Sony SLV-SE610, SLV-SE710, SLV-SE810, SLV-SX710, SLV-SX717 Service manual

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SLV-SE610/SE710/SE810/SX710/SX717/SX810/X9

RMT-V259/V259B/V259K/V259L/V259R/V259S/V288/V288A/V288B/V288C

SERVICE MANUAL

Photo: SLV-SE810

SR MECHANISM

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

French Model

SLV-SE610B/SE710B/SE810B/

SX710B/X9B

German Model

SLV-SE710D/SE810D/SX710D/

SX717D/SX810D/X9D

Italian Model

SLV-SE610A

East European Model

Russian Model

SLV-SE610K/SE610N/SE710K/SE710N/

SE810K/SE810N/SX710K/SX710N/X9N

North European Model

SLV-SE610E/SE710E/SE810E/

SX710E/SX717E/X9E

UK Model

SLV-SE610G/SE710G/

SE710I/SE810G/X9G

* The abbreviations of SE610, SE710, SE810, SX710, SX717, SX810 and

X9 contained in this service manual are indicated when these models are common to all their corresponding models as given below.

Abbreviated model name

All model SE610B SE710D SE810D SX710D SX717E X9D

names SE610E SE710E SE810E SX710E X9E

SLV- SE610K SE710I SE810K SX710N X9N

SE610 SE710 SE810 SX710 SX717 SX810 X9

SE610A SE710B SE810B SX710B SX717D SX810D X9B

SE610G SE710G SE810G SX710K X9G SE610N SE710K SE810N

SE710N

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SPECIFICATIONS

System

Channel coverage SLV-SE610N/K, SE710N/K, SE810N/K, SX710N/K, X9N

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

SLV-SE610B, SE710B, SE810B, SX710B, X9B

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 SLV-SE610A/E, SE710D/E, SE810D/E, X9D/E, SX710D/E, SX717D/E, SX810D/E

PAL (B/ G) VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05,S1toS20 HYPER S21 to S41

SLVSE610G, SE710G/I, SE810G, X9G

PAL (I) VHF IA to IJ, SA10 to SA13 (SLV-SE710I) UHF B21 to B69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 (SLV-SE710I) HYPER S21 to S41 (SLV-SE710I)

RF output signal

UHF channels 21–69

Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SLV-SE610N/K, SE710N/K, SE810N/K, SX710N/K, X9N

SP: PAL/MESECAM

23.39 mm/s (recording/playback) NTSC

33.35 mm/s (playback only)

LP: PAL/MESECAM

11.70 mm/s (recording/playback) NTSC

16.67 mm/s (playback only)

EP: NTSC

11.12 mm/s (playback only)

SLV-SE610B, SE710B, SE810B, SX710B, X9B

SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)

NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playbackonly) SECAM 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback) MESECAM 23.39 mm/s (playback only)

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

NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only) SECAM 11.70 mm/s (recording/playback) MESECAM 1.70 mm/s (playback only)

EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s (playback only) SLV-SE610A/E/G, SE710D/E/G/I, SE810D/E/G, X9D/E/G, SX710D/E, SX717D/G, SX810D,

SP:PAL23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)

NTSC33.35 mm/s (playback only)

LP:PAL11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)

NTSC16.67 mm/s (playback only)

EP:NTSC11.12 mm/s (playback only) Maximum recording/playback time

10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape) Fast-forward and rewind time

Approx. 1 min. (with E180 tape)

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.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC 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.

4. Look for parts which, though 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.

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Inputs and outputs

i 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

SLV-SE610E, SE710D/E/N/K, SX710D/E/N/K, SX717D/E

DECODER/t LINE-2 IN

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

SLV-SE810D/E/N/K, SX810D, X9E/N

DECODER/t LINE-3 IN

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

SLV-SE810D/E/N/K, SX810D, X9E/N

t LINE-2 L o R

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jack (2) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

SLV-SE610B, SE710B, SX710B

DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-2

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

SLV-SE810B, X9B

DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-3

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

SLV-SE810B, X9B

t LIGNE-2 G o D

ENTREE VIDEO, phono jack (1) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative ENTREE AUDIO, phono jack (2) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

SLV-SE710G, SE710I

t LINE-2 IN

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

SLV-SE810G,X9G

t LINE-3 IN

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

SLV-SE810G, X9G

t LINE-2 IN L o R

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jack (2) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

o R/D L/G

Phono jack (2) Rated output level: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

General

Power requirements

220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption

20 W SLV-610A/E, SE710D/E/N/K, SE810D/E/N/K, X9D/E/N, SX710D/E/N/K, SX717D/E, SX810D

1.2 W (POWER SAVE is set to FULL/ON, minimum)

SLV-SE610G, SE710G/I, SE810G

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

SLV-SE610B, SE710B, SE810B, SX710B, X9B

1.2 W (VEILLE ECO is set to TOTAL, minimum)

Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C Dimensions including projecting parts and controls SLV-610A/E/B/N/K/G, SE710B/D/E/N/K/G/I, SX710B/D/E/N/K, SX710D/E

Approx. 430 × 98 × 283 mm (w/h/d) SLV-SE810B/D/E/N/K/G, SX810D

Approx. 430 × 98 × 289 mm (w/h/d) SLV-X9

Approx. 430 × 110 × 285 mm (w/h/d) Mass EXCEPT SLV-X9

Approx. 4.1 kg SLV-X9 Approx. 4.3 kg

Supplied accessories

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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• Feature Difference

FEATURE

SECAM (REC/PB) ×/× a/a ×/××/××/××/× a/a ×/× ME-SECAM (REC/PB) ×/××/a ×/××/× a/aa/a ×/a ×/×

EURO INPUT 21pin 21pin × 2 21pin × 2 21pin 21pin 21pin 21pin × 2 21pin × 2

RCA FRONT LINE INPUT ЧЧ ЧЧЧЧЧЧ ADDITIONAL REAR OUTPUT ЧЧЧЧЧЧ2pin 2pin

(AUDIO OUT) (R.W) (R.W)

MODULATOR SYSTEM G L/G G I G/K G/K L/G G

STB CONTROL ЧЧ ЧЧЧЧЧЧ

REMOTE COMMANDER RMT- V288B V288C V288B V288B V288B V288B V288C V228B

FEATURE

SECAM (REC/PB) ×/××/××/××/××/× a/a ×/××/× ME-SECAM (REC/PB) ×/××/××/× a/aa/a ×/a ×/××/×

