Operating Instructions
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1. 2K TV STATION TABLE xk P CH NAME DEC 027 AAB OFF 029 L MN OFF 030 CDE OFF 032 I JK OFF AY SWAPPING OK DELETE CLEAR EXIT MENU Press Y to highlight the row which you want to change the programme position CES TV STATION TABLE 2K NAME DEC AAB OFF To display other pages for LMN OFF iti CDE OFF programme positions 6 to 80 press EIR OFF A F repeatedly AY SWAPPING OK DELETE CLEAR EXIT MENU continued Changing disabling programme positions 23 24 Press OK then press tit to move to the desired programme position i Tv 5TATIONTABLE x PR CH NAME DEC 1 027 AAB OFF 2 3 030 CDE OFF Sanaa OF A aaaaalidriassO Fui Es 029 LMN OFF X AAA AA AAA AAA AAA AY SWAPPING OK EXIT 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 PROG buttons Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 ENS Press MENU then press 44e gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK MANU2. Q wo A oO a 1 Tape indicator 39 3 Timer indicator 38 41 2 Time counter clock line programme 4 Recording indicator 33 ition indicator 31 33 postion ARE 121 32 SIVCR indicator 13 34 continued Index to parts and controls 5 Rear panel 1 Il IN FRONT ANT in front 4 AV1 EURO AV av1 euro av antenna connector 12 13 connector 13 28 2 AV2 IN D C EXT connector 5 OUT TO TV out to tv 28 50 connector 12 13 3 Mains lead 14 SLV SE210D only 6 Index to parts and controls Remote commander O N 1 EJECT eject button 31 2 COUN TER REMAIN counter remain button 34 3 CLEAR clear button 31 37 45 4 SP Standard Play LP Long Play button This button does not operate Q Ce 2 3 o A D 2 5 Programme number buttons 11 34 6 ten s digit button 11 34 7 2 volume buttons for TV 11 8 REC record button 33 44 9 TIMER timer button 36 40 MOMEN U menu button 17 45 MH PAUSE pause button 17 31 E STOP stop button 17 31 lt lt REW rewind button 31 43 DD FF fast forward button 31 43 gt PLAY play OK button 17 31 continued Index to parts
3. 5 033 OFF SET EXIT Press gt to set DECODER to ON then press OK xx MANUAL TUNING PR CH 033 MFT DECODER NAME SELECT AY END OK continued Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder SLV SE210D only 29 6 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Notes e To superimpose subtitles while watching PAY TV Canal Plus programmes make both decoder VCR and VCR TV connections using 21 pin Scart cables that are compatible with the RGB signals You cannot record subtitles on the VCR e When you watch PAY TV Canal Plus programmes through the RFU input of the TV press TV VIDEO so that the VCR indicator appears in the display window 30 Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder SLV SE210D only Basic Operations ees 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 as NOD automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed Press E gt PLAY When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically suoneiodo oiseg I Additional tasks To Press Stop play E STOP Pause play II PAUSE Resume play after pause Hl PAUSE or PLAY Fast forward the tape gt gt FF during stop Rewind the tape lt lt REW d
4. Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print USER SET Menu option Set this option to PICTURE Adjusting the sharpness of the picture by pressing buttons Press to adjust the picture getting softness Press to adjust the picture getting sharpness OSD e ON to display the menu on the TV screen e OFF to disappear the menu from the TV screen TAPE SELECT e E180 to use an E 180 or shorter type tape e E240 to use an E 240 type tape e E260 to use an E 260 type tape E300 to use an E 300 type tape COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO to select the colour system automatically e PAL to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour system e MESECAM to use the tape recorded in the MESECAM colour system B W to use the tape recorded in black and white 48 Changing menu options Menu option Set this option to TIMER METHOD VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing the TIMER button STANDARD to display the PROG menu when pressing the TIMER button SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when pressing the TIMER button For details see page 36 and 40 ECO MODE ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve the VCR s power OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by EASY OPERATION Menu option Set this option to VPS PDC
5. the indication changes as shown below Press to change the indication in reverse order today DLY Monday to Sunday W SA every Saturday W SU every Sunday 1 month later dates count down today continued Recording TV programmes using the timer 41 42 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 31 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 34 e Check the timer settings page 45 e Watch another TV programme page 34 Tips Even if you set TIMER METHOD to SHOWVIEW in the USER SET menu you can set the timer manually Press MENU to select TIMER PROGRAMMING then go to step 2 e To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 45 Notes e 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 e If the VPS PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS PDC function The and OO indicators flash in the display windo
