Sony SLV-SE310, SLV-SE410, SLV-SE510 Service manual

SLV-SE310/SE410/SE510

RMT-V257B/V257C

SERVICE MANUAL

Photo: SLV-SE510

• Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS VI for MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-647-11)

The abbreviations of SE310/SE410/SE510 contained in this service manual are indicated when these models are common to all their corresponding models as given below.

Abbreviated

models name

All model names

SLV-

SE310 SE410 SE510

SE310D SE310I

SE410K SE510B

SE510D SE510K

AEP Model

SLV-SE310D/SE510B/D/SE510D

UK Model

SLV-SE310I

East European Model

Russian Model

SLV-SE410K/SE510K

S MECHANISM

System

Channel coverage SLV-SE310I

PAL (I) VHF IA to IJ, SA10 to SA13 UHF B21 to B69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41

SLV-SE410K/SE510K

AL (B/G, D/K) VHF E2–E12, R1–R12 UHF E21–E69, R21–R69 CATV S1–S41, S01–S05

SLV-SE310D/SE510D

L(B/G)

PA VHF E2 to E12 VHFItalianchannelAtoH UHFE21toE69 CATVS01toS05,S1toS2

YPERS21toS41

SPECIFICATIONS

SLV-SE510B

SECAM (L): VHF F2 to F10

UHF F21 to F69 CATV B to Q HYPER S21 to S41

PAL (B/G) :VHF E2 to E12

VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41

RF output signal

UHF channels 21–69

Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Tape speed

SP: PAL/MESECAM

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

33.35 mm/s (playback only)

LP: PAL/MESECAM

11.70 mm/s (re cording/playback) SECAM 11.70 mm/s

(recording/playback) NTSC

16.67 mm/s (playback only)

EP: NTSC

11.12 mm/s (playback only)

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

Maximum recording/playback time

10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)

Fast-forward and rewind time

Approx. 3 min. ( w ith E180 tape)

Inputs and outputs

LINE-1 (TV)

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

DECODER/t LINE-2 IN

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

General

Power requirements

220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption

18 W

1.5 W (POWER SAVE is set to ON, minimum)

Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C

Dimensions

Approx. 355 × 96 × 288 mm (w/h/d) including projecting parts and cont rols

Mass

Approx. 3.7 kg

Supplied accessories

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMA TIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are "pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page Section Title Page

SERVICE NOTE ...................................................................... 4

5. INTERFACE, IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

1. GENERAL

Getting Started .............................................................. 1-1

Basic Operations ........................................................... 1-10

Additional Operations.................................................... 1-15

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. Upper Case Removal.................................................... 2-1

2-2. Front Panel Section Removal........................................ 2-1

2-3. Power Block (ETXNY272E2D) Removal....................... 2-1

2-4. Rear Panel Removal ..................................................... 2-1

2-5. Mechanism Deck Removal ........................................... 2-2

2-6. MA-401 Board Removal................................................ 2-2

2-7. Internal Views ................................................................ 2-3

2-8. Circuit Boards Location ................................................. 2-4

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. Overall Block Diagram................................................... 3-1

3-2. Video Block Diagram..................................................... 3-3

3-3. Servo/System Control Block Diagram .......................... 3-5

3-4. Audio/Tuner Block Diagram........................................... 3-7

3-5. Power Block Diagram .................................................... 3-9

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. Frame Schematic Diagram............................................ 4-3

4-2. Printed Wiring Boards and Schematic Diagrams ......... 4-5

MA-401 Printed Wiring Board ....................................... 4-5

MA-401 (Head Amp) Schematic Diagram .................... 4-9

MA-401 (Video, Audio) Schematic Diagram................. 4-11

MA-401 (SECAM) Schematic Diagram......................... 4-15

MA-401 (Servo/System Control)

Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-17

MA-401 (I/O) Schematic Diagram................................. 4-21

MA-401 (Tuner) Schematic Diagram ............................ 4-23

MA-401 (Mode Control) Schematic Diagram................ 4-25

MA-401 (Power Supply) Schematic Diagram ............... 4-27

KK-26 Schematic Diagram............................................ 4-29

KK-26 Printed Wiring Board.......................................... 4-29

ETXNY272E2D Printed Wiring Board........................... 4-30

ETXNY272E2D Schematic Diagram ............................ 4-31

5-1. System Control-Video/RP Block Interface

(MA-401 BOARD IC162)............................................... 5-1

5-2. System Control-Servo Peripheral Circuit Interface

(MA-401 BOARD IC162)............................................... 5-1

5-3. System Control-Mechanism Block Interface

(MA-401 BOARD IC162)............................................... 5-2

5-4. System Control-System Control Peripheral Circuit

Interface (MA-401 BOARD IC162)................................ 5-2

5-5. System Control-Audio Block Interface

(MA-401 BOARD IC162)............................................... 5-2

5-6. Servo/System Control Microprocessor Pin Functions

(MA-401 BOARD IC162)............................................... 5-3

5-7. Mode Control Pin Functions

(MA-401 BOARD IC420)............................................... 5-5

6. ERROR CODES ....................................................... 6-1

7. ADJUSTMENTS

7-1. Mechanical Adjustments ............................................... 7-1

7-2. Electrical Adjustments................................................... 7-1

2-1. Preparation Before Adjustments................................... 7-1

2-1-1. Equipment Required ................................................ 7-1

2-1-2. Equipment Connection............................................. 7-1

2-1-3. Set-up of Adjustment ............................................... 7-1

2-1-4. Alignment T apes....................................................... 7-1

2-1-5. I/O Level and Impedance......................................... 7-2

2-1-6. Adjustment Sequence .............................................. 7-2

2-2. Power Supply Check ..................................................... 7-2

