Sony SLV-SE830G, SLV-SE230G-I User Manual

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3-081-622-12 (1) GB

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL

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

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WARNING

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

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

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

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

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

Precautions

Safety

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

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

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

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

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

Installing

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

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.

WARNING

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about three hours before operating the unit.

Caution

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

Compatible colour systems

This VCR is designed to record and play back using the PAL colour system. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

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

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Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Index to parts and controls

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

commander

16 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 20 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with

the Auto Set Up function

Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data

(not available on

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

positions

32 Setting the clock

SLV-SE230G/I

Basic Operations

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

the Dial Timer

45 Recording TV programmes using

the VIDEO Plus+

49 Setting the timer manually

(SLV-SE830G only)

system

Additional Operations

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

timer settings

57 Recording stereo and bilingual

programmes SE230G/I

59 Searching using the index function

(not available on SLV-SE230G/I)

)

61 Adjusting the picture 62 Reducing the VCR’s power

consumption

63 Changing menu options

(not available on SLV-

)

Editing

65 Connecting to a VCR or stereo

system

67 Basic editing 68 Audio dubbing

(SLV-SE830G only)

Additional Information

69 Troubleshooting 73 Specifications 74 Index Back Cover

Quick Start Guide

Table of contents

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Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

For SLV-SE830G

A ?/1 (on/standby) switch

B Remote sensor (12)

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

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

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

(67)

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

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

M PROGRAM +/– buttons* (41) (53)

(61)

N DIAL TIMER (40)

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

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

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

cover and pull it open.

H (play), x (stop) and

* The

PROGRAM + buttons and jack cover have a tactile dot.

Index to parts and controls

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For SLV-SE730G/I

Getting Started

A ?/1 (on/standby) switch

B Remote sensor (12)

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

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

(67)

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

K PROGRAM +/– buttons* (53) (61)

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

PROGRAM + buttons have a tactile dot.

continued

Index to parts and controls

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For SLV-SE230G/I

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

C Remote sensor (12)

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

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

(67)

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

K PROGRAM +/– buttons* (53) (61)

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

PROGRAM + buttons have a tactile dot.

Index to parts and controls

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Display window

For SLV-SE830G and SE730G/I

Getting Started

A Tape indicator

B VIDEO indicator (17) (37)

C Time counter/clock/line/programme

position indicator (34) (36) (67)

D (smartlink) indicator (18)

For SLV-SE230G/I

678

E TV indicator (39)

F STEREO indicator (57)

G Tape speed indicators (36)

H Timer/recording indicator (37) (42)

(47) (50)

A Tape indicator

B Time counter/clock/line/programme

position indicator (34) (36) (67)

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

D Recording indicator (37)

E VIDEO indicator (17) (37)

F Playback indicator

Index to parts and controls

continued

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Rear panel

For SLV-SE830G and SE730G/I

For SLV-SE230G/I

A (in from antenna) connector (16)

(17)

B LINE-3 connector*

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

C Mains lead (16) (17)

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

jacks (19)

Index to parts and controls

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

(65)

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

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

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Remote commander

123

456

789

A Z (eject) button (34)

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

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

D COUNTER/REMAIN button (37)

E Programme number buttons*

(13)

(38)

F - (ten’s digit) button (13) (38) G / (Teletext) button (for TV)*

(14)

H 2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)

(13)

I a TV power on/TV mode select

button

(for TV)*2 (13)

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

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

button (36)

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

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

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

(32) (34)

(52)

Getting Started

*1The H (play), AUDIO MONITOR,

number 5 and PROG + buttons have a tactile dot.

