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1. ESPACE VIERGE 30MIN SELECTIONNER _ gt 4 REGLER OK SORTIE LACCES SMART 72 Searching using the Acces Smart function 4 Press OK The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme To stop searching Press W STOP To exit the ACCES SMART screen Press ACCES SMART To record in a blank space Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the ACCES SMART screen Select the last blank row in step 3 then press OK The VCR rewinds fast forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank space then stops Start recording Note that ESPACE VIERGE and the remaining time indication only refers to the length of the last blank space eE e T1 80MIN RECHERCHE EN COURS v BS Loess Q 1 80MIN HEURE PROG 00 15 00 FGH 00 21 00 AAB 30 7 00 IJK v ESPACE VIERGE 30MIN SELECTIONNER _ gt 4 REGLER x Ol 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 tha
2. ENTREE LIGNE 2 H 1 Insert a source tape into your stereo system or the playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause ANNUL O Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the start of the section to be replaced and press Ill pause The VCR enters pause mode 3 Press DOUBLAGE SON The programme position changes to L2 and the S indicator appears in the display window Audio dubbing SLV SE800B only To start editing press the Il pause buttons on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCR at the same time After you use this feature the audio in playback mode is automatically set to monaural To stop editing Press Mi STOP on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCR To listen to both the hi fi and normal audio Set MIX AUDIO to OUI in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 78 Use this feature to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi fi audio When MIX AUDIO is set to OUI the CHOIX SON button does not function Remember to reset MIX AUDIO to NON after playing the tape Note e If you eject the tape or turn the VCR off MIX AUDIO is automatically set to NON Audio dubbing SLV SE800B only Sumpa i 85 Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony service facility Symptom Remedy The I
3. 6 To change the programme position of another station repeat steps 3 through 5 7 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Changing disabling programme positions Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels you can disable unused programme positions The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the CHAINE buttons Before you start Fi Turn on the VCR and the TV ANNUL O a e Set the TV to the video channel z 2 MENU tlt OK 1 Press MENU then press to highlight LISTES and press OK ED ii LISTE DES CHAINES LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS DRETOUR SELECTIONNER GLER OKI SORTIE Press to highlight LISTE DES CHAINES then press OK PROG CA SELECTIONNER DEPLACER PROG 5I SUPPR PROG ANNUL 0 SOI continued Changing disabling programme positions 27 Press tit to highlight the row which you want to disable PROG CA NOM C12 AAB c03 CDE C56 C27 FGH SELECTIONNER ay DEPLACER PROG pl SUPPR PROG LANNUL 0 SORTIE 4 Press ANNUL O po D The selected
4. 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 fi REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 NORME NORMAL CABLE L NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C12 AAB TV PAYANTE CANAL NON AFT OUI ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE CHAINE 12 Press CHAINE to select the desired programme position Selected p position fi REGLAGE DES CHAINES rogramme NORME NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press to highlight REGLAGE CANAL then press OK ux REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 15 NORME L NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE continued Setting the Canal Plus decoder payieys Bua 39 40 Press t4 to select the Canal Plus channel then press OK NORME L NORMAL CABLE NORMAL C02 LMN NON REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL OU
5. MARCHE e Connect the mains lead to the mains securely VEILLE switch does not function g The power is turned on but Moisture condensation has occurred Turn the power off unplug amp 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 79 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 e 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 15 Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR e Adjust the tracking with the ALIGNEMENT buttons e The video heads are dirty see the last page of Troubleshooting x Clean the video heads using the Sony T 25CLD E 25CLDR or T S 25CLW video head cleaning cassette If these cleaning cassettes Py are not available
6. 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 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 Playing searching at various speeds suoljesedo jeuonippy i 63 64 Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording in the normal way you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration 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 gt 5 30 gt 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 W STOP Note e You cannot display the current tape time in the
7. fo 4 z Co 07 D D a 4 Select ACCORD FIN then press OK The fine tuning meter appears isa REGLAGE DES CHAINES Selected programme position NORME NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR REGLER gt SORTIE MENU 5 Press lt gt to get a clearer picture then press MENU to exit the menu Note that the AFT Auto Fine Tuning setting switches to NON continued Presetting channels 23 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 If the CATV channel you want to preset is indicated by its frequency for example 152 75 MHz refer to the table below to find the corresponding channel number Channel number S05 is for this example Channel system for the French CATV network Corresponding REGLAGE Receivable Corresponding REGLAGE Receivable channel CANAL frequency channel CANAL frequency number range MHz number range MHz B S01 116 75 124 75 S21 S24 299 25 307 25 C S02 124 75 132 75 S22 S25 307 25 315 25 D S
8. Play frame by frame During pause press P gt AV or lt 4 amp RET on the remote commander Hold down P gt 6 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 44 on the VCR To resume normal playback Press gt LECTURE Using the shuttle ring SLV SE800B only With the shuttle ring you can operate a variety of playback options There are two ways for using the shuttle ring normal mode and jog mode To use the shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode in the following way Pause Slow motion Slow motion in reverse Normal speed Normal speed in reverse Initial speed Double speed Double speed in reverse High speed in High speed reverse Playing searching at various speeds To use the shuttle ring in jog mode Use this mode for frame by frame playback Press JOG to enter the jog mode The JOG button lights up If you change to the jog mode during any playback mode playback pauses so you can see a still picture Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one frame To shift frames in reverse turn the shuttle ring anticlockwise The frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring To resume normal mode press JOG again The JOG button turns off
9. button 42 61 jacks covered 81 82 continued Index to parts and controls 91 92 SLV SE600B SE700B SX700B 1 D MARCHE VEILLE switch 13 2 Tape compartment 3 Remote sensor 5 4 amp EJECT button 42 5 C gt LECTURE play button 42 62 6 ENR record button 45 64 83 H pause button 42 83 not available on SLV SE600B Index to parts and controls E STOP button 42 83 9 gt gt fast forward button 42 61 44 rewind button 42 61 CHAINE programme ALIGNEMENT tracking buttons 14 16 63 76 12 REGLAGE AUTO Auto Set Up REGL CANAL RF Radio Frequency channel button 13 16 13 RR Reality Regenerator button 76 Display window INA IA WA AL NA IIN 14 13 Timer indicator 50 55 59 2 NICAM indicator 70 3 STEREO indicator 70 4 Tape speed indicators 45 5 MAGN video indicator 10 45 6 VPS Video Programme System PDC Programme Delivery Control indicator 55 OPC Optimum Picture Control indicator 76 not available on SLV SE600B 2 SLV SE800B only JAN JANE JANI AN 12 indicator SMARTLINK indicator 11 9 TV indicator 47 10 Audio dubbing i
10. connections When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the CHOIX SON setting If the CHOIX SON button does not function check that MIX AUDIO in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set to NON see page 78 If SON HIFI is set to STANDARD the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi fi and normal audio tracks Pressing CHOIX SON will not change the sound Recording stereo and bilingual programmes 71 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 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 73 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 2 Press ACCES SMART mm ACCES SMART 1 80MIN HEURE PROG Press 4m gt to select the programme you i 00 20 00 35 2 y FGH want to start viewing f 01K
11. menu page 79 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 68 Notes e Ifthe VPS PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS PDC function e The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I C 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 56 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE600B Setting the timer manually If the Show View system is not available in your area follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time To record from a decoder turn it on Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to NORMALE or MIXTE in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 79 C
