Sony SLV-SX70VC, SLV-SE70NP1, SLV-SE70NP2, SLV-SE70VC1, SLV-SE70VC2 User Manual

3-865-324-E2 (1)

Video Cassette
Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL NTSC 4.43

SLV-SE70NP1/NP2/VC1/VC2
SLV-SX70VC

©1999 by Sony Corporation

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.

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.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat buildup.

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

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

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

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

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

Caution

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

Compatible colour systems

This VCR is designed to record using the PAL
(B/G) colour system and play back using the
PAL (B/G) and NTSC 4.43 colour systems.
Recording of video sources based on other
colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

Introduction

2

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

9 Step 3: Connecting the VCR
14 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR
16 Step 5: Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
19 Step 6: Setting the clock
24 Selecting a language
26 Presetting channels
30 Changing/disabling programme positions
36 Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

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Basic Operations

41 Playing a tape
44 Recording TV programmes
49 Recording TV programmes using

the ShowView* system

54 Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

57 Playing/searching at various

speeds

59 Setting the recording duration

time

60 Checking/changing/cancelling

timer settings

62 Recording stereo and bilingual

programmes

64 Searching using the Smart Search

function

67 Searching using the index

function

* ShowView is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Development Corp. ShowView system is

manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

68 Adjusting the picture
70 Changing menu options
73 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

75 Troubleshooting
78 Specifications
79 Index to parts and controls
Back cover

Index

Introduction

3

Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

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

• Remote commander

• R6 (size AA) batteries

• Aerial cable

Checking your model name

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4

The instructions in this manual are for the 5 models: SLV-SE70NP1,
SE70NP2, SE70VC1, SE70VC2, and SX70VC. Check your model
number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. The SLV-SE70VC1
is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE70NP1
only.”

Step 2

Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

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

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

Using the remote 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 g
symbol near the remote sensor,
this remote commander will
not operate the TV.

Remote sensor

TV / VIDEO

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To operate

the VCR
a Sony TV

123
456

Set TV / VIDEO to

VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV

continued

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5

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)

WIDE

AUDIO MONITOR

FASTEXT buttons

I/u

V

;

DISPLAY

?

TV control buttons

To

Turn the TV into standby mode
Select an input source of the TV either from

aerial in or from line in
Select the programme position of the TV

Adjust the volume of the TV

123
456
789

0

Press

I/u
… TV/VIDEO

Programme number buttons,

?, PROG +/–
Á +/–

… TV/VIDEO

Programme
number
buttons

PROG+/–/

√/◊
Á +/–

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To

Switch to TV (Teletext off)
Switch to Teletext
Select the sound
Use FASTEXT
Call up on-screen display
Change the Teletext page
Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For

other manufacture’s wide TV, see “Controlling other
TVs with the remote commander” 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 with an old one together.

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

Press

; (TV)
V (Teletext)

AUDIO MONITOR
FASTEXT buttons

DISPLAY
√/◊
WIDE

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

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

1 Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV .
2 Hold down I/u, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the

programme number buttons. Then release I/u.
Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV:
I/u, TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, ? (ten’s digit),

PROG +/–, Á +/–, ; (TV), V (Teletext), FASTEXT buttons, WIDE*,
MENU*, >*/.*/?*//*, and OK*.

* These buttons may not work with all TVs.

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Tip

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

continued

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)

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 make wide mode settings, see the footnotes below this table for the
applicable code numbers.

Manufacturer

Sony
Akai
Ferguson
Grundig
Hitachi
JVC
Loewe
Mivar
NEC
Nokia

Code number

01*1, 02
68
52

1

10*1, 11*
24
33
45
09, 70
66
15, 16, 69*

3

Manufacturer

Panasonic
Philips
Saba
Samsung
Sanyo
Sharp
Telefunken
Thomson
Toshiba

Code number

17*1, 49
06*1, 07*1, 08*
12, 13
22, 23
25
29
36

2

43*
38

1

*1Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.
*2Press WIDE, then press Á +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.
*3Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press >/./?// to

select the wide picture you want and press OK.

Notes

• 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.

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

• 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.

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Step 3

AERIAL

ANTENNE
IN

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

Connecting the VCR

If your TV has a EURO-AV connector, see page 10.

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

AERIAL IN

AERIAL OUT

Mains lead

AERIAL IN

to mains

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV

and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear
panel of the VCR.

2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and

the aerial input of your TV using the
supplied aerial cable.

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

AERIAL

ANTENNE
IN

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3 Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Note

• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to set
RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS-2 menu to ON (initial setting) (see page 72).

continued

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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)

AERIAL

ANTENNE
IN

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

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

AERIAL IN

Mains lead

: LINE-1
(TV)

AERIAL OUT

to mains

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

EURO-AV cable (not supplied)

1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your

TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the
rear panel of the VCR.

2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and

the aerial input of your TV using the
supplied aerial cable.

AERIAL IN

AERIAL

ANTENNE
IN

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

EURO-AV
(Scart)

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3 Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR and

the EURO-AV (Scart) connector on the
TV with the optional EURO-AV cable.

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

4 Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Note

• If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF MODULATOR in
the OPTIONS-2 menu to OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal
from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector (see page 72). You do
not have to tune your TV to the VCR. Skip “Tuning your TV to the VCR” on page

14.

About the SMARTLINK features

If the connected TV complies with
SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*
Q-Link*3, or EURO VIEW LINK*4, you can use
the SMARTLINK function after you complete
the steps on the previous page (the SMARTLINK indicator appears in the VCR’s
display window when you turn on the TV). You can enjoy the following
SMARTLINK features.

1

, EASYLINK*2,

SMARTLINK

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• Preset Download
You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR
according to that data in Auto Set Up. This greatly simplifies the Auto Set Up
procedure. Be careful, not to disconnect the cables or exit the Auto Set Up function
during the procedure.

See “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 16.

continued

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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)

• TV Direct Rec

You can easily record what you are watching on the TV (other than tapes being
played on this VCR). For details, see “Recording what you are watching on the TV
(TV Direct Rec)” on page 48.

• 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 43.

• One Touch Menu

You can turn on the VCR and 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

You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the
timer recording menu (the TIMER METHOD menu, the TIMER menu, or the
SHOWVIEW menu) automatically by pressing
commander.

You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in the
OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 72).

• Automatic Power Off

You can have the VCR turn off automatically, if the VCR is not used after you turn
off the TV.

TIMER on the remote

*1“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.
*2“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.
*3“Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
*4“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

Note

• Not all the TVs respond to the functions above.

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Additional connections

To a stereo system

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

To a satellite tuner

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

… LINE-2 IN

AUDIO OUT
R/L

Audio cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

DECODER/

EURO-AV cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

LINE IN

LINE OUT

1 Connect the satellite tuner to the DECODER/LINE-2 IN connector as shown

above.

2 Set DECODER/LINE2 to LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
3 Set POWER SAVE to OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
4 Turn off the VCR.

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

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Note

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

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Step 4

Tuning your TV to the VCR

If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable,
skip this step.

I/u ON/STANDBY

RF CHANNEL

ON/STANDBY

1 Press I/u ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.

PROGRAM +/–

2 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.

RF CHANNEL

The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.

3 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR

picture.
This programme position will now be referred to as the video

channel.

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4 Tune the TV to the same channel as that

shown in the display window so that
the picture on the right appears clearly
on the TV screen.

