Sony SLV-E230EY Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Introduction

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

Step 6: Setting the clock

Manual setup —

Selecting a language, Presetting channels, Setting up VIDEO Plus+*

Setting your personal code

Table of contents

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Recording TV programmes

Recording TV programmes using

VIDEO Plus+

Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various

speeds

Recording TV programmes using

the quick timer

Checking/changing/cancelling

timer settings

Adjusting the picture

Changing menu options

Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Index to parts and controls

Back cover

Index

* VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks applied for by Gemstar Development Corp. VIDEO

Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Summary of Contents for SLV-E230EY

Page 1: ...Video Cassette Recorder 1998 by Sony Corporation Operating Instructions 3 861 452 15 1 SLV E230UY EY PAL ...

Page 2: ...iod of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug never by the cord Installing Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessiv...

Page 3: ... tape 25 Recording TV programmes 28 Recording TV programmes using VIDEO Plus 31 Setting the timer manually Additional Operations 34 Playing searching at various speeds 35 Recording TV programmes using the quick timer 36 Checking changing cancelling timer settings 38 Adjusting the picture 39 Changing menu options 41 Editing with another VCR Additional Information 43 Troubleshooting 46 Specification...

Page 4: ...ander R6 size AA batteries Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models SLV E230UY and E230EY Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR The SLV E230UY is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV E230EY only ...

Page 5: ...first then push in and down until the positive end clicks into the position Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot can be used to operate your Sony TV Remote sensor To operate the VCR a Sony TV Set TV VIDEO to VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR TV and point at the remote sensor on...

Page 6: ...ll up on screen display Operate TV menu options Switch the wide mode of a Sony wide TV PROG 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 Some buttons may...

Page 7: ...AV cable not supplied LINE 1 TV EURO AV Scart 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 Note When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable you have to...

Page 8: ...s searching for all of the receivable channels When no more receivable channels can be found presetting stops and SET UP disappears from the display window To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press AUTO SET UP Tips If you want to change the language for the on screen display from English see page 13 If you want to change the programme positions see page 14 To set the guide channels for VIDEO Plus s...

Page 9: ...t shown in the display window so that the picture on the right appears on the TV screen Refer to your TV manual for tuning instructions If the picture does not appear clearly see To obtain a clear picture from the VCR on page 10 4 Press RF CHANNEL You have now tuned your TV to the VCR Whenever you want to play a tape set the TV to the video channel RF CHANNEL PROGRAM Tuning your TV to the VCR If y...

Page 10: ...e TV tuning is correct 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 After pressing RF CHANNEL in step 1 to display the RF channel press PROGRAM so that another RF channel appears Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear picture appears Step 5 Tuning your TV to the VCR cont...

Page 11: ...Press MENU then press to select SETTINGS and press OK 2 Press to select CLOCK and press OK 3 Press to set the date OK MENU PAUSE STOP FF REW PLAY OK PAUSE STOP FF REW PLAY OK MENU SETTINGS OPTIONS TUNER VIDEO PLUS CLOCK LANGUAGE SELECT V v SET OK continued PAUSE STOP FF REW PLAY OK tCLOCK 1 1 1998 TH 0 00 AUTO ADJUST OFF CLOCK PROG 1 SELECT B b SET V v OK OK tCLOCK 11 1 1998 SU 0 00 AUTO ADJUST OF...

Page 12: ... 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 PAUSE STOP FF REW PLAY OK PAUSE STOP FF REW PLAY OK PAUSE STOP FF REW PLAY OK PAUSE STOP FF REW PLAY OK tCLOCK 11 1 1998 SU 0 00 AUTO ADJUST OFF CLOCK PROG 1 SELECT B b SET V v OK OK tCLOCK 11 12 1998 FR 15 30 AUTO ADJUST OFF ...

