Index A, B N Aerial hookup 9 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 22 NTSC recorded tape S 31 O C Cancelling timer settings 48 Changing timer settings 48 Checking timer settings 48 Cleaning the video heads 56 Clock setting 14 Connecting the VCR and your TV 9 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 Counter 31 D Disabling programme position 22 Dubbing.
3-861-449-12(1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC 4.
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 be changed only at qualified service shop. NOTICE for the customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e.
Table of contents Getting Started 4 5 9 11 12 14 Basic Operations 30 Playing a tape 33 Recording TV programmes 37 Recording TV programmes using VIDEO Plus+ 41 Setting the timer manually Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Setting up the remote commander Step 3: Connecting the VCR Step 4: Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Step 5: Tuning your TV to the VCR Manual setup — Setting the clock, Selecting a language, Presetting channels, Setting up VIDEO Plus+* 28 Setting your personal code
Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Aerial cable • R6 (size AA) batteries Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models : SLV-E295UX, and E530UX. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. The SLV-E530UX is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-E530UX only.
Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Getting Started 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 the position. Using the remote commander Remote sensor You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV.
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued) ON/STANDBY DISPLAY TV/VIDEO WIDE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Programme number buttons 0 ; PROG+/–/ ˆ / VOL+/– V FASTEXT MENU/> /.
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 with an old one. • Do not use different types of batteries. Controlling other TVs with the remote commander 1 2 Set [TV] /[VIDEO]at the top of the remote commander to [TV] .
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued) 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.
Step 3 Connecting the VCR AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT AERIAL IN to mains : Signal flow 1 Aerial cable (supplied) Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR. IN ENTREE AERIAL ANTENNE 2 3 Getting Started Mains lead Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. OUT SORTIE IN ENTREE AERIAL ANTENNE OUT SORTIE Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued) Additional connection To a TV that has a EURO-AV (Scart) connector This additional connection improves picture and sound quality. Connect the TV as shown on the right. Whenever you want to watch the VCR picture, press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window.
Step 4 AUTO SET UP Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function. With this function, you can set TV channels, guided by the sequence indicated in the display window. AUTO SET UP RF CHANNEL Getting Started Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.
Step 5 Tuning your TV to the VCR If you connect the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable, skip this step. PROGRAM +/– RF CHANNEL 1 AUTO SET UP RF CHANNEL Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR. The RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. 2 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.
To check to see if the TV tuning is correct 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 TV tuning is correct. Getting Started Getting Started To obtain a clear picture from the VCR If the picture does not appear clearly in step 3 above, go to step 4 to finish this procedure once. Then start from step 1.
Manual setup — Setting the clock MENU You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer recording features properly. > /. /? // The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal. OK If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel.
3 REW PAUSE PLAY FF OK Press > /. to move the cursor ( ) to the clock row, then press / . The day starts flashing. tCLOCK 1. 1. 1998 TH 0 : 00 AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG STOP REW PAUSE PLAY Press > /. to set the date. : Bb : Vv : OK tCLOCK FF 11. OK 1. 1998 SU 0 : 00 AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG STOP 5 REW SELECT SET END Press / to flash the month and set the month using > /. . PAUSE PLAY FF [OFF ] [ 1 ] Getting Started 4 SELECT SET END [OFF ] [ 1 ] : Bb : Vv : OK tCLOCK 11. 1.
Manual setup — Setting the clock (continued) 8 REW PAUSE PLAY Press OK. FF OK STOP Tip • To change the digits during setting, press ? to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits using > /. . Note • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function MENU > /. /? // Getting Started OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press > /. to select SETTINGS and press OK. PAUSE REW PLAY SETTINGS OPTIONS TUNER VIDEO PLUS+ CLOCK LANGUAGE FF SELECT SET OK : Vv : OK STOP 2 REW Press > /. to select CLOCK and press OK. PAUSE PLAY FF tCLOCK The cursor ( ) is on AUTO ADJUST. 1. 1. 1998 TH 0 : 00 OK AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG SELECT SET END STOP 3 REW Press / to select ON.