EURO INPUT 21pin × 2 21pin × 2 21pin × 2 21pin × 2 21pin × 2 21pin × 2 21pin × 2 21pin × 2

RCA FRONT LINE INPUT ЧЧЧЧЧ3pin 3pin 3pin

ADDITIONAL REAR OUTPUT 2pin 2pin 2pin 2pin 2pin 2pin 2pin 2pin

(AUDIO OUT) (R.W) (R.W) (R.W) (R.W) (R.W) (R.W) (R.W) (R.W)

MODULATOR SYSTEM G I I G/K G/K L/G G G

STB CONTROL ЧЧ ЧЧЧЧЧЧ

REMOTE COMMANDER RMT- V288B V288B V288B V288B V288B V259L V259K V259K

SLV- SE610A SE610B SE610E SE610G SE610K SE610N SE710B SE710D

SLV- SE710E SE710G SE710I SE710K SE710N SE810B SE810D SE810E

(R.W.Y) (R.W.Y) (R.W.Y)

FEATURE

SECAM (REC/PB) ×/××/××/× a/a ×/××/××/××/× ME-SECAM (REC/PB) ×/× a/aa/a ×/a ×/××/× a/aa/a

EURO INPUT 21pin × 2 21pin × 2 21pin × 2 21pin × 2 21pin × 2 21pin × 2 21pin × 2 21pin × 2

RCA FRONT LINE INPUT 3pin 3pin 3pin ЧЧЧЧЧ

ADDITIONAL REAR OUTPUT 2pin 2pin 2pin 2pin 2pin 2pin 2pin 2pin

(AUDIO OUT) (R.W) (R.W) (R.W) (R.W) (R.W) (R.W) (R.W) (R.W)

MODULATOR SYSTEM I G/K G/K L/G G G G/K G/K

STB CONTROL ЧЧ ЧЧЧЧЧЧ

REMOTE COMMANDER RMT- V259K V259K V259K V288A V288 V288 V288 V288

FEATURE

SECAM (REC/PB) ×/××/××/× a/a ×/××/××/××/× ME-SECAM (REC/PB) ×/××/××/××/a ×/××/××/× a/a

EURO INPUT 21pin × 2 21pin × 2 21pin × 2 21pin × 2 21pin × 2 21pin × 2 21pin × 2 21pin × 2

RCA FRONT LINE INPUT ××3pin 3pin 3pin 3pin 3pin 3pin

ADDITIONAL REAR OUTPUT 2pin 2pin 2pin 2pin 2pin 2pin 2pin 2pin

(AUDIO OUT) (R.W) (R.W) (R.W) (R.W) (R.W) (R.W) (R.W) (R.W)

MODULATOR SYSTEM G G G L/G G G I G/K

STB CONTROL ×××a aaa×

REMOTE COMMANDER RMT- V259 V259 V259 V259S V259R V259R V259R V259B

SLV- SE810G SE810K SE810N SX710B SX710D SX710E SX710K SX710N

(R.W.Y) (R.W.Y) (R.W.Y)

SLV- SX717D SX717E SX810D X9B X9D X9E X9G X9N

(R.W.Y) (R.W.Y) (R.W.Y) (R.W.Y) (R.W.Y) (R.W.Y)

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Section Title Page Section Title Page

Feature Difference................................................................... 4

SERVICE NOTE ...................................................................... 6

1. GENERAL

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

Basic Operations ........................................................... 1-11

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

Editing............................................................................ 1-21

2. DISASSEMBLY

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

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

2-3. Power Block (SRV938EK) Removal.............................. 2-1

2-4. Front Panel Section Removal........................................ 2-1

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

2-6. MA-400 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 Block Diagram..................................................... 3-7

3-5. Tuner Block Diagram ..................................................... 3-9

3-6. Mode Control Block Diagram ........................................ 3-11

3-7. Power Block Diagram.................................................... 3-13

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-400 Printed Wiring Board ....................................... 4-5

MA-400 (Video, Audio) Schematic Diagram................. 4-9

MA-400 (SECAM) Schematic Diagram......................... 4-11

MA-400 (Servo/System Control)

Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 4-13

MA-400 (Hi-Fi Audio) Schematic Diagram .................... 4-17

MA-400 (I/O) Schematic Diagram................................. 4-19

MA-400 (Tuner) Schematic Diagram ............................ 4-21

MA-400 (Mode Control) Schematic Diagram................ 4-23

MA-400 (Power Supply) Schematic Diagram ............... 4-25

DS-95 Schematic Diagram............................................ 4-27

JK-201 Schematic Diagram .......................................... 4-27

DS-95 Printed Wiring Board.......................................... 4-29

JK-201 Printed Wiring Board ........................................ 4-29

SRV938EK Printed Wiring Board.................................. 4-31

SRV938EK Schematic Diagram.................................... 4-33

5. INTERFACE, IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5-1. System Control-Video Block Interface

(MA-400 BOARD IC162)............................................... 5-1

5-2. System Control-Servo Peripheral Circuit Interface

(MA-400 BOARD IC162)............................................... 5-1

5-3. System Control-Mechanism Block Interface

(MA-400 BOARD IC162)............................................... 5-2

5-4. System Control-System Control Peripheral Circuit

Interface (MA-400 BOARD IC162)................................ 5-3

5-5. System Control-Audio Block Interface

(MA-400 BOARD IC162)............................................... 5-3

5-6. Servo/System Control Microprocessor Pin Function

(MA-400 BOARD IC162)............................................... 5-4

5-7. Mode Control Pin Function

(MA-400 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. Pre-Adjustment Preparations........................................ 7-1

2-1-1. Instruments to be Used............................................ 7-1

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

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

2-1-4. Alignment Tapes ....................................................... 7-1

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

2-1-6. Adjusting Sequence ................................................. 7-2

2-2. Power Supply Adjustments ........................................... 7-2

2-2-1. Power Supply Check ................................................ 7-2

2-2-2. +6 V Adjustment ....................................................... 7-2

2-3. Servo System Adjustment............................................. 7-2

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

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

2-4-1. Hi-Fi Audio System Adjustment ............................... 7-3

1. AF Switching Position Adjustment ........................... 7-3

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

3. Overall Level Characteristic and

Distortion Factor Check ........................................... 7-4

4. Overall S/N Check .................................................... 7-4

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

1. ACE Head Adjustment ............................................. 7-4

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

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

4. Overall Level Characteristic and Distortion

Factor Check ............................................................ 7-5

5. Overall S/N Check .................................................... 7-5

2-5. Parts Arrangement Diagram for Adjustments............... 7-6

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.................................................... 8-3

