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- Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ SLV-EZ66AZ © 2000 by Sony Corporation 3-058-426-12 (1) PAL NTSC PAL NTSC 4.43...
- Page 2 EZ77NZ NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58 SLV-EZ66AZ Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed. • (For SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ only) NTSC colour signals can only be recorded through the line inputs. Playback NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58 NTSC 4.43...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
59 Adjusting the picture 61 Changing menu options Editing 62 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system 63 Basic editing 64 Audio dubbing (SLV-EZ77AS/ EZ77NZ only) Additional Information 65 Troubleshooting 69 Specifications 70 Index to parts and controls Back cover Index... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 3 models: SLV-EZ77AS, EZ77NZ and EZ66AZ. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. The SLV-EZ77AS is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-EZ77NZ only.”... -
Page 5: Step 2: Setting Up The Remote Commander
(+) 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. - Page 6 Select the sound Use FASTEXT Call up on-screen display Change the Teletext page Switch the wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For other manufacture’s wide TV, see “Controlling other TVs with the remote commander” on page 7) Getting Started...
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Page 7: Controlling Other Tvs With The Remote Commander
Now you can use the ?/1, VOL +/–, PROG +/–, programme number buttons, ? (ten’s digit) and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / VIDEO to VIDEO . - Page 8 • 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.
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Page 9: Step 3: Connecting The Vcr
(If your TV has two or more inputs, connect the audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.) AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT Aerial cable (supplied) e.g. SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ LINE-1 OUT Audio/video cable (not supplied) AERIAL IN AERIAL AERIAL LINE IN... - Page 10 • To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must connect your VCR to a TV with audio/video input jacks or to a stereo system. To a satellite tuner (SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ only) You can record programmes from other equipment such as a satellite tuner.
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Page 11: Step 4: Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr
Press 1/u ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR. Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR. The factory-preset RF channel flashes in the display window for about three seconds (RF32 for SLV-EZ77NZ, RF36 for SLV-EZ77AS RF CHANNEL and 36 AUS for SLV-EZ66AZ). - Page 12 VCR and TV using an audio/video cable (see “To a TV that has audio/video input jacks” on pages 9 and 10). If the same symptom persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Getting Started SONY VIDEO CASSETTE...
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Page 13: Step 5: Setting The Clock
Step 5 Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to be able to use the timer recording features properly. Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR. - Page 14 Step 5: Setting the clock (continued) Press M/m to set the date. The day of the week is set automatically. PLAY Press , to flash the month and set the month using M/m. PLAY Set the year, hour and minute in sequence, using , to flash the item to be set, and PLAY M/m to select the digits.
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Page 15: Step 6: Presetting Channels With The Easy G-Code Set Up Function
At the factory the VCR has been preset for Sydney (SLV-EZ77AS/ EZ66AZ) or for Auckland (SLV-EZ77NZ). If you live in these areas, you can use the VCR without setting the channels and G-CODE system. Before you start…... - Page 16 Step 6: Presetting channels with the EASY G-CODE SET UP function (continued) 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.
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Page 17: Presetting Channels
Presetting channels If you can receive no channels or only a few channels after performing the EASY G-CODE SET UP function (page 15), preset all receivable channels automatically using the One Touch Tuning function or the TUNER PRESET menu. If some channels could not be preset automatically when using the EASY G-CODE SET UP function, One Touch Tuning function or TUNER PRESET menu, preset them manually;... -
Page 18: Before You Start
Presetting channels (continued) Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to move the cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET and press PLAY (For SLV-EZ66AZ only) Press M/m/</, to move the cursor (B) - Page 19 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to AUTO PRESET, then press OK. PLAY All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen.
- Page 20 Presetting channels (continued) Presetting channels manually Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to move the cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET and press PLAY (For SLV-EZ66AZ only) Press >/./?// to move the cursor (”)
- Page 21 TUNER PRESET NORMAL / CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET ADD / ERASE FINE TUNING SELECT SLV-EZ77AS, SLV-EZ77NZ, SLV-EZ66AZ (COUNTRY SLV-EZ66AZ (COUNTRY is set to AUS) is set to NZ) AS0 to AS12, AS5A, AS9A NZ1 to NZ11 E21 to E69...
