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1. name tape speed and VPS PDC RUIOURD TTo0s40700 35 function SP LP SP VPS PDC NON LISTE 1 Press to highlight each item in ENTREE a ren pe SORTIE 2 Press t4 to set each item To correct a setting press to return to that setting and reset e To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 60 To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to OUI For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 57 e To record from a decoder or other source connected to the LIGNE 1 TV or ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector press CHOIX ENTREE to display L1 or L2 in the PROG position 3 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU 4 me 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 W STOP Daily weekly recording In step 2 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press fto change the indication in reverse order AUJOURD DIM SAM Sunday to Saturday gt LUN SAM Monday to Saturday LUN VEN Monday to Friday SAM every Saturday LUN every Monday DIM every
2. SORTIE MENU Press 4 to highlight HORLOGE ero ERER a REGLAGE MANUEL 1 2001 LUN 0 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER 01 SORTIE MENU Press 4 4 to highlight REGLAGE MANUEL then press OK eae HEURE DU PROGRAMME REGLAGE MANUEL 1 2001 LUN 0 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER CONFIRMER SORTIE MENU continued Q f gt i 5 ec A 4 D D 2 Setting the clock 35 Press to set the day REGLAGE AUTO NON HEURE DU PROGRAMME REGLAGE MANUEL 28 1 2001 DIM 0 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press gt to highlight the month and set the month pressing t4 ERTER HEURE DU PROGRAMME REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2001 VEN 0 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER CONFIRMER SORTIE Set the year hour and minutes in sequence pressing gt to highlight x REGLAGE AUTO NON the item to be set and press tit to HEURE PU PROGRAMME select the digits 28 9 2001 VEN 18 00 The day of the week is set automatically SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press OK to start the clock REGLAGE AUTO NON HEURE DU PROGRAMME REGLAGE MAN
3. SELECTIONNER REGLER 0 SORTIE continued Changing disabling programme positions 31 Press to highlight LISTE DES CHAINES then press OK LISTE DES CHAINES PROG CAN Ci SELECTIONNER DEPLACER PROG SUPPR PROG TANNUL 0 SORTIE MENU Press 4 4 to highlight the row which you want to disable LISTE DES CHAINES PROG 1 CAN C12 c03 SELECTIONNER DEPLACER PROG SUPPR PROG p ANNUL 0 SORTIE MENU Press ANNUL O The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right ANNUL O C4 LISTE DES CHAINES PROG CAN C1 2 c03 C27 c09 SELECTIONNER DEPLACER PROG SUPPR PROG E pl LANNUL 0 SORTIE MENU Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes e 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 32 Changing disabling programme positio
4. Press to highlight OUI then press OK REGLAGE AUTO OUI HEURE DU PROGRAMME 1 REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2001 VEN 18 00 AAB SELECTIONNER REGLER 0 SORTIE MENU continued Q f 2 Zy 5 ec A D 2 Setting the clock 37 Press to highlight HEURE DU PROGRAMME then press OK he HEURE DU PROGRAMME 1 AAB REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2001 VEN 18 00 SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE MENU Press 4 4 repeatedly until the programme position of the station Saou that carries a time signal appears HEURE DU PROGRAMME 2 CDE 28 9 2001 VEN 18 00 If the VCR does not receive a time signal from any station REGLAGE AUTO returns to NON SELECTIONNER T automatically RONFIRMER SORTIE MENU 7 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tips If you set REGLAGE AUTO to OUI 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 HEURE DU PROGRAMME row If you do not need the Auto Clock Set select NON e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you
5. ANNUL O and re enter the correct number REGLER 10 9 CONFIRMER OK ANNULER LANNUL 0 SORTIE MENU 3 wa 28 9 VEN The date start and stop times DATE HEURE PROG ae j AUJOURD 19 00 20 00 35 programme position or station name Ss ke ee wie das tape speed and VPS PDC setting LISTE appear on the TV screen CHOIX If se 29 a th PRI 29 SELF CNONNER e ENTREE appears in the OG ANNULER TANNUL TO SORTIE MENU CC programme column this may happen for local broadcasts you have to set the appropriate programme position manually CO Press to select the desired programme position To record from a decoder or other source connected to the LIGNE 1 TV or ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector press CHOIX ENTREE to display L1 or L2 in the PROG position 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 ANNUL O to cancel the setting If you want to change the date tape Bae speed and the VPS PDC setting irr kojono 100022000 SS 1 Press lt gt to highlight the item SIF 5069 FDC me you want to change LISTE 2 Press t4 to reset it e To record the same programme SE CONNER is
6. Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MENU then press A F to highlight REGLAGES and press OK REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE MENU Press ait to highlight REGLAGE ES DES CHAINES then press OK PROG 1 NORME L NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C12 AAB TV PAYANTE CANAL NON OUI ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press to highlight NORME then press OK E NORMAL CABLE B G REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN 2RETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE 4 Press tit to highlight L or B G eS then press OK m K NORMAL CABLE e To receive broadcasts in France REGLAGE CANAL is highlight L AGCORO FIN e To receive broadcasts using the PAL system for example in SELECTIONNER REGLER Germany or Switzerland SORTIE _ MENU highlight B G continued Presetting channels 25 26 Press 47 to highlight NORMAL CABLE then press OK NORME a REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL CABLE TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT OUI ACCORD FIN DRETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIR
7. To record from a decoder turn it on Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 ePpROG Press PROG 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 2 oPROG Turn PROG to set the recording date 50 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810B only 3 PROG Press PROG START and the current time appear alternately in the display window Z 3 L oprog Turn PROG to set the recording start time You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE buttons _ CHANE oO Press PROG PROG STOP and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display window 6 oprog Turn PROG to set the recording stop time l You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE buttons _ CHANE continued Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810B only suoieiedo 21Seg 51 7 Press PROG PROG The programme position or station name appears in the display window SP OPC AG A 8 oprog Turn PROG to set the programme position To record from a decoder or o
8. If VEILLE ECO is TOTAL you cannot watch or record programmes from your Canal Plus decoder satellite or digital tuner during standby mode page 85 82 Reducing the VCR s power consumption Changing menu options Press MENU then select OPTIONS and Fa OPTIONS press OK OPTIONS 1 OPTIONS 2 DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 01 SORTIE MEN 2 Press to highlight OPTIONS 1 or OPTIONS 2 then press OK OPC DECODEUR LIGNE3 DECODEUR MONTAGE OPTIONS PROGRAMM MIX AUDIO VEILLE ECO SON HIFI ENREG TV DIRECT VITESSE AUTO OUI NORMALE RR DUREE CASSETTE RETOUR STANDARD COULEUR 2RETOUR SELECTIONNER SELECTIONNER REGLER 0 REGLER 0K SORTIE MEN J SORTIE MENU suolesedo jeuonippy 3 Press to select the option then press OK 4 Press F 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 e OUI to switch on the OPC Optimum Picture Control function and improve picture quality NON to switch off OPC MONTAGE e OUI to minimize picture deterioration when editing NON to turn off MONTAGE MIX AUDIO e OUI to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks at
9. to highlight say OPTIONS 2 DECOD EUR LIGNE3 or DECODEUR LIGNE3 DECODEUR DECODEUR LIGNE2 then press SEng sgroctanm trenes ENREG TV DIRECT OUI OK RR NORMALE RETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Bie A ree DECODEUR then press OK DECODEUR LIGNE3 DECODEUR OPTIONS PROGRAMM MIXTE VEILLE ECO NON ENREG TV DIRECT OUI NORMALE RR RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE 5 Press MENU to exit the menu O The menu disappears from the TV screen 6 Press MENU again Then press to highlight REGLAGES and press Sas OK HORLOGE LANGUE RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press 7 to highlight REGLAGE DES CHAINES then press OK S NORME L NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C12 _ AAB TV PAYANTE CANAL NON AFT OUI ACCORD FIN DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE 40 Setting the Canal Plus decoder Press to highlight NORME then press OK fiz REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 NORME NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN 2RETOUR B G NON OUI SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press to highlight L or B G the
10. Main and sub PRINCIP SEC STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator Usually the main sound monaural Selecting the sound during playback Press CHOIX SON 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 CANAL G STEREO Right channel sub CANAL D STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks Hi fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape Stereo Usually mixed left right channels Stereo sound left right channels Notes e To listen to playback sounds in stereo you must use the PERITEL or SORTIE AUDIO connections e When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the CHOIX SON setting Ifthe CHOIX SON does not function check that MIX AUDIO in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set to OFF see page 83 If SON HIFI is set to STANDARD the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi fi and normal audio tracks Pressing CHOIX SON will not change the sound Recording stereo and bilingual programmes Bilingual Usually main sound Normal audio track monaural Hi fi audio track main track Main left channel Sub right channel suolesedo jeuonippy
11. Q f L ZH 5 ec A D D 2 3 4 Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details SLV SE810B 1 VW marche veille switch 19 Tape compartment Remote sensor 11 4 eject button 44 5 Shuttle ring 63 6 C gt play button 44 63 JOG button 64 ENR record button 46 65 88 9 m pause button 44 88 E stop button 44 88 gt gt fast forward button 44 63 Index to parts and controls A4 rewind button 44 63 PROG Dial Timer control 50 CHAINE buttons 64 80 DOUBLAGE SON button 89 REGLAGE AUTO Auto Set Up REGL CANAL button 19 22 ENR SYNCHRO Synchronized Recording button 67 2 LIGNE 2 G left D right jacks covered 86 87 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 SLV SE610B SE710B SX710B Q 5 Q 7 Qa 1 CD marche veille switch 19 8 Ml stop button 44 88 2 Tape compartment 9 gt gt fast forward button 44 63 3 Remote sensor 11 10 lt 4 rewind button
12. RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP PAL 23 39 mm s recording playback NTSC 33 35 mm s playback only SECAM 23 39 mm s recording playback MESECAM 23 39 mm s playback only LP PAL 11 70 mm s recording playback NTSC 16 67 mm s playback only SECAM 11 70 mm s recording playback MESECAM 1 70 mm s playback only EP NTSC 11 12 mm s playback only Maximum recording playback time 10 hrs in LP mode with E300 tape Fast forward and rewind time Approx 1 min with E180 tape Inputs and outputs gt LIGNE 1 TV 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 Video output pin 19 Audio output pins 1 and 3 DECODEUR 2 ENTREE LIGNE 2 SLV SE610B SE710B SX710B 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 DECODEUR 2 ENTREE LIGNE 3 SLV SE8 10B 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 LIGNE 2 G D SLV SE810B ENTREE VIDEO phono jack 1 Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative ENTREE AUDIO phono jack 2 Input level 327 mVrms Input impedance more than 47 kilohms G gt R D L G SLV SE710B SX710B SE810B Phono jack 2 Rated output level 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms uoneuoyu jeuonippy General Power requirements 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption 20 W 1 2 W VEILLE ECO is set to TOTAL minimum Operating temperature