12. TOURNER 3 PROG Press PROG START and the current time appear alternately in the display window PROG APPUYER TOURNER O ALIGNEMENT Turn PROG to set the recording start time You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE buttons 5 PROG APPUYER TOURNER Press PROG STOP and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display window continued Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE800B only suo e4ado siseg 1 49 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 P SHANE 2 ALIGNEMENT 7 PROG Press PROG APPUYER or j 7 i TOURNER The programme position or station name appears in the display window 8 PROG Turn PROG to set the programme position APPUYER TOURNER To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs turn PROG or press CHOIX ENTREE to display the l connected line 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 sour
13. a 12 IE PAUSE button 18 42 E STOP button 18 42 lt lt RET rewind button 42 61 8 PP o gt AV fast forward gt button 42 61 gt LECTURE play OK button 18 9 42 1 FASTEXT buttons for TV not available on SLV SE600B 2 not available on SLV SE600B 10 11 12 uoneunoyu euonIpPpy continued Index to parts and controls 95 96 13 TV MAGN TV video remote control switch 5 1 on standby switch 6 55 15 COMPT DUREE REST counter remain button 45 Teletext button for TV 7 fis TV power on TV mode select button for TV 6 17 kea gt gt i RECHER INDEX index search buttons 75 ANNUL O button 42 54 69 Index to parts and controls 19 TV MAGN TV video button 6 10 45 Programme number buttons 6 46 21 CHOIX ENTREE input select button 46 58 83 22 CHAINE programme buttons 6 22 45 Ga EY Teletext page access buttons for TV 7 23 MINUTERIE timer button 54 58 24 ACCES SMART button 72 1 FASTEXT buttons for TV not available on SLV SE600B 2 not available on SLV SE600B Index to parts and controls uonewsojuy euonIppy 97 98 Index to parts and controls Index to
14. a blank space in the display window 30 Changing disabling programme positions Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly If the VCR clock was not set in the Auto Set Up procedure you need to set it manually The Auto Clock Set function not available on SLV SE600B 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 Set the TV to the video channel MENU payeys Bua Press MENU then press to highlight REGLAGES and press OK REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE press OK Press to highlight HORLOGE then REGLAGE AUTO NON CHAINE D HORLOGE REGLAGE MANUEL 1 1 2000 SAM 0 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER lt OK SORTIE continued Setting the clock 31 Press F to highlight REGLAGE MANUEL then press OK REGLAGE AUTO NON CHAINE D HORLOGE REGLAGE MANUEL 1 1 2000 SAM 0 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press tit to set the day REGLAGE AUTO NON CHAI
15. an input source aerial in or line in TV MAGN Select the TV s programme position Programme number buttons CHAINE 6 Setting up the remote commander To Press Adjust the volume of the TV A Switch to TV Teletext off O TV Switch to Teletext Teletext Select the sound CHOIX SON F Use FASTEXT FASTEXT buttons E Call up the on screen display AFFICH Y Change the Teletext page EDE Al Switch to from wide mode of a Sony wide TV For other WIDE manufactures wide TVs see Controlling other TVs with the remote commander not available on SLV SE600B below Notes e With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Do not use a new battery together with an old one Do not use different types of batteries together e Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs not available on SLV SE600B Controlling other TVs with the remote commander not available on SLV SE600B The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non Sony TVs If your TV is listed in the following table set the appropriate manufacturer s code number 1 Set TV MAGN at the top of the remote commander to TV Hold down I and enter your TV s code number using the programm
16. appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from a decoder or other source leave the connected equipment switched on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press W STOP Daily weekly recording In step 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 one or more of the LINE inputs continued Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE600B suonessdo siseg i 55 To record satellite broadcasts If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR you can record satellite programmes 1 Turn on the satellite tu
17. display window when setting the recording duration time Setting the recording duration time Synchronized Recording SLV SE800B only You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work When the connected equipment turns on the VCR also automatically turns on and starts recording a programme from DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 How to connect for Synchronized Recording Connect the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector of the VCR to the TV_ PERITEL connector of the satellite tuner Then connect the LIGNE 1 TV connector to the TV PERITEL cable not supplied P 2o E amp E Jem DECODEUR ENTREE TV PERITEL aE LIGNE 3 connector 1 aannamen tent oo DUDUCOTECQODODUU LIGNE 1 TV o R PERITEL cable not supplied PERITEL oN Signal flow continued Synchronized Recording SLV SE800B only Satellite tuner etc suorljesedo jeuonippy j 65 Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording function Before you start e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time Set DECODEUR LIGNE3 to LIGNE3 in SP LP the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 79 CHOIX ENTREE ENR SYNCHRO CHAINE
18. in the OPTIONS 2 menu is E the MINUTERIE menu set correctly see page 79 The VPS PDC function does not operate properly Check that the clock and the date are set correctly 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 If the reception is poor the VPS PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording continued Troubleshooting uoneunoyu euoNIppy 87 88 Synchronized Recording Symptom The ENR SYNCHRO button turns off while recording or does not go back to recording standby mode Remedy e The tape has reached its end Insert a new tape and press ENR SYNCHRO again The Synchronized Recording function does not work The connected equipment was not turned off Turn off the connected equipment and press ENR SYNCHRO again There was a power failure Press ENR SYNCHRO again The programme recorded with the Synchronized Recording function is incomplete e If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized Recording overlap the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished There was a power failure Press ENR SYNCHRO again Canal Plus You cannot set the channel as the Canal Plus in
19. in your area have the heads cleaned at your a 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 during picture search The picture rolls vertically e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor The picture has no sound The tape is defective e If you made A V connections check the audio cable connection an echo The sound is unstable or has e When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on both the hi fi and normal audio tracks make sure MIX AUDIO in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set to NON Troubleshooting Symptom The sound from a tape Remedy Adjust the tracking does not appear E recorded with the VCR is The video heads are dirty Clean the video heads using the Sony Q not in stereo or the STEREO T 25CLD E 25CLDR or T 25CLW video head cleaning cassette amp indicator in the display as explained above window is flashing No TV programme appears Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are using a on the TV screen 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
20. on the VCR lightly O The factory preset RF channel appears in the display window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV REGL CANAL 3 CHAINE Press CHAINE to set the RF channel to OFF and press REGL CANAL O ALIGNEMENT again REGLAGE AUTO Q RF channel set up is complete REGL CANAL Tuning your TV to the VCR 15 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 Hold down REGLAGE AUTO on the VCR for more than three seconds The VCR automatically turns on starts searching for all of the receivable Q channels and presets them in the appropriate order for your local area REGLCANAL 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 25 If you use the SMARTLINK connection not available on SLV SE600B 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 no
21. parts and controls uonewsojuy euonIppy 99 Index A Acces Smart 72 Adjusting picture 23 76 tracking 76 Aerial hookup 9 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 23 Audio dubbing 84 Audio track 71 Auto Clock Set 34 Auto Long Play 79 Auto Set Up 16 C Canal Plus 36 Changing the programme position 25 Changing the station name 29 Cleaning the video heads 86 Clock setting 31 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 setting 42 Connecting the VCR and your TV 9 10 to a satellite tuner 12 to a stereo system 12 to a TV with a PERITEL connector 10 Counter 42 D Demonstration 52 Dial Timer 48 Disabling the programme positions 27 Dubbing see Editing E Editing 81 EP mode 43 H Hi fi audio track 71 Index search 75 Sony Corporation L Language selecting 18 LP mode 45 Monaural 70 Monitoring during playback 71 during recording 70 N NICAM broadcasts 70 Normal audio track 71 O OPC Optimum Picture Control 76 Optional setting 78 P PDC Programme Delivery Control 55 PERITEL connection 10 Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 41 at various speeds 61 frame by frame 62 selecting the sound 71 slow motion 62 Power save 79 Presetting channels 20 R Reality Regenerator 76 Recording 44 bilingual programmes 70 duration time 64 saving 46 stereo programmes 70 timer setting 57 using the Dial Timer 48 using the ShowView system 53 what you are watching on the TV 47 while watching an
