Sony ShowView SLV-SE510B User Manual

3-065-671-E1 (1) GB

Video Cassette
Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL SECAM

SLV-SE510B

© 2001 Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
Toavoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified
service shop.

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz.
Check that the unit’s operating voltage is
identical with your local power supply.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit
and have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as
long as it is connected to the mains, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not
intend to use it for an extended periodof 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, excessive dust, mechanical
vibration or shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position
only.

• Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment
with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or
large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, moisture may condense inside the
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 three hours before operating the unit.

Caution

Television programmes,films,video tapes and o ther
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such materialmay be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this
recorder with cable television transmission may
require authorization from the cable television
transmitter and/or programme owner.

Compatible colour systems

• This VCR is designed to record using the PAL
(B/G) and SECAM colour systems and play back
using the PAL (B/G) and SECAM colour
systems. Recording of video sources based on
other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

• Tapes recorded with the MESECAM colour
system can be played back on this VCR using a
TV or a colour monitor supporting the SECAM
colour system.

S

HOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar

Development Corporation. The S
is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.

HOWVIEW system

WARNING

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Table of contents

Getting Started

Getting Started

4 Index to parts and controls
9 Step 1 : Unpacking

10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote

commander

13 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
17 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the

VCR

20 Step5:SettinguptheVCRwith

the Auto Set Up function

21 Selecting a language
22 Presetting channels
27 Changing/disabling programme

positions

32 Setting the clock
36 Setting the Canal Plus decoder

Basic Operations

40 Playing a tape
42 Recording TV programmes
45 Recording TV programmes using

the Dial Timer

50 Recording TV programmes using

the ShowView system

54 Setting the timer manually

71 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

73 Troubleshooting
77 Specifications
78 Index

Back Cover

Quick Start Guide

Additional Operations

57 Playing/searching at various speeds
58 Setting the recording duration time
59 Synchronized Recording
61 Checking/changing/cancelling

timer settings

63 Searching using the Acces Smart

function

66 Adjusting the picture
68 Reducing the VCR’s power

consumption

69 Changing menu options

Table of contents

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Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Front panel

A?/1 (marche/veille) switch (17)
BA (eject) button (40)
CTape compartment
DRemote sensor (10)
Em (rewind) button (40) (57)
FH (play) button (40) (57)
GM (fast-forward) button (40) (57)
Hz ENR(record)button(42)(58)(72)
Ix (stop) button (40) (72)

JX (pause) button (40) (72)
K PROG (Dial Timer) control (45)
LENR SYNCHRO (Synchronized

Recording) button (59)

MCHAINE (programme)

+/– buttons (18) (57) (66)

NREGLAGE AUTO (Auto Set Up)/

REGL CANAL (RF (Radio
Frequency) channel) button (17) (20)

Index to parts and controls

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Display window

Getting Started

SP
LP
EP

A Timer indicator (47) (51) (55)
BTape speed indicators (42)

CMAGN (video) indicator (14) (43)
DVPS (Video Programme System)/

PDC (Programme Delivery Control)
indicator (52)

EOPC (Optimum Picture Control)

indicator (66)

MAGN

SMARTLINKVPS

PDC OPC

TV

FSMARTLINK (smartlink) indicator

(15)

GTV indicator (44)
HTracking i ndicator (66)
ITime counter/clock/line/programme

position indicator (41) (42) (72)

JRemaining time indicator (43)
KTape/recording indicator (42)

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Index to parts and controls

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Rear panel

AMains lead (13) (14)
BAERIAL IN

ANTENNE ENTREE connector

(13) (14)

CAERIAL OUT

ANTENNE SORTIE connector

(13) (14)

DDECODER/t LINE-2 IN

DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE­2 connector (16) (36) (59) (71)

Ei LINE-1 (TV)

i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (14)

(36)

Index to parts and controls

6

Remote commander

AZ EJECT (eject) button (40)
BCOMPT/DUREE REST (counter/

remain) button (43)

CANNUL/0 (clear) button (41) (50)

(61)

DSP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)

button (42)

EProgramme number buttons (11) (43)

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F- (ten’s digit) button (11) (43)
G2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)

(11)