Refer to your TV manual for tuning
instructions.

If the picture does not appear clearly,
see “To obtain a clear picture from the
VCR” below.

5 Press RF CHANNEL.

RF CHANNEL

To check to see if the TV tuning is correct

Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If
the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press
PROGRAM +/–, the TV tuning is correct.

To obtain a clear picture from the VCR

If the screen does not appear clearly in step 4 above, press PROGRAM +/–,
so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF
channel until a clear picture appears.

You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to
play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.

SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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Step 5

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 language for the
on-screen display, TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView
system, and VCR clock automatically.

AUTO SET UP

PROGRAM +/–

AUTO

1 Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.

SET UP

The VCR automatically turns on, and the country abbreviation
appears in the display window.

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PROGRAM

2 Press PROGRAM +/– to select the abbreviation of your country.

For some countries, there is a selection of languages to choose from.
The abbreviations of the countries and languages are as follows:

SLV-SE70VC1/SE70VC2/SX70VC
Abbreviation

A
B-D
B-F
B-N
CH-D
CH-F
CH-I
D
E

SLV-SE70NP1/SE70NP2
Abbreviation

A
B-D
B-F
B-N
CH-D
CH-F
D
DK
E

Country

Austria
Belgium
Belgium
Belgium
Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland
Germany
Spain

Country

Austria
Belgium
Belgium
Belgium
Switzerland
Switzerland
Germany
Denmark
Spain

Language

German
German
French
Dutch
German
French
Italian
German
Spanish

Language

German
German
French
Dutch
German
French
German
Danish
Spanish

Abbreviation

GR
I
L-D
L-F
NL
P
ELSE

Abbreviation

L-D
L-F
N
NL
P
S
SF
ELSE

Country

Greece
Italy
Luxemburg
Luxemburg
Netherlands
Portugal
Other

countries

Country

Luxemburg
Luxemburg
Norway
Netherlands
Portugal
Sweden
Finland
Other

countries

Language

Greek
Italian
German
French
Dutch
Portuguese
English

Language

German
French
Danish
Dutch
Portuguese
Swedish
Finnish
English

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If your country does not appear, select ELSE.

continued

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Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
(continued)

AUTO

3 Press AUTO SET UP lightly.

SET UP

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

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, the Preset Download
function starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashes in the display
window during download.

After the search or download is complete, the current time appears
in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal.

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press AUTO SET UP.

Tip

• If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in

the Auto Set Up function, see page 24.

Note

• Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function during step 3. If you do, repeat the steps

above.

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Step 6

Setting the clock

You must set the time and date on the
VCR to use the timer recording features
properly.

The Auto Clock Set function works only
if a station in your area is broadcasting a
time signal. If the Auto Set Up function
did not set the clock correctly for your
local area, try another station for the
Auto Clock Set function.

Setting the clock manually

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

MENU

>/./?//
OK

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MENU

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to

highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

PLAY

OK

2 Press >/. to highlight CLOCK, then

PLAY

OK

press OK.

SETTINGS

TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT :
SET :

OK

CLOCK

CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST

.1 1 .1999 FRI 0: 00

SELECT :
SET :

OK

MENUEXIT :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

continued

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Step 6 : Setting the clock (continued)

3 Press >/. to highlight MANUAL

PLAY

OK

ADJUST, then press OK.

4 Press >/. to set the date.

PLAY

OK

5 Press / to highlight the month and set

PLAY

OK

the month pressing >/..

6 Set the year, hour, and minutes in

PLAY

OK

sequence, pressing / to highlight the
item to be set, and press >/. to select
the digits.

The day of the week is set automatically.

CLOCK

CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST

1 .1 .1999 FRI 0: 00

SELECT :
SET :
CONFIRM :

OK

CLOCK

CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST

2

8 .1 .1999 THU 0: 00

SELECT :
SET :
CONFIRM :

OK

CLOCK

CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST

2

8 .9 .1999 TUE 0: 00

SELECT :
SET :
CONFIRM :

OK

CLOCK

CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST

21

8 .9 .1999 TUE 8: 00

SELECT :
SET :
CONFIRM :

OK

OFFAUTO ADJUST

OFFAUTO ADJUST

OFFAUTO ADJUST

OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

MENUEXIT :

MENUEXIT :

MENUEXIT :

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7 Press OK to start the clock.

MENUEXIT :

CLOCK

OFFAUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST

8 .9 .1999 TUE 8: 00

21

SET :

SELECT :

OK

PLAY

OK

MENU

8 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tips

• To change the digits during setting, press ? to return to the item to be changed,
and select the digits pressing >/..

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Note

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.

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continued

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Step 6 : Setting the clock (continued)

Changing the station for
the Auto Clock Set function

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

MENU

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to

highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

PLAY

OK

2 Press >/. to highlight CLOCK, then

PLAY

OK

press OK.
AUTO ADJUST is highlighted.

SETTINGS

TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT :
SET :

OK

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST

.8 9 .1999 TUE 8: 00

MENU

>/.
OK

ON
1 AAB

12

MENUEXIT :

3 Press OK.

PLAY

OK

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SELECT :
SET :

OK

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST

8.9ON21

.1999 TUE 8 : 00

SELECT :
CONFIRM :

OK

OFF

MENUEXIT :

MENUEXIT :

4 Press >/. to highlight ON, then press

CONFIRM :

SELECT :

OK

MENUEXIT :

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST

.1999 TUE 8 : 00

8.9

1 AAB

21

PLAY

OK

OK.

5 Press . to highlight CLOCK PROG, then

PLAY

OK

press OK.

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST

.8 9 .1999 TUE 8: 00

SELECT :
SET :

OK

ON
1 AAB

12

MENUEXIT :

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6 Press >/. repeatedly until the

PLAY

OK

MENU

7 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tips

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

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Note

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few

programme position of the station that
carries the time signal appears.

If the VCR does not receive the time
signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST
returns to OFF automatically.

the VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the
time signal from the station whose programme position is displayed in the “CLOCK
PROG” row.

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

minutes.

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST

8.9

21

.1999 TUE 8 : 00

SELECT :
CONFIRM :

OK

2 CDE

MENUEXIT :

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Selecting a
language

You can change the on-screen display
language from the one you selected with
the Auto Set Up function.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

MENU

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to

highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

PLAY

OK

2 Press >/. to highlight LANGUAGE,

PLAY

OK

then press OK.

MENU

>/.
OK

SETTINGS

TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT :
SET :

OK

Example: SLV-SE70VC2

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
PORTUGUÊS
NEDERLANDS

EΛΛHNIKA

SELECT :
SET :

OK

MENUEXIT :

MENUEXIT :

3 Press >/. to highlight the desired language, then press OK.

PLAY

OK

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MENU

4 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Note

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.

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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.

MENU

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to

highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

PLAY

OK

TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT :
SET :

SETTINGS

OK

PROG +/–

MENU

>/./?//
OK

MENUEXIT :

2 Press >/. to highlight TUNER, then

PLAY

OK

press OK.

3 Press >/. to highlight NORMAL/

CATV, then press OK.

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PLAY

OK

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT :
SET :

OK

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT :
CONFIRM :

OK

NORMAL
C
OFF
ON

NORMAL
CATV

ON

PROG. 1

AAB12

MENUEXIT :

PROG.

