Sony SLV-ED929MI manual

Operating Instructions V ideo Cassette Recor der 3-073-156- 11 (1) GB © 2002 Sony Corporation SL V -ED929MI SL V -ED925PS SL V -ED828ME/SG SL V -ED825PS SL V -ED323ME/SG SL V -ED225PS P AL NTSC[...]

2 WARNING W ARNING T o prevent f ire or shock hazar d, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. T o a v oid electr ical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only . The mains lead must only be changed at a qualif ied ser vice shop. Precautions Safety • This unit operates on 110 – 240 V A C, 50/ 60 Hz. Check t[...]

3 T able of contents Getting Started T able of Contents Getting Star ted 4 Inde x to parts and contr ols 10 Step 1 : Unpacking 11 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 13 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 15 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 18 Step 5 : Setting the clock 20 Step 6 : Selecting the TV system 21 Selecting a langua[...]

4 Getting Started Getting Started Index to parts and contr ols Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Fr ont panel For SL V -ED929MI, ED925PS, ED828ME/SG and ED825PS 1 ?/1 ON/ST ANDBY s witch 2 Remote sensor (11) 3 T ape compartment 4 A EJECT button (30) 5 H PLA Y button* 1 (30) (48) 6 x STOP b utton* 1 (17) (30) (62) 7 z REC [...]

5 Getting Started Getting Started For SL V -ED323ME/SG and ED225PS 1 ?/1 ON/ST ANDBY s witch 2 A EJECT button (30) 3 Remote sensor (11) 4 T ape compartment 5 m REW (re wind) button (30) (48) 6 H PLA Y button (30) (48) 7 M FF (fast-forward) button (30) (48) 8 z REC (record) button (33) (49) (62) 9 x STOP b utton (17) (30) (62) q; X P A USE button (3[...]

6 Getting Started Displa y windo w 1 T ape indicator 2 ST AR T indicator (37) 3 STOP indicator (37) 4 MONTH indicator (40) 5 YEAR indicator 6 NICAM indicator* 1 (53) 7 STEREO indicator* 2 (52) 8 Timer indica tor (39) (43) (46) 9 Recording indicator (33) q; Time counter/c loc k/line/pr ogramme position indicator (31) (32) (62) qa T ape speed indicat[...]

7 Getting Started Getting Started Rear panel For SL V -ED929MI, ED925PS, ED828ME/SG and ED825PS For SL V -ED323ME/SG and ED225PS 1 (in from antenna) connector (13) 2 LINE IN 1 A UDIO R/L/VIDEO (audio right/audio left/video) jacks* 1 (61) LINE IN 1 A UDIO/VIDEO jacks* 2 (60) 3 Mains lead (13) 4 LINE OUT A UDIO R/L/VIDEO (audio right/audio left/video[...]

8 Getting Started Remote commander 123 456 789 0 1 Z EJECT b utton (30) 2 INPUT SELECT button (32) (45) (62) 3 TV/VIDEO button (for TV) 4 CLEAR b utton (31) (42) (50) 5 Progr amme number b uttons* (42) 6 -/-- (ten ’ s dig it) b utton 7 VOL (v olume) +/ – b uttons 8 z REC (record) button (33) (49) 9 REC SPEED (recording speed) button (32) q; MEN[...]

9 Getting Started Getting Started qs ?/1 (on/standby) switch (43) qd • TV/ VIDEO remote control switch (11) qf AUDIO MONIT OR button* 1 * 2 (52) qg G-CODE button* 3 (42) qh DISPLA Y button (31) (33) qj PROG (pr ogramme) +/ – buttons* 1 (34) qk y SLO W b utton (48) ql × 2 button (48) w; ./> INDEX SEARCH buttons (55) * 1 The H PLA Y , A UDIO [...]

10 Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you ha ve recei ved the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Aerial cable • R6 (size AA) batteries • Plug adaptor (SL V -ED828ME and ED323ME only) Chec k y our model name The instr uctions in this manual are for the 8 models: SL V -ED929MI, ED925PS, ED828ME/SG, ED825PS, ED323ME/[...]

11 Getting Started Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the r emote commander Inserting the batteries Insert tw o R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Insert the ne gativ e ( – ) end first, then push in and do wn until the positiv e (+) end c licks into position. Using the[...]

12 Getting Started Notes • W ith normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. • If you do not use the remote commander f or an extended per iod of time, remove the batteries to av oid possible damage from battery leaka ge. • Do not use a ne w ba ttery together with an old one. • Do not use different types of ba tteries t[...]