Hz ENR (record) button (42) (58)
I MINUTERIE (timer) button (50)

(54)

JMENU (menu) button (21) (61)
KX PAUSE (pause)/M button (21) (40)

x STOP (stop)/m button (21) (40)
m RET (rewind)/< button (40)

(57)
M AV (fast-forward)/, button
(40) (57)
H LECTURE/OK button (21) (40)

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Index to parts and controls

7

L[TV] / [MAGN] (TV/video) remote

control switch (10)

M?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (51)
NCHOIX ENTREE (input select)

button (43) (55) (72)

Ot TV/MAGN (TV/video) button

(11) (14) (43)

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P AFFICH (display) button (43)
QCHAINE (programme) +/– buttons

(11) (23) (42)

RWIDE button (for TV)(11)
Sy RALENTI (slow) button (57)
T×2 button (57)
UACCES SMART button (63)

Index to parts and controls

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Step 1 : Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:

• Remote commander • Aerial cable

• R6 (size AA) batteries

Getting Started

Unpacking

9

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two R6 (size AA)
batteries by matchingthe + 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
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.
If the TV does not have the
symbol near the remote sensor,
this remote commander will
not operate the TV.

Remote sensor

To operate Set [TV] / [MAGN] to

the VCR [MAGN] and point at the remote sensor at the VCR
aSonyTV [TV] and point at the remote sensor at the TV

Setting up the remote commander

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[TV] /
[MAGN]

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?/1

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AFFICH

-

2 +/–

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t TV/MAGN

Programme
number
buttons

CHAINE +/–

WIDE

TV control buttons

To Press

Set the TV to standby mode ?/1
Select an input source: aerial in or line in t TV/MAGN
Select the TV’s programme position Programme number buttons,

-, CHAINE +/–
Adjust the volume of the TV 2 +/–
Call up the on-screen display

Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV WIDE

AFFICH

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Setting up the remote commander

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Notes

• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extendedperiod 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 SonyTVs.

Setting up the remote commander

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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

If your TV has a PERITEL connector, see page 14.

If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector

ANTENNE ENTREE

Mains lead

to mains

: Signal flow

ANTENNE SORTIE

Aerial cable (supplied)

Getting Started

ANTENNE
ENTREE

1

2

3

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

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

AERIAL

ANTENNE

AERIAL

ANTENNE

IN

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

IN

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

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 17).

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Connecting the VCR

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If your TV has a PERITEL connector

Mains lead

to mains

i LIGNE-1
(TV)

Aerial cable (supplied)

ANTENNE ENTREE

ANTENNE
SORTIE

ANTENNE
ENTREE

PERITEL

1

2

3

:Signalflow

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

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

Connect LIGNE-1 (TV) on the
VCR and the PERITEL connector
on the TV with the optional
PERITEL cable.

This connection improves picture
and sound quality. Whenever you
want to watch the VCR picture,
press t TV/MAGN to disp lay
the MAGN indicator in the display
window.

PERITEL cable (not supplied)

AERIAL

ANTENNE

AERIAL

ANTENNE

IN

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

IN

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

4

Connecting the VCR

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Connect the mains lead to the m ains.

Note

• If the TV is connected to the LIGNE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF channel to

OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal from the aerial is
output through the ANTENNE SORT IE connector (see page 19).

About the SMARTLINK features

If the connected TV complies with
SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*
EASYLINK*
VIEW LINK*
this VCR automatically runs the
SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page
(the SMARTLINK indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when
you turn on the TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.

• Preset Download
You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the
VCR according to that data in Auto Set Up. This greatly simplifies the
Auto Set Up procedure. Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the
Auto Set Up function during the procedure.
See “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 20.

• TV Direct Rec
You can easily record what you are watching on the TV. For details, see
“Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec)” on page

44.

•OneTouchPlay
With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without
turning on the TV. For details, see “Starting playback automatically with
one button (One Touch Play)” on page 41.

•OneTouchMenu
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and
display the VCR’s on-screen display automatically by pressing MENU on
theremotecommander.

•OneTouchTimer
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and
display the timer recording menu (the METHODE DE
PROGRAMMATION menu, the MINUTERIE menu, or the SHOWVIEW
menu) automatically by pressing MINUTERIE on the remote
commander.
You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using OPTIONS
PROGRAMM. in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 70).