13. every day or the same day every pe TANNA SORTIE MENU week see Daily weekly recording on page 57 To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to OUI For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 57 5 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU O 56 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE610B 6 Si Press 1 to turn off the VCR O 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 i STOP Daily weekly recording In step 4 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press fto change the indication in reverse order AUJOURD DIM SAM Sunday to Saturday gt LUN SAM Monday to Saturday LUN VEN Monday to Friday SAM every Saturday LUN every Monday DIM every Sunday 1 month later gt dates count down DEMAIN AUJOURD 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
14. gt Z gt a gt b gt ST ae CARACT z gt 0 1 gt I gt APERE OK ORTIE MENU symbols blank space gt A 2 Press to set the next character The next space is highlighted To correct a character press lt 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 7 Press MENU to exit the menu Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes e If you enter a symbol in step 5 it will appear as a blank space in the display window 34 Changing disabling programme positions Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly The Auto Clock Set function not available on SLV SE610B 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 e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MENU then press ait to highlight REGLAGES and press AEGUAGE DESGHENES OK LANGUE 2RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 0
15. setting go on to the next step e If you do not need to change or cancel the settings press MENU then turn ETOUR NER off the VCR to return to recording ANNULER ANNULTO standby SORTIE MENU Press to select the setting you want to change or cancel then press OK The selected setting appears in the Pp 10 1000s 11230 CDE MINUTERIE menu SP LP VPS PDC OU LISTE SELECTIONNER gt REGLER fet ANNULER ANNUL 0 SORTIE MENU To change the setting press to highlight the item you want to change then press BF to reset it e To cancel the setting press ANNUL O 6 Press MENU to exit the menu If any settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby 68 Checking changing cancelling timer settings 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 E Programme 2 i about 20 seconds will be cut off Programme 1 gt Programme 2 about 20 seconds will be cut off Tip e In step 6 above you can check the LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS by selecting LISTE and pressing OK Press MENU to exit the LISTE DES PROGRAMM
16. Press OK To exit the ACCES SMART screen Press ACCES SMART Note m BSS m1 80MIN G HEURE 14 00 15 00 20 00 21 00 6 30 7 00 ESPACE VIERGE 30MIN SELECTIONNER REGLER ACCES SMART ere LACCES SMART ENREG ANNULER 20 00 21 00 6 30 7 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER ACCES SMART ENREG e OK SORTIE ACCES SMART ANNULER Te 2y HEURE 14 004 15 00 20 00 21 00 6 30 7 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER e OK SORTIE ACCES SMART 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 Storing searching and deleting programme information Acces Smart Plus continued suolesedo jeuolppy i 75 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 ACCES SMART The ACCES SMART RAPPEL screen appears 3 Press gt to
17. Sunday 1 month later gt dates count down gt DEMAIN AUJOURD 60 Recording TV programmes using the timer To record satellite broadcasts If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR you can record satellite programmes 1 Turn on the satellite tuner On the satellite tuner select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting 3 Follow steps 1 through 4 above Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press VC The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press I to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter page 44 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 47 e Check the timer settings page 68 e Watch another TV programme page 47 Tips e To set the programme position you can also use the CHAINE or programme number buttons e To set the programme position with a two digit number press ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons e To set the line input video source you can also use the CHAINE buttons e To set the tape speed you can also use the SP LP button e When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape be
18. a PERITEL connector Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video signals from your VCR Vv REGL CANAL CHAINE 1 Press I marche veille to turn on the VCR 2 REGLAGE Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly The factory preset RF channel appears in the display window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV REGL CANAL 3 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture This programme position will now be referred to as the video channel 4 REGLAGE Press REGL CANAL The TV system appears in the display window REGL CANAL continued Tuning your TV to the VCR 19 5 CHAINE Press CHAINE repeatedly to select the appropriate TV system for your area setect L for the L TV system SECAM or G for the B G TV system PAL 6 Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that the picture on the right appears MAGNETOSCOPE SONY clearly on the TV screen Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions If you select the wrong TV system in step 5 the picture on the right may not appear Select the appropriate TV system and tune the TV again If the picture does not appear clearly see To obtain a clear picture from the VCR below 7 REGLAGE Press REGL CANAL AUTO You have now tuned your TV to the VCR Whenever you want to play a tape s
19. 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 e The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony service facility for more information The picture rolls e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor vertically during picture search 90 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The picture has no sound e 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 Recording has an echo both the hi fi and normal audio tracks make sure MIX 3 AUDIO in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set to NON gt The sound from a tape e Adjust the tracking recorded with the VCR is e The video heads are dirty Clean the video heads using the not in stereo or the Sony T 25CLD E 25CLDR or T 25CLW video head STEREO indicator in the cleaning cassette as explained above display window is flashing No TV programme e Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are appears on the TV using a monitor set it to video input screen e If your TV is connected to the VCR with both PERITEL e and aerial cables make sure the RF channel is set to OFF see page 21 Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR Sele
20. a tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press Ill pause 3 Press REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause To start editing press the Il pause buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the Hi STOP buttons on both VCRs Tip To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press Ill pause on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press Il pause again to resume recording Note e 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 REC again during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape Then press H pause after the OPC indicator stops flashing to start recording If you press H pause before the OPC indicator stops flashing the OPC function is cancelled Basic editing Audio dubbing SLV SE810B only This feature lets you record over the normal audio track The monaural sound previously recorded is replaced while the original hi fi sound remains unchanged Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder Before you start Open the LIGNE 2 G D jacks cover on the front panel and connect a playback source e Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel DOUBLAGE SON LIGNE 2 GD H Insert a source tape into your stereo
21. bank numbers is erased when the cassette is ejected The RAPPEL 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 that you accidentally ejected and then select RAPPEL in Step 3 the data for the last tape used to record programmes appears Press OK and the latest information will appear on the ACCES SMART 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 72 If you want to erase the latest information in the RAPPEL memory bank press the ACCES SMART button instead of the OK button in Step 3 and then close the ACCES SMART screen The new information will replace all of the current information in the RAPPEL memory bank Note e 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 e Set the TV to the video channel 1 Press ACCES SMART ACCES SMART RAPPEL The ACCES SMART RAPPEL screen PAPEL Ma Ev HEURE appears 3 18 00 gt 19 00 i 21 30 23 00 SELECTIONNER gt REGLER OK S
22. controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV To switch to wide mode see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 02 Panasonic 17 49 Akai 68 Philips 06 07 08 Ferguson 52 Saba 12 13 Grundig 10 11 Samsung 22 23 Hitachi 24 Sanyo 25 JVC 33 Sharp 29 Loewe 45 Telefunken 36 Mivar 09 70 Thomson 43 2 NEC 66 Toshiba 38 Nokia 15 16 69 3 1 Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off 2 Press WIDE then press 4 to select the wide picture mode you want 3 Press WIDE The menu appears on the TV screen Then press tpm to select the wide picture you want and press OK Tip e 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 Ifthe 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 e 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 Step 3 Connecting the VCR If your TV has a PERIT
23. f 71 72 Searching using the Acces Smart function If you record multiple programmes on a tape use the Acces Smart function to see what has been recorded on your tape You can see information such as date time and programme position of programmes recorded You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the ACCES SMART 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 74 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 e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 After recording press I to turn on the VCR Press ACCES SMART G 3 Press 4 9 4 gt to select the programme you want to start viewing ESPACE VIERGE 30MIN SELECTIONNER gt 4 REGLER TENREG _ ACCES SMART 4 Press OK The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme Ta ACCES SMART m 180 MIN RECHERCHE EN COURS v To stop searching Press W STOP To exit the ACCES SMART screen Press MENU Searching using the Acces Smart function To record in a blank space ACCES SMA