MENUEXIT :

1

4 Press >/. to highlight NORMAL, then

SET :

SELECT :

OK

MENUEXIT :

TUNER

C

AAB12

PROG. 1

NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING

NORMAL
OFF

ON

RETURN

MENUEXIT :

TUNER

C

AAB12

PROG.

NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING

ON

RETURN

4

CONFIRM :

SELECT :

OK

PLAY

OK

• PROG

5 Press PROG +/– to select the programme

press OK.
To preset CATV (Cable Television)

channels, select CATV.

position.

6 Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL SET,

PLAY

OK

then press OK.

Selected programme
position

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT :
SET :

OK

PROG. 4

NORMAL
C

AAB12
OFF
ON

MENUEXIT :

continued

Getting Started

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27

Presetting channels (continued)

7 Press >/. repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.

PLAY

OK

The channels appear in the following
order:

• VHF E2 - E12

• VHF Italian channel A - H

• UHF E21 - E69

• CATV S1 - S20

• HYPER S21 - S41

• CATV S01 - S05
If you know the number of the channel you want, press the

programme number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press
“0” and then press “5.”

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT :
CONFIRM :

OK

PROG.

C

27

ON

MENUEXIT :

8 To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat

steps 5 and 7.

MENU

9 Press MENU to exit the menu.

4

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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.

1 In step 7 above, press programme number button “0” twice to display

the number “00” beside CHANNEL SET.

2 Press MENU to exit the menu.

If the picture is not clear

Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in
channels clearly. If, however, the picture is not clear, you may also use the
manual tuning function.

1 Press PROG +/– or the programme number buttons to select the

programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.

2 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.
3 Select TUNER, then press OK.
4 Select FINE TUNING, then press OK.

The fine tuning meter appears.

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING

RETURN

NORMAL
C

27

OFF

PROG.

4

Selected programme
position

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SET :

MENUEXIT :

5 Press ?// to get a clearer picture, then press MENU to exit the

menu.
Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Note

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.

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29

Changing/
disabling
programme
positions

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

Changing programme
positions

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

MENU

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to

highlight LISTS and press OK.

PLAY

OK

LISTS

CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST

RETURN

SELECT :
SET :

MENU

>/.//
OK

OK

MENUEXIT :

2 Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL LIST,

then press OK.

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30

PLAY

OK

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

SELECT :
MOVE PROG::
ERASE PROG

CH
C
C
C
C
C

CLEAR

NAME

1

AAB

2

0

CDE

3

5

6

27

FGH

0

9

MENUEXIT :

1
2
3
4
5

3 Press >/. to highlight the row on which

PLAY

OK

you want to change the programme
position, then press /.

To display other pages for programme
positions 6 to 60, press >/. repeatedly.

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

C

1

C

2

C

3

C

4

C

5

SELECT :
SET STATION NAME::
CONFIRM

CH

NAME

1

2

AAB

0

3

CDE

5

6
27
0

9

FGH

OK

MENUEXIT :

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4 Press >/. until the selected channel row

PLAY

OK

moves to the desired programme
position.

The selected channel is inserted at the
new programme position and the
intermediate channels are displaced to
fill the gap.

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1

C

2

C

3

C

4

C

5

C

SELECT :
SET STATION NAME::
CONFIRM

CH

NAME

0

CDE

3
5

6

AAB

1

2
27

FGH

0

9

OK

MENUEXIT :

5 Press OK to confirm the setting.

PLAY

OK

6 To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3

to 5.

MENU

7 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Note

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.

continued

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31

Changing/disabling programme positions (continued)

MENUEXIT :

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1

2
3
4
5

AAB
CDE

FGH

C
C
C

C

1
0
5

0

2
3
6

9

NAME

CH

C

27

CONFIRM

SET STATION NAME::

SELECT :

OK

Changing the station names

You can change the station names (up to
5 characters).

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

MENU

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to

highlight LISTS and press OK.

PLAY

OK

2 Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL LIST,

PLAY

OK

then press OK.

LISTS

CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST

RETURN

SELECT :
SET :

OK

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

SELECT :
MOVE PROG::
ERASE PROG

1
2
3
4
5

CLEAR

MENU

>/./?//
OK

CH

NAME

C

1

AAB

2

C

0

CDE

3

C

5

6

C

27

FGH

C

0

9

MENUEXIT :

MENUEXIT :

3 Press >/. to highlight the row on which

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32

PLAY

OK

you want to change the station name,
then press /.

To display other pages for programme
positions 6 to 60, press >/. repeatedly.

4 Press /.

PLAY

OK

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

CH

1

C

1

2

2

C

0

3

3

C

5

6

27

C

4
5

C

0

9

SELECT A CHARACTER :
NEXT
CONFIRM OK

:
:

NAME
AAB
CDE

FGH

MENUEXIT :

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5 Enter the station name.

PLAY

OK

1 Press >/. to select a character.

Each time you press >, the character
changes as shown below.

A n B n … n Z n a n b n … n z
n 0 n 1 n … n 9 n (symbols)
n (blank space) n A

2 Press / to set the next character.

The next space is highlighted.
To correct a character, press ?// until the character you want

to correct is highlighted, then reset it.
You can set up to 5 characters for the station name.

6 Press OK to confirm the new name.

PLAY

OK

MENU

7 Press MENU to exit the menu.

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

CH

1

C

1

2

2

C

0

3

3

C

5

6

27

4

C

5

C

0

9

SELECT A CHARACTER :
NEXT
CONFIRM OK

:
:

NAME
CAB
CDE

FGH

MENUEXIT :

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Note

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.

continued

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33

Changing/disabling programme positions (continued)

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0

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.

CLEAR

MENU

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34

PLAY

OK

highlight LISTS, and press OK.

MENU

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to

LISTS

CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST

RETURN

SELECT :
SET :

>/.
OK

OK

MENUEXIT :

2 Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL LIST,

MENUEXIT :

CHANNEL LIST

ERASE PROG

MOVE PROG::

PROG

SELECT :

1
2
3
4
5

AAB
CDE

FGH

C
C

C

1
0

0

2
3

9

NAME

CH

C

27

CLEAR

PLAY

OK

then press OK.

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

SELECT :
MOVE PROG::
ERASE PROG

CH

CLEAR

NAME

C

1

AAB

2

C

0

CDE

3

C

5

6

C

27

FGH

C

0

9

MENUEXIT :

Getting Started

1
2
3
4
5

3 Press >/. to highlight the row on which

PLAY

OK

CLEAR

4 Press CLEAR.

you want to disable.

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

SELECT :
MOVE PROG::
ERASE PROG

CH

CLEAR

NAME

C

1

AAB

2

C

0

CDE

3

C

5

6

27

C

FGH

C

0

9

1
2
3
4
5

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

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want

to disable.

MENU

6 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Notes

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.

• 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.

MENUEXIT :

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35

Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a
decoder (not supplied) to the VCR.

Connecting a decoder

DECODER/… LINE-2 IN

: LINE-1 (TV)

EURO-AV cable
(supplied with decoder)

EURO-AV
(Scart)

AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable
(supplied)

EURO-AV cable (not supplied)

PAY-TV/Canal Plus
decoder

: Signal flow

AERIAL IN

EURO-AV
(Scart)

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36

Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus

MENUEXIT :

OPTIONS - 2

TIMER OPTIONS

DECODER / LINE2
POWER SAVE

RF MODULATOR
TV DIRECT REC

LINE2

DECODER

ON

RETURN

ON

CONFIRM :

SELECT :

OK

channels

To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus
programmes, set your VCR to receive
the channels using the on-screen display.

