Sony SLV-SE200V1-V2, SLV-SE100A1, SLV-SE250D-P, SLV-SE300D1-D2, SLV-SE450D-P User Manual

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3-868-342-E1 (1)

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

SLV-SE100A1/A2 SLV-SE200V1/V2 SLV-SE250D/P SLV-SX250D SLV-SE300D1/D2 SLV-SE450D/P SLV-SE480D

PAL

PAL NTSC 4.43

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not 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 disconnecte d 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 away from equipmen t with strong magnets, such as microwave o ven s 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

Television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyr i gh te d. Un a uth or i z ed 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) colour syste m and play back using the PAL (B/ G) and NTSC 4.43* colour systems. Recording of video sources based on other colour syst ems cannot be guaranteed.

HOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gems tar

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

* SLV-SE100A1/A2 cannot play NTSC-recorded

tapes.

HOWVIEW system

WARNING

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Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1 : Unpacking 5 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

9 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 13 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR 16 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 19 Step 6 : Setting the clock 24 Selecting a language 26 Presetting channels 30 Changing/disabling programme positions 36 Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

(not av ai l abl e on SLV- SE1 00A1/A2 and SE200V1/V 2)

Basic Operations

41 Playing a tape 44 Recording TV programmes 48 Recording TV programmes using the

Dial Timer (SLV-SE300D1/D2, SE450D/P, and SE480D only)

53 Recording TV programmes using the

ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2)

57 Recording TV programmes using the

timer

Additional Operations

61 Playing/searching at various speeds 63 Setting the recording duration time

64 Synchronized Recording

(SLV-SE300D1/D2 and SE480 D only)

67 Checking/changing/cancelling timer

settings

69 Searching using the Smart Search

function

72 Adjusting the picture 74 Changing me nu options 76 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

79 Troubleshooting 83 Specifications 84 Index to parts and controls

Back Cover

Index

Getting Started

Table of contents

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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 manual are for the 12 models: SLV-SE100A1, SE100A2, SE200V1, SE200V2, SE250D, SE250P , SX250D, SE300D1, SE300D2, SE450D, SE450P, and SE480D. Check yo ur model number by looki ng at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-SE480D is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “S LV-SE450P only.”

Unpacking

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

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

Getting Started

Remote sensor

[TV] / [VIDEO]

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To operate Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to

the VCR [VIDEO] and point at the remote sensor at the V C R a Sony TV [TV] and point at the remote sensor at the TV

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Setting up the remote commander

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?/1

DISPLAY

2 +/–

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t TV/VIDEO

Programme number button s

PROG +/–

WIDE

TV control buttons

To Press

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

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

Setting up the remote commander

PROG +/–

DISPLAY

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To Press

Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide T V (For othe r manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLV-SE300D1/D2 and SE480D only)” below.)

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 batter y le akage.

• Do not use a new battery togethe r w it h an old one.

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

WIDE

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLV-SE300D1/D2 and SE480D only)

The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appro pri ate manufacturer’s code number.

Set [TV] / [VIDEO] at the top of the remote commander to [TV].

Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the programme number

buttons. Then release ?/1. Now you can use the following TV contr ol buttons to control your TV:

?/1, t TV/VIDEO, program m e number buttons, - (ten’s digit), PROG +/–, 2 +/–, WIDE*, MENU*,

M/m/</,*, and OK*.

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* These buttons may not work with all TVs.

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Setting up the remote commander

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Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering th em on e at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

To switch to wide mode, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers.

Manufactu r e r Code number

Sony

01*

, 02 Akai 68 Ferguson 52

Grundig

10*

, 11*

Hitachi 24 JVC 33 Loewe 45 Mivar 09, 70 NEC 66 Nokia

15, 16, 69*

Manufacturer Code number

Panasonic Philips

17* 06*

, 49

, 07*1, 08* Saba 12, 13 Samsung 22, 23 Sanyo 25 Sharp 29 Telefunken 36 Thomson

43*

Toshiba 38

*1Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.

Press WIDE, then press 2 +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.

Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press M/m/</, to select the

wide picture you want and press OK.

Tip

• To see if you set your TV’s code number correc tl y, try turning your TV on and off with the ?/1 switch.

Notes

• If you enter a new code number, the code numb er previously entered will be era sed.

• If the TV uses a different remote control syst em from the one programmed to work with the VCR, you cannot contro l your TV with the remote com ma nder.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

Setting up the remote commander

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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 10.

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

AERIAL IN

AERIAL OUT

Mains lead

to mains

Aerial cable (supplied)

: 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.

AERIAL IN

ENTREE

AERIAL

ANTENNE

OUT

SORTIE

ENTREE

AERIAL

ANTENNE

OUT

SORTIE

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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 13).

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Connecting the VCR

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

AERIAL IN

Mains lead

to mains

: Signal flow

i LINE-1 (TV)

Aerial cable (supplied)

Scart cable (not supplied)

AERIAL OUT

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 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 want to watch the VCR picture, press t TV/ VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window.

AERIAL IN

ENTREE

AERIAL

ANTENNE

OUT

SORTIE

ENTREE

AERIAL

ANTENNE

OUT

SORTIE

Scart (EURO-AV)

Connecting the VCR

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Note

• If the TV is conn ected to the LI N E-1 (TV) conn ector, setting the RF channel to OFF is

recommended. In the OFF posi ti on, only the signal from the aerial is out put through the AERIAL OUT connector (see page 15).

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About the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2)

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 appear s 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 e xit the Auto Set Up function during the procedure. See “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 16.

• 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) (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2)” on page 47.

• 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) (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2)” on page 43.

• One Touch Menu You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and d isplay the VCR’s on-screen display automati cally 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 d isplay the timer recording menu (the TIMER METHOD menu, the TIMER menu, or the

SHOWVIEW menu) automatically b y pressing TIMER on the remote commander. You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 me nu (se e pa g e 75 ) .

• Automatic Power Off You can have the VCR tu rn off automatically, if th e VCR is no t u sed af ter you turn off the TV.

SMARTLINK

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*1“MEGALOGIC” is a re g i stered trademar k of Gr u ndig Corporatio n.

“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.

“Q-Link” is a trademark of Panaso nic Corporation.

“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Co rporation.

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

Note

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

continued

Connecting the VCR

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Additional connection

T o a sa tellite or di gital tune r with Line Through (SLV-SE300D1/D2 and SE480D only)

Using the Line Through function, you can watch pro gram mes f rom a satellite or digital tuner connected to this VCR on the TV even when the VCR is turned off. When you turn on the satell ite 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 DECODER/LINE-3 IN connector as

shown above. Set DECODER/LINE3 to LINE3 in the OPTIONS-2 menu.

Set POWER SAVE to OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu.

Turn off the VCR.

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

DECODER/ tLINE-3 IN

Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

LINE OUT

Connecting the VCR

Note

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

or digital programme.

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Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR

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If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 15.

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

ON/STANDBY

AUTO SET UP

RF CHANNEL

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

Press RF CHANNEL 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.

RF CHANNEL

PROGRAM +/–

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3 4

Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture. This programme position will now be referred t o as the video channel.

Tune the TV to the same c hann el shown in the VCR display window so that th e picture on the right appears clearly on the TV screen.

Refer to your TV m a nual for TV tuning instructions.

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

SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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Tuning your TV to the VCR

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AUTO SET UP

RF CHANNEL

To check to see if the TV tuning is correct

Set the TV to the video chann el and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If the TV screen changes to a different programme eac h time you press PROGRAM +/–, the TV tuning is correct.

To obtain a clear picture from the VCR

If the screen does not appear clearly in step 4 above, press PROGRAM +/– 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 to the VCR. Whenever you want to play a

tape, set the TV to the video channel.