24. indicator in the display window is lit To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to OUI in step 4 above You can also use the VPS PDC function for a source connected to the LIGNE 1 TV and ENTREE LIGNE 2 connectors To record satellite broadcasts If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR you can record satellite programmes 1 Turn on the satellite tuner On the satellite tuner select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting 3 Follow steps 1 through 6 above Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting continued Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE610B suoieiedo o1seg j 57 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press I The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press I 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 44 Display tape information on the TV screen page 47 Check the timer settings page 68 Watch another TV programme page 47 Tips To set the programme position you can also use the CHAINE or programme number buttons To set the programme position with a two digit number press ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons To set the lin
25. line input or when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the data in the VCR tuner preset e 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 ENR e You can turn the TV Direct Rec function OUI and NON in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 85 Recording TV programmes Notes e 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 e 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 Recording TV programmes suoiei9do o1seg 1 49 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810B only The Dial Timer function allows you to Py make timer recordings of programmes VO PROG 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 CHAINE H time can be set at one minute intervals Before you start e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time
26. numbers respectively For example channel B is indicated by REGLAGE CANAL number S01 and channel Q by REGLAGE CANAL number S23 See the table below If the CATV channel you want to preset is indicated by its frequency for example 152 75 MHz refer to the table below to find the corresponding channel number Channel number S05 is for this example Presetting channels Channel system for the French CATV network Corresponding REGLAGE Receivable Corresponding REGLAGE Receivable Q channel CANAL frequency channel CANAL frequency o number range MHz number range MHz B S01 116 75 124 75 S21 S24 299 25 307 25 F C S02 124 75 132 75 S22 S25 307 25 315 25 5 D S03 132 75 140 75 S23 S26 315 25 323 25 Le D S04 140 75 148 75 S24 S27 323 25 331 25 E S05 148 75 156 75 S25 S28 331 25 339 25 F S06 156 75 164 75 S26 S29 339 25 347 25 F S07 164 75 172 75 S27 S30 347 25 355 25 G S08 172 75 180 75 S28 S31 355 25 363 25 H S09 180 75 188 75 S29 S32 363 25 371 25 H S10 188 75 196 75 S30 33 371 25 379 25 I S11 196 75 204 75 S31 S34 379 25 387 25 J S12 204 75 212 75 S32 S35 387 25 395 25 J S13 212 75 220 75 33 S36 395 25 403 25 K S14 220 75 228 75 S34 S37 403 25 411 25 L S15 228 75 236 75 S35 S38 411 25 419 25 L S16 236 75 244 75 S36 S39 419 25 427 25 M S17 244 715 252 75 S37 S40 427 25 435 25 N S18 252 75 260 75 S38 S41 435 25 443 25 N S19 260 75 268 75 S39 S42 443 25
27. 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 continued Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810B only 53 About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user such as a salesperson to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programmes have already been set Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making timer recordings Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate To activate the Demonstration Mode Press Hl pause on the VCR while turning the PROG 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 68 54 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810B only Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE610B The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings Just enter the Sho
28. poor condition In this case manually adjust the tracking During playback press CHAINE on the ae VCR to display the tracking meter The eee T distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons the M indicator lights up To resume automatic tracking adjustments eject the tape and re insert it Tracking meter About the Reality Regenerator Reality Regenerator function The Reality Regenerator function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback To use the Reality Regenerator RR function 1 Press MENU then select OPTIONS and press OK 2 Press 4 4 to highlight OPTIONS 2 then press OK 3 Press 7 to highlight RR then press 7 Reg OK DECODEUR LIGNE3 DECODEUR OPTIONS PROGRAMM MIXTE VEILLE ECO NON ENREG TV DIRECT NORMALE RETOUR HAUTE NON SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER OK SORTIE 4 Press aly to set RR to NORMALE or HAUTE 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 NON in step 3 The RR indicator turns off in the display window 80 Adjusting the picture About the Optimum Picture Control OPC function The Optimum Picture Control OPC 771 Se function automatically improves recording mE and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to MONTAGE the condition of the video heads and ta
29. select the memory bank number for the inserted cassette The programme information contained in the selected memory bank number appears When you selected wrong memory bank number eject the cassette and repeat steps from step 1 4 Press OK The selected memory bank number appears on the ACCES SMART screen ACCES SMART RAPPEL RAPPEL 4 j 2 HEURE 00419 00 30 23 00 SELECTIONNER gt REGLER OK SORTIE LACCES SMART ACCES SMART RAPPEL RAPPEL 1i 4j v HEURE 14 00 15 00 20 00 21 00 6 30 7 00 SELECTIONNER gt REGLER OKI EFFACER LANNUL O SORTIE ACCES SMART memory bank number 1 80MIN PROG ESPACE VIERGE 30MIN SELECTIONNER gt 4 REGLER QK SORTIE ACCES SMART 5 Press 4 4 4 gt 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 W STOP To exit the ACCES SMART screen Press ACCES SMART 76 Storing searching and deleting programme information Acces Smart Plus Recalling the most recent programme information Programme information that is not saved in one of the memory
30. streaks appear during playback set the STANDARD COULEUR option in the OPTIONS 1 menu to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in see page 84 Normally set the option to AUTO To use the time counter Press ANNUL O 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 To display the counter on the TV screen press G AFFICH Playing a tape 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 e 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 e If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with the NTSC system the sound becomes monaural e 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 SE610B 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 b
31. system or the playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 2 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 Ill pause The VCR enters pause mode 3 Press DOUBLAGE SON The programme position changes to L2 and the S indicator appears in the display window To start editing press the Ill pause buttons on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCR at the same time After you use this feature the audio in playback mode is automatically set to monaural To stop editing Press W stop on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCR To listen to both the hi fi and normal audio Set MIX AUDIO to OUI in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 83 Use this feature to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi fi audio When MIX AUDIO is set to OUI the CHOIX SON button does not function Remember to reset MIX AUDIO to NON after playing the tape Note e If you eject the tape or turn the VCR off MIX AUDIO is automatically set to NON Audio dubbing SLV SE810B only Sumpa f 89 Additional Information es Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony service facility Symptom Remedy The I MARCHE e Connect the mains lead to the mains securely VEILLE switch does not function a The power
32. system to the G audio out R D L G jacks as shown on the right Audio cable not supplied EN Signal flow on To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through E Using the Line Through DECODEUR function you can watch SJENTREE SORTIE programmes from a satellite LIGNE 3 LIGNE or digital tuner connected to or SI this VCR on the TV even DECODEUR A a when the VCR is turned off S ENTREE oF When you turn on the satellite LIGNE 2 or digital tuner this VCR automatically sends the signal mN Signal flow from the satellite or digital tuner to the TV without turning itself on PERITEL cable not supplied 1 Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGN 3 or DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector as shown above 2 Set DECODEUR ENTREE LIGN 3 or DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 2 to LIGNE3 or LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu 3 Set VEILLE ECO to NON or PARTIELLE in the OPTIONS 2 menu 4 Turn off the VCR To watch a programme turn on the satellite or digital tuner and the TV Note e You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording a satellite or digital programme 1 SLV SE810B only 2 SLV SE610B SE710B and SX710B only Connecting the VCR Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector see page 21 Q o 5 Q 7 Qa If your TV does not have
33. tape the original recorded programme s is displayed as a blank space e 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 Acces Smart information for the second programme B which is recorded over is deleted suolesedo jeuolppy Originally recorded programmes A B Cc Recording the programme D over the programme A and B A D c not available on SLV SE610B Searching using the Acces Smart function 73 74 Storing searching and deleting programme information Acces Smart 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 Acces Smart 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 ACCES SMART 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 e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Insert a cassette for rec
34. the same time The CHOIX SON button will not function e NON to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks separately Select the sound using the CHOIX SON button If you press amp EJECT MIX AUDIO will be reset to NON For details see page 71 continued Changing menu options 83 84 Menu option Set this option to SON HIFI e NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi fi audio track STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi fi audio track For details see page 70 VITESSE AUTO e OUI 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 VITESSE AUTO to work correctly the DUREE CASSETTE setting must be accurate e NON to keep the set tape speed DUREE CASSETTE 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 STANDARD COULEUR e AUTO to set the colour system automatically e PAL to play back a tape recorded in the PAL colour system e SECAM to play back a tape recorded in the SECAM colour system e MESECAM to play back a tape recorded in the MESECAM colour system If you press amp EJECT or turn the VCR off STANDARD COULEUR will be reset to AUTO For details see page 44 OPTIONS 2 Menu option Set this option to DECODEUR LIGNE2 DECODEU
35. 21 F69 E21 E69 CATV TV B Q S01 S05 distribution S1 S20 HYPER S21 S41 S21 S41 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 10 To preset another programme position repeat steps 7 through 9 11 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU continued Presetting channels 27 28 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 CHAINE or the programme number buttons to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture 2 Press MENU then select REGLAGES and press OK 3 Select REGLAGE DES CHAINES then press OK 4 Select ACCORD FIN then press OK The fine tuning meter appears Selected programme position NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL ACCORD FIN RETOUR REGLER e gt SORTIE Press gt to get a clearer picture then press MENU to exit the menu Note that the AFT Auto Fine Tuning setting switches to NON Tuning the French CATV channels This VCR can scan the CATV channels B to Q and the HYPER frequency channels S21 to S41 On the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu the channels are indicated by S01 to S44 REGLAGE CANAL
