Sony SLV-ED343ME manual

Operating Instructions V ideo Cassette Recor der 3-090-243- 11 (1) GB © 2004 Sony Corporation SL V -ED949ME/SG SL V -ED343ME/SG P AL NTSC[...]

2 W ARNING W ARNING T o pre vent fire or shock hazar d , do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. T o a void electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualif ied personnel only . T o pre vent fire or shock hazar d, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as v ases, on the apparatus. The mains lead must only be changed [...]

3 T able of contents Getting Started T able of Contents Getting Started 4 Index to parts and controls 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 language [...]

4 Getting Started Getting Started Index to par ts and contr ols Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel For SL V -ED949ME/SG 1 ?/1 ON/ST ANDBY switch 2 Remote sensor (11) 3 T ape compartment 4 A EJECT b utton (30) 5 H PLA Y b utton* (30) (45)/ M FF (fast-forw ard)/ m REW (rewind) (30) (45)/Playback Dial (31) (45) 6 [...]

5 Getting Started Getting Started For SL V -ED343ME/SG 1 ?/1 ON/ST ANDBY switch 2 A EJECT button (30) 3 Remote sensor (11) 4 T ape compartment 5 H PLA Y b utton* (30) (45)/ M FF (fast-forw ard)/ m REW (rewind) (30) (45)/Playback Dial (31) (45) 6 x STOP b utton (17) (30) (60) 7 X P A USE button (30) (41) (60) 8 z REC (record) button (33) (47) (60) 9[...]

6 Getting Started Display window 1 T ape indicator 2 ST AR T indicator (37) 3 STOP indicator (37) 4 MONTH indicator (40) 5 YEAR indicator (40) 6 NICAM indicator* (51) 7 STEREO indicator* (50) 8 T imer indicator (39) (43) 9 Recording indicator (33) 0 T ime counter/clock/line/programme position indicator (31) (32) (59) qa T a pe speed indicators (32)[...]

7 Getting Started Getting Started Rear panel For SL V -ED949ME/SG For SL V -ED343ME/SG 1 (in from antenna) connector (13) 2 LINE IN 1 A UDIO R/L/VIDEO (audio right/audio left/video) jacks* 1 (59) LINE IN 1 A UDIO/VIDEO jacks* 2 (58) 3 Mains lead (13) 4 LINE OUT A UDIO R/L/VIDEO (audio right/audio left/video) jacks* 1 LINE OUT A UDIO/VIDEO jacks* 2 [...]

8 Getting Started Remote commander 123 456 789 0 1 Z EJECT button (30) 2 INPUT SELECT button (32) (42) (60) 3 TV/VIDEO button ( for TV ) 4 CLEAR button (31) (48) 5 Programme number b uttons* (34) 6 -/-- (ten ’ s digit) button (34) 7 V OL (volume) +/ – buttons 8 z REC (record) button (33) (47) 9 REC SPEED (recording speed) button (32) q; MENU bu[...]

9 Getting Started Getting Started qs ?/1 (on/standby) switch (43) qd • TV/ VIDEO remote control switch (11) qf A UDIO MONITOR b utton* 1 * 2 (52) qg DISPLA Y b utton (31) (33) qh PR OG (programme) +/ – buttons* 1 (34) qj y SLO W button (45) qk × 2 button (45) ql ./> INDEX SEARCH buttons (53) * 1 The H PLA Y , A UDIO MONITOR, number 5 and PR[...]

10 Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you hav e received the follo wing items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Aerial cable • R6 (size AA) batteries How to use this manual The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SL V -ED949ME/SG and ED343ME/SG. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SL V -ED[...]

11 Getting Started Getting Started 123 456 789 0 Step 2 : Setting up the r emote 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 negati ve ( – ) end first, then push in and down until the positiv e (+) end clicks into position.[...]

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 for an extended period of time, remo ve the batteries to av oid possible damag e from battery leakage. • Do not use a ne w battery to gether with an old one. • Do not use different types of ba tteries to[...]