Manual setup — Setting the clock (continued) 4 REW PAUSE PLAY FF OK If the VCR does not receive the time signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically. STOP 5 REW VIDEO PLUS+ PROG BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5 SELECT SET CANCEL CH C21 C12 C33 C47 C55 GUIDE CH ––– [123] ––– ––– ––– : Vv : 0–9 : CLEAR Press OK. PAUSE PLAY Press . to move the cursor ( ) to CLOCK PROG, then press ? // repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries the time signal appears.
Manual setup — Selecting a language MENU > /. /? // Getting Started You can change the on-screen display language. OK Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. 1 MENU Press MENU, then press > /. to select SETTINGS and press OK. PAUSE REW PLAY SETTINGS OPTIONS TUNER VIDEO PLUS+ CLOCK LANGUAGE FF SELECT SET OK : Vv : OK STOP 2 REW Press > /. to select LANGUAGE, then press OK.
Manual setup — Presetting channels 0 PROG +/– MENU 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. 1 MENU Press MENU, then press > /. to select SETTINGS and press OK. PAUSE REW PLAY OK SETTINGS OPTIONS TUNER VIDEO PLUS+ CLOCK LANGUAGE FF OK SELECT SET : Vv : OK STOP 2 REW Press > /. to select TUNER, then press OK.
4 PROG Press PROG +/– to select the programme position. Selected programme position TUNER PROG 7 CHANNEL SET [C23 ] BBC1 [ON ] AFT FINE TUNING 5 REW Press ? // repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. PAUSE PLAY FF The channels appear in the following order: OK • UHF B21 - B69 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.
Manual setup — Presetting channels (continued) Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting the 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 “00” beside CHANNEL SET. 2 Press OK. If the picture is not clear Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly.
Manual setup — Setting up VIDEO Plus+ 1 MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Press MENU, then press > /. to select SETTINGS and press OK. PAUSE REW PLAY Programme number button Getting Started VIDEO Plus+ is a feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. To use VIDEO Plus+, each programme position needs to be matched with its VIDEO Plus+ guide channel.
Manual setup — Setting up ShowView (continued) 3 PAUSE REW FF PLAY OK To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60, press > /. repeatedly. STOP 4 Press > /. to move the cursor ( ) to the row on which you want to set the guide channel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press programme number buttons to enter the guide channel number assigned in the programme guide.
Guide channels for VIDEO Plus+ Station name Guide channel Station name 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 101 102 103 104 105 106 BBC1 BBC2 ITV CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 5 RTE 1 RTE 2 TV NA GAELTACHTA SKY ONE SKY NEWS SKY MOVIES THE MOVIE CHANNEL SKY SPORT NICKELODEON PARAMOUNT CHANNEL EUROSPORT QUANTOM TV WARNER BROTHERS MTV EUROPE CHILDREN’S CHANNEL THE FAMLY CHANNEL THE DISNEY CHANNEL BBC WORLD SERVICE RTL 4 FILMNET 2 SUPER SPORT ADULT CHAN RTL PLUS INTERNATIONAL SAT 1 PREMIERE 3 SAT SKY 2 FOX KIDS PRO 7 TELE 5
Manual setup — Setting up ShowView (continued) Setting up VIDEO Plus+ 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 menu. Then set the guide channel number for each satellite channel using the VIDEO Plus+ menu. If your satellite tuner is connected via the LINE-1(TV) connector, you don’t have to set programme positions nor guide channel numbers for satellite channels.
Getting Started Getting Started Notes • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes. • If you use a satellite tuner connected via the LINE-1 (TV) connector, you don‘t have to set up VIDEO Plus+. Just record a satellite programme using VIDEO Plus+, and the VCR automatically records the programme from the LINE-1 (TV) connector. • If you inadvertently entered a guide channel number, press CLEAR.
