3-065-677-11 (1) GB
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL
SLV-SE610G
SLV-SE710G
SLV-SE710I
SLV-SE810G
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Getting Started
Additional Operations
56 Playing/searching at various speeds
58 Setting the recording duration time
timer settings
65 Searching using the Smart Search
function
11 Step 2 : Setting up the remote
commander
19 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with
the Auto Set Up function
VCR
programme information (Smart
Search Plus)
73 Adjusting the picture
consumption
24 Presetting channels
positions
32 Setting the clock
Basic Operations
38 Playing a tape
Editing
40 Recording TV programmes
43 Recording TV programmes using
the Dial Timer (SLV-SE810G only)
48 Recording TV programmes using
the VIDEO Plus+ system
79 Connecting to a VCR or stereo
system
81 Basic editing
82 Audio dubbing (SLV-SE810G only)
(not available on SLV-SE610G)
52 Recording TV programmes using
the timer
Additional Information
83 Troubleshooting
87 Specifications
88 Index
Back Cover
Quick Start Guide
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-SE810G
A ?/1 (on/standby) switch (36)
M
N PROGRAM +/– buttons (22) (57)
(73)
C Remote sensor (11)
D A (eject) button (38)
E Shuttle ring (56)
Frequency) CHANNEL button (19)
F H (play) button (38) (56)
G JOG button (57)
Q SYNCHRO REC (Synchronized
Recording) button (59)
H z REC (record) button (40) (58)
R t LINE-2 L (left) o R (right)
(81)
jacks (covered) (79) (80)
I X (pause) button (38) (81)
J x (stop) button (38) (81)
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 (38) (56)
L m (rewind) button (38) (56)
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SLV-SE610G, SE710G, SE710I
A ?/1 (on/standby) switch (36)
B Tape compartment
C Remote sensor (11)
K PROGRAM +/– buttons (22) (57)
(73)
D A (eject) button (38)
E H (play) button (38) (56)
L AUTO SET UP/RF (Radio
Frequency) CHANNEL button (19)
(21)
F z REC (record) button (40) (58)
(81)
M SYNCHRO REC (Synchronized
Recording) button* (59)
G X (pause) button (38) (81)
H x (stop) button (38) (81)
* not available on SLV-SE610G
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Index to parts and controls
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Display window
STEREO NICAM
SYNCHRO
PDC EP
TV
RR
J TV indicator*1 (42)
A Timer indicator (45) (50) (53)
B SYNCHRO indicator*1 (60)
C STEREO indicator (63)
D NICAM indicator (63)
K Audio dubbing indicator*2 (82)
L Tracking indicator (73)
M Time counter/clock/line/programme
position indicator (38) (40) (81)
E
(smartlink) indicator*1 (17)
N Remaining time indicator (40)
F VIDEO indicator (16) (41)
O RR (Reality Regenerator) indicator
G VPS (Video Programme System)/
PDC (Programme Delivery Control)
indicator*1 (50)
(73)
P Tape/recording indicator (40)
H Tape speed indicators (40)
I OPC (Optimum Picture Control)
indicator (74)
*1not available on SLV-SE610G
*2SLV-SE810G only
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Rear panel
D AERIAL OUT
ANTENNE SORTIE connector (15)
(16)
B t LINE-2 IN
t ENTREE LIGNE-2 connector*1
(18) (59) (80)
E i LINE-1 (TV)
i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (16)
(79)
t LINE-3 IN
t ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector*2
(18) (59) (80)
F
(audio out) R/D (right) L/G (left)
jacks*3 (18)
C AERIAL IN
ANTENNE ENTREE connector (15)
(16)
*1SLV-SE710G, and SE710I only
*2SLV-SE810G only
*3not available on SLV-SE610G
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A Z EJECT button (38)
B WIDE button (for TV) (13)
C AUDIO MONITOR button (63)
D ×2 button*1 (56)
Remote commander
E y SLOW button*1 (56)
F SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)
button (40)
G
DISPLAY button (40)
(13)
J z REC (record) button (40) (58)
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
K MENU button (32) (61)
L X PAUSE/M button (32) (38)
x STOP/m button (32) (38)
m REW (rewind)/< button (38)
(56)
M FF (fast-forward)/, button
(38) (56)
H PLAY/OK button (32) (38)
*1FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (not
available on SLV-SE610G,
SE710G, SE710I)
*2not available on SLV-SE610G,
SE710G, SE710I
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(11)
N ?/1 (on/standby) switch (12) (50)
O COUNTER/REMAIN button (40)
/ (Teletext) button*2 (for TV) (13)
button*2 (for TV) (12)
buttons*1 (72)
R CLEAR button (38) (49) (61)
S t TV/VIDEO button (12) (16) (41)
T Programme number buttons (12) (41)
U INPUT SELECT button (41) (53)
(81)
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
V PROG (programme) +/– buttons (12)
(25) (40)
c/CTeletext page access buttons*2
(for TV) (13)
W
TIMER button (48) (52)
X SMART SEARCH button (65)
*1FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (not
