SEARCH The VCR turns on rewinds to the beginning of the record
36. ess to return to the item to be changed and select the digits using t t Note e The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes Getting Started O 4 5 A ao D e 13 Presetting channels with the EASY G CODE SET UP function SLV MEND EZ44AZ EZ22AZ The EASY G CODE SET UP function is a feature that simplifies the channel presetting and the G CODE guide channel setting Just choose your local area in the EASY G CODE SET UP menu and the VCR will automatically preset the TV channels and the G CCODE guide channels for your area At the factory the VCR has been preset for Sydney If you live in this area you can use the VCR without setting the channels and G CODE system Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel MENU 1 Press MENU then press t t to move the EASY G CODE SET UP PAGE Q cursor gt to EASY G CODE SET UP and VENE a Pe ni MELBOURNE press OK BRISBANE PERTH ADELAIDE 44 e gt 1 EASY G CODE SET UP PAGE Press amp to display the local areas of CITY AREA SELECT ace either AUS Australia or NZ New pre Zealand depending on the country you ROTORUA BAY OF PLENTY live in HAWKES BAY SELECT 4 AUS e gt SET OK Press to move the cursor gt to your local area then press OK to confirm the setting To display other pages for area
37. g timer recordings 51 using the G CODE system 43 Tracking adjustment 48 55 Trinitron TV Synchro Play 33 Tuning your TV to the VCR 10
38. gned to be operated ina 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 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 Introduction 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 e This VCR is designed to record and play back using the PAL B G colour system Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed e Tapes recorded with NTSC colour system can be played back on this VCR using a TV or a colour monitor for the PAL colour system Table of contents Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking u A Step 2 Setting up the remote commander 8 Step 3 Connecting the VCR 10 Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR 12 Step 5 Setting the clock 14 Step 6 Presetting channels with the EASY G CODE SET UP function SLV EZ44
39. h ahead press I INDEX DEC ne SEARCH SEARCH To search backwards press k INDEX SEARCH The VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV screen counts down to zero The playback starts from the point about five seconds ahead of the specified index mark continued Additional Operations 53 54 Searching using the index function continued Using the SEARCH button EASY TIMER and EASY TIMER knob on knob the VCR SEARCH 1 Press SEARCH on the VCR repeatedly until INDEX appears in the display window the SEARCH indicator lights up 2 Tum the EASY TIMER knob to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search e To search ahead turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise e To search backwards turn the EASY TIMER knob counterclockwise 3 Press the EASY TIMER knob The VCR starts searching The playback starts the SEARCH indicator turns off from the point about five seconds ahead of the specified index mark To stop searching Press W STOP Note e No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause However an index signal will be marked if you change the channel during recording pause Additional Operations 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
40. he VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV 3 PROGRAM JU Press PROGRAM to select the suitable RF channel depending on the area you live in You can select Australia channels from 28 AUS to 69 AUS or New Zealand channels from 28 NZ to 69 NZ The Australia and New Zealand channels appear in the display window in alternate sequence Getting Started Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture This channel will now be referred to as the video channel Some TV has the programme position such as 0 that is reserved for a VCR In this case select that programme position for the VCR picture Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details Tune the TV to the same channel as that shown in the display window so that BE D CASSETTE the picture on the right appears on the TV screen Refer to your TV manual for tuning instructions If the picture does not appear clearly see To obtain a clear picture from the VCR below 6 RF CHANNEL Press RF CHANNEL You have now tuned your TV to the VCR From now on whenever you want to play a tape set the TV to the video channel To obtain a clear picture from the VCR If the picture does not appear clearly in step 5 above press PROGRAM in step 5 so that another RF channel appears Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear picture appears To set another RF
41. knob to display L in the display window Notes e You cannot set the Easy Timer if eight programmes have already been set e You can set the timer for only one programme using the Easy Timer function If you want to set the timer for other programmes use the G CODE system SLV EZ44AZ EZ22AZ only or the TIMER SET CHECK menu For details see pages 43 and 46 e You cannot set the date using the Easy Timer function Set the date using the CLOCK SET menu if you want to set the timer with the menu For details see page 12 e The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting with no tape inserted 42 Basic Operations Recording TV programmes using the G CODE system SLV EZ44AZ EZ22AZ only Just enter the G CODE number listed in the TV programme guide for the programme you want to record The date times and programme position of that programme are set automatically You can preset up to eight programmes at a time Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Vo CLEAR G CODE Programme number buttons SP LP OK tie 1 GLODE Press G CODE C9 G CODE NO SET 0 9 SP LP SP LP continued Basic Operations suonedo 2seg 43 44 Recording TV program
