Sony SLV-ED225PS User manual

Operating Instructions
Video Cassette
Recorder
3-073-156-11 (1) GB
© 2002 Sony Corporation
SLV-ED929MI
SLV-ED925PS
SLV-ED828ME/SG
SLV-ED825PS
SLV-ED323ME/SG
SLV-ED225PS
PAL NTSC

2WARNING
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
•This unit operates on 110 –240V 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.
•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.
•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the apparatus.
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
position. It is designed to be operated in a
horizontal position only.
•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.
•If the unit is brought directly from a cold
to a warm location, moisture may
condense inside theVCR 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
•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
(M*) colour systems. Recording of video
sources based on other colour systems
cannot be guaranteed.
* SLV-ED929MI only
For SLV-ED925PS, ED828ME/SG,
ED825PS, ED323ME/SG and ED225PS
•NTSC colour signals can only be recorded
through the line input.
G-CODE is a registered trade mark of
Gemstar Development Corporation. The
G-CODE system is manufactured under
license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.

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Table of contents
Getting Started
Table of Contents
Getting Started
4Index to parts and controls
10 Step 1 : Unpacking
11 Step 2 : Setting up the remote
commander
13 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
15 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with
theAuto Set Up function
18 Step 5 : Setting the clock
20 Step 6 : Selecting the TV
system
21 Selecting a language
(SLV-ED828ME/SG and
ED323ME/SG only)
22 Presetting channels
25 Changing/disabling programme
positions
Basic Operations
30 Playing a tape
32 Recording TV programmes
36 Recording TV programmes using
the Easy Timer
42 Recording TV programmes using
the G-CODE®system
(SLV-ED929MI only)
45 Recording TV programmes using
the timer
Additional Operations
48 Playing/searching at various speeds
49 Setting the recording duration time
50 Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings
52 Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes (not available on SLV-
ED323ME/SG and ED225PS)
55 Searching using the index function
56 Adjusting the picture
57 Reducing the VCR’s power
consumption
58 Changing menu options
Editing
60 Connecting to a VCR or stereo
system
62 Basic editing
Additional Information
63 Troubleshooting
67 Specifications
Back cover
Index

4Getting Started
Getting Started
Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
For SLV-ED929MI, ED925PS, ED828ME/SG and ED825PS
1?/1 ON/STANDBY switch
2Remote sensor (11)
3Tape compartment
4AEJECT button (30)
5HPLAY button*1(30) (48)
6xSTOP button*1(17) (30) (62)
7zREC (record) button (33) (49)
(62)
8XPAUSE button (30) (41) (62)
9MFF (fast-forward) button (30)
(48)
q; mREW (rewind) button (30) (48)
qa EASY TIMER (36)
qs PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–
buttons*1(37) (56)
qd LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R
(left/right) jacks*2(60) (61)
*1The HPLAY, xSTOP and PROGRAM/
TRACKING + buttons have a tactile dot.
*2not available on SLV-ED825PS

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Getting Started
Getting Started
For SLV-ED323ME/SG and ED225PS
1?/1 ON/STANDBY switch
2AEJECT button (30)
3Remote sensor (11)
4Tape compartment
5mREW (rewind) button (30) (48)
6HPLAY button (30) (48)
7MFF (fast-forward) button (30)
(48)
8zREC (record) button (33) (49)
(62)
9xSTOP button (17) (30) (62)
q; XPAUSE button (30) (41) (62)
qa EASY TIMER (36)
qs PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–
buttons* (37) (56)
* The PROGRAM/TRACKING + button
has a tactile dot.
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6Getting Started
Display window
1Tape indicator
2START indicator (37)
3STOP indicator (37)
4MONTH indicator (40)
5YEAR indicator
6NICAM indicator*1(53)
7STEREO indicator*2(52)
8Timer indicator (39) (43) (46)
9Recording indicator (33)
q; Time counter/clock/line/programme
position indicator (31) (32) (62)
qa Tape speed indicators (32) (38)
*1SLV-ED929MI and ED925PS only
*2not available on SLV-ED323ME/SG and
ED225PS
31452678
90qa
Index to parts and controls (continued)