22. 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 O oO 2 J o MENU 7 fo oO a t t gt OK 1 Press MENU then press to highlight LISTES and press OK LISTE DES CHAINES LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER OKI SORTIE Press to highlight LISTE DES CHAINES then press OK PROG CA 1 C12 a C SELECTIONNER DEPLACER PROG pl SUPPR PROG ANNUL 0 SORTIE continued Changing disabling programme positions 25 26 Press to highlight the row which you want to change the programme position then press gt To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60 press repeatedly PROG CA NOM C12 AAB SELECTIONNER REGLER NOM DU PROG pl CONFIRMER OKI SORTIE MENU Press tit until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill the gap CA NOM c03 CDE SELECTIONNER REGLER NOM DU PROG pl CONFIRMER Ok SORTIE MENU Press OK to confirm the setting
23. the TV programme guide Otherwise the VPS PDC function won t work If the VPS PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS PDC function The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I C with no tape inserted The VPS PDC function is automatically set to NON for the timer recording of a satellite programme The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals not available on SLV SE600B Setting the timer manually Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds x2 SLV SE800B p gt RALENTI gt LECTURE suoljesedo jeuonppy i SLV SE600B SE700B SX700B gt LECTURE Playback options Operation View the picture during fast During fast forward hold down gt AV gt gt During rewind hold forward or rewind down lt 4 a RET lt continued Playing searching at various speeds 61 62 Playback options Play at high speed Operation During playback press P gt AV or lt lt amp RET on the remote commander During playback hold down BP amp AV PP or 44 a RET lt 4 lt 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 RALENTI
24. the station for the Auto Clock Set function not available on SLV SE600B Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV MENU e Set the TV to the video channel t t OK 1 Press MENU then press t4 to highlight REGLAGES and press OK REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 01 SORTIE MENU Press F to highlight HORLOGE then press OK REGLAGE AUTO is highlighted CHANE DHORLOGE oF 28 9 2000 JEU 18 00 AAB SELECTIONNER REGLER 01 SORTIE MENU 3 Press OK BR REGLAGE AUTO OUI CHAINE D HORLOGE NON REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2000 JEU 18 00 SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER 01 SORTIE MENU 34 Setting the clock OK REGLAGE AUTO OUI CHAINE D HORLOGE ul REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2000 AAB JEU 18 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER OK SORTIE Press to highlight CHAINE D HORLOGE then press OK REGLAGE AUTO CHAINE D HORLOGE 1 AAB REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2000 JEU 18 00 5 payiels Buma SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press 4 4 repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries a time i REGLAGE AUTO signal
25. the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers Do not place heavy objects on the unit If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape When you first install the unit or when you move it from a cold to a warm location wait for about three hours before operating the unit Caution Television programmes films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and or programme owner WARNING Compatible colour systems This VCR is designed to record using the PAL B G and SECAM colour systems and play back using the PAL B G 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 acolour monitor supporting the SECAM colour system SHOWVIEWw is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation The SHOwVIEw system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Table o
26. 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 16 e TV Direct Rec You can easily record what you are watching on the TV For details see Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec not available on SLV SE600B on page 47 e One Touch Play With One Touch Play you can start playback automatically without turning on the TV For details see Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play not available on SLV SE600B on page 43 e One Touch Menu You can turn on the VCR and TV set the TV to the video channel and display the VCR s on screen display automatically by pressing MENU on the remote commander Q gt Q 09 4 i Qa e One Touch Timer You can turn on the VCR and TV set the TV to the video channel and display the timer recording menu the METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION menu the MINUTERIE menu or the 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 79 e 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 o
27. 0 x 283 mm w h d SLV SE600B SE700B SX700B Approx 430 x 100 x 290 mm w h d SLV SE800B Mass Approx 4 3 kg SLV SE600B SE700B SX700B Approx 4 4 kg SLV SE800B Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice lo ss Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel SLV SE800B uonewsojuy euonIppy i 1 0 MARCHE VEILLE switch 13 12 lt 4 rewind button 42 61 2 Tape compartment 13 PROG Dial Timer control 48 3 Remote sensor 5 14 CHAINE programme ALIGNEMENT tracking butt 14 16 63 76 4 amp EJECT button 42 racking toS OOS AD E 15 REGLAGE AUTO Auto Set Up REGL 5 Shuttle ring 62 CANAL RF Radio Frequency 6 gt LECTURE play button 42 62 channel button 13 16 7 JOG button 63 16 DOUBLAGE SON button 84 8 ENR record button 45 64 83 17 ENR SYNCHRO Synchronized _ Recording button 66 9 H button 42 83 Le 2 pause button 12 83 18 RR Reality Regenerator button 76 10 E STOP button 42 83 f ee 19 ENTREE LIGNE G left D right 11 gt gt fast forward
28. 03 132 75 140 75 23 S26 315 25 323 25 D S04 140 75 148 75 S24 S27 323 25 331 25 E S05 148 75 156 75 S25 S28 331 25 339 25 F S06 156 75 164 75 S26 S29 339 25 347 25 F S07 164 75 172 75 S27 S30 347 25 355 25 G S08 172 75 180 75 28 S31 355 25 363 25 H S09 180 75 188 75 S29 S32 363 25 371 25 H S10 188 75 196 75 S30 S33 371 25 379 25 I S11 196 75 204 75 S31 S34 379 25 387 25 J S12 204 75 212 75 S32 S35 387 25 395 25 J S13 212 75 220 75 33 S36 395 25 403 25 K S14 220 75 228 75 S34 S37 403 25 411 25 L S15 228 75 236 75 S35 S38 411 25 419 25 L S16 236 75 244 75 S36 S39 419 25 427 25 M S17 244 75 252 75 37 S40 427 25 435 25 N S18 252 75 260 75 S38 S41 435 25 443 25 N S19 260 75 268 75 S39 S42 443 25 451 25 O S20 268 75 276 75 S40 43 451 25 459 25 P S21 276 75 284 75 S41 S44 459 25 467 25 P S22 284 75 292 75 Q S23 292 75 300 75 Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes e When adjusting ACCORD FIN the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received 24 Presetting channels Changing disabling programme positions After setting the channels you can change the programme positions as you like If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels you can disable them You can also change the station names not available on SLV SE600B If the
29. 1 Press CHOIX ENTREE or CHAINE to display L3 in the display window Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want to record then turn it off 3 Press SP LP to select the tape speed 4 Hold down ENR SYNCHRO for more than two seconds The ENR SYNCHRO button lights up and the VCR stands by for recording The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an input signal from the connected equipment The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when the connected equipment stops transmitting an input signal To cancel the Synchronized Recording function Press ENR SYNCHRO The ENR SYNCHRO button turns off To stop recording Press W STOP while recording 66 Synchronized Recording SLV SE800B only Notes This function may not work with some types of satellite tuners Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no operation is performed within a certain amount of time In this case the Synchronized Recording also stops automatically When the connected equipment turns on while the ENR SYNCHRO button is lit recording starts automatically If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for Syn
30. AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 01 SORTIE MENU Press to highlight TV PAYANTE CANAL then press OK NORME L NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL OUI NON AFT ACCORD FIN gt RETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER 0l SORTIE MENU Press to highlight OUI then press OK NORME L NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL c02 LMN TV PAYANTE CANAL OUI OUl AFT ACCORD FIN DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 01 SORTIE MENU 17 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Q Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes e 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 1 SLV SE800B only 2 SLV SE600B SE700B and SX700B only Setting the Canal Plus decoder Basic Operations Playing a tape L OOOOOUOCCOOOOOO NTSC
31. AM 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 36 OPTIONS 2 Menu option DECODEUR LIGNE2 Set this option to DECODEUR to use the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector as the Canal Plus decoder connector LIGNE2 to use the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector as the line input connector DECODEUR LIGNE3 DECODEUR to use the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector as the Canal Plus decoder connector LIGNE3 to use the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector as the line input connector OPTIONS PROGRAMM MIXTE to display the METHODO 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 53 and 57 VEILLE ECO e OUI to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve the VCR s power NON to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by ENREG TV e OUI to activate the TV Direct Rec function DIRECT e NON to deactivate it RR 3 e NORMAL for normal everyday use e HAUTE for well used video tapes such as rented tapes Select this o
