Sony SLV-SE740B, SLV-SE740D, SLV-SE740E, SLV-SE740G, SLV-SE740I Service Manual

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SLV-SE740B/SE740D/SE740E/SE740G/SE740I/SE740N/

SE747E/SE840B/SE840D/SE840E/SE840G/

SE840N/SX740D/SX740E/SX740N

RMT-V406/V406A/V406B/V407A/V407B

SERVICE MANUAL

Photo: SL V-SE840B

RMT-V407B

*The abbreviations of SE740, SE747, SE840 and SX740 contained in

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

Abbreviated model name

All model

names

SLV-

SE740 SE747 SE840

SE740B SE740D SE740E SE740G SE740I SE740N

SE747E SE840B

SE840D SE840E SE840G SE840N

SX740

SX740D SX740E SX740N

AEP Model

SLV-SE740B/SE740D/SE740E/SE740I/SE740N/SE747E/

SE840B/SE840D/SE840E/SE840N/

SX740D/SX740E/SX740N

UK Model

SLV-SE740G/SE840G

TS-10 MECHANISM

Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VII for MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-790-11)

System

Channel coverage

SE740B/SE840B:

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 channels A to H UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41

SE740D/SE740E/SE747E/SE840D/SE840E/ SX740D/SX740E:

PAL (B/G)

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

SE740G/SE840G:

PAL (I)

UHF B21 to B69

SPECIFICATIONS

SE740I:

PAL (I)

VHF IA to IJ, SA10 to SA13 UHF B21 to B69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41

SE740N/SE840N/SX740N:

PAL (B/G, D/K)

VHF E2 to E12, R1 to R12 UHF E21 to E69, R21 to R69 CATV S1 to S41, S01 to S05

RF output signal

SE740D/SE740E/SE740G/SE740I/SE740N/ SE747E/SE840D/SE840E/SE840G/SE840N/ SX740D/SX740E/SX740N:

UHF channels 21 to 69

Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Tape speed

SE740D/SE740E/SE740G/SE740I/SE747E/ SE840D/SE840E/SE840G/SX740D/SX740E:

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

NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only)

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

NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)

EP:NTSC 11.12 mm/s (playback only)

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SE740N/SE840N/SX740N:

SP: PAL/MESECAM

23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)

NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only)

LP: PAL/MESECAM

11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)

NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)

EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s (playback only)

SE740B/SE840B:

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

NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only) SECAM

23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)

MESECAM

23.39 mm/s (playback only)

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

NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only) SECAM

11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)

MESECAM

11.70 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)

Inputs and outputs

LINE-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

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

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

SE840B/SE840D/SE840E/SE840G/SE840N:

t LINE-2 L o R

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

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

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

General

Power requirements

220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption

17 W

1.3 W (POWER SAVE is set to ECO2, minimum)

Operating temperature

5 °C to 40 °C

Storage temperature

–20 °C to 60 °C

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

Approx. 430 × 96 × 255 mm

Mass

Approx. 3.1 kg

Supplied accessories

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

SE740B/SE840B:

PERITEL cable (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

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Important Service Guide

◆ Mode Switch (Program Switch) Assembly Point·························4

◆ How to eject the cassette tape

(If the tape is stuck in the unit)·············································· 4

1. General

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls ················································· 1-1 Step 1 : Unpacking ····························································· 1-2 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander························· 1-3 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR ············································· 1-4 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto

Set Up function ····················································· 1-5 Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data ···························· 1-5 Selecting a language ··························································· 1-5 Presetting channels ····························································· 1-6 Changing/disabling programme positions·························· 1-6 Setting the clock ································································· 1-8

Basic Operations

Playing a tape ····································································· 1-8 Recording TV programmes ················································ 1-9 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer ············ 1-10 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ Setting the timer manually ··············································· 1-12

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds ································· 1-13 Setting the recording duration time ·································· 1-13 Synchronized Recording ·················································· 1-14 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings··················· 1-14 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes···················· 1-15 Searching using the index function ·································· 1-15 Adjusting the picture ························································ 1-16 Reducing the VCR’s power consumption ························ 1-16 Changing menu options···················································· 1-16

Editing

Connecting to a VCR or stereo system····························· 1-17 Basic editing ····································································· 1-17 Audio dubbing ·································································· 1-17

Additional Information

Troubleshooting ································································ 1-18 Index ················································································· 1-19

Quick Start Guide ······································································· 1-19

system················································ 1-11

2. Disassembly and Reassembly

2-1 Cabinet and PCB 2-1-1 Cabinet T op ······································································· 2-1 2-1-2 Cover Bottom ···································································· 2-1 2-1-3 Ass’y Panel Front ······························································ 2-2 2-1-4 Ass’y Jack PCB································································· 2-2 2-1-5 Ass’y Main-PCB, Deck····················································· 2-3 2-2 VCR Deck Parts Locations 2-2-1 T op V iew ··········································································· 2-4 2-2-2 Bottom Vie w······································································ 2-6 2-3 VCR DECK 2-3-1 Holder FL Cassette Ass’y Removal ·································· 2-7 2-3-2 Lever FL Door Removal ··················································· 2-7 2-3-3 Slider FL Drive, Gear FL Cam Removal ·························· 2-8 2-3-4 Lever FL Arm Ass’y Removal ·········································· 2-8 2-3-5 Gear W orm Wheel Removal·············································· 2-9 2-3-6 Cable Flat Removal··························································· 2-9 2-3-7 Motor Loading Ass’y Removal ······································· 2-10 2-3-8 Bracket Gear, Gear Joint 2, 1 Removal ··························· 2-10

2-3-9 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Lever Load S, T Ass’y Removal ····································· 2-11

2-3-10Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Lever Load S, T Ass’y Assembly···································· 2-11 2-3-11Lever Pinch Drive, Lever Tension Drive Removal·········· 2-12 2-3-12Lever Tension Ass’y, Band Brake Ass’y Removal ·········· 2-12 2-3-13Lever Brake S, T Ass’y Removal ···································· 2-13 2-3-14Gear Idle Ass’y Removal ················································ 2-13 2-3-15Disk S, T Reel Removal·················································· 2-14 2-3-16Holder Clutch Ass’y Removal········································· 2-14 2-3-17Lever Up Down Ass’y, Gear Center Ass’y Removal ······ 2-15 2-3-18Guide Cassette Door Removal ········································ 2-15 2-3-19Lever Unit Pinch Ass’y, Plate Joint,

