Sony SLV-SX730, SLV-SE430, SLV-SE630, SLV-SX737, RMT-V405 Service Manual

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AEP Model

SLV-SE230B/SE230D/SE430K/SE630B/SE630D/SE630E/SE630N/

SE730B/SE730D/SE730E/SE730N/SE737E/SE830B/SE830D/

SE830E/SE830N/SX730D/SX730E/SX730N/SX737D

UK Model

SLV-SE230G/SE230I/SE730G/SE730I/SE830G

SERVICE MANUAL

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

TS-10 MECHANISM

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

SPECIFICATIONS

SLV-SE230/SE430/SE630/SE730/SE737/

SE830/SX730/SX737

RMT-V405/V405A/V406/V406A/V406B/V407A/V407B/V407C

System

Colour system

SE230B/SE630B/SE730B/SE830B:

SECAM (L)

VHF F2 to F10 UHF F21 to F69 CATV B to Q HYPER S21 to S41

PAL (B/G)

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

SE230D/SE630D/SE630E/SE730D/SE730E/ SE737E/SE830D/SE830E/SX730D/SX730E/ SX737D:

PAL (B/G)

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

SE230G/SE730G/SE830G:

PAL (I)

UHF B21 to B69

SE230I/SE730I:

PAL (I)

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

SE430K/SE630N/SE730N/SE830N/SX730N:

PAL (B/G, D/K)

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

RF output signal

SE230D/SE230G/SE230I/SE430K/SE630D/ SE630E/SE630N/SE730D/SE730E/SE730G/ SE730I/SE730N/SE737E/SE830D/SE830E/ SE830G/SE830N/SX730D/SX730E/SX730N/ SX737D:

UHF channels 21 to 69

Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Tape speed

SE230B:

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

NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only) SECAM

23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)

MESECAM

23.39 mm/s (playback only)

LP: NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)

SECAM

11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)

MESECAM

11.70 mm/s (playback only)

SE230D:

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

NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only)

LP: NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)

SE230G/SE230I/SE630D/SE630E/SE730D/ SE730E/SE730G/SE730I/SE737E/SE830D/ SE830E/SE830G/SX730D/SX730E/SX737D:

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

NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only)

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

NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)

EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s (playback only)

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT

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

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

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

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

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

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

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

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

SE430K/SE630N/SE730N/SE830N/SX730N:

SP: PAL/MESECAM

23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)

NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only)

LP:PAL/MESECAM

11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)

NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)

EP:NTSC 11.12 mm/s (playback only)

SE630B/SE730B/SE830B:

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

NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only) SECAM

23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)

MESECAM

23.39 mm/s (playback only)

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

NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only) SECAM

11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)

MESECAM

11.70 mm/s (playback only)

EP:NTSC 11.12 mm/s (playback only)

Maximum recording/playback time

10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)

Rewind time

Approx. 1 min.(with E180 tape)

Inputs and outputs

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

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

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

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

SE830B/SE830D/SE830E/SE830G/SE830N:

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

SE730B/SE730D/SE730E/SE730G/SE730I/ SE730N/SE737E/SE830B/SE830D/SE830E/ SE830G/SE830N/SX730D/SX730E/SX730N/ SX737D:

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

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

General

Power requirements

220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption

SE230B/SE230D/SE230G/SE230I/SE430K:

15 W

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

SE630B/SE630D/SE630E/SE630N:

17 W

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

SE730B/SE730D/SE730ESE730G/SE730I/ SE730N/SE737E/SE830B/SE830D/SE830E/ SE830G/SE830N/SX730D/SX730E/SX730N/ SX737D:

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)

SE230B/SE230D/SE230G/SE230I/SE430K:

Approx. 360 × 95 × 245 mm

SE630B/SE630D/SE630E/SE630N/SE730B/ SE730D/SE730E/SE730G/SE730I/SE730N/ SE737E/SX730D/SX730E/SX730N/SX737D:

Approx. 430 × 96 × 245 mm

SE830B/SE830D/SE830E/SE830G/SE830N:

Approx. 430 × 96 × 253 mm

Mass

SE230B/SE230D/SE230G/SE230I/SE430K:

Approx. 2.8 kg

SE630B/SE630D/SE630E/SE630N/SE730B/ SE730D/SE730E/SE730G/SE730I/SE730N/ SE737E/SE830B/SE830D/SE830E/SE830G/ SE830N/SX730D/SX730E/SX730N/SX737D:

Approx. 3.1 kg

Supplied accessories

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

SE230B/SE630B/SE730B/SE830B:

PERITEL cable (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Service Guide

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

◆ How to eject the cassette tape

(If the unit does not operate on condition that tape is inserted into housing ass’y)································································· 4

