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- Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC 4.43 SLV-EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ SLV-EZ11AZ © 2000 by Sony Corporation 3-058-432-11 (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 10 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR 12 Step 5: Setting the clock 14 Step 6: Presetting channels with the EASY G-CODE SET UP function (SLV-EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only) 16 Presetting channels 23 Setting up the G-CODE* system manually (SLV-EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only) -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 3 models : SLV-EZ44AZ, EZ22AZ and EZ11AZ. -
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: Controlling Other Tvs With The Remote Commander
Now you can use the ?/1, VOL +/–, PROG +/–, programme number buttons, ? (ten’s digit) and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / VIDEO to VIDEO . - Page 7 • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. • You may not be able to use some buttons to control non-Sony TVs due to the remote commander’s signal limitations.
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Page 8: 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 9: Additional Connections
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. If you want to use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function (see page 33), this connection is necessary. -
Page 10: Step 4: Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr
Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR If you have connected your VCR to the TV using the audio/video cable, skip this step. ON/STANDBY Press 1/u ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR. Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR. The factory-preset RF channel flashes in the display window for about three seconds. - Page 11 If you cannot obtain a clear picture after performing this procedure, we recommend you connect the VCR and TV using an audio/video cable (see “To a TV that has audio/video input jacks” on page 9). If the same symptom persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER...
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Page 12: Step 5: Setting The Clock
Step 5 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 your TV and set it to the video channel. Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR. - Page 13 Press M/m to set the date. The day of the week is set automatically. PLAY Press , to flash the month and set the month using M/m. PLAY Set the year, hour and minute in sequence, using , to flash the item to be set, and PLAY M/m to select the digits.
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Page 14: Step 6: Presetting Channels With The Easy G-Code Set Up Function
Step 6 Presetting channels with the EASY G-CODE SET UP function (SLV- EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only) The EASY G-CODE SET UP function is a feature that simplifies the channel presetting and the G-CODE guide channel setting. Just choose your local area in the EASY G-CODE SET UP menu, and the VCR will automatically preset the TV channels and the G-CODE guide channels for your area. - Page 15 To check if the channels are preset correctly Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM +/–, the channels are preset correctly. To check the guide channel setting Press MENU, then press M/m to move the cursor (B) to SET UP CH AND G-CODE and press OK.
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Page 16: Presetting Channels
(For SLV-EZ11AZ only) First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using the One Touch Tuning function or the AUTO PRESET in the TUNER PRESET menu. - Page 17 To check if the channels are preset correctly Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM +/–, the channels are preset correctly. •...
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Page 18: Before You Start
Presetting channels (continued) Presetting all receivable channels automatically 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 COUNTRY, then select either AUS... - Page 19 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.
- Page 20 Presetting channels (continued) 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 >/./?// to move the cursor (”) to COUNTRY, then select either AUS...
- Page 21 • PROG Press PROG +/– to select the programme position. Press / repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. Pressing ? goes back PLAY to the previous channels. The channels are scanned in the following order: Channel coverage CATV (TV distribution) If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme number buttons.
- Page 22 Presetting channels (continued) Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons. (For SLV-EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only) You can also disable unwanted programme positions using the SET UP CH AND G-CODE menu (page 28). Press MENU, then press M/m to move the cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET and press OK.
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Page 23: Setting Up The G-Code* System Manually (Slv-Ez44Az/Ez22Az Only
Setting up the G-CODE system manually (SLV- EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only) The G-CODE system is a feature in Sony VCRs that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. First, we recommend that you set up the G-CODE guide channels for your area using the EASY G-CODE SET UP function (page 14). - Page 24 Setting up the G-CODE system manually (continued) Press , twice to flash the guide channel column. PLAY Press M/m to select the guide channel number assigned in the programme guide. PLAY Press </, to confirm the setting. The cursor (B) appears in the leftmost PLAY column.
- Page 25 Setting up the G-CODE system for satellite broadcasts (if applicable) When your satellite tuner is connected via the AERIAL IN connector, first you have to set the programme position for each satellite channel using the TUNER PRESET menu. Then set the guide channel number for each satellite channel using the SET UP CH AND G-CODE menu.
- Page 26 Changing/ disabling programme positions (SLV- EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only) After setting the channels and G-CODE guide channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them. Before you start… •...
- Page 27 Press M/m until the selected channel and guide channel row moves to the desired PLAY programme position. The selected channel and guide channel are inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill the gap. Press <...
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Page 28: Changing/Disabling Programme Positions (Slv-Ez44Az/Ez22Az Only)
Changing/disabling programme positions (continued) Disabling unwanted programme positions 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. Before you start… •... - Page 29 Press >/. to move the cursor (B) to the row on which you want to disable. PLAY To display other pages for programme position 5 to 49 (for Australia) or 6 to 50 (for New Zealand), press >/. repeatedly. Press CLEAR. CLEAR The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right.
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Page 30: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a tape m 3 REW COLOR A EJECT 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 31 Press H PLAY. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. PLAY 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 32 Playing a tape (continued) To use the time counter At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. The counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter. To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.
- Page 33 Turning on the VCR and TV, and starting playback automatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play) You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony (Trinitron TV). How to connect to use this function Connect the VCR and TV with the audio/video cable (see “To a TV that has audio/video input jacks”...
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Page 34: 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. Basic Operations DISPLAY z REC PROG +/–... - Page 35 SP/LP Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio quality. Press z REC to start recording. r REC The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
- Page 36 Recording TV programmes (continued) To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. Tips • To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander.