Spring Pinch Drive Removal ··········································· 2-16 2-3-20Lever #9 Guide Ass’y Removal ······································ 2-16 2-3-21FE Head Removal ··························································· 2-17 2-3-22ACE Head Removal ························································ 2-17 2-3-23Slider S, T Ass’y Removal ·············································· 2-18 2-3-24Plate Ground Deck, Cylinder Ass’y Removal ················· 2-18 2-3-25Belt Pulley Removal························································ 2-19 2-3-26Motor Capstan Ass’y Removal ······································· 2-19 2-3-27Post #8 Guide Ass’y Removal········································· 2-20 2-3-28Level Head Cleaner Ass’y Removal ······························· 2-20 2-3-29How to Eject the Cassette Tape ······································· 2-20 2-4 The Table Of Cleaning, Lubrication and

Replacement Time About Principal Parts ······················· 2-21

3. P.C.Boards

3-1 Main PCB ··········································································· 3-3 3-2 Dial Timer PCB ·································································· 3-7 3-3 Front A/V PCB ··································································· 3-9

4. Schematic Diagrams

◆ Block Identification of Main PCB············································ 4-3 4-1 S.M.P.S. ·············································································· 4-5 4-2 Power·················································································· 4-7 4-3 System Control/Servo························································· 4-9 4-4 Audio/Video ····································································· 4-11 4-5 Hi-Fi ················································································· 4-13 4-6 TM-Block ········································································· 4-15 4-7 OSD/VPS/PDC································································· 4-17 4-8 SECAM (SE740B/SE840B)············································· 4-19 4-9 A2/NICAM······································································· 4-21 4-10 Input-Output (2 Scart Jack) ·············································· 4-23 4-11 Function ············································································ 4-25

5. Alignment and Adjustments

5-1 VCR Adjustment ································································ 5-1 5-1-1 Location of adjustment button of remote control ··············· 5-1 5-1-2 Test point location for adjustment mode setting ················ 5-2 5-2 Head Switching Point Adjustment ····································· 5-3 5-3 NVRAM Option Setting····················································· 5-3 5-4 VCR Mechanical Adjustment············································· 5-5 5-4-1 Tape Transport System and Adjustment Locations ············ 5-5 5-4-2 Tape Transpor t System Adjustment···································· 5-6 5-4-3 Reel Torque ······································································ 5-11

6. Repair Parts List

6-1 Exploded Vie ws ·································································· 6-2 6-1-1 Instrument Assembly ·························································· 6-2 6-1-2 Mechanical Parts (Top Side) ·············································· 6-3 6-1-3 Mechanical Parts (Bottom Side)········································· 6-4 6-2 Electrical Parts List ···························································· 6-5

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IMPORTANT SERVICE GUIDE

FRAME

◆ MODE SWITCH (PROGRAM SWITCH) ASSEMBLY POINT

1) When installing the ass’y deck on the Main PCB, be sure to align the assembly point of mode switch.

Fig. 1

ASSEMBLY POINT

(ALIGN TWO ARROWS)

◆ HOW TO EJECT THE CASSETTE TAPE

(If the tape is stuck in the unit)

1) Turn the Gear Worm 1 clockwise in the direction of arrow with a screwdriver. (See Fig. 2) (Other method ; Remove the screw of Motor Load Ass’y, Separate the Motor Load Ass’y)

2) When Slider S, T approachs the unloading position, rotate holder Clutch counterclockwise after inserting screwdriver in the frame’s bottom hole in order to wind the unwound tape. (Refer to Fig. 3) (If you rotate Gear Worm 1 continuously when tape is unwinding, you may cause tape contamination by grease and tape damage. Be sure to wind the unwound tape with the unit in the horizontall position.)

3) Rotate Gear Worm 1 clockwise using a screwdriver until the mecha is in the eject state. Remove the tape. (Refer to Fig. 2)

1 GEAR WORM

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

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SLV-SE740/SE747/SE840/SX740

1. GENERAL

WARNING

To p reve nt fi re 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.

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

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 s ervice station.

Precautions

Safety

•This uni t 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 th e cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

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

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

Installing

•Do no t install this equipment in a confined space such as a book or similar unit.

•Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

•Do no t place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

•Do no t 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 pl ace 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

Tel evi sion 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.

This section is extracted from instruction manual.

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

For SLV-SE840G

A ?/1 (on/standby) switch

B Remote sensor (12)

C Ta pe compartment D A (eject) button (34) E H (play) button* (35) (53)/M

(fast-forward)/m (rewind) (35) (53)/Playback Dial (35) (53)

F x (stop) button (21) (34) (70) (71) G X (pause) button (34) (45) (70) (71) H REC z (record) button (38) (55)

(70)

I DIAL TIMER (41)

Index to parts and controls

J AUDIO DUB button (71)

K PROGRAM +/– buttons* (42) (54)

L SYNCHRO REC (Synchronized

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

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

*The

(64)

Recording) button (57)

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

cover and pull it open.

H (play) , PROGRAM + buttons

and jack cover have a tactile dot.

For SLV-SE740G/I

A ?/1 (on/standby) switch

B Remote sensor (12)

C Ta pe compartment D A (eject) button (34) E H (play) button* (35) (53)/M

(fast-forward)/m (rewind) (35) (53)/Playback Dial (35) (53)

F x (sto p) button (21) (34) (70) (71)

G X (pause) button (34) (70) (71) H REC z (record) butt on (38) (55)

(70)

I PROGRAM +/– buttons* (54) (64)

J SYNC HRO REC (Synchronized

Recording) button (56)

*The H (play) and PROGRAM + buttons

have a tactile dot.

