Sony VCR SLV SE810D User Manual

3-065-674-E1 (1) GB  
Video Cassette  
Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
PAL  
SLV-SE610A/E  
SLV-SE710D/E  
SLV-SX710D/E  
SLV-SX717D/E  
SLV-SE810D/E  
SLV-SX810D  
© 2001 Sony Corporation  
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Table of contents  
68 Recording stereo and bilingual  
programmes  
70 Searching using the Smart Search  
function  
Getting Started  
4 Index to parts and controls  
10 Step 1 : Unpacking  
11 Step 2 : Setting up the remote  
commander  
15 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR  
19 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the  
VCR  
22 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with  
the Auto Set Up function  
25 Step 6 : Setting the clock  
72 Storing, searching and deleting  
programme information (Smart  
Search Plus)  
77 Searching using the index function  
78 Adjusting the picture  
80 Reducing the VCR’s power  
81 Changing menu options  
29 Selecting a language  
30 Presetting channels  
33 Changing/disabling programme  
positions  
38 Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus  
decoder  
Editing  
84 Connecting to a VCR or stereo  
system  
86 Basic editing  
87 Audio dubbing  
(SLV-SE810D/E and SX810D  
only)  
(not available on SLV-SE610A)  
Basic Operations  
Additional Information  
43 Playing a tape  
92 Specifications  
93 Index  
45 Recording TV programmes  
48 Recording TV programmes using  
the Dial Timer  
(SLV-SE810D/E and SX810D only)  
53 Recording TV programmes using  
the ShowView system  
Back Cover  
Quick Start Guide  
(not available on SLV-SE610A/E)  
57 Recording TV programmes using  
the timer  
Additional Operations  
61 Playing/searching at various speeds  
63 Setting the recording duration time  
64 Synchronized Recording  
(not available on SLV-SE610A/E)  
66 Checking/changing/cancelling  
timer settings  
Table of contents  
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Getting Started  
Index to parts and controls  
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.  
Front panel  
SLV-SE810D/E, SX810D  
A ?/1 (on/standby) switch (19)  
B Tape compartment  
M
N PROGRAM +/– buttons (22) (62)  
(78)  
C Remote sensor (11)  
D A (eject) button (43)  
E Shuttle ring (61)  
O AUDIO DUB button (87)  
P AUTO SET UP/RF (Radio  
Frequency) CHANNEL button (19)  
F H (play) button (43) (61)  
G JOG button (62)  
Q SYNCHRO REC (Synchronized  
Recording) button (65)  
H z REC (record) button (45) (63)  
R t LINE-2 L (left) o R (right)  
(86)  
jacks (covered) (84) (85)  
I X (pause) button (43) (86)  
J x (stop) button (43) (86)  
How to open the jack cover  
1 Press the bottom of the cover.  
2 Hook your finger on the top edge of the  
cover and pull it open.  
K M (fast-forward) button (43) (61)  
L m (rewind) button (43) (61)  
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SLV-SE610A/E, SE710D/E, SX710D/E, SX717D/E  
A ?/1 (on/standby) switch (19)  
B Tape compartment  
I M (fast-forward) button (43) (61)  
J m (rewind) button (43) (61)  
C Remote sensor (11)  
K PROGRAM +/– buttons (22) (62)  
(78)  
D A (eject) button (43)  
E H (play) button (43) (61)  
L AUTO SET UP/RF (Radio  
Frequency) CHANNEL button (19)  
(22)  
F z REC (record) button (45) (63)  
(86)  
M SYNCHRO REC (Synchronized  
Recording) button* (64)  
G X (pause) button (43) (86)  
H x (stop) button (43) (86)  
* not available on SLV-SE610A/E  
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Index to parts and controls  
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Display window  
STEREO NICAM  
SYNCHRO  
VIDEO VPS SPLP OPC  
PDC EP  
TV  
RR  
J TV indicator*2 (47)  
A Timer indicator (50) (55) (58)  
B SYNCHRO indicator*2 (64)  
C STEREO indicator (68)  
K Audio dubbing indicator*3 (87)  
L Tracking indicator (78)  
D NICAM indicator*1 (68)  
M Time counter/clock/line/programme  
position indicator (43) (45) (86)  
E
(smartlink) indicator*2 (17)  
N Remaining time indicator (45)  
F VIDEO indicator (16) (46)  
O RR (Reality Regenerator) indicator  
G VPS (Video Programme System)/  
PDC (Programme Delivery Control)  
indicator*2 (55)  
(78)  
P Tape/recording indicator (45)  
H Tape speed indicators (45)  
I OPC (Optimum Picture Control)  
indicator (79)  
*1SLV-SE610E, SE710E, SX710E,  
SX717E, and SE810E only  
*2not available on SLV-SE610A/E  
*3SLV-SE810D/E and SX810D only  
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Rear panel  
A Mains lead (15) (16)  
D AERIAL OUT  
ANTENNE SORTIE connector (15)  
(16)  
B DECODER/t LINE-2 IN  
DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-  
2 connector*1 (18) (38) (64) (85)  
E i LINE-1 (TV)  
i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (16)  
(38)  
DECODER/t LINE-3 IN  
DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-  
3 connector*2 (18) (38) (64) (85)  
F
(audio out) R/D (right) L/G (left)  
jacks*3 (18)  
C AERIAL IN  
ANTENNE ENTREE connector (15)  
(16)  
*1SLV-SE610E, SE710D/E, SX710D/E,  
and SX717D/E only  
*2SLV-SE810D/E and SX810D only  
*3not available on SLV-SE610A/E  
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A Z EJECT button (43)  
B WIDE button (for TV) (13)  
C AUDIO MONITOR button (68)  
D ×2 button*1 (61)  
Remote commander  
E y SLOW button*1 (61)  
F SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)  
button (45)  
G
DISPLAY button (45)  
H - (ten’s digit) button (12) (46)  
I 2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)  
(13)  
J z REC (record) button (45) (63)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
K MENU button (25) (66)  
L X PAUSE/M button (25) (43)  
x STOP/m button (25) (43)  
m REW (rewind)/< button (43)  
(61)  
M FF (fast-forward)/, button  
(43) (61)  
H PLAY/OK button (25) (43)  
*1FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (not  
available on SLV-SE610A/E,  
SE710D/E, SX710D/E)  
*2not available on SLV-SE610A/E,  
SE710D/E, SX710D/E  
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M [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch  
(11)  
N ?/1 (on/standby) switch (12) (55)  
O COUNTER/REMAIN button (45)  
/ (Teletext) button*2 (for TV) (13)  
P a TV power on/TV mode select  
button*2 (for TV) (12)  
Q ./> INDEX SEARCH  
buttons*1 (77)  
R CLEAR button (43) (54) (66)  
S t TV/VIDEO button (12) (16) (46)  
T Programme number buttons (12) (46)  
U INPUT SELECT button (46) (58)  
(86)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
V PROG (programme) +/– buttons (12)  
(31) (45)  
c/CTeletext page access buttons*2  
(for TV) (13)  
W
TIMER button (53) (57)  
X SMART SEARCH button (70)  
*1FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (not  
available on SLV-SE610A/E,  
SE710D/E, SX710D/E)  
*2not available on SLV-SE610A/E,  
SE710D/E, SX710D/E  
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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 11 models: SLV-SE610A, SE610E,  
SE710D, SE710E, SX710D, SX710E, SX717D, SX717E, SE810D, SE810E, and  
SX810D. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR.  
SLV-SE810E is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in  
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE710E only.”  
