Sony SLV-SE450B, SLV-SE250B User Manual

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3-868-346-E2 (1)

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL SECAM NTSC 4.43

SLV-SE250B SLV-SE450B

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shoc k ha zard, 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 disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

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

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

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

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

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

• Keep the unit and cassettes a w ay fr om eq uipment with strong magnets, such as m icrowave o ve ns o r large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about three hours before operating the unit.

Caution

Te le vi sion prog ramme s, f il ms, vi deo tapes and othe r 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) and SECAM colour systems an d play ba ck using the P AL (B/G), SECAM, and NTSC 4.43 colour systems. Recording of video sources based on oth er colour syste ms cannot be guaranteed.

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

HOWVIEW

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

is a registered trademark of Gemstar

HOWVIEW

system

WARNING

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Table of conten ts

Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR

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

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Selecting a language

Presetting channels

Changing/disabling programme positions

Setting the clock

Setting the Canal Plus decoder

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Recording TV programmes

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE450B only)

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system

Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

Setting the recording duration time

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Searching using the Acces Smart function

Adjusting the picture

Changing menu options

Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Specifications

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 th e 2 models: SLV-SE250B and SE450B. Check your model numb er by looking at the rear pa ne l of yo ur VCR. SLV-SE450B is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE250B 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 + an d – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position.

Using the remote commander

You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. If the TV does not have

the symbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV.

Getting Started

Remote sensor

[TV] / [MAGN]

To operate Set [TV] / [MAGN] to

the VCR a Sony TV

[MAGN]

and point at the remote sensor at the VCR

[TV]

and point at the remot e sensor at the TV

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Setting up the remote commander

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????/1111

AFFICH

----

2222 +/–

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t TV/MAGN

Programme number buttons

CHAINE +/–

WIDE

TV control buttons

To Press

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

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

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

Setting up the remote commander

?/1

TV/MAGN

CHAINE +/–

+/–

AFFICH

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Notes

• With normal use, the batteri es should last about three to six month s.

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

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

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

Getting Started

Setting up the remote commander

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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

AERIAL

ANTENNE

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

AERIAL

ANTENNE

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

If your TV has a PERITEL connector, see page 9.

If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector

ANTENNE ENTREE

Mains lead

to mains

: Signal flow

ANTENNE SORTIE

Aerial cable (supplied)

ANTENNE ENTREE

Connecting the VCR

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

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

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Note

• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to tune your TV

to the VCR (see page 11).

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If your TV has a PERITEL connector

AERIAL

ANTENNE

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

AERIAL

ANTENNE

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

Mains lead

to mains

i LIGNE-1 (TV)

Aerial cable (supplied)

ANTENNE ENTREE

ANTENNE SORTIE

ANTENNE ENTREE

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PERITEL

: Signal flow

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

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

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

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

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

PERITEL cable (not supplied)

Note

• If the TV is connected to the LIGNE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF channel to OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal from the aerial is output through the ANTENNE SORTIE connector (see page 13).

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Connecting the VCR

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About the SMARTLINK features

If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*1, EASYLINK*2, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW LINK*4, or T-V LINK*5, this VCR automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page (the SMARTLINK indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.

• Preset Download

You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR according to that data in Auto Set Up. This greatly simplifies the Auto Set Up procedure. Be careful not to disconnect the cab les or exit the Auto Set Up function during the procedure. See “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 14.

• TV Direct Rec

You can easily record what you are watching on the TV. For details, see “Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec)” on page 44.

• 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)” on page 40.

• One Touch Menu

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

• One Touch Timer

You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the timer recording menu (the METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION menu, the

MINUTERIE menu, or the SHOWVIEW menu) automatically by pressing MINUTERIE on the remote commander. You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using OPTIONS PROGRAMM. in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 68).

• Automatic Power Off

You can have the VCR turn o ff automatically, if the VCR is n ot used a fte r y ou tu rn off the TV.

SMARTLINK

Connecting the VCR

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

“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Phil ips Corporation.

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

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

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

Note

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

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Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR

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If your TV has a PERITEL connector, see page 13.

If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector

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

????/1111 MARCHE/VEILLE

MARCHE/VEILLE

REGLAGE AUTO

REGL CANAL

Press ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE to turn on the VCR.

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

REGL CANAL

CHAINE +/–

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REGLAGE AUTO

REGL CANAL

Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR pictur e. This programme position will now be referred to as the video channel.

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

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Tuning your TV to the VCR

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MAGNETOSCOPE SONY

CHAINE

ALIGNEMENT

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

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

Tune th e T V to th e same c han ne l shown in the VCR display window so that the picture on the right appears clearly on the TV screen.

Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions.

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

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

REGLAGE AUTO

REGL CANAL

To check to see if the TV tuning is correct

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

To obtain a clear picture from the VCR

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

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

tape, set the TV to the video channel.

Tuning your TV to the VCR

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If your TV has a PERITEL connector

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????/1111 MARCHE/VEILLE

MARCHE/VEILLE

REGLAGE AUTO

REGL CANAL

CHAINE

ALIGNEMENT

Press ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE to turn on the VCR.

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

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

REGL CANAL

Getting Started

CHAINE +/–

REGLAGE AUTO

REGL CANAL

RF channel set up is complete.

Tuning your TV to the VCR

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

Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function. With this function, you can set the TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system, and VCR clock automatical ly.

REGLAGE AUTO

REGL CANAL

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press REGLAGE AUTO.

Notes

• Do not cancel the Au t o S et U p function. If you do, repeat the steps above.

• The Auto Set Up function may require a lo ng time to complete (approximately 15 to 18

• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (ShowView, timer, etc.)

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

channels, and presets them in the appropriate order for your local area (according to the TV system you selected in “Tuning your TV to the VCR”).

If you want to change the order of the channels or di sable unwanted programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 22.

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, the Preset Download function starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashes in the display windo w du ring download.

After the search or download is complete, the current time appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal. If the time does not appear, set the clock manually. See page 28.

minutes).

will be reset. If this happens, you have to set t hem again.

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

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Selecting a language

MENU:

REGLAGES

RETOUR

REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE

OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

MENU:

LANGUE

: OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

FRANÇAIS

ENGLISH

If you prefer an on-screen language other than French, 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.

Getting Started

M/m

LECTURE

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

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

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Selecting a language

LECTURE

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

LECTURE

Tip

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

Note

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Selecting a language

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Presetting channels

MENU:

REGLAGES

RETOUR

REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE

OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

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.

Getting Started

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LECTURE

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

Programme number buttons

CHAINE +/–

M/m/</,

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Presetting channels

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MENU:

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

AAB12

PROG.

NORME

L NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+ AFT ACCORD FIN

NORMAL

NON

OUI

RETOUR

::OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

MENU:

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

PROG.

NORME L NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+ AFT ACCORD FIN

B / G

NON

OUI

RETOUR

::OKCONFIRMER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

MENU:

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

AAB12

PROG.

NORME L NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+ AFT ACCORD FIN

NORMAL

NON

OUI

RETOUR

::OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

MENU:

PROG.