42. le the PUSH PLAY TO RESUME TEMPORARILY message appears on the screen Although playback will resume the sound will be monaural When playback is finished be sure to clean the heads with 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 Additional Information 61 Specifications System Channel coverage COUNTRY is set to AUS VHF ASO to AS12 AS5A AS9A UHF AS 28 to AS69 CATV S01 to S05 S1 to S41 COUNTRY is set to NZ VHF NZ1 to NZ11 UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05 S1 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 28 to 69 Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Inputs and outputs LINE 1 IN VIDEO IN phono jack 1 each Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO IN phono jack 1 each Input level 327 mVrms Input impedance more than 47 kilohms LINE 1 OUT SLV EZ44AZ VIDEO OUT phono jack 1 Output signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO OUT phono jack 2 Standard output 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms LINE 1 OUT SLV EZ22AZ EZ11AZ 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 impedan
43. mes using the G CODE system continued 2 OOO ORORGTO OROKO Press the programme number buttons to enter the G CODE number for the A GODE NO fey 82477691 programme you want to record SONGS DANY AVERY If you make a mistake press CLEAR and SELECT e gt re enter the correct number CONFIRM OK CANCEL CLEAR 3 SP LP Press SP LP to select the tape speed G CODE NO SP LP 82477691 LP ONCE DAILY WEEKLY SELECT es CONFIRM OK CANCEL CLEAR Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY by using lt 4 gt then press OK ieo47769 12 rey RECORDING TIME DATE START STOR PROG To record Select 25 12MO 8 00 10 0g gt GLP STOP TIME EXTEND 4 Only once ONCE CONFIRM OK a CANCEL CLEAR Everyday Monday to Friday DAILY Once a week WEEKLY The date start and stop times programme position and tape speed appear on the TV screen Press to extend the stop time Each press increases or decreases the stop time by five minutes up to one hour Press OK to confirm the stop time If the information is not correct press CLEAR to cancel the setting To enter another setting repeat steps 1 to 4 5 6 O Press 1 to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording Basic Operations To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press ll STOP To record satellite broadcasts When you connect the
44. ogramme every day or the same day every week press while the date is flashing For details see Daily weekly recording on page 47 Basic Operations To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN jacks press INPUT SELECT or PROG to display L in the PROG position Press gt to confirm the setting The cursor gt appears at the beginning of the line To enter another setting move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2 Press OK Press I to turn off the VCR 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 W STOP suonerdo 2seg 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 the current date SU SA Sunday to Saturday MO SA Monday to Saturday MO FR Monday to Friday gt EVERY SA EVERY MO gt EVERY SU 1 month later dates count down the current date Tips e To set the programme position you can also use the PROG or programme number buttons e To set the tape speed you can also use the SP LP button Note e The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I with no tape inserted
45. ogramme positions The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG buttons For SLV EZ44AZ EZ22AZ only You can also disable unwanted programme positions using the SET UP CH AND G CODE menu page 28 1 Press MENU then press to move the cursor gt to TUNER PRESET and press OK 2 Press PROG to select the programme position you want to skip 3 Press lt gt to move the cursor gt to ADD ERASE then select ERASE 4 Press OK If the picture is not clear Normally the Auto Fine Tuning AFT function automatically tunes in channels clearly If however the picture is not clear you may also use the manual tuning function 1 Press PROG to select the programme number for which you cannot obtain a clear picture 2 Press MENU then select TUNER PRESET and press OK 3 Select FINE TUNING The fine tuning meter appears TUNER PRESET 44 Selected programme position COUNTRY NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET 35 ADD ERASE ADD ERASE AFT ON gt FINE TUNING PEE RN SET e gt 4 Press 4m gt to get a clearer picture then press OK Note that the AFT Auto Fine Tuning setting switches to OFF Notes The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes e The channel numbers besides CHANNEL SET may not be the same as those in your area This is because this VCR s channel search system is based on the fixed TV syst
46. r with new ones if they are weak Make sure the TV VIDEO remote control switch is set correctly You cannot control other TVs SLV EZ44AZ EZ22AZ only Set your TV s code number The code number resets to 01 when you replace the batteries of the remote commander The tracking meter does not appear on the screen The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted The VCR needs to be cleaned 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 Normal picture Rough picture Unclear picture No picture or black amp white screen appears initial terminal contamination Sapphire tape cleaner SLV EZ44AZ EZ22AZ only The unit incorporates a sapphire tape cleaner which cleans a video tape when it is loaded This cleaner can prevent the video heads from contamination by removing dust or mold from a tape with the sapphire edge Head Condition Sensor 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 For SLV EZ44AZ only The VCR may temporarily switch to a different head and resume playback To switch the heads press C gt PLAY whi
47. remote commander s signal limitations Do not press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY while playing back a video tape If you do so the TV s input source will momentarily switch to the TV s tuner Basic Operations suoneirdo 2seg 33 Recording TV programmes DISPLAY REC PROG SP LP INPUT SELECT 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel NJ Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Press PROG to select the programme position you want to record OO 34 Basic Operations 4 SREE Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP LP Long Play provides recording time twice as long as SP Standard Play however SP produces better picture and audio quality 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 tape length Press DISPLAY The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining suonedo 2seg Remaining tape length Time counter 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 continued Basic Operations 35 Recording TV programmes continued To save a recording
