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
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Table of contents
4 Step 1 : Unpacking
5 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander
9 Step 3 : Connecting 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
(not available on SLV-SE600A)
70 Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
72 Searching using the Smart Search
41 Playing a tape
44 Recording TV programmes
48 Recording TV programmes using the
function
75 Searching using the index function
76 Adjusting the picture
78 Changing menu options
Dial Timer
(SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D
only)
53 Recording TV programmes using the
ShowView system
(not available on SLV-SE600A/E and
SX600E)
57 Recording TV programmes using the
80 Connecting to a VCR or stereo
system
82 Basic editing
83 Audio dubbing
(SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D
only)
timer
61 Playing/searching at various speeds
64 Setting the recording duration time
65 Synchronized Recording
(SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D
only)
85 Troubleshooting
89 Specifications
90 Index to parts and controls
Back Cover
68 Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings
Index
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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.”
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Unpacking
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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries
by matching the + and – on the
batteries to the diagram inside the
battery compartment.
Insert the negative (–) end first,
then push in and down until the
positive (+) end clicks into
position.
Using the remote
commander
You can use this remote
commander to operate this VCR
Remote sensor
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.
[TV] /
[VIDEO]
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
To operate
the VCR
Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to
[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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?/1
WIDE
/
a
AUDIO MONITOR
FASTEXT buttons
DISPLAY
t TV/VIDEO
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme
number
buttons
-
PROG +/–/
c/C
2 +/–
TV control buttons
To
Press
Set the TV to standby mode
Select an input source: aerial in or line in
Select the TV’s programme position
?/1
t TV/VIDEO
Programme number buttons, -,
PROG +/–
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To
Press
Adjust the volume of the TV
Switch to TV (Teletext off)*
Switch to Teletext*
Select the sound
2 +/–
a (TV)
/ (Teletext)
AUDIO MONITOR
FASTEXT buttons
Use FASTEXT*
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
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.
Set [TV] / [VIDEO] at the top of the remote commander to [TV].
1
Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the programme number
2 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*.
* These buttons may not work with all TVs.
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Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find
the one that works with your TV.
To switch to wide mode, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code
numbers.
Manufacturer
Sony
Code number
Manufacturer
Panasonic
Philips
Code number
01*1, 02
17*1, 49
06*1, 07*1, 08*1
Akai
68
Ferguson
Grundig
Hitachi
JVC
52
Saba
12, 13
22, 23
25
10*1, 11*1
Samsung
Sanyo
24
33
Sharp
29
Loewe
Mivar
45
Telefunken
Thomson
Toshiba
36
43*2
38
09, 70
NEC
66
15, 16, 69*3
Nokia
*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 does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
AERIAL IN
AERIAL OUT
Mains lead
to mains
AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
Disconnect the aerial cable from your
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on
the rear panel of the VCR.
AERIAL
ANTENNE
1
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR
and the aerial input of your TV using
the supplied aerial cable.
AERIAL
ANTENNE
2
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
3
Note
•
When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to tune your TV
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If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
AERIAL IN
i LINE-1
(TV)
AERIAL OUT
Mains lead
to mains
AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
: Signal flow
Scart cable (not supplied)
Disconnect the aerial cable from your
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on
the rear panel of the VCR.
AERIAL
ANTENNE
1
2
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
AERIAL
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR
and the aerial input of your TV using
the supplied aerial cable.
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR
and the Scart (EURO-AV) connector
on the TV with the optional Scart
cable.
3
4
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
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About the SMARTLINK features
(not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E)
If the connected TV complies with
SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*1,
EASYLINK*2, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW
LINK*4, or T-V LINK*5, this VCR
automatically runs the SMARTLINK
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.
• TV Direct Rec
• One Touch Play
With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning on the
• One Touch Menu
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the
VCR’s on-screen display automatically by pressing MENU on the remote
commander.
• One Touch Timer
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the
timer recording menu (the TIMER METHOD menu, the TIMER menu, or the
SHOWVIEW menu) automatically by pressing
commander.
TIMER on the remote
You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in
• Automatic Power Off
You can have the VCR turn off automatically, if the VCR is not used after you turn
off the TV.
*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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Additional connections
To a stereo system
(not available on
SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E)
AUDIO OUT
R/L
You can improve sound quality
by connecting a stereo system to
the AUDIO OUT R/L jacks as
shown on the right.
LINE IN
Audio cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
To a satellite or digital tuner
with Line Through
(not available on
SLV-SE600A)
DECODER/
t LINE-3 IN*1
or
LINE OUT
Using the Line Through
function, you can watch
DECODER/t
LINE-2 IN*2
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
Scart cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
satellite or digital tuner to the
TV without turning itself on.
Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the DECODER/LINE-3 IN*1 (or
1 DECODER/LINE-2 IN*2) connector as shown above.
Set DECODER/LINE3*1 (or DECODER/LINE2*2) to LINE3*1 (or LINE2*2) in
2 the OPTIONS-2 menu.
Set POWER SAVE to OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
3
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 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.
RF CHANNEL
?/1 ON/STANDBY
PROGRAM +/–
Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
ON/STANDBY
1
2
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.
AUTO
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
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.
3
4
Tune the TV to the same channel shown in
the VCR display window so that the
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
picture on the right appears clearly on the
TV screen.
Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning
instructions.
If the picture does not appear clearly, see
below.
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AUTO
SET UP
Press RF CHANNEL.
5
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to play a
tape, set the TV to the video channel.
RF CHANNEL
To check to see if the TV tuning is correct
Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If the TV
screen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM +/–, the
TV tuning is correct.
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR
If the screen does not appear clearly in step 4 above, press PROGRAM +/– so that
another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear
picture appears.
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If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
RF CHANNEL
?/1 ON/STANDBY
PROGRAM +/–
Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
ON/STANDBY
1
2
AUTO
SET UP
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
RF CHANNEL
PROGRAM
TRACKING
Press PROGRAM +/– to set the RF channel to OFF, and press RF
CHANNEL again.
3
AUTO
SET UP
RF channel set up is complete.
RF CHANNEL
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Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto
Set Up function
Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up
function. With this function, you can set the language for the on-screen display, TV
channels, guide channels for the ShowView system*, and VCR clock* automatically.
AUTO SET UP
PROGRAM +/–
AUTO
SET UP
Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.
1
The VCR automatically turns on, and the country abbreviation appears in
the display window.
RF CHANNEL
PROGRAM
Press PROGRAM +/– to select the abbreviation of your country from the
2
For some countries, there is a selection of languages to choose from.
TRACKING
If your country does not appear, select ELSE.
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AUTO
SET UP
Press AUTO SET UP lightly.
3
The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them
(in the appropriate order for your local area*).
RF CHANNEL
If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted
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:
Abbreviation Country
Language
German
German
French
Dutch
Abbreviation Country
Language
A
Austria
I
Italy
Italian
B-D
B-F
B-N
CH-D
CH-F
CH-I
D
Belgium
Belgium
Belgium
Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland
Germany
Denmark
Spain
L-D
L-F
N
Luxembourg German
Luxembourg French
Norway
Danish
German
French
Italian
NL
P
Netherlands
Portugal
Sweden
Dutch
Portuguese
Swedish
Finnish
English
S
German
Danish
Spanish
Greek
SF
ELSE
Finland
DK
E
Other
countries
GR
Greece
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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
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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.
MENU
Setting the clock manually
M/m/</,
OK
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
MENU
1
SETTINGS
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
RETURN
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then press
OK.