Page 13: ...s to select SETTINGS and press OK 2 Press to select LANGUAGE then press OK 3 Press to move the dot r to the desired language then press OK MENU OK MENU PAUSE STOP FF REW PLAY OK PAUSE STOP FF REW PLAY OK PAUSE STOP FF REW PLAY OK SETTINGS OPTIONS TUNER VIDEO PLUS CLOCK LANGUAGE SELECT V v SET OK LANGUAGE ENGLISH NEDERLANDS DEUTSCH DANSK FRANÇAIS SVENSKA ITALIANO SUOMI ESPAÑOL EΛΛHNIKA PORTUGUÊS SE...

Page 14: ...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 MENU OK MENU PAUSE STOP FF REW PLAY OK PAUSE STOP FF REW PLAY OK PROG SETTINGS OPTIONS TUNER VIDEO PLUS CLOCK LANGUAGE SELECT V v SET OK PAUSE STOP FF REW PLAY OK 0 TUNER PROG14 CHANNEL SET C 2 3 BBC1 AFT ON FINE TUNING SELECT V v SET B b TUNER PROG14 NO...

Page 15: ...01 S05 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 7 To allocate another channel to another programme position repeat steps 3 to 6 8 Press OK PAUSE STOP FF REW PLAY OK PAUSE STOP FF REW PLAY OK PAUSE STOP FF REW PLAY OK PROG TUNER PROG14 CHANNEL SET C 2 3 BBC1 AFT ON FINE TUNING SELECT V v SET B b TUNER ...

Page 16: ... however the picture is not clear you may also use the manual tuning function 1 Press PROG to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture 2 Press MENU then select SETTINGS and press OK 3 Select TUNER and press OK 4 Select FINE TUNING The fine tuning meter appears 5 Press to get a clearer picture then press OK Note that the AFT Auto Fine Tuning setting switches to OFF ...

Page 17: ...using VIDEO Plus see page 20 Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel 1 Press MENU then press to select SETTINGS and press OK 2 Press to select VIDEO PLUS and press OK The preset channels are displayed on the screen in the GUIDE CH column means that the guide channel has not been preset OK MENU Programme number button MENU PAUSE STOP FF REW PLAY OK PAUSE STOP FF ...

Page 18: ...Press programme number buttons to enter the guide channel number assigned in the programme guide 5 To set the guide channel of another station repeat steps 3 to 4 6 Press OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PAUSE STOP FF REW PLAY OK PAUSE STOP FF REW PLAY OK SHOWVIEW PROG CH GUIDE CH 6 C01 7 C02 8 C03 9 10 C15 SELECT V v SET 0 9 CANCEL CLEAR SHOWVIEW PROG CH GUIDE CH 6 C01 7 C02 8 C03 1 2 3 9 10 C15 SELECT V v...

Page 19: ...EURONEWS 128 PERFORMANCE THE ARTS CHANNEL 129 SKY MOVIES GOLD WEATHER 130 UK LIVING TELEVISION X FANTASY CHANNEL 131 GRANADA 132 GRANADA TALK 132 SKY SCOTTISH 133 TV5 EUROPE 134 TVE INTERNATIONAL 135 MBC ARABIC 136 QVC 137 SPORTNET 138 COUNTRY MUSIC TV JAPANESE TV 140 SKY SPORT 2 SOAPS TRAVEL HIST SF 141 TV ASIA 142 GRANADA GOOD LIFE 142 GRANADA TV HIGH STREET 142 GRANADA FOOD WINE 142 GRANADA HEA...

Page 20: ...te tuner 6 Press PROG to select another programme position for the next satellite channel and press the programme number buttons to enter the same channel number as the one displayed in step 5 Repeat this step for all satellite channels 7 Set the guide channel number for each programme position assigned to the satellite channel following the procedures on pages 17 and 18 Notes The menu disappears ...

Page 21: ...Once you enter your personal code you can confirm it any time but can never change it Make a note of the code to quote to the police if your VCR is stolen 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 P PAUSE OK ON STANDBY ON STANDBY P PAUSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 continued SECURITY FUNCTION PERSONAL CODE SELECT B b SET ...