- Page 22 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. You can also disable unwanted programme positions using the SET UP CH AND G-CODE menu (page 28).
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Page 23: Setting Up The G-Code System Manually
Setting up the G-CODE system manually The G-CODE system is a feature in Sony VCRs that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. First, we recommend that you set up the G-CODE guide channels for your area using the EASY G-CODE SET UP function (page 15). - Page 24 Setting up the G-CODE system manually (continued) Press , twice to flash the guide channel column. PLAY Press M/m to select the guide channel number assigned in the programme guide. PLAY Press </, to confirm the setting. The cursor (B) appears in the leftmost PLAY column.
- Page 25 Setting up the G-CODE system for satellite broadcasts (if applicable) When your satellite tuner is connected via the AERIAL IN connector, first you have to set the programme position for each satellite channel using the TUNER PRESET menu. Then set the guide channel number for each satellite channel using the SET UP CH AND G-CODE menu.
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Page 26: Changing/Disabling Programme Positions
PLAY programme position, then press ,. To display other pages for programme positions 5 to 49 (SLV-EZ77AS/EZ66AZ— When COUNTRY is set to AUS) or 6 to 50 (SLV-EZ77NZ/EZ66AZ— When COUNTRY is set to NZ), press M/m repeatedly. Getting Started MENU M/m/</,... - Page 27 Press M/m until the selected channel and guide channel row moves to the desired PLAY programme position. The selected channel and guide channel are inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill the gap. Press <...
- Page 28 Changing/disabling programme positions (continued) Disabling unwanted programme positions Note • Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually. Before you start… •...
- Page 29 PLAY To display other pages for programme position 5 to 49 (SLV-EZ77AS/EZ66AZ— When COUNTRY is set to AUS) or 6 to 50 (SLV-EZ77NZ/EZ66AZ— When COUNTRY is set to NZ), press >/. repeatedly. CLEAR Press CLEAR.
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Page 30: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a tape m 3 REW COLOR A EJECT SYSTEM 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 X PAUSE or H PLAY ) # FF during stop m 3 REW during stop Z EJECT Press COLOR SYSTEM until the indication below appears in the display window NTSC Set NTSC PB to 4.43 3.58 (SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ only) continued Basic Operations...
- Page 32 Playing a tape (continued) To use the time counter At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. The counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter. To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.
- Page 33 Turning on the VCR and TV, and starting playback automatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play) You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony (Trinitron TV). How to connect to use this function Connect the VCR and TV with the audio/video cable (see “To a TV that has audio/video input jacks”...
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Page 34: Recording Tv Programmes
Recording TV programmes Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. • PROG Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to record. Basic Operations DISPLAY z REC PROG +/–... - Page 35 Press SP/LP (SP/EP) (for SLV-EZ66AZ: SP/LP) to select the tape SP/LP (SP/EP) speed, SP or LP. LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio quality. Press z REC to start recording. r REC The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
- Page 36 For two-digit numbers, press the ? (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons. • You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN (SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ: SAT IN/ STB IN) or LINE-2 IN (or LINE-3 IN: SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ only) jacks. Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/–...
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Page 37: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Easy Timer Function
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. - Page 38 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function (continued) Set the recording stop time in the same way as in step 2, then press EASY TIMER the EASY TIMER knob. A programme number flashes. EASY TIMER Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select the programme you want to record.
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Page 39: Setting Or Changing The Easy Clock
Setting or changing the Easy Clock When “–:– –” is displayed in the display window, the VCR clock has not been set. You need to set the clock using the Easy Clock function before setting the timer. You can also change the current time using the Easy Clock function. - Page 40 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function (continued) EASY TIMER Press the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the clock setting. The VCR enters the timer recording setting mode. To continue the Easy Timer setting, go to step 2 in “Setting the Easy Timer”...