Unpacking  
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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander  
Inserting the batteries  
Insert two R6 (size AA)  
batteries by matching the + and  
– on the batteries to the  
diagram inside the battery  
compartment.  
Insert the negative (–) end first,  
then push in and down until the  
positive (+) end clicks into  
position.  
Using the remote  
commander  
You can use this remote  
commander to operate this  
Remote sensor  
VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons  
on the remote commander  
marked with a dot () can be  
used to operate your Sony TV.  
If the TV does not have the  
symbol near the remote sensor,  
this remote commander will  
not operate the TV.  
[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  
Change the Teletext page*  
DISPLAY  
c/C  
Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For WIDE  
other manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling  
other TVs with the remote commander  
(SLV-SX717D/E, SE810D/E, and SX810D only)”  
below.)  
Notes  
• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.  
• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove  
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.  
• Do not use a new battery together with an old one.  
• Do not use different types of batteries together.  
• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.  
* not available on SLV-SE610A/E, SE710D/E, and SX710D/E  
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander  
(SLV-SX717D/E, SE810D/E, and SX810D only)  
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your  
TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code  
number.  
1 Set [TV] / [VIDEO] at the top of the remote commander to [TV].  
Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the programme  
number buttons. Then release ?/1.  
2
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  
Nokia  
Code number  
01*1, 02  
68  
15, 16, 69*3  
17*1, 49  
Akai  
Panasonic  
Philips  
06*1, 07*1, 08*1  
Ferguson  
Grundig  
Hitachi  
JVC  
52  
10*1, 11*1  
24  
Saba  
12, 13  
22, 23  
25  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
33  
Loewe  
Mivar  
45  
Sharp  
29  
09, 70  
66  
Telefunken  
Thomson  
Toshiba  
36  
43*2  
38  
NEC  
*1 Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.  
*2 Press WIDE, then press 2 +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.  
*3 Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press M/m/</, to  
select the wide picture you want and press OK.  
Tip  
• When you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV  
turns off automatically.  
Notes  
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be  
erased.  
• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work  
with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.  
• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may  
change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.  
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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR  
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 16.  
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  
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
1
your TV and connect it to  
AERIAL IN on the rear panel of  
the VCR.  
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
AERIAL  
Connect AERIAL OUT of the  
VCR and the aerial input of your  
TV using the supplied aerial cable.  
2
3
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
Note  
• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to  
tune your TV to the VCR (see page 19).  
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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 AERIAL OUT connector (see page 21).  
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About the SMARTLINK features  
(not available on SLV-SE610A/E)  
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  
(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  
Auto Set Up procedure. Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the  
Auto Set Up function during the procedure.  
See “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 22.  
• TV Direct Rec  
You can easily record what you are watching on the TV. For details, see  
“Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not  
available on SLV-SE610A/E)” on page 47.  
• One Touch Play  
With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning  
on the TV. For details, see “Starting playback automatically with one  
button (One Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE610A/E)” on page 44.  
• One Touch Menu  
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and  
display the VCR’s on-screen display automatically by pressing MENU on  
the remote commander.  
• One Touch Timer  
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and  
display the timer recording menu (the TIMER METHOD menu, the  
TIMER menu, or the SHOWVIEW menu) automatically by pressing  
TIMER on the remote commander.  
You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER  
OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 82).  
• 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.  
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Note  
• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.  
Additional connections  
To a stereo system  
(not available on  
SLV-SE610A/E)  
R/D L/G  
You can improve sound  
quality by connecting a  
stereo system to the  
LINE IN  
R/D  
L/G jacks as shown on the  
right.  
Audio cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
To a satellite or digital  
tuner with Line Through  
(not available on  
SLV-SE610A)  
DECODER/  
t LINE-3 IN*1  
or  
DECODER/t  
LINE-2 IN*2  
LINE OUT  
Using the Line Through  
function, you can watch  
programmes from a satellite  
or digital tuner connected to  
this VCR on the TV even  
when the VCR is turned off.  
When you turn on the  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
satellite or digital tuner, this  
VCR automatically sends the  
signal from the satellite or digital tuner to the TV without turning itself on.  
Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the 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  
2
LINE2*2) in the OPTIONS-2 menu.  
Set POWER SAVE to OFF or PARTIAL*1 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-SE810D/E and SX810D only  
*2 SLV-SE610E, SE710D/E, SX710D/E, and SX717D/E only  
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Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR  
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 20.  
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  
PROGRAM +/–  
Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.  
1
2
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.  
AUTO  
SET UP  
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.  
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.  
RF CHANNEL  
Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR  
picture.  
3
This programme position will now be referred to as the video  
channel.  
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Tuning your TV to the VCR  
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Tune the TV to the same channel  
shown in the VCR display window so  
that the picture on the right appears  
clearly on the TV screen.  
4
5
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
Refer to your TV manual for TV  
tuning instructions.  
If the picture does not appear clearly,  
see “To obtain a clear picture from the  
VCR” below.  
AUTO  
Press RF CHANNEL.  
SET UP  
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.  
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector  
RF CHANNEL  
?/1  
PROGRAM +/–  
Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.  
1
Tuning your TV to the VCR  
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AUTO  
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.  
2
3
SET UP  
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.  
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.  
RF CHANNEL  
PROGRAM  
Press PROGRAM +/– to set the RF channel to OFF, and press RF  
CHANNEL again.  
AUTO  
SET UP  
RF channel set up is complete.  
RF CHANNEL  
Tuning your TV to the VCR  
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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.  
?/1  
AUTO SET UP  
PROGRAM +/–  
AUTO  
Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three  
seconds.  
SET UP  
1
2
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 table on page 23.  
For some countries, there is a selection of languages to choose from.  
If your country does not appear, select ELSE.  
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AUTO  
Press AUTO SET UP lightly.  
SET UP  
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  
programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme  
positions” on page 33.  
If you use the SMARTLINK connection (not available on SLV-  
SE610A/E), the Preset Download function starts and the  
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-SE610A/E).  
The abbreviations of the countries and languages are as follows:  
Abbreviation Country  
Language  
German  
German  
French  
Abbreviation Country  
Language  
Greek  
A
Austria  
GR  
I
Greece  
Italy  
B-D  
B-F  
B-N  
CH-D  
CH-F  
CH-I  
D
Belgium  
Belgium  
Belgium  
Italian  
L-D  
L-F  
N
Luxembourg German  
Luxembourg French  
Dutch  
Switzerland German  
Switzerland French  
Switzerland Italian  
Norway  
Danish  
NL  
P
Netherlands Dutch  
Portugal  
Finland  
Portuguese  
Germany  
Denmark  
Spain  
German  
Danish  
Spanish  
S
Swedish  
Finnish  
English  
DK  
E
SF  
ELSE  
Other  
countries  
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 29.  
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Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function  
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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-SE610A/E  
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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.  
The Auto Clock Set function (not available on SLV-SE610A/E) works only if a station  
in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If the Auto Set Up function did not set the  
clock correctly for your local area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function.  
Setting the clock manually  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.  
Press MENU, then press M/m to  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
2
3
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  
OFF  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
1 . 1 . 2 0 0 1  
For SLV-SE610A/E, only the clock  
setting menu appears. Skip the next  
step and go to step 4.  
MON  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight MANUAL  
ADJUST, then press OK.  
CLOCK  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
OFF  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
1
.
1 . 2 0 0 1  
MON  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press M/m to set the day.  
CLOCK  
4
5
6
7
8
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
OFF  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8  
.