1. General

Getting Started

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

Set Up function ····················································· 1-5

Step 5 : Selecting the TV system········································ 1-5

Setting the clock ···················································· 1-6 Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data ··············· 1-6 Selecting a language·············································· 1-6 Presetting channels················································ 1-7 Changing/disabling programme positions············· 1-7 Setting the Canal Plus decoder······························ 1-9

Basic Operations

Playing a tape ····································································· 1-9 Recording TV programmes ·············································· 1-10 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer ············ 1-11 Recording TV programmes using the Show ViewR system ···················································· 1-12 Recording TV programmes using the timer ····················· 1-13

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds ································· 1-14 Setting the recording duration time ·································· 1-15 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings··················· 1-15 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes···················· 1-15 Searching using the index function ·································· 1-16 Adjusting the picture ························································ 1-17 Reducing the VCR’s power consumption ························ 1-17 Changing menu options···················································· 1-17

Editing

Connecting to a VCR or stereo system····························· 1-18 Basic editing ····································································· 1-18 Audio dubbing ·································································· 1-18

Additional Information

Troubleshooting································································ 1-19 Index ················································································· 1-20

Quick Start Guide ······································································· 1-20

2. Disassembly

2-1 Mono Models 2-1-1 Cabinet Top ········································································ 2-1 2-1-2 Cover Bottom ····································································· 2-1 2-1-3 Ass’y-Panel Front ······························································· 2-2 2-1-4 Ass’y Main PCB, Deck ······················································ 2-3 2-2 Hi-Fi Models 2-2-1 Cabinet Top ········································································ 2-4 2-2-2 Cover Bottom ····································································· 2-4 2-2-3 Ass’y-Panel Front ······························································· 2-5 2-2-4 Ass’y Jack PCB ·································································· 2-5 2-2-5 Ass’y Main PCB, Deck ······················································ 2-6

3. P.C.Boards

3-1 Main PCB (Main A model) ················································ 3-3 3-2 Main PCB (Main B model) ················································ 3-7 3-3 Function PCB (Hi-Fi model) ············································ 3-11 3-4 Dial Timer PCB (SE830)·················································· 3-11

4. Schematic Diagrams

◆ Block Identification of Main PCB············································ 4-3 4-1 S.M.P.S. (Main A model) ··················································· 4-5 4-2 S.M.P.S. (Main B model) ··················································· 4-7 4-3 Power (Main A model)······················································· 4-9 4-4 Power (Main B model) ····················································· 4-11 4-5 System Control/Servo (Main A model)···························· 4-13 4-6 System Control/Servo (Main B model)···························· 4-15 4-7 Audio/Video ····································································· 4-17 4-8 Hi-Fi (Hi-Fi model) ·························································· 4-19 4-9 TM-Block ········································································· 4-21 4-10 OSD/VPS/PDC································································· 4-23 4-11 SECAM (SE230B/SE630B/SE730B/SE830B) ················ 4-25 4-12 A2/NICAM (Hi-Fi model) ··············································· 4-27 4-13 Input-Output (2 Scart Jack) (Main A model) ··················· 4-29 4-14 Input-Output (2 Scart Jack) (Main B model) ··················· 4-31 4-15 Function (SE630) ····························································· 4-33 4-16 Function (Main B model) ················································· 4-35

5. Alignment and Adjustment

5-1 Reference············································································ 5-1 5-1-1 Location of adjustment button of remote control ··············· 5-1 5-1-2 Test point location for adjustment mode setting

(Mono model)····································································· 5-2

5-1-3 SW7T01 (TEST) location for adjustment mode setting

(Hi-Fi model)······································································ 5-3 5-2 Mechanical Adjustment ······················································ 5-4 5-2-1 The number and position of test point ································ 5-4 5-2-2 ACE Head Position (X-Point) Adjustment························· 5-4 5-3 Head Switching Point Adjustment ····································· 5-5 5-4 NVRAM Option Setting····················································· 5-5

6. Repair Parts List

6-1 Exploded Views·································································· 6-2 6-1-1 Instrument Assembly (Mono Models)································ 6-2 6-1-2 Instrument Assembly (Hi-Fi Models)································· 6-3 6-1-3 Mechanical Parts (Top Side) ·············································· 6-4 6-1-4 Mechanical Parts (Bottom Side)········································· 6-5 6-2 Electrical Parts List ···························································· 6-6

• Main A model: SE230/SE430/SE630 Main B model: SE730/SE737/SE830/SX730/SX737 Hi-Fi model: SE630/SE730/SE737/SE830/SX730/SX737 Mono model: SE230/SE430

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IMPORTANT SERVICE GUIDE

◆ MODE SWITCH (PROGRAM SWITCH) ASSEMBLY POINT

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

ASSEMBLY POINT

(ALIGN TWO ARROWS)

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

1 GEAR WORM

Fig. 3

FRAME

◆ HOW TO EJECT THE CASSETTE TAPE

(If the unit does not operate on condition that tape is inserted into housing ass’y)

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

2) When Slider S, T are approached in the position of unloading, rotate holder Clutch counterclockwise after inserting screw driver in the hole of frame’s bottom in order to wind the unwiunded tape. (Refer to Fig. 3) (If you rotate Gear Worm 1 continuously when tape is in state of unwinding, you may cause a tape contamination by grease and tape damage. Be sure to wind the unwiunded tape in the state of set horizontally.)

