Sony SLV-SE630B, SLV-SE830B, SLV-SE730B, SLV-SE230B User Manual

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3-081-621-E2 (1) GB

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL SECAM

SLV-SE830B SLV-SE730B SLV-SE630B SLV-SE230B

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

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

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Installing

• Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book or similar unit.

• 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 away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or 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

Television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner.

Compatible colour systems

• This VCR is designed to record using the PAL (B/G) and SECAM colour systems and play back using the PAL (B/G) and SECAM colour systems. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

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

HOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar

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

HOWVIEW system

WARNING

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Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Index to parts and controls

11 Step 1 : Unpacking 12 Step 2 : Setting up the remote

commander

16 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 19 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with

the Auto Set Up function

21 Setting the clock 23 Downloading the TV tuner’s preset

data

(not available on SLV-SE630B

and SE230B)

24 Selecting a language 25 Presetting channels 28 Changing/disabling programme

positions

33 Setting the Canal Plus decoder

Basic Operations

36 Playing a tape 38 Recording TV programmes 42 Recording TV programmes using

the Dial Timer

47 Recording TV programmes using

the ShowView

available on

51 Recording TV programmes using

the timer

(SLV-SE830B only)

system (not

SLV-SE630B)

Additional Operations

54 Playing/searching at various speeds 56 Setting the recording duration time 57 Checking/changing/cancelling

timer settings

59 Recording stereo and bilingual

programmes SE230B

62 Searching using the index function

(not available on SLV-SE230B)

64 Adjusting the picture 65 Reducing the VCR’s power

consumption

66 Changing menu options

(not available on SLV-

)

Editing

68 Connecting to a VCR or stereo

system

70 Basic editing 71 Audio dubbing

(SLV-SE830B only)

Additional Information

72 Troubleshooting 76 Specifications 78 Index Back Cover

Quick Start Guide

Table of contents

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Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

For SLV-SE830B

A ?/1 (on/standby) switch

B Remote sensor (12)

C Tape compartment D A (eject) button (36) E m (rewind) button (36) (54)

F Shuttle ring (54) G H (play) button* (36) (54) H M (fast-forward) button (36) (54)

I JOG button (54) J ENR z (record) button (39) (56)

(70)

K x (stop) button* (20) (36) (70) (71) L X (pause) button (36) (46) (70) (71)

M CHAINE +/– buttons* (43) (55) (64)

N PROG (Dial Timer) (42)

O DOUBLAGE SON button (71) P t LIGNE-2 G (left) o D (right)

jacks (covered)* (68) (69) (71)

How to open the jack cover 1 Press the bottom of the cover. 2 Hook your finger on the top edge of the

cover and pull it open.

* The H (play), x (stop) and CHAINE +

buttons and jack cover have a tactile dot.

Index to parts and controls

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For SLV-SE730B and SE630B

Getting Started

A ?/1 (on/standby) switch

B Remote sensor (12)

C Tape compartment D A (eject) button (36) E m (rewind) button (36) (54) F H (play) button* (36) (54) G M (fast-forward) button (36) (54)

H ENR z (record) button (39) (56)

(70)

I x (stop) button* (20) (36) (70) (71) J X (pause) button (36) (70) (71)

K CHAINE +/– buttons* (55) (64)

* The H (play), x (stop) and CHAINE +

buttons have a tactile dot.

continued

Index to parts and controls

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For SLV-SE230B

A ?/1 (on/standby) switch B A (eject) button (36)

C Remote sensor (12)

D Tape compartment E m (rewind) button (36) (54) F H (play) button* (36) (54) G M (fast-forward) button (36) (54)

H ENR z (record) button (39) (56)

(70)

I x (stop) button* (20) (36) (70) (71) J X (pause) button (36) (70) (71)

K CHAINE +/– buttons* (55) (64)

* The H (play), x (stop) and CHAINE +

buttons have a tactile dot.

Index to parts and controls

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Display window

For SLV-SE830B and SE730B

Getting Started

A Tape indicator

B MAGN indicator (16) (39)

C Time counter/clock/line/programme

position indicator (37) (38) (70)

D (smartlink) indicator (17)

For SLV-SE630B and SE230B

678

E TV indicator (41)

F STEREO indicator (59)

G Tape speed indicators (38)

H Timer/recording indicator (39) (44)

(49) (52)

A Tape indicator

B Time counter/clock/line/programme

position indicator (37) (38) (70)

C Timer indicator (44) (49) (52)

D Recording indicator (39)

E STEREO indicator* (59)

F VIDEO (video) indicator (16) (39)

G Playback indicator

* not available on SLV-SE230B

continued

Index to parts and controls

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Rear panel

For SLV-SE830B, SE730B and SE630B

For SLV-SE230B

A (in from antenna) connector (16)

B LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT) connector*

LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT) connector*2 (18) (33) (69)

C Mains lead (16)

D AUDIO (OUT/SORTIE) R/D (right)

L/G (left) jacks*

Index to parts and controls

(18)

E LIGNE-1 (EURO AV) connector

(16) (33) (68)

F (out to tv) connector (16)

*1SLV-SE830B only

SLV-SE730B, SE630B and SE230B only

not available on SLV-SE630B

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Remote commander

123

456

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A Z (eject) button (36)

B (wide) button (for TV) (14) (15)

C AFFICH button (14) (37) (39)

D COMPT/DUREE REST button (39)

E Programme number buttons*

(13)

(40)

F - (ten’s digit) button (13) (40) G / (Teletext) button (for TV)*

(14)

H 2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)

(13)

I a TV power on/TV mode select

button

(for TV)*2 (13)

J z ENR (record) button (39) (56)

Getting Started

K SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)

button*

(38)

L MENU button (21) (57) M X (pause)/M button (21) (36)

x (stop)/m button (21) (36) m (rewind)/< button (21) (36)

(54) M (fast-forward)/, button (21) (36) (54) H (play)/OK button*

(21) (36)

(54)

*1The H (play), CHOIX SON, number 5

and CHAINE + buttons have a tactile dot.

SLV-SE830B only

*3not available on SLV-SE230B

continued

Index to parts and controls

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123

456

789

N [TV] / [MAGN] remote control switch

(12)

O ?/1 (on/standby) switch (13) (14)

(49)

P CHOIX SON button*

1*3

(14) (60)

Q t TV/MAGN button (13) (16) (39)

R ANNUL/0 button (37) (48) (57)

S CHOIX ENTREE button (38) (52)

(70)

T CHAINE (programme) +/– buttons*

(13) (38) c ⁄ C Teletext page access buttons

(for TV)*

U y RALENTI button*

V ×2 button*

(14)

(54)

W ./> (index search)

3*4

buttons*

(62)

X MINUTERIE button (47) (51)

*1The H (play), CHOIX SON, number 5

and CHAINE + buttons have a tactile dot.

SLV-SE830B only

not available on SLV-SE230B

* *4FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (SLV-SE830B

only)

Index to parts and controls

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Step 1 : Unpacking

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

• Remote commander • Aerial cable

• R6 (size AA) batteries • PERITEL cable

Check your model name

Getting Started

The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-SE830B, SE730B, SE630B and SE230B. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-SE830B is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE830B only.”

