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1. SELECT SET Ay CANCEL CLEAR TIMER METHOD STANDARD VIDEO Plus TIMER 28 9 FRI DATE TODAY SP LP VPS PDC LIST SELECT e gt SET Ay CANCEL CLEAR 52 Recording TV programmes using the timer Set the date start and stop times programme position or station DATE TIME name tape speed and VPS PDC Foe eae ee function SP LP SP VPS PDC LIST 1 Press gt to highlight each item in INPUT SELECT turn SELECT 9 jeh CANCEL CLEAR 2 Press tit to set each item To correct a setting press to return to that setting and reset To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 53 To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to ON For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 50 To record from another source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the PROG position suoneiedo siseg 3 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU O 4 IO Press 1 to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for rec
2. 8 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Q Tips e To change the digits while setting press to return to the item to be changed and select the digits by pressing 4 9 e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes continued Setting the clock ex 34 Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function not available on SLV SE610G 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 or Press MENU then press A F to O highlight SETTINGS and press OK TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE RETURN SELECT SET f Press F to highlight CLOCK then press OK AUTO ADJUST is highlighted AUTO ADJUST ON CLOCK PROGRAM 1 AAB MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2001 FRI 18 00 SELECT SET Press OK AUTO ADJUST ON CLOCK PROGRAM OFF MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2001 FRI 18 00 SELECT CONFIRM OKi EXIT MENU Press to highlight ON then press OK AUTO ADJUST ON CLOCK PROGRAM 1 AAB MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2001 FRI 18 00 SELECT SET 0l
3. i Z 5 no 5 fo 2 2 Press gt 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 Press MENU to exit the menu Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes e If you enter a symbol in step 5 it will appear as a blank space in the display window Changing disabling programme positions Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly If the VCR clock was not set in the Auto Set Up procedure you need to set it manually The Auto Clock Set function not available on SLV SE610G works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock correctly for your local area try another station for the Auto Clock Set function Setting the clock manually Before you start 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 SETTINGS and press OK M TUNER ae SELECT SET OKI
4. Notes e When the VCR stands by for recording the indicators in the display window remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to FULL PARTIAL or ON e With the EDIT option ON the OPC function does not work 1 not available on SLV SE610G 2 SLV SE710G SE710I and SE810G only 3 SLV SE610G only Changing menu options Editing EEE Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LINE IN connector or jacks of this VCR Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR Example A Your VCR Recorder TV PA OO iuoonoeonoanan FP CG LINE 1 TV ii Other VCR Player Scart EURO AV VMC 2121HG Scart cable not supplied CN signal flow Example B Your VCR Recorder LINE 2 L R i open cover to connect LINEOUT f oy VMC 820HG audio video cable not supplied Other VCR Player CN signal flow Connecting to a VCR or stereo system 79 Example C Your VCR Recorder TV nno LINE 3 IN or Other VCR Player LINE 2 IN 2 2 Loe O Ee Scart EURO AV VMC 2121HG Scart cable not supplied coN Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system SLV SE810G only Connect the LINE 2
5. EXIT MENU Press 4 F to highlight CLOCK then AUTO ADJUST OFF press OK For SLV SE610G only the clock MANUAL ABUS o setting menu appears Skip the next m step and go to step 4 Press F to highlight MANUAL ADJUST then press OK A AUTO ADJUST OFF CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 1 1 2001 MON SELECT SET cje CONFIRM 32 Setting the clock Press tit to set the day AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 28 1 2001 SUN SELECT i D Z 5 on 5 f 2 SET 2 CONFIRM Press gt to highlight the month and o set the month pressing tit E en AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2001 FRI SELECT SET je CONFIRM Set the year hour and minutes in sequence pressing to highlight the n AUTO ADJUST OFF item to be set and press tit to select CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST the digits 28 9 2001 FRI 18 00 The day of the week is set automatically sr Press OK to start the clock AUTO ADJUST OFF CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2001 FRI 18 00 SELECT SET F
6. Setting the clock Press to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM then press OK Ce es AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM 1 AAB MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2001 FRI 18 00 SELECT CONFIRM fa Z 5 ip 5 f 2 Press repeatedly until the programme position of the station that x AUTO ADJUST carries a time signal appears CLOCK PROGRAM 2 CDE 28 9 2001 FRI 18 00 If the VCR does not receive a time signal from any station AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically SELECT CONFIRM Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tips e If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station whose programme position is displayed in the CLOCK PROGRAM row If you do not need the Auto Clock Set select OFF e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Setting the clock ets 36 Setting your personal code For identification you can enter a personal code into the VCR Once you enter your personal code you can confirm it any time but can never change it Please make a note of the code to quote to the police if you
7. e Check the timer settings page 61 e Watch another TV programme page 41 Tips To set the programme position you can also use the PROG or programme number buttons To set the 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 PROG 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 becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 77 Even if you set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus in the OPTIONS 2 menu you can set the timer manually Press MENU to select TIMER then go to step 2 To check change or cancel the programme setting press lt to choose LIST then press OK in step 2 For details see step 3 in Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 61 Recording TV programmes using the timer 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
8. SELECT SET Press to highlight CHANNEL LIST then press OK PROG CH C12 c03 C56 C27 cog SELECT e MOVE PROGRAM p l ERASE PROGRAM Press to highlight the row which you want to change the programme position then press gt PROG CH NAME 2 To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60 press tit repe atedly SEN STATION NAME continued Changing disabling programme positions Fay 28 Press tit until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to E Saton name fill the gap es 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 RETURN and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels you can disable unused programme positions The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG buttons Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV
9. SMART SEARCH CANCEL 20 00 21 00 6 30 7 00 SMART SEARCH 1 294 14 00415 00 20 00 21 00 6 30 7 00 SELECT SET SMART SEARCH 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 68 Storing searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Insert the cassette for which you want to use the memory bank number The VCR automatically turns on 2 Press SMART SEARCH SMART SEARCH RECALL The SMART SEARCH RECALL RECALL f VI Sel ae screen appears 21018 T00ST S00 BBE 4 10 21 30 23 00 IJK SELECT SET OK SMART SEARCH 3 Press gt to select the memory bank SMART SEARCH RECALL number for the inserted cassette RECALL EEX The programme information contained in a 00 21 00 the selected memory bank number 30 gt 7 00 appears SELECT
10. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole see page 41 The tape is ejected when you press REC The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole see page 41 Nothing happens when you press REC Make sure the tape is not at its end Timer recording The timer does not operate Check that the clock is set Make sure a tape has been inserted Check that the safety tab has not been removed Make sure the tape is not at its end Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording Make sure your timer settings are past the current time Check that the set top box is turned on The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead Troubleshooting Synchronized Recording button turns off while recording or does not go back to recording standby mode Symptom Remedy The VIDEO Plus menu Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS 2 menu is a the TIMER menu does set correctly see page 77 S not appear xe O The VPS PDC function Check that the clock and the date are set correctly F 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 I the broadcast you w
11. When you selected wrong memory bank SET number eject the cassette and repeat steps from step 1 4 Press OK The selected memory bank number appears on the SMART SEARCH screen SMART SEARCH 180 MIN TIME PROG 14 00 15 FGH 20 00 21 AAB 6 30 7 00 IJK v BLANK TIME 30MIN AZS OK SMART SEARCH 5 Press 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 SMART SEARCH screen Press SMART SEARCH continued Storing searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus suo jeiado jeuolppy i 69 Recalling the most recent programme information Programme information that is not saved in one of the memory bank numbers is erased when the cassette is ejected The RECALL memory bank will temporarily memorize the programme information of the last tape used for recording in case that it is accidentally ejected If you re insert the cassette in Step that you accidentally ejected and then select RECALL in Step 3 the data for the last tape used to record programmes appears Press OK and the latest information will appear on the SMART SEARCH screen You can then add new information to this programme list For an explan
