To prev e nt fire or shock hazard, do no t expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified
service shop.
Precautions
Safety
• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz.
Check that the unit’s operating voltage is
identical with your local power supply.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit
and have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as
long as it is connected to the mains, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never
by the cord.
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets,
etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that
may block the ventilation slots.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical
vibration or shock.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position
only.
• Keep the unit and cassettes a w ay from eq uipment
with strong magnets, such as microwav e o ve ns o r
large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, moisture may condense inside the
VCR and cause damage to the video head and
tape. When you first install the unit, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for
about three hours before operating the unit.
Caution
Te le visi on prog rammes , f il ms, vid eo tapes a nd ot her
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such material may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this
recorder with cable television transmission may
require authorization from the cable television
transmitter and/or programme owner.
Compatible colour systems
This VCR is designed to record using the PAL (B/G
or D/K) or MESECAM (B/G or D/K) colour system
and play back using the PAL (B/G or D/K) or
MESECAM (B/G or D/K) and NTSC 4.43 colour
systems. Rec ording of video sources ba sed on other
colour systems cannot be guaranteed.
HOWVIEW
S
Development Corporation. The S
is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
is a registered trademark of Gemstar
HOWVIEW
system
2
WARNING
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Table of contents
Getting Started
Step 1 : Unpacking
4
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander
5
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
9
Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR
14
Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
17
Step 6 : Setting the clock
19
24
Selecting a language
26
Presetting channels
30
Changing/disabling programme positions
36
Setting the Canal Plus decoder
(not available on SLV-SE350K, SE500R, SE600N and SE700R)
Basic Operations
41
Playing a tape
44
Recording TV programmes
48
Recording TV programmes using the
Dial Timer
(SLV-SE800N/K only)
53
Recording TV programmes using the
ShowView system
(not available on SLV-SE500R,
SE600N and SE700R )
57
Recording TV programmes using the
timer
Additional Operations
61
Playing/searching at various speeds
64
Setting the recording duration time
65
Synchronized Recording
(SLV-SE500K and SE800N/K only)
68
Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings
70
Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
(not available on SLV-SE350K,
SE500K/R and S E700R)
72
Searching using the Smart Search
function
75
Searching using the index function
76
Adjusting the picture
78
Changing me nu options
Editing
81
Connecting to a VCR or stereo
system
83
Basic editing
84
Audio dubbing
(SLV-SE500K/R and SE800N/K
only)
Additional Information
86
Troubleshooting
91
Specifications
92
Index to parts and controls
Back Cover
Index
Getting Started
Table of contents
3
Page 4
Getting Started
Step 1 : Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
• Remote commander• Aerial cable
• R6 (size AA) batteries
Check your model name
The instructions in this manual are for the 9 models: SLV-SE350K, SE5 00K, SE500R,
SE600N, SE700 N , SE700K, SE700R, SE800N, and SE800K. Check your model nu mber
by looking at the rear pa nel of your VCR.
SLV-SE800N is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is
clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE500K only.”
4
Unpacking
Page 5
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries
by matching the + an d – on the
batteries to the diagram inside the
battery compartment.
Insert the negative (–) end first,
then push in and down until the
positive (+) end clicks into
position.
Using the remote
commander
You can use this remote
commander to operate this VCR
and a Sony TV. Buttons on the
remote commander marked with a
dot (•) can be used to operate your
Sony TV. If the TV does not have
the symbol near the remote
sensor, this remote commander
will not operate the TV.
Getting Started
Remote sensor
[TV] /
[VIDEO]
To operateSet [TV] / [VIDEO] to
the VCR
a Sony TV
and point at the remote sensor at the VCR
[VIDEO]
and point at the remote sensor at the TV
[TV]
123
456
78
0
continued
Setting up the remote commander
5
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WIDE
AUDIO MONITOR
FASTEXT buttons
DISPLAY
–/– –
123
456
78
0
????/1111
////
aaaa
t
t TV/VIDEO
t t
Programme
number
buttons
PROG +/–/
cccc/CCCC
2222 +/–
TV control buttons
ToPress
Set the TV to standby mode
Select an input source: aerial in or line in
Select the TV’s programme positionProgramme number buttons, –/– –,
6
Setting up the remote commander
?/1
TV/VIDEO
t
PROG +/–
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ToPress
Adjust the volume of the TV
Switch to TV (Teletext off)*
Switch to Teletext*
Select the soundAUDIO MONITOR
Use FASTEXT*FASTEXT buttons
Call up the on- s cr een display
Change the Teletext page*
Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For
other manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling other
TVs with the remote commander (not available on SLVSE350K and SE600N)” bel ow.)
Notes
• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries
to avoid possible damage from battery leakage .
• Do not use a new battery together with an ol d one.
• Do not use different types of batteries togethe r.
• Some buttons may not wo rk with certain Sony TVs.
* not available on SLV-SE 350K and SE600N
+/–
2
(TV)
a
(Teletext)
/
DISPLAY
c/C
WIDE
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
(not available on SLV-SE350K and SE600N)
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is
listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.
Getting Started
Set
/
[TV]
1
Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number usi ng the programme number
2
buttons. Then release ?/1.
at the top of the remote commander to
[VIDEO]
[TV]
.
Now you can use the following TV control buttons to cont rol your TV:
?/1
, t TV/VIDEO, prog ramme nu mber b utt ons, –/– – ( ten’s digit), PROG +/–,
2
+/–, a(TV), /(Teletext), FAS TEXT buttons, WIDE*, MENU*,
*, and OK*.
,
* These butto n s may not work with all TVs.
continued
Setting up the remote commander
M/m/<
/
7
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Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them on e at a time un til yo u f ind
the one that works with your TV.
To switch to wide mode, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code
numbers.
*1Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.
2
*
Press WIDE, then press 2 +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.
3
Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press M/m/</, to select the
*
wide picture you want and press OK.
Tip
• When you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turne d on, the TV turns off
automatically.
Notes
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the
VCR, you cannot contro l your TV with the remote comma nder.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set
the appropriate code numbe r every time you replace the batteries.
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Setting up the remote commander
Page 9
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
ARIAL
ANTNN
IN
NTR
OUT
SORTI
IN
NTR
OUT
SORTI
ARIAL
ANTNN
1
2
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 10.
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
AERIAL IN
AERIAL OUT
Mains lead
to mains
Aerial cable (supplie d)
: Signal flow
Disconnect the aerial cable from yo ur
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on
the rear panel of the VCR.
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR
and the aerial input of your TV using
the supplied aerial cable.
AERIAL IN
Getting Started
3
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 14).
continued
Connecting the VCR
9
Page 10
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
ARIAL
ANTNN
IN
NTR
OUT
SORTI
IN
NTR
OUT
SORTI
ARIAL
ANTNN
AERIAL IN
1
2
3
Mains lead
to mains
: Signal flow
i LINE-1
(TV)
Scart cable (not supplied)
AERIAL OUT
Aerial cable (supplied)
Disconnect the aerial cable from your
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on
the rear panel of the VCR.
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR
and the aerial input of your TV using
the supplied aerial cable.
Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR
and the Scart (EURO-AV) connector
on the TV with the optional Scart
cable.
This connection improves picture and
sound quality. Whenever you want to
watch the VCR picture, press t TV/
VIDEO to display the VIDEO
indicator in the display window.
AERIAL IN
Scart
(EURO-AV)
4
10
Connecting the VCR
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Note
• If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF channel to OFF is
recommended. In the OFF posi ti on, only the signal from the aerial is output through the
AERIAL OUT connector (see page 16).
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About the SMARTLINK features
(not available on SLV-SE600N and SE700R)
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 pr evious 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 disc onnect the c ables or e xit th e Auto S et Up func tion
during the procedure.
See “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 17.
• TV Direct Rec
You can easi ly record what you are watching on the TV. For details, see
“Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on
SLV-SE600N and SE700R)” on page 47.
• One Touch Play
With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning on the
TV. For details, see “Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch
Play) (not available on SLV-SE600N and SE700R)” on page 43.
• One Touch Menu
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the vide o 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 vide o channel, and display the
timer recording menu (the TIMER METHOD menu, the TIMER menu, or the
SHOWVIEW menu) automatically by pressing TIMER on the remote
commander.
You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in
the OPTIONS-2 me nu (se e pa g e 79 ) .
• Automatic Power Off
You can have the VCR turn off automatically, if the VCR is not used after you turn
off the TV.
SMARTLINK
Getting Started
1
*
“MEGALOGIC ” is a regi stered trademark of Grund ig Corporation.
2
“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Cor po ration.
*
3
“Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
*
4
“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trad em ark of Toshiba Corporation.
*
5
“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.
*
Note
• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.
continued
Connecting the VCR
11
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Additional connections
To a stereo system
(SL V -SE700N/K and SE8 00N
only)
You can improve sound quality
by connecting a stereo system to
the AUDIO OUT R/L jacks as
shown on the rig ht.
To a TV with audio and
video jacks
(SLV-SE500R, SE700 R and
SE800K only)
If your TV does not have a Scart
(EURO-AV) connector, you can
improve sound and picture
quality by connecting your TV
to the LINE-2 OUT jacks as
shown on the rig ht.
* SLV-SE500R has only AUDIO L
(left) and VIDEO jacks.
