To prev e nt fire or shock hazard, do no t expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified
service shop.
Precautions
Safety
• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz.
Check that the unit’s operating voltage is
identical with your local power supply.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit
and have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as
long as it is connected to the mains, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never
by the cord.
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets,
etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that
may block the ventilation slots.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical
vibration or shock.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position
only.
• Keep the unit and cassettes a w ay from eq uipment
with strong magnets, such as microwav e o ve ns o r
large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, moisture may condense inside the
VCR and cause damage to the video head and
tape. When you first install the unit, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for
about three hours before operating the unit.
Caution
Te le visi on prog rammes , f il ms, vid eo tapes a nd ot her
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such material may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this
recorder with cable television transmission may
require authorization from the cable television
transmitter and/or programme owner.
Compatible colour systems
This VCR is designed to record using the PAL (B/G
or D/K) or MESECAM (B/G or D/K) colour system
and play back using the PAL (B/G or D/K) or
MESECAM (B/G or D/K) colour systems.
Recording of video sources based on other colour
systems cannot be guaranteed.
HOWVIEW
S
Development Corporation. The S
is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
is a registered trademark of Gemstar
HOWVIEW
system
WARNING
2
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Table of contents
Getting Started
Getting Started
Index to parts and controls
4
10
Step 1 : Unpacking
11
Step 2 : Setting up the remote
commander
15
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
19
Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the
VCR
22
Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with
the Auto Set Up function
25
Step 6 : Setting the clock
Selecting a language
29
Presetting channels
30
Changing/disabling programme
34
positions
Setting the Canal Plus deco der
39
(not available on SLV-SE610N/K)
Basic Operations
Playing a tape
44
Recording TV programmes
46
Recording TV programmes using
50
the Dial Timer
(SLV-SE810N/K only)
Recording TV programmes using
55
the ShowView system
(not available on SLV-SE610N/K)
Recording TV programmes using
59
the timer
Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
63
Setting the recording duration time
65
Synchronized Recording
66
(not available on SLV-SE610N/K)
Checking/changing/cancelling
68
timer settings
Recording stereo and bilingual
70
programmes
Searching using the Smart Search
73
function
Storing, searching and deleting
75
programme information (Smart
Search Plus)
Searching using the index function
80
Adjusting the picture
81
Reducing the VCR’s power
83
consumption
Changing menu options
84
Editing
Connecting to a VCR or stereo
87
system
Basic editing
89
Audio dubbing
90
(SLV-SE810N/K only)
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
91
Specifications
96
Index
98
Back Cover
Quick Start Guide
Table of contents
3
Page 4
Getting Started
Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
position indicator (44) (46) (89)
Remaining time indicator (47)
N
RR (Reality Regenerator) indicator
O
(81)
Tape/recording indicator (46)
P
*1not available on SLV-SE610N/K
2
*
SLV-SE610N, SE710N, SX71 0N, and SE810N only
3
*
SLV-SE810N/K only
Index to parts and controls
6
Page 7
Rear panel
Getting Started
Mains lead (15) (16)
A
DECODER/t LINE-2 IN
B
DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-
1
2 connector*
(18) (39) (66) (88)
DECODER/t LINE-3 IN
DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE3 connector*
AERIAL IN
C
2
(18) (39) (66) (88)
ANTENNE ENTREE connector (15)
(16)
*1SLV-SE710N/K and SX710N/K only
2
*
SLV-SE810N/K only
3
not available on SLV-SE610N/K
*
AERIAL OUT
D
ANTENNE SORTI E connector (15 )
(16)
E i
LINE-1 (TV)
LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (16)
i
(39)
(audio out) R/D (right) L/G (left)
F
jacks*
3
(18)
continued
Index to parts and controls
7
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Remote commander
EJECT button (44)
A Z
123
456
789
0
WIDE button (
B
AUDIO MONITOR button (70)
C
×2 button* (63)
D
SLOW button* (63)
E y
SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)
F
for TV
) (13)
button (46)
DISPLAY button (47)
G
(ten’s digit) button (12) (47)
H -
(volume) +/– buttons (
I 2
for TV
(13)
REC (record) button (46) (65)
J z
MENU button (25) (68)
K
PAUSE/M button (25) (4 4)
L X
STOP/m button (25) (44)
x
REW (rewind)/< button (44)
m
(63)
FF (fast-forward)/, button
M
(44) (63)
PLAY/OK button (25) (44)
H
)
Index to parts and controls
8
* FASTEXT buttons (
SE810N/K only)
for TV
) (SLV-
Page 9
M [TV]
(11)
/
[VIDEO]
remote control switch
Getting Started
123
456
789
0
N ?/1
O
P a
Q ./>
R
S t
T
U
(on/standby) switch (12) (57)
COUNTER/REMAIN button (47)
2
(Teletext) button*
/
(
for TV
TV power on/TV mode select
button*
2
(
for TV
) (12)
INDEX SEARCH
buttons*
1
(80)
CLEAR button (44) (56) (68)
TV/VIDEO button (12) (16) (47)
Programme number b uttons (12) (4 7)
INPUT SELECT button (47) (60)
(89)
PROG (program me) +/– b uttons (12 )
V
(31) (46)
T eletext page access buttons*
c/C
(
) (13)
for TV
TIMER button (55) (59)
W
SMART SEARCH button (73)
X
*1FASTEXT buttons (
SE810N/K only)
2
*
SLV-SE810N/K only
for TV
) (SLV-
) (13)
2
Index to parts and controls
9
Page 10
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.”
10
Unpacking
Page 11
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander
123
456
789
0
Inserting the batteries
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries
by matching the + and – on the
batteries to the diagram inside the
battery compartment.
Insert the negative (–) end first,
then push in and down until the
positive (+) end clicks into
position.
Using the remote
commander
You can use this remote
commander to operate this VCR
and a Sony TV. Buttons on the
remote commander marked with a
dot (•) can be used to operate your
Sony TV. If the TV does not have
the symbol near the remote
sensor, this remo te commander
will not operate the TV.
Remote sensor
Getting Started
To operateSet
the VCR
a Sony TV
/
[TV]
[VIDEO]
and point at the remote sensor at the VCR
[TV]
and point at the remote senso r at the TV
[VIDEO]
to
[TV]
/
[VIDEO]
continued
Setting up the remote commander
11
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WIDE
AUDIO MONITOR
FASTEXT buttons
DISPLAY
-
123
456
789
0
????/1111
/
a
tttt
TV/VIDEO
Programme
number
buttons
PROG +/–/
c/C
+/–
2222
TV control buttons
ToPress
Set the TV to standby mode
Select an input source: aerial in or line in
Select the TV’s programme positio nProgramme number buttons,
Setting up the remote commander
12
?/1
TV/VIDEO
t
, PROG +/–
-
Page 13
ToPress
Adjust the volume of the TV
Switch to TV (Teletext off)*
Switch to Teletext*
Select the soundAUDIO MONITOR
Use FASTEXT*FASTEXT buttons
Call up the on-screen display
Change the Teletext page*
Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For
other manufactures’ wide T V s, 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 battery leakage.
• Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.
* SLV-SE81 0N /K on ly
2
+/–
(TV)
a
(Teletext)
/
DISPLAY
c/C
WIDE
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
(SLV-SE810N/K only)
The remote commander is preprogrammed to co ntrol non-Son y TVs. If yo ur
TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code
number.
Getting Started
Set
1
Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the programme
2
number buttons. Then release ?/1.
[TV]
/
[VIDEO]
at the top of the remote commander to
[TV]
.
Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV:
?/1, t
TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, - (ten’s digit),
PROG +/–, 2 +/–, a (TV), / (Teletext), FASTEXT buttons, WIDE*,
MENU*,
* These buttons may not work with all TVs.
M/m/</,
*, and OK*.
continued
Setting up the remote commander
13
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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 foo t notes b elow this table for the applicable
code numbers.
*1Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.
2
Press WIDE, then press 2 +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.
*
3
Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press M/m/</, to
*
select the wide picture you want an d press OK.
Tip
• When you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV
turns off automatically.
Notes
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be
erased.
• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work
with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote c ommander, the code number may
change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.
Setting up the remote commander
14
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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
AERIAL
ANTENNE
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
AERIAL OUT
Mains lead
to mains
Aerial cable (supplie d)
: Signal flow
Getting Started
AERIAL IN
1
2
3
Disconnect the aerial cable from
your TV and connect it to
AERIAL IN on the rear panel of
the VCR.
Connect AERIAL OUT of the
VCR and the aerial input of your
TV using the supplied aerial cable.