8-1-3. Mechanism Chassis Assembly (1) ........................... 8-4

8-1-4. Mechanism Chassis Assembly (2) ........................... 8-5

8-1-5. Mechanism Chassis Assembly (3) ........................... 8-6

8-2. Electrical Parts List ....................................................... 8-7

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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-400

Board

(Page 2-2)

Rotary Switch

Power Block

(SRV938EK)

(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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SLV-SE610/SE710/SE810/SX710/SX717/SX810/X9

SECTION 1

GENERAL

This section is extracted from instruction manual. (3-065-678-11)

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

SLV-SE810N/K

(on/standby) switch (19)

A ?/1

Tape compartment

Remote sensor (11 )

(eject) button (44)

D A

Shuttle ring (63)

(play) button (44) (63)

F H

JOG button (64)

REC (record) button (46) (65)

H z

(89)

(pause) button (44) (89)

I X

(stop) button (44) (89)

J x

(fast-forward) button (44) (63)

K M

(rewind) button (44) (63)

L m

DIAL TIMER (50)

PROGRAM +/– buttons (22) (64)

(81)

AUDIO DUB button (90)

AUTO SET UP/

RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL button (19) (22)

SYNCHRO REC (Synchronized

Recording) button (67)

LINE-2 L (left) o R (right)

R t

jacks (covered) (87) (88)

How to open the jack cover

1 Press the bottom of the cover. 2 Hook your finger on the top edge of the

cover and pull it open.

SLV-SE610N/K, SE710N/K, SX710N/K

(on/standby) switch (19)

A ?/1

Tape compartment

Remote sensor (11 )

(eject) button (44)

D A

(play) button (44) (63)

E H

REC (record) button (46) (65)

F z

(89)

(pause) button (44) (89)

G X

(stop) button (44) (8 9)

H x

* not available on SLV-SE610N/K

(fast-forward) button (44) (63)

I M

(rewind) button (44) (63)

J m

PROGRAM +/– buttons (22) (64)

(81)

AUTO SET UP/

RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL button (19) (22)

SYNCHRO REC (Synchronized

Recording) button* (67)

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

Display window

STEREO NICAM SYNCHRO

Timer indicator (52) (57) (60)

SYNCHRO indicator*

STEREO indicator (70)

NICAM indicator*

(smartlink) indicator*

VIDEO indicator (16) (47)

VPS (Video Programme System)/

PDC (Programme Delivery Control)

indicator*

Tape speed indicators (46)

*1not available on SLV-SE610N/K

SLV-SE61 0N, SE710N, SX710N, and SE81 0N only

SLV-SE81 0N/K only

(57)

(70)

(67)

(17)

SPLP OPCVIDEO VPS

PDC EP TV

OPC (Optimum Picture Control)

indicator (82)

TV indicator*

Audio dubbing indicator*

Tracking indicator (81)

Time counter/clock/line/programme

position indicator (44) (46) (89)

Remaining time indicator (47)

RR (Reality Regenerator) indicator

(81)

Tape/recording indicator (46)

(48)

(90)

Rear panel

Mains lead (15) (16)

DECODER/t LINE-2 IN

DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE2 connector*

DECODER/t LINE-3 IN DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE3 connector*

AERIAL IN

ANTENNE ENTREE connector (15) (16)

*1SLV-SE7 10N/K and SX710N/K only

SLV-SE 810N/K only

not available on SLV-SE610N/K

(18) (39) (66) (88)

Index to parts and controls

AERIAL OUT

ANTENNE SORTIE connector (15) (16)

LINE-1 (TV)

E i

LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (16)

(39)

(audio out) R /D (right) L/G (left)

(18)

jacks*

continued

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

1-1

Index to parts and controls

continued

Remote commander

123 456 789

EJECT button (44)

A Z

WIDE button (

AUDIO MONITOR button (70)

×2 button* (63)

SLOW button* (63)

E y

SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)

button (46)

DISPLAY button (47)

(ten’s digit) button (12) (47)

H -

(volume) +/– buttons (

I 2

(13)

REC (record) button (46) (65)

J z

MENU button (25) (68)

PAU SE /M button (25) (44)

L X

STOP/m button (25) (44)

REW (rewind)/< button (44)

(63)

FF (fast-forward)/, button

(44) (63)

PLAY/OK button (25) (44)

* FASTEXT buttons (

SE810N/K only)

for TV

) (13)

) (SLV-

for TV

M [TV]

(11)

N ?/1

COUNTER/REMAIN button (47)

P a

button*

Q ./>

buttons*

CLEAR button (44) (56) (68)

)

123 456 789

S t

Programme number buttons (12) (47)

INPUT SELECT button (47) (60)

(89)

PROG (programme) +/– buttons (12)

(31) (46)

c/C

(

for TV

SMART SEARCH button (73)

*1FASTEXT buttons (

SE810N/K only)

SLV-SE81 0N/K only

remote control switch

[VIDEO]

(on/standby) switch (12) (57)

(

(Teletext) button*

TV power on/TV mode select

(

) (12)

for TV

INDEX SEARCH

(80)

for TV

) (13)

TV/VIDEO button (12) (16) (47)

Teletext page access buttons*

) (13)

TIMER button (55) (59)

) (SLV-

for TV

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

Step 1 : Unpacking

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

• Remote commander • Aerial cable

• R6 (size AA) batteries

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 8 models: SLV-SE610N, SE610K, SE710N, SE710K, SX710N, SX710K, SE810N, and SE810K. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-SE810N is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE710N only.”

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 T V does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV.

Remote sensor

123 456 789

[TV] [VIDEO]

Getting Started

Unpacking

1-2

To operate Set

the VCR

a Sony TV

[VIDEO]

[TV]

and point at the remote sensor at the TV

[VIDEO]

and point at the remote sensor at the VCR

Setting up the remote commander

continued

TV control buttons

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

AERIAL

ANTENNE

To Press

Set the TV to standby mode

Select an input source: aerial in or line in

Select the TV’s programme position Progra mme number buttons,

Setting up the remote commander

WIDE

AUDIO MONITOR

FASTEXT buttons

DISPLAY

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?/1

, PROG +/–

TV/VIDEO

????/1111

tttt

TV/VIDEO

Programme number buttons

PROG +/–/

c/C

+/–

2222

To Press

Adjust the volume of the TV

Switch to TV (Teletext off)*

Switch to Teletext*

+/–

(TV)

(Teletext)

Select the sound AUDIO MONITOR

Use FASTEXT* FASTEXT buttons

Call up the on-screen 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 (SLVSE810N/K only)” below.)