3) Rotate Gear Worm 1 clockwise using screw driver again up to the state of eject mode and then pick out the tape. (Refer to Fig. 2)

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Index to parts and controls

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

For SLV-SE830N

A ?/1 (on/standby) switch

B Remote sensor (1 2)

C Ta pe compartment D A (eject) button (39) E m (rewind) button (39) (58)

F Shuttle ring (58) G H (play) button* (39) (58) H M (fast-forward) button (39) (58)

I JO G but ton (58) J REC z (record) button (43) (60)

(74)

K x (stop) button* (22) (39) (74) (75)

L X (pause) button (39) (50) (74) (75)

M PROGRAM +/– buttons* (47) (59)

(68)

N DIAL TIMER (46)

O AUDIO DUB button (75)

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

jacks (covered)* (72) (73) (75)

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.

*The

H (play), x (stop) and

PROGRAM + buttons and jack cover have a tactile dot.

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

For SLV-SE730N, SX730N and SE630N

A ?/1 (on/standby) switch

B Remote sensor (12)

C Ta pe compartment D A (eject) button (39) E m (rewind) button (39) (58) F H (play) button* (39) (58)

G M (fast-forward) button (39) (58) H REC z (record) button (43) (60)

(74)

I x (stop) button* (22) (39) (74) (75) J X (pause) button (39) (74) (75)

K PROGRAM +/– buttons* (59) (68)

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

PROGRAM + buttons have a tactile dot.

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Index to parts and controls

For SLV-SE430K

A ?/1 (on/standby) switch B A (eject) button (39)

C Remote sensor (12)

D Tape compartment E m (rewind) button (39) (58) F H (play) button* (39) (58)

G M (fast-forward) button (39) (58) H REC z (record) button (43) (60)

(74)

I x (stop) button* (22) (39) (74) (75) J X (pause) button (39) (74) (75)

K PROGRAM +/– buttons* (59) (68)

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

PROGRAM + buttons have a tactile dot.

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

Display window

For SLV-SE830N, SE730N and SX730N

A Ta pe indicator

B VIDEO indicator (17) (43)

C Ti me counter/clock/line/programme

position indicator (40) (42) (74)

D (smartlink) indicator (18)

E TV indicator (45)

F STEREO indicator (63)

G Ta pe speed indicators (42)

H Ti mer/recording indicator (43) (48)

(53) (56)

For SLV-SE630N and SE430K

A Ta pe indicator

B Ti me counter/clock/line/programme

position indicator (40) (42) (74)

C Ti mer i ndicator (48) (53) (56)

D Recording indicator (43)

E STEREO indicator* (63)

F VIDEO indicator (17) (43)

G Playback indicator

* not available on SLV-SE430K

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1. GENERAL

SLV-SE230/SE430/SE630/SE730/

SE737/SE830/SX730/SX737

This section is extracted from SL V -SE430K/SE630N/SE730N/ SE830N/SX730N instruction manual. (3-081-623-11)

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Index to parts and controls

Rear panel

For SLV-SE830N, SE730N, SX730N and SE630N

For SLV-SE430K

A (in from antenna) connector (16)

(17)

B LINE-3 (DEC/EXT) connector*

LINE-2 (DEC/EXT) connector*

(19) (36) (73)

C Mains lead (16) (17)

D AU DIO (OUT/SORTIE) R/D (right)

L/G (left) jacks*

(19)

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

(36) (72)

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

*1SLV-SE830N *

SLV-SE730N, SX730N, SE630N and SE430K

not available on SLV-SE630N

Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

Remote commander

A Z (eject) button (39)

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

C DISPLAY button (14) (40) (43)

D COUNTER/REMAIN button (43)

E Programme number buttons*

(13)

(44)

F - (ten’s digit) button (13) (44)

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 (43) (60)

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

button (42)

L MENU button (24) (61) M X (pause)/M button (24) (39)

x (stop)/m button (24) (39) m (rewind)/< button (24) (39)

(58) M (fast-forward)/, button (24) (39) (58) H (play)/OK button*

(24) (39)

(58)

*1The H (play), AUDIO MONITOR,

number 5 and PROG + buttons have a tactile dot.