6. 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 VCR indicator is lit in the display window Use the TV VIDEO button on the remote commander to light up the VCR indicator The picture is not clear Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR e Adjust the tracking with the PROGRAM buttons on the VCR The video heads are dirty see the last page of x Troubleshooting Clean the video heads using the Sony T S 25CLD E 25CLDR or T 25CLW video head cleaning gt 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 e The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony service facility for more information The picture rolls e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor vertically during picture search The picture has no The tape is defective sound 52 Troubleshooting Recording Symptom Remedy No TV programme Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are appears on the TV using a monito
7. DEFAULT e OFF to deactivate the VPS PDC function ON to activate it SHOWVIEW EXTEND e OFF to deactivate the ShowView Extend function 10 20 30 60 minutes to extend the time of the Show View setting by the selected amount of time AUTO POWER OFF OFF to deactivate the Auto Power Off function 2HOUR 3HOUR to turn the VCR off automatically if no signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons during this time SLV SE210D only Changing menu options suoneiedO jeuonippy I 49 Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this VCR Refer to the examples A or B and choose the connection that best suits your VCR Example A TV Your VCR Recorder nanana coucoo0009 fnnngooonn 5 onapo AV1 Other VCR Player EURO AV Scart EURO AV l VMC 2121HG Scart cable not supplied CN signal flow Example B SLV SE210D only TV Your VCR Recorder VMC 2121HG Scart cable not supplied CN Signal flow Editing with another VCR Note If the other VCR does not have a Scart EURO AV connector use the VMC 2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR Operation when recording on this VCR Before you start editing Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e P
8. SELECT lt gt SET AY END OK EXIT MENU 5 Press to select ON for the setting the Auto Clock Set function The VCR automatically set the clock by the channel between PRO1 eee aan to PROS broadcasting the time AUTO CLOCK ON signal If you do not need the Auto Clock age tok Sei MENG Set function select OFF 6 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU O Tips e If you set AUTO CLOCK to ON the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station e To change the digits while setting press to return to the item to be changed and select the digits by pressing 4 9 18 Setting the clock Selecting a language You can change the on screen display language from the one you selected with the Auto Set Up function Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Q fo 2 3 e o A 2 Press MENU then press tpe gt to highlight LANGUAGE SET and press OK EXIT MENU Press 4 9 4 gt to highlight the abbreviation of the desired language from the table on page 15 then press OK Selecting a language 19 Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function you can preset them manually Before you star
9. 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 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Specifications uon eunoju EUOHIPPY I 55 Index A Adjusting picture 47 tracking 47 Aerial hookup 12 Auto Set Up 14 C Canal Plus 28 Changing the programme position 23 Changing the station name 26 Cleaning the video heads 52 Clock setting 17 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 Connecting the VCR and your TV 12 13 to a TV with a Scart EURO AV connector 13 Counter 31 D Disabling the programme positions 24 Dubbing see Editing E Editing 50 O Optional setting 48 P PAY TV 28 PDC Programme Delivery Control 38 Playback 31 at various speeds 43 frame by frame 43 slow motion 43 Presetting channels 20 56 Index R Recording 33 duration time 44 saving 34 timer setting 40 using the ShowView system 36 while watching another programme 34 S Safety tab 34 Scart connection 13 Searching at various speeds 43 ShowView recording 36 T Timer setting 40 cancelling 45 changing 45 checking 45 daily weekly recording 38 41 using the ShowView system 36 V VPS Video Programme System 38 Quick Start Guide Conn
10. 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 8 Press MENU to exit the menu continued Presetting channels 21 If the picture is not clear If the picture is not clear you may use the Manual Fine Tuning MFT function After step 4 press to select MFT Press to get a clear picture then press MENU to exit the menu Tip e To set the programme position for the decoder see Setting PAY TV Canal Plus channels on page 28 Note e When adjusting MFT the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received 22 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 Q co 2 3 o 4 2 2 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 Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MENU then press 14e gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK L O SET UP MANUAL SET UP VCR OUTPUT CH Press 7 to highlight MANUAL SET UP then press
