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Sony SLV-EZ715AS Operating Instructions Manual

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01GB01COV-715AS/NZ.p65
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-EZ715AS/NZ
SLV-EZ111AZ
© 2001 Sony Corporation
3
3-065-579-11 (2)
10/1/01, 11:57

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  • Page 1 3-065-579-11 (2) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC 4.43 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ SLV-EZ111AZ © 2001 Sony Corporation 01GB01COV-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:57...
  • Page 2 VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about four hours before operating the unit. Introduction 01GB02TOC-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:58 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Search Operations timer settings 32 Searching for the beginning of an 44 Recording stereo and bilingual Easy Timer recorded programme programmes (SLV-EZ715AS/NZ 33 Searching for the current position only) on a tape 46 Adjusting the picture 34 Searching using the Blank Search...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    The instructions in this manual are for the three models: SLV-EZ715AS, EZ715NZ and EZ111AZ. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. The SLV-EZ715AS is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-EZ111AZ only.”...

  • Page 5: Step 2 : Setting Up The Remote Commander

    Using the remote commander You can use this remote Remote sensor 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...

  • Page 6: Step 3 : Connecting The Vcr

    AERIAL IN on the rear AERIAL panel of the VCR. Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and the AERIAL aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. Connect the mains lead to the mains. Getting Started 01GB03GET-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:58 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (2)
  • Page 7 LINE IN Audio/video cable (not supplied) For SLV-EZ111AZ only LINE OUT LINE IN Audio/video cable (not supplied) To a stereo system (SLV-EZ715AS /NZ only) You can improve sound quality by LINE OUT connecting a stereo system as shown AUDIO LINE IN on the right.

  • Page 8: Step 4 : Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr

    RF CHANNEL about three seconds (RF36 is for SLV-EZ715NZ, RF68 is for SLV-EZ715AS and 68 AUS is for SLV-EZ111AZ). Press RF CHANNEL again while the RF channel is flashing. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
  • Page 9 If you cannot obtain a clear picture after performing this procedure, we recommend you connect the VCR and TV using an audio/video cable (see “To a TV that has audio/video input jacks” on page 7). If the same symptom persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Getting Started 01GB03GET-715AS/NZ.p65...

  • Page 10: Step 5 : Setting The Clock

    : [ OK ] Press , to select the month and set the CLOCK SET month using M/m. 2 . 1 . 2 0 0 0 : 0 0 PLAY SELECT : [ OK ] Getting Started 01GB03GET-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:58 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (2)
  • Page 11 • To change the digits when setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits using M/m. Note • The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes. Getting Started 01GB03GET-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:58 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (2)

  • Page 12: Presetting Channels

    TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM +/–, the channels are preset correctly. • To stop the One Touch Tuning function, press ONE TOUCH TUNING or x STOP on the VCR during the setting. Getting Started 01GB03GET-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:58 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (2)
  • Page 13 When no more • FINE TUNING receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and the picture from the PLEASE WAIT lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen. continued Getting Started 01GB03GET-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:58 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (2)
  • Page 14 Presetting channels (continued) Note • Picture might disappear for a few seconds during One Touch Tuning and auto presetting functions. This is for tuning procedure, and not a malfunction. Getting Started 01GB03GET-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:58 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (2)

  • Page 15: Before You Start

    PROG10 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to CHANNEL SET. NORMAL / CATV • NORM CATV PLAY AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET ADD / ERASE • ERASE • FINE TUNING SELECT continued Getting Started 01GB03GET-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:58 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (2)
  • Page 16 For example, for channel 5, first press “0” and then press “5”. To set channel 5A or 9A, press , after pressing “0” and “5” or “0” and “9” (SLV-EZ715AS and SLV-EZ111AZ – when COUNTRY is set to AUS).
  • Page 17 Press </, to get a clearer picture, then press OK. Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF. Note • The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes. Getting Started 01GB03GET-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:58 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (2)

  • Page 18: Basic Operations

    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. Basic Operations 01GB04BAS-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:59 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)
  • Page 19 Set NTSC PB in the SET UP MENU according to the colour system of your TV. For details, see page 47. If your TV is Set NTSC PB to NTSC 4.43 4.43 continued Basic Operations 01GB04BAS-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:59 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)
  • Page 20 – the colour density increases or decreases. • Tapes recorded in the LP mode of other NTSC system VCRs can be played back on this VCR, but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. Basic Operations 01GB04BAS-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:59 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)

  • Page 21: 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. continued Basic Operations 01GB04BAS-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:59 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)
  • Page 22 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. Basic Operations 01GB04BAS-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:59 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)
  • Page 23 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 or LINE-2 IN (SLV-EZ715AS/NZ only) jacks. Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L1” or “L2” (SLV- EZ715AS/NZ only) in the display window.

