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1. Playing a tape DISPLAY H PAUSE gt PLAY gt gt FF E STOP lt lt REW COLOR amp EJECT H PAUSE W STOP SYSTEM 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed 18 Basic Operations 01GBO4BAS ED313 p65 18 10 1 01 14 25 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 T T o M N O 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 FF during stop Rewind the tape lt 4 REW during stop Eject the tape EJECT To set the colour system G If streaks appear 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 If your tape was suogerdo 3seg Press COLOR SYSTEM until the indication below recorded in appears in the display window PAL PAL MESECAM 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 43 If your TV is Set NTSC PB to PAL ON PAL TV NTSC 4 43 4 43 NTSC 3 58 3 58 01
2. SEARCH MODE button indicator 32 33 34 36 37 50 Additional Information 01GBO7ADI ED313 p65 50 K 11 12 13 14 15 16 EASY TIMER knob 24 32 33 34 36 37 PROGRAM TRACKING buttons 8 42 Remote sensor 5 REC SPEED SP Standard Play LP Long Play EP Extended Play button 22 23 COLOR SYSTEM button 19 ONE TOUCH TUNING RF Radio Frequency CHANNEL button 7 10 10 1 01 14 27 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 zz l l H Lr TT Display window 10 _ Timer indicator 25 Tape speed indicator 22 CLOCK indicator 26 START indicator 24 STOP indicator 24 jo B N APC Adaptive Picture Control indicator 42 Rear panel 7 Tracking indicator 42 8 Colour system indicator 19 9 Time counter clock line programme TV system indicator 8 20 21 26 45 10 Tape recording indicator 22 1 Mains lead 6 2 LINE 1 IN AUDIO VIDEO jacks 44 3 AERIAL IN connector 6 01GBO07ADI ED313 p65 51 A AERIAL OUT connector 6 on LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO jacks 6 continued Additional Information 10 1 01 14 27 CIVLED212ME GR
3. The SEARCH MODE indicator turns off A cursor W indicates the current position on the tape TAPE POSITION Tape meter REMAIN and the remaining time of the tape appear in the display window in the following order RE gt MAIN _ 0 15 remaining time of the tape To stop the Search function Press W STOP Notes e To display the remaining time correctly you may have to select the TAPE LENGTH in the SET UP MENU according to the type of the tape that you are using For details see page 43 e Instep 2 the VCR automatically rewinds and fast forwards the tape only if you press the SEARCH MODE button right after you insert a tape This is so that the VCR can measure the current position on the tape e You cannot use this function during any recording mode Search Operations 33 01GBOS5SRH ED313 p65 33 10 1 01 14 25 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 zz o M Searching using the Blank Search function EASY TIMER knob This feature enables you to find a blank section on your tape 1 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the BLANK indicator appears in the display window The SEARCH MODE indicator lights up 2 Push the EASY TIMER knob on the VCR The SEARCH MODE indicator turns off The VCR fast forwards to the end of the tape Then the VCR rewinds the tape to the last recorded programme After a few t seconds the VCR starts playback and stops
4. To deactivate the APC function Press MENU and select SET UP MENU then set APC to OFF The APC indicator in the display window turns off Tip 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 starts 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 If PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing the APC function is cancelled 42 Additional Operations 01GBOGADO ED313 p65 42 10 1 01 14 26 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 T a T o LV A 01GBO6ADO ED313 p65 43 Changing menu options 1 Press MENU then select SET UP MENU ENNEN gt APC ON OFF PAL MESECAM AUTO PAL MESECAM NTSC PB ON PAL TV 4 43 3 58 TAPE LENGTH AUTO E240 E260 E300 SELECT 4 SET le 2 Press 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 PAL
5. i ETT o M S O N vY 3 065 583 11 1 01GB01COV ED313 p65 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Easy amp Durable SLV ED313M E M SG SLV ED215PS TH SLV ED115PS 2001 Sony Corporation 1 10 1 01 14 23 SLV ED313ME_GB 3 065 583 11 1 iz a e e Lr TT 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 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 subjec
6. model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR SLV ED313ME is the model used for illustration purpose Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV ED115PS only 4 Getting Started 01GBO3GET ED313 p65 4 10 1 01 14 24 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 T a T o hr lll Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Insert the negative end first then push in and down until the positive end clicks into position Using the remote commander You can use this remote Remote sensor 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 not operate the TV TV VIDEO 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 The TV VIDEO button selects the TV s input source 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
7. 41 10 1 01 14 26 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 zzz T A Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape the M indicator flashes in the display window then turns off distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition If so manually adjust the tracking Press the TRACKING buttons on the VCR to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons the M indicator lights up To resume automatic tracking adjustment eject the tape and reinsert it NORMAL TRACKING Tracking meter About the Adaptive Picture Control APC function The Adaptive Picture Control APC function SET UP MENU automatically improves recording and playback ABS WON OFE quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of PAR MPS CAM i MESEGALE a the video heads and tape To maintain better Hc a eee ee picture quality we recommend that you set APC to TAPE LENGTH l ON in the SET UP MENU The APC indicator SECT ai lights up in the display window SET ilen 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
