Sony SLV-ED100ME Operating Instructions Manual

SLV-ED100ME/MI/ML Operating Instructions G 3-867-110-14 (1)

the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop. Precautions Safety • This unit operates on 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. • If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains, even if the unit itself has been turned off. • Unplug the unit from the mains if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the lead, pull it out by the plug, never by the lead. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. • Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots. • Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. • Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. • If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about three hours before operating the unit. Caution Television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner. Compatible colour systems This VCR is designed to record and play back using the PAL (B/G, D/K, and I), MESECAM (B/G and D/K), or NTSC (M) colour systems. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed. About colour systems Different countries use different colour systems and TV systems. These systems handle such things as video playback and recording differently. Using your VCR in a country that is on a colour system not supported by this VCR may cause problems such as playback without sound, a vertically rolling picture, etc. This VCR is compatible with most of the existing colour systems (NTSC, PAL, and MESECAM) and TV systems (B/G, D/K, I, and M) except for those used in France, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.

Getting Started 4 Step 1: Unpacking 5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 8 Step 3: Connecting the VCR 11 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR 14 Step 5: Selecting a language 15 Step 6: Presetting channels 30 Step 7: Setting up the G-CODE* system 34 Step 8: Changing/disabling programme positions 37 Step 9: Setting the clock Basic Operations 39 Playing a tape 43 Recording TV programmes 46 Recording a TV programme using the Easy Timer function 50 Recording TV programmes using the G-CODE system 53 Setting the timer manually Additional Operations 56 Playing/searching at various speeds 59 Setting the recording duration time 60 Synchronised recording 63 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings 64 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes 67 Searching using the index function * G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-CODE system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. 68 Enjoying the surround sound (Sound Dimension) 69 Adjusting the picture 71 Changing menu options 72 Adjusting the LCD contrast 73 Using a microphone and headphones Editing 74 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system 75 Basic editing 76 Audio dubbing Additional Information 78 Troubleshooting 81 Specifications 82 Index to parts and controls Back cover Index Getting Started

• R6 (size AA) batteries • Aerial cable Getting Started • Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-phono) • Plug adaptor (SLV-ED100ME/ML only) Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:

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 g symbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV. Set TV / VIDEO to VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV Remote sensor TV / VIDEO continued To operate the VCR a Sony TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number. 1 Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV . 2 Hold down I/u, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the programme number buttons. Then release I/u. Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV: I/u, TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, ? (ten’s digit), PROG +/–, VOL +/–, and WIDE with some TV. Tip • If you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns off automatically. Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued) Notes • The TV/VIDEO button selects the input source of the TV from aerial in or line in. The button does not control this VCR. • 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 with an old one together. • Do not use different types of batteries together. • Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. To make wide mode settings, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers. *1 Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off. *2 Press WIDE, then press VOL +/– to select the wide picture mode you want. *3 Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press CURSOR >/./?// to select the wide picture you want and press OK. Notes • 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. • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number. Manufacturer Sony 01* 1,02 Akai 68 Blaupunkt 10 Ferguson 52 Grundig 11* 1 Hitachi 24 ITT/Nokia 15,16,69* 3 Mitsubishi 27* 1,28* 1,50* 1,51* 1 NEC 66 Panasonic 17*1,49 Manufacturer Philips 06* 1,07* 1,08* 1 Saba 12,13 Samsung 22,23 Sanyo 25 Sharp 29 TEAC 67 Telefunken 36 Thomson 43*2 Toshiba 38 Code number Code number

and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR. 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains. Step 3 AERIAL IN Connecting the VCR Connect the aerial to the VCR and your 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. AERIAL IN Mains lead to mains AERIAL OUT Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow AERIAL IN OUT AERIAL IN OUT

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 42), this connection is necessary. (If your TV has two or more inputs, connect the audio/ video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.) To a stereo system You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system as shown on the right. To a satellite tuner You can record programmes from other equipment such as a satellite tuner. To record satellite programmes using the G-CODE system, connect the audio/ video cable to the LINE-1 IN jacks (not to the LINE-3 IN jacks )(see “To record satellite broadcasts” on page 52). LINE-1 OUT LINE IN Audio/video cable (supplied) LINE IN LINE-2 OUT (AUDIO) Audio cable (not supplied) continued : Signal flow LINE-3 IN (SAT IN) LINE OUT Audio/video cable (not supplied) Satellite tuner : Signal flow : Signal flow

screen menus will appear on your TV regardless of the NTSC PB switch setting. Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued) Setting the NTSC PB switch to match your TV system You have to set the NTSC PB switch on the rear of the VCR according to your TV system to display the on-screen menus when there is no video signal input, and play back a tape recorded in the NTSC 3.58 system properly. Set NTSC PB following the table below. If your TV is compatible with PAL NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58 NTSC PB switch Set NTSC PB to ON PAL TV NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58

2 Press RF CH on the VCR lightly. The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window (51 for SLV-ED100ML and ED100MI, 32 for SLV-ED100ME). The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. 3 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture. This programme position will now be referred to as the video channel. Some TV has the programme position, such as 0, that is reserved for a VCR. In this case, select that programme position for the VCR picture. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details. Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the audio/video cable, skip this step. I/u ON/STANDBY RF CH PROGRAM +/– continued ON/STANDBY RF CH SP APC

The TV system appears in the display window (G for SLV-ED100ML and ED100ME, I for SLV-ED100MI). 5 Press PROGRAM +/– to select the appropriate TV system. 6 Tune the TV to the same channel as that shown in the display window so that the picture on the right appears clearly on the TV screen. Refer to your TV manual for tuning instructions. If you select the wrong TV system in step 5, the picture may not appear. Select the appropriate TV system and tune the TV again. If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picture from the VCR” below. 7 Press RF CH. You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel. If your TV colour system and TV system are Select PAL B/G G D/K K I I NTSC M M Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR (continued) RF CH PROGRAM SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER RF CH SP APC

If the picture does not appear clearly in step 6 above, go to step 7 to finish this procedure once. Then start again from step 2. After pressing RF CH in step 2, press PROGRAM +/– while the RF channel is displayed, so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear picture appears. To set another RF channel number on the VCR, select a channel number that does not receive a broadcast signal in your area and is clear of interference from other channels. If you cannot obtain a clear picture after performing this procedure, we recommend you connect the VCR and TV using the 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 service facility. Note • If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or the sound may be distorted (noisy sound).