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Page 37: 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 38 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function (continued) Set the recording stop time in the same way as in step 2, then press EASY TIMER the EASY TIMER knob. A programme number flashes. EASY TIMER Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select the programme you want to record.
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Page 39: Setting Or Changing The Easy Clock
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. You can also change the current time using the Easy Clock function. - Page 40 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function (continued) EASY TIMER Press the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the clock setting. The VCR enters the timer recording setting mode. To continue the Easy Timer setting, go to step 2 in “Setting the Easy Timer”...
- Page 41 To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. To check or change the timer setting Press the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the setting you want to check or change flashes. Then re-enter the new setting, if necessary. If you do not want to change any of the settings, press the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the t indicator appears in the display window.
- Page 42 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function (continued) • To record from a source connected to LINE-1 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– or turn the EASY TIMER knob to display “L” in the display window. Notes •...
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Page 43: The G-Code System (Slv
Recording TV programmes using the G-CODE system (SLV- EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only) Just enter the G-CODE number, listed in the TV programme guide, for the programme you want to record. The date, times and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programmes at a time. - Page 44 Recording TV programmes using the G-CODE system (continued) Press the programme number buttons to enter the G-CODE number for the programme you want to record. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. SP/LP Press SP/LP to select the tape speed. Select ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY by using ?//, then press OK: PLAY...
- Page 45 To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP. To record satellite broadcasts When you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes using the G-CODE number if applicable. Turn on the satellite tuner. On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you wish to make a timer setting.
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Page 46: 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 47 To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L” in the “PROG” position. Press , to confirm the setting. The cursor (B) appears at the beginning of the line. To enter another PLAY setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2.
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Page 48: Additional Operations
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds H PLAY m 3 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 49: Setting The Recording Duration Time
Setting the recording duration time After starting 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 50: 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: • If you want to change or cancel a setting, go on to the next step. - Page 51 Press M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel: • To change the setting, press </, to flash the item you want to change, and press M/m to reset it. Then, press , repeatedly until the cursor (”) appears at the beginning of the line. •...
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Page 52: Searching The Beginning Of An
Searching the beginning of an Easy Timer recorded programme If you record a programme using the Easy Timer function, you can easily find the beginning of the recording with this SEARCH function. The SEARCH indicator flashes when the VCR finishes the Easy Timer recording. -
Page 53: 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 54: The Vcr
Searching using the index function (continued) Using the SEARCH button and EASY TIMER knob on the VCR Press SEARCH on the VCR repeatedly until “INDEX” appears in the display window (the SEARCH indicator lights up). Turn the EASY TIMER knob to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search: •... -
Page 55: 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 goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. If so, manually adjust the tracking. -
Page 56: 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 NTSC PB Additional Operations... -
Page 57: 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 58 Editing with another VCR (continued) 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. •...
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Page 59: Additional Information
E-25CLDR video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as they may damage the video... - Page 60 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom No TV programmes appear on the TV screen. TV reception is poor. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. The tape is ejected when you press z REC. Nothing happens when you press z REC. The timer does not operate.
- Page 61 When playback is finished, be sure to clean the heads with a video head cleaning cassette. Be sure to use the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLW or E-25CLDR video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required).
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Page 62: Specifications
R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Aerial cable (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. ® NERGY is a U.S. registered mark. ® As an NERGY Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ® NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. -
Page 63: 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 (10) 2 Remote sensor (5) 3 Tape compartment 4 A EJECT button (31) 5 m 3 REW (rewind) button (31, 48) 6 H PLAY button (31) 7 M # FF (fast-forward) button (31, 48) -
Page 64: Display Window
Index to parts and controls (continued) Display window 1 Timer indicator (38, 47) 2 Tape speed indicator (35) 3 CLOCK indicator (39) 4 START indicator (37) 5 STOP indicator (37) 6 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) indicator (55) Additional Information CLOCK START !º... - Page 65 Rear panel (SLV-EZ44AZ) 1 Mains lead (8) 2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (57) 3 AERIAL IN connector (8) Rear panel (SLV-EZ22AZ/EZ11AZ) 1 Mains lead (8) 2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (57) 3 AERIAL IN connector (8) 4 AERIAL OUT connector (8) 5 LINE-1 OUT AUDIO (MONO)/ VIDEO jacks (9) 4 AERIAL OUT connector (8)
- Page 66 Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander Additional Information 1 TV / VIDEO remote control switch 2 Z EJECT button (31) 3 TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY button (33) 4 DISPLAY button (32, 35) 5 WIDE button (for TV) (7) (SLV-EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ) 6 TV/VIDEO button (for TV) (5) 7 z REC (record) button (35, 49)
- Page 67 qd ?/1 (on/standby) switch (44, 47) qf G-CODE button (43) (SLV-EZ44AZ/EZ22AZ only) qg CLEAR button (32, 44) qh Programme number/? (ten’s digit) buttons (36, 40, 44) qj PROG (programme) +/– buttons (34) qk VOL (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) ql ./> INDEX SEARCH buttons (53) w;...
- Page 68 Counter 32 Disabling programme position 22, 28 Dubbing. See Editing E, F Easy Clock 39 Easy Timer recording 37 Editing 57 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia G-CODE recording 43 setting 14, 23 Guide channel setting up automatically 14 setting up manually 23...