Sony Corporation
Index
A, B
Aerial hookup 9
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 22
C
Cancelling timer settings 48
Changing timer settings 48
Checking timer settings 48
Cleaning the video
heads 56
Clock setting 14
Connecting the VCR and
your TV 9
Colour system
compatible colour
systems 2
Counter 31
D
Disabling programme
position 22
Dubbing. See Editing
E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Editing 54
L, M
LP mode 34
N
NTSC recorded tape 31
O
OPC (Optimum Picture
Control) 51
P
Picture adjustment 51
Playback 30
at various speeds 44
frame-by-frame 44
slow motion 44
Presetting channels 20
Q
Quick timer 47
R
Recording 33
saving 35
while watching another
programme 35
Remote commander 5
RF channel 12
S
Safety tab 35
Searching at various
speeds 44
SP mode 34
T, U
Timer recording 41
cancelling timer
settings 48
changing timer
settings 48
checking timer
settings 48
daily/weekly
recording 39
overlapping timer
recordings 49
Tracking adjustment 51
V, W, X, Y, Z
VIDEO Plus+ 23
recording 37
Video Cassette
Recorder
©1998 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
3-861-449-12(1)
SLV-E530UX
SLV-E295UX
PAL NTSC 4.43
Introduction
2
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
Mains lead must be changed only at qualified
service shop.
NOTICE for the customers in the
United Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with 2 or @ mark)
must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose
the fuse cover, please contact your nearest
Sony service station.
Precautions
Safety
• Check that the unit’s operating voltage is
identical with your local power supply. The
unit operates on 220 – 240V AC, 50Hz.
• 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 outlet,
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the unit from the mains outlet if you
do not intend to use it for an extended
period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull
it out by the plug, never by the cord.
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 one hour
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 using the
PAL (I) colour system and play back using
the PAL (I) and NTSC 4.43 colour systems.
Recording of video sources based on other
colour systems cannot be guaranteed.
• Tapes recorded with the NTSC colour
system can be played back on this unit using
a TV or a colour monitor for the PAL colour
system.
Introduction
3
Getting Started
4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
9 Step 3: Connecting the VCR
11 Step 4: Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
12 Step 5: Tuning your TV to the VCR
14 Manual setup —
Setting the clock, Selecting a language, Presetting channels,
Setting up VIDEO Plus+*
28 Setting your personal code
Table of contents
Getting Started
Basic Operations
30 Playing a tape
33 Recording TV programmes
37 Recording TV programmes using
VIDEO Plus+
41 Setting the timer manually
Additional Operations
44 Playing/searching at various
speeds
47 Recording TV programmes using
the quick timer
48 Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings
50 Searching using the index
function
51 Adjusting the picture
52 Changing menu options
54 Editing with another VCR
Additional Information
56 Troubleshooting
59 Specifications
60 Index to parts and controls
Back cover
Index
* VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks applied for by Gemstar Development Corp. VIDEO
Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Getting Started
4
Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
• Aerial cable
Checking your model name
The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models : SLV-E295UX,
and E530UX. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel
of your VCR. The SLV-E530UX is the model used for illustration
purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text,
for example, “SLV-E530UX only.”
• Remote commander
• R6 (size AA) batteries
Getting Started
5
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 the 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.
Remote sensor
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
continued
[TV]/
[VIDEO]
1 2 3
4 5 6
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6
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)
FASTEXT
;
V
WIDE
TV/VIDEO
ON/STANDBY
DISPLAY
VOL+/–
Programme
number
buttons
TV control buttons
To
Turn the TV into standby or active mode
Select an input source of the TV either from
aerial in or from line in
Select the programme position of the TV
Adjust the volume of the TV
Switch to TV (Teletext off)
Turn on the TV/switch to Teletext
Use FASTEXT
Call up on-screen display
Change the Teletext page
Operate TV menu options
Switch the wide mode of a Sony wide TV
PROG+/–/
ˆ /
Press
ON/STANDBY
TV/VIDEO
Programme number buttons
PROG +/–
VOL +/–
; (TV)
V (Teletext)
FASTEXT buttons
DISPLAY
ˆ /
MENU/> /. /? //
WIDE
MENU/> /. /? //
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
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7
Getting Started
Notes
• 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.
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
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 ON/STANDBY, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using
the programme number buttons. Then release ON/STANDBY.
Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV:
ON/STANDBY, TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, PROG +/–,
VOL +/–, ; (TV), V (Teletext), FASTEXT buttons, WIDE, MENU, > /
. /? // and OK with some TV.
Tip
• If you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns
off automatically.
continued
Getting Started
8
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)
*
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 >/. /? // 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.
• 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
Akai
Ferguson
Grundig
Hitachi
Mitsubishi
NEC
Nokia
Panasonic
Manufacturer
Philips
Saba
Samsung
Sanyo
Sharp
TEAC
Telefunken
Thomson
Toshiba
Code number
01*
1
, 02
68
52
10*
1
, 11*
1
27*
1
, 28*
1
, 50*
1
, 51*
1
09
66
15, 16, 69*
3
17*
1
, 49
Code number
06*
1
, 07*
1
, 08*
1
12, 13
22, 23
25
29
67
36
43*
2
38
Code numbers of controllable 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.
Getting Started
9
Getting Started
1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV
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 OUT
Connecting the VCR
AERIAL IN
to mains
: Signal flow
AERIAL IN
Mains
lead
Aerial cable (supplied)
continued
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
AERIAL
ANTENNE
Getting Started
10
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)
This VCR
TV
VMC-2121 EURO-AV cable (not supplied)
: LINE-1(TV)
EURO-AV (Scart)
Additional connection
To a TV that has a EURO-AV (Scart)
connector
This additional connection improves
picture and sound quality. Connect the
TV as shown on the right. Whenever
you want to watch the VCR picture,
press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO
indicator in the display window.