available on SLV-SE610G,
SE710G, SE710I)
*2not available on SLV-SE610G,
SE710G, SE710I
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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 4 models: SLV-SE610G, SE710G,
SE710I, and SE810G. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of
your VCR.
SLV-SE810G is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE610G 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
DISPLAY
Use FASTEXT*
Call up the on-screen display
Change the Teletext page*
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-SE810G 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-SE610G, SE710G, and SE710I
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
(SLV-SE810G 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.
Setting up the remote commander
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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 21).
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Connecting the VCR
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If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
AERIAL IN
i LINE-1
AERIAL OUT
(TV)
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 22).
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About the SMARTLINK features
(not available on SLV-SE610G)
If the connected TV complies with
SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*1,
VIEW LINK*4, or T-V LINK*5, this
VCR automatically runs the
(the
TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.
• Preset Download
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 19.
• 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-SE610G)” on page 42.
• 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
• 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 VIDEO Plus+ 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 77).
• 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-SE610G)
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 set top box with
Line Through
(not available on
SLV-SE610G)
t LINE-3 IN*1
LINE OUT
or
Using the Line Through
function, you can watch
programmes from a set top
box connected to this VCR
on the TV even when the
VCR is turned off. When
you turn on the set top box,
this VCR automatically sends
the signal from the set top
t LINE-2 IN*2
Scart cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
box to the TV without turning itself on.
Connect the set top box to the LINE-3 IN*1 (or LINE-2 IN*2) connector
1
2
as shown above.
Set POWER SAVE to OFF or PARTIAL*1 in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
3 Turn off the VCR.
To watch a programme, turn on the set top box and the TV.
Note
• You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording
a programme from your set top box.
*1 SLV-SE810G only
*2SLV-SE710G and SE710I only
Connecting the VCR
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Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto
Set Up function
Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set
Up function. With this function, you can set the TV channels, guide
channels for the VIDEO Plus+ system*, RF cheannel, and VCR clock*
automatically.
AUTO SET UP
AUTO
SET UP
Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three
seconds.
The VCR automatically turns on, and starts searching for all of the
receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for
RF CHANNEL
your local area*.
If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted
programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme
positions” on page 27.
If you use the SMARTLINK connection (not available on SLV-
SE610G), 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-SE610G). If the time does not appear, set the
clock manually (see page 32).
To cancel the Auto Set Up function
Press AUTO SET UP.
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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 (VIDEO
Plus+*, timer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.
* not available on SLV-SE610G
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Step 5 : Tuning your TV to the VCR
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 22.
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
PROGRAM +/–
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.
AUTO
SET UP
1
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.
2
channel.
Tune the TV to the same channel
shown in the VCR display window so
that the picture on the right appears
3
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
clearly on the TV screen.
Refer to your TV manual for TV
tuning instructions.
If the picture does not appear clearly,
see “To obtain a clear picture from the
VCR” below.
