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1. SORTIE Press to highlight OUI then press OK NORME L NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C02 LMN TV PAYANTE CANAL OUl OUl AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE 17 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Q Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes e To superimpose subtitles while watching the Canal Plus programme make both decoder VCR and VCR TV connections using 21 pin PERITEL cables that are compatible with the RGB signals You cannot record subtitles on the VCR e When you watch the Canal Plus programme through the RFU input of the TV press TV MAGN so that the MAGN indicator appears in the display window Setting the Canal Plus decoder 37 Basic Operations Playing a tape CONOOCOOOOOONOCONONCOOOOCONNOODOORODCONO j vooon _ NTSC PB amp EJECT ANNUL O AFFICH C gt LECTURE H PAUSE gt gt e AV E STOP Aaa RET 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed KCI ro NO em e 38 Playing a tape Press gt LECTURE
2. OK SORTIE MENU 26 Changing disabling programme positions PROG CA NOM SELECT UN CARACT SUIVANT CONFIRMER OK SORTIE 5 Enter the station name 1 Press tit to select a character a PROG paves Buine5 Each time you press f the character changes as shown below A gt B gt gt Z gt a gt b gt gt z gt 0 1 gt gt 9 symbols blank space A SELECT UN CARACT SUIVANT CONFIRMER OK SORTIE 2 Press to set the next character The next space is highlighted To correct a character press until the character you want to correct is highlighted then reset it You can set up to 5 characters for the station name 6 Press OK to confirm the new name 7 Press MENU to exit the menu Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes e If you enter a symbol in step 5 it will appear as a blank space in the display window Changing disabling programme positions 27 28 Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly If the VCR clock was not set in the Auto Set Up procedure you need to set it manually The Auto Clock Set f
3. Press 1 0 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 continued Setting the timer manually suojje1ado o1seg i 55 56 To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press W STOP Daily weekly recording In step 2 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press to change the indication in reverse order AUJOURD DIM SAM Sunday to Saturday gt LUN SAM Monday to Saturday LUN VEN Monday to Friday SAM every Saturday LUN every Monday DIM every Sunday 1 month later dates count down gt DEMAIN AUJOURD Tips To set the programme position you can also use the CHAINE or programme number buttons To set the programme position with a two digit number press ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons To set the line input video source you can also use the CHAINE buttons To set the tape speed you can also use the SP LP button When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep
4. MENU t p e 1 MINUTERIE Press MINUTERIE e When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to MIXTE The METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION menu appears on the TV screen Press t4 to select SHOWVIEW then press OK e When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to SHOWVIEW The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the TV screen METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION NORMALE ISHOWVIEW SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE MENU SHOWVIEW 28 9 JEU N SHOWVIEW REGLER SORTIE Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number If you make a mistake press ANNUL O and re enter the correct number SHOWVIEW 28 9 JEU REGLER 10 5 CONFIRMER Ol ANNULER ANNUL 0 SORTIE Press OK The date start and stop times programme position or station name tape speed and VPS PDC setting appear on the TV screen If appears in the PROG programme column this may happen for local broadcasts you have to set the appropriate programme position manually Press 4 to select the desired programme position MINUTERIE 28 9 JEU HEURE PROG 19 00 20 00 35 DATE AUJOURD SP LP SP VPS PDC NON LISTE SELECTIONNER e gt REGLER ANNULER ANNUL 0 SORTIE To recor
5. SLV SE450B only Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel 1 MARCHE VEILLE switch 11 amp EJECT button 39 Tape compartment Remote sensor 5 lt lt rewind button 39 57 gt LECTURE play button 39 58 gt gt 6 fast forward button 39 57 e N e e e e N ENR record button 42 59 71 SLV SE450B only SBE E ke a E STOP button 39 71 Hl pause button 39 71 PROG Dial Timer control 45 CHAINE programme ALIGNEMENT tracking buttons 12 58 65 REGLAGE AUTO Auto Set Up REGL CANAL RF Radio Frequency channel button 11 14 continued Index to parts and controls uolewoju jeuonippy j 77 78 Display window INA IA WA INA WA ANT JAN ANT JAN IAN 11 10 Timer indicator 47 52 55 Nj Tape speed indicators 42 3 MAGN video indicator 9 42 5 VPS Video Programme System PDC Programme Delivery Control indicator 52 5 OPC Optimum Picture Control indicator 65 LP and EP is not available on SLV SE250B Index to parts and controls N SMARTLINK indicator 10
6. LANGUE RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press to highlight HORLOGE then press OK REGLAGE AUTO OU 1 REGLAGE AUTO is highlighted CHAINE DHORLOGE 28 9 2000 JEU 18 00 AAB SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE 3 Press OK ZX REGLAGE AUTO OUl CHAINE D HORLOGE NON REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2000 JEU 18 00 SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE continued Setting the clock 31 Press to highlight OUI then press OK REGLAGE AUTO OUI CHAINE D HORLOGE 1 REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2000 JEU 18 00 AAB SELECTIONNER REGLER Ol SORTIE MENU Press to highlight CHAINE D HORLOGE then press OK REGLAGE AUTO CHAINE D HORLOGE 1 AAB REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2000 JEU 18 00 SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER Ol SORTIE MENU Press 4 4 repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries a time signal appears REGLAGE AUTO CHAINE D HORLOGE 2 CDE REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2000 JEU 18 00 If the VCR does not receive a time signal from any station REGLAGE AUTO returns to NON automatically SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER Ol
7. SORTIE MENU 7 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tips e If you set REGLAGE AUTO to OUI the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station whose programme position is displayed in the CHAINE D HORLOGE row If you do not need the Auto Clock Set select NON e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 32 Setting the clock Setting the Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record the Canal Plus programme if you connect a decoder not supplied to the VCR O Connecting a decoder a rm PERITEL cable Canal plus F supplied with decoder decoder mi pp gt A 2 gt _ gt PERITEL DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 2 ANTENNE SORTIE Aerial cable ANTENNE supplied ENTREE PERITEL PERITEL cable not supplied N signal flow continued Setting the Canal Plus decoder 33 Setting the Canal Plus channel To watch or record the Canal Plus programme set your VCR to receive the channel using the on screen display CHAINE In order to set the channel correctly be sure to follow all of the steps below MENU Before you start Turn on the VCR the TV and the decoder e Set the TV to the video channel t4
8. is a trademark of Philips Corporation 3 Q Link is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation 4 EURO VIEW LINK is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation 5 T V LINK is a trademark of JVC Corporation Note Not all TVs respond to the functions above Connecting the VCR Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector see page 13 If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video signals from your VCR peers Bune5 VC MARCHE VEILLE REGL CANAL CHAINE 1 MARCHE VEILLE Press I C MARCHE VEILLE to turn on the VCR 2 REGLAGE AUTO Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly REGL CANAL O The factory preset RF channel appears in the display window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV 3 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture This programme position will now be referred to as the video channel 4 REGLAGE AUTO Press REGL CANAL REGL CANAL O The TV system appears in the display window continued Tuning your TV to the VCR 11 12 5 CHAINE Press CHAINE repeatedly to select the appropriate TV system for ALIGNEMENT your area Select L for the L TV system SECAM or G for the B G TV system PAL 6 Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that the picture
9. OK 1 Press MENU then press t4 to highlight OPTIONS and press OK 7 OPTIONS OPTIONS 1 OPTIONS 2 DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER Ol SORTIE MENU Press F to highlight OPTIONS 2 then press OK aa DECODEUR LIGNE2 DECODEUR OPTIONS PROGRAMM MIXTE VEILLE ECO ENREG TV DIRECT DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER Ol SORTIE MENU Press to highlight DECODEUR LIGNE2 then press OK Ea OPTIONS DECODEUR LIGNE2 DECODEUR OPTIONS PROGRAMM LIGNE2 VEILLE ECO ENREG TV DIRECT OUl RETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER Ol SORTIE MENU 34 Setting the Canal Plus decoder Press to highlight DECODEUR then press OK TL OPTIONS 2 IDECODEUR LIGNE2 OPTIONS PROGRAMM VEILLE ECO NON ENREG TV DIRECT OUI RETOUR DECODEUR MIXTE SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE 5 Press MENU to exit the menu m Zz The menu disappears from the TV screen 6 Press MENU again Then press to highlight REGLAGES and press OK REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press to highlight REGLAGE DES CHAINES
10. Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE450B only suoneiad oiseg i 47 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 C 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 39 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 42 e Check the timer settings page 60 e Watch another TV programme page 42 To set the clock Turn PROG so that CLOCK appears in the display window Press PROG DAY appears in the display window Turn PROG to set the day Press PROG MONTH appears in the display window Turn and press PROG to set the month and then the year After you set the year CLOCK appears in the display window again Turn and press PROG to set the hour and minute When you have finished setting the time press PROG to start the clock NO oR QD Tips e To cancel a Dial Timer setting press Il STOP on the VCR while you are making the setting The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode To change the tape speed press SP LP before you complete the setting in step 9 e When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Not
11. TV indicator 44 Tracking indicator 65 Time counter clock line programme position indicator 39 42 71 Remaining time indicator 42 Tape recording indicator 42 Rear panel Z Tl DODOOCOCODODOCOOCOCOOOOONONCOCOCOCOCOOOOO DODODCOCODOOOOOID 1 Mains lead 8 9 4 DECODER S LINE 2 IN DECODEUR 2 ENTREE LIGNE 2 2 AERIAL IN connector 33 70 ANTENNE ENTREE connector 8 9 5 LINE 1 TV AERIAL OUT gt LIGNE 1 TV connector 9 33 ANTENNE SORTIE connector 8 9 6 NTSC PB Play Back switch 39 continued Index to parts and controls uopewoyu jeuonippy i 79 80 Remote commander Index to parts and controls Nj o o N 09 EJECT button 39 COMPT DUREE REST counter remain button 42 ANNUL 0 clear button 39 51 61 SP Standard Play LP Long Play button 42 Programme number buttons 6 43 I ten s digit button 6 43 lt volume buttons for TV 6 ENR record button 42 59 MINUTERIE timer button 51 55 MENU button 15 60 Il PAUSE button 15 39 E STOP button 15 39 lt lt RET rewind button 39 57 PP e AV fast forward gt button 39 57 gt LECTURE OK button 15 39 SL
12. 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 Q fo z 5 7 onal D D Q Setting up the remote commander 7 8 Step 3 Connecting the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector see page 9 If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector AR MMMM CO ononon Q Fi ANTENNE ENTREE ANTENNE KX ENTREE a 3 Aerial cable supplied D tooni ANTENNE SORTIE Mains lead to mains lt q N Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to ANTENNE ti ENTREE on the rear panel of the a VCR ANTENNE our SORTIE 2 Connect ANTENNE SORTIE of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV pea using the supplied aerial cable ARENE our SORTIE Qem 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains Note e When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable you have to tune your TV to the VCR see page 11 Connecting the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector A DOOOOCOOOOOOCOOOOOOOOI DOROQOOOOOCOOOOOD al nonora ji CG LIGNE 1 ANTENNE ENTREE I ANTENNE A TV H SORTIE ANTENNE
13. then press OK fe REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 NORME i NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C12 _ _AAB TV PAYANTE CANAL NON AFT OUI ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press to highlight NORME then press OK fia REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 INORME NORMAL CABLE B G REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE continued e 2 5 e 2 pana 5 T 2 Setting the Canal Plus decoder 35 Press to highlight L or B G then press OK To receive broadcasts in France highlight L e To receive broadcasts using the PAL system for example in Germany or Switzerland highlight B G fizz REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 NORME L NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C12 _ AAB TV PAYANTE CANAL NON OUI AFT ACCORD FIN DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press F to highlight NORMAL CABLE then press OK ima REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 NORME NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL CABLE TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT OUI ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press to highlight NORMAL then press OK To preset CATV C
14. 371 25 H S10 188 75 196 75 S30 33 371 25 379 25 I S11 196 75 204 75 S31 34 379 25 387 25 J 12 204 75 212 75 32 35 387 25 395 25 J 13 212 75 220 75 33 36 395 25 403 25 K S14 220 75 228 75 34 S37 403 25 411 25 L S15 228 75 236 75 35 38 411 25 419 25 L S16 236 75 244 75 S36 39 419 25 427 25 M S17 244 75 252 75 S37 S40 427 25 435 25 N S18 252 75 260 75 S38 S41 435 25 443 25 N 19 260 75 268 75 S39 S42 443 25 451 25 o S20 268 75 276 75 S40 S43 451 25 459 25 P S21 276 75 284 75 S41 S44 459 25 467 25 P S22 284 75 292 75 Q 23 292 75 300 75 Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes e When adjusting ACCORD FIN the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received Presetting channels 21 Changing disabling programme positions After setting the channels you can change the programme positions as you like If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels you can disable them You can also change the station names If the station names are not displayed you can enter them manually Changing programme positions Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel MENU A V OK 1 Press MENU then press to highlight G LISTES and press OK LISTE DES CHAINES LISTE D
15. N ENTREE Mains lead Q 2 5 ae w 5 a 2 to mains q Aerial cable supplied N PERITEL cable not supplied c Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to ANTENNE in ENTREE on the rear panel of the VCR ANTENNE oor SORTIE Connect ANTENNE SORTIE of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV AERIAL using the supplied aerial cable ANTENNE our SORTIE Qmm Lw IN ENTREE Connect LIGNE 1 TV on the VCR and the PERITEL connector on the TV with the optional PERITEL cable ae This connection improves picture and sound quality Whenever you want to watch the VCR picture press TV MAGN to display the MAGN indicator in the display window Connect the mains lead to the mains Note Ifthe TV is connected to the LIGNE 1 TV connector setting the RF channel to OFF is recommended In the OFF position only the signal from the aerial is output through the ANTENNE SORTIE connector see page 13 continued Connecting the VCR 9 10 About the SMARTLINK features If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK SMARTLINK MEGALOGIC EASYLINK Q Link EURO VIEW LINK or T V LINK 5 this VCR automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page the SMARTLINK indicator appears in the VCR s display window when you turn on the TV You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features
16. Preset Download You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR according to that data in Auto Set Up This greatly simplifies the Auto Set Up procedure Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the Auto Set Up function during the procedure See Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function on page 14 TV Direct Rec You can easily record what you are watching on the TV For details see Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec on page 44 One Touch Play With One Touch Play you can start playback automatically without turning on the TV For details see Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play on page 40 One Touch Menu You can turn on the VCR and TY set the TV to the video channel and display the VCR s on screen display automatically by pressing MENU on the remote commander One Touch Timer You can turn on the VCR and TY set the TV to the video channel and display the timer recording menu the METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION menu the MINUTERIE menu or the SHOWVIEW menu automatically by pressing MINUTERIE on the remote commander You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using OPTIONS PROGRAMM in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 68 Automatic Power Off You can have the VCR turn off automatically if the VCR is not used after you turn off the TV 1 MEGALOGIC is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation 2 FASYLINK
17. 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 Q 2 5 e w 5 T 2 Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot can be used to operate your Sony TV If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor this remote commander will not operate the TV Remote sensor O 086000 D To operate Set TV MAGN to the VCR MAGN and point at the remote sensor at the VCR a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor at the TV continued Setting up the remote commander 5 Vd AFFICH TV MAGN Programme number buttons CHAINE WIDE TV control buttons To Press Set the TV to standby mode Select an input source aerial in or line in TV MAGN Select the TV s programme position Programme number buttons 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 6 Setting up the remote commander Notes
18. appear in the following order Channel SystemL System B G coverage VHF F2 F10 E2 E12 Italian channels A H UHF F21 F69 E21 E69 CATV TV B Q S01 S05 distribution S1 S20 HYPER S21 S41 S21 S41 i REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 4 NORME NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE If you know the number of the channel you want press the programme number buttons For example for channel 5 first press 0 and then press 5 10 To preset another programme position repeat steps 7 through 9 11 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu continued Presetting channels peers Bune5 19 20 If the picture is not clear Normally the Auto Fine Tuning AFT function automatically tunes in channels clearly However if the picture is not clear you may also use the manual tuning function Press CHAINE or the programme number buttons to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture 2 Press MENU then select REGLAGES and press OK 3 Select REGLAGE DES CHAINES then press OK 4 Select ACCORD FIN then press OK The fine tuning meter appears fe REGLAGE DES CHAINES Selected programme NORMAL CABLE k position REGLAGE CANAL C27 TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN
19. not function sensor on the VCR e Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak e Make sure the TV MAGN remote control switch is set correctly L2 does not appear in the Check that DECODEUR LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set display window to LIGNE2 see page 68 The SMARTLINK function Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK MEGALOGIC D does not work EASYLINK Q Link EURO VIEW LINK or T V LINK D e Make sure you use the PERITEL cable to connect the VCR and 5 your TV e Make sure the PERITEL cable is connected securely The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted e The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an NTSC recorded tape The display window becomes dim The display window automatically becomes dim when the VCR is in standby or timer recording mode The VCR needs to be cleaned e Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzene Troubleshooting Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture Rough picture e Unclear picture No picture or black amp white screen appears terminal initial contamination Troubleshooting uopewoyu jeuonippy i 75
20. page 68 The VPS PDC function does not operate properly e Check that the clock and the date are set correctly e Check that the VPS PDC time you set is the correct one there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good VPS PDC information the VCR will not start recording e Ifthe reception is poor the VPS PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording continued Troubleshooting uoewuoyu jeuonippy i 73 74 Symptom You cannot set the channel as Canal Plus in the Remedy e Check that DECODEUR LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to DECODEUR see page 68 REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu 2 You cannot watch the Canal Check that DECODEUR LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set A Plus programme when the to DECODEUR see page 68 T VCR is in standby mode e Make sure the Canal Plus PERITEL cable is plugged securely O The Canal Plus programme Make sure the Canal Plus PERITEL cable is plugged securely is always recorded Check that DECODEUR LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set scrambled to DECODEUR see page 68 e Check that this channel is set as Canal Plus in the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu see page 34 A tape cannot be inserted e Check that a tape isn t already in the tape compartment The remote commander e Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote does
21. playback press P gt 6 AV or lt lt amp 3 RET on the remote commander During playback hold down P gt e AV PP amp or 4q amp 3 RET Aa a When you release the button normal playback resumes continued Playing searching at various speeds suoneiedo jeuonppy i 57 58 Playback options Operation Play at twice the normal speed During playback press x2 Play in slow motion During playback press B gt RALENTI Play frame by frame During pause press P gt F AV or lt lt amp RET on the remote commander Hold down P gt amp AV or lt lt amp RET to play one frame each second Rewind and start play During stop press C gt LECTURE on the VCR while holding down lt lt onthe VCR To resume normal playback Press gt LECTURE Tip e Adjust the picture using the ALIGNEMENT buttons if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing The picture shakes while pausing To set tracking to the centre position press both buttons at the same time Notes e The sound is muted during these operations e Inthe LP mode noise may appear or there may be no colour e Ifthe playback mode mark doesn t appear on the TV screen press AFFICH The picture may show noise when playing at high speed 1 SLV SE450B only 2 SLV SE250B only Playing searching at various speeds Setting the recording
22. recorded programme B the Acces Smart information for the second programme B which is recorded over is deleted Originally recorded programmes A B c aie Recording the programme D over the programme A and B A D Cc sree te 64 Searching using the Acces Smart function Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape the M indicator flashes in the display window then turns off distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition In this case manually adjust the tracking During playback press ALIGNEMENT to ALIGNEMENT display the tracking meter The distortion should E disappear as you press one of the two buttons the M indicator lights up To resume automatic tracking Tracking meter adjustments eject the tape and re insert it About the Optimum Picture Control OPC function The Optimum Picture Control OPC function automatically improves recording and playback ggj oTo quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the araa video heads and tape To maintain better picture STANDARD COULEUR RETOUR quality we recommend that you set OPC to OUI in the OPTIONS 1 menu the OPC indicator lights up in the display window For details see page 67 SELECTIONNER SORTIE OPC playback The OPC function automatically wo
23. the display window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV 3 CHAINE Press CHAINE to set the RF channel to OFF and press REGL CANAL ALIGNEMENT again REGLAGE AUTO REGL CANAL QO RF channel set up is complete Tuning your TV to the VCR 13 Step 5 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the VCR for the first time set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function With this function you can set the TV channels guide channels for the ShowView system and VCR clock automatically REGLAGE AUTO REGLAGE AUTO Hold down REGLAGE AUTO on the VCR for more than three seconds REGL CANAL O The VCR automatically turns on starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for your local area according to the TV system you selected in Tuning your TV to the VCR If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions see Changing disabling programme positions on page 22 If you use the SMARTLINK connection the Preset Download function starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashes in the display window during download After the search or download is complete the current time appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal If the time does not appear set the clock manually See page 28 To cancel the Auto Set Up
24. to work correctly the DUREE CASSETTE setting must be DUREE CASSETTE E195 to use an E 195 type tape E240 to use an E 240 type tape E300 to use an E 300 type tape e E180 to use an E 180 or shorter type tape continued Changing menu options suojesedo jeuonppy 67 68 Menu option STANDARD COULEUR Set this option to e AUTO to set the colour system automatically e PAL to play back a tape recorded in the PAL colour system e SECAM to play back a tape recorded in the SECAM colour system e MESECAM to play back a tape recorded in the MESECAM colour system If you press amp EJECT or turn the VCR off STANDARD COULEUR will be reset to AUTO For details see page 39 OPTIONS 2 Menu option DECODEUR LIGNE2 Set this option to e DECODEUR to use the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector as the Canal Plus decoder connector e LIGNE2 to use the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE connector as the line input connector OPTIONS PROGRAMM MIXTE to display the METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION menu for selecting NORMALE or SHOWVIEW when pressing the MINUTERIE button e NORMALE to display the MINUTERIE menu when pressing the MINUTERIE button e SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when pressing the MINUTERIE button For details see page 50 and 54 VEILLE ECO e OUI to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve the VCR s power e NON to turn on the indi
25. 1 00 00 then record a programme PAS DE DONNEES DONNEES RECENTES SELECTIONNER REGLER 3 SORTIE ACCES SMART 4 Press OK The latest data stored in the VCR s memory is displayed Tips e You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list e While recording you can display the ACCES SMART screen using the ACCES SMART button If you decide to stop recording press ACCES SMART to make the ACCES SMART screen disappear first Then press ll STOP Notes e You cannot use this function unless the clock is set e Depending on the tape the total or remaining time may not appear correctly If many short programmes are recorded on a tape multiple programmes may be included in a single block In this case only the latest programme information will appear in the ACCES SMART screen e Blank time is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of the tape However if you eject the tape and then make a new recording on the same tape the original recorded programme s is displayed as a blank space e Ifno information is stored in the VCR s memory DONNEES RECENTES does not appear in the ACCES SMART screen e The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals e If you start recording a programme D from the middle of a previously recorded programme A and into another previously
