Sony VCR SLV SX110A User Manual

3-066-348-E1 (1) GB  
Video Cassette  
Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
PAL  
SLV-SE210D  
SLV-SX110A  
© 2001 Sony Corporation  
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Table of contents  
43 Playing/searching at various speeds  
44 Setting the recording duration time  
45 Checking/changing/cancelling  
timer settings  
47 Adjusting the picture  
48 Changing menu options  
50 Editing with another VCR  
4 Index to parts and controls  
9 Step 1 : Unpacking  
10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote  
commander  
12 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR  
14 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with  
the Auto Set Up function  
17 Setting the clock  
19 Selecting a language  
20 Presetting channels  
23 Changing/disabling programme  
positions  
28 Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus  
decoder (SLV-SE210D only)  
52 Troubleshooting  
55 Specifications  
56 Index  
Back Cover  
Quick Start Guide  
31 Playing a tape  
33 Recording TV programmes  
36 Recording TV programmes using  
the ShowView system (SLV-  
SE210D only)  
40 Recording TV programmes using  
the timer  
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  
A?/1 (on/standby) switch (38)  
BA (eject) button (31)  
Gx (stop) button (31) (51)  
HX (pause) button (31) (51)  
Iz REC (record) button (33) (44) (51)  
JRemote sensor (10)  
CTape compartment  
Dm (rewind) button (31) (43)  
EH (play) button (31) (43)  
FM (fast-forward) button (31) (43)  
KPROGRAM (programme) +/–  
buttons (43) (47)  
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Display window  
ATape indicator (39)  
CTimer indicator (38) (41)  
DRecording indicator (33)  
EVCR indicator (13) (34)  
BTime counter/clock/line/programme  
position indicator (31) (33)  
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Rear panel  
DAV1 (EURO AV) (av1 (euro av))  
A8 IN FRONT ANT. (in front  
connector (13) (28)  
antenna) connector (12) (13)  
BAV2 IN (DÉC./EXT.) connector*  
E
OUT TO TV (out to tv)  
connector (12) (13)  
CMains lead (14)  
* SLV-SE210D only  
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AZ EJECT (eject) button (31)  
Remote commander  
BCOUNTER/REMAIN (counter/  
remain) button (34)  
CCLEAR (clear) button (31) (37) (45)  
DSP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)  
button (This button does not operate)  
EProgramme number buttons (11) (34)  
F- (tens digit) button (11) (34)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
G2 (volume) +/buttons (for TV)  
Hz REC (record) button (33) (44)  
I
TIMER (timer) button (36) (40)  
JMENU (menu) button (17) (45)  
KX PAUSE (pause)/M button (17) (31)  
x STOP (stop)/m button (17) (31)  
m REW (rewind)/< button (31)  
M FF (fast-forward)/, button (31)  
H PLAY (play)/OK button (17) (31)  
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L[TV] / [VIDEO] (TV/video) remote  
control switch (10)  
M?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (38)  
NINPUT SELECT (input select) button  
Ot TV/VIDEO (TV/video) button  
P
DISPLAY (display) button (34)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
QPROG (programme) +/buttons (11)  
RWIDE (wide) button (for TV) (11)  
Sy SLOW (slow) button (43)  
T×2 button (43)  
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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 2 models: SLV-SE210D and SX110A.  
Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR.  
SLV-SE210D is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in  
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, SLV-SX110A 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 VCR and a Sony TV.  
Buttons on the remote commander  
Remote sensor  
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  
DISPLAY  
t TV/VIDEO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme  
number buttons  
-
2 +/–  
PROG +/–  
WIDE  
TV control buttons  
To  
Press  
Set the TV to standby mode  
?/1  
Select an input source: aerial in or line in  
Select the TVs programme position  
t TV/VIDEO  
Programme number buttons,  
-, PROG +/–  
Adjust the volume of the TV  
Call up the on-screen display  
2 +/–  
DISPLAY  
WIDE  
Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV  
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.  
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 13.  
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector  
IN FRONT ANT.  
OUT TO TV  
AERIAL IN  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Disconnect the aerial cable from  
your TV and connect it to IN  
FRONT ANT. on the rear panel of  
the VCR.  
1
Connect OUT TO TV of the VCR  
and the aerial input of your TV  
using the supplied aerial cable.  
2
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 14).  
Connecting the VCR  
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If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector  
IN FRONT ANT.  
AV1  
(EURO AV)  
OUT TO TV  
AERIAL IN  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
Scart (EURO-AV)  
: Signal flow  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
Disconnect the aerial cable from  
1
2
3
your TV and connect it to IN  
FRONT ANT. on the rear panel of  
the VCR.  
Connect OUT TO TV of the VCR  
and the aerial input of your TV  
using the supplied aerial cable.  
Connect AV1 (EURO AV) on the  
VCR and the Scart (EURO AV)  
connector on the TV with the  
optional Scart cable.  
This connection improves picture  
and sound quality. Whenever you  
want to watch the VCR picture,  
press t TV/VIDEO to display  
the VCR indicator in the display  
window.  
