SONY SLV-SE730G, SLV-SE730I User Manual

3-081-622-12 (1) GB

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL

SLV-SE830G SLV-SE730G/I SLV-SE230G/I

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.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI

to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

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.

WARNING

• 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 and play back using the PAL colour system. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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 20 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with

the Auto Set Up function

Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data

(not available on

23 Selecting a language 24 Presetting channels 27 Changing/disabling programme

positions

32 Setting the clock

SLV-SE230G/I

Basic Operations

34 Playing a tape 36 Recording TV programmes 40 Recording TV programmes using

the Dial Timer

45 Recording TV programmes using

the VIDEO Plus+

49 Setting the timer manually

(SLV-SE830G only)

system

Additional Operations

52 Playing/searching at various speeds 54 Setting the recording duration time 55 Checking/changing/cancelling

timer settings

57 Recording stereo and bilingual

programmes SE230G/I

59 Searching using the index function

(not available on SLV-SE230G/I)

)

61 Adjusting the picture 62 Reducing the VCR’s power

consumption

63 Changing menu options

(not available on SLV-

)

Editing

65 Connecting to a VCR or stereo

system

67 Basic editing 68 Audio dubbing

(SLV-SE830G only)

Additional Information

69 Troubleshooting 73 Specifications 74 Index Back Cover

Quick Start Guide

Table of contents

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

For SLV-SE830G

A ?/1 (on/standby) switch

B Remote sensor (12)

C Tape compartment D A (eject) button (34) E m (rewind) button (34) (52)

F Shuttle ring (52) G H (play) button* (34) (52) H M (fast-forward) button (34) (52)

I JOG button (52) J REC z (record) button (37) (54)

(67)

K x (stop) button* (21) (34) (67) (68)

L X (pause) button (34) (44) (67) (68)

M PROGRAM +/– buttons* (41) (53)

(61)

N DIAL TIMER (40)

O AUDIO DUB button (68) P t LINE-2 L (left) o R (right)

jacks (covered)* (65) (66) (68)

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.

H (play), x (stop) and

* The

PROGRAM + buttons and jack cover have a tactile dot.

Index to parts and controls

For SLV-SE730G/I

Getting Started

A ?/1 (on/standby) switch

B Remote sensor (12)

C Tape compartment D A (eject) button (34) E m (rewind) button (34) (52) F H (play) button* (34) (52) G M (fast-forward) button (34) (52)

H REC z (record) button (37) (54)

(67)

I x (stop) button* (21) (34) (67) (68) J X (pause) button (34) (67) (68)

K PROGRAM +/– buttons* (53) (61)

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

PROGRAM + buttons have a tactile dot.

continued

Index to parts and controls

For SLV-SE230G/I

A ?/1 (on/standby) switch B A (eject) button (34)

C Remote sensor (12)

D Tape compartment E m (rewind) button (34) (52) F H (play) button* (34) (52) G M (fast-forward) button (34) (52)

H REC z (record) button (37) (54)

(67)

I x (stop) button* (21) (34) (67) (68) J X (pause) button (34) (67) (68)

K PROGRAM +/– buttons* (53) (61)

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

PROGRAM + buttons have a tactile dot.

Index to parts and controls

Display window

For SLV-SE830G and SE730G/I

Getting Started

A Tape indicator

B VIDEO indicator (17) (37)

C Time counter/clock/line/programme

position indicator (34) (36) (67)

D (smartlink) indicator (18)

For SLV-SE230G/I

678

E TV indicator (39)

F STEREO indicator (57)

G Tape speed indicators (36)

H Timer/recording indicator (37) (42)

(47) (50)

A Tape indicator

B Time counter/clock/line/programme

position indicator (34) (36) (67)

C Timer indicator (42) (47) (50)

D Recording indicator (37)

E VIDEO indicator (17) (37)

F Playback indicator

Index to parts and controls

continued

Rear panel

For SLV-SE830G and SE730G/I

For SLV-SE230G/I

A (in from antenna) connector (16)

(17)

B LINE-3 connector*

LINE-2 connector*2 (19) (66)

C Mains lead (16) (17)

D AUDIO (OUT) R (right), L (left)

jacks (19)

Index to parts and controls

E LINE-1 (EURO AV) connector (17)

(65)

F (out to tv) connector (16) (17)

*1SLV-SE830G only *2SLV-SE730G/I and SE230G/I only

Remote commander

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A Z (eject) button (34)

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

C DISPLAY button (14) (34) (37)

D COUNTER/REMAIN button (37)

E Programme number buttons*

(13)

(38)

F - (ten’s digit) button (13) (38) 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 REC (record) button (37) (54)

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

button (36)

L MENU button (32) (55) M X (pause)/M button (32) (34)

x (stop)/m button (32) (34) m (rewind)/< button (32) (34)

(52) M (fast-forward)/, button (32) (34) (52) H (play)/OK button*

(32) (34)

(52)

Getting Started

*1The H (play), AUDIO MONITOR,

number 5 and PROG + buttons have a tactile dot.

