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1. 5 EJECT button 31 TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY button 33 DISPLAY button 32 35 WIDE button for TV 8 TV VIDEO button for TV 7 REC record button 35 49 EASY TIMER button 40 o IN joy P 10 SP Standard Play LP Long Play EP Extra Play button 35 for SLV EZ66AZ SP LP button For SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only AUDIO DUB button 64 INPUT SELECT button 36 47 x2 button 48 Tape menu operation buttons MENU button 13 61 II PAUSE button 31 E STOP button 31 lt lt amp REW rewind lt button 31 48 gt gt FF fast forward gt button 31 48 gt PLAY OK button 31 continued Additional Information 73 74 Index to parts and controls continued Additional Information 21 22 23 1 on standby switch 44 47 AUDIO MONITOR button 54 For SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only R Reality Regenerator button 59 G CODE button 43 CLEAR button 32 44 Programme number ten s digit buttons 36 40 44 PROG programme buttons 34 VOL volume buttons for TV kea b gt i INDEX SEARCH buttons 57 B gt SLOW button 48 Index A B Accessories supplied 4 Adjusting picture
2. Tape speed indicator 35 CLOCK indicator 39 START indicator 37 STOP indicator 37 N Oo A TA EERE AE 10 11 12 13 APC Adaptive Picture Control indicator 60 Tracking indicator 59 Colour system indicator 31 Time counter clock line programme indicator 32 34 38 63 For SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only Audio dubbing indicator 64 Tape recording indicator 35 continued Additional Information 71 72 Index to parts and controls continued Rear panel SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ 1 Mains lead 9 2 LINE 2 OUT AUDIO R L jacks 10 3 LINE 3 IN AUDIO R L VIDEO jacks 62 4 AERIAL IN connector 9 Rear panel SLV EZ66AZ AERIAL OUT connector 9 LINE 1 IN SAT IN STB IN AUDIO R L VIDEO jacks 10 LINE 1 OUT AUDIO R L VIDEO jacks 9 _ Mains lead 9 2 LINE 2 OUT AUDIO R L jacks 10 3 AERIAL IN connector 9 4 AERIAL OUT connector 9 Additional Information LINE 1 IN AUDIO R L VIDEO jacks 62 LINE 1 OUT AUDIO R L VIDEO jacks 10 Remote commander TV VIDEO remote control switch SS
3. to display L1 or L2 or L3 SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only in the display window e Press SP LP SP EP to select the tape speed SP or LP for the PAL system and for SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only SP or EP for the NTSC system SP LP for SLV EZ66AZ Il PAUSE 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 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 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 li STOP buttons on both VCRs Tips e To edit more precisely press the II PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause e To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press II 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 recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyses the tape Then when you start recording in step 4 press II PAUSE after the APC indicator stops flashing If you press Il PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing the APC fu
4. Editing Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Editing How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR Recorder TV VMC 810HG audio video cable not supplied N Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system Connect LINE 2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system using the RK C510HG audio cable not supplied Tips e If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR s LINE 2 IN jacks connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L white jack The sound is recorded on both right and left channels When connecting to the AUDIO R red jack the sound is recorded only on the right channel e You can also use the LINE 1 IN SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ SAT IN STB IN or LINE 3 IN SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only jacks instead If the other VCR is a monaural type the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug To record on both right and left channels connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO R L jacks using a 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 Basic editing 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
5. Selected programme position NORMAL CATV NORM AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET ADD ERASE ERASE AFT FINE TUNING SET ile 4 Press to get a clearer picture then press OK Note that the AFT Auto Fine Tuning setting switches to OFF Notes e 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 system 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 The G CODE system is a feature in Sony VCRs that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings First we recommend that you set up the G CODE guide channels for your area using the EASY G CODE SET UP function page 15 If your area is not listed in the EASY G CODE SET UP menu preset the TV channels page 17 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 MENU OK title Q fp 4 Ce Val et 9 3 o a Press MENU then press to move the cursor to SET UP CH AN
6. TUNING 2 Press ONE TOUCH TUNING The VCR starts presetting the channels The WAIT indicator goes off when all the 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 Tip e To stop the One Touch Tuning function press ONE TOUCH TUNING or li STOP on the VCR during the setting continued Getting Started 17 Presetting channels continued Presetting all receivable channels automatically O d OOWW MENU Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV OK e Set the TV to the video channel tp gt Press MENU then press to move the e g SLV EZ77AS cursor gt to TUNER PRESET and press TUNER PRESET BROG 4 OK NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET 1 ADD ERASE ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET tLe For SLV EZ66AZ only For SLV EZ66AZ only Press 4 9 lt to move the cursor gt FONERPRESET us PROG 1 to COUNTRY then select either AUS NORMAT CAT de NORM GATY Australia or NZ New Zealand CHANNEL SETE e i depending on the country you live in AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING SELECT 44 SET es Press 4 3 lt gt to move the cursor TUNER PRESET PROG 1 gt to NORMAL CATYV then select PNORMAL C
