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AEP Model

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

SE840B/SE840D/SE840E/SE840N/

SX740D/SX740E/SX740N

UK Model

SLV-SE740G/SE840G

SERVICE MANUAL

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

TS-10 MECHANISM

Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANI-

CAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VII for MECHANICAL

ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-790-11)

SPECIFICATIONS

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

SE747E/SE840B/SE840D/SE840E/SE840G/

SE840N/SX740D/SX740E/SX740N

RMT-V406/V406A/V406B/V407A/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.

SE740B

SE740D

SE740E

SE740G

SE740I

SE740N

SE747E SE840B

SE840D

SE840E

SE840G

SE840N

SE740 SE747 SE840

Abbreviated

model name

All model

names

SLV-

SX740D

SX740E

SX740N

SX740

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

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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SAFETY CHECK-OUT

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.

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following

safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:

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.

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.

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/

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.

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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+

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

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

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

◆ 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.

ASSEMBLY POINT

(ALIGN TWO ARROWS)

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

1 GEAR WORM

Fig. 3

FRAME

◆ 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)

1-1

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.

•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.

Index to parts and controls

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)

J AUDIO DUB button (71)

K PROGRAM +/– buttons* (42) (54)

(64)

L SYNCHRO REC (Synchronized

Recording) button (57)

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

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

How to open the jack cover

1 Press the bottom of the cover.

2 Ho ok your finger on the top edge of the

cover and pull it open.

*The

H (play) , PROGRAM + buttons

and jack cover have a tactile dot.

Index to parts and controls

Getting Started

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.

continued

Index to parts and controls

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)

E TV indicator (40)

F STEREO indicator (60)

G Ta pe speed indicators (37)

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

(48) (51)

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continued

1. GENERAL

SLV-SE740/SE747/SE840/SX740

This section is extracted from instruction manual.

1-2

Index to parts and controls

Rear panel

For SLV-SE840G and SE740G/I

A (in from antenna) connector (16)

(17)

B LINE-3 connector*

LINE-2 connector*

(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)

SLV-SE840G only

SLV-SE740G/I only

Index to parts and controls

Getting Started

Remote commander

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*

(13)

(39)

F - (ten’s digit) button (13) (39)

G / (Teletext) button (for TV)*

(14)

H 2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)

(13)

I a TV power on/TV mode select

button (for TV)*

(13)

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*

(32) (34)

(53)

The H (play), AUDIO MONITOR,

number 5 and PROG + buttons have a

tactile dot.

SLV-SE840G only

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continued

Index to parts and controls

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

(12)

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

(48)

P AUDIO MONITOR button*

(14)

(60)

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)

U y SLOW button*

(53)

V ×2 button*

(53)

W ./> (index search)

buttons*

(62)

X TIMER button (46) (50)

The H (play), AUDIO MONITOR,

number 5 and PROG + buttons have a

tactile dot.

SLV-SE840G only

FAS TEXT buttons (for TV) (SLV-

SE840G only)

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Unpacking

Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking

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

Note

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

•Remote commander

•R6 (size AA) batteries

• Aerial cable

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.

1-3

Setting up the remote commander

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

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Remote sensor

[TV] /

[VIDEO]

Setting up the remote commander

Getting Started

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)

PROG +/–/

c / C

2 +/–

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Programme

number

buttons

DISPLAY

?/1

t TV/VIDEO

AUDIO MONITOR

FAS TEXT buttons

continued

Setting up the remote commander

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 (SLV-

SE840G 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.

* These buttons may not work with all TVs.

Switch to Teletext*

/ (Teletext)

Select the sound

AUDIO MONITOR

Use FASTEXT*

FASTEXT buttons

Call up the on-screen display

DISPLAY

Change the Teletext page*

c / C

Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For

other manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling

other TVs with the remote commander (SLV-

SE840G only)” below.)

(wide)

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

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

number buttons. Then release ?/1.

Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV:

?/1, t TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, - (ten’s digit),

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

(wide)*, MENU*,

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

To Press

Setting up the remote commander

Getting Started

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.