PROG +/–

MENU

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR, the TV, and the
decoder.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

MENU

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to

highlight OPTIONS and press OK.

PLAY

OK

2 Press >/. to highlight OPTIONS-2, then

PLAY

OK

press OK.

OPTIONS

OPTIONS - 1
OPTIONS - 2

RETURN

SELECT :
SET :

OK

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER / LINE2
TIMER OPTIONS
POWER SAVE
RF MODULATOR
TV DIRECT REC

RETURN

>/./?//
OK

MENUEXIT :

DECODER
VARIABLE
OFF
ON
ON

Getting Started

3 Press >/. to highlight

DECODER/LINE2, then press OK.

PLAY

OK

SELECT :
SET :

OK

Getting Started

MENUEXIT :

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37

Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (continued)

4 Press >/. to highlight DECODER, then

PLAY

OK

MENU

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

MENU

6 Press MENU, then press >/. to

PLAY

OK

press OK.

highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

7 Press >/. to highlight TUNER, then

PLAY

OK

press OK.

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER / LINE2
TIMER OPTIONS
POWER SAVE
RF MODULATOR
TV DIRECT REC

RETURN

SELECT :
SET :

OK

SETTINGS

TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT :
SET :

OK

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT :
SET :

OK

DECODER
VARIABLE
OFF
ON
ON

NORMAL
C
OFF
ON

MENUEXIT :

MENUEXIT :

PROG. 1

AAB12

MENUEXIT :

8 Press >/. to highlight NORMAL/

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38

PLAY

OK

CATV, then press OK.

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT :
CONFIRM :

OK

NORMAL
CATV

ON

PROG.

1

MENUEXIT :

9 Press >/. to highlight NORMAL, then

SET :

SELECT :

OK

MENUEXIT :

TUNER

C

AAB12

PROG. 1

NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING

NORMAL
OFF

ON

RETURN

SET :

SELECT :

OK

MENUEXIT :

TUNER

C

AAB12

PROG.

NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING

NORMAL
OFF

ON

RETURN

51

MENUEXIT :

TUNER

C

AAB12

PROG.

NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING

ON

RETURN

51

CONFIRM :

SELECT :

OK

SET :

SELECT :

OK

MENUEXIT :

TUNER

C

LMN02

PROG. 5

NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING

NORMAL
OFF

ON

RETURN

1

MENUEXIT :

TUNER

PROG. 5

NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING

NORMAL
ON

OFF

RETURN

1

CONFIRM :

SELECT :

OK

PLAY

OK

press OK.
To preset CATV (Cable Television)

channels, select CATV.

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10

11

12

13

• PROG

PLAY

OK

PLAY

OK

PLAY

OK

Press PROG +/– to select the desired
programme position.

Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL SET,
then press OK.

Press >/. to select the PAY-TV/Canal
Plus channels, then press OK.

Press >/. to highlight PAY-TV/
CANAL+, then press OK.

Selected programme
position

continued

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39

Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (continued)

14

15

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT :
SET :

OK

NORMAL
C
ON
ON

PLAY

OK

MENU

Press >/. to highlight ON, then press
OK.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Notes

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.

• To superimpose subtitles while watching PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, make
both decoder-VCR and VCR-TV connections using 21-pin EURO-AV cables that are
compatible with the RGB signals. You cannot record subtitles on the VCR.

• When you watch PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes using the RFU input of the TV,
press … TV/VIDEO so that the VIDEO indicator appears in the display window.

PROG. 5

LMN02

MENUEXIT :

1

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40

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

6 EJECT

DISPLAY

CLEAR

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NTSC PB

1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
2 Insert a tape.

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

· PLAY
P PAUSE
)# FF
p STOP
03 REW

continued

Basic Operations

41

Playing a tape (continued)

3 Press · PLAY.

PLAY

OK

Additional tasks

To

Stop play
Pause play
Resume play after pause
Fast-forward the tape
Rewind the tape
Eject the tape

To play an NTSC-recorded tape

Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your
TV.

When your TV is

PAL only
PAL and NTSC

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

Press

p STOP
P P AUSE
P PAUSE or · PLAY
)# FF during stop
03 REW during stop
6 EJECT

Set NTSC PB to

ON PAL TV
NTSC 4.43

42

Basic Operations

To use the time counter

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

VIDEO

SP

OPC

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

Notes

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

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

• The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC-recorded
tape.

• 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.

• If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with NTSC system, the sound is heard in
monaural.

• 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)

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

1 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.

2 Press · PLAY.

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

Tip

• When there already is a tape in the VCR, the VCR and the TV turn on, the TV is set
to the video channel, and playback starts automatically in one sequence when you
press · PLAY.

Note

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

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43

Recording TV
programmes

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COUNTER/
REMAIN

DISPLAY

SP/LP

… TV/VIDEO

INPUT
SELECT

PROG +/–

r REC

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

To record from a decoder, turn it on.

44

Basic Operations

p STOP

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

INPUT SELECT

3 Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears

in the display window.

VIDEO

SP

• PROG

4 Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to

record.

VIDEO

SP

SP / LP

5 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.

VIDEO

LP

REC

6 Press r REC to start recording.

The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.

OPC

OPC

OPC

Basic Operations

To stop recording

Press p STOP.

Recording indicator

LP

VIDEO

OPC

continued

Basic Operations

45

Recording TV programmes (continued)

61:4

To check the remaining time

Press
check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the
time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The remaining time
with the

DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to

indicator also appears in the display window.

SP 20:00:2

Time counter

To correctly check the remaining time of the tape, set TAPE LENGTH in the
OPTIONS-1 menu according to the tape type you use (see page 71).

To watch another TV programme while recording

Remaining time

1 Press … TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display

window.

2 Select another programme position on the TV.

To save a recording

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

Safety tab

46

Basic Operations

Tips

• To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the
remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the ? (ten’s digit) button
followed by the programme number buttons.

• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 (TV) or LINE-2 IN (Scart) connector
also using the INPUT SELECT button.

• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the
information won’t be recorded on the tape.

• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.
When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.

• The display will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape.

• 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.

• You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another
PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme.

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

• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.

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

Basic Operations

continued

Basic Operations

47

Recording TV programmes (continued)

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).

1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
2 Press r REC while you are watching a TV programme or external

source.
The VCR automatically turns on, then the TV indicator lights up and

the VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV.

Tips

• The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press r 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.

• If there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR, the VCR automatically turns

on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press r REC.

• You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see

page 72).

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.

48

Basic Operations

Recording TV
programmes
using the
ShowView system

I/u

The ShowView system is the feature that
simplifies programming the VCR to
make timer recording. Just enter the
ShowView number listed in the TV
programme guide. The date, times, and
programme position of that programme
are set automatically. You can preset up
to eight programmes at a time.

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.

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

• Set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW
or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2
menu (see page 72).

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CLEAR

Programme
number
buttons

Basic Operations

TIMER

>/./?//
OK
p STOP

continued

Basic Operations

49

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system

MENUEXIT :

SHOWVIEW

SET :

–

0–9

SHOWVIEW NO.