*2SLV-SE830N only

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Index to parts and controls

N [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch

(12)

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

(53)

P AUDIO MONITOR button*

1*3

(14)

(64)

Q t TV/VIDEO button (13) (17) (43)

R CLEAR button (40) (52) (61)

S INPUT SELECT button (42) (56)

(74)

T PROG (programme) +/– buttons*

(13) (42) c ⁄ C Te letext page access buttons

(for TV)*

(14)

U y SLOW button*

(58)

V ×2 button*

(58)

W ./> (index search)

buttons*

3*4

(66)

X TIMER button (51) (55)

*1The H (play), AUDIO MONITOR,

number 5 and PROG + buttons have a

tactile dot. *2SLV-SE830N only *3not available on SLV-SE430K *4FASTEXT buttons (for TV)

(SLV-SE830N only)

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Getting Started

Unpacking

Step 1 : Unpacking

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

•Remote commander

•R6 (size AA) batteries

•Aerial cable

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 5 models: SLV-SE830N, SE730N, SX730N, SE630N and SE430K. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-SE830N is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE830N only.”

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Setting up the remote commander

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

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

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

Using the remote commander

Yo u 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

123

456

789

Remote sensor

[TV] / [VIDEO]

Getting Started

Setting up the remote commander

TV control buttons

To Press

Set the TV to standby mode ?/1

Select an input source: aerial in or line in t TV/VIDEO

Select the TV’s programme position Programme number buttons,

-, PROG +/–

Adjust the volume of the TV 2 +/–

Switch to TV (Teletext off)*

a (TV)

PROG +/–/ c ⁄ C

2 +/–

123

456

789

Programme number buttons

DISPLAY

?/1

t TV/VIDEO

AUDIO MONITOR

FASTEXT buttons

continued

Setting up the remote commander

Notes

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

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

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

•Do not use different types of batteries together.

•Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

SLV-SE830N only

not available on SLV-SE430K

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLV-SE830N only)

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

* These buttons may not work with all TVs.

Switch to Teletext*

/ (Teletext)

Select the sound*

AUDIO MONITOR

Use FASTEXT*

FASTEXT buttons

Call up the on-screen display

DISPLAY

Change the Teletext page*

c ⁄ C

Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For other manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLVSE830N only)” below.)

(wide)

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

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

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

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

(wide)*, MENU*,

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

To Press

Getting Started

Setting up the remote commander

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.

*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.

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*

Panasonic

17*

, 49

Philips

06*

, 07*1, 08*

Saba 12, 13

Samsung 22, 23

Sanyo 25

Sharp 29

Telefunken 36

Thomson

43*

Tos hi ba 3 8

Manufacturer Code number

1-4

Connecting the VCR

Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

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

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

Note

•When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to tune your TV to the VCR (see page 20).

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

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

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Mains lead

AERIAL IN

to mains

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Getting Started

Connecting the VCR

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

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

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

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

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

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Mains lead

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

AERIAL IN

Scart (EURO-AV)

to mains

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Scart cable (not supplied)

continued

Connecting the VCR

About the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K)

If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*

EASYLINK*

, Q-Link*3, EURO

VIEW LINK*

, 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

Yo u can easily record what you are watching on the TV when the VCR is turned on. For details, see “Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K)” on page

45.

•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-SE630N and SE430K)” on page 41.

•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 SHOWVIEW menu) automatically by pressing TIMER on the remote commander. Yo u can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER METHOD in the EASY OPERATION menu (see page 71).

•NexTView Download

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

*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.

Getting Started

Connecting the VCR

Additional connections

To a stereo system (not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K)

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

To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through

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

Notes

•The Line Through function will not operate properly if POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu is set to ECO2. Set POWER SAVE to OFF or ECO1 to ensure proper operation (see page 69).

•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-SE830N

SLV-SE730N, SX730N, SE630N and SE430K

Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1 or LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)*

connector as shown above.

Turn off the VCR.

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

Audio cable (not supplied)

AUDIO R/D L/G

LINE IN

: Signal flow

Scart cable (not supplied)

LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)*

LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)*

LINE OUT

: Signal flow

1-5

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto

Set Up function

Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function. With this function, you can set the language for the on-screen display, TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView 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 32 (the initial RF channel for this VCR). Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To change the RF channel” on page 22.

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

The VCR automatically turns on, and the language abbreviations appear on the TV screen.

The abbreviations of the languages are as follows:

Press M/m/</, to select the language abbreviation from the table in step 2, then press OK.

The message for the Auto Set Up function appears.