2 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 3 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (z) to LANGUAGE and press OK. 4 Press CURSOR >/. to select the desired language, then press OK. Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language from English to Arabic. MENU OK CURSOR >/. Step 5 I/u 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU CURSOR OK CURSOR OK END : [ SELECT : [ LANGUAGE / ] ] OK V v ENGLISH •

using the One Touch Tuning function. If the One Touch Tuning function could not preset the channels correctly, you can preset them automatically using the menu. Then, if some channels could not be preset automatically, set them manually; if there are any unwanted channels among the preset ones, you can disable the channels. If you live in the area where various TV systems coexist, and have channels that don’t match the TV system you selected in automatic presetting, reset the TV system for those channels (see “Resetting the TV system” on page 20). If the channels don’t match the TV system, the sound may be distorted or noisy, or the colour TV programme may become black and white, etc. Presetting all receivable channels using the One Touch Tuning function Step 6 Press ONE TOUCH TUNING on the VCR for more than three seconds. The VCR starts channel presetting, and “NOW TUNING, PLEASE WAIT” appears in the display window. When presetting all of the receivable channels is complete, the message disappears. 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. If the sound is distorted or noisy, the TV system may not be set correctly. Select the correct TV system and preset channels using the TUNER PRESET menu on the next page. Tip • To stop the One Touch Tuning function, press ONE TOUCH TUNING or p STOP on the VCR during the setting. Note • If you operate another feature while presetting channels, the setting may be cancelled. continued ONE TOUCH TUNING ONE TOUCH TUNING PROGRAM +/–

channels automatically If you have preset the channels using the One Touch Tuning function, skip this procedure. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. 1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (z) to TUNER PRESET and press OK. 2 Press CURSOR >/./?// to move the cursor (z) to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM. To preset CATV channels, select CATV. MENU OK CURSOR >/./?// Step 6 : Presetting channels (continued) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU CURSOR OK CURSOR SELECT : SET : [ [ TUNER PRESET ] ] B b V v PROG1 NORMAL / CATV BG SYSTEM AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT NORM CATV ON • OFF FINE TUNING DK AUTO I 1 • • M SELECT : SET : [ [ TUNER PRESET ] ] B b V v PROG1 NORMAL / CATV BG SYSTEM AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT NORM CATV ON • OFF FINE TUNING DK AUTO I 1 • • M

(z) to AUTO PRESET, then press OK. All receivable channels are preset in numerical order. When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen. continued Notes • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes. • If the sound of the preset channel is distorted or noisy, the system may not be set correctly. After step 1, press CURSOR >/./?// to move the cursor (z) to SYSTEM and select BG, DK, I, or M, whichever is applicable in your area, then preset the channels again. • The channel numbers besides CHANNEL SET may not be the same as those in your area. This is because this VCR’s channel search system is based on the fixed TV system that has the widest channel coverage. If necessary, apply your local channel numbers to the programme positions (see “Presetting channels manually” on page 18). • If the received channel is on cable TV, “C” appears on the left of the channel in step 3 in most areas. However, this won’t be applied in some areas (see pages 22 to 29 for reference). CURSOR OK TUNER PRESET PROG1 NORMAL / CATV BG SYSTEM AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT NORM CATV ON • OFF FINE TUNING DK AUTO I 1 • • M PLEASE WAIT

• Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. MENU CURSOR >/./?// PROG+/– OK Step 6 : Presetting channels (continued) 1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (z) to TUNER PRESET and press OK. 2 Press CURSOR >/./?// to move the cursor (z) to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM. To preset CATV channels, select CATV. MENU CURSOR OK CURSOR SELECT : SET : [ [ TUNER PRESET ] ] B b V v PROG1 NORMAL / CATV BG SYSTEM AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT NORM CATV ON • OFF FINE TUNING DK AUTO I 2 • • M 1 SELECT : SET : [ [ TUNER PRESET ] ] B b V v PROG1 NORMAL / CATV BG SYSTEM AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT NORM CATV ON • OFF FINE TUNING DK AUTO I 2 • • M 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

position. 4 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (z) to CHANNEL SET. 5 Press CURSOR / repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. Pressing CURSOR ? goes back to previous channels. The channels appear in the order shown on pages 22 to 29. If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press “0” and then press “5.” 6 To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat steps 3 and 5. 7 Press OK. Selected programme position continued • PROG CURSOR CURSOR OK SELECT : SET : [ [ TUNER PRESET ] ] B b V v PROG4 NORMAL / CATV BG SYSTEM AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT NORM CATV ON • OFF FINE TUNING DK AUTO I 7 • • M 2 SELECT : SET : [ [ TUNER PRESET ] ] B b V v PROG4 NORMAL / CATV BG SYSTEM AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT NORM CATV ON • OFF FINE TUNING DK AUTO I 2 • • M 1 SELECT : SET : [ [ TUNER PRESET ] ] B b V v PROG4 NORMAL / CATV BG SYSTEM AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT NORM CATV ON • OFF FINE TUNING DK AUTO I 2 • • M 1 Notes • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes. • The channel numbers besides CHANNEL SET may not be the same as those in your area. This is because this VCR’s channel search system is based on the fixed TV system that has the widest channel coverage. If necessary, apply your local channel numbers to the programme positions. • If the sound of the preset channel is distorted or noisy, the system may not be set correctly. After step 1, press CURSOR >/./?// to move the cursor (z) to SYSTEM and select BG, DK, I, or M, whichever is applicable in your area, then preset the channels again.

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. 1 In step 5 above, press programme number button “0” twice to display the number “0” beside CHANNEL SET. 2 Press OK. Resetting the TV system (only for areas where various TV systems coexist) If the sound is distorted or noisy, or the colour TV programme becomes black and white, etc., that channel may not be matched to the proper TV system. In this case, try the following steps. 1 Press PROG +/– or programme number buttons to select the programme position that has the channel with above described conditions. 2 Press MENU, then select TUNER PRESET and press OK. 3 Select SYSTEM and select the TV system on which you can obtain the best sound and picture. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other positions you want to preset the TV system to. 5 Press OK.

Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture is not clear, you may also use the manual tuning function. 1 Press PROG +/– or the programme number buttons to select the programme number for which you cannot obtain a clear picture. 2 Press MENU, then select TUNER PRESET and press OK. 3 Select FINE TUNING. The fine tuning meter appears. 4 Press CURSOR ?// to get a clearer picture, then press OK. Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF. continued Selected programme position SET : [ TUNER PRESET ] B b PROG14 NORMAL / CATV SYSTEM AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT NORM CATV ON • OFF FINE TUNING 4 • BG DK AUTO I • M

TV system Country Channel number in the CHANNEL SET field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Corresponding channels B/G AS0 1 2 6 7 8 9 9A 10 11 3 4 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 M6 M7 M8 M9 M10 Indonesia Western Europe Australia New Zealand Morocco 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A 9A 10A 11A E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12 E21 E22 E23 E24 E25 E26 E27 E28 E29 E30 Step 6: Presetting channels (continued)

SET field 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 B/G Indonesia Western Europe Australia New Zealand Morocco E31 E32 E33 E34 E35 E36 E37 E38 E39 E40 E41 E42 E43 E44 E45 E46 E47 E48 E49 E50 E51 E52 E53 E54 E55 E56 E57 E58 E59 E60 E61 E62 E63 31, 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39, 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47, 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55, 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63, 64 65 66 67 68 continued Corresponding channels

SET field 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12 C13 C14 C15 C16 C17 C18 C19 C20 C21 C22 C23 C24 C25 Corresponding channels B/G Indonesia Western Europe Australia New Zealand Morocco E64 E65 E66 E67 E68 E69 S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 S21 S22 S23 S24 S25 69 5 5A M4 M5 Step 6: Presetting channels (continued)

SET field C26 C27 C28 C29 C30 C31 C32 C33 C34 C35 C36 C37 C38 C39 C40 C41 C42 C43 C44 C45 C46 Corresponding channels B/G Indonesia Western Europe Australia New Zealand Morocco S26 S27 S28 S29 S30 S31 S32 S33 S34 S35 S36 S37 S38 S39 S40 S41 S01 S02 S03 S04 S05 continued

15, 16, W+31 17, W+32 18, W+33, W+34 19, 20, W+35 21, W+36 22, W+37, W+38 23, 24, W+39 25, W+40 26, W+41, W+42 27, 28, W+43 J-5 J-6 J-7 J-10 J-11 J-12 S1 J-8 J-9 J13 J14, J15 J16 J17 J18, J19 J20 J21 J22, J23 J24 J25 J26, J27 Step 6: Presetting channels (continued)

31, 32, W+47 33, W+48 34, W+49, W+50 35, 36, W+51 37, W+52 38, W+53, W+54 39, 40, W+55 41, W+56 42, W+57, W+58 43, 44 45 46 47, 48 49 50 51, 52 53 54 55, 56 57 58 59, 60 61 62 63, 64 65 66 67, 68 69 J28 J29 J30, J31 J32 J33 J34, J35 J36 J37 J38, J39 J40 J41 J42, J43 J44 J45 J46, J47 J48 J49 J50, J51 J52 J53 J54, J55 J56 J57 J58, J59 J60 J61 J62 continued

for reference). Note • There may be a case that the same area channel may appear repeatedly as the other channel number in the CHANNEL SET field.