Getting Started

Display window

For SLV-SE840G and SE740G/I

A Ta pe in dicator

B VIDEO indicator (17) (38)

C Ti me counter/clock/line/programme

position indicator (35) (37) (70)

D (smartlink) indicator (18)

678

E TV indicator (40)

F STEREO indicator (60)

G Ta pe speed indicators (37)

H Ti mer/recording indicator (38) (43)

(48) (51)

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

continued

Index to parts and controls

continued

1-1

Rear panel

For SLV-SE840G and SE740G/I

A (in from antenna) connector (16)

(17)

B LINE-3 connector*

LINE-2 connector*2 (19) (69)

C Mains lead (16) (17)

D AUDIO (OUT) R (right), L (le ft)

jacks (19)

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

(68)

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

*1SLV-SE840G only

SLV-SE740G/I only

Remote commander

123 456 789

A Z (eject) button (34)

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

C DISPLAY button (14) (35) (38)

D COUNTER /REMAIN button (38)

E Programme number buttons*

(39)

(13)

F - (ten’s digit) button (13) (39)

G / (Teletext) button (for TV)* H 2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)

(13)

I a TV power on/TV mode select

button (for TV)*

(13)

(14)

J z REC (record) button (38) (55)

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

button (37)

L MENU button (32) (58) M X (pause)/M button (32) (34)

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

(53) M (fast-forward)/, button (32) (34) (53) H (play)/OK button* (53)

*1The H (play), AUDIO MONITOR,

number 5 and PROG + buttons have a tactile dot.

SLV-SE840G only

(32) (34)

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

123 456 789

continued

Getting Started

N [TV] / [VIDEO] remo te c ontrol switch

(12)

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

(48)

P AUDIO MONITOR button*

(60)

(14)

Index to parts and controls

Step 1 : Unpacking

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

•Remote commander

Q t TV/VIDEO button (13) (17) (38)

R CLEAR button (35) (47) (58)

S INPUT SELECT button (37) (51)

(70)

T PROG (programme) +/– buttons*

(13) (37)

c / C Teletext page access buttons

(for TV)*

(14)

(62)

(53)

U y SLOW button*

V ×2 button* W ./> (index search)

buttons*

•R6 (size AA) batteries

• Aerial cable

X TIMER button (46) (50)

*1The H (play), AUDIO MONITOR,

number 5 and PROG + buttons have a tactile dot.

SLV-SE840G only

FAS TEXT buttons (for TV) (SLV-

SE840G only)

Note

•The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this VCR.

How to use this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the 5 models: SLV-SE840G, SE740G and SE740I. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR.

SLV-SE840G is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE840G only.”

This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the VCR having the same or similar names.

Index to parts and controls

1-2

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 commander

You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Butt ons 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 o perate 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

Setting up the remote commander

[TV] / [VIDEO]

Remote sensor

123 456 789

?/1

DISPLAY

2 +/–

123 456 789

AUDIO MONITOR

t TV/VIDEO

Programme number buttons

PROG +/–/ c / C

FAS TEXT 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)

Setting up the remote commander

continued

Getting Started

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 (SLVSE840G 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.

•Do not leave the remote commander in an extremely hot or humid place.

•Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

•Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunctio n.

•Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

SLV-SE840G only

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLVSE840G 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.

/ (Teletext)

AUDIO MONITOR

FASTEXT buttons

DISPLAY

c / C

(wide)

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*,

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

* These buttons may not work with all TVs.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

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

Manufacturer Code number

Sony

01*1, 02

Akai 68

Ferguson 52

Grundig

10*

, 11*

Hitachi 24

JVC 33

Loewe 45

Mivar 09, 70

NEC 66

Nokia

*1Press (wide) to switc h the wide picture mode on or off.

*2Press (wide), then press 2 +/– to select the wide pictu re mode you want.

*3Press (wide). The menu app ears 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 correc tly 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 y our TV with the remote commander.

•When you replace the bat teries of the remote commander, the code numb er may change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace th e batteries.

15, 16, 69*

Manufacturer Code number

Panason ic

Philips

Saba 12, 13

Samsung22, 23

Sanyo 25

Sharp 29

Telefunken 36

Thomson

Tos hi b a 3 8

17*

06*

43*

, 49

, 07*1, 08*

Getting Started

Setting up the remote commander

1-3

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

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Mains lead

to mains

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

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

Scart cable (not supplied)

Scart (EURO-AV)

: Signal flow

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

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

Getting Started

Mains lead

to mains

Connecting the VCR

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 aeria l cable, you have to tune your TV to the VCR (see page 20).

About the SMARTLINK features

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

•TV Direct Rec

•One Touch Play

•One Touch Menu

•One Touch Timer

•NexTView Download

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

Note

•Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

, Q-Link*3, EURO

, or T-V LINK*5, this

Yo u 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)” on page 40.

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)” on page 36.

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.

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. Yo u can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER METHOD in the EASY OPERATION menu (see page 67).

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

“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation. “Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Cor poration. “EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. “T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.

Additional connections

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.

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

continued

Connecting the VCR

To a stereo system

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*1or LINE-2*

connector as shown above. Turn o ff the VCR.

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

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 65).

•You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording a satellite or digital programme.

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

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

SLV-SE840G

SLV-SE740G/I

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

Connecting the VCR

1-4

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.

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

MENU:

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press MENU.

To c h ange 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.

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Notes

•Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up funct ion, 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 (st op) on the VCR seconds or more with no tape inserted.

continuously for 5

Getting Started

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data

Yo u 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 ,. Press , again. 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 : ON

SELECT

TV CH DOWNLOAD

PLEASE WAIT

SET EXIT

OK:END

SET : EXIT MENU:

OK:END

OK:END EXIT MENU:

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

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.

Press MENU, then press M/m/</

21:VCR OUTPUT CH

MENU:

, to highlight LANGUAGE SET and press OK.

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

SELECT :

EXIT MENU:OK:SET

Getting Started

FR PT DK TR

The abbreviations of the languages are as follows:

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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

Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data

1-5

Selecting a language

Presetting channels

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

Before you start…

•Turn on the VCR and the TV.

•Set the TV to the video channel.

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

Press MENU, then press M/m/</

, to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight MANUAL SET UP, then press ,.

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

To d isp lay other pa ges for programme positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly.

