Sony SLV-ED515PS To stop the VCR while recording, press x Stop, To cancel the timer setting

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To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

To check or change the timer setting

Push the EASYÊ TIMER knob repeatedly until the setting you want to check or change flashes. Then re-enter the new setting, if necessary. If you do not want to change any of the settings, push the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the t indicator appears in the display window.

You can also change the timer setting using the TIMER SET/CHECK menu. For details, see page 41.

To cancel the timer setting

To cancel the Easy Timer setting while entering a setting, press CLEAR on the remote commander or press PROGRAM + and – on the VCR at the same time.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The t indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode 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.

To watch the recorded programme right after recording with the Easy Timer

The SEARCH MODE indicator starts flashing when the VCR finishes the Easy Timer recording. To watch the recorded programme, push the EASY TIMER knob. The VCR turns on, starts searching, then automatically starts playback from the beginning of the recording. For details, see page 33.

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Basic Operations

Basic Operations

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Safety PrecautionsInstalling Compatible colour/TV systemsTable of contents Getting Started UnpackingChecking your model name Using the remote commander Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteries You can use this remoteConnecting the aerial Connecting the VCRTo a TV that has audio/video input jacks Additional connectionsAudio/video cable not supplied Audio cable not suppliedPress ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR Tuning your TV to the VCRPress RF Channel on the VCR This channel will now be referred to as the video channelTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR You want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channelIf your TV system is Select SLV-ED915PS/TH SystemBefore you start… Selecting a LanguageTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel Press M/m to select the desired languagePresetting all receivable Presetting channelsChannels using the One Touch Tuning function To check if the channels are preset correctlyTurn on the VCR and the TV Presetting all receivable channels automaticallyPresetting channels Getting Started Prog + Presetting channels manuallyPress /.to move the cursor B to Channel coverage System B/G System D/K Press Prog +/- to select the programme positionIf the picture is not clear Disabling unwanted programme positionsPress /, to get a clearer picture, then press OK Selected programme positionTurn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel Setting the clockPress , to select the month and set the month using M/m Press OK to start the clock Setting the clockBasic Operations Playing a tapeBasic Operations REW StopAdditional tasks Playing a tapeTo set the colour system To play an NTSC-recorded tapeTo use the time counter Recording TV programmes Insert a tape with its safety tab in placePress Prog +/- to select the programme position you want to RecordPress x Stop To stop recordingTo check the remaining tape length To watch another TV programme while recordingTips Recording TV programmesTo record Ntsc colour system programmes Setting the Easy Timer Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer functionREC Speed Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer functionSetting or changing the Easy Clock Do this on the VCR CommanderTo cancel the timer setting To check or change the timer settingTo use the VCR after setting the timer To stop the VCR while recording, press x StopTips You can preset up to eight programmes at a time Setting the timer manuallyPress Menu and select Timer SET/ CHECK, then press OK Press M/m to set each itemDaily/weekly recording Setting the timer manuallyPress ?/1 to turn off the VCR Search Operations Tape meter Searching for the current position on a tapeTo stop the Search function Blank section Last recorded Searching using the Blank Search functionTo stop searching Using the Index Search buttons on the remote commander Searching using the index functionUsing the Search Mode button and Easy Timer knob on the VCR Press xSTOP Searching using the Time Search functionEasy Timer knob Press H Play Playing/searching at various speedsTo resume normal playback To cancel the duration Setting the recording duration timeTo extend the duration Press zREC repeatedly to set to the new durationChecking Changing/ cancelling timer settings Programme Will be cut off Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsWhen the timer settings overlap Nicam system For SLV-ED915PS/TH only Zweiton German stereo systemTo select bilingual sound while recording Press Audio Monitor to select the sound you wantRecording stereo and bilingual programmes For SLV-ED818ME/SG, ED817TH and ED815PS onlySelecting the sound during playback How sound is recorded on a video tape Tracking meter Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking APC playback About the Adaptive Picture Control APC functionAPC recording To deactivate the APC functionChanging menu options Initial settings are indicated in bold printMenu choices Menu option Set this option toVMC-710/720HG audio/video cable not supplied Signal flow How to connect to record on this VCREditing with another VCR EditingJack If the other VCR is Use a cable such as Editing with another VCRBasic editing When recording on this VCRBefore you start editing To stop editingTo stop while editing Audio dubbing SLV-ED818ME/SG and ED616ME/MJ/ SG onlyAdditional Information TroubleshootingClock Power Playback Symptom Remedy Others TroubleshootingSymptom Remedy Head Condition Sensor Sapphire tape cleanerSymptoms caused by contaminated video heads Supplied accessories SpecificationsSystem Inputs and outputsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Index to parts and controls Display windowVideo jacks Mains lead Aerial OUT connector LINE-1 in AUDIO/VIDEO jacksRear panel for SLV-ED616ME/MJ/SG and ED515PS only Remote commander V, W, X, Y Index