NORME NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL

AFT ACCORD FIN

CABLE

NORMAL

OUI

RETOUR

SORTIE

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+

::OKCONFIRMER

SELECTIONNER

MENU:

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

NORME L

AAB12

PROG.

NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+ AFT ACCORD FIN

NORMAL

NON

OUI

RETOUR

::OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

LECTURE

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

LECTURE

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

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

• To receive broadcasts in France, highlight L.

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

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

Presetting channels

LECTURE

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

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

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MENU:

PROG.

NORME

L C

AAB12

NORMAL NON

OUI

NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL

AFT ACCORD FIN

RETOUR

::OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+

Selected programme position

MENU:

PROG.

NORME

OUI

NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL

AFT ACCORD FIN

RETOUR

SORTIE

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+

AAB12

OKCONFIRMER

SELECTIONNER

MENU:

PROG.

NORME

OUI

NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL

AFT ACCORD FIN

RETOUR

SORTIE

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+

OKCONFIRMER

SELECTIONNER

• CHAINE

Press CHAINE +/– to select the programme position.

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

Press M/m repeatedly until th e channe l you want is displayed.

The channels appear in the following order:

Channel coverage

VHF F2 - F10 E2 - E12

UHF F21 - F69 E21 - E69 CAT V (T V

distribution) HYPER S21 - S41 S21 - S41

System L System B/G

Italian channe ls A - H

B - Q S01 - S05,

S1 - S20

If you know t he num b er of the ch an ne l you want, press the pro gr a m me number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press “0” and then press “5.”

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To preset another pro gr amme position, repeat st eps 7 through 9.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

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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 manua l tuning function.

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

position for which you cannot obt ain a clear pic ture . Press MENU, then select REGLAGES and press OK.

Select REGLAGE DES CHAINES, then press OK.

Select ACCORD FIN, then press OK.

The fine tuning meter appears.

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

NORME NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+ AFT ACCORD FIN

RETOUR

REGLER :

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

L NORMAL C NON

SORTIE

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

PROG.

MENU:

Selected programme position

Presetting channels

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Tuning the French CATV channels

This VCR can scan the CATV channels B to Q and the HYPER frequency channels S21 to S41. On the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu, the channels are indicated by S01 to S44 REGLAGE CANAL numbers respectively. For example, chan nel B is indicated by REGLAGE CANAL number S01 and channel Q by REGLAGE CANAL number S23. (See the table below.)

If the CATV channel you want to preset is indicated by its frequency (for example,

152.75 MHz), refer to the table be low to find the corresponding channel number. Channel number S05 is for this example.

Channel system for the French CATV network

Corresponding channel

B S01 11 6. 75–124.75

C S02 12 4. 75–132.75 D S03 132.75– 140. 75 D S04 140.75– 148. 75

E S05 148.75–156.75

F S06 156.75–164.75

F S07 164.75–172.75 G S08 172.75– 180. 75 H S09 180.75– 188. 75 H S10 188.75– 196. 75

I S11 196.75–204.75 J S12 204.75–212.75 J S13 212.75–220.75

K S14 220.75– 228. 75

L S15 228.75–236.75

L S16 236.75–244.75 M S17 244.75–252.75 N S18 252.75–260.75 N S19 260.75–268.75 O S20 268.75–276.75

P S21 276.75–284.75

P S22 284.75–292.75 Q S23 292.75–300.75

REGLAGE CANAL number

Receivable frequency range (MHz)

Corresponding channel

S21 S24 299.25–307.25 S22 S25 307.25–315.25 S23 S26 315.25–323.25 S24 S27 323.25–331.25 S25 S28 331.25–339.25 S26 S29 339.25–347.25 S27 S30 347.25–355.25 S28 S31 355.25–363.25 S29 S32 363.25–371.25 S30 S33 371.25–379.25 S31 S34 379.25–387.25 S32 S35 387.25–395.25 S33 S36 395.25–403.25 S34 S37 403.25–411.25 S35 S38 411.25–419.25 S36 S39 419.25–427.25 S37 S40 427.25–435.25 S38 S41 435.25–443.25 S39 S42 443.25–451.25 S40 S43 451.25–459.25 S41 S44 459.25–467.25

REGLAGE CANAL number

Getting Started

Receivable frequency range (MHz)

Tip

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

Notes

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

• When adjusting ACCORD FIN, the menu m ay be c o m e di fficult to read due to interference from the picture being received.

Presetting channels

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Changing/disabling programme positions

RETOUR

::OK

MENU:

LISTES

LISTE DES CHAINES LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS

REGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

MENUSORTIE :

LISTE DES CHAINES

SUPPR. PROG.

DEPLACER PROG.::

PROG

SELECTIONNER :

1 2 3 4 5

AAB CDE

FGH

C C C

1 0 5

2 3 6

NOM

ANNUL / 0

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. If the station names are not di splayed, 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/,

Changing/disabling programme positions

LECTURE

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

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

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MENU:

PROG

2 3 4 5

AAB CDE

FGH

C C C

1 0 5

2 3 6

CONFIRMER

REGLER NOM DU PROG.::

SELECTIONNER :

SORTIE

LISTE DES CHAINES

NOM

MENU:

PROG

1 2

4 5

CDE AAB FGH

C C C

0 5 1

3 6 2

CONFIRMER

REGLER NOM DU PROG.::

SELECTIONNER :

SORTIE

LISTE DES CHAINES

NOM

LECTURE

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

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

Getting Started

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Press M/m until the selected channel row

LECTURE

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.

Press OK to confirm the setting.

LECTURE

T o cha nge the prog ramme positio n of anothe r station, re peat steps 3 t hrough

Tip

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

Note

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

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Changing/disabling programme positions

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Disabling unwanted

RETOUR

::OK

MENU:

LISTES

LISTE DES CHAINES LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS

REGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

MENUSORTIE :

LISTE DES CHAINES

SUPPR. PROG.

DEPLACER PROG.::

PROG

SELECTIONNER :

1 2 3 4 5

AAB CDE

FGH

C C C

1 0 5

2 3 6

NOM

ANNUL / 0

programme positions

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

ANNUL/0

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

LECTURE

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

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M/m

Changing/disabling programme positions

LECTURE

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

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MENU:

PROG

1 2 3 4 5

AAB CDE

FGH

C C C

1 0 5

2 3 6

SORTIE

LISTE DES CHAINES

SUPPR. PROG.

DEPLACER PROG.::

SELECTIONNER :

NOM

ANNUL / 0

MENU:

PROG

1 2 3 4 5

AAB CDE

FGH

C C

1 0

2 3

SORTIE

LISTE DES CHAINES

SUPPR. PROG.

DEPLACER PROG.::

SELECTIONNER :

NOM

ANNUL / 0

LECTURE

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

Getting Started

5 6

ANNUL/0

Press ANNUL/0. The selected row will be cleared as shown

on the right.

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

Tip

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

Notes

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

• Be sure to select the program m e position you want to disable co rre ctly. If you disable a

Press MENU to exit the menu.

programme position by mista ke, you need to reset that channel m anually.