32. EE to mains 4m c Signal flow PERITEL cable not supplied 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your AERIAL TV and connect it to ANTENNE hee ENTREE on the rear panel of the Ge VCR pa SORTIE 2 Connect ANTTENNE SORTIE of the AERIAL ANTENNE VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable IN ENTREE 3 Connect LIGNE 1 TV on the VCR OUT SORTIE and the PERITEL connector on the TV with the optional PERITEL cable A This connection improves picture and sound quality Whenever you want to o7 watch the VCR picture press TV Ly MAGN to display the MAGN indicator in the display window 4 Connect the mains lead to the mains Note e 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 15 10 Connecting the VCR About the SMARTLINK features not available on SLV SE600B 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 e Preset Download You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and
33. HOIX ENTREE MENU MINUTERIE tape OK E STOP continued Setting the timer manually suonessdo siseg 57 1 MINUTERIE Press MINUTERIE For SLV SE600B The MINUTERIE menu appears on the TV o screen DATE AUJOURD SP LP LISTE SELECTIONNER REGLER E ANNULER SORTIE MENU For SLV SE700B SX700B and SE800B e When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to MIXTE NORVAIE The METHODE DE SOMER PROGRAMMATION menu appears on the TV screen Press tit to select NORMALE then press OK SELECTIONNER REGLER 01 SORTIE MENU e When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to NORMALE DATE PROG The MINUTRERIE menu appears on ae sy ones Be the TV screen LISTE SELECTIONNER REGLER ew ANNULER ANNUL 0 SORTIE MENU Set the date start and stop times programme position or station name tape speed and VPS PDC function PROG DATE HEURE AUJOURD 19 00 20 00 35 1 Press gt to highlight each item in turn SP LP SP VPS PDC NON LISTE 2 Press ait to set each item SELECTIONNER gt REGLER cee ANNULER L ANNUL 0 SORTIE MENU To correct a setting press to return to that setting and re
34. ICH Playing a tape Notes e The counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever a tape is reinserted The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC recorded tape e Depending on your TV the following may occur while playing an NTSC recorded tape The picture becomes black and white The picture shakes No picture appears on the TV screen Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen The colour density increases or decreases e Ifyou play back a tape in LP or EP mode with the NTSC system the sound becomes monaural e While setting the menu on the TV screen buttons for playback on the remote commander do not function Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play not available on SLV SE600B 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 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
35. L TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN gt RETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER 0l SORTIE MENU Press repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed The channels 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 NORME NORMAL CABLE l REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 4 E REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN DRETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER 0l SORTIE MENY 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 O Press MENU to exit the menu Presetting channels 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 a
36. L 0 SORTIE Press to highlight the row which you want to change or enter the station name then press gt PROG CA NOW CDE To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60 press repeatedly SELECTIONNER REGLER NOM DU PROG CONFIRMER OK SORTIE continued Changing disabling programme positions 29 4 Press BR PROG CA NOM C12 SELECT UN CARACT SUIVANT CONFIRMER Ol SORTIE MENU 5 Enter the station name 1 Press ait to select a character Each time you press the character changes as shown below A B gt Z a gt b 2z 0 1 9 symbols SELECT UN CARACT blank space A SUIVANT CONFIRMER Ol SORTIE MENU 2 Press gt to set the next character The next space is highlighted To correct a character press lt until the character you want to correct is highlighted then reset it You can set up to 5 characters for the station name 6 Press OK to confirm the new name 7 Press MENU to exit the menu Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes If you enter a symbol in step 5 it will appear as
37. LLE ECO to NON in the OPTIONS 2 menu 4 Turn off the VCR To watch a programme turn on the satellite or digital tuner and the TV Note e You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording a satellite or digital programme 1 SLV SE800B only 2 SLV SE600B SE700B and SX700B only 12 Connecting the VCR Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector see page 15 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 Q gt Q 04 o 1 Qa VC MARCHE VEILLE REGL CANAL CHAINE 1 warcHeveite Press I O MARCHE VEILLE to turn on the VCR 1 2 REGLAGE Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly AUTO O The currently set RF channel appears in the display window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV REGL CANAL 3 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture This programme position will now be referred to as the video channel 4 nedige Press REGL CANAL AUTO Q REGL CANAL The TV system appears in the display window continued Tuning your TV to the VCR 13 14 5 CHANE Press CHAINE repeatedly to select the appropriate TV system for your area Select L for the L TV system SECAM or G for the B G TV system ALIGNEMENT PAL 6 Tun
38. LOGIC EASYLINK Q Link EURO VIEW LINK or T V LINK Make sure you use the PERITEL cable to connect the VCR and your TV Make sure the PERITEL cable is connected securely The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an NTSC recorded tape You cannot control other TVs Set your TV s code number The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander The display window becomes dim The display window automatically becomes dim when the VCR is in standby or timer recording mode The VCR needs to be cleaned Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzene Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture Rough picture initial e Unclear picture No picture or black amp white terminal contamination Troubleshooting screen appears uonewsojuy euonIpPpy j 89 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 20 HYPER S21 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75
39. NE D HORLOGE 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 NON CHAINE D HORLOGE REGLAGE 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 tit to select the digits The day of the week is set automatically HORLOGE REGLAGE AUTO NON CHAINE D HORLOGE REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2000 JEU 18 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press OK to start the clock REGLAGE AUTO NON CHAINE D HORLOGE REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2000 JEU 18 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE 32 Setting the clock Press MENU to exit the menu MENU O Tips To change the digits while setting press to return to the item to be changed and select the digits by pressing e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Q z 5 Co 2 D Q continued Setting the clock 33 Changing
40. ORTIE Menu option Set this option to OPC and improve picture quality e NON to switch off OPC OUI to switch on the OPC Optimum Picture Control function MONTAGE NON to turn off MONTAGE OUI to minimize picture deterioration when editing MIX AUDIO e OUI to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks at the same time The CHOIX SON button will not function e NON to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks separately Select the sound using the CHOIX SON button If you press amp EJECT or turn the VCR off MIX AUDIO will be reset to NON For details see page 71 SON HIFI For details see page 70 NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi fi audio track e STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi fi audio track Changing menu options Menu option VITESSE AUTO Set this option to e OUI to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time Note that for VITESSE AUTO to work correctly the DUREE CASSETTE setting must be accurate e NON to keep the set tape speed DUREE CASSETTE e E180 to use an E 180 or shorter type tape e E195 to use an E 195 type tape e E240 to use an E 240 type tape e E300 to use an E 300 type tape STANDARD COULEUR e AUTO to set the colour system automatically e PAL to play back a tape recorded in the PAL colour system e SEC
41. PB amp EJECT AFFICH ANNUL O gt LECTURE Il PAUSE Pre AV E STOP lt lt RET Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed continued Playing a tape suonessdo siseg i 41 42 Press C gt LECTURE When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Additional tasks To Press Stop play E STOP Pause play H PAUSE Resume play after pause H PAUSE or E 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 79 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 AFF
42. S ONY 3 868 271 E1 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions VHS mi i SLV SE600B SLV SE700B SnowView SLV SX700B SnowViEw SLV SE800B SuowWiew 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
43. ant to make a timer setting 3 Follow steps 1 through 4 above Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting continued Setting the timer manually suonessdo siseg i 59 60 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 the same tape speed set VITESSE AUTO to NON in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 79 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 lt to choose LISTE then press OK in step 2 For details see step 3 in Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 68 Notes When setting the timer with VPS PDC signals enter the start and stop times exactly as indicated in