Tuning your TV to the VCR

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

1 2

?/1 ON/STANDBY

ON/STANDBY

AUTO SET UP

RF CHANNEL

PROGRAM TRACKING

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 the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.

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

AUTO SET UP

RF CHANNEL

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 fu nction, you can set the language for the on-screen display, TV channels, guide channel s for the ShowView system* automatically.

AUTO SET UP

PROGRAM +/–

, and VCR clock*2

AUTO SET UP

RF CHANNEL

PROGRAM TRACKING

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

the display window.

Press PROGRAM +/– to select the abbreviation of your country from the table on page 17.

For some countri es , ther e i s a sel ec tio n of la nguages to choose from. If your country does not appear, select ELSE.

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AUTO SET UP

RF CHANNEL

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

(in the appropriate order for your local area*2). If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted

programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 30.

If you use the SMARTLINK connection (not available on SLV-SE100A1/ A2), the Preset Download function starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashes in the disp lay 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 (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2, SE250P, and SE450P).

The abbreviations of the countries and languages are as follows:

Abbreviation Country Language

AAustriaGerman B-D Belgium German B-F Belgium French B-N Belgium Dutch CH-D Switzerland German CH-F Switzerland French CH-I Switzerland Italian D Germany German DK Denmark Danish ESpainSpanish GR Greece Greek

Abbreviation Country Language

I Italy Italian L-D Luxembourg German L-F Luxembourg French N Norway Danish NL Netherlands Dutch P Portugal Portuguese S Sweden Swedish SF Finland Finnish ELSE Other

countries

Getting Started

English

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Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

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To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press AUTO SET UP.

Tip

• If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in t h e Auto

Set Up function, see page 24.

Notes

• If you stop the Auto Set Up function during step 3, you must repe at set up from ste p 1.

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

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

not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2

not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2, SE250P, and SE450P

, timer,

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

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Step 6 : Setting the clock

Y ou must set the tim e and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly.

The Auto Clock Set function (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2, SE250P, and SE450P) 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 for 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.

PLAY

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

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

SETTINGS

Getting Started

M/m/</,

MENUEXIT :

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight CL OCK, then pres s OK.

For SLV-SE100A1/A2, SE250P, and SE450P, only the clock setting menu appears. Skip the next step and go to step 4.

CLOCK

CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

.1 1 .2000 SAT 0 : 00

SELECT : SET :

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OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

Setting the clock

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PLAY

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

CLOCK

CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

1 . 1 . 2000 SAT 0 :00

SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

PLAY

Press M/m to set the day.

Press , to highlight th e month an d 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.

CLOCK

CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

8 . 1.2000 FRI 0 : 00

SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

CLOCK

CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

8 . 9.2000 THU 0 :00

SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

CLOCK

CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

21.20009

8 . THU 8 : 00

SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

Setting the clock

PLAY

Press OK to start the cloc k.

CLOCK

CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

.20009

8 . THU 8 : 00

SELECT : SET :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

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Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tips

• To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item t o be ch ang ed, a nd se le ct th e digits by pressing M/m.

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RE TU RN and press OK.

Note

• The menu disappears automat ical l y if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

Getting Started

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Setting the clock

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Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function (not available on SLV-SE100A1/ A2, SE250P, and SE450P)

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

PLAY

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

Press M/m to highlig ht CLOCK, then pr ess OK.

AUTO ADJUST is highlighted.

SETTINGS

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

.8 THU 8 : 0 0

M/m

1 AAB

12 . 20009

MENUEXIT :

Setting the clock

PLAY

Press OK.

SELECT : SET :

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

8.ON21.20009

SELECT : CONFIRM :

MENUEXIT :

OFF

THU 8 : 0 0

MENUEXIT :

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PLAY

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

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

.8THU8:00

SELECT : SET :

1 AAB

12 . 20009

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MENUEXIT :

PLAY

Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM, then press OK.

Press M/m repeatedly until the prog ra mme position of the station that carries a time signal appears.

If the VCR does not receive a time signal

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

21.20009

SELECT : CONFIRM :

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

8. 9

.2000 THU 8 :00

1 AAB

THU 8 : 0 0

2 CDE

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, highlight RE TU RN and press OK.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

VCR is turned off. The ti me is adjuste d aut omati ca lly b y ma king r eferen ce to the ti me sign al from the station whose programme position is displayed in the “CLOCK PROGRAM” row. If you do not need the Auto Clock Set, select OFF.

SELECT : CONFIRM :

MENUEXIT :

Note

• The menu disappears automat ical l y if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

Setting the clock

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Selecting a langu age

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.

M/m/</,

Selecting a language

PLAY

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

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

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS

SELECT : SET :

SETTINGS

LANGUAGE

NEDERLANDS DANSK / NORSK SVENSKA SUOMI

MENUEXIT :

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

PLAY

Getting Started

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RE TU RN and press OK.

Note

• The menu disappears automat ical l y if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

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.

123

PLAY

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

Programme number butto ns

PROG +/–

M/m/</,

SETTINGS

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

MENUEXIT :

Presetting channels

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PLAY

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

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

NORMAL C OFF ON

PROG. 1

AAB12

Getting Started

MENUEXIT :

PLAY

• PROG

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

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

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

Press PROG +/– to select the programme position.

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

Selected programme position

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

NORMAL CATV

NORMAL C OFF ON

PROG.

MENUEXIT :

PROG. 1

AAB12

MENUEXIT :

PROG. 4

AAB12

MENUEXIT :

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL SET, then press OK.

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

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PROG.

AAB12

MENUEXIT :

Presetting channels

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PLAY

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Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. The channels appear in the following

order:

• VHF E2 - E12

• VHF Italian channel A - H

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

PROG.

• UHF E21 - E69

• CATV S1 - S20

• HYPER S21 - S41

SELECT : CONFIRM :

MENUEXIT :

• CATV S01 - 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.”

8 9

To preset another programme position, repeat steps 5 through 7.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Presetting channels

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If the picture is not clear

Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. However, if the picture is not clear, you may also use the manual tuning function.

Press PROG +/– or the programme number buttons to select the programme

position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture. Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.

Select TUNER, then press OK.

Select FINE TUNING, then press OK.

The fine tuning meter appears.

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

NORMAL C

OFF

PROG.

Selected programme position

Getting Started

SET :

Press </, to get a clearer picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.

MENUEXIT :

Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RE TU RN and press OK.

Notes

• The menu disappears automat ical l y if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

• When adjusting FINE TUNING, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference

from the picture b eing receiv ed.

Presetting channels

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Changing/disabling programme positions

After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, yo u can disable them.

You can also change the station names (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2). If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually.

Changing programme positions

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

M/m/,

PLAY

Changing/disabling programme positions

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

Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST, then press OK.

LISTS

CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1 2 3 4 5

SELECT : MOVE PROGRAM:: ERASE PROGRAM

C C C C C

CH 1

6 27 0

CLEAR

NAME AAB CDE

FGH

MENUEXIT :

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PLAY

Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to change the programme positio n, then press ,.

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly.

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

SELECT : SET STATION NAME:: CONFIRM

NAME

CH 1

AAB

CDE

6 27 0

FGH

MENUEXIT :

Getting Started

6 7

PLAY

Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position.

The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill the gap.

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

C C

SELECT : SET STATION NAME:: CONFIRM

NAME

CH 0

CDE

AAB

2 27 0

FGH

Press OK to confirm the setting.

PLAY

T o cha nge th e pro gramme posit ion of anot her s tation, r epe at step s 3 t hroug h

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RE TU RN and press OK.

Note

• The menu disappears automat ical l y if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

MENUEXIT :

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Disabling unwanted programme positions

After presetting channels, you can di sable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons.

CLEAR

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

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CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST

RETURN

M/m

LISTS

PLAY

Changing/disabling programme positions

Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST, then press OK.