2
CLOCK
PLAY
AUTO ADJUST
OFF
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
For SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E, only the
clock setting menu appears. Skip the next
step and go to step 4.
OK
1
.
1 . 2 0 0 0
SAT
0 : 0 0
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
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Press M/m to highlight MANUAL
ADJUST, then press OK.
3
4
5
6
7
CLOCK
PLAY
OK
AUTO ADJUST
OFF
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
1
.
1 . 2 0 0 0
SAT
0 : 0 0
SELECT
SET
:
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to set the day.
CLOCK
PLAY
OK
AUTO ADJUST
OFF
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
2 8
.
1 . 2 0 0 0
FRI
0 : 0 0
SELECT
SET
:
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
Press , to highlight the month and set the
month pressing M/m.
CLOCK
PLAY
OK
AUTO ADJUST
OFF
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
2 8
.
9 . 2 0 0 0
THU
THU
THU
0 : 0 0
SELECT
SET
:
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
Set the year, hour, and minutes in
sequence, pressing , to highlight the
item to be set, and press M/m to select the
digits.
CLOCK
PLAY
OK
AUTO ADJUST
OFF
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
2 8
.
9 . 2 0 0 0
1 8 : 0 0
The day of the week is set automatically.
SELECT
SET
:
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
Press OK to start the clock.
CLOCK
PLAY
OK
AUTO ADJUST
OFF
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
2 8
.
9 . 2 0 0 0
1 8 : 0 0
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
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Press MENU to exit the menu.
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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
Auto Clock Set function
(not available on SLV-SE600A/E
and SX600E)
0
MENU
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
M/m
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
1
2
3
MENU
SETTINGS
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
RETURN
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then press
OK.
CLOCK
PLAY
OK
AUTO ADJUST
ON
1
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
AAB
AUTO ADJUST is highlighted.
2 8
.
9 . 2 0 0 0
THU
1 8 : 0 0
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press OK.
CLOCK
PLAY
OK
AUTO ADJUST
ON
OFF
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
2 8
.
9 . 2 0 0 0
THU
1 8 : 0 0
SELECT
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
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Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OK.
4
5
6
7
CLOCK
PLAY
OK
AUTO ADJUST
ON
1
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
AAB
2 8
.
9 . 2 0 0 0
THU
THU
THU
1 8 : 0 0
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM,
then press OK.
CLOCK
PLAY
OK
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
1
AAB
2 8
.
9 . 2 0 0 0
1 8 : 0 0
SELECT
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m repeatedly until the programme
position of the station that carries a time
signal appears.
CLOCK
PLAY
OK
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
2
CDE
2 8
.
9 . 2 0 0 0
1 8 : 0 0
If the VCR does not receive a time signal
from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns
to OFF automatically.
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
Auto Set Up function.
0
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU
M/m/</,
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
MENU
1
2
SETTINGS
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
RETURN
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then
press OK.
LANGUAGE
PLAY
OK
ENGLISH
NEDERLANDS
DANSK / NORSK
SVENSKA
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO
SUOMI
ESPAÑOL
PORTUGUÊS
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
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Press M/m/</, to highlight the desired language, then press OK.
3
4
PLAY
OK
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
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme
number
buttons
PROG +/–
MENU
M/m/</,
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
MENU
1
SETTINGS
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
RETURN
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
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Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then press
OK.
2
3
4
5
TUNER
PROG.
1
PLAY
OK
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
NORMAL
1 2 AAB
C
OFF
ON
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/CATV,
then press OK.
TUNER
PROG.
NORMAL
1
PLAY
OK
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
CATV
ON
SELECT
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL, then
press OK.
TUNER
PROG.
1
PLAY
OK
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
NORMAL
1 2 AAB
C
OFF
ON
To preset CATV (Cable Television)
channels, select CATV.
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
• PROG
Press PROG +/– to select the programme
position.
Selected programme
position
TUNER
PROG.
4
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
NORMAL
C
1 2 AAB
OFF
ON
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL SET,
then press OK.
6
TUNER
PROG.
AAB
4
PLAY
OK
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
C
1 2
ON
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SELECT
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
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Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.
7
The channels appear in the following
order:
PLAY
OK
TUNER
PROG.
4
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
C
2 7
• VHF E2 - E12
• VHF Italian channel A - H
ON
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
• UHF E21 - E69
• CATV S1 - S20
SELECT
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
• HYPER S21 - S41
• CATV S01 - S05
If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme
number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press “0” and then press
“5.”
To preset another programme position, repeat steps 5 through 7.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
8
9
MENU
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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.
Press PROG +/– or the programme number buttons to select the programme
1 position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.
Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.
2
3
4
Select TUNER, then press OK.
Select FINE TUNING, then press OK.
The fine tuning meter appears.
TUNER
PROG.
NORMAL
4
Selected programme
position
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
C
2 7
OFF
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SET
:
EXIT : MENU
Press </, to get a clearer picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.
5
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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Changing/disabling programme positions
After setting the channels, you can change
the programme positions as you like. If any
0
programme positions are unused or contain
unwanted channels, you can disable them.
You can also change the station names (not
available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E).
If the station names are not displayed, you
can enter them manually.
MENU
Changing programme
positions
M/m/,
OK
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
LISTS and press OK.
MENU
1
2
LISTS
CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST
RETURN
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST,
then press OK.
CHANNEL LIST
PLAY
OK
PROG
CH
NAME
AAB
CDE
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
FGH
SELECT
MOVE PROGRAM
ERASE PROGRAM
:
:
:
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
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Press M/m to highlight the row which you
want to change the programme position,
then press ,.
3
4
5
CHANNEL LIST
PLAY
OK
PROG
CH
NAME
AAB
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
CDE
To display other pages for programme
positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly.
FGH
SELECT
SET STATION NAME
CONFIRM
:
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m until the selected channel row
moves to the desired programme position.
CHANNEL LIST
PLAY
OK
PROG
CH
NAME
CDE
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
0 3
5 6
1 2
2 7
0 9
The selected channel is inserted at the new
programme position and the intermediate
channels are displaced to fill the gap.
AAB
FGH
SELECT
SET STATION NAME
CONFIRM
:
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press OK to confirm the setting.
PLAY
OK
To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3 through
5.
6
7
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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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…
CLEAR
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
MENU
M/m
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
LISTS, and press OK.
1
2
MENU
LISTS
CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST
RETURN
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST,
then press OK.
CHANNEL LIST
PLAY
OK
PROG
CH
NAME
AAB
CDE
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
FGH
SELECT
MOVE PROGRAM
ERASE PROGRAM
:
:
:
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
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Press M/m to highlight the row which you
want to disable.
3
4
CHANNEL LIST
PLAY
OK
PROG
CH
NAME
AAB
CDE
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
FGH
SELECT
MOVE PROGRAM
ERASE PROGRAM
:
:
:
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
Press CLEAR.
CLEAR
CHANNEL LIST
The selected row will be cleared as shown
on the right.
PROG
CH
1 2
0 3
NAME
AAB
CDE
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
2 7
0 9
FGH
SELECT
MOVE PROGRAM
ERASE PROGRAM
:
:
:
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to
disable.
5
6
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
Tip
•
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Notes
•
•
The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you disable a
programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.
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Changing the station names
(not available on SLV-SE600A/E
and SX600E)
0
You can change or enter the station names
(up to 5 characters). The VCR must receive
channel information (for instance,
MENU
SMARTLINK information) for station names
to appear automatically.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
M/m/</,
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
LISTS and press OK.
