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- Page 1 3-065-578-11 (2) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV-EZ717AS/NZ PAL NTSC SLV-EZ414AZ PAL NTSC 4.43 SLV-EZ212AZ PAL NTSC 4.43 © 2001 Sony Corporation 01GB01COV-AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:19...
- Page 2 Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed. Installing • (For SLV-EZ717AS/NZ only) • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. NTSC colour signals can only be recorded •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Editing 47 Searching for the current position 63 Editing with another VCR on a tape 64 Basic editing 48 Searching using the Blank Search 65 Audio dubbing (SLV-EZ717AS/ function NZ only) 49 Searching using the index function Additional Information 51 Searching using the Time Search... -
Page 4: Getting Started
The instructions in this manual are for the four models: SLV-EZ717AS, EZ717NZ, EZ414AZ and EZ212AZ. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. The SLV-EZ717AS is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-EZ212AZ... -
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 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 TV/VIDEO...
- Page 7 • 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 8: Step 3 : Connecting The Vcr
Step 3 Connecting the VCR Connect the aerial to your VCR and TV as shown below to watch TV programmes and VCR pictures on your TV. In addition, if your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, we recommend you connect the VCR to your TV using an audio/video cable to get a better picture and sound. -
Page 9: Additional Connections
LINE IN Audio/video cable (not supplied) For SLV-EZ212AZ only LINE OUT LINE IN Audio/video cable (not supplied) To a stereo system (SLV-EZ717AS /NZ only) You can improve sound quality by LINE AUDIO connecting a stereo system as shown LINE IN on the right. -
Page 10: Step 4 : Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr
RF CHANNEL about three seconds (RF36 is for SLV-EZ717NZ, RF68 is for SLV-EZ717AS and 68 AUS is for SLV-EZ414AZ/EZ212AZ). Press RF CHANNEL again while the RF channel is flashing. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. - Page 11 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 9). If the same symptom persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Getting Started 01GB03GET-AS/NZ.p65...
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Page 12: 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. MENU Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. M/m/</, MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to move the... - Page 13 Set the year, hour and minute in sequence, CLOCK SET using , to select the item to be set, and PLAY 2 . 1 . 2 0 0 1 TUE 5 : 3 0 M/m to select the digits. SELECT : [ OK ] Press OK to start the clock.
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Page 14: Step 6 : Presetting Channels With The Easy G-Code Set Up Function
TV channels and the G-CODE guide channels for your area. At the factory, the VCR has been preset for Sydney (SLV-EZ717AS/ EZ414AZ/EZ212AZ) or for Auckland (SLV-EZ717NZ). If you live in these areas, you can use the VCR without setting the channels and G-CODE system. - Page 15 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. To check the guide channel setting Press MENU, then press M/m to move the cursor (B) to SET UP CH AND G-CODE and press OK.
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Page 16: Presetting Channels
Presetting channels If you received only a few channels or absolutely no channels after performing the EASY G-CODE SET UP function (page 14), 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 17 Presetting all receivable channels automatically MENU Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. M/m/</, MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to move the TUNER PRESET PROG 1 cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET and press NORMAL / CATV •...
- Page 18 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-AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:22 SLV-EZ717_GB 3-065-578-11 (2)
- Page 19 Presetting channels manually PROG +/– Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. MENU • Set the TV to the video channel. M/m/</, MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to move the TUNER PRESET PROG10 cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET and press NORMAL / CATV •...
- Page 20 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-EZ717AS and SLV-EZ414AZ/EZ212AZ – when COUNTRY is set to AUS).
- Page 21 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 27). Press MENU, then press M/m to move the cursor (B) to TUNER PRESET and press OK.
