Sony SLV-ED818ME, SLV-ED817TH, SLV-ED515PS, SLV-ED815PS, SLV-ED616ME, SLV-ED915PS, SLV-ED915TH Tips

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Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function (continued)

Tips

•To record from a source connected to 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 +/– or turn the EASY TIMER knob to display “L1” or “L2” (SLV- ED915PS/TH, ED818ME/SG, ED616ME/MJ/SG and ED515PS only) in the display window.

•To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To record in the EP mode, set the tape speed to “LP” in the display window.

Notes

•You cannot set the Easy Timer if eight programmes have already been set.

•You can set the timer for only one programme using the Easy Timer function. If you want to set the timer for other programmes, use the TIMER SET/CHECK menu. For details, see page 31.

•You cannot set the date using the Easy Timer function. Set the date using the CLOCK SET menu if you want to set the timer with the menu. For details, see page 17.

•The t indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting with no tape inserted.

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Basic Operations

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Installing PrecautionsSafety Compatible colour/TV systemsTable of contents Unpacking Checking your model nameGetting Started Inserting the batteries Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander You can use this remoteConnecting the VCR Connecting the aerialAudio/video cable not supplied Additional connectionsTo a TV that has audio/video input jacks Audio cable not suppliedPress RF Channel on the VCR Tuning your TV to the VCRPress ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR This channel will now be referred to as the video channelIf your TV system is Select You want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channelTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR SLV-ED915PS/TH SystemTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel Selecting a LanguageBefore you start… Press M/m to select the desired languageChannels using the One Touch Tuning function Presetting channelsPresetting all receivable 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/KPress /, to get a clearer picture, then press OK Disabling unwanted programme positionsIf the picture is not clear 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 clockBasic Operations Playing a tapeBasic Operations REW StopTo set the colour system Playing a tapeAdditional tasks To play an NTSC-recorded tapeTo use the time counter Press Prog +/- to select the programme position you want to Insert a tape with its safety tab in placeRecording TV programmes RecordTo check the remaining tape length To stop recordingPress x Stop 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 Speed Setting or changing the Easy Clock Commander Do this on the VCRTo use the VCR after setting the timer To check or change the timer settingTo cancel the timer setting To stop the VCR while recording, press x StopTips Press Menu and select Timer SET/ CHECK, then press OK Setting the timer manuallyYou can preset up to eight programmes at a time 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 To extend the duration Setting the recording duration timeTo cancel 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 To select bilingual sound while recording For SLV-ED915PS/TH only Zweiton German stereo systemNicam system 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 APC recording About the Adaptive Picture Control APC functionAPC playback To deactivate the APC functionMenu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold printChanging menu options Menu option Set this option toEditing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCRVMC-710/720HG audio/video cable not supplied Signal flow EditingEditing with another VCR Jack If the other VCR is Use a cable such asBefore you start editing When recording on this VCRBasic 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 System SpecificationsSupplied accessories 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