Sony SLV-ED100ML Operating instructions

PAL NTSC

Video Cassette

Recorder

SLV-ED100ME/MI/ML

Operating Instructions

G

3-867-110-15 (1)

Introduction

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose

the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the

cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel

only.

Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified

service shop.

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60

Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage

is identical with your local power supply.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the

unit and have it checked by qualified

personnel before operating it any further.

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains

as long as it is connected to the mains, even

if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the mains if you do

not intend to use it for an extended period of

time. To disconnect the lead, pull it out by

the plug, never by the lead.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent

internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,

blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,

draperies) that may block the ventilation

slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources

such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place

subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,

mechanical vibration or shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined

position. It is designed to be operated in a

horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and cassettes away from

equipment with strong magnets, such as

microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to

a warm location, moisture may condense

inside the VCR and cause damage to the

video head and tape. When you first install

the unit, or when you move it from a cold to

a warm location, wait for about three hours

before operating the unit.

Caution

Television programmes, films, video tapes and

other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such material may

be contrary to the provisions of the copyright

laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable

television transmission may require

authorization from the cable television

transmitter and/or programme owner.

Compatible colour systems

This VCR is designed to record and play back

using the PAL (B/G, D/K, and I), MESECAM

(B/G and D/K), or NTSC (M) colour systems.

Recording of video sources based on other

colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

About colour systems

Different countries use different colour

systems and TV systems. These systems

handle such things as video playback and

recording differently. Using your VCR in a

country that is on a colour system not

supported by this VCR may cause problems

such as playback without sound, a vertically

rolling picture, etc.

This VCR is compatible with most of the

existing colour systems (NTSC, PAL, and

MESECAM) and TV systems (B/G, D/K, I,

and M) except for those used in France, Brazil,

Argentina, and Uruguay.

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Introduction

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking

5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

8 Step 3: Connecting the VCR

11 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR

14 Step 5: Selecting a language

15 Step 6: Presetting channels

30 Step 7: Setting up the G-CODE* system

34 Step 8: Changing/disabling programme positions

37 Step 9: Setting the clock

Basic Operations

39 Playing a tape

43 Recording TV programmes

46 Recording a TV programme using

the Easy Timer function

50 Recording TV programmes using

the G-CODE system

53 Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

56 Playing/searching at various

speeds

59 Setting the recording duration

time

60 Synchronised recording

63 Checking/changing/cancelling

timer settings

64 Recording stereo and bilingual

programmes

67 Searching using the index

function

* G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-CODE system is

manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

68 Enjoying the surround sound

(Sound Dimension)

69 Adjusting the picture

71 Changing menu options

72 Adjusting the LCD contrast

73 Using a microphone and

headphones

Editing

74 Connecting to a VCR or stereo

system

75 Basic editing

76 Audio dubbing

Additional Information

78 Troubleshooting

81 Specifications

82 Index to parts and controls

Back cover

Index

Getting Started

4 Getting Started

• Remote commander

• R6 (size AA) batteries

• Aerial cable

Getting Started

• Audio/video cable (3-phono to

3-phono)

• Plug adaptor (SLV-ED100ME/ML

only)

Step 1

Unpacking

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

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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 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 your Sony TV.

If the TV does not have the g

symbol near the remote sensor,

this remote commander will

not operate the TV.

Set TV / VIDEO to

VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR

TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV

Remote sensor

TV / VIDEO

continued

To operate

the VCR

a Sony TV

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6 Getting Started

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your

TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code

number.

1 Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV .

2 Hold down I/u, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the

programme number buttons. Then release I/u.

Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV:

I/u, TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, ? (ten’s digit), PROG

+/–, VOL +/–, and WIDE with some TV.

Tip

• If you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns

off automatically.

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)

Notes

• The TV/VIDEO button selects the input source of the TV from aerial in or line in.

The button does not control this VCR.

• 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 with an old one together.

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

7

Getting Started

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until

you find the one that works with your TV.

To make wide mode settings, see the footnotes below this table for the

applicable code numbers.

*

1

Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.

*

2

Press WIDE, then press VOL +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.

*

3

Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press

CURSOR >/./?// to select the wide picture you want and press OK.

Notes

• 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.