Setting your personal code For identification, you can enter a personal code into the VCR. Once you enter your personal code, you can confirm it any time but can never change it. Before you start… • Turn on the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. • If there is a tape in the VCR, remove it. • Turn off the VCR. CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 > /. /? // OK ON/STNADBAY 1 ON/STANDBY P PAUSE P PAUSE Hold down P PAUSE and ON/STANDBY on the VCR simultaneously for more than three seconds.
2 Enter your personal code. PAUSE REW PLAY FF OK 1 Press > /. to select a character. Each time you press > , the character changes as shown below. An Bn …n Zn 0n 1n …n 9 n (blank space) n – (hyphen) n A STOP SECURITY FUNCTION PERSONAL CODE [WB2 1 5 7 5 – – – – ] SELECT SET CONFIRM : Bb : Vv : OK 3 REW PAUSE PLAY Press OK. FF OK A confirmation screen appears. Getting Started 2 Press / to set the next character. The next space flashes.
Basic Operations Playing a tape 6 EJECT DISPLAY COUNTER RESET 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 P PAUSE REPLAY )# FF p STOP Æ 03 PLAY REW NTSC PB 1 2 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. 3 Press Æ PLAY OK 30 Basic Operations PLAY. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
Additional tasks To Press Stop play p STOP Pause play P PAUSE Resume play after pause P PAUSE or Æ PLAY Fast-forward the tape )# FF during stop Rewind the tape 03 REW during stop Eject the tape 6 EJECT To replay a recently watched scene You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again. During playback, press REPLAY up to four times. The VCR rewinds the tape about 10 seconds on the counter for each press of the button, and restarts playback.
Playing a tape (continued) Notes • The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording. • When you play back the tape recorded with the NTSC colour system, the counter does not appear on the TV screen. • Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded tape: – The picture becomes black and white. – The picture shakes. – No picture appears on the TV screen.
Recording TV programmes DISPLAY COUNTER/ REMAIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TV/VIDEO r REC PROG +/– INPUT SELECT SP/LP Basic Operations 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a decoder, turn it on. 2 3 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. INPUT SELECT Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears in the display window.
Recording TV programmes (continued) 4 PROG Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to record. 5 SP/LP Press SP/LP to select the tape 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. 6 REC Press r REC to start recording. The recording indicator lights up red in the display window. Recording indicator To stop recording Press p STOP.
To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The remaining time with the indicator also appears in the display window. PROG12 PROG12 1H 46M SP 0:00:22 Time counter Remaining time To correctly check the remaining time of the tape, set TAPE SELECT in the TAPE OPTIONS menu according to the tape type you use (see page 52).
Recording TV programmes (continued) Tips • To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander. 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 (TV) or LINE-3 IN connector, or LINE-2 IN jacks using INPUT SELECT or PROG +/–. When you use PROG +/–, “L1,” “L3” or “L2” appears in the display window between the lowest programme position and the highest one.
Recording TV programmes using VIDEO Plus+ ON/STANDBY CLEAR VIDEO Plus+ Just enter the programme’s “PlusCode” listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programmes at a time. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Programme number buttons SET 0 Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Recording TV programmes using VIDEO Plus+ (continued) 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press the programme number buttons to enter the programme’s PlusCode, then press SET. If you make a mistake, press VIDEO Plus+ before pressing SET and re-enter the correct number. 0 SET tTIMER 11. 12 DATE TODAY TIME 19:00b20:00 SP/LP SP VPS/PDC ON SELECT SET OK FR PROG 35 : Bb : Vv : OK The date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed, and the VPS/PDC function setting appear on the TV screen.
To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP. Daily/weekly recording In step 3 above, press . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press . , the indication changes as shown below. Press > to change the indication in reverse order. TODAY n SU-SA (Sunday to Saturday) n MO-SA (Monday to Saturday) n MO-FR (Monday to Friday) n SA (every Saturday) .....
Recording TV programmes using VIDEO Plus+ (continued) Tips • To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button. • When you are recording a progamme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the TAPE OPTIONS menu (page 52).
