Sony SLV-ED15PS User manual
Video Cassette
Recorder
© 2000 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
3-058-431-11 (1)
PAL NTSC
SLV-ED33ME/MJ/SG
SLV-ED25PS/TH
SLV-ED15PS
Introduction
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
The mains lead must only be changed at a
qualified service shop.
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 four 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/TV 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) and NTSC
colour systems. Recording of video sources
based on other colour systems cannot be
guaranteed.
• NTSC colour signals can only be recorded
through the line input.
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Introduction
Getting Started
Table of contents
Getting Started
4Step 1: Unpacking
5Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
6Step 3: Connecting the VCR
7Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR
9Step 5: Selecting a language
10 Step 6: Presetting channels
16 Step 7: Setting the clock
Basic Operations
18 Playing a tape
22 Recording TV programmes
25 Recording TV programmes using
the Easy Timer function
31 Setting the timer manually
Additional Operations
33 Playing/searching at various
speeds
34 Setting the recording duration
time
35 Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings
37 Searching the beginning of an
Easy Timer recorded programme
38 Searching using the index
function
40 Searching using the Time Search
function
41 Adjusting the picture
43 Changing menu options
44 Editing with another VCR
Additional Information
46 Troubleshooting
49 Specifications
50 Index to parts and controls
Back cover
Index
4Getting Started
•Remote commander
•R6 (size AA) batteries
Getting Started
•Aerial cable
•Plug adaptor (SLV-ED33ME/MJ only)
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
Checking your model name
The instructions in this manual are for the 6 models: SLV-ED33ME,
ED33MJ, ED33SG, ED25PS, ED25TH and ED15PS. Check your model
number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-ED33ME is the
model used for illustration purpose. Any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for example,“SLV-ED15PS only.”
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Step 2
Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the + and –on the batteries
to the diagram inside the battery
compartment.
Insert the negative (–) end first, then
push in and down until the positive
(+) end clicks into position.
Using the remote commander
You can use this remote
commander to operate this
VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on
the remote commander marked
with a dot (•) can be used to
operate your Sony TV. If the TV
does not have the gsymbol
near the remote sensor, this
remote commander will not
operate the TV.
To operate
the VCR
a Sony 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
Notes
•The TV/VIDEO button selects an input source of the TV from either 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.
•Do not use different types of batteries.
TV / VIDEO
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6Getting Started
IN
OUT
AERIAL
OUT
IN
AERIAL
Step 3
AERIAL IN
AERIAL IN
Mains lead
to mains
AERIAL OUT
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
1Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV
and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear
panel of the VCR.
2Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and
the aerial input of your TV using the
supplied aerial cable.
3Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Connecting the VCR
Connect the aerial to your VCR and TV as shown below to watch TV
programmes and VCR pictures on your TV. In addition, if your TV has
audio/video (A/V) input jacks, we recommend you connect the VCR to
your TV using an audio/video cable to get a better picture and sound.
Connecting the aerial
Additional connections
To a TV that has audio/video input
jacks
This additional connection improves
picture and sound quality. Connect the
TV as shown on the right.
If you want to use the Trinitron TV
Synchro Play function (see page 21),
this connection is necessary. (If your TV
has two or more inputs, connect the
audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN 1
jacks.)
LINE-1 OUT
LINE IN
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Step 4
Tuning your TV to the VCR
If you have connected your VCR to the TV using the audio/video cable, skip
this step.
PROGRAM +/–RF CHANNEL
?/1 ON/STANDBY
ON/STANDBY
RF CHANNEL
PROGRAM
+–
SP
APC
e.g. SLV-ED25PS/TH and ED15PS
For SLV-ED33ME/MJ/SG: The factory-
preset RF channel is “RF 32”
RF CHANNEL
If your TV system is Select
B/G G
II
D/K K
continued
1Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
2Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR.
The factory-preset RF channel flashes in the display window for
about three seconds.
Press RF CHANNEL again while the RF channel is flashing.
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 channel 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.
4Press RF CHANNEL.
The TV system indicator appears in the display window.
Press PROGRAM +/–to select the correct TV system.
8Getting Started
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
5Tune the TV to the same channel as that
shown in the display window so that
the picture on the right appears on the
TV screen.
Refer to your TV manual for tuning
instructions.
If the picture does not appear clearly,
see “To obtain a clear picture from the
VCR”below.
6Press RF CHANNEL.
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. From now on, whenever
you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR
If the picture does not appear clearly in step 5 above, go to step 6 to finish
this procedure once. Then start from step 2. After pressing RF CHANNEL
twice in step 2 to display the RF channel, press PROGRAM +/–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 6). If the same symptom
persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Note
•If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted
(noisy sound).
RF CHANNEL
Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR (continued)
Selected TV
system
e.g. SLV-ED25PS/TH
and ED15PS
SP
APC
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Getting Started
Getting Started
LANGUAGE /
ENGLISH
•
:
:
[]
[ OK ]
PLAY
OK
Selecting a
language
You can change the on-screen display
language from English to Arabic.
Before you start…
•Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
Step 5
1Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.
2Press MENU, then press M/mto move the
cursor (B) to LANGUAGE and press OK.
3Press M/mto select the desired language,
then press OK.
OK
M/m
MENU
?/1
MENU
PLAY
OK
LANGUAGE /
ENGLISH
SELECT
END : [ OK ]
•
:[]
LANGUAGE /
•]/1
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SP APC
Step 6
Press and hold ONE TOUCH TUNING on the VCR for more than
three seconds.
The VCR starts presetting the channels.
The WAIT indicator goes off when all receivable channels are preset.
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 VCR is set to a TV system different
from your area’s. Select the correct TV system and preset channels using the
TUNER PRESET menu as shown on the next page.
Tip
•To stop the One Touch Tuning function, press ONE TOUCH TUNING or pSTOP
on the VCR during the setting.
ONE TOUCH
TUNING
Presetting channels
First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area
using the One Touch Tuning function or the AUTO PRESET in the TUNER
PRESET menu. 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.
Presetting all receivable
channels using the One
Touch Tuning function
ONE TOUCH
TUNING
PROGRAM +/–
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