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Changing/disabling programme positions

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Changing the station names

RETOUR

::OK

MENU:

LISTES

LISTE DES CHAINES LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS

REGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

MENUSORTIE :

LISTE DES CHAINES

SUPPR. PROG.

DEPLACER PROG.::

PROG

SELECTIONNER :

1 2 3 4 5

AAB CDE

FGH

C C C

1 0 5

2 3 6

NOM

ANNUL / 0

MENU:

PROG

2 3 4 5

AAB CDE

FGH

C C C

1 0 5

2 3 6

CONFIRMER

REGLER NOM DU PROG.::

SELECTIONNER :

SORTIE

LISTE DES CHAINES

NOM

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

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

M/m/</,

Changing/disabling programme positions

LECTURE

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

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

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

To display other pages f or programme positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedl y.

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MENU:

CONFIRMER OK

PROG

SELECT. UN CARACT. :

2 3 4 5

AAB CDE

FGH

C C C

1 0 5

2 3 6

SORTIE

LISTE DES CHAINES

NOM

MENU:

PROG

2 3 4 5

CAB CDE

FGH

C C C

1 0 5

2 3 6

SORTIE

LISTE DES CHAINES

NOM

CONFIRMER OK

SELECT. UN CARACT. :

Press ,.

LECTURE

Getting Started

Enter the station name.

LECTURE

Press M/m to select 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

0 t 1 t … t 9 t (symbols) t

(blank space) t A

Press , to 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.

LECTURE

Tip

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Notes

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

• If you enter a symbol in step 5, it wil l a ppear as a blank space in the display window.

Changing/disabling programme positions

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Setting the clock

MENU:

REGLAGES

RETOUR

REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE

OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

MENU:

HORLOGE

NONREGLAGE AUTO CHAINE D’HORLOGE REGLAGE MANUEL

OK:REGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

.1 1 .2000 SAM 0:00

You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly. If the VCR clock was not set in the Auto Set Up procedure, you n eed to set it manually.

The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a tim e signal. If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function.

Setting the clock manually

M/m/</,

Before you start

…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

LECTURE

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

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

Setting the clock

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MENU:

HORLOGE

NON

1 . 1 .2000 SAM 0:00

REGLAGE AUTO REGLAGE MANUEL

SORTIE

OK:

CONFIRMER

REGLER

SELECTIONNER

CHAINE D’HORLOGE

MENU:

HORLOGE

NON

8 . 1 .2000 VEN 0 :002

REGLAGE AUTO REGLAGE MANUEL

SORTIE

OK:

CONFIRMER

REGLER

SELECTIONNER

CHAINE D’HORLOGE

MENU:

HORLOGE

NON

8 . 9 .2000 JEU 0 :002

REGLAGE AUTO REGLAGE MANUEL

SORTIE

OK:

CONFIRMER

REGLER

SELECTIONNER

CHAINE D’HORLOGE

MENU:

HORLOGE

NON

8 . JEU 8 : 0 0.2000921

REGLAGE AUTO REGLAGE MANUEL

SORTIE

OK:

CONFIRMER

REGLER

SELECTIONNER

CHAINE D’HORLOGE

MENU:

HORLOGE

NON

8 . JEU 8 : 0 021

REGLAGE AUTO REGLAGE MANUEL

SORTIE

CHAINE D’HORLOGE

OK:REGLER

SELECTIONNER

.20009

LECTURE

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

Getting Started

LECTURE

Press M/m to set the day.

Press , to highlight the month a nd 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.

LECTURE

Press OK to start the clock.

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Setting the clock

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Tips

• T o change the digits while setting, press < to return to t he item to b e cha nged , and s ele ct th e

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

Note

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

digits by pressing M/m.

Setting the clock

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Changing the station for the

MENU:

REGLAGES

RETOUR

REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE

OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

MENU:

HORLOGE

1 AAB

OUI

REGLAGE AUTO

.82 JEU 81:00

REGLAGE MANUEL

SORTIE

OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

CHAINE D’HORLOGE

.20009

MENU:

HORLOGE

NON

JEU 8 : 0 0.200098.

OUI

REGLAGE AUTO REGLAGE MANUEL

SORTIE

OKCONFIRMER

SELECTIONNER

CHAINE D’HORLOGE

Auto Clock Set function

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV .

• Set the TV to the video channel.

Getting Started

M/m

LECTURE

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

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

REGLAGE AUTO is highlighted.

Press OK.

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Setting the clock

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MENU:

HORLOGE

1 AAB

OUI

REGLAGE AUTO

.82 JEU 81:00

.20009

REGLAGE MANUEL

SORTIE

OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

CHAINE D’HORLOGE

MENU:

HORLOGE

JEU 8 : 0 08.

1 AAB

REGLAGE AUTO REGLAGE MANUEL

SORTIE

CHAINE D’HORLOGE

::OKCONFIRMER

SELECTIONNER

.20009

MENU:

HORLOGE

.2000 JEU 8 : 008. 9

2 CDE

REGLAGE AUTO REGLAGE MANUEL

SORTIE

CHAINE D’HORLOGE

::OKCONFIRMER

SELECTIONNER

LECTURE

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

Press m to highlight CHAINE

LECTURE

D’HORLOGE, then press OK.

Press M/m repeatedly until the prog ra mme

LECTURE

position of the station that carries a time signal appears.

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

Tips

• If you set REGLAGE AUTO to OUI, the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

VCR is turned of f. The time is ad juste d aut omati ca ll y b y maki ng r efer enc e to th e ti me sign al from the station whose programme position is displayed in the “CHAINE D’HORL OGE ” row. If you do not need the Auto Clock Set, select NON.

Note

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

Setting the clock

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Setting the Canal Plus decoder

You can watch or record the Canal Plus programme if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the VCR.

Connecting a decoder

Getting Started

DECODEUR/ t ENTREE LIGNE-2

i LIGNE-1 (TV)

PERITEL cable (supplied with decoder)

ANTENNE SORTIE

PERITEL cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

PERITEL

Aerial cable (supplied)

Canal Plus decoder

ANTENNE ENTREE

PERITEL

continued

Setting the Canal Plus decoder

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Setting the Canal Plus channel

RETOUR

::OK

MENU:

OPTIONS

OPTIONS - 1 OPTIONS - 2

REGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

MENU:

OPTIONS - 2

OPTIONS PROGRAMM.

DECODEUR / LIGNE2 VEILLE ECO

ENREG. TV DIRECT

MIXTE

DECODEUR NON

OUI

RETOUR

::OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

MENU:

OPTIONS - 2

OPTIONS PROGRAMM.

DECODEUR / LIGNE2 VEILLE ECO

LIGNE2

DECODEUR

OUI

RETOUR

SORTIE

ENREG. TV DIRECT

::OKCONFIRMER

SELECTIONNER

To watch or record the Canal Plus programme, set your VCR to receive the channel using the on-s cr een display.

In order to set the channel 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.

CHAINE +/–

M/m

LECTURE

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 DECODEUR/ LIGNE2, then press OK.

Setting the Canal Plus decoder

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MENU:

OPTIONS - 2

OPTIONS PROGRAMM.