13 Getting Started Getting Started Step 3 : Connecting the VCR Connect the aer ial to y our VCR and TV as shown belo w to watch TV pr ogrammes and VCR pictur es on y our TV . In ad dition, if your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jac ks, w e recommend you connect the VCR to y our TV using an audio/video cable to get a better picture and sound. Connec[...]

14 Getting Started Additional connections T o a TV that has audio/ video input jac ks This additional connection impr oves picture and sound quality . Connect the TV as sho wn on the r ight. LINE OUT A UDIO R/L A udio cable (not supplied) For SL V -ED929MI, ED925PS, ED828ME/SG and ED825PS LINE OUT LINE IN A udio/video cable (not supplied) For SL V [...]

15 Getting Started Getting Started Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function. W ith this function, you can set the language for the on-screen display and TV channels automatically . 1 T ur n on your TV and set it to the video channel. T une the TV[...]

16 Getting Started 3 Press OK. The SYSTEM SELECT menu appears. For SL V -ED929MI For SL V -ED925PS, ED828ME/SG, ED825PS, ED323ME/SG and ED225PS 4 Press M / m / < / , to select the a ppropriate TV system, then pr ess OK. The VCR starts searching for all of the recei vable channels and presets them (in the appropriate order for your local area). I[...]

17 Getting Started Getting Started T o cancel the Auto Set Up function Press MENU. T o change the RF channel If the picture does not appear c learly on the TV , c hange the RF channel on the VCR and TV . Select INST ALLA TION fr om the menu, then press M / m to highlight VCR OUTPUT CH and press , . Select the RF channel by pr essing the M / m butto[...]

18 Getting Started MENU SET MENU : : OK : END SELECT 12 0 1 J A N / 0 :2 0 TUE 02 / : EXIT OK PLAY SET MENU : : OK : END SELECT 18 0 1 J A N / 0 :2 0 TUE 02 / : EXIT SET MENU : : OK : END SELECT 18 3 1 J A N / 0 :2 0 TUE 02 / : EXIT OK PLAY OK PLAY Step 5 : Setting the clock Y ou m ust set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features prop[...]

19 Getting Started Getting Started OK PLAY SET MENU : : OK : END SELECT 18 3 8 2 SEP / 0 :2 0 SAT 02 / : EXIT MENU 4 Set the day , month, and year in sequence by pressing , to select the item to be set, and press M / m to select the digits, then press , . The day of the week is set automa tically . 5 Pr ess MENU to exit the menu. Tip • T o c hang[...]

20 Getting Started MENU Step 6 : Selecting the TV system Y ou m ust select the appr opria te TV system f or y our area. Before y ou star t … • T urn on the VCR and the TV . • Set the TV to the video c hannel. • Refer to “ Index to par ts and controls ” f or button locations. 1 Press MENU, then press M / m / < / , to highlight INST AL[...]

21 Getting Started Getting Started Selecting a language (SL V -ED828ME/SG and ED323ME/SG only) Y ou can chang e the on-screen displa y langua ge from the one you selected with the Auto Set Up function. Before y ou star t … • T urn on the VCR and the TV . • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “ Index to parts and controls ” for b[...]

22 Getting Started MENU OK PLAY SET MENU : : OK : END SELECT AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP TV SYSTEM 32 : G : VCR OUTPUT CH : EXIT OK PLAY EXIT MENU : CLEAR : DELETE SWAPPING OK TV STATION TABLE : 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 3 2 2 2 0 9 7 I C L A J D M A K E N B – – – – B/G/D/K B/G/D/K B/G/D/K B/G/D/K PR CH NAME SYSTEM OK PLAY MENU : OK : END SELECT PR[...]

23 Getting Started Getting Started 4 Press < / , repeatedly until the channel you w ant is displa yed. Select the appropr ia te TV system, if necessar y . 5 Press M / m to highlight N AME, then press , . 6 Enter the station name. 1 Press M / m to select a c har acter . Each time you press M , the character changes as sho wn below . A t B t … t[...]

24 Getting Started If the picture is not c lear If the picture is not clear , you may use the Manual Fine T uning (MFT) function. After step 4, press M / m to select MFT . Press < / , to g et a clear pictur e, then press MENU to exit the menu. Notes • If the TV sound is distor ed or noisy , select the a ppropriate TV system ( “ G ” , “ K[...]