EXIT MENU:OK:SET

SELECT

GB CZ TR

RUHUPL

Abbreviation Countr y Language

CZ Czecho Czech

HU Hungary Hungarian

PL Poland Polish

SK Slovakia Slovak

TR Turkey Turkish

RU Russia Russian

Getting Started

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

Press OK.

The COUNTRY SELECTION menu* appears.

The abbreviations of the countries are as follows:

For SLV-SE830N, SE730N and SX730N

Press M/m/</, to select the abbreviation of your country from the table in step 4, then press OK. If your country does not appear, select OTHERS.

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 31.

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 24.

For SLV-SE630N and SE430K

The clock setting menu appears. See “Setting the clock” on page 24.

EXIT MENU:OK:SET

SELECT

COUNTRY SELECTION

FIN D NL

E S CH

PL CZ OTHERS

Abbreviation Country

AAustria

BBelgium

DK Denmark

FIN Finland

DGermany

NL Netherlands

IItaly

NNorway

PPortugal

ESpain

SSweden

CH Switzerland

TR Turkey

GR Greece

HU Hungary

PL Poland

CZ Czech

OTHERS other countries

Abbreviation Country

MENU:

PLEASE WAIT

AUTO SET UP

40%

EXIT

continued

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

To c ancel the Auto Set Up function

Press MENU.

To c h an ge 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.

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 27.

Notes

•Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (ShowView*, 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.

•After using the Auto Set Up function, the language abbreviations do not appear automatically when you connect the mains lead again. 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 all procedures from step 4.

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

continuously for

5seconds or more with no tape inserted.

* not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K

Getting Started

Selecting the TV system

Step 5 : Selecting the TV system

You must select the appropriate TV system for your area.

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 TV SYSTEM, then press ,.

Press , to select the appropriate TV system. Select “G” for the B/G TV system, or “K” for the D/K TV system.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK

32:VCR OUTPUT CH

EXIT

TV SYSTEM

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK

32:VCR OUTPUT CH

EXIT

TV SYSTEM

1-6

Setting the clock

Yo u must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly.

The Auto Clock Set function* works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal.

Before you start

…

•Turn on the VCR and the TV.

•Set the TV to the video channel.

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

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

press OK.

Press M/m to set the hour.

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

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

12 0 1 JAN/0:20

WED

03/

AUTO CLOCK ON:

EXIT

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

18 0 1 JAN/0:20

WED

03/

AUTO CLOCK ON:

EXIT

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

18 3 1 JAN/0:20

WED

03/

AUTO CLOCK ON:

EXIT

Getting Started

Setting the clock

Tips

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

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

*not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K

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

The day of the week is set automatically.

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

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

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

18 3 82 SEP/0:20

SUN

03/

AUTO CLOCK ON:

EXIT

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

18 3 82 SEP/0:20

SUN

03/

AUTO CLOCK ON:

EXIT

Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data (SLV-SE830N, SE730N and SX730N only)

Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data

(SLV-SE830N, SE730N and SX730N only)

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

Before you start

…

•Turn on the VCR and the TV.

•Set the TV to the video channel.

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

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

and press OK.

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

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

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK

32:VCR OUTPUT CH

EXIT

TV SYSTEM

EXIT MENU:

SET :

OK:END

SELECT

SMARTLINK

TV DIRECT RECORD : OFF

TV CH DOWNLOAD

40%

START:

OK:END EXIT MENU:

PLEASE WAIT

Getting Started

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.

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

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

and press OK.

Press M/m/</, to highlight the abbreviation of the desired language from the table on page 20, then press OK.

EXIT MENU:OK:SET

SELECT

GB CZ TR

RUHUPL

1-7

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.

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK

32:VCR OUTPUT CH

EXIT

TV SYSTEM

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

OFF

PR CH NAME DEC

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

PR : 5

MFT : – DECODER : OFF NAME : ––––

SET : EXIT

MANUAL TUNING

CH : –––

Getting Started

Presetting channels

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

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

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

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

A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t A

2 Press , to set the next

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

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

Press OK to confirm the station name.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : – DECODER : OFF NAME : ––––

SET : EXIT

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : – DECODER : OFF NAME : ––––

SET : EXIT

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : – DECODER : OFF NAME : O–– –

SET : EXIT

continued

Presetting channels

If the picture is not clear

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

Tips

•To set the programme position for the decoder, see “Setting the Canal Plus decoder” on page 36.

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

Notes

• If the TV sound is distored or noisy, select the appropriate TV system (“G” or “K”) for your area (see page 23).

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

Getting Started

Changing/disabling programme positions

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

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.

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

and press OK.

