Sony SLV-SX800D, SLV-SE700D1-D2-E1-E2, SLV-SE650D, SLV-SX600E, SLV-SE600A-E User Manual

3-868-269-E1 (1)

Video Cassette

Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL NTSC4.43

SLV-SE600A/E

SLV-SX600E

SLV-SE650D

SLV-SE700D1/D2/E1/E2

SLV-SX700D/E

SLV-SE800D1/D2/E

SLV-SX800D

© 2000 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.

SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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Table of contents

Getting Started

4Step 1 : Unpacking

5Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

9Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

13 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

36Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE600A)

Basic Operations

41 Playing a tape

44 Recording TV programmes

48Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer

(SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D only)

53Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system

(not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E)

57Recording TV programmes using the timer

Additional Operations

61 Playing/searching at various speeds

64Setting the recording duration time

65Synchronized Recording (SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D only)

68Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

70Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

72Searching using the Smart Search function

75Searching using the index function

76Adjusting the picture

78 Changing menu options

Editing

80Connecting to a VCR or stereo system

82Basic editing

83Audio dubbing (SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D only)

Additional Information

85 Troubleshooting

89Specifications

90Index to parts and controls

Back Cover

Index

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Table of contents 3

Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking

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

• Remote commander • Aerial cable

• R6 (size AA) batteries

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 14 models: SLV-SE600A, SE600E, SX600E, SE650D, SE700D1, SE700D2, SE700E1, SE700E2, SX700D, SX700E, SE800D1, SE800D2, SE800E, and SX800D. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR.

SLV-SE800E is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE700E1 only.”

4 Unpacking

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

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

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

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

Remote sensor

[TV] / [VIDEO]

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

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
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	Setting up the remote commander				5

WIDE

AUDIO MONITOR

FASTEXT buttons

DISPLAY

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

- 0

TV control buttons

?/1

/

a

t TV/VIDEO

Programme number buttons

PROG +/–/ c/C

2 +/–

			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 +/–
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To	Press
Adjust the volume of the TV	2+/–
Switch to TV (Teletext off)*	a (TV)
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	WIDE
manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling other TVs with
the remote commander (not available on SLV-SE600A/E,
SX600E, and SE650D)” below.)

Notes

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

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

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

•Do not use different types of batteries together.

•Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

* not available on SLV-SE600A/E, SX600E, and SE650D

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (not available on SLV-SE600A/E, SX600E, and SE650D)

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.

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

2 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*.

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* These buttons may not work with all TVs.

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Setting up the remote commander 7

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

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

Manufacturer	Code number
Sony	01*1, 02
Akai	68
Ferguson	52
Grundig	10*1, 11*1
Hitachi	24
JVC	33
Loewe	45
Mivar	09, 70
NEC	66
Nokia	15, 16, 69*3

Manufacturer	Code number
Panasonic	17*1, 49
Philips	06*1, 07*1, 08*1
Saba	12, 13
Samsung	22, 23
Sanyo	25
Sharp	29
Telefunken	36
Thomson	43*2
Toshiba	38

*1 Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.

*2 Press WIDE, then press 2+/– to select the wide picture mode you want.

*3 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.

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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

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

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

Mains lead

to mains

AERIAL IN

AERIAL OUT

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

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1

2

3

Disconnect the aerial cable from your	AERIAL
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on	ANTENNE
	IN
the rear panel of the VCR.	ENTREE
	OUT
	SORTIE

Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR	AERIAL
and the aerial input of your TV using	ANTENNE
	IN
the supplied aerial cable.	ENTREE
	OUT
	SORTIE

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Note

•When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to tune your TV to the VCR (see page 13).

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Connecting the VCR 9

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

	AERIAL IN
i LINE-1	AERIAL OUT

Mains lead	(TV)
to mains	AERIAL IN
	Aerial cable (supplied)
	Scart
: Signal flow	(EURO-AV)
	Scart cable (not supplied)

1

2

3

4

Disconnect the aerial cable from your	AERIAL
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on	ANTENNE
	IN
the rear panel of the VCR.	ENTREE
	OUT
	SORTIE

Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR	AERIAL
and the aerial input of your TV using	ANTENNE
	IN
the supplied aerial cable.	ENTREE
	OUT
	SORTIE

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

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

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Note

•If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF channel to OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector (see page 15).