8. an indexed tape into the VCR Press k lt gt gt INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search e To search ahead press I INDEX SEARCH Ae e To search backwards press kK INDEX SEARCH The VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV screen counts down to zero Playback starts from the point about five seconds ahead of the specified index mark N e continued Search Operations 35 01GBOS5SRH ED313 p65 35 10 1 01 14 25 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 T a a tl M T Searching using the index function continued Using the SEARCH MODE EASY TIMER button and EASY TIMER knob knob on the VCR SEARCH MODE 1 Press SEARCH MODE on the VCR repeatedly until INDEX appears in the display window the SEARCH MODE indicator lights up 2 Turn 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 a e To search backwards turn the EASY TIMER knob counterclockwise G 3 Push the EASY TIMER knob The VCR starts searching Playback starts the SEARCH MODE 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 ch
9. appear clearly see To obtain a clear picture from the VCR below Press RF CHANNEL You have now tuned your TV to the VCR From now on whenever RE CHANNEL 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 first go to step 6 to finish this procedure once Then start from step 2 After pressing RF CHANNEL twice in step 2 to display the RF channel press PROGRAM so that another RF channel appears Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear picture appears To set another RF 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 the audio video cable see To a TV that has audio video input jacks on page 6 If the same symptom persists consult your nearest Sony dealer Note e If you set the wrong TV system you may have no sound or sound may be distorted noisy sound 8 Getting Started 01GBO38GET ED313 p65 8 10 1 01 14 24 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 Selecting a language You can change the on screen display language from English to Arabic Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel MENU OK tt Press 1 on standby
10. flashing stops when you turn on the VCR and press the SEARCH MODE button Do not press any button at this point otherwise this SEARCH MODE function will be cancelled To start the SEARCH MODE function press the SEARCH MODE button repeatedly until the SEARCH MODE indicator flashes Push the EASY TIMER knob The VCR rewinds and starts playback automatically If you continue to press the SEARCH MODE button while the SEARCH MODE indicator is flashing you can enter other search operations For details see the following pages Each press of the SEARCH MODE button changes the search operations as follows C REMAIN gt BLANK gt INDEX gt TIME gt Off Note This SEARCH MODE function will be cancelled the SEARCH MODE indicator turns off if The VCR starts recording other programmes You press the D gt PLAY gt FE lt lt REW or EJECT button while the VCR is on 32 Search Operations 01GBO SRH ED313 p65 32 10 1 01 14 25 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 PZT T o U A Searching for the current position on a tape EASY TIMER knob This feature enables you to find the current position on a tape as well as the remaining time of the tape 1 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the REMAIN indicator appears in the display window as shown on the right The SEARCH MODE indicator lights up 2 Push the EASY TIMER knob to display the tape meter on the TV screen
11. from battery leakage e Do not use a new battery with an old one e Do not use different types of batteries Getting Started 5 01GBO3GET ED313 p65 5 10 1 01 14 24 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 T a a tl M A ECEE 01GBO3GET ED313 p65 6 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 AERIAL OUT f Mains lead AERIAL IN to nains dm N AERIALIN Signal flow Aerial cable supplied 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear Ge panel of the VCR OUT 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and AERIAL the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable or D 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains 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 Audio video cable not supplied 6 Getting Started 10 1 01 14 24 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 T a T o hr Stepa C V Tuning your TV to the VCR If you have connected your VCR to the TV using the audio video cable skip t
12. 2 065 522 1717 1 51 T a l tel M Index to parts and controls continued Remote commander 52 Additional Information 01GBO7ADI ED313 p65 K TV VIDEO remote control switch 5 EJECT button 19 TV VIDEO button for TV 5 INPUT SELECT button 23 31 CLEAR button 20 41 EASY TIMER button 27 CO IN Oo eA Oo N 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 REC button 22 39 REC SPEED button 22 x2 button 38 MENU button 9 43 Tape menu operation buttons I PAUSE button 19 E STOP button 19 lt lt REW rewind button 19 38 gt gt FF fast forward button 19 38 gt PLAY OK button 19 1 on standby switch 31 AUDIO MONITOR button This button doesn t work for this model Programme number ten s digit buttons 23 27 PROG programme buttons 21 VOL volume buttons for TV DISPLAY button 22 kaa PPI INDEX SEARCH buttons 35 b gt SLOW button 38 10 1 01 14 27 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 Index A Accessories supplied 4 Adjusting picture 15 38 42 tracking 38 42 Aerial hookup 6 AFT Auto Fi