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Tuning your TV to the VCR
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AUTO
Press RF CHANNEL.
4
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 3 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
PROGRAM +/–
AUTO
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.
1
2
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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Selecting a language
If you prefer an on-screen language other than English, use the on-screen display to
select another language.
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 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
MENU
1
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
RETURN
PLAY
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then
press OK.
ex. SLV-SE710I
2
TUNER
PROG.
1
PLAY
OK
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
NORMAL
C
1 2 AAB
OFF
ON
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
SLV-SE710I only:
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/
CATV, then press OK.
TUNER
3
4
PROG.
NORMAL
1
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
PLAY
OK
CATV
ON
SELECT
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
SLV-SE710I only:
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL,
then press OK.
TUNER
PROG.
1
NORMAL / CATV
CHANNEL SET
PAY - TV / CANAL+
AFT
NORMAL
PLAY
OK
C
1 2 AAB
OFF
ON
FINE TUNING
RETURN
To preset CATV (Cable Television)
channels, select CATV.
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Presetting channels
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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 IA-IJ, SA10-SA13 (SLV-
SE710I only)
• UHF B21 - B69
• CATV S1 - S20 (SLV-SE710I only)
• HYPER S21 - S41 (SLV-SE710I
only)
ON
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SELECT
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
• CATV S01 - S05 (SLV-SE710I only)
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
continued
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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-SE610G). 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
1
2
3
MENU
CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST
RETURN
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
EXIT : MENU
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL
LIST, then press OK.
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 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
1
MENU
CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST
RETURN
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: 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-SE610G)
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
1
MENU
CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST
RETURN
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: 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 clock
You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly. If the
VCR clock was not set in the Auto Set Up procedure, you need to set it manually.
The Auto Clock Set function (not available on SLV-SE610G) 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-SE610G, 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-SE610G)
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 CLOCK, then
press OK.
CLOCK
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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Setting your personal code
For identification, you can enter a
?/1
personal code into the VCR. Once you
enter your personal code, you can
confirm it any time but can never change
it. Please make a note of the code to
quote to the police if your VCR is stolen.
X
Before you start...
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
• If there is a tape in the VCR, remove it.
• Turn off the VCR.
Hold down X (pause) and ?/1 (on/
standby) on the VCR simultaneously
for more than three seconds.
SECURITY FUNCTION
1
PERSONAL CODE
– – – – – – – – – – –
SELECT
SET
:
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
Enter your personal code.
SECURITY FUNCTION
2
1 Press M/m to select a character.
PLAY
PERSONAL CODE
WB–1 5 7 8 – – – –
Each time you press M, the character
changes as shown below.
OK
A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t …
t 9 t (blank space) t -
(hyphen) t A
SELECT
SET
:
:
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 11 characters for your personal code.
Press OK.
A confirmation screen appears.
SECURITY FUNCTION
3
PLAY
OK
PERSONAL CODE
WB–1 5 7 8 – – – –
FINAL CONFIRM
CANCEL
: OK
CLEAR
:
EXIT : MENU
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If the displayed personal code is correct, press OK.
4
PLAY
OK
If the displayed personal code is wrong, press CLEAR and continue
from step 2.
CLEAR
To confirm your personal code
While the VCR is turned off and there is no tape in the VCR, hold down X
(pause) and ?/1 (on/standby) on the VCR simultaneously for more than
three seconds. The entered personal code appears on the TV screen. Press
any button to enter normal viewing mode.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
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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-SE610G)
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
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
2
Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or station name*
you want to record.
• PROG
3
VIDEO
SP
OPC
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
4
SP / LP
LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP.
However, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio
quality.
VIDEO
LP OPC
Press z REC to start recording.
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 77).
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
Safety tab
commander. For two-digit numbers, press the
- (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons.
• If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select
the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons.
• The
DISPLAY information appears on the TV screen indicating information
about the tape, but the information won’t be recorded on the tape.
• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.
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.
• 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* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name
information signals.
