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- Page 1 3-090-243-11 (1) GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC SLV-ED949ME/SG SLV-ED343ME/SG © 2004 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 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. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started 4 Index to parts and controls 10 Step 1 : Unpacking 11 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 13 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 15 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 18 Step 5 : Setting the clock 20 Step 6 : Selecting the TV... -
Page 4: Getting Started
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 2 Remote sensor (11) 3 Tape compartment 4 A EJECT button (30) 5 H PLAY button* (30) (45)/M FF (fast-forward)/m REW (rewind) (30) (45)/Playback Dial (31) (45) 6 x STOP button (17) (30) (60) - Page 5 For SLV-ED343ME/SG 1 ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch 2 A EJECT button (30) 3 Remote sensor (11) 4 Tape compartment 5 H PLAY button* (30) (45)/M FF (fast-forward)/m REW (rewind) (30) (45)/Playback Dial (31) (45) 6 x STOP button (17) (30) (60)
- Page 6 Index to parts and controls (continued) Display window 1 Tape indicator 2 START indicator (37) 3 STOP indicator (37) 4 MONTH indicator (40) 5 YEAR indicator (40) 6 NICAM indicator* (51) 7 STEREO indicator* (50) Getting Started 8 Timer indicator (39) (43) 9 Recording indicator (33) 0 Time counter/clock/line/programme position indicator (31) (32) (59)
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Page 7: Rear Panel
Rear panel For SLV-ED949ME/SG For SLV-ED343ME/SG (in from antenna) connector (13) 2 LINE IN 1 AUDIO R/L/VIDEO (audio right/audio left/video) jacks* (59) LINE IN 1 AUDIO/VIDEO jacks* (58) 3 Mains lead (13) 4 LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO (audio right/audio left/video) jacks*... - Page 8 Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander Getting Started 1 Z EJECT button (30) 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) +/–...
- Page 9 qs ?/1 (on/standby) switch (43) qd •TV/VIDEO remote control switch (11) qf AUDIO MONITOR button* qg DISPLAY button (31) (33) qh PROG (programme) +/– buttons* (34) qj y SLOW button (45) qk 2 button (45) ql ./> INDEX SEARCH buttons (53) The H PLAY, AUDIO MONITOR, number 5 and PROG + buttons have a tactile dot.
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Page 10: Step 1 : Unpacking
Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • 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. -
Page 11: Step 2 : Setting Up The Remote Commander
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... - Page 12 • 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...
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Page 13: Step 3 : Connecting The Vcr
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. -
Page 14: Additional Connections
• To play a tape in stereo, you must connect your VCR either to a TV with audio/ video input jacks or to a stereo system as shown on above left. Getting Started For SLV-ED949ME/SG LINE OUT Audio/video cable (not supplied) For SLV-ED343ME/SG LINE OUT Audio/video cable (not supplied) LINE OUT AUDIO R/L Audio cable (not supplied) -
Page 15: Step 4 : Setting Up The Vcr With The Auto Set Up Function
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. - Page 16 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function (continued) Press OK. The SYSTEM SELECT menu PLAY appears. Press M/m/</, to select the appropriate TV system, then press PLAY The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them (in the appropriate order for your local area).
- Page 17 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 ,.
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Page 18: Step 5 : Setting The Clock
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. •... - Page 19 Set the day, month, and year in sequence by pressing , to select PLAY the item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits, then press ,. The day of the week is set automatically. MENU Press MENU to exit the menu. •...
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Page 20: Step 6 : Selecting The Tv System
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 Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight INSTALLATION... -
Page 21: Selecting A Language
Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the Auto Set Up function. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. •... -
Page 22: Presetting Channels
Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually. 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 Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight INSTALLATION... - Page 23 Press </, repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. PLAY Select the appropriate TV system, if necessary. Press M/m to highlight NAME, then press ,. PLAY Enter the station name. 1 Press M/m to select a character. PLAY Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below.
- Page 24 • If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, select the appropriate TV system (“G”, “K” or “I”) for your area (see page 20). • When adjusting MFT, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received. Getting Started GB04GET-ME.p65 SLV-ED949ME/SG SLV-ED343ME/SG 3-090-243-11 (1) GB ME/SG 3/3/4, 12:39 PM...
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Page 25: Changing/Disabling Programme Positions
Changing/disabling programme positions After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them. You can also change the station names. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually. - Page 26 Changing/disabling programme positions (continued) Press OK, then press M/m to move to the desired programme position. PLAY Press OK to confirm the setting. PLAY To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3 through 5. MENU Press MENU to exit the menu. Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions.
- Page 27 Press M/m to highlight MANUAL SET UP, then press ,. PLAY Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable. PLAY To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly. CLEAR Press CLEAR. The selected row will be cleared as shown on the left.
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Page 28: Changing The Station Names
Changing/disabling programme positions (continued) Changing the station names You can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). 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 Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight INSTALLATION... - Page 29 Enter the station name. 1 Press M/m to select a character. PLAY Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below. A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t… t 9 t A 2 Press , to set the next character. The next space flashes.
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Page 30: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a tape Before you start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. - Page 31 Using Playback Dial on the VCR With Playback Dial, you can operate the following playback options. Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later.
