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1. Remote sensor Step 2 Setting up the remote commander sensor this remote commander TV O will not operate the TV MAGN QO 5o OO 000 50o a 21 wo SDAA To operate Set to the VCR and point at the remote sensor at the VCR a Sony TV and point at the remote sensor at the TV Setting up the remote commander P 5 amp w AFFICH CHOIX SON S 2 TV MAGN 4 Programme number buttons 8 A l CHAINE Oo ca amp FASTEXT buttons TV control buttons To Press Set the TV to standby mode iO Select an input source aerial in or line in TV MAGN Select the TV s programme position Programme number buttons I CHAINE Adjust the volume of the TV A Switch to TV Teletext off O TV continued Setting up the remote commander 13 To Press Switch to Teletext Teletext Select the sound CHOIX SON Use FASTEXT FASTEXT buttons Call up the on screen display AFFICH Change the Teletext page Ga EY 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 SE840B only below Notes With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the b
2. off the VCR to return to recording Enea en standby a a SELECT av R GLER lt gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU Press to select the setting you want ri ST JOUR DEBUT FIN to change or cancel then press gt SO 00 21 The ST numter on the selected row 00 13 flashes _ lt gt R GLER AY OK_ SORTIE MENU To change the setting press lt to select the item you want to change then press BF to reset it e To cancel the setting press ANNUL O 5 Press MENU to exit the menu If any settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby 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 gt Programme 2i about 20 seconds will be cut off Programme 1 Programme 2 about 20 seconds will be cut off Checking changing cancelling timer settings suonesado jeuonppy 61 62 eS eee Recording stereo and bilingual programmes not available on SLV SE240B In the ZWEITON German stereo system This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system When a stereo or bilingual programme is received the STEREO indica
3. 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 Il pause on the VCR while turning the PROG DEMO appears in the display window for a few seconds To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead Although the Demonstration Mode is cancelled the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead see page 60 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE840B only suoleiedo oiseg i 47 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings Just enter the Show View number listed in the TV programme guide The date times and programme position of that programme are set automatically You can preset a total of eight programmes including settings made with other timer methods Be
4. MINUTERIE button For details see pages 48 and 52 not available on SLV SE240B 2 not available on SLV SE640B 3 not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B Changing menu options Editing 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 input connector of this VCR Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR Example A TV Your VCR Recorder Other VCR Player PERITEL Buiipy PERITEL cable supplied xX Signal flow Example B SLV SE840B only Your VCR Recorder TV 5 open cover to connect lt L Audio video cable not supplied Bi Other VCR Player mN Signal flow continued Connecting to a VCR or stereo system 71 72 Example C TV Your VCR Recorder LIGNE 3 DEC EXT or a LIGNE 2 DEC EXT a PERITEL cable not supplied Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system SLV SE840B only Connect the LIGNE 2 G D jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system using an audio cable not supplied Notes Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour If the other VCR is a monaural type leave the red plugs unconnected If you connect this VCR to both the ENTREE LIG
5. Search for the point afterwards by referring SE840B SE740B to the counter SE640B SE240B VIDEO Hour Minute Second Hour Minute To display the counter on the TV screen press AFFICH continued Playing a tape suoljeiado diseg 37 38 Notes e The counter resets to 0 00 00 or 00 00 whenever a tape is reinserted The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording Depending on your TV the following may occur while playing an NTSC recorded tape The picture becomes black and white The picture shakes No picture appears on the TV screen Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen The colour density increases or decreases e Tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back on SLV SE240B 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 SE640B and SE240B If you use the SMARTLINK connection you can turn on 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 ther
6. e D D 2 10 9 O on standby switch Remote sensor 12 Tape compartment 4 eject button 36 5 gt play button 36 55 gt gt fast forward lt 4 lt rewind 37 56 Playback Dial 37 56 6 E stop button 20 36 73 74 nN H pause button 36 73 74 ENR record button 40 57 73 loo 9 CHAINE buttons 56 67 ENR SYNCHRO Synchronized y Recording button 59 1 The E gt play and CHAINE buttons have a tactile dot 2 not available on SLV SE640B continued Index to parts and controls 5 6 For SLV SE240B Hie on standby switch 2 eject button 36 3 Remote sensor 12 4 Tape compartment 5 D gt play button 36 55 gt gt fast forward lt 4 lt rewind 37 56 Playback Dial 37 56 Index to parts and controls 6 E stop button 20 36 73 74 7 18 pause button 36 73 74 8 ENR record button 40 57 73 9 CHAINE buttons 56 67 The E gt play and CHAINE buttons have a tactile dot Display window For SLV SE840B and SE740B ce fp 2 2 5 e D D 2 0 8 1 Tape indicator 5 TV indicator 42 MAGN indicat
7. The E gt play CHOIX SON number 5 and CHAINE buttons have a tactile dot 2 SLV SE840B only 3 not available on SLV SE240B 4 FASTEXT buttons for TV SLV SE840B only Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR Le 2 2 3 e D D 2 Remote commander e Aerial cable Note e The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this VCR How to use this manual The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models SLV SE840B SE740B SE640B and SE240B Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR SLV SE840B is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV SE840B only This manual mainly explains operations using the remote but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the VCR having the same or similar names Unpacking 11 Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Insert the negative end first then push in and down until the positive end clicks into position Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot can be used to operate your Sony TV Ifthe TV does not have the symbol near the remote
8. MEN happen for local broadcasts you ANNU have to set the appropriate programme position manually OO Press to select the desired programme position e To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LIGNE inputs press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the ST position You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel The VCR will then store your setting If the information is incorrect press ANNUL O to cancel the setting If you want to change the date tape speed and the VPS PDC setting STS TT 1 Press gt to select the item Ge en ee ee you want to change Scan E cae 2 Press H F to reset it So aoa wh en ea 2 e To record the same programme i gt i SELECT lt gt REGLER av every day or the same day every FIN OK___ SORTIE MENU week see Daily weekly recording on page 50 To use the VPS PDC function set V P to P For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 50 5 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU O continued Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B 49 6 s Press 1 0 to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from a decoder or other source leave the connected equipment switched on To stop recording To st
9. date are set correctly does not operate e Check that the VPS PDC time you set is the correct one properly there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good f VPS PDC information the VCR will not start recording e If the reception is poor the VPS PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording The ENR SYNCHRO e The tape has reached its end Insert a new tape and press ENR SYNCHRO again The Synchronized Recording function does not work The connected equipment was not turned off Turn off the connected equipment and press ENR SYNCHRO again e There was a power failure Press ENR SYNCHRO 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 ENR SYNCHRO again Canal Plus You cannot watch Canal Plus programmes when the VCR is in standby mode e Check that DEC is set to OUI for this channel in the LISTE STATIONS TV menu e Make sure the Canal Plus PERITEL cable is plugged securely A Canal Plus programme is always recorded scrambled e Make sure the Canal Plus PERITEL cable is plugged securely e Check that DEC is set to OUI for