• You may not be able to use some buttons to control non-Sony TVs due to the remote

commander’s signal limitations.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number

automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number.

Manufacturer

Sony 01*

1

,02

Akai 68

Blaupunkt 10

Ferguson 52

Grundig 11*

1

Hitachi 24

ITT/Nokia 15,16,69*

3

Mitsubishi 27*

1

,28*

1

,50*

1

,51*

1

NEC 66

Panasonic 17*

1

,49

Manufacturer

Philips 06*

1

,07*

1

,08*

1

Saba 12,13

Samsung 22,23

Sanyo 25

Sharp 29

TEAC 67

Telefunken 36

Thomson 43*

2

Toshiba 38

Code number

8 Getting Started

1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV

and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear

panel of the VCR.

2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and

the aerial input of your TV using the

supplied aerial cable.

3 Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Step 3

AERIAL IN

Connecting the VCR

Connect the aerial to the VCR and your 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.

AERIAL IN

Mains lead

to mains

AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable

(supplied)

: Signal flow

AERIAL

IN

OUT

AERIAL

IN

OUT

9

Getting Started

Additional connections

To a TV that has audio/video input jacks

This additional connection improves

picture and sound quality. Connect the

TV as shown on the right.

If you want to use the Trinitron TV

Synchro Play function (see page 42), this

connection is necessary. (If your TV has

two or more inputs, connect the audio/

video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.)

To a stereo system

You can improve sound quality by

connecting a stereo system as shown on

the right.

To a satellite tuner

You can record programmes from other

equipment such as a satellite tuner.

To record satellite programmes using the

G-CODE system, connect the audio/

video cable to the LINE-1 IN jacks (not

to the LINE-3 IN jacks )(see “To record

satellite broadcasts” on page 52).

LINE-1 OUT

LINE IN

Audio/video cable (supplied)

LINE IN

LINE-2 OUT

(AUDIO)

Audio cable (not supplied)

continued

: Signal flow

LINE-3 IN

(SAT IN)

LINE OUT

Audio/video cable

(not supplied)

Satellite tuner

: Signal flow

10 Getting Started

Note

• If a video signal is input to the VCR (via the line input, tuner, or playback), the on-

screen menus will appear on your TV regardless of the NTSC PB switch setting.

Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)

Setting the NTSC PB switch

to match your TV system

You have to set the NTSC PB switch on

the rear of the VCR according to your

TV system to display the on-screen

menus when there is no video signal

input, and play back a tape recorded in

the NTSC 3.58 system properly.

Set NTSC PB following the table below.

If your TV is compatible with

PAL

NTSC 4.43

NTSC 3.58

NTSC PB switch

Set NTSC PB to

ON PAL TV

NTSC 4.43

NTSC 3.58

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Getting Started

1 Press I/u ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.

2 Press RF CH on the VCR lightly.

The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window (51

for SLV-ED100ML and ED100MI, 32 for SLV-ED100ME).

The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.

3 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR

picture.

This programme position will now be referred to as the video

channel.

Some TV has the programme position, such as 0, that is reserved for

a VCR. In this case, select that programme position for the VCR

picture. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details.

Step 4

Tuning your TV to the VCR

If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the audio/video cable, skip

this step.

I/u ON/STANDBY

RF CH PROGRAM +/–

continued

ON/STANDBY

RF CH

SP

APC

12 Getting Started

4 Press RF CH.

The TV system appears in the display window (G for SLV-ED100ML

and ED100ME, I for SLV-ED100MI).

5 Press PROGRAM +/– to select the appropriate TV system.

6 Tune the TV to the same channel as that

shown in the display window so that

the picture on the right appears clearly

on the TV screen.

Refer to your TV manual for tuning

instructions.

If you select the wrong TV system in step 5, the picture may not

appear. Select the appropriate TV system and tune the TV again.

If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picture

from the VCR” below.

7 Press RF CH.

You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to

play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.

If your TV colour system and TV system are Select

PAL B/G G

D/K K

II

NTSC M M

Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR (continued)

RF CH

PROGRAM

SONY VIDEO CASSETTE

RECORDER

RF CH

SP

APC

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Getting Started

To obtain a clear picture from the VCR

If the picture does not appear clearly in step 6 above, go to step 7 to finish

this procedure once. Then start again from step 2. After pressing RF CH in

step 2, press PROGRAM +/– while the RF channel is displayed, so that

another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a

clear picture appears.