Note
• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to set
RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS menu to ON (initial setting).
If the TV is connected to the LINE-1(TV) connector, setting RF MODULATOR in the
OPTIONS menu to OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal from
the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector (see page 52).
Getting Started
11
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. With this function, you can set
TV channels, guided by the sequence
indicated in the display window.
Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.
The ATP (Auto Tuner Preset) function starts searching for all of the
receivable channels and presets them with the guide channels for
VIDEO Plus+ in the following order.
Station Guide Channel
BBC1 1
BBC2 2
ITV 3
CH4 4
CH5 5
After the search is complete,
the current time appears in
the display window for any
stations that transmit a time
signal.
To cancel the Auto Set Up function
Press AUTO SET UP.
Tip
• If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from English, see page
19.
Note
• Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function during the ATP operations. If you do, repeat
the step above.
AUTO SET UP
RF CHANNEL
AUTO SET UP
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12
1 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR.
The RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
2 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.
3 Tune 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” on page 13.
4 Press RF CHANNEL.
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to
play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.
RF CHANNEL
AUTO SET UP
Step 5
RF CHANNEL
PROGRAM +/–
Tuning your TV to the VCR
If you connect the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable, skip this step.
RF CHANNEL
AUTO SET UP
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
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13
Getting Started
To check to see if the TV tuning is correct
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 TV tuning is correct.
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR
If the picture does not appear clearly in step 3 above, go to step 4 to finish
this procedure once. Then start from step 1. After pressing RF CHANNEL
in step 1 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.
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14
Manual setup —
Setting the clock
You must set the time and date on the
VCR to use the timer recording features
properly.
The Auto Clock Set function works only
if a station in your area is broadcasting a
time signal.
If the Auto Set Up function did not set
the clock correctly for your local area, try
another station for the Auto Clock Set
function.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Setting the clock manually
1 Press MENU, then press > /. to select
SETTINGS and press OK.
2 Press > /. to select CLOCK and press OK.
> /. /? //
OK
MENU
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
tCLOCK
1. 1. 1998 TH 0 : 00
AUTO ADJUST [OFF]
CLOCK PROG [ 1 ]
SELECT : Vv
SET : Bb
END : OK
MENU
SETTINGS
OPTIONS
TUNER
VIDEO PLUS+
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SELECT : Vv
SET : OK
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15
Getting Started
3 Press > /. to move the cursor ( ) to the
clock row, then press / .
The day starts flashing.
4 Press > /. to set the date.
5 Press / to flash the month and set the
month using > /. .
6 Set the year, hour, and minutes in
sequence, using / to flash the item to be
set, and press > /. to select the digits.
The day of the week is set automatically.
7 Press / to start the clock.
The cursor ( ) appears at the beginning of
the line.
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
tCLOCK
11. 12. 1998 FR 15 : 30
AUTO ADJUST [OFF]
CLOCK PROG [ 1 ]
SELECT : Vv
SET : Bb
END : OK
continued
tCLOCK
1. 1. 1998 TH 0 : 00
AUTO ADJUST [OFF]
CLOCK PROG [ 1 ]
SELECT : Bb
SET : Vv
END : OK
tCLOCK
11. 1. 1998 SU 0 : 00
AUTO ADJUST [OFF]
CLOCK PROG [ 1 ]
SELECT : Bb
SET : Vv
END : OK
tCLOCK
11. 1. 1998 SU 0 : 00
AUTO ADJUST [OFF]
CLOCK PROG [ 1 ]
SELECT : Bb
SET : Vv
END : OK
tCLOCK
11. 12. 1998 FR 15 : 30
AUTO ADJUST [OFF]
CLOCK PROG [ 1 ]
SELECT : Bb
SET : Vv
END : OK
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Manual setup — Setting the clock (continued)
8 Press OK.
Tip
• To change the digits during setting, press ? to return to the item to be changed,
and select the digits using > /. .
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
Getting Started
17
Getting Started
1 Press MENU, then press > /. to select
SETTINGS and press OK.
2 Press > /. to select CLOCK and press OK.
The cursor ( ) is on AUTO ADJUST.
3 Press / to select ON.
Changing the station for
the Auto Clock Set function
> /. /? //
OK
MENU
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
tCLOCK
1. 1. 1998 TH 0 : 00
AUTO ADJUST [OFF]
CLOCK PROG [ 1 ]
SELECT : Vv
SET : Bb
END : OK
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
MENU
continued
SETTINGS
OPTIONS
TUNER
VIDEO PLUS+
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SELECT : Vv
SET : OK
tCLOCK
11. 12. 1998 FR 15 : 30
AUTO ADJUST [ON ]
CLOCK PROG [BBC1]
SELECT : Vv
SET : Bb
END : OK
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18
4 Press . to move the cursor ( ) to CLOCK
PROG, then press ? // repeatedly until
the programme position of the station that
carries the time signal appears.
If the VCR does not receive the time signal
from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns
to OFF automatically.
5 Press OK.
Tip
• If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever
the VCR is turned off. The date and time is adjusted automatically by making
reference to the time signal from the station whose programme position is displayed
in the “CLOCK PROG” row.