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 batte ry 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.

DISPLAY

c/C

WIDE

* SLV-SE810N/K only

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLV-SE810N/K only)

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.

Set

[TV]

Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the programme

number buttons. Then release ?/1.

at the top of the remote commander to

[VIDEO]

[TV]

Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV:

TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, - (ten’s digit),

?/1, t

PROG +/–, 2 +/–, a (TV), / (Teletext), FASTEXT buttons, WIDE*, MENU*,

M/m/</,

*, and OK*.

* These buttons may not work with all TVs.

Setting up the remote commander

continued

Getting Started

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

To switch to wide mode, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony

01*

, 02

Akai 68

Ferguson 52

Grundig

10*

, 11*

Hitachi 24

JVC 33

Loewe 45

Mivar 09, 70

NEC 66

Nokia

*1Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.

Press WIDE, then press 2 +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.

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 se t your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns off automatically.

Notes

• If you ente r a new code number, the code number previously entered wil l be erased.

• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote comm ander.

• When you r eplace the batteries of the r emote commander, the code number may change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

15, 16, 69*

Manufacturer Code number

Panason ic

Philips

Saba 12, 13

Samsung 22, 23

Sanyo 25

Sharp 29

Tel ef unk en 3 6

Thomson

Tos hi b a 3 8

17*

06*

43*

, 49

, 07*1, 08*

Step 3 : Connecting 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

AERIAL IN

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 co nnect the VCR and your TV only wit h an aerial cable, you have to tune your TV to the VCR (see page 19) .

AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

AERIAL IN

AERIAL

ANTENNE IN

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

Getting Started

Setting up the remote commander

1-3

continued

Connecting the VCR

to mains

Connecting the VCR

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

AERIAL IN

LINE-1

Mains lead

: Signal flow

(TV)

Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear pan el 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 tTV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window.

AERIAL OUT

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

Scart cable (not supplied)

ENTREE

SORTIE

ENTREE

SORTIE

AERIAL

ANTENNE IN

OUT

AERIAL

ANTENNE IN

OUT

Scart (EURO-AV)

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 position, only the signal from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector (se e page 21).

About the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC* EASYLINK* VIEW LINK* VCR automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page (the indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.

• Preset Download

• TV Direct Rec

• One Touch Play

• One Touch Menu

• One Touch Timer

• Automatic Power Off

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

Note

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

, Q-Link*3, EURO

, or T-V LINK*5, this

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 22.

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) (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)” on page 48.

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-SE610N/K)” on page

45.

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.

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 TIMER on the remote commander. You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 85).

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

“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.

continued

Connecting the VCR

Getting Started

Additional connections

To a stereo system (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the R/D L/G jacks as shown on the right.

To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

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-3 IN*1 (or

DECODER/LINE-2 IN* Set DECODER/LINE3*1 (or DECODER/LINE2*2) to LINE3*1 (or

LINE2*

) in the OPTIONS-2 menu.

Set POWER SAVE to OFF or PARTIAL*

Turn off th e VC R.

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.

SLV-SE 810N/K only

SLV-SE7 10N/K and SX710N/K only

not available on SLV-SE610N/K

DECODER/

or DECODER/

) connector as shown above.

R/D L/G

Audio cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

LINE-3 IN*

LINE-2 IN*

Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

in the OPTIONS-2 menu.

LINE IN

LINE OUT

Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR

If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 21.

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

Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.

SET UP

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

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

RF CHANNEL

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

Press RF CHANNEL.

SET UP

The TV system appears in the display window.

RF CHANNEL

Getting Started

Connecting the VCR

1-4

Tuning your TV to the VCR

continued

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

Press RF CHANNEL.

SET UP

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

SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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 t he wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted.

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

RF CHANNEL

????/1111

PROGRAM +/–

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

Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.

AUTO

SET UP

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

Getting Started

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.

????/1111

AUTO SET UP

PROGRAM +/–

AUTO

Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three

SET UP

seconds.

The VCR automatically turns on, and the country abbreviation

RF CHANNEL

appears in the display window.

PROGRAM

Press PROGRAM +/– to select the abbreviation of your country from the table on page 23.

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

If your country does not appear, select ELSE.

Tuning your TV to the VCR

AUTO

Press AUTO SET UP lightly.

SET UP

The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them according to the TV system you selected in “Tuning

RF CHANNEL

your TV to the VCR” on page 19.

If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 34.

If you use the SMARTLINK connection (not available on SLVSE610N/K), the Preset Download function starts and the indicator flashes in the display window during download.

For SLV-SE710N/K, SX710N/K, and SE810N/K: 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-SE610N/K: 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 Slovaki a Slova k

TR Tu rkey Turki sh

RUS Russia Russian

ELSE Other countries English

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press AUTO SET UP.

Tip

• If you want t o change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in the Auto Set Up function, see page 29.

Getting Started

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

1-5

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

continued

Notes

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

SETTINGS

RETURN

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

CLOCK

1 AAB

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

.8 FRI 8 : 0 0

12 . 20019

CONFIRM :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

CLOCK

OFF

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

FRI 8 : 0 0

8.ON21.20019

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

CLOCK

1 AAB

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

.8 FRI 8 : 0 0

12 . 20019

• If you stop the Auto Set Up function during step 3, you must repeat 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.

* not available on SLV-SE610N/K

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 (not available on SLV-SE610N/K) 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 channel.

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

…

Press MENU, then press M/m to

highlight SETTIN GS and press OK.

PLAY

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

PLAY

For SLV-SE610N /K, 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

SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

MENUEXIT :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

Getting Started

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

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.

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 8:00

21.20019

SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

CLOCK

CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

8. FRI 8:00

SELECT : SET :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

.20019

continued

Setting the clock

Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

Getting Started

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

MENUEXIT :

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

Press MENU, then press M/m to

highlight SETTIN GS 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

Setting the clock

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.

1-6

continued

Setting the clock

Selected programme position

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.

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

SELECT : CONFIRM :

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

SELECT : CONFIRM :

CLOCK

FRI 8 : 0 0

.2001 FRI 8 :00

1 AAB

MENUEXIT :

2 CDE

MENUEXIT :

21.20019

CLOCK

8. 9

Selecting a language

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

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

highlight SETTIN GS 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.