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

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

Press (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.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony

01*

, 02

Akai 68

Ferguson 52

Grundig

10*

, 11*

Hitachi 24

JVC 33

Loewe 45

Mivar 09, 70

NEC 66

Nokia

15, 16, 69*

Panason ic

17*

, 49

Philips

06*

, 07*

, 08*

Saba 12, 13

Samsung22, 23

Sanyo 25

Sharp 29

Telefunken 36

Thomson

43*

Tos hi b a 3 8

Manufacturer Code number

1-4

Connecting the VCR

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

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).

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.

Mains lead

AERIAL IN

to mains

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Connecting the VCR

Getting Started

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

Disconnect the aerial cable from

your TV and connect it to on

the rear panel of the VCR.

Connect of the VCR and the

aerial input of your TV using the

supplied aerial cable.

Connect LINE-1 (EURO AV) on

the VCR and the Scart (EURO-

AV ) connector on the TV with the

optional Scart cable.

This connection improves picture

and sound quality. Whenever you

want to watch the VCR picture,

press t TV/VIDEO to display

the VIDEO indicator in the

display window.

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Mains lead

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

AERIAL IN

Scart

(EURO-AV)

to mains

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Scart cable (not supplied)

continued

Connecting the VCR

About the SMARTLINK features

If the connected TV complies with

SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*

EASYLINK*

, Q-Link*

, EURO

VIEW LINK*

, or T-V LINK*

, this

VCR automatically runs the

SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page

(the indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the

TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.

•TV Direct Rec

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.

•One Touch Play

With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning

on the TV. For details, see “Starting playback automatically with one

button (One Touch Play)” on page 36.

•One Touch Menu

When the VCR is turned on, you can turn on the TV, set the TV to the

video channel, and display the VCR’s on-screen display automatically by

pressing MENU on the remote commander.

•One Touch Timer

When the VCR is turned on, you can turn on the TV, set the TV to the

video channel, and display the timer recording menu (the TIMER

PROGRAMMING menu or the VIDEOPLUS menu) automatically by

pressing TIMER on the remote commander.

Yo u can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER

METHOD in the EASY OPERATION menu (see page 67).

•NexTView Download

Yo u can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on

your TV. Please refer to your TV’s instruction manual.

“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.

“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.

Note

•Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

Connecting the VCR

Getting Started

Additional connections

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.

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

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

or 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.

Audio cable (not supplied)

AUDIO R, L

LINE IN

: Signal flow

Scart cable (not supplied)

LINE-3*

or LINE-2*

LINE

OUT

: Signal flow

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Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

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.

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.

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.

MENU:

PLEASE WAIT

AUTO SET UP

40%

EXIT

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

Getting Started

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

continuously for 5

seconds or more with no tape inserted.

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.

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

SMARTLINK

21:VCR OUTPUT CH

EXIT

EXIT MENU:

SET :

OK:END

SELECT

SMARTLINK

TV DIRECT RECORD : ON

TV CH DOWNLOAD

40%

OK:END EXIT MENU:

PLEASE WAIT

Selecting a language

Getting Started

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.

The abbreviations of the languages are as follows:

Press MENU, then press M/m/</

, 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.

EXIT MENU:OK:SET

SELECT :

Abbreviation Language

GB English

ES Spanish

NL Dutch

FI Finnish

DE German

IT Italian

SE Swedish

GR Greek

FR French

PT Portuguese

DK Danish

TR Turkish

Abbreviation Language

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Presetting channels

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

them manually.

Before you start…

•Turn on the VCR and the TV.

•Set the TV to the video channel.

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

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.

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

SMARTLINK

21:VCR OUTPUT CH

EXIT

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

PR CH NAME

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

PR : 5

MFT : –

NAME : – – – –

SET :

EXIT

MANUAL TUNING

CH : ––

Presetting channels

Getting Started

Press </, repeatedly until the

channel you want is displayed.

Press M/m to highlight NAME, then

press ,.

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 station name.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5

CH : 33

MFT : –

NAME : – – – –

SET :

EXIT

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5

CH : 33

MFT : –

NAME : – – – –

SET :

EXIT

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5

CH : 33

MFT : –

NAME : O– – –

SET :

EXIT

continued

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.

Changing/disabling programme positions

Getting Started

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 ,.

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.