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Note
• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to
tune your TV to the VCR (see page 19).
continued
Connecting the VCR
15
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If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
AERIAL
ANTENNE
AERIAL IN
i
Mains lead
to mains
LINE-1
(TV)
: Signal flow
Scart cable (not supplied)
AERIAL OUT
Aerial cable (supplied)
AERIAL IN
Scart
(EURO-AV)
1
2
3
4
Disconnect the aerial cable from
your TV and connect it to
AERIAL IN on the rear panel of
the VCR.
Connect AERIAL OUT of the
VCR and the aerial input of your
TV using the supplied aerial cable.
Connect LINE-1 (TV) on th e 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 win dow.
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Connecting the VCR
16
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 AERI AL OUT connector (see page 21).
Page 17
About the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)
If the connected TV complies with
SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*
EASYLINK*
VIEW LINK*
2
, Q-Link*3, EURO
4
, or T-V LINK*5, this
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
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 o r exit the
Auto Set Up function during the procedure.
See “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 22.
• TV Direct Rec
You can easily record what you are watching on the TV. For details, see
“Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not
available on SLV-SE610N/K)” on page 48.
• One Touch Play
With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without
turning on the TV. For details, see “Starting playback automatically with
one button (One Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)” on page
45.
• One Touch Menu
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and
display the VCR’s on-screen display automatically by pressing MENU on
the remote commander.
• One Touch Timer
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and
display the timer recording menu (the TIMER METHOD menu, the
TIMER menu, or the SHOWVIEW menu) automatically by pressing
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).
• Automatic Power Off
You can have the VCR turn off automatically, if the VCR is not used after
you turn off the TV.
*1“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporat i on.
2
*
“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.
3
*
“Q-Link” is a tra demark of Panasonic Corpor ation.
4
*
“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corpora t ion.
5
*
“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.
1
,
Getting Started
Note
• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.
continued
Connecting the VCR
17
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Additional connections
To a stereo system
(not available on
SLV-SE610N/K)
You ca n 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.
Audio cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
DECODER/
t
LINE-3 IN*
or DECODER/
t
LINE-2 IN*
: Signal flow
R/D L/G
1
2
Scart cable (not supplied)
LINE IN
LINE OUT
Connecting the VCR
18
Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the DECODER/LINE-3 IN*1 (or
1
DECODER/LINE-2 IN*
Set DECODER/LINE3*1 (or DECODER/LINE2*2) to LINE3*1 (or
2
LINE2*
Set POWER SAVE to OFF or PARTIAL*
3
Turn off the VCR.
4
2
) in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
2
) connector as shown above.
3
in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
To watch a programme, turn on the satellite or digital tuner and the TV.
Note
• You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording
a satellite or digital programme.
1
SLV-SE810N/K only
*
2
*
SLV-SE710N/K and SX710N/K only
3
*
not available on SLV-SE610N/K
Page 19
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.
Getting Started
1
2
3
AUTO
SET UP
RF CHANNEL
????/1111
Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR
picture.
This programme position will now be referred to as the video
channel.
RF CHANNEL
PROGRAM +/–
4
AUTO
SET UP
RF CHANNEL
Press RF CHANNEL.
The TV system appears in the display window.
continued
Tuning your TV to the VCR
19
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5
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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.
6
7
Tune the TV to the same channel
shown in the VCR display window
so that the picture on the right
appears clearly on the TV screen.
Refer to your TV manual for TV
tuning instructions .
If you select the wrong TV system in
step 5, the picture on the right may
not appear. Select the appropriate TV system and tune the TV
again.
If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picture
from the VCR” below.
AUTO
SET UP
Press RF CHANNEL.
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to
play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.
RF CHANNEL
To check to see if the TV tuning is correct
Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If
the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press
PROGRAM +/–, the TV tuning is correct.
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR
If the screen does not appear clearly in s tep 6 abo ve, go to step 7 to fi nish 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 appear s. Th en tun e the T V to the new
RF channel so that a clear picture appears.
Tuning your TV to the VCR
20
Note
• If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted.
Page 21
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
Getting Started
1
2
3
AUTO
SET UP
RF CHANNEL
PROGRAM
????/1111
RF CHANNEL
PROGRAM +/–
Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
Press PROGRAM +/– to set the RF channel to OFF, and press RF
CHANNEL again.
AUTO
SET UP
RF CHANNEL
RF channel set up is complete.
Tuning your TV to the VCR
21
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Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto
Set Up functi on
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
1
2
Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
22
SET UP
RF CHANNEL
PROGRAM
Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three
seconds.
The VCR automatically turns on, and the country abbreviation
appears in the display window.
Press PROGRAM +/– to select the abbreviation of your country
from the table on page 23.
For some countries, there is a selection of languages to choose from.
If your country does not appear, select ELSE.
Page 23
3
AUTO
SET UP
Press AUTO SET UP lightly.
The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and
presets them according to the TV system you selected in “Tuning
RF CHANNEL
your TV to the VCR” on page 19.
If you want to chan ge t he ord er of the channels or disable un wanted
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 la ngua ges are as f ollo ws :
Abbreviation CountryLanguage
CZCzechoCzech
HUNHungaryHungarian
PLPolandPolish
SKSlovakiaSlovak
TRTurkeyTurkish
RUSRussiaRussian
ELSEOther countries English
Getting Started
To cancel the Auto Set Up function
Press AUTO SET UP.
Tip
• If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in
the Auto Set Up function, see page 29.
continued
Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
23
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Notes
• 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
Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
24
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Step 6 : Setting the clock
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
SETTINGS
RETURN
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
OFFAUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
.1 1 . 2001 MON 0: 00
CONFIRM :
SET:
OK
MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
OFFAUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
1 . 1.2001 MON 0 : 00
SELECT :
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 l o cal area, t r y another station for the Aut o Cl ock Se t fun c ti on.
Setting the clock manually
Getting Started
Before you start
…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the T V to the video channel.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
1
2
MENU
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight SETTINGS a n d press OK.
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK,
then press OK.
For SLV-SE610N/K, only the clock
setting menu appears. Skip the next
step and go to step 4.
3
PLAY
OK
Press M/m to highlight MANUAL
ADJUST, then press OK.
continued
Setting the clock
25
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4
CONFIRM :
SET:
OK
MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
OFFAUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
8 . 1. 2001 SUN 0 : 00
SELECT :
2
CONFIRM :
SET:
OK
MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
OFFAUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
8 . 9. 2001 FRI0 :00
SELECT :
2
CONFIRM :
SET:
OK
MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
OFFAUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
8 .FRI8 :0 0
SELECT :
21.20019
MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
OFFAUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
8 .FRI8 :0 0
21
SET:
SELECT :
OK
.20019
Press M/m to set the day.
PLAY
OK
5
6
7
8
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
MENU
Press , to highlight the month and
set the month pressing M/m.
Set the year, hour, and minutes in
sequence, pressing , to highlig ht
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.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
Tips
• To chang e 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.
Setting the clock
26
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t pro cee d for more than a few
minutes.
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Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
SETTINGS
RETURN
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
ON
1AAB
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
.8FRI8 : 00
12.20019
CONFIRM :
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
OFF
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
FRI8 : 00
8.ON21.20019
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
ON
1AAB
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
.8FRI8 : 00
12.20019
(not available on SLV-SE610N/K)
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the T V to the video channel.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
Getting Started
1
2
3
4
MENU
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight SETTINGS a n d press OK.
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK,
then press OK.
AUTO ADJUST is highlighted.
Press OK.
Press M/m to highlight ON, then
press OK.
continued
Setting the clock
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5
CONFIRM :
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
FRI8 : 00
8.
1AAB
21.20019
CONFIRM :
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
.2001 FRI8 : 00
8. 9
2CDE
21
PLAY
OK
Press m to highlight CLOCK
PROGRAM, then press OK.
6
7
Press M/m repeatedly until the
PLAY
OK
programme position of the station
that carries a time signal appears.
If the VCR does not receive a time
signal from any station, AUTO
ADJUST returns to OFF
automatically.
MENU
Tips
• If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t pro cee d for more than a few
Press MENU to exit the menu.
whenever the VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making
reference to the time signal from the station whose programme positio n is
displayed in the “CLOCK PROGRAM” row. If you do not need the Auto Clock
Set, select OFF.
minutes.
Setting the clock
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Selecting a language
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
SETTINGS
RETURN
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SET:
SELECT
OK
MENUEXIT :
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 T V to the video channel.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
Getting Started
1
2
3
4
MENU
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
MENU
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight SETTINGS a n d press OK.
Press M/m to highlight
LANGUAGE, then press OK.
Press M/m to highlight the desired language, then press OK.
Press MENU to exit the me nu.
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Note
• The menu di sappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more th an a few
minutes.