Unpacking

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + 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

Remote sensor

commander

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

To operate Set [TV] / [MAGN] to

the VCR [MAGN] and point at the remote sensor at the VCR a Sony TV [TV] and point at the remote sensor at the TV

[TV] / [MAGN]

123

456

789

Setting up the remote commander

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?/1

Getting Started

AFFICH

2 +/–

123

456

789

CHOIX SON

t TV/MAGN

Programme number buttons

CHAINE +/–/ c ⁄ C

FASTEXT buttons

TV control buttons

To Press

Set the TV to standby mode ?/1 Select an input source: aerial in or line in t TV/MAGN Select the TV’s programme position Programme number buttons,

-, CHAINE +/–

Adjust the volume of the TV 2 +/–

Switch to TV (Teletext off)*

a (TV)

continued

Setting up the remote commander

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To Press

Switch to Teletext*

Select the sound*

Use FASTEXT* Call up the on-screen display

Change the Teletext page* Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For

other manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLVSE830B 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-SE830B only

not available on SLV-SE230B

/ (Teletext)

CHOIX SON

FASTEXT buttons

AFFICH

c ⁄ C

(wide)

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLVSE830B only)

The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.

Set [TV] / [MAGN] at the top of the remote commander to [TV].

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

number buttons. Then release ?/1. Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV: ?/1, t TV/MAGN, programme number buttons, - (ten’s digit),

CHAINE +/–, 2 +/–, a (TV), / (Teletext), FASTEXT buttons,

(wide)*, MENU*,

* These buttons may not work with all TVs.

Setting up the remote commander

M/m/</,*, and OK*.

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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 footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers.

Getting Started

Manufacturer Code number

Sony

01*

, 02 Akai 68 Ferguson 52

Grundig

10*

, 11*

Hitachi 24 JVC 33 Loewe 45 Mivar 09, 70 NEC 66 Nokia

15, 16, 69*

Manufacturer Code number

Panasonic

Philips

17*

06*

, 49

, 07*1, 08* Saba 12, 13 Samsung 22, 23 Sanyo 25 Sharp 29 Telefunken 36 Thomson

43*

Toshiba 3 8

*1Press (wide) to switch the wide picture mode on or off. *2Press (wide), then press 2 +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.

Press (wide). The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press M/m/</, to select the wide picture you want and press OK.

Tip

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

Setting up the remote commander

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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

PERITEL

: Signal flow

ANTENNE ENTREE

Aerial cable (supplied)

PERITEL cable (supplied)

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

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

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

Whenever you want to watch the VCR picture, press t TV/MAGN to display the MAGN* VIDEO* window.

indicator in the display

LIGNE-1 (EURO AV)

Mains lead

to mains

Connecting the VCR

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

*1SLV-SE830B and SE730B only

SLV-SE630B and SE230B only

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About the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE630B and SE230B)

If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*

EASYLINK* VIEW LINK*

, Q-Link*3, EURO

, 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.

• TV Direct Rec

You can easily record what you are watching on the TV when the VCR is turned on. For details, see “Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE630B and SE230B)” on page 41.

• 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-SE630B and SE230B)” on page 37.

• One Touch Menu

When the VCR is turned on, you can turn on the 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

When the VCR is turned on, you can turn on the TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the timer recording menu (the MINUTERIE menu or the SHOWVIEW menu) automatically by pressing

MINUTERIE on the remote commander. You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using OPTIONS PROG. in the FONCTIONS AVANCÉES menu (see page 67).

• NexTView Download You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on your TV. Please refer to your TV’s instruction manual.

Getting Started

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

“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.

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

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

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

Note

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

Connecting the VCR

continued

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Additional connections

To a stereo system (not available on SLV-SE630B and SE230B)

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

To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through

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

AUDIO R/D L/G

: Signal flow

LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1 or LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT)*

PERITEL cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

ENTREE LIGNE

Audio cable (not supplied)

SORTIE

LIGNE

Connecting the VCR

Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1 or

LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT)* Turn off the VCR.

connector as shown above.

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

Notes

• The Line Through function will not operate properly if VEILLE ECO in the

RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu is set to ECO2. Set VEILLE ECO to NON or ECO1 to ensure proper operation (see page 65).

• You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording

a satellite or digital programme.

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

• When the VCR is turned off, set the TV to the video channel.

SLV-SE830B only

SLV-SE730B, SE630B and SE230B only

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Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto

Set Up function

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

Getting Started

1 2

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

Connect the mains lead to the mains. The VCR automatically turns on, and the message for the Auto Set

Up function appears.

Press OK.

The SÉLECTION DU PAYS menu* appears.

SÉLECTION DU PAYS

FRANÇAIS SCHWEIZ

SÉLECT. RÉGLER

SORTIE

MENU:OK:

For SLV-SE830B, SE730B and SE230B

Press </, to select your country, then press OK.

The VCR starts searching for all of

INSTALLATION AUTO

MERCI D’ATTENDRE

40%

the receivable channels and presets

MENU:

them (in the appropriate order for

SORTIE

your local area). If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted

programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 28.

After the search or download is complete, the current time appears for any stations that transmit a time signal. If the time does not appear, set the clock manually. See “Setting the clock” on page 21.

For SLV-SE630B

The clock setting menu appears. See “Setting the clock” on page 21.

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

continued

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To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press MENU.

Notes

• 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.

• Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the mains lead for the first

time after you purchase the VCR.

• If you want to use the Auto Set Up function again, press MENU, then press M/m/

</, to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK. Press M/m to highlight INSTALLATION AUTO, then repeat all procedures from step 3.

• Auto preset can be performed by pressing x (stop) on the VCR

seconds or more with no tape inserted.

* not available on SLV-SE630B

continuously for 5

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

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Setting the clock

You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly. The Auto Clock Set function* works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a

time signal.

Getting Started

Before you start

…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight RÉGLAGE

HORLOGE and press OK.

Press M/m to set the hour.

Press , to select the minutes and set the minutes by pressing M/m.

1 2 0 1 JAN/0:20

HORLOGE AUTO OUI:

SÉLECT.

SÉLECT. :

OK:FIN

1 8 0 1 JAN/0:2003/

HORLOGE AUTO OUI:

OK:FIN

1 8 3 1 JAN/0:2003/

HORLOGE AUTO OUI:

RÉGLER

SORTIE

RÉGLER

SORTIE

03/

MER

MENU:

SÉLECT.

OK:FIN

RÉGLER

SORTIE

MENU:

continued

Setting the clock

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Set the day, month, and year in sequence by pressing , to select

the item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits, then press ,.

The day of the week is set automatically.

18 3 82 SEP/0:20

HORLOGE AUTO OUI:

SÉLECT. :

OK:FIN

RÉGLER

SORTIE

03/

DIM

MENU:

Press M/m to select OUI for the setting of the Auto Clock Set

function*. The VCR automatically sets the

clock according to the time signal broadcast between the channels ST 1 to ST 5.