AUDIO OUT
R/L
Audio cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
LINE-2 OUT*
AUDIO R (right)/L (left)/
: Signal flow
Audio/video cable (not
supplied)
LINE IN
VIDEO
12
Connecting the VCR
T o a satellite or digital tuner
with Line Through
(not available on SLVSE350K, SE500R, SE600N
and SE700R)
Using the Line Throug h
function, you can w at ch
DECODER/
t LINE-3 IN*
or DECODER/
t LINE-2 IN*
1
2
programmes from a satellite or
digital tuner connected to thi s
VCR on the TV even when the
Scart cable (not supplied)
VCR is turned off. When you
turn on the satellite or digital
: Signal flow
tuner, this VCR automatically
sends the signal from the
satellite or digital tuner to the TV without turning itself on.
Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the DECODER/LINE-3 IN
1
DECODER/LINE-2 IN
Set DECODER/LINE3
2
the OPTIONS-2 menu.
2
*
) connector as shown above.
1
*
(or DECODER/LINE2
2
*
) to LINE3
LINE OUT
1
*
(or
1
*
(or LINE2
2
*
) in
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Set POWER SAVE to OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
3
Turn off the VCR.
4
To watch a programme, turn on the satellite or digital tuner and the TV.
Note
• You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording a satellite
or digital programme.
1
SLV-SE 500K and SE800N/K only
*
2
SLV-SE700N/K only
*
Getting Started
Connecting the VCR
13
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Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 16.
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video signals from
your VCR.
1
2
3
4
ONSTAN
AUTO
ST UP
R CANNL
AUTO
ST UP
????/1111 ON/STANDBY
Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture.
This programme position will now be referred to as the video channel.
Press RF CHANNEL.
The TV system appears in the display window.
RF CHANNEL
PROGRAM +/–
R CANNL
14
Tuning your TV to the VCR
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5
SON VIO CASSTT RCORR
6
PROGRA
TRACING
Press PROGRAM +/– (repeatedly) to select the appropriate TV system for
your area.
Select “G” for the B/G TV system, or “K” for the D/K TV system.
Tune th e TV to the sa me cha nne l shown in
the VCR display window so that the
picture on the right appears clearly on the
TV screen.
Refer to your TV m a nual 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 an d tune
the TV again.
If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picture from the
VCR” below.
Getting Started
7
AUTO
ST UP
R CANNL
To check to see if t he TV tuning is correct
Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If the TV
screen changes to a different programme eac h time you press PROGRAM +/–, the
TV tuning is correct.
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR
If the screen does not appear clearly in step 6 above, go to step 7 to finish this
procedure once. Then start again from step 2. After pressing RF CHANNEL in step
2, press PROGRAM +/ – 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.
Note
• If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound ma y be distorted.
Press RF CHANNEL.
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to play a
tape, set the TV to the video channel.
continued
Tuning your TV to the VCR
15
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If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
Set the RF channel to OFF so that the VCR does not interfere with existing
broadcasts.
1
2
3
ONSTAN
AUTO
ST UP
R CANNL
PROGRA
TRACING
AUTO
ST UP
????/1111 ON/STA NDBY
RF CHANNEL
PROGRAM +/–
Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
Press PROGRAM +/– to set the RF channel to OFF, and press RF
CHANNEL again.
Since SLV-SE500R/SE700R does not have OFF, select an unused ch annel
with the least amount of interference.
R CANNL
16
Tuning your TV to the VCR
RF channel set up is complete.
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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 thi s func tio n, yo u can set the langua g e for the on-scree n displa y, TV
channels, guide channels for the Sho wView system*, and VCR clock* automatic ally.
AUTO SET UP
PROGRAM +/–
Getting Started
1
2
AUTO
ST UP
R CANNL
PROGRA
TRACING
Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.
The VCR automatically turns on, and the country abbreviation appears in
the display window.
Press PROGRAM +/– to select the abbreviation of your country from the
table on page 18.
For some countries, there is a selection of languages to choose from.
If your country doe s not ap pea r, select ELSE.
continued
Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
17
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3
AUTO
ST UP
R CANNL
Press AUTO SET UP lightly.
The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them
according to the TV system you selected in “Tuning your TV to the VCR”
on page 14.
If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted
programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions” on
page 30.
If you use the SMARTLINK connection (not available on SLV-SE600N and
SE700R), the Preset Download function starts and the SMARTLINK
indicator flashes in the display window during download.
After the search or download is complete, the current tim e appears in the
display window for any stations that transmit a time signal (not available on
SLV-SE500R, SE600N and SE700 R ).
The abbreviations of the countries and languages are as follows:
• If you want to change the language for the on-screen displa y from the one preset in the Auto
Set Up function, see page 24.
Notes
• If you stop the Auto Set Up function during step 3, you must repe at set up from ste p 1.
• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up fun ct io n, some of the settings (ShowView*, timer,
etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you h ave to set them again.
* not available on SLV-SE500R, SE600N and SE700R
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Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
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Step 6 : Setting the clock
ST:
SLCT :
O
NUIT :
STTINGS
RTURN
TUNR
CLOC
LANGUAG
ST:
SLCT :
O
NUIT :
CLOC
OAUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
.1 1 .2000 SAT 0 :00
You must set the time and date on the VCR t o
use the timer features properly.
The Auto Clock Set function (not available
on SLV-SE500R, SE600N and SE700R)
works only if a station in your area is
broadcasting a time signal. If the Auto Set
Up function did not set the clo ck correctly for
your local area, try another station for the
Auto Clock Set function (see page 22).
Setting the clock manually
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
1
NU
PLA
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
O
0
Getting Started
MENU
M/m/</,
OK
2
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then p ress
PLA
OK.
For SLV-SE500R, SE600N and SE700R,
O
only the clock setting menu appears. Skip
the next step and go to step 4.
continued
Setting the clock
19
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3
CONIR :
ST:
O
NUIT :
CLOC
OAUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
1 . 1 .2000 SAT 0 :00
SLCT:
CONIR :
ST:
O
NUIT :
CLOC
OAUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
8 . 1 .2000 RI0:00
SLCT:
2
CONIR :
ST:
O
NUIT :
CLOC
OAUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
8 . 9 .2000 TU0 :00
SLCT:
2
CONIR :
ST:
O
NUIT :
CLOC
OAUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
8.TU8:00
SLCT:
21.20009
NUIT :
CLOC
OAUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
8.TU8:00
21
ST:
SLCT :
O
.20009
PLA
Press M/m to highlight MANUAL
ADJUST, then press OK.
O
4
5
6
PLA
PLA
PLA
Press M/m to set the day.
O
Press , to highlight the month a nd set the
month pressing M/m.
O
Set the year, hour, and minutes in
sequence, pressing , to highlight the
item to be set, and press M/m to select the
O
digits.
The day of the week is set automatically.
7
PLA
O
20
Setting the clock
Press OK to start the clock.
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8
NU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
Tips
• T o change the digits while setting, press < to return to t he it em to be ch anged , a nd sele ct the
digits by pressing M/m.
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight R ETU RN and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
Getting Started
continued
Setting the clock
21
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Changing the station for the
0
ST:
SLCT :
O
NUIT :
STTINGS
RTURN
TUNR
CLOC
LANGUAG
ST:
SLCT :
O
NUIT :
CLOC
ON
1AA
AUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
.8TU8:00
12.20009
CONIR :
SLCT:
O
NUIT :
CLOC
O
AUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
TU8 : 0 0
8.ON21.20009
Auto Clock Set function
(not available on SLV-SE500R,
SE600N and SE700R)
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU
M/m
OK
1
2
3
NU
PLA
PLA
PLA
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
O
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then pre ss
OK.
AU T O A DJUS T is hig hl igh te d.
O
Press OK.
O
22
Setting the clock
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4
ST:
SLCT :
O
NUIT :
CLOC
ON
1AA
AUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
.8TU8:00
12.20009
CONIR :
SLCT:
O
NUIT :
CLOC
AUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
TU8 : 0 0
8.
1AA
21.20009
CONIR :
SLCT:
O
NUIT :
CLOC
AUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
.2000 TU8 : 00
8. 9
2C
21
Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OK.
PLA
O
Getting Started
5
6
7
Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM,
PLA
then press OK.
O
Press M/m repeatedly until the prog ra mme
PLA
position of the station that carries a time
signal appears.
O
If the VCR does no t receiv e a ti m e s i gn al
from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns
to OFF automatically.
NU
Tips
• If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight R ETU RN and press OK.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
VCR is turned off. The ti me is ad juste d aut omati call y b y maki ng ref eren ce to the ti me sign al
from the station whose progra mme position is displayed in the “CLOCK PROGRAM” row.
If you do not need the Auto Clock Set, select OFF.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
Setting the clock
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Selecting a langu age
0
ST:
SLCT :
O
NUIT :
STTINGS
RTURN
TUNR
CLOC
LANGUAG
ST:
SLCT :
O
NUIT :
LANGUAG
NGLIS
MAGYAR
POLSKI
ČESKÝ
PУCCKИЙ
SLOVNČINA
TRKE
You can change the on-screen display
language from the one you selected with the
Auto Set Up function.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU
M/m
OK
1
2
24
Selecting a language
NU
PLA
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
O
Press M/m to highlight LANGUA GE, then
PLA
press OK.
O
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3
Press M/m to highlight the desired language, then press OK.
