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
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)
NPROG (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
1
For SLV-SE830B and SE730B
Getting Started
2
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
3
45
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
8
3
(18)
E LIGNE-1 (EURO AV) connector
1
(16) (33) (68)
F (out to tv) connector (16)
*1SLV-SE830B only
2
*
SLV-SE730B, SE630B and SE230B only
3
*
not available on SLV-SE630B
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Remote commander
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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*
1
(13)
(40)
F - (ten’s digit) button (13) (40)
G / (Teletext) button (for TV)*
2
(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*
3
(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*
1
(21) (36)
(54)
*1The H (play), CHOIX SON, number 5
and CHAINE + buttons have a tactile dot.
2
*
SLV-SE830B only
*3not available on SLV-SE230B
continued
Index to parts and controls
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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
2
(for TV)*
U y RALENTI button*
V ×2 button*
(14)
4
(54)
4
(54)
1
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.
2
SLV-SE830B only
*
3
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 operateSet [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]
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?/1
Getting Started
AFFICH
/
2 +/–
a
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CHOIX SON
t TV/MAGN
Programme
number
buttons
CHAINE +/–/
c ⁄ C
FASTEXT buttons
TV control buttons
ToPress
Set the TV to standby mode?/1
Select an input source: aerial in or line int TV/MAGN
Select the TV’s programme positionProgramme number buttons,
-, CHAINE +/–
Adjust the volume of the TV2 +/–
Switch to TV (Teletext off)*
1
a (TV)
continued
Setting up the remote commander
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ToPress
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.
1
SLV-SE830B only
*
2
*
not available on SLV-SE230B
1
2
1
1
/ (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].
1
Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the programme
2
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
14
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.
*1Press (wide) to switch the wide picture mode on or off.
*2Press (wide), then press 2 +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.
3
*
Press (wide). The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press M/m/</, to
select the wide picture you want and press OK.
Tip
• When you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is 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
1
2
3
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.
2
indicator in the display
1
or
LIGNE-1
(EURO AV)
Mains lead
to mains
4
Connecting the VCR
16
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
*1SLV-SE830B and SE730B only
2
*
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*
2
EASYLINK*
VIEW LINK*
, Q-Link*3, EURO
4
, or T-V LINK*5, this
VCR automatically runs the
SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page
(the indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the
TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.
• 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.
1
,
Getting Started
*1“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.
2
*
“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.
*3“Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
4
*
“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
5
*
“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)
2
SORTIE
LIGNE
Connecting the VCR
18
Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1 or
1
LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT)*
Turn off the VCR.
2
2
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.
1
*
SLV-SE830B only
2
*
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
3
4
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.
OK
The SÉLECTION DU PAYS
menu* appears.
SÉLECTION DU PAYS
FRANÇAIS SCHWEIZ
SÉLECT.
RÉGLER
:
SORTIE
MENU:OK:
For SLV-SE830B, SE730B and
SE230B
OK
Press </, to select your country,
then press OK.
The VCR starts searching for all of
INSTALLATION AUTO
MERCI D’ATTENDRE
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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
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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.
1
MENU
Press MENU, then press M/m/</
, to highlight RÉGLAGE
HORLOGE and press OK.
OK
2
OK
3
OK
Press M/m to set the hour.
Press , to select the minutes and
set the minutes by pressing M/m.
1 2 01 JAN/0:20
HORLOGE AUTOOUI:
SÉLECT.
SÉLECT. :
:
OK:FIN
1 8 01 JAN/0:2003/
HORLOGE AUTOOUI:
OK:FIN
1 8 31 JAN/0:2003/
HORLOGE AUTOOUI:
RÉGLER
SORTIE
RÉGLER
SORTIE
03/
MER
MER
MER
:
MENU:
:
MENU:
SÉLECT.
:
OK:FIN
RÉGLER
SORTIE
:
MENU:
continued
Setting the clock
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4
Set the day, month, and year in
sequence by pressing , to select
OK
the item to be set, and press M/m to
select the digits, then press ,.