10. 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 i e Set OPTIONS PROG to NORMALE or MIXTE in the FONCTIONS AVANCEES menu see page 70 Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 wine Press MINUTERIE For SLV SE640B and SE240B The MINUTERIE menu appears on the TV screen SELECT ay REGLER gt For SLV SE840B and SE740B ore e When you set OPTIONS PROG to MIXTE The OPTIONS PROG menu NORMALE SHOWVIEW appears on the TV screen Press 4 to select NORMALE then press OK SELECT av R GLER OK SORTIE MENU e When you set OPTIONS PROG to NORMALE The MINUTERIE menu appears a on the TV screen PRO EE E S LECT A R GLER lt gt FIN OK_ SORTIE MENU Recording TV programmes using the timer Set the date start and stop times programme position tape speed 3 and VPS PDC function 1 Press to select each item in turn 2 Press ait to set each item To correct a setting press lt to return to that setting and reset CHOIX ENTREE To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recordi
11. not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony s as it may damage the video heads The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony service facility for more information The picture has no The SYST COULEUR option in the REGLAGES colour UTILISATEUR menu is set to the wrong position Set the option to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in continued Troubleshooting uonewoju EUOHIPPY 75 Symptom Remedy Playback The picture rolls vertically during picture search e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor The picture has no sound The tape is defective e If you made A V connections check the audio cable connection 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 a not in stereo or the Sony video head cleaning cassette as explained above STEREO indicator in the 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 Select the correct source with the CHOIX ENTREE 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
12. of a satellite programme 1 not available on SLV SE640B SE240B 2 not available on SLV SE640B 3 not available on SLV SE240B 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 To Do this View the picture during fast forward or rewind During fast forward hold down gt fast forward During rewind hold down lt 4 rewind Play at high speed During playback briefly press gt fast forward or 4 rewind The tape continues to play at high speed During playback hold down P fast forward or Ad rewind When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal speed During playback press x2 Play in slow motion During playback press B gt RALENTI To resume normal playback Press gt play continued Playing searching at various speeds suojeiado jeuonippy 55 56 Using Playback Dial on the Playback Dial VCR With Playback Dial you can operate the following playback options To Do this View the picture during During fast forward turn and hold Playback Dial to fast forward or rewind the right gt fast forward During rewind turn and hold Playback Dial to the left lt 4 rewind Play at hig
13. on page 38 One Touch Menu When the VCR is turned on you can turn on the 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 When the VCR is turned on you can turn on the TV set the TV to the video channel and display the timer recording menu the MINUTERIE menu or the SHOWVIEW menu automatically by pressing MINUTERIE on the remote commander You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using OPTIONS PROG in the FONCTIONS AVANCEES menu see page 70 NexTView Download You can easily set the timer by using the NexT View Download function on your TV Please refer to your TV s instruction manual I MEGALOGIC is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation 2 FAS YLINK is a trademark of Philips Corporation 3 Q Link is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation 4 EURO VIEW LINK is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation 5 T V LINK is a trademark of JVC Corporation Note e Not all TVs respond to the functions above continued Connecting the VCR fp 2 2 5 i D D 2 17 Additional connections To a stereo system not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B You can improve sound AUDIO R D LIG quality by connecting a stereo system to the AUDIO R D L G jacks as shown on the right Audio cable not supplied c Signal flow To a sate
14. slots e Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock e Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only e Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers e Do not place heavy objects on the unit e Ifthe 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 WARNING 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 Compatible colour systems e This VCR is designed to record using the PAL B G and SECAM colour systems and play back using the PAL B G and SECAM colour systems Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed e Tapes recorded with the MESECAM colour system can be played back on this VCR using a TV or acolour monitor supporting the SECAM c
15. than 47 kilohms AUDIO OUT SORTIE R D L G Phono jack 2 Rated output level 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms 1 SLV SE840B only 2 not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B General Power requirements 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption SLV SE240B 15 W 1 2 W VEILLE ECO is set to ECO2 minimum e SLV SE640B 17W 1 2 W VEILLE ECO is set to ECO2 minimum e SLV SE840B SE740B 17W 1 3 W VEILLE ECO is set to ECO2 minimum uonewoju EUOHIPPY continued Specifications 79 80 Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions including projecting parts and controls w h d Approx 360 x 95 x 255 mm SLV SE240B Approx 430 x 96 x 255 mm SLV SE840B SE740B and SE640B Mass Approx 2 8 kg SLV SE240B Approx 3 1 kg SLV SE840B SE740B and SE640B Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 PERITEL cable 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Specifications Index A Adjusting picture 67 tracking 67 Aerial hookup 16 Audio dubbing 74 Audio monitor 63 Audio track 64 Auto Clock Set 19 Auto Set Up 19 C Canal Plus 33 Changing the programme position 28 Changing the station name 31 Cleaning the video heads 75 Clock setting 21 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 setting 37 Connecting the VCR and your TV 16 to a stere
16. the timer settings page 60 e Watch another TV programme page 40 To use the Auto Tape Speed function In step 2 above press to select AUTO When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed To operate this function correctly the SELECT CASSETTE setting in the REGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu must be accurate see page 69 Tips e To set the line input video source you can also use the CHOIX ENTREE button e Even if you set OPTIONS PROG to SHOWVIEW in the FONCTIONS AVANCEES menu you can set the timer manually Press MENU to select MINUTERIE then go to step 2 e To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings on page 60 Notes e When setting the timer with VPS PDC signals enter the start and stop times exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide Otherwise the VPS PDC function will not 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 and QO indicators flash in the display window when you press VQ with no tape inserted The VPS PDC function is automatically set to off for the timer recording
17. this channel in the LISTE STATIONS TV menu continued Troubleshooting uonewoju EUOHIPPY 77 78 Symptom Remedy A tape cannot be inserted e Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment does not function The remote commander 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 MAGN remote control switch is set correctly The selected input line connector number does window not appear in the display e Press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line not appear on the TV screen Others The tracking meter does The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted You cannot control other e Set your TV s code number The code number may change TVs 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 The Line Through Set VEILLE ECO in the REGLAGES UTILISATEUR function does not menu to NON se
18. to set the month and then the year After you set the year CLOCK appears in the display window again 5 Turn and press PROG to set the hour and minute When you have finished setting the time press PROG to start the clock Tips e To cancel a Dial Timer setting press Il stop on the VCR while you are making the setting The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode To change the tape speed press SP LP before you complete the setting in step 9 e To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings on page 60 Notes e If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the MINUTERIE menu FULL appears in the display window for about five seconds e The and O O indicators flash in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 with no tape inserted e If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function and HORLOGE AUTO is set to OUI the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set correctly e When the time is set incorrectly ERROR appears in the display window in step 9 Set the timer again from step 1 e You cannot set the tape speed to AUTO using the Dial Timer To select AUTO set the tape speed in the MINUTERIE menu see page 60 46 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE840B only