PLA
O
Getting Started
4
NU
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight R ETU RN and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
Selecting a language
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Presetting channels
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ST:
SLCT :
O
NUIT :
STTINGS
RTURN
TUNR
CLOC
LANGUAG
If some channels could not be preset us ing
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.
Programme
number
buttons
PROG +/–
MENU
26
Presetting channels
1
M/m/</,
OK
NU
PLA
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
O
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2
ST:
SLCT :
O
NUIT :
TUNR
C
AA12
PROG. 1
NORAL CATV
CANNL ST
PA - TV CANAL
AT
IN TUNING
NORAL
O
ON
RTURN
SST
NUIT :
TUNR
CATV
PROG.
NORAL CATV
CANNL ST
PA - TV CANAL
AT
IN TUNING
NORAL
ON
RTURN
1
CONIR :
SLCT:
O
SST
ST:
SLCT :
O
NUIT :
TUNR
C
AA12
PROG. 1
NORAL CATV
CANNL ST
PA - TV CANAL
AT
IN TUNING
NORAL
O
ON
RTURN
SST
ST:
SLCT :
O
NUIT :
TUNR
C
AA12
PROG. 4
NORAL CATV
CANNL ST
PA - TV CANAL
AT
IN TUNING
NORAL
O
ON
RTURN
SST
Selected programme
position
NUIT :
TUNR
C
AA12
PROG.
NORAL CATV
CANNL ST
PA - TV CANAL
AT
IN TUNING
ON
RTURN
4
CONIR :
SLCT:
O
SST
PLA
Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then press
OK.
O
Getting Started
3
4
5
PLA
O
PLA
O
• PROG
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/CATV,
then press OK.
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL, then
press OK.
To preset CATV (Cable Television)
channels, select CATV.
Press PROG +/– to select the programme
position.
6
PLA
O
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL SET,
then press OK.
Press M/m repeatedly until th e channe l you
want is displayed.
O
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The channels appear in the following
order:
0
8
PLA
O
If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme
number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press “0” and then press
“5.”
If the TV sound is distorted or no isy, press
to highlight SYSTEM and press OK.
M/m
Then press M/m to select B/G or D/K so
that you get better sound.
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Presetting channels
To preset another programme position, repe at steps 5 through 7.
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10
NU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
If the picture is not clear
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels
clearly. However, if the picture is not clear, you may also use the manual tuning
function.
Press PROG +/– or the programme number buttons to select the programme
1
position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.
Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.
2
Select TUNER, then press OK.
3
Select FINE TUNING, then press OK.
4
The fine tuning meter appears.
TUNR
SST
NORAL CATV
CANNL ST
PA - TV CANAL
AT
IN TUNING
RTURN
ST :
Press </, to get a clearer picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.
5
Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF.
Tip
• If you want to re tur n to t he previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK .
NORAL
C
27
O
PROG.
4
Selected programme
position
NUIT :
Getting Started
Notes
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
• When adjusting FINE TUNING, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference
from the picture being received.
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Changing/disabling programme positions
0
RTURN
ST:
SLCT :
O
NUIT :
LISTS
CANNL LIST
TIR LIST
NUIT :
CANNL LIST
RAS PROGRA
OV PROGRA::
PROG
SLCT:
1
2
3
4
5
AA
C
G
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NA
C
C
27
CLAR
After setting the channels, you can change
the programme positions as you like. If any
programme positions are unused or contain
unwanted channels, yo u can disable them.
You can also change the station names (not
available on SLV-SE500R, SE600N and
SE700R). If the st ation names are not
displayed, you can enter them manuall y.
Changing programme
positions
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU
M/m/,
OK
1
NU
PLA
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
LISTS and press OK.
O
2
PLA
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Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST,
then press OK.
O
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3
NUIT :
CANNL LIST
PROG
1
2
3
4
5
AA
C
G
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NA
C
C
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CONIR
ST STATION NA::
SLCT:
O
NUIT :
CANNL LIST
CONIR
ST STATION NA::
PROG
SLCT:
1
2
3
4
5
C
AA
G
C
C
C
C
0
5
1
0
3
6
2
9
NA
C
C
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O
PLA
Press M/m to highlight the row which you
want to change the programme positio n,
then press ,.
O
To display other pages for programme
positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly.
Getting Started
4
5
6
7
Press M/m until the selected channel row
PLA
moves to the desired progr a mme position.
The selected channel is inserted at the new
O
programme position and the intermediate
channels are displaced to fill the gap.
Press OK to confirm the setting.
PLA
O
T o cha nge the pr ogramme po sition of ano ther station, repeat steps 3 t hrough
5.
NU
Tip
• If you want to re tur n to t he previous menu, highlight RETURN 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.
Changing/disabling programme positions
continued
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Disabling unwanted
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RTURN
ST:
SLCT :
O
NUIT :
LISTS
CANNL LIST
TIR LIST
NUIT :
CANNL LIST
PROG
1
2
3
4
5
AA
C
G
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NA
C
C
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RAS PROGRA
OV PROGRA::
SLCT:
CLAR
programme positions
After presetting channels, you can di sable
unused programme positions. The disabled
positions will be skipped later when you
press the PROG +/– buttons.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
CLEAR
MENU
M/m
OK
1
NU
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
LISTS, and press OK.
PLA
O
2
PLA
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Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST,
then press OK.
O
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3
NUIT :
CANNL LIST
PROG
1
2
3
4
5
AA
C
G
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NA
C
C
27
RAS PROGRA
OV PROGRA::
SLCT:
CLAR
NUIT :
CANNL LIST
PROG
1
2
3
4
5
AA
C
G
C
C
C
1
0
0
2
3
9
NA
C
C
27
RAS PROGRA
OV PROGRA::
SLCT:
CLAR
PLA
Press M/m to highlight the row which you
want to disable.
O
Getting Started
4
5
6
CLAR
Press CLEAR.
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.
NU
Tip
• If you want to re tur n to t he previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK .
Notes
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
• B e sure to select the programme positio n you want to disable correctly. If you disable a
Press MENU to exit the menu.
programme position by mistake, you ne e d to re set that c ha nnel manually.
Changing/disabling programme positions
continued
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Changing the station names
0
RTURN
ST:
SLCT :
O
NUIT :
LISTS
CANNL LIST
TIR LIST
NUIT :
CANNL LIST
PROG
1
2
3
4
5
AA
C
G
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NA
C
C
27
RAS PROGRA
OV PROGRA::
SLCT:
CLAR
NUIT :
CANNL LIST
PROG
1
2
3
4
5
AA
C
G
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NA
C
C
27
CONIR
ST STATION NA::
SLCT:
O
(not available on SLV-SE500R,
SE600N and SE700R)
You can chan ge or enter the station names
(up to 5 characters). The VCR must receive
channel information (for instance,
SMAR TLINK information) for station names
to appear automatically.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU
M/m/</,
OK
1
2
3
NU
PLA
PLA
PLA
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
LISTS and press OK.
O
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST,
then press OK.
O
Press M/m to highlight the row which you
want to change or enter the station name,
then press ,.
O
To display other pages for pr ogramme
positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeated ly.
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4
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
CONFIRMOK
NEXT
:
:
PROG
SELECT A CHARACTER :
1
2
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C
27
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
CONFIRMOK
NEXT
:
:
PROG
SELECT A CHARACTER :
1
2
3
4
5
CAB
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C
27
Press ,.
PLAY
OK
Getting Started
5
6
7
Enter the station name.
1
PLAY
OK
Press M/m to select a character.
Each time you press M, the character
changes as shown be l ow.
A t B t … t Z t a t b t … t z
t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t (symbols) t
(blank space) t A
2
Press , to set the next character.
The next space is highlight e d.
To correct a character, press </, until the character you want to
correct is highlighted, then reset it.
You can s et up to 5 characters for the station name.
Press OK to confirm the new name.
PLAY
OK
MENU
Tip
• If you want to re tur n to t he previous menu, highlight RETURN 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 y ou enter a symbol in step 5, it will appear as a blank space in the display window.
Changing/disabling programme positions
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Setting the Canal Plus decoder
(not avai lable on SLV-SE350K, SE500R, SE600N and
SE700R)
You can watch or record Canal Plus programmes if you co nnect a decoder (not
supplied) to the VCR.
Connecting a decoder
Scart cable
(supplied with decod er)
Canal Plus decoder
DECODER/t LINE-3 IN*
or
DECODER/t LINE-2 IN*
t LINE-1 (TV)
Scart cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
1
2
Scart
(EURO-AV)
AERIAL OUT
Aerial cable
(supplied)
AERIAL IN
Scart
(EURO-AV)
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Setting Canal Plus channels
RETURN
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
OPTIONS
OPTIONS - 1
OPTIONS - 2
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
OPTIONS - 2
TIMER OPTIONS
DECODER / LINE3
POWER SAVE
VARIABLE
LINE3
OFF
TV DIRECT RECON
NORMAL
RR
RETURN
MENUEXIT :
OPTIONS - 2
TIMER OPTIONS
DECODER / LINE3
POWER SAVE
TV DIRECT REC
LINE3
DECODER
ON
NORMALRR
RETURN
CONFIRM :
SELECT :
OK
To watch or record Cana l Plus pro gr am me s,
set your VCR to receive the channels using
the on-screen display.
In order to set the channels correctly, be sure
to follow all of the steps below.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR, the TV, and the decoder.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
0
PROG +/–
MENU
Getting Started
M/m
OK
1
2
3
Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE350K, SE500R, SE600N and SE700R)
MENU
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
OPTIONS and press OK.
Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then
press OK.
Press M/m to highlight DECODER/
LINE3*1 (or DECODER/LINE2*2), then
press OK.
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4
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
OPTIONS - 2
TIMER OPTIONS
DECODER / LINE3
POWER SAVE
VARIABLE
DECODER
OFF
TV DIRECT RECON
NORMALRR
RETURN
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
SETTINGS
RETURN
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C
AAB12
PROG. 1
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORMAL
OFF
ON
RETURN
SYSTEMD / K
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
CATV
PROG.
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORMAL
ON
RETURN
1
CONFIRM :
SELECT :
OK
SYSTEM
PLAY
OK
Press M/m to highlight DECODER, then
press OK.
5
6
7
8
MENU
MENU
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
Press MENU to exit the menu.
The menu disappears from the TV screen.
Press MENU again. Then press M/m to
highlight SETTINGS and pr ess OK.
Press M/m to highlight TUNER, t hen p ress
OK.
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/CATV,
then press OK.
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9
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C
AAB12
PROG. 1
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORMAL
OFF
ON
RETURN
SYSTEMD / K
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C
AAB12
PROG.
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORMAL
OFF
ON
RETURN
51
SYSTEMD / K
Selected programme
position
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C
AAB12
PROG.
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
ON
RETURN
51
CONFIRM :
SELECT :
OK
SYSTEMD / K
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C
LMN02
PROG. 5
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORMAL
OFF
ON
RETURN
1
SYSTEMD / K
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
PROG. 5
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORMAL
ON
OFF
RETURN
1
CONFIRM :
SELECT :
OK
SYSTEMD / K
PLAY
OK
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL, then
press OK.
To preset CATV (Cable Television)
channels, select CATV.
Getting Started
10
11
12
• PROG
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
Press PROG +/– to select the desired
programme position.
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL SET,
then press OK.
Press M/m to select the Canal Plus
channels, then press OK.
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Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE350K, SE500R, SE600N and SE700R)
PLAY
OK
Press M/m to highlight PA Y-TV/CANAL+,
then press OK.
continued
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14
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C
LMN02
PROG. 5
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORMAL
ON
ON
RETURN
1
SYSTEMD / K
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
PROG.
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
SYSTEM
AFT
FINE TUNING
B / G
D / K
RETURN
ON
ON
CONFIRM :
SELECT :
OK
PAY - TV / CANAL+
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Press M/m to highlight ON, then press O K.
PLAY
OK
15
16
If the TV sound is distorted or no isy, press
to highlight SYSTEM and press OK.
PLAY
MENU
Tip
• If yo u want to return to the previous menu, highlight RET U RN and press OK.
Notes
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
• To superimpose subtitles while watching Cana l Plus programmes, make both decoder-VCR
• When you watch Canal Plus programmes through the RFU input of the TV, press t TV/
*
*
M/m
Then press M/m to select B/G or D/K so
OK
that you get better sound.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
and VCR-TV co nne ctions using 21-pin Scart cables that are compatible wit h the RGB
signals. You cannot record subtitles on the V CR.
VIDEO so that the VIDEO indicator appears in the display window.
1
SLV-SE 500K and SE800N/K only
2
SLV-SE700N/K only
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Basic Operations
Playing a tape
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ZZZZ EJECT
DISPLAY
CLEAR
Basic Operations
1
2
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.
continued
HHHH PLAY
XXXX PAUSE
M FF
xxxx STOP
m REW
Playing a tape
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3
Press HPLAY.
PLAY
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
OK
Additional tasks
ToPress
Stop play
Pause play
Resume play after pause
Fast-f o rward the tape
Rewind the tape
Eject the tape
STOP
x
PAUSE
X
PAUSE or HPLAY
X
FF during stop
M
REW during stop
m
EJECT
Z
To set the colour system
If the playback pic ture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set
COLOUR SYSTEM in the OPTIONS-1 menu to confo rm to the syste m tha t th e tap e
was recorded in (see page 79). (Normally set the option to AUTO.)
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 onlyON PAL TV
PAL and NTSCNTSC 4.43
42
Playing a tape
To use the time counter
Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the
display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to
the counter.
VIDEO
SP
OPC
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.
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Notes
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.
• T he cou n t er sto ps counting when it comes to a portion w i th no recording.
• The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC-recorded tape.
• De pending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded tape:
– The picture becomes black and white.
– The picture shakes .
– No picture appears on the TV screen.
– Black streaks appear horizontally o n th e TV scr een.
– The colour density in cre ases or decreases.
• If you play back a tape in the LP or EP mod e wi th t he N T SC syst em, the sound becomes
monaural.
• While setting the menu on the TV s cr een, buttons for playback on the remote commander
not function.
• The picture’s colour may be affected when playing a MESECAM-recorded tape in the LP
mode.*
* SLV-SE350K only
do
Starting playback automatically with one button (One
Touch Pl ay)
(not available on SLV-SE600N and SE700R)
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 bu tton.
Insert a tape.
1
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 HPLAY.
2
The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically. Playback
starts.
Basic Operations
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 HPLAY.
Note
• W he n you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby mo de.
Playing a tape
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Recording TV programmes
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COUNTER/
REMAIN
DISPLAY
SP/LP
t
t TV/VIDEO
t t
0
PROG +/–
zzzz RE C
1
2
44
Recording TV programmes
xxxx STOP
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
To record from a decoder, turn it on.
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
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3
61:4
• PROG
Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or station name*1 you
want to record.
VIDEO
SP
OPC
4
5
SP / LP
REC
To stop recording
Press xSTOP.
To check the remaining time
Press DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the
remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the
remaining time appear alternately. The indicator indicates the remaining time.
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as lo ng as SP. However, SP
(Standard Play) produces better pictu re and audio quality.
VIDEO
LP
Press zREC to start recording.
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
Recording indicator
LP
VIDEO
OPC
OPC
Basic Operations
SP20:00:2
Remaining timeTime counter
In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE LENGTH in the
OPTIONS-1 menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 79).
To watch another TV programme while recording
Press t TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display wind ow.
1
Select another programme positi on on the TV.
2
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To save a recor ding
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 c an use the programme number buttons on the remote
commander. For two-digit numbers, press the –/– – (ten’s digit) button followed by the
programme number buttons.
• If yo u connect additional eq uipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select th e input
signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons.
• T he DISPLAY information appears on the TV screen indicating information about the
tape, but the information won’t be recorded on the tape.
• If yo u don’t want to watch TV while recording, you c an turn off the TV. When usi ng a
decoder, make sure to leave it on.
Notes
• The DISPLA Y information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion
playback.
• T he DISPLAY information will not appear w hile playing an NTSC-rec orded tape.
• If a tap e has port io ns rec orded in both PAL (MESECAM) and NTSC systems, the time
counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to t he difference between the
counting cycles of the two video systems.
• You cannot watch a Canal Plus programme while recording another Canal Plus programme.*
• When you insert a non-standard commercially available ta pe , the remaining time may not be
correct.
• The remaining time is intended for rough measureme nt onl y.
• About 30 seconds after the tape begins pla yba ck, the tape remaining time wil l be di sp la ye d.
• The station name*
signals.
1
not available on SLV-SE500R, SE600N and SE700R
*
2
not available on SLV-SE350K, SE500R, SE600N and SE700R
*
1
may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information
2
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Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct
Rec)
(not available on SLV-SE600N and SE700R)
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what y ou are
watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR).
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
1
Press zREC while you are watching a TV programme or external source.
2
The VCR automatically turns on, then the TV indicator lights up and the VCR
starts recording what you are watching on the TV.
Tips
• The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press zREC in some si tuations
such as:
– when you are watching a source connected 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 watch in g on th e TV when you press zREC.
• You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu
(see page 79).
Notes
• You cannot record w h at you are watching using this method when the VCR is in the
following modes; pause, timer standby, tuner preset, Auto Set Up, and recordin g.
• When the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor change the TV
programme position. Whe n the TV i ndi cator is not lit, the VCR continues recording the
programme even if you change the T V programme position on the TV.
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Timer
(SLV-SE800N/K only)
The Dial Timer function allows you to make
timer recordings of programmes without
turning on your TV. Set the recording timer
to record up to eight programmes, including
settings made with other timer methods, that
will be broadcast within the ne xt month. The
recording start time and recording stop time
can be set at one minute intervals.
Before you start...
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
• To record from a decoder, turn it on.
????/1111 ON/STANDBY
DIAL TIMER
PROGRAM +/–
xxxx STOP
XXXX PAUSE
INPUT
SELECT
DIAL TIMER
1
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Press DIAL TIMER.
“DA TE” and “TODAY” appear alternately in the display window.
If the date and time are not set, “DA Y” will appear. See step 2 in the
following section, “To set the clock” to set the date and time.
SP
SP
VIDEO
VIDEO
OPC
OPC
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2
DIAL TIMER
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.
SP
VIDEO
OPC
3
4
5
DIAL TIMER
DIAL TIMER
PROGRAM
TRACKING
DIAL TIMER
Press DIAL TIMER.
“START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window.
VIDEO
SP
SP
VIDEO
OPC
OPC
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.
You can set the recording start time in 15 minute interva ls or adjust the time
in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons.