Page 22: ...rsonal code is correct press OK If the displayed personal code is wrong press CLEAR and continue from step 2 To confirm you personal ID While the VCR is turned off and there is no tape in the VCR hold down P PAUSE and ON STANDBY on the VCR simultaneously for more than three seconds The entered personal code appears on the TV screen Press any button to enter normal viewing mode PAUSE STOP FF REW PL...

Page 23: ...FF p STOP COUNTER RESET DISPLAY PLAY OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 continued 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 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 When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically ...

Page 24: ...he tape about 10 seconds on the counter for each press of the button and restarts playback To use the time counter At the point on the tape that you want to find later press COUNTER RESET 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 The counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever a...

Page 25: ...to the video channel To record from a decoder turn it on 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 3 Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears in the display window r REC SP LP INPUT SELECT DISPLAY PROG COUNTER REMAIN TV VIDEO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 INPUT SELECT continued ...

Page 26: ...ss 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 Press r REC to start recording The recording indicator lights up red in the display window To stop recording Press p STOP Recording indicator REC PROG SP LP ...

Page 27: ...e with adhesive tape 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 connector using INPUT SELECT or PROG When you use PROG L appears in the display window between the lowest programme position and the high...

Page 28: ... programme are set automatically You can preset up to eight programmes at a time Before you start Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time VIDEO Plus CLEAR SET p STOP ON STANDBY Programme number buttons P PAUSE Æ PLAY VIDEO Plus 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VIDEO PLUS P L U S C O D E SET 0 9 ...

Page 29: ...cord the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 30 To record from other source connected to the LINE 1 TV connector press INPUT SELECT to display L in the PROG position 4 Press OK to complete the setting 5 Press ON STANDBY to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To stop recording To stop the...

Page 30: ...ramme for which you have made a timer setting To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins just press ON STANDBY The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press 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...

Page 31: ...t 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 INPUT SELECT ON STANDBY MENU OK MENU PAUSE STOP FF REW PLAY OK p STOP continued 1 Press MENU then press to select TIMER and press OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 tTIMER 11 12 FR DATE TIME PROG TODAY 1 9 0 0 b 2 0 0 0...

Page 32: ... on page 33 To record from other source connected to the LINE 1 TV connector press INPUT SELECT to display L in the PROG position 3 Press OK 4 Press ON STANDBY to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from a source leave the connected equipment switched on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press p STOP PAUSE STOP ...

Page 33: ...n 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 n MO every Monday n SU every Sunday n 1 month later n dates count down n TODAY 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 button When you are recording a progamme in the SP mode and th...

Page 34: ...ss 2 During playback or pause press SLOW During pause press FF or 03 REW Hold down the button to play one frame each second During stop press Æ PLAY on the VCR while holding down 03 REW on the VCR 2 To resume normal playback Press Æ PLAY 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 th...

Page 35: ...s QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press p STOP Using the quick timer during stop mode You can set the quick timer and start recording during stop mode by pressing QUICK TIMER To set the channel you can use the PROG or INPUT SELECT buttons Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the recording duration The recording will start automatic...

Page 36: ...nt 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 Press to select the setting you want to change or cancel then press OK CLEAR OK MENU ON STANDBY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 tLIST 11 12 FR DATE TIME PROG TU 1900b2000 BBC2 13 12 0930b1000 CH 5 11 12 0500b0530 BBC1 MO FR 1200b1300 L MO SA 2300b2330 L SU SA ...

Page 37: ... 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 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 tTIMER 11 12 FR DATE TIME PROG TODAY 1 9 0 0 b 2 0 0 0 3 5 SP LP LP SELECT B b SET...

Page 38: ...C indicator in the display window lit For details see page 39 OPC playback The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC OPC recording Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording the VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function the OPC indicator flashes rapidly This adjustment is retained until the tape is eje...