13. ED313 p65 28 10 1 01 14 25 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 T T o M N O Tips To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN jacks press INPUT SELECT or PROG or turn the EASY TIMER knob to display L in the display window e To record NTSC signals set the tape speed to SP or EP To record in the EP mode set the tape speed to LP 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 TIMER SET CHECK menu For details see page 30 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 16 e The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting with no tape inserted k suogerdo seg ka Basic Operations 29 01GB04BAS ED313 p65 29 10 1 01 14 25 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 T a a l M A 01GBO4BAS ED313 p65 30 s 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 VO PROG ME
14. GB04BAS ED313 p65 continued Basic Operations 19 10 1 01 14 25 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 zz M 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 Press DISPLAY again and the counter will disappear from the TV screen 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 select the colour system PAL or MESECAM in the PAL MESECAM option of the SET UP MENU see page 43 for details The counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever a tape is reinserted The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems the time counter reading will not be correct This 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 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 Tapes recorded in the LP mode of other NTSC system VCRs can be played back on this VCR but
15. KING on the VCR Notes e The playback sound is muted during these operations e In LPor EP mode noise may appear or there may be no colour e The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse e On screen symbols may shake while playing or searching at various speeds 38 Additional Operations 01GBOGADO ED313 p65 38 K 10 1 01 14 26 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 T a T o M A 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 0 VOGO00 dPSecsee 0 C ooo 0 REC 0 0 o I while recording press REC The indicator appears in the display window 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 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 li STOP Additional Operations 01GBO6ADO ED313 p65 39 10 1 01 14 26 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 T a a l M A Checkin
16. MESECAM AUTO to have the VCR automatically select the colour system for recording and playback If the picture has no colour or unusual colours set to PAL or MESECAM according to your local colour system NTSC PB ON PAL TV to play back an NTSC recorded tape on a PAL TV 4 43 or 3 58 according to the colour system of your NTSC TV For details see page 19 TAPE LENGTH Note AUTO to have the VCR automatically select the tape length For E240 E260 or E300 tapes set it according to the tape type that you are using to display the remaining time correctly e You may not be able to display the remaining time correctly for an NTSC tape using the TAPE LENGTH menu Additional Operations 43 10 1 01 14 26 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 T a a l M A Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR Recorder TV LINE 1 IN y a gt LINE OUT tt VMC 710HG 720HG audio video cable not supplied Cc signal flow Tip e Connect LINE 1 IN on this VCR to the line output jacks on the other VCR using a commercially available audio video cable such as Sony VMC 710HG 720HG not supplied If the other VCR has the AUDIO L and R jacks use a Sony VMC 910HG audio video cable not supplied Notes e Make sure you connect the plugs to the jacks of the same colour e If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of
17. NU OK INPUT SELECT thie Press MENU and select TIMER SET VUVYVYY 1 Press gt to select each item in turn Hei arse 2 Press to set each item To correct a setting press to return to e that setting and reset it 30 Basic Operations 10 1 01 14 25 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 TIMER SET CHECK 25 12TUE CHECK then press OK DATE START USIQE Set the date start and stop times TIMER SET CHECK 25 12TUE bas START STOP PROG programme position and tape speed see ket a A T T o Lh T O To record the same programme every day or the same day every week press while the date is flashing For details see Daily weekly recording below To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN jacks press INPUT SELECT or PROG 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 suogerdo seg To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press ll STOP Daily weekly recording In step 2 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes
18. SET UP MENU colour or unusual colour according to your local colour system The picture or sound is distorted Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING buttons e Make sure the colour system is set to the system that the tape was recorded in e If you made connections using the aerial cable only make sure the TV system is set correctly for your area The picture is not clear or a e The video heads are dirty page 48 Clean the video message appears indicating that heads using the Sony T 25CLD T 25CLW or E 25CLDR the video heads need cleaning 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 48 e The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony service facility for more information Playback The picture rolls vertically e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor during picture search The picture has no sound e The tape is defective e If you made A V connections check the audio cable connection e If you made connections using the aeria
19. TV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET e gt To allocate another channel to another programme position repeat steps 4 and 5 Press OK 14 Getting Started 01GBO38GET ED313 p65 10 1 01 14 24 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 e En TT sa Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels you can disable unused programme positions The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG buttons 1 in step 5 on page 14 press programme number button 0 twice to display the number 0 beside CHANNEL SET 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 B 1 Press PROG to select the programme number for which you cannot obtain a clear picture 2 Press MEN U then select TUNER PRESET and press OK 3 Select FINE TUNING The fine tuning meter appears TUNER PRESET 4 Selected programme position SYSTEM B G NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT ol gt FINE TUNING SET e gt 4 Press lt 4 to get a clearer picture then press OK Note that the AFT Auto Fine Tuning setting switches to OFF Note e The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes Getting Start