VIDEO
SP
OPC
Press DIAL TIMER.
“STOP” and the rec ording stop time appea r alternate ly in the display w indow.
VIDEO
SP
OPC
Basic Operations
VIDEO
SP
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6
DIAL TIMER
PROGRAM
TRACKING
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.
You can set the recording stop tim e in 1 5 m inu te i nte rvals or adjust the time
in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons.
VIDEO
SP
OPC
7
8
9
DIAL TIMER
Press DIAL TIMER.
The programme position or station name appears in the display window.
VIDEO
DIAL TIMER
SP
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position.
OPC
To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the
LINE inputs, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display the
connected line in the display window.
VIDEO
INPUT SELECT
DIAL TIMER
SP
Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.
OPC
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
The indicator appears in the display windo w and the VCR stands b y for
recording.
To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected eq uipment
turned on.
To return to the previous step
To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the VCR at
the same time during any of the dial timer settings.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press xSTOP.
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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 turns on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording standby
after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 42).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).
• Check the timer settings (page 6 8).
• Watch another TV programme (page 45).
To set the clock
Turn DIAL TIMER so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window.
1
Press DIAL TIMER.
2
“DAY” appears in the display wi ndow.
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day.
3
Press DIAL TIMER.
4
“MONTH” appears in the display window.
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the month, and then the year. After you set
5
the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again.
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.
6
When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to start the clock.
7
Basic Operations
Tips
• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press
• The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode. To change the tape speed, press
SP/LP before you complete the set ti ng i n step 9.
• W he n you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes
shorter than the recordin g time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode.
Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed.
If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu
(page 79).
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings” (page 68).
Notes
• If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the TIMER menu,
“FULL” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
• The
• If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set func ti on a nd AUTO ADJUST is set to ON, the
• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information
indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 with
no tape inserted.
clock will adjust itself to the incomin g ti me sig n al r egardless of adjustments made with the
Dial Timer. Be sure you have set ACS correctly.
signals.
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x
STOP on the VCR while you are maki ng th e set ti ng.
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About the Demonstration Mode
The DIAL TIMER function has a Demonstration Mode 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 inac cura te .
To activate the Demonstrati on Mode
Press X(pause) on the VCR
the display window for a few seconds.
To cancel the Demonstration Mode
Turn the p ower off and unp lug the mai ns le ad. Alth ou gh the Demo n str ation Mo de 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 68).
while turning the DIAL TIMER. “DEMO” appears in
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Recording TV programmes using the
ShowView system
(not available on SLV-SE500R, SE600N and SE700R)
The ShowView system is the feature that
simplifies programming the VCR to make
timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView
number listed in the TV programme guide.
The date, times, and programme position of
that programme are set automatically. You
can preset a total of eight programmes,
including settings made with other timer
methods.
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time and date.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
• To record from a decoder, turn it on.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
• Set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW or
VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see
page 79).
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????/1111
CLEAR
Programme
number
buttons
INPUT
SELECT
MENU
TIMER
Basic Operations
M/m/</,
OK
xxxx STOP
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1
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
TIMER METHOD
STANDARD
SHOWVIEW
MENUEXIT :
SHOWVIEW
SET :
–
0–9
SHOWVIEW NO.
––––––– –
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MENUEXIT :
SHOWVIEW
SET:
–
0–9
SHOWVIEW NO.
1246––– –
THU28 .9
CANCEL
CONFIRM::
OK
CLEAR
DATE
CANCEL
SET::
SELECT :
CLEAR
MENUEXIT :
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIMEPROG.
TODAY519 :00 20 : 00 3
SPVPS / PDC ON
THU28 .9
TIMER
PLAY
OK
Press TIMER.
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
VARIABLE:
The TIMER METHOD menu appears
on the TV screen. Press M/m to select
SHOWVIEW, then press OK.
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
SHOWVIEW:
The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the
TV screen.
2
3
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CLEAR
PLAY
OK
INPUT SELECT
CLEAR
Press the programme number buttons to
enter the ShowView number.
If you make a mist a ke, press CLEAR 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 ha ve to set the
appropriate programme po sitio n
manually.
Press M/m to select the desired programme position.
T o record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the
LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the
“PROG.” position.
You will only have to do this op eration once fo r the referred channel. The
VCR will then store your setting.
If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.
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4
DATE
CANCEL
SET::
SELECT :
CLEAR
MENUEXIT :
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIMEPROG.
TODAY519 :00 20 : 00 3
SPVPS / PDC ON
THU28 .9
PLAY
OK
If you want to cha ng e the date , ta pe sp e ed ,
and the VPS/PDC setting:
1
Press </, to highlight the item you
want to change.
2
Press M/m to reset it.
• To record the same programme every
day or the same day every week, see
“Daily/weekly recording” below.
• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON.
For details of the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/
PDC signals ” below.
5
6
MENU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
The indicator appears in the displa y window and the VCR stands by for
recording.
To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment
turned 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 changes as shown below. Press M to change the indicati on in reverse order.
TODAY t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday) t
MON-FRI (Monday to Fr ida y) t SA T (every Satur day) ..... t MON (every Monday)
t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t TOMORROW
t TOD AY
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).
T o use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON in step 4 above. You can also use
the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs.
Basic Operations
Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE500R, SE600N and
continued
55
SE700R)
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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.
1
On the satellite tuner, select the satell ite prog ra mme for which yo u want to make
2
a timer setting.
Follow steps 1 through 6 above.
3
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite
4
programme for which you 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 42).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).
• Check the timer settings (page 68).
• Watch another TV programme (page 45).
Tips
• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number
buttons.
• To set the programme position with a two digit numb er, press –/– – (ten’s digit) button
followed by the programme number buttons.
• To set the line input video source, you ca n al so use the PROG +/– buttons.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
• When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode.
Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed.
If you want to keep the same tape speed, se t AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1
menu (page 79).
• To check, change, or canc el the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press
OK in step 4. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settin gs” (page
68).
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/PD C function.
• The indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the
SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on t he T V scre en. Select SHOWVIEW or VA RIA BLE.
• The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a satellite
programme.
• T he station name may no t appear if the VCR does not receive station name info rmation
signals.
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Recor ding TV programmes using the timer
You can pr eset a total of eight programmes,
including settings made with other timer
methods.
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time and date.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
• To record from a decoder, turn it on.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
• Set TIMER OPTIONS* to STAND ARD or
VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see
page 79).
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????/1111
INPUT
SELECT
MENU
TIMER
Basic Operations
M/m/</,
OK
xxxx STOP
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1
DATE
CANCEL
SET::
SELECT :
CLEAR
MENUEXIT :
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIMEPROG.
TODAY––– : –– –– : –– –
SP
THU28 .9
DATE
CANCEL
SET::
SELECT :
CLEAR
MENUEXIT :
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIMEPROG.
TODAY––– : –– –– : –– –
SPVPS / PDC ON
THU28 .9
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
TIMER METHOD
STANDARD
SHOWVIEW
DATE
CANCEL
SET::
SELECT :
CLEAR
MENUEXIT :
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIMEPROG.
TODAY519 :00 20 : 00 3
SPVPS / PDC ON
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TIMER
PLAY
OK
Press TIMER.
For SLV-SE500R, SE600N and SE700R:
The TIMER menu appears on the TV
screen.
For SLV-SE350K, SE500K, SE700N/K
and SE800N/K:
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
VARIABLE:
The TIMER METHOD menu appears
on the TV screen. Press M/m to select
STANDARD, then press OK.
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
STANDARD:
The TIMER menu appears on the TV
screen.
2
PLAY
OK
INPUT SELECT
Set the date, start and stop times,
programme pos ition or st ati on na me *, tap e
speed, and VPS/PDC function*:
1
2
To correct a setting, press < to return to
that setting and rese t.
• To record the same programme every day or the same day every week,
see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 59.
• To use the VPS/PDC function*, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details about
the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals” on
page 55.
• To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the
LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the
“PROG.” position.
3
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MENU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
Press , to highlight each item in turn.
Press M/m to set each item.
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4
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
The indicator appears in the displa y window and the VCR stands by for
recording.
To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment
turned on.
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 changes as shown below. Press M to change the indicati on in reverse order.
TODAY t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday) t
MON-FRI (Monday to Fr ida y) t SA T (every Satur day) ..... t MON (every Monday)
t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t TOMORROW
t TOD AY
To record satellite broadcasts
If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes.
Turn on the satellite tuner.
1
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make
2
a timer setting.
Follow steps 1 through 4 above.
3
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite
4
programme for which yo u have made a timer setting.
Basic Operations
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR bef ore a r e c or d in g begins, just pr e ss ?/1. The indicator turns off
and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording
standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 42).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).
• Check the timer settings (page 6 8).
• Watch another TV programme (page 45).
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Tips
• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number
buttons.
• To set the programme position with a two digit numb er, press –/– – (ten’s digit) button
followed by the programme number buttons.
• To set the line input video source, you ca n al so use the PROG +/– buttons.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
• When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode.
Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed.
If you want to keep the same tape speed, se t AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1
menu (page 79).
• Even if you set TIMER O PT IO NS t o SHOWVIEW* in the OPT IO NS -2 m e nu, you c an set
the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER, then go to step 2.
• To check, change, or canc el the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press
OK in step 2. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settin gs” (page
68).
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 function* 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/PD C function*.