19. to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MENU then press AN lt gt to highlight INSTALLATION ia and press OK INSTALLATION AUTO INSTALLATION MANUELLE SMARTLINK SELECT av R GLER gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU 2 Press to highlight SMARTLINK then press TRANSFERT DES PROGRAMMES TV ENREG TV DIRECT OUI SELECT av R GLER gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU Press to highlight TRANSFERT DES TRANSFERT DES PROGRAMMES TV then press PROGRAMMES TV gt Press gt again The Preset Download function starts and the indicator flashes in the display window during download MERCI D ATTENDRE FIN OK SORTIE MENU Downloading the TV tuner s preset data not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B 23 Selecting a language If you prefer an on screen language other than French use the on screen display to select another language Before you start 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 ERU Press MENU then press t gt to highlight SELECTION O LANGUE and press OK S LECT R GLER OK SORTIE MENU Press 4 4 4 gt to highlight the abbreviation of the desired language from the table below then press OK The abbreviations of the languages are as follows Abbreviation Langu
20. turn off the TV When using a decoder make sure to leave it on Notes The AFFICH information does not appear during still pause mode or slow motion playback If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL SECAM MESECAM and NTSC systems the time counter reading will not be correct This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems You cannot watch a Canal Plus programme while recording another Canal Plus programme When you insert a non standard commercially available tape the remaining time may not be correct The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback the tape remaining time will be displayed not available on SLV SE240B 2 SLV SE840B and SE740B only 3 SLV SE640B and SE240B only continued suoljeiado diseg Recording TV programmes 41 42 Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B 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 Press I C to turn on the VCR 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Press ENR while you are watching a TV programme or external source The TV indicator lights up and the VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV Tip e The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press ENR in some situa
21. 7 40 4 COMPT DUREE REST button 40 fp 2 2 5 Q i D D 2 5 Programme number buttons 13 41 l ten s digit button 13 41 Teletext button for TV 14 Io I loo 1 volume buttons for TV 13 9 O TV power on TV mode select button for TV 13 ENR record button 40 57 11 SP Standard Play LP Long Play button 39 MENU button 21 60 H pause button 21 36 E stop button 21 36 Ad rewind button 21 36 55 gt gt fast forward gt button 21 36 55 gt play OK button 21 36 55 _ is N y oo The C gt play CHOIX SON number 5 and CHAINE buttons have a tactile dot 2 SLV SE840B only 3 not available on SLV SE240B continued Index to parts and controls 9 10 Index to parts and controls 14 remote control switch 12 5 7c on standby switch 13 14 50 16 CHOIX SON button 3 14 63 S TV MAGN button 13 16 40 ANNUL O button 37 49 60 CHOIX ENTREE button 39 53 73 CHAINE programme buttons 13 39 Ga EY Teletext page access buttons for TV 14 21 gt RALENTI button 55 22 x2 button 55 lt q P I index search buttons 3 4 65 MINUTERIE button 48 52
22. E ECO OUl NON SMART TRILOGIC OUI SELECT AV R GLER gt SELECT av R GLER gt OK SORTIE MENU FIN OK SORTIE MENU FIN 2 Press t4 to select the option 3 Press gt to change the setting then press OK Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print REGLAGES UTILISATEUR Menu option Set this option to AFFICHAGE e OUI to display the menu on the TV screen ECRAN e NON to disappear the menu from the TV screen SELECT CASSETTE E180 to use an E 180 or shorter type tape E240 to use an E 240 type tape E260 to use an E 260 type tape E300 to use an E 300 type tape SYST COULEUR AUTO to select the colour system automatically PAL to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour system SECAM to use the tape recorded in the SECAM colour system MESECAM to use the tape recorded in the MESECAM colour system N B to use the tape recorded in black and white FORMAT 16 9 AUTO when you use a wide screen TV The VCR automatically detects if programmes being played back or recorded are in normal or wide screen format OUI if the VCR cannot detect wide screen TV programmes with AUTO The VCR always plays back and records in wide screen format NON if you are not using a wide screen TV continued Changing menu options suonesad jeuonippy 69 70 Menu option Set this option to NICAM e OUI to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi fi a
23. IN OK continued Setting the clock 21 Set the day month and year in sequence by pressing gt to select the item to be set and press t4 to e 18 30 28 SEP 2004 select the digits then press gt MAR The day of the week is set HORFOGE AUTO 700 automatically SELECT lt gt R GLER av FIN OK SORTIE MENU Press t4 to select OUI for the setting of the Auto Clock Set function 18 30 28 SEP 2004 MAR The VCR automatically sets the clock according to the time signal HOREOGEIAU TOR TOU broadcast between the channels oes ene faery A ST 1 to ST 5 FIN OK SORTIE MENU If you do not need the Auto Clock Set function select NON 6 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tips If you set HORLOGE AUTO to OUI the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station e To change the digits while setting press to return to the item to be changed and select the digits by pressing ti not available on SLV SE640B 22 Setting the clock EEE Downloading the TV tuner s preset data not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B You can download your TV tuner s preset data to the VCR and tune the VCR according to that data using the SMARTLINK connection Le 2 2 5 e D D 2 Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV
24. NE and SORTIE LIGNE jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise If the other VCR does not have a PERITEL connector use an adequate cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR When you connect another VCR to the LIGNE 3 DEC EXT or LIGNE 2 DEC EXT connector press CHOIX ENTREE to display L3 or L2 in the display window 1 SLV SE840B 2 SLV SE740B SE640B and SE240B Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Basic editing When recording on this VCR Before you start editing Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the display window e Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press Ii pause to set it to playback pause 3 Press ENR on this VCR to set it to recording pause Buiipy To start editing press the Ill 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 Hl pause on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it end
25. PROG or press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the display window 9 PROG Press PROG 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 CHAINE and buttons on the VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Ml 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 I to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter page 37 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 40 e Check the timer settings page 60 e Watch another TV programme page 40 continued Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE840B only suoljeiado diseg 45 To set the clock Hold down PROG so that DAY appears in the display window However if the clock has already been set the current setting appears 2 Turn PROG to set the day 3 Press amp PROG MONTH appears in the display window Turn and press PROG
26. S 1 027 AAB NON LEE 2 3 030 CDE NON EPE yia A Bie aa lad K raa NOAM aabaki 5 029 LMN NON Ce PYVVVVYVYVYYVYVVYVVYVVVVYVYYVYYVYY Ae payers Gurjje5 Av MODIF ST OK SORTIE MENU Press OK to confirm the setting To change the programme position of another station repeat steps 3 through 5 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels you can disable unused programme positions The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the CHAINE buttons Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 MENU Press MENU then press t gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK INSTALLATION MANUELLE SMARTLINK SELECT AV R GLER gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU continued Changing disabling programme positions 29 Press to highlight INSTALLATION MANUELLE then press s NOM DEC AAB NON LMN NON CDE NON IJK NON MODIF ST OK EFFACE ANNUL SORTIE MENU Press to highlight the row which you want to disable Bea IRE pe CAN NOM DEC To display other pages for 027 AAB NON PE 2 LMN NON programme positions 6 to 80 press 30 CDE NON 4 4 repeatedly 312 AbIK NON av gt MODIF ST OK EFFACE ANNUL SORTIE MENU 4 Press ANNUL O ANNUL O 2 xk LISTE