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK

OK:END

TV STATION TABLE

MANUAL TUNING

SET EXIT

SWAPPING OK

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SET : EXIT

SELECT

PR CH NAME

PR : 5 CH : –– MFT : – NAME : – – – –

SELECT

21:VCR OUTPUT CH

MENU:

–

MENU:OK:END

Press </, repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.

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

PR : 5 CH : 33 MFT : – NAME : – – – –

SELECT

PR : 5 CH : 33 MFT : – NAME : – – – –

SELECT

Enter the station name. 1 Press M/m to select a character.

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

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.

PR : 5 CH : 33 MFT : – NAME : O– – –

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

SET : EXIT

MANUAL TUNING

SET : EXIT

MANUAL TUNING

SET : EXIT

Getting Started

MENU:OK:END

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

Press OK to confirm the station name.

Presetting channels

If the picture is not clear

If the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (MFT) function. After step 4, press M/m to select MFT. Press </, to get a clear picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

•The VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically.

Note

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

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Presetting channels

Changing/disabling programme positions

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

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

Changing programme positions

Before you start…

•Turn on the VCR and the TV.

•Set the TV to the video channel.

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

Press MENU, then press M/m/</

, to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight MANUAL SET UP, then press ,.

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK

OK:END

TV STATION TABLE

4 5

SWAPPING OK

SET EXIT

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SELECT

PR CH NAME

21:VCR OUTPUT CH

MENU:

–

Getting Started

Presetting channels

1-6

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

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

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME

1 2 3 4 5

Changing/disabling programme positions

SWAPPING OK

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

continued

–

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

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME

SWAPPING OK

EXIT MENU:

A C

I L

2 3 4 5

–

Press M/m to highlight MANUAL SET UP, then press ,.

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME

SWAPPING OK

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

2 3 4 5

Getting Started

–

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 PROG +/– buttons.

Before you start…

•Turn on the VCR and the TV.

•Set the TV to the video channel.

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

Press MENU, then press M/m/</

Changing/disabling programme positions

, to highlight INSTALLATION, and press OK.

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK

SELECT

OK:END

SET EXIT

21:VCR OUTPUT CH

MENU:

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

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

Press CLEAR.

CLEAR

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

Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Note

•Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.

Changing/disabling programme positions

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME

SWAPPING OK

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME

7 2 3

0 4

2 5

SWAPPING OK

CLEAR:DELETE

EXIT MENU:

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–

Changing the station names

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

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 MANUAL SET UP, then press ,.

Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to change or enter the station name, then press ,.

To d isp lay other pa ges for programme positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly.

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

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK

OK:END

TV STATION TABLE

33 ––––

MANUAL TUNING

SET EXIT

SWAPPING OK

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SET : EXIT

SELECT

PR CH NAME

PR : 5 CH : 33 MFT : – NAME : – – – –

SELECT

PR : 5 CH : 33 MFT : – NAME : – – – –

SELECT

21:VCR OUTPUT CH

MENU:

–

MENU:OK:END

Enter the station name. 1 Press M/m to select a character.

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

2 Press , to set the next

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

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

Press OK to confirm the new name.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 33 MFT : – NAME : O– – –

SELECT

SET : EXIT MENU:OK:END

Getting Started

Changing/disabling programme positions

1-7

Changing/disabling programme positions

Setting the clock

Yo u 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.

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 CLOCK SET and press OK.

Press M/m to set the hour.

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

12 0 1 JAN/0:20

AUTO CLOCK ON:

SELECT

18 0 1 JAN/0:20

AUTO CLOCK ON:

SELECT

18 3 1 JAN/0:20

AUTO CLOCK ON:

SELECT

04/

THU

SET

OK:END

EXIT

04/

THU

SET

OK:END

EXIT

04/

THU

SET

EXIT

OK:END

MENU:

Set the day, month, and year in sequence by pressing , to select the item to be set, and press M/m to

select the digits, then press ,.

The day of the week is set automatically.

Press M/m to select ON for the setting of the Auto Clock Set function.

The VCR automatically sets the clock according to the time signal broadcast between the channels PR 1 to PR 5.

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tips

• If you set AUTO CLOCK to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station.

•To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits by pressing M/m.

18 3 82 SEP/0:20

AUTO CLOCK ON:

OK:END

AUTO CLOCK ON:

OK:END

SET EXIT

SELECT

18 3 82 SEP/0:20

SELECT

Getting Started

04/

TUE

MENU:

04/

TUE

MENU:

Setting the clock

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Before you start...

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

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

Insert a tape.

The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

Press H (play).

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

Additional tasks

To Do this

Stop play Press x (stop) Pause play Press X (pause)

Resume play after pause

Fast-forward the tape

Rewind the tape

Eject the tape

Press X (pause) or H (play)

Press

Press Press Z (eject)

M (fast-forward) VCR during stop m (rewind) VCR during stop

Setting the clock

Using Playback Dial on the VCR

With Playback Dial, you can operate the following playback options.

Playback Dial

To Do this

Resume play after paus e

Fast-forward the tape Quickly turn and release Playback Dial to the righ t

Rewind the tape Quickly turn and release Playbac k Dial to the left

Note

•Do not turn Playback Dial forcibly. It may damage Playback Dial.

H (play)

Press

(M (fast-forward)) during stop

(m (rewind)) during stop

To use the time counter

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

SE840G, SE740G/I

Hour

Minute

Second

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

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 bla ck and white. –The picture shakes. –No picture app ears on the T V screen. –Black streaks appear horizon tally on the TV screen. –The colour density increases or decrea ses.

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

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

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continued

Playing a tape

Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play)

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

Insert a tape.

The VCR automatically turns on.

If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the TV turns on and switches to the video channel. Playback starts automatically.

Press H (play).

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

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.

Recording TV programmes

Before you start...

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

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

To record from a satellite or digital tuner, turn it on.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

•To record a normal channel, press PROG +/– until the programme

• PROG

position number or station name you want appears in the display window.

INPUT SELECT

•To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT until the connected line appears in the display window.

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Press z REC to start recording.

REC

The recording indicator lights up in the display window.

SE840G, SE740G/I

Recording indicator

To stop recording

Press x (stop).