13 Getting Started Getting Started Step 3 : Connecting the VCR Connect the aerial to your VCR and TV as sho wn 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 [...]

14 Getting Started T o a stereo system (SL V -ED949ME/SG only) Y ou can improv e sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the LINE OUT A UDIO R/L jacks as shown on the left. Note • T o pla y a tape in stereo, you must connect your VCR either to a TV with audio/ video input jacks or to a stereo system as sho wn on abov e left. Additional con[...]

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 urn 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. 4 Press M / m / < / , to select the appropriate TV system, then press OK. The VCR starts searching for all of the receiv able channels and presets them (in the appropriate order for your local area). If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positi[...]

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 clearly on the TV , change the RF channel on the VCR and TV . Select INST ALLA TION from the menu, then press M / m to highlight VCR OUTPUT CH and press , . Select the RF channel by pressing the M / m buttons. [...]

18 Getting Started Step 5 : Setting the clock Y ou must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly . Before you start… • T urn on the VCR and the TV . • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “ Index to parts and controls ” for b utton locations. 1 Press MENU, then press M / m / < / , to highlight CLOCK [...]

19 Getting Started Getting Started 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 automatically . 5 Press MENU to exit the menu. Tip • T o change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and sel[...]

20 Getting Started Step 6 : Selecting the TV system Y ou must select the appropriate TV system for your ar ea. Before you start… • T urn on the VCR and the TV . • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “ Index to parts and controls ” for b utton locations. 1 Press MENU, then press M / m / < / , to highlight INST ALLA TION and pr[...]

21 Getting Started Getting Started Selecting a language Y ou can change the on-screen display language fr om the one you selected with the Auto Set Up function. Before you start… • T urn on the VCR and the TV . • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “ Index to parts and controls ” for b utton locations. 1 Press MENU, then press M[...]

22 Getting Started Pr esetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually . Before you start… • T urn on the VCR and the TV . • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “ Index to parts and controls ” for b utton locations. 1 Press MENU, then press M / m / < / , to hi[...]

23 Getting Started Getting Started 4 Press < / , repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. Select the appropriate TV system, if necessary . 5 Press M / m to highlight N AME, then press , . 6 Enter the station name. 1 Press M / m to select a character . Each time you press M , the character changes as shown belo w . A t B t … t Z t 0 [...]

24 Getting Started SLV-ED949ME/SG SLV-ED343ME/SG 3-090-243- 11 (1) GB ME/SG If the picture is not clear 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 get a clear picture, then press MENU to exit the menu. Notes • If the TV sound is distorted or noisy ,[...]

25 Getting Started Getting Started Changing/disabling pr ogramme positions After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If any programme positions are unused or contain unw anted c hannels, you can disable them. Y ou can also change the station names. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manu[...]

26 Getting Started 4 Press OK, then press M / m to mov e to the desired programme position. 5 Press OK to confirm the setting. 6 T o change the pro g ramme position of another station, repeat steps 3 through 5. 7 Press MENU to exit the menu. Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions[...]

27 Getting Started Getting Started 2 Press M / m to highlight MANU AL SET UP , then press , . 3 Press M / m to highlight the ro w which you want to disable. T o display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press M / m repeatedly . 4 Press CLEAR. The selected ro w will be cleared as sho wn on the left. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for an y other p[...]

28 Getting Started Changing the station names Y ou can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). Before you start… • T urn on the VCR and the TV . • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “ Index to parts and controls ” for b utton locations. 1 Press MENU, then press M / m / < / , to highlight INST ALLA TION and pr[...]

29 Getting Started Getting Started 5 Enter the station name. 1 Press M / m to select a character . Each time you press M , the character changes as shown belo w . A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t A 2 Press , to set the next c har acter . The ne xt space flashes. T o correct a character , press < / , until the character you want to correct fla[...]

30 Basic Operations Playing a tape Before you start... • Refer to “ Index to parts and controls ” for b utton locations. 1 T urn 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 remov ed. 3 Press H PLA Y . When the tape reaches the end, it w[...]