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Rear panel
For SLV-ED929MI, ED925PS, ED828ME/SG and ED825PS
For SLV-ED323ME/SG and ED225PS
1(in from antenna) connector (13)
2LINE IN 1 AUDIO R/L/VIDEO
(audio right/audio left/video) jacks*1
(61)
LINE IN 1 AUDIO/VIDEO jacks*2
(60)
3Mains lead (13)
4LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO
(audio right/audio left/video) jacks*1
LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks*2
(14)
5(out to tv) connector (13)
*1SLV-ED929MI, ED925PS, ED828ME/SG
and ED825PS only
*2SLV-ED323ME/SG and ED225PS only
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Remote commander
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1ZEJECT button (30)
2INPUT SELECT button (32) (45)
(62)
3TV/VIDEO button (for TV)
4CLEAR button (31) (42) (50)
5Programme number buttons* (42)
6-/-- (ten’s digit) button
7VOL (volume) +/–buttons
8zREC (record) button (33) (49)
9REC SPEED (recording speed)
button (32)
q; MENU button (21) (50)
qa XPAUSE/Mbutton (21) (30)
xSTOP/mbutton (21) (30)
mREW (rewind)/<button (21)
(30) (48)
MFF (fast-forward)/,button
(21) (30) (48)
HPLAY/OK button* (21) (30)
(48)
* The HPLAY, AUDIO MONITOR,
number 5 and PROG + buttons have a
tactile dot.
Index to parts and controls (continued)

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Getting Started
Getting Started
qs ?/1 (on/standby) switch (43)
qd •TV/VIDEO remote control switch
(11)
qf AUDIO MONITOR button*1*2(52)
qg G-CODE button*3(42)
qh DISPLAY button (31) (33)
qj PROG (programme) +/–buttons*1
(34)
qk ySLOW button (48)
ql ×2 button (48)
w; ./> INDEX SEARCH
buttons (55)
*1The HPLAY, AUDIO MONITOR,
number 5 and PROG + buttons have a
tactile dot.
*2not available on SLV-ED323ME/SG and
ED225PS
*3SLV-ED929MI only
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10 Getting Started
Step 1 : Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with theVCR:
•Remote commander •Aerial cable
•R6 (size AA) batteries •Plug adaptor (SLV-ED828ME and
ED323ME only)
Check your model name
The instructions in this manual are for the 8 models: SLV-ED929MI, ED925PS,
ED828ME/SG, ED825PS, ED323ME/SG and ED225PS. Check your model
name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-ED929MI is the model
used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in
the text, for example, “SLV-ED929MI only.”

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Step 2 : 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
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.
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456
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0
Remote sensor
•TV/VIDEO
To operate Set •TV/VIDEO to
the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at theVCR
a Sony TV •TV and point at the remote sensor at the TV
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12 Getting Started
Notes
•With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
•If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
•Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
•Do not use different types of batteries together.
•Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
Connect the aerial to yourVCR 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
Mains lead
AERIAL IN to mains
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
1Disconnect the aerial cable from your
TV and connect it to on the rear
panel of theVCR.
2Connect of the VCR and the aerial
input of your TV using the supplied
aerial cable.
3Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Note
•When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to
tune your TV to the VCR (see page 15).
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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.
LINE OUT
AUDIO R/L
Audio cable (not supplied)
For SLV-ED929MI, ED925PS, ED828ME/SG
and ED825PS
LINE OUT LINE IN
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
For SLV-ED323ME/SG and ED225PS
LINE OUT LINE IN
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
To a stereo system
(not available on SLV-
ED323ME/SG and
ED225PS)
You can improve sound
quality by connecting a
stereo system to the LINE
OUT AUDIO R/L jacks as
shown on the right.
Note
•To play a tape in stereo, you must connect your VCR either to a TV with audio/
video input jacks or to a stereo system as shown on above right.
LINE IN
Step 3 : Connecting theVCR (continued)

