Sony Slv-ed343me User manual

Photo: SLV-ED949SG

RMT-V408

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SERVICE MANUAL

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

TS-10 MECHANISM

Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANI-

CAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VII for MECHANICAL

ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-790-11)

SPECIFICATIONS

SLV-ED343ME/ED343SG/ED949ME/ED949SG/EZ141AZ/

EZ745AZ/GA59ME/GA59SG

RMT-V408/V411

Middle East Model

SLV-ED343ME/ED343SG/ED949ME/

ED949SG/GA59ME/GA59SG

Australia Model

New Zealand Model

SLV-EZ141AZ/EZ745AZ

System

Colour system

ED343ME/ED343SG/ED949ME/ED949SG/

GA59ME/GA59SG:

PAL, MESECAM, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43

EZ141AZ/EZ745AZ:

PAL, NTSC 4.43

TV system

ED343ME/ED343SG/ED949ME/ED949SG:

B/G, D/K, I

EZ141AZ/EZ745AZ:

B/G, B/B

GA59ME/GA59SG:

G, K, I

Channel coverage

B/G: VHF E2 to E12/UHF E21 to E69/

CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41

D/K: VHF R1 to R12/UHF R21 to R69

I: VHF SA4 to SA13/UHF B21 to B69/

CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41

B/B: VHF R1 to R12/UHF R21 to R69

RF output signal

UHF channels:21 to 69 (B/G, D/K, I)

28 to 69 (B/B)

Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Tape speed

ED343ME/ED343SG/ED949ME/ED949SG:

SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)

NTSC 33.35 mm/s

(recording (Line input only)/playback)

LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)

NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)

EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s

(recording (Line input only)/playback)

EZ141AZ/EZ745AZ:

SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)

NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only)

LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)

NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)

GA59ME/GA59SG:

SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s

NTSC 33.35 mm/s

LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s

NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)

EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s

Maximum recording/playback time

10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)

Rewind time

Approx. 1 min.(with E180 tape)

Inputs and outputs

GA59ME/GA59SG:

LINE IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)

Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO IN, phono jack (1)

Input level: 327 mVrms

Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)

Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO OUT, phono jack (1)

Standard output: 327 mVrms

Load impedance: 47 kilohms

Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered

connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes

and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are

“pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Lookforunauthorized replacement parts, particularlytransistors,

that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to

the customer and recommend their replacement.

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:

4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs

ofdeterioration. Pointthemouttothecustomerand recommend

their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED

LINE WITH MARK 0ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE

OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH

SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS

SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS

PUBLISHED BY SONY.

ED343ME/ED343SG/ED949ME/ED949SG/

EZ141AZ/EZ745AZ:

LINE IN 1/LINE-2 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)

Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO IN, phono jack (2)

Input level: 327 mVrms

Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE 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

General

Power requirements

ED343ME/ED343SG/ED949ME/ED949SG/

GA59ME/GA59SG:

110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

EZ141AZ/EZ745AZ:

220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption

GA59ME/GA59SG:

10 W

ED343ME/ED343SG/EZ141AZ:

15 W

1.2 W (POWER SAVE is set to ON, minimum)

ED949ME/ED949SG/EZ745AZ:

17 W

1.2 W (POWER SAVE is set to ON, minimum)

Power back-up

ED343ME/ED343SG/ED949ME/ED949SG:

Back-up duration: up to 24 hrs. at a time

EZ141AZ/EZ745AZ:

Back-up duration: up to 6 hrs. at a time

Operating temperature

5 °C to 40 °C

Storage temperature

–20 °C to 60 °C

Dimensions including projecting parts and controls

(w/h/d)

GA59ME/GA59SG:

Approx. 360 ×95 ×245 mm

ED343ME/ED343SG/EZ141AZ:

Approx. 360 ×95 ×255 mm

ED949ME/ED949SG/EZ745AZ:

Approx. 430 ×96 ×255 mm

MassED343ME/ED343SG/GA59ME/GA59SG/

EZ141AZ:

Approx. 2.8 kg

ED949ME/ED949SG/EZ745AZ:

Approx. 3.1 kg

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)

R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

ED343ME/ED343SG/ED949ME/ED949SG/

EZ141AZ/EZ745AZ:

Aerial cable (1)

GA59ME/GA59SG:

75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connector (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without

notice.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Service Guide

◆Mode Switch (Program Switch) Assembly Point·························4

◆How to eject the cassette tape

(If the tape is stuck in the unit)·············································· 4

1. General

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls ················································· 1-1

Step 1 : Unpacking ····························································· 1-2

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander························· 1-2

Step 3 : Connecting the VCR ············································· 1-3

Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto

Set Up function ····················································· 1-3

Step 5 : Setting the clock ···················································· 1-4

Step 6 : Selecting the TV system········································ 1-5

Selecting a language·············································· 1-5

Presetting channels················································ 1-5

Changing/disabling programme positions············· 1-6

Basic Operations

Playing a tape ····································································· 1-7

Recording TV programmes ················································ 1-8

Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer ············· 1-9

Recording TV programmes using the timer ····················· 1-10

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds ································· 1-11

Setting the recording duration time ·································· 1-11

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings··················· 1-12

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes···················· 1-12

Searching using the index function ·································· 1-13

Adjusting the picture ························································ 1-13

Reducing the VCR’s power consumption ························ 1-13

Changing menu options···················································· 1-14

Editing

Connecting to a VCR or stereo system····························· 1-14

Basic editing ····································································· 1-15

Additional Information

Troubleshooting································································ 1-15

Index ················································································· 1-16

2. Disassembly and Reassembly

2-1 Cabinet and PCB

2-1-1 Cabinet Top ······································································· 2-1

2-1-2 Cover Bottom ···································································· 2-1

2-1-3 Ass’y Panel Front ······························································ 2-2

2-1-4 Ass’y Jack PCB································································· 2-2

2-1-5 Ass’y Main-PCB, Deck····················································· 2-3

2-2 VCR Deck Parts Locations

2-2-1 Top View ··········································································· 2-4

2-2-2 Bottom View······································································ 2-6

2-3 VCR DECK

2-3-1 Holder FL CassetteAss’y Removal ·································· 2-7

2-3-2 Lever FL Door Removal ··················································· 2-7