SELECT : SET :

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1 2 3 4 5

SELECT : MOVE PROGRAM:: ERASE PROGRAM

C C C C C

CH 1

6 27 0

CLEAR

NAME AAB CDE

FGH

MENUEXIT :

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PLAY

Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable.

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1 2 3 4 5

SELECT : MOVE PROGRAM:: ERASE PROGRAM

C C C C C

CH 1

6 27 0

CLEAR

NAME AAB CDE

FGH

Getting Started

MENUEXIT :

5 6

CLEAR

Press CLEAR. The selected row will be cleared as shown

on the right.

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1 2 3 4 5

SELECT : MOVE PROGRAM:: ERASE PROGRAM

C C

CH 1

2 0

3 27

CLEAR

NAME AAB CDE

FGH

Repeat steps 3 and 4 fo r any other programme po sitions you want to disable.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RE TU RN and press OK.

Notes

• The menu disappears automat ical l y if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

• Be sure to select the programme posit io n you want to disable correctly. If you disable a

Press MENU to exit the menu.

programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manua lly.

MENUEXIT :

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Changing the station names (not available on SLV-SE100A1/ A2)

You can change or enter the station names (up to 5 characters). The VCR must receive channel information (for instance, SMARTL INK information) for station names to appear automatically.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

PLAY

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

Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST, then press OK.

LISTS

CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1 2 3 4 5

SELECT : MOVE PROGRAM:: ERASE PROGRAM

M/m/</,

NAME

AAB

CDE

FGH

CLEAR

MENUEXIT :

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to change or enter the station name, then press ,.

To display other pag e s f or programme positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly.

Changing/disabling programme positions

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

SELECT : SET STATION NAME:: CONFIRM

NAME

CH 1

AAB

CDE

6 27 0

FGH

MENUEXIT :

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PLAY

Press ,.

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

SELECT A CHARACTER : NEXT CONFIRM OK

NAME AAB CDE

FGH

: :

Getting Started

MENUEXIT :

PLAY

Enter the station name. 1 Press M/m to sel ect a character.

Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below.

A t B t … t Z t a t b t … t z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t (symbols) t (blank space) t A

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

5 27

SELECT A CHARACTER : NEXT CONFIRM OK

2 Press , t o set the next character.

The next space is highlighted. To correct a character, press </, until the character you want to correct is highlighted, then reset it.

You can set up to 5 characters for the station name.

Press OK to confirm the new name.

PLAY

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RE TU RN and press OK.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

NAME

CAB

CDE

6 9

FGH

: :

MENUEXIT :

Notes

• The menu disappears automat ical l y if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

• If you enter a symbol in step 5, it will a ppe ar as a blank space in the display w in dow.

Changing/disabling programme positions

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Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

(not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 and SE200V1/V2)

You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you con nect a decoder (not supplied) to the VCR.

Connecting a decoder

DECODER/t LINE-3 IN or

DECODER/

i LINE-1 (TV)

LINE-2 IN

Scart cable (supplied with decoder)

Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Scart (EURO-AV)

AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

AERIAL IN

Scart (EURO-AV)

Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 and SE200V1/V2)

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Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels

To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your VCR to receive the channels using the on-screen display.

In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR, the TV, and the decoder.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

PROG +/–

Getting Started

M/m

PLAY

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

Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK.

Press M/m to highlight DECODER/ LINE3*1 (or DECODER/LINE2*2), then press OK.

OPTIONS

OPTIONS - 1 OPTIONS - 2

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER / LINE3 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC ON

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER / LINE3 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

DECODER VARIABLE OFF

DECODER LINE3

MENUEXIT :

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PLAY

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

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER / LINE3 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC ON

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

DECODER VARIABLE OFF

MENUEXIT :

PLAY

Press MENU to exit the menu. The menu disappears from the TV screen.

Press MENU again. Then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and pr ess OK.

Press M/m to highlight TUNER, t hen p ress OK.

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

SETTINGS

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

NORMAL C OFF ON

NORMAL CATV

MENUEXIT :

PROG. 1

AAB12

MENUEXIT :

PROG.

SELECT : CONFIRM :

Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 and SE200V1/V2)

MENUEXIT :

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Sel

PLAY

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

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

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

NORMAL C OFF ON

PROG. 1

AAB12

Getting Started

MENUEXIT :

• PROG

PLAY

Press PROG +/– to select the desired programme position.

Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL SET, then press OK.

Press M/m to select the PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels, then press OK.

position

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

ected programme

NORMAL C OFF ON

C ON

NORMAL C OFF ON

PROG.

AAB12

MENUEXIT :

PROG.

AAB12

MENUEXIT :

PROG. 5

LMN02

MENUEXIT :

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight PAY-TV/CANAL+, then press OK.

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

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Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 and SE200V1/V2)

NORMAL ON

OFF

PROG. 5

MENUEXIT :

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PLAY

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

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

NORMAL C ON ON

PROG. 5

LMN02

MENUEXIT :

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RET U RN and press OK.

Notes

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

• To superimpose subtitles while watching PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, make both

decoder-VCR and VCR-TV connections using 21-pin Scart cables that are compatible with the RGB signals.You cannot record subtitles on the VCR.

• When you watch PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes through the RFU input of the TV, press t TV/VIDEO so that the V ID EO indicator appears in the di sp la y w i ndow.

SLV-SE300D1/D2 and SE480D only

SLV-SE250D/P, SX250D, and SE450D/P onl y

Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 and SE200V1/V2)

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Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Z EJECT

CLEAR

DISPLAY

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Basic Operations

NTSC PB

1 2

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

Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing

automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

continued

H PLAY X PAUSE

M FF x STOP

m REW

Playing a tape

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Press H PLAY.

PLAY

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

Additional tasks

To Press

Stop play x STOP Pause play X PAUSE Resume play after pause X PAUSE or H PLAY Fast-forward the tape

Rewind the tape Eject the tape Z EJECT

M FF during stop m REW during stop

To play an NTSC-recorded tape (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2)

Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV.

When your TV is Set NTSC PB to

PAL only ON PAL TV PAL and NTSC NTSC 4.43

Playing a tape

To use the time counter

Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter.

VIDEO

OPC

To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

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Notes

• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.

• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.

• The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC*

• Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC* – The picture becomes black and white. – The picture shakes . – No picture appears on the TV screen. – Black streaks appear horizontally on th e TV screen. – The colour density in cre ases or decreases.

• While setting th e menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the r emote commander

not function.

• Tapes recorded in the LP and EP mode cannot be playe d bac k on this VCR.*

*1SLV-SE100A1/A2 cannot play NTSC-recorded tapes.

SLV-SE100A1/A2 and SE200V1 /V2 only

-recorded tape.

-recorded tape:

Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2)

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the VCR and the TV , set the TV to the video channel, and start playback automatically with one button.

Insert a tape.

The VCR automatically turns on. If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the TV turns on and switches to

the video channel. Playback starts automatically. Press H PLAY.

The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically. Playback starts.

Tip

• When there already is a tape in the VCR, the VCR and the TV turn on, the TV is set to the video channel, and playb ac k sta rts automatically in one sequence when you press H PLAY.

Note

• When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby mode.

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

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Recording TV programmes

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COUNTER/ REMAIN

t TV/VIDEO

DISPLAY

SP/LP

PROG +/–

z REC

1 2

Recording TV programmes

x STOP

Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a decoder, turn it on.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

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• PROG

Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or station name*1 you want to record.

VIDEO

OPC

VIDEO

OPC

SP / LP

REC

To stop recording

Press x STOP.

To check the remaining time

Press DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the

remaining time appear alternately. The indicator indicates the remaining time.

Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.* LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP. However, SP

(Standard Play) produces better picture and audio qualit y.

Press z REC to start recording. The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.