1246––– –

TUE28 .9

CANCEL

CONFIRM::

OK

CLEAR

(continued)

1 Press TIMER.

TIMER

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
VARIABLE

The TIMER METHOD menu appears
on the TV screen. Press >/. to select
SHOWVIEW, then press OK.

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
SHOWVIEW

The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the
TV screen.

123

2 Press the programme number buttons to

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CLEAR

enter the ShowView number.

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

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD
SHOWVIEW

SELECT :
SET :

SHOWVIEW

SET :

OK

SHOWVIEW NO.

––––––– –

0–9

MENUEXIT :

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–

MENUEXIT :

50

Basic Operations

3 Press OK.

PLAY

OK

CLEAR

The date, start and stop times,
programme position, tape speed, and
VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV
screen.

• If “--” appears in the “PROG.”
(programme) column (this may
happen for local broadcasts), you have to set the appropriate
programme position manually.

Press >/. to select the desired programme position.
To record from a decoder or other source connected to the LINE-1

(TV) or LINE-2 IN (Scart) connector, press INPUT SELECT to
display “L1” or “L2.”

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

• When you have selected A (Austria), CH (Switzerland), or D
(Germany) with the country selection in the Auto Set Up
procedure, the VPS/PDC function is automatically set to ON.

For details of the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with
VPS/PDC signals” on page 52.

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

TIMER

DATE

TODAY 519 :00 20 :00 3
SP / LP
LIST

SELECT :
SET::
CANCEL

TIME PROG.

SP VPS / PDC OFF

CLEAR

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4 If you want to change the date, tape

PLAY

OK

speed, and the VPS/PDC function
setting:

1 Press ?// to highlight the item

you want to change.

2 Press >/. to reset it.

• To record the same programme every
day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording”
on page 52.

• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON.

TIMER

DATE

TODAY 519 :00 20 :00 3
SP / LP
LIST

SELECT :
SET::
CANCEL

TIME PROG.

SP VPS / PDC OFF

CLEAR

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Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system
(continued)

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

MENU

6 Press I/u to turn off the VCR.

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

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

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

in reverse order.

TODAY n SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) n MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday)

n MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) n SAT (every Saturday) .....

n MON (every Monday) n SUN (every Sunday) n 1 month later
n (dates count down) n TOMORROW n TODAY

Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals

Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC
(Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These
signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast
delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions (with the VPS or PDC
indicator in the display window lit).

To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON in step 4 above. You can
also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the LINE-1 (TV)
and LINE-2 IN (Scart) connectors.

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To record satellite broadcasts

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

1 Turn on the satellite tuner.
2 On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you

want to make a timer setting.

3 Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the

satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

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

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

• Reset the counter.

• Display tape information on the TV screen.

• Check the timer settings.

• Watch another TV programme.

Tips

• To set the programme position with a two digit number, press ? (ten’s digit)
button followed by the programme number button.

• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme
number buttons.

• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.

• When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape
becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to
the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the
tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO LONG
PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 71).

• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press ?// to choose LIST,
then press OK after step 4. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings” (page 60).

Notes

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

• The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I/u with no tape
inserted.

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the
SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or
VARIABLE.

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Setting the timer
manually

If the ShowView system is not available
in your area, follow the instructions
below to set the timer to record
programmes.

Before you start…

• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time and date.

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

• To record from a decoder, turn it on.

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

• Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD
or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2
menu (see page 72).

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I/u

INPUT SELECT

MENU

TIMER

>/./?//
OK
p STOP

1 Press TIMER.

TIMER

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
VARIABLE

The TIMER METHOD menu appears
on the TV screen. Press >/. to select
STANDARD, then press OK.

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
STANDARD

The TIMER menu appears on the TV
screen.

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TIMER METHOD

STANDARD
SHOWVIEW

SELECT :
SET :

OK

TIMER

DATE

TODAY ––– :–– –– :–– –
SP / LP
LIST

SELECT :
SET::
CANCEL

TIME PROG.

SP VPS / PDC OFF

CLEAR

MENUEXIT :

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2 Set the date, start and stop times,

PLAY

OK

INPUT SELECT

MENU

3 Press MENU to exit the menu.

programme position, tape speed, and
VPS/PDC function:

1 Press / to highlight each item in turn.
2 Press >/. 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 56.

• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details of
the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC
signals” on page 52.

• To record from a decoder or other source connected to the
LINE-1 (TV) or LINE-2 IN (Scart) connector, press INPUT
SELECT to display “L1” or “L2” in the “PROG.” position.

4 Press I/u 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.

TIMER

DATE

TODAY 519 :00 20 :00 3
SP / LP
LIST

SELECT :
SET::
CANCEL

TIME PROG.

SP VPS / PDC OFF

CLEAR

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To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

continued

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Setting the timer manually (continued)

Daily/weekly recording

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

in reverse order.

TODAY n SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) n MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday)

n MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) n SAT (every Saturday) .....

n MON (every Monday) n SUN (every Sunday) n 1 month later
n (dates count down) n TOMORROW n TODAY

Tips

• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme
number buttons.

• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.

• When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape
becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to
the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the
tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO LONG
PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 71).

• Even if you set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW in the OPTIONS-2 menu, you can
set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER, then go to step 2.

Notes

• When setting the timer with VPS/PDC signals, enter the start and stop times
exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide, otherwise the VPS/PDC function
won’t work.

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

• The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I/u with no tape
inserted.

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Basic Operations

Additional Operations

Playing/searching
at various speeds

· PLAY

)# FF

03 REW

× 2

& SLOW

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View the picture during
fast-forward or rewind

Play at high speed

)# FF

03 REW

Operation

During fast-forward, hold down )# FF. During rewind, hold
down 03 REW.

• During playback, press )# FF or 03 REW on the remote
commander.

• During playback, hold down )# FF or 03 REW. When
you release the button, normal playback resumes.

continued

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Playing/searching at various speeds (continued)

Playback options

Play at twice the normal
speed

Play in slow motion
Play frame by frame

Rewind and start play

To resume normal playback

Press · PLAY.

Tip

• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons 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.

Notes

• The sound is muted during these operations.

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

Operation

During playback, press × 2.

During playback, press & SLOW.
During pause, press )# FF or 03 REW on the remote

commander. Hold down )# FF or 03 REW to play one
frame each second.

During stop, press · PLAY on the VCR while holding down
03 REW on the VCR.

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Setting the
recording
duration time

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

1 While recording, press r REC.

The indicator appears in the display window.

2 Press r REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

0:30 1:00

SP

5:30 6:00

r REC

VIDEO

OPC

Normal recording

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

To extend the duration

Press r REC repeatedly to set a new duration.

To cancel the duration

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

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

Note

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

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Checking/

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TIMER LIST

CANCEL

SET::

SELECT :

OK

CLEAR

RETURN

20 :00 21 :00

DATE TIME PROG.

AAB SP

2 0:00 1:30

CDE LP

MON

14 :00 15 :00 LP

SUN 6:30 7:00

LP

– –:–– –:–– – –––.– –

– FRI

.10

VPS
PDC

VPS
PDC

03.9
11

FGH

I

– –:–– –:–– – –––.– –

– –:–– –:–– – –––.– –

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3SPTODAY 5

JK

changing/
cancelling timer
settings

Before you start…

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

I/u

CLEAR

MENU

>/./?//
OK

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60

1 Press I/u to turn on the VCR.
2 Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight LISTS and press OK.
3 Press >/. to highlight TIMER LIST, then

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.