Tip

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

Note

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

Press MENU, then press M/m to

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

SELECT SET :

SETTINGS

LANGUAGE

Getting Started

MENUEXIT :

Setting the clock

Presetting channels

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

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

highlight SETT INGS and pr ess 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 MENU, then press M/m to

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

PROG. 1

AAB12

PROG.

PROG. 1

AAB12

Selecting a language

• PROG

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

1-7

continued

Presetting channels

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

PLAY

123

The channels appear in the following

456

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 SYSTEM

PLAY

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

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

• When adju sting FINE TUNING, the menu may become di fficult to read due to interference from the picture being rece ived.

NORMAL C

OFF

PROG.

MENUEXIT :

Selected programme position

Getting Started

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 (not available on SLV-SE610N/K). 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.

PLAY

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

LISTS

CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST

RETURN

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

CLEAR

Presetting channels

MENUEXIT :

NAME AAB CDE

FGH

MENUEXIT :

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.

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.

Tip

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

Note

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

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1 2

4 5

SELECT : SET STATION NAME:: CONFIRM

NAME

CDE

AAB

FGH

Getting Started

MENUEXIT :

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

NAME AAB CDE

FGH

MENUEXIT :

• 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, an d press OK.

LISTS

CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST

RETURN

Changing/disabling programme positions

1-8

PLAY

SELECT : SET :

Changing/disabling programme positions

MENUEXIT :

continued

RETURN

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

LISTS

CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST

MENUEXIT :

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1 2 3 4 5

AAB CDE

FGH

C C C

1 0 5

2 3 6

NAME

ERASE PROGRAM

MOVE PROGRAM::

SELECT :

CLEAR

MENUEXIT :

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

2 3 4 5

AAB CDE

FGH

C C C

1 0 5

2 3 6

NAME

CONFIRM

SET STATION NAME::

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

CHANNEL LIST

CONFIRM OK

PROG

SELECT A CHARACTER :

2 3 4 5

AAB CDE

FGH

C C C

1 0 5

2 3 6

NAME

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

PLAY

SELECT : MOVE PROGRAM:: ERASE PROGRAM

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

PLAY

SELECT : MOVE PROGRAM:: ERASE PROGRAM

CLEAR

Press CLEAR.

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

SELECT : MOVE PROGRAM:: ERASE PROGRAM

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 programme position y ou want to disable correctly. If you disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1 2 3 4 5

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1 2 3 4 5

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1 2 3 4 5

Changing the station names (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

NAME

AAB

CDE

FGH

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.

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

Changing/disabling programme positions

Enter the station name.

PLAY

Press M/m to select a character.

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

A … 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.

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.

tttt B tttt … tttt Z tttt a tttt b tttt

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

SELECT A CHARACTER : NEXT CONFIRM OK

Scart (EURO-AV)

continued

Getting Started

Changing/disabling programme positions

NAME CAB CDE

FGH

: :

MENUEXIT :

Setting the Canal Plus decoder

(not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

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

Connecting a decoder

DECODER/t LINE-3 IN* or DECODER/t LINE-2 IN*

LINE-1 (TV)

Scart cable (not supplied)

Scart (EURO-AV)

AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

Canal Plus decoder

AERIAL IN

Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

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 decoder.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

Changing/disabling programme positions

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Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

continued

highlight OPTIONS and press OK.

PLAY

Press MENU, then press M/m to

OPTIONS - 1 OPTIONS - 2

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OPTIONS

MENUEXIT :

to highlight SETTINGS and press

OK.

PLAY

Press MENU again. Then press M/

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

SETTINGS

Getting Started

MENUEXIT :

Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

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

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight DECODER/

LINE3*

PLAY

(or DECODER/LINE2*2),

then press OK.

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

The menu disappears from the TV screen.

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER / LINE3 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC ON

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER / LINE3 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER / LINE3 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC ON

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

DECODER VARIABLE OFF

NORMALRR

DECODER LINE3

ON NORMALRR

DECODER VARIABLE OFF

NORMALRR

MENUEXIT :

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.

• PROG

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

Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

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

12 OFF ON

PROG. 1

AAB12

MENUEXIT :

PROG.

MENUEXIT :

PROG. 1

AAB

MENUEXIT :

Selected programme position

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

NORMAL C

OFF ON

PROG.

AAB

MENUEXIT :

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 SYSTEM

PLAY

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 ON ON

B / G ON

PROG.

AAB12

MENUEXIT :

PROG. 5

LMN

MENUEXIT :

PROG. 5

MENUEXIT :

PROG. 5

LMN

MENUEXIT :

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 tha t are compatible with the RGB signals. You cannot record subtitles on the VCR.

• When you wat ch Canal Plus programmes thro ugh the RFU input of the TV, press

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

• If POWER SAVE is set to FULL, you cannot watch or record Canal Plus programmes during standby mode. Se t POWER SAVE in the OPTIONS-2 menu to OFF or PARTIAL.

SLV-SE810N/K only

SLV-SE 710N/K and SX710N/K on ly

Getting Started

Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

1-10

Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

Basic Operations

61:4

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

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 85). (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.

SP OPCVIDEO

STOP

PAU SE

PAU SE o r HPLAY

FF during stop

REW during stop

EJECT

Notes

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

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

• The tim e counter does not appear on the TV screen when u sing 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.

• If you play back a ta pe in LP or EP mode with the NTSC system, the sound

becomes monaural.

• The pict ure’s colour may be affected when playing a MESECAM-recorded tape in the LP mode.

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

Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

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 starts aut omatically in one sequence when you press HPLAY.

Note

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

Basic Operations

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

Playing a tape

Recording TV programmes

Before you start...

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

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.

• PROG

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.

REC

Press z REC to start recording.

The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.

Recording indicator

To stop recording

Press x STOP.

Playing a tape

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.

SP 20:00:2

SP OPCVIDEO

LP OPCVIDEO

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 85).

To watch another TV programme while recording

Press tTV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display

window.

Select another programme position on the TV.

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.

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 connect or or jack, you can select 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 do n’t want to watch TV while recording, yo u can turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.

Remaining timeTime counter

Safety tab

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes

1-11

Recording TV programmes

continued

Notes

• The DISPLAY information does not appear during 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 r ecording another Canal Plu s programme.*

• When you insert a no n-standard commercially 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 nam e* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals.

* not available on SLV-SE610N/K

Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

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 86).