2-3-3 Slider FL Drive, Gear FL Cam Removal ·························· 2-8

2-3-4 Lever FLArm Ass’y Removal ·········································· 2-8

2-3-5 Gear Worm Wheel Removal·············································· 2-9

2-3-6 Cable Flat Removal ··························································· 2-9

2-3-7 Motor Loading Ass’y Removal ······································· 2-10

2-3-8 Bracket Gear, Gear Joint 2, 1 Removal ··························· 2-10

2-3-9 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Lever Load S, T Ass’y Removal ····································· 2-11

2-3-10Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Lever Load S, TAss’y Assembly ···································· 2-11

2-3-11Lever Pinch Drive, Lever Tension Drive Removal·········· 2-12

2-3-12Lever Tension Ass’y, Band Brake Ass’y Removal ·········· 2-12

2-3-13Lever Brake S, TAss’y Removal ···································· 2-13

2-3-14Gear IdleAss’y Removal ················································ 2-13

2-3-15Disk S, T Reel Removal ·················································· 2-14

2-3-16Holder ClutchAss’y Removal········································· 2-14

2-3-17Lever Up Down Ass’y, Gear Center Ass’y Removal ······ 2-15

2-3-18Guide Cassette Door Removal ········································ 2-15

2-3-19Lever Unit Pinch Ass’y, Plate Joint,

Spring Pinch Drive Removal··········································· 2-16

2-3-20Lever #9 Guide Ass’y Removal ······································ 2-16

2-3-21FE Head Removal ··························································· 2-17

2-3-22ACE Head Removal ························································ 2-17

2-3-23Slider S, TAss’y Removal ·············································· 2-18

2-3-24Plate Ground Deck, CylinderAss’y Removal················· 2-18

2-3-25Belt Pulley Removal························································ 2-19

2-3-26Motor CapstanAss’y Removal ······································· 2-19

2-3-27Post #8 GuideAss’y Removal········································· 2-20

2-3-28Level Head Cleaner Ass’y Removal ······························· 2-20

2-3-29How to Eject the Cassette Tape ······································· 2-20

2-4 The Table Of Cleaning, Lubrication and

Replacement Time About Principal Parts ······················· 2-21

3. P.C.Boards

3-1 Main PCB ··········································································· 3-3

3-2 Dial Timer PCB (Hi-Fi model)··········································· 3-7

3-3 Front A/V PCB (Hi-Fi model)············································ 3-9

4. Schematic Diagrams

◆Block Identification of Main PCB············································ 4-3

4-1 S.M.P.S. ·············································································· 4-5

4-2 Power ·················································································· 4-7

4-3 System Control/Servo························································· 4-9

4-4 Audio/Video ····································································· 4-11

4-5 Hi-Fi (Hi-Fi model) ·························································· 4-13

4-6 TM-Block ········································································· 4-15

4-7 OSD/VPS/PDC································································· 4-17

4-8 A2/NICAM (Hi-Fi model) ··············································· 4-19

4-9 Input-Output (RCA) ························································· 4-21

4-10 Function (Hi-Fi model) ···················································· 4-23

4-11 LED Signal Display (GA59ME/GA59SG) ······················ 4-25

5. Alignment and Adjustments

5-1 VCR Adjustment ································································ 5-1

5-1-1 Location of adjustment button of remote control ··············· 5-1

5-1-2 Test point location for adjustment mode setting ················ 5-2

5-2 Head Switching Point Adjustment ····································· 5-3

5-3 NVRAM Option Setting····················································· 5-3

5-4 VCR Mechanical Adjustment············································· 5-5

5-4-1 Tape Transport System and Adjustment Location·············· 5-5

5-4-2 Tape Transport System Adjustment···································· 5-6

5-4-3 Reel Torque ······································································ 5-11

6. Repair Parts List

6-1 Exploded Views ·································································· 6-2

6-1-1 Instrument Assembly (Mono model)·································· 6-2

6-1-2 Instrument Assembly (Hi-Fi model)··································· 6-3

6-1-3 Mechanical Parts (Top Side) ·············································· 6-4

6-1-4 Mechanical Parts (Bottom Side)········································· 6-5

6-2 Electrical Parts List ···························································· 6-6

•Mono model:ED343ME/ED343SG/EZ141AZ/GA59ME/GA59SG

Hi-Fi model: ED949ME/ED949SG/EZ745AZ

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IMPORTANT SERVICE GUIDE

◆MODE SWITCH (PROGRAM SWITCH) ASSEMBLY POINT

1) When installing the ass’y deck on the Main PCB, be sure to align the assembly point of mode switch.

ASSEMBLY POINT

(ALIGN TWO ARROWS)

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

1GEAR WORM

Fig. 3

FRAME

◆HOW TO EJECT THE CASSETTE TAPE

(If the tape is stuck in the unit)

1) Turn the Gear Worm 1clockwise in the direction of arrow with a screwdriver. (See Fig. 2)

(Other method ; Remove the screw of Motor Load Ass’y, Separate the Motor Load Ass’y)

2) When Slider S, T approachs the unloading position, rotate holder Clutch counterclockwise after inserting screwdriver in the frame’s bottom hole

in order to wind the unwound tape. (Refer to Fig. 3)

(If you rotate Gear Worm 1continuously when tape is unwinding, you may cause tape contamination by grease and tape damage. Be sure to

wind the unwound tape with the unit in the horizontall position.)

3) Rotate Gear Worm 1clockwise using a screwdriver until the mecha is in the eject state. Remove the tape. (Refer to Fig. 2)

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Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Front panel

For SLV-ED949ME/SG

1?/1 ON/STANDBY switch

2Remote sensor (11)

3Tape compartment

4AEJECT button (30)

5HPLAY button* (30) (45)/MFF

(fast-forward)/m REW (rewind)

(30) (45)/Playback Dial (31) (45)

6xSTOP button (17) (30) (60)

7XPAUSE button (30) (41) (60)

8zREC (record) button (33) (47)

(60)

9EASY TIMER (36)

q; PROGRAM/TRACKING +/—

buttons* (37) (54)

qa LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R

(left/right) jacks (58)

*The HPLAY and PROGRAM/

TRACKING + buttons have a tactile dot.