DECODEUR / LIGNE2 VEILLE ECO

ENREG. TV DIRECT

MIXTE

DECODEUR NON

OUI

RETOUR

::OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

MENU:

REGLAGES

RETOUR

REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE

OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

MENU:

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

NORME L

AAB12

PROG.

NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+ AFT ACCORD FIN

NORMAL

NON

OUI

RETOUR

::OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

MENU:

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

PROG.

NORME L NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+ AFT ACCORD FIN

B / G

NON

OUI

RETOUR

::OKCONFIRMER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

LECTURE

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

Getting Started

LECTURE

Press MENU to exit the menu. The menu disappears from the TV scre en.

Press MENU again. Then press M/m to highlight REGLAGES and press OK.

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

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

continued

Setting the Canal Plus decoder

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MENU:

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

AAB12

PROG.

NORME L NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+ AFT ACCORD FIN

NORMAL

NON

OUI

RETOUR

::OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

MENU:

PROG.

NORME NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL

AFT ACCORD FIN

CABLE

NORMAL

OUI

RETOUR

SORTIE

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+

::OKCONFIRMER

SELECTIONNER

MENU:

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

NORME L

AAB12

PROG.

NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+ AFT ACCORD FIN

NORMAL

NON

OUI

RETOUR

::OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

MENU:

NORME L

AAB12

PROG.

NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL

AFT ACCORD FIN

NORMAL

NON

OUI

RETOUR

::OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+

Selected programme position

MENU:

NORME L

AAB12

PROG.

NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL

AFT ACCORD FIN

OUI

RETOUR

SORTIE

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+

::OKCONFIRMER

SELECTIONNER

LECTURE

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

• To receive broadcasts in France, highlight L.

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

LECTURE

• CHAINE

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

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

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

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

Setting the Canal Plus decoder

LECTURE

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

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MENU:

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

NORME L

LMN02

PROG.

NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+ AFT ACCORD FIN

NORMAL NON

OUI

RETOUR

::OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

MENU:

NORME L

PROG.

NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL

AFT ACCORD FIN

NORMAL OUI

NON

RETOUR

SORTIE

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+

::OKCONFIRMER

SELECTIONNER

MENU:

NORME L

LMN02

PROG.

NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL

AFT ACCORD FIN

NORMAL OUI

OUI

RETOUR

::OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

SORTIE

REGLAGE DES CHAINES

TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+

LECTURE

Press M/m to select the Canal Plus channel, then press OK.

Getting Started

Press M/m to highlight TV-PAYANTE/

LECTURE

CANAL+, then press OK.

Press M/m to highlight OUI, then press

LECTURE

Tip

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

Notes

• The menu disappears aut om at ic al l y if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

• To superimpose subtitles while watching the Canal Plus programme, make both decoder-

• When you watch the Canal Plu s programme through the RFU input of the TV, press t TV/

OK.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

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

MAGN so that the MAGN indicator appears in the display window.

Setting the Canal Plus decoder

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Basic Operations

Playing a tape

123 456 789

ZZZZ EJECT

ANNUL/0

AFFICH

1 2

Playing a tape

HHHH LECTURE XXXX PAUS E

M AV xxxx STOP

m RET

NTSC PB

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.

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Press HLECTURE.

LECTURE

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

Additional tasks

To Press

Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape

Rewind the tape Eject the tape

STOP

PAUSE

PAUSE or HLECTURE

AV during stop

RET during stop

EJECT

To play an NTSC-recorded tape

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

To set the colour system

If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set the STANDARD COULEUR option in the OPTIONS-1 menu to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in (see page 68). (Normally set the option to AUTO).

Basic Operat ions

To use the time counter

Press ANNUL/0 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.

OPCMAGN

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

continued

Playing a tape

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Notes

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

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

• The time counter does not app ea r on the TV screen when using an NT SC-recorded tape.

• Depending on your TV, the following may occ ur while playing an NTSC-reco rde d tape: – The picture becomes black and white. – The picture shakes. – No picture appears on the TV screen. – Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen. – The colour density increases or decreases .

• While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote commander not function.

• Tapes recorded in t he LP and EP mode cannot be played back on this VCR.*

* S LV-SE250B only

Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play)

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 HLECTURE.

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

Playing a tape

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 playback starts automatically in one sequence when you press

LECTURE.

Note

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

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Recording TV programmes

123 456 789

COMPT/ DUREE REST

t TV/MAGN

AFFICH

SP/LP

Basic Operat ions

CHAINE +/–

zzzz ENR

1 2

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.

xxxx STOP

continued

Recording TV programmes

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61:4

• CHAINE

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

OPCMAGN

SP / LP

ENR

To stop recording

Press xSTOP.

To check the remaining time

Press AFFICH. With the display on, press COMPT/DUREE REST to check the remaining time. Each time you press COMPT/DUREE REST, 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 quality.

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

Recording indicator

OPCMAGN

In order to get an ac curate re maining time indica tion, b e sure DUREE CAS SETTE i n the OPTIONS-1 menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 67).

To watch another TV programme while recording

1 2

Recording TV programmes

SP 20:00:2

Remaining timeTime counter

Press tTV/MAGN to turn off the MAGN indicator in the display window.

Select another programme position on the TV.

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To save a recording

Safety tab

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.

Tips

• To select a programme position, you can use the pro gramme number buttons on the remo te commander. For two-digit numbers, press the - (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons.

• If you connect additional equipment to the LIGNE-1 (TV) or ENTREE LIGNE-2 connector, you can select the input signa l using the CHOIX ENTREE or CHA INE + /– buttons.

• The AFFICH information appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the informati on won’t be recorded on the tape.

• If you don’t want to watch TV while reco rdi ng, you can turn off the TV. Whe n usi ng a decoder, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

• The AFFICH information does no t appear during still (pause) m ode or slow-motion playback.

• The AFFICH information will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape.

• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL (SECAM, MESECAM) and NTSC systems, the time counter readi ng will not be correct. This di screpancy is due to the difference bet w ee n the counting cycles of the two video systems.

• When you insert a non- s tandard commercially available tape, the remaining ti me may not be correct.

• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.

• About 30 seconds after the tap e begins playback, the tape remai ni ng time will be displayed.

• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals.

Basic Operat ions

* S LV-SE450B only

continued

Recording TV programmes

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Recording what y ou are watc hing on the TV (TV Direct Rec)

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 zENR while you are watc hing a TV programme or exte rnal 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 di splay window after you press zENR in some situations

such as: – when you are watching a source conne cted to the TV’s line input, or – when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different 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 watching on the TV when you press zENR.

• You can turn the TV Direct Rec function OUI and NON in the OPTIONS-2 menu

(see page 68).

Notes

• You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in the

following modes; pause, timer standby, tuner preset, Auto Set Up, and rec ording.

• When the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor change the TV

programme position . W hen the TV indicator is not lit, the VCR continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme posit ion on the TV.

Recording TV programmes

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Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer

(SLV-SE450B 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 th e next m onth. 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.