  • Page 24: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Easy Timer Function

    The START indicator appears in the display window. If the clock has not been set, START “–:– –” appears. Go to step 2 in “Setting or changing the Easy Clock” on page 26. Basic Operations 01GB04BAS-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:59 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)
  • Page 25 REC SPEED. REC SPEED SP/LP Push the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the setting. EASY TIMER The t indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. continued Basic Operations 01GB04BAS-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:59 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)
  • Page 26 2 Push the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the hour setting. 3 Turn the EASY TIMER knob to increase or decrease the minutes setting by a minute at a time. Press ? (AM/PM) to change CLOCK START AM and PM. Basic Operations 01GB04BAS-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:59 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)
  • Page 27 • To set the start or stop time to “8:20”, press 0, 8, 2, 0 and EASY TIMER in sequence. If you make a mistake, re-enter the correct digits before pressing EASY TIMER . continued Basic Operations 01GB04BAS-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:59 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)

  • Page 28: The Easy Timer Function

    Easy Timer recording. To watch the recorded programme, push the EASY TIMER knob. The VCR turns on, starts searching, then automatically starts playback from the beginning of the recording. For details, see page 32. Basic Operations 01GB04BAS-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:59 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)

  • Page 29: The Easy Timer Function

    • To record from a source connected to LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN (SLV-EZ715AS/NZ only) jacks, press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– or turn the EASY TIMER knob to display “L1” or “L2” (SLV-EZ715AS/NZ only) in the display window. Notes •...

  • Page 30: Setting The Timer Manually

    To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, press m while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/ weekly recording” on page 31. Basic Operations 01GB04BAS-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:59 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)
  • Page 31 To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN (SLV-EZ715AS/NZ only) jacks, press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L1” or “L2” (SLV-EZ715AS/NZ only) in the “PROG” position. Press , to confirm the setting. PLAY The cursor (B) appears at the beginning of the line.

  • Page 32: Search Operations

    • This SEARCH MODE function will be cancelled (the SEARCH MODE indicator turns off) if: – The VCR starts recording other programmes. – You press the H PLAY, M FF, m REW or A EJECT button while the VCR is Search Operations 01GB05SRH-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 12:00 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)

  • Page 33: Searching For The Current Position On A Tape

    SEARCH MODE button right after you insert a tape. This is so that the VCR can measure the current position on the tape. • You cannot use this function during any recording mode. Search Operations 01GB05SRH-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 12:00 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)

  • Page 34: Searching Using The Blank Search Function

    – the remaining time of a blank section is less than one minute. • The VCR can only detect the blank section between the end of the tape and the end of the last recorded programme. Blank section Last recorded End of tape programme Search Operations 01GB05SRH-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 12:00 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)

  • Page 35: Searching Using The Index Function

    SEARCH. The VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV screen counts down to zero. Playback starts from the point about five seconds ahead of the specified index mark. continued Search Operations 01GB05SRH-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 12:00 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)
  • Page 36 Press x STOP. Note • No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an index signal will be marked if you change the channel during recording pause. Search Operations 01GB05SRH-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 12:00 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)

  • Page 37: Searching Using The Time Search Function

    (the SEARCH MODE indicator turns off). To stop searching Press x STOP. • The VCR can search up to three hours ahead of or behind the current position of a tape. Search Operations 01GB05SRH-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 12:00 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)

  • Page 38: Additional Operations

    • In LP or EP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour. • The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse. • On-screen symbols may shake while playing or searching at various speeds. Additional Operations 01GB06ADO-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 12:00 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)

  • Page 39: Setting The Recording Duration Time

    To cancel the duration Press z REC repeatedly until the t indicator turns off and the VCR returns to normal recording mode. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. Additional Operations 01GB06ADO-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 12:00 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)