26. 80MIN RECHERCHE EN COURS v To stop searching Press W STOP To exit the ACCES SMART screen Press ACCES SMART Ea ACCES SMART To record in a blank space Q Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the ACCES SMART screen Select the last 20 0221 00 blank row in step 3 then press OK The VCR rewinds fast forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank space then stops Start recording Note ESPACE VIERGE 30MIN that ESPACE VIERGE and the remaining time REGLER n indication only refers to the length of the last blank space OK SORTIE ACCES SMART To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape You can display the data of the last tape used to record a programme even after you have removed the tape If you reinsert the tape and record additional programmes be sure to select DONNEES RECENTES Otherwise all of the data for the tape is deleted 1 Reinsert the last tape that you used to record a programme 2 Press ACCES SMART PAS DE DONNEES DONNEES RECENTES SELECTIONNER a REGLER Ol SORTIE LACCES SMART continued Searching using the Acces Smart function suoneiedg jeuonppy 63 3 Press 4 to highlight DONNEES RECENTES If you want to reset the latest data screen 00 highlight PAS DE DONNEES and press OK 00
27. AGE MANUEL 28 9 2000 JEU 0 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER CONFIRMER SORTIE Set the year hour and minutes in sequence pressing to highlight the item to be set and press t4 to select the digits The day of the week is set automatically REGLAGE AUTO CHAINE D HORLOGE NON REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2000 JEU 18 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER CONFIRMER SORTIE 7 Press OK to start the clock REGLAGE AUTO CHAINE D HORLOGE NON REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2000 JEU 18 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE continued paves Hu 9 Setting the clock 29 8 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tips e To change the digits while setting press to return to the item to be changed and select the digits by pressing e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 30 Setting the clock Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel MENU ty OK peers Bune5 1 Press MENU then press to highlight REGLAGES and press OK REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE
28. E2 to LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu 70 Editing with another VCR Operation when recording on this VCR Before you start editing H Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Press CHOIX ENTREE to display L1 or L2 in the display window e Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP 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 Ell pause 3 Press ENR on this VCR to set it to recording pause 4 To start editing press the Ill pause buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the li STOP buttons on both VCRs Tip To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press Il pause on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press Ill pause again to resume recording Note e If you start editing following the procedure above the VCR won t start recording with the OPC function To record a tape with the OPC function press ENR again during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape Then press Hl pause after the OPC indicator stops flashing to start recording If you press Ill pause before the OPC indicator stops flashing the OPC function is cancelled SLV SE450B only Editing with another VC
29. ES PROGRAMMATIONS DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER Ol SORTIE MENU CHAINES then press OK Press to highlight LISTE DES SELECTIONNER A DEPLACER PROG gi SUPPR PROG LANNUL 0 SORTIE MENU 22 Changing disabling programme positions Press to highlight the row which you want to change the programme position then press PROG CA NOM To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60 press repeatedly SELECTIONNER REGLER NOM DU PROG CONFIRMER OK SORTIE Press tit until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position CA NOM paves Buine5 The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill the gap SELECTIONNER REGLER NOM DU PROG CONFIRMER OK SORTIE Press OK to confirm the setting To change the programme position of another station repeat steps 3 through 5 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes continued Changing disabling programme positions 23 24 Disabling unwan
30. GNEMENT buttons e The video heads are dirty see the last page of Troubleshooting Clean the video heads using the Sony T 25CLD E 25CLDR or g T 25CLW video head cleaning cassette If these cleaning cassettes 2 are not available in your area have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility a standard service charge will be required Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony s as it may damage the video heads The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony service facility for more information The picture has no colour The STANDARD COULEUR option in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set to the wrong position Set the option to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in during picture search The picture rolls vertically e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor The picture has no sound e The tape is defective e If you made A V connections check the audio cable connection Troubleshooting Symptom No TV programme appears on the TV screen Remedy e Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are using a monitor set it to video input If your TV is connected to the VCR with both PERITEL and aerial cables make sure the RF channel is set to OFF see page 13 Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR e Select the correct sour
31. R SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press F to highlight NORMAL CABLE then press OK fe REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 NORME NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL CABLE TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT OUI ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press to highlight NORMAL then press OK To preset CATV Cable Television channels select CABLE fia REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 NORME L NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C12 AAB TV PAYANTE CANAL NON OUl AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE 18 Presetting channels 7 CHAINE Press CHAINE to select the programme position Selected programme position l REGLAGE DES CHAINES NORME INORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER JOK SORTIE Press to highlight REGLAGE CANAL then press OK uma REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 4 NORME NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN 2RETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed The channels
32. R suonesedo jeuonippy i 71 Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony service facility Symptom The I MARCHE VEILLE switch does not Remedy e Connect the mains lead to the mains securely function g The power is turned on but Moisture condensation has occurred Turn the power off unplug the VCR does not operate the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours The VCR is plugged in but Set VEILLE ECO in the OPTIONS 2 menu to NON see page 68 the display window remains dark x The clock has stopped and The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for 8 appears in the more than one hour Reset the clock and timer O display window The playback picture does e Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are using a not appear on the TV monitor set it to video input screen Ifthe VCR is connected to the TV with the PERITEL cable make sure the MAGN indicator is lit in the display window Use the TV MAGN button on the remote commander to light up the MAGN indicator The picture is not clear If your TV is connected to the VCR with both PERITEL and aerial cables make sure the RF channel is set to OFF see page 13 Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR e Adjust the tracking with the ALI
33. RETOUR REGLER e gt SORTIE MENU 5 Press gt to get a clearer picture then press MENU to exit the menu Note that the AFT Auto Fine Tuning setting switches to NON Presetting channels Tuning the French CATV channels This VCR can scan the CATV channels B to Q and the HYPER frequency channels S21 to S41 On the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu the channels are indicated by S01 to S44 REGLAGE CANAL numbers respectively For example channel B is indicated by REGLAGE CANAL number S01 and channel Q by REGLAGE CANAL number S23 See the table below O If the CATV channel you want to preset is indicated by its frequency for example 152 75 MHz refer to the table below to find the corresponding channel number a Channel number S05 is for this example 7 Channel system for the French CATV network al Corresponding REGLAGE Receivable Corresponding REGLAGE Receivable z channel CANAL frequency channel CANAL frequency number range MHz number range MHz B SOL 116 75 124 75 21 24 299 25 307 25 C S02 124 75 132 75 S22 S25 307 25 315 25 D S03 132 75 140 75 23 26 315 25 323 25 D S04 140 75 148 75 24 S27 323 25 331 25 E S05 148 75 156 75 25 S28 331 25 339 25 F S06 156 75 164 75 S26 S29 339 25 347 25 F S07 164 75 172 75 S27 S30 347 25 355 25 G S08 172 75 180 75 28 31 355 25 363 25 H S09 180 75 188 75 29 32 363 25
34. S O N Y 3 868 346 E2 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions VHS SHOWVIEW SLV SE250B SLV SE450B 2000 Sony Corporation 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet R efer servicing to qualified personnel only Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop Precautions S afety This unit operates on 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Check that the unit s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains even if the unit itself has been turned off Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug never by the cord Installing Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a
