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1. AFFICHAGE ECRAN S LECT CASSETTE SYST COULEUR OPTIONS PROG MODE ECO SELECT AY R GLER gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU CONTRAST E x R GLER lt gt SORTIE MENU Adjusting the picture suoneiedO jeuonppy I 45 Changing menu options 1 Press MENU then select REGLAGES UTILISATEUR or FONCTIONS AVANCEES and press OK 209 DC PAR D FAUT _ NON AFFICHAGE CRAN OUI ETENDRE SHOWVIEW NON S LECT CASSETTE E180 VEILLE AUTO NON SYST COULEUR AUTO OPTIONS PROG MIXTE MODE ECO NON S LECT AY R GLER gt S LECT AY R GLER gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU FIN OK SORTIE MENU 2 Press 44 to select the option 3 Press gt to change the setting then press OK 4 Press MENU to return to the original screen Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print REGLAGES UTILISATEUR Menu option Set this option to IMAGE Adjusting the sharpness of the picture by pressing buttons Press to adjust the picture getting softness Press to adjust the picture getting sharpness AFFICHAGE e OUI to display the menu on the TV screen ECRAN e NON to disappear the menu from the TV screen SELECT e E180 to use an E 180 or shorter type tape CASSETTE E240 to use an E 240 type tape e E260 to use an E 260 type tape e E300 to use an E 300 type tape SYST COULEUR e AUTO to select the colour system automatically e PAL to use the
2. NON NOM 1 SELECT AY R GLER lt gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU Press to set L L or B G e To receive broadcasts in France highlight L L e To receive broadcasts using the PAL system for example in Germany or Switzerland highlight B G continued Setting the Canal Plus decoder SLV SE210B only 27 Press to highlight DECODEUR RECHERCHE MANUELLE L L 5 033 DECODEUR NON NOM rss S LECT AY R GLER lt gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU 7 Press gt to set DECODEUR to OUI then press OK RECHERCHE MANUELLE x same ee jal ng 5 033 DECODEUR OUI NOM ses SELECT AY R GLER lt gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU 8 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Q Notes To superimpose subtitles while watching the Canal Plus programmes make both decoder VCR and VCR TV connections using 21 pin PERITEL cables that are compatible with the RGB signals You cannot record subtitles on the VCR e When you watch the Canal Plus programmes through the RFU input of the TV press TV MAGN so that the VCR indicator appears in the display window 28 Setting the Canal Plus decoder SLV SE210B only Basic Operations 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 video input 2 Insert a tape The VCR turns on an
3. Timer recording with PDC signals on page 36 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu continued Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system SLV SE210B only suoneiodo oiseg I 35 36 6 ies Press 1 to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from a decoder or other source leave the connected equipment switched on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press I STOP Daily weekly recording In step 4 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press to change the indication in reverse order today JOUR Monday to Sunday S SA every Saturday S DI every Sunday 1 month later dates count down today Timer recording with PDC signals Some broadcast systems transmit PDC Programme Delivery Control signals with their TV programmes These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays early starts or broadcast interruptions To use the PDC function set V P to P in step 4 above You can also use the PDC function for a source connected to the input connector To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press VW The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press I to reset the VCR to recording standby
4. 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 066600 666600 To operate Set to the VCR and point at the remote sensor at the VCR a Sony TV and point at the remote sensor at the TV Setting up the remote commander 1 4 Q Le 2 3 o J pas 2 AFFICH TV MAGN Programme number buttons A l CHAINE WIDE TV control buttons To Press Set the TV to standby mode 1 0 Select an input source aerial in or line in TV MAGN Select the TV s programme position Programme number buttons 1 CHAINE Adjust the volume of the TV A Call up the on screen display AFFICH Switch to from wide mode of a Sony wide TV WIDE Notes With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Do not use a new battery together with an old one Do not use different types of batteries together Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs Setting up the remote commander 11 Step 3 Connect
5. GR Greek Selecting a language 17 Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function you can preset them manually Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to video input e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MENU then press 44e gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK INSTALLATION AUTO INSTALLATION MANUELLE SELECT AY R GLER gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU Press Y to highlight INSTALLATION MANUELLE then press LISTE STATIONS TV 2K NOM DEC AAB NON LMN NON CDE NON IJK NON MODIF ST OK SORTIE MENU Press 4 to highlight the row which you want to preset then press To display other pages for programme position 6 to 80 press DECODEUR 4 4 repeatedly NOM SELECT AY R GLER lt gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU 18 Presetting channels Press repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed x RECHERCHE MANUELLE SYS sr eval ST z 5 CANAL 033 REGL FIN 5 DECODEUR NON NOM 1 paues Buy SELECT AY R GLER lt gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU Press to highlight SYS RECHERCHE MANUELLE SYS Pee Car A ST 3 5 CANAL 033 REGL FIN DECODEUR NON NOM toss SELECT AY R GLER lt gt FIN OK SORTIE ME