• The indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.
• T h e VPS/PDC fun ction* is automatically set to O FF for the time r r ecording of a satellite
programme.
• The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information
signals.
* not available on SLV-SE500R, SE600N and SE700R
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Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
SLV-SE500K/R and SE800N/K
HHHH
PLAY
Shuttle ring
m
M
SLV-SE350K, SE600N and SE700N/K/R
HHHH
PLAY
m
JOG
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M
m
SLOW
Additional Operations
FF
REW
M
Playback optionsOperation
Vi ew the picture during fastforward or rewind
During fast-forward, hold down M FF/M. During rewind, hold
down m REW/m.
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Playback optionsOperation
Pause
Slow motion
in reverse
Normal speed
in reverse
Double speed
in reverse
High speed in
reverse
Slow motion
Double speed
High speed
Normal speed
(Initial speed)
Play at high speed
Play at twice the n o rmal speed
Play in slow motionDuring playback, press y SLOW.
Play frame by frame
Rewind and start playDuring stop, press H PLAY on the VCR
• During playback, press M FF or m REW on the remote
commander.
• During playback, hold down M FF/M or m REW/m.
When you release t he button, normal playback resumes.
During playback, press ×2.
During pause, press M FF or m REW on the remote
commander. Hold down M FF or m REW to pl ay one
frame each second.
the VCR.
To resume normal playback
Press HPLAY.
Using the shuttle ring
(SLV-SE500K/R and SE800N/K only)
With the shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback op tions. There are two
ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode.
To use the shuttle ring in normal mode
During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwi se. Each
change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode in the following way.
while holding down m on
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To use the shuttle ring in jog mode
Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback.
Press JOG to e nte r the jog mode. The JOG button lights up . If yo u c h ange to the jog
mode during any play back mo de, p layba ck pau ses so you ca n see a still pi ctur e. Eac h
change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one frame. To shift frames in
reverse, turn the shuttle ring anticlockwise. The frame shift speed depends on the
speed you turn the shuttle ring.
To resume normal mode, press JOG again. The JOG button turns off.
Tip
• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/ – buttons if:
– Streaks appear while playing in slow moti on.
– Bands appear at th e to p or bottom while pausing.
– The picture shakes while pa usin g.To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.
Notes
• The sound is muted during these operations.
• In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.
• If the playback mode mark doesn’t appear on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.
• The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.*
* SLV-SE350K only
Additional Operations
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Setting the recording duratio n tim e
After you have started recording in the
normal way, you can have the VCR stop
recording automatically after a specif ied
duration.
While recording, press zREC.
1
The indicator appears in the display window.
VIDEO
SP
Press zREC repeatedly to set the duration time.
2
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
0:301:00
5:306:00
Normal recording
zzzz
OPC
REC
The tape counter decreases minut e by minute t o 0: 00, then the VCR stops
recording and turns off automatically.
To extend the duration
Press zREC repeatedly to set a new duration time.
To cancel the duration
Press zREC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR retu rn s to the
normal recording mode.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press xSTOP.
Note
• You cannot displa y the current tape time in the dis play window when setting the r ecording
duration time.
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Synchronized Recording
(SLV-SE500K and SE800N/K only)
You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a
satellite tuner by connecting the equip ment to the DECODER/L INE-3 IN connec tor.
The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work.
When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically t urns on and
starts recording a programme from DECODER/LINE-3 IN.
How to connect for Synchronized Recording
Connect the DECODER/LINE-3 IN connector of the VCR to the TV Scart connector
of the satellite tuner. Then connect the LINE-1 (TV) connector to the TV.
DECODER/t LINE-3 IN
i
LINE-1 (TV)
: Signal flow
Scart cable (not supplied)
TV Scart
connector
Scart cable (not supplied)
Satellite tuner, etc.
Additional Operations
Scart (EURO-AV)
continued
Synchronized Recording (SLV-SE500K and SE800N/K only)
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Before you start...
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
• Set DECODER/LINE3 to LINE3 in the
OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 79).
SP/LP
INPUT
SELECT
SYNCHRO REC
1
2
3
4
To cancel the Synchronized Recording function
Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC button turns off.
To stop recording
Press xSTOP while recording.
PROG +/–
Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L3” in the display window.
Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want
to record, then turn it off.
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed.
Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds.
The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the VCR stands by for recording.
The VCR automatically turns on an d starts recording when it receives an input
signal from the connected equipment.
The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when
the connected equipment stops transmitting an input signal.
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Notes
• T h is function may not work with some types of s atellite tune r s .
• Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no operation
is performed within a cert ai n am ount of time. In this case, the Synchroni z ed Recording also
stops auto matically.
• W h en the connected equipment turns on while th e SYNCHRO REC button is lit, recording
starts automatically.
• If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap, the programme that
starts first ha s p riority and the s econd programme starts recording only after the first
programme has finished.
• The Auto Clock Set function does not work whil e th e V C R sta nds by for Synchronized
Recording.
Additional Operations
Synchronized Recording (SLV-SE500K and SE800N/K only)
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TIMER LIST
CANCEL
SET::
SELECT :
OK
CLEAR
RETURN
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DATETIMEPROG.
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settings
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
????/1111
CLEAR
MENU
Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
1
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTS and press OK.
2
Press M/m to highlight TIMER LIST, then press
3
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
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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR
to return to recording standby.
M/m/</,
OK
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Press M/m to select the setting you want to
DATE
CANCEL
SET::
SELECT :
CLEAR
MENUEXIT :
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIMEPROG.
2CDE
LPVPS / PDC ON
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.10
4
change or cancel, then pr e ss OK .
The selected setting appear s in th e TIMER
menu.
• To change the setting, press </, to highlight the item you want to change,
5
then press M/m to reset it.
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
6
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 TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing OK. Press
MENU to exit the TIMER LIST.
Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
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Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
(not available on SLV-SE350K, SE500K/R and
SE700R)
In ZWEITON (German stereo) system
This VCR automatically receiv es and reco rds stereo and bilin gual pro grammes based
on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the
STEREO indicator appears in the display window.
To select bilingual sound while recording
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
To listen toOn-screen displayDisplay window
MainMAINSTEREO
SubSUBSTEREO
Main and subMAIN/SUBSTEREO
In NICAM system
(SLV-SE600N, SE700N, and SE800N only)
This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the
NICAM system (The NICAM indicator appears). When a stereo or bilingual
programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in t he display window.
To record a NICAM programme, HIFI AUDIO in the OPTIONS-1 menu should be
set to NICAM (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 78 for details.
To select the sound while recording
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
Stereo programmes
To listen toOn-screen displayDisplay window
StereoSTEREOSTEREO
Standard sound*No indicatorNo indicator
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)
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SE700R)
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Bilingual program m e s
To listen toOn-screen displayDisplay window
MainMAINSTEREO
SubSUBSTEREO
Main and subMAIN/SUBSTEREO
Standard sound*No indicatorNo indicator
* Usually the main sound (monaural)
Selecting the sound during playback
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
To listen toOn-screen displayDisplay window
Stereo/main and sub
(left and right channels)
Left channel/mainLCHSTEREO
Right chan nel/subRCHSTER EO
Standard soundNo indicatorNo indicator
STEREOSTEREO
How sound is recorded on a video tape
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the
main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio
track along the edge of the tape.
Additional Operations
Stereo
Usually mixed
Normal audio track
(monaural)
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
Notes
• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the
AUDIO MONITOR setting.
• If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the
OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF (see page 78).
• If HIFI AUDIO* is set to STANDARD, the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi-fi
and normal audio tracks. Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not change th e sound.
* SLV-SE 600N, SE700N, and SE800N on ly
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE350K, SE500K/R and
left/right channels
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
Bilingual
Usually main sound
Main (left channel)
Sub (right channel)
SE700R)
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Searching using the Smart Search
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SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH
180MIN.
:
:
OK
19 :00 20 : 00 328 . 95
DATETIMEPROG.
30MIN.BLANK TIME
function
If you record multiple programmes on a tape,
use the Smart Search function to see what has
been recorded on your tape. You can see
information such as date, time, and
programme p osition o f progra mmes rec orded
on a tape. You can also start playback
directly from the selected programme using
the SMAR T SEARC H scree n.
All programmes are listed on the scree n,
regardless of how the programme was
recorded.
The data of the last tape inserted into the
VCR is automatically stored in memory. If
you want to recall the latest data screen,
select LATEST DATA in the SMART
SEARCH screen (see page 73).
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
????/1111
SMART
SEARCH
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Searching using the Smart Search function
After recording, press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
1
Press SMART SEARCH.
2
Press M/m/</, to select the programme you
3
want to start viewing.
M/m/</,
OK
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Press OK.
SMART SEARCH
NOW SEARCHING
180MIN.
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SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH
180MIN.
:
:
OK
DATETIMEPROG.
30MIN.BLANK TIME
20 :00 21 : 00
AAB
6:30 7:00
1.10IJK
SMART SEARCHEXIT :
SET:
SELECT :
OK
SMART SEARCH
NO DATA
LATEST DATA
4
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts
automatically from the be g inn in g o f th e sele c ted
programme.
To stop searching
Press xSTOP.
To exit the SMART SEARCH screen
Press SMART SEARCH.
