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3-090-243-11 (1) GB
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC
SLV-ED949ME/SG
SLV-ED343ME/SG
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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• Keep the unit and cassettes away from WARNING equipment with strong magnets, such as To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not microwave ovens or large loudspeakers. expose the unit to rain or moisture. • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the • If the unit is brought directly from a cold cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified to a warm location, moisture may personnel only. condense inside the VCR and cause To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
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Getting Started Table of Contents Additional Operations Getting Started 45 Playing/searching at various speeds 4 Index to parts and controls 47 Setting the recording duration time 10 Step 1 : Unpacking 48 Checking/changing/cancelling 11 Step 2 : Setting up the remote timer settings commander 50 Recording stereo and bilingual 13 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR programmes (SLV-ED949ME/SG 15 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with only) the Auto Set Up function 53 Searching using the index function 18 Step 5
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Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel For SLV-ED949ME/SG 1 ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch 8 z REC (record) button (33) (47) (60) 2 Remote sensor (11) 9 EASY TIMER (36) 3 Tape compartment q; PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– 4 A EJECT button (30) buttons* (37) (54) 5 H PLAY button* (30) (45)/M FF qa LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R (fast-forward)/m REW (rewind) (left/right) jacks (58) (30) (45)/Playback Dial (31) (45) 6 x STOP button (17) (30) (6
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Getting Started For SLV-ED343ME/SG 1 ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch 6 x STOP button (17) (30) (60) 2 A EJECT button (30) 7 X PAUSE button (30) (41) (60) 3 Remote sensor (11) 8 z REC (record) button (33) (47) (60) 4 Tape compartment 9 PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– 5 H PLAY button* (30) (45)/M FF buttons* (37) (54) (fast-forward)/m REW (rewind) (30) (45)/Playback Dial (31) (45) * The H PLAY and PROGRAM/ TRACKING + button has a tactile dot. continued Getting Started 5
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Index to parts and controls (continued) Display window 1426 3 578 qa 0 9 1 Tape indicator 8 Timer indicator (39) (43) 2 START indicator (37) 9 Recording indicator (33) 3 STOP indicator (37) 0 Time counter/clock/line/programme position indicator (31) (32) (59) 4 MONTH indicator (40) qa Tape speed indicators (32) (38) 5 YEAR indicator (40) 6 NICAM indicator* (51) * SLV-ED949ME/SG only 7 STEREO indicator* (50) Getting Started 6
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Getting Started Rear panel For SLV-ED949ME/SG 1 2 3 5 4 For SLV-ED343ME/SG 1 2 3 5 4 1 (in from antenna) connector (13) 4 LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO 1 (audio right/audio left/video) jacks* 2 LINE IN 1 AUDIO R/L/VIDEO 2 1 LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks* (audio right/audio left/video) jacks* (14) (59) 2 LINE IN 1 AUDIO/VIDEO jacks* 5 (out to tv) connector (13) (58) 1 3 Mains lead (13) * SLV-ED949ME/SG only 2 * SLV-ED343ME/SG only continued Getting Started 7
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Index to parts and controls (continued) 1 Z EJECT button (30) Remote commander 2 INPUT SELECT button (32) (42) (60) 3 TV/VIDEO button (for TV) 4 CLEAR button (31) (48) 5 Programme number buttons* (34) 6 -/-- (ten’s digit) button (34) 7 VOL (volume) +/– buttons 123 8 z REC (record) button (33) (47) 456 9 REC SPEED (recording speed) button (32) 789 q; MENU button (21) (48) 0 qa X PAUSE/M button (21) (30) x STOP/m button (21) (30) m REW (rewind)/< button (21) (30) (45) M FF (fast-forward)/, button
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Getting Started qs ?/1 (on/standby) switch (43) qd •TV/VIDEO remote control switch (11) 1 2 qf AUDIO MONITOR button* * (52) qg DISPLAY button (31) (33) 1 qh PROG (programme) +/– buttons* (34) qj y SLOW button (45) qk ×2 button (45) 123 ql ./> INDEX SEARCH 456 buttons (53) 789 1 0 * The H PLAY, AUDIO MONITOR, number 5 and PROG + buttons have a tactile dot. 2 * SLV-ED949ME/SG only Getting Started 9
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Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Aerial cable • R6 (size AA) batteries How to use this manual The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-ED949ME/SG and ED343ME/SG. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-ED949ME is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-ED949ME only.” This manual mainly explains oper
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Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position. Using the Remote sensor remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate you
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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued) Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. • If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. • Do not use a new battery together with an old one. • Do not use different types of batteries together. • Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs. Getting Started 12
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Getting Started Step 3 : Connecting the VCR Connect the aerial to your VCR and TV as shown below to watch TV programmes and VCR pictures on your TV. In addition, if your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, we recommend you connect the VCR to your TV using an audio/video cable to get a better picture and sound. Connecting the aerial Mains lead AERIAL IN to mains Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to on the rear panel of the VCR. 2 C
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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued) Additional connections For SLV-ED949ME/SG To a TV that has audio/ video input jacks This additional connection improves picture and sound LINE OUT quality. Connect the TV as LINE IN shown on the left. Audio/video cable (not supplied) For SLV-ED343ME/SG LINE OUT LINE IN Audio/video cable (not supplied) To a stereo system (SLV-ED949ME/SG only) You can improve sound LINE OUT quality by connecting a AUDIO R/L LINE IN stereo system to the LINE OUT AUDIO R/L ja
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Getting Started Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function. With this function, you can set the language for the on-screen display and TV channels automatically. 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Tune the TV to channel 32 (the initial RF channel for this VCR). Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To change the RF chan
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Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function (continued) 3 Press OK. SYSTEM SELECT PLAY The SYSTEM SELECT menu SYSTEM – B/G OK appears. SYSTEM – D/K SYSTEM – I SELECT : SET : OK EXIT : MENU 4 Press M/m/
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Getting Started To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press MENU. To change the RF channel If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, change the RF channel on the VCR and TV. Select INSTALLATION from the menu, then press M/m to highlight VCR OUTPUT CH and press ,. Select the RF channel by pressing the M/m buttons. Then, tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears. Tip • If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in the Auto Set U
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Step 5 : Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. MENU 1 Press MENU, then press M/m/
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Getting Started 4 Set the day, month, and year in PLAY sequence by pressing , to select OK the item to be set, and press M/m to 18:2 3 0 2 8 / SEP /0 04 TUE select the digits, then press ,. The day of the week is set automatically. SELECT : SET : END : OK EXIT : MENU MENU 5 Press MENU to exit the menu. Tip • To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits by pressing M/m. Getting Started 19
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Step 6 : Selecting the TV system You must select the appropriate TV system for your area. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. MENU 1 Press MENU, then press M/m/