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Page 32: Recording Tv Programmes
Recording TV programmes Before you start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. If no picture or sound is reproduced on the TV, press TV/VIDEO on the remote commander to display VIDEO indicator on the display window. - Page 33 Press z REC to start recording. The recording indicator lights up red in the display window. To stop recording Press x STOP. To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY. Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as shown below. Sound system, TV system, colour system, programme position, tape speed and time counter t Remaining time t Current date and time, and time counter...
- Page 34 Recording TV programmes (continued) To watch another TV programme while recording If the TV is connected to the VCR using an audio/video cable, set the TV to TV input. If the TV is connected to the VCR using only the aerial cable, skip this step.
- Page 35 Notes • The DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow- motion playback. • If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems.
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Page 36: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Easy Timer (Slv-Ed949Me/Sg Only)
Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer The Easy Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods, that will be broadcast within the next month. - Page 37 Press EASY TIMER. EASY TIMER START indicator and the current time appear in the display window. Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording start time. EASY TIMER You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/–...
- Page 38 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer (continued) Press EASY TIMER. EASY TIMER The programme position or LINE input appears in the display window. Turn EASY TIMER to set the programme position. EASY TIMER INPUT SELECT To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, turn EASY TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window.
- Page 39 Press EASY TIMER to complete the setting. EASY TIMER “OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds. indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched on.
- Page 40 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer (continued) To set the clock Hold down EASY TIMER so that “DAY” appears in the display window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears. Turn EASY TIMER to set the day. Press EASY TIMER.
- Page 41 About the Demonstration Mode The Easy Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Easy Timer. It cancels the “FULL” notice which appears if eight programmes have already been set.
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Page 42: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Timer
Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with the Easy Timer (SLV-ED949ME/SG only). Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date. •... - Page 43 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched on. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, press m m , the indication changes as shown below.
- Page 44 Recording TV programmes using the timer (continued) Tips • To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button. • To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” on page 48. •...
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Page 45: Additional Operations
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds Before you start… • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Playback Options View the picture during fast-forward or rewind Play at high speed Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion To resume normal playback Press H PLAY. - Page 46 Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) • Adjust the picture using the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the VCR if: - Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. - Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing. - The picture shakes while pausing. To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.
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Page 47: Setting The Recording Duration Time
Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. Before you start… • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. While recording, press z REC. -
Page 48: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings
Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight TIMER PROGRAMMING and press OK. - Page 49 When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority. Programme 1 Programme 2 will be cut off...
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Page 50: Recording Stereo And Bilingual
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In the ZWEITON (German stereo) system This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window. - Page 51 In the NICAM system This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window. To record a NICAM programme, NICAM in the USER SET menu should be set to ON (initial setting).
- Page 52 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (SLV-ED949ME/SG only) (continued) Selecting the sound during Hi-fi playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. To listen to Stereo Left channel Right channel Mix sound* Mono sound * The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks.
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Page 53: Searching Using The Index Function
Searching using the index function The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan) Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. -
Page 54: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. During playback, press TRACKING +/– on the VCR to display the tracking meter. -
Page 55: Reducing The Vcr's Power Consumption
Reducing the VCR’s power consumption You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off (standby mode) to reduce the VCR’s power consumption. Press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight USER SET and press OK. Press M/m to highlight POWER SAVE. -
Page 56: Changing Menu Options
Changing menu options Press MENU, then select USER SET or EASY OPERATION and press Press M/m to select the option. Press < to change the setting, then press OK. Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. USER SET Menu option TAPE SELECT COLOUR SYSTEM... -
Page 57: Easy Operation
Menu option Set this option to • ON to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio NICAM* track. • OFF to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track. For details, see page 51. • ON to turn off the indicators in the display window POWER SAVE to conserve the VCR’s power. -
Page 58: Editing
Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR. Example A (SLV-ED343ME/SG only) Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT... - Page 59 Example C (SLV-ED949ME/SG only) Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT Audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-ED949ME/SG only) Connect the LINE-2 IN jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using an audio cable (not supplied).
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Page 60: Basic Editing
Basic editing When recording on this VCR Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window. • Press REC SPEED to select the tape speed. -
Page 61: Additional Information
Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads. • The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony service facility for more information. - Page 62 • Adjust the tracking. • The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette as explained above. • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
- Page 63 Symptom The timer does not operate. A tape cannot be inserted. The remote commander does not function. The selected input line connector number does not appear in the display window. The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen. The display window becomes dim.
- Page 64 Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • No picture (or black & white screen appears) terminal Additional Information • Unclear picture • Rough picture initial contamination • Normal picture...
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Page 65: Specifications
Approx. 360 95 255 mm (SLV-ED343ME/SG) Approx. 430 96 255 mm (SLV-ED949ME/SG) Mass Approx. 2.8 kg (SLV-ED343ME/SG) Approx. 3.1 kg (SLV-ED949ME/SG) Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Aerial cable (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. -
Page 66: Index
Index Adjusting picture 54 tracking 54 Aerial hookup 13 ASC (Auto Sharpness Control) Audio track 52 Audio/video hookup 14 Auto Set Up 15 Changing the programme position 25 Changing the station name 28 Cleaning the video heads 61 Clock setting 18 Colour system compatible colour systems setting 30... - Page 68 Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia AC68-02101T...