7. The VCR turns on and starts playing 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 Il PAUSE Resume play after pause Il PAUSE or gt PLAY Fast forward the tape gt gt FF during stop Rewind the tape lt lt REW during stop Eject the tape EJECT To set the colour system If 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 suongeisdo 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 61 If your TV is Set NTSC PB to PAL PAL NTSC 4 43 4 43 NSTC 3 58 3 58 SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only 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 No
8. SLV EZ66AZ SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP for the PAL colour system and for SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only SP or EP for the NTSC colour system 5 Hold SYNCHRO REC down for more than two seconds The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the VCR stands by for recording The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives video audio signals from the connected equipment To cancel the Synchronised recording Press SYNCHRO REC so that the button s light turns off To stop recording Press W STOP while recording The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when the other equipment stops transmitting the video audio signals Notes e Some equipment automatically turn off in a certain time if you do not operate it after it turns on with the timer In this case the Synchronised Recording also stops automatically e The Synchronised Recording starts and stops according to the signals from the connected equipment Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected equipment for its timer function e Some equipment keeps transmitting signals even though the power is off In this case the Synchronised Recording feature does not work because the VCR will not be able to know when to start recording To record the programme set the timer on the VCR If you use a satellite tuner or a cable TV decoder make sure to turn it on For details see Setting the timer manually If the settings
9. monaural Bilingual programme To listen to On screen display Display window Main MAIN STEREO Sub SUB STEREO Main and sub MAIN SUB STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator Usually the main sound monaural 54 Additional Operations For SLV EZ66AZ only The VCR can record stereo and bilingual programmes only through the line input When a stereo or bilingual sound is input through the line input STEREO appears on the screen and the display window You cannot select the sound while recording Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo main and sub STEREO STEREO left and right channels Left channel main LCH STEREO Right channel sub RCH STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks Hi fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape Stereo Bilingual Usually mixed left right channels Usually main sound Normal audio track monaural Hi fi audio track main track Stereo sound left Main left channel right channels Sub right channel Notes e To listen to playback sounds in stereo you must use the AUDIO OUT connections e When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard i
10. move the crockser cursor to CLOCK SET and press OK 311 2000 SA 0 00 e gt continued Getting Started 13 Step 5 Setting the clock continued Press to set the date CLOCK SET The day of the week is set automatically 281 2000 TU 0 00 SELECT gt SET 44 END OK Press gt to flash the month and set the CLOCK SET month using 4 25 51242000 MO 0 00 SELECT gt SET 44 END LOK Set the year hour and minute in sequence CLOCK SET using gt to flash the item to be set and to select the digits SELECT gt END Press OK to start the clock Tip e To change the digits during setting press to return to the item to be changed and select the digits using 2 4 Note e The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes 14 Getting Started Presetting channels with the EASY G CODE SET UP function 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 CODE guide channels for your area MENU OK tie At the factory the VCR has been preset for Sydney SLV EZ77AS EZ66AZ or for Auckland SLV EZ77NZ If you live in these areas you can use the VCR without setting the channels and G CODE system Be
11. slowly and press REC to have the VCR analyse the tape the APC indicator flashes rapidly After the APC indicator stops flashing press Il PAUSE to start recording immediately If you press If PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing the APC function is cancelled Additional Operations Changing menu options 1 Press MENU then select SET UP MENU e g SLV EZ77NZ SET UP MENU gt AUDIO MIX HIFI AUDIO APC NTSC PB ON PAL TV SELECT 4 SET e gt 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 AUDIO MIX ON to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks at the same time The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function OFF to listen to hi fi and normal audio tracks separately Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button HIFI AUDIO STD to record standard sound on the hi fi audio track SLV EZ77NZ NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi fi audio track only For details see page 54 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 PAL TV 4 43 or 3 58 for SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only according to the colour system of your NTSC TV For details see page 31 Additional Operations 61 62
12. 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 Kid PPI INDEX SEARCH Using the INDEX SEARCH buttons on the remote commander 1 2 Insert 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 bl INDEX INDEX 8 SEARCH SEARCH e To search backwards press keq 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 57 58 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 Turn the EASY TIMER knob to specify how
13. 0 XO CLEAR G CODE Programme number buttons SP LP SP EP OK tie 1 G CODE Press G CODE G CODE NO SET 0 9 SP LP SP LP continued Basic Operations suogerdo gt iseg 43 44 Recording TV programmes using the G CODE system continued 2 OOO OGGO OROKO Press the programme number buttons to enter the G CODE number for the programme you want to record If you make a mistake press CLEAR and re enter the correct number G CODE NO SP LP 82477691 SP ONCE DAILY WEEKLY SELECT e gt CONFIRM OK CANCEL CLEAR 3 SP LP SP EP C9 Press SP LP SP EP for SLV EZ66AZ SP LP to select SP or LP G CODE NO SP LP 82477691 LP ONCE DAILY WEEKLY SELECT es CONFIRM OK CANCEL CLEAR Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY by using lt then press OK To record Select Only once ONCE Everyday Monday to Friday DAILY Once a week WEEKLY G CODE NO SP LP 82477691 LP RECORDING TIME DATE START STOR PROG 25 12MO 8 00 10 00 gt 6LP PYYYA STOP TIME EXTEND 4 CONFIRM OK CANCEL CLEAR 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 ca