35. Specifications System Channel coverage SECAM L VHF F2 to F10 UHF F21 to F69 CATV BtoQ HYPER S21 to S41 PAL B G VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05 S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP PAL 23 39 mm s recording playback NTSC 33 35 mm s playback only SECAM 23 39 mm s recording playback MESECAM 23 39 mm s playback only LP PAL 11 70 mm s recording playback NTSC 16 67 mm s playback only SECAM 11 70 mm s recording playback MESECAM 11 70 mm s playback only EP NTSC 11 12 mm s playback only Maximum recording playback time 10 hrs in LP mode with E300 tape Fast forward and rewind time Approx 3 min with E180 tape Inputs and outputs LIGNE 1 TV 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 Video output pin 19 Audio output pins 1 and 3 DECODEUR 2 ENTREE LIGNE 2 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 Specifications General Power requirements 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption 18 W Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions Approx 355 x 96 x 285 mm w h d including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 3 6 kg Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
36. V SE450B only 12 TV MAGN TV video remote 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Ril control switch 5 1 on standby switch 6 52 CHOIX ENTREE input select button 43 55 71 TV MAGN TV video button 6 9 42 AFFICH display button 42 CHAINE programme buttons 6 19 42 WIDE button for TV 6 B gt RALENTI slow button 58 x2 button 58 ACCES SMART button 62 SLV SE450B only Index to parts and controls uopewoyu jeuonippy i 81 82 Index to parts and controls Index to parts and controls uopewoyu jeuonippy i 83 Index A Acces Smart 62 Adjusting picture 20 65 tracking 65 Aerial hookup 8 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 20 Auto Clock Set 31 Auto Long Play 67 Auto Set Up 14 C Canal Plus 33 Changing the programme position 22 Changing the station name 26 Cleaning the video heads 72 Clock setting 28 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 setting 39 Connecting the VCR and your TV 8 9 to a TV with a PERITEL connector 9 Counter 39 D Demonstration 49 Dial Timer 45 Disabling the programme positions 24 Dubbing see Editing E Editing 69 EP mode 40 Sony Corporation L Language selecting 15 LP mode 42 O OPC Optimum Picture Control 65 Optional setting 67 P PDC Programme Delivery Control 52 PERITEL co
37. VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press I The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press I to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter page 39 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 42 e Check the timer settings page 60 e Watch another TV programme page 42 Tips To set the programme position you can also use the CHAINE or programme number buttons suoneado oiseg i To set the programme position with a two digit number press ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons e To set the line input video source you can also use the CHAINE buttons e To set the tape speed you can also use the SP LP button e When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set VITESSE AUTO to NON in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 67 To check change or cancel the programme setting press to choose LISTE then press OK in step 4 For details see step 3 in Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 60 Notes e Ifthe VPS PDC signal is too weak or the broad
38. When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Additional tasks To Press Stop play E STOP Pause play H PAUSE Resume play after pause H PAUSE or C gt LECTURE Fast forward the tape PP 6 AV during stop Rewind the tape lt lt RET during stop Eject the tape EJECT To play an NTSC recorded tape Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV When your TV is Set NTSC PB to PAL only ON PAL TV PAL and NTSC NTSC 4 43 To set the colour system If the playback picture has no colour or streaks appear during playback set the STANDARD COULEUR option in the OPTIONS 1 menu to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in see page 68 Normally set the option to AUTO To use the time counter Press ANNUL O at the point on the tape that you want to find later The counter in the display window resets to 0 00 00 Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter To display the counter on the TV screen press AFFICH continued Playing a tape suoneado oIseg 39 40 Notes The counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever a tape is reinserted e The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC recorded tape e Depending on your TV the following may occur while playing an NTSC recorded tape The picture bec
39. able Television channels select CABLE fia REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 NORME L NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C12 AAB TV PAYANTE CANAL NON AFT OUI ACCORD FIN gt RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE 12 CHAINE Press CHAINE to select the desired D programme position Q Selected programme position fiz REGLAGE DES CHAINES NORME NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press F to highlight REGLAGE CANAL then press OK fia REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 15 NORME L NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE 36 Setting the Canal Plus decoder Press t 4 to select the Canal Plus channel then press OK NORME 5 NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C02 LMN TV PAYANTE CANAL NON OUl AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press to highlight TV PAYANTE CANAL then press OK NORME C NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL OUI AFT NON payers Buine5 ACCORD FIN gt RETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER
40. buttons SP CHAINE ALIGNEMENT 5 PROG Press PROG APPUYER TOURNER STOP and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display window 46 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE450B only PROG Turn PROG to set the recording stop time APPUYER TOURNER You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time O in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE buttons CHAINE ALIGNEMENT PROG Press PROG APPUYER TOURNER The programme position or station name appears in the display window D i MAGN OPC A A E N E B ATA 8 PROG Turn PROG to set the programme position APPUYER TOURNER To record from a decoder or other source connected to the LIGNE 1 TV or ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector turn PROG or press CHOIX ENTREE to display L1 or L2 in the display window CHOIX ENTREE 9 PROG Press PROG to complete the setting APPUYER TOURNER OK appears in the display window for about five seconds The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from a decoder or other source leave the connected equipment switched on To return to the previous step To return to the previous step press the CHAINE and buttons on the VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Hi STOP continued
41. casting station failed to transmit VPS PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS PDC function e The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I with no tape inserted e When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to NORMALE in the OPTIONS 2 menu the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen Select SHOWVIEW or MIXTE The VPS PDC function is automatically set to NON for the timer recording of a satellite programme The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals SLV SE450B only Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system 53 54 Setting the timer manually If the ShowView system is not available in your area follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes TO Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date CHOIX ENTREE e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time To record from a decoder turn it on Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to NORMALE or MIXTE in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 68 MINUTERIE MENU t a OK E STOP Setting the timer manually 1 MINUTERIE Press MINUTERIE e When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to MIXTE The METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION menu appears on the TV screen Press t4 to select NORMALE the
42. cators in the display window while the VCR is standing by ENREG TV DIRECT e OUI to activate the TV Direct Rec function e NON to deactivate it Note e When you set a timer recording the indicators in the display window remain on even though VEILLE ECO is set to OUI SLV SE450B only Changing menu options Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LIGNE 1 TV or ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector of this VCR Refer to the examples A and B and choose the connection that best suits your VCR Example A Your VCR Recorder TV DODOOOUOU0COOOUOHOOOECOnCOODNDLONAND eel J nooi L_ VMC 2121HG PERITEL cable not supplied CN signal flow continued Editing with another VCR suoneiedo jeuonppy i 69 Example B Your VCR Recorder TV OOCOOOOOODOOOOOONOOCOCOOCOUOOCOOOOOOONC J onom __ DECODEUR VMC 2121HG PERITEL cable not supplied oN Signal flow Notes Ifyou connect this VCR to both the ENTREE LIGNE and SORTIE LIGNE jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise Ifthe other VCR does not have a PERITEL connector use the VMC 2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR e When you connect another VCR to the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector set DECODEUR LIGN