4 Press >/. to select the setting you want to

DATE

CANCEL

SET::

SELECT :

CLEAR

MENUEXIT :

TIMER

SP / LP
LIST

TIME PROG.

2 CDE

LP VPS / PDC ON

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10 :00 11 :30

.10

change or cancel, then press OK.
The selected setting appears in the TIMER

menu.

5 • To change the setting, press ?// to highlight the item you want to

change, and press >/. to reset it.

• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

6 Press MENU.

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

When the timer settings overlap

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

Programme 1

Programme 2

will be cut off

about 20 seconds

Programme 1

Programme 2

about 20 seconds will be cut off

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Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes

In ZWEITON (German stereo) system

This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual
programmes based on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual
programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display
window.

To select bilingual sound while recording

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

To listen to

Main
Sub
Main and sub

On-screen display

MAIN
SUB
MAIN/SUB

Display window

STEREO
STEREO
STEREO

In NICAM system (SLV-SE70NP1/SE70NP2 only)

This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on
the NICAM system (the NICAM indicator appears). When a stereo or
bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the
display window.

To record a NICAM programme, HIFI AUDIO in the OPTIONS-1 menu
should be set to NICAM (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page
71 for details.

To select the sound while recording

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

Stereo programme
To listen to

Stereo
Standard sound*

* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)

On-screen display

STEREO
No indicator

Display window

STEREO
No indicator

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Bilingual programme
To listen to

Main
Sub
Main and sub
Standard sound*

* Usually the main sound (monaural)

On-screen display

MAIN
SUB
MAIN/SUB
No indicator

Display window

STEREO
STEREO
STEREO
No indicator

Selecting the sound during playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

To listen to

Stereo/main and sub
(left and right channels)

Left channel/main
Right channel/sub
Standard sound

On-screen display

STEREO

LCH
RCH
No indicator

Display window

STEREO

STEREO
STEREO
No indicator

How sound is recorded on a video tape

The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded
onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded
onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Stereo

Usually mixed

Normal audio track
(monaural)

Hi-fi audio track
(main track)

Notes

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

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

• If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the
OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF (see page 71).

• If HIFI AUDIO is set to STANDARD, the standard sound will be recorded on both
the hi-fi and normal audio tracks. Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not change the
sound (SLV-SE70NP1/SE70NP2 only).

left/right channels

Stereo sound
(left/right channels)

Bilingual

Usually main sound

Main (left channel)
Sub (right channel)

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Searching using

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0 14 : 00 15 :00

FGH

29 .9

.9

30MIN.BLANK TIME

3 0:00 1:00

AAB0.9 2 2

3

SET :

SELECT :

OK

SMART SEARCH

180 MIN.

19 :00 20 :00 328 .9 5

DATE TIME PROG.

SMART SEARCH

180 MIN.

the Smart Search
function

If you record multiple programmes on a
tape, use the Smart Search function to
see what has been recorded on your
tape. You can see information such as
date, time, and channel of programmes
recorded on a tape. You can also start
playback directly from the selected
programme using the SMART SEARCH
screen.

All programmes are listed on the screen,
regardless of how the programme was
recorded.

The data of the last tape inserted into the
VCR is automatically stored in memory.
If you want to recall the latest data
screen, select LATEST DATA in the
SMART SEARCH screen (see page 65).

Before you start…

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

I/u

SMART
SEARCH

>/./?//
OK

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64

1 After recording, press I/u to turn on the VCR.
2 Press SMART SEARCH.
3 Press >/./?// to select the

programme you want to start viewing.

4 Press OK.

The VCR starts searching, and playback
starts automatically from the beginning of
the selected programme.

To stop searching

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

14 :00 15 :00 FGH

0 14 : 00 15 :00

FGH

29 .9

.9

3 0:00 1:00

AAB0.9 2 2

3

19 :00 20 :00

3

DATE TIME PROG.

28 .9 5

SET :

SELECT :

OK

SMART SEARCH

NO DATA

LATEST DATA

Press p STOP.

To exit the SMART SEARCH screen

Press SMART SEARCH.

To record in a blank space

Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the SMART SEARCH
screen. Select the blank row in step 3, then press OK. The VCR rewinds/
fast-forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank space, then stops. Start
recording.

To recall the latest data screen after you remove the
tape

You can display the data of the last tape used to record a programme, even
after you have removed the tape.

If you reinsert the tape and record additional programmes, be sure to select
LATEST DATA. Otherwise, all of the data for the tape is deleted.

1 Reinsert the last tape that you used to record a programme.

SELECT :
SET :

SMART SEARCH

NO DATA

LATEST DATA

OK

180MIN.

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

2 Press SMART SEARCH.

3 Press >/. to highlight LATEST DATA.

If you want to reset the latest data screen,
highlight NO DATA and press OK, then
record a programme.

4 Press OK.

The latest data stored in the VCR’s memory is displayed.

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Searching using the Smart Search function (continued)

Tips

• You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list.

• While recording, you can display the SMART SEARCH screen using the
SMART SEARCH button. If you decide to stop recording, press SMART SEARCH
to make the SMART SEARCH screen disappear first. Then press p STOP.

Notes

• If you begin recording a programme “D” from the middle of a previously recorded
programme “A” and into another previously recorded programme “B,” the Smart
Search information for the second programme “B” which is recorded over is
deleted.

Originally recorded programmes

ABC

Recording the programme “D” over the programme “A” and “B”

A

• You cannot use this function unless the clock is set.

• Depending on the tape, the total or remaining time may not appear correctly.

• When recording a short programme (less than 10 minutes in SP mode, or 20 minutes
in LP mode), the Smart Search function may not be available or the programme
information may not appear. Also, if you record a long programme directly after a
short programme, the Smart Search information for the short programme may be
deleted.

• Blank space is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of
the tape. However, if you eject the tape then make a new recording on the same
tape, the original recorded programme(s) is displayed as a blank space.

• If no information is stored in the VCR’s memory, LATEST DATA does not appear in
the SMART SEARCH screen.

DC

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Searching using

SEARCH

INDEX

the index
function

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

1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2 Press =/+ INDEX SEARCH.

• To search ahead, press
+ INDEX SEARCH.

• To search backwards, press
= INDEX SEARCH.

The VCR starts searching, and playback
starts automatically from that point.

=/+
INDEX
SEARCH

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To stop searching

Press p STOP.

Note

• 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.

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67

Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape
(the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion
may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually
adjust the tracking.

During playback, press TRACKING +/– to
display the tracking meter. The distortion
should disappear as you press one of the two
buttons (the
automatic tracking adjustments, eject the tape
and re-insert it.

About the Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function

The Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function
automatically improves recording and playback
quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of
the video heads and tape. To maintain better
picture quality, we recommend that you set OPC
to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (with the OPC
indicator in the display window lit). For details,
see page 71.

indicator lights up). To resume

Tracking meter

OPTIONS - 1

OPC
EDIT
AUDIO MIX
HIFI AUDIO
AUTO LONG PLAY
TAPE LENGTH

RETURN

SELECT :
SET :

OK

TRACKING

ON
OFF
OFF
NICAM
OFF
E180

MENUEXIT :

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68

OPC playback

The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC.

OPC recording

Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time, the VCR
adjusts to the tape using the OPC function (the OPC indicator flashes
rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.