????/1111 MARCHE/VEILLE

CHAINE +/–

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PROG

xxxx STOPXXXX

Basic Operat ions

CHOIX ENTREE

PROG

APPUYER/ TOURNER

Press PROG. “DATE” and “TODAY” appear alternately in the display window. If the date and time are not set, “DAY ” will appear. See step 2 in the

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

continued

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE450B only)

OPCMAGN

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PROG

APPUYER/ TOURNER

Turn PROG to set the recording date.

OPCMAGN

PROG

APPUYER/ TOURNER

PROG

APPUYER/ TOURNER

CHAINE

ALIGNEMENT

PROG

APPUYER/ TOURNER

Press PROG. “START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window.

OPCMAGN

Turn PROG to set the recording start time. You can set the recording start time in 15 minute interv als or adju st the tim e

in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE +/– buttons.

OPCMAGN

Press PROG. “STOP” and the recor ding stop tim e appea r alterna tely in the dis play wind o w.

OPCMAGN

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE450B only)

OPCMAGN

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PROG

APPUYER/ TOURNER

CHAINE

ALIGNEMENT

Turn PROG to set the recording stop time. You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute interv als or ad just the time

in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE +/– buttons.

OPCMAGN

PROG

APPUYER/ TOURNER

PROG

APPUYER/ TOURNER

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

OPCMAGN

Turn PROG to set the programme position. T o record from a decoder or other source connected to the LIGNE-1 (TV) or

ENTREE LIGNE-2 connector, turn PROG or press CHOIX ENTREE to display “L1” or “L2” in the display window.

CHOIX

ENTREE

PROG

APPUYER/ TOURNER

Press PROG to complete the setting. “OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.

OPCMAGN

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 return to the previous step

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

Basic Operat ions

To stop recording

To stop the VCR whil e recording, pres s xSTOP.

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE450B only)

continued

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To use the VCR after setting the timer

To 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 39).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 42).

• Check the timer settings (page 60).

• Watch another T V programme (page 42).

To set the clock

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

Press PROG.

“DAY” appears in the display window. Turn PROG to set the day.

Press PROG.

“MONTH” appears in the display window. Turn and press PROG to set the month, and then the year.

After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again. Turn and press PROG to set the hour and minute.

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

Tips

• T o cancel a Dial Timer setting, press

• The programme is recorded in the current tape speed m ode. To change the tape spe ed, press SP/LP before you complete the setting in step 9.

• When you are recording a pro gramme in the SP mode and the rem aining tape becomes shorter than the rec ordi ng time, the tape speed is automatically chang 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 keep the same tape speed, set VITESSE AUTO. to NON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 67).

• T o check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings” (page 60).

Notes

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

• The

• If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function and REGLAGE AUTO is set to OUI,

• The station name may not appear if the V CR does not receive station n am e information

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE450B only)

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

no tape inserted.

the 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.

STOP on the VCR while you are making the set ti ng .

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About the Demonstration Mode

The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mo de that allows 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 been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.

To activate the Demonstration Mode

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

To cancel the Demonstration Mode

Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the De monstra ti on 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 60).

while turning the PROG. “DEMO” appears in the

Basic Operat ions

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE450B only)

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Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system

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 gui de. 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 OPTIONS PROGRAM M. to SHOWVIEW or MIXTE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 68).

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Programme number buttons

MINUTERIE

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system

M/m/</,

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REGLER :

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SORTIE

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JEU28 .9

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MINUTERIE

LECTURE

Press MINUTERIE.

• W hen yo u set OPT IONS PROGRAMM. to MIXTE: The METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION menu appears on the TV screen. Press M/m to select SHOWVIEW, then press OK.

• W hen yo u set OPT IONS PROGRAMM. to SHOWVIEW: The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the TV screen.

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CHOIX

ENTREE

ANNUL/0

Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number .

If you make a mistake, press ANNUL/0 and re-enter the correct number.

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

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

If “– –” appears in the “PROG.” (programme) column (this may happen for local broadcasts), you have to set the appropriate programme position manually. Press M/m to select the desired programme position. T o record from a decoder or other source connected to the LIGNE-1 (TV) or ENTREE LIGNE-2 connector, press CHOIX ENTREE to display “L1” or ”L2” in the “PROG.” position . You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel. The VCR will then store your setting.

If the information is incorrect, press ANNUL/0 to cancel the setting.

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DATE

ANNULER

REGLER :

SELECTIONNER :

MENUSORTIE :

SP / LP LISTE

HEURE PROG.

SP VPS / PDC OUI

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MINUTERIE

ANNUL / 0

LECTURE

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

Press </, to highlight the item you want to change.

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 52.

• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to OUI.

For details about the VPS/ PDC fun ctio n, se e “Timer recording with VPS/ PDC signals” on page 52.

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 xSTOP.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication chan ges a s shown below. Pres s M to change the indicati on in re v e rse orde r.

AUJOURD . t DIM-SAM (Sunday to Saturday) t LUN-SAM (Monday to Saturday)

LUN-VEN (Monday to Friday) t SAM (every Saturday) ..... t LUN (every

Monday) t DIM (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t DEMAIN t AUJOURD.

Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals

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 OUI in step 4 above. You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the LIGNE-1 (TV) and ENTREE LIGNE-2 connectors.

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system

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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 which yo u have made a timer setting.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To 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 39).

• Displ ay tape info rm ation on the TV screen (pa g e 42).

• Check the timer settings (page 60).

• Watch another T V programme (page 42).

Tips

• To set the programme posi ti on, you can also use the CHAINE +/– or program m e number buttons.

• T o set the programme position with a two digit number, press - (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons.

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

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

• When you are recordin g a programme in the SP mode and the rem aining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape spee d is au tomatically 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 speed, set VITESSE AUTO. to NON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 67).*

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

60).

Basic Operat ions

Notes

• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC function.

• The indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.

• When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM. to NORMALE in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV scre e n. Sele ct SH OWVIEW or MIXTE .

• The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to NON for the timer recording of a satellite programme.

• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals.

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Setting the timer manually

If the ShowView system is not available in your area, follow the instructio ns below to set the timer to record programmes.

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 OPTIONS PROGRAM M. to NORMALE or MIXTE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 68).

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MENU:

SHOWVIEW

REGLER

SELECTIONNER

METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION

NORMALE

SORTIE

DATE

ANNULER

REGLER :

SELECTIONNER :

MENUSORTIE :

SP / LP LISTE

HEURE PROG.

SP VPS / PDC NON

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LECTURE

Press MINUTERIE.

• W hen yo u set OPT IONS PROGRAMM. to MIXTE: The METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION menu appears on the TV screen. Press M/m to select NORMALE, then press OK.

• W hen yo u set OPT IONS PROGRAMM. to NORMALE: The MINUTERIE menu appears on the TV screen.

Basic Operat ions

LECTURE

CHOIX

ENTREE

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

Press , to highlight each item in turn.

Press M/m to set each item.

To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset.

• To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 56.

• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to OUI. For details about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals” on page 52.

• To record from a decoder or other source connected to the LIGNE-1 (TV) or ENTREE LIGNE-2 connector, press CHOIX ENTREE to display “L1” or “L2” in the “PROG.” position.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

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

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

switched on.