6. To record on this tape you press ENR cover the tab hole see page 32 Nothing happens when Make sure the tape is not at its end you press ENR Timer recording The timer does not operate e Check that the clock is set Make sure a tape has been inserted e 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 e Check that the decoder is turned on e Check that the satellite tuner is turned on The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead The SHOWVIEW menu Check that OPTIONS PROG in the R GLAGE or the PROG menu does UTILISATEUR menu is set correctly see page 47 not appear The PDC function does Check that the clock and the date are set correctly not operate properly e Check that the PDC time you set is the correct one there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good PDC information the VCR will not start recording If the reception is poor the PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording continued Troubleshooting UOHEWIOJU EUOHIPPY I 51 52 Symptom Remedy You cannot watch the Canal Plus progra
7. CAN NOM DEC oe 027 AAB NON programme positions 6 to 80 press 029 LMN NON 030 CDE NON t repeatedly 032 IJK NON AY gt MODIF ST OK EFFACE ANNUL SORTIE MENU Press ANNUL 0 ANNUL O D The selected row will be cleared as LISTE STATIONS TV shown on the right CAN NOM DEC SYS 027 AAB NON L w CDE NON L L I JK NON L L AY MODIF ST OK EFFACE ANNUL SORTIE MENU Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable WENU Press MENU to exit the menu Note 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 23 Changing the station names You can change or enter the station names up to 4 characters The VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to video input e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MENU then press AN ll gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK L INSTALLATION AUTO INSTALLATION MANUELLE R GLER gt SORTIE MENU SELECT AY FIN OK Press to highlight INSTALLATION MANUELLE then press 2K LISTE STATIONS TV 2K NOM DEC AAB NON LMN NON CDE NON IJK NON NON
8. GLER OK SORTIE MENU Press to select your country then press OK The VCR starts searching for all of the 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 INSTALLATION AUTO MERCI D ATTENDRE SORTIE MENU Changing disabling programme positions on page 21 After the search or download is complete the current time appears for any stations that transmit a time signal If the time does not appear set the clock manually See Setting the clock on page 15 continued Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 13 To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press MENU Tip If you want to change the language for the on screen display see page 17 Notes e Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function some of the settings Show View timer etc will be reset If this happens you have to set them again e After using the Auto Set Up function the message for the Auto Set Up function does not appear automatically when you connect the mains lead again If you want to use the Auto Set Up function again press MENU then press 4 4 gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK Press to highlight INSTALLATION AUTO then repeat all procedures from step 3 SLV SE210B only 14 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Setting the clock You mu
9. adjusting REGL FIN 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 You can also change the station names If the station names are not displayed you can enter them manually Changing programme positions Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to video input e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MENU then press 14e gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK LL ALLATION AUTO INSTALLATION MANUELLE S LECT AY R GLER gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU Press to highlight INSTALLATION MANUELLE then press xk LISTE STATIONS TV xk ST CAN NOM DEC 1 027 AAB NON 2 029 LMN NON 030 CDE NON 3 4 032 IJK NON 5 av MODIF ST OK EFFACE ANNUL SORTIE MENU Press Y to highlight the row which you want to change the programme position LISTE STATIONS TV 2K NOM DEC n AAB NON To display other pages for LMN NON iti CDE NON programme positions 6 to 80 press VIKE NON A F repeatedly MODIF ST OK EFFACE ANNUL SORTIE MENU continued Q co 2 3 o 4 2 2 Changing
10. out unwanted scenes while editing press Ill pause on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press Il pause again to resume recording Editing with another VCR suoneiedO jeuonppy I 49 Additional Information eee Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony service facility Symptom Remedy The VO on standby switch does not function e Connect the mains lead to the mains securely 3 The power is turned on e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn the power off but the VCR does not unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over operate three hours The clock has stopped The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains and appears in for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer O the display window The playback picture e Make sure the TV is set to video input does not appear on the e Make sure the VCR indicator is lit in the display window TV screen Use the TV MAGN button on the remote commander to light up the VCR indicator The picture is not clear Adjust the tracking with the CHAINE buttons on the VCR The video heads are dirty see the last page of Troubleshooting Clean the video heads using the Sony T 25CLD E 25CLDR or T 25CLW video head cleaning cassette If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area have the head