43. ce with the CHOIX ENTREE button Select a programme position when recording TV programmes select L1 or L2 when recording from other equipment does not appear dD 5 TV reception is poor e Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely S Adjust the TV aerial Pca e Make sure NORME L or B G in the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu is set to the same system used in your local area The tape starts playing as The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the soon as it is inserted tab hole see page 43 The tape is ejected when The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the you press ENR tab hole see page 43 Nothing happens when you Make sure the tape is not at its end press ENR The timer does not operate Check that the clock is set e Make sure a tape has been inserted e Check that the safety tab has not been removed e Make sure the tape is not at its end e Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording e Make sure your timer settings are past the current time e Check that the decoder is turned on o e 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 3 Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead The SHOWVIEW menu or Check that OPTIONS PROGRAMM in the OPTIONS 2 menu is E the MINUTERIE menu set correctly see
44. cel the settings press MENU then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby Checking changing cancelling timer settings HEURE 00 20 PRETOUR 00 21 OO 11 00415 30 7 SELECTIONNER REGLER ANNULER Jev Ol ANNUL 0 SORTIE MENU Press to select the setting you want to change or cancel then press OK Ee 28 9 JEU DATE HEURE PROG The selected setting appears in the MINUTERIE 210 10700 11250 CDE SP LP VPS PDC OUI menu LISTE SELECTIONNER REGLER ANNULER 5 To change the setting press lt gt to highlight the item you want to change then press t4 to reset it e To cancel the setting press ANNUL O 6 Press MENU to exit the menu If any settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording When the timer settings overlap e gt X ANNUL 70 SORTIE standby 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 m gt Programme 2 i will be cut off Programme 1 gt Programme 2 about 20 seconds will be cut off Tip e In step 6 above you can check the LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS by selecting LISTE about 20 seco
45. d from a decoder or other source connected to the LIGNE 1 TV or ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector press CHOIX ENTREE to display L1 or L2 in the PROG position You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel The VCR will then store your setting If the information is incorrect press ANNUL O to cancel the setting Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system continued suojjeiado oiseg f 51 52 If you want to change the date tape speed and the VPS PDC setting PROG 1 Press gt to highlight the item you AUJOURD TEr00 20700 35 want to change sP Le SP ves Poc OUI LISTE 2 Press t4 to reset it SELECTIONNER gt REGLER BCS ANNULER ANNUL 0 SORTIE MENU To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 52 To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to OUI For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 52 5 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU O 6 ifs Press I C to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from a decoder or other source leave the connected equipment switched on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press W STOP Daily week
46. duration time After you have started recording in the normal way you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration ENR 1 While recording press ENR The indicator appears in the display window 2 Press ENR repeatedly to set the duration time Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 30 gt 1 00 5 30 6 00 gt 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 ENR repeatedly to set a new duration time To cancel the duration Press ENR repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to the normal recording mode To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Hi STOP Note e You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time Setting the recording duration time suoneiedo jeuonippy i 59 60 Checking changing cancelling timer settings Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Press I to turn on the VCR VW ANNUL O MENU t 4 e OK 2 Press MENU then press to highlight LISTES and press OK 3 Press F to highlight LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS then press OK e If you want to change or cancel a setting go on to the next step e If you do not need to change or can
47. e VCR to recording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and press I PAUSE again to start recording SLV SE450B only Adjusting the picture K Changing menu options 1 Press MENU then select OPTIONS and press O FTI OPTIONS OPTIONS 1 OPTIONS 2 RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE 2 Press tit to highlight OPTIONS 1 or OPTIONS 2 then press OK ATH OPTIONS 1 FTL OPTIONS 2 DECODEUR LIGNE2 DECODEUR MIXTE VITESSE AUTO DUREE CASSETTE STANDARD COULEUR RETOUR OPTIONS PROGRAMM VEILLE ECO ENREG TV DIRECT RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 3 SORTIE 3 Press to select the option then press OK 4 Press F to change the setting then press OK 5 Press MENU to return to the original screen Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print SELECTIONNER REGLER i SORTIE MENU OPTIONS 1 Menu option Set this option to OPC e OUI to switch on the OPC Optimum Picture Control function and improve picture quality e NON to switch off OPC VITESSE AUTO accurate e NON to keep the set tape speed e OUI to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time Note that for VITESSE AUTO
48. e that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set VITESSE AUTO to NON in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 67 e To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 60 Notes e If eight programmes have already been set using the Show View system or the MINUTERIE menu FULL appears in the display window for about five seconds e The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 with no tape inserted e If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function and REGLAGE AUTO is set to OUI the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set correctly e The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals 48 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE450B only About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user such as a salesperson to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programmes have already been set Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making timer recordings Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate To activate the Demonstration Mode Press I
49. function Press REGLAGE AUTO Notes e Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function If you do repeat the steps above e The Auto Set Up function may require a long time to complete approximately 15 to 18 minutes e Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function some of the settings ShowView timer etc will be reset If this happens you have to set them again 14 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Selecting a language If you prefer an on screen language other than French use the on screen display to select another language Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel MENU paves Buye5 t4 OK 1 Press MENU then press to highlight REGLAGES and press OK REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press to highlight LANGUE then press OK ENGLISH FRAN AIS SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE continued Selecting a language 15 Press to highlight the desired language then press OK Press MENU to exit the menu Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 16 Selecting a language Presetting channels If some channels could no
50. g what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec If you use the SMARTLINK connection you can easily record what you are watching on the TV other than tapes being played on the VCR 1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 2 Press ENR while you are watching a TV programme or external source The VCR automatically turns on then the TV indicator lights up and the VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV Tips The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press ENR in some situations such as when you are watching a source connected to the TV s line input or when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the data in the VCR tuner preset e If there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR the VCR automatically turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press ENR e You can turn the TV Direct Rec function OUI and NON in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 68 Notes e You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in the following modes pause timer standby tuner preset Auto Set Up and recording e When the TV indicator is lit in the display window do not turn off the TV nor change the TV programme position When the TV indicator is not lit the VCR continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme position on the TV Recording TV programmes Recording TV programmes using
51. he menu MENU Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 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 Changing the station names You can change or enter the station names up to 5 characters The VCR must receive channel information for instance SMARTLINK information for station names to appear automatically Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel MENU t a OK Press MENU then press to highlight LISTES and press OK LISTE DES CHAINES LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER Ol SORTIE MENU Press to highlight LISTE DES CHAINES then press OK PROG CA C12 SELECTIONNER A DEPLACER PROG gi SUPPR PROG ANNUL 0 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 60 press repeatedly CDE FGH SELECTIONNER BES REGLER NOM DU PROG Hil CONFIRMER