* not available on SLV-SE610G
Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct
Rec)
(not available on SLV-SE610G)
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 77).
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-SE810G 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.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for
button locations.
Press
DIAL TIMER.
DIAL TIMER
1
“DATE” and “TODAY” appear alternately in the display window.
If the date and time are not set, “DAY” will appear. See step 2 in the
following section, “To set the clock” to set the date and time.
VIDEO
SP
OPC
VIDEO
SP
OPC
Turn
DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.
DIAL TIMER
2
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
To record from another source connected to one or more of the
LINE inputs, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to
DIAL TIMER to set the programme position.
DIAL TIMER
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 another 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
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 38).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 40).
• Check the timer settings (page 61).
• Watch another TV programme (page 41).
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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
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 77).
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings” (page 61).
Notes
• If eight programmes have already been set using the VIDEO Plus+ 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
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 61).
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Recording TV programmes using the
VIDEO Plus+ system
(not available on SLV-SE610G)
make timer recordings. Just enter the PlusCode 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.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus+ or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page
77).
• 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
VIDEO Plus+
PLAY
appears on the TV screen. Press
M/m to select VIDEO Plus+, then
OK
press OK.
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS
to VIDEO Plus+:
The VIDEO Plus+ menu appears
on the TV screen.
VIDEO Plus+
2 8 . 9 FRI
PLUSCODE NO.
– – – – – – – – –
SET
:
0–9
EXIT : MENU
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Press the programme number
buttons to enter the PlusCode
number.
VIDEO Plus+
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2 8 . 9 FRI
2
3
PLUSCODE NO.
1 2 4 6 – – – – –
If you make a mistake, press
CLEAR and re-enter the correct
number.
SET
CONFIRM : OK
CANCEL CLEAR
:
0–9
CLEAR
:
EXIT : MENU
Press OK.
TIMER
2 8 . 9 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
have to set the appropriate programme position manually.
Press M/m to select the desired programme position.
To record from another 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
If you want to change the date, tape
speed, and the VPS/PDC setting:
TIMER
2 8 . 9 FRI
4
5
TODAY
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
recording” on page 50.
• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON.
EXIT : MENU
For details about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording
with VPS/PDC signals” on page 50.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
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Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
6
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands
by for recording.
To record from another 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 a programme from your set top box
If you connect a set top box and the VCR, you can record a programme from
your set top box.
1 Turn on the set top box.
On the set top box, select the programme for which you want to make a
timer setting.
2
3 Follow steps 1 through 6 above.
Keep the set top box turned on until the VCR finishes recording the
4
programme for which you have made a timer setting.
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator
turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR
to recording standby after using the VCR.
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You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 38).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 40).
• Check the timer settings (page 61).
• Watch another TV programme (page 41).
Tips
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 77).
• 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 61).
Notes
• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit
VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the
VPS/PDC function.
• The
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
VIDEO Plus+ menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select VIDEO Plus+ or
VARIABL E.
• The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a
programme from your set top box.
• 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.
• 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
77).*
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
TIMER
Press TIMER.
1
For SLV-SE610G:
TIMER
2 8 . 9 FRI
The TIMER menu appears on the TV
screen.
DATE
TODAY
TIME
– – : – – – – : – –
PROG.
– –
PLAY
OK
For SLV-SE710G, SE710I, and
SE810G:
LIST
SELECT
SET
CANCEL
:
:
:
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS
to VARIABLE:
TIMER METHOD
STANDARD
VIDEO Plus+
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
TV screen.
TODAY
SP / LP
LIST
– – : – – – – : – –
– –
SP
VPS / PDC
OFF
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 53.
• 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 50.
• To record from another 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 another 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 a programme from your set top box
If you connect a set top box and the VCR, you can record a programme from
your set top box.
1 Turn on the set top box.
On the set top box, select the programme for which you want to make a
timer setting.
2
3 Follow steps 1 through 4 above.
4
programme for which you have made a timer setting.
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator
turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR
to recording standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 38).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 40).