Setting the timer manually If VIDEO Plus+ is not available in you area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes. 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. • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • To record from a decoder, turn it on. ON/STANDBY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 INPUT SELECT MENU > /.
Setting the timer manually (continued) 2 REW PAUSE PLAY FF OK Set the date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed and VPS/PDC function: 1 Press ? // to flash each item in turn. 2 Press > /. to set each item. To correct a setting, press ? to return to that setting and reset. STOP tTIMER 11.
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ON/STANDBY. indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press The ON/STANDBY to reset the VCR after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: • • • • Reset the counter. Display tape information on the TV screen. Check the timer settings. Watch another TV programme. Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, press . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press .
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds SLV-E530UX 0 REW FF Æ ) PLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 & SLOW ×2 SLV-E295UX Æ 03 REW PLAY )# )# PLAY Æ 03 Playback options REW Operation View the picture during fast- During fast-forward, hold down )# forward or rewind rewind, hold down 03 REW or 0 FF or ) REW. FF. During Play at high speed • During playback, press )# FF or 03 REW. • During playback, hold down )# FF or 03 REW. To resume normal playback, release the button.
Using the CLICK SHUTTLE ring (SLV-E530UX only) CLICK SHUTTLE ring JOG button/ indicator With the CLICK SHUTTLE ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. During playback or pause, turn the CLICK SHUTTLE ring clockwise or counterclockwise. Each change in the CLICK SHUTTLE ring position changes the playback mode in the following way.
Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) Tip • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR if: – streaks appear while playing in slow motion – the picture shakes while pausing. To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time. Notes • The sound is muted during these operations. • Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.
Recording TV programmes using the quick timer After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 QUICK TIMER While recording, press QUICK TIMER once. The 2 1 indicator appears in the display window. Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
Checking/ changing/ cancelling timer settings Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. ON/STANDBY CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU > /. /? // OK 1 2 Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then press > /. to select LIST and press OK: • If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step. • If you do not need to change the settings, press OK, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. 3 48 tLIST DATE TU 13. 12 11. 12 MO-FR MO-SA SU-SA ––.
4 • To change the setting, press ? // to flash the item you want to change, and press > /. to reset it. • To cancel the setting, press CLEAR. tTIMER TIME 19:00b20:00 SP/LP LP VPS/PDC ON SELECT SET OK 5 11. 12 DATE TODAY FR PROG 35 : Bb : Vv : OK Press OK. If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. 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.
Searching using the index function = /+ INDEX SEARCH 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. 1 2 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. Press = /+ INDEX SEARCH. • To search ahead, press + SEARCH. INDEX • To search backwards, press = SEARCH. INDEX INDEX SEARCH The VCR starts searching. Playback starts automatically from that point. To stop searching Press p STOP.
Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion (the may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. If so, manually adjust the tracking. During playback, press the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons. (The indicator lights up.
Changing menu options 1 Press MENU, then press > /. to select SETTINGS and press OK. SETTINGS OPTIONS TUNER VIDEO PLUS+ CLOCK LANGUAGE SELECT SET 2 Press > /. to select OPTIONS, then press OK. : Vv : OK OPTIONS TAPE OPTIONS VIDEO OPTIONS POWER SAVE [OFF ] RF MODULATOR [OFF ] SELECT SET 3 : Vv : OK Press > /. to select the option you want to change: • To change the TAPE OPTIONS or VIDEO OPTIONS 1 Press OK after selecting TAPE OPTIONS or VIDEO OPTIONS. 2 Press > /.
VIDEO OPTIONS Menu option Set this option to OPC • ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control) function and improve picture quality. • OFF to switch off OPC. Other options Menu option Set this option to POWER SAVE • OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by. • ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve the VCR power. RF MODULATOR • ON if you connect the VCR to your TV using only the aerial cable.
