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Caution WARNING Television programmes, films, video tapes and To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose other materials may be copyrighted. the unit to rain or moisture. Unauthorized recording of such material may To avoid electrical shock, do not open the be contrary to the provisions of the copyright cabinet.
Table of contents Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 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...
Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-phono) • Plug adaptor (SLV-ED100ME/ML • R6 (size AA) batteries only) • Aerial cable Getting Started...
Using the remote commander Remote sensor 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...
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• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs. 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.
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• 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.
Step 3 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.
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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. LINE-1 OUT If you want to use the Trinitron TV LINE IN Synchro Play function (see page 42), this connection is necessary.
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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 NTSC PB switch menus when there is no video signal input, and play back a tape recorded in...
RF CH 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. Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture.
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If your TV colour system and TV system are Select NTSC Tune the TV to the same channel as that SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER shown in the display window so that the picture on the right appears clearly on the TV screen.
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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).
Step 5 Selecting a language MENU CURSOR You can change the on-screen display >/. language from English to Arabic. Press I/u to turn on the VCR. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. MENU Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to LANGUAGE / move the cursor (z) to LANGUAGE and •...
Step 6 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;...
Step 6 : Presetting channels (continued) Presetting all receivable channels automatically If you have preset the channels using the MENU One Touch Tuning function, skip this procedure. CURSOR Before you start… >/./?// • Turn on the VCR and the TV. •...
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Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor TUNER PRESET PROG1 (z) to AUTO PRESET, then press OK. CURSOR SYSTEM • AUTO NORMAL / CATV • NORM CATV AUTO PRESET All receivable channels are preset in CHANNEL SET • numerical order. When no more receivable FINE TUNING channels can be found, presetting stops PLEASE WA I T...
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Step 6 : Presetting channels (continued) Presetting channels manually Before you start… MENU • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. CURSOR >/./?// PROG+/– MENU Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to TUNER PRESET PROG1 move the cursor (z) to TUNER PRESET...
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Selected programme • PROG Press PROG +/– to select the programme position position. TUNER PRESET PROG4 SYSTEM • AUTO NORMAL / CATV • NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET • FINE TUNING SELECT Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor TUNER PRESET PROG4 (z) to CHANNEL SET.
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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. In step 5 above, press programme number button “0” twice to display the number “0”...
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If the picture is not clear Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture is not clear, you may also use the manual tuning function. Press PROG +/– or the programme number buttons to select the programme number for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.
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Step 6: Presetting channels (continued) Channel numbers in the CHANNEL SET field and the corresponding channels TV system Country Western Australia Morocco Indonesia Europe Zealand Channel number Corresponding channels in the CHANNEL SET field Getting Started...
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TV system Country Western Australia Morocco Indonesia Europe Zealand Channel number Corresponding channels in the CHANNEL SET field 31, 32 39, 40 47, 48 55, 56 63, 64 continued Getting Started...
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Step 6: Presetting channels (continued) TV system Country Western Australia Morocco Indonesia Europe Zealand Channel number in the CHANNEL Corresponding channels SET field Getting Started...
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TV system Country Western Australia Morocco Indonesia Europe Zealand Channel number in the CHANNEL Corresponding channels SET field continued Getting Started...
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Step 6: Presetting channels (continued) TV system Country East China UK/Hong Ireland South U.S.A. Japan Europe Kong Africa Channel number in Corresponding channels CHANNEL SET field 2, C2 J-10 J-11 J-12 14, W+29, W+30 15, 16, W+31 J14, J15 17, W+32 18, W+33, W+34 19, 20, W+35 J18, J19...
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TV system Country East China UK/Hong Ireland South U.S.A. Japan Europe Kong Africa Channel number in Corresponding channels CHANNEL SET field 29, W+44 30, W+45, W+46 31, 32, W+47 J30, J31 33, W+48 34, W+49, W+50 35, 36, W+51 J34, J35 37, W+52 38, W+53, W+54 39, 40, W+55...
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Step 6: Presetting channels (continued) TV system Country East China UK/Hong Ireland South U.S.A. Japan Europe Kong Africa Channel number in Corresponding channels CHANNEL SET field 71, 72 75, 76 A-2, A-1 M1, M2 F, G M8, M9 (12) M, N S5, S6 S10, S11 T, U...
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TV system Country East China UK/Hong Ireland South U.S.A. Japan Europe Kong Africa Channel number in Corresponding channels CHANNEL SET field W+5, W+6 S18, S19 W+9, W+10 S22, S23 W+11 W+12 W+13, W+14 S26, S27 W+15 W+16 W+17, W+18 S30, S31 W+19 W+20 W+21, W+22...
G-CODE MENU system CURSOR >/./?// The G-CODE system is a feature in Sony VCRs that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. To use the G-CODE system, each programme position needs to be matched with its G- PROG +/–...