Selecting a language
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Presetting channels
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
SETTINGS
RETURN
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C
AAB12
PROG. 1
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORMAL
OFF
ON
RETURN
SYSTEMD / K
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
CATV
PROG.
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORMAL
ON
RETURN
1
CONFIRM :
SELECT :
OK
SYSTEM
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C
AAB12
PROG. 1
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORMAL
OFF
ON
RETURN
SYSTEMD / K
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.
1
2
3
4
MENU
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
Press M/m to highlight TUNER,
then press OK.
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/
CATV, then press OK.
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL,
then press OK.
To preset CATV (Cable Television)
channels, select CATV.
Presetting channels
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5
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C
AAB12
PROG. 4
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORMAL
OFF
ON
RETURN
SYSTEMD / K
Selected programme position
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C
AAB12
PROG.
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
ON
RETURN
4
CONFIRM :
SELECT :
OK
SYSTEMD / K
• PROG
Press PROG +/– to select the
programme position.
Getting Started
6
PLAY
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL
SET, then press OK.
OK
continued
Presetting channels
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7
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C
27
PROG.
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
Press M/m repeatedly until the
channel you want is displayed.
123
456
789
0
The channels appear in the follo wing
order:
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.”
8
PLAY
OK
If the TV sound is distorte d or noisy,
press M/m to highlight SYSTEM
and press OK. Then press M/m to
select B/G or D/K so that you get
better sound.
Presetting channels
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9
To pres et another programme p ositio n, repeat steps 5 through 7.
Getting Started
10
MENU
Press MENU to exit the me nu.
If the picture is not clear
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AF T) functio n 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
1
programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.
Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.
2
Select TUNER, then press OK.
3
Select FINE TUNING, then press OK.
4
The fine tuning meter appears.
TUNER
SYSTEMD / 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.
5
NORMAL
C
OFF
Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF.
4
PROG.
27
MENUEXIT :
Selected programme
position
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Notes
• The menu di sappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more th an a few
minutes.
• When adj usting FINE TUNING, the menu may become difficult to read due to
interference from the picture being received.
Presetting channels
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Changing/disabling programme positions
RETURN
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
LISTS
CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
ERASE PROGRAM
MOVE PROGRAM::
PROG
SELECT:
1
2
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C
27
CLEAR
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
PROG
1
2
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C
27
CONFIRM
SET STATION NAME::
SELECT:
OK
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.
1
2
3
MENU
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight LISTS and press OK.
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL
LIST, then press OK.
Press M/m to highlight the row
which you want to change the
programme position, the n press ,.
To display other pages for
programme positions 6 to 60, press
repeatedly.
M/m
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Changing/disabling programme positions
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4
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
CONFIRM
SET STATION NAME::
PROG
SELECT:
1
2
3
4
5
CDE
AAB
FGH
C
C
C
C
0
5
1
0
3
6
2
9
NAME
CH
C
27
OK
RETURN
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
LISTS
CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST
PLAY
Press M/m until the selected channel
row moves to the desired
OK
programme position.
Getting Started
The selected channel is inserted at
the new programme posi tion and t he
intermediate channels are displaced
to fill the gap.
5
6
7
PLAY
OK
MENU
Press OK to confirm the setting.
To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3
through 5.
Press MENU to exit the me nu.
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Note
• The menu di sappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more th an a few
minutes.
Disabling unwanted programme positions
After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled
positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the T V to the video channel.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
1
MENU
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight LISTS, and press OK.
PLAY
OK
Changing/disabling programme positions
continued
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2
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
PROG
1
2
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C
27
ERASE PROGRAM
MOVE PROGRAM::
SELECT:
CLEAR
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
PROG
1
2
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C
27
ERASE PROGRAM
MOVE PROGRAM::
SELECT:
CLEAR
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
PROG
1
2
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
1
0
0
2
3
9
NAME
CH
C
27
ERASE PROGRAM
MOVE PROGRAM::
SELECT:
CLEAR
PLAY
OK
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL
LIST, then press OK.
3
4
5
6
Press M/m to highlight the row
PLAY
OK
CLEAR
which you want to disable.
Press CLEAR.
The selected row will be cleared as
shown on the right.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to
disable.
MENU
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
Changing/disabling programme positions
36
Notes
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t pro cee d for more than a few
minutes.
• Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you
disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel ma nually.
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Changing the station names (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)
RETURN
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
LISTS
CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
PROG
1
2
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C
27
ERASE PROGRAM
MOVE PROGRAM::
SELECT:
CLEAR
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
PROG
1
2
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C
27
CONFIRM
SET STATION NAME::
SELECT:
OK
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
CONFIRMOK
NEXT
:
:
PROG
SELECT A CHARACTER:
1
2
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C
27
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.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the T V to the video channel.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
Getting Started
1
2
3
MENU
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight LISTS and press OK.
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL
LIST, then press OK.
Press M/m to highlight the row
which you want to change or enter
the station name, then press ,.
To display other pages for
programme positions 6 to 60, press
repeatedly.
M/m
4
PLAY
Press ,.
OK
continued
Changing/disabling programme positions
37
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5
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
CONFIRMOK
NEXT
:
:
PROG
SELECT A CHARACTER:
1
2
3
4
5
CAB
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C
27
PLAY
OK
Enter the station name.
Press M/m to select a character.
1
Each time you press M, the
character changes as shown
below.
A
tttt B tttt … tttt Z tttt a tttt b tttt
… tttt z tttt 0 tttt 1 tttt … tttt 9 tttt
(symbols) tttt (blank space) tttt
A
2
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.
6
7
Press OK to confirm the new name.
PLAY
OK
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 pro cee d for more than a few
• If you enter a symbol in step 5, it will appear as a blank space in the display
Press MENU to exit the menu.
minutes.
window.
Changing/disabling programme positions
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Setting the Canal Pl us de co de r
(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
Getting Started
DECODER/t LINE-3 IN*
or
DECODER/t LINE-2 IN*
i
LINE-1 (TV)
Scart cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Scart cable
(not supplied)
1
2
Scart
(EURO-AV)
AERIAL OUT
Aerial cable
(supplied)
Canal Plus decoder
AERIAL IN
Scart
(EURO-AV)
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.
continued
Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)
39
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1
RETURN
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
OPTIONS
OPTIONS - 1
OPTIONS - 2
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
OPTIONS - 2
TIMER OPTIONS
DECODER / LINE3
POWER SAVE
VARIABLE
DECODER
OFF
TV DIRECT RECON
NORMALRR
RETURN
MENUEXIT :
OPTIONS - 2
TIMER OPTIONS
DECODER / LINE3
POWER SAVE
TV DIRECT REC
LINE3
DECODER
ON
NORMALRR
RETURN
CONFIRM :
SELECT :
OK
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
OPTIONS - 2
TIMER OPTIONS
DECODER / LINE3
POWER SAVE
VARIABLE
DECODER
OFF
TV DIRECT RECON
NORMALRR
RETURN
MENU
PLAY
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight OPTIONS and press OK.
2
3
4
5
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
MENU
Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2,
then press OK.
Press M/m to highlight DECODER/
LINE3*
1
(or DECODER/LINE2*2),
then press OK.
Press M/m to highlight DECODER,
then press OK.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
The menu disappears from the TV screen.
Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)
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6
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
SETTINGS
RETURN
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C
AAB12
PROG. 1
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORMAL
OFF
ON
RETURN
SYSTEMD / K
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
CATV
PROG.
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORMAL
ON
RETURN
1
CONFIRM :
SELECT :
OK
SYSTEM
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C
AAB
12
PROG. 1
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORMAL
OFF
ON
RETURN
SYSTEMD / K
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C
AAB
12
PROG.
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORMAL
OFF
ON
RETURN
51
SYSTEMD / K
Selected programme position
MENU
PLAY
OK
Press MENU again. Then press M/
m
to highlight SETTINGS an d press
OK.
Getting Started
7
8
9
10
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
• PROG
Press M/m to highlight TUNER,
then press OK.
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/
CATV, then press OK.
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL,
then press OK.
To preset CATV (Cable Television)
channels, select CATV.
Press PROG +/– to select the desired
programme position.
continued
Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)
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11
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C
AAB12
PROG.
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
ON
RETURN
51
CONFIRM :
SELECT :
OK
SYSTEMD / K
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C
LMN
02
PROG. 5
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORMAL
OFF
ON
RETURN
1
SYSTEMD / K
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
PROG. 5
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORMAL
ON
OFF
RETURN
1
CONFIRM :
SELECT :
OK
SYSTEMD / K
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C
LMN
02
PROG. 5
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
NORMAL
ON
ON
RETURN
1
SYSTEMD / K
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
PROG. 5
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
B / G
ON
ON
RETURN
1
CONFIRM :
SELECT :
OK
SYSTEMD / K
PLAY
OK
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL
SET, then press OK.