Editing with another VCR Connecting to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) : LINE-1 (TV) TV Other VCR (Player) LINE (Scart) : Signal flow VMC-2121 LINE cable (not supplied) You can connect to the jacks on the front panel. This VCR (Recorder) Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT LINE-2 IN : Signal flow VMC-710M/720M audio/video cable (not supplied) Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.
Operation (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 “L1” (or “L2” or “L3”) in the display window. • Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. P PAUSE r REC 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.
Additional Information Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The ON/STANDBY switch does not function. • Connect the mains lead to mains securely. The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate. • Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over one hour. The clock has stopped and “–:– –” lights in the display window. • The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than an hour. Reset the clock (and timer).
Recording Timer recording Symptom Remedy No TV programme appears on the TV screen. • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. • If the VCR is connected to the TV using only the aerial cable, make sure that RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS menu is set to ON. TV reception is poor. • Adjust the TV aerial. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole.
Troubleshooting (continued) Others Symptom 58 Remedy A tape cannot be inserted. • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment. The remote commander does not function. • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR. • Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak. • Make sure the [TV] /[VIDEO] remote control switch is set correctly. The tracking meter does not appear on the screen.
Specifications System General Channel coverage PAL (I) UHF B21 - B69 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Power requirements 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption 20 W Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C Storage temperature –20°C to 60°C Dimensions Approx. 355 × 96 × 285 mm (w/h/d) including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx. 3.
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel (SLV-E530UX) 1 ! 2 !¢ 3 4 !£ !“ !` 5 !… 9 6 7 8 1 ON/STANDBY switch/indicator (38) 2 Tape compartment 3 0 REW (rewind) button (31, 44) 4 ) FF (fast-forward) button (31, 44) !“ AUTO SET UP/RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL button (11, 13) 5 Æ PLAY button (30) !£ Remote sensor (5) 6 JOG button/indicator (45) 7 CLICK SHUTTLE ring (45) 8 r REC (record) button (34) 9 p STOP button (34) 0 P PAUSE button (31) !` PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– buttons (34, 51) !¢ LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AU
Index to parts and controls (continued) Display window 1 2 9 62 3 4 8 5 6 7 1 Timer indicator (38) 6 Tracking indicator (51) 2 Tape speed indicators (34) 7 3 VIDEO indicator (35) Time counter/clock/line/ programme position indicator (31, 34, 55) 4 OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (51) 8 Remaining time indicator (35) VPS/PDC (Video Programme System/Programme Delivery Control) indicator (39, 43) 9 5 Tape/recording indicator (34) Additional Information
Rear panel 1 2 6 5 4 3 1 Mains lead (9) 5 2 AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9) : : 6 NTSC PB (PlayBack) switch (31) 3 AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9) 4 LINE-1 (TV) LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (10, 54) LINE-3 IN ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector continued Additional Information 63
Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 7 8 9 !… !` !“ 0 1 6 EJECT button (31) 2 COUNTER RESET button (31) 3 DISPLAY button (31) 4 WIDE button (for TV) (6) 5 TV/VIDEO button (35) 6 QUICK TIMER button (47) 7 r REC (record) button (34) 8 SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (34) V (Teletext) button (for TV) (6) 9 INPUT SELECT button (33, 42) ; TV power on/TV mode select button (for TV) (6) !… & SLOW button* (44) !` ×2 button* (4
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 !£ !¢ ! !⁄ !ƒ !¥ !£ [TV] /[VIDEO] remote control switch (5) !¢ ON/STANDBY switch (38) ! COUNTER/REMAIN button (35) !⁄ CLEAR button (49) !ƒ VIDEO Plus+ button (37) !¥ Programme number buttons (24, 38) !» @… @` @“ @£ @¢ !» SET button (38) @… ? (ten’s digit) button (36) @` PROG (programme) +/– buttons (34) ˆ / Teletext page access buttons (for TV) (6) @“ VOL (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) (6) @£ =/+ INDEX SEARCH buttons* (50) @¢ REPLAY button (31) * FASTEXT buttons (for TV)
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