36. 44 63 4 eject button 44 11 CHAINE buttons 64 80 5 C gt play button 44 63 12 REGLAGE AUTO Auto Set Up REGL CANAL button 19 22 6 ENR record button 46 65 88 13 ENR SYNCHRO Synchronized R di b 67 7 HE pause button 44 88 EOE UONE not available on SLV SE610B continued Index to parts and controls 5 Display window STEREO NICAM SYNCHRO QQE A N A ON ON 16 a514 1 Timer indicator 52 57 60 SYNCHRO indicator 67 3 STEREO indicator 70 4 NICAM indicator 70 5 smartlink indicator 17 6 MAGN video indicator 16 47 VPS Video Programme System PDC Programme Delivery Control indicator 57 o Tape speed indicators 46 9 OPC Optimum Picture Control indicator 81 not available on SLV SE610B 2 SLV SE810B only Index to parts and controls 13 TV indicator 48 Audio dubbing indicator 89 12 Tracking indicator 80 13 Time counter clock line programme position indicator 44 46 88 E P Remaining time indicator 47 _ oa RR Reality Regenerator indicator 80 la Tape recording indicator 46 Rear panel Q 2 a 5 ec 2 D 2 noooodanonn t noooomdoooo nnonognnnnn oooodf
37. 451 25 0 S20 268 75 276 75 S40 43 451 25 459 25 P S21 276 75 284 75 S41 S44 459 25 467 25 P S22 284 75 292 75 Q 23 292 75 300 75 Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes e When adjusting ACCORD FIN the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received Presetting channels 29 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 SE610B If the station names are not displayed you can enter them manually Changing programme positions Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Tia SMENU then ptess 8 4 to O highlight LISTES and press OK a LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 0 SORTIE MENU Press 7 to highlight LISTE DES CHAINES then press OK a AAB CDE FGH SELECTIONNER DEPLACER PROG 2p SUPPR PROG ANNUL 0 SORTIE MENU Press to highlight the row which you w
38. 5 C to 40 C continued Specifications 95 96 Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions including projecting parts and controls Approx 430 x 98 x 283 mm w h d SLV SE610B SE710B SX710B Approx 430 x 98 x 289 mm w h d SLV SE810B Mass Approx 4 1 kg Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Specifications Index A Acces Smart 72 Adjusting picture 28 80 tracking 80 Aerial hookup 15 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 28 Audio dubbing 89 Audio track 71 Auto Clock Set 35 Auto Long Play 84 Auto Set Up 22 C Canal Plus 39 Changing the programme position 30 Changing the station name 33 Cleaning the video heads 90 Clock setting 35 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 setting 44 Connecting the VCR and your TV 15 16 to a satellite tuner 18 to a stereo system 18 to a TV with a PERITEL connector 16 Counter 44 D Demonstration 54 78 Dial Timer 50 Disabling the programme positions 31 Dubbing see Editing E Editing 86 EP mode 45 H Hi fi audio track 71 Index search 79 L Language selecting 24 LP mode 46 Monaural 70 Monitoring during playback 71 during recording 70 N NICAM broadcasts 70 Normal audio track 71 O OPC Optimum Picture Control 81 Optional setting 83 P PDC Programme Delivery Control 57 PERITEL connection 16 Picture adjustmen
39. ATIONS Checking changing cancelling timer settings suolesedo jeuonippy i 69 70 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In ZWEITON German stereo system This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system When a stereo or bilingual programme is received the STEREO indicator appears in the display window To select bilingual sound while recording Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Main PRINCIPALE STEREO Sub SECONDAIRE STEREO Main and sub PRINCIP SEC STEREO 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 SON HIFI in the OPTIONS 1 menu should be set to NICAM initial setting To check the menu setting see page 84 for details To select the sound while recording Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want Stereo programmes To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo STEREO STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels monaural Recording stereo and bilingual programmes Bilingual programmes To listen to On screen display Display window Main PRINCIPALE STEREO Sub SECONDAIRE STEREO
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41. CHOIX SON z Q Use FASTEXT FASTEXT buttons Call up the on screen display AFFICH Change the Teletext page EDE 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 SE810B 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 SE610B SE710B and SX710B Controlling other TVs with the remote commander SLV SE810B 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 MAGN at the top of the remote commander to TV 2 Hold down I Q and enter your TV s code number using the programme number buttons Then release I C Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV Vv TV VIDEO programme number buttons ten s digit PROG 41 O TV Teletext FASTEXT buttons WIDE MENU 4 4 gt and OK These buttons may not work with all TVs continued Setting up the remote commander 13 14 Code numbers of
42. Connect the mains lead to the mains Tuning your TV to the VCR vO REGL CANAL O are eee L Ba O a0 CHAINE A If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector 1 Press I marche veille to turn on the VCR 2 Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly 3 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture Sony Corporation Press REGL CANAL Press CHAINE to select the TV system G for B G L for L 6 Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that MAGNETOSOPE SONY appears clearly on the TV screen Refer to your TV s instruction manual for tuning instructions 7 Press REGL CANAL B If your TV has a PERITEL connector 1 Press I marche veille to turn on the VCR 2 Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly 3 Press CHAINE to set the RF channel to OFF oa FE fo ba UII 4 Press REGL CANAL Using the Auto Set Up function REGLAGE AUTO You can preset channels Hold down REGLAGE AUTO for 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 Note The Auto Set Up function may require a long time to complete approximately 15 to 18 minutes Now you can operate your VCR Sony Piine http
43. ECODEUR LIGNE3 or DECODEUR LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to DECODEUR see page 84 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy You cannot watch the Canal Plus programme when the VCR is in standby mode e Check that DECODEUR LIGNE3 or DECODEUR LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to DEOCEUR see page 84 e Make sure the Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged securely e Check that VEILLE ECO in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to o PARTIELLE or NON see page 85 The Canal Plus e Make sure the Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged securely O programme is always e Check that DECODEUR LIGNE3 or DECODEUR recorded scrambled LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to DECODEUR see page 84 e Check that this channel is set as Canal Plus in the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu see page 39 A tape cannot be e Check that a tape isn t already in the tape compartment inserted The remote commander Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the does not function remote sensor on the VCR e Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak e Make sure the TV MAGN remote control switch is set correctly The selected input line e Check that DECODEUR LIGNE3 or DECODEUR connector number does LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to LIGNE3 or not appear in the display LIGNE2 see page 84 window The SMARTLINK e Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK fu
44. EL connector see page 16 Q 2 2 5 ec 2 D 2 If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector E T T O onsnunneennn0i0n ANTENNE SORTIE ANTENNE ENTREE ANTENNE ENTR R Aerial cable supplied Mains lead to mains lt 4 oN Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from AERIAL your TV and connect it to aS ANTENNE ENTREE on the rear es panel of the VCR Mie 2 Connect ANTENNE SORTIE of Nee the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial AFENNE our SORTIE cable Q ab aun 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains Note e When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable you have to tune your TV to the VCR see page 19 continued Connecting the VCR 15 If your TV has a PERITEL connector YJ DNNOUDDNOLOANOOANOTSDANOTND nonno LIGNE 1 av Mains lead SORTIE ANTENNE ENTREE to mains 4 gt Aerial cable supplied supp PERITEL Signal flow on PERITEL cable not supplied 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to ence ANTENNE ENTREE on the rear panel of the VCR ANTENNE gu SORTIE 2 Connect ANTENNE SORTIE of i ENTREE the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial ANTENNE our cable 3 Connect LIGNE 1 TV on the VCR and the PERITEL connector on the TV with the o
45. MER SORTIE Press F to highlight NORMAL then press OK To preset CATV Cable Television channels select CABLE FA REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG _1 NORME NORMAL CABLE L NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C12 _AAB TV PAYANTE CANAL NON AFT OUI ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press CHAINE to select the programme position 7 CHAINE ry REGLAGE DES CHAINES Selected programme position NORME NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press 7 to highlight REGLAGE CANAL then press OK l REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 4 NORME L NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL C12 AAB TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT OUI ACCORD FIN DRETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Presetting channels Press t 4 repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed ade Q 3 A NORMAL CABLE 2 The channels appear in the following REGLAGE CANAL aa order ACCORD FIN on DRETOUR dp SS ee T Channel System L System B G kiecnonner coverage COMPRES 2 SORTIE MENU 2 VHF F2 F10 E2 E12 Italian channels A H UHF F
46. NORMALE does not improve the picture quality NON to switch off the RR function Notes e When the VCR stands by for recording the indicators in the display window remain lit even when VEILLE ECO is set to TOTAL or PARTIELLE e With the MONTAGE option OUI the OPC function does not work 1 SLV SE610B SE710B and SX710B only 2 SLV SE810B only 3 not available on SLV SE610B Changing menu options suolesedo jeuolppy i 85 Editing Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the ENTREE LIGNE 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 BER LE L aan eae VMC 2121HG PERITEL cable not supplied A signal flow Example B Your VCR Recorder TV LIGNE 2 G D open cover to connect Pm EN signal flow 86 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Example C Your VCR Recorder TV AJ NOOONONNCCOCANNCMONNGNOTAOAOeNnCTUMANANND __J L DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 Other VCR Player or DECODEUR LO ENTREE LIGNE 2 2 VMC 2121HG PERITEL cable not supplied EN Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system SLV SE810B on
