Sony SLV-SE30EE User Manual
3-865-274-12 (1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-SE30EE
©1999 by 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 a
personnel only.
Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified
service shop.
Precautions
Safety
• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz.
Check that the unit’s operating voltage is
identical with your local power supply.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the
unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• The unit is not disconnected from the mains
as long as it is connected to the mains, even
if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you
do not intend to use it for an extended
period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull
it out by the plug, never by the cord.
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies) that may block the ventilation
slots.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources
such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration or shock.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined
position. It is designed to be operated in a
horizontal position only.
• Keep the unit and cassettes away from
equipment with strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to
a warm location, moisture may condense
inside the VCR and cause damage to the
video head and tape. When you first install
the unit, or when you move it from a cold to
a warm location, wait for about three hours
before operating the unit.
Caution
Television programmes, films, video tapes and
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 systems
This VCR is designed to record using the PAL
(B/G or D/K) or MESECAM (B/G or D/K)
colour system and play back using the PAL (B/
G or D/K), MESECAM (B/G or D/K), and
NTSC 4.43 colour systems.
Introduction
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Table of contents
Getting Started
4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
8 Step 3: Connecting the VCR
10 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR
12 Step 5: Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
13 Step 6: Setting the clock
15 Selecting a language
16 Presetting channels
20 Changing/disabling programme positions
Getting Started
Basic Operations
24 Playing a tape
27 Recording TV programmes
30 Recording TV programmes using
the timer
Additional Operations
33 Playing/searching at various
speeds
35 Setting the recording duration
time
36 Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings
38 Searching using the Smart Search
function
41 Adjusting the picture
43 Changing menu options
44 Editing with another VCR
Additional Information
46 Troubleshooting
49 Specifications
50 Index to parts and controls
Back cover
Index
Introduction
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Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
• Remote commander
• R6 (size AA) batteries
• Aerial cable
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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 g
symbol near the remote sensor,
this remote commander will
not operate the TV.
Remote sensor
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To operate
the VCR
a Sony TV
Set TV / VIDEO to
VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV
TV / VIDEO
continued
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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)
… TV/VIDEO
DISPLAY
Á +/–
TV control buttons
To
Turn the TV into standby mode
Select an input source of the TV either from
aerial in or from line in
Select the programme position of the TV
Adjust the volume of the TV
Turn on the TV
Call up on-screen display
I/u
PROG+/–
;
Press
I/u
… TV/VIDEO
PROG +/–
Á +/–
; (TV)
DISPLAY
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Notes
• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one together.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.
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Step 3
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
Connecting the VCR
Mains lead
to mains
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
AERIAL IN
AERIAL OUT
AERIAL IN
1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV
and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear
panel of the VCR.
2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and
the aerial input of your TV using the
supplied aerial cable.
3 Connect the mains lead to the mains.
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ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
Additional connections
This additional connection improves
picture and sound quality. If your TV has
LINE IN connector, connect your TV by
using audio/video cable as shown on the
right. Whenever you want to watch the
VCR picture, press … TV/VIDEO to
display the VIDEO indicator in the display
window.
LINE-1 OUT
Audio/video cable
(not supplied)
: Signal flow
LINE IN
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Step 4
Tuning your TV to the VCR
I/u ON/STANDBY
PROGRAM +/–
ON/STANDBY
1 Press I/u ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
RF CHANNEL
2 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.
RF CHANNEL
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
3 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR
picture.
This programme position will now be referred to as the video
channel.
4 Press RF CHANNEL.
RF CHANNEL
The TV system appears in the display window.
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–
PROGRAM
5 Press PROGRAM +/– (repeatedly) to select the appropriate TV
+
system for your area. Select “G” for the B/G TV system, or “K” for
the D/K TV system.
6 Tune the TV to the same channel as that
shown in the display window so that
the picture on the right appears clearly
on the TV screen.
Refer to your TV manual for tuning
instructions.
If you select the wrong TV system in
step 5, the picture on the right may not
appear. Select the appropriate TV
system and tune the TV again.
If the picture does not appear clearly,
see “To obtain a clear picture from the
VCR” below.
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
7 Press RF CHANNEL.
RF CHANNEL
To check to see if the TV tuning is correct
Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If
the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press
PROGRAM +/–, the TV tuning is correct.
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to
play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.