20. acking 5 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander 6 Step 3 Connecting the VCR 7 Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR 9 Step 5 Selecting a language 10 Step 6 Presetting channels 16 Step 7 Setting the clock Basic Operations Additional Operations 18 Playing a tape 38 Playing searching at various 21 Recording TV programmes speeds 24 Recording TV programmes using 39 Setting the recording duration G the Easy Timer function time 30 Setting the timer manually 40 Checking changing cancelling timer settings 42 Adjusting the picture Search Operations i 43 Changing menu options 32 Searching for the beginning of an 44 Editing with another VCR Easy Timer recorded programme 33 Searching for the current position ona tape Additional Information 34 Searching using the Blank Search 46 Troubleshooting function 49 Specifications 35 Searching using the index 50 Index to parts and controls function f Back cover 37 oe using the Time Search ndex unction Introduction 10 1 01 14 23 01GB02TOC ED313 p65 3 K CIV ED212ME GR 2 065 592 11 1 3 T G l o Getting Started steep Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR e Remote commander Aerial cable e R6 size AA batteries r e Plug adaptor for SLV ED313ME MJ only Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the six models SLV ED313ME ED313MJ ED313SG ED215PS ED215TH and ED115PS Check your
21. annel during recording pause 36 Search Operations 01GBO SRH ED313 p65 36 10 1 01 14 25 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 T a T o M A Searching using the Time Search function You can easily find a specific point on a tape by using the Time Search function For example you can find a recorded section 15 minutes ahead of or behind the current position of a tape by using EASY TIMER knob the Time Search function SEARCH MODE 1 Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until TIME appears in the display window the SEARCH MODE indicator lights up Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to set the length of time you want the VCR to fast forward or rewind the tape Each turn on the knob increases or decreases the duration by 15 minutes For example if you want to watch a recorded section 15 minutes ahead of the current position turn the EASY TIMER knob once clockwise To change the time by one minute press PROGRAM Push the EASY TIMER knob The VCR starts searching and the tape counter starts counting until it reaches the specified point The VCR starts playback automatically when the tape counter reaches the specified point the SEARCH MODE indicator turns off To stop searching Press W STOP Tip e The VCR can search up to three hours ahead of or behind the current position of a tape 01GBO5SRH ED313 p65 S
22. are past the current time The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than eight hours for SLV ED215PS TH and ED115PS only and 24 hours for SLV ED 313ME MJ SG only Reset the clock and timer Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead 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 of the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak Make sure the TV VIDEO remote control switch is set correctly 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 01GBO07ADI ED313 p65 47 continued Additional Information 47 10 1 01 14 27 K CIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 T a a l M A Troubleshooting continued Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads No picture or black amp white e Normal picture Rough picture Unclear picture screen appears initial contamination terminal Sapphire tape cleaner The unit incorporates a sapphire tap
23. as shown below Press tto change the indication in reverse order the current date SUN SAT Sunday to Saturday MON SAT Monday to Saturday MON FRI Monday to Friday EVERY SAT EVERY MON EVERY SUN 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 REC SPEED button e To record NTSC signals set the tape speed to SP or EP To record in the EP mode set the tape speed to LP Note The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I with no tape inserted Basic Operations 31 01GB04BAS ED313 p65 31 10 1 01 14 25 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 T a l o Search Operations Searching for the beginning of an Easy Timer recorded programme EASY TIMER If you record a programme using the knob Easy Timer function you can easily find the beginning of the recording with the SEARCH MODE function The SEARCH MODE indicator flashes when the VCR finishes making an Easy Timer recording SEARCH MODE Push the EASY TIMER knob The VCR turns on rewinds to the beginning of the recorded programme and starts playback automatically The SEARCH MODE indicator turns off Tip e You can start the SEARCH MODE function after the flashing of the SEARCH MODE indicator has been stopped The
24. at the beginning of the blank section BLANK and the remaining time of the blank section appear alternately in the display window for about one minute To stop searching To stop the VCR while searching for a blank section press W STOP Notes e To display the remaining time correctly you may have to select the TAPE LENGTH in the SET UP MENU according to the type of the tape that you are using For details see page 43 e In step 2 FULL will appear in the display window for about one minute if there is no blank section available on the tape the remaining time of a blank section is less than one minute e The VCR can only detect the blank section between the end of the tape and the end of the last recorded programme Blank section gt Last recorded End of tape programme 34 Search Operations 01GBO SRH ED313 p65 34 10 1 01 14 25 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 i ETT o OT Searching using the index function The VCR marks the tape with an index kea gt gt signal at the point where each recording INDEX SEARCH 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 MODE button and EASY TIMER knob on the VCR Using the INDEX SEARCH buttons on the remote commander Insert