• Automatic Power Off
You can have the VCR turn off automatically, if the VCR is not used after
you turn off the TV.

2

,Q-Link*3,EURO

4

,orT-VLINK*5,

1

,

SMARTLINK

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*1“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.

2

*

“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.

3

*

“Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

4

*

“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

5

*

“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.

Connecting the VCR

continued

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Note

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

Additional connection

To a satellite or digital
tuner with Line Through

Using the Line Through
function, you can watch
programmes from a satellite
or digital tuner connected to
this VCR on the TV even
when the VCR is turned off.
When you turn onthe satellite
or digital tuner, this VCR
automatically sends the signal
from the satellite or digital
tuner to the TV without
turning itself on.

Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the DECODEUR/ENTREE

1

LIGNE-2 connector as shown above.
Set DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-2 to LIGNE 2 in the OPTIONS-2

2

menu.
Set VEILLE ECO to NON in the OPTIONS-2 menu.

3

Turn off the VCR.

4

To watch a programme, turn on the satellite or digital tuner and the TV.

DECODEUR/
tENTREE
LIGNE-2

PERITEL cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

SORTIE
LIGNE

Connecting the VCR

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Note

• You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording

a satellite or digital programme.

Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR

If your TV has a PERITEL connector, see page 19.

If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector

Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video
signals from your VCR.

REGL CANAL

?/1

CHAINE +/–

Getting Started

1
2

3

4

REGLAGE AUTO

REGL CANAL

REGLAGE AUTO

REGL CANAL

Press ?/1 (marche/veille) to turn on the VCR.

Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly.
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.

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.

Press REGL CANAL.
The TV system appears in the display window.

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Tuning your TV to the VCR

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5

CHAINE

Press CHAINE +/– (repeatedly) to select the appropriate TV system
for your area.

Select “L” for the L TV system (SECAM), or “G” f or the B/G TV
system (PAL).

6

7

Tune the TV to the same channel
shownintheVCRdisplaywindowso
that the picture on the right appears
clearly on the TV screen.

Refer to your TV manual for TV
tuning instructions.

If you select the wrong TV system in
step 5, the picture on the right may
not appear. Select the appropriate TV system and tune the TV
again.

If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picture
fromtheVCR”below.

REGLAGE AUTO

REGL CANAL

TochecktoseeiftheTVtuningiscorrect

Set the TV to the video channel and press CHAINE +/– on the VCR. If the
TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press
CHAINE +/–, the TV tuning is correct.

To obtain a clear picture from the VCR

If the screen does not appear clearly in step 6 above,go to step 7 to finish this
procedure once. Then start again from step 2. After pressing REGL
CANAL in step 2, press CHAINE +/– while the RF channel is displayed, so
that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel
so that a clear picture appears.

Press REGL CANAL.
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to

play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.

MAGNETOSCOPE SONY

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If your TV has a PERITEL connector

REGL CANAL

?/1

CHAINE +/–

Getting Started

1
2

3

REGLAGE AUTO

REGL CANAL

CHAINE

REGLAGE AUTO

REGL CANAL

Press ?/1 (marche/veille) to turn on the VCR.

Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly.
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.

Press CHAINE +/– to set the RF channel to OFF, and press REGL
CANAL again.

RF channel set up is complete.

Tuning your TV to the VCR

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Step 5 : 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 TV channels, guide
channels for the ShowView system, and VCR clock automatically.

REGLAGE AUTO

REGLAGE AUTO

Hold down REGLAGE AUTOon the VCR for more than three seconds.
The VCR automatically turns on, starts searching for all of the

receivable channels, and presets them in the appropriate order for

REGL CANAL

your local area (according to the TV system you selected in “Tuning
your TV to the VCR”).

If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted
programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme
positions” on page 27.

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, the Preset Download
function starts andthe SMARTLINK indicator flashes in the display
window during download.

After the search or download is complete, the current time appears
in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal. If
the time does not appear,set the clock manually. See page 32.

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press REGLAGE AUTO.

Notes

• Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function. If you do, repeat the steps above.