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Press CURSOR / twice to select the SET UP CH AND G-CODE guide channel column. CURSOR PROG GUIDE CH – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – SELECT GUIDE CH CONFIRM Press CURSOR >/.
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Step 7 : Setting up the G-CODE system (continued) Setting up the G-CODE system for satellite broadcasts 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.
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Notes • The G-CODE system used in this VCR is for Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macao, etc. and cannot be used in areas such as U.S.A, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and U.K. • If the preset channel is on cable TV, ”C” appears on the left of the channel in step 1 (“Setting up the G-CODE system”) in most areas.
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Step 8 Changing/ MENU disabling programme CURSOR >/./?// positions After setting the channels and G-CODE guide channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them. Changing programme positions e.g.
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Press CURSOR >/. until the selected SET UP CH AND G-CODE channel and guide channel row moves to CURSOR PROG GUIDE CH – the desired programme position. – – The selected channel and guide channel – – – – – are inserted at the new programme SELECT SET GUIDE CH...
Step 8 : Changing/disabling programme positions (continued) Disabling unwanted programme positions Be sure to select the programme position MENU you want to disable correctly. If you disable a programme position by mistake, CURSOR you need to reset that channel manually. >/.
Step 9 Setting the clock MENU You must set the time and date on the CURSOR VCR to be able to use the timer >/./?// recording features properly. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. MENU Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/.
Step 9 : Setting the clock (continued) Press CURSOR / to select the month and CLOCK SET set the month pressing CURSOR >/.. CURSOR 9 9 9 : 0 0 SELECT Set the year, hour, and minutes in CLOCK SET sequence, pressing CURSOR / to select CURSOR the item to be set, and CURSOR >/.
Basic Operations Playing a tape 6 EJECT CLEAR DISPLAY TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY ) FF P PAUSE 0 REW · PLAY p STOP COLOR SYSTEM NTSC PB switch 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.
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Playing a tape (continued) Additional tasks Press p STOP Stop play Pause play P PAUSE Resume play after pause P PAUSE or · PLAY ) FF during stop Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape 0 REW during stop Eject the tape 6 EJECT To set the colour system If streaks appear during playback, press COLOR SYSTEM on the VCR to...
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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. Notes •...
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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”...
Recording TV programmes SP/LP (SP/EP) DISPLAY INPUT SELECT PROG +/– r REC p STOP REC indicator Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to •...
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Recording TV programmes (continued) SP/LP Press SP/LP (SP/EP) to select the tape speed (SP or LP for the PAL (SP/EP) colour system, and SP or EP for the NTSC colour system). LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP (Standard Play).
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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. Select another programme position on the TV.
Recording a TV programme using the Easy Timer function The Easy Timer function allows you to Programme make a timer recording of a programme number without turning on your TV. Set the buttons recording timer to record only one programme that will be broadcast PROG +/–...
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EASY Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording start time. TIMER The time changes in increments of 15 minutes. Pressing PROGRAM +/– changes the time by one minute. PROGRAM EASY Press EASY TIMER. TIMER “STOP” and the recording stop time appear in the display window. EASY Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording stop time.
Recording a TV programme using the Easy Timer function (continued) To set the timer using the remote commander You can also use the remote commander to set the Easy Timer. Press EASY TIMER . Set the recording start and stop times and programme position. To set each item, press PROG +/–...
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To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press I/u. The TIMER REC indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press I/u to reset the VCR after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: •...
Recording TV CLEAR programmes using the G-CODE CURSOR system G-CODE Just enter the programme’s G-CODE number listed in the TV programme Programme guide. The date, times, and programme number position of that programme are set buttons automatically. You can preset up to eight programmes at a time.
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Press the programme number buttons to G-CODE enter the programme’s G-CODE number. G-CODE NO. SP LP 8 2 4 7 7 6 9 – [ SP ] If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and • ONCE DAILY WEEKLY re-enter the correct number. SELECT CONFIRM : [ CANCEL :...
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Recording TV programmes using the G-CODE system (continued) To record satellite broadcasts If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes. Turn on the satellite tuner. On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting.
Setting the timer manually MENU If the G-CODE system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes. CURSOR >/./?// Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.
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Setting the timer manually (continued) Set the date, start and stop times, TIMER SET / CHECK 2 8 . programme position, and tape speed: DATE START STOP PROG CURSOR . 0 9 THU – : – – – : – – – – – –...
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Tips • To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number buttons. • To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP (SP/EP) button. • To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To set the EP mode, display “LP”...
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds ) FF 0 REW · PLAY · PLAY ) FF Click shuttle 0 REW ring Click shuttle ring Playback options Operation During fast-forward, hold down ) FF. During rewind, View the picture during fast- hold down 0 REW.