1
2
3
MENU
LISTS
CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST
RETURN
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST,
then press OK.
CHANNEL LIST
PLAY
OK
PROG
CH
NAME
AAB
CDE
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
FGH
SELECT
MOVE PROGRAM
ERASE PROGRAM
:
:
:
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight the row which you
want to change or enter the station name,
then press ,.
CHANNEL LIST
PLAY
OK
PROG
CH
NAME
AAB
CDE
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
To display other pages for programme
FGH
positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly.
SELECT
SET STATION NAME
CONFIRM
:
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
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Press ,.
4
5
CHANNEL LIST
PLAY
OK
PROG
CH
NAME
AAB
CDE
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
FGH
SELECT A CHARACTER
NEXT
CONFIRM
:
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Enter the station name.
CHANNEL LIST
1 Press M/m to select a character.
PLAY
OK
PROG
CH
NAME
CAB
CDE
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
Each time you press M, the character
changes as shown below.
FGH
A t B t … t Z t a t b t … t z
t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t (symbols) t
(blank space) t A
SELECT A CHARACTER
NEXT
CONFIRM
:
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
2 Press , to set the next character.
The next space is highlighted.
To correct a character, press </, until the character you want to
correct is highlighted, then reset it.
You can set up to 5 characters for the station name.
Press OK to confirm the new name.
6
7
PLAY
OK
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
Tip
•
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Notes
•
•
The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
If you enter a symbol in step 5, it will appear as a blank space in the display window.
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Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder
(not available on SLV-SE600A)
You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder
(not supplied) to the VCR.
Connecting a decoder
PAY-TV/Canal Plus
Scart cable
decoder
(supplied with decoder)
DECODER/t LINE-3 IN*1
Scart
(EURO-AV)
or
DECODER/t LINE-2 IN*2
AERIAL OUT
i LINE-1 (TV)
Aerial cable
(supplied)
AERIAL IN
Scart
(EURO-AV)
Scart cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
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Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus
channels
0
To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus
programmes, set your VCR to receive the
channels using the on-screen display.
PROG +/–
MENU
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.
M/m
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
OPTIONS and press OK.
MENU
1
2
3
OPTIONS
OPTIONS - 1
OPTIONS - 2
RETURN
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then
press OK.
OPTIONS - 2
PLAY
OK
DECODER / LINE3
TIMER OPTIONS
POWER SAVE
TV DIRECT REC
RR
DECODER
VARIABLE
OFF
ON
NORMAL
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight DECODER/
LINE3*1 (or DECODER/LINE2*2), then
press OK.
OPTIONS - 2
PLAY
OK
DECODER / LINE3
TIMER OPTIONS
POWER SAVE
TV DIRECT REC
RR
DECODER
LINE3
ON
NORMAL
RETURN
SELECT
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
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Press M/m to highlight DECODER, then
press OK.
4
OPTIONS - 2
PLAY
OK
DECODER / LINE3
TIMER OPTIONS
POWER SAVE
TV DIRECT REC
RR
DECODER
VARIABLE
OFF
ON
NORMAL
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
5
6
MENU
MENU
The menu disappears from the TV screen.
Press MENU again. Then press M/m to
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
SETTINGS
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
RETURN
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then press
OK.
7
8
TUNER
PROG.
1
PLAY
OK
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
NORMAL
C
1 2 AAB
OFF
ON
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/CATV,
then press OK.
TUNER
PROG.
NORMAL
1
PLAY
OK
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
CATV
ON
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SELECT
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
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Press M/m to highlight NORMAL, then
press OK.
9
TUNER
PROG.
1
PLAY
OK
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
NORMAL
C
1 2 AAB
To preset CATV (Cable Television)
channels, select CATV.
OFF
ON
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press PROG +/– to select the desired
programme position.
• PROG
Selected programme
position
10
TUNER
PROG. 1 5
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
NORMAL
C
1 2 AAB
OFF
ON
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL SET,
then press OK.
11
12
13
TUNER
PROG. 1 5
PLAY
OK
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
C
1 2
AAB
ON
SELECT
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to select the PAY-TV/Canal
Plus channels, then press OK.
TUNER
PROG. 1 5
PLAY
OK
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
NORMAL
C
0 2 LMN
OFF
ON
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight PAY-TV/CANAL+,
then press OK.
TUNER
PROG. 1 5
NORMAL
PLAY
OK
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
ON
OFF
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SELECT
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
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Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OK.
14
15
TUNER
PROG. 1 5
PLAY
OK
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
NORMAL
C
0 2
LMN
ON
ON
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
Tip
•
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Notes
•
•
The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
To superimpose subtitles while watching PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, make both
decoder-VCR and VCR-TV connections using 21-pin Scart cables that are compatible with
the RGB signals. You cannot record subtitles on the VCR.
•
When you watch PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes through the RFU input of the TV, press
t TV/VIDEO so that the VIDEO indicator appears in the display window.
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*2 SLV-SE600E, SX600E, SE650D, SE700D1/D2/E1/E2, and SX700D/E only
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Basic Operations
Playing a tape
Z EJECT
DISPLAY
CLEAR
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
H PLAY
X PAUSE
M
FF
x STOP
m
REW
NTSC PB
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
Insert a tape.
1
2
The VCR turns on and starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.
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Press H PLAY.
3
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
PLAY
OK
Additional tasks
To
Press
Stop play
x STOP
Pause play
X PAUSE
Resume play after pause
Fast-forward the tape
X PAUSE or H PLAY
M
m
FF during stop
Rewind the tape
Eject the tape
REW during stop
Z EJECT
To play an NTSC-recorded tape
Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV.
When your TV is
PAL only
Set NTSC PB to
ON PAL TV
PAL and NTSC
NTSC 4.43
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.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to
the counter.
SP VIDEO
OPC
To display the counter on the TV screen, press
DISPLAY.
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•
•
•
•
The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.
The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC-recorded tape.
Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded tape:
– The picture becomes black and white.
– The picture shakes.
– No picture appears on the TV screen.
– Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen.
– The colour density increases or decreases.
•
•
If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with the NTSC system, the sound becomes
monaural.
While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote commander do
not function.
Starting playback automatically with one button (One
Touch Play)
(not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E)
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the VCR and the TV, set the
TV to the video channel, and start playback automatically with one button.
Insert a tape.
1
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.
2
The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically. Playback
starts.
Tip
•
When there already is a tape in the VCR, the VCR and the TV turn on, the TV is set to the
video channel, and playback starts automatically in one sequence when you press H PLAY.
Note
When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby mode.
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Recording TV programmes
COUNTER/
REMAIN
DISPLAY
SP/LP
t TV/VIDEO
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PROG +/–
z REC
x STOP
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
To record from a decoder, turn it on.
1
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
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Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or station name*1 you
want to record.
• PROG
3
4
SP VIDEO
OPC
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
SP / LP
LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP. However, SP
(Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality.
VIDEO
LP
OPC
Press z REC to start recording.
REC
5
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
VIDEO
Recording indicator
LP
OPC
To stop recording
Press x STOP.
To check the remaining time
Press
DISPLAY. 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. The
indicator indicates the remaining time.
SP
0 : 0 0 : 2 2
1 : 4 6
Time counter
Remaining time
In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE LENGTH in the
To watch another TV programme while recording
Press t TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window.
1
Select another programme position on the TV.
2
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To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety
tab as illustrated. To record on the same tape
again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Safety tab
Tips
•
To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote
commander. For two-digit numbers, press the - (ten’s digit) button followed by the
programme number buttons.