2-2-1. Output Voltage Check .............................................. 7-2

2-3. Servo System Check..................................................... 7-3

2-3-1. RF Switching Position Adjustment........................... 7-3

2-4. Audio System Adjustments ........................................... 7-3

2-4-1. Normal Audio System Adjustment ........................... 7-3

2-4-2. ACE Head Adjustment ............................................. 7-3

2-4-3. E-E Output Level Check........................................... 7-3

2-4-4. Frequency Response Check.................................... 7-3

2-5. Adjusting Parts Location Diagram ................................ 7-4

8. REPAIR PARTS LIST

8-1. Exploded Views ............................................................. 8-1

8-1-1. Front Panel and Cabinet Assemblies....................... 8-1

8-1-2. Chassis Assembly.................................................... 8-2

8-1-3. Mechanism Chassis Assembly (1)........................... 8-3

8-1-4. Mechanism Chassis Assembly (2)........................... 8-4

8-1-5. Mechanism Chassis Assembly (3)........................... 8-5

8-2. Electrical Parts List ....................................................... 8-6

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SERVICE NOTE

1. DISASSEMBLY

• This set can be disassembled in the order shown below.

Note: Pages in indicated pages in the SERVICE MANUAL.

Pages in indicated pages in the VHS MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VI.

Set

Upper Case (Page 2-1)

Front Panel

Section

(Page 2-1)

FL Complete

Ass’y

(Page 13)

Retainer

Plate

(Page 22)

FL Slider

Block Ass’y

(Page 22)

Cam Gear

(Page 23)

Pinch Press

Block Ass’y

(Page 14)

Mechanism

Deck

(Page 2-2)

Rubber

Belt

(Page 15)

Capstan

Motor

(Page 15)

Cam Motor

Retainer

(Page 31)

Ground Shaft

Ass’y

(Page 13)

Drum Ass’y

(Page 13)

Rubber

Belt

(Page 15)

Pully Gear

Ass’y

(Page 29)

Reel Direct

Ass’y

(Page 30)

Rear

Panel

(Page 2-1)

MA-401

Board

(Page 2-2)

Rotary Switch

Power Block

(ETXNY272E2D)

(Page 2-1)

Tuner

Unit

Rubber

Belt

(Page 15)

Slider

(Page 26)

Gear (T, S)

(Page 28)

Cam Motor

(Page 31)

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Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

SECTION 1

GENERAL

Display window

SLV-SE310/SE410/SE510

This section is extracted from SLVSE410K/SE510K instruction manual. (3-065-673-11)

SP LP EP

SMARTLINKVIDEO VPS

PDC OPC

Getting Started

(on/standby) switch (17)

A ?/1

(eject) button (42)

B A

Tape compartment

Remote sensor (10 )

(rewind) button (42) (60)

E m

(play) button (42) (60)

F H

(fast-forward) button (42) (60)

G M

REC (record) button (44) (61)

H z

(75)

* SLV-SE510K only

Index to parts and controls

Rear panel

Mains lead (13) (14)

AERIAL IN

ANTENNE ENTREE connector (13) (14)

AERIAL OUT

ANTENNE SORTIE connector (13) (14)

(stop) button (42) (75)

I x

(pause) button (42) (75)

J X

DIAL TIMER (48)

SYNCHRO REC (Synchronized

Recording) button* (63)

PROGRAM +/– buttons (20) (60)

(69)

AUTO SET UP/

RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL button (17) (20)

DECODER/t LINE-2 IN

DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE2 connector (16) (37) (62) (74)

LINE-1 (TV)

E i

LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (14)

(37)

Timer indicator (50) (54) (58)

Tape speed indicators (44)

VIDEO indicator (14) (45)

VPS (Video Programme System)/

PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator* (55)

OPC (Optimum Picture Control)

indicator (69)

* SLV-SE510K only

Remote commander

123 456 789

SMARTLINK indicator* (15)

TV indicator* (46)

Tracking indicator (69)

Time counter/clock/line/programme

position indicator (42) (44) (75)

Remaining time indicator (45)

Tape/recording indicator (44)

Index to parts and controls

EJECT button (42)

A Z

COUNTER/REMAIN button (45)

CLEAR button (42) (53) (64)

SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)

button (44)

Programme number buttons (11) (45)

(ten’s digit) button (11) (45)

F -

(volume) +/– buttons (

G 2

(11)

REC (record) button (44) (61)

H z

TIMER button (53) (57)

MENU button (23) (64)

PAU SE /M button (23) (42)

K X

STOP/m button (23) (42)

REW (rewind)/< button

(42) (60)

FF (fast-forward)/, button

(42) (60)

PLAY/OK button (2 3) (42)

for TV

continued

)

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

1-1

Index to parts and controls

continued

123 456 789

L [TV]

(10)

M ?/1

INPUT SELECT button (45) (58)

(75)

O t

PROG (programme) +/– buttons (11)

(29) (44)

WIDE button (

R S y

×2 button (60)

SMART SEARCH button (66)

remote control switch

[VIDEO]

(on/standby) switch (11) (54)

TV/VIDEO button (11) (14) (45)

DISPLAY button (45)

) (11)

for TV

SLOW button (60)

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 2 models: SLV-SE410K and SE510K. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-SE510K is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE410K only.”