If you do not need the Auto Clock Set function, select OFF.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
Manual setup — Setting the clock (continued)
VIDEO PLUS+
PROG CH GUIDE CH
BBC1 C21 –––
BBC2 C12 [123]
ITV C33 –––
CH4 C47 –––
CH5 C55 –––
SELECT : Vv
SET : 0 – 9
CANCEL : CLEAR
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Getting Started
Manual setup —
Selecting a
language
You can change the on-screen display
language.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
1 Press MENU, then press > /. to select
SETTINGS and press OK.
2 Press > /. to select LANGUAGE, then
press OK.
3 Press > /. /? // to move the dot (r ) to
the desired language, then press OK.
MENU
> /. /? //
OK
MENU
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
SETTINGS
OPTIONS
TUNER
VIDEO PLUS+
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SELECT : Vv
SET : OK
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH NEDERLANDS
DEUTSCH DANSK
FRANÇAIS SVENSKA
ITALIANO SUOMI
ESPAÑOL EΛΛHNIKA
PORTUGUÊS
SELECT : Vv
SET : OK
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PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
Manual setup —
Presetting
channels
If some channels could not be preset
using the Auto Set Up function, you can
preset them manually.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
1 Press MENU, then press > /. to select
SETTINGS and press OK.
2 Press > /. to select TUNER, then press
OK.
3 Press > /. to move the cursor ( ) to
CHANNEL SET.
MENU
OK
> /. /? //
MENU
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
0
PROG +/–
SETTINGS
OPTIONS
TUNER
VIDEO PLUS+
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SELECT : Vv
SET : OK
TUNER PROG14
CHANNEL SET [C23 ]
BBC1
AFT [ON ]
FINE TUNING
SELECT : Vv
SET : Bb
TUNER PROG14
CHANNEL SET [C23 ]
BBC1
AFT [ON ]
FINE TUNING
SELECT : Vv
SET : Bb
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Getting Started
Selected programme
position
4 Press PROG +/– to select the programme
position.
5 Press ? // repeatedly until the channel
you want is displayed.
The channels appear in the following order:
• UHF B21 - B69
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 4 and 5.
7 Press OK.
PROG
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
TUNER PROG 7
CHANNEL SET [C23 ]
BBC1
AFT [ON ]
FINE TUNING
SELECT : Vv
SET : Bb
TUNER PROG 7
CHANNEL SET [C41 ]
I TV
AFT [ON ]
FINE TUNING
SELECT : Vv
SET : Bb
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Disabling unwanted programme positions
After presetting the 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 “00” beside CHANNEL SET.
2 Press OK.
If the picture is not clear
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 +/– to select the programme position for which you cannot
obtain a clear picture.
2 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.
3 Select TUNER and press OK.
4 Select FINE TUNING. The fine tuning meter appears.
5 Press ? // to get a clearer picture, then press OK.
Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
Selected programme position
Manual setup — Presetting channels (continued)
TUNER PROG14
CHANNEL SET [C23 ]
BBC1
AFT [OFF ]
FINE TUNING
SELECT : Vv
SET : Bb
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Getting Started
Manual setup —
Setting up VIDEO
Plus+
VIDEO Plus+ is a feature that simplifies
programming the VCR to make timer
recordings. To use VIDEO Plus+, each
programme position needs to be
matched with its VIDEO Plus+ guide
channel. To get the guide channel
numbers, see “Guide channels for
VIDEO Plus+” on page 25, or look in the
programme guide for your area that
features PlusCode.
• If you want to record satellite
broadcasts using VIDEO Plus+, see
page 26.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
1 Press MENU, then press > /. to select
SETTINGS and press OK.
2 Press > /. to select VIDEO PLUS+ and
press OK.
The preset channels are displayed on the
screen. “- - -” in the GUIDE CH column
means that the guide channel has not been
preset.
> /. /? //
OK
MENU
Programme
number
button
MENU
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
continued
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
SETTINGS
OPTIONS
TUNER
VIDEO PLUS+
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SELECT : Vv
SET : OK
VIDEO PLUS+
PROG CH GUIDE CH
BBC1 C21 [ 1]
BBC2 C12 2
ITV C33 3
CH4 C47 4
CH5 C55 5
SELECT : Vv
SET : 0 – 9
CANCEL : CLEAR
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Manual setup — Setting up ShowView (continued)
3 Press > /. to move the cursor ( ) to the
row on which you want to set the guide
channel.
To display other pages for programme
positions 6 to 60, press > /. repeatedly.
4 Press programme number buttons to enter
the guide channel number assigned in the
programme guide.