The day of the week is set
automatically.
18 382SEP/0:20
HORLOGE AUTOOUI:
SÉLECT. :
OK:FIN
RÉGLER
SORTIE
03/
DIM
:
MENU:
5
6
Press M/m to select OUI for the
setting of the Auto Clock Set
OK
function*.
The VCR automatically sets the
clock according to the time signal
broadcast between the channels
ST 1 to ST 5.
18 382SEP/0:20
HORLOGE AUTOOUI:
SÉLECT.
:
OK:FIN
RÉGLER
SORTIE
03/
DIM
:
MENU:
If you do not need the Auto Clock
Set function, select NON.
MENU
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.
1
MENU
Press MENU, then press M/m/</
, to highlight INSTALLATION
and press OK.
OK
2
OK
3
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:
MENU:
MENU:
:
:
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:
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.
1
2
MENU
OK
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.
OK
The abbreviations of the languages are as follows:
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
1
2
3
MENU
OK
OK
OK
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
A
B
–
M
N
–
D
E
–
J
K
–
: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
1
0
2
7
A
2
0
2
9
L
0
3
3
0
C
4
0
3
2
I
5
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
:
4
Press M/m to highlight SYS if
necessary.
OK
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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5
Press </, to set L/L’ or B/G if necessary.
• To receive broadcast in France, highlight L/L’.
OK
• To receive broadcast using the PAL system (for example, in
Germany or Switzerland), highlight B/G.
6
7
8
Press M/m to highlight CANAL,
then press </, repeatedly until
OK
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 ,.
OK
RECHERCHE MANUELLE
SYS.: L / L’
ST
CANAL: 0 33
RÉGL.FIN
DECODEUR
NOM: ––––
SÉLECT. :
:5
:–
: NON
RÉGLER :
SORTIE
MENU:OK:FIN
Enter the station name.
OK
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
9
Presetting channels
26
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.
OK
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10
MENU
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.
1
2
3
MENU
OK
OK
OK
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
A
B
M
N
D
E
J
K
A
B
M
N
D
E
J
K
SORTIE
–
NON
–
NON
–
NON
–
NON
MODIF. ST OK:
SORTIE
–
NON
–
NON
–
NON
–
NON
MODIF. ST OK:
SORTIE
RÉGLER
SÉLECT.
ST CAN. NOM DEC
ST CAN. NOM DEC
:
OK:FIN
LISTE STATIONS TV
1
0
2
7
A
2
0
2
9
L
0
3
3
0
C
4
0
3
2
I
5
LISTE STATIONS TV
1
0
2
7
A
2
0
2
9
L
0
3
3
0
C
4
0
3
2
I
5
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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4
Press OK, then press M/m to move
to the desired programme position.
OK
LISTE STATIONS TV
CAN. NOMDEC
ST
1
0
2
7
A
2
0
3
0
C
3
0
3
2
I
4
0
2
9
L
5
A
B
D
E
J
K
M
N
–
NON
–
NON
–
NON
–
NON
MODIF. ST
SORTIE
SYS.
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
MENU:
Getting Started
OK:
5
6
7
OK
MENU
Press OK to confirm the setting.
To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3
through 5.
Press MENU to exit the 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.
1
MENU
Press MENU, then press M/m/</
, to highlight INSTALLATION,
and press OK.
INSTALLATION AUTO
INSTALLATION MANUELLE
SMARTLINK
OK
SÉLECT.
:
OK:FIN
RÉGLER
SORTIE
:
MENU:
continued
Changing/disabling programme positions
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2
Press M/m to highlight
INSTALLATION MANUELLE,
OK
then press ,.
LISTE STATIONS TV
ST CAN. NOM DEC
1
0
2
7
A
A
B
–
L
M
C
D
I
J
N
–
E
–
K
–
NON
NON
NON
NON
MODIF. ST OK:
SORTIE
2
0
2
9
0
3
3
0
4
0
3
2
5
SYS.