VCRs that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. To use the G-CODE system, each programme position needs to be matched with its G- CODE guide channel. To get the guide channel numbers, look in the programme guide for your area that features G-CODE numbers. If you want to record satellite broadcasts using the G-CODE system, see page 32. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. 1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (z) to SET UP CH AND G-CODE and press OK. The preset channels are displayed on the screen. 2 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (z) to the row on which you want to set the guide channel. To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 50, press CURSOR >/. repeatedly. MENU OK CURSOR >/./?// Step 7 MENU CURSOR OK CURSOR SET UP CH AND G-CODE 1 2 3 4 PROG CH GUIDE CH – –– – 5 3 9 1 2 5 2 7 6 – – – – –– – –– – –– – –– – ERASE PROG SELECT MOVE PROG : : [ [ ] ] b V v : [ ] CLEAR SET UP CH AND G-CODE 1 2 3 4 PROG CH GUIDE CH – –– – 5 3 9 1 2 5 2 7 6 – – – – –– – –– – –– – –– – ERASE PROG SELECT MOVE PROG : : [ [ ] ] b V v : [ ] CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PROG +/–

guide channel column. 4 Press CURSOR >/. to select the guide channel number assigned in the programme guide. 5 Press CURSOR ?// to confirm the setting. 6 To set the guide channel of another station, repeat steps 2 to 5. If you want to change the programme positions of the stations, proceed to step 2 of “Step 8: Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 34. 7 Press OK. continued CURSOR CURSOR CURSOR SET UP CH AND G-CODE 1 2 3 4 PROG CH GUIDE CH – –– – 5 3 9 1 2 5 2 7 6 – – – – –– – –– – –– – SELECT GUIDE CH : [ ] V v CONFIRM : [ ] B b [ ] 6 SET UP CH AND G-CODE 1 2 3 4 PROG CH GUIDE CH – –– – 5 3 9 1 2 5 2 7 6 – – – – –– – –– – –– – 6 ERASE PROG SELECT MOVE PROG : : [ [ ] ] b V v : [ ] CLEAR OK SET UP CH AND G-CODE 1 2 3 4 PROG CH GUIDE CH – –– – 5 3 9 1 2 5 2 7 6 – – – – –– – –– – –– – –– – SELECT GUIDE CH CONFIRM [ ] : [ ] V v : [ ] B b

broadcasts When your satellite tuner is connected via the AERIAL IN connector, first you have to set the programme position for each satellite channel using the TUNER PRESET menu. Then set the guide channel number for each satellite channel using the SET UP CH AND G-CODE menu. If your satellite tuner is connected via the LINE-1 IN jacks, you don’t have to set programme positions nor guide channel numbers for satellite channels. Skip the following operations. 1 Turn on the satellite tuner. 2 Press MENU, then select TUNER PRESET and press OK. 3 Press PROG +/– to select a programme position you want to use for watching a satellite channel. 4 Select CHANNEL SET, then press CURSOR / to tune the VCR to the satellite tuner. The channel number displayed beside CHANNEL SET is used for receiving all satellite broadcasts from the satellite tuner. 5 Press PROG +/– to select another programme position for another satellite channel, and press the programme number buttons to enter the same channel number as the one displayed in step 4. Repeat this step for all satellite channels. 6 Set the guide channel number for each programme position assigned to the satellite channel, following the procedures on page 30. Step 7 : Setting up the G-CODE system (continued) SELECT : SET : [ [ TUNER PRESET ] ] B b V v PROG6 NORMAL / CATV BG SYSTEM AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET AFT NORM CATV ON • OFF FINE TUNING DK AUTO I 6 • • M

Macao, etc. and cannot be used in areas such as U.S.A, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and U.K. • If the preset channel is on cable TV, ”C” appears on the left of the channel in step 1 (“Setting up the G-CODE system”) in most areas. However, this won’t be applied in some areas (see pages 22 to 29 for reference). • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes. • If you inadvertently entered a guide channel number, press CURSOR >/. repeatedly to reset the ”GUIDE CH” column to ”---.” ”---” appears between 1 and 255. • The VCR does not allow entering the guide channel number, if the same number has been set. • If you use a satellite tuner connected via the LINE-1 IN jacks, you don’t have to set up the G-CODE system. Just record a satellite programme using the G-CODE system, and the VCR automatically records the programme from the LINE-1 IN jacks. • When you record a satellite broadcast using the G-CODE system, you need to select the desired channel on the satellite tuner manually.

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. Changing programme positions e.g. Moving the programme position from 4 to 1 Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. 1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (z) to SET UP CH AND G-CODE and press OK. 2 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (z) to the row on which you want to change the programme position, then press CURSOR /. To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 50, press CURSOR >/. repeatedly. MENU OK CURSOR >/./?// Step 8 MENU CURSOR OK CURSOR SET UP CH AND G-CODE 1 2 3 4 PROG CH GUIDE CH – 1 6 5 3 9 1 2 5 2 7 6 – – – – 2 1 2 –– – 6 ERASE PROG SELECT MOVE PROG : : [ [ ] ] b V v : [ ] CLEAR SET UP CH AND G-CODE 1 2 3 4 PROG CH GUIDE CH – 1 6 5 3 9 1 2 5 2 7 6 – – – – 2 1 2 –– – 6 [ ] CONFIRM : [ ] b : [ ] B SELECT SET GUIDE CH : [ ] V v 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

channel and guide channel row moves to the desired 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. 4 Press CURSOR ? to confirm the setting. 5 To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 2 to 4. 6 Press OK. CURSOR CURSOR OK SET UP CH AND G-CODE 1 2 3 4 PROG CH GUIDE CH – 1 2 5 7 3 1 5 9 2 6 – – – – 6 6 –– – 2 CONFIRM : [ ] b : [ ] B SELECT SET GUIDE CH : [ ] V v 2 1 continued

move the cursor (z) to SET UP CH AND G-CODE and press OK. 2 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (z) to the row on which you want to disable. To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 50, press CURSOR >/. repeatedly. 3 Press CLEAR. The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right. 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for any other programme positions you want to disable. 5 Press OK. Disabling unwanted programme positions 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… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. MENU OK CURSOR >/. CLEAR MENU CURSOR OK CURSOR OK CLEAR SET UP CH AND G-CODE 1 2 3 4 PROG CH GUIDE CH – 1 6 5 3 9 1 2 5 2 7 6 – – – – 2 1 2 –– – 6 ERASE PROG SELECT MOVE PROG : : [ [ ] ] b V v : [ ] CLEAR SET UP CH AND G-CODE 1 2 3 4 PROG CH GUIDE CH – 1 6 5 3 9 1 2 5 2 7 6 – – – – 2 1 2 –– – 6 ERASE PROG SELECT MOVE PROG : : [ [ ] ] b V v : [ ] CLEAR SET UP CH AND G-CODE 1 2 3 4 PROG CH GUIDE CH – 1 6 5 3 9 2 5 0 7 6 – – – – 2 1 2 –– – ERASE PROG SELECT MOVE PROG : : [ [ ] ] b V v : [ ] CLEAR –– – 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Step 8 : Changing/disabling programme positions (continued)