47. ORTIE ACCES SMART 2 Press gt to select the memory bank ROCES SMART RAPPEL number to delete RAPPEL e NE The programme information on the p EURE selected memory bank number appears 0 76803 7 00 Check the information that you want to delete aape ies EFFACER LANNUL 0 SORTIE ACCES SMART Storing searching and deleting programme information Acces Smart Plus continued suoljesedo jeuonippy i 77 3 Press ANNUL O The programme information is deleted RAPPEL 3 DATE HEURE PAS DE DONNEES SELECTIONNER e EGLER OK SORTIE LACCES SMART 4 Press ACCES SMART The ACCES SMART screen disappears Note e You can not use or return the deleted information About the Demonstration Mode The Acces Smart Plus function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user such as a salesperson to automatically display the Acces Smart Plus screens To activate the Demonstration Mode While the VCR is turned on press and hold the both Ml stop and amp eject buttons on the VCR for a few seconds The demonstration will start and the four kinds of Acces Smart 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 Demon
48. R to use the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector as the Canal Plus decoder connector LIGNE2 to use the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector as the line input connector DECODEUR LIGNE3 DECODEUR to use the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector as the Canal Plus decoder connector e LIGNE3 to use the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector as the line input connector OPTIONS PROGRAMM MIXTE to display the METHODO DE PROGRAMMATION ment for selecting NORMALE or SHOWVIEW when pressing the MINUTERIE button e NORMALE to display the MINUTERIE menu when pressing the MINUTERIE button e SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when pressing the MINUTERIE button For details see page 55 and 59 Changing menu options Menu option Set this option to VEILLE ECO e TOTAL 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 Though function page 18 or the decoder page 39 select PARTIELLE or NON PARTIELLE to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve the VCR s power e NON to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by ENREG TV DIRECT OUI to activate the TV Direct Rec function e NON to deactivate it RR e NORMALE for normal everyday use HAUTE for well used video tapes such as rented tapes Select this option when
49. RT m1 80MIN Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank tS 14700218700 FGH row in the ACCES SMART screen Select the 6 30 7 00 IJK last blank row in step 3 then press OK The y VCR rewinds fast forwards the tape to the Z is ESPACE VIERGE 30MIN beginning of the blank space then stops SELECTIONNER fea Start recording Note that ESPACE RE O NREG ACCES SWART VIERGE and the remaining time indication only refers to the length of the last blank space Tips e You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list e While recording you can display the ACCES SMART screen using the ACCES SMART button If you decide to stop recording press MENU to make the ACCES SMART screen disappear first Then press W STOP e You can have the player recall the data of the last cassette used to record programmes even after you eject the tape see page 77 Notes e 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 ACCES SMART 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
50. S O NY 3 065 676 E1 1 GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions VHS Hisa SLV SE610B SLV SE710B SHOWVIEW SLV SX710B SHOWVIEW SLV SE810B SHOWVIEW 2001 Sony Corporation 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet R efer servicing to qualified personnel only Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop Precautions S afety This unit operates on 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Check that the unit s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains even if the unit itself has been turned off Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug never by the cord Installing Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock Do not install
51. UEL 28 9 2001 VEN 18 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE 8 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tips To change the digits while setting press to return to the item to be changed and select the digits by pressing e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 36 Setting the clock Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function not available on SLV SE610B Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 ena Press MENU then press ait to O highlight REGLAGES and press OK REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 01 SORTIE MENU Press to highlight HORLOGE then press OK REGLAGE AUTO is highlighted REGLAGE AUTO OUl HEURE DU PROGRAMME 1 REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2001 VEN 18 00 AAB SELECTIONNER REGLER 0l SORTIE MEN Press OK REGLAGE AUTO OUI HEURE DU PROGRAMME NON REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2001 VEN 18 00 SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE MENU
52. an one hour Reset the clock and timer 3 Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead a The SHOWVIEW menu Check that OPTIONS PROGRAMM in the OPTIONS 2 or the MINUTERIE menu is set correctly see page 84 F menu does not appear The VPS PDC function Check that the clock and the date are set correctly does not operate e Check that the VPS PDC time you set is the correct one properly 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 e If the reception is poor the VPS PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording The ENR SYNCHRO e The tape has reached its end Insert a new tape and press ENR SYNCHRO again The Synchronized Recording function does not work The connected equipment was not turned off Turn off the connected equipment and press ENR SYNCHRO again e There was a power failure Press ENR SYNCHRO again The programme recorded with the Synchronized Recording function is incomplete e If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized Recording overlap the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished e There was a power failure Press ENR SYNCHRO again Canal Plus You cannot set the channel as the Canal Plus in the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu e Check that D
53. ant to change the programme tse PROG CAN NOM position then press gt Gl AAB To display other pages for FGH programme positions 6 to 60 press A F repeatedly SELER RUM GU PROG CONFIRMER MENU 30 Changing disabling programme positions Press 4 until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme Q 3 5 PROG CAN NOM oO position Coen fe Pa 5 The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the 2 intermediate channels are displaced SEATCTONNFA i oak z to fill the gap baits OORTE MENU a Press OK to confirm the setting To change the programme position of another station repeat steps 3 through 5 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR 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 CHAINE buttons Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MENU then press ait to highlight LISTES and press OK a LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS 2RETOUR
54. atteries Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Q f L 2 5 ec 2 D 2 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 Remote sensor commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot can be used to operate your Sony TV If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor this remote commander will not operate the TV TV MAGN To operate Set to the VCR MAGN and point at the remote sensor at the VCR a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor at the TV continued Setting up the remote commander 11 WIDE CHOIX SON FASTEXT buttons AFFICH TV MAGN Programme number buttons CHAINE aa A TV control buttons To Press Set the TV to standby mode ie Select an input source aerial in or line in TV VIDEO Select the TV s programme position Programme number buttons PROG 12 Setting up the remote commander To Press Adjust the volume of the TV A D Switch to TV Teletext off O TV 3 Switch to Teletext Teletext 9 D Select the sound
55. comes 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 VITESSE AUTO to NON in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 84 e Even if you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to SHOWVIEW in the OPTIONS 2 menu you can set the timer manually Press MENU to select MINUTERIE then go to step 2 e To check change or cancel the programme setting press gt to choose LISTE then press OK in step 2 For details see step 3 in Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 68 continued suoieiedo o1seg Recording TV programmes using the timer 61 62 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 I C with no tape inserted The VPS PDC function is automatically set to NON for the timer recording of a satellite programme The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals not available on SLV SE610B Recording TV programmes using the timer Additional Ope
56. ct the correct source with the CHOIX ENTREE button Select a programme position when recording TV programmes select a line input when recording from other equipment TV reception is poor e Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely Adjust the TV aerial Make sure NORME L or B G in the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu is set to the same system used in your local area The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted e The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole see page 47 The tape is ejected when you press ENR The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole see page 47 Nothing happens when you press ENR Make sure the tape is not at its end continued Troubleshooting uonewsojul jeuonippy 91 Symptom Remedy The timer does not operate e Check that the clock is set e Make sure a tape has been inserted e Check that the safety tab has not been removed e Make sure the tape is not at its end e Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording e Make sure your timer settings are past the current time e Check that the decoder is turned on e Check that the satellite tuner is turned on Synchronized Recording button turns off while recording or does not go back to recording standby mode D S The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more th
57. don t proceed for more than a few minutes 38 Setting the clock Setting the Canal Plus decoder o You can watch or record the Canal Plus programme if you connect a decoder a not supplied to the VCR 7 5 Connecting a decoder T PERITEL cable peta s s ecoder DECODEUR not supplied gt ENTREE LIGNE 3 or 20 gt DECODEUR PERITEL ENTREE LIGNE 2 ANTENNE ENTREE Aerial cable supplied PERITEL cable not supplied oN Signal flow Setting the Canal Plus channel To watch or record the Canal Plus programme set your VCR to receive the channel using the on screen display In order to set the channel correctly be sure to follow all of the steps below Before you start Turn on the VCR the TV and the decoder e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MENU then press AIF to 7 as highlight OPTIONS and press OK DE OPTIONS 2 DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 0l SORTIE MEN continued Setting the Canal Plus decoder 39 Press F to highlight OPTIONS 2 then press OK IDECODEUR LIGNES DECODEUR OPTIONS PROGRAMM MIXTE VEILLE ECO NON ENREG TV DIRECT OUI RR NORMALE RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press
58. e input video source you can also use the CHAINE 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 VITESSE AUTO to NON in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 84 To check change or cancel the programme setting press gt to choose LISTE then press OK in step 4 For details see step 3 in Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 68 Notes If the VPS PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS PDC function The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I C with no tape inserted When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to NORMALE in the OPTIONS 2 menu the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen Select SHOWVIEW or MIXTE The VPS PDC function is automatically set to NON for the timer recording of a satellite programme The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals 58 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE610B Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset a total of eight programm
