Sony RMT-V408A Service Manual Download

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Getting Started

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 together with an old one.

Do not use different types of batteries together.

Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)

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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.

Connecting the aerial

Mains lead

AERIAL IN

to mains

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Disconnect the aerial cable from your
TV and connect it to on the rear
panel of the VCR.

Connect of the VCR and the aerial
input of your TV using the supplied
aerial cable.

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Note

When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to
tune your TV to the VCR (see page 15).

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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 OUT
AUDIO R/L

Audio cable (not supplied)

For SLV-ED929MI, ED925PS, ED828ME/SG
and ED825PS

LINE OUT

LINE IN

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

For SLV-ED323ME/SG and ED225PS

LINE OUT

LINE IN

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

To a stereo system
(not available on SLV-
ED323ME/SG and
ED225PS)

You can improve sound
quality by connecting a
stereo system to the LINE
OUT AUDIO R/L jacks as
shown on the right.

Note

To play a tape in stereo, you must connect your VCR either to a TV with audio/
video input jacks or to a stereo system as shown on above right.

LINE IN

Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)

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Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with

the Auto Set Up function

Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up
function. With this function, you can set the language for the on-screen display and
TV channels automatically.

Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

Tune the TV to channel 51 (for SLV-ED929MI, ED925PS,
ED825PS and ED225PS) or 32 (for SLV-ED828ME/SG and
ED323ME/SG) (the initial RF channel for this VCR). Refer to your
TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not
appear clearly, see To change the RF channel on page 17.

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

The VCR automatically turns on.

For SLV-ED929MI, ED925PS, ED825PS and ED225PS

The message for the Auto Set Up function appears on the TV
screen.

For SLV-ED828ME/SG and
ED323ME/SG

The LANGUAGE SET menu
appears on the TV screen.

Press

to select the desired

language, ENGLISH or ARABIC,
then press OK.

The message for the Auto Set Up function appears.

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