14. 22 48 59 tracking 48 59 Aerial hookup 9 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 22 APC Adaptive Picture Control 60 Audio dubbing 64 Audio track 55 AV audio video connection 9 10 C Cancelling timer settings 52 Changing the programme position 26 Changing timer settings 52 Checking timer settings 52 Cleaning the video heads 65 Clock setting 13 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 setting 31 Connecting the VCR and your TV 9 to a satellite tuner 10 to a stereo system 10 to a TV with audio video jacks 9 10 Counter 32 D Disabling programme position 22 28 Dubbing See Editing E F Easy Clock 39 Easy Timer recording 37 Editing 62 EP mode 36 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia G G CODE recording 43 setting 15 23 Guide channel setting up automatically 15 setting up manually 23 H Head Condition Sensor 68 Hi fi audio track 55 I J K Index searching 57 L LP mode 32 35 Monitoring audio during playback 55 during recording 54 NICAM broadcasts 54 Normal audio track 55 NTSC recorded tapes 31 o One Touch Tuning 17 P Q Picture adjustment 22 48 59 Playback 30 at various speeds 48 frame by frame 48 slow motion 48 Presetting channels automatically 18 manually 20 One Touch Tuning 17 using the EASY G CODE SET UP function 15 Reality Regenerator 59 Recording 34 bilingual programmes 54 duration time 49 saving 36 stereo programmes 54 using the Easy Timer function 37 u
15. 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR a 13 Step 5 Setting the clock F 15 Step 6 Presetting channels with the EASY G CODE SET UP function a 17 Presetting channels 23 Setting up the G CODE system manually 26 Changing disabling programme positions Basic Operations 57 Searching using the index 30 Playing a tape function 34 Recording TV programmes 59 Adjusting the picture 37 Recording TV programmes using 61 Changing menu options the Easy Timer function 43 Recording TV programmes using Editing the 6 CODE Syst 62 Connecting to a VCR or stereo 46 Setting the timer manually system 63 Basic editing Additional Operations 64 Audio dubbing SLV EZ77AS 48 Playing searching at various EZTINZ only speeds 49 Setting the recording duration Additional Information DE 65 Troubleshooting 50 SUONER recordmg l 69 Specifications 34 pe canceling 70 Index to parts and controls 54 Recording stereo and bilingual pace covek programmes Index 56 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 EZ77AS EZ77NZ and EZ66AZ Check
16. ATV NORM CATV NORM CHANNEL SET To preset CATV channels select CATV ar SE ION OE FINE TUNING SELECT SET e gt 18 Getting Started Press to move the cursor gt to TUNER PRESET PROG 0 AUTO PRESET then press OK NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET All receivable channels are preset in CHANNEL SETS MI numerical sequence When no more AFT ON OFF receivable channels can be found bi n presetting stops and the picture from the PLEASE MATE lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen continued Getting Started paues 6ui325 19 20 Presetting channels continued 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 thie Press MENU then press to move the cursor gt to TUNER PRESET and press OK e g SLV EZ77AS TUNER PRESET PROG10 NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET 21 ADD ERASE ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING SELECT 44 SET e gt For SLV EZ66AZ only 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 For SLV EZ66AZ only TUNER PRESET PROG10 gt COUNTRY AUS NZ NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET 21 ADD ERASE ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING SELECT 44 S
17. D G CODE and press OK The preset channels are displayed on the screen e g SLV EZ77AS EZ66AZ COUNTRY is set to AUS SET UP CH AND G CODE GUIDE CH MOVE PROG 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 SLV EZ77AS EZ66AZ When COUNTRY is set to AUS or 6 to 50 SLV EZ77NZ EZ66AZ When COUNTRY is set to NZ press repeatedly SET UP CH AND G CODE PROG CH GUIDE CH 0 2 1 7 gt 2 9 3 10 4 28 SELECT MOVE PROG gt 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 yi i SELECT GUIDE CH 44 CONFIRM le Press to select the guide channel number assigned in the programme guide SET UP CH AND G CODE CH GUIDE 2 la 1 Tatti 2 9 Di of 3 10 1 SELECT GUIDE CH 2144 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
18. ET es Press lt gt to move the cursor gt to NORMAL CATV then select NORM To preset CATV channels select CATV TUNER PRESET PROG10 gt NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET 21 ADD ERASE ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET le Press to move the cursor gt to CHANNEL SET Getting Started TUNER PRESET PROG10 NORMAL CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET gt CHANNEL SET 21 ADD ERASE ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING SELECT 4 4 SET es Press PROG to select the programme position Selected programme position TUNER PRESET NORMAL CATV AUTO PRESET gt CHANNEL SET 21 ADD ERASE ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF NORM CATV FINE TUNING SELECT 44 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 SLV EZ77AS SLV EZ66AZ COUNTRY is set to AUS TUNER PRESET PROG14 NORMAL CATV AUTO PRESET gt CHANNEL SET 35 ADD ERASE ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING SELECT 44 SET eo NORM CATV SLV EZ77NZ SLV EZ66AZ COUNTRY is set to NZ VHF ASO to AS12 AS5A AS9A NZ1 to NZ11 UHF AS28 to AS69 E21 to E69 CATV S1 to S41 S01 to S05 S1 to S41 S01 to S05 TV distribution If you know the number of the channel you want press the progra
19. EW on the remote commander Hold the button down to play one frame each second Rewind and start play During stop press 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 The playback sound is muted during these operations e In LP or 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 2 Press REC repeatedly to set the duration Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes C 0 30 gt 1 00 5 30 gt 6 00 Normal recording i The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and