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To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press xSTOP.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication chan ges a s shown below. Pres s M to change the indicati on in re v e rse orde r.

AUJOURD . t DIM-SAM (Sunday to Saturday) t LUN-SAM (Monday to Saturday)

LUN-VEN (Monday to Friday) t SAM (every Saturday) ..... t LUN (every

Monday) t DIM (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t DEMAIN t AUJOURD.

Tips

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

buttons.

• T o set the programme position with a two digit number, press - (ten’s digit) button followed

by the programme number buttons.

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

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

• When you are recording a pro gramme in the SP mode and the rem aining tape becomes

shorter than the rec ordi ng time, the tape speed is automatically chang 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 keep the same tape speed, set VITESSE AUTO. to NON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 67).*

• Even if you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM. to SHOWVIEW in the OPTIONS-2 menu, you can

set the timer manually. Press MENU to select MINUTERIE, then go to step 2.

• T o check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LISTE, then press

OK in step 2. For detail s , see step 3 in “Checki ng/changing/cancelling timer set ti ngs ” (page

60).

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/PDC func ti on won’t work.

• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC

signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC function.

• The indicator flashes in the display wind ow when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.

• The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to NON for the timer recording of a satellite

programme.

• The station name may not appear if the V CR does not receive station n am e information

signals.

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Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

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y RALENTI ×2

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Playback options Operation

Vi ew the picture during fast forward or rewind

Play at high speed

During fast-forward, hold down hold dow n

• During playback, press commander.

• During playback, hol d down

M AV

m RET

. When you release the button, normal playback resumes.

RET/

AV or

Playing/searching at various speeds

AV/

continued

. During rewind,

RET on the remote

RET/

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Playback options Operation

Play at twice the normal speed*

During playback, press ×2.

Play in slow motion During playback, press yRALENTI. Play frame by frame

During pause, press commander. Hold down

AV or

AV o r

RET on the remote

frame each second.

Rewind and start play During stop, press HLECTURE on the VCR

on the VCR

To resume normal playback

Press HLECTURE.

Tip

• Adjust the picture using the ALIGNEMENT +/– buttons if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing. – The picture shakes while pausing. To set tracking to the centre position, pres s bo th buttons (+/–) at the same ti me.

Notes

• The sound is muted during these operations.

• In the LP mode*

• If the playback mode mark doesn’t appear on the TV screen, press AFFICH.

• The picture may sh ow nois e when playing at high speed.*

*1SLV-SE450B only

SLV-SE250B only

, noise may appear or there may be no colour.

RET to play one

while holding down

Playing/searching at various speeds

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Setting the recording duration time

After you have started recordin g in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration.

z ENR

While recording, press zENR.

The indicator appears in the display window.

Press zENR 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 minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically.

To extend the duration

Press zENR repeatedly to set a new duration time.

To cancel the duration

Press zENR repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to the normal recording mode.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR whil e recording, pres s xSTOP.

Note

• You ca nnot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recor ding duration time.

5:30 6:00

OPCMAGN

Normal recording

Additional Operations

Setting the recording duration time

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Checking/changing/cancelling timer

MENU:

LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS

RETOUR

20 :00 21 :00

DATE HEURE PROG.

AAB LP

2 0 :00 1:30

CDE LP

LUN 14 :00 15 :00

DIM 6:30 7:00

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settings

Before you start

…

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

?/1

ANNUL/0

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Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

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

Press M/m to highlight LISTE DES

PROGRAMMATIONS, then press 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.

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Press M/m to select the setting you want to

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change or cancel, then pre ss OK . The selected setting appears in the MINUTERIE

menu.

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

then press M/m to reset it.

• To cancel the setting, press ANNUL/0. 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 Programme 2

will be cut off

Programme 1

about 20 seconds

Additional Operations

Programme 2

about 20 seconds will be cut off

Tip

• In step 6 above, you can check the LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS by selecting LISTE and pressing OK. Press MENU to exit the LISTE DES PROGRAMM ATIONS.

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Searching using the Acces Smart function

DATE HEURE PROG.

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30MIN.ESPACE VIERGE

ACCES SMART:

ACCES SMART

SORTIE

If you record multiple programmes on a tape, use the Acces Smart function to see what has been recorded on your tape. You can see information such as date, time, and programme p osition o f progra mmes re corded on a tape. You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the ACCES SMART 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 DONNEES RECENTES in the ACCES SMART screen (see page 63).

Before you start…

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

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M/m/</,

Searching using the Acces Smart function

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

Press ACCES SMART.

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

want to start viewing.

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Press OK.

RECHERCHE EN COURS

180MIN.

ACCES SMART

DATE HEURE PROG.

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ACCES SMART

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ACCES SMART:

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PAS DE DONNEES

DONNEES RECENTES

The VCR starts searching, and pl ayback starts automatically from the be g i nn in g o f th e sele cted programme.

To stop searching

Press xSTOP.

To exit the ACCES SMART screen

Press ACCES SMART.

To record in a blank space

Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the ACCES SMART screen. Select the last blank row in step 3, then press OK. The VCR rewinds/fast-forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank space, then sto ps. Start recording. Note that “ESPACE VIERGE” and the remaining time indication only refers to th e leng th of th e last bla nk space.

To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape

You can di splay 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 DONNEES RECENTES. Otherwise, all of the data for the tape is deleted.

Additional Operations

Reinsert the last tape that you used to record a programme.

Press ACCES SMART.

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Press M/m to highlight DONNEES RECENTES.

DATE HEURE PROG.

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DONNEES RECENTES

14 :00 15 :00 FGH

29 .9

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20 :00 21 :00

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6:30 7:00

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ACCES SMART

SORTIE

IJK

If you want to reset the latest data screen, highlight PAS DE DONNEES and press OK, then record a programme.

Press OK.

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

Tips

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

• While recording, you can display the ACCES SMART screen using the ACCES SMART button. If you decide to stop recording, press ACCES SMART to make the A CCES SMART screen disappear first. Then press xSTOP.

Notes

• You can not use t his function unless the clock i s set.

• Depending on the tape, the total or remaining t im e may not appear correct ly.

• 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 inform at ion will appear in the ACCES SMART screen.

• Blank time is measur ed from the end of the last recorded programme to th e end of the tape. However, if you eject the tape and then make a new recording on the same tape, the origi na l recorded programme(s) is di spl ayed as a blank space.

• If no information is stored in the VCR’s memory , DONNEES RECENTES does not appear in the ACCES SMART screen.

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

• If you start recording a programme “D” from the middle of a previously recorded programme “A” and into another previously recorded programme “B, ” the A cc es Sm art information for the second programme “B,” which is recorded over, is deleted.

Originally recorded programmes

Searching using the Acces Smart function

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

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Adjusting the picture

ALIGNEMENT

Tracking meter

MENU:

OPTIONS - 1

::OKREGLER

SELECTIONNER

OPC VITESSE AUTO. DUREE CASSETTE

OUI NON E180

SORTIE

STANDARD COULEUR AUTO

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Adjusting the tracking

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

flashes in the display window, then turns off), distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manuall y adj ust th e tra ckin g.