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. 1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (z) to CLOCK SET and press OK. 2 Press CURSOR >/. to set the date. MENU OK CURSOR >/./?// Step 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CURSOR MENU CURSOR OK END : [ 1 0 FRI 1 SELECT : SET : [ [ CLOCK SET . . 999 : 00 1 ] ] ] B b OK V v END : [ 8 0 THU 1 SELECT : SET : [ [ CLOCK SET . . 999 : 00 1 ] ] ] B b OK V v 2 continued

set the month pressing CURSOR >/.. 4 Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing CURSOR / to select the item to be set, and CURSOR >/. to select the digits. The day of the week is set automatically. 5 Press OK to start the clock. Tip • To change the digits during the setting, press CURSOR ? to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits by pressing CURSOR >/.. Note • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes. CURSOR CURSOR OK END : [ 8 0 TUE 1 SELECT : SET : [ [ CLOCK SET . . 999 : 00 9 ] ] ] B b OK V v 2 END : [ 8 8 TUE 1 SELECT : SET : [ [ CLOCK SET . . 999 : 00 2 9 1 ] ] ] B b OK V v Step 9 : Setting the clock (continued)

1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. 3 Press · PLAY. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. 6 EJECT CLEAR P PAUSE · PLAY p STOP DISPLAY TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY COLOR SYSTEM ) FF 0 REW NTSC PB switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PLAY continued

To Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape Press p STOP P PAUSE P PAUSE or · PLAY ) FF during stop 0 REW during stop 6 EJECT Additional tasks To set the colour system If streaks appear during playback, press COLOR SYSTEM on the VCR to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in. (Normally, the colour system is correctly set whenever the tape is inserted.) If your tape was recorded in PAL MESECAM NTSC Press COLOR SYSTEM until the indicator below appears in the display window. PAL PAL NTSC Set NTSC PB to ON PAL TV NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58 If your TV is PAL NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58 To play an NTSC-recorded tape Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV.

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. 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, select the colour system, PAL or MESECAM in the PAL/MESECAM option of the SET UP MENU (see page 71 for details). • 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 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 on other VCRs in the LP mode of NTSC system can be played back on this VCR, but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. SP APC continued

automatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play) You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony (Trinitron TV). How to connect to use this function Connect the VCR and TV with the audio/video cable (see “To a TV that has audio/video input jacks” on page 9). Be sure to connect the audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the TV if the TV has two inputs or more. The TV must be placed where it will respond to the remote commander while you are pointing it at the VCR. Operation Make sure that the TV’s power is in standby mode. Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY and hold the remote commander in place for about two seconds. The VCR and TV turn on, and the TV is set to the video channel. If there is a tape in the VCR, playback starts automatically. Notes • If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly: – Wait a few moments, and press the button again. – Replace both of the batteries with new ones, and press the button again. Note that this function may not operate some Sony TVs because of the remote commander’s signal limitations. • Do not press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY while playing back a video tape. If you do so, the TV’s input source will momentarily switch to the TV’s tuner. Playing a tape (continued)

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3 Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to record. Recording TV programmes PROG +/– SP/LP (SP/EP) r REC DISPLAY INPUT SELECT p STOP REC indicator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 continued • PROG SP

4 Press SP/LP (SP/EP) 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 (Extra Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP. However, SP produces better picture and audio quality. 5 Press r REC to start recording. The REC indicator on the VCR lights up. To stop recording Press p STOP. To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining. Remaining tape length Time counter SP/LP (SP/EP) L P REC S –1 : 05 : 10 E

remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the ? (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons. • You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN, LINE-2 IN, or LINE-3 IN (SAT IN) jacks using the INPUT SELECT button. • The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information won’t be recorded on the tape. • If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. Notes • The display 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 colour systems. • The remaining tape indicator bar may differ in length between the PAL and NTSC systems. • When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time may not be correct. • It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY. To watch another TV programme while recording 1 If the TV is connected to the VCR using an audio/video cable, set the TV to TV input. If the TV is connected to the VCR using only the aerial cable, skip this step. 2 Select another programme position on the TV. 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. Safety tab

programme 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. 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. EASY TIMER knob PROGRAM +/– TIMER REC indicator SP APC 1 Press EASY TIMER. “START” and the recording start time appear in the display window. I/u INPUT SELECT Programme number buttons PROG +/– p STOP EASY TIMER EASY TIMER p STOP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

The time changes in increments of 15 minutes. Pressing PROGRAM +/– changes the time by one minute. 3 Press EASY TIMER. “STOP” and the recording stop time appear in the display window. 4 Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording stop time. 5 Press EASY TIMER. A programme number flashes. 6 Turn EASY TIMER to set the programme position. To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN, LINE-2 IN, or LINE-3 IN (SAT IN) jacks, press INPUT SELECT to display “LINE 1,” “LINE 2,” or “LINE 3.” 7 Press EASY TIMER to complete the setting. The TIMER REC indicator on the VCR lights up and the VCR stands by for recording. continued SP APC SP APC SP APC SP APC SP APC EASY TIMER EASY TIMER EASY TIMER EASY TIMER EASY TIMER EASY TIMER INPUT SELECT PROGRAM

You can also use the remote commander to set the Easy Timer. 1 Press EASY TIMER . 2 Set the recording start and stop times and programme position. To set each item, press PROG +/– or the programme number buttons, then press EASY TIMER to go to the next setting. For example, to set the recording start or stop time to “3:30” using the programme number buttons, press 0, 3, 3, and 0 in sequence. Holding down PROG +/– changes the time in increments of 15 minutes. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP. To check or change the timer setting Press EASY TIMER 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 EASY TIMER repeatedly until the TIMER REC indicator on the VCR lights up. You can also change the timer setting using the TIMER SET/CHECK menu. For details, see page 63. If ‘’CLOCK –:– –” appears when you press EASY TIMER Set the clock by referring to “Step 9: Setting the clock” (page 37). Alternatively, you can set the clock by following the steps below. As this method automatically sets the date to factory setting (1/1/1999), you cannot make the correct timer settings using the menu. It is suitable only for the limited use of recording a programme starting within the next 24 hours using the EASY TIMER knob. 1 Turn EASY TIMER to set the hour. 2 Press EASY TIMER. 3 Turn EASY TIMER to set the minutes. 4 Press EASY TIMER to start the clock. 5 Go to step 2 on page 46. If you press the EASY TIMER knob for more than 3 seconds, “CLOCK” appears in the display window indicating that the time can be adjusted. Follow the steps above to adjust the time. Recording a TV programme using the Easy Timer function (continued)