*2SLV-SE830G only

continued

Index to parts and controls

N [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch

(12)

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

(47)

P AUDIO MONITOR button*

1*3

(14)

(57)

Q t TV/VIDEO button (13) (17) (37)

R CLEAR button (34) (46) (55)

123

456

789

S INPUT SELECT button (36) (50)

(67)

T PROG (programme) +/– buttons*

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

(for TV)*

U y SLOW button*

V ×2 button*

(14)

(52)

W ./> (index search)

3*4

buttons*

(59)

X TIMER button (45) (49)

*1The H (play), AUDIO MONITOR,

number 5 and PROG + buttons have a

tactile dot. *2SLV-SE830G only *3not available on SLV-SE230G/I *4FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (SLV-

SE830G only)

Index to parts and controls

Step 1 : Unpacking

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

• Remote commander

• R6 (size AA) batteries

• Aerial cable

Getting Started

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 5 models: SLV-SE830G, SE730G, SE730I, SE230G and SE230I. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-SE830G is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE830G only.”

Unpacking

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 the 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] / [VIDEO] to

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

[TV] / [VIDEO]

123

456

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Setting up the remote commander

?/1

Getting Started

DISPLAY

2 +/–

123

456

789

AUDIO MONITOR

t TV/VIDEO

Programme number buttons

PROG +/–/ 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/VIDEO Select the TV’s programme position Programme number buttons,

-, PROG +/–

Adjust the volume of the TV 2 +/–

Switch to TV (Teletext off)*

a (TV)

continued

Setting up the remote commander

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 (SLVSE830G 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-SE830G only

not available on SLV-SE230G/I

/ (Teletext)

AUDIO MONITOR

FASTEXT buttons

DISPLAY

c ⁄ C

(wide)

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLVSE830G 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] / [VIDEO] 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/VIDEO, programme number buttons, - (ten’s digit),

PROG +/–, 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*.

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*

Tosh ib a 38

*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

Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 17.

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

Mains lead

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

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 the mains lead to the mains.

Note

• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to

tune your TV to the VCR (see page 20).

to mains

Connecting the VCR

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

Getting Started

Scart (EURO-AV)

: Signal flow

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

Scart cable (not 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 LINE-1 (EURO AV) on the VCR and the Scart (EUROAV) connector on the TV with the optional Scart cable.

This connection improves picture and sound quality. Whenever you want to watch the VCR picture, press t TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window.

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

Mains lead

to mains

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

continued

Connecting the VCR

About the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE230G/I)

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-SE230G/I)” on page 39.

• 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-SE230G/I)” on page 35.

• 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 TIMER PROGRAMMING menu or the VIDEOPLUS menu) automatically by pressing TIMER on the remote commander. You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER METHOD in the EASY OPERATION menu (see page 64).

• 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.

Connecting the VCR

*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.

Additional connections

To a stereo system (not available on SLVSE230G/I)

You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the AUDIO R, L 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.

Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the LINE-3*1 or LINE-2*

connector as shown above. Turn off the VCR.

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

AUDIO R, L

: Signal flow

LINE-3*

Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

LINE IN

Audio cable (not supplied)

or LINE-2*

LINE

OUT

Getting Started

Notes

• The Line Through function will not operate properly if POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu is set to ECO2. Set POWER SAVE to OFF or ECO1 to ensure proper operation (see page 62).

• 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-SE830G only

SLV-SE730G/I and SE230G/I only

Connecting the VCR

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 VIDEO Plus+ system, and VCR clock automatically.

Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, tune the

TV to channel 21 (the initial RF channel for this VCR). Refer to your TV’s manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To change the RF channel” on page 20.

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

Up function appears.

Press OK.

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press MENU.

The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for 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 27.

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 32.

AUTO SET UP

PLEASE WAIT

EXIT

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MENU:

To change the RF channel

If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, change the RF channel on the VCR and TV. Select INSTALLATION from the menu, then press M/m to highlight VCR OUTPUT CH and press ,. Select the RF channel by pressing the M/m buttons. Then, tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears.

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

Notes

• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (VIDEO Plus+, 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 AUTO SET UP, then repeat the procedure in step 3.

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

continuously for 5

seconds or more with no tape inserted.

Getting Started

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data

(not available on SLV-SE230G/I)

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

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 TV CH DOWNLOAD, then press ,. The Preset Download function starts and the indicator flashes in the display window during download.

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK

SELECT

SMARTLINK

TV CH DOWNLOAD

TV DIRECT RECORD : OFF

TV CH DOWNLOAD

PLEASE WAIT

SET

OK:END

EXIT

SET : EXIT MENU:

OK:END

21:VCR OUTPUT CH

MENU:

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Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data (not available on SLV-SE230G/I)

START:

OK:END EXIT MENU:

Selecting a language

If you prefer an on-screen language other than English, 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.

Getting Started

Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight LANGUAGE SET

and press OK.

GB ES NL FI

SELECT :

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

FR PT DK TR

EXIT MENU:OK:SET

Selecting a language

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