•
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 won’t be recorded on the tape.
If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a
decoder, make sure to leave it on.
Notes
•
The
DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion
playback.
•
•
The
DISPLAY information will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape.
If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will
not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the
two video systems.
•
•
You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY-TV/Canal
Plus programme.*2
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.
The station name*1 may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information
signals.
*1 not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E
*2 not available on SLV-SE600A
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Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct
Rec)
(not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E)
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).
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
1
2
Press z REC while you are watching a TV programme or external source.
The VCR automatically turns on, then the TV indicator lights up and the VCR
starts recording what you are watching on the TV.
Tips
•
The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press 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.
•
•
If there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR, the VCR automatically turns on and
starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press z REC.
79).
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.
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Recording TV programmes using the Dial
Timer
(SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D 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.
?/1 ON/STANDBY
x STOP
DIAL TIMER
PROGRAM +/–
X
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.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT
SELECT
Press DIAL TIMER.
DIAL TIMER
1
“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.
SP VIDEO
OPC
SP VIDEO
OPC
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Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.
DIAL TIMER
2
3
SP VIDEO
OPC
Press DIAL TIMER.
DIAL TIMER
“START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window.
SP VIDEO
OPC
SP VIDEO
OPC
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.
DIAL TIMER
PROGRAM
4
5
You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time
in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons.
SP VIDEO
OPC
TRACKING
Press DIAL TIMER.
DIAL TIMER
“STOP” and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display window.
SP VIDEO
OPC
SP VIDEO
OPC
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Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.
DIAL TIMER
PROGRAM
6
You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time
in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons.
SP VIDEO
OPC
TRACKING
Press DIAL TIMER.
DIAL TIMER
7
8
The programme position or station name appears in the display window.
SP VIDEO
OPC
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position.
DIAL TIMER
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.
SP VIDEO
OPC
INPUT SELECT
DIAL TIMER
Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.
9
“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.
To return to the previous step
To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the VCR at
the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
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To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The
indicator turns off
and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording
standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
To set the clock
Turn DIAL TIMER so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window.
1
Press DIAL TIMER.
2 “DAY” appears in the display window.
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day.
3
Press DIAL TIMER.
4 “MONTH” appears in the display window.
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the month, and then the year.
5 After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again.
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.
6
7
When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to start 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.
•
•
When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode.
Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed.
If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1
Notes
•
If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the TIMER 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 ADJUST 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.
•
The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information
signals.
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About the Demonstration Mode
The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a
salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating
the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight
programmes have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.
To activate the Demonstration Mode
Press X (pause) on the VCR 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
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Recording TV programmes using the
ShowView system
(not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E)
The ShowView system is the feature that
simplifies programming the VCR to make
timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView
?/1
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.
CLEAR
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.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme
number
buttons
INPUT
• To record from a decoder, turn it on.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
SELECT
• Set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW or
page 79).
MENU
TIMER
M/m/</,
OK
x STOP
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Press
TIMER.
TIMER
1
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
VARIABLE:
TIMER METHOD
STANDARD
SHOWVIEW
The TIMER METHOD menu appears
on the TV screen. Press M/m to select
SHOWVIEW, then press OK.
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
2 8 . 9 THU
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
SHOWVIEW:
SHOWVIEW
SHOWVIEW NO.
– – – – – – – – –
The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the
TV screen.
SET
:
0–9
EXIT : MENU
Press the programme number buttons to
enter the ShowView number.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
3
SHOWVIEW
2 8 . 9 THU
SHOWVIEW NO.
1 2 4 6 – – – – –
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and
re-enter the correct number.
SET
CONFIRM : OK
CANCEL CLEAR
:
0–9
CLEAR
:
EXIT : MENU
Press OK.
TIMER
2 8 . 9 THU
The date, start and stop times, programme
position or station name, tape speed, and
VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen.
PLAY
OK
DATE
TIME
PROG.
3 5
TODAY
SP / LP
LIST
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
SP
VPS / PDC
OFF
• If “– –” appears in the “PROG.”
(programme) column (this may happen
for local broadcasts), you have to set the
appropriate programme position
manually.
INPUT SELECT
CLEAR
SELECT
:
:
:
SET
CANCEL
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
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
“PROG.” position.
You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel. The
VCR will then store your setting.
• When you have selected A (Austria), CH (Switzerland), or D (Germany)
with the country selection in the Auto Set Up procedure, the VPS/PDC
function is automatically set to ON.
If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.
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If you want to change the date, tape speed,
and the VPS/PDC setting:
4
TIMER
2 8 . 9 THU
PLAY
OK
DATE
TIME
PROG.
3 5
TODAY
SP / LP
LIST
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
1 Press </, to highlight the item you
SP
VPS / PDC
ON
want to change.
2 Press M/m to reset it.
SELECT
:
:
:
SET
CANCEL
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
• To record the same programme every
day or the same day every week, see
• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
5
6
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.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the
indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse
order.
TODAY t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday) t
MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t SAT (every Saturday) ..... t MON (every Monday)
t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t TOMORROW
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 (when the VPS or PDC indicator in the display
window is lit).
To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON in step 4 above. You can also use
the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs.
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To record satellite broadcasts
If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes.
Turn on the satellite tuner.
1
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make
2 a timer setting.
Follow steps 1 through 6 above.
3
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite
4 programme for which you have made a timer setting.
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:
Tips
•
To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number
buttons.
•
To set the programme position with a two digit number, press - (ten’s digit) button followed
by the programme number buttons.
•
•
•
To set the line input video source, you can also use the PROG +/– buttons.
To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode.
Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed.
If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1
•
To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press
68).
Notes
•
If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC
signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC function.
The indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.
•
•
When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the
SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE.
•
•
The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a satellite
programme.
The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information
signals.
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Recording TV programmes using the timer
You can preset a total of eight programmes,
including settings made with other timer
methods.
?/1
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time and date.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
• To record from a decoder, turn it on.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
• Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or
page 79).*
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT
SELECT
MENU
TIMER
M/m/</,
OK
x STOP
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TIMER
Press
TIMER.
1
For SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E:
The TIMER menu appears on the TV
screen.
TIMER
2 8 . 9 THU
DATE
TIME
– – : – – – – : – –
PROG.
– –
TODAY
SP / LP
LIST
PLAY
SP
OK
SELECT
:
:
:
SET
CANCEL
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
For SLV-SE650D, SE700D1/D2/E1/E2,
SX700D/E, SE800D1/D2/E, and SX800D:
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
VARIABLE:
TIMER METHOD
STANDARD
SHOWVIEW
The TIMER METHOD menu appears
on the TV screen. Press M/m to select
STANDARD, then press OK.
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
2 8 . 9 THU
TIMER
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
STANDARD:
The TIMER menu appears on the TV
screen.
DATE
TIME
PROG.
TODAY
SP / LP
LIST
– – : – – – – : – –
– –
SP
VPS / PDC
OFF
SELECT
:
:
:
SET
CANCEL
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
Set the date, start and stop times,
programme position or station name*, tape
speed, and VPS/PDC function*:
2
TIMER
2 8 . 9 THU
PLAY
OK
DATE
TIME
PROG.
3 5
TODAY
SP / LP
LIST
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
SP
VPS / PDC
OFF
1 Press , to highlight each item in turn.
2 Press M/m to set each item.
INPUT SELECT
SELECT
:
:
:
SET
CANCEL
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
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,
• To use the VPS/PDC function*, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details about
• 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
“PROG.” position.