44. appears CHAINE D HORLOGE 2 CDE REGLAGE MANUEL If the VCR does not receive a time signal Ber B20 e 1808 from any station REGLAGE AUTO returns to NON automatically SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE 7 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Q Tips If you set REGLAGE AUTO to OUI the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station whose programme position is displayed in the 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 Setting the clock 35 36 Setting the Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record the Canal Plus programme if you connect a decoder not supplied to the VCR Connecting a decoder aqme aan eee Canal Plus decoder DECODEUR 2 ENTREE E LIGNE 3 1 or DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 2 ANTENNE SORTIE Aerial cable ANTENNE supplied ENTREE PERITEL PERITEL cable not supplied oN Signal flow Setting the Canal Plus decoder Setting the Canal Plus channel To watch or record the Canal Plus programme set your VCR to receive the channel using the on sc
45. ce 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 W STOP 50 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE800B only To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press I D The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press 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 42 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 45 e Check the timer settings page 68 e Watch another TV programme page 45 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 To cancel a Dial Timer setting press Hl STOP on the VCR while you are making the setting The programme is recorded in the current tape sp
46. chronized Recording Synchronized Recording SLV SE800B only suorljesedo jeuonppy i 67 Checking changing cancelling timer settings Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Press 1 to turn on the VCR 2 Press MENU then press F to highlight LISTES and press OK 3 Press F to highlight LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS then press OK ie MENU ANNUL O t y OK PROG 35 If you want to change or cancel a setting go on to the next step e If you do not need to change or cancel the RETOUR settings press MENU then turn off the VCR SELECTIONNER cje to return to recording standby ANNULER 68 Checking changing cancelling timer settings ANNUL 70 MENU Press to select the setting you want to change or cancel then press OK The selected setting appears in the MINUTERIE E E EET ESEE SP LP VPS PDC menu LISTE SELECTIONNER fe REGLER fev ANNULER LANNUL 0 5 To change the setting press lt to highlight the item you want to change then press tit to reset it e To cancel the setting press ANNUL O 6 Press MENU to exit the menu If any settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts first has priority and the second pr
47. e number buttons Then release I Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV VV TV MAGN programme number buttons ten s digit CHAINE 1 O TV Teletext FASTEXT buttons WIDE MENU 4 4 lt and OK These buttons may not work with all TVs continued Setting up the remote commander 7 8 Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV To switch to wide mode see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 02 Panasonic 17 49 Akai 68 Philips 06 07 08 Ferguson 52 Saba 12 13 Grundig 10 11 Samsung 22 23 Hitachi 24 Sanyo 25 JVC 33 Sharp 29 Loewe 45 Telefunken 36 Mivar 09 70 Thomson 43 2 NEC 66 Toshiba 38 Nokia 15 16 69 3 Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off 2 Press WIDE then press 4 to select the wide picture mode you want 3 Press WIDE The menu appears on the TV screen Then press 4 4 lt to select the wide picture you want and press OK Tip When you set your TV s code number correctly while the TV is turned on the TV turns off automatically Notes If you enter a new code number the code number previously entered will be e
48. e 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 The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals not available on SLV SE600B Recording TV programmes Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec not available on SLV SE600B 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 e 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 79 Notes e You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is i
49. e the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that the picture 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 Press REGL CANAL AUTO You have now tuned your TV to the VCR Whenever you want to play a Q tape set the TV to the video channel REGL CANAL To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel and press CHAINE on the VCR If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press CHAINE the TV tuning is correct To obtain a clear picture from the VCR If the screen does not appear clearly in step 6 above go to step 7 to finish this procedure once Then start again from step 2 After pressing REGL CANAL in step 2 press CHAINE while the RF channel is displayed so that another RF channel appears Then tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector VW MARCHE VEILLE REGL CANAL Q 2 zj Q 2 CHAINE S al Qa 1 warceveite Press I O MARCHE VEILLE to turn on the VCR 1 0 2 REGLAGE Press REGL CANAL
50. eed 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 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 79 e To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 68 Notes e If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the MINUTERIE menu FULL appears in the display window for about five seconds 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 The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals continued Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE800B only suonessdo siseg i 51 52 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
51. f Grundig Corporation 2 EASYLINK 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 continued Connecting the VCR 11 Additional connections To a stereo system not available on SLV SE600B You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the SORTIE AUDIO R L jacks as shown on the right SORTIE AUDIO D G ENTREE Audio cable not supplied Signal flow To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through Acco TT a Using the Line Through 5 o Le function you can watch DECODEUR s an programmes from a satellite or ENTREE LIGNE digital tuner connected to this LIGNE 3 or VCR on the TV even when the DECODEUR VCR is turned off When you ENTREE turn on the satellite or digital LIGNE 2 tuner this VCR automatically PERITEL cable not supplied sends the signal from the gt satellite or digital tuner to the A Signal flow TV without turning itself on 1 Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 or DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector as shown above 2 Set DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 or DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 2 to LIGNE3 or LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu 3 Set VEI
52. f contents Getting Started 4 Step 1 Unpacking S 5 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Fi 9 Step 3 Connecting the VCR 7 13 Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR 2 16 Step 5 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 2 18 Selecting a language 20 Presetting channels 25 Changing disabling programme positions 31 Setting the clock 36 Setting the Canal Plus decoder Basic Operations 72 Searching using the Acces Smart 41 Playing a tape aron 44 Reconias TV brosrarnimes 75 Searching using the index function 8 1v prog er 48 Recording TV programmes using the a Adjusting ne picture Dial Timer 78 Changing menu options SLV SE800B only 53 Recording TV programmes using the Editing Show View system 81 Connecting to a VCR or stereo not available on SLV SE600B system 57 Setting the timer manually 83 Basic editing 84 Audio dubbing Additional Operations SLV SE800B only 61 Playing searching at various speeds 64 Setting the recording duration time Additional Information 65 Synchronized Recording 86 Troubleshooting SLV SE800B only 90 Specifications 68 Checking changing cancelling timer 91 Index to parts and controls settings Back Cover 70 Recording stereo and bilingual Index programmes Table of contents 3 Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR e Remote commander e Aerial cable e R6 size AA batteries K Check your model name The instr
53. f 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 If no information is stored in the VCR s memory DONNEES RECENTES does not appear in the ACCES SMART screen The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals If you start recording a programme D from the middle of a previously recorded programme A and into another previously recorded programme B the Acces Smart information for the second programme B which is recorded over is deleted Originally recorded programmes A B c nee Recording the programme D over the programme A and B A D Cc hres ote not available on SLV SE600B Searching using the Acces Smart function Searching using the index function The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins Use these signals as references to find a specific recording lt gt PI RECHER INDEX 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press kaq gt gt i RECHER INDEX To search ahead press PPA RECHER INDEX NDES e To search backwards press Kd RECHER PECHERGHE INDEX The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from that point To stop searching Press W STOP Notes e No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause However an index