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

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

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

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK

32:VCR OUTPUT CH

EXIT

TV SYSTEM

MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

OFF

PR NAME DEC

EXIT

MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

OFF

PR NAME DEC

EXIT

continued

1-8

Changing/disabling programme positions

Disabling unwanted programme positions

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

Before you start…

•Turn on the VCR and the TV.

•Set the TV to the video channel.

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

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

Press OK to confirm the setting.

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

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

and press OK.

MENU:

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

OFF

PR NAME DEC

EXIT

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK

32:VCR OUTPUT CH

EXIT

TV SYSTEM

Getting Started

Changing/disabling programme positions

Note

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

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

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

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

Press CLEAR.

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

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

OFF

PR NAME DEC

MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

OFF

PR CH NAME DEC

EXIT

CLEAR

MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

OFF

PR NAME DEC

EXIT

continued

Changing/disabling programme positions

Changing the station names

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

*not available on SLV-SE63 0N and SE430K

Before you start…

•Turn on th e VCR and the TV.

•Set the TV to the video channel.

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

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

and press OK.

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

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

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

Press M/m to hi ghlight NAME, then press ,.

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK

32:VCR OUTPUT CH

EXIT

TV SYSTEM

MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

OFF

PR NAME DEC

EXIT

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : – DECODER : OFF NAME : ––––

SET : EXIT

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : – DECODER : OFF NAME : ––––

SET : EXIT

Getting Started

Changing/disabling programme positions

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

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

A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t A

2 Press , to set the next

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

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

Press OK to confirm the new name.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

EXIT MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : – DECODER : OFF NAME : O–– –

SET :

1-9

Setting the Canal Plus decoder

Yo u can watch or record Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the VCR.

Connecting a decoder

Setting Canal Plus channels

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

In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.

Before you start…

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

•Set the TV to the video channel.

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

LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1 or LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)*

AERIAL IN

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

Aerial cable (supplied)

Scart cable (not supplied)

Scart (EURO-AV)

Scart cable (not supplied)

Canal Plus decoder

: Signal flow

Scart (EURO-AV)

Getting Started

Setting the Canal Plus decoder

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 set for the decoder, then press ,.

To display positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly.

Press M/m to highlight DECODER.

Press , to set DECODER to ON, then press OK.

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK

32:VCR OUTPUT CH

EXIT

TV SYSTEM

MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

OFF

PR NAME DEC

EXIT

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : – DECODER : OFF NAME : ––––

SET : EXIT

EXIT MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : – DECODER : OFF NAME : ––––

SET :

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : – DECODER : ON NAME : ––––

SET : EXIT

continued

Setting the Canal Plus decoder

Notes

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

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

SLV-SE830N

SLV-SE730N, SX730N, SE630N and SE430K

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Playing a tape

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Before you start...

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

Additional tasks

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

Insert a tape.

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

Press H (play).

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

To Press

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

Resume play after pause

X (pause) or

H (play)

Fast-forward the tape

M (fast-forward) during stop

Rewind the tape

m (rewind) during stop

Eject the tape

Z (eject)

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Playing a tape

To s et the colour system

If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set COLOUR SYSTEM in the USER SET menu to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in (see page 70). (Normally set the option to AUTO.)

To use the time counter

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

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

Notes

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

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

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

Hour

Minute Second

Minute

SE830N, SE730N, SX730N

SE630N, SE430K

Playing a tape

Basic Operations

Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K)

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

Tip

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

Note

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

Insert a tape.

The VCR automatically turns on.

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

Press H (play).

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

Recording TV programmes

Before you start...

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

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

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

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

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

• PROG

INPUT SELECT

SP / LP

Recording TV programmes

Basic Operations

To stop recording

Press x (stop).

To c h ec k the remaining time

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

In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE SELECT in the USER SET menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 70).

To w atch another TV programme while recording

Press z REC to start recording.

The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.

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

Select another programme position on the TV.

REC

Recording indicator

SE830N, SE730N, SX730N

SE630N, SE430K

61:4

REMAIN

20:00:2

Remaining timeTime counter

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Recording TV programmes

To s ave a recording

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

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 decoder, 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 (MESECAM) 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 Canal Plus programme while recording another 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.

Safety tab

Recording TV programmes

Basic Operations

Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K)

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

Tip

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

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

data in the VCR tuner preset.

Notes

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

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

Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

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

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

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830N only)

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer

(SLV-SE830N only)

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

Before you start...

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

•To record from a decoder, turn it on.

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

Press DIAL TIMER.

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

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

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.

DIAL TIMER

PROGRAM +/–

?/1

DIAL TIMER

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830N only)

Basic Operations

Press DIAL TIMER.

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

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.

DIAL TIMER

PROGRAM

DIAL TIMER

PROGRAM

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Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830N only)

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 s top 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 40).

•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 43).

•Check the timer settings (page 61).