11. tape recorded in the PAL colour system e SECAM to use the tape recorded in the SECAM colour system e MESECAM to use the tape recorded in the MESECAM colour system e N B to use the tape recorded in black and white 46 Changing menu options Menu option Set this option to OPTIONS PROG e MIXTE to display the OPTIONS PROG menu for selecting NORMALE or SHOWVIEW when pressing the MINUTERIE button NORMALE to display the PROG menu when pressing the MINUTERIE button SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when pressing the MINUTERIE button For details see page 34 and 38 MODE ECO e OUI to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve the VCR s power NON to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by FONCTIONS AVANCEES Menu option Set this option to VPS PDC PAR NON to deactivate the PDC function DEFAUT e OUI to activate it ETENDRE NON to deactivate the ShowView Extend function SHOWVIEW 10 20 30 60 minutes to extend the time of the Show View setting by the selected amount of time VEILLE AUTO NON to deactivate the Auto Power Off function e 2HEURES 3HEURES to turn the VCR off automatically if no signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons during this time SLV SE210B only Changing menu options suoneiedO jeuonppy I 47 Editing with another VCR How to connec
12. the station name 24 Cleaning the video heads 50 Clock setting 15 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 Connecting the VCR and your TV 12 to a TV with a PERITEL connector 12 Counter 30 D Disabling the programme positions 22 Dubbing see Editing E Editing 48 L Language selecting 17 O Optional setting 46 P PDC Programme Delivery Control 36 PERITEL connection 12 Playback 29 at various speeds 41 frame by frame 41 slow motion 41 Presetting channels 18 54 Index R Recording 31 S duration time 42 saving 32 timer setting 38 using the ShowView system 34 while watching another programme 32 Safety tab 32 Searching at various speeds 41 ShowView T recording 34 Timer setting 38 cancelling 43 changing 43 checking 43 daily weekly recording 36 39 using the ShowView system 34 Quick Start Guide Connecting the VCR Le Signal flow C LINE 1 TV 1 Connect the aerial to INFRONT ANT of the VCR 2 Connect OUT TO TV and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable 3 Connect AVI EURO AV to your TV using the supplied PERITEL cable Sony Corporation Using the Auto Set Up function Connect the mains lead to the mains Press OK Press 4 gt to select your country then press OK khOnNnN When all of the receivable channels are preset the menu disappears from the TV screen You can rearrange the pro
13. 3 066 347 E1 1 GB SON Y Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions VHS PAL SECAM SLV SE210B SxowViEw SLV SX110B 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 Ri efer servicing to qualified personnel only Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop Precautions S afety This unit operates on 230 V AC 50 Hz Check that the unit s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains even if the unit itself has been turned off Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug never by the cord Installing c Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is desi
14. AY gt MODIF ST OK EFFACE ANNUL SORTIE MENU Press to highlight the row which you want to change or enter the station name then press To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80 press 4 4 repeatedly x_ RECHERCHE MANUELLE x L L DECODEUR NOM REGLER lt gt SORTIE MENU S LECT AY FIN OK Press to highlight NOM then press RECHERCHE MANUELLE L L NOM REGLER lt gt SORTIE MENU S LECT AY FIN OK Changing disabling programme positions Enter the station name 1 Press 4 4 to select a character RECHERCHE MANUELLE Each time you press the character changes as shown below A B 27 0 1 9 A NOM fe 2 3 o A gt 2 SELECT AY R GLER lt gt 2 Press to set the next aN OK SORTE MENT character The next space is flashed To correct a character press until the character you want to correct is flashed then reset it You can set up to 4 characters for the station name Press OK to confirm the new name Press MENU to exit the menu Changing disabling programme positions 25 Setting the Canal Plus decoder SLV SE210B only You can watch or record the Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder not supplied to the VCR Connecting a deco
15. NR repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to the normal recording mode To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press I STOP Note e You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time Setting the recording duration time Checking changing cancelling timer settings Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to video input e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press 1 0 to turn on the VCR 2 Press MENU then press 4 4 to highlight MINUTERIE and press OK e If you want to change or cancel a setting go on to the next step 28 SEP VEN 18 30 e If you do not need to change or cancel D BUT EN the settings press MENU then turn 19 00 20 00 21 00 21 30 off the VCR to return to recording 12 00 13 30 standby EN Ae ae AY R GLER lt gt K SORTIE MENU Press to select the setting you want to change or cancel then press 28 SEP VEN The ST number on the selected row ST JOUR D BUT FIN 35 SA29 19 00 20 00 flashes 29 SA29 21 00 21 30 3 30 gt SA 6 12 00 13 30 Yr _ SELECT lt 4 gt R GLER AY FIN OK SORTIE MENU e To change the setting press lt to select the item you want to change then press A F to reset it e To cancel the setting press ANNUL O 5 Press MENU to exit the menu If any settings remain turn off the VC