Getting Started

For SLV-ED343ME/SG

1?/1 ON/STANDBY switch

2AEJECT button (30)

3Remote sensor (11)

4Tape compartment

5HPLAY button* (30) (45)/MFF

(fast-forward)/m REW (rewind)

(30) (45)/Playback Dial (31) (45)

6xSTOP button (17) (30) (60)

7XPAUSE button (30) (41) (60)

8zREC (record) button (33) (47)

(60)

9PROGRAM/TRACKING +/—

buttons* (37) (54)

*The HPLAY and 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 (40)

6NICAM indicator* (51)

7STEREO indicator* (50)

8Timer indicator (39) (43)

9Recording indicator (33)

0Time counter/clock/line/programme

position indicator (31) (32) (59)

qa Tape speed indicators (32) (38)

*SLV-ED949ME/SG only

31452678

90qa

Index to parts and controls (continued)

Getting Started

Rear panel

For SLV-ED949ME/SG

For SLV-ED343ME/SG

1(in from antenna) connector (13)

2LINE IN 1 AUDIO R/L/VIDEO

(audio right/audio left/video) jacks*1

(59)

LINE IN 1 AUDIO/VIDEO jacks*2

(58)

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-ED949ME/SG only

*2SLV-ED343ME/SG only

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1. GENERAL

SLV-ED343ME/ED343SG/ED949ME/ED949SG/

EZ141AZ/EZ745AZ/GA59ME/GA59SG

This section is extracted from SLV-ED343ME/ED343SG/

ED949ME/ED949SG instruction manual.(3-090-243-11)

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1ZEJECT button (30)

2INPUT SELECT button (32) (42)

(60)

3TV/VIDEO button (for TV)

4CLEAR button (31) (48)

5Programme number buttons* (34)

6-/-- (tens digit) button (34)

7VOL (volume) +/—buttons

8zREC (record) button (33) (47)

9REC SPEED (recording speed)

button (32)

q; MENU button (21) (48)

qa XPAUSE/Mbutton (21) (30)

xSTOP/mbutton (21) (30)

mREW (rewind)/<button (21)

(30) (45)

MFF (fast-forward)/,button

(21) (30) (45)

HPLAY/OK button* (21) (30)

(45)

*The HPLAY, AUDIO MONITOR,

number 5 and PROG + buttons have a

tactile dot.

Index to parts and controls (continued)

Getting Started

qs ?/1 (on/standby) switch (43)

qd ¥TV/VIDEO remote control switch

(11)

qf AUDIO MONITOR button*1*2(52)

qg DISPLAY button (31) (33)

qh PROG (programme) +/—buttons*1

(34)

qj ySLOW button (45)

qk ×2 button (45)

ql ./> INDEX SEARCH

buttons (53)

*1The HPLAY, AUDIO MONITOR,

number 5 and PROG + buttons have a

tactile dot.

*2SLV-ED949ME/SG only

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Step 1 : Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:

¥Remote commander ¥Aerial cable

¥R6 (size AA) batteries

How to use this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-ED949ME/SG and

ED343ME/SG. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your

VCR. SLV-ED949ME is the model used for illustration purposes. Any

difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,

SLV-ED949ME only.

This manual mainly explains operations using the remote commander, but the

same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the VCR having the

same or similar names.

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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.

Remote sensor

To operate Set ¥TV/VIDEO to

the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the VCR

a Sony TV ¥TV and point at the remote sensor at the TV

continued

¥TV/VIDEO

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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)

Getting Started

Step 3 : 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

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 the VCR.

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).

continued

14 Getting Started

To a stereo system

(SLV-ED949ME/SG

only)

You can improve sound

quality by connecting a

stereo system to the LINE

OUT AUDIO R/L jacks as

shown on the left.

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 left.

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 left.

LINE OUT

AUDIO R/L

Audio cable (not supplied)

For SLV-ED949ME/SG

LINE OUT

LINE IN

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

For SLV-ED343ME/SG

LINE OUT

LINE IN

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

LINE IN

Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)

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 32 (the initial RF channel for this VCR).

Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture

does not appear clearly, see To change the RF channelon

page 17.

2Connect the mains lead to the mains.

The VCR automatically turns on.

The LANGUAGE SET menu

appears on the TV screen.

Press </,to select the desired

language, ENGLISH or ARABIC,

then press OK.

The message for the Auto Set Up

function appears.

EXIT MENU:OK:SET

SELECT

ENGLISH ARABIC

PLAY

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3Press OK.

The SYSTEM SELECT menu

appears.

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.

PLAY

MENU:

PLEASE WAIT

AUTO SET UP

40%

EXIT

PLAY

Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function (continued)

EXIT MENU:OK:SET

SELECT

SYSTEM

SYSTEM SELECT

–B/G

D/K–I

–

Getting Started

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press MENU.

To change the RF channel

If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, change the RF channel on

the VCR and TV. Select INSTALLATION from the menu, then press 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 the VCR.

¥After using the Auto Set Up function, the LANGUAGE SET menu does not

appear automatically when you connect the mains lead again. If you want to use

the Auto Set Up function again, press MENU, then press 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.

18 Getting Started

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.

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

12 0 1 JAN/0:20

THU

04/

:EXIT

PLAY

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

18 0 1 JAN/0:20

THU

04/

:EXIT

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

18 3 1 JAN/0:20

THU

04/

:EXIT

PLAY

Getting Started

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.

PLAY

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

18 3 82SEP/0:20

TUE

04/

:EXIT

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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

Gthe B/G TV system

Kthe D/K TV system

Ithe I TV system

4Press MENU to exit the menu.

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

Getting Started

Selecting a language

You can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the

Auto Set Up function.

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 LANGUAGE SET

and press OK.

2Press </,to highlight the desired language, ENGLISH or

ARABIC, then press OK.

PLAY

EXIT MENU:OK:SET

SELECT

ENGLISH ARABIC

PLAY

22 Getting Started

Presetting channels

If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset

them manually.

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 MANUAL

SET UP, then press ,.

3Press M/mto highlight the row

which you want to preset, then

press ,.

To display other pages for

programme positions 6 to 80, press

M/mrepeatedly.