20. N SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only jacks press INPUT SELECT or PROG or turn the EASY TIMER knob to display L1 or L2 or L3 SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only in the display window e For SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only To record NTSC signals set the tape speed to SP or EP To set to the EP mode display 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 G CODE system 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 13 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 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 17
21. O REC again The programme recorded with the Synchronised Recording function is incomplete If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronised Recording overlap the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished There was a power failure Press SYNCHRO REC again Additional Information Symptom Remedy A tape cannot be inserted e Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment The remote commander does e Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at not function the remote sensor on the VCR e Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak e Make sure the TV VIDEO remote control switch is set correctly You cannot control other TVs e Set your TV s code number The code number resets to 01 when you replace the batteries of the remote commander Others The tracking meter does not The recording condition of the tape is very poor and appear on the screen tracking cannot be adjusted The VCR needs to be cleaned e Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture Rough picture Unclear picture No picture or black amp white screen appe
22. P 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 1MO0 gt PENIN T 5 2 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 on page 47 Basic Operations To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ SAT IN STB IN or LINE 2 IN or LINE 3 IN SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only jacks press INPUT SELECT or PROG to display L1 or L2 or L3 SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only in the PROG position Press gt to confirm the setting The cursor 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 gt iseg To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press W STOP Daily w eekly recording In step 2 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press to change the indication in reverse order the
23. 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 the following operations 1 Turn on the satellite tuner 2 Press MENU then select TUNER PRESET and press OK 3 For SLV EZ66AZ only Press 4 4 gt to select AUS or NZ depending on the country you live in Q fp a Ce wn et 9 3 a 4 Press PROG to select a programme position you want to use for watching a satellite channel Select CHANNEL SET then press gt to tune e g SLV EZ77AS the VCR to the satellite tuner TUNER PRESET PROG 6 The channel number displayed beside NORMAL CATV NORM GATY CHANNEL SET is used for receiving all CHANNEL SET 30 hs i ADD ERASE ADD ERASE satellite broadcasts from the satellite tuner AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING 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 st
24. R guidelines for energy efficiency Additional Information 69 70 Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel _ N O jo JB W IN lee 1 0 ON STANDBY switch 11 Remote sensor 5 Tape compartment amp EJECT button 31 lt lt amp REW rewind button 31 48 gt PLAY button 31 gt gt FF fast forward button 31 48 REC record button 35 E STOP button 31 H PAUSE button 31 SEARCH button indicator 56 58 Additional Information 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 EASY TIMER knob 37 56 58 PROGRAM TRACKING buttons 11 59 SYNCHRO REC button 50 SP Standard Play LP Long Play EP Extra Play button 35 for SLV EZ66AZ SP LP button COLOR SYSTEM button 31 ONE TOUCH TUNING RF Radio Frequency CHANNEL button 11 17 For SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only R Reality Regenerator button 59 LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks 62 Display window 1 Timer indicator 38 47 2 For SLV EZ77NZ only NICAM indicator 54 STEREO indicator 54
25. SONY 3 058 426 12 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Hi Fi G cove Gy SLV EZ77ASIEZ77NZ MHS SLV EZ66AZ 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 Pri Sa ecautions fety This unit operates on 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Check that the unit s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains even if the unit itself has been turned off 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 Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock Do not install the unit in an inclined
26. ars initial contamination terminal continued Additional Information 67 68 Troubleshooting continued Sapphire tape cleaner 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 The VCR may temporarily switch to a different head and resume playback To switch the heads press E gt PLAY while 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 Specifications System Channel coverage SLV EZ77AS EZ66AZ When COUNTRY is set to AUS VHF ASO to AS12 AS5A AS9A UHF AS28 to AS69 CATV S01 to S05 S1 to S41 SLV EZ77NZ EZ66AZ When COUNTRY is set to NZ VHF NZ1 to NZ11 UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05 S1 to S41 RF output signal UHF cha
27. current date SU SA Sunday to Saturday MO SA Monday to Saturday MO FR Monday to Friday gt EVERY SA EVERY MO 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 SP EP for SLV EZ66AZ SP LP button e For SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only To record NTSC signals set the tape speed to SP or EP To set to the EP mode display LP in the tape speed position Note e The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I with no tape inserted Basic Operations 47 48 Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds x2 p gt SLOW gt PLAY bb FF lt lt REW Playback options Operation View the picture during fast During fast forward hold gt amp FF down During rewind hold forward or rewind lt lt amp REW down Play at high speed e During playback press Bb FF or lt lt amp REW on the remote commander e During playback hold gt amp FF or lt lt 9 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 I SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press Bb FF or lt lt amp R