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

SMARTLINK

21:VCR OUTPUT CH

EXIT

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

PR CH NAME

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

PR CH NAME

continued

1-7

Changing/disabling programme positions

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 OK, then press M/m to move

to the desired programme position.

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.

Press MENU, then press M/m/</

, to highlight INSTALLATION,

and press OK.

EXIT MENU:

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

PR CH NAME

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

SMARTLINK

21:VCR OUTPUT CH

EXIT

Changing/disabling programme positions

Getting Started

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.

Press M/m to highlight MANUAL

SET UP, then press ,.

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.

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.

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

PR CH NAME

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

PR CH NAME

CLEAR

EXIT MENU:

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

PR CH NAME

CLEAR:DELETE

continued

Changing/disabling programme positions

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 ,.

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

SMARTLINK

21:VCR OUTPUT CH

EXIT

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

PR CH NAME

33 ––––

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5

CH : 33

MFT : –

NAME : – – – –

SET :

EXIT

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5

CH : 33

MFT : –

NAME : – – – –

SET :

EXIT

Changing/disabling programme positions

Getting Started

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.

EXIT MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5

CH : 33

MFT : –

NAME : O– – –

SET :

1-8

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.

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

12 0 1 JAN/0:20

THU

04/

AUTO CLOCK ON:

EXIT

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

18 0 1 JAN/0:20

THU

04/

AUTO CLOCK ON:

EXIT

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

18 3 1 JAN/0:20

THU

04/

AUTO CLOCK ON:

EXIT

Setting the clock

Getting Started

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.

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.

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

18 3 82 SEP/0:20

TUE

04/

AUTO CLOCK ON:

EXIT

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

18 3 82 SEP/0:20

TUE

04/

AUTO CLOCK ON:

EXIT

Playing a tape

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Before you start...

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

Additional tasks

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.

To Do this

Stop play Press x (stop)

Pause play Press X (pause)

Resume play after pause

Press X (pause) or H (play)

Fast-forward the tape

Press

M (fast-forward) VCR during stop

Rewind the tape

Press

m (rewind) VCR during stop

Eject the tape

Press Z (eject)

Playing a tape

Basic Operations

Using Playback Dial on the

VCR

With Playback Dial, you can operate

the following playback options.

Note

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

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.

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.

To Do this

Resume play after paus e

Press

H (play)

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

(M (fast-forward)) during stop

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

(m (rewind)) during stop

Playback Dial

Second

Hour

Minute

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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.

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.

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.

Recording TV programmes

Basic Operations

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

position number or station name you want appears in the display

window.

•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.

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

LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP.

However, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio

quality.

• PROG

INPUT SELECT

SP / LP

continued

Recording TV programmes

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.

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 z REC to start recording.

The recording indicator lights up in the display window.

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

window.

Select another programme position on the TV.

REC

Recording indicator

SE840G, SE740G/I

61:4

REMAIN

20:00:2

Remaining timeTime counter

Recording TV programmes

Basic Operations

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.

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 slow-

motion 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.

Safety tab

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Recording TV programmes

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).

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.

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.

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

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes using the Dial

Timer

(SLV-SE840G only)

The Dial Timer function allows you to

make timer recordings of programmes

without turning on your TV. Set the

recording timer to record up to eight

programmes, including settings made with

other timer methods, that will be broadcast

within the next month. The recording start

time and recording stop time can be set at

one minute intervals.

Before you start...

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

time.

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

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

Press 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

PROGRAM +/–

?/1

DIAL TIMER

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

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.

DIAL TIMER

PROGRAM

DIAL TIMER

PROGRAM

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

Basic Operations

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).

Press DIAL TIMER.

The programme position or LINE input appears in the display

window.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position.

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

LINE inputs, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to

display the connected line in the display window.

Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.

“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.

The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands

by for recording.

To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment

switched on.

DIAL TIMER

INPUT SELECT

DIAL TIMER

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

To s et the clock

Tips

•To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press

x (stop) on the VCR while you are making

the setting.

•The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode. To change the tape

speed, press SP/LP before you complete the setting in step 9.

•To check, 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).

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.

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

Basic Operations

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

while turning the DIAL TIMER. “DEMO”

appears in the display window for a few seconds.

To cancel the Demonstration Mode

Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the Demonstration

Mode is cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration

Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you

use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains

lead (see page 58).

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+

system

Recording TV programmes using the

VIDEO Plus+

system

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.

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

MENU:OK:SET

SELECT

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD

VIDEOPLUS

EXIT

MENU:OK:SET

CODE 0– 9

VIDEOPLUS

CODE –––––––––

EXIT

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+

system

Basic Operations

Press the programme number

buttons t o enter the PlusCode

number.

If you make a mistake, press

CLEAR and re-enter the correct

number.

Press OK.

The date, start and stop times,

programme position, tape speed and

PDC setting appear on the TV

screen.

•If “– –” appears in the “PR”

(programme) column (this may

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.

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

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.

123

456

789

CLEAR

MENU:OK:SET

CODE 0– 9

VIDEOPLUS

CODE 1234–––––

EXIT

CLEAR

INPUT SELECT

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

35 SA29 19 0 02 000::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

–::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

EXIT

PR DAY START STOP

V/P

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

PR DAY START STOP

V/P

35 SA29 19 0 02 00

0::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

EXIT

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Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+

system

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.

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.

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.

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+

system

Basic Operations

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.

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.

•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

MENU:OK:SET

SELECT

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD

VIDEOPLUS

EXIT

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

PR DAY START STOP

V/P

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

EXIT

Setting the timer manually

Basic Operations

To s to p r e co rd ing

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

Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press

m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication

in reverse order.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

INPUT SELECT

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

PR DAY START STOP

V/P

35 –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

EXIT

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Setting the timer manually

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

menu, you can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER

PROGRAMMING, then go to step 2.

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

cancelling timer settings” on pa ge 58.

Notes

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

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

• If the PDC signal is to o weak or the broadcasting station fa iled 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 wi ndow when you press ?/1 with

no tape inserted.

Playing/searching at various speeds

Tip

•Adjust the picture using the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the VCR

if:

–Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.

–Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.

–The picture shakes while 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.

Setting the recording duration time

Additional Operations

Setting the recording duration time

After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop

recording automatically after a specified duration.

Before you start

…

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

To 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.

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.

In LP mode

Each press advances the time as shown below.

The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops

recording and turns off automatically.

0:30 1:00

4:00 4:30

Normal recording

0:30 1:00

8:00 9:00

Normal recording

Playing/searching at various speeds

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

Before you start…

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

Playback options

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

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

During rewind, hold down m (rewind).

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

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.

Play at twice the

normal speed

During playback, press ×2.

Play in slow motion During playback, press y SLOW.

To Do this

View the picture

during fast-forward or

rewind

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)).

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

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.

Playback Dial

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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)*

) 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

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

(or LINE-

2 (DEC/EXT)*

How to connect for Synchronized Recording

Connect the LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)*

(or LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)*

) connector of

the VCR to the TV Scart

connector of the satellite tuner. Then connect the

LINE-1 (EURO AV) connector to the TV.

Scart cable (not supplied)

LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)*

or LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)*

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

TV Scart

connector

satellite tuner, etc.

Scart cable (not supplied)

Scart (EURO-AV)

: Signal flow

Synchronized Recording

Additional Operations

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

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*

(or L2*

)” 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

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

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.

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

PR DAY START STOP

V/P

35 SA29 19 0 0 2 0 0

0::

29 SA29 21 0 0 2 3 0 –1::

30 SA 6 12 00 1 30 –3::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

EXIT

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

PR DAY START STOP

V/P

35 SA29 19002 00

0::

29 SA29 21002 30 –1::

30 SA 6 12001 30 –3::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

EXIT

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Additional Operations

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.

about 20 seconds

will be cut off

Programme 1

Programme 2

about 20 seconds will be cut off

Programme 1

Programme 2

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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

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.

*Usually the mixed sound of left and ri ght channels

*Usually the main sound (monaural)

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

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

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)

To s earch a specific recording (Index search)

To s top searching

Press x (stop).

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.

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.

INDEX SCAN BB

INDEX SEARCH : BB +02

Searching using the index function

Additional Operations

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.

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

Additional Operations

Selecting the sound during Hi-fi playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

*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.

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.