31 Basic Operations Basic Operations Using Playback Dial on the VCR W ith Playback Dial, you can operate the following playback options. Playback Dial T o Do this Resume play after pause Press H PLA Y Fast-forward the tape Quickly turn and release Playback Dial to the right ( M FF) during stop T o display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLA [...]

32 Basic Operations • PROG Recor ding TV programmes Before you start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for b utton locations. 1 T urn on your TV and set it to the video channel. If no picture or sound is reproduced on the TV , press TV/VIDEO on the remote commander to display VIDEO indicator on the display window . 2 Insert a tape[...]

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 recording Press x STOP . T o check the remaining time Press DISPLA Y . Each time you press DISPLA Y , the display changes as shown belo w . Sound system, TV system, colour system, pro[...]

34 Basic Operations T o 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 . T o save a recording T o prevent accidental erasur e, break off the [...]

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

36 Basic Operations Recor ding TV programmes using the Easy Timer (SL V -ED949ME/SG only) The Easy T imer function allows you to make timer recordings of programmes 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. Th[...]

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 urn EASY TIMER to set the recording start time. Y ou can set the recording start time in 15 minute interv als or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PR OGRAM +/ – buttons. 5 Press EASY TIMER. STOP[...]

38 Basic Operations 7 Press EASY TIMER. The programme position or LINE input appears in the display window . 8 T urn EASY TIMER to set the programme position. T o record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, turn EASY TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window . 9 Press EASY TIMER. Th[...]

39 Basic Operations Basic Operations 11 Press EASY TIMER to complete the setting. “ OK ” appears in the display windo w for about fiv e seconds. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. T o record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched on. T o return to the previous step T o return t[...]

40 Basic Operations T o set the clock 1 Hold down EASY TIMER so that “ DA Y ” appears in the display window . Howe ver , if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears. 2 T urn EASY TIMER to set the day . 3 Press EASY TIMER. MONTH indicator and “ 1 ” appear in the display windo w . 4 T urn and press EASY TIMER to set the mon[...]

41 Basic Operations Basic Operations About the Demonstration Mode The Easy T imer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user , such 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 been [...]

42 Basic Operations Recor ding TV programmes using the timer Y ou can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with the Easy T imer (SL V -ED949ME/SG only). Before you start … • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the ta pe is longer than the [...]

43 Basic Operations Basic Operations 4 Press ?/1 to turn of f the VCR. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. T o record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched on. T o stop recording T o stop the VCR w hile recording, press x STOP . Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, pr ess m to s[...]

44 Basic Operations Tips • T o set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button. • T o check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “ Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings ” on page 48. • T o record NTSC signals in EP mode, set the tape speed to LP . Even when timer recording is set to LP mode, NTSC [...]

45 Additional Operations Additional Operations Additional Operations Playing/sear ching at various speeds Before you start… • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for b utton locations. Playback Options continued T o Do this V iew the picture during fast-forward or re wind During fast-forward, hold do wn M FF . During re wind, hold down m[...]

46 Additional Operations Tip • Adjust the picture using the PR OGRAM +/ – buttons on the VCR if: - Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. - Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing. - The picture shakes while pausing. T o set tracking to the centre position, press both b uttons (+/ – ) at the same time. Notes • The sound is mut[...]

47 Additional Operations Additional Operations Setting the r ecording duration time After you hav e started r ecording in the normal way , you can ha ve the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. Before you start … • Refer to “ Index to parts and controls ” f or button locations. 1 While recording, press z REC. The ind[...]

48 Additional Operations Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings Before you start … • T urn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Refer to “ Index to parts and controls ” for b utton locations. 1 Press ?/1 to tur n on the VCR. 2 Press MENU, then press M / m / < / , to highlight TIMER PR OGRAMMING and pr ess OK. • If you w[...]

49 Additional Operations Additional Operations will be cut off When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts f irst has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the fir st programme has finished . If the programmes start at the same time, the programme listed f irst in the menu has priority . Programme 1 about 20 se[...]