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press I/u. The TIMER REC indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press I/u to reset the VCR after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: • Reset the counter. • Display tape information on the TV screen. • Check the timer settings. • Watch another TV programme. Tips • The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode. To change the tape speed, press SP/LP (SP/EP) before you complete the setting in step 6. • If you make a mistake when entering the time with the programme number buttons, complete the operation entering the four digits, then re-enter the time. Then press EASY TIMER to confirm the setting. • To cancel the Easy Timer setting, press CLEAR on the remote commander or press PROGRAM + and – on the VCR at the same time during any of the Easy Timer settings. Notes • You cannot set the recording programme using the Easy Timer function if eight programmes have already been set using the G-CODE system or the TIMER SET/ CHECK menu. • You can set the timer for only one programme using the Easy Timer function. If you want to set the timer for another programme, use the G-CODE system or the TIMER SET/CHECK menu. For details, see pages 50 and 53. • The TIMER REC indicator on the VCR flashes when you complete the setting in step 7 with no tape inserted.

system Just enter the programme’s G-CODE number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programmes at a time. Before you start… • 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. • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. I/u G-CODE CLEAR Programme number buttons OK SP/LP (SP/EP) CURSOR ?// TIMER REC indicator G-CODE G-CODE SET : [ 0 – 9 ] G-CODE NO. SP / LP – – –– – –– – : [ SP / LP ] [ SP LP / [ SP ] ] – p STOP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

enter the programme’s G-CODE number. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. 3 Press SP/LP (SP/EP) to select the tape speed, SP or LP. 4 Select ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY by pressing CURSOR ?//, then press OK: The date, start and stop times, programme position, and tape speed appear on the TV screen. If the information is not correct, press CLEAR to cancel the setting. 5 To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4. 6 Press I/u to turn off the VCR. The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the VCR and the VCR stands by for recording. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP. To record Only once Everyday Monday to Friday Once a week Select ONCE DAILY WEEKLY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SP/LP (SP/EP) G-CODE G-CODE NO. 9 – 77 6 82 4 [ SP LP / [ SP ] ] 1 SELECT CANCEL : CONFIRM : [ • ONCE DAILY WEEKLY : [ ] B b [ ] CLEAR ] OK G-CODE G-CODE NO. 9 – 77 6 82 4 [ SP LP / [ LP ] ] 1 SELECT CANCEL : CONFIRM : [ • ONCE DAILY WEEKLY : [ ] B b [ ] CLEAR ] OK G-CODE G-CODE NO. 9 – 77 6 82 4 [ SP LP / [ LP ] ] 1 RECORDING TIME 58 : 0 1 FRI 2 8 LP DATE START STOP PROG . 0 0 0 : 0 22 0 CANCEL : [ ] CLEAR CURSOR OK continued

If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes. 1 Turn on the satellite tuner. 2 On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting. 3 Follow the steps on pages 50 and 51. 4 Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting. Tips • To cancel the procedure, press G-CODE before pressing OK. • To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To set the EP mode, display “LP” in the tape speed position. Notes • The G-CODE system used in this VCR is for Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macao, etc. and cannot be used in areas such as U.S.A., Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and U.K. • If the VCR beeps repeatedly, this means that: – The G-CODE number is incorrect. – ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You cannot select DAILY or WEEKLY for a programme that airs more than seven days ahead. • The TIMER REC indicator on the VCR flashes when you press I/u with no tape inserted. Recording TV programmes using the G-CODE system (continued)

manually If the G-CODE system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes. 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. • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 1 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/ CHECK, then press OK. MENU OK CURSOR >/./?// I/u INPUT SELECT TIMER REC indicator MENU CURSOR OK TIMER SET / CHECK TUE 28 . DATE START STOP PROG – . – – – : –– – : –– –– – 9 – . – – – : –– – : –– –– – – . – – – : –– – : –– –– – – . – – – : –– – : –– –– – – . – – – : –– – : –– –– – – . – – – : –– – : –– –– – – . – – – : –– – : –– –– – – . – – – : –– – : –– –– – p STOP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 continued

the current date n SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) n MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday) n MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) n EVERY SAT (every Saturday) ..... n EVERY MON (every Monday) n EVERY SUN (every Sunday) n 1 month later n (dates count down) n the current date 2 Set the date, start and stop times, programme position, and tape speed: 1 Press CURSOR / to select each item in turn. 2 Press CURSOR >/. to set each item. To correct a setting, press CURSOR ? to return to that setting and reset. To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, press CURSOR . while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/weekly recording” below. To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN, LINE-2 IN, or LINE-3 IN (SAT IN) jacks, press INPUT SELECT to display “L1,” “L2,” or “L3” in the “PROG” position. 3 Press CURSOR / to confirm the setting. The cursor (z) appears at the beginning of the line. To enter another setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2. 4 Press OK. 5 Press I/u to turn off the VCR. The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the VCR and the VCR 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 p STOP. Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, press CURSOR . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press CURSOR ., the indication changes as shown below. Press CURSOR > to change the indication in reverse order. CURSOR CURSOR OK INPUT SELECT TIMER SET / CHECK TUE 28 . DATE START STOP PROG – . – – – : –– – : –– –– – 9 – . – – – : –– – : –– –– – . 0 9 THU 3 – . – – – : –– – : –– –– – – . – – – : –– – : –– –– – – . – – – : –– – : –– –– – – . – – – : –– – : –– –– – – . – – – : –– – : –– –– – – : –– – : –– –– –

number buttons. • To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP (SP/EP) button. • To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To set the EP mode, display “LP” in the tape speed position. Note • The TIMER REC indicator in the VCR flashes when you press I/u with no tape inserted.

0 REW ) FF Playback options View the picture during fast- forward or rewind Rewind to the beginning of a tape and start play Operation During fast-forward, hold down ) FF. During rewind, hold down 0 REW. During stop, press · PLAY on the VCR while holding down 0 REW on the VCR. To resume normal playback Press · PLAY. · PLAY Click shuttle ring JOG 0 REW ) FF · PLAY Click shuttle ring JOG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

reverse High speed in reverse Mark on the TV screen Playback mode High speed Normal speed in reverse Slow motion Slow motion in reverse pause Using the click shuttle ring With the click shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. There are two ways for using the click shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode. To use the click shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause, turn the click shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise. Each change in the click shuttle ring position changes the playback mode, and the corresponding mark appears on the TV screen for a few seconds in the following way if the on-screen display function is on. To use the click shuttle ring in jog mode Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback. Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change to jog mode during any playback mode, the playback pauses so you can see a still picture. Each change in the click shuttle ring position shifts the picture one frame. To shift frames in reverse, turn the click shuttle ring anticlockwise. The frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the click shuttle ring. To resume normal mode, press JOG again. The JOG button lights off. X 2 X 2 – X 1 – continued