1 . 2 0 0 1  
SUN  
FRI  
FRI  
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 1  
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  
AUTO ADJUST  
OFF  
PLAY  
OK  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 1  
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  
AUTO ADJUST  
OFF  
PLAY  
OK  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 1  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
Tips  
• To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and  
select the digits by pressing M/m.  
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
Note  
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
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Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function (not  
available on SLV-SE610A/E)  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.  
Press MENU, then press M/m to  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
SETTINGS  
MENU  
1
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then  
press OK.  
CLOCK  
2
3
4
AUTO ADJUST  
ON  
1
PLAY  
OK  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 1  
AAB  
AUTO ADJUST is highlighted.  
FRI  
FRI  
FRI  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press OK.  
CLOCK  
AUTO ADJUST  
ON  
OFF  
PLAY  
OK  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 1  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight ON, then press  
OK.  
CLOCK  
AUTO ADJUST  
ON  
1
PLAY  
OK  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 1  
AAB  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press m to highlight CLOCK  
PROGRAM, then press OK.  
CLOCK  
5
6
7
AUTO ADJUST  
PLAY  
OK  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
1
AAB  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 1  
FRI  
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  
AUTO ADJUST  
PLAY  
OK  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2
CDE  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 1  
FRI  
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.  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.  
Press MENU, then press M/m to  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
SETTINGS  
1
MENU  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight LANGUAGE,  
then press OK.  
LANGUAGE  
2
ENGLISH  
NEDERLANDS  
DANSK / NORSK  
SVENSKA  
PLAY  
OK  
DEUTSCH  
FRANÇAIS  
ITALIANO  
SUOMI  
ESPAÑOL  
PORTUGUÊS  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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.  
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.  
Press MENU, then press M/m to  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
SETTINGS  
1
2
3
4
MENU  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then  
press OK.  
TUNER  
PROG.  
1
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
NORMAL  
PLAY  
OK  
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
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
CATV  
ON  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL,  
then press OK.  
TUNER  
PROG.  
1
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
NORMAL  
PLAY  
OK  
C
1 2 AAB  
OFF  
ON  
To preset CATV (Cable Television)  
channels, select CATV.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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PROG  
Press PROG +/– to select the  
programme position.  
Selected programme  
position  
5
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.  
TUNER  
6
7
PROG.  
AAB  
4
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
C
1 2  
ON  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.  
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  
• UHF E21 - E69  
• CATV S1 - S20  
• HYPER S21 - S41  
• CATV S01 - S05  
ON  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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 position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.  
1
2 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.  
3 Select TUNER, then press OK.  
4 Select FINE TUNING, then press OK.  
The fine tuning meter appears.  
TUNER  
PROG.  
4
Selected programme  
position  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
NORMAL  
C
2 7  
OFF  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SET  
:
EXIT : MENU  
5 Press </, to get a clearer picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.  
Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF.  
Tip  
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
Notes  
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
• When adjusting FINE TUNING, the menu may become difficult to read due to  
interference from the picture being received.  
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Changing/disabling programme positions  
After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If  
any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable  
them.  
You can also change the station names (not available on SLV-SE610A/E). If the  
station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually.  
Changing programme positions  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.  
Press MENU, then press M/m to  
highlight LISTS and press OK.  
LISTS  
MENU  
1
CHANNEL LIST  
TIMER LIST  
RETURN  
PLAY  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
OK  
EXIT : MENU  
EXIT : MENU  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL  
LIST, then press OK.  
CHANNEL LIST  
2
3
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
PLAY  
OK  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
CDE  
FGH  
SELECT  
MOVE PROGRAM  
ERASE PROGRAM  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
Press M/m to highlight the row which  
you want to change the programme  
position, then press ,.  
CHANNEL LIST  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
PLAY  
OK  
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  
positions 6 to 60, press M/m  
repeatedly.  
FGH  
SELECT  
SET STATION NAME  
CONFIRM  
:
:
: OK  
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Press M/m until the selected channel  
row moves to the desired programme  
position.  
CHANNEL LIST  
4
5
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
CDE  
PLAY  
OK  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
0 3  
5 6  
1 2  
2 7  
0 9  
AAB  
FGH  
The selected channel is inserted at the  
new programme position and the  
intermediate channels are displaced to  
fill the gap.  
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.  
Disabling unwanted programme positions  
After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled  
positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons.  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.  
Press MENU, then press M/m to  
highlight LISTS, and press OK.  
LISTS  
MENU  
1
CHANNEL LIST  
TIMER LIST  
RETURN  
PLAY  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL  
LIST, then press OK.  
CHANNEL LIST  
2
3
4
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
PLAY  
OK  
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  
EXIT : MENU  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight the row which  
you want to disable.  
CHANNEL LIST  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
PLAY  
OK  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
CDE  
FGH  
SELECT  
MOVE PROGRAM  
ERASE PROGRAM  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
Press CLEAR.  
CHANNEL LIST  
CLEAR  
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  
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-SE610A/E)  
You can change or enter the station names (up to 5 characters). The VCR must  
receive channel information (for instance, 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.  
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.  
Press MENU, then press M/m to  
highlight LISTS and press OK.  
LISTS  
MENU  
1
CHANNEL LIST  
TIMER LIST  
RETURN  
PLAY  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL  
LIST, then press OK.  
CHANNEL LIST  
2
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
PLAY  
OK  
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  
EXIT : MENU  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight the row which  
you want to change or enter the station  
name, then press ,.  
CHANNEL LIST  
3
4
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
PLAY  
OK  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
CDE  
FGH  
To display other pages for programme  
positions 6 to 60, press M/m  
repeatedly.  
SELECT  
:
:
SET STATION NAME  
CONFIRM  
: OK  
Press ,.  
CHANNEL LIST  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
PLAY  
OK  
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  
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Enter the station name.  
CHANNEL LIST  
5
1 Press M/m to select a character.  
Each time you press M, the  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
CAB  
CDE  
PLAY  
OK  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
character changes as shown below.  
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  
FGH  
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.  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
6
7
PLAY  
OK  
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-SE610A)  
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  
(not supplied)  
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  
Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels  
To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your VCR to receive the  
channels using the on-screen display.  
In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR, the TV, and the decoder.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.  
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Press MENU, then press M/m to  
highlight OPTIONS and press OK.  
1
2
3
4
5
MENU  
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  
DECODER / LINE3  
TIMER OPTIONS  
POWER SAVE  
TV DIRECT REC  
RR  
DECODER  
VARIABLE  
OFF  
ON  
NORMAL  
PLAY  
OK  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight DECODER/  
LINE3*1 (or DECODER/LINE2*2),  
then press OK.  
OPTIONS - 2  
DECODER / LINE3  
TIMER OPTIONS  
POWER SAVE  
TV DIRECT REC  
RR  
DECODER  
LINE3  
PLAY  
OK  
ON  
NORMAL  
RETURN  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight DECODER,  
then press OK.  
OPTIONS - 2  
DECODER / LINE3  
TIMER OPTIONS  
POWER SAVE  
TV DIRECT REC  
RR  
DECODER  
VARIABLE  
OFF  
ON  
NORMAL  
PLAY  
OK  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
The menu disappears from the TV screen.  
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Press MENU again. Then press M/m  
to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
SETTINGS  
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MENU  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then  
press OK.  
TUNER  
7
PROG.  
1
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
NORMAL  
1 2 AAB  
PLAY  
OK  
C
OFF  
ON  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/  
CATV, then press OK.  
TUNER  
8
PROG.  
NORMAL  
1
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
PLAY  
OK  
CATV  
ON  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL,  
then press OK.  
TUNER  
9
PROG.  