To deactivate the OPC function

Set OPC to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu. The OPC indicator in the display
window goes off.

Tip

• To set tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at the
same time.

Notes

• You can adjust the tracking for the NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter won’t
be displayed.

• With the Auto Long Play function on, the OPC function will work only in SP mode.
If the tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP, the OPC function turns off.
If, however, the entire programme is recorded in LP mode, the OPC function will
work.

• There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while
the VCR analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause
(the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press r REC to have the VCR analyse the
tape (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly). After the OPC indicator stops flashing,
press P PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you want to start recording
quickly without using the OPC function, first set the VCR to recording pause (the
OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press P PAUSE to start recording.

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69

Changing menu options

RETURN

SET :

SELECT :

OK

MENUEXIT :

OPTIONS

OPTIONS - 1
OPTIONS - 2

1 Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and

press OK.

2 Press >/. to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK.

Example: SLV-SE70NP1/SE70NP2

OPTIONS - 1

OPC
EDIT
AUDIO MIX
HIFI AUDIO
AUTO LONG PLAY
TAPE LENGTH

RETURN

SELECT :
SET :

OK

ON
OFF
OFF
NICAM
OFF
E180

MENUEXIT :

3 Press >/. to select the option, then press OK.
4 Press >/. to change the setting, then press OK.
5 Press MENU to return to the original screen.

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER / LINE2
TIMER OPTIONS
POWER SAVE
RF MODULATOR
TV DIRECT REC

RETURN

SELECT :
SET :

OK

DECODER
VARIABLE
OFF
ON
ON

MENUEXIT :

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Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

OPTIONS-1
Menu option

OPC

EDIT

AUDIO MIX

HIFI AUDIO
(SL V -SE70NP1/
SE70NP2 only)

AUTO LONG PLAY

TAPE LENGTH

Set this option to

• ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control)

function and improve picture quality.

• OFF to switch off OPC.

• ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing.

• OFF to turn off EDIT.

• ON to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the
same time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not
function.

• OFF to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks
separately. Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR
button.

For details, see page 63.

• NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio
track.

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

For details, see page 62.

• ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically
to the LP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter
than the recording time.

• OFF to keep the set tape speed.

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

• E195 to use an E-195 type tape.

• E240 to use an E-240 type tape.

• E300 to use an E-300 type tape.

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Changing menu options (continued)

OPTIONS-2
Menu option

DECODER/LINE2

TIMER OPTIONS

POWER SAVE

RF MODULATOR

TV DIRECT REC

Set this option to

• DECODER to use the DECODER/LINE-2 IN connector as

the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder connector.

• LINE2 to use the DECODER/LINE-2 IN connector as the

line input connector.

• VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for

selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing

TIMER button.

• STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing

the TIMER button.

• SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when

pressing the TIMER button.

For details, see pages 49 and 54.

• ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to

conserve the VCR power.

• OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while

the VCR is standing by.

• ON if you connect the VCR to your TV using only the

aerial cable.

• OFF if you connect the VCR to your TV using the EURO-

AV cable.

• ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function.

• OFF to deactivate it.

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Notes

• When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display window remain on,
even though POWER SAVE is set to ON.

• With the EDIT option ON, the OPC function does not work.

Editing with another VCR

How to connect to record on this VCR

This VCR (Recorder)

DECODER/
… LINE-2 IN

VMC-2121HG EURO-AV cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Tip

• You can also use the LINE-1 (TV) connector instead.

Notes

• When you connect another VCR to the LINE-2 IN (Scart) connector, set DECODER/
LINE2 to LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu.

• If the other VCR doesn’t have a EURO-AV (Scart) connector, use the VMC-2106HG
cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.

Other VCR (Player)

TV

EURO-AV
(Scart)

continued

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Editing with another VCR (continued)

Operation
(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 “L2”
(or “L1”) in the display window.

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

• On this VCR, set EDIT to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu. If the other
VCR has a similar function, turn it on also.

1 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.

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.

Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE.

3 Press r REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
4 To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same

time.

To stop editing

Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

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

Note

• If you start editing following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording
with the OPC function. To record a tape with the OPC function, press r REC again
during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape. Then, when you
start editing in step 4, press P PAUSE after the OPC indicator stops flashing. If you
press P PAUSE before the OPC indicator stops flashing, the OPC function is
cancelled.

r REC

P PAUSE

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or pr oblems not cover ed below , please consult your near est
Sony ser vice facility.

Symptom

The I/u ON/STANDBY switch
does not function.

The power is turned on but the

Power

VCR does not operate.

The clock has stopped and
“–:– –” lights in the display

Clock

window.
The playback pictur e does not

appear on the TV scr een.

The picture is not clear .

Playback

Remedy

• Connect the mains lead to the mains secur ely.

• Moisture condensation occurs. T urn the power of f,
unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for
over thr ee hours.

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected fr om the
mains for mor e than one hour . 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 only with the aerial
cable, make sur e that RF MODULATOR in the
OPTIONS-2 menu is set to ON.

• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.

• The video heads ar e dirty (see below). Clean the video
heads using the Sony T -25CLD, E-25CLDR, or
T-25CL W video head cleaning cassette. If these
cleaning cassettes ar e not available in your ar ea, have
the heads cleaned at your near est Sony ser vice facility
(a standar d service char ge will be r equired). Do not
use a commer cially available liquid type cleaning
cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video
heads.

• The video heads may have to be r eplaced. Consult
your local Sony ser vice facility for mor e infor mation.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

• Normal picture

• Unclear picture• Rough picture

• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)

initial

contamination

terminal

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Symptom

The picture rolls vertically
during picture sear ch.

The picture has no sound.

Playback

The sound is unstable or has an
echo.

No TV pr ogramme appears on
the TV screen.

TV r eception is poor .

Recording

The tape starts playing as soon
as it is inserted.

The tape is ejected when you
press r REC.

Nothing happens when you
press r REC.

The timer does not operate.

Timer recording

The SHOWVIEW menu or the
TIMER menu does not appear .

Remedy

• Adjust the ver tical hold contr ol on the TV or monitor .

• The tape is defective.

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

• When you play a tape with the same sound r ecorded
on both the hi-fi and nor mal sound tracks, make sur e
AUDIO MIX in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF.

• 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 using only the aerial
cable, make sur e that RF MODULA TOR in the
OPTIONS-2 menu is set to ON.

• Select the cor rect source with the INPUT SELECT
button. Select a pr ogramme position when r ecording
TV pr ogrammes; select “L1” or “L2” when r ecording
from other equipment.

• Adjust the TV aerial.

• The safety tab has been r emoved. To record on this
tape, cover the tab hole.

• Check that the safety tab has not been r emoved.

• Make sure the tape is not at its end.

• Check that the clock is set.

• Make sure a tape has been inser ted.

• Check that the safety tab has not been r emoved.

• Make sure the tape is not at its end.

• Make sure a pr ogramme has been set for timer
recording.

• Make sure your timer settings have not alr eady passed
the cur rent time.

• Check that the decoder is turned on.

• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected fr om the
mains for mor e than one hour . Reset the clock and
timer.

• Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu
is set cor rectly.

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Symptom

A tape cannot be inserted.

The remote commander does
not function.

Y ou cannot watch or r ecor d
PAY-TV/Canal Plus
programmes.

“L2” does not appear in the
display window .