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To obtain a clear picture from the VCR
If the screen does not appear clearly in step 6 above, go to step 7 to finish
this procedure once. Then start again from step 2. After pressing RF
CHANNEL, press PROGRAM +/– while the RF channel is displayed, so that
another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a
clear picture appears.
Note
• If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted.
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Step 5
Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set
Up function
Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto
Set Up function. With this function, you can set the TV channels
guided by the sequence indicated on the TV screen.
AUTO SET UP
AUTO
SET UP
To cancel the Auto Set Up function
Press AUTO SET UP.
Tip
• The factory preset language for the on-screen display is English. If you want to
Note
• Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function during presetting. If you do, repeat the step
Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.
The VCR automatically turns on.
The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and
presets them according to the TV system you selected in “Tuning
your TV to the VCR.”
When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops
and “SET UP” disappears from the display window.
change the language to Russian, see page 15.
above.
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Step 6
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
SETTINGS
RETURN
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
OFFAUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST
.1 1 .1999 FRI 0:00
CONFIRM :
SET :
OK
SELECT :
Setting the clock
You must set the time and date on the
VCR to use the timer recording features
properly.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU
1 Press MENU, then press >/. to
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
PLAY
OK
MENU
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>/./?//
OK
2 Press >/. to highlight CLOCK, then
PLAY
OK
press OK.
3 Press >/. to set the date.
PLAY
OK
CLOCK
CLOCK PROGCLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUSTMANUAL ADJUST
2
8 .1 .1999 TUE 0: 00
SELECT :
SET :
CONFIRM :
OK
OFFOFFAUTO ADJUSTAUTO ADJUST
MENUEXIT :
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Step 6 : Setting the clock (continued)
4 Press / to highlight the month and set
PLAY
OK
the month pressing >/..
5 Set the year, hour, and minutes in
PLAY
OK
sequence, pressing / to highlight the
item to be set, and press >/. to select
the digits.
The day of the week is set automatically.
6 Press OK to start the clock.
PLAY
OK
Tips
• To change the digits during setting, press ? to return to the item to be changed,
and select the digits pressing >/..
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
CLOCK
CLOCK PROGCLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUSTMANUAL ADJUST
2
8 .9 .1999 TUE 0: 00
SELECT :
SET :
CONFIRM :
OK
CLOCK
CLOCK PROGCLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUSTMANUAL ADJUST
21
8 .9 .1999 TUE 8: 00
SELECT :
SET :
CONFIRM :
OK
OFFOFFAUTO ADJUSTAUTO ADJUST
OFFOFFAUTO ADJUSTAUTO ADJUST
MENUEXIT :
MENUEXIT :
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Selecting a
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
SETTINGS
RETURN
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SET :
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
language
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.
MENU
1 Press MENU, then press >/. to
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
PLAY
OK
2 Press >/. to highlight LANGUAGE,
PLAY
OK
then press OK.
MENU
>/.
OK
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3 Press >/. to highlight the desired language, then press OK.
4 Press MENU to exit the menu.
PLAY
OK
MENU
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
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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.
PROG +/–
MENU
>/./?//
OK
MENU
1 Press MENU, then press >/. to
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
PLAY
OK
2 Press >/. to highlight TUNER, then
press OK.
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PLAY
OK
SETTINGS
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
RETURN
SELECT :
SET :
OK
TUNER
SYSTEM D / K
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SELECT :
SET :
OK
NORMAL
C
12
ON
MENUEXIT :
PROG. 1
MENUEXIT :
3 Press >/. to highlight NORMAL/
CONFIRM :
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
CATV
PROG.
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORMAL
RETURN
1
SYSTEM
PLAY
OK
CATV, then press OK.
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4 Press >/. to highlight NORMAL, then
PLAY
OK
• PROG
5 Press PROG +/– to select the
press OK.
To preset CATV (Cable Television)
channels, select CATV.
programme position.
6 Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL SET,
PLAY
OK
then press OK.
TUNER
SYSTEM D / K
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SELECT :
SET :
OK
Selected programme
position
TUNER
SYSTEM
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SELECT :
SET :
OK
TUNER
SYSTEM
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SELECT :
CONFIRM :
OK
NORMAL
C
12
ON
D / K
NORMAL
C
12
ON
D / K
C
12
PROG. 1
MENUEXIT :
PROG. 4
MENUEXIT :
PROG.
MENUEXIT :
4
continued
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