59. eo remote control switch 11 ELO on standby switch 12 57 15 COMPT DUREE REST counter remain button 47 Teletext button for TV 13 16 TV power on TV mode select button for TV 12 17 lt 4 PI RECHER INDEX index search buttons 79 ANNUL O button 44 56 68 TV MAGN TV video button 12 16 47 Programme number buttons 12 47 CHOIX ENTREE input select button 47 60 88 22 CHAINE programme buttons Q o Q 7 Qa 12 26 46 Ga EY Teletext page access buttons for TV 13 23 MINUTERIE timer button 55 59 24 ACCES SMART button 72 1 FASTEXT buttons for TV not available on SLV SE610B SE710B SX710B 2 not available on SLV SE610B SE710B SX710B Index to parts and controls 9 Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR e Remote commander e Aerial cable e R6 size AA batteries K Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models SLV SE610B SE710B SX710B SE810B Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR SLV SE810B is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV SE710B only 10 Unpacking Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the b
60. es including settings made with other timer methods Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date e 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 e Set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to NORMALE or MIXTE in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 84 e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 unurere Press MINUTERIE For SLV SE610B The MINUTERIE menu appears on the TV screen For SLV SE710B SX710B and LISTE SE810B suoleisdo oiseg SELECTIONNER REGLER Ay ANNULER LANNUL O SORTIE e When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to MIXTE aoe The METHODE DE pinta PROGRAMMATION menu appears on the TV screen Press F to select NORMALE then press OK PEGLE Bi SORTIE MENU e When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to NORMALE ae The MINUTERIE menu appears AUJOURD on the TV screen sein eres LISTE SELECTIONNER REGLER aS ANNULER ANNUL 0 SORTIE continued Recording TV programmes using the timer 59 Set the date start and stop times MINUTERIE programme position or station
61. et the TV to the video channel REGL CANAL To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel and press CHAINE on the VCR If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press CHAINE the TV tuning is correct To obtain a clear picture from the VCR If the screen does not appear clearly in step 6 above go to step 7 to finish this procedure once Then start again from step 2 After pressing REGL CANAL in step 2 press CHAINE while the RF channel is displayed so that another RF channel appears Then tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears 20 Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector VQ REGL CANAL Q o Q 7 st Qa CHAINE 1 Press VW marche Veille to turn on the VCR 2 REGLAGE Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly The factory preset RF channel appears in the display window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV REGL CANAL 3 _ CHAINE F Press CHAINE to set the RF channel to OFF and press REGL CANAL again O REGLAGE AUTO RF channel set up is complete REGL CANAL Tuning your TV to the VCR 21 Step 5 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the VCR for the first time set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function With this function you can set the TV channels guide channels for the Sho
62. etting Started 4 Index to parts and controls 10 Step 1 Unpacking 11 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander 15 Step 3 Connecting the VCR 19 Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR 22 Step 5 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 24 Selecting a language 25 Presetting channels 30 Changing disabling programme positions 35 Setting the clock 39 Setting the Canal Plus decoder Basic Operations 44 Playing a tape 46 Recording TV programmes 50 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810B only 55 Recording TV programmes using the Show View system not available on SLV SE610B 59 Recording TV programmes using the timer Additional Operations 63 Playing searching at various speeds 65 Setting the recording duration time 66 Synchronized Recording not available on SLV SE610B 68 Checking changing cancelling timer settings 70 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes 72 74 79 80 82 83 Searching using the Acces Smart function Storing searching and deleting programme information Acces Smart Plus Searching using the index function Adjusting the picture Reducing the VCR s power consumption Changing menu options Editing 86 88 89 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Basic editing Audio dubbing SLV SE810B only Additional Information 90 95 97 Troubleshooting Specifications Index Back Cover Quick Start Guide Table of contents
63. inutes e To superimpose subtitles while watching the Canal Plus programme make both decoder VCR and VCR TV connections using 21 pin PERITEL cables that are compatible with the RGB signals You cannot record subtitles on the VCR e When you watch the Canal Plus programme through the RFU input of the TV press TV MAGN so that the MAGN indicator appears in the display window If VEILLE ECO is set to TOTAL you cannot watch or record Canal Plus programmes during standby mode Set VEILLE ECO in the OPTIONS 2 menu to NON or PARTIELLE Q o 5 Q 7 paa f Qa 1 SLV SE810B only 2 SLV SE610B SE710B and SX710B only Setting the Canal Plus decoder 43 44 Basic Operations eII Playing a tape Before you start Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed Press C gt LECTURE When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Additional tasks To Press Stop play E STOP Pause play H PAUSE Resume play after pause Hl PAUSE or C gt LECTURE Fast forward the tape P amp P AV during stop Rewind the tape lt lt RET during stop Eject the tape EJECT To set the colour system If the playback picture has no colour or
64. is turned on e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn the power off z but the VCR does not unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over O operate three hours The VCR is pluggedin Set VEILLE ECO in the OPTIONS 2 menu to NON see but the display window page 85 remains dark The clock has stopped The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains and appears in for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer O the display window The playback picture e Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are does not appear on the using a monitor set it to video input TV screen If the VCR is connected to the TV with the PERITEL cable make sure the MAGN indicator is lit in the display window Use the TV MAGN button on the remote commander to light up the MAGN indicator The picture is not clear If your TV is connected to the VCR with both PERITEL and aerial cables make sure the RF channel is set to OFF see page 21 e Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR x e Adjust the tracking with the CHAINE buttons on the VCR me 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
65. layback mode in the following way Pause Slow motion Slow motion in reverse Normal speed Normal speed in reverse Initial speed Double speed Double speed in reverse 1 High speed in High speed 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 e Adjust the picture using the CHAINE 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 e If the playback mode mark doesn t appear on the TV screen press AFFICH 64 Playing searching at various speeds 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 e Refer to Inde
66. ly Connect the LIGNE 2 G D jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system using the RK C510HG audio cable not supplied Notes e Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour e Ifthe other VCR is a monaural type leave the red plugs unconnected e If you connect this VCR to both the ENTREE LIGNE and SORTIE LIGNE jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise Ifthe other VCR does not have a PERITEL connector use the VMC 2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR e When you connect another VCR to the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 or DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector set DECODEUR LIGNE3 or DECODEUR LIGNE2 to LIGNE3 or LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu 1 SLV SE810B only 2 SLV SE610B SE710B and SX710B only Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Sumpa f 87 88 Basic editing when recording on this VCR Before you start editing REC e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the display window e Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP e On this VCR set MONTAGE to OUI in the OPTIONS 1 menu If the other VCR has a similar function turn it on as well 1 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
67. mer etc will be reset If this happens you have to set them again Q o 5 Q 7 ist Qa not available on SLV SE610B Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 23 24 Selecting a language If you prefer an on screen language other than French use the on screen display to select another language Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press MENU then press tit to highlight REGLAGES and press ED OK HORLOGE LANGUE 2RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 0 SORTIE MENUJ then press OK ENGLISH FRAN AIS Press to highlight LANGUE SELECTIONNER REGLER 0 SORTIE MENU Press to highlight the desired language then press OK 4 Press MENU to exit the menu Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Selecting a language Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function you can preset them manually Q f pa Zy 5 ec 2 D D 2 Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to
68. n press OK To receive broadcasts in France highlight L e To receive broadcasts using the PAL system for example in Germany or Switzerland highlight B G ima REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG _1 INORME NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR L NORMAL C12 _ AAB NON OUI SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press 4 4 to highlight NORMAL CABLE then press OK NORME fizz REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN 2RETOUR CABLE OUI SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press 4 4 to highlight NORMAL then press OK To preset CATV Cable Television channels select CABLE NORME l REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 NORMAL CABLE L NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN 2RETOUR C12 __AAB NON OUI SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE 12 CHAINE Press CHAINE to select the H desired programme position Q Selected programme position NORME tm REGLAGE DES CHAINES NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE continued payeys Bum 9 Setti
69. nction does not work MEGALOGIC EASYLINK Q Link EURO VIEW S LINK or T V LINK e Make sure you use the PERITEL cable to connect the VCR Oo and your TV Make sure the PERITEL cable is connected securely The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an NTSC recorded tape You cannot control other TVs Set your TV s code number The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander The display window becomes dim The display window automatically becomes dim when the VCR is in standby or timer recording mode The VCR needs to be cleaned Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzene continued Troubleshooting uonewsoju jeuonippy 93 Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads e Normal picture Rough picture e Unclear picture No picture or black amp white screen appears initial terminal contamination 94 Troubleshooting Specifications System Channel coverage SECAM L VHF F2 to F10 UHF F21 to F69 CATV BtoQ HYPER S21 to S41 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