Recording indicator

Basic Operations

61:4SP 20:00:2

Remaining timeTime counter

In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE LENGTH in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 74).

To watch another TV programme while recording

Press t TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window.

Select another programme posit ion on the TV.

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Recording TV programmes

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To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the same tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Safety tab

Tips

• To select a programme positi on, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote

commander . F o r tw o -digit numbers, press the - (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons.

• If you connect addition a l equipment to a LINE co nnector or jack, you can se l ect the input

signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons.

• The DISPLAY information appears on the TV screen indicatin g information about the

tape, but the in fo r mation won’t be recorded on the tape.

• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a

decoder, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

• The DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion

playback.

• The DISPLAY information will not appear while playing an NT SC*

• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC*

systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the differ ence between the counting cycles of the two video systems.

• You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme.*

• When you insert a non-standard commerciall y available ta pe , the remaining time may not be correct.

• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.

• About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time wi ll be displa ye d.

• The station name*

may not appear if the VCR does not re ce ive station nam e information

signals.

not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2

not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 and SE200V1/V2

SLV-SE100A1/A2 cannot play NTSC-recorded tapes.

-recorde d t ape.

Recording TV programmes

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Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2)

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR).

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

Press z REC while you are watching a TV programme or external source.

The VCR automatically turns on, then the TV indicator lights up and the VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV.

Tips

• The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press z REC in some situations such as:

– when you are watch ing a source connected to the TV ’s line input, or – when the TV tuner preset data for the pro gramme position is diff er ent from the data in the

VCR tuner preset.

• If there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR, the VCR automatically turns on and starts recording what you are watch in g on the TV when you press z REC.

• You can turn th e TV Dir ect Rec function ON and OFF in th e O PT IONS-2 menu (see page 75).

Notes

• You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in the following modes; pause, timer standby, tuner pre s et, Auto Set U p, and record ing.

• When the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor change the TV programme position. Whe n the TV i ndicator is not lit, the VCR contin ue s rec ordi ng the programme even if you change the TV programme position on the TV.

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes

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Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer

(SLV-SE300D1/D2, SE450D/P, and SE480D only)

The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods, that will be broadcast within the ne xt month. The recording start time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals.

Before you start...

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

• To record from a decoder, turn it on.

?/1 ON/STANDBY

PROGRAM +/–

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DIAL TIMER

x STOPX

INPUT SELECT

DIAL TIMER

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE300D1/D2, SE450D/P, and SE480D only)

Press DIAL TIMER. “DATE” and “TODA Y” appear alternately in the display window. If the date and time are not set, “DA Y” will appear. See step 2 in the

following section, “To set the clock” to set the date and time.

VIDEO

OPC

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DIAL TIMER

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.

VIDEO

OPC

DIAL TIMER

PROGRAM TRACKING

DIAL TIMER

Press DIAL TIMER. “START” and the current time appear alternately in the d isp l ay window.

VIDEO

OPC

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time. You can set the recordin g start t ime in 15 m inute in terv als or adj ust the time

in one minute inter vals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons.

VIDEO

OPC

Press DIAL TIMER. “STOP” and the rec ording stop time a ppear alte rnately in the disp lay window .

VIDEO

OPC

Basic Operations

VIDEO

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Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE300D1/D2, SE450D/P, and SE480D only)

OPC

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DIAL TIMER

PROGRAM TRACKING

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time. You can set the recording stop time in 15 minu te interv als or adj ust the time

in one minute intervals by pres sing the PROGRAM +/– buttons.

VIDEO

OPC

DIAL TIMER

Press DIAL TIMER. The programme position or station name appears in the display window.

VIDEO

DIAL TIMER

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position.

OPC

To record from a decoder or other source connec ted to one or more of the LINE inputs, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window.

VIDEO

INPUT

SELECT

DIAL TIMER

Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.

OPC

“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands b y for

recording. To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment

switched on.

To return to the previous step

To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

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To use the VCR after setting the timer

T o use the VCR be fore a recording b egins, just p r e ss ?/1. The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

• Reset the counter (page 42).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).

• Check the timer settings (page 67).

• Watc h an other TV programm e (pa g e 45 ) .

To set the clock

Turn DIAL TIMER so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window.

Press DIAL TIMER.

“DAY” appears in the displa y window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day.

Press DIAL TIMER.

“MONTH” appears in the display window. Turn and pr e ss DIA L TI MER to set the mo nth, and then the year.

After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again. Turn and pr e s s DIAL TIMER to set the ho ur an d minute.

When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to start the clock.

Basic Operations

Tips

• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press

• The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mod e. To change the tape speed, press

SP/LP before you complete the setting in step 9.

• When you are recording a pro gra mme in the SP mode and the remain in g ta pe bec om es shorter than the recordin g time, the tape speed is automatic al ly cha ng ed to the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed. If you want to ke ep the same tape speed, set AUT O LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTI ONS -1 menu (page 74).

• T o chec k, cha nge, o r c ancel t he p ro gra mme s etti ng, s ee “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings” (p age 67).

Notes

• If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the TIMER menu, “FULL” appears in the display window for about five seconds.

• The

• If you set the clock using the Auto Cl oc k S et func ti on a nd AUTO ADJUST is set to ON , the

• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name in form ation

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE300D1/D2, SE450D/P, and SE480D only)

indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 with

no tape inserted.

clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set correctly.

signals.

x STOP on the VCR while you are ma ki ng the setting.

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About the Demonstration Mode

The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that al lows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programmes have already be en set. Do not use the Dem onstration Mode fo r making timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inac cura te .

To activate the Demonstration Mode

Press X (pause) on the VCR the display window for a few seconds.

To cancel the Demonstration Mode

Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the Demonstration Mode is cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead (see page 67).

while turning the DIAL TIMER. “DEMO” appears in

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Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system

(not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2)

The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods.

Before you start

• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

• To record from a decoder, turn it on.

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video

channel.

• Set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 75).

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?/1

CLEAR INPUT SELECT

Programme number buttons

TIMER

Basic Operations

M/m/</,

OK x STOP

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TIMER

PLAY

Press TIMER.

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VAR IA BLE: The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press M/m to select SHOWVIEW, then press OK.

STANDARD SHOWVIEW

SELECT : SET :

TIMER METHOD

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CLEAR

PLAY

INPUT

SELECT

CLEAR

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW: The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the

SHOWVIEW

SHOWVIEW NO.

––––––– –

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TV screen.

SET :

0–9

MENUEXIT :

Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number.

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and

SHOWVIEW

SHOWVIEW NO.

1246––– –

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re-enter the correct number.

SET :

0–9

CONFIRM::

CLEAR

Press OK. The date, start and stop times, programme

position or station name, tape speed*1, and VPS/PDC setting*2 appear on the TV screen.

• If “– –” appears in the “PROG.” (programme) column (this may happen

CANCEL

TIMER

DATE

TODAY 519 :00 20:00 3 SP / LP LIST

SELECT : SET:: CANCEL

TIME PROG.

SP VPS / PDC OFF

CLEAR

MENUEXIT :

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for local broadcasts), you have to set the appropriate programme positio n ma nua lly. Press M/m to select the desired programme position. To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the “PROG.” position. You will only h av e to do this operat ion once for the referre d channel. The VCR will then store your setting.

• When you have selected A (Austria), CH (Switzerland), or D (Germany) with the country selection in the Auto Set Up procedure, the VPS/PDC function is automatically set to ON. For details about the VPS/ PDC fun ctio n, see “T i mer recording with VPS/ PDC signals (not available on SLV-SE250P and SE450P)” on page 55.

If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.

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PLAY

If you want to change the date, tape speed*1, and the VPS/PDC setting*2:

1 Press </, to highlight the item you

want to change.

2 Press M/m to reset it .

• To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see

“Daily/weekly recording” on page 55.