16. NU Press to set L L or B G e To receive broadcasts in France highlight L L e To receive broadcasts using the PAL system for example in Germany or Switzerland highlight B G Press to highlight NOM then press gt RECHERCHE MANUELLE L L 5 033 R GL FIN DECODEUR NON NOM Eee S LECT AY R GLER lt gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU continued Presetting channels 19 20 Enter the station name 1 Press 44 to select a character RECHERCHE MANUELLE Each time you press the character 2 RAL changes as shown below l A B gt gt Z gt 0 gt 1 gt 9 A NOM S LECT AY R GLER lt gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU 2 Press gt to set the next character The next space is flashed To correct a character press until the character you want to correct is flashed then reset it You can set up to 4 characters for the station name Press OK to confirm the station name Press MENU to exit the menu If the picture is not clear If the picture is not clear you may use the Manual Fine Tuning REGL FIN function After step 4 press 4 to select REGL FIN Press to geta clear picture then press MENU to exit the menu Tip e To set the programme position for the decoder see Setting the Canal Plus channels on page 26 Note e When
17. R to return to recording standby continued Checking changing cancelling timer settings suoneiedO jeuonppy I 43 When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished If the programmes start at the same time the programme listed first in the menu has priority Programme 1 _ gt Programme 2 i about 20 seconds will be cut off Programme 1 gt Programme 2 about 20 seconds will be cut off 44 Checking changing cancelling timer settings Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition In this case manually adjust the tracking During playback press CHAINE on the VCR to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons To resume automatic tracking adjustments eject the tape and re insert it Adjusting the picture sharpness You can manually adjust the sharpness of the picture Tracking meter During playback press MENU then press 4 4 lt gt to highlight REGLAGES UTILISATEUR and press OK Press Y to highlight IMAGE then press gt 3 Press lt gt to adjust the sharpness To soften the picture press To sharpen the picture press 4 Press MENU to exit the menu
18. after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter page 30 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 32 e Check the timer settings page 43 e Watch another TV programme page 32 Tips e You can set the extended time for the ShowView setting by 10 20 30 or 60 minutes Set ETENDRE SHOWVIEW in the FONCTIONS AVANCEES menu to the desired extended time page 47 To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 43 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system SLV SE210B only Notes If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the PDC function The and OD indicators flash in the display window when you press 1 0 with no tape inserted When you set OPTIONS PROG to NORMALE in the REGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen Select SHOWVIEW or MIXTE The PDC function is automatically set to off for the timer recording of a satellite programme Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system SLV SE210B only suoneiodo oiseg I 37 Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset a total of six programmes including settings made with other timer methods Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time
19. and date e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time To record from a decoder turn it on Turn on your TV and set it to video input p e Set OPTIONS PROG to NORMALE or MIXTE in the REGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu see page 47 Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 S RIE Press amp MINUTERIE For SLV SX110B only The MINUTERIE menu appears on the TV screen 28 SEP VEN 18 30 ST JOUR D BUT FIN VIP R lt gt For SLV SE210B only Deer e When you set OPTIONS PROG to MIXTE xx OPTIONS PROG The OPTIONS PROG menu NORMALE appears on the TV screen Press SHOWVIEW B F to select NORMALE then press OK SELECT AY R GLER OK SORTIE MENU e When you set OPTIONS PROG to NORMALE The MINUTERIE menu appears eee CS SEE eae on the TV screen SELECT AY R GLER lt gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU 38 Recording TV programmes using the timer Set the programme position date start and stop times and PDC function 1 Press gt to select each item in turn 2 Press to set each item Cy To correct a setting press to SELECT lt gt R GLER ay FIN OK SORTIE MENU return to that setting and reset e To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 39 To use th
20. d starts playing as NOD automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed Press LECTURE When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Additional tasks To Press Stop play E STOP Pause play II PAUSE Resume play after pause Hl PAUSE or C gt LECTURE Fast forward the tape gt AV during stop Rewind the tape lt A RET during stop Eject the tape EJECT To set the colour system If the playback picture has no colour or streaks appear during palyback set the SYST COULEUR option in the REGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in see page 46 Normally set the option to AUTO continued Playing a tape suoneiodo oiseg I 29 30 To use the time counter Press ANNUL 0 at the point on the tape that you want to find later The counter in the display window resets to 00 00 Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter gt FIT TTT ver 1 LI LILI To display the counter on the TV screen press AFFICH Notes The counter resets to 00 00 whenever a tape is reinserted The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording Depending on your TV the following may occur while playing an NTSC recorded tape The picture becomes black and white The picture shakes No picture appears on the TV screen Blac