To c h eck the remaining time

Press DISPLAY twice. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately.

20:00:2

In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE SELECT in the USER SET menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 66).

To watch another TV programme while recording

Press t TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display

window.

Select another programme position on the TV.

REMAIN

Remaining timeTime counter

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

SP / LP

LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP. However, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality.

Recording TV programmes

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

• If you connect addi tional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons.

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

• If you do not want to watch TV whil e recording, you can turn off the T V. When using a satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

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

• If a tape has portio ns recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to th e difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems.

•When you insert a non-standa rd 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.

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

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Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec)

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR).

Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

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

source.

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

Tip

•The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press z REC 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 progra mme position on the TV.

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

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

•To record from a satellite or digital tuner, turn it on.

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

(SLV-SE840G only)

time.

Press DIAL TIMER.

DIAL TIMER

“DATE” and “TODAY” appear alternately in the display window.

If the date and time are not set, “DAY” will appear. See step 2 in the following section, “To set the clock” to set the date and time.

Turn DI AL TIMER to set the recording date.

DIAL TIMER

?/1

PROGRAM +/–

DIAL TIMER

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Recording TV programmes

DIAL TIMER

PROGRAM

DIAL TIMER

PROGRAM

Press DIAL TIMER.

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

Turn DI AL TIMER to set the recording start time.

You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons.

Press DIAL TIMER.

“STOP” and the recording stop time alternately appear in the display window.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.

You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons.

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE840G only)

Press DIAL TIMER.

DIAL TIMER

The programme position or LINE input appears in the display window.

DIAL TIMER

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position.

To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the

INPUT SELECT

LINE inputs, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window.

Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.

DIAL TIMER

“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 other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched on.

To r eturn to the previous step

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

To s to p r e co rd ing

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

To u se th e 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 35).

•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 38).

•Check the timer settings (page 58).

•Watch another TV programme (page 38).

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To s et the clock

Hold down DIAL TIMER so that “DAY” appears in the display

window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day.

Press DIAL TIMER.

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

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

When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to start

the clock.

Tips

•To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press 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, chan ge, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer s ettings” on page 58.

Notes

• If eight programmes have already been set u sing the VIDEO Plus+ system or the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu, “FULL” appears in the display window for about five seconds.

•The and indicators f lash in the display window when you comple te the setting in step 9 with no tape inserted.

• If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function and AUTO CLOCK is set to ON, the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set correctly.

•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 TIMER PROGRAMMING menu (see page 58).

x (stop) on the VCR while you are making

About the Demonstration Mode

The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the “FULL” notice which appears if eight programmes have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.

To activate the Demonstration Mode

Press X (pause) on the VCR appears in the display window for a few seconds.

while turning the DIAL TIMER. “DEMO”

To cancel the Demonstration Mode

Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the Demonstration Mode is cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead (see page 58).

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE840G only)

Recording TV programmes using the

VIDEO Plus+

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

Before you start

•Check that the VCR 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 satellite or digital tuner, turn it on.

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

•Set TIMER METHOD to VIDEOPLUS or VARIABLE in the EASY OPERATION menu (see page 67).

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

TIMER

system

…

Press TIMER.

•When you set TIMER METHOD to VARIABLE: The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press M/m to select VIDEOPLUS, then press OK.

•When you set TIMER METHOD to VIDEOPLUS: The VIDEOPLUS menu appears on the TV screen.

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD VIDEOPLUS

SELECT

VIDEOPLUS

CODE –––––––––

CODE 0– 9

EXIT

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE840G only)

Press the programme number

123

buttons t o enter the PlusCode

456

number.

789

If you make a mistake, press

CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.

CLEAR

Press OK.

The date, start and stop times,

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

INPUT SELECT

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

CLEAR

happen for local broadca sts), you have to set the appropriate programme position manually. Press M/m to select the desired programme position.

•To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the “PR” position.

You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel. The VCR will then store your setting.

CODE 0– 9

PR DAY START STOP

35 SA29 19 0 02 000:: –– –––– –– –– – –– – –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– – –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: SELECT

VIDEOPLUS

CODE 1234–––––

EXIT

SET

EXIT

OK:END

–::

MENU:OK:SET

V/P

–

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– – – ––:: –

MENU:

If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.

MENU:OK:SET

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

1 Press </, to select the item

you want to change.

2 Press M/m to reset it.

•To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 48 .

•To use the PDC function, set V/P to ON. For details about the PDC function, see “Timer recording with PDC signals” on page 48.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

PR DAY START STOP

35 SA29 19 0 02 00ON0:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– – –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: SELECT

V/P

– – – ––:: –

SET

EXIT

OK:END

MENU:

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Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.

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

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

To stop recording

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

Daily/weekly recording

In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication

in reverse order.

today t DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SA (every Saturday) ..... t

W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today

Timer recording with PDC signals

Some broadcast systems transmit 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 PDC function, set V/P to ON in step 4 above. You can also use the PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs.

To record satellite broadcasts

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

Turn on the satellite tuner.

On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want

to make a timer setting. Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the

satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.

To u se th e 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 35).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 38).

•Check the timer settings (page 58).

•Watch another TV programme (page 38).

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 “TAPE SELECT” setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate (see page 66).

Tips

•To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.

•You can set the extended time for the VIDEO Plus+ setting by 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 minutes. Set VIDEOPLUS EXTEND in the EASY OPERATION menu to the desired extended time on page 67.

•To check, change, or can cel the programme setting, see “Checking/ changing/ cancelling timer settings” on page 58.

Notes

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

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

•When you set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD in the EASY OPERATION menu, the VIDEOPLUS menu does not appear on the TV screen . Select VIDEOPLUS or VARIABLE.

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+®system

Setting the timer manually

Yo u 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 satellite or digital tuner, turn it on.

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

•Set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the EASY OPERATION menu (se e page 67).

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

…

Press TIMER.

TIMER

•When you set TIMER METHOD to VARIABLE: The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press M/m to select STANDARD, then

press OK.

•When you set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu appears on the TV screen.