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 language for the on-screen display, TV  
channels, guide channels for the ShowView system*, and VCR clock* automatically.  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
1
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, tune the  
TV to channel 32 (the initial RF channel for this VCR). Refer to  
your TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not  
Connect the mains lead to the  
mains.  
2
The VCR automatically turns on,  
and the language abbreviations  
appear on the TV screen.  
GB  
IT  
ES  
DK  
DE  
NL  
PT  
FI  
FR  
GR  
SE  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m/</, to select the abbreviation of the language from  
the table on page 15, then press OK.  
3
4
PLAY  
OK  
The message for the Auto Set Up function appears.  
Press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
COUNTRY SELECTION  
The COUNTRY SELECTION  
menu appears.  
BELGIQUE  
DENMARK  
ESPAÑA  
ITALIA  
ÖSTERREICH  
DEUTSCHLAND  
FINLAND  
NETHERLANDS  
SCHWEIZ  
NORGE  
SVERIGE  
PORTUGAL  
OTHERS  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press M/m/</, to select your  
country, then press OK.  
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PLAY  
OK  
If your country does not appear,  
select OTHERS.  
AUTO SET UP  
PLEASE WAIT  
4 0 %  
The VCR starts searching for all of  
the receivable channels and presets  
them (in the appropriate order for  
your local area).  
EXIT : MENU  
If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted  
After the search or download is complete, the current time appears  
for any stations that transmit a time signal. If the time does not  
appear, set the clock manually. See Setting the clockon page 17.  
The abbreviations of the languages are as follows:  
Abbreviation  
Language  
English  
German  
French  
Italian  
Abbreviation  
Language  
Spanish  
GB  
DE  
FR  
IT  
ES  
PT  
SE  
DK  
FI  
Portuguese  
Swedish  
Danish  
NL  
GR  
Dutch  
Finnish  
Greek  
To cancel the Auto Set Up function  
Press MENU.  
To change the RF channel  
If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, change the RF channel on  
the VCR and TV. Select INSTALLATION from the menu, then press M/m  
to highlight VCR OUTPUT CH and press ,. Select the RF channel by  
pressing the M/m buttons. Then, tune the TV to the new RF channel so that  
a clear picture appears.  
Tip  
If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in  
the Auto Set Up function, see page 19.  
continued  
Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function  
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Notes  
Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings  
(ShowView*, timer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.  
After using the Auto Set Up function, the language abbreviations do not appear  
automatically when you connect the mains lead again. If you want to use the Auto  
Set Up function again, press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight  
INSTALLATION and press OK. Press M/m to highlight AUTO SET UP, then  
repeat all procedures from step 4.  
* SLV-SE210D only  
Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function  
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Setting the clock  
You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly.  
The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a  
time signal.  
Before you start…  
Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
Set the TV to the video channel.  
Refer to Index to parts and controlsfor button locations.  
Press MENU, then press M/m/</  
, to highlight CLOCK SET and  
press OK.  
MENU  
1
1 2 : 0 0  
1
/ JAN / 2 0 0 1  
MON  
AUTO CLOCK  
:
ON  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
Press M/m to set the hour.  
2
3
PLAY  
OK  
1 8 : 0 0  
1
/ JAN / 2 0 0 1  
MON  
AUTO CLOCK  
:
ON  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
Press , to select the minutes and  
set the minutes by pressing M/m.  
PLAY  
OK  
1 8 : 3 0  
1
/ JAN / 2 0 0 1  
MON  
AUTO CLOCK  
:
ON  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
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Setting the clock  
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Set the day, month, and year in  
sequence by pressing , to select  
the item to be set, and press M/m to  
select the digits, then press ,.  
4
5
PLAY  
OK  
1 8 : 3 0 2 8 / SEP / 2 0 0 1  
FRI  
The day of the week is set  
automatically.  
AUTO CLOCK  
:
ON  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
Press M/m to select ON for the  
setting the Auto Clock Set function.  
The VCR automatically set the  
clock by the channel between PR01  
to PR05 broadcasting the time  
signal.  
1 8 : 3 0 2 8 / SEP / 2 0 0 1  
FRI  
AUTO CLOCK  
:
ON  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
If you do not need the Auto Clock  
Set function, select OFF.  
: OK  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
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Tips  
If you set AUTO CLOCK to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated  
whenever the VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making  
reference to the time signal from the station.  
To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and  
select the digits by pressing M/m.  
Setting the clock  
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Selecting a language  
You can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the  
Auto Set Up function.  
Before you start…  
Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
Set the TV to the video channel.  
Refer to Index to parts and controlsfor button locations.  
Press MENU, then press M/m/</  
, to highlight LANGUAGE SET  
and press OK.  
1
2
MENU  
GB  
IT  
ES  
DK  
DE  
NL  
PT  
FI  
FR  
GR  
SE  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m/</, to highlight the abbreviation of the desired  
language from the table on page 15, then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
Selecting a language  
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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 controlsfor button locations.  
Press MENU, then press M/m/</  
, to highlight INSTALLATION  
and press OK.  