12. You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel The VCR will then store your setting If the information is incorrect press CLEAR to cancel the setting SELECT gt SET aS CANCEL CLEAR suoneiedo siseg If you want to change the date tape 28 9 FRI speed and the VPS PDC setting SE ee 3 F TODAY 19 00 20 00 35 1 Press gt to highlight the item eit peat mm you want to change LIST 2 Press tit to reset it e To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 50 To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to ON For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 50 SELECT fe SET je CANCEL CLEAR Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Q continued Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system not available on SLV SE610G 49 50 yes 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 another source leave the connected equipment switched on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Hi STOP Daily weekly recording In step 4 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as sh
13. REC record button 40 58 MENU button 32 61 Il PAUSE button 32 38 E STOP button 32 38 lt lt REW rewind button 38 56 gt gt FF fast forward button 38 56 gt PLAY OK button 32 38 FASTEXT buttons for TV not available on SLV SE610G SE710G SE710D 2not available on SLV SE610G SE710G SE710I 13 remote control switch 11 14 VO on standby switch 12 50 15 COUNTER REMAIN button 40 Teletext button for TV 13 16 TV power on TV mode select button for TV 12 17 kea PI INDEX SEARCH buttons 72 CLEAR button 38 49 61 TV VIDEO button 12 16 41 Programme number buttons 12 41 INPUT SELECT button 41 53 81 PROG programme buttons 12 25 40 i Z 5 i 5 f 2 ED EY Teletext page access buttons for TV 13 23 TIMER button 48 52 24 SMART SEARCH button 65 1FASTEXT buttons for TV not available on SLV SE610G SE710G SE7101D 2not available on SLV SE610G SE710G SE710I Index to parts and controls fg 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 c Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models SLV SE610G SE710G
14. the programme listed first in the menu has priority Programme 1 gt Programme 2 about 20 seconds will be cut off Programme 1 gt Programme 2 about 20 seconds will be cut off Tip In step 6 above you can check the TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing OK Press MENU to exit the TIMER LIST 62 Checking changing cancelling timer settings Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In NICAM system This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system The NICAM indicator appears When a stereo or bilingual programme is received the STEREO indicator appears in the display window To record a NICAM programme HIFI AUDIO in the OPTIONS 1 menu should be set to NICAM initial setting To check the menu setting see page 77 for details To select the sound while recording Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want Stereo programmes suoljesado jeuonippy j 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 Bilingual programmes To listen to On screen display Display window Main MAIN STEREO Sub SUB STEREO Main and sub MAIN SUB STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator Usually the main sound monaural continued Recording stereo and bilingual programmes 63 Selecting the sound during p
15. DIRECT REC RETURN NORMAL HIGH OFF 4 Press ait to set RR to NORMAL or HIGH then press OK The RR indicator lights up in the display window 5 Press MENU to return to the original screen To turn it off select OFF in step 3 The RR indicator turns off in the display window continued Adjusting the picture suoljesodo jeuolippy i 73 74 About the Optimum Picture Control OPC function The Optimum Picture Control OPC function automatically improves recording i and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to AUDIO MIX the condition of the video heads and tape To AUTO LONG PLAY maintain better picture quality we gt RETURN recommend that you set OPC to ON in the OPTIONS 1 menu the OPC indicator lights Ser up in the display window For details see page 76 OPC playback The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC OPC recording Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time the VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function the OPC indicator flashes rapidly This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected To deactivate the OPC function Set OPC to OFF in the OPTIONS 1 menu The OPC indicator in the display window turns off Tip e To set tracking to the centre
16. MENU then select SETTINGS and press OK 3 Select TUNER then press OK 4 Select FINE TUNING then press OK The fine tuning meter appears Selected programme NORMAL CATV NORMAL position CHANNEL SET C27 PAY TV CANAL OFF AFT FINE TUNING AS RETURN 5 Press gt to get a clearer picture then press MENU to exit the menu Note that the AFT Auto Fine Tuning setting switches to OFF Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes e When adjusting FINE TUNING the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received Presetting channels 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 O D 5 no 5 f 2 You can also change the station names not available on SLV SE610G If the station names are not displayed you can enter them manually Changing programme positions Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV 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 highlight LISTS and press OK P
17. RETURN SELECT 4 CONFIRM 4 Press to highlight the option then press OK For SLV SE710G SE710I and SE810G e FULL to reduce the power consumption to a minimum e PARTIAL to reduce the power consumption For SLV SE610G e ON to reduce the power consumption to a minimum 5 Press MENU to return to the original screen To turn on the indicators in the display window Set POWER SAVE to OFF in step 4 Notes e When the VCR stands by for recording the indicators in the display window remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to FULL PARTIAL or ON e If POWER SAVE is set to FULL you cannot watch or record programmes from your set top box during standby mode page 77 not available on SLV SE610G Reducing the VCR s power consumption suoljesodo jeuonippy 75 Changing menu options Press MENU then select OPTIONS and 7 ia press OK OPTIONS 1 OPTIONS 2 RETURN SELECT SET 2 Press ait to highlight OPTIONS 1 or OPTIONS 2 then press OK ral OPTIONS 1 ATL OPTIONS 2 OPC TIMER OPTIONS VARIABLE EDIT POWER SAVE OFF AUDIO MIX TV DIRECT REC HIFI AUDIO RR AUTO LONG PLAY DRETURN TAPE LENGTH RETURN ON NORMAL SELECT SELECT SET PK SET 3 Press to select the opt
18. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illustrated To record on the same tape again cover the tab hole with adhesive tape Tips e To select a programme position you can use the Safety tab programme number buttons on the remote commander For two digit numbers press the I ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons e If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack you can select the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG buttons e The DISPLAY 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 Notes e The DISPLAY information does not appear during still pause mode or slow motion playback The DISPLAY information will not appear while playing an NTSC recorded tape continued Recording TV programmes 414 e Ifa tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems the time counter reading will not be correct This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems 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 The stat
19. an E 300 type tape OPTIONS 2 Menu option Set this option to TIMER OPTIONS VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for selecting STANDARD or VIDEO Plus when pressing the TIMER button e STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing the TIMER button e VIDEO Plus to display the VIDEO Plus menu when pressing the TIMER button For details see page 48 and 52 POWER SAVE e FULL to turn off the indicators in the display window during standby mode to reduce the VCR s power consumption to a minimum For using the Line Through function page 18 select PARTIAL or OFF PARTIAL to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve the VCR s power e OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by POWER SAVE e ON to turn off the indicators in the display window during standby mode to reduce the VCR s power consumption to a minimum e OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by TV DIRECT REC e ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function OFF to deactivate it continued Changing menu options suoljeiodo jeuonippy 77 78 Menu option Set this option to RR e NORMAL for normal everyday use HIGH for well used video tapes such as rented tapes Select this option when NORMAL does not improve the picture quality OFF to switch off the RR function
20. 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 38 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 40 e Check the timer settings page 61 e Watch another TV programme page 41 continued Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810G only 45 To set the clock 1 Turn DIAL TIMER so that CLOCK appears in the display window 2 Press DIAL TIMER DAY appears in the display window 3 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day 4 Press DIAL TIMER MONTH appears in the display window Turn and press amp DIAL TIMER to set the month and then the year After you set the year CLOCK appears in the display window again 6 Turn and press amp DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute When you have finished setting the time press DIAL TIMER to start the clock Tips To cancel a Dial Timer setting press I 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 e When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remainin