5 To set the guide channel of another station, repeat steps 3 to 4.
6 Press OK.
123
456
789
0
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
SHOWVIEW
PROG CH GUIDE CH
6 C01 – – –
7 C02 – – –
8 C03 [–––]
9 –––
10 C15 – – –
SELECT : Vv
SET : 0 – 9
CANCEL : CLEAR
SHOWVIEW
PROG CH GUIDE CH
6 C01 – – –
7 C02 – – –
8 C03 [123]
9 –––
10 C15 – – –
SELECT : Vv
SET : 0 – 9
CANCEL : CLEAR
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Getting Started
Guide channels for VIDEO Plus+
Guide Station name
channel
Guide Station name
channel
continued
001 BBC1
002 BBC2
003 ITV
004 CHANNEL 4
005 CHANNEL 5
006 RTE 1
007 RTE 2
008 TV NA GAELTACHTA
101 SKY ONE
102 SKY NEWS
103 SKY MOVIES
104 THE MOVIE CHANNEL
105 SKY SPORT
106 NICKELODEON
PARAMOUNT CHANNEL
107 EUROSPORT
QUANTOM TV
108 WARNER BROTHERS
109 MTV EUROPE
110 CHILDREN’S CHANNEL
THE FAMLY CHANNEL
111 THE DISNEY CHANNEL
112 BBC WORLD SERVICE
113 RTL 4
114 FILMNET 2
SUPER SPORT
ADULT CHAN
115 RTL PLUS INTERNATIONAL
116 SAT 1
117 PREMIERE
118 3 SAT
119 SKY 2
119 FOX KIDS
120 PRO 7
121 TELE 5
122 TELECLUB
123 UK GOLD
124 TLC
DISCOVERY
REGAL SHOP
125 BRAVO
HSND
EBN
126 CNN
127 EURONEWS
128 PERFORMANCE
THE ARTS CHANNEL
129 SKY MOVIES GOLD
WEATHER
130 UK LIVING
TELEVISION X FANTASY
CHANNEL
131 GRANADA +
132 GRANADA TALK
132 SKY SCOTTISH
133 TV5 EUROPE
134 TVE INTERNATIONAL
135 MBC
ARABIC
136 QVC
137 SPORTNET
138 COUNTRY MUSIC TV
JAPANESE TV
140 SKY SPORT 2 & SOAPS &
TRAVEL & HIST & SF
141 TV ASIA
142 GRANADA GOOD LIFE
142 GRANADA TV HIGH STREET
142 GRANADA FOOD + WINE
142 GRANADA HEALTH AND
BEAUTY
142 GRANADA HOME + GARDEN
143 LIVE TV
144 SUPERCHANNEL
145 VIDEO HITS ONE
VH-1 (ENGLISH)
146 SELECT TV
147 FILMNET 1 (24 HOUR)
148 SKY SPORT 3
PLAYBOY TV
149 TNT
CARTOON NETWORK
Note
• The guide channel codes listed above are as of 20 February 1997. If you have any questions
about the guide channels, please consult your nearest Sony service facility or the marketing
group of Sony UK.
Getting Started
26
Setting up VIDEO Plus+ for satellite 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 menu. Then set the guide channel number for each satellite channel
using the VIDEO Plus+ menu.
If your satellite tuner is connected via the LINE-1(TV) connector, you don’t
have to set programme positions nor guide channel numbers for satellite
channels. Skip the following procedure.
1 Turn on the satellite tuner.
2 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.
3 Select TUNER and press OK.
4 Press PROG +/– to select a programme position you want to use for
watching a satellite channel.
5 Select CHANNEL SET, then press ? // repeatedly 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.
6 Press PROG +/– to select another programme position for the next
satellite channel, and press the programme number buttons to enter the
same channel number as the one displayed in step 5.
Repeat this step for all satellite channels.
7 Set the guide channel number for each programme position assigned to
the satellite channel, following the procedures on pages 23 and 24.
Manual setup — Setting up ShowView (continued)
TUNER PROG 6
CHANNEL SET [C30 ]
BBC2
AFT [ON ]
FINE TUNING
SELECT : Vv
SET : Bb
Getting Started
27
Getting Started
Notes
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
• If you use a satellite tuner connected via the LINE-1 (TV) connector, you don‘t have
to set up VIDEO Plus+. Just record a satellite programme using VIDEO Plus+, and
the VCR automatically records the programme from the LINE-1 (TV) connector.
• If you inadvertently entered a guide channel number, press CLEAR.
• The VCR does not allow entering the guide channel number if the same number has
been set.
• When you record a satellite broadcast using VIDEO Plus+, you need to select the
desired channel on the satellite tuner manually.
Getting Started
28
1 Hold down P PAUSE and ON/STANDBY
on the VCR simultaneously for more than
three seconds.
Setting your
personal code
For identification, you can enter a
personal code into the VCR. Once you
enter your personal code, you can
confirm it any time but can never change
it.
Before you start…
• Turn on the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
• If there is a tape in the VCR, remove it.
• Turn off the VCR.
CLEAR
> /. /? //
P PAUSE
OK
ON/STNADBAY
ON/STANDBY
P PAUSE
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4 5 6
7 8 9
0
SECURITY FUNCTION
PERSONAL CODE
[–––––––––––]
SELECT : Bb
SET : Vv
CONFIRM : OK
Getting Started
29
Getting Started
2 Enter your personal code.
1 Press > /. to select a character.
Each time you press > , the character
changes as shown below.
A n B n … n Z n 0 n 1 n … n 9
n (blank space) n – (hyphen) n A
2 Press / to set the next character.
The next space flashes.
To correct a character, press ? // until the character you want
to correct flashes, then reset it.
You can set up to 11 characters for your personal code.
3 Press OK.
A confirmation screen appears.
4 If the displayed personal code is correct, press OK.
If the displayed personal code is wrong, press CLEAR and continue
from step 2.
To confirm you personal ID
While the VCR is turned off and there is no tape in the VCR, hold down P
PAUSE and ON/STANDBY
on the VCR simultaneously for more than three
seconds. The entered personal code appears on the TV screen. Press any
button to enter normal viewing mode.
Note
• Once you enter your personal code, you cannot change it by yourself. If you need to
change the entered personal code, consult your nearest Sony service facility.
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
CLEAR
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
SECURITY FUNCTION
PERSONAL CODE
[WB21575––––]
SELECT : Bb
SET : Vv
CONFIRM : OK
SECURITY FUNCTION
PERSONAL CODE
[WB21575––––]
FINAL CONFIRM : OK
CANCEL : CLEAR
Basic Operations
30
Basic Operations
Playing a tape
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 Æ PLAY.