25. 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 4 IP To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illustrated To record on the tape again Ma cover the tab hole with adhesive tape O Safety tab 22 Basic Operations 01GBO4BAS ED313 p65 22 10 1 01 14 25 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 T T o M N O To record NTSC colour system programmes NTSC colour signals can be recorded on this VCR from the line input LINE 1 IN only Display L in the display window using INPUT SELECT or PROG in step 3 For tape speed select SP or EP in step 4 EP 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 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 Press INPUT SELECT or PROG to display L in the display window e 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 ca
26. e 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 its sapphire edge Head Condition Sensor The Head Condition Sensor checks the condition of the video heads If the heads are dirty a message will instruct you to insert a video head cleaning cassette Be sure to use the Sony T 25CLD T 25CLW or E 25CLDR video head cleaning cassette If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility a standard service charge will be required 48 Additional Information 01GBO7ADI ED313 p65 48 10 1 01 14 27 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 T a T o M A Specifications System Colour system PAL MESECAM NTSC 3 58 NTSC 4 43 TV system B G D K I Channel coverage B G VHF E2 to E12 UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05 S1 to S41 D K VHF R1 to R12 UHF R21 to R69 I VHF SA4 to SA13 UHF B21 to B69 CATV S01 to S05 S1 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 B G D K I Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Inputs and outputs LINE 1 IN VIDEO IN phono jack 1 Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO IN phono jack 1 Input level 327 mVrms Input impedance more than 47 kilohms LINE OUT VIDEO OUT phono jack 1 Output signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO OUT phono jack 1 Sta
27. e recording press W STOP To check or change the timer setting Push the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the setting you want to check or change flashes Then re enter the new setting if necessary If you do not want to change any of the settings push 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 40 To cancel the timer setting To cancel the Easy Timer setting while entering a 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 to the timer recording standby mode 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 To watch the recorded programme right after recording with the Easy Timer The SEARCH MODE indicator starts flashing when the VCR finishes the Easy Timer recording To watch the recorded programme push the EASY TIMER knob The VCR turns on starts searching then automatically starts playback from the beginning of the recording For details see page 32 28 Basic Operations 01GBO4BAS
28. earch Operations 37 37 10 1 01 14 25 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 T thle Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds x2 gt PLAY b gt SLOW gt PLAY gt gt FF lt lt REW Playback options Operation View the picture during fast During fast forward hold down gt gt FF During rewind hold forward or rewind down lt lt REW Play at high speed During playback press gt FF or lt lt REW on the remote commander During playback hold down gt FF or lt lt REW When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal speed During playback or pause press X2 Play in slow motion During playback or pause press B gt SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press gt FF or lt lt REW on the remote commander Hold down the button to play one frame each second Rewind and start play While the tape is stopped hold down lt lt REW on the VCR and press gt PLAY 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 during pause To set tracking to the centre position press both buttons at the same time e If noise appears during pause or frame by frame playback first switch to the slow motion playback then adjust the picture using TRAC
29. ed 15 01GBO3GET ED313 p65 15 10 1 01 14 24 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 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 the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel MENU OK t4 e cursor P to CLOCK SET and press OK Press MENU then press to move the CLOCK SET 1 21 1 2001 MON 0 00 sig SELECT SET END e gt 44 OK Press to set the date The day of the week is set automatically CLOCK SET yis 251 2001 THU 0 00 PyA SELECT SET END Le Press gt to select the month and set the month using 16 Getting Started 01GBO38GET ED313 p65 16 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 CLOCK SET yig 25 lt 12 2001 TUE 0 00 Pya 10 1 01 14 24 Set the year hour and minute in sequence CLOCK SET using gt to select the item to be set and 4 to select the digits SELECT e SET 44 END OK Press OK to start the clock f 2 Tip e To change the digits when setting press to return to the item to be changed and select the digits using Note e The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes Getting Started 17 01GBO3GET ED313 p65 17 10 1 01 14 24 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 iz ZT Oe Basic Operations