21. television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and or programme owner Compatible colour systems This VCR is designed to record and play back using the PAL colour system Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed VIDEO Plus and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VIDEO Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Table of contents Getting Started 4 Index to parts and controls 10 Step 1 Unpacking 11 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander 15 Step 3 Connecting the VCR 19 Step 4 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 21 Step 5 Tuning your TV to the VCR 23 Selecting a language 24 Presetting channels 27 Changing disabling programme positions 32 Setting the clock 36 Setting your personal code Basic Operations 38 Playing a tape 40 Recording TV programmes 43 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810G only 48 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system not available on SLV SE610G 52 Recording TV programmes using the timer Additional Operations 56 58 59 61 63 65 67 72 73 75 76 Playing searching at various speeds Setting the recording duration time Synchronized Recording not available on SLV SE610G Checking changing cancelling timer settings Recording stereo and bilingual programmes Searching
22. to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press 1 0 to turn on the VCR 2 Press MENU then press AIF to highlight LISTS and press OK Press to highlight TIMER LIST then press OK e If you want to change or cancel a setting go on to the next step e If you do not need to change or cancel the settings press MENU then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby Press to select the setting you want to change or cancel then press OK The selected setting appears in the TIMER menu e To change the setting press to highlight the item you want to change then press to reset it e To cancel the setting press CLEAR 6 Press MENU to exit the menu TIME TIMER LIST PROG DPRETURN IEH 20 10 1 SELECT ET CANCEL TIMER 28 9 FRI DATI PROG E PESTO TIME 10 00 11 30 CDE SP LP LIST VPS PDC ON SELECT SET CANCEL e jew CLEAR If any settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby continued Checking changing cancelling timer settings suone4ado jeuonippy 61 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
23. 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 with no tape inserted The VPS PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a programme from your set top box The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals not available on SLV SE610G Recording TV programmes using the timer suonessdo siseg 55 56 Additional Operations 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 During fast forward hold down gt FF P During rewind fast forward or rewind hold down lt lt REW lt 4 lt 4 Play at high speed During playback press P gt FF or lt lt REW on the remote commander During playback hold down gt FF P or lt lt REW lt 4 lt When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal During playback press x2 speed Play in slow motion During playback press B gt SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press P gt FF or lt lt REW on the remote commander Hold down FF or lt lt REW to play one frame each second Rewind and start play During stop press pla
24. 19 TV Direct Rec You can easily record what you are watching on the TV For details see Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec not available on SLV SE610G on page 42 One Touch Play With One Touch Play you can start playback automatically without turning on the TV For details see Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play not available on SLV SE610G on page 39 One Touch Menu You can turn on the VCR and TV set the TV to the video channel and display the VCR s on screen display automatically by pressing MENU on the remote commander One Touch Timer You can turn on the VCR and TV set the TV to the video channel and display the timer recording menu the TIMER METHOD menu the TIMER menu or the VIDEO Plus menu automatically by pressing TIMER on the remote commander You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 77 Automatic Power Off You can have the VCR turn off automatically if the VCR is not used after you turn off the TV O Z 5 i 5 f 2 1 MEGALOGIC is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation 2 FAS YLINK 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 Note e
25. ARCH 3 Press gt to select a memory bank SMART SEARCH RECALL number RECALL 2 Note the memory bank number on the DATE TIME NO DATA cassette To cancel the process press SMART SEARCH SELECT SET OK SMART SEARCH 4 Press OK 5 Start recording The information about the recorded programme will be stored on the selected memory number continued Storing searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus 67 To assign a memory number after recording After recording a programme you can store the programme information as a new memory before ejecting the cassette However you can not add the memory on the existed memory bank number To store the memory as additional select the memory bank number before 1 Press 1 to turn on the VCR 2 Press SMART SEARCH 3 Press SMART SEARCH again The SMART SEARCH SAVE screen appears 4 Press lt 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 CANCEL 5 Press OK To exit the SMART SEARCH screen Press SMART SEARCH Note TIME PROG Eu aa T1 80MIN ROG 14 00 15 00 20 00 21 00 6 30 7 00 BLANK TIME 30MIN SELECT gt 4 SET SMART SEARCH SAVE
26. C33 35 mm s playback only LP PAL11 70 mm s recording playback NTSC16 67 mm s playback only EP NTSC11 12 mm s playback only Maximum recording playback time 10 hrs in LP mode with E300 tape Fast forward and rewind time Approx 1 min with E180 tape Inputs and outputs gt LINE 1 TV 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 Video output pin 19 Audio output pins 1 and 3 LINE 2 IN SLV SE710G SE7101 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 LINE 3 IN SLV SE810G 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 LINE 2 IN L R SLV SE810G VIDEO IN phono jack 1 Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO IN phono jack 2 Input level 327 mVrms Input impedance more than 47 kilohms G R D L G SLV SE710G SE7101 SE810G Phono jack 2 Rated output level 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms General Power requirements 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption 20 W 1 2 W POWER SAVE is set to ON minimum Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions including projecting parts and controls Approx 430 x 98 x 283 mm w h d SLV SE610G SE710G SE7101 Approx 430 x 98 x 289 mm w h d SLV SE810G Mass Approx 4 1 kg Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Design and specifications are subject to cha
27. If your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector see page 22 A D If your TV does not have a Scart EURO AV connector 3 Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video signals from your VCR RF CHANNEL PROGRAM Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly AUTO Bod The factory preset RF channel appears in the display window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV RF CHANNEL 2 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture This programme position will now be referred to as the video channel 3 Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that the picture on the right appears SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER clearly on the TV screen Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions If the picture does not appear clearly see To obtain a clear picture from the VCR below Tuning your TV to the VCR R 4 AUTO Press RF CHANNEL SET UP You have now tuned your TV to the VCR Whenever you want to Q play a tape set the TV to the video channel RF CHANNEL To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM on the VCR If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM the TV tuning is correct To obtain a clear picture from the VCR If the screen does not appear clearly in step 3 above press PROGRAM so that another RF
28. L R 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 Ifthe other VCR is a monaural type leave the red plugs unconnected If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise Ifthe other VCR does not have a Scart EURO AV connector use the VMC 2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR 1 SLV SE8 10G only 2 SLV SE710G and 7101 only 80 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Basic editing when recording on this VCR Before you start editing Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window e Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP On this VCR set EDIT to ON in the OPTIONS 1 menu If the other VCR has a similar function turn it on as well 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 a Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press Hl pause 3 Press REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause Burpy To start editing press the Il pause buttons on both VCRs at the sa
29. MIN TIME 14 00 15 6 30 7 BLANK TIME 30MIN HZS and the remaining time indication only refers to the length of the last blank space Tips You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list While recording you can display the SMART SEARCH screen using the SMART SEARCH button If you decide to stop recording press MENU to make the SMART SEARCH screen disappear first Then press W STOP You can have the player recall the data of the last cassette used to record programmes even after you eject the tape page 70 Notes You cannot use this function unless the clock is set Depending on the tape the total or remaining time may not appear correctly If many short programmes are recorded on a tape multiple programmes may be included in a single block In this case only the latest programme information will appear in the SMART SEARCH screen Blank time is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of the tape However if you eject the tape and then make a new recording on the same tape the original recorded programme s is displayed as a blank space The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals If you start recording a programme D from the middle of a previously recorded programme A and into another previously recorded programme B the Smart Search in