18 3 82 SEP/0:20

HORLOGE AUTO OUI:

SÉLECT.

OK:FIN

RÉGLER

SORTIE

03/

DIM

MENU:

If you do not need the Auto Clock Set function, select NON.

Tips

• If you set HORLOGE AUTO* to OUI, the Auto Clock Set function is activated

• To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and

* not available on SLV-SE630B

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.

select the digits by pressing M/m.

Setting the clock

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Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data

(not available on SLV-SE630B and SE230B)

You can download your TV tuner’s preset data to the VCR and tune the VCR according to that data using the SMARTLINK connection.

Getting Started

Before you start

…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight INSTALLATION

and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight SMARTLINK, then press ,.

Press M/m to highlight TRANSFERT DES PROGRAMMES TV, then press ,. The Preset Download function starts and the indicator flashes in the display window during download.

INSTALLATION AUTO INSTALLATION MANUELLE SMARTLINK

SÉLECT.

SÉLECT. FIN

FIN

OK:FIN

SMARTLINK

TRANSFERT DES PROGRAMMES TV

ENREG.TV DIRECT : NON

OK:

TRANSFERT DES PROGRAMMES TV

MERCI D’ATTENDRE

OK:

RÉGLER

SORTIE

RÉGLER

SORTIE

DÉPART

SORTIE

MENU:

40%

Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data (not available on SLV-SE630B and SE230B)

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Selecting a language

If you prefer an on-screen language other than French, use the on-screen display to select another language.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight SÉLECTION

LANGUE and press OK.

GB ES NL FI

SÉLECT.

Press M/m/</, to highlight the abbreviation of the desired language from the table below, then press OK.

The abbreviations of the languages are as follows:

Abbreviation Language

GB English ES Spanish NL Dutch FI Finnish DE German IT Italian

Abbreviation Language

SE Swedish GR Greek FR French PT Portuguese DK Danish TR Turkish

DE IT SE GR

SORTIE

FR PT DK TR

MENU:OK:RÉGLER

Selecting a language

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Presetting channels

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

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

Getting Started

Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight INSTALLATION

and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight INSTALLATION MANUELLE, then press ,.

Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to preset, then press ,.

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly.

INSTALLATION AUTO INSTALLATION MANUELLE SMARTLINK

–

:5 : ––– :– : NON : ––––

RÉGLER

SORTIE

NON NON NON NON

MODIF. ST OK: SORTIE

RÉGLER :

SORTIE

SÉLECT.

ST CAN. NOM DEC

SÉLECT.

OK:FIN

LISTE STATIONS TV

RECHERCHE MANUELLE

SYS. : L / L’ ST CANAL RÉGL.FIN DECODEUR NOM

MENU:

SYS. L / L’ L / L’ L / L’ L / L’

MENU:ANNUL:EFFACE

MENU:OK:FIN

Press M/m to highlight SYS if necessary.

RECHERCHE MANUELLE

SYS. : L / L’ ST CANAL RÉGL.FIN DECODEUR NOM

SÉLECT.

:5 : 033 :– : NON : ––––

: RÉGLER :

Presetting channels

SORTIE

MENU:OK:FIN

continued

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Press </, to set L/L’ or B/G if necessary.

• To receive broadcast in France, highlight L/L’.

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

Press M/m to highlight CANAL, then press </, repeatedly until

the channel you want is displayed.

RECHERCHE MANUELLE

SYS. : L / L’ ST CANAL RÉGL.FIN DECODEUR NOM

SÉLECT.

:5 : 033 :– : NON : ––––

RÉGLER :

SORTIE

MENU:OK:FIN

Press M/m to highlight NOM, then press ,.

RECHERCHE MANUELLE

SYS. : L / L’ ST CANAL : 0 33 RÉGL.FIN DECODEUR NOM : ––––

SÉLECT. :

:– : NON

RÉGLER :

SORTIE

MENU:OK:FIN

Enter the station name.

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

A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t A

1 Press M/m to select a character.

RECHERCHE MANUELLE

SYS. : L / L’ ST CANAL RÉGL.FIN DECODEUR NOM

SÉLECT.

:5 : 033 :– : NON : O–––

RÉGLER :

SORTIE

MENU:OK:FIN

Presetting channels

2 Press , to set the next

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

You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.

Press OK to confirm the station name.

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Press MENU to exit the menu.

If the picture is not clear

If the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (RÉGL.FIN) function. After step 6, press M/m to select RÉGL.FIN. Press </, to get a clear picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

• To set the programme position for the decoder, see “Setting the Canal Plus decoder” on page 33.

Note

• When adjusting RÉGL.FIN, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received.

Getting Started

Presetting channels

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Changing/disabling programme positions

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

You can also change the station names. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually.

Changing programme positions

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight INSTALLATION

and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight INSTALLATION MANUELLE, then press ,.

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

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly.

INSTALLATION AUTO INSTALLATION MANUELLE SMARTLINK

SORTIE

–

NON

–

NON

–

NON

–

NON

MODIF. ST OK:

SORTIE

–

NON

–

NON

–

NON

–

NON

MODIF. ST OK:

SORTIE

RÉGLER

SÉLECT.

ST CAN. NOM DEC

OK:FIN

LISTE STATIONS TV

MENU:

SYS. L / L’ L / L’ L / L’ L / L’

MENU:ANNUL:EFFACE

SYS. L / L’ L / L’ L / L’ L / L’

MENU:ANNUL:EFFACE

Changing/disabling programme positions

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Press OK, then press M/m to move to the desired programme position.

LISTE STATIONS TV

CAN. NOM DEC

–

NON

–

NON

–

NON

–

NON

MODIF. ST SORTIE

SYS. L / L’

L / L’ L / L’ L / L’

MENU:

Getting Started

OK:

6 7

Press OK to confirm the setting.

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Disabling unwanted programme positions

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

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight INSTALLATION,

and press OK.

INSTALLATION AUTO INSTALLATION MANUELLE SMARTLINK

SÉLECT.

OK:FIN

RÉGLER

SORTIE

MENU:

continued

Changing/disabling programme positions

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Press M/m to highlight INSTALLATION MANUELLE,

then press ,.

LISTE STATIONS TV

ST CAN. NOM DEC

–

NON NON NON NON

MODIF. ST OK:

SORTIE

SYS. L / L’ L / L’ L / L’ L / L’

MENU:ANNUL:EFFACE

5 6

Press M/m to highlight the row

LISTE STATIONS TV

ST CAN. NOM DEC

–

NON NON NON NON

MODIF. ST OK:

SORTIE

NON

NON NON

MODIF. ST OK:

SORTIE

LISTE STATIONS TV

ST CAN. NOM DEC

3 4

ANNUL/0

which you want to disable. To display other pages for

programme positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly.

Press ANNUL/0. 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.

Note

• Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you

Press MENU to exit the menu.

disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.