25 Getting Started Getting Started Changing/disabling programme positions After setting the channels, you can c hang e the programme positions as you like. If any pr ogramme positions ar e un used or contain unw anted channels, you can disable them. Y ou can also change the sta tion names. If the station names ar e not displa yed, you can enter the[...]

26 Getting Started 4 Pr ess OK, then press M / m to mo v e to the desired programme position. 5 Pr ess OK to conf irm the setting. 6 T o chang e the programme position of another station, r epeat ste ps 3 through 5. 7 Pr ess MENU to exit the menu. Disabling unwanted pr ogramme positions After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme po[...]

27 Getting Started Getting Started 2 Press M / m to highlight MANU AL SET UP , then press , . 3 Press M / m to highlight the r ow which you want to disa ble . T o displa y other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press M / m repea tedly . 4 Press CLEAR. The selected ro w will be c leared as sho wn on the right. 5 Repeat ste ps 3 and 4 f or any [...]

28 Getting Started Changing the station names Y ou can chang e or enter the station names (up to 4 character s). Before y ou star t … • T urn on the VCR and the TV . • Set the TV to the video c hannel. • Refer to “ Index to par ts and controls ” f or button locations. 1 Press MENU, then press M / m / < / , to highlight INST ALLA TION[...]

29 Getting Started Getting Started 5 Enter the station name. 1 Press M / m to select a c har acter . Each time you press M , the character changes as sho wn below . A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t A 2 Press , to set the next c haracter . The ne xt space f lashes. T o cor r ect a character , press < / , until the char acter you want to correc[...]

30 Basic Operations Basic Operations OK PLAY Playing a tape Before y ou star t... • Refer to “ Index to par ts and controls ” f or button locations. 1 T ur n 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 r emoved. 3 Pr ess H PLA Y . W hen[...]

31 Basic Operations Basic Operations Min ute Second Hour T o use the time counter Press CLEAR a t the point on the tape tha t you w ant to find later . T he counter in the displa y window resets to “ 0:00:00. ” Sear c h for the point afterwar ds by r eferr ing to the counter. T o displa y the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLA Y . Notes •[...]

32 Basic Operations • PROG Recor ding TV pr ogrammes Before y ou star t... • Refer to “ Index to par ts and controls ” f or button locations. 1 T ur n on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3 • T o r ecord a normal channel, press PR OG +/ – until the pr ogramme position number you w ant[...]

33 Basic Operations Basic Operations 5 Press z REC to start recording. The recording indicator lights up red in the display windo w . REC Recording indicator T o stop recor ding Press x ST OP . T o check the remaining time Press DISPLA Y . Each time you press DISPLA Y , the display changes as sho wn belo w. Sound system, TV system, colour system, p[...]

34 Basic Operations T o watch another TV programme while recor ding 1 If the TV is connected to the VCR using an audio/video ca ble , 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 . T o save a recording T o pr e vent accidental erasure, break off [...]

35 Basic Operations Basic Operations Notes • The DISPLA Y inf ormation does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow- motion playback. • If a tape has portions r ecorded in both P AL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This discr epancy is due to the difference betw een the counting cycles of the tw o video syste[...]

36 Basic Operations Recor ding TV pr ogrammes using the Easy Timer The Easy Timer function allows you to make timer recor dings of progr ammes without turning on your TV . Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods, that will be broadcast within the next month. T he r ecording start ti[...]

37 Basic Operations Basic Operations 3 Press EASY TIMER. ST AR T indicator and the current time appear in the display windo w . 4 T ur n EASY TIMER to set the recor ding start time . Y ou can set the recording start time in 15 minute interv als or adjust the time in one min ute intervals by pressing the PR OGRAM +/ – b uttons. 5 Press EASY TIMER.[...]

38 Basic Operations 7 Pr ess EASY TIMER. The programme position or LINE input appears in the display windo w . 8 T ur n EASY TIMER to set the programme position. T o r ecord from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, tur n EASY TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to displa y the connected line in the displa y windo w . 9 Pr ess EASY [...]

39 Basic Operations Basic Operations 11 Press EASY TIMER to complete the setting. “ OK ” appear s in the display window for a bout fi ve seconds. The indicator appears in the display windo w and the VCR stands by for recording. T o r ecord from other equipment, leav e the connected equipment switched on. T o return to the previous step T o r et[...]