48. s press 4 repeatedly The TV channels and G CODE guide channels for your local area are set up automatically Getting Started To check if the channels are preset correctly Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM on the VCR If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM the channels are preset correctly To check the guide channel setting Press MENU then press 4 to move the cursor gt to SET UP CH AND G CODE and press OK The guide channels for your local area are displayed on the screen Tips e If your area is not listed in the EASY G CODE SET UP menu preset the TV channels using the One Touch Tuning function or the TUNER PRESET menu see Presetting channels on page 16 Then set up the G CODE guide channels manually if you want to record TV programmes using the G CODE numbers see Setting up the G CODE system manually on page 23 e If you want to record satellite broadcast using the G CODE numbers see page 25 iq 4 5 Nn paa D 2 Getting Started 15 Presetting channels For SLV EZ44AZ EZ22AZ only If you can receive no channels or only a few channels after performing the EASY G CODE SET UP function page 14 preset all receivable channels automatically using the One Touch Tuning function or the TUNER PRESET menu If some channels could not be preset automatically when using the EASY G CODE SET UP function One
49. se the remote commander to set the Easy Timer and Easy Clock The operations on the VCR and the remote commander correspond as follows To Do this on the VCR Do this on the remote commander Confirm the setting and goto Press EASY TIMER knob Press EASY TIMER the next setting Change the time by 15 minutes Turn EASY TIMER knob Hold PROG down in START STOP mode or hold PROGRAM down Change the time by one minute Press PROGRAM Press PROG in START STOP mode Select the programme Turn EASY TIMER knob Press PROG or or press PROGRAM INPUT SELECT Change the hour minute by Turn EASY TIMER knob Press PROG one hour minute in CLOCK or press PROGRAM mode You can also use the programme number buttons to set the clock start and stop times and the programme you want to record Just press the programme number buttons to enter the hours and minutes For example e To set the clock to 8 20 press 0 8 EASY TIMER 2 0 and EASY TIMER in sequence e To set the start or stop time to 8 20 press 0 8 2 0 and EASY TIMER in sequence If you make a mistake re enter the correct digits before pressing EASY TIMER Basic Operations To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press W STOP To check or change the timer setting Press the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the setting you want to check or change flashes
50. tarts recording while the VCR analyses the tape To avoid the delay first set the VCR to recording pause the APC indicator flashes slowly and press REC to have the VCR analyse the tape the APC indicator flashes rapidly After the APC indicator stops flashing press H PAUSE to start recording immediately If you press Il PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing the APC function is cancelled continued Additional Operations 55 Changing menu options 1 Press MENU then select SET UP MENU SET UP MENU PAPC ON OFF NTSC PB ON PAL TV 4 43 SELECT 4 SET e gt 2 Press 4 4 to select the option to change then press to change the setting 3 Press OK to return to the original screen Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print Menu option Set this option to APC ON to switch on the APC Adaptive Picture Control function and improve picture quality OFF to switch off APC NTSC PB ON PAL TV to play back an NTSC recorded tape on a PALTV 4 43 to play back an NTSC recorded tape on an NTSC TV For details see page 31 56 Additional Operations Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR e g SLV EZ44AZ This VCR Recorder TV LINE 1 IN Other VCR Player O LINE OUT tt 000 ZS VM C 710HG 720HG audio video cable not supplied Signal flow Tip e Connect LINE 1 IN on this VCR to the line
51. this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press If PAUSE again to resume recording Note e If you start recording following the procedure above the VCR will not start recording with the APC function To record a tape with the APC function press REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyses the tape Then when you start recording in step 4 press I PAUSE after the APC indicator stops flashing If you press Il PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing the APC function is cancelled Additional Operations Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony service facility Symptom Remedy The 1 0 ON STANDBY switch does not function Connect the mains lead to the mains securely The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate Power Moisture condensation has occured Turn the power off unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over four hours The clock has stopped and lights in the display window Clock The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than eight hours Reset the clock and timer The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen 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 numb
52. y of the following marks Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off Press WIDE then press VOL to select the wide picture mode you want Press WIDE The menu appears on the TV screen Then press R S e gt to select the wide picture you want and press OK Notes e Ifthe TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR you cannot control your TV with the remote commander e You may not be able to use some buttons to control non Sony TVs due to the remote commander s signal limitations e If you enter a new code number the code number previously entered will be erased e When you replace the batteries of the remote commander the code number may automatically reset to 01 Sony If your TV is not a Sony it is recommended to manually set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries If you set your TV s code number correctly while the TV is turned on the TV turns off automatically iq 4 5 A ot D oe Getting Started 7 8 step3 OO Connecting the VCR Connect the aerial to your VCR and TV as shown below to watch TV programmes and VCR pictures on your TV In addition if your TV has audio video A V input jacks we recommend you connect the VCR to your TV using an audio video cable to get a better picture and sound Connecting the aerial cag By AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT

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