PLAY

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

TV SYSTEM 32:G:

VCR OUTPUT CH

:EXIT

PLAY

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

B/G

PR CH NAME SYSTEM

PLAY

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

PR : 5

SYSTEM : B/G

MFT : –

NAME : – – – –

:SET :

EXIT

MANUAL TUNING

CH : –––

Getting Started

4Press </,repeatedly until the

channel you want is displayed.

Select the appropriate TV system, if

necessary.

5Press M/mto highlight NAME,

then press ,.

6Enter the station name.

1Press M/mto select a character.

Each time you press M, the

character changes as shown

below.

A tB t tZ t0 t1

t t9 tA

2Press ,to set the next character.

The next space flashes.

To correct a character, press </,until the character you want

to correct flashes, then reset it.

You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.

7Press OK to confirm the station name.

8Press MENU to exit the menu.

PLAY

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

PR : 5

SYSTEM : B/G

MFT : –

NAME : ––––

:SET :

EXIT

MANUAL TUNING

CH : 033

PLAY

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

PR : 5

SYSTEM : B/G

MFT : –

NAME : ––––

:SET :

EXIT

MANUAL TUNING

CH : 033

PLAY

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

PR : 5

SYSTEM : B/G

MFT : –

NAME : O– – –

:SET :

EXIT

MANUAL TUNING

CH : 033

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If the picture is not clear

If the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (MFT)

function. After step 4, press M/mto select MFT. Press </,to get a clear

picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.

Notes

• If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, select the appropriate TV system (“G”, “K”

or “I”) for your area (see page 20).

•When adjusting MFT, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference

from the picture being received.

Presetting channels (continued)

Getting Started

Changing/disabling programme

positions

After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If

any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable

them.

You can also change the station names. If the station names are not displayed, you

can enter them manually.

Changing programme positions

Before you start

¥Turn on the VCR and the TV.

¥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 MANUAL

SET UP, then press ,.

3Press M/mto highlight the row

containing the programme position

you want to change.

To display other pages for

programme positions 6 to 80, press

M/mrepeatedly.

PLAY

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

TV SYSTEM 32:G:

VCR OUTPUT CH

:EXIT

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

B/G

PR CH NAME SYSTEM

PLAY

MENU:CLEAR:DELETE SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

B/G

PR NAME SYSTEM

EXIT

PLAY

continued

26 Getting Started

4Press OK, then press M/mto move

to the desired programme position.

5Press OK to confirm the setting.

6To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3

through 5.

7Press MENU to exit the menu.

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.

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.

PLAY

MENU:

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

B/G

PR NAME SYSTEM

EXIT

PLAY

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

TV SYSTEM 32:G:

VCR OUTPUT CH

:EXIT

Changing/disabling programme positions (continued)

Getting Started

2Press M/mto highlight MANUAL

SET UP, then press ,.

3Press M/mto highlight the row

which you want to disable.

To display other pages for

programme positions 6 to 80, press

M/mrepeatedly.

4Press CLEAR.

The selected row will be cleared as

shown on the left.

5Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want

to disable.

6Press MENU to exit the menu.

Note

¥Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you

disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.

PLAY

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

B/G

PR CH NAME SYSTEM

PLAY

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

B/G

PR CH NAME SYSTEM

MENU:CLEAR:DELETE SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

B/G

PR NAME SYSTEM

EXIT

CLEAR

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Changing the station names

You can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters).

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 MANUAL

SET UP, then press ,.

3Press M/mto highlight the row

which you want to change or enter

the station name, then press ,.

To display other pages for

programme positions 6 to 80, press

M/mrepeatedly.

4Press M/mto highlight NAME,

then press ,.

PLAY

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

TV SYSTEM 32:G:

VCR OUTPUT CH

:EXIT

PLAY

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

B/G

PR CH NAME SYSTEM

PLAY

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

PR : 5

SYSTEM : B/G

MFT : –

NAME : ––––

:SET :

EXIT

MANUAL TUNING

CH : 033

PLAY

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

PR : 5

SYSTEM : B/G

MFT : –

NAME : ––––

:SET :

EXIT

MANUAL TUNING

CH : 033

Changing/disabling programme positions (continued)

Getting Started

5Enter the station name.

1Press M/mto select a character.

Each time you press M, the

character changes as shown

below.

A tB t tZ t0 t1

t t9 tA

2Press ,to set the next character.

The next space flashes.

To correct a character, press </,until the character you want

to correct flashes, then reset it.

You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.

6Press OK to confirm the new name.

7Press MENU to exit the menu.

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

PR : 5

SYSTEM : B/G

MFT : –

NAME : O– – –

:SET :

EXIT

MANUAL TUNING

CH : 033

PLAY

30 Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Before you start...

¥Refer to Index to parts and controlsfor button locations.

1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

2Insert a tape.

The VCR turns on and starts playing

automatically if you insert a tape with

its safety tab removed.

3Press HPLAY.

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

Additional tasks

To Press

Stop play xSTOP

Pause play XPAUSE

Resume play after pause XPAUSE or HPLAY

Fast-forward the tape MFF during stop

Rewind the tape mREW during stop

Eject the tape ZEJECT

To set the colour system

If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set

COLOUR SYSTEM in the USER SET menu to conform to the system that

the tape was recorded in (see page 56). (Normally set the option to AUTO.)

Basic Operations

PLAY

Basic Operations

Using Playback Dial on the VCR

With Playback Dial, you can

operate the following playback

options.

Playback Dial

To Do this

Resume play after pause Press HPLAY

Fast-forward the tape Quickly turn and release Playback Dial to the right

(MFF) during stop

To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

Notes

¥When you play back a tape recorded in the PAL or MESECAM colour system,

streaks may appear even if the colour system setting is set to AUTO. If so, set

COLOUR SYSTEM to PAL or MESECAM in the USER SET menu (see

page 56).

¥Do not turn Playback Dial forcibly. It may damage Playback Dial.

¥The counter resets to 0:00:00whenever a tape is reinserted.

¥The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.

¥If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter

reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the

counting cycles of the two colour systems.

¥Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded

tape:

—The picture becomes black and white.

—The picture shakes.

—No picture appears on the TV screen.

—Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen.

—The colour density increases or decreases.

¥Tapes recorded in the LP mode of other NTSC system VCRs can be played back

on this VCR, but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.

¥While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote

commander do not function.