• The Auto Set Up functionmay require a long time to complete (approximately 15

to 18 minutes).

• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (ShowView,

timer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

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Selecting a language

If you prefer an on-screen language other than French, use the on-screen display to
select another language.

Before you start…

• TurnontheVCRandtheTV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

• Refer to “Index to partsand controls” for button locations.

Getting Started

1

2

3

4

MENU

LECTURE

OK

LECTURE

OK

LECTURE

OK

MENU

Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight REGLAGES and press
OK.

Press M/m to highlight LANGUE,
then press OK.

REGLAGES

REGLAGE DES CHAINES
HORLOGE
LANGUE

RETOUR

SELECTIONNER

SELECTIONNER

LANGUE

::OKREGLER

ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS

SORTIE

:
: OKREGLER

SORTIE

Press M/m to highlight the desired language, then press OK.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

MENU:

MENU:

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK.

Note

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.

Selecting a language

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Presetting channels

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.

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

1

2

3

4

MENU

LECTURE

OK

LECTURE

OK

LECTURE

OK

LECTURE

OK

Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight REGLAGES and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE
DES CHAINES, then press OK.

Press M/m to highlight NORME,
then press OK.

Press M/m to highlight L or B/G,
then press OK.

• To receive broadcasts in France,
highlight L.

• To receive broadcasts using the
PAL system (for example, in
Germany or Switzerland),
highlight B/G.

REGLAGES

REGLAGE DES CHAINES
HORLOGE
LANGUE

RETOUR

SELECTIONNER

NORME L
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL

TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+

AFT
ACCORD FIN

RETOUR

SELECTIONNER

NORME L
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL

TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+

AFT
ACCORD FIN

RETOUR

SELECTIONNER

NORME L
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL

TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+

AFT
ACCORD FIN

RETOUR

SELECTIONNER

::OKREGLER

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

::OKREGLER

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

::OKCONFIRMER

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

::OKREGLER

SORTIE

NORMAL
C

NON
OUI

SORTIE

B / G

NON
OUI

SORTIE

NORMAL
C

NON
OUI

SORTIE

PROG.

AAB12

PROG.

PROG.

AAB12

MENU:

1

MENU:

1

MENU:

1

MENU:

Presetting channels

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5

LECTURE

OK

Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/
CABLE, then press OK.

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

NORME
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL

TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+

AFT
ACCORD FIN

RETOUR

NORMAL
CABLE

OUI

PROG.

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6

7

8

LECTURE

OK

• CHAINE

LECTURE

OK

Press M/m to highlight NORMAL,
then press OK.

To preset CATV (Cable Television)
channels, select CABLE.

Press CHAINE +/– to select the
programme position.

Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE
CANAL, t hen press OK.

SELECTIONNER

NORME L
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL

TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+

AFT
ACCORD FIN

RETOUR

SELECTIONNER

::OKCONFIRMER

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

::OKREGLER

SORTIE

NORMAL
C

NON
OUI

SORTIE

MENU:

PROG.

AAB12

MENU:

Selected programme position

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

NORME L
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL

TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+

AFT
ACCORD FIN

RETOUR

SELECTIONNER

NORME L
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL

TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+

AFT
ACCORD FIN

RETOUR

::OKREGLER

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

NORMAL
C

NON
OUI

SORTIE

C

OUI

PROG.

AAB12

MENU:

PROG.

AAB12

1

4

4

SELECTIONNER

:

OKCONFIRMER

:

SORTIE

MENU:

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Presetting channels

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9

LECTURE

OK

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Press M/m repeatedly until the
channel you want is displayed.

The channels appear in the following
order:

Channel
coverage

System L System B/G

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

NORME L
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL

TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+

AFT
ACCORD FIN

RETOUR

SELECTIONNER

:

OKCONFIRMER

:

C

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OUI

SORTIE

PROG.

MENU:

VHF F2 - F10 E2 - E12

Italian

channels A - H
UHF F21 - F69 E21 - E69
CATV (TV

distribution)

B - Q S01 - S05,

S1 - S20
HYPER S21 - S41 S21 - S41

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.”

4

10
11

MENU

To preset another programme position, repeat steps 7 through 9.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Presetting channels

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