• Check the timer settings (page 61).
• Watch another TV programme (page 41).
Tips
• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or 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 77).
• Even if you set TIMER OPTIONS* to VIDEO Plus+ 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 61).
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Notes
• When setting the timer with VPS/PDC* signals, enter the start and stop times
exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide. Otherwise, the VPS/PDC
function won’t work.
• If the VPS/PDC* signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit
VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the
VPS/PDC function.
• The
indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape
inserted.
• The VPS/PDC function* is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a
programme from your set top box.
• The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name
information signals.
* not available on SLV-SE610G
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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-SE810G 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-SE610G)
You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment
such as a set top box by connecting the equipment to the LINE-3 IN*1 (or
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 LINE-3 IN*1 (or LINE-2 IN*2).
How to connect for Synchronized Recording
Connect the LINE-3 IN*1 (or LINE-2 IN*2) connector of the VCR to the TV
Scart connector of the set top box. Then connect the LINE-1 (TV) connector
to the TV.
Scart cable (not supplied)
Set top box, etc.
t LINE-3 IN*1
or 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.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for
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 set top boxes.
• 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-SE810G only
*2SLV-SE710G and SE710I 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 controls” for 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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programmes
In NICAM system
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 77 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)
Bilingual programmes
To listen to
Main
On-screen display
MAIN
Display window
STEREO
Sub
SUB
STEREO
Main and sub
Standard sound*
MAIN/SUB
No indicator
STEREO
No indicator
* Usually the main sound (monaural)
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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 76).
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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 information” on page
67. 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 controls” for 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
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
you want to start viewing.
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
the selected programme.
NOW SEARCHING
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 70).
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 “D” from the middle of a previously recorded
programme “A” and into another previously recorded programme “B,” the Smart
Search information for the second programme “B,” which is recorded over, is
deleted.
Originally recorded programmes
A
B
C
Recording the programme “D” over the programme “A” and “B”
A
D
C
* not available on SLV-SE610G
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Storing, searching and deleting
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 controls” for 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.
SMART SEARCH
1 8 0 MIN.
PROG.
FGH
AAB
I J K
DATE
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
1 . 1 0
TIME
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
BLANK TIME
3 0 MIN.
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
SAVE
:
SMART SEARCH
3 Press SMART SEARCH again.
The SMART SEARCH -SAVE- screen
appears.
SMART SEARCH -SAVE-
CANCEL
1
2
3
4
DATE
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
1 . 1 0
TIME
PROG.
FGH
AAB
I J K
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
EXIT
:
SMART SEARCH
Press </, to select a memory bank
number.
SMART SEARCH -SAVE-
4
CANCEL
1
2
3
4
DATE
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
1 . 1 0
TIME
PROG.
FGH
AAB
I J K
Select the memory bank number with no
information or the memory bank number
to be deleted.
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
To cancel the process, select CANCEL.
EXIT
:
SMART SEARCH
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 calling 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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Recalling the most recent programme information
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 65.
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 (RR) function
The Reality Regenerator (RR) 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
TIMER OPTIONS
POWER SAVE
TV DIRECT REC
RR
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 76.
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
won’t be displayed.
• With the Auto Long Play function on, the OPC function will work only in SP
mode. If the tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP, the OPC function
turns off. If, however, the entire programme is recorded in LP mode, the OPC
function will work.
• There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording
while the VCR analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording
pause (the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR
analyse the tape (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly) and return to recording pause.
After the OPC indicator stops flashing, press X PAUSE to start recording
immediately.
If you want to start recording quickly without using the OPC function, first set the
VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press X PAUSE
again to start recording.
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Reducing the VCR’s power consumption
You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off (standby
mode) to reduce the VCR’s power consumption.
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
TIMER OPTIONS
POWER SAVE
TV DIRECT REC
RR
FULL
PARTIAL
OFF
RETURN
SELECT
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
4 Press M/m to highlight the option, then press OK.
For SLV-SE710G, SE710I, and SE810G
• FULL to reduce the power consumption to a minimum
• PARTIAL to reduce the power consumption
For SLV-SE610G
• 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 set top box during standby mode (page 77).