30. g changing m I cancelling timer us settings D en Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the id hi l video channe MENU OK thie Press 1 0 to turn on the VCR Press MENU then select TIMER SET CHECK and press OK Ne e If you want to change or cancel a setting TIMERSET GHECK 25 12 TUE DATE START go on to the next step Se IN 7 8 1TUE 21 e If you do not need to change or cancel the MON SAT 0 EVERY SUN 23 settings press OK then turn off the VCR ee ae to return to recording standby ae 40 Additional Operations 01GBOGADO ED313 p65 40 10 1 01 14 26 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 T a T tl Lh A 3 Press to select the setting you want to change or cancel e To change the setting press to select the item you want to change and press 4 4 to reset it Then press gt repeatedly until the cursor P 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 gt Programme 2 Will be cut off Additional Operations 41 01GBO6ADO ED313 p65
31. g pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyses the tape Then when you start recording in step 4 press Il PAUSE after the APC indicator stops flashing If you press I PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing the APC function is cancelled Additional Operations 45 01GBO6ADO ED313 p65 45 10 1 01 14 26 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 T a l tl M T A 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 Connect the mains lead to the mains securely does not function The power is turned on but the Moisture condensation has occured Turn the power VCR does not operate off unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over four hours Power The clock has stopped and e The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the lights up in the display mains for more than eight hours for SLV ED215PS OG window TH and ED115PS only and 24 hours for SLV ED313ME MJ SG only Reset the clock and timer The playback picture does not e Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are appear on the TV screen using a monitor set it to video input e If you made connections using the aerial cable only make sure the RF channel number is set correctly for your area The playback picture has no e Set the PAL MESECAM option in the
32. his step 1 ON STANDBY RF CHANNEL PROGRAM 1 ON STANDBY 2 RF CHANNEL Press 1 0 ON STANDBY to turn on the VCR Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR The factory preset RF channel flashes in the display window for about three seconds RF32 is for SLV ED313ME MJ SG and RF51 is for SLV ED215PS TH and SLV ED115PS ka Press RF CHANNEL again while the RF channel is flashing The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV 01GB03GET ED313 p65 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 TVs reserve a programme position such as 0 for a VCR In this case select the reserved programme position for the VCR picture Refer to your TV s instruction manual for details continued Getting Started 7 7 10 1 01 14 24 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 ii z T o Oe Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR continued RF CHANNEL OU 4 Press RF CHANNEL 0 The TV system indicator appears in the display window Press PROGRAM to select the correct TV system PROGRAM If your TV system is Select mO B G G D K K Selected TV system Tune the TV to the same channel as shown in the display window so that RECORDERS ee the picture on the right appears on the TV screen Refer to your TV manual for tuning instructions If the picture does not
33. l cable only make sure the TV system is set correctly for your area 46 Additional Information 01GBO07ADI ED313 p65 46 10 1 01 14 26 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 Symptom Remedy Recording A TV programme 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 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 SYSTEM B G D K or I in the TUNER PRESET menu is set to the system in your area The recorded picture has no colour or unusual colour Set the PAL MESECAM option in the SET UP MENU according to your local colour system The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole The tape is ejected when you press REC Check that the safety tab has not been removed Nothing happens when you press REC Make sure the tape is not at its end Timer recording The timer does not operate 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
34. n turn off the TV e You can have the VCR stop recording automatically after starting at a specified time For details see Setting the recording duration time on page 39 Notes G 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 or recording in the NTSC system suoge redo seg ka Basic Operations 23 01GB04BAS ED313 p65 23 10 1 01 14 25 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 T a l el M T A 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 tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the recording time REC SPEED EASY TIMER SP LP SP EP knob 1 EASY TIMER Push the EASY TIMER knob The START indicator appears in the display window If the clock has not been set appears Go to step 2 in Setting or cha
35. ndard output 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms 01GBO07ADI ED313 p65 49 General Power requirements 110 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 13 W Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions Approx 430 x 97 x 292 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 eight hours at a time for SLV ED215PS TH and ED115PS only up to 24 hours at a time it may be differ in actual performance for SLV ED313ME MJ SG only Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Plug adaptor 1 for SLV ED313ME MJ only Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Additional Information 49 10 1 01 14 27 CIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 T a a l M A Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel l O A a N N 10 1 2 ON STANDBY switch 7 Tape compartment amp EJECT button 19 lt lt REW rewind button 19 38 gt PLAY button 19 gt gt FF fast forward button 19 38 REC record button 22 E STOP button 19 H PAUSE button 19