1
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
NORMAL  
1 2 AAB  
PLAY  
OK  
C
OFF  
ON  
To preset CATV (Cable Television)  
channels, select CATV.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
PROG  
Press PROG +/– to select the desired  
programme position.  
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  
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Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL  
SET, then press OK.  
TUNER  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
PROG. 1 5  
AAB  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
C
1 2  
ON  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to select the PAY-TV/Canal  
Plus channels, then press OK.  
TUNER  
PROG. 1 5  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
NORMAL  
0 2 LMN  
PLAY  
OK  
C
OFF  
ON  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight PAY-TV/  
CANAL+, then press OK.  
TUNER  
PROG. 1 5  
NORMAL  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
ON  
OFF  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight ON, then press  
OK.  
TUNER  
PROG. 1 5  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
NORMAL  
PLAY  
OK  
C
ON  
ON  
0 2  
LMN  
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.  
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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.  
• If POWER SAVE is set to FULL, you cannot watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus  
programmes during standby mode. Set POWER SAVE in the OPTIONS-2 menu  
to OFF or PARTIAL.  
*1 SLV-SE810D/E and SX810D only  
*2 SLV-SE610E, SE710D/E, and SX710D/E only  
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Basic Operations  
Playing a tape  
Before you start...  
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
1
Insert a tape.  
2
The VCR turns on and starts playing  
automatically if you insert a tape with  
its safety tab removed.  
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  
Rewind the tape  
Eject the tape  
X PAUSE or H PLAY  
M FF during stop  
m REW during stop  
Z EJECT  
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.  
VIDEO  
SP  
OPC  
To display the counter on the TV screen, press  
DISPLAY.  
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Notes  
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.  
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.  
• The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC-recorded  
tape.  
• Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded  
tape:  
The picture becomes black and white.  
The picture shakes.  
No picture appears on the TV screen.  
Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen.  
The colour density increases or decreases.  
• If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with 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-SE610A/E)  
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the VCR and the  
TV, set the TV to the video channel, and start playback automatically with  
one button.  
1 Insert a tape.  
The VCR automatically turns on.  
If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the TV turns on and  
switches to the video channel. Playback starts automatically.  
2 Press H PLAY.  
The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically.  
Playback starts.  
Tip  
• When there already is a tape in the VCR, the VCR and the TV turn on, the TV is  
set to the video channel, and playback starts automatically in one sequence when  
you press 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  
Before you start...  
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
1
To record from a decoder, turn it on.  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
2
Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or station name*1  
you want to record.  
PROG  
3
VIDEO  
SP  
OPC  
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.  
SP / LP  
4
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.  
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.  
REC  
5
VIDEO  
LP OPC  
Recording indicator  
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  
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time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The  
indicates the remaining time.  
indicator  
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 OPTIONS-1 menu is set according to the tape type you use  
(see page 82).  
To watch another TV programme while recording  
Press t TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display  
window.  
1
2 Select another programme position on the TV.  
To save a recording  
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the  
safety tab as illustrated. To record on the  
same tape again, cover the tab hole with  
adhesive tape.  
Tips  
• To select a programme position, you can use the  
programme number buttons on the remote  
commander. For two-digit numbers, press the  
Safety tab  
- (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  
motion playback.  
DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-  
DISPLAY information will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded  
• The  
tape.  
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• 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-SE610A/E  
*2 not available on SLV-SE610A  
Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct  
Rec)  
(not available on SLV-SE610A/E)  
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are  
watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR).  
1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
Press z REC while you are watching a TV programme or external  
source.  
2
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.  
You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu  
(see page 83).  
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-SE810D/E and SX810D 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  
DIAL TIMER  
x
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.  
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for  
button locations.  
Press  
DIAL TIMER.  
DIAL TIMER  
1
2
“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.  
VIDEO  
SP  
OPC  
VIDEO  
SP  
OPC  
Turn  
DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.  
DIAL TIMER  
VIDEO  
SP  
OPC  
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Press  
DIAL TIMER.  
DIAL TIMER  
3
“START” and the current time appear alternately in the display  
window.  
VIDEO  
SP  
OPC  
VIDEO  
SP  
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.  
VIDEO  
SP  
OPC  
Press  
DIAL TIMER.  
DIAL TIMER  
“STOP” and the recording stop time appear alternately in the  
display window.  
VIDEO  
SP  
OPC  
VIDEO  
SP  
OPC  
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.  
VIDEO  
SP  
OPC  
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Press  
DIAL TIMER.  
DIAL TIMER  
7
8
The programme position or station name appears in the display  
window.  
VIDEO  
SP  
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.  
VIDEO  
SP  
OPC  
INPUT SELECT  
DIAL TIMER  
Press  
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.  
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands  
DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.  
9
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.  
To use the VCR after setting the timer  
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The  
indicator  
turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR  
to recording standby after using the VCR.  
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:  
• Reset the counter (page 43).  
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).  
• Check the timer settings (page 66).  
• Watch another TV programme (page 46).  
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To set the clock  
DIAL TIMER so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window.  
1 Turn  
Press  
DIAL TIMER.  
“DAY” appears in the display window.  
2
DIAL TIMER to set the day.  
3 Turn  
Press  
DIAL TIMER.  
“MONTH” appears in the display window.  
4
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.  
DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.  
6 Turn and press  
When you have finished setting the time, press  
DIAL TIMER to start  
7
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 menu (page 82).  
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/  
cancelling timer settings” (page 66).  
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 or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains  
lead (see page 66).  
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Recording TV programmes using the  
ShowView system  
(not available on SLV-SE610A/E)  
The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make  
timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide.  
The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.  
You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer  
methods.  
Before you start…  
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.  
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording  
time.  
• To record from a decoder, turn it on.  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
• Set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page  
82).  
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.  
Press TIMER.  
TIMER  
1
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS  
TIMER METHOD  
to VARIABLE:  
The TIMER METHOD menu  
STANDARD  
SHOWVIEW  
PLAY  
appears on the TV screen. Press  
OK  
M/m to select SHOWVIEW, then  
press OK.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS  
to SHOWVIEW:  
The SHOWVIEW menu appears  
SHOWVIEW  
2 8 . 9 FRI  
SHOWVIEW NO.  
– – – – – – – – –  
on the TV screen.  
SET  
:
09  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press the programme number  
buttons to enter the ShowView  
number.  
SHOWVIEW  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2 8 . 9 FRI  
2
3
SHOWVIEW NO.  
1 2 4 6 – – – – –  
If you make a mistake, press  
CLEAR and re-enter the correct  
number.  
SET  
CONFIRM : OK  
CANCEL CLEAR  
:
09  
CLEAR  
:
EXIT : MENU  
Press OK.  
TIMER  
2 8 . 9 FRI  
DATE  
TIME  
PROG.  
3 5  
The date, start and stop times,  
programme position or station name,  
tape speed, and VPS/PDC setting  
appear on the TV screen.  
PLAY  
OK  
TODAY  
SP / LP  
LIST  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
OFF  
SELECT  
:
:
:
INPUT SELECT  
CLEAR  
SET  
• If “– –” appears in the “PROG.”  
(programme) column (this may  
happen for local broadcasts), you  
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.  
For details about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording  
with VPS/PDC signals” on page 55.  
If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.  
If you want to change the date, tape  
speed, and the VPS/PDC setting:  
TIMER  
2 8 . 9 FRI  
4
DATE  
TODAY  
TIME  
PROG.  
3 5  
PLAY  
OK  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
1 Press </, to highlight the item  
SP / LP  
LIST  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
ON  
you want to change.  