11. not need to change or cancel Say START STOP UIP the settings press MENU then turn SA29 19 00 20 00 SA29 21 00 21 30 off the VCR to return to recording SA 6 12 00 13 30 standby Seed SUL Sen SELECT av SET lt gt END OK EXIT MENU Press to select the setting you want to change or cancel then press 28 SEP FRI 18 30 The PR number on the selected row PR DAY START STOP VIP 35 SA29 19 00 20 00 flashes 29 SA29 21 00 21 30 307 SA 6 12 00 13 30 AY Cos SELECT lt gt SET AY END OK EXIT MENU e To change the setting press to select the item you want to change then press BF to reset it e To cancel the setting press CLEAR 5 Press MENU to exit the menu If any settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby continued Checking changing cancelling timer settings suoneiedO jeuonippy I 45 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 46 Checking changing cancelling timer settings Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjust
12. 3 066 348 E1 1 GB SON Y Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Vus SLV SE210D StowView SLV SX110A 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 designed to be op
13. AL SET UP VCR OUTPUT CH SET hk EXIT MENU Changing disabling programme positions Press Y to highlight MANUAL SET UP then press TV STATION TABLE NAME DEC AAB OFF LMN OFF CDE OFF I JK OFF paues Bury AY gt SWAPPING OK DELETE CLEAR EXIT MENU Press Y to highlight the row which you want to disable TV STATION TABLE To display other pages for CH NAME DEC programme positions 6 to 80 press nn AB oer A F repeatedly Ree WRC LEE av gt SWAPPING OK DELETE CLEAR EXIT MENU Press CLEAR CLEAR D The selected row will be cleared as TV STATION TABLE shown on the right NAME DEC AAB OFF CDE OFF I JK OFF AY SWAPPING OK DELETE CLEAR EXIT 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 25 26 Changing the station names You can change or enter the station names up to 4 characters The VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locati
14. TV while recording you can turn off the TV When using a decoder make sure to leave it on Recording TV programmes Notes The DISPLAY information does not appear during pause mode and the various speeds of playback mode However it will appear during normal playback If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems the time counter reading will not be correct This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems You cannot watch a PAY TV Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY TV Canal Plus programme When you insert a non standard commercially available tape the remaining time may not be correct The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback the tape remaining time will be displayed SLV SE210D only suoneiodo oiseg I Recording TV programmes 35 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system SLV SE210D only The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings Just enter the 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 l
15. 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 VIDEO 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 DISPLAY TV VIDEO Q Le 2 3 o J pas 2 Programme number buttons A PROG WIDE TV control buttons To Press Set the TV to standby mode 1 0 Select an input source aerial in or line in TV VIDEO Select the TV s programme position Programme number buttons I PROG Adjust the volume of the TV A Call up the on screen display DISPLAY 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 Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector see page 13 If your TV does not have a Sc
16. and controls 7 8 Index to parts and controls 2 TV TV video remote control switch 10 3 on standby switch 11 38 HAJINPUT SELECT input select button 34 41 51 15 TV VIDEO TV video button 11 13 34 16 em DISPLAY display button 34 17 PROG programme buttons 11 33 H8 WIDE wide button for TV 11 19 B gt SLOW slow button 43 20 x2 button 43 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 SE210D and SX110A Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR SLV SE210D is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV SX110A only Unpacking 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 You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV Buttons on the remote commander marked with
17. art EURO AV connector IN FRONT ANT rc Aerial cable supplied OUT TO TV N Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to IN AF FRONT ANT on the rear panel of mie the VCR ia 2 Connect OUT TO TV of the VCR 1 and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable y 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 14 12 Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector IN FRONT ANT OUT TO TV Q 2 3 o J pas D 2 AV1 q EURO AV Scart EURO AV N Signal flow Scart cable not supplied 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to IN 4 FRONT ANT on the rear panel of the VCR 5 2 Connect OUT TO TV of the VCR 4 and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable wi 3 Connect AV1 EURO AV on the VCR and the Scart EURO AV Be connector on the TV with the Q optional Scart cable This connection improves picture lt p and sound quality Whenever you want to watch the VCR picture press TV VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in the display window Connecting the VCR 13 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 func
18. bling programme positions on page 23 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 17 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 GR Greek To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press MENU To change the RF channel If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV change the RF channel on the VCR and TV Select INSTALLATION from the menu then press 4 4 to highlight VCR OUTPUT CH and press gt Select the RF channel by pressing the buttons Then tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears Tip e If you want to change the language for the on screen display from the one preset in the Auto Set Up function see page 19 continued Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 15 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 language abbreviations do not appear automatically when you connect the mains lead again If you want to use the Auto Set Up function again press MENU then pr