27. S ONY 3 090 241 E2 1 GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL SECAM SLV SE840B Hi Fi SHOWVIEW SLV SE740B Hi Fi SHOWVIEW SLV SE640B Hi Fi SLV SE240B 2004 Sony Corporation 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 Refer servicing to qualified personnel only To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop Precautions Safety e This unit operates on 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Check that the unit s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply e 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 e 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 e Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book or similar unit e Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup e Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation
28. STATIONS TV xk The selected row will be cleared as CAN NOM DEC shown on the right 027 AAB NON CDE NON IJK NON av gt MODIF ST OK EFFACE ANNUL SORTIE MENU Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Note e Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly If you disable a programme position by mistake you need to reset that channel manually 30 Changing disabling programme positions Changing the station names You can change or enter the station names up to 4 characters The VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically not available on SLV SE640B 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 Press MENU then press t gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK INSTALLATION AUTO INSTALLATION MANUELLE SMARTLINK SELECT av R GLER gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU Press to highlight 027 AAB NON 029 LMN NON 030 CDE NON 032 IJK NON 033 NON av gt MODIF ST OK FACE ANNUL SORTIE MENU INSTALLATION MANUELLE then press ST CAN NOM DEC Press 7 to highlight the row which you want to change or enter the station name then press gt aa To display other pages for mks iti DECODEUR NON programme p
29. aerial e Make sure SYS L L or B G in the RECHERCHE MANUELLE menu is set to the same system in your local area The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole see page 41 The tape is ejected when you press ENR The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole see page 41 Nothing happens when you press ENR e Make sure the tape is not at its end 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 Troubleshooting Synchronized Recording button turns off while recording or does not go back to recording standby mode Symptom Remedy The SHOWVIEW menu e Check that OPTIONS PROG in the FONCTIONS or the MINUTERIE AVANCEES menu is set correctly see page 70 2 menu does not appear The VPS PDC function Check that the clock and the
30. age Abbreviation Language GB English SE Swedish ES Spanish GR Greek NL Dutch FR French FI Finnish PT Portuguese DE German DK Danish IT Italian TR Turkish 24 Selecting a language 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 Le fp 2 2 5 Q 7 D D 2 1 Press MENU then press t gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK LL INSTALLATION AUTO INSTALLATION MANUELLE SMARTLINK SELECT AV R GLER gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU Press 4 4 to highlight INSTALLATION MANUELLE then press ST CAN NOM DEC 027 AAB NON 029 LMN NON 030 CDE NON 032 IJK NON av gt MODIF ST OK EFFACE ANNUL SORTIE MENU Press 7 to highlight the row which you want to preset then press gt eg To display other pages for as programme positions 6 to 80 press NOM ON 44 repeatedly l SELECT AV R GLER lt gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU Press 7 to highlight SYS if necessary SYS OENE ST 5 CANAL 033 REGL FIN DECODEUR NON NOM gt SELECT av R GLER lt gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU continued Presetting channels 25 Press gt to set L L or B G if necessary e To receive broa
31. ances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 30 gt 1 00 4 00 gt 4 30 Normal recording In LP mode Each press advances the time as shown below 0 30 gt 1 00 gt 8 00 gt 9 00 gt Normal recording The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press ENR repeatedly to set a new duration time To cancel the duration Press ENR repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to the normal recording mode To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Ml 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 suonesado jeuonippy 57 SSS er Synchronized Recording not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a Satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the LIGNE 3 DEC EXT or LIGNE 2 DEC EXT 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 LIGNE 3 DEC EXT or LIGNE 2 DEC EXT How to connect for Synchronized Recording Connect the LIGNE 3 DEC EXT or LIGNE 2 DEC EXT connector of the VCR to the TV Scart conne
32. art Guide Connecting the VCR LIGNE 1 EURO AV mN Signal flow 1 Connect the aerial to 17 of the VCR 2 Connect and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable 3 For better picture and sound connect LIGNE 1 EURO AV to your TV using a PERITEL cable 4 Connect the mains lead to the mains Using the Auto Set Up function 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Connect the mains lead to the mains Press OK 4 Press to select your country then press OK not available on SLV SE640B o Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia When all of the receivable channels are preset the menu disappears from the TV screen You can rearrange the programme position in any order see Changing disabling programme positions Setting the clock 1 Press MENU then press 4 4 lt gt to highlight REGLAGE HORLOGE and press OK 2 Press ait to set the hour then press gt 3 Press ait to set the minutes Set the day month and year in sequence by pressing gt to select the item to be set and press to select the digits then press OK 4 Press MENU Now you can operate your VCR http www sony net AC68 02164L
33. atteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Do not use a new battery together with an old one Do not use different types of batteries together Do not leave the remote commander in an extremely hot or humid place Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing particularly when replacing the batteries Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus Doing so may cause a malfunction Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs 1 SLV SE840B only 2 not available on SLV SE240B Controlling other TVs with the remote commander SLV SE840B 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 MAGN at the top of the remote commander to TV 2 Hold down I C and enter your TV s code number using the programme number buttons Then release 1 Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV 1 D TV MAGN programme number buttons ten s digit CHAINE 4 O TV Teletext FASTEXT buttons wide MENU t 4 gt and OK These buttons may not work with all TVs 14 Setting up the remote commander 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 footnot
34. ctor of the satellite tuner Then connect the LIGNE 1 EURO AV connector to the TV PERITEL cable not supplied Satellite tuner etc j LINGE 3 DEC EXT PERITEL or LIGNE 2 DEC EXT Ys connector K PERITEL cable supplied PERITEL Signal flow 58 Synchronized Recording not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B Recording programmes using ENR SYNCHRO button indicator the Synchronized Recording function Before you start e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press CHOIX ENTREE or CHAINE 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 ENR SYNCHRO on the VCR for more than two seconds The ENR SYNCHRO indicator lights up in red and the VCR stands by for recording The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an input signal from the connected equipment The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when the connected equipment stops transmitting an input signal To cancel the Synchronized Recording function Press ENR SYNCHRO on the VCR The ENR SYNCHRO ind
35. dcast in France highlight L L e To receive broadcast using the PAL system for example in Germany or Switzerland highlight B G Press to highlight CANAL then press repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed 5 L U Me NON NOM l Eens S LECT AV R GLER lt gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU Press to highlight NOM then press LE NOM SELECT AV R GLER lt gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU Enter the station name 1 Press ait to select a character Each time you press t the character changes as shown below RECHERCHE MANUELLE gt L v NOM A B gt Z gt 0 gt 1 gt SELECT av R GLER lt gt gt 9 gt A FIN OK SORTIE MENU 2 Press gt to set the next character The next space flashes To correct a character press lt until the character you want to correct flashes then reset it You can set up to 4 characters for the station name Press OK to confirm the station name 26 Presetting channels 10 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU O If the picture is not clear If the picture is not clear you may use the Manual Fine Tuning REGL FIN function After step 6 press 4 to select REGL FIN Press gt to geta clear picture then press MENU to exit the menu ce fp 2 2 3 a oe D 2 Tip To set the programme position for the decoder see Setting the Canal Plus deco