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Page 22: Setting Up The G-Code System Manually
– – – – To display other pages for programme – – – – – – – – positions 5 to 49 (SLV-EZ717AS and SELECT SLV-EZ414AZ/EZ212AZ – when MOVE PROG ERASE PROG [ CLEAR ] COUNTRY is set to AUS) or 6 to 50 (SLV-EZ717NZ and SLV-EZ414AZ/ EZ212AZ –... - Page 23 Press , twice to select the guide channel SET UP CH AND G-CODE column. PROG GUIDE PLAY – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – SELECT GUIDE CH CONFIRM Press M/m to select the guide channel SET UP CH AND G-CODE...
- Page 24 Setting up the G-CODE system manually (continued) 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.
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Page 25: Changing/Disabling Programme Positions
,. – – – To display other pages for programme – – positions 5 to 49 (SLV-EZ717AS and SELECT SET GUIDE CH SLV-EZ414AZ/EZ212AZ – when CONFIRM COUNTRY is set to AUS) or 6 to 50 (SLV-EZ717NZ and SLV-EZ414AZ/ EZ212AZ –... - Page 26 Changing/disabling programme positions (continued) Press M/m until the selected channel and SET UP CH AND G-CODE guide channel row moves to the desired PROG GUIDE PLAY – programme position. – – The selected channel and guide channel – – are inserted at the new programme SELECT SET GUIDE CH position and the intermediate channels are...
- Page 27 Disabling unwanted programme positions Note • Be sure to select the programme CLEAR position you want to disable correctly. If you disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. •...
- Page 28 – – – To display other pages for programme – – position 5 to 49 (SLV-EZ717AS and SELECT MOVE PROG SLV-EZ414AZ/EZ212AZ – when ERASE PROG [ CLEAR ] COUNTRY is set to AUS) or 6 to 50 (SLV-EZ717NZ and SLV-EZ414AZ/ EZ212AZ –...
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Page 29: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a tape Z EJECT CLEAR DISPLAY X PAUSE H PLAY M FF H PLAY M FF x STOP m REW m REW COLOR X PAUSE x STOP A EJECT SYSTEM Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. - Page 30 Set NTSC PB in the SET UP MENU according to the colour system of your TV. For details, see page 62. If your TV is Set NTSC PB to NTSC 4.43 4.43 NSTC 3.58 3.58 (For SLV-EZ717AS/NZ only) Basic Operations 01GB04BAS-AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:23 SLV-EZ717_GB 3-065-578-11 (1)
- Page 31 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. Press DISPLAY again and the counter will disappear from the TV screen.
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Page 32: Recording Tv Programmes
Recording TV programmes INPUT SELECT PROG +/– DISPLAY REC SPEED z REC 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 PROG record. - Page 33 REC SPEED Press REC SPEED 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. Press z REC to start recording. The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
- Page 34 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-EZ717AS/NZ only) jacks. Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L1” or “L2” (SLV- EZ717AS/NZ only) in the display window.
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Page 35: 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 AM/PM within the next 24 hours using the Easy EASY... - Page 36 To select the tape speed, press REC SPEED*. * REC SPEED SP/LP (SP/EP) REC SPEED SP/LP is for SLV-EZ717AS/NZ. * REC SPEED SP/LP is for SLV- EZ414AZ/EZ212AZ. (SP/EP) Push the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the setting. EASY TIMER...
- Page 37 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 Programme Clock function before setting the timer. number You can also change the current time buttons using the Easy Clock function.
- Page 38 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function (continued) Push the EASY TIMER knob to finish setting the clock. EASY TIMER The VCR enters the timer recording setting mode. To continue the Easy Timer START setting, go to step 2 in “Setting the Easy Timer”...
- Page 39 To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. To check or change the timer setting Push 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, push the EASY TIMER knob repeatedly until the t indicator appears in the display window.
- Page 40 (continued) Tips • To record from a source connected to LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN (SLV-EZ717AS/NZ only) jacks, press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– or turn the EASY TIMER knob to display “L1” or “L2” (SLV-EZ717AS/NZ only) in the display window.