19. cator iy ar ie joe ae va Ed Lt I 9 To stop recording Press M STOP continued Recording TV programmes 33 34 To check the remaining time Press amp DISPLAY With the display on press COUNTER REMAIN to check the remaining time Each time you press COUNTER REMAIN the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately REMAIN Time counter Remaining time In order to get an accurate remaining time indication be sure TAPE SELECT in the USER SET menu is set according to the tape type you use see page 48 To watch another TV programme while recording Press TV VIDEO to turn off the VCR indicator in the display window 2 Select another programme position on the TV To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illustrated To record on the 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 e If you connect additional equipment to a an input connector you can select the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG buttons The amp 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
20. day DLY Monday to Sunday W SA every Saturday W SU every Sunday 1 month later dates count down today Timer recording with VPS PDC signals Some broadcast systems transmit VPS Video Programme System or PDC Programme Delivery Control signals with their TV programmes These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays early starts or broadcast interruptions To use the VPS PDC function set V P to ON in step 4 above You can also use the VPS PDC function for a source connected to the input connector To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press VW 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 31 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 34 e Check the timer settings page 45 e Watch another TV programme page 34 Tips You can set the extended time for the ShowView setting by 10 20 30 or 60 minutes Set SHOWVIEW EXTEND in the EASY OPERATION menu to the desired extended time page 49 To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 45 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system SLV SE210D only Notes e If the VPS PDC signal is too weak or t
21. ecting the VCR YZ IN FRONT ANT CSLINE 1 TV Signal flow 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 For better picture and sound connect AV 1 EURO AV to your TV using a Scart cable if your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector Sony Corporation Using the Auto Set Up function 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel If your TV does not have a Scart EURO AV connector tune the TV to channel 32 the initial RF channel of this VCR Refer to your TV s manual for TV tuning instructions If the picture does not appear clearly see To change the RF channel 2 Connect the mains lead to the mains 3 Press 4 4 gt to select a language then press OK 4 Press OK again 5 Press 4 4 gt to select your country then press OK When all of the receivable channels are preset the menu disappears from the TV screen You can rearrange the programme position in any order see Changing disabling programme positions After the search or download is complete the current time appears automatically If the time does not appear set the clock manually See Setting the clock Now you can operate your VCR http www world sony com AC68 01375A SON Y
22. enu Changing disabling programme positions 27 Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder SLV SE210D only You can watch or record PAY TV Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder not supplied to the VCR Connecting a decoder PAY TV Canal Plus decoder gt Scart cable not supplied EURO AV NX Signal flow Scart cable not supplied Setting PAY TV Canal Plus channels To watch or record PAY TV Canal Plus programmes set your VCR to receive the channels using the on screen display In order to set the channels correctly be sure to follow all of the steps below Before you start Turn on the VCR the TV and the decoder e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 28 Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder SLV SE210D only Press MENU then press 14e gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK L A SET UP MANUAL SET UP VCR OUTPUT CH paues Bury SELECT av SET gt END OK EXIT MENU Press Y to highlight MANUAL SET UP then press TV STATION TABLE NAME DEC AAB OFF LMN OFF CDE OFF lJK OFF OFF AY SWAPPING OK DELETE CLEAR EXIT MENU Press to highlight the row which you want to set for the decoder then press To display positions 6 to 80 press A F repeatedly Press Y to highlight DECODER MANUAL TUNING
23. erated 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 MESECAM colour systems Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed 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 Setting up the remote commander 12 Step 3 Connecting the VCR 14 Step 4 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 17 Setting the clock 19 Selecting a la