– 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 playback sound is muted during these operations. • In LP or EP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour. • If the playback mode mark doesn’t appear on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. • The playback mode mark may shake while playing or searching at various speeds. • The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse. Playing/searching at various speeds (continued)

way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. 1 While recording, press r REC. The TIMER REC indicator on the VCR lights up. 2 Press r REC repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes. The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically. To extend the duration Press r REC repeatedly to set to the new duration. To cancel the duration Press r REC repeatedly until the TIMER REC indicator lights off and the VCR returns to normal recording mode. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP. Note • You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration. r REC SP APC 0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00 Normal recording

equipment as a satellite tuner or cable TV decoder by connecting the equipment to the LINE-1 IN jacks and setting its timer. The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work. When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns on and starts recording a programme from the LINE-1 IN jacks. How to connect for Synchronised recording Connect the other equipment to the LINE-1 IN jacks of this VCR. LINE-1 IN VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied) LINE OUT : Signal flow This VCR (Recorder) Satellite tuner, etc.

recording function Before you start… • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. SYNCHRO REC SP/LP (SP/EP) 1 Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “LINE 1” in the display window. 2 Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want to record, then turn it off. 3 Press SP/LP (SP/EP) to select the tape speed (SP or LP for the PAL colour system, and SP or EP for the NTSC colour system). 4 Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds. The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the VCR stands by for recording. The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives video signals from the connected equipment. To cancel the Synchronised recording function Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC button lights off. To stop recording Press p STOP while recording. The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when the other equipment stops transmitting the video signals. INPUT SELECT PROG +/– 7 8 9 0 continued

operation is performed within a certain amount of time. In this case, the Synchronised recording also stops automatically. • When the connected equipment turns on while the SYNCHRO REC button is lit, recording starts automatically. • Some equipment keeps transmitting signals even though the power is off. In this case, the Synchronised recording feature does not work because the VCR will not be able to know when to start recording. To record the programme, set the timer on the VCR. If you use a satellite tuner or a cable TV decoder, make sure to turn it on. For details, see “Setting the timer manually.” • If the settings for timer recording and Synchronised recording overlap, the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. Synchronised recording (continued)

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 1 Press I/u to turn on the VCR. 2 Press MENU, then select TIMER SET/ CHECK: • 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 OK, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. 3 Press CURSOR >/. to select the setting you want to change or cancel: • To change the setting, press CURSOR ?// to select the item you want to change, and press CURSOR >/. to reset it. Then, press CURSOR / repeatedly until the cursor (z) appears at the beginning of the line. • To cancel the setting, press CLEAR. 4 Press OK. If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts 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. I/u MENU OK CURSOR >/./?// CLEAR Programme 1 Programme 2 Programme 1 Programme 2 will be cut off about 20 seconds about 20 seconds will be cut off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TIMER SET / CHECK TUE 28 . DATE START STOP PROG – 4 : 00 5 : 00 50 LP EVERY 6 : 30 7 : 30 42 LP – . – – – : –– – : –– –– – 9 1 1 SUN FRI MON – . – – – : –– – : –– –– – . 0 9 0 : 00 1 : 00 5 SP . 2 10 0 : 00 1 : 30 20 LP 1 THU SAT 3 2 2 1 3 – . – – – : –– – : –– –– – – . – – – : –– – : –– –– –

programmes In 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. In NICAM system This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system (the NICAM indicator appears). When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window. To record a NICAM programme, HIFI AUDIO in the SET UP MENU should be set to NICAM (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 71 for details. To select the sound while recording Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. To listen to Stereo Standard sound* * Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural) To listen to Main Sub Main and sub On-screen display STEREO No indicator Stereo programme On-screen display MAIN SUB MAIN/SUB

Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window. To listen to Main Sub Main and sub Standard sound* On-screen display MAIN SUB MAIN/SUB No indicator To listen to Stereo Left channel Right channel Standard sound* * Usually the mixed sound of the left and right channels To listen to Main Sub Main and sub Standard sound* * Usually the main sound (monaural) Stereo programme Bilingual programme On-screen display L ch R ch STEREO No indicator On-screen display STEREO L ch R ch No indicator continued

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. • If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the SET UP MENU is set to OFF (see page 71). • If HIFI AUDIO is set to STD, the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi-fi and normal audio tracks. Pressing the AUDIO MONITOR button will not change the sound. Hi-fi audio track (main track) Stereo sound (left/ right channels) Usually mixed left/ right channels Normal audio track (monaural) Stereo Bilingual Usually main sound Main (left channel) Sub (right channel) Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (continued) Sound level indicator Left channel indicator Right channel indicator To check the audio channel and sound level You can check the audio channel and sound level visually with the indicators in the display window. L R 6 3 dB 0 3 10 - - -

signal at the point wher e each r ecording begins. Use these signals as r efer ences to find a specific r ecording. The VCR can sear ch up to 99 index signals ahead of or behind the cur rent position. =/+ INDEX SEARCH 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. 2 Press =/+ INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to sear ch: • To sear ch ahead, pr ess + INDEX SEARCH. • To sear ch backwar ds, press =INDEX SEARCH. The VCR starts sear ching and the index number on the TV scr een counts down to zero. Playback star ts automatically fr om that point about five seconds ahead of the specified index mark. To stop searching Press p STOP. Note • No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an index signal will be marked if you change the pogramme position during recording pause. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 INDEX SEARCH 5 –

eo sour ces a surround sound ef fect and monaural sour ces a simulated ster eo ef fect. To enjoy this featur e, you must connect a ster eo system or ster eo TV to the LINE-1 OUT or LINE-2 OUT jacks. 1 Press SOUND DIMENSION repeatedly to select the ef fect you want. You can select CINEMA or MUSIC as an effect. Select VIR TUAL STEREO when listening to a monaural sour ce for a simulated ster eo ef fect. When using any ef fect, the SOUND DIMENSION knob lights up. 2 Turn SOUND DIMENSION to adjust the level of the ef fect selected. To set the Sound Dimension function using the r emote commander 1 Press SOUND DIMENSION repeatedly to select the ef fect you want. 2 Press CURSOR ?// to adjust the level of the ef fect selected. To cancel the Sound Dimension function Press SOUND DIMENSION repeatedly until the SOUND DIMENSION knob lights of f. Tip • You can also set the Sound Dimension ef fect using the MENU option. Notes • This function is available only when the sound is r eproduced on a ster eo TV (or other ster eo audio equipment). If the connected TV or other audio equipment is monaural or simulated ster eo, or if you connected your TV using the aerial cable only, you cannot get a clear ef fect. • We recommend that you do not use the sur round ef fect function of this VCR and that of the connected TV (or other audio equipment) at the same time. If you do so, the function may not work pr operly because the ef fects overlap each other . SOUND DIMENSION knob SET : [ SOUND DIAL ] SOUND DIMENSION MUSIC CINEMA VIRTUAL STEREO OFF L • SELECT : [ SOUND DIAL ] H TURN PUSH

Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window , then goes of f), distor tion may occur if the tape was r ecorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. During playback, pr ess TRACKING +/– on the VCR to display the tracking meter . The distor tion should disappear as you pr ess one of the two buttons (the indicator lights up). T o resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinser t it. Tracking meter About the R2 (Reality Regenerator) function The R2 function automatically adjusts the pictur e to the most suitable quality during playback. When playback starts, the R 2 function activates and the R 2 button lights up. Each pressing of the button changes the ef fect and indication in the display window as follows; REAL (status of playback started) n SOFT n DYNAMIC R2 continued NORMAL TRACKING n