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Press MENU to exit the menu.
3
4
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.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the
indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse
order.
TODAY t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday) t
MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t SAT (every Saturday) ..... t MON (every
Monday) t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t
TOMORROW t TODAY
To record satellite broadcasts
If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes.
Turn on the satellite tuner.
1
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make
2 a timer setting.
Follow steps 1 through 4 above.
3
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite
4 programme for which you have made a timer setting.
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:
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Tips
•
To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number
buttons.
•
To set the programme position with a two digit number, press - (ten’s digit) button followed
by the programme number buttons.
•
•
•
To set the line input video source, you can also use the PROG +/– buttons.
To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode.
Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed.
If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1
•
•
Even if you set TIMER OPTIONS* to SHOWVIEW in the OPTIONS-2 menu, you can set
the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER, then go to step 2.
To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press
68).
Notes
•
When setting the timer with VPS/PDC* signals, enter the start and stop times exactly as
indicated in the TV programme guide. Otherwise, the VPS/PDC function won’t work.
•
If the VPS/PDC* signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC
signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC function.
•
•
The
indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.
The VPS/PDC function* is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a satellite
programme.
•
The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information
signals.
* not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E
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Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
×2
SLV-SE800D1/D2/E, SX800D
y SLOW
H PLAY
JOG
Shuttle ring
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
m
M
SLV-SE600A/E, SX600E, SE650D,
SE700D1/D2/E1/E2, SX700D/E
H PLAY
M
m
FF
m
REW
M
Playback options
Operation
View the picture during fast-
forward or rewind
During fast-forward, hold down M
down m REW/m.
FF/M. During rewind, hold
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Playback options
Operation
Play at high speed
•
•
During playback, press M
commander.
FF or m
REW on the remote
REW/m.
During playback, hold down M
FF/M or m
When you release the button, normal playback resumes.
Play at twice the normal speed
Play in slow motion
During playback, press ×2.
During playback, press y SLOW.
Play frame by frame
During pause, press M
FF or m
REW on the remote
REW to play one
commander. Hold down M
FF or m
frame each second.
Rewind and start play
During stop, press H PLAY on the VCR while holding down m on
the VCR.
To resume normal playback
Press H PLAY.
Using the shuttle ring
(SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D 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.
To use the shuttle ring in normal mode
During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise. Each
change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode in the following way.
Pause
Slow motion
Slow motion
in reverse
Normal speed
in reverse
Normal speed
(Initial speed)
Double speed
in reverse
Double speed
High speed
High speed in
reverse
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To use the shuttle ring in jog mode
Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback.
Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change to the jog
mode during any playback mode, playback pauses so you can see a still picture. Each
change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one frame. To shift frames in
reverse, turn the shuttle ring anticlockwise. The frame shift speed depends on the
speed you turn the shuttle ring.
To resume normal mode, press JOG again. The JOG button turns off.
Tip
•
Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:
– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
– Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.
– The picture shakes while pausing.
To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.
Notes
•
•
The sound is muted during these operations.
In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.
•
If the playback mode mark doesn’t appear on the TV screen, press
DISPLAY.
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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.
z REC
While recording, press z REC.
1
The
indicator appears in the display window.
SP VIDEO
OPC
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.
2
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
Normal recording
0:30
1:00
5:30
6:00
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops
recording and turns off automatically.
To extend the duration
Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.
To cancel the duration
Press z REC repeatedly until the
indicator disappears and the VCR returns to the
normal recording mode.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Note
•
You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording
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Synchronized Recording
(SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D only)
You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a
satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the DECODER/LINE-3 IN connector.
The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work.
When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns on and
starts recording a programme from DECODER/LINE-3 IN.
How to connect for Synchronized Recording
Connect the DECODER/LINE-3 IN connector of the VCR to the TV Scart connector
of the satellite tuner. Then connect the LINE-1 (TV) connector to the TV.
Scart cable (not supplied)
Satellite tuner, etc.
TV Scart
DECODER/t LINE-3 IN
connector
i LINE-1 (TV)
Scart cable (not supplied)
Scart (EURO-AV)
: Signal flow
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Recording programmes using
the Synchronized Recording
function
Before you start...
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
SP/LP
• Set DECODER/LINE3 to LINE3 in the
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT
SELECT
SYNCHRO REC
PROG +/–
Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L3” in the display window.
1
Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want
2 to record, then turn it off.
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed.
3
4
Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds.
The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the VCR stands by for recording.
The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an input
signal from the connected equipment.
The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when
the connected equipment stops transmitting an input signal.
To cancel the Synchronized Recording function
Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC button turns off.
To stop recording
Press x STOP while recording.
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Notes
•
•
This function may not work with some types of satellite tuners.
Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no operation
is performed within a certain amount of time. In this case, the Synchronized Recording also
stops automatically.
•
•
When the connected equipment turns on while the SYNCHRO REC button is lit, recording
starts automatically.
If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap, the programme that
starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first
programme has finished.
•
The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for Synchronized
Recording.
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Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
?/1
CLEAR
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
MENU
M/m/</,
OK
Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
1
2
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTS and press OK.
Press M/m to highlight TIMER LIST, then press
3 OK:
TIMER LIST
2 8 .
PROG.
3 5
AAB
CDE
FGH
I J K
– –
9
THU
VPS
PDC
DATE
TIME
TODAY
3 0 . 9
2 . 1 0
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
SP
LP
LP
LP
SP
–
• If you want to change or cancel a setting, go
on to the next step.
VPS
PDC
MON
–
FRI
SUN
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
– : – –
– – . – –
– : – –
• If you do not need to change or cancel the
settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR
to return to recording standby.
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
:
CANCEL
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
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Press M/m to select the setting you want to
4 change or cancel, then press OK.
TIMER
2 8 . 9 THU
DATE
. 1 0
TIME
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0
PROG.
CDE
2
The selected setting appears in the TIMER
menu.
SP / LP
LIST
LP
VPS / PDC
ON
SELECT
:
:
:
SET
CANCEL
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
• To change the setting, press </, to highlight 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.
5
6
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
When the timer settings overlap
The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts
recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes start at the
same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority.
Programme 1
Programme 2
about 20 seconds
will be cut off
Programme 1
Programme 2
about 20 seconds will be cut off
Tip
•
In step 6 above, you can check the TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing OK. Press
MENU to exit the TIMER LIST.
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Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
In ZWEITON (German stereo) system
This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based
on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the
STEREO indicator appears in the display window.
To select bilingual sound while recording
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
To listen to
Main
On-screen display
MAIN
Display window
STEREO
Sub
SUB
STEREO
Main and sub
MAIN/SUB
STEREO
In NICAM system
(SLV-SE600E, SX600E, SE700E1/E2, SX700E, and SE800E
only)
This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the
NICAM system (The NICAM indicator appears). When a stereo or bilingual
programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.
To record a NICAM programme, HIFI AUDIO in the OPTIONS-1 menu should be
To select the sound while recording
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
Stereo programmes
To listen to
Stereo
On-screen display
STEREO
Display window
STEREO
Standard sound*
No indicator
No indicator
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)
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To listen to
Main
On-screen display
MAIN
Display window
STEREO
Sub
SUB
STEREO
Main and sub
Standard sound*
MAIN/SUB
No indicator
STEREO
No indicator
* Usually the main sound (monaural)
Selecting the sound during playback
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Stereo/main and sub
STEREO
STEREO
(left and right channels)
Left channel/main
Right channel/sub
Standard sound
LCH
STEREO
RCH
STEREO
No indicator
No indicator
How sound is recorded on a video tape
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the
main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio
track along the edge of the tape.