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

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

Using the remote commander

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

To operate Set

the VCR

a Sony TV

Setting up the remote commander

[TV]

[VIDEO]

and point at the remote sensor at the VCR

[TV]

and point at the remote sensor at the TV

Remote sensor

123 456 789

[TV]

[VIDEO]

Unpacking

????/1111

DISPLAY

+/–

2222

----

123 456 789

tttt

TV/VIDEO

Programme number buttons

PROG +/–

WIDE

TV control buttons

To Press

Set the TV to standby mode

Select an input source: aerial in or line in

Select the TV ’s programme position Programme number buttons,

Adjust the volume of the TV

Call up the on-screen display

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

?/1

TV/VIDEO

, PROG +/–

+/–

DISPLAY

Setting up the remote commander

continued

Getting Started

1-2

Notes

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

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove

the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

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

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 14.

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

AERIAL IN

Getting Started

Setting up the remote commander

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

Mains lead

to mains

: Signal flow

Note

• If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF channel to OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector (se e page 19).

Connecting the VCR

AERIAL IN

LINE-1

(TV)

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 OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

Scart cable (not supplied)

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

AERIAL IN

ENTREE

AERIAL

ANTENNE

OUT

SORTIE

ENTREE

AERIAL

ANTENNE

OUT

SORTIE

Scart (EURO-AV)

Mains lead

to mains

: Signal flow

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 the mains lead to the mains.

Note

• When you connect th e VCR and your TV only with an aerial cabl e, you have to tune your TV to the VCR (see page 17) .

AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

AERIAL

ANTENNE

AERIAL

ANTENNE

AERIAL IN

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

About the SMARTLINK features (SLV-SE510K only)

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

• Preset Download You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR according to that data in Auto Set Up. This greatly simplifies the Auto Set Up procedure. Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the Auto Set Up function during the procedure. See “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 20.

• TV Direct Rec You can easily record what you are watching on the TV. For details, see “Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (SLVSE510K only)” on page 46.

• 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) (SLV-SE510K only)” on page 43.

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

• One Touch Timer You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the timer recording menu (the TIMER METHOD menu, the TIMER menu, or the SHOWVIEW menu) automatically by pressing

You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 73).

• Automatic Power Off You can have the VCR turn off automatically, if the VCR is not used after you turn off the TV.

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

“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.

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

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

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

Note

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

, EASYLINK*2,

, EURO VIEW LINK*4,

, this VCR

TIMER on the remote commander.

continued

Connecting the VCR

SMARTLINK

continued

Connecting the VCR

Getting Started

1-3

Additional connection

To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through

Using the Line Through function, you can watch programmes from a satellite or digital tuner connected to this VCR on the TV even when the VCR is turned off. When you turn on the satellite or digital tuner, this VCR automatically sends the signal from the satellite or digital tuner to the TV without turning itself on.

Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the DECODER/LINE-2 IN

connector as shown above. Set DECODER/LINE2 to LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu.

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

Turn off the VCR.

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

Note

• You cannot watch programmes on the TV while re cording unless you are recording a satellite or digital programme.

DECODER/

LINE-2 IN

Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

LINE OUT

Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR

If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 19.

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.

RF CHANNEL

????/1111

PROGRAM +/–

Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.

AUTO SET UP

Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.

The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.

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

RF CHANNEL

Getting Started

Connecting the VCR

PROGRAM

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 the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that the picture on the right appears clearly on the TV screen.

Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions.

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

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

AUTO SET UP

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.

RF CHANNEL

To check to see if the TV tuning is correct

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

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 T V system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted.

SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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.

AUTO SET UP

Press RF CHANNEL.

The TV system appears in the display window.

RF CHANNEL

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

RF CHANNEL

????/1111

PROGRAM +/–

Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.

AUTO SET UP

Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.

The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.

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

RF CHANNEL

PROGRAM

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

AUTO SET UP

RF channel set up is complete.

RF CHANNEL

Tuning your TV to the VCR

continued

Getting Started

Tuning your TV to the VCR

1-4

Tuning your TV to the VCR

Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto

Set Up function

Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function. With this function, you can set the language for the on-screen display, TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system*, and VCR clock* automatically.

AUTO SET UP

PROGRAM +/–

AUTO SET UP

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.

RF CHANNEL

PROGRAM

Press PROGRAM +/– to select the abbreviation of your country from the table on page 21.

For some countries, there is a selection of languages to choose from.

If your country does not appear, select ELSE.

AUTO SET UP

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 17.

RF CHANNEL

If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 32.

If you use the SMARTLINK connection*, the Preset Download function starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashes in the display window during download.

For SLV-SE510K: After the search or download is complete, the current time appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal.

For SLV-SE410K: When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and “SET UP” disappears from the display window.

The abbreviations of the countries and languages are as follows:

Abbreviation Country Language

CZ Czecho Czech

HUN Hungary Hungarian

PL Poland Polish

SK Slovakia Slovak

TR Tu rkey Tur kish

RUS Russia Russian

ELSE Other countries English

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press AUTO SET UP.

Tip

• If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one pr eset in the Auto Set Up function, see page 27.

Getting Started

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

Notes

• If you stop the Auto Set Up function during step 3, you must re peat set up from step 1.

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

* SLV-SE510K only

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

continued

Step 6 : Setting the clock

You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly.

The Auto Clock Set function (SLV-SE510K only) works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function.

Setting the clock manually

Before you start

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video cha nnel.

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

…

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

PLAY

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

PLAY

For SLV-SE410K, only the clock setting menu appears. Skip the next step and go to step 4.

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

PLAY

SETTINGS

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

CLOCK

CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

.1 1 . 2001 MON 0: 00

SELECT : SET :

CLOCK

CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

1. 1 .2001 MON 0 :00

MENUEXIT :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

Getting Started

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

1-5

SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

MENUEXIT :

continued

Setting the clock

Press M/m to set the day.

PLAY

Press , to highlight the month and set the month pressing M/m.

PLAY

Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing , to highlight

PLAY

the item to be set, and press M/m to

select the digits.

The day of the week is set automatically.

Press OK to start the clock.