- Page 41 To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. To check or change the timer setting Press the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the setting you want to check or change flashes. Then re-enter the new setting, if necessary. If you do not want to change any of the settings, press the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the t indicator appears in the display window.
- Page 42 (continued) Tips • To record from a source connected to LINE-1 IN (SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ: SAT IN/ STB IN) or LINE-2 IN (or LINE-3 IN: SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ only) jacks, press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– or turn the EASY TIMER knob to display “L1” or “L2”...
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Page 43: Recording Tv Programmes Using The G-Code System
Recording TV programmes using the G-CODE system Just enter the G-CODE number, listed in the TV programme guide, for the programme you want to record. The date, times and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programmes at a time. - Page 44 Recording TV programmes using the G-CODE system (continued) Press the programme number buttons to enter the G-CODE number for the programme you want to record. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. Press SP/LP (SP/EP) (for SLV-EZ66AZ: SP/LP (SP/EP) SP/LP) to select SP or LP.
- Page 45 To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP. To record satellite broadcasts When you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes using the G-CODE number if applicable. Turn on the satellite tuner. On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you wish to make a timer setting.
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Page 46: Setting The Timer Manually
Setting the timer manually You can preset up to eight programmes at a time. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. - Page 47 To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN (SLV-EZ77AS/ EZ77NZ: SAT IN/STB IN) or LINE-2 IN (or LINE-3 IN: SLV- EZ77AS/EZ77NZ only) jacks, press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L1” or “L2” (or “L3”: SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ only) in the “PROG”...
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Page 48: Additional Operations
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds H PLAY m 3 REW Playback options View the picture during fast- forward or rewind Play at high speed Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Rewind and start play To resume normal playback Press H PLAY. -
Page 49: Setting The Recording Duration Time
Setting the recording duration time After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. While recording, press z REC. The t indicator appears in the display window. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes. -
Page 50: Synchronised Recording
Once you set the timer on the other equipment, the VCR will start recording the programme synchronised with the timer. How to connect to use this function Connect the other equipment to the LINE-1 IN (SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ: SAT IN/STB IN) jacks of this VCR. e.g. SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ... - Page 51 Press SP/LP (SP/EP) (for SLV-EZ66AZ: SP/LP) to select the tape speed, (SP or LP for the PAL colour system, and (for SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ only) SP or EP for the NTSC colour system.) Hold SYNCHRO REC down for more than two seconds.
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Page 52: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings
Checking/ changing/ cancelling timer settings Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then select TIMER SET/CHECK: • If you want to change or cancel a setting, go on to the next step. - Page 53 Press M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel: • To change the setting, press </, to flash the item you want to change, and press M/m to reset it. Then, press , repeatedly until the cursor (”) appears at the beginning of the line. •...
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Page 54: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes
To listen to Main Main and sub In NICAM system (SLV-EZ77NZ only) This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system (the NICAM indicator appears). When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window. - Page 55 • If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the SET UP MENU is set to OFF. • (For SLV-EZ77NZ only) If HIFI AUDIO is set to STD, the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi-fi and normal audio tracks.
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Page 56: Searching The Beginning Of An
Searching the beginning of an Easy Timer recorded programme If you record a programme using the Easy Timer function, you can easily find the beginning of the recording with this SEARCH function. The SEARCH indicator flashes when the VCR finishes the Easy Timer recording. -
Page 57: Searching Using The Index Function
Searching using the index function The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. The VCR can search up to 99 index signals ahead of or behind the current position. -
Page 58: The Vcr
Searching using the index function (continued) Using the SEARCH button and EASY TIMER knob on the VCR Press SEARCH on the VCR repeatedly until “INDEX” appears in the display window (the SEARCH indicator lights up). Turn the EASY TIMER knob to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search: •... -
Page 59: Adjusting The Picture
To resume automatic NORMAL TRACKING tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it. Tracking meter About the R (Reality Regenerator) function (SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ only) The R function automatically adjusts the picture to the most suitable quality during playback. When playback starts, the R function activates and the R button lights up. - Page 60 (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing, press X PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you press X PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is cancelled. Additional Operations e.g. SLV-EZ77NZ SET UP MENU AUDIO MIX •...