50 Additional Operations Recor ding stereo and bilingual pr ogrammes (SL V -ED949ME/SG only) In the ZWEIT ON (German stereo) system This VCR automatically recei ves and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual programme is recei ved, the STEREO indicator appears in the display windo w . T o sel[...]

51 Additional Operations Additional Operations Stereo Right channel * Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels Bilingual programmes T o listen to On-screen display Display window Main continued In the NICAM system This VCR receiv es and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). Whe[...]

52 Additional Operations Right channel Mono sound Selecting the sound during Hi-fi playback Press A UDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. T o listen to On-screen display Display window Stereo Left channel Mix sound* * The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR recor[...]

53 Additional Operations Additional Operations Sear ching using the index function The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to f ind a specific recording. T o find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan) 1 Insert an index ed tape into the VCR. 2 Press .[...]

54 Additional Operations Adjusting the pictur e Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically 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 playback, press TRA CKING +/ – on the VCR to display the tracking meter . The distortion shou[...]

55 Additional Operations Additional Operations Reducing the VCR’ s power consumption Y ou can turn of f the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off (standby mode) to reduce the VCR ’ s power 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 Press , [...]

56 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. Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. USER SET Menu option Set this option to SET MENU : : OK : END SELECT OSD ON : ON : TAPE S[...]

57 Additional Operations Additional Operations NICAM* Menu option Set this option to A UTO PO WER OFF * SL V -ED949ME/SG only Menu option Set this option to • ON to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-f i audio track. • OFF to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track. For details, see pag e 51. PO WER SA VE • ON to tur n off the indicator[...]

58 Editing Editing TV Y our VCR (Recorder) LINE IN 1 Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT Audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Example B (SL V -ED949ME/SG only) Y our VCR (Recorder) TV LINE-2 IN LINE OUT Audio/video cable (not supplied) Other VCR (Player) : Signal flow Connecting to a VCR or ster eo system How to connect to record on this VCR Conn[...]

59 Editing Editing Example C (SL V -ED949ME/SG only) TV Y our VCR (Recorder) LINE IN 1 Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT Audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system (SL V -ED949ME/SG only) Connect the LINE-2 IN jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using an audio cable (not supplied). Notes[...]

60 Editing Basic editing When recording on this VCR Before you start editing • T urn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window . • Press REC SPEED to select the tape speed. z REC 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. Search f[...]

61 Additional Information Additional Information Additional Information T roubleshooting If you hav e any questions or problems not co vered below , please consult your nearest Sony service facility . Symptom Remedy Power The ?/1 ON/ST ANDBY switch does not function. • Connect the mains lead to the mains securely . The po wer is tur ned on but th[...]

62 Additional Information T roubleshooting (continued) The recorded picture has no colour or unusual colour . Playback The sound from a tape recorded with the VCR is not in stereo or the STEREO indicator in the display windo w is f lashing. Symptom Remedy • Adjust the tracking. • The video heads are dirty . Clean the video heads using a Sony vi[...]

63 Additional Information Additional Information continued Timer recording Symptom Remedy The timer does not operate. • Check that the clock is set. • Make sure a tape has been inserted. • Check that the safety tab has not been remo ved. • Make sure the tape is not at its end. • Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording. • [...]

64 Additional Information Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture • Rough picture • Unclear picture • No picture (or black & white screen appears) initial contamination terminal[...]

65 Additional Information Additional Information Specifications System Colour system P AL, MESECAM, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43 TV system B/G, D/K, I Channel coverage B/G: VHF E2 to E12/UHF E21 to E69/ 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 RF output signal UHF channels [...]

66 Index Index A Adjusting picture 54 tracking 54 Aerial hookup 13 ASC (Auto Sharpness Control) 54 Audio track 52 Audio/video hookup 14 Auto Set Up 15 C Changing the programme position 25 Changing the station name 28 Cleaning the video heads 61 Clock setting 18 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 setting 30 Connecting the VCR and your TV 13 t[...]

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