SYS. L / L’ L / L’ L / L’ L / L’

MENU:ANNUL:EFFACE

SYS. L / L’

L / L’ L / L’

MENU:ANNUL:EFFACE

Changing/disabling programme positions

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Changing the station names

You can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). The VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically*.

* not available on SLV-SE630B

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.

Getting Started

Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight INSTALLATION

and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight INSTALLATION MANUELLE, then press ,.

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 80, press M/m repeatedly.

INSTALLATION AUTO INSTALLATION MANUELLE SMARTLINK

–

:5 : 033 :– : NON : ––––

RÉGLER

SORTIE

NON NON NON NON NON

MODIF. ST SORTIE

SORTIE

RÉGLER :

SORTIE

SÉLECT.

OK:FIN

LISTE STATIONS TV

CAN. NOM DEC

–

RECHERCHE MANUELLE

SYS. : L / L’ ST CANAL RÉGL.FIN DECODEUR NOM

MENU:

SYS. L / L’ L / L’ L / L’ L / L’ L / L’

MENU:ANNUL:EFFACE

MENU:OK:FIN

OK:

Press M/m to highlight NOM, then press ,.

Changing/disabling programme positions

RECHERCHE MANUELLE

SYS. : L / L’ ST CANAL : 0 3 3 RÉGL.FIN DECODEUR NOM : ––––

SÉLECT. :

:5 :–

: NON

RÉGLER :

SORTIE

continued

MENU:OK:FIN

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Enter the station name.

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

A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t A

1 Press M/m to select a character.

RECHERCHE MANUELLE

SYS. : L / L’ ST CANAL RÉGL.FIN DECODEUR NOM

SÉLECT.

:5 : 033 :– : NON : O–––

RÉGLER :

SORTIE

MENU:OK:FIN

2 Press , to set the next

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

You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.

Press OK to confirm the new name.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Changing/disabling programme positions

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Setting the Canal Plus decoder

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

Connecting a decoder

Getting Started

PERITEL

: Signal flow

LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1 or LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT)*

ANTENNE ENTREE

Aerial cable (supplied)

PERITEL cable (supplied)

PERITEL cable (not supplied)

PERITEL

LIGNE-1 (EURO AV)

Canal Plus decoder

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

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Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight INSTALLATION

and press OK.

INSTALLATION AUTO INSTALLATION MANUELLE SMARTLINK

SÉLECT.

OK:FIN

RÉGLER

SORTIE

MENU:

Press M/m to highlight INSTALLATION MANUELLE,

then press ,.

LISTE STATIONS TV

CAN. NOM DEC

A L C I –

A M D J –

–

NON NON NON NON NON

MODIF. ST

SORTIE

SYS. L / L’ L / L’ L / L’ L / L’ L / L’

MENU:ANNUL:EFFACE

OK:

Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to set for the

decoder, then press ,. To display positions 6 to 80, press

M/m repeatedly.

RECHERCHE MANUELLE

SYS. : L / L’ ST CANAL RÉGL.FIN DECODEUR NOM

SÉLECT.

:5 : 033 :– : NON : ––––

RÉGLER :

SORTIE

MENU:OK:FIN

Press M/m to highlight SYS if necessary.

RECHERCHE MANUELLE

SYS. : L / L’ ST CANAL RÉGL.FIN DECODEUR NOM

SÉLECT.

:5 : 033 :– : NON : ––––

RÉGLER :

SORTIE

MENU:OK:FIN

Setting the Canal Plus decoder

Press </, to set L/L’ or B/G if necessary.

• To receive broadcast in France, highlight L/L’.

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

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Press M/m to highlight CANAL, then press </, repeatedly until

the channel you want is displayed.

RECHERCHE MANUELLE

SYS. : L / L’ ST CANAL RÉGL.FIN DECODEUR NOM

SÉLECT.

:5 : 033 :– : NON : ––––

RÉGLER :

SORTIE

MENU:OK:FIN

Getting Started

Press M/m to highlight DECODEUR.

RECHERCHE MANUELLE

SYS. : L / L’ ST CANAL RÉGL.FIN DECODEUR NOM

SÉLECT.

:5 : 033 :– : NON : ––––

RÉGLER :

SORTIE

MENU:OK:FIN

Press , to set DECODEUR to OUI, then press OK.

Notes

• To superimpose subtitles while watching Canal Plus programmes, make both

• When you watch Canal Plus programmes through the RFU input of the TV, press

Press MENU to exit the menu.

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

t TV/MAGN so that the MAGN window.

or VIDEO*4 indicator appears in the display

RECHERCHE MANUELLE

SYS. : L / L’ ST CANAL RÉGL.FIN DECODEUR NOM

SÉLECT.

:5 : 033 :– : OUI : ––––

RÉGLER :

SORTIE

MENU:OK:FIN

SLV-SE830B only

SLV-SE730B, SE630B and SE230B only

SLV-SE830B and SE730B only

*4SLV-SE630B and SE230B only

Setting the Canal Plus decoder

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Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Before you start...

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

1 2

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).

Additional tasks

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

To Press

Stop play x (stop) Pause play X (pause) Resume play after pause

Fast-forward the tape

Rewind the tape

Eject the tape

X (pause) or

M (fast-forward) during stop m (rewind) during stop Z (eject)

H (play)

Playing a tape

To set the colour system

If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during palyback, set the SYST. COULEUR option in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in (see page 66) (Normally set the option to AUTO).

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To use the time counter

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

SE830B, SE730B SE630B, SE230B

Hour Minute Second

Hour Minute

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

Notes

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

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

• Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded tape: –The picture becomes black and white. –The picture shakes.

–No picture appears on the TV screen. –Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen. –The colour density increases or decreases.

• Tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back on SLV-SE230B.

• 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-SE630B and SE230B)

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

Insert a tape.

The VCR automatically turns on. If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the TV turns on and

switches to the video channel. Playback starts automatically. Press H (play).

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

Basic Operations

Tip

• When there already is a tape in the VCR, press ?/1 to turn on the VCR first. When you press H (play), the TV turns on, the TV is set to the video channel, and playback starts automatically in one sequence.

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 controls” for button locations.

2 3

• CHAINE

CHOIX ENTREE

SP / LP

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.

• To record a normal channel, press CHAINE +/– until the programme position number you want appears in the display window.

• To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LIGNE inputs, press CHOIX ENTREE until the connected line appears in the display window.

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.

Recording TV programmes

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ENR

Press z ENR to start recording. The recording indicator lights up in the display window.

SE830B, SE730B

Recording indicator

SE630B, SE230B

Recording indicator

To stop recording

Press x (stop).

To check the remaining time

Press AFFICH twice. With the display on, press COMPT/DUREE REST to check the remaining time. Each time you press COMPT/DUREE REST, the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately.

Basic Operations

20:00:2

RESTANT

Remaining timeTime counter

In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure SÉLECT.CASSETTE in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 66).

To watch another TV programme while recording

Press t TV/MAGN to turn off the MAGN*2 or VIDEO*3 indicator in

the display window. Select another programme position on the TV.

continued

Recording TV programmes

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To save a recording

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

Safety tab

Tips

• To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, for example, press 2 and 3 to select “ST 23.”