30. Not all TVs respond to the functions above Additional connections To a stereo system not available on SLV SE610G You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the G gt R D L G jacks as shown on the 44 C gt RIDLIG om right Audio cable not supplied Signal flow To a set top box with Line Through not available on SLV SE610G Using the Line Through function you can watch programmes from a set top box connected to this VCR on the TV even when the VCR is turned off When Scart cable not supplied you turn on the set top box _ signal flow this VCR automatically sends the signal from the set top box to the TV without turning itself on LINE OUT E LINE 3 IN or LINE 2 IN Connect the set top box to the LINE 3 IN or LINE 2 IN connector as shown above 2 Set POWER SAVE to OFF or PARTIAL in the OPTIONS 2 menu 3 Turn off the VCR To watch a programme turn on the set top box and the TV Note e You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording a programme from your set top box 1 SLV SE810G only 2SLV SE710G and SE710I only 18 Connecting the VCR Step 4 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the VCR for the first time set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function With this function you can set the TV channels guide chan
31. PTIONS 2 menu see page 1 timer Press TIMER When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen Press 4 to select VIDEO Plus then press OK When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus The VIDEO Plus menu appears on the TV screen TIMER METHOD STANDARD VIDEO Plus VIDEO Plus 28 9 FRI PLUSCODE NO 48 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system not available on SLV SE610G Press the programme number A buttons to enter the PlusCode o ME 000 number If you make a mistake press CLEAR and re enter the correct SET 0 number CONFIRM IOK CANCEL CLEAR capac 28 9 FRI The date start and stop times DATE O Tiwi PROG programme position or station name Sie PEA tape speed and VPS PDC setting LIST appear on the TV screen INPUT SELECT e If appears in the PROG CO programme column this may CLEAR happen for local broadcasts you have to set the appropriate programme position manually Press to select the desired programme position To record from another source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the PROG position
32. RCH The SMART SEARCH screen disappears Note e You can not use or return the deleted information About the Demonstration Mode The Smart Search Plus function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user such as a salesperson to automatically display the Smart Search Plus screens To activate the Demonstration Mode While the VCR is turned on press and hold the both W stop and amp eject buttons on the VCR for a few seconds The demonstration will start and the four kinds of Smart Search Plus screens will be displayed repeatedly If you operate the VCR the Demonstration Mode temporarily stops After about five minutes the demonstration will restart To cancel the Demonstration Mode While the VCR is turned off press and hold the both 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 Storing searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus suorjesedo jeuolippy i 71 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 INDEX SEARCH To search ahead press PPA INDEX SEARCH INDEX SEARCH e To search backwards press k INDEX SEARCH The VCR starts searching and playback st
33. REC for more than two seconds The SYNCHRO indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an input signal from the connected equipment The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when the connected equipment stops transmitting an input signal To cancel the Synchronized Recording function Press SYNCHRO REC The SYNCHRO indicator disappears To stop recording Press W STOP while recording Notes This function may not work with some types of set top boxes Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no operation is performed within a certain amount of time In this case the Synchronized Recording also stops automatically 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 The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for Synchronized Recording ISLV SE810G only 2SLV SE710G and SE710I only 60 Synchronized Recording not available on SLV SE610G Checking changing cancelling timer settings Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Refer
34. S ONY 3 065 677 11 1 GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions VHS Higa SLV SE610G SLV SE710G VIDEOJ SLV SE7101 weet 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 Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience If the 13A fitted plug does not match the outlet socket in your home please refer to your Appointed Sony Dealer for advice Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 i e marked with or Y mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station Precautions Safety This unit operates on 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Check that the unit s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply e If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e The unit is not disconn
35. SE710I and SE810G Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR SLV SE810G is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV SE610G only 10 Unpacking Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment i D Z 5 ep 5 f 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 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 Remote sensor To operate Set to the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the VCR a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor at the TV Setting up the remote commander i WIDE AUDIO MONITOR FASTEXT buttons DISPLAY TV control buttons TV VIDEO Programme number buttons PROG EDE A To Press Set the TV to standby mode Select an input source aerial in or line in TV VIDEO Select the TV s programme
36. The VCR enters pause mode 3 Press AUDIO DUB 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 AUDIO MIX to ON in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 76 Use this feature to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi fi audio When AUDIO MIX is set to ON the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape Note e If you eject the tape or turn the VCR off AUDIO MIX is automatically set to OFF Audio dubbing SLV SE810G only Additional Information SSS I Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony service facility Symptom Remedy The 1 on standby e Connect the mains lead to the mains securely switch does not function The power is turned on e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn the power off S but the VCR does not unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over Q operate three hours The VCR is plugged in e Set POWER SAVE in the OPTIONS 2 menu to OFF see but the display window page 75 remains
37. Tuning your TV to the VCR RF CHANNEL PROGRAM A If your TV does not have a Scart EURO AV connector 1 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly LF EI ee AiE n 2 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture 3 Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER appears clearly on the TV screen Refer to your TV s instruction manual for tuning instructions 4 Press RF CHANNEL B If your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector 1 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly 2 Press PROGRAM to set the RF channel to OFF TILE HEA 3 Press RF CHANNEL Now you can operate your VCR Setting your personal code For security you can enter a personal code up to eleven characters such as your post code If your VCR is stolen and then recovered you can identify your VCR using your personal code Once you enter the code you can never change it Please make a note of the code to quote to the police if your VCR is stolen Sony ine http www world sony com
38. able on SLV SE610G You can change or enter the station names up to 5 characters The VCR must receive channel information for instance SMARTLINK information for station names to appear automatically Before you start 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 nee Press MENU then press BV to w LISTS and press OK RETURN Press F to highlight CHANNEL LIST then press OK PROG C12 SELECT H MOVE PROGRAM ERASE PROGRAM Press tit to highlight the row which you want to change or enter the station TT name then press E To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60 press ait LECT repeatedly SET STATION NAME CONFIRM 4 ae PROG CH NAME C12 AAB Cc CDE FGH SELECT A CHARACTER ijet pl CONFIRM 30 Changing disabling programme positions Enter the station name CHANNEL LIST PROG CH NAME C12 CAB CDE 1 Press tit to select a character Each time you press T the character changes as shown below A B gt Z gt a b gt Z gt 0 gt 1 gt ee gt 9 gt SELECT A CHARACTER symbols blank space gt A CONFIRM
39. anted to record did not send the good E VPS PDC information the VCR will not start recording E e If the reception is poor the VPS PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording The SYNCHRO REC e The tape has reached its end Insert a new tape and press SYNCHRO REC again The Synchronized Recording function does not work The connected equipment was not turned off Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC again There was a power failure Press SYNCHRO REC again The programme recorded with the Synchronized Recording function is incomplete 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 SYNCHRO REC again Others A tape cannot be inserted e Check that a tape isn t already in the tape compartment The remote commander does not function e Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak e Make sure the remote control switch is set correctly The SMARTLINK function does not work e Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK MEGALOGIC EASYLINK Q Link EURO VIEW LINK or T V LINK Make sure you use the Scart cable to connect the VCR and
40. arts 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 Kd INDEX SEARCH if there is nothing recorded before the selected index signal playback may not start exactly at the index signal 72 Searching using the index function 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 poor condition In this case manually adjust the tracking During playback press PROGRAM on the VCR to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons the Y indicator lights up TRACKING Tracking meter To resume automatic tracking adjustments eject the tape and re insert it About the Reality Regenerator RR function The Reality Regenerator RR function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback To use the Reality Regenerator RR function 1 Press MENU then select OPTIONS and press OK 2 Press 7 to highlight OPTIONS 2 then press OK 3 Press F to highlight RR then press OK TL OPTIONS 2 TIMER OPTIONS VARIABLE POWER SAVE OFF TV