12
13
14
15
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
Press M/m to select the Canal Plus
channels, then press OK.
Press M/m to highlight PAY-TV/
CANAL+, then press OK.
Press M/m to highlight ON, then
press OK.
If the TV sound is distorte d or noisy,
press M/m to highlight SYSTEM
and press OK. Then press M/m to
select B/G or D/K so that you get
better sound.
Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)
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16
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
• To superimpose subtitles while watching Canal Plus programmes, make both
• When yo u wat ch Canal Plus progr a mmes through the RFU input of the TV, press
• If POWER SAVE is set to FULL, yo u cannot watch or re cord Canal Plus
*1SLV-S E 81 0N / K on ly
2
*
Press MENU to exit the me nu.
minutes.
decoder-VCR and VCR-TV connections using 2 1-pi n Scart cables that are
compatible with the RGB signals. You cannot record subtitles on the VCR.
t
TV/VIDEO so that the VIDEO indicator appears in the display window.
programmes during standby mode. Set POWER SAV E i n the OPTIONS-2 menu
to OFF or PARTIAL.
SLV-SE710N/K and SX710N/K only
Getting Started
Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)
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Basic Operations
Playing a tape
Before you start...
• Refer to “Index to parts and cont r ols ” for button locations.
1
2
3
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
OK
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
Additional tasks
ToPress
Stop play
Pause play
Resume play after pause
Fast-forward the tape
Rewind the tape
Eject the tape
x
STOP
X
PAUSE
X
PAUSE or HPLAY
M
FF during stop
m
REW during stop
Z
EJECT
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.)
Playing a tape
44
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.
SPOPCVIDEO
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.
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Notes
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.
• The coun ter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
• The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC-recorded
tape.
• Depending on your TV, the following may occ ur while playing an NT SC- recorded
tape:
–The pict ure 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 tape in LP or EP mode with the NTSC system, th e sound
becomes monaural.
• The picture’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 function.
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.
1
The VCR automatically turns on.
If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the TV turns on and
switches to the video channel. Playback starts automatically.
Press H PLAY.
2
The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically.
Playback starts.
Basic Operations
Tip
• When there already is a tape in the VCR, the VCR and the TV turn on, the TV is
set to the video channel, and playback starts automatically in one sequence when
you press HPLAY.
Note
• When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby
mode.
Playing a tape
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Recording TV programmes
Before you start...
• Refer to “Index to parts and cont r ols ” for button locations.
1
2
3
4
5
• PROG
SP / LP
REC
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
To record from a decoder, turn it on.
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or station name*
you want to record.
SPOPCVIDEO
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.
LP OPCVIDEO
Press z REC to start recording.
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
Recording indicator
LP OPCVIDEO
To stop recording
Press x STOP.
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To check the remaining time
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Safety tab
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.
SP20:00:2
Remaining timeTime counter
In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE
LENGTH in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set according to the tape type you use
(see page 85).
To watch another TV programme while recording
Press tTV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display
1
window.
Select another programme position on the TV.
2
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 sele ct a progr amme p osition, yo u can u se the prog ramme numbe r butt ons on th e
remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the - (ten’s digit) button
followed by the programme number buttons.
• If you conne ct additional equipment to a LINE connector 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 don’t want to watch TV while rec ording, you can turn off the TV. When
using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.
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Notes
• The DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-
motion 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 discrepancy is due to the difference
between the counting cycles o f the two video systems.
• You cannot watch a Canal Plus programme whil e recording another C anal Plus
programme.*
• When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remai ni ng time
may not be correct.
• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.
• About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be
displayed.
• The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name
information signals.
* not available on SLV-SE610N/K
Recording what y ou are watching on the TV (TV Direct
Rec) (not avail a ble 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.
1
Press z REC while you are watching a TV programme or external
2
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 ar e 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
• If there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR, the VCR automatically
turns on and starts recor ding what you are watching on the TV when you press
z
• You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF i n the OPTIONS-2 menu
(see page 86).
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data in the VCR tuner preset.
REC.
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Notes
• You cannot recor d what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in
the following modes; pause , timer sta ndb y, 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.
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Recording TV programmes using the Dial
Timer
(SLV-SE810N/K only)
The Dial Timer function allows you to
????/1111
DIAL TIMER
x
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
PROGRAM +/–
X
time can be set at one minute intervals.
Before you start...
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make su re the ta pe is lon g er tha n the total recording
time.
• To record from a decoder, turn it on.
• Refer to “Index to parts and cont r ols ” for button locations.
1
DIAL TIMER
Press DIAL TIMER.
“DA TE” and “TODA Y” appear alternately in the display window.
If the date and time are not set, “DA Y” will appear . See step 2 in the
following section, “To set th e clock” to set the date and time.
SPOPCVIDEO
DIAL TIMER
2
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Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.
SPOPCVIDEO
SPOPCVIDEO
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3
DIAL TIMER
Press DIAL TIMER.
“START” and the current time appear alternately in the display
window.
SPOPCVIDEO
SPOPCVIDEO
Basic Operations
4
5
6
DIAL TIMER
PROGRAM
DIAL TIMER
DIAL TIMER
PROGRAM
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.
SPOPCVIDEO
Press DIAL TIMER.
“STOP” and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display
window.
SPOPCVIDEO
SPOPCVIDEO
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.
SPOPCVIDEO
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7
DIAL TIMER
Press DIAL TIMER.
The programme position or station name appears in the display
window.
SPOPCVIDEO
8
9
DIAL TIMER
Turn 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
DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT
to display the connected line in the display window.
INPUT SELECT
DIAL TIMER
Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.
SPOPCVIDEO
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
The indicator appears in the display wind o w and the VCR stands
by for recording.
To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected
equipment switched on.
To return to the previous step
To return to the previous step, press the 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).
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To set the clock
Turn DIAL TIMER so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window.
1
Press DIAL TIMER.
2
“DA Y” appears in the display window.
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day.
3
Press DIAL TIMER.
4
“MONTH” appears in the display window.
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the month, and then the year.
5
After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again.
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.
6
When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to start
7
the clock.
Tips
• To cancel a Dial T ime r 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 setting in step 9.
• When you ar e recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape
becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed
to the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the po int
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 pr ogramme setting, see “Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings” (page 68).
while you are making
Basic Operations
Notes
• If eight prog rammes 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 func tion 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 stati on name may not appear if t he VCR does not receive station name
information signals.
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About the Demonstration Mode
The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a
salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating
the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight
programmes have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.
To activate the Demonstration Mode
Press X (pause) on the VCR
appears in the display window for a few seconds.
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).
while turning the DIAL TIMER. “DEMO”
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Recording TV programmes using the
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
TIMER METHOD
STANDARD
SHOWVIEW
MENUEXIT :
SHOWVIEW
SET :
–
0–9
SHOWVIEW NO.
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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 ShowV ie w 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.
Basic Operations
Before you start
…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Mak e sure the tape is longer than the to tal re c ordin g
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
1
Press TIMER.
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS
to VARIABLE:
The TIMER METHOD menu
PLAY
OK
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.
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2
MENUEXIT :
SHOWVIEW
SET:
–
0–9
SHOWVIEW NO.
1246––– –
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CANCEL
CONFIRM::
OK
CLEAR
DATE
CANCEL
SET::
SELECT :
CLEAR
MENUEXIT :
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIMEPROG.
TODAY519 :00 20: 00 3
SPVPS / PDC OFF
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DATE
CANCEL
SET::
SELECT :
CLEAR
MENUEXIT :
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIMEPROG.
TODAY519 :00 20: 00 3
SPVPS / PDC ON
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123
456
789
0
CLEAR
Press the programme number
buttons to enter the ShowView
number.
If you make a mistake, press
CLEAR and re-enter the correct
number.
3
4
PLAY
OK
INPUT SELECT
CLEAR
PLAY
OK
Press OK.
The date, start and stop times,
programme position or station name,
tape speed, and VPS/PDC setting
appear on the TV screen.
• If “––” appears in the “PROG.”
(programme) column (this may
happen for local broadcasts), you
have to set the appropriate programme position manually.
Press M/m to select the desired programme position.
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:
1
Press </, to highlight the item
you want to change.
2
Press M/m to reset it.
• To record the same programme
every day or the same day every
week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 57.
• T o 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.
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MENU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
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6
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
m
, the indication changes as shown below . Press M to change the indication
in reverse order.