24. ess 9 4 gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK Press to highlight AUTO SET UP then repeat all procedures from step 4 SLV SE210D only 16 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal Q fo 2 3 o A 2 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 Press MENU then press tpe gt to highlight CLOCK SET and press OK 12 00 1 JAN 2001 MON AUTO CLOCK ON SELECT lt gt SET AY END OK EXIT MENU Press 4 4 to set the hour ske 18 00 1 JAN 2001 A MON AUTO CLOCK ON SELECT lt gt SET AY END OK EXIT MENU Press to select the minutes and set the minutes by pressing gt lie 18 30 gt 1 JAN 2001 PANS MON AUTO CLOCK ON SELECT lt gt SET AY END OK EXIT MENU continued Setting the clock 17 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 gt 18 30 28 SEP 2001 The day of the week is set AUTO CLOCK ON automatically
25. he TV screen Press SHOWVIEW B F to select STANDARD then press OK e When you set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD The TIMER PROGRAMMING 28 SEP_FRI 18 30 PR DAY START STOP V P menu appears on the TV screen D ni be tue SELECT AY SET lt 4 gt END OK EXIT MENU 40 Recording TV programmes using the timer Set the date start and stop times programme position and VPS PDC function 28 SEP FRI 18 30 J VIP 1 Press gt to select each item in turn APT 2 Press 4 4 to set each item Cy 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 41 To use the VPS PDC function set V P to ON For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 38 To record from a decoder or other source connected to the input connector press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the PR position suoneiodo oiseg I Press MENU to exit the menu a 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
26. he broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS PDC function The and OO indicators flash in the display window when you press I C with no tape inserted When you set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD in the USER SET menu the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen Select SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE The VPS PDC function is automatically set to off for the timer recording of a satellite programme Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system SLV SE210D only suoneiodo oiseg I 39 Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset a total of six programmes including settings made with other timer methods Before you start Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time To record from a decoder turn it on Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the USER SET menu see page 49 e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press amp TIMER For SLV SX110A only The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu appears on the TV screen 28 SEP FRI 18 30 PR DAY START STOP VIP For SLV SE210D only RD cor cer ie e When you set TIMER METHOD to VARIABLE TIMER METHOD The TIMER METHOD menu STANDARD appears on t
27. ing 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 0 30 gt 1 00 4 00 gt 4 30 gt Normal recording 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 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 the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press 1 0 to turn on the VCR Press MENU then press 4 4 to highlight TIMER PROGRAMMING and press OK e If you want to change or cancel a setting go on to the next step 28 SEP FRI 18 30 e If you do
28. nd 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 e 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 Unclear picture No picture or black amp white screen appears terminal initial contamination Troubleshooting Specifications System Channel coverage PAL B G VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05 S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP PAL 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 SE210D 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 ECO MODE is set to ON
29. nguage 20 Presetting channels 23 Changing disabling programme positions 28 Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder SLV SE210D only Basic Operations 31 Playing a tape 33 Recording TV programmes 36 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system SLV SE210D only 40 Recording TV programmes using the timer Additional Operations 43 Playing searching at various speeds 44 Setting the recording duration time 45 Checking changing cancelling timer settings 47 Adjusting the picture 48 Changing menu options 50 Editing with another VCR Q fo 2 3 e o 4 A 2 Additional Information 52 Troubleshooting 55 Specifications 56 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 E stop button 31 51 LL pause button 31 51 REC record button 33 44 51 11 0 on standby switch 38 2 S eject button 31 3 Tape compartment 4 lt lt rewind button 31 43 5 E gt play button 31 43 6 gt gt fast forward button 31 43 Remote sensor 10 IS le lo N _ PROGRAM programme buttons 43 47 Index to parts and controls Display window O fv