Rewind the tape Quickly turn and release Playback Dial to the left

(mREW) during stop

To use the time counter

Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you

want to find later. The counter in the display

window resets to 0:00:00.Search for the

point afterwards by referring to the counter.

Hour Minute Second

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• PROG

Recording TV programmes

Before you start...

¥Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

If no picture or sound is reproduced on the TV, press TV/VIDEO

on the remote commander to display VIDEO indicator on the

display window.

2Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3¥To record a normal channel, press PROG +/— until the

programme position number or station name you want appears in

the display window.

¥To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the

LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line

in the display window.

4Press REC SPEED to select the tape speed (SP or LP for the PAL

colour system, and SP or EP for the NTSC colour system).

LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP

(Standard Play). EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three

times as long as SP. However, SP produces better picture and audio

quality.

INPUT

SELECT

REC SPEED

Basic Operations

5Press zREC to start recording.

The recording indicator lights up red in the display

window.

REC

Recording indicator

To stop recording

Press xSTOP.

To check the remaining time

Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as

shown below.

Sound system, TV system, colour system, programme position, tape speed

and time counter tRemaining time tCurrent date and time, and time

counter

Sound system, TV system and colour system

continued

Programme position

Tape speed

Time counter

Current date and time

Remaining time

In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE

SELECT in the USER SET menu is set according to the tape type you use

(see page 56).

STEREO PR 1

PAL

AUTO

62:38:5

21 /JUN 12 : 0 0

09:0

REMAIN

34 Basic Operations

To watch another TV programme while recording

1If 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.

2Select another programme position on the TV.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the

safety tab as illustrated. To record on the same

tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive

tape. Safety tab

To record NTSC colour system programmes

NTSC colour signals can be recorded on this VCR from the LINE IN 1 and

LINE-2 IN* jacks.

To select the line input, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line

in the display window.

For tape speed, select SP or EP in step 4.

EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP.

However, SP produces better picture and sound quality.

When playing a tape, the VCR automatically detects the tape speed.

Tips

¥To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on

the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press -/-- (tens digit) followed by

the programme number buttons.

¥If you connect additional equipment to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN* jacks, you

can select the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/—buttons.

¥The DISPLAY information appears on the TV screen indicating information about

the tape, but the information will not be recorded on the tape.

¥If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.

Recording TV programmes (continued)

Basic Operations

Notes

¥The DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-

motion playback.

¥If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter

reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the

counting cycles of the two video systems.

¥When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time

may not be correct.

¥The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.

¥About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be

displayed.

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Recording TV programmes using the

Easy Timer (SLV-ED949ME/SG only)

The Easy Timer function allows you to

make timer recordings of programmes

without turning on your TV. Set the

recording timer to record up to eight

programmes, including settings made with

other timer methods, that will be broadcast

within the next month. The recording start

time and recording stop time can be set at

one minute intervals.

PROGRAM +/—

XPAUSE

Before you start...

¥Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total

recording time.

¥Refer to Index to parts and controlsfor button locations.

1Press EASY TIMER.

DATEand TODAYappear alternately in the display window.

If the date and time are not set, DAYwill appear. See step 2 in

the following section, To set the clockto set the date and time.

2Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording date.

EASY TIMER

?/1 ON/STANDBY

EASY TIMER

xSTOP

Basic Operations

3Press EASY TIMER.

START indicator and the current time appear in the display

window.

4Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording start time.

You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust

the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/—

buttons.

5Press EASY TIMER.

STOP indicator and the recording stop time appear in the display

window.

6Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording stop time.

You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust

the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/—

buttons.

EASY TIMER

PROGRAM

EASY TIMER

PROGRAM

continued

38 Basic Operations

7Press EASY TIMER.

The programme position or LINE input appears in the display

window.

8Turn EASY TIMER to set the programme position.

To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the

LINE inputs, turn EASY TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to

display the connected line in the display window.

9Press EASY TIMER.

The current tape speed mode appears in the display window.

10 Turn EASY TIMER to set the tape speed, SP, LP or AUTO.

EASY TIMER

INPUT

SELECT

EASY TIMER

Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer (continued)

Basic Operations

11 Press EASY TIMER to complete the setting.

“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.

The indicator appears in the display window and theVCR stands

by for recording.

To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment

switched on.

To return to the previous step

To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the

VCR at the same time during any of the Easy Timer settings.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press xSTOP.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1 . The indicator

turns off and theVCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the

VCR to recording standby after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

• Reset the counter (page 31).

•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 33).

• Check the timer settings (page 48).

•Watch another TV programme (page 34).

To use the Auto Tape Speed function

In step 10 above, turn EASY TIMER to select AUTO. When you are

recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length

becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is

automatically changed to the LP mode (or EP mode when you are recording

NTSC signals). Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the

tape speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the “TAPE

SELECT” setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate (see page 56).

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To set the clock

1Hold down EASY TIMER so that DAYappears in the display

window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting

appears.

2Turn EASY TIMER to set the day.

3Press EASY TIMER.

MONTH indicator and 1appear in the display window.

4Turn and press EASY TIMER to set the month, and then the year.

After you set the year, CLOCKappears in the display window.

5Turn and press EASY TIMER to set the hour and minute.

6When you have finished setting the time, press EASY TIMER to start

the clock.

Tips

¥To cancel a Easy Timer setting, press xSTOP on the VCR while you are making

the setting.

¥To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see Checking/changing/

cancelling timer settingson page 48.

¥To record NTSC signals in EP mode, set the tape speed to LP. Even when timer

recording is set to LP mode, NTSC signals are automatically recorded in EP

mode.

Notes

¥If eight programmes have already been set using the TIMER PROGRAMMING

menu, FULLappears in the display window for about five seconds.

¥The and indicators flash in the display window when you complete the

setting in step 11 with no tape inserted.

¥When the time is set incorrectly, ERRORappears in the display window in step

11. Set the timer again from step 1.

Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer (continued)

Basic Operations

About the Demonstration Mode

The Easy Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a

salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating

the use of the Easy Timer. It cancels the FULLnotice which appears if eight

programmes have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making

timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.

To activate the Demonstration Mode

Press XPAUSE on the VCR while turning the EASY TIMER. DEMO

appears in the display window for a few seconds.

To cancel the Demonstration Mode

Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the Demonstration

Mode is cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration

Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you

use the Easy Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains

lead (see page 48).