* not available on SLV-SE610G
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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
TIMER OPTIONS
POWER SAVE
TV DIRECT REC
RR
VARIABLE
OFF
OFF
AUDIO MIX
OFF
ON
HIFI AUDIO
NICAM
OFF
NORMAL
AUTO LONG PLAY
TAPE LENGTH
RETURN
RETURN
E1 8 0
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 64.
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Menu option
Set this option to
• NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio
HIFI AUDIO
track.
• STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio
track.
For details, see page 63.
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
TIMER OPTIONS*1
selecting STANDARD or VIDEO Plus+ when pressing
the
• STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing
the TIMER button.
• VIDEO Plus+ to display the VIDEO Plus+ menu when
pressing the TIMER button.
TIMER button.
For details, see page 48 and 52.
POWER SAVE*2
• FULL to turn off the indicators in the display window
during standby mode to reduce the VCR’s power
consumption to a minimum. For using the Line Through
function (page 18), select PARTIAL or OFF.
• PARTIAL to turn off the indicators in the display
window to conserve the VCR’s power.
• OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window
while the VCR is standing by.
POWER SAVE*3
• ON to turn off the indicators in the display window
during standby mode to reduce the VCR’s power
consumption to a minimum.
• OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window
while the VCR is standing by.
TV DIRECT REC*1
• ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function.
• OFF to deactivate it.
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Menu option
Set this option to
RR
• 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 not available on SLV-SE610G
*2 SLV-SE710G, SE710I, and SE810G only
*3 SLV-SE610G only
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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
t LINE-3 IN*1
or
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-SE810G 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.
*1 SLV-SE810G only
*2 SLV-SE710G and 710I only
Connecting to a VCR or stereo system
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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 won’t start recording
with the OPC function. To record a tape with the OPC function, press z REC
again during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape. Then, press
X (pause) after the OPC indicator stops flashing to start recording. If you press X
(pause) before the OPC indicator stops flashing, the OPC function is cancelled.
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Audio dubbing
(SLV-SE810G only)
This feature lets you record over the
normal audio track. The monaural
sound previously recorded is replaced
while the original hi-fi sound remains
unchanged. Use this feature to add
commentary to a tape that you have
recorded with a camcorder.
AUDIO DUB
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 76). 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.
Audio dubbing (SLV-SE810G only)
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
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 75).
The clock has stopped
and “–:– –” appears in
the display window.
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 22).
• 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 Sony’s, as it may damage the video
heads.
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your
local Sony service facility for more information.
The picture rolls
vertically during picture
search.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
continued
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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
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
page 22).
• 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 41).
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 41).
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 set top box 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 VIDEO Plus+ menu • Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu is
or the TIMER menu does
not appear.
set correctly (see page 77).
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.
A tape cannot be
inserted.
• Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape
compartment.
The remote
commander does not
function.
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at
the remote sensor on the VCR.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander
with new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure the [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch
is set correctly.
The SMARTLINK
function does not
work.
• Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK,
MEGALOGIC, EASYLINK, Q-Link, EURO VIEW
LINK, or T-V LINK.
• Make sure you use the Scart cable to connect the
VCR and your TV.
• Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely.
The tracking meter
does not appear on the
TV screen.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
• The tracking meter does not appear when playing
back an NTSC-recorded tape.
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Symptom
Remedy
You cannot control
other TVs.
• Set your TV’s code number. The code number may
change when you replace the batteries of the remote
commander.
The display window
becomes dim.
• The display window automatically becomes dim
when the VCR is in standby or timer recording mode.
The VCR needs to be • Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
cleaned.