1
2
3
MENU  
AUTO SET UP  
MANUAL SET UP  
VCR OUTPUT CH  
: CH3 2  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
Press M/m to highlight MANUAL  
SET UP, then press ,.  
TV STATION TABLE  
PLAY  
OK  
PR  
CH  
NAME  
A A B –  
L MN–  
CDE –  
DEC  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
1
2
3
4
5
0 2 7  
0 2 9  
0 3 0  
0 3 2  
I
J K –  
SWAPPING : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
DELETE : CLEAR  
Press M/m to highlight the row  
which you want to preset, then press  
,.  
MANUAL TUNING  
PLAY  
OK  
PR  
CH  
MFT  
DECODER  
NAME  
:
:
:
:
:
5
– – –  
OFF  
– – – –  
To display other pages for  
programme positions 6 to 80, press  
M/m repeatedly.  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
Presetting channels  
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Press </, repeatedly until the  
channel you want is displayed.  
4
5
6
MANUAL TUNING  
PLAY  
OK  
PR  
CH  
MFT  
DECODER  
NAME  
:
:
:
:
:
5
0 3 3  
OFF  
– – – –  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
Press M/m to highlight NAME, then  
press ,.  
MANUAL TUNING  
PLAY  
OK  
PR  
CH  
MFT  
DECODER  
NAME  
:
:
:
:
:
5
0 3 3  
OFF  
– – – –  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
Enter the station name.  
MANUAL TUNING  
1 Press M/m to select a character.  
Each time you press M, the character  
changes as shown below.  
PLAY  
OK  
PR  
CH  
MFT  
DECODER  
NAME  
:
:
:
:
:
5
0 3 3  
OFF  
O– – –  
A t B t t Z t 0 t 1 t  
t 9 t A  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
2 Press , to set the next  
character.  
The next space is flashed.  
To correct a character, press </, until the character you want to  
correct is flashed, then reset it.  
You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.  
Press OK to confirm the station name.  
7
8
PLAY  
OK  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
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If the picture is not clear  
If the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (MFT)  
function. After step 4, press M/m to select MFT. Press </, to get a clear  
picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.  
Tip  
To set the programme position for the decoder, see Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus  
Note  
When adjusting MFT, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference  
from the picture being received.  
Presetting channels  
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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. 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 controlsfor button locations.  
Press MENU, then press M/m/</  
, to highlight INSTALLATION  
and press OK.  
MENU  
1
AUTO SET UP  
MANUAL SET UP  
VCR OUTPUT CH  
: CH3 2  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
Press M/m to highlight MANUAL  
SET UP, then press ,.  
2
3
TV STATION TABLE  
PLAY  
OK  
PR  
CH  
NAME  
A A B –  
L MN–  
CDE –  
DEC  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
1
2
3
4
5
0 2 7  
0 2 9  
0 3 0  
0 3 2  
I
J K –  
SWAPPING : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
DELETE : CLEAR  
Press M/m to highlight the row  
which you want to change the  
programme position.  
TV STATION TABLE  
PLAY  
OK  
PR  
1
2
3
4
CH  
0 2 7  
0 2 9  
0 3 0  
0 3 2  
NAME  
A A B –  
L MN–  
CDE –  
DEC  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
To display other pages for  
programme positions 6 to 80, press  
M/m repeatedly.  
I
J K –  
5
SWAPPING : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
DELETE : CLEAR  
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Changing/disabling programme positions  
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Press OK, then press M/m to move  
to the desired programme position.  
4
5
TV STATION TABLE  
PLAY  
OK  
PR  
1
CH  
0 2 7  
NAME  
A A B –  
DEC  
OFF  
2
3
4
5
0 3 0  
0 3 2  
0 2 9  
CDE –  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
I
J K –  
L MN–  
SWAPPING : 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  
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 controlsfor button locations.  
Press MENU, then press M/m/</  
, to highlight INSTALLATION,  
and press OK.  
1
MENU  
AUTO SET UP  
MANUAL SET UP  
VCR OUTPUT CH  
: CH3 2  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
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Press M/m to highlight MANUAL  
SET UP, then press ,.  
2
3
4
TV STATION TABLE  
PLAY  
OK  
PR  
1
2
3
4
CH  
0 2 7  
0 2 9  
0 3 0  
0 3 2  
NAME  
A A B –  
L MN–  
CDE –  
DEC  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
I
J K –  
5
SWAPPING : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
DELETE : CLEAR  
Press M/m to highlight the row  
which you want to disable.  
TV STATION TABLE  
PLAY  
OK  
To display other pages for  
programme positions 6 to 80, press  
M/m repeatedly.  
PR  
1
2
3
4
CH  
0 2 7  
0 2 9  
0 3 0  
0 3 2  
NAME  
A A B –  
L MN–  
CDE –  
DEC  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
I
J K –  
5
SWAPPING : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
DELETE : CLEAR  
Press CLEAR.  
CLEAR  
TV STATION TABLE  
The selected row will be cleared as  
shown on the right.  