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Page 41: Recording Tv Programmes Using The G-Code System
Recording TV programmes using the G-CODE system CLEAR G-CODE Just enter the G-CODE number, listed in the TV programme guide, for the Programme programme you want to record. The number date, times and programme position of buttons that programme are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programmes at a time. - Page 42 Recording TV programmes using the G-CODE system (continued) Press the programme number buttons to G–CODE enter the G-CODE number for the G–CODE NO. SP / LP [ 8 2 4 7 7 6 9 1 – ] [ SP ] programme you want to record.
- Page 43 Tips • To cancel the procedure, press G-CODE before you press OK. • (For SLV-EZ717AS/NZ only) To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To record in the EP mode, set the tape speed to “LP”.
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Page 44: Setting The Timer Manually
Setting the timer manually You can preset up to eight programmes at a time. INPUT SELECT Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. - Page 45 To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN (SLV-EZ717AS/NZ only) jacks, press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L1” or “L2” (SLV-EZ717AS/NZ only) in the “PROG” position. Press , to confirm the setting. PLAY The cursor (B) appears at the beginning of the line.
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Page 46: Search Operations
Search Operations Searching for the beginning of an Easy Timer recorded programme If you record a programme using the EASY TIMER Easy Timer function, you can easily find knob the beginning of the recording with the SEARCH MODE function. The SEARCH MODE indicator flashes when the VCR finishes making an Easy Timer recording. -
Page 47: Searching For The Current Position On A Tape
Searching for the current position on a tape EASY TIMER knob This feature enables you to find the current position on a tape as well as the remaining time of the tape. SEARCH MODE Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the START REMAIN indicator appears in the display window as shown on the right. -
Page 48: Searching Using The Blank Search Function
Searching using the Blank Search function EASY TIMER knob This feature enables you to find a blank section on your tape. SEARCH MODE Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until the START BLANK indicator appears in the display window. The SEARCH MODE indicator lights up. Push the EASY TIMER knob on the VCR. -
Page 49: Searching Using The Index Function
Searching using the index function The VCR marks the tape with an index ./> INDEX signal at the point where each recording SEARCH 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 50: Function
Searching using the index function (continued) Using the SEARCH MODE EASY TIMER knob button and EASY TIMER knob on the VCR SEARCH MODE Press SEARCH MODE on the VCR repeatedly until “INDEX” appears in the display window (the SEARCH MODE indicator lights up). Turn the EASY TIMER knob to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search: •... -
Page 51: Searching Using The Time Search Function
Searching using the Time Search function EASY TIMER knob You can easily find a specific point on a tape by using the Time Search function. For example, you can find a recorded section 15 minutes ahead of or behind the current position of a tape by using SEARCH MODE the Time Search function. -
Page 52: Additional Operations
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds ×2 H PLAY y SLOW m REW M FF H PLAY M FF m REW Playback options Operation View the picture during fast- During fast-forward, hold down M FF. During rewind, hold forward or rewind down m REW. -
Page 53: Setting The Recording Duration Time
Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. z REC While recording, press z REC. The t indicator appears in the display window. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration. -
Page 54: Synchronised Recording (Slv- Ez717As/Nz Only)
Synchronised recording (SLV-EZ717AS/ 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 55: Function
Press REC SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or LP for the PAL colour system, and SP or EP for the NTSC colour system. Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds. The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the VCR stands by for recording. -
Page 56: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings
Checking/ changing/ cancelling timer settings CLEAR Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. MENU M/m/</, Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then select TIMER SET/CHECK and press OK: • If you want to change or cancel a setting, go TIMER SET / CHECK 2 5 . - Page 57 Press M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel: • To change the setting, press </, to select 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 58: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes (Slv-Ez717As/Nz Only)