41. ation about viewing programme information without using one of the memory banks see page 65 If you want to erase the latest information in the RECALL memory bank press the SMART SEARCH button instead of the OK button in Step 3 and then close the SMART SEARCH screen The new information will replace all of the current information in the RECALL memory bank Note 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 e Turn on your TV and the VCR Set the TV to the video channel 1 Press SMART SEARCH The SMART SEARCH RECALL screen appears 21 30 23 SMART SEARCH 2 Press lt gt to select the memory bank number to delete The programme information on the selected memory bank number appears Check the information that you want to delete Sere ERASE SMART SEARCH 70 Storing searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus 3 Press CLEAR The programme information is deleted RECALL DATE TIME NO DATA SELECT SET OK SMART SEARCH 4 Press SMART SEA
42. channel appears Then tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears If your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector RF CHANNEL PROGRAM 1 Ao Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly C The factory preset RF channel appears in the display window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV RF CHANNEL 2 PROGRAM Press PROGRAM to set the RF channel to OFF and press RF CHANNEL again O QO AUTO SET UP RF channel set up is complete RF CHANNEL 22 Tuning your TV to the VCR Selecting a language If you prefer an on screen language other than English use the on screen display to select another language Before you start 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 a D 5 ip 5 f 2 1 Press MENU then press AIF to highlight SETTINGS and press OK LANGUAGE RETURN SELECT SET Press tit to highlight LANGUAGE then press OK ENGLISH INEDERLANDS DEUTSCH IDANSK NORSK FRANCAIS SVENSKA ITALIANO SUOMI ESPANOL EAAHNIKA PORTUGUES T RK E SELECT v gt SET Ol Press 4 4 4 gt to highlight the desired language then press OK 4 Press MENU to exit the menu Tip e If you want to return to the prev
43. dark The clock has stopped The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains 8 and appears in for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer 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 e If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable make sure the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window Use the gt TV VIDEO button on the remote commander to light up the VIDEO indicator The picture is not clear If your TV is connected to the VCR with both Scart and aerial cables make sure the RF channel is set to OFF see page 22 e Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR D e Adjust the tracking with the PROGRAM buttons on the VCR e The video heads are dirty see the last page of Troubleshooting Clean the video heads using the Sony T 25CLD E 25CLDR or T 25CLW video head cleaning cassette If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility a standard service charge will be required Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony s as it may damage the video heads The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony service facility for more information Th
44. e 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the AERIAL VCR and the aerial input of your aN TV using the supplied aerial cable Qena 3 Connect LINE 1 TV on the VCR and the Scart EURO AV connector on the TV with the SHS optional Scart cable oF RA This connection improves picture and sound quality Whenever you XY want to watch the VCR picture press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window 4 Connect the mains lead to the mains Note If the TV is connected to the LINE 1 TV connector setting the RF channel to OFF is recommended In the OFF position only the signal from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector see page 22 16 Connecting the VCR About the SMARTLINK features not available on SLV SE610G If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK MEGALOGIC 2 EAS YLINK Q Link EURO VIEW LINK or T V LINK 5 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
45. e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MENU then press BV to MENU x LISTS O highlight LISTS and press OK CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST RETURN Changing disabling programme positions Press t4 t9 highlight CHANNEL CHANNEL LIST LIST then press OK PROG CH NAME C12 AAB SELECT MOVE PROGRAM ERASE PROGRAM a D 5 no 5 f 2 Press 4 4 to highlight the row which you want to disable PROG MOVE PROGRAM ERASE PROGRAM de SESE Cc The selected row will be cleared as PROG oH NAME shown on the right CDE SELECT MOVE PROGRAM ERASE PROGRAM 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 RETURN 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 continued Changing disabling programme positions fgg Changing the station names not avail
46. e VCR continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme position on the TV 42 Recording TV programmes Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810G only The Dial Timer function allows you to Ve DIALTIMER m make timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes including settings made with other timer methods that will be broadcast within the next month The PROGRAM H recording start time and recording stop 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 e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 opiaLtimen Press DIAL TIMER 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 epiALTimeR Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date continued Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810G only suoneiedo siseg j 43 3 opiactimen Press DIAL TIMER START and the current time appear alternately in the display window epiattimen Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals o
47. e picture rolls e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor vertically during picture search continued Troubleshooting uonewsojuy euoNIppy I 83 Symptom Remedy The picture has no sound The tape is defective If you made A V connections check the audio cable connection The sound is unstable or When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on Recording 5 has an echo both the hi fi and normal audio tracks make sure AUDIO amp MIX in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set to OFF s 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 Scart and aerial cables make sure the RF channel is set to OFF see page 22 Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button Select a programme position when recording TV programmes select a line input when recording from other equipment TV reception is poor Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely Adjust the TV aerial
48. ecordings Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate To activate the Demonstration Mode Press Ill pause on the VCR while turning the DIAL TIMER DEMO appears in the display window for a few seconds To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead Although the Demonstration Mode is cancelled the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead see page 61 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810G only suonessdo siseg 47 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system not available on SLV SE610G The VIDEO Plus system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide The date times and programme position of that programme are set automatically You can preset a total of eight programmes including settings made with other timer methods Before you start time Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 717 Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus or VARIABLE in the O
49. ected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains even if the unit itself has been turned off e 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 WARNING Installing e Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup e Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots e 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 the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only e Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers e Do not place heavy objects on the unit e Ifthe 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
50. einserted The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording e 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 SE610G If you use the SMARTLINK connection you can turn on the VCR and the TV set the TV to the video channel and start playback automatically with one button 1 Insert a tape The VCR automatically turns on If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed the TV turns on and switches to the video channel Playback starts automatically 2 Press gt PLAY 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 gt PLAY Note e When you use the One Touch Play function leave the TV
51. formation for the second programme B which is recorded over is deleted Originally recorded programmes A B c ae eek Recording the programme D over the programme A and B A D Cc H te not available on SLV SE610G 66 Searching using the Smart Search function Storing searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus You can store programme information such as the recording date and time and programme position for a maximum of four tapes You can select a programme and start playback by recalling the information directly from the Smart Search Plus screen Storing the programme information You can store programme information for a maximum of four tapes Before recording a a programme select a memory bank number from the list on the SMART SEARCH screen The unit will not memorize the memory bank number for each cassette Note the number you assigned to each cassette Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations suo jeiado jeuolippy 1 Insert a cassette for recording The VCR automatically turns on 2 Press SMART SEARCH SMART SEARCH RECALL The SMART SEARCH RECALL RECALL screen appears RECALL is highlighted and the data for the last cassette used to record programmes appears SELECT SET z SMART SE