• To use the VPS/PDC function*

, set VPS/PDC to ON.

TIMER

DATE

TODAY 519 :00 20:00 3 SP / LP LIST

SELECT : SET:: CANCEL

TIME PROG.

SP VPS / PDC ON

CLEAR

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Press MENU to exit the menu.

Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for

recording. To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment

switched on.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication change s as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse order.

TODAY t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday) t

MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t SA T (every Saturday) ..... t MON (every Monday)

t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t TOMORROW t TODAY

Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals (not available on SLV-SE250P and SE450P)

Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions (when the VPS or PDC indicator in the display window is lit).

To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON in step 4 above. You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs.

Basic Operations

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To record satellite broadcasts

If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes.

Turn on the satellite tuner.

On the satellite tuner , select the satellite programme for which you want to make

a timer setting. Follow steps 1 through 6 above.

Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite

programme for whi ch you have made a timer setting.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

T o use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

• Reset the counter (page 42).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).

• Check the timer settings (page 67).

• Watch another TV programme (page 45).

Tips

• To set the programme position, you ca n also use the PROG +/– or programme number buttons.

• T o set the programme position with a two digit number, press - (ten’s digit) butt on foll o wed by the programme number buttons.

• To set the line input video source, you can also use the PROG+/– buttons.

• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button*

• When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes

shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the same tape sp ee d, set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 74).*

• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press OK in step 4. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings” (page

67).

Notes

• If the VPS/PDC* signals, the VCR will start reco rdi ng a t th e set ti me w ithout using the VPS/PDC function.

• The indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 w ith no tape in s erted.

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the

SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE.

• The VPS/PDC function* programme.

• The station name may not appe ar if the VCR does not receive station name inf o rm a ti on signals.

not available on SLV-SE200V1/V2

not available on SLV-SE250P and SE450P

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2)

signal is too weak or the broadcasting st ation failed to transmit VPS/PDC

is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a satellite

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Record ing TV pr o grammes usin g the time r

You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods.

Before you start

…

• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

• To record from a decoder, turn it on.

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video

channel.

• Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 75).*

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INPUT SELECT

TIMER

M/m/</,

OK x STOP

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TIMER

PLAY

Press TIMER. For SLV-SE100A1/A2:

The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen.

For SLV-SE200V1/V2, SE250D/P, SX250D, SE300D1/D2, SE450D/P, and SE480D:

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VAR IA BLE: The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press M/m to select STANDARD, then press OK.

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD: The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen.

TIMER

DATE TODAY ––– : –– ––: –– –

LIST

SELECT : SET:: CANCEL

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD SHOWVIEW

SELECT : SET :

TIMER

DATE

TODAY ––– : –– ––: –– – SP / LP LIST

SELECT : SET:: CANCEL

TIME PROG.

CLEAR

TIME PROG.

SP VPS / PDC OFF

CLEAR

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PLAY

Set the date, start and stop times, programme position or station name*1, tape speed*2, and VPS/PDC function*3:

1 Press , to highlight each item in turn.

INPUT

SELECT

2 Press M/m to set each item. To correct a setting, press < to return to

that setting and rese t.

• To record the same programme ev e r y da y or the sa m e da y every week , see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 59.

• To use the VPS/PDC function* the VPS/PDC function, se e “T imer recording with VPS/PDC signals (not available on SLV-SE250P and SE450P)” on page 55.

• To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the “PROG.” position.

Recording TV programmes using the timer

TIMER

DATE

TODAY 519 :00 20:00 3 SP / LP LIST

SELECT : SET:: CANCEL

, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details about

TIME PROG.

SP VPS / PDC OFF

CLEAR

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Press MENU to exit the menu.

Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for

recording. To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment

switched on.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to chan g e the ind ic at ion in reverse order.

TODAY t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday) t

MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t SAT (every Saturday) ..... t MON (every

Monday) t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t TOMORROW t TODAY

To use the VCR after setting the timer

T o use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

• Reset the counter (page 42).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).

• Check the timer settings (page 67).

• Watc h an other TV programm e (pa g e 45 ) .

Basic Operations

Tips

• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number buttons.

• To set the programme position with a two digit number, press - (ten’s digit) bu tton f oll o wed by the programme number buttons.

• To set the line input video source, you c an also use the PROG +/– buttons.

• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/L P button*

• When you are recording a pro gra mme in the SP mode and the remain in g ta pe bec om es

shorter than the recordin g time, the tape speed is automatic al ly cha ng ed to the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed. If you want to ke ep the same tape speed, set AUT O LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTI ONS -1 menu (page 74).*

• Even if you set TIMER OPTIONS*1 to SHOWVIEW in the OPTIONS-2 me nu, you can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER, then go to step 2.

• T o check, change, or cance l th e pr ogramme setting, pr ess </, to choose LIST, then press OK in step 2. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings” (page

67).

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Notes

• When setting the timer with VPS/PDC*

signals, enter the start and stop times exactly as

indicated in the TV programme guide. Otherwise, the VPS/PD C function won’t work.

• If the VPS/PDC*

signal is too weak or the broadcasting st ation failed to transmit VPS/PDC

signals, the VCR will start reco rdi ng a t th e set ti me w ithout using the VPS/PDC function.

• The indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 w ith no tape in s erted.

• The VPS/PDC function*

is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a satellite

programme.

• The station name*

may not appear if the VCR does not re ce ive station nam e information

signals.

not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2

not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 and SE200V1/V2

not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2, SE250P, and SE450P

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Additional Operations

Playing/search ing at various speeds

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Additional Operations

y SLOW ×2

H PLAY

Playback options Operation

View the picture during fastforward or rewind

Play at high speed

During fast-forward, hold down M FF/M . Duri ng rewind, hold dow n m REW/m .

• During playback, press M FF or m REW on the remote commander.

• During playback, hold down M FF/M or m REW/ m . When you release the button, no rmal playback resumes.

M FF

m REW

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Playback opt ions Operation

Play at twice the normal speed*

During playback, press ×2.

Play in slow motion During playback, press y SLOW. Play frame by frame

During pause, press M FF or m REW on the remote commander. Hold down M FF or m REW to play one

frame each second.

Rewind and start play During stop, press H PLAY on the VCR

m on the VCR

To resume normal playback

Press H PLAY.

Tip

• Adjust the picture usin g the TRACKING +/– buttons if: – Streaks appear while playin g in slow motio n. – Bands appea r at the top or bot tom while pau s ing. – The picture shakes while pausing. To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.

Notes

• The sound is muted during these operations.

• In the LP mode*

• If the playback mode mark doesn’t appea r on th e TV screen, press DISPLAY.

• The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.*

*1not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 and SE200V1/V2

SLV-SE100A1/A2, SE200V1/V2, SE250D/P, SX250D, and SE300D1/D2 only

, noise may appear or there may be no colour.

while holding down

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Setting the reco rding du ration time

After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automati c ally after a specified duration.

z REC

While recording, press z REC.

The indicator appears in the display window.

VIDEO

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

0:30 1:00

The tape counter decreases minute by minut e t o 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically.

To extend the duration

Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.

To cancel the duration

Press z REC repeatedly u ntil th e indicator disappears and the VCR returns to the normal recording mode.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

Note

• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting th e re cording duration time.

5:30 6:00

OPC

Normal recording

Additional Operations

Setting the recording duration time

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Synchronized Recording

(SLV -SE300D1/D2 and SE480D only)

You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equip ment to the DECODER/LINE-3 IN connector. The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work.

When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatical ly turns on and starts recording a programme from DECODER/LINE-3 IN.

How to connect for Synchronized Recording

Connect the DECODER/LINE-3 IN connector of the VCR to the TV Scart connector of the satellite tuner. Then connect the LINE-1 (TV) connector to the TV.