2 Press M/m to reset it.  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
• To record the same programme  
every day or the same day every  
week, see “Daily/weekly  
EXIT : MENU  
recording” on page 55.  
• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON.  
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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.  
To record satellite broadcasts  
If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite  
programmes.  
1 Turn on the satellite tuner.  
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want  
to make a timer setting.  
2
3 Follow steps 1 through 6 above.  
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the  
4
satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.  
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To use the VCR after setting the timer  
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator  
turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR  
to recording standby after using the VCR.  
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:  
• Reset the counter (page 43).  
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).  
• Check the timer settings (page 66).  
• Watch another TV programme (page 46).  
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 menu (page 82).  
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST,  
then press OK in step 4. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/cancelling  
timer settings” (page 66).  
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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You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer  
methods.  
Before you start…  
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.  
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording  
time.  
• To record from a decoder, turn it on.  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
• Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page  
82).*  
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.  
TIMER  
Press TIMER.  
1
For SLV-SE610A/E:  
TIMER  
2 8 . 9 FRI  
The TIMER menu appears on the TV  
screen.  
DATE  
TODAY  
TIME  
– – : – – – – : – –  
PROG.  
– –  
PLAY  
OK  
For SLV-SE710D/E, SX710D/E,  
SX717D/E, SE810D/E, and  
SX810D:  
LIST  
SELECT  
SET  
CANCEL  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
• 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 FRI  
TIMER  
DATE  
TIME  
PROG.  
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS  
to STANDARD:  
The TIMER menu appears on the  
TODAY  
SP / LP  
LIST  
– – : – – – – : – –  
– –  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
OFF  
TV screen.  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
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Set the date, start and stop times,  
programme position or station  
name*, tape speed, and VPS/PDC  
function*:  
TIMER  
2
DATE  
TIME  
PROG.  
3 5  
PLAY  
OK  
TODAY  
SP / LP  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
SP  
1 Press , to highlight each item in  
INPUT SELECT  
SELECT  
:
:
:
turn.  
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
2 Press M/m to set each item.  
To correct a setting, press < to  
return to that setting and reset.  
• To record the same programme every day or the same day every  
week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 58.  
• To use the VPS/PDC function*, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details  
about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/  
PDC signals” on page 55.  
• 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.  
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  
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To record satellite broadcasts  
If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite  
programmes.  
1 Turn on the satellite tuner.  
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want  
to make a timer setting.  
2
3 Follow steps 1 through 4 above.  
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the  
4
satellite 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:  
• Reset the counter (page 43).  
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).  
• Check the timer settings (page 66).  
• Watch another TV programme (page 46).  
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)  
• 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 menu (page 82).  
• 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 OK in step 2. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/cancelling  
timer settings” (page 66).  
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• 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-SE610A/E  
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Additional Operations  
Playing/searching at various speeds  
Before you start…  
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.  
Playback options  
Operation  
View the picture during  
fast-forward or rewind  
During fast-forward, hold down M FF/M. During rewind,  
hold down m REW/m.  
Play at high speed  
• During playback, press M FF or m REW on the remote  
commander.  
• During playback, hold down M FF/M or m REW/m.  
When you release the button, normal playback resumes.  
Play at twice the normal  
speed  
During playback, press ×2.  
Play in slow motion  
Play frame by frame  
During playback, press y SLOW.  
During pause, press M FF or m REW on the remote  
commander. Hold down M FF or m REW to play one  
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-SE810D/E and  
SX810D only)  
JOG  
Shuttle ring  
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.  
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To use the shuttle ring in normal mode  
During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise.  
Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode in the  
following way.  
Pause  
Slow motion  
Slow motion  
in reverse  
Normal speed  
in reverse  
Normal speed  
(Initial speed)  
Double speed  
in reverse  
Double speed  
High speed  
High speed in  
reverse  
To use the shuttle ring in jog mode  
Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback.  
Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change  
to the jog mode during any playback mode, playback pauses so you can see a  
still picture. Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one  
frame. To shift frames in reverse, turn the shuttle ring anticlockwise. The  
frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring.  
To resume normal mode, press JOG again. The JOG button turns off.  
Tip  
• Adjust the picture using the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the VCR if:  
Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.  
Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.  
The picture shakes while pausing.  
To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.  
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.  
Before you start…  
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.  
1 While recording, press z REC.  
The indicator appears in the display window.  
VIDEO  
SP  
OPC  
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.  
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 duration time.  
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Synchronized Recording  
(not available on SLV-SE610A/E)  
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*1 (or DECODER/LINE-2 IN*2) 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*1 (or  
DECODER/LINE-2 IN*2).  
How to connect for Synchronized Recording  
Connect the DECODER/LINE-3 IN*1 (or DECODER/LINE-2 IN*2)  
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.  
DECODER/t LINE-3 IN*1 or  
DECODER/t LINE-2 IN*2  
TV Scart  
connector  
i LINE-1 (TV)  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
Scart (EURO-AV)  
: Signal flow  
Recording programmes using  
the Synchronized Recording  
function  
SYNCHRO REC  
Before you start...  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
Make sure the tape is longer than the total  
recording time.  
Set DECODER/LINE3*1 (or DECODER/  
LINE2*2) to LINE3*1 (or LINE2*2) in the  
OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 82).  
Refer to Index to parts and controlsfor  
button locations.  
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Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/to display L3*1 (or L2*2)in the  
display window.  
Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme  
you want to record, then turn it off.  
1
2
3 Press SP/LP to select the tape speed.  
4 Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds.  
The SYNCHRO indicator appears in the display window 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 indicator disappears.  
To stop recording  
Press x STOP while recording.  
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 indicator is  
appeared, 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.  
*1SLV-SE810D/E and SX810D only  
*2SLV-SE710D/E, SX710D/E, and SX717D/E only  
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Checking/changing/cancelling timer  
settings  
Before you start…  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Refer to Index to parts and controlsfor button locations.  
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.  
2 Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTS and press OK.  
Press M/m to highlight TIMER LIST,  
then press OK:  
TIMER LIST  
2 8 .  
PROG.  
3 5  
AAB  
CDE  
FGH  
I J K  
– –  
9
FRI  
VPS  
PDC  
3
DATE  
TODAY  
3 0 . 9  
TIME  
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  
VPS  
PDC  
2 . 1 0  
If you want to change or cancel a  
setting, go on to the next step.  
MON  
FRI  
SUN  
6 : 3 0  
7 : 0 0  
: – –  
– – . – –  
: – –  
RETURN  
If you do not need to change or cancel  
the settings, press MENU, then turn off  
the VCR to return to recording standby.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
:
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
2 8 . 9 FRI  
Press M/m to select the setting you want  
to change or cancel, then press OK.  
TIMER  
4
DATE  
2 . 1 0  
TIME  
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0  
PROG.  
CDE  
The selected setting appears in the  
TIMER menu.  
SP / LP  
LIST  
LP  
VPS / PDC  
ON  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
5 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.  
6 Press MENU to exit the menu.  
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.  
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When the timer settings overlap  
The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts  
recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes  
start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority.  
Programme 1  
Programme 2  
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-SE610E, SE710E, SX710E, SX717E, and SE810E only)  
This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on  
the NICAM system (The NICAM indicator appears). When a stereo or  
bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the  
display window.  
To record a NICAM programme, HIFI AUDIO in the OPTIONS-1 menu  
should be set to NICAM (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see  
page 82 for details.  
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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Bilingual programmes  
To listen to  
On-screen display  
MAIN  
Display window  
STEREO  
Main  
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  
Bilingual  
Usually mixed  
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  
OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF (see page 81).  