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD VIDEOPLUS

SELECT

EXIT

PR DAY START STOP

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– – –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: SELECT

SET

EXIT

OK:END

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MENU:OK:SET

V/P

– – – – ––:: –

MENU:

Set the date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed and PDC function:

1 Press , to select each item in

turn.

2 Press M/m to set each item.

INPUT SELECT

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

•To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 51 .

•To use the PDC function, set V/P to ON. For details about the PDC function, see “Timer recording with PDC signals” on page 48.

•To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the “PR” position.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

PR DAY START STOP

35 –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– – –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: SELECT

Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.

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

To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched on.

To s to p r e co rd ing

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

SET

EXIT

OK:END

V/P

– – – – ––:: –

MENU:

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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 DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SA (every Saturday) ..... t

W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today

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To u se t he 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.

Yo u can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

•Reset the counter (page 35).

•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 38).

•Check the timer settings (page 58).

•Watch another TV programme (page 38).

To use the Auto Tape Speed function

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

Tips

•To set the line input video source, you can also u se the INPUT SELECT button.

•Even if you set TIMER METHOD to VIDEOPLUS in the EASY OPERATION

•To check, chan ge, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/

Notes

•When setting the timer with PDC signals, enter the start and stop times exactly as

• If the PDC signal is to o weak or the broadcasting station fa iled to transmit PDC

•The and indicators flash in the display wi ndow when you press ?/1 with

Setting the timer manually

menu, you can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER PROGRAMMING, then go to step 2.

cancelling timer settings” on pa ge 58.

indicated in the TV programme guide. Otherwise, the PDC function will not work.

signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the PDC function.

no tape inserted.

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

Before you start…

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

Playback options

To Do this

View the picture during fast-forward or rewind

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

Play at twice the normal speed

Play in slow motion During playback, press y SLOW.

To r es ume normal playback

Press H (play).

Using Playback Dial on the VCR

With Playback Dial, you can operate the following playback options.

To Do this

View the picture during fast-forward or rewind

Play at high speed • During playback, quick ly turn and rel ease Playback

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

m (rewind). The tape continues to play at high speed.

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

During playback, press ×2.

During fast-forward, turn and hold Playback Dial to the right (M (fast-forward)). During rewind, turn and hold Playback Dial to the left (m (rewind)).

Dial to the right ( M (fast-forward)) or left (m (rewind)). The tape continues to play at hi gh spee d.

•During playback, turn and hold Playback Dial to the right (M (fast-forward)) or left (m (rewind) ). When you release Playback Dial, normal playback resumes.

Playing/searching at various speeds

Playback Dial

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Additional Operations

Tip

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

Notes

•The sound is muted during these operat ions.

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

• If the playback mode ma rk does not appear on the TV screen, pres s DISPLAY.

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

•Do not turn Playback Dial forcibly. It may damage Playback Dial.

if:

Setting the recording duration time

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

Before you start

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

…

While recording, press z REC.

The indicator appears in the display window.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.

In SP mode

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

0:30 1:00

In LP mode

Each press advances the time as shown below.

0:30 1:00

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

To ext end the duration

Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.

To cancel the duration

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

To s to p r e co rd ing

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.

4:00 4:30

8:00 9:00

Normal recording

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Playing/searching at various speeds

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Setting the recording duration time

Synchronized Recording

Yo u can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the LINE-3 (DEC/

EXT)*

(or LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)*2) connector. The connected equipment

must have a timer function for this feature to work.

When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns

LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)* or LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)*

Synchronized Recording

on and starts recording a programme from LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)* 2 (DEC/EXT)*

How to connect for Synchronized Recording

Connect the LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1 (or LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)*2) connector of the VCR to the TV Scart LINE-1 (EURO AV) connector to the TV.

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

: Signal flow

connector of the satellite tuner. Then connect the

Scart cable (not supplied)

TV Scart connector

satellite tuner, etc.

Scart (EURO-AV)

(or LINE-

Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording function

Before you start...

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

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

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

display window. Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme

you want to record, then turn it off. Press SP/LP to select the tape speed.

Hold down SYNCHRO REC on the VCR for more than two seconds.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up in red and the VCR stands by for recording.

The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an input signal from the connected equipment.

The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when the connected equipment stops transmitting an input signal.

SYNCHRO REC button/indicator

To cancel the Synchronized Recording function

Press SYNCHRO REC on the VCR. The SYNCHRO REC indicator disappears.

To s to p r e co rd ing

Press x (stop) while recording.

Notes

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

•Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no operation is performed within a certain amount of time. In this case, the Synchronized Recording also stops automatically.

•When the connected equipment turns on while the SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up in red, recording starts automatically.

• If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap, the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.

•The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for Synchronized Recording.

SLV-SE840G

SLV-SE740G/I

Synchronized Recording

Additional Operations

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Before you start…

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

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

Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight TIMER PROGRAMMING

and press OK.

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

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

Press M/m to select the setting you want

to change or cancel, then press ,.

The PR number on the selected row flashes.

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

change, then press M/m to reset it.

•To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

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

PR DAY START STOP

35 SA29 19 0 0 2 0 0ON0:: 29 SA29 21 0 0 2 3 0 –1:: 30 SA 6 12 00 1 30 –3:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– – –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

SELECT

OK:END

PR DAY START STOP

35 SA29 19002 00ON0:: 29 SA29 21002 30 –1:: 30 SA 6 12001 30 –3:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– – –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

SELECT

OK:END

SET EXIT

When the timer settings overlap

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

Programme 1

Programme 2

will be cut off

Programme 1

Programme 2

V/P

– – – ––:: –

MENU:

V/P

– – – ––:: –

MENU:

about 20 seconds will be cut off

about 20 seconds

Additional Operations

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

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 USER SET menu should be set to ON (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 66 for details.