DECODER/

t LINE-3 IN

Scart cable (not supplied)

i LINE-1 (TV)

Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Satellite tuner, etc.

TV Scart connector

Scart (EURO-AV)

Synchronized Recording (SLV-SE300D1/D2 and SE480D only)

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Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording function

Before you start...

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

• Set DECODER/LINE3 to LINE3 in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see pa ge 75).

SYNCHRO REC

Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L3” in the display window.

Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want

to record, then turn it off. Press SP/LP to select the tap e speed.

Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds.

The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the VCR stands by for recording. The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an input

signal from the connected equipment. The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when

the connected equipment stops transmitting an input signal.

INPUT SELEC T

SP/LP

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Additional Operations

To cancel the Synchronized Recording function

Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC button turns off.

To stop recording

Press x STOP while reco rdin g.

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Notes

• This functio n may not work with some typ es of satellit e tuners.

• Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no operation

is performed within a ce rta i n amount of time. In this case, th e Synchronized Recording also stops autom atically.

• When the connected equipment turns on while the SYNCHRO REC button is lit, recording starts automatically.

• If the settings for timer recording and Syn ch roni zed Recording overlap, the programme that starts first has priority and the second progra mm e sta rts re cording only after the first programme has finished.

• The Auto Clock Set function does not work while th e V CR stands by for Synchronized Recording.

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Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings

Before you start…

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

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?/1

CLEAR

Additional Operations

Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

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

Press M/m to highligh t TIM ER LIS T, then pre ss

OK:

• If you want to change or cancel a setting, go on to the next step.

• If you do not need to change or cancel the settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

DATE TIME PROG.

03.9 2 0:00 1:30

MON

SUN 6:30 7:00

––: –– – : –– – ––– . ––

RETURN SELECT : SET:: CANCEL

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M/m/</,

TIMER LIST

19 :00 20:00 20 :00 21:00

.10

11 14 :00 15:00 LP

– FRI

CLEAR

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Press M/m to select the setting you want to

change or cancel, then press OK. The selected setting appears in the TIMER

menu.

• To change the setting, press </, to highlight the item you want to change,

then press M/m to reset it.

TIMER

DATE

2 CDE SP / LP LIST

SELECT : SET:: CANCEL

TIME PROG.

.10

10 :00 11:30

LP VPS / PDC ON

CLEAR

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• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR. Press MENU to exit the menu.

If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return 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

about 20 seconds

Programme 2

will be cut off

Programme 1 Programme 2

about 20 seconds will be cut off

Tip

• In step 6 above, you can check the TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing OK. Press MENU to exit the TIMER LIST.

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

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Searching using the Smart Search function

If you record multiple programmes on a tape, use the Smart Search function to see what has been recorded on your tape. You can see information such as date, time, and programme position of programmes recorded on a tape. You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the SMART SEARCH screen.

All programmes are listed on the screen, regardless of how the programme was recorded.

The data of the last tape inserted into the VCR is automatically stored in memory. If you want to recall the latest data screen, select LATEST DATA in the SMART SEARCH screen (see page 70).

Before you start…

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

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SMART SEARCH

After recording, press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

Press SMART SEA RCH.

Press M/m/</, to select the programme you

want to start viewing.

M/m/</,

SMART SEARCH

DATE TIME PROG.

19 :00 20:00 328.9 5

29 .9

14 :00 15:00 FGH

0 20 : 00 21 : 00

6:30 7:00 IJK1.10

SELECT

SET

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180MIN.

AAB

30MIN.BLANK TIME

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Press OK.

The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from the be gi nnin g o f the sele c te d programme.

To stop searching

Press x STOP.

To exit the SMART SEARCH screen

Press SMART SEARCH.

SMART SEARCH

NOW SEARCHING

180MIN.

To record in a blank space

Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the SMART SEARCH screen. Select the last blank row in step 3, then press OK. The VCR

SMART SEARCH

DATE TIME PROG.

14 :00 15:00 FGH

29 .9

20 :00 21:00

.93

1.10 IJK

6:30 7:00

180MIN.

AAB

rewinds/fast-forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank space, then stops. Start recording. Note that “BLANK TIME” and the remaining time indication only refers to t he leng th of the last bla nk

SELECT SET

30MIN.BLANK TIME

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

space.

To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape

You can display the data of the last tape used to record a programme, even after you have removed the tape.

If you reinsert the tape and record additional programmes, be sure to select LATEST DATA. Otherwise, all of the data for the tape is deleted.

Reinsert the last tape that yo u us e d to rec o rd a pr o gra m m e.

Press SMART SEARCH.

SELECT : SET :

SMART SEARCH

NO DATA

LATEST DATA

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

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Press M/m to highlight LATEST DATA.

If you want to reset the latest data screen, highlight NO DA TA and press OK, then record a programme.

Press OK.

SMART SEARCH

DATE TIME PROG.

19 :00 20:00

28 .9 5

14 :00 15:00 FGH

29 .9

20 :00 21:00 AAB

.93

6:30 7:00

NO DATA

LATEST DATA

SELECT : SET :

IJK1.10

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

The latest data stored in the VCR’s memory is displayed.

Tips

• You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list.

• While recording, you can display the SMART SEARCH screen using the SMART SEARCH

button. If you decide to stop recording, press SMA RT SEARCH to make the SM ART SEARCH screen disappear first. Then press x STOP.

Notes

• You cannot use this function unless the clock i s set.

• Depending on the tape, the total or remaining time ma y not appear correctly.

• If many short programmes are recorded on a tape, multiple programmes may be included in a

single block. In this case, only the latest programme information will appear in the SMART SEARCH screen.

• Blank time is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of the tape. However, if you eject the tape and then make a new recor ding on the same tape, the or igi nal recorded progr amme(s) is displayed as a blank space.

• If no information is stored in the VCR’s memory, LATEST DATA does not appear in the SMART SEARCH screen.

• The station name* may not appear if the V CR does not receive station name information signals.

• If you start recording a programme “D” from the middle o f a pr e v iou sly r ecord ed p rogr am me “A” and into another previously recorded programme “B,” the Smart Search information for the second programme “B,” which is recorded over, is deleted.

Originally recorded programmes

Additional Operations

Recording the programme “D” over the programme “A” and “B”

AD C

* not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2

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Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (t he indicator

flashes in the display window, then turns off), distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manu ally a d just t he trac king.

During playback, press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking meter . The distortio n should disapp ear

as you press one of the two buttons (the indicator lights up). To resume automatic tracking adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.

About the Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function

The Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape . To main ta in be tte r pic tu r e quality, we recommend that you set OPC to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (the OPC indicator lights up in the display window). For details, see page 74.

OPC playback

The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC.

Tracking meter

OPTIONS - 1

OPC AUTO LONG PLAY TAPE LENGTH

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

TRACKING

ON OFF E180

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Adjusting the picture

OPC recording

Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time, the VCR adjusts to the tape using the OP C func tion (the OPC indica tor flas hes r apidly). This adjustm ent is retained until the tape is ejected.

To deactivate the OPC function

Set OPC to OFF in the OPT IONS-1 menu. Th e OPC ind icator in th e displa y wind o w turns off.

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Tip

• T o set tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKI NG + a nd – buttons at the sa me time.

Notes

• You can adju s t the tracking for an N TS C*

-recorded tape but the tracking meter won’t be

displayed.

• With the Auto Long Play function on, the OPC function will work only in SP mode. If the tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP, the OPC function turns off. If, however, the entire programme is recorded in LP mode, the OPC function will work.*

• There is a delay of ab out te n second s before the VCR act uall y starts recor ding whi le the VCR analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR analyse the tape (th e OP C indicator flashes rapidly) and return to rec ording pause. After the OPC indica to r stop s flashing, press X PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you want to start recording quickly without using the OPC function, first set the VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicato r fla shes slowly) and press X PAUSE again to start recording.