TODAY t SUN-SAT (Sunda y to Satur d ay) t MON-SAT (Monday to
Saturday) t MON-FRI (Monday to Frid ay ) t SAT (every Saturday) .....
t MON (every Monday) t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t
(dates count down) t TOMORROW t TODAY
Timer recor ding with VPS/PDC signals
Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC
(Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These
signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast
delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions (when the VPS or PDC
indicator in the display window is lit).
T o use the VPS /PDC function, set VPS/PD C to ON in step 4 abo ve. You can
also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the
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.
1
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want
2
to make a timer setting.
Follow steps 1 through 6 above.
3
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the
4
satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.
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To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator
turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR
to recording standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 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 c an also use the PROG +/– or program me
number buttons.
• To set the programme position wi th 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 reco rding a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape
becomes shorter than the record ing time, the tape speed is automat ically changed
to the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the pictu re at the poin t
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/cancelling
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 functio n.
• The indicator flashes in the display wind ow 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
VAR IA BL E.
• The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a
satellite programme.
• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name
information signals.
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Recor ding TV programmes using the timer
DATE
CANCEL
SET::
SELECT :
CLEAR
MENUEXIT :
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIMEPROG.
TODAY––– : –– ––: –– –
SP
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SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
TIMER METHOD
STANDARD
SHOWVIEW
DATE
CANCEL
SET::
SELECT :
CLEAR
MENUEXIT :
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIMEPROG.
TODAY––– : –– ––: –– –
SPVPS / PDC OFF
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You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer
methods.
Before you start
…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Mak e sure the tape is longer than the to tal re c ordin g
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
1
Press TIMER.
For SLV-SE610N/K:
The TIMER menu appears on the
PLAY
TV screen.
OK
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.
Basic Operations
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS
to STANDARD:
The TIMER menu appears on the
TV screen.
continued
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2
DATE
CANCEL
SET::
SELECT :
CLEAR
MENUEXIT :
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIMEPROG.
TODAY519 :00 20: 00 3
SPVPS / PDC OFF
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PLAY
OK
INPUT SELECT
Set the date, start and stop times,
programme position or station
name*, tape speed, and VPS/PDC
function*:
1
Press , to highlight each item in
turn.
2
Press M/m to set each item.
To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset.
• To record the same programme every day or the same day every
week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 60.
• To use the VPS/PDC function*, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details
about the VPS/PDC function, see “T imer 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.
3
4
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MENU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
The indicator appears in the display windo w 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 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press
m
, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the 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
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To record satellite broadcasts
If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite
programmes.
Turn on the satellite tuner.
1
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want
2
to make a timer setting.
Follow steps 1 through 4 above.
3
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the
4
satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator
turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR
to recording standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is reco rdin g:
• 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 ar e recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape
becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed
to the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the po int
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 SHO WVIEW in t he OPTIONS-2 me nu, you
can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER, then go to step 2.
• To check, change, or cancel th e pr ogramme setting, press </, to choose LIST,
then press OK in step 2. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings” (page 68).
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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 wind ow when you press ?/1 with no tape
inserted.
• The VPS/PDC function* is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a
satellite programme.
• The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name
information signals.
* not available on SLV-SE610N/K
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Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
Before you start
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls ” for button locations.
Playback optio nsOperation
Vie w 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 motionDuring playback, press ySLOW.
Play frame by frameDuring pause, press M FF or m REW on the remote
Rewind and start playDuring stop, press H(play) on the VCR while holding down
…
During fast-forward, hold down M FF/M. During rewind,
hold down m REW/m.
commander.
• During playback, hold down M FF/M or m REW/m.
When you release the button, normal playback resumes.
During playback, press ×2.
commander. Hold down M FF or m REW to play one
frame each second.
m
on the VCR.
To resume normal playback
Press H PLAY.
Using the shuttle ring
(SLV-SE810N/K only)
Shuttle ring
JOG
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.
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To use the shuttle ring in normal mode
Pause
Slow motion
in reverse
Normal speed
in reverse
Double speed
in reverse
High speed in
reverse
Slow motion
Double speed
High speed
Normal speed
(Initial speed)
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.
To use the shuttle ring in jog mode
Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback.
Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The J OG 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 picture using the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the VCR
–Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
–Bands appear at the top o r bottom while pausing.
–The pict ure shakes while pausing.To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.
Notes
• The soun d is muted during thes e operations.
• In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.
• If the playback mode mark doesn’t appear on the TV screen, press DISPL AY.
Playing/searching at various speeds
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Setting the recording duratio n tim e
After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop
recording automatically after a specified duration.
Before you start
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls ” for button locations.
1
2
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.
…
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.
0:301:00
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops
recording and turns off automatically.
5:306:00
SPOPCVIDEO
Additional Operations
Normal recording
Note
• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the
recording duration time.
Setting the recording duration time
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Synchronized Recording
(not avail able 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.
1
(or DECODER/LINE-2 IN*2) connector. The connected
2
).
connector of the satellite tuner. Then
1
(or
DECODER/t LINE-3 IN*
or
DECODER/t LINE-2 IN*
i
LINE-1 (TV)
: Signal flow
Scart cable (not supplied)
1
2
Scart cable (not supplied)
Satellite tuner, etc.
TV Scart
connector
Scart (EURO-AV)
Synchronized Recording (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)
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Recording prog rammes using
the Synchronized Recording
function
Before you start...
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
• Set DECODER/LINE3*
LINE2*2) to LINE3*1 (or LINE2*2) in the
OPTIONS-2 menu (see pa ge 85).
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls ” for
button locations.
Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L3*1 (or L2*2)” in the
1
display window.
Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme
2
you want to record, then turn it off.
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed.
3
Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds.
4
The SYNCHRO indicator appears in the display window and the VCR
stands by fo r 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.
1
(or DECODER/
SYNCHRO REC
Additional Operations
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 automat ically turn of f if no
operation is performed within a certain amount of time. In this case, the
Synchronized Recording also stops automatically.
• When the conn ected 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.
1
*
SLV-S E 81 0N / K on ly
*2SLV-SE710N/K and SX710N/K only
Synchronized Recording (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)
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Checking /changing/cancelling timer
MENUEXIT :
TIMER LIST
CANCEL
SET::
SELECT :
OK
CLEAR
RETURN
20 :00 21: 00
DATETIMEPROG.
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MENUEXIT :
TIMER
SP / LP
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TIMEPROG.
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settings
Before you start
…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Refer to “Index to parts and cont r ols ” for button locations.
Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
1
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTS and press OK.
2
Press M/m to highlight TIMER LIST,
3
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
4
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
5
change, then press M/m to reset it.
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
6
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
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When the timer settings overlap
The programme that starts f irst has pri orit y and the second programm e starts
recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes
start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority.
Programme 1
Programme 2
will be cut off
Programme 1
Programme 2
about 20 seconds will be cut off
about 20 seconds
Tip
• In step 6 above, you can chec k the TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing
OK. Press MENU to exit the TIMER LIST.
Additional Operations
Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
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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 toOn-screen displayDisplay window
MainMAINSTEREO
SubSUBSTEREO
Main and subMAIN/SUBSTEREO
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 toOn-screen displayDisplay window
StereoSTEREOSTEREO
Standard sound*N o indicatorNo indicator
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
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Bilingual programmes
To listen toOn-screen displayDisplay window
MainMAINSTEREO
SubSUBSTEREO
Main and subMAIN/SUBSTEREO
Standard sound*No ind icatorNo indicator
* Usually the main sound (monaural)
Selecting the sound during playback
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
To listen toOn-screen displayDisplay window
Stereo/main and sub
(left and right channels)
Left channel/mainLCHSTEREO
Right channel/subRCHSTEREO
Standard soundN o indicatorNo indicator
STEREOSTEREO
How sound is recorded on a video tape
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded
onto the main track along with the picture. Monaur al sound is r ecorded o nto
the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.
Additional Operations
Normal audio track
(monaural)
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
Stereo
Usually mixed
left/right channels
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
Bilingual
Usually main sound
Main (left channel)
Sub (right channel)
continued
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
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Notes
• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT
connections.
• When yo u play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural
regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.
• If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX*
the OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF (see page 84).
1
• If HIFI AUDIO*
is set to STANDARD, the standard sound will be recorded on
both the hi-fi and normal audio tracks. Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not
change the sound.
1
SLV-SE610N, SE710N, SX 710N, and SE810N only
*
1
in
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
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Searching using the Smart Search
SMART SEARCHSAVE :
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SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH
::OK
19 :00 20: 00 328 .95
DATETIMEPROG.
30 MIN.BLANK TIME
18 0 MIN.
SMART SEARCH
NOW SEARCHING
18 0 MIN.
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
1
VCR.
Press SMART SEARCH.
2
Press M/m/</, to select the programme
3
you want to start viewing.
Additional Operations
Press OK.