21. der Canal Plus PERITEL cable decoder not supplied mp PERITEL 0 AV2 IN D C EXT lt ZN Signal flow PERITEL cable supplied Setting the Canal Plus channels To watch or record the Canal Plus programmes set your VCR to receive the channels using the on screen display In order to set the channels correctly be sure to follow all of the steps below Before you start Turn on the VCR the TV and the decoder e Set the TV to video input e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 26 Setting the Canal Plus decoder SLV SE210B only 1 Press MENU then press tpe gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK PLL TALLATION AUTO INSTALLATION MANUELLE payers Buy SELECT AY R GLER gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU Press to highlight INSTALLATION MANUELLE then press XX LISTE STATIONS TV xk S CAN NOM _ DEC 027 AAB NON 029 LMN NON 030 CDE NON 032 IJK NON 033 NON AY MODIF ST OK EFFACE ANNUL SORTIE MENU Press to highlight the row which you want to set for the decoder then press x RECHERCHE MANUELLE L v To display positions 6 to 80 press aE 4 repeatedly DECODEUR NON NOM poeta SELECT AY R GLER lt gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU Press to highlight SYS x RECHERCHE MANUELLE Epi 5 033
22. disabling programme positions 21 22 Press OK then press tit to move to the desired programme position KR LISTE STATIONS TV RE ST CAN NOM DEC SYS 1 027 AAB NON LFE 2 3 030 CDE NON EER gia A Ba a lad a NOM aaakah dea y a 5 029 LMN NON ie ED AAA AA AAA AAA LEA AAA AY MODIF ST OK SORTIE MENU 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 Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels you can disable unused programme positions The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the CHAINE buttons Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to video input e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 vate Press MENU then press t44 gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK INSTALLATION MANUELLE SELECT AY R GLER gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU Changing disabling programme positions Press to highlight INSTALLATION MANUELLE LISTE STATIONS TV then press CAN NOM DEC 027 AAB NON 029 LMN NON 030 CDE NON 032 IJK NON paues Bury AY MODIF ST OK EFFACE ANNUL SORTIE MENU Press Y to highlight the row which you want to disable LISTE STATIONS TV OK To display other pages for
23. e PDC function set V P to P For details about the PDC function see Timer recording with PDC signals on page 36 e To record from a decoder or other source connected to the input connector press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the ST position 3 suoneiodo oiseg I Press MENU to exit the menu MENU O 4 iis Press I to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from a decoder or other source leave the connected equipment switched on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Ii 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 JOUR Monday to Sunday S SA every Saturday S DI every Sunday 1 month later dates count down today continued Recording TV programmes using the timer 39 40 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press I 1 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 30 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 32 e Check the timer settings page 43
24. e Watch another TV programme page 32 Tips Even if you set OPTIONS PROG to SHOWVIEW in the REGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu you can set the timer manually Press MENU to select MINUTERIE then go to step 2 e To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 43 Notes e When setting the timer with PDC signals enter the start and stop times exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide Otherwise the PDC function won t work If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the PDC function The and OO indicators flash in the display window when you press C with no tape inserted The PDC function is automatically set to off for the timer recording of a satellite programme SLV SE210B only Recording TV programmes using the timer 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 fast forward or rewind During fast forward hold down BB AV During rewind hold down lt lt RET Play at high speed During playback press BB AV or lt lt RET During playback hold down BB AV or lt lt RET When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal sp
25. eed During playback press x2 Play in slow motion During playback press B gt RALENTI Play frame by frame During pause press P gt AV To resume normal playback Press gt LECTURE Tip suoneiedO jeuonippy e Adjust the picture using the CHAINE buttons on the VCR if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing The picture shakes while pausing Notes The sound is muted during these operations e If the playback mode mark doesn t appear on the TV screen press AFFICH The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse Playing searching at various speeds 41 42 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 ENR The indicator appears in the display window 2 Press ENR repeatedly to set the duration time Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 30 gt 1 00 gt 4 00 gt 4 30 gt Enregistrement normal The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press ENR repeatedly to set a new duration time To cancel the duration Press E