28. 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 8 Getting Started stee3 W aNnoao 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 Q fp 4 Ce wn ot 9 3 a PRA eee 900 AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT Mains lead N AERIAL IN iy N Signal flow to mains 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 Gia OUT 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and the N aerial input of your TV using the supplied dk aer
29. 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 17 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 16 Getting Started Presetting channels If you can receive no channels or only a few channels after performing the EASY G CODE SET UP function page 15 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 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 Presetting all receivable PROGRAM channels using the One Touch Tuning function Q fp 4 3 Ce Val et 9 3 o fo ONE TOUCH TUNING 1 Na Press and hold ONE TOUCH TUNING on the VCR for more than three seconds 2 PROGRAM For SLV EZ66AZ only 1 Press PROGRAM on the VCR so that the indicator for your country AUS or NZ appears in the display window ONE TOUCH
30. e SET UP MENU page 61 Use this feature to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi fi audio When AUDIO MIX is set to ON the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape 64 Editing Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony service facility Symptom Remedy Power 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 Moisture condensation has occured Turn the power off unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over four hours Clock The clock has stopped and lights in the display window The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than eight hours Reset the clock and timer Playback 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 number 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 vid
31. e commander to TV Q fp a 3 Ce n et 9 3 o o 2 Hold downl and enter your TV s code number s using the programme number buttons Then release 1 0 Now you can use the I D 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 01 02 Philips 06 07 7 08 Akai 68 Saba 12 13 Blaupunkt 10 Samsung 22 23 Ferguson 52 Sanyo 25 Grundig 11 Sharp 29 Hitachi 24 Telefunken 36 ITT Nokia 15 16 69 Thomson 43 JVC 33 Toshiba 38 Loewe 45 Mivar 09 70 NEC 66 Panasonic 174 49 continued Getting Started 7 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander continued You can use the WIDE button after entering a code number with any 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 lt gt to select the wide picture you want and press OK Notes e If the TV uses a
32. eo heads need cleaning The video heads are dirty see page 67 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 68 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 The sound is unstable or has an echo When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on both the hi fi and normal sound tracks make sure the AUDIO MIX option in the SET UP MENU is set to OFF continued 65 Additional Information Troubleshooting continued Symptom Remedy No TV programmes 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 t
33. ep 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 e The VCR does not allow entering the guide channel number if the same number has been set e If you use a satellite tuner 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 26 Changing disabling programme positions After setting the channels and G CODE guide channels you can change the 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 MENU OK t i em 1 MENU Press MENU then pr
34. ess to move the cursor to SET UP CH AND G CODE and press OK e g SLV EZ77AS EZ66AZ COUNTRY is set to AUS SET UP CH AND G CODE PROG CH gt 0 10 4 28 SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG CLEAR Getting Started Press to move the cursor gt to the row on which you want to change the programme position then press To display other pages for programme positions 5 to 49 SLV EZ77AS EZ66AZ When COUNTRY is set to AUS or 6 to 50 SLV EZ77NZ EZ66AZ When COUNTRY is set to NZ press repeatedly SET UP CH AND G CODE PROG CH GUIDE CH 0 2 2 VATAAAAA FAMA TA 1 gt 2 3 aT ARAAEEAL ie 4 28 28 SELECT 44 SET GUIDE CH CONFIRM e Press until the selected channel and SET UP CH AND G CODE guide channel row moves to the desired eu See ee programme position Tew eer ae ee n 3 10 The selected channel and guide channel 4 28 SELECT i are inserted at the new programme SET GUIDE CH position and the intermediate channels SONEIAM are displaced to fill the gap Press to confirm the setting peers E 5 To change the programme position of another station repeat steps 2 to 4 Press OK continued Getting Started 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 d
35. for timer recording and Synchronised Recording overlap the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished For SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only To record NTSC signals set the tape speed to SP or EP To set to the EP mode display LP in the tape speed position Additional Operations 51 Checking changing aD YO cancelling timer settings CLEAR Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel MENU OK thie 1 Press 1 0 to turn on the VCR 2 Press MENU then select TIMER SET CHECK e If you want to change or cancel a setting go TIMERSET CHECK 25 12 MO on to the next step RR TRO Sonne 8 1MO 9 00 E 50 LP e If you do not need to change or cancel the MO SA 0 12 3 00 27 P EVERY SU 11 00 settings press OK then turn off the VCR to vana aoe return to recording standby 52 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 4 to reset it Then press repeatedly until the cursor 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 record
36. fore 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 EASY G CODE SET UP and e g SLV EZ77AS EASY G CODE SET UP PAGE CITY AREA SELECT 1 4 press OK gt SYDNEY MELBOURNE BRISBANE PERTH ADELAIDE SELECT 44 SET LOK For SLV EZ66AZ only For SLV EZ66AZ only Press to display the local areas of either AUS Australia or NZ New EASY G CODE SET UP PAGE CITY AREA SELECT 1 3 AUCKLAND WAIKATO Zealand depending on the country you BRV OFA BAY OF PLENTY HAWKES BAY live 1n SELECT 44 AUS e SET LOK Press to move the cursor gt to your local area then press OK to confirm the setting To display other pages for areas press 4 repeatedly The TV channels and G CODE guide channels for your local area are set up automatically continued Getting Started Q fp 4 e iC Val ot 9 3 o a 15 Step 6 Presetting channels with the EASY G CODE SET UP function continued 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 to move the cursor gt to SET UP CH AND G CODE and press OK The guide channels for your local area are