To set another RF channel number on the VCR, select a channel number that

does not receive a broadcast signal in your area and is clear of interference

from other channels.

If you cannot obtain a clear picture after performing this procedure, we

recommend you connect the VCR and TV using the audio/video cable (see

“To a TV that has audio/video input jacks” on page 9). If the same symptom

persists, consult your nearest Sony service facility.

Note

• If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or the sound may be

distorted (noisy sound).

14 Getting Started

1 Press I/u to turn on the VCR.

2 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

3 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to

move the cursor (z) to LANGUAGE and

press OK.

4 Press CURSOR >/. to select the desired language, then press OK.

Selecting a

language

You can change the on-screen display

language from English to Arabic.

MENU

OK

CURSOR

>/.

Step 5

I/u

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MENU

CURSOR

OK

CURSOR

OK

END : [

SELECT : [

LANGUAGE /

]

OK

V v

ENGLISH

•

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Getting Started

Presetting channels

First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area

using the One Touch Tuning function. If the One Touch Tuning function

could not preset the channels correctly, you can preset them automatically

using the menu. Then, if some channels could not be preset automatically,

set them manually; if there are any unwanted channels among the preset

ones, you can disable the channels.

If you live in the area where various TV systems coexist, and have channels

that don’t match the TV system you selected in automatic presetting, reset

the TV system for those channels (see “Resetting the TV system” on page

20). If the channels don’t match the TV system, the sound may be distorted

or noisy, or the colour TV programme may become black and white, etc.

Presetting all receivable

channels using the One

Touch Tuning function

Step 6

Press ONE TOUCH TUNING on the VCR for more than three

seconds.

The VCR starts channel presetting, and “NOW TUNING, PLEASE

WAIT” appears in the display window. When presetting all of the

receivable channels is complete, the message disappears.

To check if the channels are preset correctly

Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If

the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press

PROGRAM +/–, the channels are preset correctly.

If the sound is distorted or noisy, the TV system may not be set correctly.

Select the correct TV system and preset channels using the TUNER PRESET

menu on the next page.

Tip

• To stop the One Touch Tuning function, press ONE TOUCH TUNING or p STOP

on the VCR during the setting.

Note

• If you operate another feature while presetting channels, the setting may be

cancelled.

continued

ONE TOUCH TUNING

PROGRAM +/–

16 Getting Started

Presetting all receivable

channels automatically

If you have preset the channels using the

One Touch Tuning function, skip this

procedure.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to

move the cursor (z) to TUNER PRESET

and press OK.

2 Press CURSOR >/./?// to move the

cursor (z) to NORMAL/CATV, then select

NORM.

To preset CATV channels, select CATV.

MENU

OK

CURSOR

>/./?//

Step 6 : Presetting channels (continued)

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MENU

CURSOR

OK

CURSOR

SELECT

:SET

:

[

TUNER PRESET

]

B b

V v

PROG1

NORMAL / CATV

BGSYSTEM

AUTO PRESET

CHANNEL SET

AFT

NORM

CATV

ON• OFF

FINE TUNING

DKAUTO I

1

•

• M

SELECT

:SET

:

[

TUNER PRESET

]

B b

V v

PROG1

NORMAL / CATV

BGSYSTEM

AUTO PRESET

CHANNEL SET

AFT

NORM

CATV

ON• OFF

FINE TUNING

DKAUTO I

1

•

• M

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Getting Started

3 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor

(z) to AUTO PRESET, then press OK.

All receivable channels are preset in

numerical order. When no more receivable

channels can be found, presetting stops

and the picture from the lowest numbered

channel is displayed on the TV screen.

continued

Notes

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few

minutes.

• If the sound of the preset channel is distorted or noisy, the system may not be set

correctly. After step 1, press CURSOR >/./?// to move the cursor (z) to

SYSTEM and select BG, DK, I, or M, whichever is applicable in your area, then

preset the channels again.