40 Basic Operations T o set the cloc k 1 Hold down EASY TIMER so that “ DA Y ” appear s in the display window . How ev er, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears. 2 Tur n EASY TIMER to set the da y . 3 Press EASY TIMER. MONTH indicator and “ 1 ” appear in the display window . 4 Tur n and press EASY TIMER to set the m[...]

41 Basic Operations Basic Operations About the Demonstration Mode The Easy T imer function has a Demonstr ation Mode that allo ws the user , suc h as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Easy T imer. It cancels the “ FULL ” notice which appears if eight programmes ha ve already bee[...]

42 Basic Operations Recor ding TV pr ogrammes using the G-CODE ® system (SL V -ED929MI only) The G-CODE system is the f eature tha t simplifies pr ogramming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the G-code number listed in the TV pr ogramme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that pr ogramme are set automatically . Y ou can pr[...]

43 Basic Operations Basic Operations MENU continued SET MENU : : OK : END SELECT –– –––– –– –– – –– – :: 3 5S A 2 91 90 02 0 0 0 :: –– –––– –– –– – –– – :: –– –––– –– –– – –– – :: –– –––– –– –– – –– – :: –– –––– –– –– [...]

44 Basic Operations Dail y/weekly recor ding In ste p 4 above, pr ess m to select the recording patter n. Each time y ou press m , the indication changes as sho wn below . Press M to change the indication in re verse order . toda y t DL Y (Monda y to Sunday) t W-SA (e ver y Satur da y) ..... t W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count do w[...]

45 Basic Operations Basic Operations Recor ding TV pr ogrammes using the timer Y ou can pr eset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods. Before y ou star t … • Check tha t the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the[...]

46 Basic Operations 4 Pr ess ?/1 to tur n of f the VCR. The indicator appears in the display windo w and the VCR stands by for recording. T o r ecord from other equipment, leav e the connected equipment switched on. T o stop recording T o stop the VCR w hile r ecording, pr ess x ST OP . Dail y/weekly recor ding In ste p 2 above, pr ess m to select [...]

47 Basic Operations Basic Operations Tips • T o set the line input video source, y ou can also use the INPUT SELECT button. • T o c heck, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “ Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings ” on page 50. • T o r ecord NTSC signals in EP mode, set the tape speed to LP . Even w hen timer recording is [...]

48 Additional Operations Additional Operations Playing/sear ching at various speeds Before y ou star t … • Refer to “ Index to par ts and controls ” f or button locations. Pla yback options Operation V iew the picture during f ast-forward or rewind During f ast-forward, hold down M FF . Dur ing rewind, hold do wn m REW . Play at high speed [...]

49 Additional Operations Additional Operations Setting the recor ding duration time After you hav e star ted recor ding in the normal way , you can ha ve the VCR stop recording automatically after a specif ied duration. Before y ou star t … • Refer to “ Index to parts and controls ” f or button locations. 1 While recording, press z REC. T h[...]

50 Additional Operations Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings Before y ou star t … • T ur n on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Refer to “ Index to parts and contr ols ” f or b utton loca tions. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. 2 Press MENU, then press M / m / < / , to highlight TIMER PROGRAMMING and pr ess OK. • If y[...]

51 Additional Operations Additional Operations When the timer settings overlap The pr ogramme that star ts f ir st has pr ior ity and the second programme starts r ecor ding only after the f irst programme has finished. If the programmes start at the same time, the progr amme listed first in the menu has priority . Pr ogramme 1 about 20 seconds Pr [...]

52 Additional Operations Recor ding ster eo and bilingual pr ogrammes (not available on SL V - ED323ME/SG and ED225PS) In the ZWEIT ON (German stereo) system (SL V -ED929MI and ED925PS onl y) This VCR automatically r ecei ves and records ster eo and bilingual pr ogrammes based on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual pr ogramme is r ecei v[...]

53 Additional Operations Additional Operations In the NICAM system (SL V -ED929MI and ED925PS onl y) This VCR r eceiv es and r ecords stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). W hen a ster eo or bilingual programme is recei v ed, the STEREO indicator appear s in the display windo w . T o r ecord a N[...]

54 Additional Operations Selecting the sound during Hi-fi pla yback Pr ess A UDIO MONITOR to select the sound you w ant. T o listen to On-screen display Display windo w Stereo STEREO STEREO Left channel LCH STEREO Right channel RCH STEREO Mix sound* MIX STEREO Mono sound MONO No indicator * The mix ed sound of left and right channels, and the norma[...]