36. der on page 33 Note e When adjusting REGL FIN the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received Presetting channels 27 Changing disabling programme positions After setting the channels you can change the programme positions as you like If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels you can disable them You can also change the station names If the station names are not displayed you can enter them manually Changing programme positions Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MENU then press Ae gt to highlight INSTALLATION ice acne TEES SMARTLINK SELECT AV R GLER gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU Press to highlight INSTALLATION MANUELLE then press ST CAN NOM DEC 027 AAB NON LMN NON 029 030 CDE NON 032 IJK NON av gt MODIF ST OK EFFACE ANNUL SORTIE MENU Press to highlight the row which you want to change the programme position ST CAN NOM DEC 027 AAB NON 029 LMN NON 030 CDE NON 032 IJK NON To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80 press t repeatedly av gt MODIF ST OK EFFACE ANNUL SORTIE MENU 28 Changing disabling programme positions Press OK then press t4 to move to the desired programme position ST CAN NOM DEC SY
37. e already is a tape in the VCR press 1 to turn on the VCR first When you press gt play the TV turns on the TV is set to the video channel and playback starts automatically in one sequence 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 If no picture or sound is reproduced on the TV press TV MAGN on the remote commander to display MAGN or VIDEO indicator on the display window 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 3 CHAINE To record a normal channel press CHAINE until the programme position number or station name you want appears in the display window O play CHOIX ENTREE e To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LIGNE inputs press CHOIX ENTREE until the connected line appears in the display window 4 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 continued Recording TV programmes suoljeiodo oiseg f 39 5 ENR Press ENR to start recording The recording indicator lights up in the display window SE840B SE740B Recording
38. e page 68 operate Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture Troubleshooting Rough picture initial contamination No picture or black amp white screen appears Unclear picture terminal Specifications System Channel coverage SECAM L VHF F2 to F10 UHF F21 to F69 CATV B toQ HYPER S21 to S41 PAL B G VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05 S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41 Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP PAL 23 39 mm s recording playback NTSC 33 35 mm s playback only SECAM 23 39 mm s recording playback MESECAM 23 39 mm s playback only 11 70 mm s recording playback NTSC 16 67 mm s playback only SECAM 11 70 mm s recording playback MESECAM 1 70 mm s playback only EP NTSC 11 12 mm s playback only Maximum recording playback time 10 hrs in LP mode with E300 tape Rewind time Approx min with E180 tape not available on SLV SE240B LP PAL Inputs and outputs LIGNE 1 EURO AV 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 Video output pin 19 Audio output pins 1 and 3 LIGNE 2 DEC EXT LIGNE 3 DEC EXT 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 LIGNE 2 G D 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
39. es set your VCR to receive the channels using the on screen display In order to set the channels correctly be sure to follow all of the steps below Before you start Turn on the VCR the TV and the decoder e Set the TV to the video channel Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations continued Setting the Canal Plus decoder 33 1 Press MENU then press t gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK INSTALLATION AUTO INSTALLATION MANUELLE SMARTLINK SELECT AV R GLER gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU 2 Press to highlight INSTALLATION MANUELLE then press ST CAN NOM DEC 027 AAB NON 029 LMN NON 030 CDE NON 032 IJK NON 033 gt NON av gt MODIF ST OK EFFACE ANNUL SORTIE MENU Press to highlight the row which you want to set for the decoder then press oto To display positions 6 to 80 press JIN A F repeatedly DECODEUR NOM SELECT AV R GLER lt gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU Press to highlight SYS if necessary Leif ke 5 033 DECODEUR NON NOM a SELECT av REGLER lt gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU Press gt to set L L or B G if necessary e To receive broadcast in France highlight L L e To receive broadcast using the PAL system for example in Germany or Switzerland highlight B G 34 Setting the Canal Plus decoder Press to highlight CANAL
40. es below this table for the applicable code numbers 1 Press 4 wide to switch the wide picture mode on or off 2 Press 4 wide then press 4 to select the wide picture mode you want 3 Press 4 wide The menu appears on the TV screen Then press 4 4 lt gt 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 Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 02 Panasonic 17 49 Akai 68 Philips 06 07 08 Ferguson 52 Saba 12 13 Grundig 10 11 Samsung 22 23 Hitachi 24 Sanyo 25 JVC 33 Sharp 29 Loewe 45 Telefunken 36 Mivar 09 70 Thomson 43 NEC 66 Toshiba 38 Nokia 15 16 69 3 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 ce fo 2 2 5 Q 7 r D D 2 15 Step 3 Connecting the VCR to mains PERITEL N Signal flow PERITEL cable supplied 1 Disconnect the aer
41. est Sony service facility Symptom Remedy The I D 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 Set VEILLE ECO in the REGLAGES UTILISATEUR but the display window menu to NON see page 68 remains dark x The clock has stopped The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains 8 and appears in Reset the clock and timer O 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 If the VCR is connected to the TV with the PERITEL cable make sure the MAGN or VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window Use the 3 TV MAGN button on the remote commander to light up the MAGN or VIDEO indicator The picture is not clear Adjust the tracking with the CHAINE buttons on the VCR gt The video heads are dirty see the last page of 8 Troubleshooting Clean the video heads using a Sony a video head cleaning cassette If a Sony cleaning cassette is s not available in your area have the heads cleaned at your o nearest Sony service facility a standard service charge will be required Do
42. et starts automatically only when you plug in the mains lead for the first time after you purchase the VCR If you want to use the Auto Set Up function again press MENU then press 9 gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK Press to highlight INSTALLATION AUTO then repeat all procedures from step 3 Auto preset can be performed by pressing ll stop on the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with no tape inserted not available on SLV SE640B Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal 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 Le 2 2 5 Q o r D D 2 1 MENU Press MENU then press tp gt to highlight REGLAGE HORLOGE and press OK 12100 1 JAN 2004 JEU HORLOGE AUTO OUI R GLER av SORTIE MENU SELECT lt gt FIN OK Press ait to set the hour mAd 48400 1 JAN 2004 uy JEU HORLOGE AUTO OUI R GLER av SORTIE MENU SELECT lt gt FIN OK Press to select the minutes and set the minutes by pressing t t pahe 18 3307 1 JAN 2004 W JEU HORLOGE AUTO OUI R GLER av SORTIE MENU SELECT lt gt F
43. for the ShowView system and VCR clock automatically ce 2 2 5 e D D 2 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Connect the mains lead to the mains The VCR automatically turns on and the message for the Auto Set Up function appears Press OK The SELECTION DU PAYS menu appears SELECTION DU PAYS FRANCAIS SCHWEIZ SELECT lt gt R GLER OK SORTIE MENU For SLV SE840B SE740B and SE240B Press gt to select your country Doa A then press OK MERCI D ATTENDRE The VCR starts searching for all of TIT the receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for SOR TIES MENU 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 28 After the search or download is complete the current time appears for any stations that transmit a time signal If the time does not appear set the clock manually See Setting the clock on page 21 For SLV SE640B The clock setting menu appears See Setting the clock on page 21 continued Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 19 20 To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press MENU Notes 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 Auto pres
44. fore you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time To record from a decoder turn it on Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Set OPTIONS PROG to SHOWVIEW or MIXTE in the FONCTIONS AVANCEES menu see page 70 e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 uurre Press MINUTERIE e When you set OPTIONS PROG to MIXTE The OPTIONS PROG menu NORMALE SHOWVIEW appears on the TV screen Press B F to select SHOWVIEW then press OK SELECT av REGLER OK SORTIE MENU e When you set OPTIONS PROG to SHOWVIEW The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the TV screen R GLER OK SORTIE MENU 48 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B 2 Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number CODE 1234 If you make a mistake press ANNUL O and re enter the correct ANNUL O number CODE 0 9 R GLER OK SORTIE MENU Press OK The date start and stop times 35 SA29 19 00 20 00 programme position tape speed and VPS PDC setting appear on the TV Se a screen Se euD CHOIX ENTREE suoljeiado oiseg DO e If appears in the ST SELECT av R GLER lt gt programme column this may EIN BOK SORTIE
45. h speed During playback quickly turn and release Playback Dial to the right gt fast forward or left lt lt rewind The tape continues to play at high speed e During playback turn and hold Playback Dial to the right gt gt fast forward or left lt lt rewind When you release Playback Dial normal playback resumes Tip e Adjust the picture using the CHAINE buttons on the VCR if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing The picture shakes while pausing 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 does not appear on the TV screen press AFFICH e The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse e Do not turn Playback Dial forcibly It may damage Playback Dial 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 ENR The indicator appears in the display window MAGN II O p HALI 2 Press ENR repeatedly to set the duration time In SP mode Each press adv
46. ial cable from your TV and connect it to 1r on the ia an if rear panel of the VCR r3 ia 2 Connect of the VCR and the WT aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable 3 Connect LIGNE 1 EURO AV on T the VCR and the PERITEL connector on the TV with the T supplied PERITEL cable Whenever you want to watch the VCR picture press TV MAGN to display the MAGN or VIDEO indicator in the display window 4 Connect the mains lead to the mains 1 SLV SE840B and SE740B only 2 SLV SE640B and SE240B only 16 Connecting the VCR About the SMARTLINK features not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK MEGALOGIC 9 EASYLINK Q Link EURO VIEW LINK or T V LINK 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 TV Direct Rec You can easily record what you are watching on the TV when the VCR is turned on For details see Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B on page 42 One Touch Play With One Touch Play you can start playback automatically without turning on the TV For details see Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B
47. icator disappears To stop recording Press W stop while recording Notes This function may not work with some types of satellite tuners Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no operation is performed within a certain amount of time In this case the Synchronized Recording also stops automatically When the connected equipment turns on while the ENR SYNCHRO indicator lights up in red recording starts automatically If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for Synchronized Recording 1 SLV SE840B 2 SLV SE740B SE640B and SE240B Synchronized Recording not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B suojeiado jeuonippy 59 60 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 I to turn on the VCR 2 Press MENU then press AIF to highlight MINUTERIE and press OK e If you want to change or cancel a i ST JOUR DEBUT FIN VIP setting go on to the next step SIL JOUD PEBUT EIN We If you do not need to change or cancel 29 SA29 21 00 21 30 30 SA 6 12 00 13 30 the settings press MENU then turn
48. icture press lt FIN OK _ SORTIE MENU To sharpen the picture press gt 4 Press MENU to return to the original screen Adjusting the picture 67 68 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 press 4 4 4 gt to highlight REGLAGES UTILISATEUR and press OK 2 Press to highlight VEILLE ECO Press to set to ECO1 or ECO2 then press OK OPTIONS e ECO1 To reduce the power SELEGTCASSETTE Eiei consumption e aug e ECO2 To reduce the power VALLE Egg seo consumption to a minimum SMART TRILOGIG OUl SELECT AV R GLER gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU To turn on the indicators in the display window Set VEILLE ECO to NON in step 3 Notes e When the VCR stands by for recording the indicator in the display window remains lit even when VEILLE ECO is set to ECO1 or ECO2 The Line Through function will not operate properly if VEILLE ECO is set to ECO2 Set VEILLE ECO to NON or ECO to ensure proper operation Reducing the VCR s power consumption Changing menu options 1 Press MENU then select REGLAGES UTILISATEUR or FONCTIONS AVANCEES and press OK BONUS AFFICHAGE CRAN OUI VPS PDC PAR D FAUT NON S LECT CASSETTE E180 TENDRE SHOWVIEW NON SYST COULEUR AUTO VEILLE AUTO NON FORMAT 16 9 AUTO OPTIONS PROG MIXTE NICAM VEILL
49. indicator Recording indicator To stop recording Press W stop To check the remaining time Press G AFFICH twice With the display on press COMPT DUREE REST to check the remaining time Each time you press COMPT DUREE REST the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately RESTANT Time counter Remaining time In order to get an accurate remaining time indication be sure SELECT CASSETTE in the REGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu is set according to the tape type you use see page 69 To watch another TV programme while recording Press TV MAGN to turn off the MAGN or VIDEO indicator in the display window 2 Select another programme position on the TV 40 Recording TV programmes To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illustrated To record on the same tape again cover the tab hole with adhesive tape Safety tab Tips To select a programme position you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander For two digit numbers press ten s digit followed by the programme number buttons If you connect additional equipment to a LIGNE connector or jack you can select the input signal using the CHOIX ENTREE or CHAINE buttons The AFFICH information appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape but the information will not be recorded on the tape If you do not want to watch TV while recording you can
50. less of the CHOIX SON setting Recording stereo and bilingual programmes not available on SLV SE240B C O E Searching using the index function not available on SLV SE240B 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 To find a specific recording by scanning Index scan 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press F lt PP I index search The VCR starts scanning each recording for five seconds in the corresponding direction INDEX BALAYAGE gt gt 3 Press E gt play to start playback when you find the desired point To search a specific recording Index search 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press k P I index search twice To search ahead press Pl index search twice INDEX RECHERCHE gt 02 To search backwards press K index search twice Press ka P 1 index search depending on the direction where your desired programme is located Each time you press the button the number increases or decreases up to 20 respectively The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from that point To stop searching Press W stop continued Searching using the index function not available on SLV SE240B suonesado jeuonippy 65 Notes e No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause However an index signal wi
51. ll be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause e When you press K lt index search if there is nothing recorded before the selected index signal playback may not start exactly at the index signal 66 Searching using the index function not available on SLV SE240B Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition In this case manually adjust the tracking During playback press CHAINE on the VCR to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons To resume automatic tracking adjustments eject the tape and re Tracking meter insert it gt 2 Adjusting the picture sharpness Smart trilogic S You can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture D O 1 During playback press MENU then press 4 4 lt gt to highlight 3 REGLAGES UTILISATEUR and press OK S 2 Press to highlight SMART 5 D TRILOGIC then press gt S LECT CASSETTE SYST COULEUR FORMAT 16 9 NICAM VEILLE ECO SMART TRILOGIC OUl SELECT av REGLER gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU 3 Press t 4 to set SMART TRILOGIC to O UI or NON e OUI Picture sharpness is SMART TRILOGIC NON automatically adjusted e NON Adjust the picture sharpness CONTAASTEE manually OUI NON av REGLER lt gt To soften the p
52. llite or digital tuner with Line Through Using the Line Through function you can watch programmes from a satellite or digital tuner connected to this VCR on the TV even when the VCR is turned off When you turn on the satellite or digital tuner this VCR automatically sends the signal flow signal from the satellite or digital tuner to the TV without turning itself on LIGNE 3 DEC EXT or LIGNE 2 DEC EXT SORTIE LIGNE PERITEL cable not supplied Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the LIGNE 3 DEC EXT or LIGNE 2 DEC EXT connector as shown above 2 Turn off the VCR To watch a programme turn on the satellite or digital tuner and the TV Notes e The Line Through function will not operate properly if VEILLE ECO in the REGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu is set to ECO2 Set VEILLE ECO to NON or ECO1 to ensure proper operation see page 68 e You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording a satellite or digital programme This function may not work with some types of satellite or digital tuners e When the VCR is turned off set the TV to the video channel 1 SLV SE840B only 2 SLV SE740B SE640B and SE240B only 18 Connecting the VCR Step 4 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the VCR for the first time set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function With this function you can set the TV channels guide channels
53. ls NICAM CANAL G STEREO CANAL D Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels Bilingual programmes To listen to On screen display Display window Main NICAM PRINCIPALE STEREO Sub NICAM SECONDAIRE STEREO Main and sub NICAM PRINCIP SEC STEREO Standard sound NICAM MONO STEREO Usually the main sound monaural Selecting the sound during Hi fi playback Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo STEREO STEREO Left channel CANAL G STEREO Right channel CANAL D STEREO Mix sound MIX STEREO Mono sound MONO No indicator The mixed sound of left and right channels and the normal mono audio track continued Recording stereo and bilingual programmes not available on SLV SE240B suojeiado jeuonppy i 63 64 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 Bilingual Usually mixed left right channels Usually main sound Normal audio track monaural Hi fi audio track main track Stereo sound Main left channel left right channels Sub right channel Notes e To listen to playback sounds in stereo you must use the PERITEL or SORTIE AUDIO connections e When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regard
54. ly if you insert a tape with be its safety tab removed Press gt play When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Additional tasks To Do this Stop play Press W stop Pause play Press Ill pause Resume play after pause Press Ill pause or gt play Fast forward the tape Press BP fast forward during stop Rewind the tape Press 4 rewind during stop Eject the tape Press amp eject 36 Playing a tape Using Playback Dial on the Playback Dial VCR With Playback Dial you can operate the following playback options To Do this Resume play after pause Press gt play Fast forward the tape Quickly turn and release Playback Dial to the right gt P fast forward during stop Rewind the tape Quickly turn and release Playback Dial to the left 44 rewind during stop Note e Do not turn Playback Dial forcibly It may damage Playback Dial To set the colour system If the playback picture has no colour or streaks appear during playback set the SYST COULEUR option in the REGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in see page 69 Normally set the option to AUTO To use the time counter Press ANNUL O at the point on the tape that you want to find later The counter in the display window resets to 0 00 00 or 00 00
55. ng on page 53 To use the VPS PDC function set V P to P For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 50 To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LIGNE inputs press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the ST position suoljeiado oiseg Press MENU to exit the menu ai Press VC to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from a decoder or other source leave the connected equipment switched on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press W stop Daily weekly recording In step 2 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press fto change the indication in reverse order today JOUR Monday to Sunday S SA every Saturday S DI every Sunday 1 month later dates count down today continued Recording TV programmes using the timer 53 54 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press I The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press I 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 37 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 40 e Check
56. o system 18 71 to a TV with a PERITEL connector 16 to digital tuner 18 to satellite tuner 18 Counter 37 Country selection 19 D Demonstration 47 Dial Timer 43 Disabling the programme positions 29 Dubbing see Editing E Editing 71 H Hi fi audio track 64 Index scan 65 Index search 65 L Language selection 24 LP mode 39 Manual fine tuning 27 Monaural 63 N NICAM broadcasts 62 Normal audio track 64 O Optional setting 69 P PDC Programme Delivery Control 50 PERITEL connection 16 Playback 36 at various speeds 55 selecting the sound 63 slow motion 55 Power save 68 Preset download 23 Presetting channels 25 R Recording 39 bilingual programmes 62 duration time 57 saving 41 stereo programmes 62 timer setting 52 using the Dial Timer 43 using the ShowView system 48 what you are watching on the TV 42 while watching another programme 40 S Safety tab 41 Searching at various speeds 55 using the index function 65 ShowView recording 48 Smart trilogic 67 SMARTLINK NexTView Download 17 One Touch Menu 17 One Touch Play 17 38 One Touch Timer 17 TV Direct Rec 17 42 SP mode 39 Stereo 62 Synchronized Recording 59 T Timer setting 52 cancelling 60 changing 60 checking 60 daily weekly recording 50 53 using the Dial Timer 43 using the ShowView system 48 V VPS Video Programme System 50 WwW Wide screen format 69 Z ZWEITON broadcasts 62 Index 81 Quick St
57. olour system SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation The SHowVIEw system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Table of contents Getting Started Index to parts and controls Step 1 Unpacking Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Step 3 Connecting the VCR Step 4 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Setting the clock Downloading the TV tuner s preset data not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B Selecting a language Presetting channels Changing disabling programme positions Setting the Canal Plus decoder Basic Operations 36 39 43 48 Playing a tape Recording TV programmes Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE840B only Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B Recording TV programmes using the timer Additional Operations 55 57 58 60 62 65 67 68 69 Playing searching at various speeds Setting the recording duration time Synchronized Recording not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B Checking changing cancelling timer settings Recording stereo and bilingual programmes not available on SLV SE240B Searching using the index function not available on SLV SE240B Adjusting the picture Reducing the VCR s power consumption Changing menu options Editing 71 73 74 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Basic editing A
58. op the VCR while recording press Ml stop Daily weekly recording In step 4 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press 4 the indication changes as shown below Press to change the indication in reverse order today JOUR Monday to Sunday S SA every Saturday S DI every Sunday 1 month later dates count down today Timer recording with VPS PDC signals Some broadcast systems transmit VPS Video Programme System or PDC Programme Delivery Control signals with their TV programmes These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays early starts or broadcast interruptions To use the VPS PDC function set V P to P in step 4 above You can also use the VPS PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LIGNE inputs 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 e Reset the counter page 37 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 40 e Check the timer settings page 60 e Watch another TV programme page 40 50 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B To use the Auto Tape Speed function In step 4 above pres
59. or 16 40 6 STEREO indicator 62 Time counter clock line programme Tape speed indicators 39 ition indicator 37 39 73 posinan aun ARA 8 Timer recording indicator 40 45 4 smartlink indicator 17 50 53 For SLV SE640B and SE240B 1 7 6 5 1 Tape indicator 5 STEREO indicator 62 Time counter clock line programme 6 VIDEO video indicator 16 40 ition indicator 37 39 73 Pos OE RE Playback indicator eee Oe not available on SLV SE240B 4 Recording indicator 40 continued Index to parts and controls 7 8 Rear panel For SLV SE840B SE740B and SE640B For SLV SE240B 1 1 in from antenna connector 16 2 LIGNE 3 DEC EXT connector LIGNE 2 DEC EXT connector 18 33 72 3 Mains lead 16 4 AUDIO OUT SORTIE R D right L G left jacks 18 Index to parts and controls 5 LIGNE 1 EURO AV connector 16 33 71 6 amp out to tv connector 16 1 SLV SE840B only 2 SLV SE740B SE640B and SE240B only 3 not available on SLV SE640B Remote commander BY Oo N 1 amp eject button 36 wide button for TV 14 15 AFFICH button 14 3
