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- Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC SLV-ED313ME/MJ/SG SLV-ED215PS/TH SLV-ED115PS © 2001 Sony Corporation 01GB01COV-ED313.p65 3-065-583-11 (1) 10/1/01, 14:23 SLV-ED313ME_GB 3-065-583-11 (1)
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Setting up the remote commander Step 3: Connecting the VCR Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR Step 5: Selecting a language 10 Step 6: Presetting channels 16 Step 7: Setting the clock Basic Operations 18 Playing a tape 21 Recording TV programmes... -
Page 4: Getting Started
ED313MJ, ED313SG, ED215PS, ED215TH and ED115PS. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-ED313ME is the model used for illustration purpose. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,“SLV-ED115PS only.” Getting Started 01GB03GET-ED313.p65 •... -
Page 5: Step 2: Setting Up The Remote Commander
(+) 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. -
Page 6: Step 3: Connecting The Vcr
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. -
Page 7: Step 4: Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr
The factory-preset RF channel flashes in the display window for RF CHANNEL about three seconds. (RF32 is for SLV-ED313ME/MJ/SG and RF51 is for SLV-ED215PS/TH and SLV-ED115PS) Press RF CHANNEL again while the RF channel is flashing. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. - Page 8 VCR and TV using the audio/video cable (see “To a TV that has audio/video input jacks” on page 6). If the same symptom persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Note • If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted (noisy sound).
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Page 9: Step 5: Selecting A Language
Step 5 Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language from English to Arabic. Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • ]/1 Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR. MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to move the cursor (B) to LANGUAGE and press OK. -
Page 10: Step 6: Presetting Channels
Step 6 Presetting channels First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using the One Touch Tuning function or AUTO PRESET in the TUNER PRESET menu. Then, if some channels cannot be preset automatically, set them manually. If there are any unwanted channels among the preset ones, you can disable the channels. - Page 11 Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. Press MENU, then press M/m to move the MENU cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET and press PLAY Press M/m/</, to move the cursor (B) to SYSTEM, then select B/G, D/K or I,...
- Page 12 Step 6: Presetting channels (continued) Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to AUTO PRESET, then press OK. PLAY All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen.
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Page 13: Before You Start
Presetting channels manually Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to move the cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET and press PLAY Press M/m/</, to move the cursor (B) to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM. - Page 14 Step 6: Presetting channels (continued) Press PROG +/– to select the programme PROG position. Press , repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. PLAY Pressing < goes back to the previous channels. The channels are scanned in the following order: Channel coverage CATV (TV distribution)
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Page 15: If The Picture Is Not Clear
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. In step 5 on page 14, press programme number button “0” twice to display the number “0”... -
Page 16: Step 7: Setting The Clock
Step 7 Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to be able to use the timer recording features properly. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to move the cursor (B) to CLOCK SET and press OK. - Page 17 Set the year, hour and minute in sequence, using , to select the item to be set, and PLAY M/m to select the digits. Press OK to start the clock. PLAY • To change the digits when setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits using M/m.
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Page 18: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a tape m REW A EJECT COLOR SYSTEM Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. - Page 19 Press H PLAY. PLAY When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Additional tasks Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape 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.
- Page 20 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.
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Page 21: Recording Tv Programmes
Recording TV programmes Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to PROG record. 01GB04BAS-ED313.p65 INPUT SELECT PROG +/– DISPLAY REC SPEED z REC... - Page 22 Recording TV programmes (continued) Press REC SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or LP. REC SPEED LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio quality. Press z REC to start recording. The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
- Page 23 To record NTSC colour system programmes NTSC colour signals can be recorded on this VCR from the line input (LINE-1 IN) only. Display “L” in the display window using INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– in step 3. For tape speed, select SP or EP in step 4. EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP, however, SP produces better picture and sound quality.
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Page 24: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Easy Timer Function
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. - Page 25 Set the recording stop time in the same way as in step 2, then push EASY TIMER the EASY TIMER knob. A programme number flashes. Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select EASY TIMER the programme you want to record. To select the tape speed, press REC SPEED.
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Page 26: Setting Or Changing The Easy Clock
Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function (continued) Setting or changing the Easy Clock When “–:– –” is displayed in the display window, the VCR clock has not been set. You need to set the clock using the Easy Clock function before setting the timer. - Page 27 EASY TIMER Push the EASY TIMER knob to finish setting the clock. The VCR enters the timer recording setting mode. To continue the Easy Timer setting, go to step 2 in “Setting the Easy Timer” on page 24. To quit the Easy Timer setting mode without changing any settings, push the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the t indicator appears in the display window.
- Page 28 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function (continued) To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. To check or change the timer setting Push the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the setting you want to check or change flashes.
- Page 29 Tips • To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– or turn the EASY TIMER knob to display “L” in the display window. • To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To record in the EP mode, set the tape speed to “LP”...