54. his may happen for ig local broadcasts you have to set the os SE sonne MERU appropriate programme position manually Press 4 to select the desired programme position To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs press CHOIX ENTRFE to display the connected line in the PROG position You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel The VCR will then store your setting SELECTIONNER fe gt REGLER HG If the information is incorrect press ANNUL 0 to cancel the setting 54 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE600B If you want to change the date tape speed and the VPS PDC setting DATE HEURE PROG 1 Press gt to highlight the item you AUJOURD 7900 20700 want to change SP LP SP VPS PDC OUI LISTE 2 Press tit to reset it SELECTIONNER gt REGLER eel ANNULER LANNUL 0 SORTIE e To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 55 e 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 55 5 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU O 6 sia Press I to turn off the VCR The indicator
55. lecting a language Press to highlight the desired language then press OK Q fo Press MENU to exit the menu MENU 5 Co O 2 D D Tip 2 e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Selecting a language 19 20 Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function you can preset them manually Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel Programme number buttons CHAINE MENU t y OK 1 Press MENU then press t4 to highlight REGLAGES and press OK ae REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGI DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 01 SORTIE MENU Presetting channels Press to highlight REGLAGE DES CHAINES then press OK NORME L NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C12 _ AAB TV PAYANTE CANAL NON OUI AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press to highlight NORME then press OK NORME E NORMAL CABLE B G REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL NON AFT OUI ACCORD FIN RETOUR p ezs Bua SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press t
56. lyses 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 the VCR to recording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and press Il PAUSE again to start recording Adjusting the picture suoljesedo jeuonppy i 77 78 Changing menu options 1 Press MENU then select OPTIONS and press OK ATL OPTIONS 1 TL OPTIONS OPTIONS 1 OPTIONS 2 DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER O FTL OPTIONS 2 SORTIE MENU OPC DECODEUR LIGNES MONTAGE MIX AUDIO SON HIFI VITESSE AUTO DUREE CASSETTE STANDARD COULEUR RETOUR ENREG TV DIRECT RR RETOUR OPTIONS PROGRAMM VEILLE ECO DECODEUR MIXTE OUI NORMAL SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE MENU 3 Press to select the option then press OK 4 Press F to change the setting then press OK 5 Press MENU to return to the original screen Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print OPTIONS 1 SELECTIONNER REGLER S
57. n 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 suonessdo s1seg i 47 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE800B only The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes including settings made with other timer methods that will be broadcast within the next month The recording start time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals Before you start 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 Vv MARCHE PROG W STOP VEILLE CHOIX ENTREE 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 48 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE800B only APPUYER TOURNER 2 PROG Turn PROG to set the recording date APPUYER
58. ndicator 84 E Tracking indicator 76 12 Time counter clock line programme position indicator 42 45 83 113 Remaining time indicator 45 Tape recording indicator 45 continued Index to parts and controls uonewojuy euonIppy i 93 94 Rear panel _ Mains lead 9 10 Nj DECODER 2 LINE 2 IN DECODEUR 2 ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector 12 36 82 DECODER 2 LINE 3 IN DECODEUR 2 ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector 12 36 65 82 3 AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector 9 10 SLV SE600B SE700B and SX700B only 2 SLV SE800B only 3 not available on SLV SE600B Index to parts and controls 4 AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector 9 10 5 LINE 1 TV LIGNE 1 TV connector 10 36 6 AUDIO OUT R right L left SORTIE AUDIO D G jacks 12 7 NTSC PB Play Back switch 42 Remote commander 1 amp EJECT button 42 2 WIDE button for TV 7 CHOIX SON button 70 4 x2 button 62 5 B gt RALENTI slow button 62 SP Standard Play LP Long Play button 45 AFFICH display button 45 I ten s digit button 6 46 1 volume buttons for TV 7 NI 19 0 B No MENU button 9 68 7 8 9 10 ENR record button 45 64
59. ner 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 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 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 42 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 45 e Check the timer settings page 68 e Watch another TV programme page 45 Tips e 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 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
60. o highlight L or B G then press OK NORME L To receive broadcasts in France NORMAL CABLE NORMAL A REGLAGE CANAL C12 AAB highlight L TV PAYANTE CANAL NON i ACCORD FIN To receive broadcasts using the PAL RETOUR system for example in Germany or a i SELECTIONNER Switzerland highlight B G REGLER SME Press to highlight NORMAL CABLE then press OK 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 E REGLAGE DES CHAINES eos NORME To preset CATV Cable Television NORMALT CABLE REGLAGE CANAL channels select CABLE TV PAYANTE CANAL ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE continued Presetting channels 21 22 7 CHAINE Press CHAINE to select the programme position Selected programme position NORME NORMAL CABLE fia REGLAGE DES CHAINES REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press F to highlight REGLAGE CANAL then press OK NORME NORMAL CABLE fe REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 4 REGLAGE CANA
61. o select the sound while recording Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want Stereo programmes To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo STEREO STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels monaural Recording stereo and bilingual programmes Bilingual programmes To listen to On screen display Display window Main PRINCIPALE STEREO Sub SECONDAIRE STEREO Main and sub PRINCIP SEC STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator Usually the main sound monaural Selecting the sound during playback Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo main and sub STEREO STEREO left and right channels Left channel main CANAL G STEREO Right channel sub CANAL D STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks Hi fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape suoljesedo jeuonppy Stereo Bilingual Usually mixed left right channels i Normal audio track 7 Usually main Sourd monaural Hi fi audio track main track Stereo sound Main left channel left right channels Sub right channel Notes e To listen to playback sounds in stereo you must use the PERITEL or SORTIE AUDIO
62. 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 Ill pause on the VCR while turning the PROG DEMO appears in the display window for a few seconds To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead Although the Demonstration Mode is cancelled the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead see page 68 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE800B only Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE600B The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings Just enter the ShowView I number listed in the TV programme guide vo 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 ANNUL O Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date Programme e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place number Make sure the tape is longer than the total button
63. ogramme 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 n about 20 seconds Programme 2 i will be cut off Programme lt gt Programme 2 about 20 seconds will be cut off Tip e In step 6 above you can check the LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS by selecting LISTE and pressing OK Press MENU to exit the LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS Checking changing cancelling timer settings suoljesedo jeuonppy i 69 70 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In ZWEITON German stereo system This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system When a stereo or bilingual programme is received the STEREO indicator appears in the display window To select bilingual sound while recording Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Main PRINCIPALE STEREO Sub SEONDAIRE STEREO Main and sub PRINCIP SEC STEREO In NICAM system This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system The NICAM indicator appears When a stereo or bilingual programme is received the STEREO indicator appears in the display window To record a NICAM programme SON HIFI in the OPTIONS 1 menu should be set to NICAM initial setting To check the menu setting see page 78 for details T
64. 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 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 SLV SE600B SE700B SX700B 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 DECODEUR 2 ENTREE LIGNE 3 SLV SE800B 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 ENTREE LIGNE 2 SLV SE800B ENTREE VIDEO phono jack 1 Specifications Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative ENTREE AUDIO phono jack 2 Input level 327 mVrms Input impedance more than 47 kilohms SORTIE AUDIO SLV SE700B SX700B SE800B Phono jack 2 Rated output level 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms General Power requirements 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption 21W Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions including projecting parts and controls Approx 430 x 10