70. ng the Canal Plus decoder 41 Press to highlight REGLAGE CANAL then press OK fia REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 15 NORME L NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL C12 _ AAB TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT OUI ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press ait to select the Canal Plus i REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 15 channel then press OK NORME L NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C02 LMN TV PAYANTE CANAL NON AFT OUI ACCORD FIN DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press to highlight TV PAYANTE CANAL 4 then press i NORME OK NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL L NORMAL TV PAYANTE CANAL OUI AFT ACCORD FIN NON DRETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press to highlight OUI then press OK l REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 15 NORME L NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C02 LMN TV PAYANTE CANAL OQUI AFT OUI ACCORD FIN DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE 17 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK 42 Setting the Canal Plus decoder Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few m
71. ns Changing the station names not available on SLV SE610B 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 e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Q f pa Zi 5 ec A D 2 1 Press MENU then press ait to highlight LISTES and press OK as LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER ie SORTIE Press 4 4 to highlight LISTE DES CHAINES then press OK PROG SELECTIONNER DEPLACER PROG SUPPR PROG Press to highlight the row which you want to change or enter the sana N station name then press 3 To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60 press 4 4 repeatedly REGLER NOM BU PROG CONFIRMER 4 we PROG CAN C12 SELECT UN CARACT SUIVANT CONFIRMER OK SORTIE continued Changing disabling programme positions 33 5 E E 1 Press t4 to select a character Proc CaN NOW CAB CDE Each time you press 4 the character changes as shown below A gt B gt ae
72. oonn 1 Mains lead 15 16 2 DECODER S LINE 2 IN DECODEUR 2 ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector 18 39 66 87 DECODER LINE 3 IN DECODEUR 2 ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector 18 39 66 87 AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector 15 16 1 SLV SE610B SE710B and SX710B only 2 SLV SE810B only 3 not available on SLV SE610B 4 AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector 15 16 5 amp LINE 1 TV LIGNE 1 TV connector 16 39 6 audio out R D right L G left jacks continued Index to parts and controls 7 8 Remote commander NI ISA N gt Index to parts and controls 1 amp EJECT button 44 WIDE button for TV 13 CHOIX SON button 70 4 x2 button 63 5 B gt RALENTI slow button 63 6 SP Standard Play LP Long Play button 46 AFFICH display button 47 l ten s digit button 12 47 9 1 volume buttons for TV 13 ENR record button 46 65 MENU button 35 68 Il PAUSE button 35 44 E stop button 35 44 AA RET rewind button 44 63 gt gt AV fast forward button 44 63 gt gt LECTURE OK button 35 44 FASTEXT buttons for TV not available on SLV SE610B SE710B SX710B 13 TV vid
73. ording The VCR automatically turns on 2 Press ACCES SMART The ACCES SMART RAPPEL screen appears RAPPEL is highlighted and the data for the last cassette used to record Foie ha ems programmes appears REGLER fo LACCES SMART 3 Press lt gt to select a memory bank number RAPPEL Note the memory bank number on the DATE HEURE cassette PAS DE DONNEES To cancel the process Press ACCES SELECTIONNER e SMART REGLER OK SORTIE ACCES SMART 4 Press OK 5 Start recording The information about the recorded programme will be stored on the selected memory number Storing searching and deleting programme information Acces Smart Plus 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 I C to turn on the VCR 2 Press ACCES SMART 3 Press ACCES SMART again The ACCES SMART ENREG screen appears 4 Press gt to select a memory bank number Select the memory bank number with no information or the memory bank number to be deleted To cancel the process select ANNULER 5
74. ording TV programmes 47 48 Notes e The AFFICH information does not appear during still pause mode or slow motion playback e The AFFICH information will not appear while playing an NTSC recorded tape e Ifa tape has portions recorded in both PAL SECAM MESECAM 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 e 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 e About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback the tape remaining time will be displayed e The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals not available on SLV SE610B Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec not available on SLV SE610B 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 ENR while you are watching a TV programme or external source The VCR automatically turns on then the TV indicator lights up and the VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV Tips The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press ENR in some situations such as when you are watching a source connected to the TV s
75. ouch Play With One Touch Play you can start playback automatically without turning on the TV For details see Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play not available on SLV SE610B on page 45 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 METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION menu the MINUTERIE menu or the SHOW VIEW menu automatically by pressing MINUTERIE on the remote commander You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using OPTIONS PROGRAMM in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 84 Automatic Power Off You can have the VCR turn off automatically if the VCR is not used after you turn off the TV I MEGALOGIC is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation 2 EF ASYLINK 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 continued Connecting the VCR Q f L Zy 5 ec 2 D D 2 18 Note e Not all TVs respond to the functions above Additional connection To a stereo system not available on SLV SE610B You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo
76. pe To dittsse auto maintain better picture quality we STANDARD COULEUR recommend that you set OPC to OUI in the OPTIONS 1 menu the OPC indicator lights Recien n iB up in the display window For details see page 83 OPC playback The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC SORTIE MENU 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 NON in the OPTIONS 1 menu The OPC indicator in the display window turns off suolesedo jeuonippy i Tip e To set tracking to the centre position press the CHAINE and buttons on the VCR at the same time Notes e You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC recorded tape but the tracking meter won t be displayed e 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 e 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
77. press COMPT DUREE REST to check the remaining time Each time you press COMPT DUREE REST the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately The indicator indicates the remaining time Time counter Remaining time In order to get an accurate remaining time indication be sure DUREE CASSETTE in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set according to the tape type you use see page 84 suoieiedo o1seg To watch another TV programme while recording Press TV MAGN to turn off the MAGN indicator in the display window 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 J C b 5 same tape again cover the tab hole with adhesive tape M Safety tab Tips e To select a programme position you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander For two digit numbers press the ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons e If you connect additional equipment to the LIGNE 1 TV or ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector you can select the input signal using the CHOIX ENTREE or CHAINE buttons e The AFFICH information appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape but the information won t be recorded on the tape e If you don t want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV When using a decoder make sure to leave it on continued Rec
78. ptional Begg PERITEL cable This connection improves picture and sound quality Whenever you aD want to watch the VCR picture press TV MAGN to display the MAGN indicator in the display window 4 Connect the mains lead to the mains Note If the TV is connected to the LIGNE 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 ANTENNE SORTIE connector see page 21 16 Connecting the VCR About the SMARTLINK features not available on SLV SE610B If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK MEGALOGIC So EAS YLINK Q Link EURO VIEW LINK or T V LINK this VCR automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page the indicator appears in the VCR s display window when you turn on the TV You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features Preset Download You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR according to that data in Auto Set Up This greatly simplifies the Auto Set Up procedure Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the Auto Set Up function during the procedure See Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function on page 22 TV Direct Rec You can easily record what you are watching on the TV For details see Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec not available on SLV SE610B on page 48 One T
79. quipment stops transmitting an input signal To cancel the Synchronized Recording function Press ENR SYNCHRO The SYNCHRO indicator disappears To stop recording Press W STOP while recording Notes This function may not work with some types of satellite tuners e 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 e When the connected equipment turns on while the SYNCHRO indicator is appeared recording starts automatically e 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 e The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for Synchronized Recording ISLV SE810B only 2SLV SE710B and SX710B only Synchronized Recording not available on SLV SE610B suolesedo jeuonippy i 67 Checking changing cancelling timer settings Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press 1 to turn on the VCR 2 Press MENU then press to highlight LISTES and press OK 3 Press 4 4 to highlight LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS then press OK sei dames ae HEURE PROG 00 20 e If you want to change or cancel a
80. rations Playing searching at various speeds Before you start e 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 gt gt AV P During rewind hold down lt lt RET lt 4 Play at high speed During playback press P gt AV or lt lt RET on the remote commander During playback hold down P gt AV or 44 RET 4 lt 4 When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal speed During playback press x2 Play in slow motion During playback press B RALENTI Play frame by frame During pause press P gt AV or lt lt RET on the remote commander Hold down AV or lt 4 RET to play one frame each second Rewind and start play During stop press E gt play on the VCR while holding down A on the VCR To resume normal playback Press gt LECTURE Using the shuttle ring SLV SE810B only Shuttle ring OC 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 continued Playing searching at various speeds suolesedo jeuolppy i 63 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 p