52. g tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 77 e To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 61 Notes If eight programmes have already been set using the VIDEO Plus system or the TIMER menu FULL appears in the display window for about five seconds The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 with no tape inserted e If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function and AUTO ADJUST is set to ON the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set correctly e The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals 46 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810G only 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 r
53. g the VCR Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system not available on SLV SE610G You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter page 38 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 40 e Check the timer settings page 61 e Watch another TV programme page 41 Tips e To set the programme position you can also use the PROG 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 PROG 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 becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 77 e To check change or cancel the programme setting press lt gt to choose LIST then press OK in step 4 For details see step 3 in Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 61 Notes e Ifthe 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 e The i
54. ing To set tracking to the centre position press both buttons at the same time Notes The sound is muted during these operations e 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 DISPLAY Playing searching at various speeds suorjesedo jeuolippy i 57 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 Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 While recording press REC The indicator appears in the display window 2 Press REC repeatedly to set the duration time Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes ie 0 30 gt 1 00 5 30 gt 6 00 gt Normal recording 7 The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press REC repeatedly to set a new duration time To cancel the duration Press REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to the normal recording mode To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Hi STOP Note e You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time 58 Setting the recording duration time Synchronized Recording n
55. ion then press OK 4 Press 4 4 to change the setting then press OK 5 Press MENU to return to the original screen Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print OPTIONS 1 Menu option Set this option to OPC ON to switch on the OPC Optimum Picture Control function and improve picture quality OFF to switch off OPC EDIT e ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing OFF to turn off EDIT AUDIO MIX ON to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks at the same time The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function e OFF to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks separately Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button If you press amp EJECT AUDIO MIX will be reset to OFF For details see page 64 76 Changing menu options Menu option Set this option to HIFI AUDIO 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 63 AUTO LONG PLAY e ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time Note that for AUTO LONG PLAY to work correctly the TAPE LENGTH setting must be accurate e OFF to keep the set tape speed TAPE LENGTH e E180 to use an E 180 or shorter type tape e E195 to use an E 195 type tape e E240 to use an E 240 type tape E300 to use
56. ion name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals not available on SLV SE610G Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec not available on SLV SE610G If you use the SMARTLINK connection you can easily record what you are watching on the TV other than tapes being played on the VCR 1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Press REC while you are watching a TV programme or external source The VCR automatically turns on then the TV indicator lights up and the VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV Tips The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press REC in some situations such as when you are watching a source connected to the TV s line input or when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the data in the VCR tuner preset 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 REC e You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 77 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 th
57. ious menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Selecting a language es Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function you can preset them manually Before you start e 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 en Press MENU then press 4 4 to G highlight SETTINGS and press OK Ma LANGUAGE RETURN SELECT SET Press aly to highlight TUNER then ex SLV SE7101 peor NORMAL CATV NORMAL CHANNEL SET C12 _ AAB PAY TV CANAL OFF AFT ON FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT SET OK SLV SE710I only Ee om J Press to highlight NORMAL aes CATY then press OK CHANNEL SET can PAY TV CANAL ON AFT FINE TUNING gt RETURN SELECT CONFIRM 4 SLV SE710I only a Press to highlight NORMAL then press OK GEST LS aE To preset CATV Cable Television fe Tunne i channels select CATV SELECT SET t 24 Presetting channels 5 PROG Press PROG to select the Selected programme programme positi
58. layback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo main and sub STEREO STEREO left and right channels Left channel main LCH STEREO Right channel sub RCH 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 Bilingual Usually mixed i Usually main sound N rnal audio track left right channels y monaural Hi fi audio track main track Stereo sound Main left channel left right channels Sub right channel Notes To listen to playback sounds in stereo you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT connections e When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting Ifthe AUDIO MONITOR button does not function check that AUDIO MIX in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set to OFF see page 76 64 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes Searching using the Smart Search function If you record multiple programmes on a tape you can use the Smart Search function to see what has been recorded on your tape You can see information such as date time and programme position of the programmes recorded You can also start playback directly from the selected programme usi
59. me time To stop editing Press the ll stop buttons on both VCRs Tip e To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press Ill pause on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press Hl 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 Hl pause after the OPC indicator stops flashing to start recording If you press Hl pause before the OPC indicator stops flashing the OPC function is cancelled Basic editing 81 82 Audio dubbing SLV SE810G only This feature lets you record over the normal audio track The monaural AUDIO DUB 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 LINE 2 L R H Before you start Open the LINE 2 L R jacks cover on the front panel and connect a playback source Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel Insert a source tape into your stereo system or the playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 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 HE pause
60. ndicator flashes in the display window when you press I with no tape inserted e When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS 2 menu the VIDEO Plus menu does not appear on the TV screen Select VIDEO Plus or VARIABLE e The VPS PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a programme from your set top box e The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system not available on SLV SE610G suonessdo siseg 51 Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset a total of eight programmes 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 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 77 Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press TIMER For SLV SE610G screen For SLV SE710G SE7101 and SE810G e When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen Press F to select STANDARD then press OK e When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen The TIMER menu appears on the TV
61. nels for the VIDEO Plus system RF cheannel and VCR clock automatically fa D 5 on 5 T 2 AUTO SET UP AUTO Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds The VCR automatically turns on and starts searching for all of the RFCHANNEL receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for your local area If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions see Changing disabling programme positions on page 27 If you use the SMARTLINK connection not available on SLV SE610G the Preset Download function starts and the indicator flashes in the display window during download After the search or download is complete the current time appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal not available on SLV SE610G If the time does not appear set the clock manually see page 32 To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press AUTO SET UP Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function E Notes If you stop the Auto Set Up function during step 3 you must repeat set up from step 1 e Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function some of the settings VIDEO Plus timer etc will be reset If this happens you have to set them again not available on SLV SE610G 20 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Step 5 Tuning your TV to the VCR Q amp