•Watch another TV programme (page 43).

Press DIAL TIMER.

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

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position.

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

DIAL TIMER

INPUT SELECT

DIAL TIMER

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830N only)

Basic Operations

To set the clock

Tips

•To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press

x (stop) on the VCR while you are making

the setting.

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

•To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” on page 61.

Notes

•If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView 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 61).

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.

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Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830N only)

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 a ctivate the Demonstration Mode

Press X (pause) on the VCR

while turning the DIAL TIMER. “DEMO”

appears in the display window for a few seconds.

To cancel the Demonstration Mode

Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the Demonstration Mode is cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead (see page 61).

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system (SLV-SE830N, SE730N and

SX730N only)

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView

system (SLV-SE830N, SE730N and

SX730N only)

The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. 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 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 decoder, turn it on.

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

•Set TIMER METHOD to SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE in the EASY OPERATION menu (see page 71).

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

Press TIMER.

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

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

TIMER

MENU:OK:SET

SELECT

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD SHOWVIEW

EXIT

MENU:OK:SET

CODE 0– 9

SHOWVIEW

CODE –––––––––

EXIT

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Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system (SLV-SE830N, SE730N and SX730N only)

Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number.

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

Press OK.

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

•If “– –” appears in the “PR” (programme) column (this may 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 a decoder or other source 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 VPS/PDC setting:

1 Press </, to select the item

you want to change.

2 Press M/m to reset it.

•To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 53.

•To use the VPS/PDC function, set V/P to ON. For details about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals” on page 53.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

123

456

789

CLEAR

MENU:OK:SET

CODE 0– 9

SHOWVIEW

CODE 1234–––––

EXIT

CLEAR

INPUT SELECT

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

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

–

– – – ––::

EXIT

PR DAY START STOP

V/P

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

PR DAY START STOP

V/P

35 SA29 19002 00ON0:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– ––:: –– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

– – – ––::

EXIT

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system (SLV-SE830N, SE730N and SX730N only)

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 70).

Tips

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

•You can set the extended time for the ShowView setting by 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 minutes. Set SHOWVIEW EXTEND in the EASY OPERATION menu to the desired extended time on page 71.

•To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” on page 61.

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 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 SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE.

Recording TV programmes using the timer

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes using the timer

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 decoder, 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 71).

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

Press TIMER.

For SLV-SE630N and SE430K

The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu appears on the TV screen.

For SLV-SE830N, SE730N and SX730N

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

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

TIMER

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

PR DAY START STOP

V/P

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

–

– – – – ––::

EXIT

MENU:OK:SET

SELECT

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD SHOWVIEW

EXIT

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

PR DAY START STOP

V/P

–

– – – – ––::

EXIT

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Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system (SLV-SE830N, SE730N and

SX730N only)

Basic Operations

To s top re cor di ng

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 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.

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

To u se t he VCR after setting the timer

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

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

•Reset the counter (page 40).

•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 43).

•Check the timer settings (page 61).

•Watch another TV pro gramme (page 43).

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.

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Recording TV programmes using the timer

To s top 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

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

1 Press , to select each item in

turn.

2 Press M/m to set each item. To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset.

•To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 56.

•To use the VPS/PDC function*, set V/P to ON. For details about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals” on page 53.

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

INPUT SELECT

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

PR DAY START STOP

V/P

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

–

– – – – ––::

EXIT

Recording TV programmes using the timer

Basic Operations

To u se t he VCR after setting the timer

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

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

•Reset the counter (page 40).

•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 43).

•Check the timer settings (page 61).

•Watch another TV pro gramme (page 43).

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 70).

Tips

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

•Even if you set TIMER METHOD* to SHOWVIEW 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 61.

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 will not 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 and indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.

•The VPS/PDC function* is automatically set to off for the timer recording of a satellite programme.

*not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K

Playing/searching at various speeds

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

Before you start…

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

*SLV-SE830N only

To resume normal playback

Press H (play).

Using the shuttle ring (SLV-SE830N 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.

Playback option s Operation

View the picture during fast-forward or rewind

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

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

on the remote commander

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

Play at twice the normal speed

During playback, press ×2.

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

the remote commander.

Shuttle ring

JOG

Playing/searching at various speeds

Additional Operations

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.

To u se 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.

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.

Pause

Slow motion in reverse

Normal speed in reverse

Double speed in reverse

High speed in reverse

Slow motion

Double speed

High speed

Normal speed (Initial speed)

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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 e x te nd the duration

Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.

To c ancel the duration

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

To s top 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.

While recording, press z REC.

The indicator appears in the display window.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.

In SP mode

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

In LP mode

Each press advances the time as shown below.