42 Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes using the

timer

You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with the Easy

Timer (SLV-ED949ME/SG only).

Before you start…

•Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total

recording time.

•Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

•Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

1Press MENU, then press M/m/</

,to highlight TIMER

PROGRAMMING and press OK.

2Set the date, start and stop times

and tape speed:

1Press ,to select each item in

turn.

2Press M/mto set each item.

To correct a setting, press <to

return to that setting and reset.

•To record the same programme every day or the same day every

week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 43.

•To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the

LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line

in the “PR”

position.

3Press MENU to exit the menu.

PLAY

MENU:OK:END

PR DAY START STOP

–– –––– –– –– – –––::

–– –––– –– –– – ––

–– –––– –– –– – –––::–

–

––::

EXIT

SET :SELECT :

–– –––– –– –– – –––::–

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

–– –––– –– –– – –––::

PR DAY START STOP

35 –––– –– –– – –––::

–– –––– –– –– – –––::

–– –––– –– –– – –––

–

––::

:EXIT

–– –––– –– –– – –––::–

PLAY

INPUT

SELECT

Basic Operations

4Press ?/1 to turn off theVCR.

The indicator appears in the display window and theVCR stands

by for recording.

To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment

switched on.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press xSTOP.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press mto select the recording pattern. Each time you press

m,theindicationchangesasshownbelow. PressMtochangetheindication

in reverse order.

today tDLY (Monday to Sunday) tW-SA (every Saturday) .....

tW-SU (every Sunday) t1 month later t(dates count down)

ttoday

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator

turns off and theVCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the

VCR to recording standby after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

• Reset the counter (page 31).

•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 33).

• Check the timer settings (page 48).

•Watch another TV programme (page 34).

To use the Auto Tape Speed function

In step 2 above, press mto selectAUTO. When you are recording a

programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter

than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed

to the LP mode (or EP mode when you are recording NTSC signals). Note

that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed.

To operate this function correctly, the “TAPE SELECT” setting in the

USER SET menu must be accurate (see page 56).

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Tips

¥To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.

¥To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see Checking/changing/

cancelling timer settingson page 48.

¥To record NTSC signals in EP mode, set the tape speed to LP. Even when timer

recording is set to LP mode, NTSC signals are automatically recorded in EP

mode.

Note

¥The and indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with

no tape inserted.

Recording TV programmes using the timer (continued)

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

Before you start

¥Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.

Playback Options

continued

To Do this

View the picture during

fast-forward or rewind

During fast-forward, hold down MFF. During

rewind, hold down mREW.

Play at high speed ¥During playback, briefly press MFF or mREW.

The tape continues to play at high speed.

¥During playback, hold down MFF or mREW.

When you release the button, normal playback

resumes.

During playback, press ySLOW.

To resume normal playback

Press HPLAY.

Play at twice the normal

speed

During playback, press ×2.

Play in slow motion

Using Playback Dial on the VCR

With Playback Dial, you can

operate the following playback

options.

Playback Dial

To Do this

View the picture during

fast-forward or rewind

During fast-forward, turn and hold Playback Dial to the

right (MFF). During rewind, turn and hold Playback

Dial to the left (mREW).

Play at high speed ¥ During playback, quickly turn and release Playback

Dial to the right (MFF) or left (mREW). The

tape continues to play at high speed.

¥During playback, turn and hold Playback Dial to the

right (MFF) or left (mREW). When you

release Playback Dial, normal playback resumes.

46 Additional Operations

Tip

¥Adjust the picture using the PROGRAM +/—buttons on the VCR if:

-Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.

- Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.

-The picture shakes while pausing.

To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/—) at the same time.

Notes

¥The sound is muted during these operations.

¥In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.

¥If the playback mode mark does not appear on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

¥The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.

¥Do not turn Playback Dial forcibly. It may damage Playback Dial.

Playing/searching at various speeds (continued)

Additional Operations

Setting the recording duration time

After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have theVCR stop

recording automatically after a specified duration.

Before you start…

•Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

1While recording, press zREC.

The indicator appears in the display window.

2Press zREC repeatedly to set the duration time.

In SP mode

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

In LP (EP) mode

Each press advances the time as shown below.

0:30 1:00 4:00 4:30

Normal recording

0:30 1:00 4:00 9:005:00

Normal

recording

The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR

stops recording and turns off automatically.

To extend the duration

Press zREC repeatedly to set a new duration time.

To cancel the duration

Press zREC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and theVCR

returns to the normal recording mode.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press xSTOP.

Note

•You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the

recording duration time.

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Checking/changing/cancelling timer

settings

Before you start

¥Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

¥Refer to Index to parts and controlsfor button locations.

1Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

2Press MENU, then press M/m/</,to highlight TIMER

PROGRAMMING and press OK.

¥If you want to change or cancel a

setting, go on to the next step.

¥If you do not need to change or

cancel the settings, press MENU,

then turn off the VCR to return to

recording standby.

3Press M/mto select the setting you

want to change or cancel, then press

The PR number on the selected row

flashes.

4¥To change the setting, press </,to select the item you want to

change, then press M/mto reset it.

¥To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

5Press MENU to exit the menu.

If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

–– –––– –– –– – –––::

PR DAY START STOP

35 SA29 19 002 000::

29 SA29 21002 301::

30 SA 6 12001 303::

–– –––– –– –– – –––::

–– –––– –– –– – –––

–

––::

:EXIT

–– –––– –– –– – –––::–

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

–– –––– –– –– – –––::

PR DAY START STOP

35 SA29 19 002 000::

29 SA29 21002 301::

30 SA 6 12001 303::

–– –––– –– –– – –––::

–– –––– –– –– – –––

–

––::

:EXIT

–– –––– –– –– – –––::–

Additional Operations

will be cut off

When the timer settings overlap

The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts

recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes

start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority.

Programme 1 about 20 seconds

Programme 2

Programme 1

Programme 2

about 20 seconds will be cut off

50 Additional Operations

Recording stereo and bilingual

programmes (SLV-ED949ME/SG only)

In the ZWEITON (German stereo) system

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

Standard sound* MONO STEREO

*Usually the main channel heard from both the left and right in bilingual

programmes

To select stereo programme while recording

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo STEREO STEREO

Left channel LCH STEREO

Right channel RCH STEREO

Standard sound* LCH + RCH STEREO

*Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels in stereo programmes

Additional Operations

Stereo

Right channel

*Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels

Bilingual programmes

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Main

continued

In the NICAM system

This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on

the NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or

bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the

display window.