PR  
1
CH  
0 2 7  
NAME  
A A B –  
DEC  
OFF  
2
3
4
0 3 0  
0 3 2  
CDE –  
OFF  
OFF  
I
J K –  
5
SWAPPING : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
DELETE : CLEAR  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to  
disable.  
5
6
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
Note  
Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you  
disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.  
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Changing the station names  
You can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). The VCR must receive  
channel 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 controlsfor button locations.  
Press MENU, then press M/m/</  
, to highlight INSTALLATION  
and press OK.  
1
2
3
4
MENU  
AUTO SET UP  
MANUAL SET UP  
VCR OUTPUT CH  
: CH3 2  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
Press M/m to highlight MANUAL  
SET UP, then press ,.  
TV STATION TABLE  
PLAY  
OK  
PR  
CH  
NAME  
A A B –  
L MN–  
CDE –  
DEC  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
1
2
3
4
5
0 2 7  
0 2 9  
0 3 0  
0 3 2  
0 3 3  
I
J K –  
– – – –  
SWAPPING : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
DELETE : CLEAR  
Press M/m to highlight the row  
which you want to change or enter  
the station name, then press ,.  
MANUAL TUNING  
PLAY  
OK  
PR  
CH  
MFT  
DECODER  
NAME  
:
:
:
:
:
5
0 3 3  
OFF  
– – – –  
To display other pages for  
programme positions 6 to 80, press  
M/m repeatedly.  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
Press M/m to highlight NAME, then  
press ,.  
MANUAL TUNING  
PLAY  
OK  
PR  
CH  
MFT  
DECODER  
NAME  
:
:
:
:
:
5
0 3 3  
OFF  
– – – –  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
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Enter the station name.  
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MANUAL TUNING  
1 Press M/m to select a character.  
Each time you press M, the character  
changes as shown below.  
PLAY  
OK  
PR  
CH  
MFT  
DECODER  
NAME  
:
:
:
:
:
5
0 3 3  
OFF  
O– – –  
A t B t t Z t 0 t 1 t  
t 9 t A  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
2 Press , to set the next  
character.  
The next space is flashed.  
To correct a character, press </, until the character you want to  
correct is flashed, then reset it.  
You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.  
Press OK to confirm the new name.  
6
7
PLAY  
OK  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
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Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder  
(SLV-SE210D only)  
You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder  
(not supplied) to the VCR.  
Connecting a decoder  
PAY-TV/Canal  
Plus decoder  
Scart cable  
(not supplied)  
Scart  
(EURO-AV)  
AV2 IN  
OUT TO TV  
AV1  
AERIAL IN  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
Scart  
(EURO-AV)  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels  
To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your VCR to receive the  
channels using the on-screen display.  
In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.  
Before you start…  
Turn on the VCR, the TV, and the decoder.  
Set the TV to the video channel.  
Refer to Index to parts and controlsfor button locations.  
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Press MENU, then press M/m/</  
, to highlight INSTALLATION  
and press OK.  
1
2
3
4
5
MENU  
AUTO SET UP  
MANUAL SET UP  
VCR OUTPUT CH  
: CH3 2  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight MANUAL  
SET UP, then press ,.  
TV STATION TABLE  
PLAY  
OK  
PR  
CH  
NAME  
A A B –  
L MN–  
CDE –  
DEC  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
OFF  
1
2
3
4
5
0 2 7  
0 2 9  
0 3 0  
0 3 2  
0 3 3  
I
J K –  
– – – –  
SWAPPING : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
DELETE : CLEAR  
Press M/m to highlight the row  
which you want to set for the  
decoder, then press ,.  
MANUAL TUNING  
PLAY  
OK  
PR  
CH  
MFT  
DECODER  
NAME  
:
:
:
:
:
5
0 3 3  
OFF  
– – – –  
To display positions 6 to 80, press  
M/m repeatedly.  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight DECODER.  
MANUAL TUNING  
PLAY  
OK  
PR  
CH  
MFT  
DECODER  
NAME  
:
:
:
:
:
5
0 3 3  
OFF  
– – – –  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press , to set DECODER to ON,  
then press OK.  
MANUAL TUNING  
PLAY  
OK  
PR  
CH  
MFT  
DECODER  
NAME  
:
:
:
:
:
5
0 3 3  
ON  
– – – –  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
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Press MENU to exit the menu.  
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MENU  
Notes  
To superimpose subtitles while watching PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, make  
both decoder-VCR and VCR-TV connections using 21-pin Scart cables that are  
compatible with the RGB signals.You cannot record subtitles on the VCR.  
When you watch PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes through the RFU input of the  
TV, press t TV/VIDEO so that the VCR indicator appears in the display window.  
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Basic Operations  
Playing a tape  
Before you start...  
Refer to Index to parts and controlsfor 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 00:00.Search for the point  
afterwards by referring to the counter.  
To display the counter on the TV screen, press  
DISPLAY.  
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Notes  
The counter resets to 00:00whenever a tape is reinserted.  
The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.  
Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded  
tape:  
The picture becomes black and white.  
The picture shakes.  
No picture appears on the TV screen.  
Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen.  
The colour density increases or decreases.  
While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote  
commander do not function.  
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Recording TV programmes  
Before you start...  
Refer to Index to parts and controlsfor button locations.  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
1
To record from a decoder, turn it on.  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
2
Press PROG +/to select the programme position you want to  
record.  
PROG  
3
Press z REC to start recording.  
REC  
4
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.  
Recording indicator  
To stop recording  
Press x STOP.  
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To check the remaining time  
Press  
DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to  
check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the  
time counter and the remaining time appear alternately.  
REMAIN  
0
: 0 0 : 2 2  
1
: 4 6  
Time counter  
Remaining time  
In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE  
SELECT in the USER SET menu is set according to the tape type you use  
To watch another TV programme while recording  
Press t TV/VIDEO to turn off the VCR 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.  
Safety tab  
Tips  
To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the  
remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the - (tens digit) button  
followed by the programme number buttons.  
If you connect additional equipment to a an input connector, 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 wont be recorded on the tape.  
If you dont want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When  
using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.  
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Notes  
The  
DISPLAY information does not appear during pause mode and the various  
speeds of playback mode. However, it will appear during normal playback.  
If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter  
reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the  
counting cycles of the two video systems.  
You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY-  
TV/Canal Plus programme*.  
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.  
* SLV-SE210D only  
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Recording TV programmes using the  
ShowView system (SLV-SE210D only)  
The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make  
timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide.  
The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.  
You can preset a total of six programmes, including settings made with other timer  
methods.  
Before you start…  
Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording  
time.  
To record from a decoder, turn it on.  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Set TIMER METHOD to SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE in the USER SET menu (see page  
49).  
Refer to Index to parts and controlsfor button locations.  
Press TIMER.  
1
TIMER  
When you set TIMER METHOD  
to VARIABLE:  
TIMER METHOD  
The TIMER METHOD menu  
appears on the TV screen. Press  
STANDARD  
SHOWVIEW  
PLAY  
M/m to select SHOWVIEW, then  
OK  
press OK.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
When you set TIMER METHOD  
to SHOWVIEW:  
The SHOWVIEW menu appears  
on the TV screen.  
SHOWVIEW  
CODE – – – – – – – – –  
CODE : 0 9  
SET : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press the programme number  
buttons to enter the ShowView  
number.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
3
SHOWVIEW  
CODE 1 2 3 4 – – – – –  
If you make a mistake, press  
CLEAR and re-enter the correct  
number.  
CLEAR  
CODE : 0 9  
SET : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press OK.  
The date, start and stop times,  
programme position, and VPS/PDC  
setting appear on the TV screen.  
PLAY  
OK  
2 8 / SEP FRI  
START STOP  
1 8 : 3 0  
PR DAY  
V/P  
3 5 S A 2 9 1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
If “– –” appears in the PR”  
(programme) column (this may  
happen for local broadcasts), you  
have to set the appropriate  
INPUT  
SELECT  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLEAR  
programme position manually.  
Press M/m to select the desired programme position.  
To record from a decoder or other source connected to the input  
connector, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in  
the PRposition.  
You will only have to do this operation once for the referred  
channel. The VCR will then store your setting.  
If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.  
If you want to change the dated, and  
the VPS/PDC setting:  
4
5
PLAY  
OK  
2 8 / SEP FRI 1 8 : 3 0  
START STOP V/P  
1 Press </, to select the item  
you want to change.  
2 Press M/m to reset it.  
To record the same programme  
every day or the same day every  
To use the VPS/PDC function, set  
V/P to ON. For details about the VPS/PDC function, see Timer  
PR DAY  
3 5 S A 2 9 1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
ON  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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 a decoder or other source, leave the connected  
equipment switched on.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.  
Daily/weekly recording  
In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press  
m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication  
in reverse order.  
today t DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SA (every Saturday) ..... t  
W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today  
Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals  
Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC  
(Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These  
signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast  
delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions.  
To use the VPS/PDC function, set V/P to ON in step 4 above. You can also  
use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the input connector.  
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 31).  
Display tape information on the TV screen (page 34).  
Check the timer settings (page 45).  
Watch another TV programme (page 34).  
Tips  
You can set the extended time for the ShowView setting by 10, 20, 30, or 60  
minutes. Set SHOWVIEW EXTEND in the EASY OPERATION menu to the  
desired extended time (page 49).  
To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see Checking/changing/  
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Notes  
If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit  
VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the  
VPS/PDC function.  
The  
and  
indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with  
no tape inserted.  
When you set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD in the USER SET menu, the  
SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or  
VARIABLE.  
The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to off for the timer recording of a  
satellite programme.  
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Recording TV programmes using the timer  
You can preset a total of six programmes, including settings made with other timer  
methods.  
Before you start…  
Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording  
time.  
To record from a decoder, turn it on.  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the USER SET menu (see page  
49).  
Refer to Index to parts and controlsfor button locations.  