• If you connect additional equipment to a LIGNE connector or jack, you can select the input signal using the CHOIX ENTREE or CHAINE +/– buttons.

• The AFFICH information appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will not be recorded on the tape.

• If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

• The AFFICH information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slowmotion playback.

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

• You cannot watch a Canal Plus programme while recording another Canal Plus programme.

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

• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.

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

not available on SLV-SE230B

SLV-SE830B and SE730B only

SLV-SE630B and SE230B only

Recording TV programmes

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Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE630B and SE230B)

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).

Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

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

source. The TV indicator lights up and the VCR starts recording what you are

watching on the TV.

Tip

• The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press z ENR in some

situations such as: –when you are watching a source connected to the TV’s line input, or –when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the

data in the VCR tuner preset.

Notes

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

• To use the TV Direct Rec function, select SMARTLINK in the INSTALLATION menu, then set ENREG. TV DIRECT to OUI.

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes

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Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer

The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods, that will be broadcast within the next month. The recording start time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals.

Before you start...

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

• To record from a decoder, turn it on.

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

(SLV-SE830B only)

PROG

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

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

?/1

PROG

CHAINE +/–

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830B only)

PROG

Turn PROG to set the recording date.

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PROG

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

window.

Basic Operations

PROG

CHAINE

PROG

CHAINE

Turn PROG 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 CHAINE +/– buttons.

Press PROG. “STOP” and the recording stop time alternately appear in the

display window.

Turn PROG 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 CHAINE +/– buttons.

continued

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PROG

Press PROG. The programme position or LIGNE input appears in the display

window.

PROG

CHOIX ENTREE

PROG

To return to the previous step

To return to the previous step, press the CHAINE + and – buttons on the VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer 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 37).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 39).

• Check the timer settings (page 57).

• Watch another TV programme (page 39).

Turn PROG to set the programme position.

To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LIGNE inputs, turn PROG or press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the display window.

Press PROG to complete the setting. “OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands

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

equipment switched on.

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830B only)

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To set the clock

Hold down PROG so that “DAY” appears in the display window.

However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears. Turn PROG to set the day.

Press PROG.

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

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

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

clock.

Tips

• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press x (stop) on the VCR while you are making

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.

• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” on page 57.

Notes

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

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

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

• When the time is set incorrectly, “ERROR” appears in the display window in step

9. Set the timer again from step 1.

• You cannot set the tape speed to AUTO using the Dial Timer. To select AUTO, set the tape speed in the MINUTERIE menu (see page 57).

Basic Operations

continued

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830B only)

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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 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 57).

while turning the PROG. “DEMO” appears

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830B only)

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Recording TV programmes using the ShowView

SE630B)

The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods.

system (not available on SLV-

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. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

• To record from a decoder, turn it on.

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

• Set OPTIONS PROG. to SHOWVIEW or MIXTE in the FONCTIONS AVANCÉES menu (see page 67).

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

MINUTERIE

…

Press MINUTERIE.

• When you set OPTIONS PROG. to MIXTE: The OPTIONS PROG. menu appears on the TV screen. Press

M/m to select SHOWVIEW, then

OPTIONS PROG.

NORMALE SHOWVIEW

press OK.

SÉLECT.

SORTIE

MENU:OK:RÉGLER

• When you set OPTIONS PROG. to SHOWVIEW: The SHOWVIEW menu appears

SHOWVIEW

CODE –––––––––

on the TV screen.

CODE 0 –9

SORTIE

MENU:OK:RÉGLER

continued

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123

456

789

ANNUL/0

Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number.

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

SHOWVIEW

CODE 1234–––––

CODE 0 –9

SORTIE

MENU:OK:RÉGLER

CHOIX ENTREE

ANNUL/0

Press OK. The date, start and stop times,

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

• If “– –” appears in the “ST”

(programme) column (this may

ST JOUR DÉBUT FIN

35 SA29 19 00 2 000:: –– –––– –– –– – –– – –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– – –– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

SÉLECT.

RÉGLER :

SORTIE

V/P

–

–::

– – ––:: –

MENUFIN

:OK:

–

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 LIGNE inputs, press CHOIX ENTREE to display the

connected line in the “ST” position. You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel. The VCR will then store your setting.

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

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

1 Press </, to select 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

ST JOUR DÉBUT FIN

35 SA29 19 00 2 00 –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– – –– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

SÉLECT.

RÉGLER

SORTIE

V/P

0::

– – – ––:: –

MENUFIN

:OK:

week, see “Daily/weekly

recording” on page 49.

• To use the VPS/PDC function, set

V/P to P. For details about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer

recording with VPS/PDC signals” on page 49.

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system (not available on SLV-SE630B)

Press MENU to exit the menu.

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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 recordi ng

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 JOUR (Monday to Sunday) t S-SA (every Saturday) ..... t

S-DI (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today

Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals

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

To use the VPS/PDC function, set V/P to P in step 4 above. You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LIGNE inputs.

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 37).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 39).

• Check the timer settings (page 57).

• Watch another TV programme (page 39).

Basic Operations

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Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system (not available on SLV-SE630B)

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To use the Auto Tape Speed function*

In step 4 above, press m to select AUTO. When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the “SÉLECT.CASSETTE” setting in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu must be accurate (see page 66).

Tips

• To set the line input video source, you can also use the CHOIX ENTREE button.

• You can set the extended time for the ShowView setting by 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 minutes. Set ÉTENDRE SHOWVIEW in the FONCTIONS AVANCÉES menu to the desired extended time on page 67.

• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” on page 57.

Notes

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

• The and indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.

• When you set OPTIONS PROG. to NORMALE in the FONCTIONS AVANCÉES menu, the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or MIXTE.

* not available on SLV-SE230B

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system (not available on SLV-SE630B)

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Recording TV programmes using the timer

You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods.

Before you start

…

• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.

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

• To record from a decoder, turn it on.

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

• Set OPTIONS PROG.*

to NORMALE or MIXTE in the FONCTIONS AVANCÉES menu

(see page 67).

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

MINUTERIE

Press MINUTERIE.

For SLV-SE630B

The MINUTERIE menu appears on the TV screen.

For SLV-SE830B, SE730B and

ST JOUR DÉBUT FIN

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––– –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– – –– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

SÉLECT.

RÉGLER :

SORTIE

V/P

– – – ––:: –

MENUFIN

:OK:

SE230B

• When you set OPTIONS PROG. to MIXTE: The OPTIONS PROG. menu appears on the TV screen. Press

OPTIONS PROG.

NORMALE SHOWVIEW

M/m to select NORMALE, then press OK.

SÉLECT.

SORTIE

MENU:OK:RÉGLER

Basic Operations

• When you set OPTIONS PROG. to NORMALE: The MINUTERIE menu appears on the TV screen.

Recording TV programmes using the timer

ST JOUR DÉBUT FIN

SÉLECT.