62. ng the SMART SEARCH screen All programmes are listed on the screen regardless of how the programme was recorded To store programme information see Storing the programme information on page 67 If you eject the tape before storing the information the information will be cleared Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 After recording press 1 0 to turn on the VCR 2 Press SMART SEARCH TIME Press 4 4 4 gt to select the programme 1900 20 00 38 20 00 21 you want to start viewing 630s 7 00 Y BLANK TIME 30MIN e gt Ok SAVE SMART SEARCH 4 Press OK me BES The VCR starts searching and playback a apenas starts automatically from the beginning of eerie the selected programme v To stop searching Press W STOP To exit the SMART SEARCH screen Press MENU continued Searching using the Smart Search function suo jeiado jeuonippy i 65 To record in a blank space Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank DATE row in the SMART SEARCH screen Select 2000921 the last blank row in step 3 then press OK The VCR rewinds fast forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank space then stops Start recording Note that BLANK TIME OS gave SMART SEARCH Eu eA T180
63. nge without notice Specifications uonewsojuy euoNIppy i 87 Index A Adjusting picture 26 73 tracking 73 Aerial hookup 15 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 26 Audio dubbing 82 Audio track 64 Auto Clock Set 34 Auto Long Play 77 Auto Set Up 19 C Changing the programme position 27 Changing the station name 30 Cleaning the video heads 83 Clock setting 32 Colour system 2 compatible colour systems 2 Connecting the VCR and your TV 15 16 to a set top box 18 to a stereo system 18 to a TV with a Scart EURO AV connector 16 Counter 38 D Demonstration 47 71 Dial Timer 43 Disabling the programme positions 28 Dubbing see Editing E Editing 79 EP mode 39 H Hi fi audio track 64 Index search 72 Index L Language selecting 23 LP mode 40 Monaural 63 Monitoring during playback 64 during recording 63 N NICAM broadcasts 63 Normal audio track 64 O OPC Optimum Picture Control 74 Optional setting 76 P PDC Programme Delivery Control 50 Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 38 at various speeds 56 frame by frame 56 selecting the sound 64 slow motion 56 Power save 75 Presetting channels 24 R Reality Regenerator 73 Recording 40 bilingual programmes 63 duration time 58 saving 41 stereo programmes 63 timer setting 52 using the Dial Timer 43 VIDEO Plus 48 what you are watching on the TV 42 while watching another programme 41 RF channel 21 22 S Safety
64. on position Q NORMAL CATV NORMAL CHANNEL SET C12 _ AAB PAY TV CANAL OFF AFT ON FINE TUNING RETURN a D Z 5 i 5 f 2 SELECT SET 0l Press to highlight CHANNEL SET then press OK NORMAL CATV CHANNEL SET C12 _ AAB PAY TV CANAL AFT ON FINE TUNING RETURN Press repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed The channels appear in the following order e VHF IA IJ SA10 SA13 SLV PAY NV CANALS SE710I only FINE TUNING UHF B21 B69 CATV S1 S20 SLV SE710I only HYPER S21 S41 SLV SE710I only CATV S01 S05 SLV SE710I only If you know the number of the channel you want press the programme number buttons For example for channel 5 first press 0 and then press 5 SELECT CONFIRM 8 To preset another programme position repeat steps 5 through 7 9 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Presetting channels fs 26 If the picture is not clear Normally the Auto Fine Tuning AFT function automatically tunes in channels clearly However if the picture is not clear you may also use the manual tuning function Press PROG or the programme number buttons to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture 2 Press
65. on or in the standby mode Playing a tape suoneiedo siseg 39 40 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 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place OO Press PROG to select the programme position or station name you want to record SP LP Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP LP Long Play provides recording time twice as long as SP However SP Standard Play produces better picture and audio quality REC Press REC to start recording The recording indicator lights up red in the display window Recording indicator To stop recording Press Mi STOP To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY With the display on press COUNTER REMAIN to check the remaining time Each time you press COUNTER REMAIN the Recording TV programmes 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 TAPE LENGTH in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set according to the tape type you use see page 77 To watch another TV programme while recording suoneiedo siseg Press TV VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window 2 Select another programme position on the TV
66. ording To record from another source leave the connected equipment switched on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Hi 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 TODAY SUN SAT Sunday to Saturday gt MON SAT Monday to Saturday MON FRI Monday to Friday SAT every Saturday MON every Monday SUN every Sunday 1 month later gt dates count down TOMORROW TODAY continued Recording TV programmes using the timer 53 54 To record a programme from your set top box If you connect a set top box and the VCR you can record a programme from your set top box 1 Turn on the set top box On the set top box select the programme for which you want to make a timer setting 3 Follow steps 1 through 4 above Keep the set top box turned on until the VCR finishes recording the 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 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 38 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 40
67. ot available on SLV SE610G You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a set top box by connecting the equipment to the LINE 3 IN or LINE 2 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 LINE 3 IN or LINE 2 IN How to connect for Synchronized Recording Connect the LINE 3 IN or LINE 2 IN connector of the VCR to the TV Scart connector of the set top box Then connect the LINE 1 TV connector to the TV Scart cable not supplied Set top box etc fees LINE 3 IN TV Scart or LINE 2 IN connector Scart cable not supplied ee EURO AV N signal flow Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording SYNCHRO REC function Before you start e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations continued Synchronized Recording not available on SLV SE610G suoljesodo jeuolippy i 59 Press INPUT SELECT or PROG 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 SYNCHRO
68. own below Press fto change the indication in reverse order TODAY SUN SAT Sunday to Saturday gt MON SAT Monday to Saturday MON FRI Monday to Friday SAT every Saturday MON every Monday SUN every Sunday 1 month later dates count down TOMORROW TODAY Timer recording with VPS PDC signals Some broadcast systems transmit VPS Video Programme System or PDC Programme Delivery Control signals with their TV programmes These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays early starts or broadcast interruptions when the VPS or PDC indicator in the display window is lit To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to ON in step 4 above You can also use the VPS PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs To record a programme from your set top box If you connect a set top box and the VCR you can record a programme from your set top box 1 Turn on the set top box On the set top box select the programme for which you want to make a timer setting 3 Follow steps through 6 above Keep the set top box turned on until the VCR finishes recording the 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 VW The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press 1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after usin
69. position Programme number buttons I PROG 12 Setting up the remote commander To Press Adjust the volume of the TV A Y Switch to TV Teletext off O TV ki Switch to Teletext Teletext V D Select the sound AUDIO MONITOR z Q Use FASTEXT FASTEXT buttons Call up the on screen display DISPLAY Change the Teletext page a Ey Switch to from wide mode of a Sony wide TV For WIDE other manufactures wide TVs see Controlling other TVs with the remote commander SLV SE810G only below Notes e 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 e Do not use different types of batteries together e Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs not available on SLV SE610G SE710G and SE710I Controlling other TVs with the remote commander SLV SE810G only The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non Sony TVs If your TV is listed in the following table set the appropriate manufacturer s code number 1 Set VIDEO 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 bu
70. position press the PROGRAM 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 to recording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and press REC to have the VCR analyse the tape the OPC indicator flashes rapidly and return to recording pause After the OPC indicator stops flashing press 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 Ill PAUSE again to start recording Adjusting the picture Reducing the VCR s power consumption You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off standby mode to reduce the VCR s power consumption 1 Press MENU then select OPTIONS and press OK 2 Press 7 to highlight OPTIONS 2 then press OK Press tit to select POWER SAVE then 7 ee press OK TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC RR
71. 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 Scart EURO AV connector see page 16 If your TV does not have a Scart EURO AV connector fa D Z 5 on 5 2 AERIAL OUT Mains lead to mains lt A AERIAL IN Aerial cable supplied N Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from AERIAL your TV and connect it to ae AERIAL IN on the rear panel of Q the VCR Hie 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the AERIAL VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable IN ENTREE OUT SORTIE 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 21 Connecting the VCR is If your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector AERIAL IN E gt LINE 1 AERIAL OUT Mains lead TV AERIAL IN to mains 4 Aerial cable supplied c Signal flow e EURO AV Scart cable not supplied 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from AERIAL your TV and connect it to ais AERIAL IN on the rear panel of Qm the VCR SM