26. en PRO1 to PROS broadcasting the time signal If you do not need the Auto Clock Set function select NON 18 30 28 SEP 72001 VEN HORLOGE AUTO OUI SELECT lt gt REGLER av FIN OK SORTIE MENU 6 MENU O Press MENU to exit the menu Tips If you set HORLOGE AUTO to OUI the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station e To change the digits while setting press to return to the item to be changed and select the digits by pressing Setting the clock Selecting a language If you prefer an on screen language other than French use the on screen display to select another language Q fo 2 zi 3 o A 2 Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to video input e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 MENU Press MENU then press Ati gt to highlight SELECTION LANGUE and press OK Av REGLER OK SORTIE MENU Press 4 9 4 gt to highlight the abbreviation of the desired language from the table below then press OK The abbreviations of the languages are as follows Abbreviation Language Abbreviation Language GB English ES Spanish DE German PT Portuguese FR French SE Swedish IT Italian DK Danish NL Dutch FI Finnish
27. g up the remote commander 12 Step 3 Connecting the VCR 13 Step 4 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 15 Setting the clock 17 Selecting a language 18 Presetting channels 21 Changing disabling programme positions 26 Setting the Canal Plus decoder SLV SE210B only Basic Operations 29 Playing a tape 31 Recording TV programmes 34 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system SLV SE210B only 38 Recording TV programmes using the timer Additional Operations 41 Playing searching at various speeds 42 Setting the recording duration time 43 Checking changing cancelling timer settings 45 Adjusting the picture 46 Changing menu options 48 Editing with another VCR Q fo 2 3 e o A 2 Additional Information 50 Troubleshooting 53 Specifications 54 Index Back Cover Quick Start Guide Table of contents 3 Getting Started E Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel 1 on standby switch 36 7 E stop button 29 49 2 eject button 29 8 HE pause button 29 49 3 Tape compartment 9 ENR record button 31 42 4 lt 4 rewind button 29 41 _ re 5 E gt play button 29 41 ao Remote sensor 10 6 PP fast forward button 29 41 LL A progr aetna Pa
28. gned to be operated in a horizontal position only Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers Do not place heavy objects on the unit If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape When you first install the unit or when you move it from a cold to a warm location wait for about three hours before operating the unit aution Television programmes films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and or programme owner WARNING Compatible colour systems This VCR is designed to record and play back using the PAL B G and SECAM colour systems Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed Tapes recorded with the MESECAM colour systems can be played back on this VCR using a TV or a colour monitor supporting the SECAM colour system SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Table of contents Getting Started 4 Index to parts and controls 9 Step 1 Unpacking 10 Step 2 Settin
29. gramme position in any order see Changing disabling programme positions After the search or download is complete the current time appears automatically If the time does not appear set the clock manually See Setting the clock Now you can operate your VCR http www world sony com A068 01396A Turn on your TV and set it to video input
30. ifications System Channel coverage SECAM L VHF F2 to F10 UHF F21 to F69 CATV B to Q HYPER S21 to S41 PAL B G VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05 S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41 Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP PAL 23 39 mm s recording playback SECAM 23 39 mm s recording playback MESECAM 23 39 mm s recording playback NTSC 33 35 mm s playback only Maximum recording playback time 5 hrs in SP mode with E300 tape Rewind time Approx 60 sec with E180 tape Inputs and outputs AV1 EURO AV 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 Video output pin 19 Audio output pins 1 and 3 AV2 IN SLV SE210B only 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 General Power requirements 230 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption 15 W 3 W MODE ECO is set to OUI Standby mode Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions Approx 360 x 94 x 255 mm w h d including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 2 6 kg Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 PERITEL cable 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Specifications uon eunoju EUOHIPPY I 53 Index A Adjusting picture 45 tracking 45 Aerial hookup 12 Auto Set Up 13 C Canal Plus 26 Changing the programme position 21 Changing
31. ing the VCR AV1 EURO AV OUTTOTV f ANTENNE A PERITEL N Signal flow PERITEL cable supplied 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to IN 4 FRONT ANT on the rear panel of mf the VCR 2 Connect OUT TO TV of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable 3 Connect AVI EURO AV on the VCR and the PERITEL connector on the TV with the supplied PERITEL cable This connection improves picture and sound quality Whenever you want to watch the VCR picture press TV MAGN to display the VCR indicator in the display window Tip If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector use the VMC 2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line in jacks of your TV 12 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 channels for the Show View system and VCR clock automatically fo 2 5 o A 2 1 Turn on your TV and set it to video input 2 Connect the mains lead to the mains The VCR automatically turns on and the message for the Auto Set Up function appears Press OK The S LECTION DU PAYS menu appears SELECTION DU PAYS FRAN AIS SCHWEIZ SELECT 4 R