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
MENU:ANNUL:EFFACE
3
4
5
6
Press M/m to highlight the row
LISTE STATIONS TV
ST CAN. NOM DEC
1
0
2
7
A
A
B
–
L
M
C
D
I
J
A
A
C
D
I
J
N
–
E
–
K
–
B
–
E
–
K
–
NON
NON
NON
NON
MODIF. ST OK:
SORTIE
NON
NON
NON
MODIF. ST OK:
SORTIE
2
0
2
9
0
3
3
0
4
0
3
2
5
LISTE STATIONS TV
ST CAN. NOM DEC
1
0
2
7
2
0
3
0
3
4
0
3
2
5
OK
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.
MENU
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
1
2
3
MENU
OK
OK
OK
OK
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
–
B
A
–
N
M
–
E
D
–
K
J
–
–
–
:5
: 033
:–
: NON
: ––––
RÉGLER
SORTIE
NON
NON
NON
NON
NON
MODIF. ST
SORTIE
SORTIE
RÉGLER :
SORTIE
SÉLECT.
ST
SÉLECT.
:
OK:FIN
LISTE STATIONS TV
CAN. NOMDEC
A
7
2
0
1
L
9
2
0
2
C
0
3
0
3
I
2
3
0
4
–
3
3
0
5
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:
4
Press M/m to highlight NOM, then
press ,.
OK
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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5
Enter the station name.
OK
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.
6
7
OK
MENU
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)
2
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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1
MENU
Press MENU, then press M/m/</
, to highlight INSTALLATION
and press OK.
INSTALLATION AUTO
INSTALLATION MANUELLE
SMARTLINK
2
3
4
OK
SÉLECT.
:
OK:FIN
RÉGLER
SORTIE
:
MENU:
Press M/m to highlight
INSTALLATION MANUELLE,
OK
then press ,.
LISTE STATIONS TV
CAN. NOMDEC
ST
7
2
0
1
9
2
0
2
0
3
0
3
2
3
0
4
3
3
0
5
A
L
C
I
–
A
M
D
J
–
–
B
–
N
–
E
–
K
–
–
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
OK
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.
OK
RECHERCHE MANUELLE
SYS.: L / L’
ST
CANAL
RÉGL.FIN
DECODEUR
NOM
SÉLECT.
:
:5
: 033
:–
: NON
: ––––
RÉGLER :
SORTIE
MENU:OK:FIN
5
OK
Setting the Canal Plus decoder
34
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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6
Press M/m to highlight CANAL,
then press </, repeatedly until
OK
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
7
8
9
Press M/m to highlight
DECODEUR.
OK
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.
OK
MENU
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.
3
*
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
1
SLV-SE830B only
*
2
*
SLV-SE730B, SE630B and SE230B only
3
*
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
3
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
Insert a tape.
The VCR turns on and starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with
its safety tab removed.
Press H (play).
OK
Additional tasks
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
ToPress
Stop playx (stop)
Pause playX (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
36
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, SE730BSE630B, SE230B
Hour Minute Second
HourMinute
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.
1
The VCR automatically turns on.
If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the TV turns on and
switches to the video channel. Playback starts automatically.
Press H (play).
2
The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically.
Playback starts.
Basic Operations
Tip
• When there already is a tape in the VCR, 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.
1
2
3
4
• 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.
1
Recording TV programmes
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5
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
1
the display window.
Select another programme position on the TV.
2
continued
Recording TV programmes
461:
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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.
1
*
not available on SLV-SE230B
2
*
SLV-SE830B and SE730B only
3
*
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.
1
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
2
Press z ENR while you are watching a TV programme or external
3
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.
1
(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 +/–
x
X
2
Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830B only)
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PROG
Turn PROG to set the recording date.
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3
PROG
Press PROG.
“START” and the current time appear alternately in the display
window.
Basic Operations
4
5
6
PROG
CHAINE
PROG
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.
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7
PROG
Press PROG.