RÉGLER :

SORTIE

V/P

– – – ––:: –

MENUFIN

:OK:

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CHOIX ENTREE

Set the date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed*

and VPS/PDC function*

1 Press , to select each item in

turn.

2 Press M/m to set each item. To correct a setting, press < to

ST JOUR DÉBUT FIN

–––– –– –– – –– –––

35 –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– – –– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

SÉLECT.

RÉGLER

SORTIE

V/P

– – – ––:: –

MENUFIN

:OK:

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 52.

• To use the VPS/PDC function*

, set V/P to P. For details about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals” on page 49.

• To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LIGNE inputs, press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the “ST” position.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

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

by for 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 JOUR (Monday to Sunday) t S-SA (every Saturday) ..... t

S-DI (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today

Recording TV programmes using the timer

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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 37).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 39).

• Check the timer settings (page 57).

• Watch another TV programme (page 39).

To use the Auto Tape Speed function*

In step 2 above, press m to select AUTO. When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the “SÉLECT.CASSETTE” setting in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu must be accurate (see page 66).

Tips

• To set the line input video source, you can also use the CHOIX ENTREE button.

• Even if you set OPTIONS PROG.* AVANCÉES menu, you can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select MINUTERIE, then go to step 2.

• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” on page 57.

Notes

• When setting the timer with VPS/PDC* exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide. Otherwise, the VPS/PDC function will not 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 and indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with

no tape inserted.

• The VPS/PDC function*

is automatically set to off for the timer recording of a

satellite programme.

to SHOWVIEW in the FONCTIONS

signals, enter the start and stop times

Basic Operations

not available on SLV-SE630B

not available on SLV-SE230B

Recording TV programmes using the timer

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Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

Before you start…

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

Playback options Operation

View the picture during fast-forward or rewind

Play at high speed • During playback, press M (fast-forward) or m (rewind)

Play at twice the normal speed

Play in slow motion During playback, press y RALENTI. Play frame by frame During pause, press M (fast-forward) or m (rewind)* on

* SLV-SE830B only

To resume normal playback

Press H (play).

During fast-forward, hold down M (fast-forward). During rewind, hold down m (rewind).

on the remote commander

• During playback, hold down M (fast-forward) or m (rewind). When you release the button, normal playback resumes.

During playback, press ×2.

the remote commander.

Using the shuttle ring (SLV-SE830B only)

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

Playing/searching at various speeds

Shuttle ring

JOG

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To use the shuttle ring in normal mode

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

Pause

Slow motion in reverse

Normal speed in reverse

Double speed in reverse

High speed in reverse

Slow motion

Normal speed (Initial speed)

Double speed

High speed

To use the shuttle ring in jog mode

Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback. Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change

to the jog mode during any playback mode, playback pauses so you can see a still picture. Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one frame. To shift frames in reverse, turn the shuttle ring anticlockwise. The frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring.

To resume normal mode, press JOG again. The JOG button turns off.

Tip

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

Additional Operations

Notes

• The sound is muted during these operations.

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

• If the playback mode mark does not appear on the TV screen, press AFFICH.

• The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.

• The picture returns to normal playback from slow motion in reverse in 30 seconds.

Playing/searching at various speeds

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Setting the recording duration time

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

Before you start

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

To extend the duration

Press z ENR repeatedly to set a new duration time.

…

While recording, press z ENR. The indicator appears in the display window.

Press z ENR repeatedly to set the duration time. In SP mode Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

0:30 1:00

In LP mode Each press advances the time as shown below.

0:30 1:00

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

4:00 4:30

8:00 9:00

Normal recording

To cancel the duration

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

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x (stop).

Note

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

recording duration time.

Setting the recording duration time

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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Before you start…

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

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

Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

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

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

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

Press M/m to select the setting you want

to change or cancel, then press ,. The ST number on the selected row

flashes.

ST JOUR DÉBUT FIN

35 SA29 19 00 2 000:: 29 SA29 21 00 2 30 –1:: 30 SA 6 12 00 1 30 –3:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– – –– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

SÉLECT. :

ST JOUR DÉBUT FIN

OKFIN

RÉGLER :

SORTIE

MENU:OK:

V/P

– – – ––:: –

V/P

– – – ––:: –

Additional Operations

PSP

SÉLECT. :

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

change, then press M/m to reset it.

RÉGLER :

OKFIN

SORTIE

• To cancel the setting, press ANNUL/0.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

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

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

MENU:OK:

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When the timer settings overlap

The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority.

Programme 1

Programme 2

Programme 1

Programme 2

about 20 seconds

will be cut off

about 20 seconds will be cut off

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

In the 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 CHOIX SON to select the sound you want.

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Main PRINCIPALE STEREO Sub SECONDAIRE STEREO Main and sub PRINCIP./SEC. STEREO Standard sound* MONO STEREO

* Usually the main channel heard from both the left and right in bilingual

programmes

To select stereo programme while recording

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo STEREO STEREO Left channel CANAL G STEREO Right channel CANAL D STEREO Standard sound CANAL G + CANAL D STEREO

* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels in stereo programmes

(not available on SLV-SE230B)

Additional Operations

In the NICAM system

This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.

To record a NICAM programme, NICAM in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu should be set to OUI (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 67 for details.

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To select the sound while recording

Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want.

Stereo programmes

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo NICAM, STEREO STEREO Left channel NICAM, CANAL G STEREO Right channel NICAM, CANAL D STEREO Left and right channels* NICAM, CANAL G +

STEREO

CANAL D

* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels

Bilingual programmes

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Main NICAM, PRINCIPALE STEREO Sub NICAM, SECONDAIRE STEREO Main and sub NICAM, PRINCIP./SEC. STEREO Standard sound* NICAM, MONO STEREO

* Usually the main sound (monaural)

Selecting the sound during Hi-fi playback

Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want.

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo STEREO STEREO Left channel CANAL G STEREO Right channel CANAL D STEREO Mix sound* MIX STEREO Mono sound MONO No indicator

* The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE230B)

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How sound is recorded on a video tape

The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Stereo

Usually mixed

Normal audio track (monaural)

Hi-fi audio track (main track)

left/right channels

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

Notes

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

• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the CHOIX SON setting.

Bilingual

Usually main sound

Main (left channel) Sub (right channel)

Additional Operations

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE230B)

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Searching using the index function

(not available on SLV-SE230B)

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.

To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)

Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

Press ./> (index search). The

VCR starts scanning each recording for five seconds in the corresponding direction.

Press H (play) to start playback when you find the desired point.

To search a specific recording (Index search)

Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

Press ./> (index search) twice.

• To search ahead, press > (index

search) twice.

• To search backwards, press . (index

search) twice.

INDEX BALAYAGE BB

INDEX RECHERCHE : BB +02

Press ./> (index search) depending on the direction where your

desired programme is located. Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up to

±20, respectively. The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that

point.

To stop searching

Press x (stop).

Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE230B)

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Notes

• No index signal will be 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 press . (index search), if there is nothing recorded before the selected index signal, playback may not start exactly at the index signal.