60. ositions 6 to 80 press PECI 2 5 0 4 4 repeatedly SELECT av REGLER lt gt FIN OK SORTIE MENU Press to highlight NOM then LALE NOM SELECT AV R GLER FIN OK SORTIE MENU press _ RECHERCHE MANUELLE xx continued ce fp 2 2 5 e D D 2 Changing disabling programme positions 31 Enter the station name xx RECHERCHE MANUELLE xx L L 1 Press t4 to select a character Each time you press 4 the character changes as shown below NON A B gt gt Z gt 0 gt 1 gt SELECT AV R GLER lt gt gt 9 gt A FIN OK SORTIE MENU 2 Press gt to set the next character The next space flashes To correct a character press lt until the character you want to correct flashes then reset it You can set up to 4 characters for the station name Press OK to confirm the new name 7 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU 32 Changing disabling programme positions Setting the Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder not supplied to the VCR Le 2 2 5 e D D 2 Connecting a decoder chen rome Canal Plus decoder not supplied gt 60 LIGNE 3 DEC EXT or ANTENNE ENTREE A PERITEL PERITEL cable supplied A Signal flow Setting Canal Plus channels To watch or record Canal Plus programm
61. rols for button locations suoljeiado oiseg 1 PROG Press PROG DATE and TODAY appear alternately in the display window If the date and time are not set DAY will appear See step 2 in the following section To set the clock to set the date and time 2 PROG Turn PROG to set the recording date continued Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE840B only 43 3 prog Press PROG START and the current time appear alternately in the display window PROG Turn PROG to set the recording start time You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE buttons _ CHANE O 5 PROG Press PROG STOP and the recording stop time alternately appear in the display window ozo PROG Turn PROG to set the recording stop time You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust X the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE buttons CHAINE 00 44 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE840B only 7 PROG Press PROG The programme position or LIGNE input appears in the display window PROG Turn PROG to set the programme position O CHOIXENTREE To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more D of the LIGNE inputs turn
62. s to select AUTO When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed To operate this function correctly the SELECT CASSETTE setting in the REGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu must be accurate see page 69 Tips To set the line input video source you can also use the CHOIX ENTREE button e You can set the extended time for the Show View setting by 10 20 30 40 50 or 60 minutes Set ETENDRE SHOWVIEW in the FONCTIONS AVANCEES menu to the desired extended time on page 70 e To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings on page 60 Notes e If the VPS PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS PDC function The and O O indicators flash in the display window when you press with no tape inserted When you set OPTIONS PROG to NORMALE in the FONCTIONS AVANCEES menu the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen Select SHOWVIEW or MIXTE Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B suoeado oiseg f 51 52 Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset a total of eight programmes
63. s press Il pause again to resume recording not available on SLV SE240B Basic editing 73 Audio dubbing SLV SE840B only This feature lets you record over the normal audio track The monaural sound previously recorded is replaced while the original hi fi sound remains unchanged Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have SS O e Ore recorded with a camcorder DOUBLAGE SON z Before you start LIGNE 2 G D I Open the LIGNE 2 G D jacks 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 HH pause The VCR enters pause mode 3 Press DOUBLAGE SON A_DUB and the 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 74 Audio dubbing SLV SE840B only Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your near
64. then press gt repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed xx RECHERCHE MANUELLE xx gt EIE 5 033 DECODEUR NON NOM p acas paues Buma9 R GLER lt gt SORTIE MENU SELECT AV FIN OK Press to highlight DECODEUR RECHERCHE MANUELLE gt ee a 5 033 NON NOM 2 eee R GLER lt gt SORTIE MENU SELECT AV FIN OK Press gt to set DECODEUR to OUI then press OK x RECHERCHE MANUELLE xx E GEE 033 DECODEUR NOM f R GLER lt gt SORTIE MENU SELECT AV FIN OK 9 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Notes To superimpose subtitles while watching Canal Plus programmes make both decoder VCR and VCR TV connections using 21 pin PERITEL cables that are compatible with the RGB signals You cannot record subtitles on the VCR e When you watch Canal Plus programmes through the RFU input of the TV press TV MAGN so that the MAGN or VIDEO indicator appears in the display window 1 SLV SE840B only 2 SLV SE740B SE640B and SE240B only 3 SLV SE840B and SE740B only 4 SLV SE640B and SE240B only Setting the Canal Plus decoder 35 Basic Operations a Playing a tape Before you start e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing A T gt gt automatical
65. tions 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 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 To use the TV Direct Rec function select SMARTLINK in the INSTALLATION menu then set ENREG TV DIRECT to OUI Recording TV programmes Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE840B only The Dial Timer function allows you to Mo PROG T 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 CHAINE E time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals Before you start Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time To record from a decoder turn it on e Refer to Index to parts and cont
66. tor appears in the display window To select bilingual sound while recording Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Main PRINCIPALE STEREO Sub SECONDAIRE STEREO Main and sub PRINCIP SEC STEREO Standard sound MONO STEREO Usually the main channel heard from both the left and right in bilingual programmes To select stereo programme while recording To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo STEREO STEREO Left channel CANAL G STEREO Right channel CANAL D STEREO Standard sound CANAL G CANALD STEREO Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels in stereo programmes In the NICAM system This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system NICAM appears on the TV screen When a stereo or bilingual programme is received the STEREO indicator appears in the display window To record a NICAM programme NICAM in the REGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu should be set to OUI initial setting To check the menu setting see page 70 for details Recording stereo and bilingual programmes not available on SLV SE240B To select the sound while recording Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want Stereo programmes Tolistento On screen display Display window Stereo NICAM STEREO STEREO Left channel NICAM CANAL G STEREO Right channel NICAM CANAL D STEREO Left and right channe
67. udio track e NON to record standard sound on the hi fi audio track For details see page 62 VEILLE ECO e ECO to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve the VCR s power e ECO2 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 and Canal Plus function select ECO1 or OFF e NON to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by SMART TRILOGIC e OUI to automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture e NON to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture FONCTIONS AVANCEES Menu option Set this option to VPS PDC PAR DEFAUT e NON to deactivate the VPS PDC function e OUI to activate it ETENDRE SHOWVIEW e NON to deactivate the ShowView Extend function e 10 20 30 60 minutes to extend the time of the ShowView setting by the selected amount of time VEILLE AUTO e NON to deactivate the Auto Power Off function e 2HEURES 3HEURES to turn the VCR off automatically if no signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons during this time OPTIONS PROG MIXTE to display the OPTIONS PROG menu for selecting NORMALE or SHOWVIEW when pressing the MINUTERIE button e NORMALE to display the MINUTERIE menu when pressing the MINUTERIE button e SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when pressing the
68. udio dubbing SLV SE840B only Additional Information 75 79 81 Troubleshooting Specifications Index Back Cover Quick Start Guide Table of contents Le fp 2 i 3 e r o pas D 2 3 4 Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel For SLV SE840B 13 12 11 O on standby switch 2 Remote sensor 12 3 Tape compartment 4 eject button 36 5 D gt play button 36 55 gt gt fast forward lt 4 lt rewind 37 56 Playback Dial 37 56 6 Ml stop button 20 36 73 74 7 HE pause button 36 47 73 74 8 ENR record button 40 57 73 Index to parts and controls 10 9 8 7 6 9 PROG Dial Timer 43 10 DOUBLAGE SON button 74 M1 CHAINE buttons 44 56 67 12 ENR SYNCHRO Synchronized y Recording button 59 13 LIGNE 2 G left D right jacks covered 71 72 74 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 The C gt play CHAINE buttons and jack cover have a tactile dot For SLV SE740B and SE640B ce fp 2 2 5

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