Stereo
Usually mixed
Bilingual
Usually main sound
left/right channels
Normal audio track
(monaural)
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
Main (left channel)
Sub (right channel)
Notes
•
•
To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT connections.
When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the
AUDIO MONITOR setting.
•
•
If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the
If HIFI AUDIO* is set to STANDARD, the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi-fi
and normal audio tracks. Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not change the sound.
* SLV-SE600E, SX600E, SE700E1/E2, SX700E, and SE800E only
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Searching using the Smart Search
function
If you record multiple programmes on a tape,
use the Smart Search function to see what has
been recorded on your tape. You can see
information such as date, time, and
?/1
programme position of programmes recorded
on a tape. You can also start playback
directly from the selected programme using
the SMART SEARCH screen.
All programmes are listed on the screen,
regardless of how the programme was
recorded.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
The data of the last tape inserted into the
VCR is automatically stored in memory. If
you want to recall the latest data screen,
select LATEST DATA in the SMART
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
SMART
SEARCH
M/m/</,
OK
After recording, press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
Press SMART SEARCH.
1
2
SMART SEARCH
1 8 0 MIN.
PROG.
3 5
FGH
AAB
I J K
DATE
2 8 . 9
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
1 . 1 0
TIME
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
Press M/m/</, to select the programme you
3 want to start viewing.
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
BLANK TIME
3 0 MIN.
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT
:
SMART SEARCH
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Press OK.
4
SMART SEARCH
1 8 0 MIN.
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts
automatically from the beginning of the selected
programme.
NOW SEARCHING
To stop searching
Press x STOP.
To exit the SMART SEARCH screen
Press SMART SEARCH.
To record in a blank space
SMART SEARCH
1 8 0 MIN.
PROG.
FGH
Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row
in the SMART SEARCH screen. Select the last
blank row in step 3, then press OK. The VCR
rewinds/fast-forwards the tape to the beginning of
the blank space, then stops. Start recording. Note
that “BLANK TIME” and the remaining time
indication only refers to the length of the last blank
space.
DATE
TIME
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
AAB
1 . 1 0
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
I J K
BLANK TIME
3 0 MIN.
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT
:
SMART SEARCH
To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape
You can display the data of the last tape used to record a programme, even after you
have removed the tape.
If you reinsert the tape and record additional programmes, be sure to select LATEST
DATA. Otherwise, all of the data for the tape is deleted.
Reinsert the last tape that you used to record a programme.
1
2
Press SMART SEARCH.
SMART SEARCH
NO DATA
LATEST DATA
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT
:
SMART SEARCH
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Press M/m to highlight LATEST DATA.
3
4
SMART SEARCH
If you want to reset the latest data screen,
highlight NO DATA and press OK, then record a
programme.
DATE
TIME
PROG.
3 5
FGH
AAB
I J K
2 8 . 9
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
1 . 1 0
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
NO DATA
LATEST DATA
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT
:
SMART SEARCH
Press OK.
The latest data stored in the VCR’s memory is displayed.
Tips
•
•
You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list.
While recording, you can display the SMART SEARCH screen using the SMART SEARCH
button. If you decide to stop recording, press SMART SEARCH to make the SMART
SEARCH screen disappear first. Then press x STOP.
Notes
•
•
•
You cannot use this function unless the clock is set.
Depending on the tape, the total or remaining time may not appear correctly.
If many short programmes are recorded on a tape, multiple programmes may be included in a
single block. In this case, only the latest programme information will appear in the SMART
SEARCH screen.
•
Blank time is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of the tape.
However, if you eject the tape and then make a new recording on the same tape, the original
recorded programme(s) is displayed as a blank space.
•
•
•
If no information is stored in the VCR’s memory, LATEST DATA does not appear in the
SMART SEARCH screen.
The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information
signals.
If you start recording a programme “D” from the middle of a previously recorded programme
“A” and into another previously recorded programme “B,” the Smart Search information for
the second programme “B,” which is recorded over, is deleted.
Originally recorded programmes
A
B
C
Recording the programme “D” over the programme “A” and “B”
A
D
C
* not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E
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Searching using the index function
The VCR automatically marks the tape with
an index signal at the point where each
recording begins. Use these signals as
references to find a specific recording.
./>
INDEX
SEARCH
1
2
3
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
1
2
Press ./> INDEX SEARCH.
• To search ahead, press > INDEX
SEARCH.
INDEX
SEARCH
• To search backwards, press . INDEX
SEARCH.
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts
automatically from that point.
To stop searching
Press x STOP.
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 (the indicator
flashes in the display window, then turns off),
distortion may occur if the recording is in poor
condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.
During playback, press TRACKING +/– to display
TRACKING
the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear
as you press one of the two buttons (the indicator
lights up). To resume automatic tracking
adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.
Tracking meter
About the Reality Regenerator (RR) function
(not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E)
The Reality Regenerator (RR) function automatically restores the picture to its
original quality during playback.
To use the RR function, press RR.
The RR button lights up. You can set
RR to NORMAL or HIGH in the
To turn it off, press RR. The RR
button turns off.
RR
About the Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function
The Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function
automatically improves recording and playback
OPTIONS - 1
OPC
EDIT
ON
quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the
video heads and tape. To maintain better picture
quality, we recommend that you set OPC to ON in
the OPTIONS-1 menu (the OPC indicator lights up
OFF
AUDIO MIX
HIFI AUDIO
AUTO LONG PLAY
TAPE LENGTH
RETURN
OFF
NICAM
OFF
E1 8 0
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
OPC playback
The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes
and tapes that were not recorded with OPC.
OPC recording
Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time, the VCR adjusts to
the tape using the OPC function (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment
is retained until the tape is ejected.
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To deactivate the OPC function
Set OPC to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu. The OPC indicator in the display window
turns off.
Tip
•
To set tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at the same time.
Notes
•
•
You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter won’t be
displayed.
With the Auto Long Play function on, the OPC function will work only in SP mode. If the
tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP, the OPC function turns off. If, however, the
entire programme is recorded in LP mode, the OPC function will work.
•
There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR
analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator
flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR analyse the tape (the OPC indicator
flashes rapidly) and return to recording pause. After the OPC indicator stops flashing, press
X PAUSE to start recording immediately.
If you want to start recording quickly without using the OPC function, first set the VCR to
recording pause (the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press X PAUSE again to start
recording.
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Changing menu options
Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press
1 OK.
OPTIONS
OPTIONS - 1
OPTIONS - 2
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK.
2
OPTIONS - 1
OPTIONS - 2
OPC
EDIT
ON
DECODER / LINE3
TIMER OPTIONS
POWER SAVE
TV DIRECT REC
RR
DECODER
VARIABLE
OFF
OFF
AUDIO MIX
OFF
HIFI AUDIO
NICAM
OFF
ON
AUTO LONG PLAY
TAPE LENGTH
RETURN
NORMAL
E1 8 0
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
: OK
EXIT : MENU
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to select the option, then press OK.
Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK.
Press MENU to return to the original screen.
3
4
5
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
OPTIONS-1
Menu option
Set this option to
OPC
• ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control) function
and improve picture quality.
•
•
OFF to switch off OPC.
EDIT
ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing.