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

0:30 1:00

4:00 4:30

Normal recording

0:30 1:00

8:00 9:00

Normal recording

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

When the timer settings overlap

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

about 20 seconds

will be cut off

Programme 1

Programme 2

about 20 seconds will be cut off

Programme 1

Programme 2

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE430K)

Additional Operations

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

(not available on SLV-SE430K)

In the 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.

*Usually the main channel heard from both the left and right in bilingual

programmes

To s elect stereo programme while recording

*Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels in stereo programmes

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Main MAIN STEREO

Sub SUB STEREO

Main and sub MAIN/SUB STEREO

Standard sound* MONO STEREO

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo STEREO STEREO

Left channel LCH STEREO

Right channel RCH STEREO

Standard sound LCH + RCH STEREO

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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Additional Operations

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Before you start…

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

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

Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

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

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

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

Press M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel, then press ,.

The PR number on the selected row flashes.

•To change the setting, press </, to select the item you want to change, then press M/m to reset it.

•To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

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

SET

MENU:

OK:END

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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE430K)

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 71 for details.

To select the sound while recording

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels

* Usually the main sound (monaural)

Selecting the sound during Hi-fi playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

* The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track

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

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

Standard sound* NICAM, MONO STEREO

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 MO NO No indicato r

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE430K)

Additional Operations

How sound is recorded on a video tape

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

Notes

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

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

Stereo

Usually mixed left/right channels

Bilingual

Usually main sound

Normal audio track (monaural)

Hi-fi audio track (main track)

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

Main (left channel) Sub (right channel)

Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE430K)

Searching using the index function

(not available on SLV-SE430K)

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

To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)

To search a specific recording (Index search)

To s top searching

Press x (stop).

Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

Press ./> (index search). The VCR starts scanning each recording for five seconds in the corresponding direction.

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

Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

Press ./> (index search) twice.

•To search ahead, press > (index

search) twice.

•To search backwards, press . (index

search) twice.

Press ./> (index search) depending on the direction where your desired programme is located.

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

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

INDEX SCAN BB

INDEX SEARCH : BB +02

Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE430K)

Additional Operations

Notes

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

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

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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)

Yo u can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.

During playback, press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight USER SET and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight SMART TRILOGIC, then press ,.

Press M/m to set SMART TRILOGIC to ON or OFF.

• ON: Picture sharpness is automatically adjusted.

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

Press MENU to return to the original screen.

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Tra cking meter

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

OSD : TAPE SELECTON:

OFF:

COLOUR SYSTEM

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FORMAT

AUTO AUTO

: NICAM POWER SAVE

ON:SMART TRILOGIC

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SET

MENU:

OK:

SOFTEN

SMART TRILOGIC : OFF

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ON/OFF :

Changing menu options

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

USER SET

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

Press M/m to select the option.

Press , to change the setting, then press OK.

Menu option Set this option to

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

•OFF to disappear the menu from the TV screen.

TAP E SE LE CT • E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.

•E240 to use an E-240 type tape.

•E260 to use an E-260 type tape.

•E300 to use an E-300 type tape.

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

•PAL to play back a tape recorded in the PAL colour system.

•MESECAM to play back a tape recorded in the MESECAM colour system.

If you press Z (eject) or turn the VCR off, COLOUR SYSTEM will be reset to AUTO.

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.

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

OSD ON:

ON:

TAPE SELECT E1 8

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COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO

AUTO

FORMAT NICAM

OFF:POWER SAVE ON:SMART TRILOGIC

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SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

VPS / PDC DEFAULT SHOWVIEW EXTEND

OFF:

AUTO POWER OFF

OFF: OFF:

TIMER METHOD VARIABLE:

Changing menu options

Additional Operations

EASY OPERATION

*1not available on SLV-SE430K *2not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K

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 63.

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 and Canal plus function, select ECO1 or OFF.

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

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

•OFF to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.

Menu option Set this option to

VPS/PDC DEFAULT*

• OFF to deactivate the VPS/PDC function.

• ON to activate it.

SHOWVIEW EXTEND*

• OFF to deactivate the ShowView Extend function.

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

AUTO POWE R OFF • OFF to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.

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

TIMER METHOD*

• VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing the TIMER button.

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

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

For details, see pages 51 and 55.

Menu option Set this option to

Reducing the VCR’s power consumption

Additional Operations

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.

To t urn 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 remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to ECO1 or ECO2.

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

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

Press M/m to highlight POWER SAVE.

Press , to set to ECO1 or ECO2, then press OK.

•ECO1: To reduce the power consumption.

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

SET

MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

OSD ON:

ON:

TAPE SELECT E1 8

16 9

COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO

AUTO

FORMAT NICAM

ECO1:POWER SAVE ON:SMART TRILOGIC

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