PLAY

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tips

• To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits by pressing M/m.

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Note

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

CLOCK

CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

8. 1 .2001 SUN 0 :00

SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

CLOCK

CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

8. 9 .2001 FRI 0 :00

SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

CLOCK

CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

8 . FRI 8 : 0 0

21.20019

SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

CLOCK

CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

8 . FRI 8 : 0 0

SELECT : SET :

Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function

OFFAUTO ADJUST

(SLV-SE510K only)

Getting Started

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

MENUEXIT :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

.20019

MENUEXIT :

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

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

PLAY

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

PLAY

AUTO ADJUST is highlighted.

Press OK.

PLAY

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

PLAY

SETTINGS

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

.8 FRI 8 : 0 0

SELECT : SET :

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

8.ON21.20019

SELECT : CONFIRM :

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

.8 FRI 8 : 0 0

SELECT : SET :

1 AAB

12 .20019

OFF

FRI 8 : 0 0

1 AAB

12 .20019

MENUEXIT :

Setting the clock

Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM, then press OK.

PLAY

Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position of the station

PLAY

that carries a time signal appears.

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tips

• If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station whose programme position is displayed in the “CLOCK PROGRAM” row. If you do not need the Auto Clock Set, select OFF.

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Note

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

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

21.20019

SELECT : CONFIRM :

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

8. 9

SELECT : CONFIRM :

FRI 8 : 0 0

.2001 FRI 8:00

1 AAB

2 CDE

continued

Setting the clock

Selecting a language

You can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the Auto Set Up function.

MENUEXIT :

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video cha nnel.

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

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

PLAY

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

PLAY

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

PLAY

Press MENU to exit the menu.

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

SELECT SET :

SETTINGS

LANGUAGE

Getting Started

MENUEXIT :

Setting the clock

1-6

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Note

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

Selecting a language

Presetting channels

Selected programme position

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

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

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

PLAY

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

PLAY

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

PLAY

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

PLAY

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

SETTINGS

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

NORMAL C OFF ON

NORMAL CATV

NORMAL C OFF ON

MENUEXIT :

PROG. 1

AAB12

MENUEXIT :

PROG.

MENUEXIT :

PROG. 1

AAB12

MENUEXIT :

Press PROG +/– to select the programme position.

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

PLAY

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

NORMAL C OFF ON

C ON

PROG. 4

AAB12

PROG.

AAB12

Getting Started

MENUEXIT :

Presetting channels

Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.

PLAY

123

The channels appear in the

456

following order:

789

B/G TV system D/K TV system

Channel number in the CHANNEL SET field

Receivable Channel

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

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

Channel number in the CHANNEL SET field

C02 E2 C02 R1

C03 E3 C05 R6

C04 E4 C06 R7

C05 E5 C12 R12

C06 E6 C13 R2

C07 E7 C14 R3

C08 E8 C15 R4

C09 E9 C16 R5

C10 E10 C17 R8

C11 E11 C18 R9

C12 E12 C19 R10

C21–C69 E21–E69 C20 R11

S01–S41 S1–S41 C21–C69 R21–R69

S42–S46 S01–S05

If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press “0” and then press “5.”

If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, press M/m to highlight

PLAY

SYSTEM and press OK. Then

press M/m to select B/G or D/K so that you get better sound.

SYSTEM NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET

PAY - TV / CANAL+ OFF

AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

TUNER

PROG.

Receivable Channel

PROG.

D / K B / G

continued

Presetting channels

MENUEXIT :

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

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

Select TUNER, then press OK.

Select FINE TUNING, then press OK.

The fine tuning meter appears.

TUNER

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

RETURN

SET :

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

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

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Notes

• The menu disappea rs 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 bein g received.

NORMAL C

OFF

PROG.

MENUEXIT :

Selected programme position

Getting Started

Presetting channels

1-7

Presetting channels

Changing/disabling programme positions

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

You can also change the station names (SLV-SE510K only). If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually.

Changing programme positions

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

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

LISTS

CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST

RETURN

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

PLAY

programme position.

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

Press OK to confirm the setting.

PLAY

To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3 through 5.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1 2

4 5

SELECT : SET STATION NAME:: CONFIRM

NAME

CDE

AAB

1 27

FGH

Getting Started

MENUEXIT :

PLAY

Changing/disabling programme positions

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

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to change the

PLAY

programme position, then press ,.

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60, press

repeatedly.

M/m

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

PLAY

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

PLAY

CLEAR

Press CLEAR.

The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right.

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Notes

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

• Be sure to select the pro gramme position you want to disable cor rectly. If you disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.

SELECT : SET :

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1 2 3 4 5

SELECT : MOVE PROGRAM:: ERASE PROGRAM

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

2 3 4 5

SELECT : SET STATION NAME:: CONFIRM

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1 2 3 4 5

SELECT : MOVE PROGRAM:: ERASE PROGRAM

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1 2 3 4 5

SELECT : MOVE PROGRAM:: ERASE PROGRAM

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1 2 3 4 5

SELECT : MOVE PROGRAM:: ERASE PROGRAM

MENUEXIT :

NAME

AAB

CDE

FGH

CLEAR

MENUEXIT :

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Note

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

Disabling unwanted programme positions

After presetting channe ls, you can disable unused programme po sitions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

NAME

AAB

CDE

5 27

FGH

MENUEXIT :

NAME

AAB

CDE

FGH

• Set the TV to the video cha nnel.

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

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

PLAY

LISTS

CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

Changing/disabling programme positions

continued

Changing the station names (SLV-SE510K only)

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

MENUEXIT :

Getting Started

Before you start…

CLEAR

MENUEXIT :

NAME

AAB

CDE

FGH

CLEAR

MENUEXIT :

NAME

AAB

CDE

FGH

CLEAR

MENUEXIT :

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

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

PLAY

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

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to change or enter

PLAY

the station name, then press ,.

