Sony SLV-SE210G User Manual

3-066-346-11 (1) GB

Video Cassette

Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL

SLV-SE210G

© 2001 Sony Corporation

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.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

If the 13A fitted plug does not match the outlet socket in your home, please refer to your Appointed Sony Dealer for advice.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Precautions

Safety

•This unit operates on 230 V AC, 50 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

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

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

•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

Installing

•Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

•Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

•Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

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

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

•Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

2 WARNING

•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 copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner.

Compatible colour system

This VCR is designed to record and play back using the PAL colour system. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Index to parts and controls

9Step 1 : Unpacking

10Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

12 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

14Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

16Selecting a language

17Presetting channels

20Changing/disabling programme positions

25 Setting the clock

Basic Operations

27 Playing a tape

29 Recording TV programmes

32Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system

36 Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

39Playing/searching at various speeds

40Setting the recording duration time

41Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

43Adjusting the picture

44Changing menu options

46Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

48 Troubleshooting

51Specifications

52Index

Back Cover

Quick Start Guide

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Table of contents 3

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

A?/1 (on/standby) switch (33)

BA (eject) button (27)

CTape compartment

Dm (rewind) button (27) (39)

EH (play) button (27) (39)

FM (fast-forward) button (27) (39)

Gx (stop) button (27) (47)

HX (pause) button (27) (47)

Iz REC (record) button (29) (40) (47)

JRemote sensor (10)

KPROGRAM +/– buttons (39) (43)

4 Index to parts and controls

Display window

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ATape indicator (35)	CTimer indicator (33) (37)
BTime counter/clock/line/programme	DRecording indicator (29)
position indicator (27) (29) (47)	EVCR indicator (13) (30)

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Index to parts and controls 5

Rear panel

	A8IN FRONT ANT. (in front	CAV1 (EURO AV) connector (13)	(46)
	antenna) connector (12) (13)	D OUT TO TV connector (12)	(13)
	BMains lead (14)

6 Index to parts and controls

Remote commander

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

AZ EJECT button (27)

	BCOUNTER/REMAIN button (30)	Getting
	CCLEAR button (27) (32) (41)	Started
	DSP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)
	button (29)
	EProgramme number buttons (11) (30)
	F- (ten’s digit) button (11) (30)
	G2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)
	(11)
	Hz REC (record) button (29) (40)
	I TIMER button (32) (36)
	JMENU button (25) (41)
	KX PAUSE/M button (25) (27)
	x STOP/m button (25) (27)
	m REW (rewind)/< button (27)
	(39)
	MFF (fast-forward)/,button (27)
	(39)
	H PLAY/OK button (25) (27)

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Index to parts and controls 7

L[TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch

			(10)
			M?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (33)
			NINPUT SELECT button (30) (37)
			(47)
			Ot TV/VIDEO button (11) (13) (30)
			P DISPLAY button (30)
1	2	3	QPROG (programme) +/– buttons (11)
			(29)
4	5	6	RWIDE button (for TV) (11)
7	8	9	Sy SLOW button (39)
	0		T× 2 button (39)

8 Index to parts and controls

Step 1 : Unpacking

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

• Remote commander • Aerial cable

• R6 (size AA) batteries

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Unpacking 9

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.

Remote sensor

[TV] / [VIDEO]

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

To operate	Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to
the VCR	[VIDEO] and point at the remote sensor at the VCR
a Sony TV	[TV] and point at the remote sensor at the TV

10 Setting up the remote commander

			?/1
DISPLAY			t TV/VIDEO
1	2	3
4	5	6	Programme
			number buttons

7 8 9

- 0

2 +/–					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,
			-, PROG +/–
Adjust the volume of the TV			2 +/–
Call up the on-screen display					DISPLAY
Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV.			WIDE

Notes

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

•If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

•Do not use a new battery together with an old one.

•Do not use different types of batteries together.

•Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

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Setting up the remote commander 11

Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

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

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

IN FRONT ANT.

OUT TO TV

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

1

2

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

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

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 14).

12 Connecting the VCR

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

IN FRONT ANT.
OUT TO TV	AV1

(EURO AV)

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

Scart (EURO-AV)

: Signal flow		Scart cable (not supplied)

1

Disconnect the aerial cable from

your TV and connect it to IN

FRONT ANT. on the rear panel of

the VCR.

2

Connect OUT TO TV of the VCR

and the aerial input of your TV

using the supplied aerial cable.

3

Connect AV1 (EURO AV) 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 VCR indicator in the display

window.

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Connecting the VCR 13

Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function. With this function, you can set the TV channels, guide channels for the VIDEO Plus+ system, and VCR clock automatically.

1

2

3

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

If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, tune the TV to channel 21 (the initial RF channel for this VCR). Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To change the RF channel.”

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

The VCR automatically turns on, and the message for the Auto Set Up function appears.

PLAY

OK

Press OK.

The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for your local area.

If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 20.

AUTO SET UP

PLEASE WAIT

4 0 %

EXIT : MENU

After the search or download is complete, the current time appears for any stations that transmit a time signal. If the time does not appear, set the clock manually. See “Setting the clock” on page 25.

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press MENU.

To change the RF channel

If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, change the RF channel on the VCR and TV. Select INSTALLATION from the menu, then press M/m to highlight VCR OUTPUT CH and press ,. Select the RF channel by pressing the M/m buttons. Then, tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears.

14 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

Tip

• If you want to change the language for the on-screen display, see page 16.

Notes

•Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (VIDEO Plus+, timer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.

•After using the Auto Set Up function, the message for the Auto Set Up does not appear automatically when you connect the mains lead again. If you want to use the Auto Set Up function again, press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK. Press M/m to highlight AUTO SET UP, then repeat the procedure from step 3.

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Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 15

Selecting a language

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

Before you start…

•Turn on the VCR and the TV.

•Set the TV to the video channel.

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

1 MENU

PLAY

OK

Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight LANGUAGE SET and press OK.

		GB		DE	FR
		IT		NL	GR
		ES		PT	SE
		DK		FI
SELECT :
SET		: OK			EXIT : MENU

2	Press M/m/</, to highlight the abbreviation of the desired
	language from the table below, then press OK.

PLAY

OK

The abbreviations of the languages are as follows:

Abbreviation	Language
GB	English
DE	German
FR	French
IT	Italian
NL	Dutch
GR	Greek

Abbreviation	Language
ES	Spanish
PT	Portuguese
SE	Swedish
DK	Danish
FI	Finnish

16 Selecting a language

Presetting channels

If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually.

Before you start…

•Turn on the VCR and the TV.

•Set the TV to the video channel.

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

1 MENU

PLAY

OK

Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight INSTALLATION

and press OK.

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP
VCR OUTPUT CH		: C H 2 1
SELECT :		SET	:
END	: OK	EXIT	: MENU

2	Press M/m to highlight MANUAL
	SET UP, then press ,.
	PLAY
	OK

TV STATION TABLE

PR	CH	NAME	DEC
1	0 2 7	A A B –	OFF
2	0 2 9	L MN –	OFF
3	0 3 0	C D E –	OFF
4	0 3 2	I J K –	OFF
5
		SWAPPING : OK
DELETE : CLEAR EXIT			: MENU

3

PLAY

OK

Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to preset, then press

,.

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly.

MANUAL TUNING

PR	:	5
CH	:	– – –
MFT	:	–

NAME		: – – – –
SELECT	:	SET	:
END	: OK	EXIT	: MENU

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Presetting channels 17