If HIFI AUDIO*1 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.  
*1 SLV-SE610E, SE710E, SX710E, SX717E and SE810E only  
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Searching using the Smart Search  
function  
If you record multiple programmes on a tape, you can use the Smart Search function  
to see what has been recorded on your tape. You can see information such as date,  
time, and programme position of the programmes recorded. 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.  
To store programme information, see Storing the programme informationon page  
72. If you eject the tape before storing the information, the information will be  
cleared.  
Before you start…  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Refer to Index to parts and controlsfor button locations.  
After recording, press ?/1 to turn on the  
VCR.  
1
2 Press SMART SEARCH.  
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  
3
you want to start viewing.  
6 : 3 0  
7 : 0 0  
BLANK TIME  
3 0 MIN.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
SAVE  
:
SMART SEARCH  
4 Press OK.  
SMART SEARCH  
1 8 0 MIN.  
The VCR starts searching, and playback  
starts automatically from the beginning of  
NOW SEARCHING  
the selected programme.  
To stop searching  
Press x STOP.  
To exit the SMART SEARCH screen  
Press MENU.  
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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  
SAVE  
:
SMART SEARCH  
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 MENU to make the  
SMART SEARCH screen disappear first. Then press x STOP.  
You can have the player recall the data of the last cassette used to record  
programmes even after you eject the tape (page 75).  
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.  
The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name  
information signals.  
If you start recording a programme Dfrom the middle of a previously recorded  
programme Aand 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 Dover the programme Aand B”  
A
D
C
* not available on SLV-SE610A/E  
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programme information (Smart Search  
Plus)  
You can store programme information, such as the recording date and time, and  
programme position, for a maximum of four tapes. You can select a programme and  
start playback, by recalling the information directly from the Smart Search Plus  
screen.  
Storing the programme information  
You can store programme information for a maximum of four tapes. Before recording  
a programme, select a memory bank number from the list on the SMART SEARCH  
screen.  
The unit will not memorize the memory bank number for each cassette. Note the  
number you assigned to each cassette.  
Before you start...  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Refer to Index to parts and controlsfor button locations.  
1 Insert a cassette for recording.  
The VCR automatically turns on.  
2 Press SMART SEARCH.  
SMART SEARCH -RECALL-  
RECALL  
1
2
3
4
The SMART SEARCH -RECALL-  
screen appears.  
DATE  
2 9 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
1 . 1 0  
TIME  
PROG.  
FGH  
AAB  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
6 : 3 0  
7 : 0 0  
I J K  
RECALL is highlighted and the data for  
the last cassette used to record  
programmes appears.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT  
: SMART SEARCH  
Press </, to select a memory bank  
number.  
SMART SEARCH -RECALL-  
3
RECALL  
DATE  
1
2
TIME  
3
4
PROG.  
Note the memory bank number on the  
cassette.  
NO DATA  
To cancel the process, press SMART  
SEARCH.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT  
: SMART SEARCH  
4 Press OK.  
5 Start recording.  
The information about the recorded programme will be stored on the  
selected memory number.  
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To assign a memory number after recording  
After recording a programme, you can store the programme information as a new  
memory before ejecting the cassette. However, you can not add the memory on the  
existed memory bank number. To store the memory as additional, select the memory  
bank number before.  
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.  
2 Press SMART SEARCH.  
3 Press SMART SEARCH again.  
The SMART SEARCH -SAVE- screen  
appears.  
Press < /, to select a memory bank  
number.  
4
Select the memory bank number with no  
information or the memory bank number  
to be deleted.  
To cancel the process, select CANCEL.  
5 Press OK.  
To exit the SMART SEARCH screen  
Press SMART SEARCH.  
Note  
• If you select a number that is already contains programmes, the old programme  
information is cleared and the new programme information is stored.  
Searching for programme information stored on the memory bank  
number  
You can start playback of the recorded programme after call the programme  
information from the four memory bank numbers.  
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Before you start...  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
1 Insert the cassette for which you want to use the memory bank number.  
The VCR automatically turns on.  
2 Press SMART SEARCH.  
SMART SEARCH -RECALL-  
RECALL  
1
2
3
4
The SMART SEARCH -RECALL-  
screen appears.  
DATE  
2 . 1 0  
4 . 1 0  
TIME  
1 8 : 0 0 1 9 : 0 0  
2 1 : 3 0 2 3 : 0 0  
PROG.  
CDE  
I J K  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT  
:
SMART SEARCH  
Press </, to select the memory bank  
number for the inserted cassette.  
SMART SEARCH -RECALL-  
3
RECALL  
1
2
3
4
DATE  
2 9 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
1 . 1 0  
TIME  
PROG.  
FGH  
AAB  
I J K  
The programme information contained in  
the selected memory bank number  
appears.  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
6 : 3 0  
7 : 0 0  
SELECT  
:
SET  
: OK  
When you selected wrong memory bank  
number, eject the cassette and repeat steps  
from step 1.  
ERASE  
:
CLEAR  
EXIT  
:
SMART SEARCH  
4 Press OK.  
memory bank number  
The selected memory bank number  
appears on the SMART SEARCH screen.  
SMART SEARCH  
1 8 0 MIN.  
PROG.  
FGH  
2
DATE  
TIME  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
2 9 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
AAB  
1 . 1 0  
6 : 3 0  
7 : 0 0  
I J K  
BLANK TIME  
3 0 MIN.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT  
:
SMART SEARCH  
5 Press M/m/</, to select the programme you want to start viewing.  
6 Press OK.  
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from the  
beginning of the selected programme.  
To stop searching  
Press x STOP.  
To exit the SMART SEARCH screen  
Press SMART SEARCH.  
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Programme information that is not saved in one of the memory bank  
numbers is erased when the cassette is ejected. The RECALL memory bank  
will temporarily memorize the programme information of the last tape used  
for recording in case that it is accidentally ejected.  
If you re-insert the cassette in Step 1 that you accidentally ejected and then  
select RECALL in Step 3, the data for the last tape used to record  
programmes appears. Press OK and the latest information will appear on the  
SMART SEARCH screen. You can then add new information to this  
programme list. For an explanation about viewing programme information  
without using one of the memory banks, see page 70.  
If you want to erase the latest information in the RECALL memory bank,  
press the SMART SEARCH button instead of the OK button in Step 3 and  
then close the SMART SEARCH screen. The new information will replace  
all of the current information in the RECALL memory bank.  
Note  
When you insert the cassette whose information does not exist on the memory  
bank number, you can not search the recorded programme.  
Deleting the programme information  
You can delete the programme information stored in a memory number.  
Before you start...  
Turn on your TV and the VCR.  
Set the TV to the video channel.  
1 Press SMART SEARCH.  
SMART SEARCH -RECALL-  
RECALL  
1
2
3
4
The SMART SEARCH -RECALL-  
screen appears.  
DATE  
2 . 1 0  
4 . 1 0  
TIME  
1 8 : 0 0 1 9 : 0 0  
2 1 : 3 0 2 3 : 0 0  
PROG.  
CDE  
I J K  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT  
:
SMART SEARCH  
Press </, to select the memory bank  
number to delete.  
SMART SEARCH -RECALL-  
2
RECALL  
1
2
3
4
DATE  
2 9 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
1 . 1 0  
TIME  
PROG.  
FGH  
AAB  
I J K  
The programme information on the  
selected memory bank number appears.  
Check the information that you want to  
delete.  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
6 : 3 0  
7 : 0 0  
SELECT  
:
SET  
: OK  
ERASE  
:
CLEAR  
EXIT  
:
SMART SEARCH  
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3 Press CLEAR.  