• OFF to turn off EDIT.
AUDIO MIX
•
ON to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the same
time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function.
• OFF to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately.
Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.
If you press Z EJECT or turn the VCR off, AUDIO MIX will be
HIFI AUDIO*1
• NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track.
•
STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track.
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Menu option
Set this option to
AUTO LONG PLAY
•
ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to
the LP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter
than the recording time. Note that for AUTO LONG PLAY to
work correctly, the TAPE LENGTH setting must be accurate.
• OFF to keep the set tape speed.
TAPE LENGTH
• E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.
•
•
•
E195 to use an E-195 type tape.
E240 to use an E-240 type tape.
E300 to use an E-300 type tape.
OPTIONS-2
Menu option
Set this option to
DECODER/LINE2*2
• DECODER to use the DECODER/LINE-2 IN*2 connector as
the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder connector.
•
LINE2 to use the DECODER/LINE-2 IN*2 connector as the
line input connector.
DECODER/LINE3*3
TIMER OPTIONS*4
• DECODER to use the DECODER/LINE-3 IN*3 connector as
the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder connector.
•
LINE3 to use the DECODER/LINE-3 IN*3 connector as the
line input connector.
• VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for
selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing the
TIMER button.
•
•
STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing the
TIMER button.
SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when pressing
the
TIMER button.
POWER SAVE
•
ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve
the VCR’s power.
• OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the
VCR is standing by.
TV DIRECT REC*4
RR*4
• ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function.
•
OFF to deactivate it.
• NORMAL for normal everyday use.
•
HIGH for well-used video tapes such as rented tapes.
Select this option when NORMAL does not improve the picture
quality.
Notes
•
When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display window remain on, even though
POWER SAVE is set to ON.
With the EDIT option ON, the OPC function does not work.
•
*1 SLV-SE600E, SX600E, SE700E1/E2, SX700E, and SE800E only
*2 SLV-SE600E, SX600E, SE650D, SE700D1/D2/E1/E2, and SX700D/E only
*3 SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D only
*4 not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E
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Editing
Connecting to a VCR or stereo system
How to connect to record on this VCR
Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LINE IN connector or jacks of this
VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits
your VCR.
Example A
Your VCR (Recorder)
TV
i LINE-1 (TV)
Other VCR (Player)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Example B
Your VCR (Recorder)
TV
LINE-2 IN*1
(open cover to connect)
LINE OUT
VMC-820HG audio/video cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Other VCR (Player)
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Example C
Your VCR (Recorder)
TV
DECODER/
t LINE-3 IN*1
or
DECODER/
t LINE-2 IN*2
Other VCR (Player)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
How to connect to a stereo system
(SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D only)
Connect the LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on
the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied).
Notes
•
•
•
Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.*1
If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.
If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select
the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
•
•
If the other VCR does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, use the VMC-2106HG cable
instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.
When you connect another VCR to the DECODER/LINE-3 IN*1 (or DECODER/LINE-2
IN*2) connector, set DECODER/LINE3*1 (or DECODER/LINE2*2) to LINE3*1 (or
LINE2*2) in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
*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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Basic editing
(when recording on this VCR)
Before you start editing
z REC
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display the
connected line in the display window.
• Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
X
• On this VCR, set EDIT to ON in the
OPTIONS-1 menu. If the other VCR has a
similar function, turn it on as well.
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR.
1 Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR. Search for the
2 point to start recording and press X (pause).
Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
3
4
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same time.
To stop editing
Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.
Tip
•
To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X (pause) on this VCR when an unwanted
scene begins. When it ends, press X (pause) again to resume recording.
Note
•
If you start editing following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording with the
OPC function. To record a tape with the OPC function, press z REC again during recording
pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape. Then, press X (pause) after the OPC indicator
stops flashing to start recording. If you press X (pause) before the OPC indicator stops
flashing, the OPC function is cancelled.
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Audio dubbing
(SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D only)
This feature lets you record over the normal
audio track. The monaural sound previously
recorded is replaced while the original hi-fi
sound remains unchanged. Use this feature
to add commentary to a tape that you have
recorded with a camcorder.
Before you start
• Open the LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R jacks
cover on the front panel and connect a
playback source.
CLEAR
• Turn on the TV and set it to the video
channel.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
AUDIO DUB
LINE-2 IN
X
Insert a source tape into your stereo system (or the playback VCR).
1 Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.
2 Search for the start of the section to be replaced and press X (pause).
The VCR enters pause mode.
Press AUDIO DUB.
3
The programme position changes to “L2,” and the indicator appears in the
display window.
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To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on this VCR and the stereo system
4 (or other VCR) at the same time.
After you use this feature, the audio in playback mode is automatically set to
monaural.
To stop editing
Press x STOP on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR).
To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio
to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio. When AUDIO MIX is set to ON, the
AUDIO MONITOR button does not function.
Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape.
Note
•
If you eject the tape or turn the VCR off, AUDIO MIX is automatically set to OFF.
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Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony
service facility.
Symptom
Remedy
The ?/1 ON/STANDBY
switch does not function.
•
•
•
Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
The power is turned on but
the VCR does not operate.
Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug
the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours.
The VCR is plugged in but
the display window remains
dark.
79).
The clock has stopped and
“–:– –” appears in the
display window.
•
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for
more than one hour. Reset the clock (and timer).
The playback picture does
not appear on the TV
screen.
•
•
Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a
monitor, set it to video input.
If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable, make sure
the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the t TV/
VIDEO button on the remote commander to light up the VIDEO
indicator.
The picture is not clear.
•
•
If your TV is connected to the VCR with both Scart and aerial
Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF
channel output of your VCR.
•
•
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.
The video heads are dirty (see the last page of Troubleshooting).
Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-
25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes
are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your
nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be
required). Do not use a commercially available liquid type
cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video
heads.
•
•
The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony
service facility for more information.
The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.
Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
The picture has no sound.
•
•
The tape is defective.
If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable connection.
The sound is unstable or has
an echo.
•
When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on both the
hi-fi and normal audio tracks, make sure AUDIO MIX in the
OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF.
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Symptom
Remedy
The sound from a tape
recorded with the VCR is
not in stereo or the STEREO
indicator in the display
window is flashing.
•
•
Adjust the tracking.
The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using the Sony
T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette
as explained above.
No TV programme appears
on the TV screen.
•
•
•
•
Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a
monitor, set it to video input.
If your TV is connected to the VCR with both Scart and aerial
Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF
channel output of your VCR.
Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. Select
a programme position when recording TV programmes; select a
line input when recording from other equipment.
TV reception is poor.
•
•
Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.
Adjust the TV aerial.
The tape starts playing as
soon as it is inserted.
•
•
•
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the
The tape is ejected when
you press z REC.
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the
Nothing happens when you
Make sure the tape is not at its end.
press z REC.
The timer does not operate.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Check that the clock is set.
Make sure a tape has been inserted.
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Make sure the tape is not at its end.
Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording.
Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
Check that the decoder is turned on.
Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for
more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.
•
•
Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
The SHOWVIEW menu or
the TIMER menu does not
appear.
Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set
The VPS/PDC function
does not operate properly.
•
•
Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.
Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one (there
might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the broadcast
you wanted to record did not send the good VPS/PDC information,
the VCR will not start recording.
•
If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be altered and
the VCR might not start recording.
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Symptom
Remedy
The SYNCHRO REC
button turns off while
recording or does not go
back to recording standby
mode.
•
The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press
SYNCHRO REC again.
The Synchronized
Recording function does not
work.