To record a NICAM programme, NICAM in the USER SET menu should

be set to ON (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 56 for

details.

To select the sound while recording

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

Stereo programmes

To listen to On-screen display Display window

NICAM, STEREO NICAM, STEREO

Left channel NICAM, LCH NICAM, STEREO

NICAM, RCH NICAM, STEREO

Left and right channels* NICAM, LCH + RCH NICAM, STEREO

NICAM, MAIN NICAM, STEREO

Sub NICAM, SUB NICAM, STEREO

Main and sub NICAM, MAIN/SUB NICAM, STEREO

Standard sound* NICAM, MONO NICAM, STEREO

*Usually the main sound (monaural)

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Right channel

Mono sound

Selecting the sound during Hi-fi playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo

Left channel

Mix sound*

*The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track

How sound is recorded on a video tape

The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded

onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded

onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Notes

¥To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the AUDIO OUT

connections.

¥When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural

regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.

STEREO STEREO

LCH STEREO

RCH STEREO

MIX STEREO

MONO No indicator

Normal

audio track

(monaural)

Hi-fi audio

track (main

track)

Bilingual

Usually main sound

Main (left channel)

Sub (right channel)

Stereo

Usually mixed

left/right channels

Stereo sound

(left/right channels)

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (SLV-ED949ME/SG only)

(continued)

54 Additional Operations

Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the

tracking when playing a tape, distortion may

occur if the recording is in poor condition.

In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

During playback, press TRACKING +/—on

the VCR to display the tracking meter. The

distortion should disappear as you press one

of the two buttons. To resume automatic

tracking adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

OSD :

TAPE SELECT ON

OFF:

COLOUR SYSTEM E180

:AUTO

NICAM

POWER SAVE ON:ASC

ON:

:EXIT

TRACKING– – – – – – – – – – – –

Tracking meter

Adjusting the picture sharpness (Auto Sharpness Control)

You can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.

1During playback, press MENU, then press M/m/</,to highlight

USER SET and press OK.

2Press M/mto highlight ASC, then press

3Press M/mto set ASC to ON or OFF.

¥ON: Picture sharpness is automatically

adjusted.

¥OFF: Adjust the picture sharpness

manually.

To soften the picture, press <.

To sharpen the picture, press ,.

4Press MENU to return to the original screen.

SET MENU:

OK:

SOFTEN

ASC : OFF

SHARPEN

–– –––––––––– ––– ––––––

PICTURE

END EXIT

ON/OFF :

Additional Operations

Reducing the VCRs power

consumption

You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off (standby

mode) to reduce the VCRs power consumption.

1Press MENU, then press M/m/</,to highlight USER SET and

press OK.

2Press M/mto highlight POWER SAVE.

3Press ,to set to ON, then press OK.

The power consumption is reduced to a

minimum.

To turn on the indicators in the display window

Set POWER SAVE to OFF in step 3.

Note

¥When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicator in the display window

remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to ON.

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

OSD ON:

ON:

TAPE SELECT E 1 8 0:

COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO:

NICAM OFF:POWER SAVE ON:ASC

:EXIT

Additional Operations

Searching using the index function

The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each

recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.

To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)

1Insert an indexed tape into theVCR.

2Press ./> INDEX SEARCH.

The VCR starts scanning each

recording for five seconds in the

corresponding direction.

3Press HPLAY to start playback when

you find the desired point.

To search a specific recording (Index search)

1Insert an indexed tape into theVCR.

2Press ./> INDEX SEARCH twice.

•To search ahead, press >INDEX

SEARCH twice.

•To search backwards, press .

INDEX SEARCH twice.

3Press ./> INDEX SEARCH

depending on the direction where your

desired programme is located.

Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up

to ±20, respectively.

4The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that

point.

To stop searching

Press xSTOP.

Notes

•No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause.

However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position

during recording pause.

•When you press .

INDEX SEARCH, if there is nothing recorded before the

selected index signal, playback may not start exactly at the index signal.

INDEX SEARCH : BB +02

INDEX SCAN BB

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Changing menu options

1Press MENU, then select USER SET or EASY OPERATION and press

OK.

2Press M/mto select the option.

3Press <to change the setting, then press OK.

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

USER SET

Menu option Set this option to

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

OSD ON:

ON:

TAPE SELECT E 1 8 0:

COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO:

NICAM OFF:POWER SAVE ON:ASC

:EXIT

EXIT

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO POWER OFF OFF:

OSD ¥ON to display the menu on the TV screen.

¥OFF to disappear the menu from the TV screen.

TAPE SELECT ¥E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.

¥E240 to use an E-240 type tape.

¥E260 to use an E-260 type tape.

¥E300 to use an E-300 type tape.

COLOUR SYSTEM ¥AUTO to select the colour system automatically.

¥PAL to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour

system.

¥MESECAM to use the tape recorded in the

MESECAM colour system.

¥B/W to use the tape recorded in black and white.

When using the tape recorded NTSC colour signals:

¥NT3.58 to use the tape recorded in the NTSC 3.58

colour system.

¥NT4.43 to use the tape recorded in the NTSC 4.43

colour system.

¥NTPB to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on PAL

TV.

Additional Operations

NICAM*

Menu option Set this option to

AUTO POWER OFF

*SLV-ED949ME/SG only

Menu option Set this option to

¥ON to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio

track.

¥OFF to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio

track.

For details, see page 51.

POWER SAVE ¥ON to turn off the indicators in the display window

to conserve the VCRs power.

¥OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window

while the VCR is standing by.

ASC ¥ON to automatically adjust the sharpness of the

picture.

¥OFF to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.

EASY OPERATION

¥OFF to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.

¥2HOUR/3HOUR to turn the VCR off automatically

if no signal is received and you do not press any of

the buttons during this time.