The programme position or LIGNE input appears in the display
window.
8
9
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.
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To set the clock
Hold down PROG so that “DAY” appears in the display window.
1
However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears.
Turn PROG to set the day.
2
Press PROG.
3
“MONTH” appears in the display window.
Turn and press PROG to set the month, and then the year.
4
After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again.
Turn and press PROG to set the hour and minute.
5
When you have finished setting the time, press PROG to start the
6
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).
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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
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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
1
…
Press MINUTERIE.
• When you set OPTIONS PROG.
to MIXTE:
The OPTIONS PROG. menu
appears on the TV screen. Press
OK
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
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2
123
456
789
0
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
3
4
OK
CHOIX ENTREE
ANNUL/0
OK
Press OK.
The date, start and stop times,
programme position, tape speed and
VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV
screen.
V/P to P. For details about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer
recording with VPS/PDC signals” on page 49.
5
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MENU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
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6
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands
by for recording.
To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected
equipment switched on.
To stop 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).
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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
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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.*
1
to NORMALE or MIXTE in the FONCTIONS AVANCÉES menu
(see page 67).
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
• 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*
1
, 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.
3
4
MENU
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
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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*
2
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*
1
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*
1
is automatically set to off for the timer recording of a
satellite programme.
1
to SHOWVIEW in the FONCTIONS
1
signals, enter the start and stop times
Basic Operations
1
*
not available on SLV-SE630B
2
*
not available on SLV-SE230B
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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 optionsOperation
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 motionDuring playback, press y RALENTI.
Play frame by frameDuring 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.
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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.
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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.
1
2
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.
0:301:00
In LP mode
Each press advances the time as shown below.
0:301:00
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops
recording and turns off automatically.
4:004:30
8:009:00
Normal recording
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.
1
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MINUTERIE and press OK.
2
• 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
3
to change or cancel, then press ,.
The ST number on the selected row
• To change the setting, press </, to select the item you want to
4
change, then press M/m to reset it.
RÉGLER :
OKFIN
SORTIE
• To cancel the setting, press ANNUL/0.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
5
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
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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 toOn-screen displayDisplay window
MainPRINCIPALESTEREO
SubSECONDAIRESTEREO
Main and subPRINCIP./SEC.STEREO
Standard sound*MONOSTEREO
* Usually the main channel heard from both the left and right in bilingual
programmes
To select stereo programme while recording
To listen toOn-screen displayDisplay window
StereoSTEREOSTEREO
Left channelCANAL GSTEREO
Right channelCANAL DSTEREO
Standard soundCANAL 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 toOn-screen displayDisplay window
StereoNICAM, STEREOSTEREO
Left channelNICAM, CANAL GSTEREO
Right channelNICAM, CANAL DSTEREO
Left and right channels*NICAM, CANAL G +
STEREO
CANAL D
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels
Bilingual programmes
To listen toOn-screen displayDisplay window
MainNICAM, PRINCIPALESTEREO
SubNICAM, SECONDAIRESTEREO
Main and subNICAM, PRINCIP./SEC.STEREO
Standard sound*NICAM, MONOSTEREO
* Usually the main sound (monaural)
Selecting the sound during Hi-fi playback
Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want.
To listen toOn-screen displayDisplay window
StereoSTEREOSTEREO
Left channelCANAL GSTEREO
Right channelCANAL DSTEREO
Mix sound*MIXSTEREO
Mono soundMONONo indicator
* The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track
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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)
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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.
1
Press ./> (index search). The
2
VCR starts scanning each recording for
five seconds in the corresponding
direction.
Press H (play) to start playback when you find the desired point.
3
To search a specific recording (Index search)
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
1
Press ./> (index search) twice.
2
• 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
3
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
4
point.
To stop searching
Press x (stop).
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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
1
RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR and press OK.
Press M/m to highlight SMART
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 optionSet 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 optionSet this option to
NICAM*
1
• 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 optionSet this option to
VPS/PDC PAR
DÉFAUT*
ÉTENDRE
SHOWVIEW*
2
2
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.