•
The connected equipment was not turned off.
Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC
again.
•
•
There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.
The programme recorded
with the Synchronized
Recording function is
incomplete.
If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized Recording
overlap, the programme that starts first has priority and the second
programme starts recording only after the first programme has
finished.
•
•
There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.
You cannot set channels as
PAY-TV/Canal Plus in the
TUNER menu.
Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in the
OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DECODER (see page 79).
You cannot watch PAY-TV/
Canal Plus programmes
when the VCR is in standby
mode.
•
•
Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in the
OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DECODER (see page 79).
Make sure the PAY-TV/Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged securely.
A PAY-TV/Canal Plus
programme is always
recorded scrambled.
•
•
Make sure the PAY-TV/Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged securely.
Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in the
OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DECODER (see page 79).
•
Check that this channel is set as PAY-TV/Canal Plus in the
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Symptom
Remedy
A tape cannot be inserted.
•
•
Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment.
The remote commander
does not function.
Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote
sensor on the VCR.
•
•
Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones
if they are weak.
Make sure the [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch is set
correctly.
The selected input line
connector number does not
appear in the display
window.
•
Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in the
The SMARTLINK function
does not work.
•
•
Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC,
EASYLINK, Q-Link, EURO VIEW LINK, or T-V LINK.
Make sure you use the Scart cable to connect the VCR and your
TV.
•
•
Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely.
The tracking meter does not
appear on the TV screen.
The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking
cannot be adjusted.
•
•
•
•
The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an NTSC-
recorded tape.
You cannot control other
TVs.
Set your TV’s code number. The code number may change when
you replace the batteries of the remote commander.
The display window
becomes dim.
The display window automatically becomes dim when the VCR is
in standby or timer recording mode.
The VCR needs to be
cleaned.
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzene.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
• Rough picture
• Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
initial
terminal
contamination
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Specifications
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
System
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
Channel coverage
PAL (B/G)
VHF E2 to E12
General
Power requirements
220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz
VHF Italian channel A to H
UHF E21 to E69
Power consumption
21 W
Operating temperature
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20
HYPER S21 to S41
RF output signal
5°C to 40°C
UHF channels 21 to 69
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C
Dimensions including projecting parts and controls
Aerial out
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Tape speed
Approx. 430 × 100 × 283 mm (w/h/d) (SLV-SE600A/E,
SX600E, SE650D, SE700D1/D2/E1/E2, SX700D/E)
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)
Maximum recording/playback time
10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)
Fast-forward and rewind time
Approx. 1 min. (with E180 tape)
Approx. 430 × 100 × 290 mm (w/h/d) (SLV-SE800D1/
D2/E, SX800D)
Mass
Approx. 4.3 kg (SLV-SE600A/E, SX600E, SE650D,
SE700D1/D2/E1/E2, SX700D/E)
Approx. 4.4 kg (SLV-SE800D1/D2/E, SX800D)
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Aerial cable (1)
Inputs and outputs
i LINE-1 (TV)
21-pin
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
Video output: pin 19
Audio output: pins 1 and 3
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
DECODER/t LINE-2 IN (SLV-SE600E, SX600E,
SE650D, SE700D1/D2/E1/E2, SX700D/E)
21-pin
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
DECODER/t LINE-3 IN (SLV-SE800D1/D2/E,
SX800D)
21-pin
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
LINE-2 IN (SLV-SE800D1/D2/E, SX800D)
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync
negative
AUDIO IN, phono jack (2)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
AUDIO OUT (SLV-SE650D, SE700D1/D2/E1/E2,
SX700D/E, SE800D1/D2/E, SX800D)
Phono jack (2)
Rated output level: 327 mVrms
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Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
SLV-SE800D1/D2/E, SX800D
B Tape compartment
N PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– buttons
O AUTO SET UP/
RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL
Q SYNCHRO REC (Synchronized
Recording) button (66)
S LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L (left)/R
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B Tape compartment
K PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– buttons
L AUTO SET UP/
RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL
* not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E
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Display window
STEREO SP VIDEO VPS SMARTLINK
NICAM LP
EP
PDC OPC
TV
H SMARTLINK indicator*2 (11)
I TV indicator*2 (47)
B NICAM indicator*1 (70)
J Audio dubbing indicator*3 (83)
L Time counter/clock/line/programme
F VPS (Video Programme System)/PDC
(Programme Delivery Control)
indicator*2 (55)
G OPC (Optimum Picture Control)
indicator (76)
*1 SLV-SE600E, SX600E, SE700E1/E2, SX700E, and SE800E only
*2 not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E
*3 SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D only
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Rear panel
D AERIAL OUT
B DECODER/t LINE-2 IN
DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-2
E i LINE-1 (TV)
F AUDIO OUT R (right)/L (left)
DECODER/t LINE-3 IN
DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-3
SORTIE AUDIO D/G jacks*3 (12)
C AERIAL IN
*1 SLV-SE600E, SX600E, SE650D, SE700D1/D2/E1/E2, and SX700D/E only
*2 SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D only
*3 not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E
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D ×2 button*1 (62)
Remote commander
E y SLOW button*1 (62)
F SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)
button (45)
G
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
m
M
1
2
*
*
FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (not available on
SLV-SE600A/E, SX600E, and SE650D)
not available on SLV-SE600A/E, SX600E, and
SE650D
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P a TV power on/TV mode select
Q ./> INDEX SEARCH buttons*1
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
c/C Teletext page access buttons*2
W
1
*
*
FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (not available on
SLV-SE600A/E, SX600E, and SE650D)
not available on SLV-SE600A/E, SX600E, and
SE650D
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Index
A
L
Adjusting
Language selecting 24
LP mode 45
S
Safety tab 46
tracking 76
Scart connection 10
Searching
Aerial hookup 9
M
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 29
Audio dubbing 83
Audio track 71
Auto Clock Set 22
Auto Long Play 79
Auto Set Up 16
Monaural 70
Monitoring
at various speeds 61
using the index function 75
using the Smart Search
function 72
during playback 71
during recording 70
ShowView
N
recording 53
NICAM broadcasts 70
Normal audio track 71
Smart Search 72
SMARTLINK
C
Canal Plus 36
Automatic Power Off 11
One Touch Menu 11
One Touch Timer 11
Preset Download 11
SP mode 45
Changing the programme
position 30
Changing the station name 34
Cleaning the video heads 85
Clock setting 19
O
OPC (Optimum Picture
Control) 76
Optional setting 78
Colour system
P
compatible colour systems
setting 42
Stereo 70
Synchronized Recording 65
PDC (Programme Delivery
Control) 55
Adjusting
Playback 41
Connecting
T
to a satellite tuner 12
to a stereo system 12
to a TV with a Scart
Counter 42
Timer setting 57
cancelling 68
changing 68
checking 68
at various speeds 61
frame-by-frame 62
selecting the sound 71
slow motion 62
using the Dial Timer 48
using the ShowView
system 53
D
Power save 79
Presetting channels 26
Demonstration 52
Dial Timer 48
Disabling the programme
positions 32
Adjusting
R
Reality Regenerator 76
Recording 44
V
bilingual programmes 70
duration time 64
saving 46
VPS (Video Programme
System) 55
E
Editing 80
stereo programmes 70
timer setting 57
EP mode 43
Z
ZWEITON broadcasts 70
using the Dial Timer 48
using the ShowView
system 53
H
Hi-fi audio track 71
what you are watching on
the TV 47
I
Index search 75
while watching another
programme 45
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