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Page 61: Changing Menu Options
OFF to switch off APC. ON PAL TV to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on a PAL TV. NTSC PB 4.43 or 3.58 (for SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ only) according to the colour system of your NTSC TV. For details, see page 31. -
Page 62: Editing
When connecting to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right channel. • You can also use the LINE-1 IN (SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ: SAT IN/STB IN) or LINE-3 IN (SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ only) jacks instead. If the other VCR is a monaural type, the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. -
Page 63: Basic Editing
• Press SP/LP (SP/EP)* to select the tape speed (SP or LP for the PAL system, and (for SLV-EZ77AS/ EZ77NZ only) SP or EP for the NTSC system). * SP/LP for SLV-EZ66AZ Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. -
Page 64: Audio Dubbing (Slv-Ez77As/ Ez77Nz Only)
Audio dubbing (SLV-EZ77AS/ EZ77NZ only) This feature lets you record over the normal audio track. The monaural sound previously recorded is replaced while the original hi-fi sound remains unchanged. Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder. -
Page 65: Additional Information
E-25CLDR video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as they may damage the video... - Page 66 • Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons. Select a programme position when recording TV programmes; select “L1” or “L2” (or “L3”: SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ only) when recording from other equipment. • Adjust the TV aerial. • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole.
- Page 67 Symptom A tape cannot be inserted. The remote commander does not function. You cannot control other TVs. The tracking meter does not appear on the screen. The VCR needs to be cleaned. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture •...
- Page 68 When playback is finished, be sure to clean the heads with a video head cleaning cassette. Be sure to use the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLW or E-25CLDR video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required).
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Page 69: Specifications
21 to 69 (SLV-EZ77NZ) Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Inputs and outputs LINE-1 IN (SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ: SAT IN/STB IN) or LINE-2 IN (or LINE-3 IN: SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ only) VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative... -
Page 70: Index To Parts And Controls
EP (Extra Play) button (35) (for SLV-EZ66AZ: SP/LP button) qh COLOR SYSTEM button (31) qj ONE TOUCH TUNING/ RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL button (11, 17) qk (For SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ only) ql LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (62) !£ !™ !¡ !º... -
Page 71: Display Window
Display window STEREO N I C A M !£ 1 Timer indicator (38, 47) 2 (For SLV-EZ77NZ only) NICAM indicator (54) 3 STEREO indicator (54) 4 Tape speed indicator (35) 5 CLOCK indicator (39) 6 START indicator (37) 7 STOP indicator (37) - Page 72 Index to parts and controls (continued) Rear panel (SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ) 1 Mains lead (9) 2 LINE-2 OUT AUDIO R/L jacks (10) 3 LINE-3 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks (62) 4 AERIAL IN connector (9) Rear panel (SLV-EZ66AZ) 1 Mains lead (9) 2 LINE-2 OUT AUDIO R/L jacks (10)
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Page 73: Remote Commander
8 EASY TIMER button (40) 9 SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)/ EP (Extra Play) button (35) (*for SLV-EZ66AZ: SP/LP button) 0 (For SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ only) AUDIO DUB button (64) qa INPUT SELECT button (36, 47) 2 button (48) qd Tape/menu operation buttons... - Page 74 Index to parts and controls (continued) Additional Information qf ?/1 (on/standby) switch (44, 47) qg AUDIO MONITOR button (54) qh (For SLV-EZ77AS/EZ77NZ only) (Reality Regenerator) button (59) qj G-CODE button (43) qk CLEAR button (32, 44) ql Programme number/? (ten’s digit) buttons (36, 40, 44) w;...
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Page 75: Index
Disabling programme position 22, 28 Dubbing. See Editing E, F Easy Clock 39 Easy Timer recording 37 Editing 62 EP mode 36 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia G-CODE recording 43 setting 15, 23 Guide channel setting up automatically 15 setting up manually 23...