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60, press

repeatedly.

M/m

Press ,.

PLAY

LISTS

CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

3 6

SELECT : MOVE PROGRAM:: ERASE PROGRAM

CLEAR

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

3 4

SELECT : SET STATION NAME:: CONFIRM

SELECT A CHARACTER : NEXT CONFIRM OK

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

2 3 4 5

MENUEXIT :

NAME AAB CDE

FGH

MENUEXIT :

NAME AAB CDE

FGH

MENUEXIT :

NAME AAB CDE

FGH

: :

MENUEXIT :

Changing/disabling programme positions

1-8

Changing/disabling programme positions

continued

Selected programme position

Enter the station name.

PLAY

Press M/m to select a character.

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

tttt B tttt … tttt Z tttt a tttt b tttt

… tttt z tttt 0 tttt 1 tttt … tttt 9 tttt

(symbols) tttt (blank space) tttt A

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

SELECT A CHARACTER : NEXT CONFIRM OK

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

Press OK to confirm the new name.

PLAY

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Notes

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

• If you enter a symbol in step 5, it will appear as a blank space in the display window.

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

2 3 4 5

NAME

CAB

CDE

5 27

FGH

: :

MENUEXIT :

Setting the Canal Plus decoder

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

Connecting a decoder

Canal Plus decoder

AERIAL IN

DECODER/t LINE-2 IN

LINE-1 (TV)

Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Scart (EURO-AV)

AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

Scart (EURO-AV)

Getting Started

Setting Canal Plus channels

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

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

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR, the TV, and the decod er.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

Changing/disabling programme positions

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

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS2, then press OK.

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight DECODER/ LINE2, then press OK.

PLAY

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

PLAY

Press MENU to exit the menu.

The menu disappears from the TV screen.

OPTIONS

OPTIONS - 1 OPTIONS - 2

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER / LINE2 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC ON

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER / LINE2 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER / LINE2 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC ON

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

DECODER VARIABLE OFF

DECODER LINE2

DECODER VARIABLE OFF

Setting the Canal Plus decoder

MENUEXIT :

Press MENU again. Then press

M/m

to highlight SETTINGS and

press OK.

PLAY

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

PLAY

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

PLAY

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

PLAY

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

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

SETTINGS

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

continued

PROG. 1

NORMAL C

AAB12 OFF ON

PROG.

NORMAL CATV

PROG. 1

NORMAL

AAB

C OFF ON

PROG.

NORMAL

AAB

12 OFF ON

Getting Started

MENUEXIT :

Setting the Canal Plus decoder

1-9

Setting the Canal Plus decoder

continued

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

PLAY

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

PLAY

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

PLAY

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

PLAY

If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, press M/m to highlight

PLAY

SYSTEM and press OK. Then

press M/m to select B/G or D/K so that you get better sound.

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

C ON

NORMAL

C OFF ON

NORMAL ON

OFF

NORMAL C

02 ON ON

B / G ON

PROG.

AAB12

PROG. 5

LMN

PROG. 5

LMN

PROG. 5

MENUEXIT :

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Notes

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

• To superimpose subtitles while watching Canal Plus programmes, make both decoder-VCR and VCR-TV connections using 21-pin Scart cables t hat are compatible with the RGB signals. You cannot record subtitles on the VCR.

• When you watch Canal P lus programmes through the RFU inpu t of the TV, press

TV/VIDEO so that the VIDEO indicator appears in the display window.

Getting Started

Setting the Canal Plus decoder

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Before you start…

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

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.

Press H PLAY.

PLAY

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

Additional tasks

To Press

Stop play

Pause play

Resume play after pause

Fast-forward the tape

Rewind the tape

Eject the tape

x X X

m Z

To set the colour system

If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set COLOUR SYSTEM in the OPTIONS-1 menu to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in (see page 73). (Normally set the option to AUTO.)

To use the time counter

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

VIDEO

OPC

STOP

PAU SE

PAU SE o r HPLAY

FF during stop

REW during stop

EJECT

Setting the Canal Plus decoder

Notes

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

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

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

tape.

• Depending 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 on the TV screen. – The colour density increases or decreases.

• While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote

commander do not function.

Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) (SLV-SE510K only)

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

Insert a tape.

The VCR automatically turns on.

If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the TV turns on and switches to the video channel. Playback starts automatically.

Press H PLAY.

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

Tip

• When there already is a tape in the VCR, the VCR and the TV turn on, the TV is set to the video channel, and playback start s automatically in one sequence when you press HPLAY.

Note

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

Basic Operations

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

Playing a tape

1-10

Playing a tape

Recording TV programmes

Before you start…

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

Recording TV programmes

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.

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

SP / LP

Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.

LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP. However, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality.

Press z REC to start recording.

REC

The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.

Recording indicator

To stop recording

Press x STOP.

To check the remaining time

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

Basic Operations

61:4SP 20:00:2

VIDEO

OPC

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 72).

Remaining timeTime counter

To watch another TV programme while recording

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

window.

Select another programme position on the TV.

VIDEO

OPC

To save a recording

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

Safety tab

Tips

• To select a programme position, you can 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 you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can sele ct the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons.

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

• If you don’t want to watch TV wh ile recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.

Recording TV programmes

continued

Notes

• The DISPLAY information does not appear duri ng still (pause) mode or slowmotion playback.

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

• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL (MESECAM) and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This discre pancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video sys tems.

• You cannot watch a Canal Plus programme while recordin g another Canal Plus programme.

• When you insert a non-standard com mercially available tape, the remaining time may not be correct.

• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.

• About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be

displayed.

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

* SLV-SE510K only

Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (SLV-SE510K only)

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

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

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

source.

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

Tips

• The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press zREC in some situations 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 watching on the TV when you press

REC.

• You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 73).

Notes

• You cannot record what you are watching using this me thod when the VCR is in the following modes; pause, timer standby, tuner preset, Auto Set Up, and recording.

• When the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor change the TV programme position. When the TV indicator is not lit, the VCR continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme position on the TV.

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes

1-11

Recording TV programmes

Recording TV programmes using the Dial

P T

Timer

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 next 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.

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

DIAL TIMER

Press DIAL TIMER.

“DATE” and “TODAY” appear alternately in the display window.

If the date and time are not set, “DAY” will appear. See step 2 in the following section, “To set the clock” to set the date and time.

DIAL TIMER

Tur n DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.

????/1111

PROGRAM +/–

DIAL TIMER

xxxxXXXX

VIDEO

OPC

DIAL TIMER

Press DIAL TIMER.

“START” and the current time appear alternately in the display

window.

VIDEO

DIAL TIMER

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.

You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons.

VIDEO

PROGRAM

DIAL TIMER

Press DIAL TIMER.

“STOP” and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display

window.

DIAL TIMER

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.

You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons.

PROGRAM

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DIAL TIMER

Press DIAL TIMER.

The programme position or station name appears in the display

window.

DIAL TIMER

Tur n DIAL TIMER to set the programme position.

To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, turn to display the connected line in the display window.

INPUT

SELECT

DIAL TIMER

Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.

“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.

The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recordin g.

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

To return to the previous step

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

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

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 64).

• Watch another TV programme (page 45).

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DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT

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To set the clock

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

Press DIAL TIMER.

“DAY” appears in the display window.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day.

Press DIAL TIMER.

“MONTH” appears in the display window.

Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the month, and then the year.

After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again.

Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.

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

the clock.

Tips

• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press x (stop) on the VCR the setting.

• The programme is recorded in the cu rrent tape speed mode. To change the tape speed, press SP/LP before you complete the setting in step 9.

• When you are recording a pr ogramme in the SP mode and the remaining t ape 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, set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 72).

• To check, change, or cancel the programm e setting, see “Checking/changing / cancelling timer settings” (page 64).

Notes

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

• The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 with no tape inserted.

• If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function* and AUTO ADJUST is set to ON, the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set correctly.

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

*SLV-SE510K only

while you are making

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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 inaccurate.

To activate the Demonstration Mode

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

while turning the DIAL TIMER. “DEMO”

To cancel the Demonstration Mode

Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the Demonstration Mode is cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead (see page 64).

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system

The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme 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 tim e 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

73).

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

…

TIMER

Press TIMER.

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE: The TIMER METHOD menu

PLAY

appears on the TV screen. Press

M/m

123 456 789

CLEAR

to select SHOWVIEW, then

press OK.

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

Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number.

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.

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TIMER METHOD

STANDARD SHOWVIEW

SELECT : SET :

SHOWVIEW

SHOWVIEW NO.

SET :

SHOWVIEW

SHOWVIEW NO.

SET :

CONFIRM::

CLEAR

CANCEL

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Press OK.

PLAY

The date, start and stop times,

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

INPUT

• If “– –” appears in the “PROG.”

SELECT

(programme) column (this may happen for local broadcasts), you

CLEAR

have to set the appropriate programme position manually. Press M/m to select the desired programme position. To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the “PROG.” position. You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel. The VCR will then store your setting.

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

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

PLAY

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

Press M/m to reset it.

• To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 55.

• 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” on page 55.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.

The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recordin g.

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

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (SLV-SE510K only)

TIMER

DATE

TIME PROG.

TODAY 519: 00 20: 00 3

SP / LP

SP VPS / PDC OFF

LIST

SELECT : SET:: CANCEL

CLEAR

TIMER

DATE

TIME PROG.

TODAY 519: 00 20: 00 3

SP / LP

SP VPS / PDC ON

LIST

SELECT : SET:: CANCEL

CLEAR

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Daily/weekly recording

In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press

, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication

in reverse order.

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

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

tttt MON (every Monday) tttt SUN (every Sunday) tttt 1 month later tttt (dates count down) tttt TOMO RROW tttt TODAY

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Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals

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

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

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To record satellite broadcasts

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

Turn on the satellite tuner.

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

to make a timer setting. Follow steps 1 through 6 above.

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

satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.

Basic Operations

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 64).

• 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 nu mber, press - (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons.

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

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

• When you are recording a programm e in the SP mode and the remaining tape

becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape spee d 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, set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 72).

• To check, change, or cance l the p rogramme setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press OK in step 4. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” (page 64).

Notes

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

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

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or VA R I A B L E .

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

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

Recording TV programmes using the timer

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 tim e and date.

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

time.

• To record from a decoder, turn it on.

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

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

73).

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

…

TIMER

Press TIMER.

For SLV-SE410K: The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen.

PLAY

For SLV-SE510K:

• 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.

TIMER

DATE

TIME PROG.

TODAY –––: –– –– : –– –

SP / LP LIST

SELECT : SET::

CLEAR

CANCEL

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD SHOWVIEW

SELECT : SET :

TIMER

DATE

TIME PROG.

TODAY : :

SP / LP

SP VPS / PDC OFF

LIST

SELECT : SET::

CLEAR

CANCEL

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Set the date, start and stop times, programme position or station

PLAY

name*, tape speed, and VPS/PDC

function*:

Press , to highlight each item

INPUT

SELECT

in turn.

Press M/m to set each item.

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

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

• 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.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.

The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recordin g.