To select the sound while recording

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

Stereo programmes

To li sten to On-screen display Display window

Stereo NICAM, STEREO STEREO

Left channel NICAM, LCH STEREO

Right channel NICAM, RCH STEREO

Left and right channels* NICAM, LCH + RCH STEREO

*Usually the mixed sound of left and ri ght channels

Bilingual programmes

To li sten to On-screen display Display window

Main NICAM, MAIN STEREO

SubNICAM, SUB STEREO

Main and sub NICAM, MAIN/SUB STEREO

Standard sound* NICAM, MONO STEREO

*Usually the main sound (monaural)

Selecting the sound during Hi-fi playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

To li sten to On-screen display Display window

Stereo STEREO STEREO

Left channel LCH STEREO

Right channel RCH STEREO

Mix sound* MIX STEREO

Mono sound MONO No indicator

*The mixed sound of l eft and right channels, and the nor mal mono audio track

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)

Notes

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

•When you play a tape recorde d in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.

left/right channels

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

Bilingual

Usually main sound

Main (left channel) Sub (right channel)

Additional Operations

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

Searching using the index function

The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.

To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)

Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

Press ./> (index search). The

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

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

To s earch a specific recording (Index search)

Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

Press ./> (index search) twice.

•To search ahead, press > (index

search) twice.

•To search backwards, press . (index

search) twice.

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

desired programme is located.

Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up to ±20, respectively.

The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that

point.

To s top searching

Press x (stop).

INDEX SEARCH : BB +02

INDEX SCAN BB

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

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 s earch), 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

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Searching using the index function

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 PROGRAM +/– 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)

Yo u can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.

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

USER SET and press OK. Press M/m to highlight SMART

TRILOGIC, then press ,.

Press M/m to set SMART TRILOGIC to

ON or OFF.

• ON: Picture sharpness is automatically adjusted.

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

Press MENU to return to the original screen.

TRACKING– – – – – – – – – – – –

OSD : TAPE SELECTON: COLOUR SYSTEM FORMAT AUTO NICAM POWER SAVE

SELECT

SOFTEN ON/OFF :

END EXIT

Tra cking meter

E:918160

AUTO

ON: OFF: ON:SMART TRILOGIC

SET

OK:END

EXIT

PICTURE

SMART TRILOGIC : OFF

SHARPEN

–– –––––––––– ––– ––––––

SET

OK:

Reducing the VCR’s power consumption

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

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

OK. Press M/m to highlight POWER SAVE.

Press , to set to ECO1 or ECO2, then

press OK.

•ECO1: To reduce the power consumption.

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

To turn on the indicators in the display window

Set POWER SAVE to OFF in step 3.

Notes

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

•The Line Through function will not operate properly if POWER SAVE is set to

MENU:

ECO2. Set POWER SAVE to OFF or ECO1 to ensure proper operation.

OSD ON: TAPE SELECT E 1 8 COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO:

FORMAT

16 9

NICAM

SELECT

SET

OK:END

EXIT

Additional Operations

AUTO: ON: ON:POWER SAVE ON:SMART TRILOGIC

MENU:

Adjusting the picture

Changing menu options

Press MENU, then select USER SET or EASY OPERATION and press

OK.

OSD ON: TAPE SELECT E 1 8 COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO:

FORMAT

16 9

NICAM

SELECT

OK:END

Press M/m to select the option.

Press , to change the setting, then press OK.

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

USER SET

Menu option Set this option to

OSD • ON to display the menu on the TV screen.

TAPE SELECT • E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.

COLOUR SYSTEM • AU TO to select the colour system automatically.

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

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

•OFF 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.

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

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

• ON if the VCR cannot dete ct wide scree n TV programmes with AUTO. The VCR always plays back and records in wide screen format.

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

track.

•OFF to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track.

For details, see page 60.

SET EXIT

Reducing the VCR’s power consumption

Menu option Set this option to

POWER SAVE • E CO1 to turn off the indicators in the display window to

VPS / PDC DEFAULT

VIDEOPLUS+ EXTEND

MENU:

AUTO POWER OFF TIMER METHOD VARIABLE:

SELECT

AUTO: ON: OFF:POWER SAVE ON:SMART TRILOGIC

OFF: OFF: OFF:

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

SET

EXIT

OK:END

MENU:

EASY OPERATION

Menu option Set this option to

VPS/PDC DEFAULT

VIDEOPLUS EXTEND

AUTO POWER O FF • OFF to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.

TIMER METHOD • VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for

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, select ECO1 or OFF.

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

•OFF to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.

• OFF to deactivate the PDC function.

• ON to activate it.

• OFF to deactivate the VIDEO Plus+ Extend function.

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

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

selecting STANDARD or VIDEOPLUS when pressing the TIMER button.

•STANDARD to display the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu when pressing the TIMER button.

• VIDEOPLUS to display the VIDEOPLUS menu when pressing the TIMER button.

For details, see pages 46 and 50.

Additional Operations

Changing menu options

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Changing menu options

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

Your VCR (Recorder)

Example C

Other VCR (Player)

Scart (EURO-AV)

Your VCR (Recorder)

or LINE-2*

LINE-3*

Other VCR (Player)

Scart (EURO-AV)

Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Example B (SLV-SE840G only)

Your VCR (Recorder)

t LINE-2 L o R (open cover to connect)

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Connecting to a VCR or stereo system

Basic editing

When recording on this VCR

Before you start editing

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

•Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the di splay window.

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

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

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

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

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

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

time.

To s top editing

Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

•To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, pres s unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

LINE OUT

Other VCR (Player)

REC z

X (pause) on this VCR when an

X (pause) again to resume recording.

Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-SE840G only)

Connect the t LINE-2 L o R 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 uncon nected.

• If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.

• If the other VCR does n ot have a Sca rt (EURO-AV) connector, use an adequate cable instead and connect the cable to the line ou t jacks of the o ther VCR.

•When you connect anoth er VCR to the LINE-3* INPUT SELECT to display “L3”*

*1SLV-SE840G

SLV-SE740G/I

or LINE-2*2 connector, press

or “L2”*2 in the display window.

Connecting to a VCR or stereo system

Audio dubbing (SLV-SE840G only)

This feature lets you record over the normal audio track. The monaural sound previously recorded is replaced while the original hi-fi sound remains unchanged. Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder.

Before you start...

•Open the t LINE-2 L o R jacks cover on the

front panel and connect a playback source.

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

Insert a source tape into your stereo system (or the playback VCR).

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

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

The VCR enters pause mode. Press AUDIO DUB.

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

system (or other VCR) at the same time.

