Sony SLV-ED115PS, SLV-ED215PS, SLV-ED215TH, SLV-ED313ME, SLV-ED313MJ, SLV-ED313SG 1, 2, 3

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SLV-ED313ME GB 3-065-583-11(1)

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STOP

APC

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APC

START

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APC

START

Recording TV programmes using the

Easy Timer function

The Easy Timer function allows you to make a timer recording of a

programme without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record

only one programme that will be broadcast within the next 24 hours using

the EASY TIMER knob. If the VCR clock has not been set, you can also set

the clock before setting the timer recording.

Setting the Easy Timer

Before you start…

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in

place. Make sure the tape is longer

than the recording time.

1Push the EASYTIMER knob.

The START indicator appears in the display window.

If the clock has not been set,

“–:– –” appears. Go to step 2

in “Setting or changing the

Easy Clock” on page 26.

2Set the recording start time by turning the EASY TIMER knob

clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the time by 15

minutes.

To increase or decrease the

time by one minute, press

PROGRAM +/–.

3Push the EASYTIMER knob to confirm the start time setting.

The STOP indicator appears.

EASY TIMER

EASY TIMER

EASY TIMER

EASY TIMER

knob

PROGRAM +/–

REC SPEED

SP/LP (SP/EP)

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Contents

Main Introduction WARNING Precautions Safety Installing Caution Table of contents Additional Operations Step 1 Unpacking Checking your model name Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Using the remote commander Step 3 1 2 3 Additional connections Connecting the VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR (continued) Selecting a language 1 2 3 Step 6 Presetting channels Presetting all receivable channels using the One Touch Tuning function Getting Started SLV-ED313ME GB 3-065-583-11(1) Presetting all receivable channels automatically 2 3 (B) to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM. To preset CATV channels, select CATV. MENU OK M/m/</, 4 Getting Started SLV-ED313ME GB 3-065-583-11(1) Presetting channels manually 01GB03GET-ED313.p65 10/1/01, 14:2413 2 to NORMAL/CATV, then select NORM. To preset CATV channels, select CATV. 3 PROG +/ MENU OK M/m/</, MENU 4 position. 8 5 6 1 2 If the picture is not clear 1 2 3 4 Setting the clock Step 7 2 3 4 5 Playing a tape 1 2 3 Playing a tape (continued) Recording TV programmes 1 2 3 Recording TV programmes (continued) 4 5 1 2 Page Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function Setting the Easy Timer 1 2 3 4 5 6 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function (continued) 1 2 Setting or changing the Easy Clock 3 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function (continued) Basic Operations Setting the timer manually 1 2 3 4 5 Searching for the beginning of an Easy Timer recorded programme Searching for the current position on a tape 1 2 the Blank Search 1 2 the index Using the INDEX SEARCH buttons on the remote commander 1 2 36 Using the SEARCH MODE button and EASY TIMER knob on the VCR 1 2 3 Searching using the index function (continued) the Time Search 1 2 3 To resume normal playback Press H PLAY. Playing/searching at various speeds Setting the recording duration time 1 2 Checking/ changing/ cancelling timer settings 1 2 3 4 Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function Changing menu options 1 2 press </, to change the setting. 3 Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR Operation (when recording on this VCR) 1 2 3 4 Troubleshooting Page 48 Sapphire tape cleaner Head Condition Sensor Troubleshooting (continued) Additional Information Specifications System Inputs and outputs General Supplied accessories Index to parts and controls Front panel Display window Rear panel 52 Remote commander Index to parts and controls (continued) Index A B C D