55 Additional Operations Additional Operations Sear ching using the index function The VCR automatically marks the ta pe with an inde x signal at the point w here each recording be gins. Use these signals as r eferences to find a specif ic recording. T o find a specific recor ding b y scanning (Inde x scan) 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. 2 [...]

56 Additional Operations Adjusting the pictur e Adjusting the trac king Although the VCR automaticall y adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. During playbac k, press TRA CKING +/ – on the VCR to display the tracking meter . T he distortion [...]

57 Additional Operations Additional Operations Reducing the VCR ’ s power consumption Y ou can turn of f the indicator s in the display window w hen the VCR is of f (standb y mode) to reduce the VCR ’ s po wer consumption. 1 Press MENU, then press M / m / < / , to highlight USER SET and press OK. 2 Press M / m to highlight PO WER SA VE. 3 Pr[...]

58 Additional Operations Changing menu options 1 Press MENU, then select USER SET or EASY OPERA TION and press OK. 2 Press M / m to select the option. 3 Press , to change the setting, then press OK. Men u c hoices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. USER SET Menu option Set this option to SET MENU : : OK : END SELECT OSD ON : ON : TAPE SE[...]

59 Additional Operations Additional Operations Menu option Set this option to NICAM* 1 • ON to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track. • OFF to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track. F or details, see page 53. POWER SA VE • ON to turn off the indicators in the displa y window to conserve the VCR ’ s power . • OFF to tur[...]

60 Editing Editing TV Y our VCR (Recor der) LINE IN 1 Other VCR (Pla yer) LINE OUT A udio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flo w Example B (SL V-ED929MI, ED925PS and ED828ME/SG only) Y our VCR (Recorder) TV LINE-2 IN LINE OUT VMC-820HG audio/video cable (not supplied) Other VCR (Pla yer) : Signal flo w Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to[...]

61 Editing Editing Example C (SL V-ED825PS onl y) Y our VCR (Recorder) TV LINE IN 1 Other VCR (Pla yer) LINE OUT A udio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flo w How to connect to a stereo system (not a vailable on SL V - ED323ME/SG and ED225PS) Connect the LINE-2 IN* jac ks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C[...]

62 Editing Basic editing When recor ding on this VCR Before y ou star t editing • T ur n on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display windo w . • Press REC SPEED to select the tape speed. z REC 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab remov ed into the other (playback) VCR. Se[...]

63 Additional Inf ormation Additional Information Additional Inf ormation T r oubleshooting If you have an y questions or pr oblems not cov er ed below , please consult your nearest Sony service facility . Symptom Remedy Po wer The ?/1 ON/ST ANDBY switch does not function. • Connect the mains lead to the mains securely . The power is turned on bu[...]

64 Additional Information Playback The sound from a tape recorded with the VCR is not in stereo or the STEREO indicator in the display windo w is flashing. Symptom Remedy • Adjust the tracking. • The video heads ar e dirty . Clean the video heads using the Sony T -25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T -25CL W video head cleaning cassette as explained abov e. N[...]

65 Additional Inf ormation Additional Information Timer recor ding Symptom Remedy The timer does not operate. • Check that the clock is set. • Mak e sur e a tape has been inserted. • Check that the safety ta b has not been removed. • Mak e sur e the tape is not at its end. • Mak e sur e a programme has been set for timer recording. • Ma[...]

66 Additional Information Symptoms caused b y contaminated video heads • Normal picture • Rough picture • Unclear picture • No picture (or black & white screen appears) initial contamination terminal T roubleshooting (contin ued)[...]

67 Additional Inf ormation Additional Information Specifications System Colour system P AL, MESECAM, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43 TV system B/G, D/K, I, NTSC-M* * SL V -ED929MI only Channel coverage B/G: VHF E2 to E12/UHF E21 to E69/ CA TV S01 to S05, S1 to S41 D/K: VHF R1 to R12/UHF R21 to R69 I: VHF SA4 to SA13/UHF B21 to B69/ CA TV S01 to S05, S1 to S41[...]

Sony Corporation AC68-01837A Index A Adjusting picture 56 tracking 56 Aerial hookup 13 ASC (Auto Sharpness Control) 56 Audio track 54 Audio/video hookup 14 Auto Set Up 15 C Changing the programme position 25 Changing the station name 28 Cleaning the video heads 63 Clock setting 18 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 setting 30 Connecting the [...]