Additional Operations

Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE230B)

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Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

During playback, press CHAINE +/– on the VCR to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons. To resume automatic tracking adjustments, eject the tape and reinsert it.

Adjusting the picture sharpness (Smart trilogic)

You can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.

During playback, press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight

RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR and press OK. Press M/m to highlight SMART

TRILOGIC, then press ,.

ALIGN.

AFFICHAGE ÉCRAN OUI: SÉLECT.CASSETTE E1 80: SYST. COULEUR AUTO: FORMAT 16:9 NICAM OUI: VEILLE ECO NON: SMART TRILOGIC SÉLECT. :

–––––– ––––––

Tracking meter

AUTO:

OUI:

RÉGLER

SORTIE

MENU:

OK:FIN

Adjusting the picture

Press M/m to set SMART TRILOGIC to

OUI or NON.

• OUI: Picture sharpness is automatically adjusted.

• NON: Adjust the picture sharpness manually. To soften the picture, press <. To sharpen the picture, press ,.

Press MENU to return to the original screen.

IMAGE

SMART TRILOGIC : NON

DOUCE CONTRASTÉE

OUI/NON : FIN

–– –––––––––– ––– ––––––

RÉGLER :

MENU:OK:

SORTIE

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Reducing the VCR’s power consumption

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

Press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight RÉGLAGES

UTILISATEUR and press OK. Press M/m to highlight VEILLE ECO.

Press , to set to ECO1 or ECO2, then

press OK.

• ECO1: To reduce the power consumption.

• ECO2: To reduce the power consumption to a minimum.

To turn on the indicators in the display window

Set VEILLE ECO to NON in step 3.

Notes

• When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicator in the display window remains lit even when VEILLE ECO is set to ECO1 or ECO2.

• The Line Through function will not operate properly if VEILLE ECO is set to ECO2. Set VEILLE ECO to NON or ECO1 to ensure proper operation.

AFFICHAGE ÉCRAN OUI: SÉLECT.CASSETTE E1 80: SYST. COULEUR AUTO: FORMAT 16:9 NICAM OUI: VEILLE ECO ECO1: SMART TRILOGIC SÉLECT. :

OK:FIN

RÉGLER

SORTIE

AUTO:

OUI:

MENU:

Additional Operations

Reducing the VCR’s power consumption

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Changing menu options

Press MENU, then select RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR or FONCTIONS

AVANCÉES and press OK.

AFFICHAGE ÉCRAN OUI: SÉLECT.CASSETTE E1 80: SYST. COULEUR AUTO: FORMAT 16:9 NICAM OUI: VEILLE ECO NON: SMART TRILOGIC SÉLECT. :

Press M/m to select the option.

Press , to change the setting, then press OK.

OK:FIN

RÉGLER

SORTIE

AUTO:

OUI:

MENU:

VPS / PDC PAR DÉFAUT ÉTENDRE SHOWVIEW VEILLE AUTO OPTIONS PROG. MIXTE:

SÉLECT. :

OK:FIN

RÉGLER

SORTIE

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR

Menu option Set this option to

AFFICHAGE ÉCRAN

SÉLECT.CASSETTE • E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.

SYST. COULEUR • AUTO to select the colour system automatically.

FORMAT 16:9 • AUTO when you use a wide screen TV. The VCR

• OUI to display the menu on the TV screen.

• NON to disappear the menu from the TV screen.

• E240 to use an E-240 type tape.

• E260 to use an E-260 type tape.

• E300 to use an E-300 type tape.

• PAL to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour system.

• SECAM to use the tape recorded in the SECAM colour system.

• MESECAM to use the tape recorded in the MESECAM colour system.

• N/B to use the tape recorded in black and white.

automatically detects if programmes being played back or recorded are in normal or wide screen format.

• OUI if the VCR cannot detect wide screen TV programmes with AUTO. The VCR always plays back and records in wide screen format.

• NON if you are not using a wide screen TV.

NON: NON: NON:

MENU:

Changing menu options

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Menu option Set this option to

NICAM*

• OUI to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio

track.

• NON to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track. For details, see page 59.

VEILLE ECO • ECO1 to turn off the indicators in the display window to

conserve the VCR’s power.

• ECO2 to turn off the indicators in the display window during standby mode to reduce the VCR’s power consumption to a minimum. For using the Line Through function and Canal Plus function, select ECO1 or OFF.

• NON to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by.

SMART TRILOGIC • OUI to automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.

• NON to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.

FONCTIONS AVANCÉES

Menu option Set this option to

VPS/PDC PAR DÉFAUT*

ÉTENDRE SHOWVIEW*

VEILLE AUTO • NON to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.

OPTIONS PROG.*

• NON to deactivate the VPS/PDC function.

• OUI to activate it.

• NON to deactivate the ShowView Extend function.

• 10/20/30/.../60 (minutes) to extend the time of the ShowView setting by the selected amount of time.

• 2HEURES/3HEURES to turn the VCR off automatically if no signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons during this time.

• MIXTE to display the OPTIONS PROG. menu for selecting NORMALE or SHOWVIEW when pressing

the MINUTERIE button.

• NORMALE to display the MINUTERIE menu when pressing the MINUTERIE button.

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

For details, see pages 47 and 51.

Additional Operations

*1not available on SLV-SE230B

not available on SLV-SE630B

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 input connector of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.

Example A

Other VCR (Player)

PERITEL

PERITEL cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Example B (SLV-SE830B only)

Your VCR (Recorder)

t LIGNE-2 G o D (open cover to connect)

Your VCR (Recorder)

LIGNE-1 (EURO AV)

SORTIE LIGNE

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Connecting to a VCR or stereo system

Other VCR (Player)

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Example C

Other VCR (Player)

PERITEL

: Signal flow

How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-SE830B only)

Connect the t LIGNE-2 G o D jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using an audio cable (not supplied).

Notes

• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.

• If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.

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

• If the other VCR does not have a PERITEL connector, use an adequate cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.

• When you connect another VCR to the LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT)* (DEC/EXT)* the display window.

Your VCR (Recorder)

LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT)* LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT)*

PERITEL cable (not supplied)

connector, press CHOIX ENTREE to display “L3”*1 or “L2”*2 in

or LIGNE-2

Editing

SLV-SE830B only

SLV-SE730B, SE630B and SE230B only

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 CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the display window.

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

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

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

Search for the point to start recording and press X (pause) to set it to playback pause.

Press ENR z on this VCR to set it to recording pause.

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

time.

To stop editing

Press the 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.

ENR z

Basic editing

* not available on SLV-SE230B

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Audio dubbing (SLV-SE830B 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 LIGNE-2 G o D 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).

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)

VCR. Search for the start of the section to be replaced and press X (pause).

The VCR enters pause mode. Press DOUBLAGE SON.

“A_DUB” and the indicator appears in the display window. To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on this VCR and the stereo

system (or other VCR) at the same time. After you use this feature, the audio in playback mode is automatically

set to monaural.

To stop editing

Press x (stop) on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR).

DOUBLAGE SON

t LIGNE-2 G o D

Editing

Audio dubbing (SLV-SE830B 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.