4
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.
Searching using the Smart Search function
continued
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To record in a blank space
SMART SEARCHSAVE :
14 :00 15: 00 FGH
0
29 .9
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SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH
::OK
DATETIMEPROG.
30 MIN.BLANK TIME
20 :00 21: 00
AAB
6:30 7:00
1.10IJK
18 0 MIN.
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 pres s
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 inform ation for up to 24 programmes on a single list.
• While re cording, you can display the SMART SEARCH screen using the SMART
SEARCH button. If you decide to stop recording, pr ess MENU to make the
SMART SEARCH screen disappear first. Then press xSTOP.
• You can have the player recall the data of the last cassette u s ed t o record
programmes even after you eject the tape (page 78).
Notes
• You cannot use thi s function unless the clock is set.
• Depending on the tape, the total or remaining time may not appear correctly.
• If many short programmes are recorded on a tape, multiple programmes may be
included in a single bl ock. In th is case, only th e late st progra mme in formatio n will
appear in the SMART SEARCH screen.
• Blank time is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of
the tape. However, if you eject the tape and then make a new recording on the
same tape, the original recorded programme(s) is displayed as a blank space.
• The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name
information signals.
• If you star t recording a programme “D” from t he 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
AB
C
Searching using the Smart Search function
74
Recording the programme “D” over the programme “A” and “B”
ADC
* not available on SLV-SE610N/K
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Storing, searching and deleti ng
SMART SEARCHEXIT :
SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH -RECALL-
::OK
DATETIMEPROG.
RECALL1234
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
DATETIMEPROG.
RECALL1234
NO DATA
programme information (S mart Search
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 maxi mum of four tap es. Befor e 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.
1
The VCR automatically turns on.
Press SMART SEARCH.
2
The SMAR T SEARCH -RECALL-screen
appears.
RECALL is highlighted and the data for
the last cassette used to record
programmes appears.
Additional Operations
Press </, to select a memory bank
3
number.
Note the memory bank number on the
cassette.
To cancel the process, press SMART
SEARCH.
Press OK.
4
Start recording.
5
The information about the recorded programme will be stored on the
selected memory number.
Storing, searching and deleting programme information (Smart Search Plus)
continued
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To assign a memory number after recording
SMART SEARCHSAVE :
14 :00 15: 00 FGH
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SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH
18 0 MIN.
:
:
OK
DATETIMEPROG.
30 MIN.BLANK TIME
20 :00 21: 00
AAB
6:30 7:00
1.10IJK
SMART SEARCHEXIT :
20 :00 21: 00
AAB30 . 9
6:30 7:00
1.10
14 :00 15: 00
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SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH -SAVE-
::OK
DATETIMEPROG.
CANCEL 1234
IJK
SMART SEARCHEXIT :
SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH -SAVE-
::OK
DATETIMEPROG.
CANCEL 1234
20 :00 21: 00 AAB30 .9
6:30 7:00
1.10
14 :00 15: 00
FGH29 .9
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.
1
Press SMART SEARCH.
2
Press SMART SEARCH again.
3
The SMART SEARCH -SAVE- screen
appears.
Press </, to select a memory bank
4
number.
Select the memory bank number with no
information or the memory bank number
to be deleted.
To cancel the process, select CANCEL.
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76
Press OK.
5
To exit the SMART SEARCH screen
Press SMART SEARCH.
Note
• If you select a number that is already contains program mes, the old programme
information is cleared and the new programme inform ation is stored.
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Searching f or pr ogramme inf ormation stored on t he memory bank
SMART SEARCHEXIT :
SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH -RECALL-
::OK
DATETIMEPROG.
RECALL1234
21 :30 23: 004.10
0 18 : 00 19 : 00
CDE2.1
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SMART SEARCHEXIT :
SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH -RECALL-
::OK
DATETIMEPROG.
RECALL1234
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
0
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SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH
18 0 MIN.
:
:
OK
2
DATETIMEPROG.
30 MIN.BLANK TIME
20 :00 21: 00
AAB
6:30 7:00
1.10IJK
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.
1
The VCR automatically turns on.
Press SMART SEARCH.
2
The SMART SEARCH -RECALLscreen appears.
Press </, to select the memory bank
3
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.
4
The selected memory bank number
appears on the SMART SEARCH screen.
Memory bank number
Additional Operations
Press M/m/</, to select the programme you want to start viewing.
5
Press OK.
6
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from the
beginning of the selected programme.
To stop searching
Press x STOP.
Storing, searching and deleting programme information (Smart Search Plus)
continued
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To exit the SMART SEARCH screen
SMART SEARCHEXIT :
SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH -RECALL-
::OK
DATETIMEPROG.
RECALL1234
21 :30 23: 004.10
0 18 : 00 19 : 00
CDE2.1
I
J
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SMART SEARCHEXIT :
SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH -RECALL-
::OK
DATETIMEPROG.
RECALL1234
20 :00 21: 00 AAB30 .9
6:30 7:00
1.10
14 :00 15: 00
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IJK
ERASE :
CLEAR
FGH
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 programm e.
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.
Storing, searching and deleting programme information (Smart Search Plus)
78
Press SMART SEARCH.
1
The SMART SEARCH -RECALLscreen appears.
Press </, to select the memory bank
2
number to delete.
The programme information on the
selected memory bank number appears.
Check the information that you want to
delete.
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Press CLEAR.
SMART SEARCHEXIT :
SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH -RECALL-
::OK
DATETIME
NO DATA
PROG.
RECALL1234
3
The programme information is deleted.
Press SMART SEARCH.
4
The SMART SEARCH screen disappears.
Note
• You cannot use or return the deleted information.
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.
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.
for a few seconds. The demonstration will start and the
for a few seconds. You can also cancel the
Additional Operations
Storing, searching and deleting programme information (Smart Search Plus)
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Searching using the index function
SEARCH
INDEX
The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each
recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
1
Press ./> INDEX SEARCH.
2
• To search ahead, press > INDEX
SEARCH.
• To search backwards, press .
INDEX SEARCH.
The VCR starts searching, and playback
starts automatically from that point.
To stop searching
Press x STOP.
Notes
• No index signal will b e added when recording starts from recording pause.
However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position
during recording pause.
• When you pr ess . INDEX SEARCH, if there is nothing recorded before the
selected index signal, playback may not start exactly at the index signal.
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Searching using the index function
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Adjusting the picture
TRACKING
Tracking meter
CONFIRM :
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
OPTIONS - 2
TIMER OPTIONS
DECODER / LINE3
POWER SAVE
TV DIRECT REC
VARIABLE
DECODER
OFF
HIGH
OFF
RR
NORMAL
RETURN
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 disap pear as you pres s one
of the two button s (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.
1
Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK.
2
Press M/m to highlight RR, then press
3
OK.
Additional Operations
4
5
To turn it off, select OFF in step 4. The RR indicator turns off in the display
window.
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.
continued
Adjusting the picture
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About the Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
OPTIONS - 1
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
NICAM
E18 0
OPC
EDIT
AUDIO MIX
HIFI AUDIO
AUTO LONG PLAY
TAPE LENGTH
RETURN
AUTO
COLOUR SYSTEM
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 m enu (the OPC indicator light s
up in the display window). For details, see
page 84.
OPC playback
The OPC function automatically wo rks on all types of tapes, incl uding 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 – button s on the
VCR at the same time.
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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 a v oid 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 OP C indic ator flas hes ra pidl y) a nd retu rn to rec ordin g pau se.
After the OPC indicator s to ps f lashing, press XPAUSE to star t 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 XPAUSE
again to start recording.
Adjusting the picture
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Reducing the VCR’s power consumption
CONFIRM :
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
OPTIONS - 2
TIMER OPTIONS
DECODER / LINE3
POWER SAVE
DECODER
FULL
TV DIRECT REC
RR
PARTIAL
OFF
RETURN
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.
1
Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK.
2
Press M/m to select POWER SAVE, then
3
press OK.
Press M/m to highlight the option, then press OK.
4
For SLV-SE710N/K, SX710N/K, and SE810N/K:
• FULL to redu ce the power consumption to a minimum.
• PARTIAL to reduce the power consumption.
For SLV-SE610N/K:
• ON to reduce the power consumption to a minimum.
Press MENU to return to the original screen.
5
Additional Operations
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
Reducing the VCR’s power consumption
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Changing menu options
RETURN
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
OPTIONS
OPTIONS - 1
OPTIONS - 2
SET:
SELECT :
OK
MENUEXIT :
OPTIONS - 2
TIMER OPTIONS
DECODER / LINE3
POWER SAVE
TV DIRECT REC
VARIABLE
DECODER
OFF
ON
RR
NORMAL
RETURN
Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and
1
press OK.
Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK.
2
Press M/m to select the option, then press OK.
3
Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK.
4
Press MENU to return to the original screen.
5
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
OPTIONS - 1
OPC
EDIT
AUDIO MIX
HIFI AUDIO
AUTO LONG PLAY
TAPE LENGTH
COLOUR SYSTEM
RETURN
SELECT :
SET:
OK
ON
OFF
OFF
NICAM
OFF
E
AUTO
180
MENUEXIT :
84
OPTIONS-1
Menu optionSet this option to
OPC•ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control)
EDIT• ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing.
AUDIO MIX
Changing menu options
function and improve picture qua lit y.
• OFF to switch off OPC.
OFF
•
to turn off EDIT.
• ON to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the
same time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not
function.
OFF
•
to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks
separately. Select the sound using the AUDIO
MONITOR button.
• If you press ZEJECT, AUDIO MIX will be reset to
OFF . For details, see page 72.
Page 85
Menu optionSet this option to
HIFI AUDIO*
1
NICAM
•
to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio
track.
• STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio
track.
For details, see page 70.
AUT O LONG PLAY • ON to change the timer recording tape speed
automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape
length becomes shorter than the recording time. Note
that for AUTO LONG PLAY to work correctly, the
TAPE LENGTH setting must be accurate.
OFF
•
to keep the set tape speed.
TAPE LENGTH•
E180
to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.
• E195 to use an E-195 type ta pe.
• E240 to use an E-240 type ta pe.
• E300 to use an E-300 type ta pe.
COLOUR SYSTEM •
AUTO
to set the colour system automatically.
• PAL to play back a tape recorded in the PAL colour
system.
• MESECAM to play back a tape recorded in the
MESECAM colour system.
If you press Z EJECT or turn the VCR off, COLOUR
SYSTEM will be reset to AUTO.
OPTIONS-2
Menu optionSet this option to
DECODER/
2
LINE2*
DECODER/
3
LINE3*
TIMER OPTIONS*
DECODER
•
to use the DECODER/LINE-2 IN
connector as the Canal Plus decoder connector.
• LINE2 to use the DE CODER/LI NE-2 IN connector as
the line input connector.
DECODER
•
to use the DECODER/LINE-3 IN
connector as the Canal Plus decoder connector.
• LINE3 to use the DE CODER/LI NE-3 IN connector as
the line input connector.
4
VARIABLE
•
to display the TIMER METHOD menu for
selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing
the
TIMER button.
• STAND ARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing
the TIMER button.
• SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when
pressing the TIMER button.
For details, see page 55 and 59.
Additional Operations
continued
Changing menu options
85
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Menu optionSet this option to
4
POWER SAVE*
• FULL to turn off the indicators in the display window
during standby mode to r educe the VCR’s power
consumption t o a minimu m. F or using th e Line Thro ugh
function (page 18) or the decoder (page 39), select
PARTIAL or OFF.
• PARTIAL to turn off the indicators in the display
window to conserve the VCR’s power.
OFF
•
to turn on the indicators in the display window
while the VCR is standing by.
5
POWER SAVE*
• ON to turn off the indicators in the display window
during standby mode to r educe the VCR’s power
consumption to a minimum.
OFF
•
to turn on the indicators in the display window
while the VCR is standing by.
4
TV DIRECT REC*
•ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function.
• OFF to deactivate it.
RR
•
for normal everyday use.
NORMAL
• HIGH for well-used video tapes such as rente d tapes.
Select this option when NORMAL does no t im prove the
picture quality.
• OFF to switch off the Reality Regenerator function.
Notes
• When the VCR stands by for recordin g, the indicators in the display window
remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to FULL, PARTIAL or ON.
• With the EDIT option ON, the OPC function does not work.
*1SLV-SE610N, SE710N, SX 710N, and SE810N only
2
*
SLV-SE710N/K and SX710N/K only
3
*
SLV-SE810N/K only
4
*
not available on SLV-SE610N/K
5
*
SLV-SE610N/K only
Changing menu options
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Editing
Connecting to a VCR or stereo system
How to connect to record on this VCR
Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LINE IN connector or jacks
of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection
that best suits your VCR.
Example A
Example B
Yo ur VC R (Recorder)
i LINE-1 (TV)
VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Your VCR (Recorder)
tttt LINE-2 L o
(open cover to connect)
o R
o o
TV
Editing
Other VCR (Player)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
TV
LINE OUT
VMC-820HG audio/video cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Other VCR (Player)
continued
Connecting to a VCR or stereo system
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Example C
Your VCR (Recorder)
: Signal flow
DECODER/
t LINE-3 IN*
or
DECODER/
t LINE-2 IN*
VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)
1
Other VCR (Player)
2
TV
Scart
(EURO-AV)
How to connect to a stereo system
(SLV-SE810N/K only)
Connect the t LINE-2 L o R jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks
on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied).
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same col our.*
• If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.
• If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other
VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
• If the other VCR does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, use the VMC2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.
• When you connect another VCR to the DECODER/LINE-3 IN*
LINE-2 IN*
LINE3*
1
SLV-SE810N/K only
*
2
*
SLV-SE710N/K and SX710N/K only
2
) connector, set DECODER/LINE3*1 (or DECODER/LINE2*2) to
1
(or LINE2*2) in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
1
1
(or DECODER/
Connecting to a VCR or stereo system
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Basic editing
(when recording on this VCR)
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display the
connected line in the display window.
• Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
• On this VCR, set EDIT to ON in the
OPTIONS-1 menu. If the other VCR has a
similar function, turn it on as well.
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback)
1
VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.
2
Search for the point to start recording and press X (pause).
Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
3
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same
4
time.
To stop editing
Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.
Tip
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X (pause) on this VCR when an
unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press X (pause) again to resume recording.
Note
• If you start editing following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording
with the OPC function. To record a tape with the OPC function, press zREC
again during recording pause i n step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape. Then, pre ss
X
(pause) after
(pause) before
the OPC indicator stops flashing to start recording. If you press X
the OPC indicator stops flashing, the OPC function is cancelled.
REC
zzzz
X
Editing
Basic editing
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Audio dubbing
(SLV-SE810N/K only)
This feature lets you record over the
normal audio track. The monaural
sound previously recorded is replaced
while the original hi-fi sound remains
unchanged. Use this feature to add
commentary to a tape that you have
recorded with a camcorder.
Before you start...
• Open the t LINE-2 L o R jacks cover on the front panel and connect a playback source.
• Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel.
Insert a source tape into your stereo system (or the playback VCR).
1
Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording)
2
VCR. Search for the start of the section to be replaced and press
X (pause).
The VCR enters pause mode.
Press AUDIO DUB.
3
The programme position changes to “L2,” and the indicator appears in
the display window.
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on this VCR and the stereo
4
system (or other VCR) at the same time.
After you use this feature, the audio in playback mode is automatically
set to monaural.
tttt LINE-2 L oooo R
AUDIO DUB
X
To stop editing
Press x (stop) on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR).
To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio
Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 84). Use this feature
to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio. When AUDIO MIX is
set to ON, the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function.
Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape.
Note
• If you eject the tape or turn the VCR off, AUDIO MIX is automatically set to OFF.
Audio dubbing (SLV-SE810N/K only)
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest
Sony service facility.
SymptomRemedy
The ?/1 (on/standby)
switch does not
function.
The power is turned on
but the VCR does not
operate.
Power
The VCR is plugged in
but the displa y wind ow
remains dark.
The clock has stopp ed
and “–:– –” appears in
the display window.
Clock
The playback picture
does not appear on the
TV screen.
The picture is not clear. • If your TV is connected to the VCR with both Scart and
Playback
The picture has no
colour.
• Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,
unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over
three hours.
• Set POWER SAVE in the OPTIONS-2 menu to OFF (see
page 86).
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains
for more than one hour. Reset the clock (and timer).
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable, make
sure the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use
the t TV/VIDEO button on the remote co mmander to ligh t
up the VIDEO indicator.
aerial cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see
page 21).
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the
RF channel output of yo ur VC R .
• Adjust the tracking with the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the
VCR.
• The video head s are di rty (see the last page of
Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using the Sony
T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning
cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your
area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service
facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not
use a commercially available liquid type cleaning casset te
other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads.
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your
local Sony service facility for more information.
The COLOUR SYSTEM option in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set
to the wrong position. Set the option to conform to the system
that the tape was recorded in.
Additional Information
continued
Troubleshooting
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SymptomRemedy
The picture rolls
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
vertically during
picture search.
The picture has no
sound.
• The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
The sound is unstable
or has an echo.
Playback
The sound from a tape
recorded with the VCR
is not in stereo or the
STEREO indicator in
• When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on both
the hi-fi and normal audio tracks, make sure AUDIO MIX in
the OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF.