Notes

• You cannot record what you are watching usi ng this method 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

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer

(SLV-SE810N/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 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

DIAL TIMER

PROGRAM +/–

Recording TV programmes

DIAL TIMER

SP OPCVIDEO

Press DIAL TIMER.

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

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.

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

SP OPCVIDEO

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE810N/K only)

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Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV -SE810N/K only)

continued

DIAL TIMER

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD SHOWVIEW

MENUEXIT :

SHOWVIEW

SET :

–

0–9

SHOWVIEW NO.

––––––– –

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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.

DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT

“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 44).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 47).

• Check the timer settings (page 68).

• Watch another TV programme (page 47).

To set the clock

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

Press DIAL TIMER.

SP OPCVIDEO

“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 current tape speed mode. To change the tape speed, press SP/LP before you complete the setti ng in step 9.

• When you are r ecording a programme in the SP mode and t he 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, set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 85).

• To check, change, or cancel th e programme setting, see “Check ing/changing/ cancelling timer settings” (page 68).

Notes

• If eight programme s have already been 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 statio n name may not appear if the VCR does not r eceive station name information signals.

while you are making

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE810N/K only)

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 68).

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV -SE810N/K only)

continued

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system

(not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

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 clo ck 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

85).

• 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

to select SHOWVIEW, then

press OK.

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

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE810N/K only)

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

continued

1-13

Press the programme number

123

buttons to enter the ShowView

456

number.

789

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

CLEAR

Press OK.

PLAY

The date, start and stop times,

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

INPUT SELECT

• If “– –” appears in the “PROG.” (programme) column (this may

CLEAR

happen for local broadcasts), you 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 57.

• 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 57.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

SET : CONFIRM:: CANCEL

DATE

TODAY 519: 00 20: 00 3 SP / LP LIST

SELECT : SET:: CANCEL

DATE

TODAY 519: 00 20: 00 3 SP / LP LIST

SELECT : SET:: CANCEL

SHOWVIEW

SHOWVIEW NO.

1246––– –

0–9 OK CLEAR

TIMER

TIME PROG.

SP VPS / PDC OFF

CLEAR

TIMER

TIME PROG.

SP VPS / PDC ON

CLEAR

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–

MENUEXIT :

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MENUEXIT :

Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.

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

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

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

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 t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to

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

t MON (every Monday) t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t TOMORROW t TODAY

Basic Operations

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

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LINE inputs.

To record satellite broadcasts

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

Turn on the satellite tuner.

MENUEXIT :

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.

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

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 44).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 47).

• Check the timer settings (page 68).

• Watch another TV programme (page 47).

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

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

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

• When you are reco rding a programme in the SP mode and the remaining ta pe

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 85).

• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press OK in step 4. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/c ancelling timer settings” (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/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 nam e may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals.

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

continued

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 clo ck 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 STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page

85).*

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

…

TIMER

Press TIMER.

For SLV-SE610N/K: The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen.

PLAY

For SLV-SE710N/K, SX710N/K, and SE810N/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.

TIMER

DATE

TIME PROG.

TODAY –––: –– –– : –– –

SP / LP LIST

SELECT : SET:: CANCEL

CLEAR

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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Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

1-14

Recording TV programmes using the timer

continued

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

PLAY

name*, tape speed, and VPS/PDC

function*:

INPUT SELECT

Press , to highlight each item in turn.

Press M/m to set each item.

TIMER

DATE

TODAY 519: 00 20: 00 3 SP / LP LIST

SELECT : SET:: CANCEL

CLEAR

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

• To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 60.

• 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 57.

• 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 t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to

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

t MON (every Monday) t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t TOMOR ROW t TO DAY

TIME PROG.

SP VPS / PDC OFF

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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 4 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 th e VCR to recording standby after using the VCR.

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

• Reset the counter (page 44).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 47).

• Check the timer settings (page 68).

• Watch another TV programme (page 47).

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 number, 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 r ecording a programme in the SP mode and t he 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, set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 85).

• 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 th e programme setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press OK in step 2. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings” (page 68).

Recording TV programmes using the timer

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 nam e* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals.

* not available on SLV-SE610N/K

Recording TV programmes using the timer

Additional Operations

continued

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

Play at twice the normal speed

Play in slow motion During playback, press ySLOW.

Play frame by frame During pause, press M FF or m REW on the remote

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

…

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

commander.

• During play back, hold down M FF/M or m REW/m. When you release the button, normal playbac k resumes.

During playback, press ×2.

commander. Hold down M FF or m REW to play one frame each second.

on the VCR

To resume normal playback

Press H PLAY.

Using the shuttle ring (SLV-SE810N/K only)

With the shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. There are two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode.

while holding down

Shuttle ring

Additional Operations

JOG

Recording TV programmes using the timer

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Playing/searching at various speeds

continued

To use the shuttle ring in normal mode

During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise. Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode in the following way.

Pause

Slow motion in reverse

Normal speed in reverse

Double speed in reverse

High speed in reverse

Slow motion

Normal speed (Initial speed)

Double speed

High speed

To use the shuttle ring in jog mode

Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback.

Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change to the jog mode during any playback mode, playback pauses so you can see a still picture. Each 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 pictu re using the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the VCR – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – Bands appear at the top or b ottom while pausing. – The picture shakes while pausing. To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.

Notes

• The sound i s muted during these operatio ns.

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

• If the play back mode mark doesn’t appear on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

if:

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.

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

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.

SP OPCVIDEO

Normal recording

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

Synchronized Recording

(not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the DECODER/ LINE-3 IN* 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-3 IN* DECODER/LINE-2 IN*

How to connect for Synchronized Recording

Connect the DECODER/LINE-3 IN*1 (or DECODER/LINE-2 IN*2) connector of the VCR to the TV Scart connect the LINE-1 (TV) connector to the TV.

DECODER/t LINE-3 IN* or DECODER/t LINE-2 IN*

Synchronized Recording (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

(or DECODER/LINE-2 IN*2) connector. The connected

Scart cable (not supplied)

LINE-1 (TV)

: Signal flow

Scart cable (not supplied)

(or

connector of the satellite tuner. Then

Satellite tuner, etc.

TV Scart connector

Scart (EURO-AV)

Setting the recording duration time

Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording function

SYNCHRO REC

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*

LINE2*

) to LINE3*1 (or LINE2*2) in the

OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 85).

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

1 2 3

(or DECODER/

Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L3*1 (or L2*2)” 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 indicator appears in the display window 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 indicator disappears.