37. he INPUT SELECT or PROG buttons Select a programme position when recording TV programmes select L1 or L2 or L3 SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only when recording from other equipment E TV reception is poor e Adjust the TV aerial E The tape starts playing as soon The safety tab has been removed To record on this as it is inserted tape cover the tab hole The tape is ejected when you e Check that the safety tab has not been removed press REC Nothing happens e Make sure the tape is not at its end when you press REC The timer does not operate e Check that the clock is set e Make sure a tape has been inserted e Check that the safety tab has not been removed e Make sure the tape is not at its end e Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording pa e Make sure your timer settings are past the current g time E e 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 Synchronised Recording The SYNCHRO REC button turns off while recording or does not go back to recording standby mode The tape has reached its end Insert a new tape and press SYNCHRO REC again The Synchronised Recording function does not work The connected equipment was not turned off Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC again There was a power failure Press SYNCHR
38. he recording time SP LP EASY TIMER SP EP 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 suogerdo gt iseg 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 37 Basic Operations 38 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function continued 4 EASY TIMER O Set the recording stop time in the same way as in step 2 then press the EASY TIMER knob A programme number flashes 5 EASY TIMER Q SP LP SP EP 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 EP for SLV EZ66AZ SP LP 6 EASY TIMER Press the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the setting The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording 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 cloc
39. hen 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 52 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 O 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 Reset the counter e Display tape information on the TV screen e Check the timer settings e Watch another TV programme suogerdo gt iseg 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 56 continued Basic Operations 41 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function continued Tips e To record from a source connected to LINE 1 IN SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ SAT IN STB IN or LINE 2 IN or LINE 3 I
40. hts 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 suogerdo gt iseg 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 36 Recording TV programmes continued To save a recording 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 To record NTSC colour system programmes SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only NTSC colour signals can be recorded on this VCR from the LINE 1 IN SAT IN STB IN LINE 2 IN or LINE 3 IN jacks To select the line input press INPUT SELECT or PROG so that L1 L2 or L3 appears in the display window For tape speed select SP or EP in step 4 EP provides recording time three times as long as SP however SP produces better picture and sound quality When playing back the VCR automatically detects the tape speed Tips e To select a programme position you can use the programme number buttons on the remote com
41. ial cable Qaam 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains Additional connections To a TV that has audio video input e g SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ jacks This additional connection improves i oo icture and sound quality Connect p bi Pany LINE 1 OUT the TV as shown on the right LINE IN 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 Audio video cable not supplied the audio video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks continued Getting Started 9 10 Step 3 Connecting the VCR continued e g SLV EZ66AZ 39 200 O LINE 1 OUT Audio video cable not supplied To a stereo system e g SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system as shown asee on the right I LINE IN Audio cable not supplied e g SLV EZ66AZ i L 900 n LINE 2 OUT LINE IN Audio cable not supplied Note e To listen to playback sounds in stereo you must connect your VCR to a TV with audio video input jacks or to a stereo system To a satellite tuner SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only You can record programmes from Satellite tuner other equipment such as a satellite T 3 tuner 980 e 6 dio LINE 1 IN LINE OUT ftt SAT IN Satellite Input STB IN Set Top Box Input A
42. ing 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 e Programme 2 Will be cut off continued Additional Operations 53 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In ZWEITON German stereo system SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system When a stereo or bilingual programme is received the STEREO indicator appears in the display window To select bilingual sound while recording Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Main MAIN STEREO Sub SUB STEREO Main and sub MAIN SUB STEREO In NICAM system SLV EZ77NZ only This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system the NICAM indicator appears When a stereo or bilingual programme is received the STEREO indicator appears in the display window To record a NICAM programme HIFI AUDIO in the SET UP MENU should be set to NICAM initial setting To check the menu setting see page 61 for details To select the sound while recording Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want Stereo programme To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo STEREO STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels
43. isable 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 tit 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 28 SELECT 4y MOVE PROG ERASE PROG CLEAR Press to move the cursor gt to the SET UP CH AND G CODE row on which you want to disable di ger es 7 To display other pages for programme a position 5 to 49 SLV EZ77AS EZ66AZ sii When COUNTRY is set to AUS or 6 t050 Moverroa SY SLV EZ77NZ EZ66AZ When ni A COUNTRY is set to NZ press n repeatedly E a 3 CLEAR Press CLEAR SET UP CH AND G CODE CD PROG GUIDE CH 3 The selected row will be cleared as shown 0 2 DI on the right gt 2 n SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG CLEAR 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for any other programme positions you want to disable Press OK Getting Started 29 Basic Operations Playing a tape CULO 4 EJECT TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY CLEAR DISPLAY II PAUSE gt PLAY bb amp FF E STOP lt lt REW SYSTEM II PAUSE 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape
44. k 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 e To change the clock setting press and hold the EASY TIMER knob on the VCR for more than three seconds suognerdo gt iseg 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
45. mander 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 SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ SAT IN STB IN or LINE 2 IN or LINE 3 IN SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only jacks Press INPUT SELECT or PROG to display L1 or L2 or L3 SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only in the display window 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 or for SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only recording in NTSC system 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 tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than t
46. 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 M indicator flashes in the display window then goes off distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition If so manually adjust the tracking Press 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 NORMAL TRACKING tracking adjustment eject the tape and reinsert it Tracking meter About the R Reality Regenerator function SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only The R function automatically adjusts the picture to the most suitable quality during playback When playback starts the R function activates and the R button lights up Each pre
47. mme 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 for SLV EZ77AS EZ66AZ When COUNTRY is set to AUS To allocate another channel to another programme position repeat steps 5 and 6 Press OK continued Getting Started Q fp a 3 Ce Val o 9 3 o 21 22 Presetting channels continued 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 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 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 e g SLV EZ77AS TUNER PRESET 9
48. n monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting e If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function check that AUDIO MIX in the SET UP MENU is set to OFF e For SLV EZ77NZ only If HIFI AUDIO is set to STD the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi fi and normal audio tracks Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not change the sound Additional Operations 55 56 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 recorded 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 58 Notes e This SEARCH function will be cancelled the SEARCH indicator turns off if The VCR starts recording other programmes You press gt PLAY bb FF lt lt amp REW or EJECT button while the VCR is on e With
49. ncel the setting To enter another setting repeat steps 1 to 4 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 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 1 0 with no tape inserted suogerdo gt iseg 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 PROG INPUT SELECT MENU OK t4 gt 1 MENY Press MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK then press OK TIMER SET CHECK 25 12 MO STO
50. nction is cancelled Editing 63 Audio dubbing SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only CLEAR This feature lets you record over the normal audio track The monaural sound previously recorded is replaced while the original hi fi sound remains unchanged Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder AUDIO DUB 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 L1 L2 or L3 in the display window 1 Insert a source tape into the stereo system or the playback VCR P y play Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 2 Insert a prerecorded tape into this recording VCR Search for the end of the section to be replaced and press III PAUSE Make sure that the tape has its safety tab in place 3 Press CLEAR to reset the counter to 0 00 00 4 Rewind the prerecorded tape to the beginning of the section to be replaced The VCR pauses 5 Press AUDIO DUB The S indicator appears in the display window 6 To start editing press the II PAUSE buttons on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCR at the same time When the counter reaches 0 00 00 audio dubbing stops automatically To stop while editing Press the W STOP buttons on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCR To listen to both the hi fi and normal audio Set AUDIO MIX to ON in th
51. ndby or active mode 1 on standby Select an input source of the TV either from TV VIDEO aerial in or from line in Select the programme position of the TV Programme number buttons or PROG Adjust the volume of the TV VOL Switch to TV Teletext off TV SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only Switch to Teletext Teletext SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only Select the sound AUDIO MONITOR Use FASTEXT FASTEXT buttons SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only Call up on screen display DISPLAY Change the Teletext page amp 4 Y SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only Switch the wide mode of a Sony wide TV For other manufacture s wide TV see Controlling other TVs with the remote commander on page 7 WIDE 6 Getting Started 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 different types of batteries Controlling other TVs with the remote commander 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 jat the top of the remot
52. nder 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 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 suogerdo gt iseg 33 34 Recording TV programmes DISPLAY REC PROG SP LP SP EP INPUT SELECT Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel N Insert a tape with its safety tab in place OO Basic Operations Press PROG to select the programme position you want to record 4 SP LP Press SP LP SP EP for SLV EZ66AZ SP LP to select the tape CS 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 lig