65. ording 1 Press TV MAGN to turn off the MAGN indicator in the display window 2 Select another programme position on the TV continued Recording TV programmes suonessdo siseg i 45 46 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 Safety tab Tips To select a programme position you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander For two digit numbers press the ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack you can select the input signal using the CHOIX ENTREE or CHAINE buttons 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 The AFFICH information does not appear during still pause mode or slow motion playback The AFFICH information will not appear while playing an NTSC recorded tape If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL SECAM MESECAM and NTSC systems the time counter reading will not be correct This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems When you insert a non standard commercially availabl
66. other programme 45 Printed in France RF channel 13 15 S Safety tab 46 Searching at various speeds 61 using the Acces Smart function 72 using the index function 75 ShowView recording 53 SMARTLINK Automatic Power Off 11 One Touch Menu 11 One Touch Play 11 43 One Touch Timer 11 Preset Download 11 TV Direct Rec 11 47 SP mode 45 Stereo 70 Synchronized Recording 65 T Timer setting 57 cancelling 68 changing 68 checking 68 daily weekly recording 55 59 using the Dial Timer 48 using the ShowView system 53 Tracking adjustment See Adjusting V VPS Video Programme System 55 Z ZWEITON broadcasts 70 Sony iine http www world sony com
67. ow to connect to a stereo system SLV SE800B only Connect the ENTREE LIGNE 2 AUDIO G D jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system using the RK C510HG audio cable not supplied Notes Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour If the other VCR is a monaural type leave the red plugs unconnected If you connect this VCR to both the ENTREE LIGNE and SORTIE LIGNE jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise If the 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 When you connect another VCR to the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 or DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector set DECODEUR LIGNE3 or DECODEUR LIGNE2 to LIGNE3 or LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu 1 SLV SE800B only 2 SLV SE600B SE700B and SX700B only Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Basic editing when recording on this VCR Before you start editing Turn on your TV and set it to the video ENR channel Press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the display window Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP On this VCR set MONTAGE to OUI in the OPTIONS 1 menu If the other VCR has a similar function turn it on as well Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and
68. page 15 Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR e Select the correct source with the CHOIX ENTREE button Select a programme position when recording TV programmes select line A input when recording from other equipment 5 TV reception is poor e Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely S e Adjust the TV aerial 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 46 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 46 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 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 5 more than one hour Reset the clock and timer 2 Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead The SHOWVIEW menu or Check that OPTIONS PROGRAMM
69. ption when NORMAL does not improve the picture quality continued Changing menu options suorljesedo jeuonppy i 79 Notes When you set a timer recording the indicators in the display window remain on even though VEILLE ECO is set to OUI With the MONTAGE option OUI the OPC function does not work 1 SLV SE600B SE700B and SX700B only 2 SLV SE800B only 3 not available on SLV SE600B 80 Changing menu options Editing ea Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the ENTREE LIGNE connector or jacks of this VCR Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR Example A Your VCR Recorder AJ UUNOUDOCTOCOCOUAOCTECTCCNTNN toNOCANNCTTT x inmo LIGNE 1 TV Sumpa VMC 2121HG PERITEL cable not supplied A signal flow Example B Your VCR Recorder open cover to connect wo VMC 820HG audio video cable not supplied Other VCR Player c signal flow continued Connecting to a VCR or stereo system 81 82 Example C Your VCR Recorder TV DECODEUR S ENTREE eS LIGNE 3 Other VCR Player or j ENTREE LIGNE 22 t PERITEL VMC 2121HG PERITEL cable not supplied oN Signal flow H
70. rased Ifthe TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR you cannot control your TV with the remote commander When you replace the batteries of the remote commander the code number may change Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries Setting up the remote commander Step 3 Connecting the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector see page 10 If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector Q Ss Q p nal is Qa LLO O O LOLO L OL ANTENNE ENTREE n _ ynonopeennnannn ANTENNE SORTIE Mains lead ANTENNE N ENTREE to mains lt Aerial cable supplied N Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your emis TV and connect it to ANTENNE oe ENTREE on the rear panel of the KERES VCR Cr SORTIE 2 Connect ANTENNE SORTIE of the AERIAL ANTENNE VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable IN ENTREE l OUT SORTIE 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains Note e When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable you have to tune your TV to the VCR see page 13 continued Connecting the VCR 9 If your TV has a PERITEL connector AJ nnno ennonn o ANTENNE ENTREE LIGNE 1 TV ANTENNE SORTIE Mains lead ANTENNE ENTR
71. reen display CHAINE In order to set the channel correctly be sure MENU to follow all of the steps below Before you start G Turn on the VCR the TV and the decoder Y e Set the TV to the video channel z t4 a OK 1 Press MENU then press to highlight OPTIONS and press OK ggj OPTIONS OPTIONS 1 OPTIONS 2 RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER OK SORTIE Press to highlight OPTIONS 2 then press OK pj OPTIONS 2 IDECODEUR LIGNES DECODEUR OPTIONS PROGRAMM MIXTE VEILLE ECO NON ENREG TV DIRECT OUI NORMAL RR RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER OK SORTIE Press to highlight DECODEUR LIGNE3 or DECODEUR LIGNE2 my TOS DECODEUR LIGNE3 DECODEUR then press OK OPTIONS PROGRAMM LIGNE3 VEILLE ECO ENREG TV DIRECT OUI NORMAL RR DRETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE continued Setting the Canal Plus decoder 37 38 Press to highlight DECODEUR then press OK ATH OPTIONS 2 IDECODEUR LIGNES OPTIONS PROGRAMM VEILLE ECO ENREG TV DIRECT RR gt RETOUR DECODEUR MIXTE NON OUI NORMAL SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE 5 Press MENU to exit
72. row will be cleared as shown on the right PROG ots AAS c03 CDE FGH SELECTIONNER cee DEPLACER PROG Hi 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 the menu MENU Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes e Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly If you disable a programme position by mistake you need to reset that channel manually 28 Changing disabling programme positions Changing the station names not available on SLV SE600B 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 MENU to appear automatically 4 5 Before you start F Turn on the VCR and the TV 5 f e Set the TV to the video channel t 4 4 FS OK 1 Press MENU then press to highlight LISTES and press OK LISTE DES CHAINES LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER OKI SORTIE Press to highlight LISTE DES CHAINES then press OK PROG CA C12 SELECTIONNER DEPLACER PROG Pl SUPPR PROG ANNU
73. s recording time CHOIX To record from a decoder turn it on ENTREE Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to SHOWVIEW or MIXTE in the MEND OPTIONS 2 menu see page 79 MINUTERIE t V lt OK E STOP continued Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE600B suonessdo siseg j 53 1 minuterie Press MINUTERIE When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to MIXTE SEALE The METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION menu appears on the TV screen Press tit to select SHOWVIEW then press OK SELECTIONNER REGLER 01 SORTIE MENU e When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM a z to SHOWVIEW oye ggg ueu JEU The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the TV screen N SHOWVIEW REGLER SORTIE MENU Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number If you make a mistake press ANNUL O and re enter the correct number ANNUL O CONFIRMER OK Cc ANNULER ANNUL 0 SORTIE MENU 3 Press OK i The date start and stop times programme R e DATE HEURE PROG position or station name tape speed and AUJOURD 19 00 20 00 35 VPS PDC setting appear on the TV screen SE IESE TES ARR NEN LISTE If appears in the PROG programme column t
74. set To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 59 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 55 To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the PROG position 58 Setting the timer manually Press MENU to exit the menu 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 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 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 To record satellite broadcasts If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR you can record satellite programmes 1 Turn on the satellite tuner 2 On the satellite tuner select the satellite programme for which you w
75. set it to playback pause 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press Ill pause 3 Press ENR on this VCR to set it to recording pause 4 To start editing press the Il pause buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the Hi STOP buttons on both VCRs Tip e To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press Il pause on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press Il pause again to resume recording Note e If you start editing following the procedure above the VCR won t start recording with the OPC function To record a tape with the OPC function press ENR again during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape Then press Ill 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 Basic editing Sumpa f 83 84 Audio dubbing SLV SE800B only This feature lets you record over the normal audio track The monaural sound previously recorded is replaced while the original hi fi sound remains unchanged Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder Before you start e Open the ENTREE LIGNE 2 AUDIO G D jacks cover on the front panel and connect a playback source e Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel DOUBLAGE SON
76. signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause e When you press kK RECHER INDEX if there is nothing recorded before the selected index signal playback may not start exactly at the index signal Searching using the index function suoljesedo jeuonippy 75 76 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 iseni display the tracking meter The distortion should mee disappear as you press one of the two buttons the M indicator lights up To resume automatic tracking adjustments eject the tape and re insert it Tracking meter About the Reality Regenerator RR function not available on SLV SE600B The Reality Regenerator RR function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback To use the RR function press RR The RR button lights up You can set RR to NORMAL or HAUTE in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 79 To turn it off press RR The RR button turns off About the Optimum Picture Control OPC function The Optimum Picture Control OPC function automatically improves recording and playback pp OPTIONS quality by adjusting the VCR
77. t available on SLV SE600B If the time does not appear set the clock manually see page 31 16 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press REGLAGE AUTO Tip e If you want to change the language for the on screen display from the one preset in the Auto Set Up function see page 18 Notes e Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function If you do repeat the steps above The Auto Set Up function may require a long time to complete approximately 15 to 18 minutes e Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function some of the settings Show View timer etc will be reset If this happens you have to set them again Q fo z 5 Co 2 D D Q not available on SLV SE600B Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 17 18 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 1 Press MENU then press to highlight REGLAGES and press OK REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 01 SORTIE MENY Press to highlight LANGUE then ENGLISH FRAN AIS press OK SELECTIONNER REGLER 01 SORTIE MENU Se
78. t you used to record a programme 2 Press ACCES SMART Searching using the Acces Smart function Ta ACCES SMART PAS DE DONNEES DONNEES RECENTES SELECTIONNER f REGLER z OKI SORTIE ACCES SMART continued suoljesedo jeuonippy i 73 74 3 Press 4 to highlight DONNEES RECENTES If you want to reset the latest data screen highlight PAS DES DONNEES and press OK i 0015 00 then record a programme 1302 7 00 PAS DE DONNEES DONNEES RECENTES 00 20 00 00 15 00 SELECTIONNER 4 REGLER 5 01 SORTIE ACCES SMART 4 Press OK The latest data stored in the VCR s memory is displayed Tips You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list 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 W STOP Notes You cannot use this function unless the clock is set Depending on the tape the total or remaining time may not appear correctly If many short programmes are recorded on a tape multiple programmes may be included in a single block In this case only the latest programme information will appear in the ACCES SMART screen Blank time is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of the tape However i
79. the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu e Check that DECODEUR LIGNE3 or DECODEUR LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to DECODEUR see page 79 You cannot watch the Canal Plus programme when the VCR is in standby mode e Check that DECODEUR LIGNE3 or DECODEUR LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to DEOCEUR see page 79 e Make sure the Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged securely The Canal Plus programme is always recorded scrambled e Make sure the Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged securely e Check that DECODEUR LIGNE3 or DECODEUR LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to DECODEUR see page 79 e Check that this channel is set as Canal Plus in the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu see page 37 Troubleshooting Others Symptom A tape cannot be inserted Remedy Check that a tape isn t already in the tape compartment The remote commander does not function Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak Make sure the TV MAGN remote control switch is set correctly The selected input line connector number does not appear in the display window Check that DECODEUR LIGNE3 or DECODEUR LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to LIGNE3 or LIGNE2 see page 79 The SMARTLINK function does not work Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK MEGA
80. the menu O The menu disappears from the TV screen 6 Press MENU again Then press AIF to highlight REGLAGES and press OK REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press to highlight REGLAGE DES CHAINES then press OK NORME NORMAL CABLE i REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 E NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C12 AAB TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN DRETOUR NON OUl SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press to highlight NORME then press OK em REGLAGE DES CHAINES NORME k NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN 2RETOUR B G SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Setting the Canal Plus decoder Press to highlight L or B G then press OK e To receive broadcasts in France highlight L e To receive broadcasts using the PAL system for example in Germany or Switzerland highlight B G jaa REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 NORME NORMAL CABLE E NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C12 AAB TV PAYANTE CANAL NON OUI AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press to highlight NORMAL CABLE then press OK NORME ca REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1
81. to the condition of the orc video heads and tape To maintain better picture MON HIRO quality we recommend that you set OPC to OUI in STANDARD COULEUR the OPTIONS 1 menu the OPC indicator lights up RETOUR in the display window For details see page 78 SELECTIONNER F4 REGLER Ol SORTIE OPC playback The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC OPC recording Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time the VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function the OPC indicator flashes rapidly This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected Adjusting the picture To deactivate the OPC function Set OPC to NON in the OPTIONS 1 menu The OPC indicator in the display window turns off 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 e With the Auto Long Play function on the OPC function will work only in SP mode If the tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP the OPC function turns off If however the entire programme is recorded in LP mode the OPC function will work There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR ana
82. uctions in this manual are for the 4 models SLV SE600B SE700B SX700B SE800B Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR SLV SE800B is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV SE700B only 4 Unpacking Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Insert the negative end first then push in and down until the positive end clicks into position p ezs Bua 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 H symbol near the remote sensor this remote commander will not operate the TV Remote sensor TV MAGN 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 WIDE CHOIX SON FASTEXT buttons AFFICH TV MAGN Programme number buttons CHAINE ae A TV control buttons To Press Set the TV to standby mode Select
83. 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 suonessdo siseg i 43 Recording TV programmes COMPT DUREE REST AFFICH SP LP TV MAGN 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 tab in place 44 Recording TV programmes 3 cHAINE Press CHAINE to select the programme position or station name you want to record E 4 Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP SP LP GD 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 W 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 CASSETE in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set according to the tape type you use see page 79 To watch another TV programme while rec

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