36. ne Tuning 15 APC Adaptive Picture Control 42 A V audio video connection 6 B Blank Search 34 C Cancelling timer settings 40 Changing timer settings 40 Checking timer setting 40 Cleaning the video heads 46 Clock setting 16 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 setting 19 Connecting the VCR and your TV 6 to a TV with audio videojacks 6 Counter 20 D Disabling programme position 15 Dubbing See Editing E F G Easy Clock 26 Easy Timer recording 24 Editing 44 EP mode 23 H Head Condition Sensor 48 I J K Index Search 35 L M Language selecting 9 LP mode 22 N O NTSC recorded tapes 19 One Touch Tuning 10 P Q Picture adjustment Playback 18 at various speeds 38 frame by frame 38 15 38 42 slow motion 38 Presetting channels 10 automatically 11 manually 13 One Touch Tuning 10 R Recording 21 duration time 39 saving 22 using the Easy Timer function 24 while watching another programme 22 Remote commander 5 S Safety tab 22 Searching at various speeds 38 for the current position ona tape 33 the beginning of an Easy Timer recorded programme 32 using the Blank Search function 34 using the index function 35 using the Time Search function 37 SP mode 22 T U V W X Y Z Time Search 37 Timer recording 30 cancelling timer settings 40 changing timer settings 40 checking timer settings 40 daily weekly recording 31 Easy Timer 24 overlapping timer
37. nging the Easy Clock on page 26 2 EASY TIMER 3 EASY TIMER 24 Basic Operations 01GBO4BAS ED313 p65 Set the recording start time by turning the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the time by 15 minutes To increase or decrease the time by one minute press PROGRAM Push the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the start time setting The STOP indicator appears 24 10 1 01 14 25 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 E TT a 4 EASY TIMER Set the recording stop time in the same way as in step 2 then push l the EASY TIMER knob A programme number flashes 5 EASY TIMER Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select l the programme you want to record To select the tape speed press REC SPEED REC SPEED SP LP Q SP EP 6 EASY TIMER Push the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the setting The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording suoge redo seg ka continued Basic Operations 25 01GB04BAS ED313 p65 25 10 1 01 14 25 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 T a a l M A Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function continued Setting or changing the Easy Clock When is displayed in the display window the VCR clock has not been set You need to set the clock using the Easy Clock function before
38. ntinued Note Press to move the cursor P to AUTO PRESET then press OK All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence When no more receivable channels can be found presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen X TUNER PRESET PROG 1 SYSTEM B G D K I NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET 1 AFT ON FINE TUNING ivwvyevweys PLEASE WAIT Prrrrrrrrrr e Picture might disappear for a few seconds during One Touch Tuning and auto presetting functions This is for tuning procedure and not a malfunction 12 Getting Started 01GBO38GET ED313 p65 10 1 01 14 24 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 ii O Presetting channels manually Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel PROG MENU OK t4 e Press MENU then press 4 to move the cursor gt to TUNER PRESET and press OK Press lt gt to move the cursor gt to NORMAL CATYV then select NORM To preset CATV channels select CATV TUNER PRESET PROG10 SYSTEM B G D K NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET gt CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET es TUNER PRESET PROG10 SYSTEM B G D K NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING SELECT 44 SET es 01GB03GET ED313 p65 Press to mo
39. recordings 41 Tracking adjustment 38 42 Tuning your TV to the VCR 7 TV system 2 8 14 T a T o M A Sony Corporation 01GBO8IDX ED313 p65 53 10 1 01 14 27 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1
40. setting the timer i od You can also change the current time ee ne using the Easy Clock function EASY TIMER PROG EASY TIMER knob 1 EASY TIMER e When is displayed in the display window push the EASY TIMER knob e To change the clock setting push and hold the EASY TIMER knob on the VCR for more than three seconds The CLOCK indicator and the current clock setting appear in the display window SP CLOCK 2 EASY TIMER Set the current time using the EASY TIMER knob i 1 Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to enter the current hour 2 Push 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 at a time SP CLOCK 26 Basic Operations 01GBO4BAS ED313 p65 26 10 1 01 14 25 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 3 EASY TIMER Push the EASY TIMER knob to finish setting the clock 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 24 To quit the Easy Timer setting mode without changing any settings push 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 use the remote commander to set the Easy Timer and Easy Clock The operations on
41. t channels using the TUNER PRESET menu as shown on the next page Tip e To stop the One Touch Tuning function press ONE TOUCH TUNING or W STOP on the VCR during the setting 10 Getting Started 01GBO3GET ED313 p65 10 10 1 01 14 24 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 i TT U e E TT se 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 l OK tpe amp Press MENU then press to move the TUNER PRESET PROG 1 cursor gt to TUNER PRESET and press SYSTEM B G D K I OK NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET 1 AFT ON FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET ee Press lt to move the cursor P gt TUNER PRESET PROG 1 to SYSTEM then select B G D K or I SYSTEM B G D K whichever is applicable in your area If RUG PRESE NORM GAT SYSTEM is set to the wrong position the Aer RON sound will be distorted or noisy PINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET o gt 01GB03GET ED313 p65 Press lt to move the cursor TUNER PRESET PROG 1 gt to NORMAL CATYV then select SYSTEM B G D K 1 NORM pose a arn CHANNEL SET 1 To preset CATV channels select CATV AFT ON FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET eo continued Getting Started 11 10 1 01 14 24 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 T a l el M T A Step 6 Presetting channels co