81. ress PROG to set the hour and minute Tips MONTH appears in the display window Turn and press PROG to set the month and then the year After you set the year CLOCK appears in the display window again When you have finished setting the time press PROG to start the clock suoieiedo o1seg To cancel a Dial Timer setting press W 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 VITESSE AUTO to NON in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 84 To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 68 Notes If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the MINUTERIE 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 REGLAGE AUTO is set to OUI the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless
82. stration Mode While the VCR is turned off press and hold the both ll stop and amp 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 78 Storing searching and deleting programme information Acces Smart Plus 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 k lt gt gt i RECHER INDEX e To search ahead press PPA RECHER INDEX INDEX RECHERCHE To search backwards press K lt d RECHER INDEX The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from that point To stop searching Press W STOP Notes e 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 K RECHER INDEX if there is nothing recorded before the selected index signal playback may not start exactly at the index signal Searching using the index function suolesedo jeuonippy 79 Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape the M indicator flashes in the display window then turns off distortion may occur if the recording is in
83. t See Adjusting Playback 44 at various speeds 63 frame by frame 63 selecting the sound 71 slow motion 63 Power save 82 85 Presetting channels 25 R Reality Regenerator 80 Recording 46 59 bilingual programmes 70 duration time 65 saving 47 stereo programmes 70 timer setting 59 using the Dial Timer 50 using the ShowView system 55 what you are watching on the TV 48 while watching another programme 47 RF channel 19 21 S Safety tab 47 Searching at various speeds 63 using the Acces Smart function 72 using the index function 79 Searching using the Acces Smart function 72 ShowView recording 55 SMARTLINK Automatic Power Off 17 One Touch Menu 17 One Touch Play 17 45 One Touch Timer 17 Preset Download 17 TV Direct Rec 17 48 SP mode 46 Stereo 70 Synchronized Recording 66 T Timer setting cancelling 68 changing 68 checking 68 daily weekly recording 57 60 using the Dial Timer 50 using the ShowView system 55 Tracking adjustment See Adjusting V VPS Video Programme System 57 Z ZWEITON broadcasts 70 Index 97 Quick Start Guide Connecting the VCR ANTENNE SORTIE Signal flow amp LIGNE 1 TV 1 Connect the aerial to ANTENNE ENTREE of the VCR 2 Connect ANTENNE SORTIE the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable 3 For better picture and sound connect LIGNE 1 TV to your TV using a PERITEL cable if your TV has a PERITEL connector 4
84. the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 IN or DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 2 IN connector of the VCR to the PERITEL connector of the satellite tuner Then connect the LIGNE 1 TV connector to the TV PERITEL cable not supplied Satellite tuner etc DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 or EP mp eee DECODEUR PERITEL ENTREE LIGNE 2 YS connector PERITEL cable not supplied PERITEL V Signal flow 66 Synchronized Recording not available on SLV SE610B Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording function Before you start e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place ENR SYNCHR Make sure the tape is longer than the SYNCHRO total recording time Set DECODEUR LIGNE3 or DECODEUR LIGNE2 to LIGNE3 or LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 84 e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press CHOIX ENTREE or CHAINE to display L3 or L2 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 3 Press SP LP to select the tape speed 4 Hold down ENR SYNCHRO for more than two seconds The SYNCHRO indicator lights up and the VCR stands by for recording The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an input signal from the connected equipment The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when the connected e
85. the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers Do not place heavy objects on the unit If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape When you first install the unit or when you move it from a cold to a warm location wait for about three hours before operating the unit Caution Television programmes films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and or programme owner WARNING Compatible colour systems This VCR is designed to record using the PAL B G and SECAM colour systems and play back using the PAL B G and SECAM colour systems Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed Tapes recorded with the MESECAM colour system can be played back on this VCR using a TV or a colour monitor supporting the SECAM colour system SHOWVIEw is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Table of contents G
86. ther source connected to the LIGNE 1 l O TV or ENTREE LIGNE2 connector turn PROG or press CHOIX ENTREE to display L1 or L in the display window CHOIX ENTREE C4 9 Press PROG to complete the setting PROG OK appears in the display window for about five seconds The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from a decoder or other source leave the connected equipment switched on To return to the previous step To return to the previous step press the CHAINE and buttons on the VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Hi STOP To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press VW The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press I to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter page 44 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 47 e Check the timer settings page 68 e Watch another TV programme page 47 52 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810B only To set the clock 1 Turn PROG so that CLOCK appears in the display window Press PROG DAY appears in the display window 3 Turn PROG to set the day 4 Press PROG 6 Turn and p
87. to recording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and press ENR to have the VCR analyse the tape the OPC indicator flashes rapidly and return to recording pause After the OPC indicator stops flashing press Il 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 Il PAUSE again to start recording Adjusting the picture 81 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 then press OK 2 Press to highlight OPTIONS 2 then press OK Press ait to select VEILLE ECO then 7 i press OK DECODEUR LIGNE3 DECODEUR OPTIONS PROGRAMM VEILLE ECO TOTAL ENREG TV DIRECT PARTIELLE NON RR RETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE MENU 4 Press 4 F to highlight TOTAL or PARTIELLE then press OK e TOTAL to reduce the power consumption to a minimum e PARTIELLE to reduce the power consumption 5 Press MENU to return to the original screen To turn on the indicators in the display window Set VEILLE ECO to NON in step 4 Notes e When the VCR stands by for recording the indicators in the display window remain lit even when VEILLE ECO is set to TOTAL or PARTIELLE
88. utton 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 gt LECTURE The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically Playback starts Tip e 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 C gt LECTURE Note e When you use the One Touch Play function leave the TV on or in the standby mode Playing a tape suoiei9do o1seg 1 45 46 Recording TV programmes Before you start e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a decoder turn it on 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place CHAINE Press CHAINE to select the programme position or station name you want to record Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP SP LP LP Long Play provides recording time twice as long as SP However SP Standard Play produces better picture and audio quality 5 ENR Press ENR to start recording The recording indicator lights up red in the display window Recording indicator To stop recording Press W STOP Recording TV programmes To check the remaining time Press AFFICH With the display on
89. w View 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 e 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 e Set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to SHOWVIEW or MIXTE in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 84 Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MINUTERIE MINUTERIE e When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to MIXTE The METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION menu appears on the TV screen Press A F to select SHOWVIEW then press OK e When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to SHOWVIEW The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the TV screen METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION NORMALE SHOWVIEW SELECTIONNER REGLER OKI Ne SHOWVIEW SHOWVIEW 28 9 VEN SORTIE SORTIE Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE610B continued suoleisdo siseg 55 om Press the programme number buttons SHOWVIEW 0900 a heaton te ae to enter the ShowView number 000 O00 If you make a mistake press
90. w View system and VCR clock automatically REGLAGE AUTO BEG AGE Hold down REGLAGE AUTO on the VCR for more than three seconds The VCR automatically turns on starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for REGLCANAL your local area according to the TV system you selected in Tuning your TV to the VCR If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions see Changing disabling programme positions on page 30 If you use the SMARTLINK connection not available on SLV SE610B 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 SE610B If the time does not appear set the clock manually See page 35 To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press REGLAGE AUTO Tip e If you want to change the language for the on screen display from the one preset in the Auto Set up function see page 24 22 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Notes e Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function If you do repeat the steps above e The Auto Set Up function may require a long time to complete approximately 15 to 18 minutes e Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function some of the settings Show View ti
91. x to parts and controls for button locations 1 While recording press ENR The indicator appears in the display window 2 Press ENR repeatedly to set the duration time Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 30 gt 1 00 5 30 6 00 gt Enregistrement normal The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press ENR repeatedly to set a new duration time To cancel the duration Press ENR repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to the normal recording mode To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Hi STOP Note e You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time Setting the recording duration time suolesedo jeuonippy i 65 Synchronized Recording not available on SLV SE610B You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a Satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 IN or DECODEUR LIGNE2 IN connector The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work When the connected equipment turns on the VCR also automatically turns on and starts recording a programme from DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 IN or DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 2 IN How to connect for Synchronized Recording Connect

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