To record in a blank space
Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row
in the SMART SEARCH screen. Select the last
blank row in step 3, then press OK. The VCR
rewinds/fast-forwards the tape to the beginning of
the blank space, then stops. Start recording. Note
that “BLANK TIME” and the remaining time
indication only refers to the length o f the last blan k
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 LATEST
DATA. Otherwise, all of the data for the tape is deleted.
Additional Operations
Reinsert the last tape that you used to record a programme.
1
Press SMAR T SEARCH .
2
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Press M/m to highlight LATEST DATA.
SMART SEARCHEXIT :
14 :00 15 : 00 FGH
0
29 .9
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19 :00 20 : 00
3
DATETIMEPROG.
28 .95
SET:
SELECT :
OK
SMART SEARCH
NO DATA
LATEST DATA
20 :00 21 : 00 AAB
6 :30 7 : 00
1.10IJK
3
If you want to reset the latest data screen,
highlight NO DATA and press OK, then record a
programme.
Press OK.
4
The latest data stored in the VCR’s memory is displayed.
Tips
• You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single li st.
• While recording, you can display the SMART SEARCH screen using the SMART SEARCH
button. If you decide to stop recording, press SMART SEARCH to make the SMART
SEARCH screen disappear first. Then press x STOP.
Notes
• You cannot use this function unless the clock is set.
• De pending on the tape, the total or rem ai ning time may not appear correctly.
• If many short programmes a re reco rd ed on a tap e, multi p le pr ogra mmes may be in cl uded in a
single block. In this case, only the latest programme information will appear in the SMART
SEARCH screen.
• Blank time is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of the tape.
However, if you eject the tape and then make a new recording on the same tape, the original
recorded programme(s) is displayed as a blank space.
• If no information is stored in the VCR’s memory, LATEST DATA does not appear in the
SMART SEARCH screen.
• The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information
signals.
• If you start recordin g a p rog ramm e “D” fr om t he mi ddle of a previously recorded programme
“A” and into another previously recorded programme “B,” the Smart Search information for the second programme “B,” which is recorded over, is deleted.
Originally recorded programmes
AB
C
Recording the programme “D” over the programme “A” and “B”
ADC
* not available on SLV-SE500R, SE600N and SE700R
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Searching using the index function
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SEARCH
INDEX
The VCR automatically marks the tape with
an index signal at the point where each
recording begins. Use these signals as
references to find a specific recording.
..../>>>>
INDEX
SEARCH
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
1
Press ./> INDEX SEARCH.
2
• To search ahead, press > INDEX
SEARCH.
• To search backwards, press . INDEX
SEARCH.
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts
automatically from that point.
To stop searching
Press xSTOP.
Notes
• No index signal will be added when rec ording starts from recording pause. However, an
index signal will be marked if you cha nge the programme position durin g recording pause.
.
• Whe n you press
index signal, playback may not start exactly at the index signal.
INDEX SEARCH, if there is nothing recorded before the selected
Additional Operations
Searching using the index function
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Adjusting the picture
TRACKING
Tracking meter
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
OPTIONS - 1
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
NICAM
E18 0
OPC
EDIT
AUDIO MIX
HIFI AUDIO
AUTO LONG PLAY
TAPE LENGTH
RETURN
AUTO
COLOUR SYSTEM
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the
tracking when playing a tape (t he indicator
flashes in the display window, then turns off),
distortion may occur if the recording is in poor
condition. In this case, manu ally a d just t he trac king.
During playback, press TRACKING +/– to display
the tracking meter. The 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 Reality Regenerator (RR) function
(not available on SLV-SE350K and SE600N)
The Reality Regenerator (RR) function automa tic ally rest ore s the pictur e to its
original quality during playback.
To use the RR function, press RR.
The RR button lights up. You can set
RR to NORMAL or HIGH in the
OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 79).
To turn it off, press RR. The RR
button turns off.
RR
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Adjusting the picture
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 ON in
the OPTIONS-1 menu (the OPC indicator lights up
in the display window). For details, see page 78.
OPC playback
The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes
and tapes that were not recorded with OPC.
OPC recording
Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time, the VCR adjusts to
the tape using the OP C func tion (the OPC indica tor flas hes r apidly). This adjustm ent
is retained until the tape is ejected.
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To deactivate the OPC function
Set OPC to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu. The OPC indicator in the display window
turns off.
Tip
• To set tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at the same time.
Notes
• You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter won’t be
displayed.
• With the Auto Long Pla y func tion on, the OPC function will work only in SP mode. If the
tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP , the OPC function turns off. If, however, the
entire programme is recorded in LP mode, the OPC function will work.
• There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR act ually starts r ecord ing whil e the VCR
analyses the tape . To avoid the d el ay, first set the VC R to reco rd in g pa us e (th e OPC i ndic at or
flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR analyse the tape ( th e OPC indicator
flashes rapidly) and return to recording pause. After the OPC indicato r stop s flashing, press
X PAUSE to start recording immediately.
If you want to start recording quickly witho ut usi ng t he OPC func ti on, first set the VCR to
recording pause (the OPC indicato r flas he s slowly) and press X PAUSE again to start
recording.
Additional Operations
Adjusting the picture
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Changing menu options
RETURN
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
OPTIONS
OPTIONS - 1
OPTIONS - 2
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
OPTIONS - 2
TIMER OPTIONS
DECODER / LINE3
POWER SAVE
TV DIRECT REC
VARIABLE
LINE3
OFF
ON
RR
NORMAL
RETURN
Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press
1
OK.
Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK.
2
OPTIONS - 1
OPC
EDIT
AUDIO MIX
HIFI AUDIO
AUTO LONG PLAY
TAPE LENGTH
COLOUR SYSTEM
RETURN
SELECT :
SET:
OK
Press M/m to select the option, then press OK.
3
Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK.
4
Press MENU to return to the original screen.
5
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
ON
OFF
OFF
NICAM
OFF
E
AUTO
180
MENUEXIT :
78
Changing menu options
OPTIONS-1
Menu optionSet this option to
OPC•ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control) function
EDIT• ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing.
AUDIO MIX*
HIFI AUDIO*
1
2
and improve picture quality.
• OFF to swit ch off OPC.
•
to turn off EDIT.
OFF
• ON to li st e n to t he hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the same
time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function.
•
to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately.
OFF
Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.
If you press Z EJECT or turn the VCR off, AUDIO MIX will be
reset to OFF. For details, see page 71.
•
to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track.
NICAM
• STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track.
For detai ls, see page 70.
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Menu optionS et thi s opti on to
AUTO LONG PLAY• ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to
the LP mode when the remaining tape len gt h beco mes shorter
than the recording time. Note that for AUTO LONG PLAY to
work correctly, the TAP E LENG TH setting must be accurate.
•
to keep the set tape speed.
OFF
TAPE L EN GTH•
to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.
E180
• E195 to use an E-195 type tape.
• E240 to use an E-240 type tape.
• E300 to use an E-300 type tape.
COLOUR SYSTEM•
to set the colour system automatically.
AUTO
• PAL to play back a tape recorded in the PAL colour system.
• MESECAM to play b ac k a t ape recorded in the MESECAM
colour system.
If you press Z EJECT or turn the VCR off, COLOUR SYSTEM
will be reset to AUTO.
OPTIONS-2
Menu optionS et thi s opti on to
3
DECODER/LINE2*
DECODER/LINE3*4• DECODER to use the DECODER/LINE-3 IN*4 connector as
TIMER OPTIONS*
POWER SAVE• ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve
TV DIRECT REC*
7
RR*
• DECODER to use the DECODER/LINE-2 IN*3 connector as
the Canal Plus decoder connector.
3
•
to use the DECODER/LINE-2 IN*3 connector as th e
*
LINE2
line input connector.
the Canal Plus decoder connector.
4
•
to use the DECODER/LINE-3 IN*4 connector as th e
*
LINE3
line input connector.
5
•
VARIABLE
to display the TIMER METHOD menu for
selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing the
TIMER button.
• STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing the
TIMER button.
• SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when pressing
the TIMER button.
For details, see page 53 and 57.
the VCR’s power.
•
to turn on the indicators in th e di splay window while the
OFF
VCR is standing by.
6
•ON to activ ate the TV Direct Rec funct io n.
• OFF to deactivate it.
•
NORMAL
for normal everyday use.
• HIGH for well-used video tapes such as rented tapes. Select
this option when NORMAL does not improve the picture
quality.
Additional Operations
continued
Changing menu options
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Notes
• When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display window remain on, even though
POWER SAVE is set to ON.
• With the EDIT opt ion ON, the OPC function does not wor k.
1
not available on SLV-SE350K and SE500K/R
*
2
SLV-SE 600N, SE700N and SE800N only
*
3
SLV-SE700N/K only
*
4
SLV-SE 500K and SE800N/K only
*
5
not available on SLV-SE500R, SE600N and SE700R
*
6
not available on SLV-SE600N and SE700R
*
7
not available on SLV-SE350K and SE600N
*
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Changing menu options
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Editing
Connecting to a VCR or stereo system
How to connect to record on this VCR
Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LINE IN connector or jacks of this
VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connecti on that best suits
your VCR.