*2SLV-SE830G only

continued

Index to parts and controls

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N [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch

(12)

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

(47)

P AUDIO MONITOR button*

1*3

(14)

(57)

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

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

123

456

789

S INPUT SELECT button (36) (50)

(67)

T PROG (programme) +/– buttons*

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

(for TV)*

U y SLOW button*

V ×2 button*

(14)

(52)

W ./> (index search)

3*4

buttons*

(59)

X TIMER button (45) (49)

*1The H (play), AUDIO MONITOR,

number 5 and PROG + buttons have a

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

SE830G only)

Index to parts and controls

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Step 1 : Unpacking

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

• Remote commander

• R6 (size AA) batteries

• Aerial cable

Getting Started

Check your model name

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

Unpacking

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into the position.

Using the remote

Remote sensor

commander

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

To operate Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to

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

[TV] / [VIDEO]

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456

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Setting up the remote commander

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?/1

Getting Started

DISPLAY

2 +/–

123

456

789

AUDIO MONITOR

t TV/VIDEO

Programme number buttons

PROG +/–/ c ⁄ C

FASTEXT buttons

TV control buttons

To Press

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

-, PROG +/–

Adjust the volume of the TV 2 +/–

Switch to TV (Teletext off)*

a (TV)

continued

Setting up the remote commander

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To Press

Switch to Teletext*

Select the sound*

Use FASTEXT* Call up the on-screen display

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

other manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLVSE830G only)” below.)

Notes

• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

• Do not use a new battery together with an old one.

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

SLV-SE830G only

not available on SLV-SE230G/I

/ (Teletext)

AUDIO MONITOR

FASTEXT buttons

DISPLAY

c ⁄ C

(wide)

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLVSE830G only)

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

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

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

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

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

(wide)*, MENU*,

* These buttons may not work with all TVs.

Setting up the remote commander

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

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Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

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

Getting Started

Manufacturer Code number

Sony

01*

, 02 Akai 68 Ferguson 52

Grundig

10*

, 11*

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

15, 16, 69*

Manufacturer Code number

Panasonic

Philips

17*

06*

, 49

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

43*

Tosh ib a 38

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

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

Tip

• When you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns off automatically.

Notes

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.

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

Setting up the remote commander

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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

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

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

Mains lead

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

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

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

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Note

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

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

to mains

Connecting the VCR

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

Getting Started

Scart (EURO-AV)

: Signal flow

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

Scart cable (not supplied)

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

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

Connect LINE-1 (EURO AV) on the VCR and the Scart (EUROAV) connector on the TV with the optional Scart cable.

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

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

Mains lead

to mains

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

continued

Connecting the VCR

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

If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*

EASYLINK* VIEW LINK*

, Q-Link*3, EURO

, or T-V LINK*5, this VCR automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page (the indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.

• TV Direct Rec

You can easily record what you are watching on the TV when the VCR is turned on. For details, see “Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE230G/I)” on page 39.

• One Touch Play

With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning on the TV. For details, see “Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE230G/I)” on page 35.

• One Touch Menu

When the VCR is turned on, you can turn on the TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the VCR’s on-screen display automatically by pressing MENU on the remote commander.

• One Touch Timer

When the VCR is turned on, you can turn on the TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the timer recording menu (the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu or the VIDEOPLUS menu) automatically by pressing TIMER on the remote commander. You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER METHOD in the EASY OPERATION menu (see page 64).

• NexTView Download

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

Connecting the VCR

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

“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.

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

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

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

Note

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

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Additional connections

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

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

To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through

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

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

connector as shown above. Turn off the VCR.

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

AUDIO R, L

: Signal flow

LINE-3*

Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

LINE IN

Audio cable (not supplied)

or LINE-2*

LINE

OUT

Getting Started

Notes

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

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

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

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

SLV-SE830G only

SLV-SE730G/I and SE230G/I only

Connecting the VCR

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Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto

Set Up function

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

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

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

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

Up function appears.

Press OK.

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press MENU.

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

If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 27.

After the search or download is complete, the current time appears for any stations that transmit a time signal. If the time does not appear, set the clock manually. See “Setting the clock” on page 32.