  • Page 40: Synchronised Recording (Slv- Ez715As/Nz Only)

    Synchronised recording (SLV-EZ715AS/ NZ only) The Synchronised Recording feature enables you to record from the connected equipment such as a satellite tuner, or a cable TV decoder that has a timer function. Once you set the timer on the other equipment, the VCR will start recording the programme synchronised with the timer.
  • Page 41 For details, see “Setting the timer manually” (page 30). • If the settings for timer recording and Synchronised Recording overlap, the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. Additional Operations 01GB06ADO-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 12:00 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)

  • Page 42: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

    – – – – . – – – : – – – : – – – – – – . – – – : – – – : – – – – – Additional Operations 01GB06ADO-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 12:00 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)
  • Page 43 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 Additional Operations 01GB06ADO-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 12:00 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)

  • Page 44: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes (Slv-Ez715As/Nz Only)

    Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (SLV-EZ715AS/NZ only) 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 45 • (For SLV-EZ715NZ only) If HIFI AUDIO is set to STD, the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi-fi and normal audio tracks. Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not change the sound. Additional Operations 01GB06ADO-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 12:00 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Picture

    (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 01GB06ADO-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 12:00 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)

  • Page 47: Changing Menu Options

    E240, E260 or E300 tapes, set it according to the tape type that you are using to display the remaining time correctly. Note • You may not be able to display the remaining time correctly for an NTSC tape using the TAPE LENGTH menu. Additional Operations 01GB06ADO-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 12:00 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)

  • Page 48: Editing With Another Vcr

    Connect LINE-1 IN on this VCR to the line output jacks on the other VCR using a commercially available audio/video cable such as Sony VMC-710HG/721HG (not supplied). If the other VCR has the AUDIO L and R jacks, use a Sony VMC-910HG audio/video cable (not supplied).
  • Page 49 Then when you start recording in step 4, press X PAUSE after the APC indicator stops flashing. If you press X PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is cancelled. Additional Operations 01GB06ADO-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 12:00 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    E-25CLDR video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning. 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 51 • There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again. * Synchronised Recording feature is for SLV-EZ715AS/NZ only. continued Additional Information 01GB08ADI-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 12:01...
  • Page 52 “Adjusting the picture” on page 46). 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).

  • Page 53: Specifications

    CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41 Approx. 430 × 97 × 292 mm (w/h/d) RF output signal including projecting parts and controls UHF channels: Mass 28 to 69 (SLV-EZ715AS and SLV-EZ111AZ) Approx. 4.1 kg 21 to 69 (SLV-EZ715NZ) Power back-up Aerial out Built-in self-charging capacitor...

  • Page 54: Index To Parts And Controls

    (8, 46) 2 Tape compartment qd Remote sensor (5) 3 A EJECT button (19) qf (For SLV-EZ715AS/NZ only) 4 m REW (rewind) button (19, 38) SYNCHRO REC button (54) 5 H PLAY button (19) qg REC SPEED SP (Standard Play)/LP...

  • Page 55: Display Window

    7 START indicator (24) 2 (For SLV-EZ715NZ only) 8 STOP indicator (24) NICAM indicator (44) 9 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) 3 (For SLV-EZ715AS/NZ only) indicator (46) STEREO indicator (44) 0 Tracking indicator (46) 4 Tape speed indicator (25) qa Colour system indicator (19)
  • Page 56 Index to parts and controls (continued) Rear panel (SLV-EZ715AS/NZ) 1 Mains lead (6) 4 AERIAL OUT connector (6) 2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO 5 LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks (40, 48) jacks (7) 3 AERIAL IN connector (6) Rear panel (SLV-EZ111AZ)
  • Page 57 /AM/PM buttons (23, 24, 26) qg PROG (programme) +/– buttons (21) qh VOL (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) qj DISPLAY button (20, 22) qk ./> INDEX SEARCH buttons (35) ql y SLOW button (38) Additional Information 01GB08ADI-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 12:01 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)
  • Page 58 39 saving 23 Easy Timer recording 24 stereo programmes 44 Editing 48 using the Easy Timer EP mode 38 function 24 while watching another programme 22 Remote commander 5 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 01GB08IDX-715AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 12:01 SLV-EZ715AS/NZ_GB 3-065-579-11 (1)

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