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3-074-911-11 (1) GB
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
SLV-EZ727AZ
PAL NTSC
SLV-EZ725AZ
PAL NTSC4.43
SLV-EZ424AZ
PAL NTSC4.43
SLV-EZ121AZ
PAL NTSC4.43
© 2002 Sony Corporation
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• If the unit is brought directly from a cold WARNING to a warm location, moisture may To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not condense inside the VCR and cause expose the unit to rain or moisture. damage to the video head and tape. When To avoid electrical shock, do not open the you first install the unit, or when you cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified move it from a cold to a warm location, personnel only. wait for about four hours before operating the unit. The mains lead must only be chan
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Getting Started Table of Contents Additional Operations Getting Started 48 Playing/searching at various speeds 4 Index to parts and controls 49 Setting the recording duration time 10 Step 1 : Unpacking 50 Checking/changing/cancelling 11 Step 2 : Setting up the remote timer settings commander 52 Recording stereo and bilingual 14 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR programmes (SLV-EZ727AZ and 16 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with EZ725AZ only) the Auto Set Up function 55 Searching using the index function 1
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Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel For SLV-EZ727AZ and EZ725AZ 1 ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch 9 M FF (fast-forward) button (30) (48) 2 Remote sensor (11) q; m REW (rewind) button (30) (48) 3 Tape compartment qa EASY TIMER (36) 4 A EJECT button (30) qs PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– 5 H PLAY button* (30) (48) buttons* (37) (56) 6 x STOP button* (17) (30) (62) qd LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R 7 z REC (record) button (33) (49) (left/righ
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Getting Started For SLV-EZ424AZ and EZ121AZ 1 ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch 8 z REC (record) button (33) (49) (62) 2 A EJECT button (30) 9 x STOP button (17) (30) (62) 3 Remote sensor (11) q; X PAUSE button (30) (41) (62) 4 Tape compartment qa EASY TIMER (36) 5 m REW (rewind) button (30) (48) qs PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– 6 H PLAY button (30) (48) buttons* (37) (56) 7 M FF (fast-forward) button (30) (48) * The 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) (46) 2 START indicator (37) 9 Recording indicator (33) 3 STOP indicator (37) q; Time counter/clock/line/programme position indicator (31) (32) (62) 4 MONTH indicator (40) qa Tape speed indicators (32) (38) 5 YEAR indicator 6 NICAM indicator* (53) * SLV-EZ727AZ and EZ725AZ only 7 STEREO indicator* (52) Getting Started 6
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Getting Started Rear panel For SLV-EZ727AZ and EZ725AZ 1 2 3 5 4 For SLV-EZ424AZ and EZ121AZ 1 2 3 5 4 1 (in from antenna) connector (14) 4 LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO 1 (audio right/audio left/video) jacks* 2 LINE IN 1 AUDIO R/L/VIDEO 2 LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks* 1 (audio right/audio left/video) jacks* (15) (61) 2 LINE IN 1 AUDIO/VIDEO jacks* 5 (out to tv) connector (14) (60) 1 3 Mains lead (14) * SLV-EZ727AZ and EZ725AZ only 2 * SLV-EZ424AZ and EZ121AZ 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) (45) (62) 3 TV/VIDEO button (for TV) 4 CLEAR button (31) (42) (50) 5 Programme number buttons* (42) 6 -/-- (ten’s digit) button 7 VOL (volume) +/– buttons 123 8 z REC (record) button (33) (49) 456 9 REC SPEED (recording speed) button (32) 789 q; MENU button (22) (50) 0 qa X PAUSE/M button (22) (30) x STOP/m button (22) (30) m REW (rewind)/< button (22) (30) (48) 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) 3 qg G-CODE button* (42) qh DISPLAY button (31) (33) 1 qj PROG (programme) +/– buttons* (34) qky SLOW button (48) 123 ql ×2 button (48) 456 w;./> INDEX SEARCH 789 buttons (55) 0 1 * The H PLAY, AUDIO MONITOR, number 5 and PROG + buttons have a tactile dot. 2 * not available on SLV-EZ424AZ and EZ121AZ 3 * SLV-EZ727AZ and EZ424AZ only Getting Started 9
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Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries • Aerial cable Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-EZ727AZ, EZ725AZ, EZ424AZ and EZ121AZ. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-EZ727AZ is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV- EZ727AZ only.” Getting Started 10
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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 Remote sensor 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. Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLV-EZ727AZ only) The r
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Getting Started Tip • When you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns off automatically. Notes • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. • When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set the appropriate code number every time yo
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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 Connect of the V
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Getting Started Additional connections For SLV-EZ727AZ and EZ725AZ 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 right. Audio/video cable (not supplied) For SLV-EZ424AZ and EZ121AZ LINE OUT LINE IN Audio/video cable (not supplied) To a stereo system (SLV-EZ727AZ and EZ725AZ only) You can improve sound LINE OUT quality by connecting a LINE IN AUDIO R/L stereo system to the LINE OUT AUDIO R/
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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 TV channels automatically. 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Tune the TV to channel 68 (in Australia) or 63 (in New Zealand) (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 channel” on page 17.
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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. Notes • Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (timer, etc.) will be reset.
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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 sequence by pressing , to select PLAY the item to be set, and press M/m to OK 18:2 3 0 2 8 / SEP /0 02 select the digits, then press ,. SAT 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/
