Sony SLV-SX100K, SLV-SE100K, SLV-SE450K, SLV-SE400K User Manual

Video Cassette

PAL NTSC 4.43

Recorder

Operating Instructions

3-868-344-11 (1)

SLV-SE100K SLV-SX100K SLV-SE400K SLV-SE450K

WARNING

To prev e nt fire or shock hazard, do no t expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid 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 period 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, 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 a w ay from eq uipment with strong magnets, such as microwav e o ve ns o r 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

Te le visi on prog rammes , f il ms, vid eo tapes a nd ot her materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may 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 or D/K) or MESECAM (B/G or D/K) colour system and play back using the PAL (B/G or D/K) or MESECAM (B/G or D/K) and NTSC 4.43 colour systems. Rec ording of video sources ba sed on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

HOWVIEW

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

is a registered trademark of Gemstar

HOWVIEW

system

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Table of contents

Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR

Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

Step 6 : Setting the clock

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Selecting a language

Presetting channels

Changing/disabling programme positions

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Recording TV programmes

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (SLV-SE450K only)

Recording TV programmes using the timer

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Searching using the Smart Search function

Adjusting the picture

Changing me nu options

Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

Setting the recording duration time

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Index to parts and controls

Back Cover

Index

Getting Started

Table of contents

Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking

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

• Remote commander • Aerial cable

• R6 (size AA) batteries

Check your model name

The instructions in this manua l are fo r the 4 mode ls: SLV-SE100K, SX1 00 K, SE4 00 K a nd SE450K. Check yo ur model number by looking at the rear panel of you r VCR. SLVSE450K is the model used for illustratio n purpo s e s. An y di fference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE450K only.”

Unpacking

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + an d – 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.

Getting Started

Remote sensor

[TV] / [VIDEO]

To operate Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to

the VCR a Sony TV

and point at the remote sensor at the VCR

[VIDEO]

and point at the remote sensor at the TV

[TV]

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Setting up the remote commander

?/1

DISPLAY

–/– –

2 +/–

123 456

8 0

t TV/VIDEO

Programme number buttons

PROG +/–

WIDE

TV control buttons

To Press

Set the TV to standby mode Select an input source: aerial in or line in Select the TV’s programme position Programme number buttons,

Adjust the volume of the TV Call up the on-screen display

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

Setting up the remote commander

?/1

TV/VIDEO

–/– –, PROG +/–

+/–

DISPLAY

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 ol d one.

• Do not use different types of batteries togethe r.

• Some buttons may not wo rk with certain Sony TVs.

Getting Started

Setting up the remote commander

Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

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NTR

OUT

SORTI

ARIAL

ANTNN

NTR

OUT

SORTI

If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 9.

If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector

AERIAL IN

Mains lead

to mains

Aerial cable (supplie d)

: Signal flow

AERIAL OUT

AERIAL IN

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

Connect AERIAL OUT 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 11).

Connecting the VCR

If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector

ARIAL

ANTNN

NTR

OUT

SORTI

ARIAL

ANTNN

NTR

OUT

SORTI

Mains lead

to mains

: Signal flow

Disconnect the aerial cable from yo ur TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR.

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

Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR and the Scart (EURO-AV) connector on the TV with the optional Scart cable.

This connection improves picture and sound quality. Whenever you wa n t to watch the VCR pict ure , pres s t TV/ VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window.

i LINE-1 (TV)

Aerial cable (supplied)

Scart cable (not supplied)

AERIAL IN

Getting Started

AERIAL OUT

AERIAL IN

Scart (EURO-AV)

Note

• If the TV is conn ected to the LIN E-1 (TV) conn ector, setting the RF ch an nel to OFF is

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

recommended. In the OFF posi tio n, only the signal from the aerial is outpu t th rough the AERIAL OUT conne ct or (se e pa ge 13).

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Connecting the VCR

About the SMARTLINK features (SLV-SE450K only)

If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*1, EASYLINK*2, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW LINK*4, or T-V LINK*5, 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 cab les or exit the Auto Set Up func tion during the procedure. See “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 14.

• 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) (SLV-SE450K only)” on page 39.

• One Touch Play

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) (SLV-SE450K only)” on page 35.

• One Touch Menu

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 the remote commander.

• One Touch Timer

You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the timer recording menu (the TIMER METHOD menu, the TIMER menu, or the

SHOWVIEW menu) automatically by pressing TIMER on the remote commander. You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 59).

• Automatic Power Off

You can have the VCR turn o ff automatically, if the VCR is not used after you turn off the TV.

SMARTLINK

Connecting the VCR

“MEGALOGIC” is a regist ered trademark of Grundi g Corporation.

“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.

“Q-Link” is a trademark of Panaso n i c Corporation.

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

“T-V LINK” is a tradema rk of JV C Corporation.

Note

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR

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If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 13.

If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector

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

?/1 ON/STANDBY

ONSTAN

AUTO ST UP

R CANNL

Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.

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

RF CHANNEL

PROGRAM +/–

Getting Started

3 4

AUTO ST UP

R CANNL

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 RF CHANNEL. The TV system appears in the display window.

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Tuning your TV to the VCR

SON VIO CASSTT RCORR

PROGRA TRACING

Press PROGRAM +/– (repeatedly) to select the appropriate TV system for your area. Select “G” for the B/G TV system, or “K” for the D/K TV system.

Tune th e T V to th e same c han ne l shown in the VCR display window so 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 from the VCR” below.

AUTO ST UP

R CANNL

To check to see if the TV tuning is correct

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

To obtain a clear picture from the VCR

If the screen does not appear clearly in ste p 6 above, go to step 7 to finish this procedure once. Then start again from step 2. After pressing RF CHANNEL in step 2, press PROGRAM +/– whil e 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 RF CHANNEL. You have now tuned your TV t o the VCR. Whenever you want to play a

tape, set the TV to the video channel.