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About the SMARTLINK features

(not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E)

If the connected TV complies with

SMARTLINK

SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*1, EASYLINK*2, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW LINK*4, or T-V LINK*5, this VCR automatically runs 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.

•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.

•TV Direct Rec

You can easily record what you are watching on the TV. For details, see “Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E)” on page 47.

•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-SE600A/E and SX600E)” 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 TIMER on the remote commander.

You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 79).

•Automatic Power Off

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

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*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.

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

Note

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

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Connecting the VCR 11

Additional connections

To a stereo system (not available on

SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E)

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

	AUDIO OUT	LINE IN
	R/L

Audio cable (not supplied) : Signal flow

To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through

(not available on SLV-SE600A)

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.

DECODER/ LINE OUT

t LINE-3 IN*1 or

DECODER/t

LINE-2 IN*2

Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

1 Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the DECODER/LINE-3 IN*1 (or DECODER/LINE-2 IN*2) connector as shown above.

2 Set DECODER/LINE3*1 (or DECODER/LINE2*2) to LINE3*1 (or LINE2*2) in the OPTIONS-2 menu.

3 Set POWER SAVE to OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu.

4 Turn off the VCR.

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

Note

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

*1 SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D only

*2 SLV-SE600E, SX600E, SE650D, SE700D1/D2/E1/E2, and SX700D/E only

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Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR

If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 15.

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

Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video signals from your VCR.

?/1 ON/STANDBY			RF CHANNEL

			PROGRAM +/–
1	ON/STANDBY		Press ?/1ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
2	AUTO		Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.
	SET UP

The currently set RF channel appears in the display window.

The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.

RF CHANNEL

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3

4

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.

Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that the

picture on the right appears clearly on the SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER TV screen.

Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions.

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

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Tuning your TV to the VCR 13

5	AUTO
	SET UP

RF CHANNEL

Press RF CHANNEL.

You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video 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 so that a clear picture appears.

14 Tuning your TV to the VCR

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

?/1 ON/STANDBY			RF CHANNEL

			PROGRAM +/–
1	ON/STANDBY		Press ?/1ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
2	AUTO		Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.
	SET UP

The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.

The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.

RF CHANNEL

3 PROGRAM

TRACKING

AUTO

SET UP

Press PROGRAM +/– to set the RF channel to OFF, and press RF CHANNEL again.

RF channel set up is complete.

RF CHANNEL

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Tuning your TV to the VCR 15

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 +/–

1	AUTO
	SET UP

RF CHANNEL

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

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

2 PROGRAM

TRACKING

Press PROGRAM +/– to select the abbreviation of your country from the table on page 17.

For some countries, there is a selection of languages to choose from.

If your country does not appear, select ELSE.

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3	AUTO
	SET UP

RF CHANNEL

Press AUTO SET UP lightly.

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 30.

If you use the SMARTLINK connection (not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E), 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 (not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E).

The abbreviations of the countries and languages are as follows:

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Abbreviation	Country	Language
A	Austria	German
B-D	Belgium	German
B-F	Belgium	French
B-N	Belgium	Dutch
CH-D	Switzerland	German
CH-F	Switzerland	French
CH-I	Switzerland	Italian
D	Germany	German
DK	Denmark	Danish
E	Spain	Spanish
GR	Greece	Greek

Abbreviation	Country	Language
I	Italy	Italian
L-D	Luxembourg	German
L-F	Luxembourg	French
N	Norway	Danish
NL	Netherlands	Dutch
P	Portugal	Portuguese
S	Sweden	Swedish
SF	Finland	Finnish
ELSE	Other	English
	countries

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Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 17

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.

Notes

•If you stop the Auto Set Up function during step 3, you must repeat set up from step 1.

•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.

* not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E

18 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

Step 6 : Setting the clock

You must set the time and date on the VCR to

use the timer features properly.	0

The Auto Clock Set function (not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E) 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.