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (SLV-EZ717AS/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 59: Function
Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. To listen to On-screen display Display window Stereo/main and sub STEREO STEREO (left and right channels) Left channel/main L CH STEREO R CH Right channel/sub STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator... -
Page 60: Adjusting The Picture
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Tracking meter About the R (Reality Regenerator) function (SLV-EZ717AS/NZ only) The R function automatically adjusts the picture to the most suitable quality during playback. -
Page 61: Function
About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function e.g. SLV-EZ717NZ automatically improves recording and playback SET UP MENU quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of AUDIO MIX • the video heads and tape. To maintain better HIFI AUDIO •... -
Page 62: 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-EZ717AS/NZ only) according to the colour system of your NTSC TV. For details, see page 30. -
Page 63: Editing
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 64: Basic Editing
• Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L1” or “L2” in the display window. X PAUSE • (For SLV-EZ717AS/NZ only) Press REC SPEED to select the tape speed (SP or LP for the PAL system, and SP or EP for the NTSC system). -
Page 65: Audio Dubbing (Slv-Ez717As/Nz Only)
Audio dubbing (SLV-EZ717AS/NZ only) CLEAR This feature lets you record over the normal audio track. The monaural AUDIO DUB 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 66: Function
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 67: Function
• There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again. * Synchronised Recording feature is for SLV-EZ717AS/NZ only. continued Additional Information 01GB08ADI-AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:39... -
Page 68: Function
Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Remedy A tape cannot be inserted. • Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment. The remote commander does • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at not function. the remote sensor on the VCR. •... - Page 69 “Adjusting the picture” on page 60). 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 70: Specifications
AUDIO OUT, phono jack (1) RF output signal Standard output : 327 m Vrms UHF channels: Load impedance : 47 kilohms 28 to 69 (SLV-EZ717AS/EZ414AZ/EZ212AZ) Output impedance : less than 10 kilohms 21 to 69 (SLV-EZ717NZ) Aerial out General 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket... -
Page 71: Index To Parts And Controls
(10, 60) 2 Tape compartment qd Remote sensor (5) 3 A EJECT button (30) qf (For SLV-EZ717AS/NZ only) 4 m REW (rewind) button (30, 52) SYNCHRO REC button (54) 5 H PLAY button (30) qg REC SPEED SP (Standard Play)/LP... -
Page 72: Display Window
9 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) indicator (61) 2 (For SLV-EZ717NZ only) NICAM indicator (58) 0 Tracking indicator (60) 3 (For SLV-EZ717AS/NZ only) qa Colour system indicator (30) STEREO indicator (58) qs Time counter/clock/line/ 4 Tape speed indicator (33) programme indicator (31, 32, 37, 64) - Page 73 Rear panel (SLV-EZ717AS/NZ) 1 Mains lead (8) 4 AERIAL OUT connector (8) 2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO 5 LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks (54, 63) jacks (9) 3 AERIAL IN connector (8) Rear panel (SLV-EZ414AZ) 1 Mains lead (8) 4 AERIAL OUT connector (8)
- Page 74 Index to parts and controls (continued) Rear panel (SLV-EZ212AZ) 1 Mains lead (8) 4 AERIAL OUT connector (8) 2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO/VIDEO jacks 5 LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (9) (63) 3 AERIAL IN connector (8) Additional Information 01GB08ADI-AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:39 SLV-EZ717_GB 3-065-578-11 (1)
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Page 75: Remote Commander
3 TV/VIDEO button (for TV) (6) 4 INPUT SELECT button (34, 45) 5 CLEAR button (31, 42, 57) 6 EASY TIMER button (38) 7 (For SLV-EZ717AS/NZ only) (Reality Regenerator) button (60) 8 z REC button (33, 53) 9 REC SPEED button (33) 0 ×2 button (52) - Page 76 EASY G-CODE Easy Timer recording 35 Tracking adjustment 52, 60 SET UP function 14 Editing 63 Tuning your TV to the EP mode 34 VCR 10 Reality Regenerator 60 ZWEITON broadcasts 58 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 01GB08IDX-AS/NZ.p65 10/1/01, 11:40...