During playback, press ALIGNEMENT +/– to display the tracking meter. The distortion should

disappear 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 maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you set OPC to OUI in the OPTIONS-1 menu (the OPC indicator lights up in the display window). For details, see page 67.

OPC playback

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

Additional Operations

OPC recording

Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time, the VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function (the OPC indica tor flashes rapidl y). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.

To deactivate the OPC function

Set OPC to NON in the OPTIONS-1 menu. The OPC indicator in the display window turns off.

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Tip

• To set tracking to the cen tre position, press the ALIGNEMENT + and – buttons at th e sa me time.

Notes

• You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter won’t be displayed.

• With the Auto Long Play function on, the OPC func tion 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 rec orded in LP mode, the OPC funct ion will work.*

• There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyses the tape. T o a v oid the delay, f irst set the VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press zENR to have the VCR analyse the t ape (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly) and return to rec ording pause. After the OPC indic a tor stops flashing, press

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 indi ca tor flashes slowly) and press XPAUSE again to start recording.

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Changing menu options

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OPTIONS

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OPTIONS - 2

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DECODEUR / LIGNE2 VEILLE ECO

ENREG. TV DIRECT

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DECODEUR NON

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Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press

OK.

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

OPTIONS - 1

OPC VITESSE AUTO. DUREE CASSETTE STANDARD COULEUR

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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.

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Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

OPTIONS-1

Menu option Set this option to

OPC •

VITESSE AUTO.*

DUREE CASSETTE •

OUI

to switch on the OPC (Optimum Pic ture Control) function

and improve picture quality.

• NON to switch off OPC.

• OUI to change the tim er recording tape spe ed automaticall y t o the LP mode when the remainin g tape length becomes shorter than the recor d ing time. Note tha t for VITESSE AUTO. to work correctly, the DUREE CASSETTE setting must be accurate.

NON

•

to keep the set tape speed.

E180

to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.

• E195 to use an E-195 type tape .

• E240 to use an E-240 type tape .

• E300 to use an E-300 type tape .

MENU:

Additional Operations

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Changing menu options

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Menu option Set this option to

STAN DARD COULEUR

AUTO

•

• PAL to play back a tape recorded in the PAL colour system.

• SECAM to play back a tape rec orded in the SECAM colour

• MESECAM to play back a tape recorded in the MESECAM

If you press ZEJECT or turn the VCR off, STANDARD COULEUR will be reset to AUTO. For details, see page 39.

to set the colour system automatically.

system.

colour system.

OPTIONS-2

Menu option Set this option to

DECODEUR/LIGNE2 •

OPTIONS PROGRAMM.

VEILLE ECO • OUI to turn off the indi ca tor s in th e disp lay window to conserve

ENREG. TV DIRECT •

DECODEUR

connector as the Ca nal Plus decoder connec tor.

• LIGNE2 to use the DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-2 connector

as the line input connector.

MIXTE

•

menu for selecting NORMALE or SHOWVIEW when pressing the MINUTERIE button.

• NORMALE to display the MINUTERIE menu when pressing

the MINUTER IE but ton.

• SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when pressing

the MINUTER IE but ton.

For details, see page 50 and 54.

the VCR’s power.

NON

•

VCR is standing by.

OUI

to activate the TV Direct Rec function.

• NON to deactivate it.

to use the DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-2

to display the METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION

to turn on the indicator s i n the display window while the

Note

• When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display window remain on, even though

* S LV-SE450B only

Changing menu options

VEILLE ECO is set to OUI.

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Editing with another VCR

How to connect to record on this VCR

Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LIGNE-1 (TV) or ENTREE LIGNE-2 connector of this VCR. Refer to the examples A and B and choo se the connection that best suits your VCR.

Example A

Your VCR (Recorder)

i LIGNE-1 (TV)

VMC-2121HG PERITEL cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Other VCR (Player)

Additional Operations

PERITEL

continued

Editing with another VCR

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Example B

Your VCR (Recorder)

DECODEUR/ t ENTREE LIGNE-2

VMC-2121HG PERITEL cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Notes

• If you connect this VCR to both the ENTREE LIGNE and SORTIE LIGNE jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.

• If the other VCR does not have a PERITEL con n ec t o r, use the VMC-2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the othe r VCR.

• When you connect another VCR to the DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-2 connector, set DECODEUR/LIGNE2 to LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu.

Other VCR (Player)

PERITEL

Editing with another VCR

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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 CHOIX ENTREE to display “L1” or “L2” 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 playback 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 zENR on this VCR to set it to recording pause.

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

To stop editing

Press the xSTOP buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

• To cut out unwanted sce ne s w hil e editing, press X (pause) on this VCR when an un wa nte d scene begins. When it ends, press X (pause) again to resume recording.

Note

• If you start editing following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording with the OPC function. To record a tape with the OPC function, press zENR again during recording pause in step 3 s o the VCR analyses th e tape. Then, pres s X (pause) after stops flashing to start recordi ng. If you pr ess X (pause) before flashing, the OPC function is cancelled.

the OPC indicator stops

z ENR

the OPC indicato r

Additional Operations

* S LV-SE450B only

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 MARCHE/ VEILLE 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

Clock

display window. The playback pict ure does

not appear on the TV screen.

The picture is not clear. • If your TV is connect ed to the VCR with both PERI TEL and aeria l

Playback

The picture has no colour. • The STAN DARD COULEUR option in the OPTIONS-1 menu is

The picture rolls vertica ll y during picture search.

The picture has no sound. • The tape is defective.

• Connect the mai n s lead to the mains securely.

• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug the mains lead and le ave the VCR to dry for over three hours.

• Set VEILLE ECO in the OPTIONS-2 menu to NON (see page 68).

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than one hour. Reset the cloc k (a nd timer).

• Make sure the TV is se t to the video channel. If you a r e us i ng a monitor, set it to video input.

• If the VCR is c on nected to the TV with t he PE RITEL cable, make sure the MAGN indicator is lit in the display window. Use the t TV/MAGN button on the remote comma nder to light up the MAGN indicator.

cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 13).

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

• Adjust the tracking with the ALIGNEMENT +/– buttons.

• The video heads are dirty (see the last pag e of Troubleshoot ing). Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T -25CL W video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette oth er t han 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.

set to the wrong position. Set the option to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in.

• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.

• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable connection.

Troubleshooting

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Symptom Remedy

No TV programme appears on the TV screen .

TV reception is poo r. • Make sure the aerial ca b le is connected securely.

Recording

The tape starts pl aying as soon as it is inserted.

The tape is ejec ted when you press zENR.

Nothing happens when you press zENR.

The timer does no t operate. • Check that the clock is set.

The SHOWVIEW menu or the MINUTERIE menu

Timer recording

does not appear. The VPS/PDC function

does not operate properly.

• 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 PERITEL and aerial cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 13).

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

• Select the correct source with the CHOIX ENTREE button. Select a programme position whe n re cording TV programmes; select “L1” or “L2” when recording from other equipment.

• Adjust the TV aerial.

• Make sure NORME (L or B/G) in the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu is set to the same system used in yo ur local area.

• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole (see page 43).

• Make sure the tape is not at i ts end.

• Make sure a tape has been ins erted.

• Check that the safety ta b has not been removed.

• Make sure the tape is not at i ts end.

• Make sure a programme has been set for ti mer recording.

• Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.

• Check that the decode r is turned on.

• Check that the sat ellite tuner is tur ned on.

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconn ec ted from the mains for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.

• Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.

• Check that OPTIONS PROGRAMM. in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set correctly (see page 68).

• 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 t he TV programme guide ) . If th e broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good VPS/PDC information, the VCR will not start recording.

• If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start re co rding.

Additional Information

continued

Troubleshooting

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Symptom Remedy

Yo u ca nnot set the channel as Canal Plus in the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu.

You cannot watch the Canal Plus programme when the VCR is in standby mode.

Canal Plus

The Canal Plus programm e is always recorded scrambled.

A tape cannot be ins ert ed. • C heck that a tape isn’t alrea dy in the tape compartment. The remote comm ander

does not function.

“L2” does not appear in the display window.

The SMARTLINK function does not work.

Others

The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen.

The display window becomes dim.

The VCR needs to be cleaned.

• Check that DECODEUR/LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set

to DECODEUR (see page 68).

• Check that DECODEUR/LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set

to DECODEUR (see page 68).

• Make sure the Canal Plus PERITEL cable is pl ugged securely.

• Check that DECODEUR/LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set

to DECODEUR (see page 68).

• Check that this channel is set as Canal Plus in the REGLAGE DES

CHAINES menu (see page 34).

• Make sure you are pointing the remote comm ander at the remote

sensor on the VCR.

• Replace all th e ba tteries in the remo te commander with new ones

if they are weak.

[TV]

• Make sure the

• Check that DECODEUR/LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set

to LIGNE2 (see page 68).

• Check that your TV complies with SMAR TLINK, MEGALOGIC,

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

• Make sure you use the PERITEL ca ble to connect the VCR and

your TV.

• Make sure the PERITEL cable is connec te d s ecurely.

• The recording conditi on of t he t ape is very poor and tracking

cannot be adjusted.

• The tracking meter does not app ea r when playing back an NTSC-

recorded tape.

• The display window automatically becomes dim when the VCR is

in standby or timer recording m ode.

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

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

[MAGN]

remote control switch is set correctly.

Troubleshooting

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Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

)

•N ormal picture •Rough picture

initial contamination

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

terminal

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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Specifications

System

Channel coverage

SECAM (L):

VHF F2 to F10 UHF F21 to F69 CATV B to Q HYPER S21 to S41

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)

NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only) SECAM 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback) MESECAM23.39 mm/s (playback only)

LP*: PAL 11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)

NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only) SECAM 11.70 mm/s (recording/playback) MESECAM11.70 mm/s (playback only)

EP*: NTSC 11.12 mm/s (playback only)

Maximum recording/playback time

10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)

Fast-forward and rewind time

Approx. 3 min. (with E180 tape)

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-SE450B only

Inputs and outputs

LIGNE-1 (TV)

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

DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-2

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

Specifications

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Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

?/1

MARCHE/VEILLE switch (11)

EJECT button (39)

Tape compartment

Remote sensor (5)

* SLV-SE450B only

(rewind) button (39) (57)

LECTURE (play) button (39) (58)

(fast-forward) button (39) (57)

ENR (record) button (42) (59) (71)

STOP button (39) (71)

(pause) button (39) (71)

PROG (Dial Timer) control* (45)

CHAINE (programme)/ALIGNEMENT (tracking) +/– buttons (12) (58) (65)

REGLAGE AUTO (Auto Set Up)/REGL CANAL (RF (Radio Frequency) channel) button (11) (14)

Additional Information

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Index to parts and controls

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Display window

SP LP EP

Timer indicator (47) (52) (55)

Tape speed indicators* (42)

MAGN (video) indicator (9) (42)

VPS (Video Programme System)/PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator (52)

OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (65)

* L P and EP is not available on SLV-SE250B

MAGN

SMARTLINKVPS

PDC OPC

SMARTLINK indicator (10)

TV indicator (44)

Tracking indicator (65)

Time counter/clock/lin e /programme position indicator (39) (42) (71)

Remaining time indicator (42)

Tape/recording indicator (42)

Index to parts and controls

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Rear panel

Mains lead (8) (9)

AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (8) (9)

AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (8) (9)

DECODER/t LINE-2 IN DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-2 connector (33) (70)

LINE-1 (TV)

LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (9) (33)

NTSC PB (Play Back) switch (39)

Additional Information

continued

Index to parts and controls

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Remote commander

EJECT button (39)

COMPT/DUREE REST (counter/ remain) button (42)

ANNUL/0 (clear) button (39) (51) (61)

SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button* (42)

Programme number buttons (6) (43)

(ten’s digit) button (6) (43)

123 456 789

(volume) +/– buttons (

ENR (record) button (42) (59)

MINUTERIE (timer) button (51) (55)

MENU button (15) (60)

PAUSE/M button (15) (39)

STOP/m button (15) (39)

RET (rewind)/< button (39)

(57)

AV (fast-forward)/, button

(39) (57)

LECTURE/OK button (15) (39)

* S LV-SE450B only

for TV

) (6)

Index to parts and controls

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123 456 789

[TV] / [MAGN] (TV/video) remote control switch (5)

?/1

(on/standby) switch (6) (52)

CHOIX ENTREE (input select) button (43) (55) (71)

TV/MAGN (TV/video) b utton (6) (9)

(42)

AFFICH (display) button (42)

CHAINE (programme) +/– buttons (6) (19) (42)

WIDE button (

RALENTI (slow) button (58)

×2 button* (58)

ACCES SMART button (62)

* S LV-SE450B only

for TV

) (6)

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

Acces Smart 62 Adjusting

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

picture tracking

20,

Canal Plus 33 Changing the programme position

22 Changing the sta tion name Cleaning the video heads Clock setting Colour system

Connecting

Counter

compatible colour systems 2

setting

the VCR and your TV to a TV with a PERITEL connector

Demonstration 49 Dial Timer Disabling the program m e positions Dubbing.

see

Editing

Editing 69 EP mode

Language selecting 15 LP mode

OPC (Optimum Picture Control)

Optional sett ing

PDC (Programme Delivery Control)

52 PERITEL connectio n Picture adjustment.

Adjusting Playback

Power save Presetting channels

Recording 41

RF channel

38 at various speeds frame-by-frame slow motion

duration time

saving timer setting using the Dial T imer using the Sho w View

system what you are watching on the TV

44 while watching another programme

11,

See

Safety tab 43 Searching

at various speeds using the Acces Smart function

ShowView

recording

SMARTLINK

Automatic Power Off One Touch Menu One Touch Play One Touch Timer Preset Download TV Direct Rec

SP mode

10,

Timer setting 54

cancelling changing checking daily/weekly recording 56 using the Dial Timer using the ShowView

system Tracking adjustm ent. Adjusting

60 60 60

See

VPS (Video Programme System)

52,

Sony Corporation