• The channel numbers besides CHANNEL SET may not be the same as those in your

area. This is because this VCR’s channel search system is based on the fixed TV

system that has the widest channel coverage. If necessary, apply your local channel

numbers to the programme positions (see “Presetting channels manually” on page

18).

• If the received channel is on cable TV, “C” appears on the left of the channel in step

3 in most areas. However, this won’t be applied in some areas (see pages 22 to 29

for reference).

CURSOR

OK

TUNER PRESET PROG1

NORMAL / CATV

BGSYSTEM

AUTO PRESET

CHANNEL SET

AFT

NORM

CATV

ON• OFF

FINE TUNING

DKAUTO I

1

•

• M

PLEASE WAIT

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Presetting channels

manually

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

MENU

CURSOR

>/./?//

PROG+/–

OK

Step 6 : Presetting channels (continued)

1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to

move the cursor (z) to TUNER PRESET

and press OK.

2 Press CURSOR >/./?// to move the

cursor (z) to NORMAL/CATV, then select

NORM.

To preset CATV channels, select CATV.

MENU

CURSOR

OK

CURSOR

SELECT

:SET

:

[

TUNER PRESET

]

B b

V v

PROG1

NORMAL / CATV

BGSYSTEM

AUTO PRESET

CHANNEL SET

AFT

NORM

CATV

ON• OFF

FINE TUNING

DKAUTO I

2

•

• M

1

SELECT

:SET

:

[

TUNER PRESET

]

B b

V v

PROG1

NORMAL / CATV

BGSYSTEM

AUTO PRESET

CHANNEL SET

AFT

NORM

CATV

ON• OFF

FINE TUNING

DKAUTO I

2

•

• M

1

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Getting Started

3 Press PROG +/– to select the programme

position.

4 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor

(z) to CHANNEL SET.

5 Press CURSOR / repeatedly until the

channel you want is displayed.

Pressing CURSOR ? goes back to

previous channels.

The channels appear in the order shown

on pages 22 to 29.

If you know the number of the channel you want, press the

programme number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press

“0” and then press “5.”

6 To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat

steps 3 and 5.

7 Press OK.

Selected programme

position

continued

• PROG

CURSOR

OK

SELECT

:SET

:

[

TUNER PRESET

]

B b

V v

PROG4

NORMAL / CATV

BGSYSTEM

AUTO PRESET

CHANNEL SET

AFT

NORM

CATV

ON• OFF

FINE TUNING

DKAUTO I

7

•

• M

2

SELECT

:SET

:

[

TUNER PRESET

]

B b

V v

PROG4

NORMAL / CATV

BGSYSTEM

AUTO PRESET

CHANNEL SET

AFT

NORM

CATV

ON• OFF

FINE TUNING

DKAUTO I

2

•

• M

1

SELECT

:SET

:

[

TUNER PRESET

]

B b

V v

PROG4

NORMAL / CATV

BGSYSTEM

AUTO PRESET

CHANNEL SET

AFT

NORM

CATV

ON• OFF

FINE TUNING

DKAUTO I

2

•

• M

1

Notes

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few

minutes.

• The channel numbers besides CHANNEL SET may not be the same as those in your

area. This is because this VCR’s channel search system is based on the fixed TV

system that has the widest channel coverage. If necessary, apply your local channel

numbers to the programme positions.

• If the sound of the preset channel is distorted or noisy, the system may not be set

correctly. After step 1, press CURSOR >/./?// to move the cursor (z) to

SYSTEM and select BG, DK, I, or M, whichever is applicable in your area, then

preset the channels again.

20 Getting Started

Step 6 : Presetting channels (continued)

Disabling unwanted programme positions

After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The

disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/–

buttons.

1 In step 5 above, press programme number button “0” twice to display

the number “0” beside CHANNEL SET.

2 Press OK.

Resetting the TV system (only for areas where

various TV systems coexist)

If the sound is distorted or noisy, or the colour TV programme becomes

black and white, etc., that channel may not be matched to the proper TV

system. In this case, try the following steps.

1 Press PROG +/– or programme number buttons to select the

programme position that has the channel with above described

conditions.

2 Press MENU, then select TUNER PRESET and press OK.

3 Select SYSTEM and select the TV system on which you can obtain the

best sound and picture.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other positions you want to preset the TV

system to.

5 Press OK.

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