SLV-SE100A1/A2 cannot play NTSC-recorded tapes.

not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 and SE200V1/V2

Additional Operations

Adjusting the picture

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Changing menu options

Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press

OK.

Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK.

OPTIONS - 1

OPC AUTO LONG PLAY TAPE LENGTH

RETURN

ON OFF E180

OPTIONS

OPTIONS - 1 OPTIONS - 2

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER / LINE3 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC

RETURN

DECODER VARIABLE OFF ON

MENUEXIT :

SELECT : SET :

Press M/m to select the option, then press OK.

Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK.

Press MENU to return to the original screen.

MENUEXIT :

SELECT : SET :

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

OPTIONS-1

Menu option Set this option to

OPC • ON to switch on t he OPC (Opt im um Pictu re Control) function

AUTO LONG PLAY*

TAPE LENGTH • E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.

and improve picture quality.

• OFF to switch off OPC.

• ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape len gt h beco me s sho rt er than the recording time. Note that for AUTO LONG PLAY to work correctly, the TAPE LENGTH setting must be accurate.

• OFF to keep the set tape speed.

• E195 to use an E-195 type tape.

• E240 to use an E-240 type tape.

• E300 to use an E-300 type tape.

MENUEXIT :

Changing menu options

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OPTIONS-2

Menu option Set this option to

DECODER/LINE2*

DECODER/LINE3*

TIMER OPTIONS*

POWER SAVE • ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve

TV DIRECT REC*

Note

• When you set a timer reco rdin g, th e indi cato rs in the displ ay win do w re main on, even though POWER SAVE is set to ON.

not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 and SE200V1/V2

SLV-SE250D/P, SX250D, and SE450D/P onl y

SLV-SE300D1/D2 and SE480D only

not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2

• DECODER to use the DECODER/LINE-2 IN*2 connector as

the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder connect or.

• LINE2*

to use the DECODER/LINE-2 IN*2 connector as the

line input connector.

• DECODER to use the DECODER/LINE-3 IN*3 connector as

the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder connect or.

• LINE3*

to use the DECODER/LINE-3 IN*3 connector as the

line input connector.

• VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing the

TIMER button.

• STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing the

TIMER button.

• SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when pressing the TIMER button.

For details, see page 53 and 57.

the VCR’s po wer.

• OFF to turn on the indicators in the di spl ay window while the VCR is standing by.

• ON to activate the TV Direct Re c function.

• OFF to deactivate it.

Additional Operations

Changing menu options

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Editing with another VCR

How to connect to record on this VCR

Connect the line outputs of the other VCR t o the LINE IN connector or jacks of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best su its your VCR.

Example A

Example B

Your VCR (Recorder)

i LINE-1 (TV)

VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Your VCR (Recorder)

LINE-2 IN*

Other VCR (Player)

Scart (EURO-AV)

Editing with another VCR

LINE OUT

VMC-710/720HG audio/video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Other VCR (Player)

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Example C

Your VCR (Recorder)

DECODER/ t LINE-3 IN* or DECODER/ t LINE-2 IN*

Other VCR (Player)

Scart (EURO-AV)

VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Notes

• Make sure you connect the plugs to jack s of the sam e c ol our.*

• If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a hu mm ing noise.

• If the other VCR does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, use the VMC-2106HG cable instead and connec t the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.

• When you connect another VCR to the DECODER/LINE-3 IN *

IN*

) connector, set DECODER/LINE3*1 (or DECODER/LINE2*2) to LINE3*1 (or

LINE2*

) in the OPTIONS-2 menu.

SLV-SE300D1/D2 and SE480D only

SLV-SE250D/P, SX250D, and SE450D/P onl y

(or DECODER/LINE-2

Additional Operations

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Operation (when recording on this VCR)

Before you start editing

• Turn on your TV and set it to the

video channel.

• Press INPUT SELECT to display

the connected line in the display window.

• Press SP/LP to select the tape

speed, SP or LP*.

Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR.

Search for the point to start play back and set it to playback pause. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR. Search for the

point to start recording and press X (pause). Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.

T o start editing , press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same time.

To stop editing

Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X (pause) on this VCR when an unwanted

scene begins. When it ends, press X (pause) aga in to resu m e re cording.

Note

• If you start editing following the proce dure above, the VCR won’t start recording with the

OPC functio n. To re cor d a ta pe wit h the OPC func ti on , pr e ss z REC again during r ecording pause in step 3 s o the VCR analyses the tape. Then, press X (pause) after stops flashing to start recording. If you pre ss X (pause) before flashing, the OPC functi on i s can ce lled.

the OPC indicator stops

z REC

the OPC indicator

* not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 and SE200V1/V2

Editing with another VCR

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility.

Symptom Remedy

The ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch does not function.

The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate.

Power

The VCR is plugged in but the display window remains dark.

The clock has stopped and “–:– –” appears in the display window.

Clock

The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.

The picture is not cl ear. • If your TV is connecte d to the VCR with both Scart and aerial

Playback

The picture rolls vertically during picture search.

The picture has no sound . • The tape is def ective.

• Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.

• Moisture condensation has occurr ed. Turn the power off, unplug

the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours.

• Set POWER SAVE in the OPTIONS-2 menu to OFF (see page

75).

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than one hou r. Rese t 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 with the Scart cable, make sure the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display win dow . Use the t TV/ VIDEO button on the remote c ommander to light up the VID E O indicator.

cables, make sure the RF channe l is set to OFF (see page 15).

• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF channel output of your VCR.

• Adjust the trac k ing with the TR ACKIN G +/– buttons.

• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of Troubleshooting).

Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T -25C LW video head cleanin g casse tte. If the se clean ing cas sett es are not available in your area, have the hea ds cl eaned 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 it may damage the video heads.

• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony service facility for more information.

• Adjust the vertical hold con tr ol on the TV or monitor.

• If you made A/V connection s, c heck the audio cable connection.

Additional Information

continued

Troubleshooting

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Symptom Remedy

No TV programme appe ars on the TV screen.

TV reception is poor. • Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.

Recording

The tape star ts p laying as soon as it is inserted.

The tape is ejected when you press z REC.

Nothing happens when you press z REC.

The timer does not operate . • Check that the cloc k is set .

The SHOWVIEW menu or the TIMER menu does not

Timer recording

appear. The VPS/PDC function

does not operate proper ly.

• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a

monitor, set it to video input.

• If your TV is connected to the VCR with both Scart and aeria l

cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 15).

• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF

channel output of your VCR.

• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. Select

a programme position when recording TV p ro g rammes; select a line input when recording from other equipment.

• Adjust the TV aerial.

• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the

tab hole (see page 46).

• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the

tab hole (see page 46).

• Make sure the tape is not at its end.

• Make sure a tape has been inserted.

• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

• Make sure the tape is not at its end.

• Make sure a programme has been set for ti m er re cording.

• Make sure your timer settings are past the curre nt time.

• Check that the decode r is turned on.

• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.

• The clock stops if the VCR is discon ne ct ed from the mains for

more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.

• Turn the power off and unplu g th e mains lead.

• Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set

correctly (see page 75).

• Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.

• Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one (there

might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good VPS/PDC information, the VCR will no t s tart recording.

• If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be altered and

the VCR might not start recording.

Troubleshooting

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Symptom Remedy

The SYNCHRO REC button turns off while recording or does not go back to recording standby mode.

The Synchronized Recording function does not work.

The programme recor ded with the Synchronized Recording function is

Synchronize d Re cording

incomplete.

You cannot set channels as PAY-TV/Canal Plus in the TUNER menu.

You cannot watch PAY-TV/ Canal Plus programmes when the VCR is in standby mode.

A PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme is always

PAY-TV/Canal Plus

recorded scrambled.