Symptom Remedy

The ?/1 (on/standby) switch does not function.

The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate.

Power

The VCR is plugged in but the display window remains dark.

The clock has stopped and “– –:– –” appears in the display window.

Clock

The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.

The picture is not clear. • Adjust the tracking with the CHAINE +/– buttons on the

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 VEILLE ECO in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu to NON (see page 65).

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains. 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 PERITEL cable, make sure the MAGN or VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the t TV/MAGN button on the remote commander to light up the MAGN or VIDEO indicator.

VCR.

• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette 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 SYST. COULEUR option in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu is set to the wrong position. Set the option to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in.

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Symptom Remedy

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 from a tape

Playback

recorded with the VCR is not in stereo or the

• Adjust the tracking.

• The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using a

Sony video head cleaning cassette as explained above.

STEREO indicator in 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.

• Select the correct source with the CHOIX ENTREE 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 aerial cable is connected securely.

• Adjust the TV aerial.

• Make sure SYS. (L/L’ or B/G) in the RECHERCHE

MANUELLE menu is set to the same system in your local

Recording

The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted.

The tape is ejected when you press z ENR.

Nothing happens when

area.

• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,

cover the tab hole (see page 40).

• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,

cover the tab hole (see page 40).

• Make sure the tape is not at its end. you press z ENR.

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.

Timer recording

• 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.

Additional Information

continued

Troubleshooting

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Symptom Remedy

The SHOWVIEW menu or the MINUTERIE

• Check that OPTIONS PROG. in the FONCTIONS AVANCÉES menu is set correctly (see page 67).

menu does not appear. The VPS/PDC function

does not operate properly.

• Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.

• Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one (there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good

Timer recording

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.

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

A Canal Plus programme is always recorded

Canal Plus

scrambled.

• Check that DEC is set to OUI for this channel in the LISTE STATIONS TV menu.

• Make sure the Canal Plus PERITEL cable is plugged securely.

• Check that DEC is set to OUI for this channel in the LISTE STATIONS TV menu.

A tape cannot be

• Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.

inserted. The remote commander

does not function.

• Make sure you are pointing 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 [TV] / [MAGN] remote control switch is set correctly.

The selected input line

• Press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line.

connector number does not appear in the display window.

The tracking meter does

Others

not appear on the TV

• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted.

screen. 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 the remote commander.

• The display window automatically becomes dim when the VCR is in standby or timer recording mode.

• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

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Symptom Remedy

The Line Through function does not operate.

Others

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

• Normal picture • Rough picture

• Set VEILLE ECO in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu to NON (see page 65).

• Unclear picture

• No picture (or black & white screen appears)

initial contamination

terminal

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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Specifications

System

Channel coverage

SECAM (L):

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

PAL (B/G):

VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41

Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Tape speed

SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/

playback) NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only) SECAM

23.39 mm/s (recording/

playback) MESECAM

23.39 mm/s (playback only)

LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s (recording/

playback)* NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only) SECAM

11.70 mm/s (recording/

playback) MESECAM

1.70 mm/s (playback only)

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

Maximum recording/playback time

10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)

Rewind time

Approx. 1 min. (with E180 tape)

* not available on SLV-SE230B

Inputs and outputs

LIGNE-1 (EURO AV)

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

LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT)/LIGNE-3 (DEC/ EXT)

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

t LIGNE-2 G o D*

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jack (2) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

AUDIO (OUT/SORTIE) R/D L/G*

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

SLV-SE830B only

not available on SLV-SE630B and SE230B

General

Power requirements

220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption

• SLV-SE230B 15 W

1.2 W (VEILLE ECO is set to ECO2, minimum)

• SLV-SE630B 17 W

1.2 W (VEILLE ECO is set to ECO2, minimum)

• SLV-SE830B, SE730B 17 W

1.3 W (VEILLE ECO is set to ECO2, minimum)

Specifications

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Operating temperature

5°C to 40° C

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60° C

Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d)

Approx. 360 × 95 × 245 mm (SLV-SE230B) Approx. 430 × 96 × 245 mm (SLV-SE730B and SE630B)

Approx. 430 × 96 × 253 mm (SLV-SE830B)

Mass

Approx. 2.8 kg (SLV-SE230B) Approx. 3.1 kg (SLV-SE830B, SE730B

and SE630B)

Supplied accessories

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Additional Information

Specifications

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Index

Adjusting

Aerial hookup Audio dubbing Audio track Auto Clock Set Auto Set Up

picture tracking

Canal Plus 33 Changing the programme position

Changing the station name Cleaning the video heads Clock setting Colour system

Connecting

Counter Country selection

compatible colour systems 2

setting

the VCR and your TV to a stereo system to a TV with a PERITEL connector to digital tuner to satellite tuner

18, 68

Demonstration 46 Dial Timer Disabling the programme positions Dubbing. see Editing

Editing 68

Hi-fi audio track 61

Index scan 62 Index search

Language selection 19, 24 LP mode

Manual fine tuning 27 Monaural Monitoring

during playback during recording

NICAM broadcasts 59 Normal audio track

Optional setting 66

PDC (Programme Delivery

Control) PERITEL connection Playback

at various speeds frame-by-frame selecting the sound

slow motion Power save Preset download Presetting channels

Recording 38

bilingual programmes

duration time

saving

stereo programmes

timer setting

using the Dial Timer

using the ShowView

system

what you are watching on

the TV

while watching another

programme

Safety tab 40 Searching

at various speeds using the index function

ShowView

recording Smart trilogic SMARTLINK

NexTView Download

One Touch Menu

One Touch Play

One Touch Timer

TV Direct Rec SP mode

Stereo

17, 37

17, 41

Timer setting 51

cancelling

changing

checking

daily/weekly recording

using the Dial Timer

using the ShowView

system

VPS (Video Programme

System)

Wide screen format 66

ZWEITON broadcasts 59

49,

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Index

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Quick Start Guide

1 Connecting the VCR

LIGNE-1 (EURO AV)

:Signal flow

1 ...Connect the aerial to of the VCR. 2 ...Connect and the aerial input of your

TV using the supplied aerial cable.

3 ...For better picture and sound, connect

LIGNE-1 (EURO AV) to your TV using a PERITEL cable.

4 ...Connect the mains lead to the mains.

When all of the receivable channels are preset, the menu disappears from the TV screen. You can rearrange the programme position in any order (see “Changing/ disabling programme positions”).

3 Setting the clock

1... Press MENU, then press M/m/</, to

highlight RÉGLAGE HORLOGE and press OK.

2... Press M/m to set the hour, then press ,.

3... Press M/m to set the minutes. Set the

day, month, and year in sequence by pressing , to select the item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits, then press OK.

4... Press MENU.

Now you can operate your VCR.

2 Using the Auto Set Up function

1 ...Turn on your TV and set it to the video

channel.

2 ...Connect the mains lead to the mains. 3 ...Press OK.

4... Press </, to select your country, then

press OK (not available on

SLV-

SE630B).

Sony Corporation

AC68-02034U