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with
the Auto Set Up function
Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up
function. With this function, you can set the language for the on-screen display and
TV channels automatically.
1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
Tune the TV to channel 51 (for SLV-ED929MI, ED925PS,
ED825PS and ED225PS) or 32 (for SLV-ED828ME/SG and
ED323ME/SG) (the initial RF channel for this VCR). Refer to your
TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not
appear clearly, see “To change the RF channel”on page 17.
2Connect the mains lead to the mains.
The VCR automatically turns on.
For SLV-ED929MI, ED925PS, ED825PS and ED225PS
The message for the Auto Set Up function appears on the TV
screen.
For SLV-ED828ME/SG and
ED323ME/SG
The LANGUAGE SET menu
appears on the TV screen.
Press </,to select the desired
language, ENGLISH orARABIC,
then press OK.
The message for the Auto Set Up function appears.
EXIT MENU:OK:SET
SELECT
ENGLISH ARABIC
:
OK
PLAY
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3Press OK.
The SYSTEM SELECT menu appears.
For SLV-ED929MI
For SLV-ED925PS, ED828ME/SG,
ED825PS, ED323ME/SG and
ED225PS
4Press M/m/</,to select the
appropriate TV system, then press
OK.
The VCR starts searching for all of
the receivable channels and presets
them (in the appropriate order for
your local area).
If you want to change the order of
the channels or disable unwanted
programme positions, see
“Changing/disabling programme
positions”on page 25.
After the search is complete, the clock setting menu appears. See
“Setting the clock”on page 18.
OK
PLAY
END MENU:OK:EXECUTE
SELECT
SYSTEM–B/G SYSTEM–D/K
SYSTEM–I SYSTEM–B/B
U.S–ANT. U.S–HRC
U.S–IRC JAPAN
:
SYSTEM SELECT
MENU:
PLEASE WAIT
AUTO SET UP
40%
EXIT
EXIT MENU:OK:SET
SELECT
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
:
SYSTEM SELECT
–B/G
D/K–I
–
OK
PLAY
Step 4 : Setting up theVCR with the Auto Set Up function (continued)

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Getting Started
Getting Started
To cancel the Auto Set Up function
Press MENU.
To change the RF channel
If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, change the RF channel on
theVCR and TV. Select INSTALLATION from the menu, then press M/m
to highlight VCR OUTPUT CH and press ,. Select the RF channel by
pressing the M/mbuttons. Then, tune the TV to the new RF channel so that
a clear picture appears.
Tip
•If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset
in the Auto Set Up function, see page 21.*
Notes
•Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (timer, etc.)
will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.
•Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the mains lead for the first
time after you purchase theVCR.
•After using theAuto Set Up function, the LANGUAGE SET menu* does not
appear automatically when you connect the mains lead again. If you want to use
theAuto Set Up function again, press MENU, then press M/m/</,to highlight
INSTALLATION and press OK. Press M/mto highlight AUTO SET UP, then
repeat all procedures from step 3.
•Auto preset can be performed by pressing xSTOP on the VCR continuously for
5 seconds or more with no tape inserted.
* SLV-ED828ME/SG and ED323ME/SG only

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MENU
SET MENU: :
OK:END
SELECT
12 0 1 JAN/0:20
TUE
02/
:EXIT
OK
PLAY
SET MENU: :
OK:END
SELECT
18 0 1 JAN/0:20
TUE
02/
:EXIT
SET MENU: :
OK:END
SELECT
18 3 1 JAN/0:20
TUE
02/
:EXIT
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
Step 5 : Setting the clock
You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly.
Before you start…
•Turn on the VCR and the TV.
•Set the TV to the video channel.
•Refer to “Index to parts and controls”for button locations.
1Press MENU, then press M/m/</
,to highlight CLOCK SET and
press OK.
2Press M/mto set the hour.
3Press ,to select the minutes and
set the minutes by pressing M/m.

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Getting Started
OK
PLAY
SET MENU: :
OK:END
SELECT
18 3 82 SEP/0:20
SAT
02/
:EXIT
MENU
4Set the day, month, and year in
sequence by pressing ,to select
the item to be set, and press M/mto
select the digits, then press ,.
The day of the week is set
automatically.
5Press MENU to exit the menu.
Tip
•To change the digits while setting, press <to return to the item to be changed,
and select the digits by pressing M/m.

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MENU
Step 6 : Selecting the TV system
You must select the appropriate TV system for your area.
Before you start…
•Turn on the VCR and the TV.
•Set the TV to the video channel.
•Refer to “Index to parts and controls”for button locations.
1Press MENU, then press M/m/</
,to highlight INSTALLATION
and press OK.
2Press M/mto highlight TV
SYSTEM, then press ,.
3Press ,to select the appropriate TV system.
Select For
G the B/G TV system
K the D/K TV system
I the I TV system
B* the B/B TV system
M* the U.S–ANT., U.S–HRC, U.S–IRC and JAPAN TV
systems
4Press MENU to exit the menu.
* SLV-ED929MI only
MENU
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
SET MENU: :
OK:END
SELECT
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM 32:G:
VCR OUTPUT CH
:EXIT
SET MENU: :
OK:END
SELECT
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM 32:G:
VCR OUTPUT CH
:EXIT