58 Editing

Editing

TV Your VCR (Recorder)

LINE IN 1

Other VCR (Player)

LINE OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Example B (SLV-ED949ME/SG only)

Your VCR (Recorder) TV

LINE-2 IN

LINE OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied) Other VCR (Player)

: Signal flow

Connecting to a VCR or stereo

system

How to connect to record on this VCR

Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this

VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that

best suits your VCR.

Example A (SLV-ED343ME/SG only)

Editing

Example C (SLV-ED949ME/SG only)

TV Your VCR (Recorder)

LINE IN 1

Other VCR (Player)

LINE OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-ED949ME/SG

only)

Connect the LINE-2 IN jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the

stereo system, using an audio cable (not supplied).

Notes

¥Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.

¥If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.

¥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.

¥When you connect another VCR to the LINE-2 IN* connector, press INPUT

SELECT to display L2in the display window.

*SLV-ED949ME/SG only

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Basic editing

When recording on this VCR

Before you start editing

•Turn on your TV and set it to the video

channel.

•Press INPUT SELECT to display the

connected line in the display window.

•Press REC SPEED to select the tape

speed.

zREC

1Insert 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.

2Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.

Search for the point to start recording and press XPAUSE to set it to

playback pause.

3Press zREC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.

4To start editing, press the XPAUSE buttons on bothVCRs at the same

time.

To stop editing

Press the xSTOP buttons on bothVCRs.

Tip

•To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press XPAUSE on thisVCR when an

unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press XPAUSE again to resume recording.

XPAUSE

62 Additional Information

Troubleshooting (continued)

The recorded picture has no

colour or unusual colour.

Playback

The sound from a tape

recorded with the VCR is not

in stereo or the STEREO

indicator in the display

window is flashing.

Symptom Remedy

¥Adjust the tracking.

¥The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads

using a Sony video head cleaning cassette as

explained above.

No TV programme appears 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.

¥Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR.

Reset the RF channel output of your VCR (see page

17).

¥Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT

button. Select a programme position when recording

TV programmes; select a line input when recording

from other equipment.

TV reception is poor. ¥Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.

¥Adjust the TV aerial.

¥Make sure the TV system is correctly set for your TV.

¥Make sure TV SYSTEM (B/G, D/K or I) in the

INSTALLATION menu is set to the same system in

your local area.

¥Set COLOUR SYSTEM in the USER SET menu

according to your local colour system.

The tape starts playing as

soon as it is inserted.

¥The safety tab has been removed. To record on this

tape, cover the tab hole (see page 34).

The tape is ejected when you

press zREC.

¥The safety tab has been removed. To record on this

tape, cover the tab hole (see page 34).

¥The tape is defective.

¥If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable

connection.

¥If you made connections using the aerial cable only,

make sure the TV system is set correctly for your

area.

The picture has no sound.

Recording

Nothing happens when you

press zREC.

¥Make sure the tape is not at its end.

Additional Information

continued

Timer recording

Symptom Remedy

The timer does not operate. ¥Check that the clock is set.

¥Make sure a tape has been inserted.

¥Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

¥Make sure the tape is not at its end.

¥Make sure a programme has been set for timer

recording.

¥Make sure your timer settings are past the current

time.

¥The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the

mains. Reset the clock and timer.

¥Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.

Others

A tape cannot be inserted. ¥Check that a tape is not already in the tape

compartment.

The remote commander does

not function.

¥Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at

the remote sensor on the VCR.

¥Replace all the batteries in the remote commander

with new ones if they are weak.

¥Make sure the ¥TV/VIDEO remote control switch is

set correctly.

The selected input line

connector number does not

appear in the display window.

¥Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line.

¥The recording condition of the tape is very poor and

tracking cannot be adjusted.

The VCR needs to be cleaned.

The display window becomes

dim.

¥The display window automatically becomes dim

when the VCR is in standby mode.

The tracking meter does not

appear on the TV screen.

¥Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft

cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild

detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,

such as alcohol or benzine.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest

Sony service facility.

Symptom Remedy

Power

The ?/1 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 occurred. Turn the power

off, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry

for over three hours.

The VCR is plugged in but the

display window remains dark.

¥Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF

(see page 55).

Clock

The clock has stopped and

— —:—— appears in the

display window.

¥The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the

mains. Reset the clock (and timer).

Playback

The playback picture does not

appear on the TV screen.

¥Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you

are using a monitor, set it to video input.

¥If you made connections using the aerial cable only,

make sure the RF channel number is set correctly for

your area.

The picture is not clear. ¥Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR.

Reset the RF channel output of your VCR (see page

17).

¥Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/—buttons

on the VCR.

¥The video heads are dirty (see the last page of

Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using a

Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning

cassette is 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 it may damage the video heads.

¥The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult

your local Sony service facility for more information.

The picture has no colour. ¥The COLOUR SYSTEM option in the USER SET

menu is set to the wrong position. Set the option to

conform to the system that the tape was recorded in.

The picture rolls vertically

during picture search.

¥Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.

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64 Additional Information

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

¥Normal picture¥Rough picture¥Unclear picture¥No picture (or

black & white

screen appears)

initial

contamination

terminal

66 Index

Index

Adjusting

picture 54

tracking 54

Aerial hookup 13

ASC (Auto Sharpness Control)

Audio track 52

Audio/video hookup 14

Auto Set Up 15

Changing the programme

position 25

Changing the station name 28

Cleaning the video heads 61

Clock setting 18

Colour system

compatible colour systems

setting 30

Connecting

the VCR and your TV 13

to a stereo system 14, 58

to a TV with audio/video

jacks 14

Counter 31

Demonstration 41

Disabling the programme

positions 26

Dubbing. see Editing

Easy Timer 36

Editing 58

EP mode 32

Hi-fi audio track 52

Index scan 53

Index search 53

Language selection 15, 21

LP mode 32

Manual fine tuning 24

Monaural 52

Monitoring

during playback 52

Normal audio track 52

Optional setting 56

Playback 30

at various speeds 45

selecting the sound 52

slow motion 45

Power save 55

Presetting channels 22

Recording 32

duration time 47

saving 34

timer setting 42

using the Easy Timer 36

while watching another

programme 34

RF channel 15, 17

Safety tab 34

Searching

at various speeds 45

using the index function 53

SP mode 32

Stereo 52

Timer setting 42

cancelling 48

changing 48

checking 48

daily/weekly recording 43

using the Easy Timer 36

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