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

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press

, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication

in reverse order.

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

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

tttt MON (every Monday) tttt SUN (every Sunday) tttt 1 month later tttt (dates count down) tttt TOMO RROW tttt TODAY

TIMER

DATE

TIME PROG.

TODAY 519: 00 20: 00 3

SP / LP

SP VPS / PDC OFF

LIST

SELECT : SET:: CANCEL

CLEAR

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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.

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

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• Reset the counter (page 42).

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

• Check the timer settings (page 64).

• 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 nu mber, press - (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons.

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

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

• When you are recording a pr ogramme in the SP mode and the remaining ta pe

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, set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 72).

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

• To check, change, or cancel the programm e setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press OK in step 2. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings” (page 64).

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/PDC function*.

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

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

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

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Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

Before you start…

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

Playback options Operation

View the picture during fast-forward or rewind

Play at high speed

Play at twice the normal speed

Play in slow motion During playback, press ySLOW.

Play frame by frame

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

To resume normal playback

Press H PLAY.

Tip

• Adjust the picture using the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the VCR – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – Bands appear at the top or bott om while pausing. – The picture shakes while pausing. To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.

Notes

• The sound is muted duri ng these operations.

• In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.

• If the playback mode ma rk doesn’t appear on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

During fast-forward, hold down M FF/M. During rewind, hold down m REW/m.

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

• During playback, ho ld down M FF/M or m REW/m. When you release the 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 play one frame each second.

on the VCR

while holding down

Setting the recording duration time

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

Before you start…

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

While recording, press z REC.

The indicator appears in the display window.

VIDEO

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

0:30 1:00

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

5:30 6:00

To extend the duration

Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.

To cancel the duration

if:

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

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

Note

• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time.

OPC

Normal recording

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

Synchronized Recording

You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the DECODER/ LINE-2 IN connector. The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work.

When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns on and starts recording a programme from DECODER/LINE-2 IN.

How to connect for Synchronized Recording

Connect the DECODER/LINE-2 IN connector of the VCR to the TV Scart connector of the satellite tuner. Then connect the LINE-1 (TV) connector to the TV.

Scart cable (not supplied)

DECODER/

LINE-2 IN

LINE-1 (TV)

Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording function

Before you start...

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

• Set DECODER/LINE2 to LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 73).

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

(SLV-SE510K only)

Satellite tuner, etc.

TV Scart connector

Scart (EURO-AV)

SYNCHRO REC

Setting the recording duration time

Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L2” 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 and starts recording when it receives an input signal from the connected equipment.

The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when the connected equipment stops transmitting an input signal.

To cancel the Synchronized Recording function

Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC button turns off.

To stop recording

Press x STOP while recording.

Notes

• This function may not work with some types of satellite tuners.

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

operation is performed within a certain amount of time. In this case, the Synchronized Recording also stops automatically.

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

• If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap, the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.

• The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for Synchronized Recording.

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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Before you start

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

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

…

Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

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

Press M/m to highlight TIMER LIST,

then press OK:

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

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

Press M/m to select the setting you want

to change or cancel, then press OK.

The selected setting appears in the TIMER menu.

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

change, then press M/m to reset it.

• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

TIMER LIST

DATE TIME PROG.

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

03.9 .10

2 0 :00 1:30

– FRI

MON

14: 00 15: 00 LP

SUN 6:30 7:00

––: –– – : –– – ––– . ––

RETURN

SELECT :

SET:: CANCEL

CLEAR

TIMER

DATE

TIME PROG.

2 CDE

.10

10: 00 11: 30

SP / LP

LP VPS / PDC ON

LIST

SELECT : SET::

CLEAR

CANCEL

3SPTODAY 5 AAB LP CDE LP FGH I

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

Programme 2

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

about 20 seconds will be cut off

about 20 seconds

Additional Operations

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Searching using the Smart Search function

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

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

The data of the last tape inserted into the VCR is automatically stored in memory. If you want to recall the latest data screen, select LATEST DATA in the SMART SEARCH screen (see page 67).

Before you start…

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

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

After recording, press ?/1 to turn on the

VCR. Press SMART SEARCH.

Press M/m/</, to select the

programme you want to start viewing.

Press OK.

The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme.

To stop searching

Press x STOP.

To exit the SMART SEARCH screen

Press SMART SEARCH.

SMART SEARCH

DATE TIME PROG.

19: 00 20: 00 328 .9 5 14: 00 15: 00 FGH

29. 9 0 20:00 21:00

6:30 7:00 IJK1.10

SELECT

: :

SET

SMART SEARCH

NOW SEARCHING

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

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 of the last blank space.

SMART SEARCH

DATE TIME PROG.

14: 00 15: 00 FGH

29. 9 0

.93

20: 00 21: 00

6:30 7:00

1.10 IJK

SELECT

SET

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

18 0 MIN.

AAB

30 MIN.BLANK TIME

To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape

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

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

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

Press SMART SEARCH.

18 0 MIN.

AAB

30 MIN.BLANK TIME

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

18 0 MIN.

Press M/m to highlight LATEST DATA.

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

Press OK.

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

Tips

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

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

SEARCH button. If you decide to sto p recording, press SMART SEARCH to make the SMART SEARCH screen disappear first. Then press xSTOP.

SMART SEARCH

NO DATA

LATEST DATA

SELECT : SET :

SMART SEARCH

DATE TIME PROG.

19: 00 20: 00

28. 9 5

14: 00 15: 00 FGH

29. 9 0

.93

20: 00 21: 00 AAB

6:30 7:00

NO DATA

LATEST DATA

SELECT : SET :

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Notes

Tracking meter

• You cannot use this function unless the clock is set.