Example A
Example B
Your VCR (Recorder)
i
LINE-1 (TV)
: Signal flow
Your VCR (Recorder)
1
LINE-2 IN
(open cover to connect)
*
Other VCR (Player)
VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)
TV
Scart
(EURO-AV)
Editing
TV
LINE OUT
VMC-820HG audio/video cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Connecting to a VCR or stereo system
Other VCR (Player)
continued
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Example C
Yo ur VC R (Recorder)
DECODER/
t
LINE-3 IN
or
DECODER/
t
LINE-2 IN
2
*
3
*
TV
Other VCR (Player)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
How to connect to a stereo system
(SLV-SE500K/R and SE800N/K only)
Connect the LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on
the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cabl e ( not supplied).
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same c olo ur.
• If t he othe r V CR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs uncon nected.
• If yo u connect this VCR to both the L IN E IN and L IN E O U T j ac k s of th e ot her VCR, select
the input correctly to prevent a humm in g noi se.
• If the other VCR does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connecter, use the VMC-2106HG cable
instead and connect the cable to the line ou t ja cks of the other VCR.
• When you connect another VCR to the DECODER/LINE-3 IN*
3
) connector, set DECODER/LINE3*2 (or DECODER/LINE2*3) to LINE3*2 (or
IN*
3
) in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
LINE2*
1
*
SLV-SE 500K/R and SE800N/K only (AUDIO R (right) jack is not available on SLVSE500K/R.)
*2SLV-SE 500K and SE800N/K only
3
SLV-SE700N/K only
*
2
(or DECODER/LINE-2
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Connecting to a VCR or stereo system
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Basic editing
(when recording on this VCR)
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display the
connected line in the display window.
• Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
• On this VCR, set EDIT to ON in the
OPTIONS-1 menu. If the other VCR has a
similar function, turn it on as well.
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR.
1
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
2
point to start recording and press X (pause).
Press zREC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
3
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same time.
4
To stop editing
Press the xSTOP buttons on both VCRs.
Tip
• To cut out unwanted scenes whil e editing, press X (pause) on this VCR when an unwanted
scene begins. When it ends, press X (pa use ) aga in to resume recording.
Note
• If you sta rt editing following the procedure above, the VCR wo n’t start recording with the
OPC function. To record a tape with the OPC function, press z REC again during recording
pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape. Then, pr ess X (pause) after
stops flashing to start recording. If you pr ess X (pause) before
flashing, the OP C fu n c tion is cancelled.
zzzz
X
the OPC indicato r
the OPC indicat or s tops
REC
Editing
Basic editing
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Audio dubbing
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(SLV-SE500K/R and SE800N/K only)
This feature lets you record over the normal
audio track. The monaural sound previously
recorded is replaced while the original hi-fi
sound remains unchanged. Use this feature
to add commentary to a tape that you have
recorded with a camcorder.
Before you start...
• Open the LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R jacks
cover on the front panel and connect a
playback source.*
• Turn on the TV and set it to the video
channel.
AUDIO DUB
CLEAR
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Insert a source tape into your stereo syst em (or t he playback VCR).
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Search for the point to start play back and set it to playback pause.
Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.
2
Search for the start of the section to be replaced and press X(pause).
The VCR enters pause mode.
Press AUDIO DUB.
3
The programme position changes to “L2,” and the indicator appears in the
display window.
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To start editing, press the X(pause) buttons on this VCR and the stereo system
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(or other VCR) at the same time.
After you use this feature, the audio in playback mode is automatically set to
monaural.
To stop editing
Press xSTOP on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR).
To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio
(not available on SLV-SE350K and SE500K/R)
Set AUDIO MI X to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 78 ). Use this feature to listen
to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio. When AUDIO MIX is set to ON, the
AUDIO MONITOR button does not function.
Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape.
Note
• If you eject the tape or turn the VCR off, AUDIO MIX is automatically set to OFF.
* SLV-SE500K/R does not have the AUDIO R (right) jack.
Editing
Audio dubbing (SLV-SE500K/R and SE800N/K only)
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony
service facility.
SymptomRemedy
The ?/1 ON/STANDBY
switch does not function.
The power is turned on but
the VCR does not operate.
Power
The VCR is plugged in but
the display window remains
dark.
The clock has stopped and
“–:– –” appears in the
Clock
display window.
• Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug
the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours.
• Set POWER SAVE to OFF (see page 79).
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for
more than one hour. Reset the clock (and timer).
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SymptomRemedy
The playback picture does
not appear on the TV
screen.
The picture is not cl ear.• If your TV is connecte d to the VCR with both Sc art and aerial
Playback
The picture has no colour.• The COLOUR SYSTEM option in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set to
The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.
The picture has no sound .• The tape is defective.
The sound is unstable or has
an echo.
The sound from a tape
recorded with this VCR is
not in stereo or th e STEREO
indicator in the display
windo w is f l ashing.
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel . If you are using a
monitor, set it to video input.
• If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable, make sure
the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the TV/
VIDEO button on the remote commander to light up the VIDEO
indicator.
cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (s ee page 16).
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF
channel output of your VCR.
• Adjust the trac k ing with the TRACKIN G +/– button s.
• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of Troubleshooting).
Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleani ng 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 us e a c ommercially available liquid type
cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video
heads.
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony
service facility for more information.
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 m onitor.
• I f you m ade A/V connections, chec k the audio cable connecti on.
• W hen you play a tape with the same soun d recorded on both the
hi-fi and normal audio tracks, make sure AUDIO MIX in the
OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF.
• Adjust the trac k ing with the TRACKIN G +/– button s.
• The video heads are dirty . Clean the video heads using the Sony T -
25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette.
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SymptomRemedy
No TV programme appe ars
on the TV screen.
TV reception is poor.• Make sure the aerial cable is connected se curely.
Recording
The tape star ts p laying as
soon as it is inserted.
The tape is ejected when
you press z REC.
Nothing happens when you
press z REC.
The timer does not operate .• Check tha t th e clock is set.
The SHOWVIEW men u or
the TIMER me n u does not
Timer recording
appear.
The VPS/PDC function
does not operate proper ly.
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a
monitor, set it to video input.
• If y our T V is connected to the V CR with both Scart and aerial
cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 16).
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF
channel output of your VCR.
• Select the correct source with the INPU T S ELECT button. Select
a programme position when recording TV pro grammes; select a
line input when recording from other equipment.
• Adjust the TV aerial.
• Make sure the TV system is correctly set for your TV.
• Make sure SYSTEM (B/G or D/K) in the TUNER menu is set to
the same system in your local area.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the
tab hole (see page 46).
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the
tab hole (see page 46).
• M ake sure the tape is not at its end.
• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
• C heck that the safety tab has not been removed.
• M ake sure the tape is not at its end.
• Ma ke sure a programme has been set for timer recording.
• Make sure your timer settings are past the current time .
• C h e ck t hat the decoder is turned on.
• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for
more than one hour. Reset the clock and ti m er.
• Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead .
• Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set
correctly (see page 79).
• Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.
• Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one (there
might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the broadcast
you wanted to record did not send the good VPS/PDC information,
the VCR will no t s tart recordin g.
• If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be altered and
the VCR might not start recording.
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SymptomRemedy
The SYNCHRO REC
button turns off while
recording or does not go
back to recording standby
mode.
The Synchronized
Recording function does not
work.
The programme recor ded
with the Synchronized
Synchronized Re co rding
Recording function is
incomplete.
You cannot set channels as
PAY-TV/Canal Plus in the
TUNER menu.
You cannot watch Canal
Plus programmes when the
VCR is in standby mode.
A Canal Plus programme is
always recorded scrambled.
PAY-TV/Canal Plus
• The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press
• T he connected equipment was not tu rned off.
• There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.
• If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized Recording
• There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.
• Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in the
• Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in the
• Make sure the Canal Plus Scart cable is plug ge d securely.
• Make sure the Canal Plus Scart cable is plug ge d securely.
• Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in the
• Check that this channel is set as PAY-TV/Canal Plus in th e
SYNCHRO REC again.
Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC
again.
overlap, the programme that starts first has priority and the second
programme starts recording only af ter the first programme has
finished.
OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DE COD E R (see page 79).
OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DE COD E R (see page 79).
OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DE COD E R (see page 79).
TUNER menu (see page 37).
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SymptomRemedy
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A tape cannot be inserted.• Check tha t a tape isn’t already in the tape compa r tment.
The remote commander
does not function.
The selected input line
connector number does not
appear in the dis play
window.
The SMARTLINK function
does not work.
Others
The tracking meter does not
appear on the TV screen.
You cannot control other
TVs.
The display window
becomes dim.
The VCR needs to be
cleaned.
• Ma ke sure you are pointing the remote co mm a nder at the remote
sensor on the VCR.
• Replace all the b atteries in th e remote comma n der with new ones
if they are weak.
• Make sure the [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switc h is set
correctly.
• Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in the
OPTIONS-2 menu is set to LINE3 (or LINE2) (see page 79).
• Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC,
EASYLINK, Q-Link, EURO VIEW LINK, or T-V LINK.
• Ma ke sure you use the Scart cable to connect the VCR and your
TV.
• Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely.
• T he rec ording condition of the tape is very poo r and tracking
cannot be adjusted.
• The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an NTSC-
recorded tape.
• Set yo ur T V ’s code number. The code numb er may change when
you replac e the batteries o f the remote commander.
• The display window automatical ly b ecomes dim when the VCR is
in standby or timer recording mode.
• C le an the cabinet, panel and control s with a dry, soft cloth, or a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild det ergent soluti on. Do
not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.
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Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
•Normal picture•Rough picture
initial
contamination
•Un clear picture• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears