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1. 5 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU O The menu disappears from the TV screen Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder not available on SLV SE610A continued payieys Gunje5 39 Press MENU again Then press to highlight SETTINGS and press OK M TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE RETURN SELECT SET 2 Press to highlight TUNER then press OK NORMAL CATV NORMAL CHANNEL SET C12 _ AAB PAY TV CANAL OFF ON AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT SET 0l Press tit to highlight NORMAL a CATV then press OK NORMAL CATV NORMAL CHANNEL SET CATV PAY TV CANAL ON AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT CONFIRM Press to highlight NORMAL n then press OK NORMAL CATV NORMAL IANI SI CHANNEL SET C12 AAB To preset CATV Cable Television PAY TV CANAL OFE channels select CATV SRETURN SELECT SET Ol Press PROG to select the desired Selected programme programme position position INORMAL CATV NORMAL CHANNEL SET C12 AAB PAY TV CANAL OFF ON AFT FINE TUNING DRETURN SELECT SET Ol 40 Setting the PAY TV Can
2. SELECT 9 ew SET CANCEL CLEAR 54 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE610A E 5 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU O 6 iia Press I to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from a decoder or other source leave the connected equipment switched on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Hi 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 suoieiedo o1Iseg i TODAY SUN SAT Sunday to Saturday MON SAT Monday to Saturday MON FRI Monday to Friday SAT every Saturday MON every Monday SUN every Sunday 1 month later dates count down TOMORROW TODAY Timer recording with VPS PDC signals Some broadcast systems transmit VPS Video Programme System or PDC Programme Delivery Control signals with their TV programmes These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays early starts or broadcast interruptions when the VPS or PDC indicator in the display window is lit To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to ON in step 4 above You can also use the VPS PDC function for a source connec
3. Scart EURO AV VMC 2121HG Scart cable not supplied Sumpa oN Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system SLV SE810D E and SX810D only Connect the LINE 2 L R jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system using the RK C510HG audio cable not supplied Notes e Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour e If the other VCR is a monaural type leave the red plugs unconnected e If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise Ifthe other VCR does not have a Scart EURO AV connector use the VMC 2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR When you connect another VCR to the DECODER LINE 3 IN or DECODER LINE 2 IN connector set DECODER LINE3 or DECODER LINE2 to LINE3 or LINE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu 1 SLV SE810D E and SX810D only 2 SLV SE610E SE710D E SX710D E and SX717D E only Connecting to a VCR or stereo system 85 86 Basic editing when recording on this VCR Before you start editing Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window e Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP On this VCR set EDIT to ON in the OPTIONS 1 menu If the other VCR has a similar function turn it on as well 1 Insert a sourc
4. 5 Co A D 2 Ve RF CHANNEL PROGRAM 1 Press I C on standby to turn on the VCR 16 2 Mice Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly eld The factory preset RF channel appears in the display window Q The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV RF CHANNEL 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 continued Tuning your TV to the VCR 19 4 Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that the picture on the right appears SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER clearly on the TV screen Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions If the picture does not appear clearly see To obtain a clear picture from the VCR below 5 AUTO Press RF CHANNEL SET UP You have now tuned your TV to the VCR Whenever you want to play a tape set the TV to the video channel RF CHANNEL To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM on the VCR If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM the TV tuning is correct To obtain a clear picture from the VCR If the screen does not appear clearly in step 4 above press PROGRAM so that another RF channel appears Then tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears If your TV has a S
5. Step 3 Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector see page 16 Q f L a 3 Co 2 D 2 If your TV does not have a Scart EURO AV connector AERIAL IN AJ nononnonnonnannontentonnonnt ento omoro AERIAL OUT Mains lead c AERIAL IN to mains lt Aerial cable supplied N Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from AERIAL your TV and connect it to ies AERIAL IN on the rear panel of Q the VCR We 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the AERIAL VCR and the aerial input of your aie TV using the supplied aerial cable 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 19 continued Connecting the VCR 15 If your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector LINE 1 Mains lead TV to mains qe Signal flow Scart cable not supplied 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from AERIAL your TV and connect it to ai AERIAL IN on the rear panel of Q the VCR Me 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the AERIAL VCR and the aerial input of your aie TV using the supplied aerial cable 3 Connect LINE 1 TV on the VCR and the Scart EURO AV connector on the TV with the a Ha optional Scart cable Sie oF RS This connection improves picture and sou
6. ae TODAY 19 00 20 00 35 programme position or station name eis ie eae tape speed and VPS PDC setting LIST appear on the TV screen INPUT SELECT ee es y SELECT D e If appears in the PROG Sloe AER programme column this may CLEAR happen for local broadcasts you have to set the appropriate programme position manually Press to select the desired programme position To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs press INPUT SELECT 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 e When you have selected A Austria CH Switzerland or D Germany with the country selection in the Auto Set Up procedure the VPS PDC function is automatically set to ON For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 55 If the information is incorrect press CLEAR to cancel the setting If you want to change the date tape speed and the VPS PDC setting aire i a TIME TODAY 19 00 20 00 35 1 Press lt gt to highlight the item Sie CSE ps ane mm you want to change LIST 2 Press F to reset it 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 ON
7. 14 VO on standby switch 12 55 15 COUNTER REMAIN button 45 Teletext button for TV 13 16 TV power on TV mode select button for TV 12 17 kea PI INDEX SEARCH buttons 77 18 CLEAR button 43 54 66 19 TV VIDEO button 12 16 46 20 Programme number buttons 12 46 21 INPUT SELECT button 46 58 Q fo L 2 5 Co A D 2 86 22 PROG programme buttons 12 31 45 ED EY Teletext page access buttons for TV 13 23 TIMER button 53 57 24 SMART SEARCH button 70 IFASTEXT buttons for TV not available on SLV SE610A E SE710D E SX710D E 2not available on SLV SE610A E SE710D E SX710D E Index to parts and controls 9 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 gt Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 11 models SLV SE610A SE610E SE710D SE710E SX710D SX710E SX717D SX717E SE810D SE810E and SX810D Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR SLV SE810E is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV SE710E only 10 Unpacking Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert t
8. 31 32 If the picture is not clear Normally the Auto Fine Tuning AFT function automatically tunes in channels clearly However if the picture is not clear you may also use the manual tuning function Press PROG or the programme number buttons to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture 2 Press MENU then select SETTINGS and press OK 3 Select TUNER then press OK 4 Select FINE TUNING then press OK The fine tuning meter appears Selected programme NORMAL CATV NORMAL position CHANNEL SET C27 PAY TV CANAL OFF AFT FINE TUNING Goes RETURN 5 Press gt to get a clearer picture then press MENU to exit the menu Note that the AFT Auto Fine Tuning setting switches to OFF Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes e When adjusting FINE TUNING the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received Presetting channels Changing disabling programme positions After setting the channels you can change the programme positions as you like If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels you can disable them You can also change the station names not available on SLV SE610A E If the station names are not disp
9. After you set the year CLOCK appears in the display window again When you have finished setting the time press DIAL TIMER to start the clock suoieiedo o1Iseg To cancel a Dial Timer setting press Il stop on the VCR while you are making the setting The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode To change the tape speed press SP LP before you complete the setting in step 9 When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 82 To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 66 Notes If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the TIMER menu FULL appears in the display window for about five seconds The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 with no tape inserted If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function and AUTO ADJUST is set to ON the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set correctly The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive st
10. DECODEUR 2 ENTREE LIGNE 2 connector 18 38 64 85 DECODER 2 LINE 3 IN DECODEUR 2 ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector 18 38 64 85 3 AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector 15 16 ISLV SE610E SE710D E SX710D E and SX717D E only 2SLV SE810D E and SX810D only 3not available on SLV SE610A E 4 AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector 15 16 5 gt LINE 1 TV LIGNE 1 TV connector 16 38 6 audio out R D right L G left jacks 18 continued Index to parts and controls 7 8 Remote commander Index to parts and controls 1 amp EJECT button 43 WIDE button for TV 13 AUDIO MONITOR button 68 4 x2 button 61 5 B gt SLOW button 61 6 SP Standard Play LP Long Play button 45 DISPLAY button 45 I ten s digit button 12 46 9 1 volume buttons for TV 13 REC record button 45 63 MENU button 25 66 Il PAUSE button 25 43 E STOP button 25 43 lt lt REW rewind button 43 61 gt gt FF fast forward gt button 43 61 gt PLAY OK button 25 43 IFASTEXT buttons for TV not available on SLV SE610A E SE710D E SX710D E 2not available on SLV SE610A E SE7I10D E SX710D E 13 remote control switch 11
11. DIAL TIMER to complete the setting OK appears in the display window for about five seconds The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from a decoder or other source leave the connected equipment switched on To return to the previous step To return to the previous step press the PROGRAM 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 Ii STOP To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press VW The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press 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 43 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 45 e Check the timer settings page 66 e Watch another TV programme page 46 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810D E and SX810D only To set the clock 1 Turn DIAL TIMER so that CLOCK appears in the display window 2 Press DIAL TIMER DAY appears in the display window 3 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day 4 Press DIAL TIMER 6 Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute Tips MONTH appears in the display window Turn and press amp DIAL TIMER to set the month and then the year
12. LINE 3 IN connector as the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder connector LINE3 to use the DECODER LINE 3 IN connector as the line input connector TIMER OPTIONS VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing the TIMER button e STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing the TIMER button e SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when pressing the TIMER button For details see page 53 and 57 POWER SAVE gt e FULL to turn off the indicators in the display window during standby mode to reduce the VCR s power consumption to a minimum For using the Line Through function page 18 or the decoder page 38 select PARTIAL or OFF PARTIAL to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve the VCR s power OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by Changing menu options Menu option Set this option to POWER SAVE e ON to turn off the indicators in the display window during standby mode to reduce the VCR s power consumption to a minimum e OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by TV DIRECT REC e ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function OFF to deactivate it RR e NORMAL for normal everyday use HIGH for well used video tapes such as rented tapes Select this option when NORMAL does not improve the pict
13. OPC EDIT e ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing OFF to turn off EDIT AUDIO MIX e ON to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks at the same time The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function e OFF to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks separately Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button If you press amp EJECT AUDIO MIX will be reset to OFF For details see page 69 continued Changing menu options 81 82 Menu option Set this option to HIFI AUDIO e NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi fi audio track STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi fi audio track For details see page 68 AUTO LONG PLAY e ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time Note that for AUTO LONG PLAY to work correctly the TAPE LENGTH setting must be accurate e OFF to keep the set tape speed TAPE LENGTH 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 OPTIONS 2 Menu option Set this option to DECODER LINE2 DECODER to use the DECODER LINE 2 IN connector as the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder connector e LINE to use the DECODER LINE 2 IN connector as the line input connector DECODER LINE3 DECODER to use the DECODER
14. 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 Aare During playback press PROGRAM on a E the VCR to display the tracking meter The distortion should 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 Reality Regenerator function The Reality Regenerator function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback To use the Reality Regenerator RR function 1 Press MENU then select OPTIONS and press OK 2 Press 4 4 to highlight OPTIONS 2 then press OK 3 Press 7 to highlight RR then press OK DECODER LINES DECODER TIMER OPTIONS VARIABLE POWER SAVE OFF TV DIRECT REC RR NORMAL RETURN HIGH OFF 4 Press alt to set RR to NORMAL or HIGH then press OK The RR indicator lights up in the display window 5 Press MENU to return to the original screen To turn it off select OFF in step 3 The RR indicator turns off in the display window 78 Adjusting the picture About the Optimum Picture Control OPC function The Optimum Picture Control OPC function automatically improves rec
15. is received the STEREO indicator appears in the display window To select bilingual sound while recording Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Main MAIN STEREO Sub SUB STEREO Main and sub MAIN SUB STEREO In NICAM system SLV SE610E SE710E SX710E SX717E and SE810E only This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system The NICAM indicator appears When a stereo or bilingual programme is received the STEREO indicator appears in the display window To record a NICAM programme HIFI AUDIO in the OPTIONS 1 menu should be set to NICAM initial setting To check the menu setting see page 82 for details To select the sound while recording Press AUDIO MONITOR 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 MAIN STEREO Sub SUB STEREO Main and sub MAIN SUB STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator Usually the main sound monaural Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo main and
16. lt lt REW lt 4 lt 4 Play at high speed During playback press P gt FF or lt lt REW on the remote commander During playback hold down gt FF P or lt lt REW lt 4 lt 4 When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal speed During playback press x2 Play in slow motion During playback press B gt SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press gt FF or lt lt REW on the remote commander Hold down FF or lt lt REW to play one frame each second Rewind and start play During stop press C gt play on the VCR while holding down lt 4 on the VCR To resume normal playback Press gt PLAY Using the shuttle ring SLV SE810D E and Shuttle ring ICE SX810D 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 continued Playing searching at various speeds suo jesado jeuonippy f 61 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 i High speed in High speed reverse To use the shuttle ring in jog mode Use this mod
17. screen press DISPLAY continued Playing a tape suoleiodo siseg i 43 44 Notes 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 If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with the NTSC system the sound becomes monaural e While setting the menu on the TV screen buttons for playback on the remote commander do not function Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play not available on SLV SE610A E If you use the SMARTLINK connection you can turn on the VCR and the TV set the TV to the video channel and start playback automatically with one button 1 Insert a tape The VCR automatically turns on If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed the TV turns on and switches to the video channel Playback starts automatically 2 Press gt PLAY The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically Playback starts Tip e When there already is a tape in the VCR the VCR and the TV turn on the TV is set to the
18. screens will be displayed repeatedly If you operate the VCR the Demonstration Mode temporarily stops After about five minutes the demonstration will restart To cancel the Demonstration Mode While the VCR is turned off press and hold the both ll stop and amp eject buttons on the VCR for a few seconds You can also cancel the Demonstration Mode if you turn the power off and unplug the mains lead 76 Storing searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus Searching using the index function The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins Use these signals as references to find a specific recording 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press k lt P1 INDEX SEARCH To search ahead press PI INDEX SEARCH INDEX SEARCH To search backwards press Kd INDEX SEARCH The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from that point To stop searching Press Mi STOP Notes e No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause However an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause When you press kK INDEX SEARCH if there is nothing recorded before the selected index signal playback may not start exactly at the index signal Searching using the index function suo jesado jeuonippy i 77 Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR
19. to the original screen To turn on the indicators in the display window Set POWER SAVE to OFF in step 4 Notes e When the VCR stands by for recording the indicators in the display window remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to FULL PARTIAL or ON If POWER SAVE is set to FULL you cannot watch or record programmes from your PAY TV Canal Plus decoder satellite or digital tuner during standby mode page 82 not available on SLV SE610A 80 Reducing the VCR s power consumption Changing menu options Press MENU then select OPTIONS and press OK OPTIONS 1 OPTIONS 2 DRETURN 2 Press to highlight OPTIONS 1 or OPTIONS 2 then press OK OPC DECODER LINES DECODER EDIT TIMER OPTIONS VARIABLE AUDIO MIX POWER SAVE OFF HIFI AUDIO TV DIRECT REC ON AUTO LONG PLAY RR NORMAL TAPE LENGTH DRETURN RETURN SELECT SELECT SET SET 3 Press to select the option then press OK suo jesadQ jeuonippy 4 Press to change the setting then press OK 5 Press MENU to return to the original screen Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print OPTIONS 1 Menu option Set this option to OPC e ON to switch on the OPC Optimum Picture Control function and improve picture quality OFF to switch off
20. video channel and playback starts automatically in one sequence when you press gt PLAY Note e When you use the One Touch Play function leave the TV on or in the standby mode Playing a tape Recording TV programmes Before you start e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a decoder turn it on 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Press PROG to select the programme position or station name you want to record suoleiodo oiseg i Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP SP LP LP Long Play provides recording time twice as long as SP However SP Standard Play produces better picture and audio quality 5 REC Press REC to start recording The recording indicator lights up red in the display window Recording indicator To stop recording Press W STOP To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY With the display on press COUNTER REMAIN to check the remaining time Each time you press COUNTER REMAIN the continued Recording TV programmes 45 46 time counter and the remaining time appear alternately The indicator indicates the remaining time Time counter Remaining time In order to get an accurate remaining time indication be sure TAPE LENGTH in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set according to the tape type yo
21. you set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW in the OPTIONS 2 menu you can set the timer manually Press MENU to select TIMER then go to step 2 e To check change or cancel the programme setting press lt to choose LIST then press OK in step 2 For details see step 3 in Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 66 continued Recording TV programmes using the timer suoieiedo oIseg i 59 60 Notes When setting the timer with VPS PDC signals enter the start and stop times exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide Otherwise the VPS PDC function won t work If the VPS PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS PDC function The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I C with no tape inserted The VPS PDC function is automatically set to OFF 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 SE610A E Recording TV programmes using the timer Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds Before you start e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Playback options Operation View the picture during fast forward or rewind During fast forward hold down gt FF gt gt During rewind hold down
22. 0 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 REC repeatedly to set a new duration time To cancel the duration Press REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to the normal recording mode To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Hi STOP Note e You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time Setting the recording duration time suo jesado jeuonippy i 63 E Synchronized Recording not available on SLV SE610A E You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the DECODER LINE 3 IN or DECODER LINE 2 IN connector The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work When the connected equipment turns on the VCR also automatically turns on and starts recording a programme from DECODER LINE 3 IN or DECODER LINE 2 IN How to connect for Synchronized Recording Connect the DECODER LINE 3 IN or DECODER LINE 2 IN connector of the VCR to the TV Scart connector of the satellite tuner Then connect the LINE 1 TV connector to the TV Scart cable not supplied Satellite tuner etc D TV Scart connector DECODER LINE 3 IN or DECODER LINE 2
23. 13 14 Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV To switch to wide mode see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 02 Nokia 15 16 69 3 Akai 68 Panasonic 17 49 Ferguson 52 Philips 06 07 08 Grundig 10 11 Saba 12 13 Hitachi 24 Samsung 225 23 JVC 33 Sanyo 25 Loewe 45 Sharp 29 Mivar 09 70 Telefunken 36 NEC 66 Thomson 43 2 Toshiba 38 1 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 tpm to select the wide picture you want and press OK Tip e When you set your TV s code number correctly while the TV is turned on the TV turns off automatically Notes If you enter a new code number the code number previously entered will be erased Ifthe TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR you cannot control your TV with the remote commander e When you replace the batteries of the remote commander the code number may change Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries Setting up the remote commander
24. 15 Step 3 Connecting the VCR 19 Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR 22 Step 5 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 25 Step 6 Setting the clock 29 Selecting a language 30 Presetting channels 33 Changing disabling programme positions 38 Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder not available on SLV SE610A Basic Operations 43 Playing a tape 45 Recording TV programmes 48 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810D E and SX810D only 53 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE610A E 57 Recording TV programmes using the timer Additional Operations 61 Playing searching at various speeds 63 Setting the recording duration time 64 Synchronized Recording not available on SLV SE610A E 66 Checking changing cancelling timer settings 68 70 72 77 78 80 81 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes Searching using the Smart Search function Storing searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus Searching using the index function Adjusting the picture Reducing the VCR s power consumption Changing menu options Q f pea 2 5 Co A D D 2 Editing 84 86 87 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Basic editing Audio dubbing SLV SE810D E and SX810D only Additional Information 88 92 93 Troubleshooting Specifications Index Back Cover Quick Start Guide Table of contents 3 4 Gett
25. A ITALIANO SUOMI ESPANOL _ EAAHNIKA PORTUGUES T RK E SELECT Eve SET OK Press 4 4 4 gt to highlight the desired language then press OK 4 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Selecting a language 29 Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function you can preset them manually Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 went Press MENU then press AF to O highlight SETTINGS and press OK TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE DRETURN SELECT SET 0l Press 4 4 to highlight TUNER then press OK fia TUNER PROG 1 NORMAL CATV NORMAL CHANNEL SET C12 _ AAB PAY TV CANAL OFF AFT FINE TUNING RETURN ON SELECT SET 0l Press to highlight NORMAL CATYV then press OK l TUNER PROG 1 NORMAL CATV NORMAL CHANNEL SET CATV PAY TV CANAL ON AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT CONFIRM Press to highlight NORMAL
26. CR for more TV using the supplied aerial cable than three seconds 3 For better picture and sound connect LINE 1 2 Press PROGRAM to select the abbreviation TV to your TV using a Scart cable if your TV of your country from the Country abbreviation has a Scart EURO AV connector table 4 Connect the mains lead to the mains 3 Press AUTO SET UP lightly Tuning your TV to the VCR When all the receivable channels are preset SET UP VO RF CHANNEL disappears from the display window You can rearrange the programme position to your favourite order see Changing disabling programme positions Now you can operate your VCR PROGRAM A If your TV does not have a Scart EURO AV connector 1 Press VD on standby to turn on the VCR 2 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly Cl po ra WN aaa a zs i 3 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture 4 Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER appears clearly on the TV screen Refer to your TV s instruction manual for tuning instructions 5 Press RF CHANNEL Sony Piine http www world sony com Sony Corporation
27. GRAM EDE carries a time signal appears Rac PROGRA 28 9 2001 FRI 18 00 If the VCR does not receive a time signal from any station AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF SELECT automatically CONFIRM 7 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tips e If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station whose programme position is displayed in the CLOCK PROGRAM row If you do not need the Auto Clock Set select OFF e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 28 Setting the clock Selecting a language You can change the on screen display language from the one you selected with the Auto Set Up function Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Q f a 2 5 Co A D 2 1 Press MENU then press to highlight SETTINGS and press OK E TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE DRETURN SELECT SET _ OK Press tit to highlight LANGUAGE then press OK ENGLISH NEDERLANDS DEUTSCH DANSK NORSK FRAN AIS SVENSK
28. IN i AJ ommno NNOOAANOTAD pprnnnneennoninn Scart cable not supplied Scart EURO AV oN Signal flow Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording SYNCHRO REC function E Ie y Before you start x Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time Set DECODER LINE3 or DECODER LINE2 to LINE3 or LINE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 82 Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 64 Synchronized Recording not available on SLV SE610A E Press INPUT SELECT or PROG to display L3 or L2 in the display window Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want to record then turn it off 3 Press SP LP to select the tape speed 4 Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds The SYNCHRO indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an input signal from the connected equipment The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when the connected equipment stops transmitting an input signal To cancel the Synchronized Recording function Press SYNCHRO REC The SYNCHRO indicator disappears To stop recording Press W STOP while recording Notes This function may not work with some types of satel
29. M 36 Changing disabling programme positions Enter the station name 1 Press tit to select a character Eos or Nae p Each time you press the 3 tbe character changes as shown below FGH S A gt B gt Z gt a gt b 2 gt zZz 0 1 gt gt 9 SELECT A CHARACTER x CONFIRM T symbols blank space A 2 Press to set the next character The next space is highlighted To correct a character press lt until the character you want to correct is highlighted then reset it You can set up to 5 characters for the station name Press OK to confirm the new name Press MENU to exit the menu Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes e If you enter a symbol in step 5 it will appear as a blank space in the display window Changing disabling programme positions 37 Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder not available on SLV SE610A You can watch or record PAY TV Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder not supplied to the VCR Connecting a decoder PAY TV Canal Plus decoder k Scart cable not supplied DECODER LINE 3 IN or DECODER LINE 2 IN Scart Scart cable not supplied EURGAW oN Signal flow Setting PAY
30. MON Press to highlight MANUAL ADJUST then press OK AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM OFF MANUAL ADJUST 1 2001 MON 0 00 continued Setting the clock 25 26 Press tit to set the day AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 28 1 2001 SUN Press gt to highlight the month and e set the month pressing Cee eee AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2001 FRI Set the year hour and minutes in sequence pressing gt to highlight the x AUTO ADJUST OFF item to be set and press 4 F to select CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST the digits 28 9 2001 FRI 18 00 The day of the week is set automatically ser ii Press OK to start the clock AUTO ADJUST OFF CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2001 FRI SELECT SET Ol 8 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU O Tips e To change the digits while setting press to return to the item to be changed and select the digits by pressing e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note The menu disappears automaticall
31. ON and OFF in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 83 Notes e You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in the following modes pause timer standby tuner preset Auto Set Up and recording e When the TV indicator is lit in the display window do not turn off the TV nor change the TV programme position When the TV indicator is not lit the VCR continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme position on the TV Recording TV programmes suoieiedo s1seg i 47 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810D E and SX810D only The Dial Timer function allows you to Me DIALTIMER m make timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes including settings made with other timer methods that will be broadcast within the next month The recording start time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals PROGRAM H 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 Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations T oomme Press DIAL TIMER DATE and TODAY appear alternately in the display window If the date and time are not set DAY will appear See step 2 in the following section To set the clock to set the date an
32. S 2 menu is set to LINE3 or LINE2 see page 82 The SMARTLINK function does not work e Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK MEGALOGIC EASYLINK Q Link EURO VIEW LINK or T V LINK e Make sure you use the Scart cable to connect the VCR and your TV e Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an NTSC recorded tape You cannot control other TVs e Set your TV s code number The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander The display window The display window automatically becomes dim when the becomes dim VCR is in standby or timer recording mode The VCR needs to be e Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth cleaned or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture e Rough picture initial e Unclear picture black amp white screen appears terminal contamination Troubleshooting No picture or uonewoyuy jeuonippy i 91 Specifications System Channel coverage PAL B G VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to
33. S ONY 3 065 674 E1 1 GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions VHS Hisa SLV SE610A E SLV SE710D E SHOWVIEW SLV SX710D E SHOWVIEW SLV SX717D E SHOWVIEW SLV SE810D E SHOWVIEW SLV SX810D SHOWVIEW 2001 Sony Corporation 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet 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
34. S05 S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP PAL23 39 mm s recording playback NTSC33 35 mm s playback only LP PAL11 70 mm s recording playback NTSC16 67 mm s playback only EP NTSC11 12 mm s playback only Maximum recording playback time 10 hrs in LP mode with E300 tape Fast forward and rewind time Approx 1 min with E180 tape Inputs and outputs gt LINE 1 TV 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 Video output pin 19 Audio output pins 1 and 3 DECODER 2 LINE 2 IN SLV SE610E SE710D E SX710D E SX717D E 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 DECODER 2 LINE 3 IN SLV SE810D E SX810D 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 Specifications LINE 2 IN L R SLV SE810D E SX810D VIDEO IN phono jack 1 Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO IN phono jack 2 Input level 327 mVrms Input impedance more than 47 kilohms G R D L G SLV SE710D E SX710D E SX717D E SE810D E SX810D Phono jack 2 Rated output level 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms General Power requirements 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption 20 W 1 2 W POWER SAVE is set to FULL ON minimum Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions including proj
35. Set Up function see page 29 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function continued 23 Notes e If you stop the Auto Set Up function during step 3 you must repeat set up from step 1 e Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function some of the settings Show View timer etc will be reset If this happens you have to set them again not available on SLV SE610A E 24 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Step 6 Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly The Auto Clock Set function not available on SLV SE610A E works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock correctly for your local area try another station for the Auto Clock Set function Setting the clock manually Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Q f pea 2 5 Co A 4 D 2 Press MENU then press aly to highlight SETTINGS and press OK fim SETTINGS TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE RETURN SELECT SET _ OKI Press to highlight CLOCK then press OK For SLV SE610A E only the clock setting menu appears Skip the next step and go to step 4 AUTO ADJUST OFF CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 1 2001
36. TV Canal Plus channels To watch or record PAY TV Canal Plus programmes set your VCR to receive the channels using the on screen display In order to set the channels correctly be sure to follow all of the steps below Before you start Turn on the VCR the TV and the decoder Set the TV to the video channel Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 38 Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder not available on SLV SE610A 1 Press MENU then press AIF to highlight OPTIONS and press OK A OPTIONS OPTIONS 1 OPTIONS 2 RETURN Press to highlight OPTIONS 2 then press OK ATH OPTIONS 2 DECODER LINES DECODER TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC DRETURN VARIABLE ON NORMAL SELECT SET Ol Press 4 4 to highlight DECODER LINE3 or DECODER LINE2 then press OK F OPTIONS 2 DECODER LINES DECODER TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC RR DRETURN LINES ON NORMAL SELECT CONFIRM Press 4 4 to highlight DECODER then press OK TL OPTIONS 2 DECODER LINES TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC RR RETURN DECODER VARIABLE ON NORMAL SELECT SET _ OK
37. Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels you can disable unused programme positions The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG buttons Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 aa Press MENU then press tit to O highlight LISTS and press OK CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST RETURN Changing disabling programme positions Press to highlight CHANNEL LIST then press OK PROG CH Ci2 SELECT MOVE PROGRAM ERASE PROGRAM poyieys 6unje5 Press to highlight the row which you want to disable PROG NAME C12 AAB SELECT MOVE PROGRAM ERASE PROGRAM Press CLEAR CLEAR C The selected row will be cleared as PROG shown on the right SELECT MOVE PROGRAM ERASE PROGRAM Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tip If you want to return to the previous me
38. Troubleshooting uoneunoju jeuonippy 89 Synchronized Recording button turns off while recording or does not go back to recording standby mode Symptom Remedy The SHOWVIEW menu Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS 2 menu is o 1 the TIMER menu does set correctly see page 82 S not appear xe o The VPS PDC function Check that the clock and the date are set correctly F does not operate e Check that the VPS PDC time you set is the correct one properly there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good E VPS PDC information the VCR will not start recording k e If the reception is poor the VPS PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording The SYNCHRO REC The tape has reached its end Insert a new tape and press SYNCHRO REC again The Synchronized Recording function does not work The connected equipment was not turned off Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC again e There was a power failure Press SYNCHRO REC again The programme recorded with the Synchronized Recording function is incomplete If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized Recording overlap the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished e There was a power failure Press SYNCHRO REC again PA
39. UTO SET UP lightly The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for your local area If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions see Changing disabling programme positions on page 33 Q 5 Q 7 Qa If you use the SMARTLINK connection not available on SLV SE610A E the Preset Download function starts and the indicator flashes in the display window during download After the search or download is complete the current time appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal not available on SLV SE610A E The abbreviations of the countries and languages are as follows Abbreviation Country Language Abbreviation Country Language A Austria German GR Greece Greek B D Belgium German I Italy Italian B F Belgium French L D Luxembourg German B N Belgium Dutch L F Luxembourg French CH D Switzerland German N Norway Danish CH F Switzerland French NL Netherlands Dutch CH I Switzerland Italian P Portugal Portuguese D Germany German Sweden Swedish DK Denmark Danish SF Finland Finnish E Spain Spanish ELSE Other l English countries To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press AUTO SET UP Tip If you want to change the language for the on screen display from the one preset in the Auto
40. Y TV Canal Plus You cannot set channels as PAY TV Canal Plus in the TUNER menu e Check that DECODER LINE3 or DECODER LINE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to DECODER see page 82 You cannot watch PAY TV Canal Plus programmes when the e Check that DECODER LINE3 or DECODER LINE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to DECODER see page 82 e Make sure the PAY TV Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged VCR is in standby mode securely e Check that POWER SAVE in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to PARTIAL or OFF see page 82 A PAY TV Canal Plus e Make sure the PAY TV Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged programme is always recorded scrambled securely Check that DECODER LINE3 or DECODER LINE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to DECODER see page 82 e Check that this channel is set as PAY TV Canal Plus in the TUNER menu see page 38 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Others A tape cannot be inserted e Check that a tape isn t already in the tape compartment The remote commander does not function e Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR e Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak e Make sure the TV VIDEO correctly remote control switch is set The selected input line connector number does not appear in the display window e Check that DECODER LINE3 or DECODER LINE2 in the OPTION
41. a Call up the on screen display DISPLAY Change the Teletext page EDE Switch to from wide mode of a Sony wide TV For WIDE other manufactures wide TVs see Controlling other TVs with the remote commander SLV SX717D E SE810D E and SX810D only below Notes e With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Do not use a new battery together with an old one e Do not use different types of batteries together e Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs not available on SLV SE610A E SE710D E and SX710D E Controlling other TVs with the remote commander SLV SX717D E SE810D E and SX810D only The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non Sony TVs If your TV is listed in the following table set the appropriate manufacturer s code number 1 Set VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV 2 Hold down I 0 and enter your TV s code number using the programme number buttons Then release Q Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV I TV VIDEO programme number buttons ten s digit PROG 44 O TV Teletext FASTEXT buttons WIDE MENU 4 9 4 gt and OK These buttons may not work with all TVs continued Setting up the remote commander
42. al Plus decoder not available on SLV SE610A Press to highlight CHANNEL a SET then press OK NORMAL CATV CHANNEL SET C12 _AAB PAY TV CANAL ON AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT CONFIRM p yes Bum 9 Press aly to select the PAY TV Canal E Plus channels then press OK NORMAL CATV NORMAL CHANNEL SET C02 LMN PAY TV CANAL OFF ON AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT SET Press to highlight PAY TV CANAL then press OK NORMAL CATV NORMAL CHANNEL SET PAY TV CANAL AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT CONFIRM Press to highlight ON then press OK NORMAL CATV NORMAL CHANNEL SET LMN PAY TV CANAL AFT FINE TUNING DRETURN SELECT SET 1 5 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU O Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK continued Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder not available on SLV SE610A 41 42 Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes e To superimpose subtitles while watching PAY TV Canal Plus programmes make both decoder VCR and VCR TV connections using 21 pin Scart cables that are compatible with the RGB si
43. ation name information signals continued Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810D E and SX810D only 54 About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user such as a salesperson to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programmes have already been set Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making timer recordings Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate To activate the Demonstration Mode Press Ill pause on the VCR while turning the DIAL TIMER DEMO appears in the display window for a few seconds To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead Although the Demonstration Mode is cancelled the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead see page 66 52 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810D E and SX810D only Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE610A E The Show View system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings Just enter the Show View number listed in the TV programme guide The date times and programme position of that programme are set automatica
44. ation stored in a memory number Before you start Turn on your TV and the VCR Set the TV to the video channel 1 Press SMART SEARCH SMART SEARCH RECALL The SMART SEARCH RECALL RECALL screen appears 21 30 23 SMART SEARCH 2 Press gt to select the memory bank number to delete The programme information on the selected memory bank number appears Check the information that you want to delete SMART SEARCH continued Storing searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus suoljesado jeuonippy i 75 3 Press CLEAR The programme information is deleted RECALL DATE TIME NO DATA SELECT SET OK LSMART SEARCH 4 Press SMART SEARCH The SMART SEARCH screen disappears Note You can not use or return the deleted information About the Demonstration Mode The Smart Search Plus function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user such as a salesperson to automatically display the Smart Search Plus screens To activate the Demonstration Mode While the VCR is turned on press and hold the both Ml stop and amp eject buttons on the VCR for a few seconds The demonstration will start and the four kinds of Smart Search Plus
45. below please consult your nearest Sony service facility Symptom Remedy The VO on standby e Connect the mains lead to the mains securely switch does not function The power is turned on e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn the power off g but the VCR does not unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over amp operate three hours The VCR is plugged in e Set POWER SAVE in the OPTIONS 2 menu to OFF see but the display window page 82 remains dark x The clock has stopped The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains 8 and appears in for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer the display window The playback picture e Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are does not appear on the using a monitor set it to video input TV screen e If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable make sure the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window Use the TV VIDEO button on the remote commander to light up the VIDEO indicator The picture is not clear If your TV is connected to the VCR with both Scart and aerial cables make sure the RF channel is set to OFF see page 21 e Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR x e Adjust the tracking with the PROGRAM buttons on the S VCR cl The video heads are dirty see the last page of Troubleshooting Clean the video heads u
46. cart EURO AV connector VW RF CHANNEL PROGRAM 1 Press I C on standby to turn on the VCR 20 Tuning your TV to the VCR 2 AUTO Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly The factory preset RF channel appears in the display window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV RF CHANNEL Q pa 2 5 Co A D 2 3 _ PROGRAM Press PROGRAM to set the RF channel to OFF and press RF CHANNEL again OS AUTO SET UP RF channel set up is complete RF CHANNEL Tuning your TV to the VCR 21 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 language for the on screen display TV channels guide channels for the ShowView system and VCR clock automatically VW AUTO SET UP PROGRAM 1 AUTO Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds The VCR automatically turns on and the country abbreviation RF CHANNEL appears in the display window 2 PROGRAM Press PROGRAM to select the abbreviation of your country from the table on page 23 For some countries there is a selection of languages to choose from If your country does not appear select ELSE 22 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 3 AUTO SET UP Q RF CHANNEL Press A
47. cks cover on the front panel and connect a playback source Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel Insert a source tape into your stereo system or the playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 2 Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the start of the section to be replaced and press H pause The VCR enters pause mode 3 Press AUDIO DUB The programme position changes to L2 and the S indicator appears in the display window To start editing press the Ill pause buttons on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCR at the same time After you use this feature the audio in playback mode is automatically set to monaural To stop editing Press W stop on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCR To listen to both the hi fi and normal audio Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 81 Use this feature to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi fi audio When AUDIO MIX is set to ON the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape Note e If you eject the tape or turn the VCR off AUDIO MIX is automatically set to OFF Audio dubbing SLV SE810D E and SX810D only Sumpa 87 Additional Information eSe e e Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered
48. d time epiaALTiMeR Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date 48 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810D E and SX810D only 3 opiaLtimen Press DIAL TIMER START and the current time appear alternately in the display window opiaLtimeR Turm DIAL TIMER 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 PROGRAM buttons _ PROGRAM oO 5 epiaLtimen Press DIAL TIMER STOP and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display window 6 pIALtimeR Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust i the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM buttons _ PROGRAM ORO continued Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE810D E and SX810D only suoieiedo s1seg i 49 50 7 DIAL TIMER Press DIAL TIMER The programme position or station name appears in the display window 8 opiaLtimeR Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window VIDEO SP INPUT SELECT 9 onaLtmer Press
49. e for frame by frame playback Press JOG to enter the jog mode The JOG button lights up If you change to the jog mode during any playback mode playback pauses so you can see a still picture Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one frame To shift frames in reverse turn the shuttle ring anticlockwise The frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring To resume normal mode press JOG again The JOG button turns off Tip e Adjust the picture using the PROGRAM buttons on the VCR if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing The picture shakes while pausing To set tracking to the centre position press both buttons at the same time Notes The sound is muted during these operations e In the LP mode noise may appear or there may be no colour e If the playback mode mark doesn t appear on the TV screen press DISPLAY 62 Playing searching at various speeds Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording in the normal way you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration Before you start e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 While recording press REC The indicator appears in the display window 2 Press REC repeatedly to set the duration time Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 30 1 0
50. e 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 TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 82 e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press TIMER For SLV SE610A E DATE suoleiodo siseg i The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen For SLV SE710D E SX710D E SX717D E SE810D E and SX810D is CLEAR e When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE as The TIMER METHOD menu SHOWMIEW appears on the TV screen Press B F to select STANDARD then press OK e When you set TIMER OPTIONS DATES to STANDARD SP LP VPS PDC The TIMER menu appears on the ist TV screen SELECT gt SET lew CANCEL CLEAR continued Recording TV programmes using the timer 57 Set the date start and stop times 28 9 FRI programme position or station nae name tape speed and VPS PDC TOA far00 20700 SP LP SP VPS PDC function LIST 1 Press to highlight each item in INPUT SELECT aan SELECT fa CANCEL CLEAR 2 Press t4 to set each item To correct a setting pre
51. e tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press Ill pause 3 Press REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause To start editing press the I pause buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the Ml stop buttons on both VCRs Tip To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press Ill pause on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press Hl pause again to resume recording Note e If you start editing following the procedure above the VCR won t start recording with the OPC function To record a tape with the OPC function press REC again during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape Then press HH pause after the OPC indicator stops flashing to start recording If you press Hl pause before the OPC indicator stops flashing the OPC function is cancelled Basic editing Audio dubbing SLV SE810D E and SX810D only This feature lets you record over the normal audio track The monaural AUDIO DUB sound previously recorded is replaced while the original hi fi sound remains unchanged Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder LINE 2 L R H Before you start Open the LINE 2 L R ja
52. e used to record programmes appears LSMART SEARCH 3 Press lt gt to select a memory bank number RECALL Note the memory bank number on the DATE a cassette Mpls To cancel the process press SMART SEARCH SELECT SET 0 SMART SEARCH 4 Press OK Start recording The information about the recorded programme will be stored on the selected memory number 72 Storing searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus To assign a memory number after recording After recording a programme you can store the programme information as a new memory before ejecting the cassette However you can not add the memory on the existed memory bank number To store the memory as additional select the memory bank number before 1 Press 71 to turn on the VCR 2 Press SMART SEARCH 3 Press SMART SEARCH again The SMART SEARCH SAVE screen appears Press lt to select a memory bank number Select the memory bank number with no information or the memory bank number to be deleted To cancel the process select CANCEL 5 Press OK To exit the SMART SEARCH screen Press SMART SEARCH Note If you select a number that is already contains programmes the old programme information is cleared and the new programme information is stored Searchin
53. ecting parts and controls Approx 430 x 98 x 283 mm w h d SLV SE610A E SE710D E SX710D E SX717D E Approx 430 x 98 x 289 mm w h d SLV SE810D1 D2 E SX810D Mass Approx 4 1 kg Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Index A Adjusting picture 32 78 tracking 78 Aerial hookup 15 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 32 Audio dubbing 87 Audio track 69 Auto Clock Set 27 Auto Long Play 82 Auto Set Up 22 C Canal Plus 38 Changing the programme position 33 Changing the station name 36 Cleaning the video heads 88 Clock setting 25 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 Connecting the VCR and your TV 15 16 to a satellite tuner 18 to a stereo system 18 to a TV with a Scart EURO AV connector 16 Counter 43 D Demonstration 52 76 Dial Timer 48 Disabling the programme positions 34 Dubbing see Editing E Editing 84 EP mode 44 H Hi fi audio track 69 Index search 77 L Language selecting 29 LP mode 45 Monaural 68 Monitoring during playback 69 during recording 68 N NICAM broadcasts 68 Normal audio track 69 O OPC Optimum Picture Control 79 Optional setting 81 P PAY TV 38 PDC Programme Delivery Control 55 Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 43 at various speeds 61 frame by frame 61 selecting the sound 69 slow motion 61 Power save 80 82 Presetting c
54. en row in the SMART SEARCH screen Select 9 200021 00 ARS the last blank row in step 3 then press OK s The VCR rewinds fast forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank space then stops ae a S Start recording Note that BLANK TIME SE Be SAVE SWART SEARGH and the remaining time indication only refers to the length of the last blank space Tips e You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list e While recording you can display the SMART SEARCH screen using the SMART SEARCH button If you decide to stop recording press MENU to make the SMART SEARCH screen disappear first Then press W STOP e You can have the player recall the data of the last cassette used to record programmes even after you eject the tape page 75 Notes e You cannot use this function unless the clock is set Depending on the tape the total or remaining time may not appear correctly If many short programmes are recorded on a tape multiple programmes may be included in a single block In this case only the latest programme information will appear in the SMART SEARCH screen e Blank time is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of the tape However if you eject the tape and then make a new recording on the same tape the original recorded programme s is displayed as a blank space e The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals e If you start
55. g for programme information stored on the memory bank number You can start playback of the recorded programme after call the programme information from the four memory bank numbers continued Storing searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus suoljesedo jeuonippy 73 Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Insert the cassette for which you want to use the memory bank number The VCR automatically turns on 2 Press SMART SEARCH The SMART SEARCH RECALL screen appears A 18 0019 00 21 30 23 00 LSMART SEARCH 3 Press gt to select the memory bank number for the inserted cassette 3 44 The programme information contained in Me ag ROG the selected memory bank number So 735802700 8K appears sere TSR When you selected wrong memory bank BET ae l number eject the cassette and repeat steps aE from step 1 4 Press OK The selected memory bank number appears on the SMART SEARCH screen 1 80MIN TIME PROG 14 00 15 00 FGH 20 00 21 00 AAB 6 30 7 00 IJK v BLANK TIME 30MIN gt A OK SMART SEARCH 5 Press 4 9 4 gt to select the programme you want to start viewing 6 Press OK The VCR sta
56. gital tuner with Line Through not available on Audio cable not supplied Signal flow o L e a DECODER Sever 0A ae ae LINE OUT 7 Using the Line Through a 3 or function you can watch i DECODERS S programmes from a satellite LINE 2 IN 2 G or digital tuner connected to kA this VCR on the TV even when the VCR is turned off Scart cable not supplied When you turn on the Signal flow satellite or digital tuner this VCR automatically sends the signal from the satellite or digital tuner to the TV without turning itself on 1 Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the DECODER LINE 3 IN or DECODER LINE 2 IN connector as shown above 2 Set DECODER LINE3 or DECODER LINE2 to LINE3 or LINE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu 3 Set POWER SAVE to OFF or PARTIAL 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 SE810D E and SX810D only 2 SLV SE610E SE710D E SX710D E and SX717D E only Connecting the VCR Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector see page 20 If your TV does not have a Scart EURO AV connector Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video signals from your VCR Q f pa 2
57. gnals You cannot record subtitles on the VCR e When you watch PAY TV Canal Plus programmes through the RFU input of the TV press TV VIDEO so that the VIDEO indicator appears in the display window If POWER SAVE is set to FULL you cannot watch or record PAY TV Canal Plus programmes during standby mode Set POWER SAVE in the OPTIONS 2 menu to OFF or PARTIAL 1 SLV SE810D E and SX810D only 2 SLV SE610E SE710D E and SX710D E only Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder not available on SLV SE610A Basic Operations ae Playing a tape Before you start e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed Press gt PLAY When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Additional tasks To Press Stop play E STOP Pause play H PAUSE Resume play after pause Hl PAUSE or E gt PLAY Fast forward the tape gt gt FF during stop Rewind the tape lt lt REW during stop Eject the tape EJECT To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later The counter in the display window resets to 0 00 00 Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter To display the counter on the TV
58. hannels 30 R Reality Regenerator 78 Recording 45 bilingual programmes 68 duration time 63 saving 46 stereo programmes 68 timer setting 57 using the Dial Timer 48 using the ShowView system 53 what you are watching on the TV 47 while watching another programme 46 RF channel 19 21 S Safety tab 46 Scart connection 16 Searching at various speeds 61 using the index function 77 using the Smart Search function 70 ShowView recording 53 Smart Search 70 SMARTLINK Automatic Power Off 17 One Touch Menu 17 One Touch Play 17 44 One Touch Timer 17 Preset Download 17 TV Direct Rec 17 47 SP mode 45 Stereo 68 Synchronized Recording 64 T Timer setting 57 cancelling 66 changing 66 checking 66 daily weekly recording 55 58 using the Dial Timer 48 using the ShowView system 53 Tracking adjustment See Adjusting V VPS Video Programme System 55 Z ZWEITON broadcasts 68 Index 93 Quick Start Guide Connecting the VCR a Press 1 on standby to turn on the VCR Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly Press PROGRAM to set the RF channel to OFF 1s ee ee a Lil Press RF CHANNEL Ei Using the Auto Set Up function AUTO SET UP PROGRAM SQ signal flow LINE 1 TV You can set the language for the on screen display and 1 Connect the aerial to AERIAL IN of the VCR channels 2 Connect AERIAL OUT the aerial input of your 1 Hold down AUTO SET UP on the V
59. hout turning on the TV For details see Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play not available on SLV SE610A E on page 44 One Touch Menu You can turn on the VCR and TV set the TV to the video channel and display the VCR s on screen display automatically by pressing MENU on the remote commander One Touch Timer You can turn on the VCR and TV set the TV to the video channel and display the timer recording menu the TIMER METHOD menu the TIMER menu or the SHOWVIEW menu automatically by pressing TIMER on the remote commander You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 82 Automatic Power Off You can have the VCR turn off automatically if the VCR is not used after you turn off the TV I MEGALOGIC is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation 2 FASYLINK is a trademark of Philips Corporation 3 Q Link is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation 4 EURO VIEW LINK is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation 5 T V LINK is a trademark of JVC Corporation continued Connecting the VCR Q L 2 5 Co A D 2 17 18 Note e Not all TVs respond to the functions above Additional connections To a stereo system not available on SLV SE610A E You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the C R D L G jacks as shown on the right To a satellite or di
60. ing Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel SLV SE810D E SX810D 1 1 0 on standby switch 19 Tape compartment Remote sensor 11 4 eject button 43 5 Shuttle ring 61 6 C gt play button 43 61 JOG button 62 REC record button 45 63 86 9 m pause button 43 86 E stop button 43 86 gt fast forward button 43 61 44 rewind button 43 61 Index to parts and controls DIAL TIMER 48 PROGRAM buttons 22 62 78 AUDIO DUB button 87 AUTO SET UP RF Radio Frequency CHANNEL button 19 22 SYNCHRO REC Synchronized Recording button 65 LINE 2 L left R right jacks covered 84 85 How to open the jack cover 1 Press the bottom of the cover 2 Hook your finger on the top edge of the cover and pull it open SLV SE610A E SE710D E SX710D E SX717D E Q Q ee m f Q LO on standby switch 19 9 gt gt fast forward button 43 61 2 Tape compartment 10 lt 4 rewind button 43 61 3 Remote sensor 11 11 PROGRAM buttons 22 62 7 4 amp eject b
61. layed you can enter them manually Q Q 7 Qa Changing programme positions Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 et Press MENU then press t4 to highlight LISTS and press OK EEEN SELECT SET _ OKI Press to highlight CHANNEL LIST then press OK PROG CH 1 C12 SELECT MOVE PROGRAM p ERASE PROGRAM Press to highlight the row which you want to change the programme position then press gt B CHANNEL LIST PROG CH NAME C12 2 c03 C56 3 4 C27 5 cog To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60 press tt repeatedly SET STATION NAME EXIT MENU continued Changing disabling programme positions 33 34 Press tit until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme PROG CH NAME position The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to SET STATION NAME fill the gap Press OK to confirm the setting To change the programme position of another station repeat steps 3 through 5 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU
62. lite 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 e When the connected equipment turns on while the SYNCHRO indicator is appeared recording starts automatically e If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished e The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for Synchronized Recording ISLV SE810D E and SX810D only 2 SLV SE710D E SX710D E and SX717D E only Synchronized Recording not available on SLV SE610A E suoljesedo jeuolppy 65 Checking changing cancelling timer settings Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press 1 to turn on the VCR 2 Press MENU then press to highlight LISTS and press OK 3 Press 4 4 to highlight TIMER LIST then press OK a SLES 7 00421 e If you want to change or cancel a oe D setting go on to the next step oe pee e If you do not need to change or cancel RETURN the settings press MENU then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby 4 Press t4 to select the setting you want 28 9 FRI to change or ca
63. lly You can preset a total of eight programmes including settings made with other timer methods Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time To record from a decoder turn it on Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 82 e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations suoleiodo siseg i 1 timer Press TIMER When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE E The TIMER METHOD menu owva appears on the TV screen Press A F to select SHOWVIEW then press OK e When you set TIMER OPTIONS a Renee eet SHOWVIEW NO ae The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the TV screen continued Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE610A E 53 2 0o00 Press the programme number o0 buttons to enter the ShowView EET number If you make a mistake press CLEAR and re enter the correct CLEAR number CONFIRM OR Cy CANCEL CLEAR 3 Press OK TIMER The date start and stop times DATE TIME PROG
64. mechanical vibration or shock Do not install 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 colour system and play back using the PAL B G colour system Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation The SHowVIEw system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Table of contents Getting Started 4 Index to parts and controls 10 Step 1 Unpacking 11 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander
65. mes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 82 To check change or cancel the programme setting press to choose LIST then press OK in step 4 For details see step 3 in Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 66 Notes 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 When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS 2 menu the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen Select SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE The VPS PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a satellite programme 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 SE610A E Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset a total of eight programmes including settings made with other timer methods Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure th
66. ncel then press OK SET CANCEL DATE TIME PROG 2 10 10 00 11 30 CDE The selected setting appears in the KET VPS PDC ON TIMER menu LIST SELECT gt SET e CANCEL CLEAR To change the setting press to highlight the item you want to change then press BF to reset it e To cancel the setting press CLEAR 6 Press MENU to exit the menu If any settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby 66 Checking changing cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished If the programmes start at the same time the programme listed first in the menu has priority Programme 1 m Programme 2 i about 20 seconds will be cut off Programme 1 Programme 2 about 20 seconds will be cut off Tip e In step 6 above you can check the TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing OK Press MENU to exit the TIMER LIST suoljesedo jeuolppy i Checking changing cancelling timer settings 67 68 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
67. nd quality Whenever you want to watch the VCR picture press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window 4 Connect the mains lead to the mains Note If the TV is connected to the LINE 1 TV connector setting the RF channel to OFF is recommended In the OFF position only the signal from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector see page 21 16 Connecting the VCR About the SMARTLINK features not available on SLV SE610A E If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK MEGALOGIC EAS YLINK Q Link EURO VIEW LINK or T V LIN S5 this VCR automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page the indicator appears in the VCR s display window when you turn on the TV You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features Preset Download You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR according to that data in Auto Set Up This greatly simplifies the Auto Set Up procedure Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the Auto Set Up function during the procedure See Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function on page 22 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 SE610A E on page 47 One Touch Play With One Touch Play you can start playback automatically wit
68. ner select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting 3 Follow steps 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 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press VW The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press 1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter page 43 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 45 e Check the timer settings page 66 e Watch another TV programme page 46 Tips e To set the programme position you can also use the PROG or programme number buttons e To set the programme position with a two digit number press ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons e To set the line input video source you can also use the PROG buttons e To set the tape speed you can also use the SP LP button e When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 82 e Even if
69. nu highlight RETURN and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes e Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly If you disable a programme position by mistake you need to reset that channel manually continued Changing disabling programme positions 35 Changing the station names not available on SLV SE610A E You can change or enter the station names up to 5 characters The VCR must receive channel information for instance SMARTLINK information for station names to appear automatically Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 nen Press MENU then press AF to O highlight LISTS and press OK CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST DRETURN Press to highlight CHANNEL LIST then press OK PROG CH C12 SELECT 2 MOVE PROGRAM pI ERASE PROGRAM Press tit to highlight the row which you want to change or enter the station ree name then press To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60 press t4 repeatedly SET STATION NAME 4 2 PROG CH NAME C12 AAB CDE FGH SELECT A CHARACTER iev NEXT 2p CONFIR
70. o the VCR with both Scart and aerial cables make sure the RF channel is set to OFF see page 21 e Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR e Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button Select a programme position when recording TV programmes select a line input when recording from other equipment TV reception is poor e Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely e Adjust the TV aerial The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole see page 46 The tape is ejected when The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape you press REC cover the tab hole see page 46 Nothing happens when e Make sure the tape is not at its end you press REC Timer recording The timer does not operate e Check that the clock is set e Make sure a tape has been inserted e Check that the safety tab has not been removed e Make sure the tape is not at its end e Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording e Make sure your timer settings are past the current time e Check that the decoder is turned on e Check that the satellite tuner is turned on e The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead continued
71. ogramme while recording another PAY TV Canal Plus programme e When you insert a non standard commercially available tape the remaining time may not be correct e The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only e About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback the tape remaining time will be displayed e The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals not available on SLV SE610A E 2 not available on SLV SE610A Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec not available on SLV SE610A E If you use the SMARTLINK connection you can easily record what you are watching on the TV other than tapes being played on the VCR 1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Press REC while you are watching a TV programme or external source The VCR automatically turns on then the TV indicator lights up and the VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV Tips e The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press REC in some situations such as when you are watching a source connected to the TV s line input or when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the data in the VCR tuner preset e If there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR the VCR automatically turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press REC e You can turn the TV Direct Rec function
72. ording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape To maintain better picture quality we H OPTIONS 1 OPC EDIT AUDIO MIX HIFI AUDIO AUTO LONG PLAY TAPE LENGTH RETURN recommend that you set OPC to ON in the SELECT OPTIONS 1 menu the OPC indicator lights SET up in the display window For details see page 81 OPC playback The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC OPC recording Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time the VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function the OPC indicator flashes rapidly This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected To deactivate the OPC function Set OPC to OFF in the OPTIONS 1 menu The OPC indicator in the display window turns off Tip To set tracking to the centre position press the PROGRAM and buttons on the VCR at the same time Notes e You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC recorded tape but the tracking meter won t be displayed e With the Auto Long Play function on the OPC function will work only in SP mode If the tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP the OPC function turns off If however the entire programme is recorded in LP mode the OPC function will work e There is a delay of about
73. recording a programme D from the middle of a previously recorded programme A and into another previously recorded programme B the Smart Search information for the second programme B which is recorded over is deleted Originally recorded programmes A B Cc ieee Recording the programme D over the programme A and B A D c shee ote not available on SLV SE610A E Searching using the Smart Search function suoljesedo jeuolppy 71 Storing searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus You can store programme information such as the recording date and time and programme position for a maximum of four tapes You can select a programme and start playback by recalling the information directly from the Smart Search Plus screen Storing the programme information You can store programme information for a maximum of four tapes Before recording a programme select a memory bank number from the list on the SMART SEARCH screen The unit will not memorize the memory bank number for each cassette Note the number you assigned to each cassette Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Insert a cassette for recording The VCR automatically turns on 2 Press SMART SEARCH The SMART SEARCH RECALL screen appears RECALL is highlighted and the data for the last cassett
74. rts searching and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme To stop searching Press W STOP To exit the SMART SEARCH screen Press SMART SEARCH 74 Storing searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus Recalling the most recent programme information Programme information that is not saved in one of the memory bank numbers is erased when the cassette is ejected The RECALL memory bank will temporarily memorize the programme information of the last tape used for recording in case that it is accidentally ejected If you re insert the cassette in Step that you accidentally ejected and then select RECALL in Step 3 the data for the last tape used to record programmes appears Press OK and the latest information will appear on the SMART SEARCH screen You can then add new information to this programme list For an explanation about viewing programme information without using one of the memory banks see page 70 If you want to erase the latest information in the RECALL memory bank press the SMART SEARCH button instead of the OK button in Step 3 and then close the SMART SEARCH screen The new information will replace all of the current information in the RECALL memory bank Note e When you insert the cassette whose information does not exist on the memory bank number you can not search the recorded programme Deleting the programme information You can delete the programme inform
75. sing the Sony T 25CLD E 25CLDR or T 25CLW video head cleaning cassette If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility a standard service charge will be required Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony s as it may damage the video heads e The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony service facility for more information The picture rolls e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor vertically during picture search 88 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Playback The picture has no sound e The tape is defective e If you made A V connections check the audio cable connection The sound is unstable or has an echo e When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on both the hi fi and normal audio tracks make sure AUDIO MIX in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set to OFF The sound from a tape e Adjust the tracking Recording recorded with the VCR is e The video heads are dirty Clean the video heads using the not in stereo or the Sony T 25CLD E 25CLDR or T 25CLW video head STEREO indicator in the cleaning cassette as explained above display window is flashing No TV programme e Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are appears on the TV using a monitor set it to video input screen e If your TV is connected t
76. ss to return to that setting and reset e To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 58 e To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to ON For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 55 e To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the PROG position 3 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU 4 she Press 1 to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from a decoder or other source leave the connected equipment switched on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Ii STOP Daily weekly recording In step 2 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press fto change the indication in reverse order TODAY SUN SAT Sunday to Saturday gt MON SAT Monday to Saturday MON FRI Monday to Friday SAT every Saturday MON every Monday SUN every Sunday 1 month later gt dates count down TOMORROW TODAY 58 Recording TV programmes using the timer To record satellite broadcasts If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR you can record satellite programmes 1 Turn on the satellite tuner On the satellite tu
77. sub STEREO STEREO left and right channels Left channel main LCH STEREO Right channel sub RCH STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks Hi fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape Stereo Usually mixed Normalaudio track left right channels Stereo sound left right channels Notes e To listen to playback sounds in stereo you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT connections e When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting Ifthe AUDIO MONITOR button does not function check that AUDIO MIX in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set to OFF see page 81 If HIFI AUDIO is set to STANDARD the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi fi and normal audio tracks Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not change the sound Bilingual Usually main sound monaural Hi fi audio track main track Main left channel Sub right channel SLV SE610E SE710E SX710E SX717E and SE810E only Recording stereo and bilingual programmes suo jesadQ jeuonippy H 69 70 Searching using the Smart Search function If you record multiple programmes on a tape you can use the Smart Search function to see what has been recorded on your tape You can see information
78. such as date time and programme position of the programmes recorded You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the SMART SEARCH screen All programmes are listed on the screen regardless of how the programme was recorded To store programme information see Storing the programme information on page 72 If you eject the tape before storing the information the information will be cleared Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 After recording press I C to turn on the VCR 2 Press SMART SEARCH Busser eA T1 80MIN G D TIME PROG 28 9 19 00 20 00 35 29 9 14 00 15 00 FGH 30 9 431 Press 4 9 4 gt to select the programme you want to start viewing to 8302 700K Y EE BLANKTIME 30MIN SELECT e gt 4 SET OK SAVE SMART SEARCH 4 Press OK The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme a SMART SEARCH m1 80MIN NOW SEARCHING v To stop searching Press W STOP To exit the SMART SEARCH screen Press MENU Searching using the Smart Search function To record in a blank space EME Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank a V
79. ted to one or more of the LINE inputs To record satellite broadcasts If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR you can record satellite programmes 1 Turn on the satellite tuner On the satellite tuner select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting 3 Follow steps 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 continued Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE610A E 55 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press VW The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press I to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording Reset the counter page 43 Display tape information on the TV screen page 45 Check the timer settings page 66 Watch another TV programme page 46 Tips To set the programme position you can also use the PROG or programme number buttons To set the programme position with a two digit number press ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons To set the line input video source you can also use the PROG 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 beco
80. ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyses the tape To avoid the delay first set the VCR to recording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and press REC to have the VCR analyse the tape the OPC indicator flashes rapidly and return to recording pause After the OPC indicator stops flashing press Il PAUSE to start recording immediately If you want to start recording quickly without using the OPC function first set the VCR to recording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and press Il PAUSE again to start recording Adjusting the picture suoljesadQ jeuonippy 79 Reducing the VCR s power consumption You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off standby mode to reduce the VCR s power consumption 1 Press MENU then select OPTIONS and press OK 2 Press to highlight OPTIONS 2 then press OK Press t4 to select POWER SAVE then a OP TIONS 2 press OK DECODER LINE3 DECODER TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE FULL TV DIRECT REC PARTIAL OFF RR RETURN SELECT fe CONFIRM 4 Press 4 4 to highlight the option then press OK For SLV SE610E SE710D E SX710D E SX717D E SE810D E SX810D e FULL to reduce the power consumption to a minimum e PARTIAL to reduce the power consumption For SLV SE610A e ON to reduce the power consumption to a minimum 5 Press MENU to return
81. then press OK To preset CATV Cable Television channels select CATV fr TUNER PROG 1 NORMAL CATV NORMAL HANNEL SET C12 AAB PAY TV CANAL OFF AFT FINE TUNING RETURN ON SELECT SET Ol 30 Presetting channels 5 PROG Press PROG to select the Selected programme programme position position INORMAL CATV NORMAL CHANNEL SET C12 AAB PAY TV CANAL OFF ON AFT FINE TUNING DRETURN Q fo pa 2 5 Co A D 2 SELECT SET Ol Press to highlight CHANNEL SET then press OK NORMAL CATV CHANNEL SET C12 _AAB PAY TV CANAL ON AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT CONFIRM Press repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed The channels appear in the following VHF E2 E12 PAY TV TANAL a e VHF Italian channel A H SRETURN e UHF E21 E69 e CATV S1 S20 SELECT e HYPER S21 S41 e CATV S01 S05 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 8 To preset another programme position repeat steps 5 through 7 9 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU continued Presetting channels
82. u use see page 82 To watch another TV programme while recording Press TV VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window 2 Select another programme position on the TV To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illustrated To record on the same tape again cover the tab hole with adhesive tape Tips To select a programme position you can use the Safety tab programme number buttons on the remote commander For two digit numbers press the I ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons e If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack you can select the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG buttons The DISPLAY 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 DISPLAY information does not appear during still pause mode or slow motion playback e The DISPLAY information will not appear while playing an NTSC recorded tape Recording TV programmes e Ifa tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems the time counter reading will not be correct This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems e You cannot watch a PAY TV Canal Plus pr
83. ure quality e OFF to switch off the RR function Notes e When the VCR stands by for recording the indicators in the display window remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to FULL PARTIAL or ON e With the EDIT option ON the OPC function does not work 1 SLV SE610E SE710E SX710E and SE810E only 2 SLV SE610E SE710D E SX710D E and SX717D E only 3 SLV SE810D E and SX810D only 4 not available on SLV SE610A E 5 not available on SLV SE610A 6 SLV SE610A only Changing menu options suoljesedo jeuolppy 83 Editing i Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LINE IN connector or jacks of this VCR Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR Example A Your VCR Recorder TV OOUOOOOO CC CCOOUCOOOU Uc COUO OOOD CCOO OCCO A VMC 2121HG Scart cable not supplied N Signal flow Example B Your VCR Recorder LINE 2 L R 3 open cover to connect aS VMC 820HG audio video cable not supplied Other VCR Player c signal flow 84 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Example C Your VCR Recorder TV MEET Ee DECODER LINE 3 IN or Other VCR Player DECODER LINE 2 IN 2 S
84. utton 43 a a 12 AUTO SET UP RF Radio 5 C gt play button 43 61 Frequency CHANNEL button 19 6 REC record button 45 63 22 86 13 SYNCHRO REC Synchronized 7 HE pause button 43 86 Recording button 64 8 Ml stop button 43 86 not available on SLV SE610A E continued Index to parts and controls 5 Display window Ae O NICAM V OC 16 514 1 Timer indicator 50 55 58 SYNCHRO indicator 64 STEREO indicator 68 4 NICAM indicator 68 5 smartlink indicator 17 6 VIDEO indicator 16 46 VPS Video Programme System PDC Programme Delivery Control indicator 55 Tape speed indicators 45 9 OPC Optimum Picture Control indicator 79 ISLV SE610E SE710E SX710E SX717E and SE810E only 2not available on SLV SE610A E 3SLV SE810D E and SX810D only Index to parts and controls LNA MA NA AE NI AN AN AN NI NWA NZ TV indicator 47 Audio dubbing indicator 87 Tracking indicator 78 Time counter clock line programme position indicator 43 45 86 Remaining time indicator 45 RR Reality Regenerator indicator 78 Tape recording indicator 45 Rear panel Q f L a 3 Co 2 D 2 1 Mains lead 15 16 2 DECODER S LINE 2 IN
85. wo R6 size AA batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Q f L 2 5 Co 2 D 2 Insert the negative end first then push in and down until the positive end clicks into position Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot can be used to operate your Sony TV If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor this remote commander will not operate the TV Remote sensor To operate Set to the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the VCR a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor at the TV continued Setting up the remote commander 11 WIDE AUDIO MONITOR FASTEXT buttons DISPLAY TV control buttons TV VIDEO Programme number buttons PROG ae A To Press Set the TV to standby mode ie Select an input source aerial in or line in TV VIDEO Select the TV s programme position Programme number buttons PROG 12 Setting up the remote commander To Press Adjust the volume of the TV A D Switch to TV Teletext off O TV 5 Switch to Teletext Teletext o Select the sound AUDIO MONITOR l Use FASTEXT FASTEXT buttons
86. y if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Setting the clock Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function not available on SLV SE610A E Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Q pa 2 5 Co A D 2 Press MENU then press ay to highlight SETTINGS and press OK Ea DRETURN SELECT SET _ OK Press to highlight CLOCK then press OK CLOCK PROGRAM we 1 AUTO ADJUST is highlighted MANUAL ADJUST rs SELECT SET _ OKI Press OK AUTO ADJUST ON CLOCK PROGRAM OFF MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2001 FRI 18 00 SELECT CONFIRM Press to highlight ON then press OK AUTO ADJUST ON CLOCK PROGRAM 1 AAB MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2001 FRI 18 00 SELECT SET _ OKI continued Setting the clock 27 Press to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM then press OK _ AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM 1 AAB MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2001 FRI 18 00 SELECT CONFIRM Press repeatedly until the a programme position of the station that 5 i i i l CLOCK PRO

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