52. horizontal position only Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers Do not place heavy objects on the unit If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape When you first install the unit or when you move it from a cold to a warm location wait for about three hours before operating the unit Caution Television programmes films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and or programme owner WARNING Compatible colour systems This VCR is designed to record using the PAL B G and SECAM colour systems and play back using the PAL B G SECAM and NTSC 4 43 colour systems Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed Tapes recorded with the MESECAM colour system can be played back on this VCR using a TV or a colour monitor supporting the SECAM colour system SHOWVIEw is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation The SHowVIEw system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1 Unpacking 5 Step 2 Se
53. ll pause on the VCR while turning the PROG DEMO appears in the display window for a few seconds To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead Although the Demonstration Mode is cancelled the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead see page 60 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE450B only suoneado oiseg i 49 50 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system 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 eight programmes including settings made with other timer methods Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time To record from a decoder turn it on Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to SHOWVIEW or MIXTE in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 68 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system iO ANNUL O CHOIX ENTREE Programme number buttons MINUTERIE
54. ly 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 AUJOURD DIM SAM Sunday to Saturday gt LUN SAM Monday to Saturday LUN VEN Monday to Friday SAM every Saturday LUN every Monday DIM every Sunday 1 month later dates count down gt DEMAIN AUJOURD Timer recording with VPS PDC signals Some broadcast systems transmit VPS Video Programme System or PDC Programme Delivery Control signals with their TV programmes These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays early starts or broadcast interruptions when the VPS or PDC indicator in the display window is lit To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to OUI in step 4 above You can also use the VPS PDC function for a source connected to the LIGNE 1 TV and ENTREE LIGNE 2 connectors Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system To record satellite broadcasts If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR you can record satellite programmes 1 Turn on the satellite tuner On the satellite tuner select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting 3 Follow steps 1 through 6 above Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting To use the
55. n press OK When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to NORMALE The MINUTERIE menu appears on the TV screen METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION INORMALE SHOWVIEW SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE MINUTERIE 28 MENU 9 JEU DATE AUJOURD SP LP VPS PDC LISTE SELECTIONNER REGLER cS ANNULER ANNUL 0 SORTIE Set the date start and stop times programme position or station name tape speed and VPS PDC function 1 Press gt to highlight each item in turn 2 Press tit to set each item To correct a setting press to return to that setting and reset MINUTERIE 28 9 JEU DATE HEURE AUJOURD 19 00 20 00 PROG 5 3 SP LP SP VPS PDC NON LISTE SELECTIONNER e gt REGLER l ANNULER ANNUL 0 To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 56 To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to OUI For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 52 To record from a decoder or other source connected to the LIGNE 1 TV or ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector press CHOIX ENTREE to display L1 or L2 in the PROG position 3 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu
56. nds and pressing OK Press MENU to exit the LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS Checking changing cancelling timer settings suonesadg jeuonippy i 61 Searching using the Acces Smart function If you record multiple programmes on a tape use the Acces Smart function to see what has been recorded on your tape You can see information such as date time and programme position of programmes recorded on a tape You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the ACCES SMART screen Vo All programmes are listed on the screen regardless of how the programme was recorded The data of the last tape inserted into the VCR is automatically stored in memory If you want to recall the latest data screen select DONNEES RECENTES in the ACCES SMART screen see page 63 Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel ACCES SMART t 4 e OK 1 After recording press I C to turn on the VCR Press ACCES SMART m ea 7 Roa m1 win 3 Press 4 4 gt to select the programme you 002207 3 want to start viewing 305 7 ESPACE VIERGE 30MIN SELECTIONNER gt 4 REGLER Ol SORTIE ACCES SMART 62 Searching using the Acces Smart function 4 Press OK The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme feral ACCES SMART 1
57. nnection 9 Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 38 at various speeds 57 frame by frame 58 slow motion 58 Power save 68 Presetting channels 17 R Recording 41 duration time 59 saving 43 timer setting 54 using the Dial Timer 45 using the ShowView system 50 what you are watching on the TV 44 while watching another programme 42 RF channel 11 13 S Safety tab 43 Searching at various speeds 57 using the Acces Smart function 62 ShowView recording 50 SMARTLINK Automatic Power Off 10 One Touch Menu 10 One Touch Play 10 40 One Touch Timer 10 Preset Download 10 TV Direct Rec 10 44 SP mode 42 T Timer setting 54 cancelling 60 changing 60 checking 60 daily weekly recording 52 56 using the Dial Timer 45 using the ShowView system 50 Tracking adjustment See Adjusting V VPS Video Programme System 52 Sony ine http www world sony com
58. omes black and white The picture shakes No picture appears on the TV screen Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen The colour density increases or decreases e While setting the menu on the TV screen buttons for playback on the remote commander do not function e Tapes recorded in the LP and EP mode cannot be played back on this VCR SLV SE250B only Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play If you use the SMARTLINK connection you can turn on the VCR and the TV set the TV to the video channel and start playback automatically with one button 1 Insert a tape The VCR automatically turns on If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed the TV turns on and switches to the video channel Playback starts automatically 2 Press gt LECTURE The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically Playback starts Tip e When there already is a tape in the VCR the VCR and the TV turn on the TV is set to the video channel and playback starts automatically in one sequence when you press gt LECTURE Note e When you use the One Touch Play function leave the TV on or in the standby mode Playing a tape Recording TV programmes COMPT DUREE REST TV MAGN AFFICH SP LP CHAINE ENR E STOP 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
59. on the right appears clearly on the MAGNETOSCOPE SONY TV screen Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions If you select the wrong TV system in step 5 the picture on the right may not appear Select the appropriate TV system and tune the TV again If the picture does not appear clearly see To obtain a clear picture from the VCR below 7 REGLAGE AUTO Press REGL CANAL REGL CANAL Q You have now tuned your TV to the VCR Whenever you want to play a tape set the TV to the video channel To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel and press CHAINE on the VCR If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press CHAINE the TV tuning is correct To obtain a clear picture from the VCR If the screen does not appear clearly in step 6 above go to step 7 to finish this procedure once Then start again from step 2 After pressing REGL CANAL in step 2 press CHAINE while the RF channel is displayed so that another RF channel appears Then tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector MARCHE VEILLE REGL CANAL e 2 5 e 2 5 al T 2 CHAINE 1 MARCHE VEILLE Press I O MARCHE VEILLE to turn on the VCR 2 REGLAGE AUTO Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly REGL CANAL O The factory preset RF channel appears in
60. rks on all types of tapes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC suoeiado jeuolippy OPC recording Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time the VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function the OPC indicator flashes rapidly This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected To deactivate the OPC function Set OPC to NON in the OPTIONS 1 menu The OPC indicator in the display window turns off continued Adjusting the picture 65 66 Tip e To set tracking to the centre position press the ALIGNEMENT and buttons at the same time Notes e You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC recorded tape but the tracking meter won t be displayed With the Auto Long Play function on the OPC function will work only in SP mode If the tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP the OPC function turns off If however the entire programme is recorded in LP mode the OPC function will work There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyses the tape To avoid the delay first set the VCR to recording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and press ENR to have the VCR analyse the tape the OPC indicator flashes rapidly and return to recording pause After the OPC indicator stops flashing press H PAUSE to start recording immediately If you want to start recording quickly without using the OPC function first set th