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
REPLAY
6 EJECT
03 REW
P PAUSE
Æ PLAY
)# FF
p STOP
COUNTER
RESET
DISPLAY
PLAY
OK
NTSC PB
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
31
Additional tasks
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 Æ PLAY
)# FF during stop
03 REW during stop
6 EJECT
To replay a recently watched scene
You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch
again.
During playback, press REPLAY up to four times. The VCR rewinds the
tape about 10 seconds on the counter for each press of the button, and
restarts playback.
To play an NTSC-recorded tape
Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your
TV.
When your TV is
PAL only
PAL and NTSC
To use the time counter
At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET.
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.
Set NTSC PB to
ON PAL TV
NTSC 4.43
continued
Basic Operations
32
Notes
• 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.
• When you play back the tape recorded with the NTSC colour system, the counter
does not appear on the TV screen.
• 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.
– Deterioration of the picture quality may occur.
• 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 video systems.
• While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback do not function.
Playing a tape (continued)
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
33
Recording TV
programmes
1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
To record from a decoder, turn it on.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3 Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears
in the display window.
r REC
SP/LP
INPUT SELECT
DISPLAY
PROG +/–
COUNTER/
REMAIN
INPUT
SELECT
TV/VIDEO
continued
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7 8 9
0
Basic Operations
34
Recording TV programmes (continued)
4 Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to
record.
5 Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP
(Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio
quality.
6 Press r REC to start recording.
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
To stop recording
Press p STOP.
Recording indicator
PROG
SP/LP
REC
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
35
To check the remaining time
Press DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check
the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time
counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The remaining time with
the
indicator also appears in the display window.
To correctly check the remaining time of the tape, set TAPE SELECT in the
TAPE OPTIONS menu according to the tape type you use (see page 52).
To watch another TV programme while recording
1 Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display
window.
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 a tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Safety tab
Time counter
Remaining time
continued
PROG12
SP 0:00:22
PROG12
1H 46M
Basic Operations
36
Tips
• To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on
the 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 (TV) or LINE-3 IN connector, or
LINE-2 IN jacks using INPUT SELECT or PROG +/–. When you use PROG +/–,
“L1,” “L3” or “L2” appears in the display window between the lowest programme
position and the highest one.
• 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.
• The display will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape.
• 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 video systems.
• When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time
may not be correct.
• The remaining time doesn’t work for an NTSC-recorded tape. “–:– –” appears in the
display window.
• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.
• If you play back the tape for about 30 seconds after you have inserted it, the
remaining time will be displayed.
Recording TV programmes (continued)
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
37
1 Press VIDEO Plus+.
Recording TV
programmes
using VIDEO Plus+
Just enter the programme’s “PlusCode”
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.
VIDEO Plus+
CLEAR
SET
p STOP
ON/STANDBY
Programme
number
buttons
P PAUSE
Æ PLAY
continued
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4 5 6
7 8 9
0
VIDEO Plus+
VIDEO PLUS+
PLUSCODE
[–––––––––]
SET : 0 – 9
Basic Operations
38
Recording TV programmes using VIDEO Plus+ (continued)
2 Press the programme number buttons to
enter the programme’s PlusCode, then
press SET.
If you make a mistake, press VIDEO
Plus+ before pressing SET and re-enter the
correct number.
The date, start and stop times, programme
position, tape speed, and the VPS/PDC
function setting appear on the TV screen.
For details of the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with
VPS/PDC signals” on page 39.
If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.
3 If you want to change the date, tape
speed, and the VPS/PDC function setting:
1 Press ? // to flash the item you want
to change.
2 Press > /. to reset it.
• To record the same programme every day or the same day every
week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 39.
• To record from other source connected to the LINE-1 (TV) or
LINE-3 IN connector, or LINE-2 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT
to display “L1”, “L3”, or “L2” in the “PROG” position.
4 Press OK to complete the setting.
5 Press ON/STANDBY to turn off the VCR.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR
stands by for recording.
123
456
789
0
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
tTIMER 11. 12 FR
DATE TIME PROG
TODAY 19:00b20:00 35
SP/LP VPS/PDC
SP ON
SELECT : Bb
SET : Vv
OK : OK
tTIMER 11. 12 FR
DATE TIME PROG
TODAY 19:00b20:00 35
SP/LP VPS/PDC
LP ON
SELECT : Bb
SET : Vv
OK : OK
SET
ON/
STANDBY
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
39
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 3 above, press . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press
. , the indication changes as shown below. Press > to change the indication
in reverse order.
TODAY n SU-SA (Sunday to Saturday) n MO-SA (Monday to Saturday) n
MO-FR (Monday to Friday) n SA (every Saturday) .....
n MO (every Monday) n SU (every Sunday) n 1 month later n (dates
count down) n TODAY
Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals
The broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC
(Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These
signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast
delay, early starts or broadcast interruptions.
To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. You can also use the
VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the LINE-1(TV), LINE-3 IN
connectors, and LINE-2 IN jacks.
To record satellite broadcasts
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 Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the
satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ON/STANDBY.
The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press
ON/STANDBY 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.
continued
Basic Operations
40
Tips
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
• When you are recording a progamme in the SP mode and the remaining tape
becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to
the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the
tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO TAPE
SPEED to OFF in the TAPE OPTIONS menu (page 52).
Note
• If the PlusCode is incorrect, the VIDEO Plus+ menu appears instead of the TIMER
menu after pressing SET.
Recording TV programmes using VIDEO Plus+ (continued)
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
41
Setting the timer
manually
If VIDEO Plus+ is not available in you
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.
• To record from a decoder, turn it on.