	Getting
MENU	Started
M/m/</,
OK

1

2

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight

MENU

SETTINGS and press OK.

PLAY

OK

SETTINGS
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
RETURN
SELECT	:
SET	: OK
	EXIT	: MENU

PLAY

OK

Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then press OK.

For SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E, only the clock setting menu appears. Skip the next step and go to step 4.

CLOCK
AUTO ADJUST		OFF
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
1 . 1 . 2 0 0 0	SAT	0 :	0 0

SELECT :

SET : OK

EXIT : MENU

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Setting the clock 19

3	Press M/m to highlight MANUAL
	ADJUST, then press OK.

PLAY

OK

CLOCK
AUTO ADJUST		OFF
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
1 . 1 . 2 0 0 0	SAT	0 : 0 0

SELECT :

SET :

CONFIRM : OK

EXIT : MENU

4	Press M/m to set the day.
	CLOCK
PLAY	AUTO ADJUST			OFF
	CLOCK PROGRAM
OK	MANUAL ADJUST		FRI	0 : 0 0
	2 8 .	1 . 2 0 0 0
	SELECT	:
	SET	:
	CONFIRM	: OK		EXIT	: MENU

5	Press , to highlight the month and set the
	month pressing M/m.

PLAY

OK

CLOCK
AUTO ADJUST		OFF
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 0	THU	0 :	0 0

SELECT :

SET :

CONFIRM : OK

EXIT : MENU

6

PLAY

OK

Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing , to highlight the item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits.

The day of the week is set automatically.

CLOCK
AUTO ADJUST		OFF
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 0	THU	1 8 : 0 0

SELECT :

SET :

CONFIRM : OK

EXIT : MENU

7	Press OK to start the clock.
	CLOCK
PLAY	AUTO ADJUST			OFF
	CLOCK PROGRAM
OK	MANUAL ADJUST		THU	1 8 : 0 0
	2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 0
	SELECT	:
	SET	: OK		EXIT	: MENU

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8	Press MENU to exit the menu.
	MENU

Tips

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

•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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	Changing the station for the	0
	Auto Clock Set function
	(not available on SLV-SE600A/E
	and SX600E)
	Before you start…	MENU
	• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
	• Set the TV to the video channel.
		M/m
		OK

1

2

3

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight

MENU	SETTINGS and press OK.

PLAY

OK

SETTINGS
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
RETURN
SELECT	:
SET	: OK
	EXIT	: MENU

Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then press
OK.	CLOCK
PLAY	AUTO ADJUST				ON
AUTO ADJUST is highlighted.
	CLOCK PROGRAM				1	AAB
OK	MANUAL ADJUST			THU	1 8 : 0 0
	2 8 .		9 . 2 0 0 0
	SELECT	:
	SET	: OK			EXIT	: MENU
Press OK.
	CLOCK
PLAY	AUTO ADJUST				ON
	CLOCK PROGRAM				OFF
OK	MANUAL ADJUST			THU	1 8 : 0 0
	2 8 .		9 . 2 0 0 0
	SELECT		:
	CONFIRM		: OK		EXIT	: MENU

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4

5

6

7

Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OK.

		CLOCK
PLAY		AUTO ADJUST				ON
		CLOCK PROGRAM				1	AAB
OK		MANUAL ADJUST			THU	1 8 : 0 0
		2 8 .		9 . 2 0 0 0				Getting
		SELECT	:
		SET	: OK			EXIT	: MENU
								Started
	Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM,
	then press OK.	CLOCK
PLAY		AUTO ADJUST
						1	AAB
		CLOCK PROGRAM
OK		MANUAL ADJUST			THU	1 8 : 0 0
		2 8 .		9 . 2 0 0 0
		SELECT		:
		CONFIRM		: OK		EXIT	: MENU

PLAY

OK

Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries a time signal appears.

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

CLOCK
AUTO ADJUST		2	CDE
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 0	THU	1 8	: 0 0

SELECT :

CONFIRM : OK

EXIT : MENU

Press MENU to exit the menu.