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

Stereo

Usually mixed

left/right channels

Bilingual

Usually main sound

Normal audio track

(monaural)

Hi-fi audio track

(main track)

Stereo sound

(left/right channels)

Main (left channel)

Sub (right channel)

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Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the

tracking when playing a tape, distortion may

occur if the recording is in poor condition. In

this case, manually adjust the tracking.

During playback, press 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 re-

insert 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– – – – – – – – – – – –

Tra cking meter

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

OSD :

TAPE SELECT

OFF:

COLOUR SYSTEM

FORMAT AUTO

AUTO

NICAM

POWER SAVE

ON:SMART TRILOGIC

ON:

EXIT

SET

MENU:

OK:

SOFTEN

SMART TRILOGIC : OFF

SHARPEN

–– –––––––––– ––– ––––––

PICTURE

END EXIT

ON/OFF :

Reducing the VCR’s power consumption

Additional Operations

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.

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

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

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.

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

OSD ON:

ON:

TAPE SELECT E 1 8

16 9

COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO:

FORMAT

NICAM

ON:POWER SAVE

ON:SMART TRILOGIC

AUTO:

EXIT

Changing menu options

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

USER SET

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

OK.

Press M/m to select the option.

Press , to change the setting, then press OK.

Menu option Set this option to

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

•OFF to disappear the menu from the TV screen.

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

•E240 to use an E-240 type tape.

•E260 to use an E-260 type tape.

•E300 to use an E-300 type tape.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

track.

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

For details, see page 60.

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

OSD ON:

ON:

TAPE SELECT E 1 8

16 9

COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO:

FORMAT

NICAM

OFF:POWER SAVE

ON:SMART TRILOGIC

AUTO:

EXIT

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

VPS / PDC DEFAULT

VIDEOPLUS+ EXTEND

OFF:

AUTO POWER OFF

OFF:

TIMER METHOD VARIABLE:

Changing menu options

Additional Operations

EASY OPERATION

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

conserve the VCR’s power.

• ECO2 to turn off the indicators in the display window

during standby mode to reduce the VCR’s power

consumption to a minimum. For using the Line Through

function, select ECO1 or OFF.

• OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window

while the VCR is standing by.

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

•OFF to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.

Menu option Set this option to

VPS/PDC

DEFAULT

• OFF to deactivate the PDC function.

• ON to activate it.

VIDEOPLUS

EXTEND

• 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.

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

•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.

TIMER METHOD • VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for

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.

Menu option Set this option to

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Connecting to a VCR or stereo system

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

Example B (SLV-SE840G only)

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

Scart cable (not supplied)

Scart

(EURO-AV)

: Signal flow

Your VCR (Recorder)

Other VCR (Player)

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

LINE OUT

Your VCR (Recorder)

Other VCR (Player)

: Signal flow

t LINE-2 L o R

(open cover to connect)

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.

To s top editing

Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

•To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, pres s

X (pause) on this VCR when an

unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press

X (pause) again to resume recording.

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.

REC z

Audio dubbing (SLV-SE840G only)

Editing

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.

To s to p editing

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

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.

t LINE-2 L o R X

AUDIO DUB

Connecting to a VCR or stereo system

Editing

Example C

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*

or LINE-2*

connector, press

INPUT SELECT to display “L3”*

or “L2”*

in the display window.

SLV-SE840G

SLV-SE740G/I

LINE-3*

or LINE-2*

Scart cable (not supplied)

Scart

(EURO-AV)

: Signal flow

Your VCR (Recorder)

Other VCR (Player)

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Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest

Sony service facility.

Symptom Remedy

Power

The ?/1 (on/standby)

switch does not function.

•Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.

The power is turned on

but the VCR does not

operate.

•Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,

unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over

three hours.

The VCR is plugged in

but the display wi ndow

remains dar k.

•Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF (see

page 65).

Clock

The clock has stopped

and “– –:– –” appears in

the display window.

•The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains.

Reset the clock (and timer).

Playback

The playback picture

does not appear on the

TV screen.

•Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are

using a monitor, set it to video input.

• If 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.

The picture is not clear. • Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the

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.

The picture rolls

vertically during pi cture

search.

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

The picture has no

sound.