53. nnels 28 to 69 SLV EZ77AS EZ66AZ 21 to 69 SLV EZ77NZ Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Inputs and outputs LINE 1 IN SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ SAT IN STB IN or LINE 2 IN or LINE 3 IN SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only VIDEO IN phono jack 1 each Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO IN phono jack 2 each Input level 327 mVrms Input impedance more than 47 kilohms LINE 1 OUT 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 2 OUT AUDIO OUT phono jack 2 Standard output 327 m Vrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms General Power requirements 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption 18 W SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ 16 W SLV EZ66AZ 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 STA
54. position It is designed to be operated ina horizontal position only 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 2 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 Check the colour systems of your VCR using the table below Model number Colour system Recording Playback SLV EZ77AS PAL PAL EZ77NZ NTSC 4 43 NTSC 4 43 NTSC 3 58 NTSC 3 58 SLV EZ66AZ PAL PAL NTSC 4 43 Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed For SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ only NTSC colour signals can only be recorded through the line inputs Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1 Unpacking 5 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander a 9 Step 3 Connecting the VCR E 11 Step
55. 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 go to 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 T
56. sing 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 56 using the index function 57 SPmode 35 Synchronised recording 50 T U V W X Y Timer recording cancelling timer settings 52 changing timer settings 52 checking timer settings 52 daily weekly recording 47 Easy Timer 37 overlapping timer recordings 53 using the G CODE system 43 Tracking adjustment 48 59 Trinitron TV Synchro Play 33 Tuning your TV to the VCR 11 Z ZWEITON broadcasts 54
57. ssing of the button changes the effect and indication in the display window as follows REAL status of playback started SOFT DYNA dynamic continued Additional Operations 59 60 Adjusting the picture continued About the Adaptive Picture Control APC function The Adaptive Picture Control APC function e g SLV EZ77NZ automatically improves recording and playback SET UP MENU quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of AUDIO MIX the video heads and tape To maintain better Ri picture quality we recommend that you set APC to NTG PE a ON in the SET UP MENU with the APC indicator in the display window lit SE TAI 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 OFF 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 starts recording while the VCR analyses the tape To avoid the delay first set the VCR to recording pause the APC indicator flashes
58. tes 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 Db FF 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 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 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 pages 9 and 10 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 comma
59. 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 49 50 Synchronised recording The Synchronised Recording feature enables you to record from the connected equipment such as a satellite tuner or a cable TV decoder that has a timer function Once you set the timer on the other equipment the VCR will start recording the programme synchronised with the timer How to connect to use this function Connect the other equipment to the LINE 1 IN SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ SAT IN STB IN jacks of this VCR e g SLV EZ77AS EZ77NZ This VCR Recorder Satellite tuner etc 000 LINE 1 IN A SATIN LINE ourt tt STB IN DAR ZA VMC 810HG audio video cable not supplied CN signal flow To prepare the Synchronised recording SYNCHRO REC SP LP SP EP 1 Press INPUT SELECT or PROG on the remote commander to display L1 in the display window Set the timer on the equipment to the time of the programme you want to record then turn it off 3 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time Additional Operations 4 Press SP LP SP EP for
60. udio video cable not supplied Getting Started stee4 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 Q fp 4 e Ce wn ot 9 3 o a RF CHANNEL PROGRAM 1 ON STANDBY Press 1 ON STANDBY to turn on the VCR 2 RF CHANNEL Press RFCHANNEL on the VCR The factory preset RF channel flashes in the display window for about three seconds RF32 for SLV EZ77NZ RF36 for SLV EZ77AS and 36 AUS for SLV EZ66AZ Press RFCHANNEL again while the RF channel is flashing The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV 3 PROGRAM J For SLV EZ66AZ only 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 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 continued Getting Started 11 Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR contin
61. ued 5 Tune the TV to the same channel as that shown in the display window so that SECORUEE 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 I 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 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 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 pages 9 and 10 If the same symptom persists consult your nearest Sony dealer 12 Getting Started Setting the clock YO You must set the time and date on the VCR to be able to use the timer recording features properly A a Before you start Hi e Turn on your TV and set it to the n video channel 5 o a MENU OK t4 em Press MENU then press to
62. your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR The SLV EZ77AS is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV EZ77NZ 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 Q 4 5 Ce Val oa 9 3 o o 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 not operate the 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 continued Getting Started 5 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander continued TV control buttons YO WIDE AUDIO MONITOR DISPLAY TV VIDEO Programme number buttons VOL PROG E4 EV O FASTEXT buttons To Press Turn the TV into sta

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