Sony SLV-ED815PS Recording TV programmes, To record Ntsc colour system programmes, Tips

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Recording TV programmes (continued)

To record NTSC colour system programmes

NTSC colour signals can be recorded on this VCR from the LINE-1 IN and LINE-2 IN (SLV-ED915PS/TH, ED818ME/SG, ED616ME/MJ/SG and ED515PS only) jacks only.

To select the line input, press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– so that “L1” or “L2” (SLV-ED915PS/TH, ED818ME/SG, ED616ME/MJ/SG and ED515PS only) appears in the display window.

For tape speed, select SP or EP in step 4.

EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP, however, SP produces better picture and sound quality.

When playing a tape, the VCR automatically detects the tape speed.

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 IN or LINE-2 IN (SLV-ED915PS/TH, ED818ME/SG, ED616ME/MJ/SG and ED515PS only) jacks. Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L1” or “L2” SLV-ED915PS/TH, ED818ME/SG, ED616ME/MJ/SG and ED515PS only) in the display window.

•The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will not be recorded on the tape.

•If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.

•You can have the VCR stop automatically after starting at a specified time. For details, see “Setting the recording duration time” on page 40.

Notes

•The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.

•It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY.

•The remaining tape length does not appear while playing or recording in the NTSC system.

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Basic Operations

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Precautions SafetyInstalling Compatible colour/TV systemsTable of contents Unpacking Checking your model nameGetting Started Setting up the remote commander Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries You can use this remoteConnecting the VCR Connecting the aerialAdditional connections To a TV that has audio/video input jacksAudio/video cable not supplied Audio cable not suppliedTuning your TV to the VCR Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCRPress RF Channel on the VCR This channel will now be referred to as the video channelYou want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel To obtain a clear picture from the VCRIf your TV system is Select SLV-ED915PS/TH SystemSelecting a Language Before you start…Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Press M/m to select the desired languagePresetting channels Presetting all receivableChannels using the One Touch Tuning function To check if the channels are preset correctlyPresetting all receivable channels automatically Presetting channelsTurn on the VCR and the TV Getting Started Presetting channels manually Press /.to move the cursor B toProg + Press Prog +/- to select the programme position Channel coverage System B/G System D/KDisabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clearPress /, to get a clearer picture, then press OK Selected programme positionSetting the clock Press , to select the month and set the month using M/mTurn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel Setting the clock Press OK to start the clockPlaying a tape Basic OperationsBasic Operations REW StopPlaying a tape Additional tasksTo set the colour system To play an NTSC-recorded tapeTo use the time counter Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Recording TV programmesPress Prog +/- to select the programme position you want to RecordTo stop recording Press x StopTo check the remaining tape length To watch another TV programme while recordingRecording TV programmes To record Ntsc colour system programmesTips Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function Setting the Easy TimerRecording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function REC SpeedSetting or changing the Easy Clock Commander Do this on the VCRTo check or change the timer setting To cancel the timer settingTo use the VCR after setting the timer To stop the VCR while recording, press x StopTips Setting the timer manually You can preset up to eight programmes at a timePress Menu and select Timer SET/ CHECK, then press OK Press M/m to set each itemSetting the timer manually Press ?/1 to turn off the VCRDaily/weekly recording Search Operations Searching for the current position on a tape To stop the Search functionTape meter Searching using the Blank Search function To stop searchingBlank section Last recorded Searching using the index function Using the Index Search buttons on the remote commanderUsing the Search Mode button and Easy Timer knob on the VCR Searching using the Time Search function Easy Timer knobPress xSTOP Playing/searching at various speeds To resume normal playbackPress H Play Setting the recording duration time To cancel the durationTo extend the duration Press zREC repeatedly to set to the new durationChecking Changing/ cancelling timer settings Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlapProgramme Will be cut off For SLV-ED915PS/TH only Zweiton German stereo system Nicam systemTo select bilingual sound while recording Press Audio Monitor to select the sound you wantFor SLV-ED818ME/SG, ED817TH and ED815PS only Selecting the sound during playbackRecording stereo and bilingual programmes How sound is recorded on a video tape Adjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingTracking meter About the Adaptive Picture Control APC function APC playbackAPC recording To deactivate the APC functionInitial settings are indicated in bold print Changing menu optionsMenu choices Menu option Set this option toHow to connect to record on this VCR VMC-710/720HG audio/video cable not supplied Signal flowEditing with another VCR EditingEditing with another VCR Jack If the other VCR is Use a cable such asWhen recording on this VCR Basic editingBefore you start editing To stop editingAudio dubbing SLV-ED818ME/SG and ED616ME/MJ/ SG only To stop while editingTroubleshooting Clock Power Playback Symptom RemedyAdditional Information Troubleshooting Symptom RemedyOthers Sapphire tape cleaner Symptoms caused by contaminated video headsHead Condition Sensor Specifications Supplied accessoriesSystem Inputs and outputsIndex to parts and controls Front panelRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Display window Index to parts and controlsMains lead Aerial OUT connector LINE-1 in AUDIO/VIDEO jacks Rear panel for SLV-ED616ME/MJ/SG and ED515PS onlyVideo jacks Remote commander Index V, W, X, Y