MENU

Tips

•If you set AUTO ADJUST 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 whose programme position is displayed in the “CLOCK PROGRAM” row. If you do not need the Auto Clock Set, select OFF.

•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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Selecting a language

You can change the on-screen display

language from the one you selected with the	0
Auto Set Up function.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.

MENU

M/m/</,

OK

1

2

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight

MENU	SETTINGS and press OK.

PLAY

OK

SETTINGS
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
RETURN
SELECT	:
SET	: OK
	EXIT	: MENU

Press M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then
press OK.	LANGUAGE
PLAY	ENGLISH	NEDERLANDS
	DEUTSCH	DANSK / NORSK
OK	FRANÇ AIS	SVENSKA
	ITALIANO	SUOMI
	ESPAÑ OL
	PORTUGUÊ S
SELECT :
SET	: OK	EXIT	: MENU

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3	Press M/m/</, to highlight the desired language, then press OK.
	PLAY
	OK
4	Press MENU to exit the menu.
	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.

1	2	3
4	5	6	Programme
7	8	9	number
			buttons
	0
			PROG +/–
			MENU

M/m/</,

OK

1 MENU

PLAY

OK

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

SETTINGS
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
RETURN
SELECT	:
SET	: OK
	EXIT	: MENU

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2	Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then press
	OK.	TUNER		PROG.		1
	PLAY	NORMAL / CATV		NORMAL
		CHANNEL SET		C1 2	AAB
	OK	PAY - TV / CANAL+		OFF
		AFT		ON
		FINE TUNING
		RETURN
		SELECT	:
		SET	: OK	EXIT	: MENU
3	Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/CATV,
	then press OK.	TUNER		PROG.		1
	PLAY	NORMAL / CATV		NORMAL
		CHANNEL SET		CATV
	OK	PAY - TV / CANAL+		ON
		AFT
		FINE TUNING
		RETURN
		SELECT	:
		CONFIRM : OK		EXIT	: MENU
4	Press M/m to highlight NORMAL, then
	press OK.	TUNER		PROG.		1
	PLAY	NORMAL / CATV		NORMAL
	To preset CATV (Cable Television)
		CHANNEL SET		C1 2	AAB
	OK	PAY - TV / CANAL+		OFF
	channels, select CATV.	FINE TUNING		ON
		AFT
		RETURN
		SELECT	:
		SET	: OK	EXIT	: MENU

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5

6

•PROG Press PROG +/– to select the programme

position.

Selected programme

position
TUNER		PROG.	4
NORMAL / CATV	NORMAL
CHANNEL SET	C1 2	AAB
PAY - TV / CANAL+	OFF
AFT	ON
FINE TUNING
RETURN

SELECT :

SET : OK

EXIT : MENU

	Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL SET,
	then press OK.	TUNER	PROG.		4
PLAY		NORMAL / CATV
			C1 2	AAB
		CHANNEL SET
OK		PAY - TV / CANAL+	ON
		AFT
		FINE TUNING
		RETURN
		SELECT :
		CONFIRM : OK	EXIT	: MENU

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

The channels appear in the following

PLAY

order:

	OK
			•	VHF E2 - E12
			• VHF Italian channel A - H
1	2	3	•	UHF E21 - E69
4	5	6	•	CATV S1 - S20
7	8	9	• HYPER S21 - S41

			TUNER				PROG. 4
		NORMAL / CATV
		CHANNEL SET					C2 7
		PAY - TV / CANAL+
		AFT					ON
		FINE TUNING
		RETURN
	SELECT			:
	CONFIRM			:	OK
							EXIT :	MENU

0• 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.”

8	To preset another programme position, repeat steps 5 through 7.
9	Press MENU to exit the menu.
	MENU

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Press PROG +/– or the programme number buttons to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.

If the picture is not clear

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

1

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		PROG. 4					Selected programme
										position
		NORMAL / CATV		NORMAL
		CHANNEL SET		C2 7
		PAY - TV / CANAL+		OFF
		AFT
		FINE TUNING
		RETURN
	SET :
					EXIT :		MENU

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.

Notes

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

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

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