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

• If many short programmes are recorded on a tape, multip le programmes may be

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

• Blank time is measured from the end of the l ast 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 display ed as a blank space.

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

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

• If you start recording a p rogramme “D” from the middle of a previously recorded programme “A” and into another previously recorded program me “B,” the Smart Search information for the second programme “B,” which is recorded over, is deleted.

Originally recorded programmes

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

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Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window, then turns off), distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

During playback, press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the indicator lights up). To resume automatic tracking adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.

About the Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function

The Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you set OPC to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (the OPC in dicator lights up in the display window). For details, see page 72.

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 OPC function (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.

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 PROGRAM + and – buttons on the VCR at the same time.

OPTIONS - 1

OPC AUTO LONG PLAY TAPE LENGTH COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

TRACKING

Additional Operations

ON OFF E180

MENUEXIT :

Searching using the Smart Search function

Notes

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

• With the Auto Long Play function on, the OPC 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 actually starts recording while the VCR analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press zREC to have the VCR analyse the tape (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly) and return to recording pause. After the OPC indicator stops flashing, press XPAUSE to start recording immediately. If you want to start recording quickly without using the OPC function, first set the VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press XPAU SE again to start recording.

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Adjusting the picture

Reducing the VCR’s power consumption

You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off (standby mode) to reduce the VCR’s power consumption.

Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press OK.

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

Press M/m to select POWER SAVE, then

press OK.

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

Press MENU to return to the original screen.

Tip

• To ensure that the power consumption is at the lowest possible level, set DECODER/LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu to LINE2 (page 73).

Note

• When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicators in the display window remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to ON.

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER / LINE2 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC OFF

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

DECODER ON

MENUEXIT :

Additional Operations

Adjusting the picture

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Reducing the VCR’s power consumption

Changing menu options

Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and

press OK.

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

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

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

Press MENU to return to the original screen.

OPTIONS - 1

OPC AUTO LONG PLAY TAPE LENGTH COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

ON OFF E180

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

OPTIONS-1

Menu option Set this option to

OPC •ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control)

AUTO LONG PLAY • ON to change the timer recording tape speed

TAPE LENGTH •

function and improve picture quality.

• OFF to switch off OPC.

automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time. Note that for AUTO LONG PLAY to work correctly, the TAPE LENGTH setting must be accurate.

OFF

•

to keep the set tape speed.

E180

to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.

• E195 to use an E-19 5 type tape.

• E240 to use an E-24 0 type tape.

• E300 to use an E-30 0 type tape.

OPTIONS - 1 OPTIONS - 2

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

DECODER / LINE2 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

MENUEXIT :

OPTIONS

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER VARIABLE OFF ON

Menu option Set this option to

COLOUR SYSTEM •

MENUEXIT :

OPTIONS-2

AUTO

to set the colour system automatically.

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

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

If you press Z EJECT or turn the VCR off, COLOUR SYSTEM will be reset to AUTO.

Menu option Set this option to

DECODER/LINE2 •

TIMER OPTIONS* •

MENUEXIT :

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

TV DIRECT REC* •ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function.

Note

• When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicators in the display window remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to ON.

DECODER

to use the DECODER/LINE-2 IN

connector as the Canal Plus decoder conne ctor.

• LINE2 to use the DECODER/LINE-2 IN connector as the line input connector.

VARIABLE

to display the TIMER METHOD menu for selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing the TIMER button.

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

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

For details, see page 53 and 57.

during standby mode to reduce the VCR’s power consumption to a minimum. To ensure that power consumption is at the lowest possible level, set DECODER/LINE2 in OPTIONS-2 to LINE2.

OFF

•

to turn on the indicators in the display window

while the VCR is standing by.

• OFF to deactivate it.

Additional Operations

*SLV-SE510K only

Changing menu options

Editing with another VCR

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 or B and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.

Example A

Your VCR (Recorder)

i LINE-1 (TV)

VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Example B

Your VCR (Recorder)

DECODER/ t LINE-2 IN

Other VCR (Player)

Scart (EURO-AV)

Other VCR (Player)

Scart (EURO-AV)

Changing menu options

Notes

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

• If the other VCR does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, use the VMC2106HG cable instead and connect the cab le to the line ou t jacks of the other VCR.

• When you connect another VCR to the DECODER/LI NE-2 IN connector, set DECODER/LINE2 to LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu.

Operation (when recording on this VCR)

Before you start editing

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

• Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window.

• Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.

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

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

Search for the point to start recording and press X (pause). Press zREC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.

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

time.

REC

zzzz

To stop editing

Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X (pause) on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press X (pause) again to resume recording.

Note

• If you start editing following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording with the OPC function. To record a tape with the OPC function, press zREC again during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses th e tape. Then, press

(pause) before

the OPC indicator stops flashing to start recording. If you press X

(pause) after

the OPC indicator stops flashing, the OPC function is cancelled.

Additional Operations

Editing with another VCR

VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

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1-18 E

Editing with another VCR

SLV-SE310/SE410/SE510

2 Harness

3 Two flat cables

6 Two claws

7 Rear panel

1 Power cord

4 Two claws

5 Three claws

SECTION 2

DISASSEMBLY

Note: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

2-1. UPPER CASE REMOVAL 2-3. POWER BLOCK (ETXNY272E2D)

REMOVAL

1 Two screws

(Case3 TP2)

3 Upper case

2 Two screws

(Case3 TP2)

2 Power cord

3 Three screws

(B3)

4 Power block

(ETXNY272E2D)

1 Connector

(CN101)

2-2. FRONT PANEL SECTION REMOVAL

2 Three claws

4 Front panel

section

3 Three claws

2-4. REAR PANEL REMOVAL

1 Connector

(CN460)

2-1

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