• The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press

• The connected equipment was no t turned off. Turn off the

• There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.

• If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized Recording

• There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.

• Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in the

• Make sure the PAY-TV/Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged sec urely.

• Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in the

• Check that this channel is set as PAY-TV/Canal Plus in the

SYNCHRO REC again.

connected equipment a nd pre ss SY N CHRO REC agai n.

overlap, the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only af ter the first programme has finished.

OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DE CO DE R (see page 75).

Additional Information

OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DE CO DE R (see page 75).

TUNER menu (see page 37).

continued

Troubleshooting

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Symptom Remedy

)

A tape cannot be inserted. • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment. The remote comm ander

does not function.

The selected input line connector number does not appear in the dis play window.

The SMARTLINK function does not work.

Others

The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen.

You cannot control other TVs.

The display window becomes dim.

The VCR needs to be cleaned.

• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote

sensor on the VCR.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote com mander with n ew ones

if they are weak.

• Make sure the [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch is set

correctly.

• Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in the

OPTIONS-2 menu is set to LINE3 (or LINE2) (see page 75).

• Check that your TV compli es with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC,

EASYLINK, Q-Link, EURO VIEW LINK, or T-V LINK.

• Make sure you use the Scart cable to c onnect the VCR and your

TV.

• Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely.

• The recording condition of t he tape is very poor and tracking

cannot be adjusted.

• The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an NTSC-

recorded tape.

• Set your TV’s code number. The code number may change when

you replac e the batterie s of the remote commande r.

• The display w in dow automatic ally becomes dim w h en the VCR is

in standby or timer recording mode.

• Clean the cabinet, panel a nd controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a

soft cloth slightly moistened wi th a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzene.

Troubleshooting

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

•Normal picture • Rough picture

initial contamination

•Unclear picture • No picture (or black & white screen appears

terminal

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Specifications

System

Channel coverage

PAL ( B/G) VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41

RF output signal

UHF channels 21 to 69

Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Tape speed

SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)

LP*

EP*

Maximum recording/playback time

10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)

Fast-forward and rewind time

Approx. 3 min. (with E180 tape)

33.35 mm/s (playback only)

NTSC*

:PAL 11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)

NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)

:NTSC 11.12 mm/s (playback only)

Inputs and outputs

i LINE-1 (TV)

21-pin Video input: pin 20 Audio input: pins 2 and 6 Video output: pin 19 Audio output: pins 1 and 3

DECODER/t LINE-2 IN (SLV-SE250D/P, SX250D, SE450D/P)

21-pin Video input: pin 20 Audio input: pins 2 and 6

DECODER/t LINE-3 IN (SLV-SE300D1/D2, SE480D)

21-pin Video input: pin 20 Audio input: pins 2 and 6

LINE-2 IN (SLV-SE300D1/D2, SE480D)

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync

negative AUDIO IN, phono jack (1) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

General

Power requirements

220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption

18 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. 3.6 kg

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Aerial cable (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

SLV- SE 100A1/A2 cannot play NTSC-recorded tapes.

not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 and SE200V1/V2

Additional Information

Specifications

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Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

A ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch (13) B A EJECT button (42) C Tape compartment D Remote sensor (5) E m (rewind) button (42) (61) F H PLAY button (42) (62) G M (fast-forward) butto n (42) (61) H z REC (record) button (45) (63) (78) I x STOP button (42) (78)

*1SLV-SE300D1/D2, SE450D/P, and SE480D only

SLV-SE300D1/D2 and SE480D only

J X (pause) button (42) (78)

K DIAL TIMER*

(48)

L SYNCHRO REC (Synchronized

Recording) button*2 (65)

M PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– buttons

(16) (62) (72)

N AUTO SET UP/

RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL button (13) (16)

O LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO jacks*

(76)

Index to parts and controls

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Display window

SP LP

SMARTLINKVIDEO VPS

PDC OPC

A Timer indicator (50) (55) (59)

B Tape speed indicators*

(45)

C VIDEO indicator (10) (45) D VPS (Video Programme System)/PDC

(Programme Delivery Control)

indicator*

(55)

E OPC (Optimum Picture Control)

indicator (72)

*1LP and EP is not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 and SE200V1/V2

not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2, SE250P, and SE450P

not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2

F SM ARTLINK indicator* G TV indicator* H Tracking indicator (72) I Time counter/clock/lin e /pro g ramm e

position indicator (42) (45) (78)

J Remaining time indicator (45) K Tape/recording indicator (45)

(47)

(11)

Additional Information

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Index to parts and controls

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Rear panel

A Mains lead (9) (10) B AERIAL IN

ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9) (10)

C AERIAL OUT

ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9) (10)

*1SLV-SE250D/P, SX250D, and SE450D/P onl y

SLV-SE300D1/D2 and SE480D only

not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2

D DECODER/t LINE-2 IN

DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-2 connector*1 (36) (77)

DECODER/t LINE-3 IN DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector*2 (12) (36) (64) (77)

E i LINE-1 (TV)

i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (10) (36)

F NTSC PB (Play Back) switch*

(42)

Index to parts and controls

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Remote commander

123 456 789

A Z EJECT button (42) B COUNTER/REMAIN button (45) C CLEAR button (42) (54) (68) D SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)

button* (45)

E Programme number buttons (6) (46) F - (ten’s digit) button (6) (46) G 2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) (6) H z REC (record) button (45) (63) I TIMER button (54) (58) J MENU button (19) (67) K X PAUSE/M button (19) (42)

x STOP/m button (19) (42 ) m REW (rewind)/< button (42)

(61) M FF (fast-forward)/, button (42) (61) H PLAY/OK button (19) (42)

* not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 and

SE200V1/V2

Additional Information

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Index to parts and controls

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L [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch (5) M ?/1 (on/standby) switch (6) (55) N INPUT SELECT button (46) (58) (78) O t TV/VIDEO button (6) (10) (45) P DISPLAY button (45) Q PROG (programme) +/– buttons (6) (27)

(45)

123 456 789

R WIDE button (for TV) (7) S y SLOW button (62) T ×2 button* (62) U SMART SEARCH button (69)

* not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 and

SE200V1/V2

Index to parts and controls

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Additional Information

Index to parts and controls

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Index to parts and controls

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Additional Information

Index to parts and controls

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Index

Adjusting

picture

29, 72

tracking

Aerial hookup AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) Auto Clock Set Auto Long Play Auto Set Up

Canal Plus 36 Changing the progra m me position

Changing the station nam e Cleaning the video heads Clock setting Colour system

Connecting

Counter

compatible colour systems 2 setting

the VCR and your TV 9, 10 to a satellit e tuner to a TV with a Scart (EURO-AV) connector

Demonstration 52 Dial Timer Disabling the program m e positions Dubbing. see Editing

Editing 76

EP mode

Language selecting 24

LP mode

OPC (Optimum Picture Control)

Optional setting

PAY-TV 36 PDC (Programme Delivery Control)

Picture adjustment. See Adjusting Playback

at various speeds frame-by-frame

slow motion Power save Presetting chann els

Recording 44

duration time

saving

timer setting

using the Dial Time r

using the ShowView

system 53

what you are watch ing o n

the TV

while watching another

programme 45 RF channel

13, 15

Safety tab 46 Scart connect ion Searching

at various speeds 61 using the Smart S e arch function

ShowView

recording 53

Smart Search SMARTLINK

Automatic Power Off 11 One Touch Menu One Touch Play One Touch Timer Preset Download

TV Direct Rec SP mode Synchronized Recording

11, 43

11, 47

Timer setting 57

cancelling

changing

checking

daily/wee kly recording

using the Dial Timer

using the ShowView

system 53 Tracking adjustment. See Adjusting

VPS (Video Programme System)

55,

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