42. t to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed 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 Do not place heavy objects on the unit e If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape When you first install the unit or when you move it from a cold to a warm location wait for about 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 2 Introduction 01GBORTOC ED313 p65 2 10 1 01 14 23 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 iT Table of contents e E TT se Getting Started 4 Step 1 Unp
43. 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 Push the EASY TIMER Press EASY TIMER g the next setting knob fe G Change the time by 15 minutes Turn the EASY TIMER Hold PROG down in START STOP mode knob or hold PROGRAM down 0 gt Change the time by one minute Press PROGRAM Press PROG v in START STOP mode Select the programme Turn the EASY TIMER Press PROG or knob or press PROGRAM INPUT SELECT Change the hour minute by Turn the EASY TIMER Press PROG one hour minute in CLOCK knob 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 01GB04BAS ED313 p65 EASY TIMER EASY TIMER continued Basic Operations 27 27 10 1 01 14 25 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 E TT a T a a l M A Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function continued To stop recording To stop the VCR whil
44. the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise 44 Additional Operations 01GBOGADO ED313 p65 44 10 1 01 14 26 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 T The Operation when recording on this VCR Before you start editing e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Press INPUT SELECT or PROG Il PAUSE to display L in the display window e Press REC SPEED to select the tape speed SP or LP for the PAL system and SP or EP for the NTSC system 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 Search for the point to start recording and press Il PAUSE G 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 If PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause e To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press I PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press Il 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 recordin
45. the picture quality cannot be guaranteed While setting the menu on the TV screen you cannot use the gt PLAY H PAUSE PP FE lt lt REW or W STOP buttons These buttons are used for menu operations 20 Basic Operations 01GBO4BAS ED313 p65 20 10 1 01 14 25 CIV ED 212ME GR 2 N65 522 11 1 T s o Lh N O Recording TV programmes INPUT SELECT PROG DISPLAY REC SPEED REC suoge redo seg Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel NJ Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Oo 01GB04BAS ED313 p65 Press PROG to select the programme position you want to record continued Basic Operations 21 21 10 1 01 14 25 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 ii z ZT o OT E Recording TV programmes continued 4 REC SPEED Press REC SPEED 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 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
46. to turn on the VCR Press MENU then press to move the Tancuacevans cursor gt to LANGUAGE and press OK ENGLISH gye SELECT 4 END OK LANGUAGE 433 Press to select the desired language then press OK ENGLISH Getting Started 9 01GBO3GET ED313 p65 9 10 1 01 14 24 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 522 1717 1 T a l tl M T A ECS Presetting channels First we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using the One Touch Tuning function or AUTO PRESET in the TUNER PRESET menu Then if some channels cannot 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 ONE TOUCH Press and hold ONE TOUCH TUNING on the VCR for more than TUNING three seconds s 0 The VCR starts presetting the channels The WAIT indicator goes off when all receivable channels are preset 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 If the sound is distorted or noisy the VCR is set to a TV system different from your area s system Select the correct TV system and prese
47. ve the cursor gt to CHANNEL SET TUNER PRESET PROG10 SYSTEM B G D K NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET gt CHANNEL SET FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET e gt continued Getting Started 10 1 01 14 24 SCIVLED212ME GR 2 065 592 11 1 f 2 13 T a l el M T A Step 6 Presetting channels continued 4 PROG Q Press PROG to select the programme position Selected programme position TUNER PRESET SYSTEM B G D K NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET gt CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET e gt Press gt repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed Pressing goes back to the previous TUNER PRESET PROG14 SYSTEM B G D K NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET gt CHANNEL SET channels AFT FINE TUNING The channels are scanned in the following SELECT 44 order SET e Channel coverage System B G System D K System I VHF E2 E12 R1 R12 SA4 SA13 UHF E21 E69 R21 R69 B21 B69 CATV TV distribution 1 S41 S01 S05 E 1 S41 S01 S05 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 If the TV sound is distorted or noisy press 4 9 lt to move the cursor to SYSTEM then select B G D K or I whichever is applicable in your area TUNER PRESET PROG14 gt SYSTEM B G D K NORMAL CA

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