Press TIMER.  
TIMER  
1
For SLV-SX110A only  
The TIMER PROGRAMMING  
menu appears on the TV screen.  
PLAY  
2 8 / SEP FRI  
START  
1 8 : 3 0  
STOP V/P  
PR DAY  
OK  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
For SLV-SE210D only  
: OK  
When you set TIMER METHOD  
to VARIABLE:  
TIMER METHOD  
The TIMER METHOD menu  
appears on the TV screen. Press  
M/m to select STANDARD, then  
press OK.  
STANDARD  
SHOWVIEW  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
When you set TIMER METHOD  
to STANDARD:  
The TIMER PROGRAMMING  
2 8 / SEP FRI  
START  
1 8 : 3 0  
STOP V/P  
PR DAY  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
menu appears on the TV screen.  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
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Set the date, start and stop times,  
programme position, and VPS/PDC  
function:  
2
PLAY  
OK  
2 8 / SEP FRI  
START  
1 8 : 3 0  
STOP V/P  
PR DAY  
3 5 – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
1 Press , to select each item in  
turn.  
2 Press M/m to set each item.  
To correct a setting, press < to  
return to that setting and reset.  
INPUT  
SELECT  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
To record the same programme  
every day or the same day every week, see Daily/weekly  
To use the VPS/PDC function*, set V/P to ON. For details about  
To record from a decoder or other source connected to the input  
connector, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in  
the PRposition.  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
3
4
MENU  
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.  
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands  
by for recording.  
To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected  
equipment switched on.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.  
Daily/weekly recording  
In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press  
m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication  
in reverse order.  
today t DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SA (every Saturday) ..... t  
W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today  
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To use the VCR after setting the timer  
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator  
turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR  
to recording standby after using the VCR.  
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:  
Reset the counter (page 31).  
Display tape information on the TV screen (page 34).  
Check the timer settings (page 45).  
Watch another TV programme (page 34).  
Tips  
Even if you set TIMER METHOD to SHOWVIEW in the USER SET menu, you  
can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER PROGRAMMING,  
then go to step 2.  
To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see Checking/changing/  
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 wont work*.  
If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit  
VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the  
VPS/PDC function*.  
The  
and  
indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with  
no tape inserted.  
The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to off for the timer recording of a  
satellite programme*.  
* SLV-SE210D only  
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Additional Operations  
Playing/searching at various speeds  
Before you start...  
Refer to Index to parts and controlsfor button locations.  
Playback options  
Operation  
View the picture during  
fast-forward or rewind  
During fast-forward, hold down M FF. During rewind, hold  
down m REW.  
Play at high speed  
During playback, press M FF or m REW.  
During playback, hold down M FF or m REW. 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.  
To resume normal playback  
Press H PLAY.  
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.  
Notes  
The sound is muted during these operations.  
If the playback mode mark doesnt appear on the TV screen, press  
The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.  
DISPLAY.  
Playing/searching at various speeds  
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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 controlsfor button locations.  
1 While recording, press z REC.  
The indicator appears in the display window.  
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  
4:00  
4:30  
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.  
Setting the recording duration time  
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Checking/changing/cancelling timer  
settings  
Before you start…  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Refer to Index to parts and controlsfor button locations.  
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.  
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight TIMER PROGRAMMING  
and press OK.  
2
If you want to change or cancel a  
setting, go on to the next step.  
2 8 / SEP FRI  
START  
3 5 S A 2 9 1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
2 9 S A 2 9 2 1 : 0 0 2 1 : 3 0  
1 8 : 3 0  
STOP V/P  
If you do not need to change or cancel  
the settings, press MENU, then turn  
off the VCR to return to recording  
standby.  
PR DAY  
3 0 S A  
6
1 2 : 0 0 1 3 : 3 0  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
Press M/m to select the setting you want  
to change or cancel, then press ,.  
3
2 8 / SEP FRI 1 8 : 3 0  
START STOP V/P  
The PR number on the selected row  
flashes.  
PR DAY  
3 5 S A 2 9 1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
2 9 S A 2 9 2 1 : 0 0 2 1 : 3 0  
3 0 S A  
6
1 2 : 0 0 1 3 : 3 0  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
4 To change the setting, press </, to select the item you want to  
change, then press M/m to reset it.  
To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.  
5 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  
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Adjusting the picture  
Adjusting the tracking  
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking  
when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the  
recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually  
adjust the tracking.  
During playback, press PROGRAM +/on the VCR  
to display the tracking meter. The distortion should  
disappear as you press one of the two buttons. To  
resume automatic tracking adjustments, eject the tape  
and re-insert it.  
TRACKING  
– – – – – – – – – – – –  
Tracking meter  
Adjusting the picture sharpness  
You can manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.  
During playback, press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight  
USER SET and press OK.  
Press M/m to highlight PICTURE, then  
press ,.  