Tuning your TV to the VCR

Note

• If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted.

If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector

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????/1111 ON/STANDBY

ONSTAN

AUTO ST UP

R CANNL

PROGRA TRACING

RF CHANNEL

Getting Started

PROGRAM +/–

Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.

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

Use the PROGRAM+/– butt ons to set the RF channel to OFF, and press RF CHANNEL again.

AUTO ST UP

R CANNL

RF channel set up is complete.

Tuning your TV to the VCR

Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto

Set Up functi on

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, TV channels, guide channels for the ShowVie w system*, and VCR clock* automatically.

AUTO SET UP

PROGRAM +/–

AUTO ST UP

R CANNL

PROGRA TRACING

Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds. The VCR automatically turns on, and the country abbreviation appears in

the display window.

Press PROGRAM +/– to select the abbreviation of your country from the table on page 15.

For some countries, there is a selection of languages to choose from. If your country does not appear, select ELSE.

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

AUTO ST UP

R CANNL

Press AUTO SET UP lightly. The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them

according to the TV system you selected in “Tuning your TV to the VCR” on page 11.

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 (SLV-SE450K only), the Preset Download function starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashes in the display window during download.

After the search or download is complete, the current tim e appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal.

Getting Started

The abbreviations of the countries and languages are as follows:

Abbreviation Country Language

CZ Checho Czech HUN Hungary Hungarian PL Poland Polish SK Slovakia Slovak TR Turkey Turkish RUS Russia Russian ELSE Other

countries

English

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press AUTO SET UP.

Tip

• If you want to change the lan gua ge for the on-screen display from the one preset in the Auto Set Up function, see page 21.

Notes

• If you stop the Auto Set Up function during step 3, you must repea t set up from step 1.

• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up functio n, some of the set tings (ShowView*, timer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.

* SLV-SE 450K only

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

Step 6 : Setting the clock

ST :

SLCT :

NUIT :

STTINGS

RTURN

TUNR CLOC LANGUAG

ST :

SLCT :

NUIT :

CLOC

OAUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST

.1 1 .2000 SAT 0: 00

You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly.

The Auto Clock Set function (SLV-SE450K only) works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clo ck correctly fo r your local area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function.

Setting the clock manually

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

M/m/</,

PLA

Setting the clock

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

Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then pre ss OK.

For SLV-SE100K/SX100K and SE400K, only the clock setting menu appears. Skip the next step and go to step 4.

CONIR :

ST :

NUIT :

CLOC

OAUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST

1 . 1 . 2000 SAT 0 : 00

SLCT : CONIR :

ST :

NUIT :

CLOC

OAUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST

8 . 1.2000 RI 0:00

SLCT :

CONIR :

ST :

NUIT :

CLOC

OAUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST

8 . 9.2000 TU 0 :00

SLCT :

CONIR :

ST :

NUIT :

CLOC

OAUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST

8. TU 8:00

SLCT :

21.20009

NUIT :

CLOC

OAUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST

8. TU 8:00

ST :

SLCT :

.20009

PLA

Press M/m to highlight MANUAL ADJUST, then press OK.

Getting Started

PLA

Press M/m to set the day.

Press , to highlight the mont h and set the month pressing M/m.

Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing , to highlight the item to be set, and press M/m to select the

digits. The day of the week is set automatically.

PLA

Press OK to start the clock.

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Setting the clock

Tips

• T o change the digits while setting, press < to return to t he it em to be ch a nged, and s ele ct th e

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highl ig ht RE T U RN and press OK.

Note

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

digits by pressing M/m.

Setting the clock

Changing the station for the

ST :

SLCT :

NUIT :

STTINGS

RTURN

TUNR CLOC LANGUAG

ST :

SLCT :

NUIT :

CLOC

1AA

AUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST

.8TU8:00

12 .20009

CONIR :

SLCT :

NUIT :

CLOC

AUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST

TU 8 :0 0

8.ON21.20009

Auto Clock Set function (SLV-SE450K only)

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

PLA

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

Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then p ress OK.

AUTO ADJUST is highlighted.

Getting Started

M/m

PLA

Press OK.

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Setting the clock

ST :

SLCT :

NUIT :

CLOC

1AA

AUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST

.8TU8:00

12 .20009

CONIR :

SLCT :

NUIT :

CLOC

AUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST

TU 8 :0 0

1AA

21.20009

CONIR :

SLCT :

NUIT :

CLOC

AUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST

.2000 TU 8 : 00

8. 9

Press M/m to highlight ON, then press O K.

PLA

Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM,

PLA

then press OK.

Press M/m repeatedly until the prog ramme

PLA

position of the station that carries a time signal appears.

If the VCR does not receive a time signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically.

Tips

• If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highl ig ht RE T U RN and press OK.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

VCR is turned off. The time is ad juste d autom atica ll y b y makin g refer enc e to the ti me si gnal from the station whose programm e posi ti on is di spl aye d i n the “CLOCK PROGRAM” row. If you do not need the Auto Clock Se t, sel ec t OFF.

Note

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

Setting the clock

Selecting a language

ST :

SLCT :

NUIT :

STTINGS

RTURN

TUNR CLOC LANGUAG

ST :

SLCT :

NUIT :

LANGUAG

NGLIS

MAGYAR

POLSKI ČESKÝ

PУCCKИЙ

SLOVNČINA

TRKE

You can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the Auto Set Up function.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

Getting Started

M/m

PLA

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

Press M/m to highlight LANGUA GE, then press OK.

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Selecting a language

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

PLA

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highl ig ht RE T U RN and press OK.

Note

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Selecting a language

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