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-SE810G)
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
System
Channel coverage
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jack (2)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
PAL (I)
VHF IA to IJ, SA10 to SA13
(SLV-SE710I only)
UHF B21 to B69
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20
(SLV-SE710I only)
R/D L/G (SLV-SE710G, SE710I,
SE810G)
HYPER S21 to S41 (SLV-SE710I only)
RF output signal
Phono jack (2)
Rated output level: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
UHF channels 21 to 69
Aerial out
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Tape speed
General
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)
Power requirements
220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption
20 W
1.2 W (POWER SAVE is set to ON,
minimum)
Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C
Inputs and outputs
Dimensions including projecting parts and
controls
i LINE-1 (TV)
21-pin
Approx. 430 × 98 × 283 mm (w/h/d) (SLV-
SE610G, SE710G, SE710I)
Approx. 430 × 98 × 289 mm (w/h/d)
(SLV-SE810G)
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
Video output: pin 19
Audio output: pins 1 and 3
t LINE-2 IN (SLV-SE710G, SE710I)
21-pin
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
t LINE-3 IN (SLV-SE810G)
21-pin
Mass
Approx. 4.1 kg
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Aerial cable (1)
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Specifications
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Index
A
L
S
Adjusting
Language selecting 23
Safety tab 41
Scart connection 16
Searching
picture 26, 73
tracking 73
Aerial hookup 15
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 26
Audio dubbing 82
Audio track 64
Auto Clock Set 34
Auto Long Play 77
Auto Set Up 19
at various speeds 56
using the index function 72
using the Smart Search
function 65
M
Monitoring
during playback 64
Security function 36
Smart Search 65
Automatic Power Off 17
One Touch Menu 17
SP mode 40
NICAM broadcasts 63
Normal audio track 64
C
Changing the programme
position 27
Changing the station name 30
Cleaning the video heads 83
Clock setting 32
Colour system 2
compatible colour systems 2
Connecting
OPC (Optimum Picture
Control) 74
P
T
the VCR and your TV 15,
16
PDC (Programme Delivery
Control) 50
Timer setting 52
to a set top box 18
to a stereo system 18
to a TV with a Scart
(EURO-AV) connector 16
Counter 38
changing 61
53
system 48
Picture adjustment. See
Adjusting
frame-by-frame 56
selecting the sound 64
slow motion 56
D
Power save 75
Presetting channels 24
Demonstration 47, 71
Dial Timer 43
Disabling the programme
positions 28
Tracking adjustment. See
R
V
Dubbing. see Editing
Reality Regenerator 73
VPS (Video Programme
System) 50
Recording 40
E
bilingual programmes 63
duration time 58
saving 41
Editing 79
EP mode 39
stereo programmes 63
timer setting 52
using the Dial Timer 43
VIDEO Plus+ 48
what you are watching on
the TV 42
H
Hi-fi audio track 64
I
Index search 72
while watching another
programme 41
RF channel 21, 22
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Quick Start Guide
1 Connecting the VCR
3 Tuning your TV to the VCR
RF CHANNEL
1
PROGRAM +/–
AERIAL IN
A If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV)
connector
AERIAL OUT
4
1 ...Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.
2
3
2 ...Turn on your TV and select a programme
position for the VCR picture.
3 ...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 TV’s
instruction manual for tuning instructions.
l: Signal flow yLINE-1 (TV)
1... Connect the aerial to AERIAL IN of the VCR.
2... Connect AERIAL OUT the aerial input of your
TV using the supplied aerial cable.
4 ...Press RF CHANNEL.
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.
B If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
1 ...Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.
4... Connect the mains lead to the mains.
2 ...Press PROGRAM +/– to set the RF channel
to OFF.
2 Using the Auto Set Up function
AUTO SET UP
3 ...Press RF CHANNEL.
Now you can operate your VCR.
Setting your personal code
You can preset channels.
Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more
than three seconds.
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”).
For security, you can enter a personal code (up to
eleven characters), such as your post code. If your
VCR is stolen and then recovered, you can identify
your VCR using your personal code. Once you
enter the code, you can never change it. Please
make a note of the code to quote to the police if your
VCR is stolen.
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