2
• 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
2
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
TV
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)
TV
SORTIE
LIGNE
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
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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.
TV
Your VCR (Recorder)
LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT)*
LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT)*
PERITEL cable (not supplied)
2
connector, press CHOIX ENTREE to display “L3”*1 or “L2”*2 in
1
or
2
1
or LIGNE-2
Editing
1
*
SLV-SE830B only
2
*
SLV-SE730B, SE630B and SE230B only
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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)
1
VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.
2
Search for the point to start recording and press X (pause) to set it to
playback pause.
Press ENR z on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
3
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same
4
time.
To stop editing
Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.
Tip
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X (pause) on this VCR when an
unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press X (pause) again to resume recording.
ENR z
X
Basic editing
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* 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).
1
Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording)
2
VCR. Search for the start of the section to be replaced and press
X (pause).
The VCR enters pause mode.
Press DOUBLAGE SON.
3
“A_DUB” and the indicator appears in the display window.
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on this VCR and the stereo
4
system (or other VCR) at the same time.
After you use this feature, the audio in playback mode is automatically
set to monaural.
To stop editing
Press x (stop) on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR).
DOUBLAGE SON
t LIGNE-2 G o D
X
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.
SymptomRemedy
The ?/1 (on/standby)
switch does not function.
The power is turned on
but the VCR does not
operate.
Power
The VCR is plugged in
but the display window
remains dark.
The clock has stopped
and “– –:– –” appears in
the 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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SymptomRemedy
The picture rolls
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
vertically during picture
search.
The picture has no
sound.
• The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
The sound 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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SymptomRemedy
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.
• 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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SymptomRemedy
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: PAL23.39 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: PAL11.70 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*
1
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*
2
Phono jack (2)
Rated output level: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
1
*
SLV-SE830B only
2
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
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Additional Information
Specifications
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Index
A
Adjusting
Aerial hookup
Audio dubbing
Audio track
Auto Clock Set
Auto Set Up
picture
tracking
64
64
16
71
61
19
19
C
Canal Plus33
Changing the programme
position
28
Changing the station name
Cleaning the video heads
Clock setting
Colour system
Connecting
Counter
Country selection
21
compatible colour systems
2
36
setting
the VCR and your TV
to a stereo system
to a TV with a PERITEL
connector
to digital tuner
to satellite tuner
37
18, 68
16
18
18
19
D
Demonstration46
Dial Timer
Disabling the programme
positions
Dubbing. see Editing
42
29
E
Editing68
H
Hi-fi audio track61
I
Index scan62
Index search
62
72
31
16
L
Language selection19, 24
LP mode
38
M
Manual fine tuning27
Monaural
Monitoring
60
during playback
during recording
N
NICAM broadcasts59
Normal audio track
O
Optional setting66
P
PDC (Programme Delivery
49
Control)
PERITEL connection
Playback
36
at various speeds
frame-by-frame
selecting the sound
slow motion
Power save
Preset download
Presetting channels
65
R
Recording38
bilingual programmes
duration time
saving
40
stereo programmes
timer setting
using the Dial Timer
using the ShowView
system
47
what you are watching on
the TV
41
while watching another
programme
23
39
54
51
56
61
25
60
54
60
16
54
60
59
42
59
S
Safety tab40
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
38
Stereo
59
54
47
64
17
17, 37
17
17, 41
T
Timer setting51
cancelling
changing
checking
daily/weekly recording
52
using the Dial Timer
using the ShowView
system
57
57
57
47
V
VPS (Video Programme
49
System)
W
Wide screen format66
Z
ZWEITON broadcasts59
62
17
49,
42
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Index
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Index
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Quick Start Guide
1 Connecting the VCR
1
LIGNE-1
(EURO AV)
2
:Signal flow
1 ...Connect the aerial to of the VCR.
2 ...Connect and the aerial input of your
3
4
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
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