61. se 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 Ifyou connect additional equipment to the LIGNE 1 TV or ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector you can select the input signal using the CHOIX ENTREE or CHAINE buttons e The AFFICH information appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape but the information won t be recorded on the tape 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 Notes e The AFFICH information does not appear during still pause mode or slow motion playback e The AFFICH information will not appear while playing an NTSC recorded tape e Ifa tape has portions recorded in both PAL SECAM MESECAM and NTSC systems the time counter reading will not be correct This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems e When you insert a non standard commercially available tape the remaining time may not be correct The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only e About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback the tape remaining time will be displayed The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals SLV SE450B only continued Recording TV programmes suoneado oiseg i 43 44 Recordin
62. t be preset using the Auto Set Up function you can preset them manually Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel peeis Bue5 Programme number buttons CHAINE MENU tape OK Press MENU then press to highlight REGLAGES and press OK REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE continued Presetting channels 17 CHAINES then press OK Press to highlight REGLAGE DES fiz REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 NORME L NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C12 _ AAB TV PAYANTE CANAL NON OUI AFT ACCORD FIN DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press to highlight NORME then press OK ima REGLAGE DES CHAINES NORME i NORMAL CABLE B G REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press to highlight L or B G then press OK To receive broadcasts in France highlight L e To receive broadcasts using the PAL system for example in Germany or Switzerland highlight B G ia REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 NORME NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C12 _ AAB TV PAYANTE CANAL NON AFT OUI ACCORD FIN gt RETOU
63. tab in place continued Recording TV programmes suojjeiado o1seg i 41 3 chaine Press CHAINE to select the programme position or station name you want to record 4 genie Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP CD LP Long Play provides recording time twice as long as SP However SP Standard Play produces better picture and audio quality 5 ENR Press ENR to start recording O The recording indicator lights up red in the display window Recording indicator To stop recording Press Mi STOP To check the remaining time Press 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 The indicator indicates the remaining time Time counter Remaining time In order to get an accurate remaining time indication be sure DUREE CASSETTE in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set according to the tape type you use see page 67 To watch another TV programme while recording 1 Press TV MAGN to turn off the MAGN indicator in the display window 2 Select another programme position on the TV 42 Recording TV programmes To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illustrated To record on the same tape again cover the tab hole with adhesive tape CED Safety tab Tips e To select a programme position you can u
64. ted 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 Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel ANNUL O MENU t4 OK 1 Press MENU then press to highlight LISTES and press OK LISTE DES CHAINE S LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER Ol SORTIE MENU CHAINES then press OK Press to highlight LISTE DES NOM AAB FGH PROG CA 1 C12 SELECTIONNER DEPLACER PROG gi SUPPR PROG ANNUL 0 SORTIE MENU Changing disabling programme positions Press tit to highlight the row which you want to disable PROG CA NOM C12 AAB c03 CDE C56 C27 FGH Q SELECTIONNER ife O DEPLACER PROG pl SUPPR PROG LANNUL 0 SORTIE 5 Ko 2 4 Press ANNUL O D pu i g Cc The selected row will be cleared as shown 2 a PROG NOM on the right AAB CDE FGH SELECTIONNER DEPLACER PROG pl SUPPR PROG LANNUL 0 SORTIE 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable 6 Press MENU to exit t
65. the Dial Timer SLV SE450B only The Dial Timer function allows you to make VC MARCHE VEILLE PROG timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes including settings made with other timer methods that will be broadcast within the next month The recording start time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals CHAINE ll ESTOP Before you start 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 CHOIX ENTREE OKOLORI 086000 IDKA AARI 09 1 PROG Press PROG APPUYER TOURNER DATE and TODAY appear alternately in the display window If the date and time are not set DAY will appear See step 2 in the following section To set the clock to set the date and time continued Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE450B only suo e1 d o1seg f 45 2 PROG Turn PROG to set the recording date APPUYER TOURNER Q 3 PROG Press PROG APPUYER TOURNER START and the current time appear alternately in the display window 4 PROG Turn PROG to set the recording start time APPUYER TOURNER You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time O in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE
66. the same tape speed set VITESSE AUTO to NON in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 67 Even if you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to SHOWVIEW in the OPTIONS 2 menu you can set the timer manually Press MENU to select MINUTERIE then go to step 2 To check change or cancel the programme setting press gt to choose LISTE then press OK in step 2 For details see step 3 in Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 60 Notes When setting the timer with VPS PDC signals enter the start and stop times exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide Otherwise the VPS PDC function won t work If the VPS PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS PDC function The indicator flashes in the display window when you press 1 with no tape inserted The VPS PDC function is automatically set to NON for the timer recording of a satellite programme The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals SLV SE450B only Setting the timer manually Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds b gt RALENTI x2 gt gt e AV gt LECTURE lt lt RET Playback options Operation bod the picture during fast During fast forward hold down PP 6 AV P 6 During rewind orward or Towing hold down MA RET A Play at high speed During
67. tting up the remote commander 8 Step 3 Connecting the VCR 11 Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR 14 Step 5 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 15 Selecting a language 17 Presetting channels pees Bune5 22 Changing disabling programme positions 28 Setting the clock 33 Setting the Canal Plus decoder Basic Operations 60 Checking changing cancelling timer 38 Playing a tape settings 41 Recording TV programmes 62 Searching using the Acces Smart j function 45 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer i SLV SE450B only 67 Changing menu options 69 Editing with another VCR 65 Adjusting the picture 50 Recording TV programmes using the Show View system 54 Setting the timer manually Additional Information 72 Troubleshooting Additional Operations 76 Specifications 57 Playing searching at various speeds 77 Index to parts and controls 59 Setting the recording duration time Back Cover Index Table of contents 3 4 Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR e Remote commander e Aerial cable Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models SLV SE250B and SE450B Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR SLV SE450B is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV SE250B only Unpacking Step 2
68. unction works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock correctly for your local area try another station for the Auto Clock Set function Setting the clock manually Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel MENU OK t y 1 MENU Press MENU then press to highlight O REGLAGES and press OK REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER Ol SORTIE MENU press OK Press to highlight HORLOGE then REGLAGE AUTO NON CHAINE D HORLOGE REGLAGE MANUEL 1 1 2000 SAM 0 00 SELECTIONNER GLER O1 SORTIE Setting the clock Press to highlight REGLAGE MANUEL then press OK REGLAGE AUTO CHAINE D HORLOGE NON REGLAGE MANUEL 1 1 2000 SAM 0 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press tit to set the day REGLAGE AUTO CHAINE D HORLOGE NON REGLAGE MANUEL 28 1 2000 VEN 0 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press gt to highlight the month and set the month pressing REGLAGE AUTO CHAINE D HORLOGE NON IREGL

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