•The tape is defective.

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

connection.

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Playback

The sound from a tape

recorded with the VCR is

not in stereo or the

STEREO indicator in the

display window is

flashing.

•Adjust the tracking.

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

Sony video head cleaning cassette as expla ined above.

Recording

No TV programme

appears on the TV

screen.

•Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are

using a monitor, set it to video input.

•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.

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

•Adjust the TV aerial.

The tape starts playi ng as

soon as it is inserted.

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

cover the tab hole (see page 39).

The tape is ejected when

you press z REC.

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

cover the tab hole (see page 39).

Nothing happens when

you press z REC.

•Make sure the tape is not at its end.

Timer recording

The timer does not

operate.

•Check that the clock is set.

•Make sure a tape has been inserted.

•Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

•Make sure the tape is not at its end.

•Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording.

•Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.

•Check that the 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.

The VIDEOPLUS menu

or the TIMER

PROGRAMMING menu

does not appear.

•Check that TIMER METHOD in the EASY OPERATION

menu is set correctly (see page 67).

Symptom Remedy

continued

Troubleshooting

Timer recording

The PDC function does

not operate properly.

•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.

Synchronized Recording

The SYNCHRO REC

button turns off while

recording or does not go

back to recording

standby mode.

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

SYNCHRO REC again.

The Synchronized

Recording function does

not work.

•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.

The programme recorded

with the Synchronized

Recording function is

incomplete.

• If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized

Recording overlap, the programme that starts first has

priority and the second programme starts recording only

after the first programme has finished.

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

Others

A tape cannot be

inserted.

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

The remote commander

does not function.

•Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the

remote sensor on the VCR.

•Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with

new ones if they are weak.

•Make sure the [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch is set

correctly.

The selected input line

connector number does

not appear in the displ ay

window.

•Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line.

The tracking meter does

not appear on the TV

screen.

•The recording condition of the tape is very poor and

tracking cannot be adjusted.

Yo u can not control other

TVs.

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

when you replace the batteries of the remote commander.

The display window

becomes dim.

•The display window automatically becomes dim when the

VCR is in standby or timer recording mode.

Symptom Remedy

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Others

The VCR needs to be

cleaned.

•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.

The Line Through

function does not

operate.

•Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF (see

page 65).

Symptom Remedy

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

•Normal picture •Rough picture

initial

contamination

•Unclear picture • No picture (or

black & white

screen appears)

terminal

1-19

Index

Adjusting

picture

tracking

Aerial hookup

Audio dubbing

Audio monitor

, 61

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

compatible colour systems

Connecting

the VCR and your TV 16

to a stereo system

, 68

to a TV with a Scart

(EURO-AV) connector 17

to digital tuner

to satellite tuner 19

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

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

at various speeds

selecting the sound

slow motion 53

Power save

Preset download

Presetting channels

Recording 37

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

RF channel

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

, 36

One Touch Timer

TV Direct Rec 18

, 40

SP mode

Stereo

Synchronized Recording

Timer setting 50

cancelling

changing 58

checking

daily/weekly recording

using the Dial Timer 41

using the VIDEOPlus+

system 46

VIDEOPLUS

recording 46

Wide screen format 66

AC68-02101R

Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia

Quick Start Guide

1 Connecting the VCR

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.

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.

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.

:Signal flow

LINE-1

(EURO AV)

1-20E

MEMO

2-1

2. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

2-1 CABINET AND PCB

Fig. 2-1 Cabinet Top

2-1-1 Cabinet Top

2-1-2 Cover Bottom

Fig. 2-2 Cover Bottom

CABINET TOP

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

1 REMOVE 2 SCREWS

1 RELEASE 2 SNAPFITS

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

SLV-SE740/SE747/SE840/SX740

2-2

Fig. 2-3 Ass’y-Panel Front

2-1-3 Ass’y-Panel Front

2-1-4 Ass’y Jack PCB

Fig. 2-4 Ass’y Jack-PCB

1 RELEASE 4 HOOKS

(TOP VIEW)

2 RELEASE 3 HOOKS

(BOTTOM VIEW)

ASS'Y-PANEL FRONT

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

CN701

CN703

CN702

CN704

CN705

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SERVICE GUIDE