SMART SEARCH -RECALL-  
RECALL  
DATE  
1
2
TIME  
3
4
The programme information is deleted.  
PROG.  
NO DATA  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT  
:
SMART SEARCH  
4 Press SMART SEARCH.  
The SMART SEARCH screen disappears.  
Note  
You can not use or return the deleted information.  
About the Demonstration Mode  
The Smart Search Plus function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such  
as a salesperson, to automatically display the Smart Search Plus screens.  
To activate the Demonstration Mode  
While the VCR is turned on, press and hold the both x (stop) and A (eject)  
buttons on the VCR for a few seconds. The demonstration will start and the  
four kinds of Smart Search Plus screens will be displayed repeatedly. If you  
operate the VCR, the Demonstration Mode temporarily stops. After about  
five minutes, the demonstration will restart.  
To cancel the Demonstration Mode  
While the VCR is turned off, press and hold the both x (stop) and A (eject)  
buttons on the VCR for a few seconds. You can also cancel the  
Demonstration Mode if you turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.  
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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.  
1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.  
2 Press ./> INDEX SEARCH.  
To search ahead, press > INDEX  
INDEX  
SEARCH.  
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.  
TRACKING  
During playback, press PROGRAM +/on  
the VCR to display the tracking meter. The  
distortion should disappear as you press one  
of the two buttons (the indicator lights up).  
Tracking meter  
To resume automatic tracking adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.  
About the Reality Regenerator (Reality Regenerator)  
function  
The Reality Regenerator function automatically restores the picture to its  
original quality during playback.  
To use the Reality Regenerator (RR) function  
1 Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press OK.  
2 Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2 then press OK.  
Press M/m to highlight RR, then press  
OK.  
OPTIONS - 2  
3
DECODER / LINE3  
TIMER OPTIONS  
POWER SAVE  
TV DIRECT REC  
RR  
DECODER  
VARIABLE  
OFF  
NORMAL  
HIGH  
OFF  
RETURN  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
4 Press M/m to set RR to NORMAL or HIGH, then press OK.  
The RR indicator lights up in the display window.  
5 Press MENU to return to the original screen.  
To turn it off, select OFF in step 3. The RR indicator turns off in the display  
window.  
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About the Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function  
The Optimum Picture Control (OPC)  
OPTIONS - 1  
function automatically improves recording  
and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to  
the condition of the video heads and tape. To  
maintain better picture quality, we  
OPC  
ON  
EDIT  
OFF  
AUDIO MIX  
HIFI AUDIO  
AUTO LONG PLAY  
TAPE LENGTH  
RETURN  
OFF  
NICAM  
OFF  
E1 8 0  
recommend that you set OPC to ON in the  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
OPTIONS-1 menu (the OPC indicator lights  
up in the display window). For details, see  
page 81.  
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.  
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 PROGRAM + and buttons on the  
VCR at the same time.  
Notes  
You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter  
wont 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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Reducing the VCRs power consumption  
You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off (standby  
mode) to reduce the VCRs power consumption.  
1 Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press OK.  
2 Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK.  
Press M/m to select POWER SAVE, then  
press OK.  
OPTIONS - 2  
3
DECODER / LINE3  
TIMER OPTIONS  
POWER SAVE  
TV DIRECT REC  
RR  
DECODER  
FULL  
PARTIAL  
OFF  
RETURN  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
4 Press M/m to highlight the option, then press OK.  
For SLV-SE610E, SE710D/E, SX710D/E, SX717D/E, SE810D/E,  
SX810D  
FULL to reduce the power consumption to a minimum  
PARTIAL to reduce the power consumption  
For SLV-SE610A  
ON to reduce the power consumption to a minimum  
5 Press MENU to return to the original screen.  
To turn on the indicators in the display window  
Set POWER SAVE to OFF in step 4.  
Notes  
When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicators in the display window  
remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to FULL, PARTIAL, or ON.  
If POWER SAVE is set to FULL*, you cannot watch or record programmes from  
your PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder, satellite, or digital tuner during standby mode  
(page 82).  
* not available on SLV-SE610A  
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Changing menu options  
Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and  
press OK.  
OPTIONS  
1
OPTIONS - 1  
OPTIONS - 2  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
2 Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK.  
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  
3 Press M/m to select the option, then press OK.  
4 Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK.  
5 Press MENU to return to the original screen.  
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, AUDIO MIX will be reset to OFF.  
For details, see page 69.  
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Menu option  
Set this option to  
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.  
For details, see page 68.  
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 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/  
LINE2*2  
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.  
DECODER/  
LINE3*3  
TIMER OPTIONS*4  
VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for  
selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing  
the  
STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing  
the TIMER button.  
SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when  
pressing the TIMER button.  
TIMER button.  
For details, see page 53 and 57.  
POWER SAVE*5  
FULL to turn off the indicators in the display window  
during standby mode to reduce the VCRs power  
consumption to a minimum. For using the Line Through  
function (page 18) or the decoder (page 38), select  
PARTIAL or OFF.  
PARTIAL to turn off the indicators in the display  
window to conserve the VCRs power.  
OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window  
while the VCR is standing by.  
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Menu option  
Set this option to  
POWER SAVE*6  
ON to turn off the indicators in the display window  
during standby mode to reduce the VCRs power  
consumption to a minimum.  
OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window  
while the VCR is standing by.  
TV DIRECT REC*4  
RR  
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.  
OFF to switch off the RR function.  
Notes  
When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicators in the display window  
remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to FULL, PARTIAL, or ON.  
With the EDIT option ON, the OPC function does not work.  
*1 SLV-SE610E, SE710E, SX710E, and SE810E only  
*2 SLV-SE610E, SE710D/E, SX710D/E, and SX717D/E only  
*3 SLV-SE810D/E and SX810D only  
*4 not available on SLV-SE610A/E  
*5 not available on SLV-SE610A  
*6 SLV-SE610A only  
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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  
t LINE-2 L o R*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-SE810D/E and SX810D only)  
Connect the t LINE-2 L o 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-SE810D/E and SX810D only  
*2 SLV-SE610E, SE710D/E, SX710D/E, and SX717D/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.  
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.  
X
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback)  
VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.  
1
2
Search for the point to start recording and press X (pause).  
3 Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.  
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same  
4
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 wont 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-SE810D/E and SX810D only)  
This feature lets you record over the  
AUDIO DUB  
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.  
t LINE-2 L o R  
X
Before you start...  
Open the t LINE-2 L o R jacks cover  
on the front panel and connect a playback  
source.  
Turn on the TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
Insert a source tape into your stereo system (or the playback VCR).  
Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.  
Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording)  
VCR. Search for the start of the section to be replaced and press  
X (pause).  
1
2
The VCR enters pause mode.  
3 Press AUDIO DUB.  
The programme position changes to L2,and the indicator appears in  
the display window.  
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on this VCR and the stereo  
system (or other VCR) at the same time.  
4
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  
Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 81). Use this feature  
to listen 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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Additional Information  
Troubleshooting  
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest  
Sony service facility.  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The ?/1 (on/standby)  
Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.  
switch does not function.  
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.  
Set POWER SAVE in the OPTIONS-2 menu to OFF (see  
page 82).  
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 cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see  
page 21).  
Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the  
RF channel output of your VCR.  
Adjust the tracking with the PROGRAM +/buttons on the  
VCR.  
The video heads are dirty (see the last page of  
Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using 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 Sonys, 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.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
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 When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on  
has an echo.  
both the hi-fi and normal audio tracks, make sure AUDIO  
MIX in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF.  