The Adaptive Pictur e Control (APC) function automatically impr oves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape. T o maintain better picture quality, we r ecommend that you set APC to ON in the SET UP MENU (with the APC indicator in the display window lit). For details, see page 71. APC playback The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including r ental tapes and tapes that wer e not r ecorded with APC. APC r ecording Whenever you inser t a tape and star t recording for the first time, the VCR adjusts to the tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is r etained until the tape is ejected. To deactivate the APC Set APC to OFF in the SET UP MENU. The APC indicator in the display window goes of f. Tip • To set the tracking to the centr e position, pr ess the TRACKING + and – buttons at the same time. Note • There is a delay of a few seconds befor e the VCR actually star ts recording while the VCR analyses the tape. T o avoid the delay , first set the VCR to r ecording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and pr ess r REC to have the VCR analyse the tape (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing, pr ess P PAUSE to star t recording immediately . If you want to star t recording quickly without using the APC function, first set the VCR to r ecording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and pr ess P PAUSE to star t recording. Adjusting the picture (continued) SET UP MENU DIMMER OFF AUDIO MIX HIFI AUDIO APC ON • OFF STD NICAM ON • OFF 2 1 • PAL / MESECAM AUTO • PAL MESECAM AUTO • PAL MESECAM • SET : SELECT : [ [ ] ] B b V v BUZZER ON OFF •

1 Press MENU, then select SET UP MENU. 2 Press CURSOR >/. to select the option, then pr ess CURSOR ?// to change the setting. 3 Press OK to r eturn to the original scr een. Menu choices Initial settings ar e indicated in bold print. Set this option to • ON to output a beep sound when all illogical operation is made. • OFF to deactivate it. • 1 to make the display window dimmer . • 2 for medium level brightness. • OFF to make the display window brighter . • ON to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the same time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function. • OFF to listen to the hi-fi and nor mal audio tracks separately . Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button. For details, see page 77. • STD to record standar d sound on the hi-fi audio track. • NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track. For details, see page 64. • ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Pictur e Control) function and improve pictur e quality . • OFF to switch of f APC. For details, see page 70. • AUTO to record/play back in the colour system selected automatically . Normally, select AUTO. • PAL to record/play back in the PAL colour system. • MESECAM to record/play back in the MESECAM colour system. For details, see page 41. SET UP MENU DIMMER 2 1 OFF AUDIO MIX HIFI AUDIO APC ON • OFF STD NICAM ON • OFF • PAL / MESECAM AUTO • PAL MESECAM AUTO • PAL MESECAM • SET : SELECT : [ [ ] ] B b V v BUZZER ON OFF •

contrast You can adjust the contrast of the display window . 1 Hold down LCD CONTR on the VCR for more than thr ee seconds. The contrast level appears in the display window . 2 Turn LCD CONTR to adjust the contrast. 3 Press LCD CONTR. Tip • If you do not turn the LCD CONTR knob within 10 seconds, the LCD contrast mode will be deactivated. LCD CONTR knob SP APC

How to use a microphone Using a microphone (not supplied), you can sing along with the sound from a video tape or a TV br oadcast, or add narration over the normal audio track of a r ecorded tape (see page 77). To use a micr ophone, connect a microphone to the MIC jack on the front of the VCR. T o adjust the microphone volume, tur n the MIC VOLUME control. How to use headphones You can listen to the sound fr om a video tape or a TV br oadcast using headphones (not supplied). To use headphones, connect the headphones to the HEAD PHONE jack on the fr ont of the VCR. To adjust the headphone volume, turn the HEAD PHONE VOLUME control. Note • Do not use headphones at high volume. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use. MIC HEAD PHONE MIC VOLUME contr ol HEAD PHONE VOLUME contr ol

TV How to connect to a stereo system Connect the LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied). Tips • If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks, connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both right and left channels. If you connect to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right channel. • You can also use the LINE-1 IN or LINE-3 IN (SAT IN) jacks instead. If the other VCR is a monaural type, the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO R/L jacks using the VMC-910HG audio/video cable (not supplied). Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour. • If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent humming noise. : Signal flow Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on this VCR Editing VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied) LINE-2 IN LINE OUT Other VCR (Player)

Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “LINE 2” (“LINE 1” or “LINE 3”) in the display window. • Press SP/LP (SP/EP) to select the tape speed (SP or LP for the PAL system, and SP or EP for the NTSC system). 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE. 3 Press r REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause. 4 To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time. To stop editing Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs. Tip • To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press P PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press P PAUSE again to resume recording. Note • If you start editing following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press r REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyses the tape. Then, when you start recording in step 4, press P PAUSE after the APC indicator stops flashing. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is cancelled. P PAUSE

normal audio track. The monaural sound previously recorded is replaced while the original hi-fi sound remains unchanged. Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder. Before you start dubbing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “LINE 2” (“LINE 1” or “LINE 3”) in the display window. 1 Insert a source tape into the stereo system (or the playback VCR). Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. 2 Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR. Search for the end of the section to be replaced and press P PAUSE. 3 Press CLEAR to reset the counter to “0:00:00.” 4 Rewind the prerecorded tape to the beginning of the section to be replaced. The VCR enters pause mode. 5 Press AUDIO DUB. The AUDIO DUB indicator on the VCR lights up. 6 To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR) at the same time. When the counter reaches “0:00:00,” audio dubbing stops automatically. To stop while editing Press the p STOP buttons on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR). CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the SET UP MENU (page 71). Use this feature to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio. When AUDIO MIX is set to ON, the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function. Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape. To listen to the dubbed sound (normal audio) Press AUDIO MONITOR until the “L,” “R,” and “STEREO” indicators go off in the display window. To add narration on a recorded tape using a microphone Connect a microphone (not supplied) to the MIC jack on the front of the VCR. To adjust the microphone volume, turn the MIC VOLUME control. Sound from a microphone is recorded over the normal audio track. Note • Recording stops if you press CLEAR while audio dubbing.

does not function. The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate. The clock has stopped and “–:– –” lights in the display window. The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen. The playback picture has no colour or unusual colours. The picture or sound is distorted. The picture is not clear, or a message appears indicating that the video head may be contaminated. If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. Power Clock Playback Remedy • Connect the mains lead to mains securely. • Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours. • The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than eight hours (24 hours for SLV- ED100ME). Reset the clock (and timer). • 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. • Set PAL/MESECAM in the SET UP MENU according to your local colour system. • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons. • Make sure the colour system is correctly set to the system that the tape was recorded in. • If you made connections using the aerial cable only, make sure the TV system is set correctly for your area. • The video heads are dirty (see the last page of Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW 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 it may damage the video heads. • If a message appears, this indicates that the Head Condition Sensor has detected dirty video heads. Follow the on-screen message. For details about the Head Condition Sensor, see page 80. • The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony service facility for more information.

during picture search. The picture has no sound. The sound is unstable or has an echo. No TV programmes appear on the TV screen. TV reception is poor. The recorded picture has no colour or unusual colours. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. The tape is ejected when you press r REC. Nothing happens when you press r REC. The timer does not operate. Remedy • Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor. • The tape is defective. • If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable connection. • When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on both the hi-fi and normal sound tracks, make sure AUDIO MIX in the SET UP MENU is set to OFF. • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. • Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons. Select a programme position when recording TV programmes; select “LINE 1,” “LINE 2,” or “LINE 3” when recording from other equipment. • Adjust the TV aerial. • Make sure SYSTEM (BG, DK, I, or M) in the TUNER PRESET menu is set to the system of your area. • Set PAL/MESECAM in the SET UP MENU according to your local colour system. • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole. • Check that the safety tab has not been removed. • Make sure the tape is not at its end. • 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. • Check that the satellite tuner is turned on. • The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than eight hours (24 hours for SLV- ED100ME). Reset the clock and timer. continued