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Page 30: Setting The Timer Manually
Setting the timer manually You can preset up to eight programmes at a time. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. - Page 31 To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, press m while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/ weekly recording” below. To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN jacks; press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L” in the “PROG” position.
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Page 32: Search Operations
Search Operations Searching for 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 the SEARCH MODE function. The SEARCH MODE indicator flashes when the VCR finishes making an Easy Timer recording. -
Page 33: Searching For The Current Position On A Tape
Searching for the current position on a tape This feature enables you to find the current position on a tape as well as the remaining time of the tape. Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the REMAIN indicator appears in the display window as shown on the right. -
Page 34: Searching Using The Blank Search Function
Searching using the Blank Search function This feature enables you to find a blank section on your tape. Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the BLANK indicator appears in the display window. The SEARCH MODE indicator lights up. Push the EASY TIMER knob on the VCR. The SEARCH MODE indicator turns off. -
Page 35: Searching Using The Index Function
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. - Page 36 Searching using the index function (continued) Using the SEARCH MODE button and EASY TIMER knob on the VCR Press SEARCH MODE on the VCR repeatedly until “INDEX” appears in the display window (the SEARCH MODE indicator lights up). Turn the EASY TIMER knob to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search: •...
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Page 37: Searching Using The Time Search Function
Searching using the Time Search function You can easily find a specific point on a tape by using the Time Search function. For example, you can find a recorded section 15 minutes ahead of or behind the current position of a tape by using the Time Search function. -
Page 38: Additional Operations
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds H PLAY m REW Playback options View the picture during fast- forward or rewind Play at high speed Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Rewind and start play To resume normal playback Press H PLAY. -
Page 39: Setting The Recording Duration Time
Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. While recording, press z REC. The t indicator appears in the display window. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes. -
Page 40: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings
Checking/ changing/ cancelling timer settings Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then select TIMER SET/CHECK and press OK: • If you want to change or cancel a setting, go on to the next step. - Page 41 Press M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel: • To change the setting, press </, to select the item you want to change, and press M/m to reset it. Then, press , repeatedly until the cursor (B) appears at the beginning of the line. •...
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Page 42: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window, then turns off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. If so, manually adjust the tracking. -
Page 43: Changing Menu Options
Changing menu options Press MENU, then select SET UP MENU. Press M/m to select the option to change, then press </, to change the setting. Press OK to return to the original screen. Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option PAL/MESECAM NTSC PB... -
Page 44: Editing With Another Vcr
• Connect LINE-1 IN on this VCR to the line output jacks on the other VCR using a commercially available audio/video cable such as Sony VMC-710HG/720HG (not supplied). If the other VCR has the AUDIO L and R jacks, use a Sony VMC-910HG audio/video cable (not supplied). - Page 45 Operation (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L” in the display window. • Press REC SPEED to select the tape speed (SP or LP for the PAL system, and SP or EP for the NTSC system).
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Page 46: Additional Information
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. - Page 47 Symptom A TV programme does not appear on the TV screen. TV reception is poor. The recorded picture has no colour or unusual colour. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. The tape is ejected when you press z REC.
- Page 48 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).
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Page 49: Specifications
Specifications System Colour system PAL, MESECAM, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43 TV system B/G, D/K, I Channel coverage B/G: VHF E2 to E12/UHF E21 to E69/ CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41 D/K: VHF R1 to R12/UHF R21 to R69 I: VHF SA4 to SA13/UHF B21 to B69/ CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41 RF output signal... -
Page 50: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel 1 ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch (7) 2 Tape compartment 3 A EJECT button (19) 4 m REW (rewind) button (19, 38) 5 H PLAY button (19) 6 M FF (fast-forward) button (19, 38) 7 z REC (record) button (22) -
Page 51: Display Window
Display window 1 Timer indicator (25) 2 Tape speed indicator (22) 3 CLOCK indicator (26) 4 START indicator (24) 5 STOP indicator (24) 6 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) indicator (42) Rear panel 1 Mains lead (6) 2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (44) 3 AERIAL IN connector (6) 01GB07ADI-ED313.p65... -
Page 52: Remote Commander
Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander Additional Information 01GB07ADI-ED313.p65 TV/VIDEO remote control switch 2 Z EJECT button (19) 3 TV/VIDEO button (for TV) (5) 4 INPUT SELECT button (23, 31) 5 CLEAR button (20, 41) 6 EASY TIMER button (27) 7 z REC button (22, 39) 8 REC SPEED button (22) 2 button (38) -
Page 53: Index
VCR and your TV 6 to a TV with audio/ video jacks 6 Counter 20 Disabling programme position 15 Dubbing. See Editing Sony Corporation 01GB08IDX-ED313.p65 E, F, G Easy Clock 26 Safety tab 22 Easy Timer recording 24 Searching...