INPUT SELECT
ON/STANDBY
MENU
> /. /? //
OK
MENU
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
p STOP
continued
1 Press MENU, then press > /. to select
TIMER and press OK.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
tTIMER 11. 12 FR
DATE TIME PROG
TODAY 19:00b20:00 35
SP/LP VPS/PDC
SP ON
SELECT : Bb
SET : Vv
OK : OK
Basic Operations
42
Setting the timer manually (continued)
2 Set the date, start and stop times,
programme position, tape speed and
VPS/PDC function:
1 Press ? // to flash each item in turn.
2 Press > /. to set each item.
To correct a setting, press ? to return to
that setting and reset.
• To record the same programme every day or the same day every
week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 43.
• To use the VPS/PDC function, see ”Timer recording with VPS/
PDC signals” on page 43.
• To record from other source connected to the LINE-1 (TV) or
LINE-3 IN connector, or LINE-2 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT
to display “L1”, “L3”, or “L2” in the “PROG” position.
3 Press OK.
4 Press ON/STANDBY to turn off the VCR.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR
stands by for recording.
To record from a source, leave the connected equipment switched
on.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.
To use the VCR after setting the timer
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
PAUSE
STOP
FFREW
PLAY
OK
tTIMER 11. 12 FR
DATE TIME PROG
TODAY 19:00b20:00 35
SP/LP VPS/PDC
LP ON
SELECT : Bb
SET : Vv
OK : OK
ON/
STANDBY
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
43
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ON/STANDBY.
The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press
ON/STANDBY 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.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 2 above, press . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press
. , the indication changes as shown below. Press > to change the indication
in reverse order.
TODAY n SU-SA (Sunday to Saturday) n MO-SA (Monday to Saturday) n
MO-FR (Monday to Friday) n SA (every Saturday) .....
n MO (every Monday) n SU (every Sunday) n 1 month later n (dates
count down) n TODAY
Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals
The broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC
(Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These
signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast
delay, early starts or broadcast interruptions.
To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. You can also use the
VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the LINE-1(TV), LINE-3 IN
connectors, and LINE-2 IN jacks.
Tips
• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme
number buttons.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
• When you are recording a progamme in the SP mode and the remaining tape
becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to
the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the
tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO TAPE
SPEED to OFF in the TAPE OPTIONS menu (page 52).
Notes
• When setting the timer with VPS/PDC signals, enter the start and stop times
exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide, otherwise the VPS/PDC function
won’t work.
• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit
VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the
VPS/PDC function.
• The indicator flashes in the display window when you press ON/STANDBY
with no tape inserted.
Additional Operations44
Playing/searching
at various speeds
Additional Operations
SLV-E530UX
SLV-E295UX
Æ PLAY
0 REW
Playback options
View the picture during fast-
forward or rewind
Play at high speed
Play at twice the normal
speed
Play in slow motion
Play frame by frame
Rewind and start play
)# FF
Æ PLAY
03 REW
& SLOW
Æ PLAY
)# FF
03 REW
Operation
During fast-forward, hold down )# FF or ) FF. During
rewind, hold down 03 REW or 0 REW.
• During playback, press )# FF or 03 REW.
• During playback, hold down )# FF or 03 REW.
To resume normal playback, release the button.
During playback, press ×2.
During playback or pause, press & SLOW.
During pause, press )# FF or 03 REW. Hold down the
button to play one frame each second.
During stop, press Æ PLAY on the VCR while holding down
03 REW or 0 REW on the VCR.
×2
To resume normal playback
Press Æ PLAY.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
) FF
Additional Operations 45
CLICK SHUTTLE ring
Slow motion
Double speed
High speed
Slow motion in
reverse
Normal speed in
reverse
Double speed in
reverse
High speed in
reverse
pause
Normal speed
(Initial speed)
Using the CLICK SHUTTLE
ring (SLV-E530UX only)
With the CLICK SHUTTLE ring, you
can operate a variety of playback
options.
During playback or pause, turn the
CLICK SHUTTLE ring clockwise or
counterclockwise. Each change in the
CLICK SHUTTLE ring position changes
the playback mode in the following way.
To use the CLICK SHUTTLE ring in jog mode
Use this mode for frame-by-frame play back.
Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button/indicator lights up. If you
change to jog mode during any playback mode, 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 counterclockwise. The frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn
the CLICK SHUTTLE ring. To cancel the jog mode, press JOG again. The
JOG indicator goes off and the VCR enters the pause mode.
JOG button/
indicator
continued
Additional Operations46
Tip
• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR if:
– streaks appear while playing in slow motion
– the picture shakes while pausing.
To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.
Notes
• The sound is muted during these operations.
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but
the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.
• The picture may shake, be distorted or discoloured during the various playback
operations.
Playing/searching at various speeds (continued)
Additional Operations 47
QUICK TIMER
0:00 0:30 1:00 10:30 11:00
1 While recording, press QUICK TIMER once.
The indicator appears in the display window.
2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
The duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops
recording and turns off automatically.
To extend the duration
Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.
Using the quick timer during stop mode
You can set the quick timer and start recording during stop mode by
pressing QUICK TIMER. To set the channel, you can use the PROG +/– or
INPUT SELECT buttons. Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the
recording duration. The recording will start automatically.
Recording TV
programmes
using the quick
timer
After starting recording in the normal
way, you can have the VCR stop
recording automatically after a specified
duration.
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7 8 9
0
Additional Operations48
Checking/
changing/
cancelling timer
settings
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
1 Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
2 Press MENU, then press > /. to select
LIST and press OK:
• If you want to change a setting, go on to
the next step.