72. r VCR is stolen Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e If there is a tape in the VCR remove it e Turn off the VCR Vd 1 Gy 1 7 Hold down IH pause and on standby on the VCR simultaneously for more than three seconds fe SECURITY FUNCTION PERSONAL CODE SELECT SET BCS CONFIRM Each time you press A B gt Z Enter your personal code 1 Press t4 to select a character the character changes as shown below gt 0 re SECURITY FUNCTION PERSONAL CODE WB 1578 gt 1 gt 9 blank space hyphen gt A SELECT SET BES CONFIRM 2 Press gt to set the next character The next space is highlighted To correct a character press lt gt until the character you want to correct is highlighted then reset it You can set up to 11 characters for your personal code Press OK A confirmation screen appears ima SECURITY FUNCTION PERSONAL CODE WB 1578 FINAL CONFIRM CANCEL Setting your personal code If the displayed personal code is correct press OK If the displayed personal code is wrong press CLEAR and continue from step 2 a D Z 5 ip 5 T 2 To confirm your personal code While the VCR is t
73. r adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM buttons _PROGRAM 5 commen Press DIAL TIMER STOP and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display window epiaLtimeR Turm DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM buttons _PROGRAM Qo 44 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810G only 7 epiaLtimen Press DIAL TIMER The programme position or station name appears in the display window gt er AA a ee E ANS E oer 8 epiaLtimveR Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position l To record from another source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window INPUT SELECT 9 suoneiedo siseg j paLtmer Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting 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 another source leave the connected equipment switched on To return to the previous step To return to the previous step press the PROGRAM and buttons on the VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings To stop recording To
74. ress the bottom of the cover 2 Hook your finger on the top edge of the cover and pull it open SLV SE610G SE710G SE710I O D Z 5 op 5 T 2 1 VC on standby switch 36 2 Tape compartment 3 Remote sensor 11 4 eject button 38 5 D gt play button 38 56 6 REC record button 40 58 81 7 HE pause button 38 81 8 Ml stop button 38 81 not available on SLV SE610G 9 gt gt fast forward button 38 56 44 rewind button 38 56 11 PROGRAM buttons 22 57 73 AUTO SET UP RF Radio Frequency CHANNEL button 19 21 SYNCHRO REC Synchronized Recording button 59 Index to parts and controls e Display window PIAL INA WAL INA NA GILAN ON ON ON ON 16 1514 1 Timer indicator 45 50 53 SYNCHRO indicator 60 3 STEREO indicator 63 4 NICAM indicator 63 5 smartlink indicator 17 6 VIDEO indicator 16 41 VPS Video Programme System PDC Programme Delivery Control indicator 50 Tape speed indicators 40 OPC Optimum Picture Control indicator 74 Inot available on SLV SE610G 2SLV SE810G only Index to parts and con
75. tab 41 Scart connection 16 Searching at various speeds 56 using the index function 72 using the Smart Search function 65 Security function 36 Smart Search 65 SMARTLINK Automatic Power Off 17 One Touch Menu 17 One Touch Play 17 39 One Touch Timer 17 Preset Download 17 TV Direct Rec 17 42 SP mode 40 Stereo 63 Synchronized Recording 59 T Timer setting 52 cancelling 61 changing 61 checking 61 daily weekly recording 50 53 using the Dial Timer 43 using the VIDEO Plus system 48 Tracking adjustment See Adjusting V VIDEO Plus system 48 VPS Video Programme System 50 Quick Start Guide Connecting the VCR 1 AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT QQ Signal flow LINE 1 TV _ Connect the aerial to AERIAL IN of the VCR Connect AERIAL OUT the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable 3 For better picture and sound connect LINE 1 TV to your TV using a Scart cable if your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector 4 Connect the mains lead to the mains N Using the Auto Set Up function AUTO SET UP o o GS JE AQ You can preset channels Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds When all the receivable channels are preset SET UP disappears from the display window You can rearrange the programme position to your favourite order see Changing disabling programme positions Sony Corporation
76. trols TV indicator 42 Audio dubbing indicator 82 12 Tracking indicator 73 13 Time counter clock line programme position indicator 38 40 81 14 Remaining time indicator 40 15 RR Reality Regenerator indicator 73 16 Tape recording indicator 40 Rear panel poooogoo ooo ooon rdnond Doooogannnn oooodioo0g 1 Mains lead 15 16 2 LINE 2 IN ENTREE LIGNE connector 18 59 80 LINE 3 IN ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector 18 59 80 3 AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector 15 16 ISLV SE710G and SE710I only 2SLV SE810G only 3not available on SLV SE610G 4 AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector 15 16 5 gt LINE 1 TV LIGNE 1 TV connector 16 79 6 audio out R D right L G left jacks 18 Index to parts and controls 4 O D Z 5 op 5 T 2 8 Remote commander NI Iole Oo N Index to parts and controls 1 amp EJECT button 38 WIDE button for TV 13 AUDIO MONITOR button 63 4 x2 button 56 5 B gt SLOW button 56 6 SP Standard Play LP Long Play button 40 DISPLAY button 40 l ten s digit button 12 41 9 1 volume buttons for TV 13
77. ttons to control your TV SD TV VIDEO programme number buttons ten s digit PROG 4 O TV S Teletext FASTEXT buttons WIDE MENU 4 4 gt and OK These buttons may not work with all TVs continued Setting up the remote commander 14 Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV To switch to wide mode see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 02 Nokia 15 16 69 Akai 68 Panasonic 17 49 Ferguson 52 Philips 06 07 08 Grundig 10 11 Saba 12 13 Hitachi 24 Samsung 22 23 JVC 33 Sanyo 25 Loewe 45 Sharp 29 Mivar 09 70 Telefunken 36 NEC 66 Thomson 43 Toshiba 38 l 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 3Press WIDE The menu appears on the TV screen Then press 9 4 gt to select the wide picture you want and press OK Tip When you set your TV s code number correctly while the TV is turned on the TV turns off automatically Notes If you enter a new code number the code number previously entered will be erased Ifthe TV uses a different remote control system from the one
78. urned off and there is no tape in the VCR hold down Hl pause and VO on standby on the VCR simultaneously for more than three seconds The entered personal code appears on the TV screen Press any button to enter normal viewing mode Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Setting your personal code y4 38 Basic Operations gt gt __ SSS Playing a tape 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 2 Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed 3 Press gt PLAY 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 I PAUSE or gt PLAY Fast forward the tape gt gt FF during stop Rewind the tape lt lt REW during stop Eject the tape EJECT To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later The counter in the display window resets to 0 00 00 Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter To display the counter on the TV screen press G DISPLAY Playing a tape Notes e The counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever a tape is r
79. using the Smart Search function Storing searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus Searching using the index function Adjusting the picture Reducing the VCR s power consumption Changing menu options Q z 5 ea i 5 3 a Editing 79 81 82 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Basic editing Audio dubbing SLV SE810G only Additional Information 83 87 88 Troubleshooting Specifications Index Back Cover Quick Start Guide Table of contents 3 4 Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel SLV SE810G 1 1 C on standby switch 36 Tape compartment Remote sensor 11 4 eject button 38 5 Shuttle ring 56 6 gt play button 38 56 JOG button 57 REC record button 40 58 81 9 HE pause button 38 81 E stop button 38 81 gt gt fast forward button 38 56 44 rewind button 38 56 Index to parts and controls DIAL TIMER 43 PROGRAM buttons 22 57 73 AUDIO DUB button 82 AUTO SET UP RF Radio Frequency CHANNEL button 19 21 SYNCHRO REC Synchronized Recording button 59 2 LINE 2 L left R right jacks covered 79 80 How to open the jack cover 1 P
80. y on the VCR while holding down A on the VCR To resume normal playback Press gt PLAY Using the shuttle ring SLV SE810G only Shuttle ring YO 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 Playing searching at various speeds To use the shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode in the following way Pause Slow motion Slow motion in reverse Normal speed Normal speed in reverse Initial speed Double speed Double speed in reverse 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 PROGRAM buttons on the VCR if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing The picture shakes while paus
81. your TV Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an NTSC recorded tape continued Troubleshooting uonewsojuy euoNIppy i 85 86 Symptom Remedy You cannot control e Set your TV s code number The code number may other TVs change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander The display window e The display window automatically becomes dim becomes dim when the VCR is in standby or timer recording mode Others The VCR needs tobe e Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cleaned cloth or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads e Normal picture Rough picture Unclear picture No picture or black amp white screen appears initial contamination terminal Troubleshooting Specifications System Channel coverage PAL 1 VHF IA to IJ SA10 to SA13 SLV SE710I only UHF B21 to B69 CATV S01 to S05 S1 to S20 SLV SE710I only HYPER S21 to S41 SLV SE710I only RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP PAL23 39 mm s recording playback NTS

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