32. k streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen The colour density increases or decreases While setting the menu on the TV screen buttons for playback on the remote commander do not function Playing a tape 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 video input To record from a decoder turn it on 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place cHaine Press CHAINE to select the programme position you want to record g suoneiodo oiseg I ENR Press ENR to start recording The recording indicator lights up red in the display window Recording indicator FIFI FI va Ed Lt I 9 To stop recording Press M STOP continued Recording TV programmes 31 32 To check the remaining time Press amp AFFICH With the display on press COMPT DUREE REST to check the remaining time Each time you press COMPT DUREE REST the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately RESTANT Time counter Remaining time In order to get an accurate remaining time indication be sure SELECT CASSETTE in the REGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu is set according to the tape type you use see page 46 To watch another TV programme while recording Press TV MAGN to turn off the VCR indicator in the display window 2 Select another programme position on the TV To save a recordi
33. mmes e Make sure the Canal Plus PERITEL cable is plugged securely 2 when the VCR is in o standby mode A Canal Plus programme Make sure the Canal Plus PERITEL cable is plugged 5 is always recorded securely scrambled Check that DECODEUR is set to OUI for this channel in the RECHERCHE MANUELLE menu see page 26 A tape cannot be Check that a tape isn t already in the tape compartment inserted The remote commander Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the does not function remote sensor on the VCR Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak Make sure the TV MAGN remote control switch is set correctly o y The tracking meter does The recording condition of the tape is very poor and O not appear on the TV tracking cannot be adjusted screen The display window The display window automatically becomes dim when the becomes dim VCR is in standby or timer recording mode The VCR needs to be Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth cleaned or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture Rough picture initial No picture or black amp white screen appears Unclear picture terminal contamination Troubleshooting Spec
34. ng To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illustrated To record on the 4 q p 5 same tape again cover the tab hole with adhesive tape M Safety tab Tips To select a programme position you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander For two digit numbers press the ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons If you connect additional equipment to an input connector you can select the input signal using the CHOIX ENTREE or CHAINE buttons The G AFFICH information appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape but the information won t be recorded on the tape e If you don t want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV When using a decoder make sure to leave it on Recording TV programmes Notes The AFFICH information does not appear during pause mode and the various speeds of playback mode However it will appear during normal playback If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL SECAM MESECAM and NTSC systems the time counter reading will not be correct This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems You cannot watch a Canal Plus programme while recording another Canal Plus programme When you insert a non standard commercially available tape the remaining time may not be correct The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only Ab
35. ogrammes using the ShowView system SLV SE210B only Press the programme number buttons to enter the Show View SHOWVIEW number CODE 1234 If you make a mistake press ANNUL O and re enter the correct number CODE 0 9 R GLER OK SORTIE MENU Press OK The programme position date start A 28 SEP VEN 18 30 and stop times and PDC setting DEBUT FIN VIP appear on the TV screen 12 00 20 00 e If appears in the ST column this may happen for a eee ae local broadcasts you have to set EROT OAY sonne MENU the appropriate programme position manually Press to select the desired programme position To record from a decoder or other source connected to the input connector press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the ST position You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel The VCR will then store your setting If the information is incorrect press ANNUL 0 to cancel the setting If you want to change the date and the PDC setting 28 SEP VEN 1 Press p to select the item D BUT FIN you want to change e 2 Press 4 4 to reset it Ra e To record the same programme BS Soro nase este fo every day or the same day every SELECT lt 4 gt R GLER av week see Daily weekly FIN OK SORTIE MENU recording on page 36 To use the PDC function set V P to P For details about the PDC function see