• If you do not need to change the settings,
press OK, then turn off the VCR to return
to recording standby.
3 Press > /. to select the setting you want to change or cancel, then press
OK.
CLEAR
> /. /? //
OK
MENU
ON/STANDBY
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
tLIST 11. 12 FR
DATE TIME PROG
TU 1900b2000 BBC2
13. 12 0930b1000 CH5
11. 12 0500b0530 BBC1
MO-FR 1200b1300 L2
MO-SA 2300b2330 L2
SU-SA 1212b1313 ITV
––. – –––b ––– –– –
SP
SP
LP
LP
SP
LP
VPS
PDC
VPS
PDC
VPS
PDC
VPS
PDC
Additional Operations 49
4 • To change the setting, press ? // to flash
the item you want to change, and press
> /. to reset it.
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
5 Press OK.
If any 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.
Programme 1
Programme 2
Will be cut off
tTIMER 11. 12 FR
DATE TIME PROG
TODAY 19:00b20:00 35
SP/LP VPS/PDC
LP ON
SELECT : Bb
SET : Vv
OK : OK
Additional Operations50
Searching using
the index
function
The VCR marks the tape with an index
signal at the point where each recording
begins. Use these signals as references to
find a specific recording.
= /+ INDEX
SEARCH
1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2 Press = /+ INDEX SEARCH.
• To search ahead, press + INDEX
SEARCH.
• To search backwards, press = INDEX
SEARCH.
The VCR starts searching. Playback starts
automatically from that point.
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 programme position
during recording pause.
INDEX
SEARCH
Additional Operations 51
Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape
(the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion
may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. If so, manually adjust
the tracking.
During playback, press the TRACKING +/–
buttons on the VCR to display the tracking
meter. The distortion should disappear as you
press one of the two buttons. (The
indicator
lights up.) To resume automatic tracking
adjustment eject the tape and restart it.
About Optimum Picture Control (OPC)
Optimum Picture Control (OPC) automatically
improves recording and playback quality by
adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video
heads and tape. To maintain better picture
quality, we recommend that you set OPC to ON
in the VIDEO OPTIONS menu (with the OPC
indicator in the display window lit). For details,
see page 52.
OPC playback
The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC.
OPC recording
Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the
tape using the OPC function (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly). This
adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.
To deactivate the OPC
Press MENU and select SETTINGS, OPTIONS, VIDEO OPTIONS then set
OPC to OFF. The OPC indicator in the display window goes off.
Note
• There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the
VCR analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the
OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press r REC to have the VCR analyse the tape.
After the OPC indicator stops flashing, press P PAUSE to start recording
immediately. If you press P PAUSE before the OPC indicator stops flashing, the
OPC function is cancelled.
Tracking meter
TRACKING
VIDEO OPTIONS
OPC [ON ]
SELECT : Vv
SET : Bb
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Menu option
AUTO TAPE
SPEED
TAPE SELECT
Changing menu options
1 Press MENU, then press > /. to select
SETTINGS and press OK.
2 Press > /. to select OPTIONS, then press OK.
3 Press > /. to select the option you want to change:
• To change the TAPE OPTIONS or VIDEO OPTIONS
1 Press OK after selecting TAPE OPTIONS or VIDEO OPTIONS.
2 Press > /. to select the option, then press ? // to change the
setting.
• To change the other options
Press ? // to change the setting.
4 Press OK to return to the original screen.
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
TAPE OPTIONS
Set this option to
• ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically
to the LP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter
than the recording time.
• OFF to keep the set tape speed.
• 300 to use an E-300 type tape.
• 240 to use an E-240 type tape.
• 195 to use an E-195 or shorter type tape.
SETTINGS
OPTIONS
TUNER
VIDEO PLUS+
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SELECT : Vv
SET : OK
OPTIONS
TAPE OPTIONS
VIDEO OPTIONS
POWER SAVE [OFF ]
RF MODULATOR [OFF ]
SELECT : Vv
SET : OK
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Menu option
POWER SAVE
RF MODULATOR
Other options
Set this option to
• OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while
the VCR is standing by.
• ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to
conserve the VCR power.
• ON if you connect the VCR to your TV using only the
aerial cable.
• OFF if you connect the VCR to your TV using the EURO-
AV cable.
Note
• When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display window are on even
though POWER SAVE is set to ON.
Menu option
OPC
Set this option to
• ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control)
function and improve picture quality.
• OFF to switch off OPC.
VIDEO OPTIONS
Additional Operations54
Editing with another VCR
Connecting to record on this VCR
: LINE-1 (TV)
TV
Other VCR (Player)
LINE
(Scart)
VMC-2121 LINE cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Other VCR (Player)
LINE-2 IN
LINE OUT
VMC-710M/720M audio/video
cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
This VCR (Recorder)
This VCR (Recorder)
You can connect to the jacks on the front panel.
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.
• If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR,
select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
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r REC
P PAUSE
Operation (when recording
on this VCR)
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display “L1”
(or “L2” or “L3”) in the display
window.
• Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
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.
Tips
• To edit more precisely, press the P PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause.
• 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
(Assemble Editing).
Note
• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording
with the OPC function. To record a tape with the OPC function, press r REC again
during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyses the tape. Then, when you
start editing in step 4, press P PAUSE after the OPC indicator stops flashing. If you
press P PAUSE before the OPC indicator stops flashing, the OPC function is
cancelled.
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Symptom
The ON/STANDBY switch
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 picture is not clear.
The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.
The picture has no sound.
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your
nearest Sony service facility.