1
2
PICTURE  
: 0 9  
OSD  
: ON  
TAPE SELECT  
COLOUR SYSTEM  
TIMER METHOD  
ECO. MODE  
: E 1 8 0  
: AUTO  
: VARIABLE  
: OFF  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
3 Press </, to adjust the sharpness.  
PICTURE  
To soften the picture, press <.  
To sharpen the picture, press ,.  
SOFTEN  
SHARPEN  
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –  
SET  
:
END  
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
4 Press MENU to exit the menu.  
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Changing menu options  
Press MENU, then select USER SET or EASY OPERATION and press  
OK.  
1
PICTURE  
OSD  
TAPE SELECT  
COLOUR SYSTEM  
TIMER METHOD  
ECO. MODE  
: 0 9  
: ON  
: E 1 8 0  
: AUTO  
: VARIABLE  
: OFF  
VPS / PDC DEFAULT  
SHOWVIEW EXTEND  
AUTO POWER OFF  
: OFF  
: OFF  
: OFF  
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
SELECT  
END  
:
SET  
EXIT : MENU  
:
: OK  
: OK  
2 Press M/m to select the option.  
3 Press , to change the setting, then press OK.  
4 Press MENU to return to the original screen.  
Menu choices  
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.  
USER SET  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
PICTURE  
Adjusting the sharpness of the picture by pressing </,  
buttons. Press < to adjust the picture getting softness.  
Press , to adjust the picture getting sharpness.  
OSD  
ON to display the menu on the TV screen.  
OFF to disappear the menu from the TV screen.  
TAPE SELECT  
E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.  
E240 to use an E-240 type tape.  
E260 to use an E-260 type tape.  
E300 to use an E-300 type tape.  
COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO to select the colour system automatically.  
PAL to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour system.  
MESECAM to use the tape recorded in the MESECAM  
colour system.  
B/W to use the tape recorded in black and white.  
Changing menu options  
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Menu option  
Set this option to  
TIMER METHOD* VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for  
selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing  
the  
STANDARD to display the PROG menu when pressing  
the TIMER button.  
SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when  
pressing the TIMER button.  
TIMER button.  
For details, see page 36 and 40.  
ECO. MODE  
ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to  
conserve the VCRs power.  
OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window  
while the VCR is standing by.  
EASY OPERATION  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
VPS/PDC  
OFF to deactivate the VPS/PDC function.  
DEFAULT*  
ON to activate it.  
SHOWVIEW  
EXTEND*  
OFF to deactivate the ShowView Extend function.  
10/20/30/60 (minutes) to extend the time of the  
ShowView setting by the selected amount of time.  
AUTO POWER OFF OFF to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.  
2HOUR/3HOUR to turn the VCR off automatically if no  
signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons  
during this time.  
* SLV-SE210D only  
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Editing with another VCR  
How to connect to record on this VCR  
Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this VCR. Refer  
to the examples A or B and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.  
Example A  
TV  
Your VCR (Recorder)  
AV1  
(EURO AV)  
Other VCR (Player)  
Scart  
(EURO-AV)  
VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Example B (SLV-SE210D only)  
TV  
Your VCR (Recorder)  
AV2 IN  
Other VCR (Player)  
Scart  
(EURO-AV)  
VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
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Note  
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.  
Operation (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.  
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.  
Search for the point to start recording and press X (pause).  
1
2
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.  
Editing with another VCR  
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Additional Information  
Troubleshooting  
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest  
Sony service facility.  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The ?/1 (on/standby)  
Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.  
switch does not function.  
The power is turned on  
but the VCR does not  
operate.  
Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,  
unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over  
three hours.  
The clock has stopped  
and “– –:– –” appears in  
the display window.  
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains  
for more than one hour. Reset the clock (and timer).  
The playback picture  
does not appear on the  
TV screen.  
Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are  
using a monitor, set it to video input.  
If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable,  
make sure the VCR indicator is lit in the display window.  
Use the t TV/VIDEO button on the remote commander  
to light up the VCR indicator.  
The picture is not clear.  
Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the  
RF channel output of your VCR.  
Adjust the tracking with the PROGRAM +/buttons on  
the VCR.  
The video heads are dirty (see the last page of  
Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using the Sony T-  
25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning  
cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in  
your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony  
service facility (a standard service charge will be required).  
Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning  
cassette other than Sonys, as it may damage the video  
heads.  
The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your  
local Sony service facility for more information.  
The picture rolls  
vertically during picture  
search.  
Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.  
The picture has no  
sound.  
The tape is defective.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
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.  
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 34).  
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 34).  
Nothing happens when  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
you press z REC.  
The timer does not  
operate.  
Check that the clock is set.  
Make sure a tape has been inserted.  
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording.  
Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.  
Check that the decoder is turned on.  
Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.  
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains  
for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.  
Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.  
The SHOWVIEW menu Check that TIMER METHOD in the USER SET menu is  
or the PROG menu does  
not appear.  
set correctly (see page 49).  
The VPS/PDC function  
does not operate  
properly.  
Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.  
Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one  
(there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If  
the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good  
VPS/PDC information, the VCR will not start recording.  