36. out 30 seconds after the tape begins playback the tape remaining time will be displayed SLV SE210B only suoneiodo 9iseg I Recording TV programmes 33 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system SLV SE210B only The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings Just enter the Show View number listed in the TV programme guide The date times and programme position of that programme are set automatically You can preset a total of six 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 To record from a decoder turn it on Turn on your TV and set it to video input f Set OPTIONS PROG to SHOWVIEW or MIXTE in the REGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu see page 47 Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MINUTERIE MINUTERIE e When you set OPTIONS PROG to MIXTE x OPTIONS PROG xx The OPTIONS PROG menu ionu AE appears on the TV screen Press SHOWVIEW to select SHOWVIEW then press OK SELECT AY REGLER OK SORTIE MENU e When you set OPTIONS PROG to SHOWVIEW The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the TV screen SHOWVIEW R GLER OK SORTIE MENU 34 Recording TV pr
37. rd button 29 41 gt LECTURE play OK button 15 29 continued Index to parts and controls 7 8 Index to parts and controls 12 TV video remote control switch 10 13 VO on standby switch 11 36 4 CHOIX ENTREE input select button 32 39 49 15 TV MAGN TV video button 11 12 32 16 AFFICH display button 32 17 CHAINE programme buttons 11 31 18 WIDE wide button for TV 11 19 B gt RALENTI slow button 41 20 x2 button 41 Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR Remote commander e Aerial cable Q fo 2 3 e o A 2 Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models SLV SE210B and SX110B Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR SLV SE210B is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV SX110B only Unpacking 9 10 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Insert the negative end first then push in and down until the positive end clicks into position Using the remote commander
38. s cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility a standard service charge will be required 9 Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning a cassette other than Sony s as it may damage the video heads The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony service facility for more information The picture has no colour The SYST COULEUR option in the REGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu is set to the wrong position Set the option to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in The picture rolls vertically during picture search e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor The picture has no sound The tape is defective Troubleshooting Recording Symptom Remedy No TV programme Make sure the TV is set to video input appears on the TV Select the correct source with the CHOIX ENTREE button screen 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 e Adjust the TV aerial e Make sure SYS L L or B G in the RECHERCHE MANUELLE menu is set to the same system used in your local area 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 32 The tape is ejected when The safety tab has been removed
39. st set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to video input Q fo 2 3 o A 2 Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press MENU then press tpe gt to highlight REGLAGE HORLOGE and press OK 12 00 1 JAN 2001 HORLOGE AUTO SELECT lt gt LUN OUI REGLER av FIN OK SORTIE MENU Press 4 4 to set the hour ske 8 00 1 JAN 72001 xt LUN HORLOGE AUTO SELECT lt gt OUI REGLER av FIN OK SORTIE MENU Press to select the minutes and set the minutes by pressing viie 18 53 07 1 JAN 2001 HORLOGE AUTO ELECT lt gt LUN OUI REGLER av S FIN OK SORTIE MENU continued Setting the clock 15 16 Set the day month and year in sequence by pressing gt to select the item to be set and press 4 4 to select the digits then press The day of the week is set automatically 18 30 28 SEP 2001 VEN HORLOGE AUTO OUI SELECT lt gt R GLER AY FIN OK SORTIE MENU Press 4 4 to select OUI for the setting the Auto Clock Set function The VCR automatically set the clock by the channel betwe
40. t to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this VCR Refer to the examples A or B and choose the connection that best suits your VCR Example A TV Your VCR Recorder nanana coucoo0009 fnnngooonn 5 onapo AVI EURO AV Other VCR Player lS gt PERITEL VMC 2121HG Scart cable not supplied CN Signal flow Example B SLV SE210B only TV Your VCR Recorder VMC 2121HG Scart cable not supplied CN signal flow Editing with another VCR Note Ifthe other VCR does not have a PERITEL connector use the VMC 2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR Operation when recording on this VCR Before you start editing Turn on your TV and set it to video input Press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the display window 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press Ii pause 3 Press ENR on this VCR to set it to recording pause To start editing press the Il pause buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the M stop buttons on both VCRs Tip To cut
41. tou 4 Index to parts and controls Display window Q Le 2 3 o J pas 2 1 Tape indicator 37 Timer indicator 36 39 Time counter clock line programme 4 Recording indicator 31 ition indicator 30 31 Posion meiner COCO 5 VCR indicator 12 32 continued Index to parts and controls 5 Rear panel 1 17 IN FRONT ANT in front 4 AVI EURO AV avi euro av antenna connector 12 connector 12 26 AV2 IN DEC EXT connector 5 OUT TO TV out to tv 26 48 connector 12 Mains lead 13 SLV SE210B only 6 Index to parts and controls Remote commander BH O N 1 EJECT eject button 29 COMPT DUREE REST counter remain button 32 ANNUL O clear button 30 35 43 4 SP Standard Play LP Long Play button This button does not operate fp 2 3 o A 2 5 Programme number buttons 11 32 6 1 ten s digit button 11 32 1 volume buttons for TV 11 8 ENR record button 31 42 9 MINUTERIE timer button 34 38 10 MENU menu button 15 43 11 H PAUSE pause button 15 29 E STOP stop button 15 29 A RET rewind button 29 41 DD AV fast forwa

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