30. onger than the total recording time To record from a decoder turn it on Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Set TIMER METHOD to SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE in the USER SET menu see page 49 e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press TIMER TIMER e When you set TIMER METHOD to VARIABLE TIMER METHOD The TIMER METHOD menu STANDARD appears on the TV screen Press SHOWVIEW to select SHOWVIEW then press OK e When you set TIMER METHOD to SHOWVIEW The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the TV screen SHOWVIEW 36 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system SLV SE210D only Press the programme number gt buttons to enter the ShowView SHOWVIEW D number CODE 1234 r ou make a mistake press If y k istake p CLEAR and re enter the correct CLEAR number CD EXIT MENU Press OK The date start and stop times on 28 SEP FRI 18 30 programme position and VPS PDC DAY START STOP VIP SA29 19 00 20 00 setting appear on the TV screen SoMa ae eee ee e If appears in the PR i INPUT SELECT programme column this may RSR sua oe CD happen for local broadcasts you Jenn i r Exe MENU have to set the appropriate programme position manually CD Press to select the desired programme position To record f
31. ons Press MENU then press AN ll gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK SET UP MANUAL SET UP VCR OUTPUT CH SELECT END AY OK Press to highlight MANUAL SET UP then press TV STATION TABLE xk NAME DEC AAB OFF LMN CDE lJK OFF OFF OFF OFF SWAPPING CLEAR EXIT AY gt DELETE OK 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 MANUAL TUNING 5 033 DECODER NAME SELECT END AY OK Press Y to hi ghlight NAME then press DECODER E SELECT END AY OK Changing disabling programme positions Enter the station name NAME I SO 9 A 1 Press 4 4 to select a character _ MANUAL TUNING p Each time you press T the character p6 033 3 changes as shown below ies Q A B gt Z gt 0 gt 1 gt DECODER _ OFF V o a SELECT av SET END OK EXIT 2 Press to set the next character The next space is flashed To correct a character press until the character you want to correct is flashed then reset it You can set up to 4 characters for the station name Press OK to confirm the new name Press MENU to exit the m
32. r set it to video input screen e Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR e 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 e Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely e Adjust the TV aerial 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 34 The tape is ejected when The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape you press REC cover the tab hole see page 34 Nothing happens when e Make sure the tape is not at its end you press REC 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 e Make sure the tape is not at its end Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording e Make sure your timer settings are past the current time Check that the decoder is turned on Check that the satellite tuner is turned on e The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead The SHOWVIEW menu Check that TIMER METHOD in the USER SET menu is or the PROG menu doe
33. ress INPUT SELECT 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 REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause To start editing press the Il pause buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the M stop buttons on both VCRs Tip To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press Ill pause on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press Il pause again to resume recording Editing with another VCR suonesado jeuonippy I 51 Additional Information eee Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony service facility Symptom Remedy The I D on standby e Connect the mains lead to the mains securely 5 switch does not function 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
34. rom a decoder or other source connected to the input connector press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the PR 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 CLEAR to cancel the setting suoneiodo oiseg I If you want to change the dated and the VPS PDC setting 28 SEP FRI 18 30 1 Press lt to select the item START STOP you want to change 2 Press 4 4 to reset it e To record the same programme every day or the same day every SELECT lt gt SET END OK EXIT week see Daily weekly recording on page 38 To use the VPS PDC function set V P to ON For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 38 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU continued Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system SLV SE210D only 37 38 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 to
35. s set correctly see page 49 not appear The VPS PDC function Check that the clock and the date are set correctly does not operate e Check that the VPS PDC time you set is the correct one properly there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good VPS PDC information the VCR will not start recording If the reception is poor the VPS PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording continued Troubleshooting UOHEWIOJU EUOHIPPY I 53 54 Symptom Remedy You cannot watch PAY Make sure the PAY TV Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged a TV Canal Plus securely programmes when the VCR is in standby mode g A PAY TV Canal Plus e Make sure the PAY TV Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged F programme is always securely Z recorded scrambled Check that DECODER is set to ON for this channel in the a MANUAL TUNING menu see page 28 A tape cannot be e Check that a tape isn t already in the tape compartment inserted The remote commander Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the does not function remote sensor on the VCR e Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak Make sure the TV VIDEO remote control switch is set correctly o y The tracking meter does The recording condition of the tape is very poor a