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 connect ed equipment turns on while the SYNCHRO indicator is appeared, 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.

SLV-SE810N/K only

SLV-SE 710N/K and SX710N/K on ly

Synchronized Recording (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)

Additional Operations

1-16

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.

10: 00 11: 30

2 CDE

.10

SP / LP

LP VPS / PDC ON

LIST

SELECT : SET:: CANCEL

CLEAR

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

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VPS PDC

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Tip

• In step 6 above, you can chec k the TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing

Programme 2

about 20 seconds will be cut off

OK. Press MENU to exit the TIMER LIST.

about 20 seconds

Additional Operations

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

In ZWEITON (German stereo) system

This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes 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 to On-screen display Display window

Main MAIN STEREO

Sub SUB STEREO

Main and sub MAIN/SUB STEREO

In NICAM system (SLV-SE610N, SE710N, SX710N, and SE810N 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 the 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 85 for details.

To select the sound while recording

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

Stereo programmes

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo STEREO STEREO

Standard sound* No indi cator No indicator

* Usually the mixed so und of left and right channels (monaur al)

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Bilingual programmes

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Main MAIN STEREO

Sub SUB STEREO

Main and sub MAIN/SUB STEREO

Standard sound* No indic ator No indicator

* Usually the main sound (monaural)

Selecting the sound during playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo/main and sub (left and right channels)

STEREO STEREO

Left channel/main LCH STEREO

Right channel/sub RCH STEREO

Standard sound No indicator No indicator

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.

Bilingual

Usually main sound

Main (left channel) Sub (right channel)

Normal audio track (monaural)

Hi-fi audio track (main track)

Stereo

Usually mixed left/right channels

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

Additional Operations

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

continued

Notes

SMART SEARCHSAVE :

14: 00 15: 00 FGH

0 20 : 00 21: 00

AAB

29. 9 .9

6:30 7:00 IJK1.10

SET

SELECT

SMART SEARCH

::OK

19: 00 20: 00 328. 9 5

DATE TIME PROG.

30 MIN.BLANK TIME

18 0 MIN.

SMART SEARCH

NOW SEARCHING

18 0 MIN.

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

SET

SELECT

SMART SEARCH -RECALL-

::OK

DATE TIME PROG.

RECALL 1 2 3 4

20: 00 21: 00 AAB30. 9

6:30 7:00

1.10

14: 00 15: 00

FGH29.9

IJK

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

SET

SELECT

SMART SEARCH -RECALL-

::OK

DATE TIME PROG.

RECALL 1 2 3 4

NO DATA

• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT connections.

• When you pl ay a tape recorded in monaural , the sound is heard in monaura l regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.

• If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX* the OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF (see page 84).

• If HIFI AUDIO* both the hi-fi and normal audio tracks. Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not change the sound.

SLV-SE 610N, SE710N, SX710N, an d SE810N only

is set to STANDARD, the standard sound will be recorded on

Searching using the Smart Search function

If you record multiple programmes on a tape, you can 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 the programmes recorded. 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.

To store programme information, see “Storing the programme information” on page

75. If you eject the tape before storing the information, the information will be cleared.

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 MENU.

Additional Operations

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

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.

Tips

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

• While recor ding, you can display the SMART SEARCH screen using the SMART

SEARCH button. If you decide to stop reco rding, press MENU to make the SMART SEARCH screen disappear first. Then press xSTOP.

• You can have the player recall the data of the last cassette used to record programmes even after you eject the tape (page 78).

Notes

• You cannot use this function unless the cl ock is set.

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

• If many short programmes are recorded o n a tape, multiple 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 measu red 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 display ed as a blank space.

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

• If you start recording a programme “D” from the middle of a previously recorded programme “A” and into another previously recorded programme “B,” the 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”

AD C

SMART SEARCH

DATE TIME PROG.

29. 9 0

.93

1.10 IJK

SELECT SET

* not available on SLV-SE610N/K

Searching using the Smart Search function

14: 00 15: 00 FGH 20: 00 21: 00

6:30 7:00

::OK

SMART SEARCHSAVE :

180MIN.

Searching using the Smart Search function

AAB

Storing, searching and deleting

continued

programme information (Smart Search

30 MIN.BLANK TIME

Plus)

You can store programme information, such as the recording date and time, and programme position, for a maximum of four tapes. You can select a programme and start playback, by recalling the information directly from the Smart Search Plus screen.

Storing the programme information

You can store programme information for a maximum of four tapes. Before recording a programme, select a memory bank number from the list on the SMART SEARCH screen.

The unit will not memorize the memory bank number for each cassette. Note the number you assigned to each cassette.

Before you start...

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

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

Insert a cassette for recording.

The VCR automatically turns on. Press SMART SEARCH.

The SMART SEARCH -RECALL-screen appears.

RECALL is highlighted and the data for the last cassette used to record programmes appears.

Press </, to select a memory bank

number.

Note the memory bank number on the cassette.

To cancel the process, press SMART SEARCH.

Press OK.

Start recording.

The information about the recorded programme will be stored on the selected memory number.

Storing, searching and deleting programme information (Smart Search Plus)

continued

Additional Operations

1-18

To assign a memory number after recording

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

SET

SELECT

SMART SEARCH -RECALL-

::OK

DATE TIME PROG.

RECALL 1 2 3 4

21: 30 23: 004.10

0 18: 00 19: 00

CDE2.1

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

SET

SELECT

SMART SEARCH -RECALL-

::OK

DATE TIME PROG.

RECALL 1 2 3 4

20: 00 21: 00 AAB30. 9

6:30 7:00

1.10

14: 00 15: 00

FGH29.9

IJK

ERASE :

CLEAR

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

14: 00 15: 00 FGH

29. 9 .93

SET

SELECT

SMART SEARCH

180MIN.

DATE TIME PROG.

30 MIN.BLANK TIME

20: 00 21: 00

AAB

6:30 7:00

1.10 IJK

After recording a programme, you can store the programme information as a new memory before ejecting the cassette. However, you cannot add the memory on the existed memory bank number. To store the memory as additional, select the memory bank number before.

Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

Press SMART SEARCH.

Press SMART SEARCH again.

The SMART SEARCH -SAVE- screen appears.

Press </, to select a memory bank

number.

Select the memory bank number with no information or the memory bank number to be deleted.

To cancel the process, select CANCEL.

Press OK.

SMART SEARCH

DATE TIME PROG.