Power
Clock
Additional Information
Playback
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
• Rough picture
• Unclear picture • No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
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 one hour.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
mains for more than an hour. 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 the VCR is connected to the TV only with the aerial
cable, make sure that RF MODULATOR in the
OPTIONS menu is set to ON.
• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.
• The video heads are dirty (see below). 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.
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult
your local Sony service facility for more information.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
• The tape is defective. Use a new tape.
initial contamination terminal
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Timer recording Recording
Symptom
No TV programme appears
on the TV screen.
TV reception is poor.
The tape starts playing as soon
as it is inserted.
The tape is ejected when you
press r REC.
Nothing happens when you
press r REC.
The timer does not operate.
Remedy
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• If the VCR is connected to the TV using only the aerial
cable, make sure that RF MODULATOR in the
OPTIONS menu is set to ON.
• Adjust the TV aerial.
• 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.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT
button. Select a programme position when recording
TV programmes; select “L1,” “L2,” or “L3” when
recording from other equipment.
• 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 have not already passed
the current time.
• Check that the decoder is turned on.
• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
mains for more than one hour. Reset the clock and
timer.
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Symptom
A tape cannot be inserted.
The remote commander does
not function.
The tracking meter does not
appear on the screen.
You cannot control other TVs.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
Others
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 or the NTSC system is
being used.
• Set your TV’s code number. The code number resets to
01 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.
Troubleshooting (continued)
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Specifications
System
Channel coverage
PAL (I)
UHF B21 - B69
RF output signal
UHF channels 21 to 69
Aerial out
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Inputs and outputs
: LINE-1 (TV)
21-pin
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
Video output: pin 19
Audio output: pins 1 and 3
LINE-3 IN
21-pin
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
LINE-2 IN
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
AUDIO IN, phone jack (1)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
General
Power requirements
220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption
20 W
Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C
Dimensions
Approx. 355 × 96 × 285 mm (w/h/d)
including projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 3.9 kg
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Aerial cable (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel (SLV-E295UX)
1 ON/STANDBY switch/indicator
(38)
2 Tape compartment
303 REW (rewind) button (31, 44)
4Æ PLAY button (30)
5)# FF (fast-forward) button
(31, 44)
6r REC (record) button (34)
7p STOP button (34)
8P PAUSE button (31)
9 PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–
buttons (34, 51)
!… AUTO SET UP/RF (Radio
Frequency) CHANNEL button
(11, 13)
!` Remote sensor (5)
!“ LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO jacks
(54)
!£ 6 EJECT button (31)
12354
!£ !“ !` !… 9 8 7 6
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Front panel (SLV-E530UX)
1 ON/STANDBY switch/indicator
(38)
2 Tape compartment
30 REW (rewind) button (31, 44)
4) FF (fast-forward) button (31, 44)
5Æ PLAY button (30)
6 JOG button/indicator (45)
7 CLICK SHUTTLE ring (45)
8r REC (record) button (34)
9p STOP button (34)
0P PAUSE button (31)
!` PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–
buttons (34, 51)
!“ AUTO SET UP/RF (Radio
Frequency) CHANNEL button
(11, 13)
!£ Remote sensor (5)
!¢ LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO jacks
(54)
!6 EJECT button (31)
continued
1234567
!!¢ !£ !“!`!…98
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Index to parts and controls (continued)
Display window
1 Timer indicator (38)
2 Tape speed indicators (34)
3 VIDEO indicator (35)
4 OPC (Optimum Picture Control)
indicator (51)
5 VPS/PDC (Video Programme
System/Programme Delivery
Control) indicator (39, 43)
6 Tracking indicator (51)
7 Time counter/clock/line/
programme position indicator
(31, 34, 55)
8 Remaining time indicator (35)
9 Tape/recording indicator (34)
12345 6
98 7
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Rear panel
1 Mains lead (9)
2 AERIAL IN
ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9)
3 AERIAL OUT
ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9)
4 LINE-3 IN
ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector
5: LINE-1 (TV)
: LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (10, 54)
6 NTSC PB (PlayBack) switch (31)
1
6
2
54 3
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Index to parts and controls (continued)
Remote commander
16EJECT button (31)
2 COUNTER RESET button (31)
3 DISPLAY button (31)
4 WIDE button (for TV) (6)
5 TV/VIDEO button (35)
6 QUICK TIMER button (47)
7rREC (record) button (34)
8 SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)
button (34)
V (Teletext) button (for TV) (6)
9 INPUT SELECT button (33, 42)
; TV power on/TV mode select
button (for TV) (6)
!… & SLOW button* (44)
!` ×2 button* (44)
!“ Tape/menu operatin buttons
MENU button (14, 52)
P PAUSE/> button (31)
p STOP/. button (34)
03 REW (rewind)/? button
(31, 44)
)# FF (fast-forward)// button
(31, 44)
Æ PLAY/OK button (30)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
!…
!`
!“
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
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!£ [TV]/[VIDEO] remote control switch
(5)
!¢ ON/STANDBY switch (38)
! COUNTER/REMAIN button (35)
!⁄ CLEAR button (49)
!ƒ VIDEO Plus+ button (37)
!¥ Programme number buttons (24, 38)
!» SET button (38)
@… ? (ten’s digit) button (36)
@` PROG (programme) +/– buttons
(34)
ˆ / Teletext page access buttons
(for TV) (6)
@“ VOL (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)
(6)
@£ =/+ INDEX SEARCH
buttons* (50)
@¢ REPLAY button (31)
* FASTEXT buttons (for TV)
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
!£
!¢
!
!⁄
!ƒ
!¥
!»
@…
@`
@“
@£
@¢
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