If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be  
altered and the VCR might not start recording.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
You cannot watch PAY-  
TV/Canal Plus  
Make sure the PAY-TV/Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged  
securely.  
programmes when the  
VCR is in standby mode.  
A PAY-TV/Canal Plus  
programme is always  
recorded scrambled.  
Make sure the PAY-TV/Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged  
securely.  
Check that DECODER is set to ON for this channel in the  
MANUAL TUNING menu (see page 28).  
A tape cannot be  
inserted.  
Check that a tape isnt already in the tape compartment.  
The remote commander Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the  
does not function.  
remote sensor on the VCR.  
Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with  
new ones if they are weak.  
Make sure the [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch is set  
correctly.  
The tracking meter does The recording condition of the tape is very poor and  
not appear on the TV  
screen.  
tracking cannot be adjusted.  
The display window  
becomes dim.  
The display window automatically becomes dim when the  
VCR is in standby or timer recording mode.  
The VCR needs to be  
cleaned.  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth,  
or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent  
solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or  
benzine.  
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads  
Normal picture  
Rough picture  
Unclear picture  
No picture (or  
black & white  
screen appears)  
initial  
terminal  
contamination  
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Specifications  
System  
General  
Channel coverage  
Power requirements  
230 V AC, 50 Hz  
Power consumption  
15 W  
3 W (ECO. MODE is set to ON, Standby  
mode)  
Operating temperature  
PAL (B/G)  
VHF E2 to E12  
VHF Italian channel A to H  
UHF E21 to E69  
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20  
HYPER S21 to S41  
RF output signal  
5°C to 40°C  
Storage temperature  
20°C to 60°C  
UHF channels 21 to 69  
Aerial out  
Dimensions  
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket  
Tape speed  
Approx. 360 × 94 × 255 mm (w/h/d)  
including projecting parts and controls  
Mass  
SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s  
(recording/playback)  
MESECAM  
Approx. 2.6 kg  
23.39 mm/s  
Supplied accessories  
(recording/playback)  
NTSC 33.35 mm/s  
(playback only)  
Remote commander (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
Aerial cable (1)  
Maximum recording/playback time  
5 hrs. in SP mode (with E300 tape)  
Rewind time  
Design and specifications are subject to  
change without notice.  
Approx. 60 sec. (with E180 tape)  
Inputs and outputs  
AV1 (EURO AV)  
21-pin  
Video input: pin 20  
Audio input: pins 2 and 6  
Video output: pin 19  
Audio output: pins 1 and 3  
AV2 IN (SLV-SE210D only)  
21-pin  
Video input: pin 20  
Audio input: pins 2 and 6  
Specifications  
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Index  
A
R
Adjusting  
Recording 33  
picture 47  
duration time 44  
tracking 47  
saving 34  
Aerial hookup 12  
Auto Set Up 14  
timer setting 40  
using the ShowView  
system 36  
while watching another  
programme 34  
C
Canal Plus 28  
Changing the programme  
position 23  
S
Changing the station name 26  
Cleaning the video heads 52  
Clock setting 17  
Colour system  
Safety tab 34  
Scart connection 13  
Searching  
at various speeds 43  
ShowView  
compatible colour systems  
recording 36  
Connecting  
the VCR and your TV 12,  
to a TV with a Scart  
(EURO-AV) connector 13  
Counter 31  
T
Timer setting 40  
cancelling 45  
changing 45  
checking 45  
daily/weekly recording 38,  
using the ShowView  
system 36  
D
Disabling the programme  
positions 24  
Dubbing. see Editing  
V
E
VPS (Video Programme  
Editing 50  
System) 38  
O
Optional setting 48  
P
PAY-TV 28  
PDC (Programme Delivery  
Control) 38  
Playback 31  
at various speeds 43  
frame-by-frame 43  
slow motion 43  
Presetting channels 20  
Index  
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Quick Start Guide  
1 Connecting the VCR  
2 Using the Auto Set Up function  
1 ...Turn on your TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
IN FRONT ANT.  
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-  
AV) connector, tune the TV to channel 32  
(the initial RF channel of this VCR). Refer  
to your TVs manual for TV tuning  
instructions. If the picture does not appear  
clearly, see To change the RF channel.”  
1
2 ...Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
OUT TO TV  
3 ...Press M/m/</, to select a language,  
2
then press OK.  
4 ...Press OK again.  
AV1  
3
5 ...Press M/m/</, to select your country,  
then press OK.  
yLINE-1 (TV)  
When all of the receivable channels are  
preset, the menu disappears from the TV  
screen. You can rearrange the programme  
position in any order (see Changing/  
disabling programme positions).  
After the search or download is complete,  
the current time appears automatically. If  
the time does not appear, set the clock  
manually. See Setting the clock.”  
l: Signal flow  
1... Connect the aerial to IN FRONT ANT. of  
the VCR.  
2... Connect OUT TO TV and the aerial input  
of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.  
3... For better picture and sound, connect AV1  
(EURO AV) to your TV using a Scart  
cable if your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV)  
connector.  
Now you can operate your VCR.  
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