AUTO SET UP

PLEASE WAIT

EXIT

40%

MENU:

To change the RF channel

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

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

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Notes

• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (VIDEO Plus+, timer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.

• Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the mains lead for the first time after you purchase the VCR.

• If you want to use the Auto Set Up function again, press MENU, then press M/m/ </, to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK. Press M/m to highlight AUTO SET UP, then repeat the procedure in step 3.

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

continuously for 5

seconds or more with no tape inserted.

Getting Started

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

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Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data

(not available on SLV-SE230G/I)

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

Before you start

…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

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

and press OK.

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

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

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK

SELECT

SMARTLINK

TV CH DOWNLOAD

TV DIRECT RECORD : OFF

TV CH DOWNLOAD

PLEASE WAIT

SET

OK:END

EXIT

SET : EXIT MENU:

OK:END

21:VCR OUTPUT CH

MENU:

40%

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

START:

OK:END EXIT MENU:

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Selecting a language

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

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

Getting Started

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

and press OK.

GB ES NL FI

SELECT :

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

The abbreviations of the languages are as follows:

Abbreviation Language

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

Abbreviation Language

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

DE IT SE GR

FR PT DK TR

EXIT MENU:OK:SET

Selecting a language

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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 preset, then press ,.

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

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK

SELECT

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME

1 2 3 4 5

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : – – – MFT : – NAME : ––––

OK:END

SWAPPING OK

SET EXIT

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SET : EXIT

21:VCR OUTPUT CH

MENU:

–

MENU:OK:END

Presetting channels

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

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 0 3 3 MFT : – NAME : ––––

Getting Started

SELECT

SET : EXIT

MENU:OK:END

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

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 0 3 3 MFT : – NAME : ––––

SELECT

SET : EXIT

MENU:OK:END

Enter the station name.

Each time you press M, the character changes as shown

1 Press M/m to select a character.

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 0 3 3 MFT : – NAME : O– ––

below.

A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t A

SELECT

SET : EXIT

MENU:OK:END

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.

continued

Presetting channels

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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.

Presetting channels

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Changing/disabling programme positions

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

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

Changing programme positions

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

Getting Started

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.

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK

SELECT

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME

1 2 3 4 5

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME

1 2 3 4 5

OK:END

SWAPPING OK

SET EXIT

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

21:VCR OUTPUT CH

MENU:

–

continued

Changing/disabling programme positions

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

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME

1 2 3 4 5

0 0 0

SWAPPING OK

EXIT MENU:

D J M

–

6 7

Press OK to confirm the setting.

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Disabling unwanted programme positions

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

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

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

and press OK.

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK

21:VCR OUTPUT CH

Changing/disabling programme positions

SELECT

SET

OK:END

EXIT

MENU:

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

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME

1 2 3 4 5

SWAPPING OK

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

– – – –

Getting Started

5 6

Press M/m to highlight the row

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME

1 2 3 4 5

PR CH NAME

1 2 3 4 5

SWAPPING OK

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

TV STATION TABLE

SWAPPING OK

CLEAR:DELETE

EXIT MENU:

CLEAR

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.

Note

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

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

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Changing the station names

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

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

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK

SELECT

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME

1 2 3 4 5

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 0 3 3 MFT : – NAME : ––––

OK:END

0 0

33 ––––

SWAPPING OK

SET EXIT

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SET : EXIT

21:VCR OUTPUT CH

MENU:

–

MENU:OK:END

Changing/disabling programme positions

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

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 0 3 3 MFT : – NAME : ––––

SELECT

SET : EXIT

MENU:OK:END

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Enter the station name.

Each time you press M, the character changes as shown

1 Press M/m to select a character.

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 0 3 3 MFT : – NAME : O– ––

Getting Started

below.

A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t A

SELECT

SET : EXIT MENU:OK:END

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.

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Setting the clock

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

time signal.

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.

1 2 0 1 JAN/0:20

AUTO CLOCK ON:

SELECT

OK:END

1 8 0 1 JAN/0:20

AUTO CLOCK ON:

OK:END

1 8 3 1 JAN/0:20

AUTO CLOCK ON:

SET EXIT

03/

WED

03/

WED

03/

WED

MENU:

Setting the clock

SELECT

SET

OK:END

EXIT

MENU:

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

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

The day of the week is set automatically.

18 3 82 SEP/0:20

AUTO CLOCK ON:

SELECT

OK:END

SET EXIT

03/

SUN

MENU:

Getting Started

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.

18 3 82 SEP/0:20

AUTO CLOCK ON:

SELECT

OK:END

SET EXIT

03/

SUN

MENU:

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

Tips

• If you set AUTO CLOCK to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

whenever the VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station.

select the digits by pressing M/m.

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Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Before you start...

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

1 2

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

Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing

automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

Press H (play).

Additional tasks

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

To Press

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

Fast-forward the tape

Rewind the tape

Eject the tape

X (pause) or

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

H (play)

Playing a tape

To 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.

SE830G, SE730G/I SE230G/I

Hour

Minute

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

Second

Hour Minute

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Notes

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

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

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

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

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

Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE230G/I)

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

Insert a tape.

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

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

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

Basic Operations

Tip

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

Note

• When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby mode.

Playing a tape

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Recording TV programmes

Before you start...

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

2 3

• PROG

INPUT SELECT

SP / LP

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 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.

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REC

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

SE830G, SE730G/I

Recording indicator

SE230G/I

Recording indicator

To stop recording

Press x (stop).

To check 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.

Basic Operations

20:00:2

Remaining timeTime counter

REMAIN

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 63).

To watch another TV programme while recording

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

window. Select another programme position on the TV.

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To save a recording

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

Safety tab

Tips

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

• If you connect additional 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 while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

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

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

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

• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.

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

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

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Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE230G/I)

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

Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

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

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

watching on the TV.

Tip

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

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

data in the VCR tuner preset.

Notes

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

• When the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor change the TV programme position. When the TV indicator is not lit, the VCR continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme position on the TV.

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

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes

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Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer

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

Before you start...

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

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

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

(SLV-SE830G only)

DIAL TIMER

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.

?/1

DIAL TIMER

PROGRAM +/–

DIAL TIMER

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830G only)

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.

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DIAL TIMER

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

window.

Basic Operations

DIAL TIMER

PROGRAM

DIAL TIMER

PROGRAM

Turn DIAL 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.

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DIAL TIMER

Press DIAL TIMER. The programme position or LINE input appears in the display

window.

DIAL TIMER

INPUT SELECT

DIAL TIMER

To return 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 stop recording

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

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

• Reset the counter (page 34).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 37).

• Check the timer settings (page 55).

• Watch another TV programme (page 37).

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.

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To set the clock

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

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

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day.

Press DIAL TIMER.

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

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

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

the clock.

Tips

• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press the setting.

• The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode. To change the tape speed, press SP/LP before you complete the setting in step 9.

• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” on page 55.

Notes

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

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

• If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function and 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 55).

x (stop) on the VCR while you are making

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About the Demonstration Mode

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

To activate the Demonstration Mode

Press X (pause) on the VCR 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 55).

while turning the DIAL TIMER. “DEMO”

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Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+

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

system

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 64).

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

TIMER

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

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD VIDEOPLUS

press OK.

SELECT

EXIT

MENU:OK:SET

• When you set TIMER METHOD to VIDEOPLUS: The VIDEOPLUS menu appears

VIDEOPLUS

CODE –––––––––

on the TV screen.

CODE 0 –9

EXIT

MENU:OK:SET

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123

456

789

CLEAR

Press the programme number buttons to enter the PlusCode number.

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.

VIDEOPLUS

CODE 1234–––––

CODE 0 –9

EXIT

MENU:OK:SET

INPUT SELECT

CLEAR

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

PR DAY START STOP

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

SELECT

SET

OK:END

EXIT

V/P

–

–::

– – ––:: –

MENU:

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

• To record from 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

PR DAY START STOP

35 SA29 19 00 2 00ON0:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– – –– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

SELECT

SET

OK:END

EXIT

– – – ––:: –

MENU:

V/P

week, see “Daily/weekly

recording” on page 47.

• To use the PDC function, set V/P to ON. For details about the

PDC function, see “Timer recording with PDC signals” on

page 47.

–

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Press MENU to exit the menu.

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

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

equipment switched on.

To stop recording

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

Daily/weekly recording

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

in reverse order.

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

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

Timer recording with PDC signals

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

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

To record satellite broadcasts

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

Turn on the satellite tuner.

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

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

satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.

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To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

• Reset the counter (page 34).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 37).

• Check the timer settings (page 55).

• Watch another TV programme (page 37).

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 63).

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 64.

• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” on page 55.

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.

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Setting the timer manually

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 STANDARD or VARIABLE in the EASY OPERATION menu (see page 64).

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

TIMER

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

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD VIDEOPLUS

press OK.

SELECT

EXIT

MENU:OK:SET

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

PR DAY START STOP

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

SELECT

SET

OK:END

EXIT

V/P

– – – – ––:: –

MENU:

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INPUT SELECT

Set the date, start and stop times,

MENU:

V/P

– – – – ––:: –

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

PR DAY START STOP

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

SELECT

SET

OK:END

EXIT

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 50.

• To use the PDC function, set V/P to ON. For details about the PDC function, see “Timer recording with PDC signals” on page 47.

• 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.

To stop recording

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

Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication

in reverse order.

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

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

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To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

• Reset the counter (page 34).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 37).

• Check the timer settings (page 55).

• Watch another TV programme (page 37).

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 63).

Tips

• To set the line input video source, you can also use 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, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” on page 55.

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 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.

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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

Symptom Remedy

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

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

Power

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

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

Clock

The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.

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

Playback

The picture rolls vertically during picture search.

The picture has no sound.

• Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.

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

• Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF (see page 62).

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains. Reset the clock (and timer).

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

• If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable, make sure the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the t TV/VIDEO button on the remote commander to light up the VIDEO indicator.

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

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

• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads.

• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony service facility for more information.

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

• The tape is defective.

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

Additional Information

continued

Troubleshooting

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Symptom Remedy

The sound from a tape recorded with the VCR is not in stereo or the

• Adjust the tracking.

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

Sony video head cleaning cassette as explained above.

STEREO indicator in the display window is

Playback

flashing. No TV programme

appears on the TV screen.

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

using a monitor, set it to video input.

• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the

RF channel output of your VCR (see page 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 other equipment.

TV reception is poor. • Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.

• Adjust the TV aerial.

Recording

The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted.

The tape is ejected when you press z REC.

Nothing happens when

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

cover the tab hole (see page 38).

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

cover the tab hole (see page 38).

• Make sure the tape is not at its end.

you press z REC. 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 from the mains.

Reset the clock and timer.

Timer recording

The VIDEOPLUS menu or the TIMER

• Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.

• Check that TIMER METHOD in the EASY OPERATION

menu is set correctly (see page 64). PROGRAMMING menu does not appear.

Troubleshooting

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Symptom Remedy

The PDC function does not operate properly.

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

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

• If the reception is poor, the PDC signal might be altered

Timer recording

A tape cannot be

and the VCR might not start recording.

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

inserted. The remote commander

does not function.

• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak.

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

The selected input line

• Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line.

connector number does not appear in the display window.

The tracking meter does not appear on the TV

Others

screen. You cannot control other

TVs. The display window

becomes dim. The VCR needs to be

cleaned.

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

• Set your TV’s code number. The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander.

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

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

The Line Through function does not

• Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF (see page 62).

operate.

Additional Information

continued

Troubleshooting

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Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

• Normal picture •Rough picture

• Unclear picture

• No picture (or black & white screen appears)

initial contamination

terminal

Troubleshooting

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Specifications

System

Channel coverage

PAL (I) VHF IA to IJ, SA10 to SA13* UHF B21 to B69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20* HYPER S21 to S41*

RF output signal

UHF channels 21 to 69

Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Tape speed

SP:PAL23.39 mm/s (recording/playback) NTSC33.35 mm/s (playback only) LP:PAL11.70 mm/s (recording/playback) NTSC16.67 mm/s (playback only) EP:NTSC11.12 mm/s (playback only)

Maximum recording/playback time

10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)

Rewind time

Approx. 1 min. (with E180 tape)

* SLV-SE730I and SE230I only

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/LINE-3

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

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) R, L*

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

SLV-SE830G only

not available on SLV-SE230G/I

General

Power requirements

220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption

• SLV-SE230G/I 15 W

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

• SLV-SE830G, SE730G/I 17 W

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

Operating temperature

5°C to 40° C

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60° C

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

Approx. 360 × 95 × 245 mm (SLV-SE230G/I)

Approx. 430 × 96 × 245 mm (SLV-SE730G/I) Approx. 430 × 96 × 253 mm (SLV-SE830G)

Mass

Approx. 2.8 kg (SLV-SE230G/I) Approx. 3.1 kg (SLV-SE830G and SE730G/I)

Supplied accessories

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Additional Information

Specifications

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Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

Before you start…

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

Playback options Operation

View the picture during fast-forward or rewind

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

Play at twice the normal speed

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

* SLV-SE830G only

To resume normal playback

Press H (play).

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

on the remote commander

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

During playback, press ×2.

the remote commander.

Using the shuttle ring (SLV-SE830G only)

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

Playing/searching at various speeds

Shuttle ring

JOG

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To use the shuttle ring in normal mode

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

Pause

Slow motion in reverse

Normal speed in reverse

Double speed in reverse

High speed in reverse

Slow motion

Normal speed (Initial speed)

Double speed

High speed

To use the shuttle ring in jog mode

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

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

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

Tip

• Adjust the picture using the 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 pausing. To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.

Additional Operations

Notes

• The sound is muted during these operations.

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

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

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

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

Playing/searching at various speeds

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Setting the recording duration time

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

Before you start

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

To extend the duration

Press z REC repeatedly to set a new 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.

0:30 1:00

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

0:30 1:00

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

4:00 4:30

8:00 9:00

Normal recording

To cancel the duration

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

To stop recording

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

Note

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

recording duration time.

Setting the recording duration time

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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Before you start…

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

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

Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight 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.

PR DAY START STOP

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

SELECT

PR DAY START STOP

35SA2919002 00 29SA2921002 30 –1:: 30SA612001 30 –3:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– – –– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

OK:END

SET EXIT

0::

MENU:

– – – ––:: –

V/P

– – – ––:: –

V/P

Additional Operations

SELECT

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

change, then press M/m to reset it.

SET

OK:END

EXIT

• 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.

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

MENU:

continued

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When the timer settings overlap

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

Programme 1

Programme 2

Programme 1

Programme 2

about 20 seconds

will be cut off

about 20 seconds will be cut off

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

In the 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 63 for details.

To select the sound while recording

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

Stereo programmes

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo NICAM, STEREO STEREO Left channel NICAM, LCH STEREO Right channel NICAM, RCH STEREO Left and right channels* NICAM, LCH + RCH STEREO

* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels

Bilingual programmes

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Main NICAM, MAIN STEREO Sub NICAM, SUB STEREO Main and sub NICAM, MAIN/SUB STEREO

(not available on SLV-SE230G/I)

Additional Operations

Standard sound* NICAM, MONO STEREO

* Usually the main sound (monaural)

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE230G/I)

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Selecting the sound during Hi-fi playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo STEREO STEREO Left channel LCH STEREO Right channel RCH STEREO Mix sound* MIX STEREO Mono sound MONO No indicator

* The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal 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.

Normal audio track (monaural)

Hi-fi audio track (main track)

Stereo

Usually mixed left/right channels

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

Bilingual

Usually main sound

Main (left channel) Sub (right channel)

Notes

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

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

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE230G/I)

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Searching using the index function

(not available on SLV-SE230G/I)

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

To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)

Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

Press ./> (index search). The

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

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

To search a specific recording (Index search)

Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

Press ./> (index search) twice.

• To search ahead, press > (index

search) twice.

• To search backwards, press . (index

search) twice.

INDEX SCAN BB

INDEX SEARCH : BB +02

Additional Operations

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

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

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

point.

To stop searching

Press x (stop).

Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE230G/I)

continued

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Notes

• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause.

• When you press . (index search), if there is nothing recorded before the selected index signal, playback may not start exactly at the index signal.

Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE230G/I)

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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 reinsert it.

Adjusting the picture sharpness (Smart trilogic)

You can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.

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

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

TRILOGIC, then press ,.

TRACKING – – – – – – – – – – – –

OSD : TAPE SELECT COLOUR SYSTEM FORMAT AUTO NICAM POWER SAVE

SELECT

Tracking meter

OK:END

SET EXIT

E:918160

AUTO

ON: OFF: ON:SMART TRILOGIC

Additional Operations

MENU:

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.

PICTURE

SMART TRILOGIC : OFF

SOFTEN

ON/OFF : END EXIT

–– –––––––––– ––– ––––––

SET

OK:

Adjusting the picture

SHARPEN

MENU:

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Reducing the VCR’s power consumption

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

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

OK. Press M/m to highlight POWER SAVE.

Press , to set to ECO1 or ECO2, then

press OK.

• ECO1: To reduce the power

consumption.

• ECO2: To reduce the power

consumption to a minimum.

To turn on the indicators in the display window

Set POWER SAVE to OFF in step 3.

Notes

• When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicator in the display window

remains lit even when POWER SAVE is set to ECO1 or ECO2.

• The Line Through function will not operate properly if POWER SAVE is set to ECO2. Set POWER SAVE to OFF or ECO1 to ensure proper operation.

OSD ON: TAPE SELECT E1 8 COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO: FORMAT NICAM

SELECT

16 9

OK:END

SET EXIT

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

MENU:

Reducing the VCR’s power consumption

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Changing menu options

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

OK.

OSD ON: TAPE SELECT E1 8 COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO: FORMAT NICAM

SELECT

Press M/m to select the option.

Press , to change the setting, then press OK.

16 9

OK:END

SET EXIT

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

MENU:

VPS / PDC DEFAULT VIDEOPLUS+ EXTEND AUTO POWER OFF TIMER METHOD VARIABLE:

SELECT

SET EXIT

OK:END

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

USER SET

Menu option Set this option to

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

• OFF to disappear the menu from the TV screen.

TAPE S E L ECT • 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 • AUTO 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 you use a wide screen TV. The VCR

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

• ON if the VCR cannot detect wide screen 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 57.

OFF: OFF: OFF:

MENU:

Additional Operations

continued

Changing menu options

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Menu option Set this option to

POWER SAVE • ECO1 to turn off the indicators in the display window to

conserve the VCR’s power.

• ECO2 to turn off the indicators in the display window

during standby mode to reduce the VCR’s power consumption to a minimum. For using the Line Through function, 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.

EASY OPERATION

Menu option Set this option to

VPS/PDC DEFAULT

VIDEOPLUS EXTEND

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

TIMER METHOD • VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for

• OFF to deactivate the PDC function.

• ON to activate it.

• OFF to deactivate the VIDEO Plus+ Extend function.

• 10/20/30/.../60 (minutes) to extend the time of the

VIDEO Plus+ setting by the selected amount of time.

• 2HOUR/3HOUR to turn the VCR off automatically if no

signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons during this time.

selecting STANDARD or VIDEOPLUS when pressing the TIMER button.

• STANDARD to display the TIMER PROGRAMMING

menu when pressing the TIMER button.

• VIDEOPLUS to display the VIDEOPLUS menu when

pressing the TIMER button.

For details, see pages 45 and 49.

Changing menu options

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Editing

Connecting to a VCR or stereo system

How to connect to record on this VCR

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

Example A

Other VCR (Player)

Scart (EURO-AV)

Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Example B (SLV-SE830G only)

Your VCR (Recorder)

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

Your VCR (Recorder)

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

LINE OUT

Editing

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Other VCR (Player)

continued

Connecting to a VCR or stereo system

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Example C

Other VCR (Player)

Scart (EURO-AV)

: Signal flow

How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-SE830G 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 unconnected.

• 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 not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, use an adequate cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.

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

Scart cable (not supplied)

or “L2”*2 in the display window.

Your VCR (Recorder)

LINE-3*

or LINE-2*2 connector, press

or LINE-2*

*1SLV-SE830G only

SLV-SE730G/I and SE230G/I only

Connecting to a VCR or stereo system

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Basic editing

When recording on this VCR

Before you start editing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

time.

To stop editing

Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X (pause) on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press X (pause) again to resume recording.

REC z

Editing

Basic editing

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Audio dubbing (SLV-SE830G only)

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

Before you start...

• Open the t LINE-2 L o R jacks cover on the front panel and connect a playback source.

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

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

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

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

The VCR enters pause mode. Press AUDIO DUB.

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

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

set to monaural.

To stop editing

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

AUDIO DUB

t LINE-2 L o R

Audio dubbing (SLV-SE830G only)

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Index

Adjusting

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

picture tracking

Changing the programme

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

Connecting

Counter

compatible colour systems 2

the VCR and your TV 17 to a stereo system to a TV with a Scart (EURO-AV) connector to digital tuner to satellite tuner

19, 65

Demonstration 44 Dial Timer Disabling the programme positions Dubbing. see Editing

Editing 65

Hi-fi audio track 58

Index scan 59 Index search

16,

Language selection 20, 23 LP mode

Manual fine tuning 26 Monaural Monitoring

during playback during recording

NICAM broadcasts 57 Normal audio track

Optional setting 63

PDC (Programme Delivery

Control) Playback

at various speeds frame-by-frame selecting the sound

slow motion Power save Preset download Presetting channels

Recording 36

bilingual programmes

duration time

saving

stereo programmes

timer setting

using the Dial Timer

using the VIDEOPlus+

system

what you are watching on

the TV

while watching another

programme RF channel

Safety tab 38 Scart connection Searching

at various speeds

using the index function Smart trilogic SMARTLINK

NexTView Download

One Touch Menu

One Touch Play

One Touch Timer

TV Direct Rec SP mode

Stereo

18, 39

Timer setting 49

cancelling

changing

checking

daily/weekly recording

using the Dial Timer

using the VIDEOPlus+

system

VIDEOPLUS

recording

Wide screen format 63

18, 35

47,

Index

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Quick Start Guide

1 Connecting the VCR

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

:Signal flow

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

TV using the supplied aerial cable.

3 ...For better picture and sound, connect

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

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 t i ons”).

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.

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.

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Sony SLV-SE830G, SLV-SE230G-I User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

Step 1 : Unpacking

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

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

Selecting a language

Presetting channels

Changing/disabling programme positions

Setting the clock

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Recording TV programmes

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830G only)

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+® system

Setting the timer manually

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

Setting the recording duration time

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE230G/I)

Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE230G/I)

Adjusting the picture

Reducing the VCR’s power consumption

Changing menu options

Editing

Connecting to a VCR or stereo system

Basic editing

Audio dubbing (SLV-SE830G only)

Index

Quick Start Guide