The remote commander does not function. The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen. You cannot control other TVs. The VCR needs to be cleaned. The demonstration cannot be stopped. Remedy • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment. • 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 recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted. • Set your TV’s code number. The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander. • 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. • Press I/u ON/STANDBY or p STOP on the VCR to stop the demonstration for a salesperson. Others Troubleshooting (continued) Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture • Rough picture • No picture (blue screen and message appear) • Unclear picture terminal initial contamination Sapphire tape cleaner The VCR incorporates a sapphire tape cleaner which cleans a video tape when it is loaded. This cleaner can prevent the video heads from contamination by removing dust or mold from the tape with the sapphire edge. Head Condition Sensor The Head Condition Sensor detects dirty video heads. When the heads are dirty, a message will instruct you to insert a video head cleaning cassette. The VCR may temporarily switch to a different head and resume playback. To switch the heads, press · PLAY while the “PUSH [PLAY] TO RESUME TEMPORARILY” message appears on the screen. Although playback will resume, the sound will be monaural. When playback is finished, be sure to clean the heads with a video head cleaning cassette. Be sure to the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLW, or E-25CLDR 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). Note • When you manually adjust the tracking, the Head Condition Sensor will not operate.

UHF E21 to E69, R21 to R60 (471.25 – 863.25 MHz (C57)) CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Inputs and outputs LINE-1 IN, LINE-2 IN and LINE-3 IN (SAT IN) VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jack (2 each) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms LINE-1 OUT VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms LINE-2 OUT (AUDIO) AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms PHONES Stereo phono jack (1) Standard output: 6 mW Load impedance: 32 ohms General Power requirements 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 22W Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C Storage temperature –20°C to 60°C Dimensions Approx. 430 × 100 × 286 mm (w/h/d) including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx. 4.7 kg Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Aerial cable (1) Audio/video cable (3- phono to 3-phono) (1) Plug adaptor (1) (SLV-ED100ME/ML only) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Front panel Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. 1 Remote sensor (5) 2 I/u ON/STANDBY switch/ indicator (11) 3 R2 (Reality Regenerator) button (69) 4 Tape compartment 5 § EJECT button (40) 6 0 REW (rewind) button (40, 56) 7 ) FF (fast-forward) button (40, 56) 8 · PLAY button (39) 9 p STOP button (40, 75) !º JOG button (56) !¡ r REC (record) button (43, 59, 75) !™Click shuttle ring (56) !£ P PAUSE button (40, 75) !¢ LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (74)

VOLUME controls (73) 2 SYNCHRO REC (synchronised recording) button (60) 3 COLOR SYSTEM button (40) 4 AUDIO DUB (dubbing) button (76) 5 REC (record) indicator (43) 6 TIMER REC (recording) indicator (50, 53, 59) 7 AUDIO DUB (dubbing) indicator (76) 8 SOUND DIMENSION/LCD CONTR (contrast) knob (68, 72) 9 EASY TIMER knob (46) 0 PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– buttons (12, 58, 69) !¡ ONE TOUCH TUNING/RF CH (Radio frequency channel) button (11, 15) !™MIC (microphone)/HEAD PHONE jacks (73) continued

Display window 1 NICAM indicator (64) 2 STEREO indicator (64) 3 Tape speed indicators (44) 4 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) indicator (70) 5 Audio channel/sound level indicator (66) 6 Time counter/clock/programme position/line/RF channel/timer setting/TV system/contrast indicator (11, 12, 41, 44, 46, 72) 7 Tracking indicator (69) 8 Colour system indicators (40) 9 Tape indicator L SP NICAM STEREO APC PAL NTSC LEP R 6 3 dB 0 3 10 - - -

2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks (60) 3 LINE-3 IN (SAT IN) AUDIO R/L/ VIDEO jacks (9) 4 LINE-2 OUT (AUDIO) R/L jacks (9) Rear panel 5 AERIAL IN connector (8) 6 AERIAL OUT connector (8) 7 NTSC PB (playback) switch (40) 8 LINE-1 OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks (9) continued

Remote commander 1 TV / VIDEO remote control switch (5) 2 6 EJECT button (40) 3 Menu buttons (53, 63) MENU button CURSOR >/./?// buttons OK button 4 CLEAR button (36, 51, 63) 5 R2 (Reality Regenerator) button (69) 6 SOUND DIMENSION button (68) 7 AUDIO MONITOR button (64) 8 WIDE button (for TV) (7) 9 TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY button (42) !º AUDIO DUB (dubbing) button (76) !¡ SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) (SP/EP (Extra Play)) button (44) !™INPUT SELECT button (54) !£ r REC (record) button (43, 75) !¢ 0 REW (rewind) button (40, 56) !∞) FF (fast-forward) button (40, 56) !§ =/+ INDEX SEARCH buttons (67) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

!• I/u (on/standby) switch (50) !ª G-CODE button (50) @º Programme number/? (ten’s digit) buttons (6, 45, 47, 51) @¡ DISPLAY button (44) @™ EASY TIMER button (46) @£ PROG (programme) +/– buttons (43) @¢ VOL (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) (6) @∞P PAUSE button (40) @§ JOG button (56) @¶ · PLAY button (39) @• p STOP button (40, 44) @ª Click shuttle ring (56) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

21 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) 70 Audio dubbing 76 Audio track 66 AV (audio/video) connection 9 C Changing the programme position 34 Cleaning the video heads 78 Clock setting 37 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 setting 40, 71 Connecting the VCR and your TV 8 to a satellite tuner 9 to a stereo system 9 to a TV with audio/ video jacks 9 Counter 41 D Disabling the programme position 20, 36 Dubbing. See Editing E, F Easy Timer 46 Editing 74 EP mode 44 G G-CODE recording 50 setting 30 Guide channel setting up 30 H Head Condition Sensor 78, 80 Hi-fi audio track 66 I, J, K Index search 67 L Language selecting 14 LP mode 44 M Monaural 66 Monitoring during playback 65 during recording 64 N NICAM broadcasts 64 Normal audio track 66 NTSC-recorded tapes 40 O One Touch Tuning function 15 Optional setting 71 P, Q Picture adjustment. See Adjusting Playback 39 at various speeds 56 frame by frame 57 selecting the sound 65 slow motion 57 Presetting channels 15 Index R R2 (Reality Regenerator) 69 Recording 43 bilingual programmes 64 duration time 59 saving 45 stereo programmes 64 timer setting 53 using the Easy Timer function 46 using the G-CODE system 50 while watching another programme 45 RF channel 11 S Safety tab 45 Searching at various speeds 56 using the index function 67 Sound Dimension 68 SP mode 44 Stereo 64 Synchronised recording 60 T, U, V, W, X, Y Timer setting 53 cancelling 63 changing 63 checking 63 daily/weekly recording 54 using the Easy Timer function 46 using the G-CODE system 50 Tracking adjustment. See Adjusting Trinitron TV Synchro Play 42 Z ZWEITON broadcasts 64 Sony Corporation