Sony SLV-ED616ME, SLV-ED817TH, SLV-ED515PS Unpacking, Checking your model name, Getting Started

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Getting Started

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Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:

• Remote commander

• Aerial cable

 

• R6 (size AA) batteries

• Plug adaptor (For SLV-ED818ME and

 

 

SLV-ED616ME/MJ only)

Checking your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 10 models: SLV-ED915PS/ TH, ED818ME/SG, ED817TH, ED815PS, ED616ME/MJ/SG and ED515PS. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-ED818ME is the model used for illustration purpose. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example,“SLV-ED616ME only.”

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Precautions SafetyInstalling Compatible colour/TV systemsTable of contents Checking your model name UnpackingGetting 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 channels Presetting all receivable channels automaticallyTurn on the VCR and the TV Getting Started Press /.to move the cursor B to Presetting channels manuallyProg + 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 positionPress , to select the month and set the month using M/m Setting the clockTurn 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 recordingTo record Ntsc colour system programmes Recording TV 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 itemPress ?/1 to turn off the VCR Setting the timer manuallyDaily/weekly recording Search Operations To stop the Search function Searching for the current position on a tapeTape meter To stop searching Searching using the Blank Search functionBlank 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 Easy Timer knob Searching using the Time Search functionPress xSTOP To resume normal playback Playing/searching at various speedsPress 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 When the timer settings overlap Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsProgramme 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 wantSelecting the sound during playback For SLV-ED818ME/SG, ED817TH and ED815PS onlyRecording stereo and bilingual programmes How sound is recorded on a video tape Adjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureTracking 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 editingClock Power Playback Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingAdditional Information Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingOthers Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Sapphire tape cleanerHead Condition Sensor Specifications Supplied accessoriesSystem Inputs and outputsFront panel Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Display window Index to parts and controlsRear panel for SLV-ED616ME/MJ/SG and ED515PS only Mains lead Aerial OUT connector LINE-1 in AUDIO/VIDEO jacksVideo jacks Remote commander Index V, W, X, Y
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