• Adjust the tracking.
• The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using the
Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head
cleaning cassette as explained above.
the display window is
flashing.
No TV programme
appears on the TV
screen.
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• If your TV is connected to the VCR with both Scart and
aerial cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OF F (see
page 21).
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the
RF channel output of your V CR .
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button.
Select a programme position when recording TV
programmes; select a line input when recording from other
equipment.
TV reception is poor.• Make sure the aeria l cable is connected securely.
• Adjust the TV aerial.
Recording
• Make sure the TV system is correctly set for your TV.
• Make sure SYSTEM (B/G or D/K) in the TUNER menu is
set to the same system in your local area .
The tape starts playing
as soon as it is inserted.
The tape is ejected
when you press
z
REC.
Nothing happens when
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole (see page 47).
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole (see page 47).
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
you press zREC.
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SymptomRemedy
The timer does not
operate.
• Check that the clock is set.
• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording.
• Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
• Check that the decoder is turned on.
• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains
for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.
• Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
The SHOWVIEW
menu or the TIMER
Timer recording
menu does not appear.
The VPS/PDC function
does not operate
properly.
• Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu is
set correctly (see page 85).
• Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.
• Check that th e VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one
(there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If
the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good
VPS/PDC information, the VCR will not start recording.
• If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be altered
and the VCR might not start recording.
The SYNCHRO REC
button turns off while
• The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press
SYNCHRO REC again.
recording or does not
go back to recording
standby mode.
The Synchronized
Recording function
does not work.
• The connect ed equipment was not turned off.
Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO
REC again.
• There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.
The programme
recorded with the
Synchronized Recording
Synchronized
Recording function is
incomplete.
• If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized
Recording overlap, the programme that starts first has
priority and the second programme starts recording only
after the first programme has finished.
• There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.
Additional Information
continued
Troubleshooting
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SymptomRemedy
You cannot set
channels as PAY-TV/
• Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in
the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DECODER (see page 85).
Canal Plus in the
TUNER menu.
You cannot watch
Canal Plus pr ogrammes
when the VCR is in
standby mode.
• Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in
the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DECODER (see page 85).
• Make sure the Canal Plu s Scart cable is plugged securely.
• Check that POWER SA VE in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to
PARTIAL or OFF (see page 86).
A Canal Plus
PAY-TV/Canal Plus
programme is always
recorded scrambled.
• Make sure the Canal Plu s Scart cable is plugged securely.
• Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in
the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DECODER (see page 85).
• Check that this channel is set as PAY-TV/Canal Plus in the
TUNER menu (see page 39).
A tape cannot be
• Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment.
inserted.
The remote commander
does not function.
• Make sure you are pointi ng the remote commander at the
remote sensor on the VCR .
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new
ones if they are weak.
• Make sure the
correctly.
The selected input line
connector number does
not appear in the
• Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in
the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to LINE3 (or LINE2) (see page
85).
display window.
The SMARTLINK
function does not work.
• Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK,
MEGALOGIC, EASYLINK, Q-Link, EURO VIEW LINK,
or T-V LINK.
Others
• Make sure you use th e Scart cable to connect the VCR and
your TV.
• Make sure the Scart cabl e is connected securely.
The tracking meter
does not appear on the
TV screen.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking
cannot be adjusted.
• The tracking meter does not appear when playi ng back an
NTSC-recorded tape.
You cannot control
other TVs.
The display window
becomes dim.
The VCR needs to be
cleaned.
• Set your TV’s code number. The code number may change
when you replace the batteries of t he remote commander.
• The display window automatically becomes dim when the
VCR is in standby or timer recording mode.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and co ntrols w ith a dry, soft cloth, or
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent sol ution.
Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.
LINE-1 (TV)
21-pin
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
Video output: pin 19
Audio output: pins 1 and 3
DECODER/t LINE-2 IN
(SLV-SE710N/K, SX710N/K)
21-pin
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
DECODER/t LINE-3 IN
(SLV-SE810N/K)
21-pin
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
t
LINE-2 L o R (SLV-SE810N/K)
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp- p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jack (2)
Input level: 327 mVrm s
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
R/D L/G (SLV-SE710N/K, SX710N/K,
SE810N/K)
Phono jack (2)
Rated output level: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
Specifications
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General
Power requirements
220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption
20 W
1.2 W (POWER SAVE is set to FULL/
ON, minimum)
Operating temperature
°°°°
C to 40
°°°°
C
5
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C
Dimensions includi ng projecting parts and
controls
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice .
Specifications
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Index
A
Adjusting
Aerial hookup
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning)
Audio dubbing
Audio track
Auto Clock Set
Auto Long Play
Auto Set Up
picture
tracking
33,
71
81
22
81
15
90
27
85
C
Canal Plus 39
CAT V (Cable Television)
41
Changing the progra m me
positions
Changing the station nam e s
Cleaning the video heads
Clock setting
Colour system
Connecting
Counter
34
25
compatible colour systems
2
setting
44
the VCR and your TV
16
to a satellit e tuner
to a stereo system
to a TV with a Scart
(EURO-AV) connector
44
18
18
D
Demonstration 54, 79
Dial Timer
Disabling the program m e
positions
Dubbing.
35
See
50
Editing
E
Editing 87
EP mode
45
H
Hi-fi audio track 71
33
30,
91
15,
I
Index search 80
L
Language selecting 29
LP mode
46
M
Monaural 70
Monitoring
during playback
during recording
71
70
N
NICAM broadcasts 70
Normal audio track
O
37
OPC (Optimum Picture
Control)
Optional setting
82
71
84
P
PAY-TV 39
PDC (Programme Delivery
57
16
Control)
Picture adjustment.
Adjusting
Playback
Power save
Presetting chann els
44
at various speeds
frame-by-frame
selecting the sound
slow motion
83,
See
63
63
71
63
86
30
R
Reality Re generator 81
Recording
46
bilingual programmes
duration time
saving
stereo programmes
timer setting
using the Dial Ti mer
using the ShowView
system
65
47
59
55
70
70
50
what you are watching on
48
the TV
while watching another
programme
RF channel
19,
21
47
S
Safety tab 47
Scart connect ion
Searching
at various speeds
using the index func tion
using the Smart Search
function
ShowView
recording
Smart Search
SMARTLINK
Automatic Power Off
One Touch Menu
One Touch Play
One Touch Timer
Preset Download
TV Direct Rec
SP mode
70
Stereo
Synchronized Recording
16
63
73
55
73
17
17,
17
17
17,
46
T
Timer setting 59
cancelling
changing
checking
daily/wee kly recording
60
using the Dial Timer
using the ShowView
system
Tracking adjustment.
Adjusting
68
68
68
55
See
V
VPS (Video Programme
57
System)
Z
ZWEITON broadcasts 70
48
80
17
45
66
57,
50
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Quick Start Guide
T
Connecting the VCR
1
1
AERIAL IN
AERIAL OU
4
23
: Signal flowyLINE-1 (TV)
1
... Conne ct the aerial to AERIAL IN of the VCR.
2
...Connect AERIAL OUT th e a er ia l in p ut of your
TV using the supp l ied aerial cable.
3
...For better picture and sound, connect LINE-1
(TV) to your TV us i ng a Sc art cabl e i f your TV
has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector.
4
...C onnect the mains lead to the mains.
Tuning your TV to the VCR
2
I
RF CHANNEL
1
/
6
... Tune the TV to the same channel shown in
the VCR display window so that SONY
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER appears
clearly on the TV screen. Refer to your TV’s
instruction manual for tuning instructions.
7
... Press RF CHANNEL.
B
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
1
....Press I/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.
2
... Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.
3
... Press PROGRAM +/– to set the RF channel
to OFF.
4
... Press RF CHANNEL.
Using the Auto Set Up function
3
AUTO SET UP
PROGRAM +/–
You can set the language for the on-screen display and
channels.
1
....Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more
than three seconds.
2
...Press PROGRAM +/– to select the abbreviation
of your country from the “Country abbreviat ion
table.”
3
... Press AUTO SET UP lightly.
PROGRAM +/–
A
If your TV does not have a Scart (EUR O -A V )
connector
1
....Press I/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.
2
...P ress RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.
3
...Turn on your TV and select a programme
position for the VCR picture.
4
...P ress RF CHANNEL.
5
...Press PROGRAM +/– (repeatedly) to select
the appropriat e TV system for y our area (G or
K).
Sony Corporation
When all the receiv able cha nnels ar e preset , “SET UP”
disappears from the display window. You can rearrange
the programme position to your favourite order (see
“Changing/disabling programme positions”).
Now you can operate your VCR.
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