36. s the tracking when playing a tape distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition In this case manually adjust the tracking During playback press PROGRAM on the VCR to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons To resume automatic tracking adjustments eject the tape and re insert it TRACKING Tracking meter Adjusting the picture sharpness You can manually adjust the sharpness of the picture 1 During playback press MENU then press 4 4 gt to highlight USER SET and press OK Press Y to highlight PICTURE then press OSD TAPE SELECT COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO TIMER METHOD VARIABLE ECO MODE OFF SELECT av SET gt END OK EXIT MENU 3 Press lt gt to adjust the sharpness To soften the picture press PICTURE To sharpen the picture press EXIT MENU 4 Press MENU to exit the menu Adjusting the picture suoneiedO jeuonppy I 47 Changing menu options 1 Press MENU then select USER SET or EASY OPERATION and press OK PDC DEFAULT OFF S SHOWVIEW EXTEND OFF TAPE SELECT AUTO POWER OFF OFF COLOUR SYSTEM TIMER METHOD VARIABLE ECO MODE OFF SELECT av SET gt SELECT av END OK EXIT MENU END OK 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
37. t 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 44e gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK SET UP MANUAL SET UP VCR OUTPUT CH SET hk EXIT MENU Press Y to highlight MANUAL SET UP then press Ty STATION TABLE KK NAME DEC AAB OFF LMN OFF CDE OFF IJK OFF gt SWAPPING OK DELETE CLEAR EXIT MENU Press Y to highlight the row which you want to preset then press gt MANUAL TUNING 5 5 To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80 press NEMES oe ees 4 4 repeatedly SELECT AY END OK 20 Presetting channels Press repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed MANUAL TUNING 5 033 DECODER OFF NAME a payers Bury SELECT av END OK Press to highlight NAME then press gt ___ MANUAL TUNING 033 SELECT av END OK Enter the station name 1 Press 4 4 to select a character _ MANUAL TUNING Each time you press the character changes as shown below A B gt gt Z gt 0 gt 1 gt gt 9 A 5 033 SELECT AY END OK 2 Press to set the next character The next space is flashed To correct a character press until the
38. tion With this function you can set the language for the on screen display TV channels guide channels for the ShowView system and VCR clock automatically 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel If your TV does not have a Scart EURO AV connector tune the TV to channel 32 the initial RF channel for this VCR Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions If the picture does not appear clearly see To change the RF channel 2 Connect the mains lead to the mains The VCR automatically turns on and the language abbreviations appear on the TV screen Press 4 4 gt to select the abbreviation of the language from the table on page 15 then press OK The message for the Auto Set Up function appears Press OK The COUNTRY SELECTION COUNTRY SELECTION BELGIQUE OSTERREICH menu appears DEUTSCHLAND FINLAND NETHERLANDS SCHWEIZ PORTUGAL OTHERS SELECT SET AY OK EXIT MENU 14 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Press 44e gt to select your country then press OK If your country does not appear AUTO SET UP select OTHERS PLEASE WAIT The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for a your local area Q Le 2 S 3 e A 2 If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions see Changing disa
39. uring 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 00 00 Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter gt ERA da TEE ver LI LILI To display the counter on the TV screen press amp DISPLAY continued Playing a tape 31 Notes e 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 Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen The colour density increases or decreases While setting the menu on the TV screen buttons for playback on the remote commander do not function 32 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 the video channel To record from a decoder turn it on 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place OO record Press PROG to select the programme position you want to suoneiodo oiseg I REC Press REC to start recording The recording indicator lights up red in the display window Recording indi
40. w when you press I with no tape inserted e The VPS PDC function is automatically set to off for the timer recording of a satellite programme SLV SE210D 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 FF During rewind hold down lt lt REW Play at high speed During playback press BB FF or lt lt REW During playback hold down P gt FF or lt lt REW When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal speed During playback press x2 Play in slow motion During playback press B gt SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press gt FF To resume normal playback Press gt PLAY Tip suoneiedO jeuonppy Adjust the picture using the PROGRAM buttons on the VCR if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing The picture shakes while pausing Notes The sound is muted during these operations e If the playback mode mark doesn t appear on the TV screen press DISPLAY The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse Playing searching at various speeds 43 44 Setting the record
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