Page 39: ...e other options Press to change the setting 4 Press OK to return to the original screen Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print TAPE OPTIONS Set this option to ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time OFF to keep the set tape speed 300 to use an E 300 type tape 240 to use an E 240 type...

Page 40: ...e VCR power ON if you connect the VCR to your TV using only the aerial cable OFF if you connect the VCR to your TV using the EURO AV cable Note When you set a timer recording the indicators in the display window are on even though POWER SAVE is set to ON Menu option OPC Set this option to ON to switch on the OPC Optimum Picture Control function and improve picture quality OFF to switch off OPC VID...

Page 41: ...Additional Operations 41 Editing with another VCR Connecting to record on this VCR LINE 1 TV TV Other VCR Player LINE Scart VMC 2121 LINE cable not supplied Signal flow This VCR Recorder continued ...

Page 42: ... the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs Tips To edit more precisely press the P PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press P PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press P PAUSE again to resume recording Assemble Editing Note If you start recording following the pro...

Page 43: ...k stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than an hour Reset the clock and timer 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 only with the aerial cable make sure that RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS menu is set to ON Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING buttons The video heads are dirty see below Clea...

Page 44: ...ab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole Check that the safety tab has not been removed Make sure the tape is not at its end Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button Select a programme position when recording TV programmes select L when recording from other equipment Check that the clock is set Make sure a tape has been inserted Check that the safety tab has not ...

Page 45: ...e 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 recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted or the NTSC system is being used Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth slightly moistened with ...

Page 46: ...1 TV 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 Video output pin 19 Audio output pins 1 and 3 General 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 9 kg Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Ae...

Page 47: ...NDBY switch indicator 29 2 Tape compartment 3 03 REW rewind button 24 34 4 Æ PLAY button 23 5 FF fast forward button 24 34 6 r REC record button 26 7 p STOP button 26 8 P PAUSE button 24 9 PROGRAM TRACKING buttons 26 38 AUTO SET UP RF Radio Frequency CHANNEL button 8 10 Remote sensor 5 6 EJECT button 24 1 2 3 5 4 9 8 7 6 continued ...

Page 48: ...ow 1 Timer indicator 29 2 Tape speed indicators 26 3 VIDEO indicator 27 4 OPC Optimum Picture Control indicator 38 5 Tracking indicator 38 6 Time counter clock line programme position indicator 24 26 42 7 Remaining time indicator 27 8 Tape recording indicator 26 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 ...

Page 49: ...49 Additional Information Rear panel 1 Mains lead 7 2 AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector 7 3 AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector 7 4 LINE 1 TV LIGNE 1 TV connector 7 41 1 2 4 3 continued ...

Page 50: ...TV 6 5 TV VIDEO button 27 6 QUICK TIMER button 35 7 r REC record button 26 8 SP Standard Play LP Long Play button 26 9 INPUT SELECT button 25 29 SLOW button 34 2 button 34 Tape menu operatin buttons MENU button 11 39 P PAUSE button 24 p STOP button 26 0 3 REW rewind button 24 34 FF fast forward button 24 34 Æ PLAY OK button 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ...

Page 51: ...witch 5 ON STANDBY switch 29 COUNTER REMAIN button 27 CLEAR button 37 ƒ VIDEO Plus button 28 Programme number buttons 18 29 SET button 29 ten s digit button 27 PROG programme buttons 26 VOL volume buttons for TV 6 REPLAY button 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ƒ ...

Page 52: ...g 41 L M N LP mode 26 O OPC Optimum Picture Control 38 P Picture adjustment 38 Playback 23 at various speeds 34 frame by frame 34 slow motion 34 Presetting channels 14 Q Quick timer 35 R Recording 25 saving 27 while watching another programme 27 Remote commander 5 RF channel 9 S Safety tab 27 Searching at various speeds 34 SP mode 26 T U Timer recording 31 cancelling timer settings 36 changing tim...

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