After you use this feature, the audio in playback mode is automatically set to monaural.

To s to p editing

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

t LINE-2 L o R X

Editing

AUDIO DUB

Editing

Basic editing

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Audio dubbing (SLV-SE840G only)

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility.

Symptom Remedy

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

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

Power

The VCR is plugged in but the display wi ndow remains dar k.

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. • Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the

Playback

The picture rolls vertically during pi cture search.

The picture has no sound.

•Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.

•Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours.

•Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF (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 Scart cable, make sure the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the t TV/VIDEO button on the remote commander to light up the VIDEO indicator.

RF channel output of your VCR (see page 20).

•Adjust the tracking with the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the VCR.

•The video heads are dirty (see the last page of Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads us ing a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at yo ur 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.

•Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.

•The tape is defective.

• If you made A/V connections, che ck the audio cable connection.

Symptom Remedy

The sound from a tape recorded with the VCR is not in stereo or the STEREO indicator in the display window is

Playback

flashing.

No TV programme appears on the TV screen.

TV reception is poor. • Make sure the aerial cab le is connect ed securely.

Recording

The tape starts playi ng as soon as it is inserted.

The tape is ejected when you press z REC.

Nothing happens when you press z REC.

The timer does not operate.

Timer recording

The VIDEOPLUS menu or the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu does not appear.

•Adjust the tracking.

•The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette as expla ined above.

•Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.

•Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF channel output of your VCR (see pag e 20).

•Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. Select a programme position when recording TV programmes; select a line input when recording from o ther equipment.

•Adjust the TV aerial.

•The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole (see page 39).

•Make sure the tape is not at its end.

•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 digital tuner is turned on.

•Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.

•The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected fr om the mains. Reset the clock and timer.

•Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.

•Check that TIMER METHOD in the EASY OPERATION menu is set correctly (see page 67).

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Symptom Remedy

The PDC function does not operate properly.

Timer recording

The SYNCHRO REC button turns off while recording or does not go back to recording standby mode.

The Synchronized Recording function does not work.

The programme recorded with the Synchronized

Synchronized Recording

Recording function is incomplete.

A tape cannot be inserted.

The remote commander does not function.

The selected input line connector number does not appear in the displ ay

Others

window.

The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen.

Yo u can not control other TVs.

The display window becomes dim.

•Check th at the clock and the date are set correctly.

•Check that the PDC t ime 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 PDC information, the VCR will not start recording.

• If the reception is poor, the PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording.

•The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press SYNCHRO REC again.

•The connected equipment was not turned off. Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC again.

•There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.

• If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized Recording overlap, the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.

•There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.

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

•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] / [VIDEO] remote control switch is set correctly.

•Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line.

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

•Set your TV’s code number. The code number m ay 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.

Symptom Remedy

The VCR needs to be cleaned.

Others

The Line Through function does not operate.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

•Normal picture •Rough picture

•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.

•Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF (see page 65).

initial contamination

continued

Troubleshooting

•Unclear picture • No picture (or black & white screen appears)

terminal

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Index

Adjusting

picture

tracking Aerial hookup Audio dubbing Audio monitor Audio track 61 Auto Clock Set Auto Set Up

Changing the programme position 27 Changing the station name 30 Cleaning the video heads Clock setting Colour system

Connecting

Counter

Demonstration 45 Dial Timer Disabling the programme positions 28 Dubbing. see Editing

Editing 68

Hi-fi audio track 61

Index scan 62 Index search 62

, 61

compatible colour systems

the VCR and your TV 16

to a stereo system

to a TV with a Scart

(EURO-AV) connector 17

to digital tuner

to satellite tuner 19

, 68

Language selection 23 LP mode 37

Manual fine tuning 26 Monaural

NICAM broadcasts 60 Normal audio track

Optional setting 66

PDC (Programme Delivery Control) Playback

Power save Preset download Presetting channels

Recording 37

RF channel

34 at various speeds selecting the sound slow motion 53

bilingual programmes duration time saving 39 stereo programmes timer setting using the Dial Timer using the VIDEOPlus+ system 46 what you are watching on the TV 40 while watching another programme 38

Safety tab 39 Scart connection 17 Searching

at various speeds 53 using the index function

Smart trilogic SMARTLINK

NexTView Download 18 One Touch Menu One Touch Play One Touch Timer TV Direct Rec 18

SP mode

Stereo Synchronized Recording

Timer setting 50

cancelling changing 58

checking daily/weekly recording 51 using the Dial Timer 41 using the VIDEOPlus+ system 46

VIDEOPLUS

recording 46

Wide screen format 66

Quick Start Guide

1 Connecting the VCR

, 36

, 40

:Signal flow

1 ...Connect the aerial to of the VCR.

2 ...Connect and the aerial input of your

TV using the supplied aerial cable.

3 ...For better picture and sound, connect

LINE-1 (EURO AV) to your TV using a Scart cable if your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector.

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

2 Using the Auto Set Up function

1 ...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 of 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.”

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

Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia

Index

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 posi tions”).

3 Setting the clock

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

highlight CLOCK SET 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.

AC68-02101R

1-19

MEMO

1-20E

2. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

2-1 CABINET AND PCB

2-1-1 Cabinet Top

CABINET TOP

SLV-SE740/SE747/SE840/SX740

2 Lift up the Cabinet Top in the direction of arrow by releasing the Hook.

2-1-2 Cover Bottom

1 REMOVE 2 SCREWS

Fig. 2-1 Cabinet Top

1 RELEASE 2 SNAPFITS

2 Lift up the Bottom Cover in the direction of arrow.

Fig. 2-2 Cover Bottom

2-1

2-1-3 Ass’y-Panel Front

1 RELEASE 4 HOOKS

2-1-4 Ass’y Jack PCB

Disconnect the CN701 from the Ass'y PCB-Main and then lift the Ass'y PCB-Jack up.

CN702

(TOP VIEW)

ASS'Y-PANEL FRONT

Fig. 2-3 Ass’y-Panel Front

CN704

2 RELEASE 3 HOOKS

(BOTTOM VIEW)

CN705

CN701

CN703

Fig. 2-4 Ass’y Jack-PCB

2-2

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