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 cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see  
page 21).  
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 The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,  
soon as it is inserted. cover the tab hole (see page 46).  
The tape is ejected when The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,  
you press z REC.  
cover the tab hole (see page 46).  
Nothing happens when  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
you press z REC.  
The timer does not  
operate.  
Check that the clock is set.  
Make sure a tape has been inserted.  
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording.  
Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.  
Check that the 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.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
The SHOWVIEW menu Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu is  
or the TIMER menu does  
not appear.  
set correctly (see page 82).  
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.  
The SYNCHRO REC  
button turns off while  
recording or does not go  
back to recording  
The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press  
SYNCHRO REC again.  
standby mode.  
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 If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized  
with the Synchronized  
Recording function is  
incomplete.  
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 Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in  
as PAY-TV/Canal Plus in  
the TUNER menu.  
the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DECODER (see page 82).  
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 82).  
Make sure the PAY-TV/Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged  
securely.  
Check that POWER SAVE in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set  
to PARTIAL or OFF (see page 82).  
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 82).  
Check that this channel is set as PAY-TV/Canal Plus in the  
TUNER menu (see page 38).  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
A tape cannot be  
inserted.  
Check that a tape isnt already in the tape compartment.  
The remote commander Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the  
does not function.  
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 OPTIONS-2 menu is set to LINE3 (or LINE2) (see  
page 82).  
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 The recording condition of the tape is very poor and  
not appear on the TV  
screen.  
tracking cannot be adjusted.  
The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an  
NTSC-recorded tape.  
You cannot control other Set your TVs code number. The code number may change  
TVs.  
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  
benzine.  
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads  
Normal picture  
Rough picture  
Unclear picture  
No picture (or  
black & white  
screen appears)  
initial  
contamination  
terminal  
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Specifications  
t LINE-2 IN L o R (SLV-SE810D/E,  
SX810D)  
System  
Channel coverage  
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)  
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,  
unbalanced, sync negative  
AUDIO IN, phono jack (2)  
Input level: 327 mVrms  
PAL (B/G)  
VHF E2 to E12  
VHF Italian channel A to H  
UHF E21 to E69  
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20  
HYPER S21 to S41  
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms  
R/D L/G (SLV-SE710D/E, SX710D/E,  
SX717D/E, SE810D/E, SX810D)  
Phono jack (2)  
RF output signal  
UHF channels 21 to 69  
Aerial out  
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket  
Tape speed  
Rated output level: 327 mVrms  
Load impedance: 47 kilohms  
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms  
SP:PAL23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)  
NTSC33.35 mm/s (playback only)  
LP:PAL11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)  
NTSC16.67 mm/s (playback only)  
EP:NTSC11.12 mm/s (playback only)  
Maximum recording/playback time  
10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)  
Fast-forward and rewind time  
Approx. 1 min. (with E180 tape)  
General  
Power requirements  
220 240 V AC, 50 Hz  
Power consumption  
20 W  
1.2 W (POWER SAVE is set to FULL/  
ON, minimum)  
Operating temperature  
5°C to 40°C  
Storage temperature  
20°C to 60°C  
Dimensions including projecting parts and  
controls  
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  
DECODER/t LINE-2 IN (SLV-SE610E,  
SE710D/E, SX710D/E, SX717D/E)  
21-pin  
Approx. 430 × 98 × 283 mm (w/h/d) (SLV-  
SE610A/E, SE710D/E, SX710D/E,  
SX717D/E)  
Approx. 430 × 98 × 289 mm (w/h/d)  
(SLV-SE810D1/D2/E, SX810D)  
Mass  
Video input: pin 20  
Approx. 4.1 kg  
Audio input: pins 2 and 6  
DECODER/tLINE-3 IN (SLV-SE810D/E,  
SX810D)  
Supplied accessories  
Remote commander (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
Aerial cable (1)  
21-pin  
Video input: pin 20  
Audio input: pins 2 and 6  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
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Index  
A
L
S
Adjusting  
LP mode 45  
Safety tab 46  
Scart connection 16  
Searching  
picture 32, 78  
tracking 78  
Aerial hookup 15  
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 32  
Audio dubbing 87  
Audio track 69  
Auto Clock Set 27  
Auto Long Play 82  
Auto Set Up 22  
using the index function 77  
using the Smart Search  
function 70  
M
Monitoring  
during playback 69  
ShowView  
Smart Search 70  
Automatic Power Off 17  
One Touch Menu 17  
One Touch Timer 17  
Preset Download 17  
TV Direct Rec 17, 47  
N
Normal audio track 69  
C
Canal Plus 38  
Changing the programme  
position 33  
Changing the station name 36  
Cleaning the video heads 88  
Clock setting 25  
Colour system  
compatible colour systems  
2
Connecting  
O
OPC (Optimum Picture  
Control) 79  
Optional setting 81  
Synchronized Recording 64  
P
PAY-TV 38  
Control) 55  
Picture adjustment. See  
Adjusting  
Playback 43  
T
the VCR and your TV 15,  
16  
Timer setting 57  
to a satellite tuner 18  
to a stereo system 18  
to a TV with a Scart  
(EURO-AV) connector 16  
Counter 43  
changing 66  
daily/weekly recording 55,  
58  
using the ShowView  
system 53  
selecting the sound 69  
slow motion 61  
D
Presetting channels 30  
Adjusting  
Demonstration 52, 76  
Dial Timer 48  
R
Disabling the programme  
positions 34  
Dubbing. see Editing  
V
Reality Regenerator 78  
Recording 45  
System) 55  
bilingual programmes 68  
duration time 63  
saving 46  
E
Z
Editing 84  
stereo programmes 68  
timer setting 57  
EP mode 44  
ZWEITON broadcasts 68  
using the Dial Timer 48  
using the ShowView  
system 53  
H
Hi-fi audio track 69  
what you are watching on  
the TV 47  
while watching another  
programme 46  
I
Index search 77  
RF channel 19, 21  
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Quick Start Guide  
B If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector  
1.... Press I/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.  
1 Connecting the VCR  
2 ...Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.  
3 ...Press PROGRAM +/to set the RF channel  
to OFF.  
1
AERIAL IN  
4 ...Press RF CHANNEL.  
AERIAL OUT  
3 Using the Auto Set Up function  
4
AUTO SET UP  
2
3
PROGRAM +/  
l: Signal flow yLINE-1 (TV)  
You can set the language for the on-screen display and  
channels.  
1... Connect the aerial to AERIAL IN of the VCR.  
2... Connect AERIAL OUT the aerial input of your  
1....Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more  
TV using the supplied aerial cable.  
than three seconds.  
2 ...Press PROGRAM +/to select the abbreviation  
of your country from the Country abbreviation  
table.”  
3... For better picture and sound, connect LINE-1  
(TV) to your TV using a Scart cable if your TV  
has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector.  
3 ...Press AUTO SET UP lightly.  
4... Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
2 Tuning your TV to the VCR  
When all the receivable channels are preset, SET UP”  
disappears from the display window. You can rearrange  
the programme position to your favourite order (see  
Changing/disabling programme positions).  
I/1  
RF CHANNEL  
Now you can operate your VCR.  
PROGRAM +/–  
A If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV)  
connector  
1....Press I/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.  
2... Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.  
3... Turn on your TV and select a programme  
position for the VCR picture.  
4... Tune the TV to the same channel shown in  
the VCR display window so that SONY  
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER appears  
clearly on the TV screen. Refer to your TVs  
instruction manual for tuning instructions.  
5... Press RF CHANNEL.  
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