14: 00 15: 00 FGH

29. 9 20: 00 21: 00

.93

1.10 IJK

6:30 7:00

SELECT

SET

SMART SEARCH -SAVE-

CANCEL 1 2 3 4

DATE TIME PROG.

14: 00 15: 00 20: 00 21: 00

6:30 7:00

1.10

SELECT SET

::OK

SMART SEARCH -SAVE-

CANCEL 1 2 3 4

DATE TIME PROG.

14: 00 15: 00 20: 00 21: 00 AAB30. 9

6:30 7:00

1.10

SELECT SET

::OK

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

SMART SEARCHSAVE :

18 0 MIN.

AAB

30 MIN.BLANK TIME

FGH29.9 AAB30.9 IJK

FGH29.9 IJK

To exit the SMART SEARCH screen

Press SMART SEARCH.

Note

• If you select a numb er that is already contains programmes, the old prog ramme information is cleared and the new programme information is stored.

Searching for programme information stored on the memory bank number

You can start playback of the recorded programme after call the programme information from the four memory bank numbers.

Before you start...

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

Insert the cassette for which you want to use the memory bank number.

The VCR automatically turns on. Press SMART SEARCH.

The SMART SEARCH -RECALLscreen appears.

Press </, to select the memory bank

number for the inserted cassette.

The programme information contained in the selected memory bank number appears.

When you selected wrong memory bank number, eject the cassette and repeat steps from step 1.

Press OK.

The selected memory bank number appears on the SMART SEARCH screen.

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.

Memory bank number

To stop searching

Press x STOP.

Additional Operations

Storing, searching and deleting programme information (Smart Search Plus)

To exit the SMART SEARCH screen

Press SMART SEARCH.

Recalling the most recent programme information

Programme information that is not saved in one of the memory bank numbers is erased when the cassette is ejected. The RECALL memory bank will temporarily memorize the programme information of the last tape used for recording in case that it is accidentally ejected.

If you re-insert the cassette in step 1 that you accidentally ejected and then select RECALL in step 3, the data for the last tape used to record programmes appears. Press OK and the latest information will appear on the SMART SEARCH screen. You can then add new information to this programme list. For an explanation about viewing programme information without using one of the memory banks, see page 73.

If you want to erase the latest information in the RECALL memory bank, press the SMART SEARCH button instead of the OK button in step 3 and then close the SMART SEARCH screen. The new information will replace all of the current information in the RECALL memory bank.

Note

• When you insert the cassette whose information does not exist on the memory bank number, you cannot search the recorded programme.

Deleting the programme information

You can delete the programme information stored in a memory number.

Before you start...

• Turn on your TV and the VCR.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

Press SMART SEARCH.

The SMART SEARCH -RECALLscreen appears.

Press </, to select the memory bank

number to delete.

The programme information on the selected memory bank number appears. Check the information that you want to delete.

SMART SEARCH -RECALL-

RECALL 1 2 3 4

DATE TIME PROG.

0 18: 00 19: 00

21: 30 23: 004.10

SELECT SET

::OK

SMART SEARCH -RECALL-

RECALL 1 2 3 4

DATE TIME PROG.

14: 00 15: 00

29. 9 20: 00 21: 00 AAB30. 9

6:30 7:00

1.10

SELECT SET

::OK

CLEAR

ERASE :

NO DATA

continued

PROG.

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

Additional Operations

Storing, searching and deleting programme information (Smart Search Plus)

Press CLEAR.

The programme information is deleted.

Press SMART SEARCH.

The SMART SEARCH screen disappears.

Note

• You cannot use or return the deleted in formation.

SMART SEARCH -RECALL-

RECALL 1 2 3 4

DATE TIME

SELECT SET

::OK

About the Demonstration Mode

The Smart Search Plus function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to automatically display the Smart Search Plus screens.

To activate the Demonstration Mode

While the VCR is turned on, press and hold the both x (stop) and A (eject) buttons on the VCR four kinds of Smart Search Plus screens will be displayed repeatedly. If you operate the VCR, the Demonstration Mode temporarily stops. After about five minutes, the demonstration will restart.

for a few seconds. The demonstration will start and the

To cancel the Demonstration Mode

While the VCR is turned off, press and hold the both x (stop) and A (eject) buttons on the VCR Demonstration Mode if you turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.

CDE2.1

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

FGH IJK

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

for a few seconds. You can also cancel the

Storing, searching and deleting programme information (Smart Search Plus)

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Storing, searching and deleting programme information (Smart Search Plus)

Searching using the index function

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.

Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

Press ./> INDEX SEARCH.

• 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 x STOP.

Notes

• No index signal will be add ed when recording starts from recording pause. However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause.

• When you press . INDEX SEARCH, if there is nothing recorded before the selected index signal, playback may not start exactly at the index signal.

INDEX SEARCH

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Adjusting the tracking

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

The Reality Regenerator function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback.

To use the Reality Regenerator function

Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press OK.

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

Press M/m to highlight RR, then press

OK.

Press M/m to set RR to NORMAL or HIGH, then press OK.

The RR indicator lights up in the display window. Press MENU to return to the original screen.

To turn it off, select OFF in step 4. The RR indicator turns off in the display window.

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER / LINE3 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC RR

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

TRACKING

Tracking meter

DECODER VARIABLE OFF

NORMAL HIGH OFF

Additional Operations

MENUEXIT :

Searching using the index function

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 OP C indicator lights up in the display window). For details, see page 84.

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.

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.

OPTIONS - 1

OPC EDIT AUDIO MIX HIFI AUDIO AUTO LONG PLAY TAPE LENGTH COLOUR SYSTEM

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

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Reducing the VCR’s power consumption

ON OFF OFF NICAM OFF E180 AUTO

MENUEXIT :

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 the option, then press OK.

For SLV-SE710N/K, SX710N/K, and SE810N/K:

• FULL to reduc e the power consumption to a minimum.

• PARTIAL to reduce the power consumption.

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER / LINE3 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC RR

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

DECODER FULL

PARTIAL OFF

MENUEXIT :

For SLV-SE610N/K:

• ON to reduce the power consumptio n to a minimum. Press MENU to return to the original screen.

To turn on the indicators in the display window

Set POWER SAVE to OFF in step 4.

Notes

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

• If POWER SAVE is set to FULL*, you cannot watch or record programmes from your Canal Plus decoder, satellite, or digital tuner during standby mode (page 86).

* not available on SLV-SE610N/K

Additional Operations

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