The SMARTLINK function
does not work.

Others

The tracking meter does not
appear on the TV scr een.

Y ou cannot contr ol other TVs.

The VCR needs to be cleaned.

Remedy

• Check that a tape isn’ t alr eady in the tape
compartment.

• Make sure you ar e pointing the r emote commander at
the remote sensor on the VCR.

• Replace all the batteries in the r emote commander with
new ones if they ar e weak.

• Make sure the TV / VIDEO r emote contr ol switch is
set cor rectly.

• Check that the decoder is connected cor rectly.

• Check that the OPTIONS-2 menu and the TUNER
menu ar e set cor rectly.

For details, see page 36.

• Check that DECODER/LINE2 in the OPTION-2 menu
is set to LINE2.

• Check that your TV complies with SMAR TLINK,
MEGALOGIC, EASYLINK, Q-Link, or EURO VIEW
LINK.

• Make sure you use the optional EURO-A V cable to
connect the VCR and your TV .

• Make sure the EURO-AV cable is connected secur ely.

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

• The tracking meter does not appear when playing back
an NTSC-r ecorded tape.

• Set your TV’s code number . The code number may
change when you r eplace the batteries of the r emote
commander.

• Clean the cabinet, panel and contr ols with a dr y , soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
deter gent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,
such as alcohol or benzine.

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Specifications

System

Channel coverage

PAL (B/G)
VHF E2 to E12

VHF Italian channel A to H

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

RF output signal

UHF channels 21 to 69

Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Inputs and outputs

: LINE-1 (TV)

21-pin
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
Video output: pin 19
Audio output: pins 1 and 3

DECODER/… LINE-2 IN

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

AUDIO OUT

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

22 W

Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C

Dimensions

Approx. 430 × 100 × 314 mm (w/h/d)
including projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 4.5 kg

Supplied accessories

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

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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Index to parts and controls

Refer to the pages indicated in par entheses ( ) for details.

Front panel

1 I/u ON/STANDBY switch/

indicator (14)

2 T ape compar tment
3 § EJECT button (42)
4 03 REW (rewind) button (42, 57)
5 · PLAY button (42, 58)
6 )# FF (fast-for ward) button (42,

57)

7 r REC (r ecord) button (45, 59, 74)

8 p STOP button (42, 74)
9 P PAUSE button (42, 74)
!º PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–

buttons (17, 58, 68)

!¡ AUTO SET UP/

RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL
button (14, 16)

!™ Remote sensor (5)

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Index to parts and controls (continued)

Display window

STEREO

SP

NICAM LP

EP

1 Timer indicator (52, 55)
2 NICAM indicator (SLV-SE70NP1/

SE70NP2 only) (62)

3 STEREO indicator (62)
4 T ape speed indicators (45)
5 VIDEO indicator (11, 46)
6 VPS (Video Programme System)/

PDC (Programme Deliver y Control)
indicator (52)

7 OPC (Optimum Picture Control)

indicator (68)

SMARTLINKVIDEO VPS

PDC OPC

8 SMARTLINK indicator (11)
9 TV indicator (48)
0 Tracking indicator (68)
!¡ Time counter/clock/line/

programme position indicator (42,
45, 74)

!™ Remaining time indicator (46)
!£ T ape/r ecording indicator (45)

TV

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Rear panel

1 Mains lead (9, 10)
2 AERIAL IN

ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9,

10)

3 AERIAL OUT

ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9,

10)

4 NTSC PB (Play Back) switch (42)

5 DECODER/… LINE-2 IN

DECODEUR/… ENTREE LIGNE-2
connector (13, 36, 73)

6 : LINE-1 (TV)

: LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (11, 36)

7 AUDIO OUT R (right)/L (left)

SORTIE AUDIO D/G jacks (13)

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Index to parts and controls (continued)

Remote commander

1 6 EJECT button (42)
2 WIDE button ( for TV) (7)
3 AUDIO MONITOR button (62)
4 × 2 button* (58)
5 & SLOW button* (58)
6 SP (Standar d Play)/LP (Long Play)

button (45)

123
456
789

0

7

DISPLAY button (46)

8 ? (ten’s digit) button (6, 47)
9 . (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) (6)
0 r REC (r ecord) button (45, 59)
!¡ MENU button (19, 60)
!™ P PAUSE/> button (19, 42)

p STOP/. button (19, 42)
03 REW (r ewind)/ ? button

(42, 57)
)# FF (fast-for ward)// button

(42, 57)

· PLAY/OK button (19, 42)

* FASTEXT buttons (for TV)

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123
456
789

0

!£ TV / VIDEO remote contr ol switch

(5)

!¢ I/u (on/standby) switch (6, 52)
!∞ COUNTER/REMAIN button (46)

V (Teletext) button (for TV) (7)

!§ ; TV power on/TV mode select

button (for TV) (7)

!¶ = /+ INDEX SEARCH

buttons* (67)

!• CLEAR button (42, 50, 61)
!ª … TV/VIDEO button (6, 11, 46)
@º Programme number buttons (6, 47)
@¡ INPUT SELECT button (45, 55, 74)
@™ PROG (pr ogramme) +/– buttons (6,

27, 45)
√/◊ Teletext page access buttons

(for TV) (7)

TIMER button (50, 54)

@£
@¢ SMART SEARCH button (64)

* FASTEXT buttons (for TV)

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Index

A, B

Adjusting

picture 29, 68

tracking 68
Aerial hookup 9
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 29
Audio track 63
Auto Clock Set 22
Auto Set Up 16
Auto Long Play 71

C

Canal Plus 36
Changing the programme

position 30
Changing the station name 32
Cleaning the video heads 75
Clock setting 19
Colour system

compatible colour

systems 2

setting 42
Connecting

the VCR and your TV 9

to a satellite tuner 13

to a stereo system 13

to a TV with a EURO-AV

connector 10
Counter 42

D

Disabling the programme
position 34

Dubbing. See Editing

E, F, G

Editing 73
EP mode 43
EURO-AV connection
10

H

Hi-fi audio track 63

I, J, K

Index search 67

L

Language selecting 24
LP mode 45

M

Monaural 62
Monitoring

during playback 63
during recording 62

N

NICAM broadcasts 62
Normal audio track 63

O

OPC (Optimum Picture
Control) 68

Optional setting 70

P, Q

PAY-TV 36
PDC (Programme Delivery

Control) 52
Picture adjustment. See

Adjusting
Playback 41

at various speeds 57
frame-by-frame 58
selecting the sound 63

slow motion 58
Power save 72
Presetting channels 26

R

Recording 44

bilingual

programmes 62

saving 46

stereo programmes 62

timer setting 54

using the ShowView

system 49

what you watching on the

TV 48

while watching another

programme 46
RF channel 14

S

Safety tab 46
Searching

at various speeds 57
using the index

function 67
using the Smart Search

function 64

ShowView

recording 49

SMARTLINK

Automatic Power Off 12
One Touch Menu 12
One Touch Play 12, 43
One Touch Timer 12
Preset Download 11

TV Direct Rec 12, 48
Smart Search 64
SP mode 45
Stereo 62

T, U

Timer setting 54

cancelling 60

changing 60

checking 60

daily/weekly

recording 52, 56

using the ShowView

system 49
Tracking adjustment. See

Adjusting

V, W, X, Y

VPS (Video Programme
System) 52

Z

ZWEITON broadcasts 62

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