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Using the click shuttle ring With the click shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. There are two ways for using the click shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode. To use the click shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause, turn the click shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise.
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Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– 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.
Setting the recording r REC duration time After recording is started in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. While recording, press r REC. The TIMER REC indicator on the VCR lights up. Press r REC repeatedly to set the duration.
Synchronised recording You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from such equipment as a satellite tuner or cable TV decoder by connecting the equipment to the LINE-1 IN jacks and setting its timer. The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work. When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns on and starts recording a programme from the LINE-1 IN jacks.
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Recording programmes using the Synchronised INPUT SELECT recording function PROG +/– Before you start… SP/LP (SP/EP) • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. SYNCHRO REC Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “LINE 1” in the display window.
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Synchronised recording (continued) Notes • Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no operation is performed within a certain amount of time. In this case, the Synchronised recording also stops automatically. • When the connected equipment turns on while the SYNCHRO REC button is lit, recording starts automatically.
Checking/ changing/ cancelling timer MENU settings CURSOR >/./?// CLEAR Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press I/u to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then select TIMER SET/ TIMER SET / CHECK 2 8 .
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In 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.
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Bilingual programme To listen to On-screen display Main MAIN Main and sub MAIN/SUB No indicator Standard sound* * Usually the main sound (monaural) Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.
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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (continued) To check the audio channel and sound level You can check the audio channel and sound level visually with the indicators in the display window. Sound level indicator Right channel indicator Left channel indicator How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks.
Searching using the index function The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point wher e each r ecor ding begins. Use these signals as r efer ences to find a specific r ecor ding. The VCR can sear ch up to 99 index signals ahead of or behind the cur rent position.
Enjoying the surround sound (Sound Dimension) SOUND DIMENSION knob You can use the Sound Dimension function to give ster eo sour ces a surround sound ef fect and monaural sour ces a simulated ster eo ef fect. To enjoy this featur e, you must connect a ster eo system or ster eo TV to the LINE-1 OUT or LINE-2 OUT jacks.
Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window , then goes of f), distor tion may occur if the tape was r ecor ded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.
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Adjusting the picture (continued) About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function The Adaptive Pictur e Contr ol (APC) function SET UP MENU automatically impr oves r ecording and playback BUZZER • DIMMER • quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of AUDIO MIX •...
Changing menu options Press MENU, then select SET UP MENU. SET UP MENU BUZZER • DIMMER • AUDIO MIX • HIFI AUDIO • NICAM • PAL / MESECAM • • AUTO AUTO MESECAM MESECAM SELECT Press CURSOR >/ . to select the option, then pr ess CURSOR ?/ / to change the setting.
Adjusting the LCD contrast You can adjust the contrast of the LCD CONTR knob display window . Hold down LCD CONTR on the VCR for more than thr ee seconds. The contrast level appears in the display window Turn LCD CONTR to adjust the contrast. Press LCD CONTR.
Using a microphone and headphones How to use a microphone Using a micr ophone (not supplied), MIC VOLUME contr ol you can sing along with the sound from a video tape or a TV br oadcast, or add narration over the normal audio track of a r ecorded tape (see page 77).
Editing Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) LINE-2 IN Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system Connect the LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied).
Basic editing (when recording on this VCR) P PAUSE Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “LINE 2” (“LINE 1” or r REC “LINE 3”) in the display window.
Audio dubbing This feature lets you record over the normal audio track. The monaural sound previously recorded is replaced while the original hi-fi sound remains CLEAR unchanged. Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder. AUDIO DUB Before you start dubbing •...
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To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the SET UP MENU (page 71). Use this feature to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio. When AUDIO MIX is set to ON, the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function. Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape.
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. Symptom Remedy The I/u ON/STANDBY switch • Connect the mains lead to mains securely. does not function. The power is turned on but the •...
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Symptom Remedy The picture rolls vertically • Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor. during picture search. The picture has no sound. • The tape is defective. • If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable connection.
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Be sure to the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLW, or E-25CLDR 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).
Aerial cable (1) Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms Audio/video cable (3- phono to 3-phono) (1) LINE-1 OUT Plug adaptor (1) (SLV-ED100ME/ML only) VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative Design and specifications are subject to change AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2) without notice.
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel 8 · PLAY button (39) 1 Remote sensor (5) 9 p STOP button (40, 75) 2 I/u ON/STANDBY switch/ indicator (11) !º JOG button (56) (Reality Regenerator) button (69) !¡...
Tracking adjustment. See Adjusting EP mode 44 Adjusting Playback 39 Trinitron TV Synchro Play 42 at various speeds 56 frame by frame 57 selecting the sound 65 slow motion 57 ZWEITON broadcasts 64 Presetting channels 15 Sony Corporation Additional Information...