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1. continued Setting the clock 17 8 Press MENU to exit the 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 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 18 Setting the clock Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function SLV SE450K only Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV MENU Set the TV to the video channel t 14 OK 2 1 Press MENU then press to highlight SETTINGS and press OK 2RTURN SLCT ST Press Y to highlight CLOCK then press OK AUTO ADJUST is highlighted CLOC PROGRA oa 28 9 2000 TU 18 00 3 Press OK AUTO AUST ON CLOC PROGRA 0 ANUAL AUST 28 9 2000 TU 18 00 continued Setting the clock 19 Press to highlight ON then press OK AUTO AUST ON CLOC PROGRA 1 AA ANUAL AUST 28 9 2000 TU 18 00 Press to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM then press OK AUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA 1 AA ANUA
2. SHOWVIEW The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the SHOWVIEW NO TV screen Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number suone19d0 siseg I CLEAR If you make a mistake press CLEAR and ox CD re enter the correct number ue Press OK The date start and stop times programme os ate DATE TIME PROG position or station name tape speed and TODAY 19 00 20 00 35 VPS PDC setting appear on the TV eee ee NPS TERE LON LIST screen e If appears in the PROG SET o BR programme column this may happen i for local broadcasts you have to set the appropriate programme position manually Press to select the desired programme position INPUT To record from a source connected to the LINE input press INPUT SELECT SELECT to display the connected line in the PROG position Ce You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel The VCR will then store your setting CLEAR If the information is incorrect press CLEAR to cancel the setting continued Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system SLV SE450K only 41 42 If you want to change the date tape speed and the VPS PDC setting 1 Press gt to highlight the item you TODAY 1910022
3. To check change or cancel the programme setting press lt gt to choose LIST then press OK in step 4 For details see step 3 in Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 51 Notes Ifthe VPS PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS PDC function e The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I 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 station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals 1 SLV SE450K only 2 not available on SLV SE100K SX100K Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system SLV SE450K only suone1sd0 oiseg I 43 44 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 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 59 Recording TV programmes using the timer INPUT SELECT TIMER MENU 1V gt
4. The clock has stopped and The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for 8 _ _ appears in the more than one hour Reset the clock and timer O display window The playback picture does e Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are using a not appear on the TV monitor set it to video input screen Ifthe VCR is connected to the TV with the 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 13 Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR e Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING buttons The video heads are dirty see the last page of Troubleshooting y Clean the video heads using the Sony T 25CLD E 25CLDR or S 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 The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony service facility for more information The picture has no colour The COLOUR SYSTEM opti
5. the rear panel of the VCR 2 ARIAL ANTNN QUT SORTI Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable AN our SORTI IN NTR Doe V Connect LINE 1 TV on the VCR and the Scart EURO AV connector on the TV with the optional Scart Er cable This connection improves picture and a V sound quality Whenever you want to amp watch the VCR picture press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window Connect the mains lead to the mains Note Ifthe 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 13 continued Connecting the VCR 9 10 About the SMARTLINK features SLV SE450K only If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK SMARTLINK MEGALOGIC 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 SMARTLINK indicator appears in the VCR s display window when you turn on the TV You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features e Preset Download You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and 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 Se
6. 2 Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed continued Playing a tape suoneiodo siseg I 33 34 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 H PAUSE or gt PLAY Fast forward the tape gt gt 6 FF during stop Rewind the tape 4e REW during stop Eject the tape EJECT To set the colour system If the playback picture has no colour or streaks appear during playback set COLOUR SYSTEM in the OPTIONS 1 menu to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in see page 59 Normally set the option to AUTO To play an NTSC recorded tape Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV When your TV is Set NTSC PB to PAL only ON PAL TV PAL and NTSC NTSC 4 43 To 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 SP VIDEO OPC LI ep LI Ll E To display the counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY Playing a tape Notes The counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever a tape is reinserted The counter stops counting when it comes to a por
7. Initial settings are indicated in bold print OPTIONS 1 Menu option Set this option to OPC ON to switch on the OPC Optimum Picture Control function and improve picture quality OFF to switch off OPC AUTO LONG PLAY 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 OFF to keep the set tape speed TAPE LENGTH E180 to use an E 180 or shorter type tape E195 to use an E 195 type tape E240 to use an E 240 type tape e E300 to use an E 300 type tape 58 Changing menu options Menu option COLOUR SYSTEM Set this option to AUTO to set the colour system automatically PAL to play back a tape recorded in the PAL colour system e MESECAM to play back a tape recorded in the MESECAM colour system If you press EJECT or turn the VCR off COLOUR SYSTEM will be reset to AUTO OPTIONS 2 Menu option TIMER OPTIONS Set this option to e VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing the TIMER button STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing the TIMER button SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when pressing the TIMER button For details see page 40 and 44 POWER SAVE ON to turn off the indicators in the d
8. REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause 4 To start editing press the Il pause buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the Hi STOP buttons on both VCRs Tip To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press Il pause on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press Il pause again to resume recording Note 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 Ill pause after the OPC indicator stops flashing to start recording If you press Ill pause before the OPC indicator stops flashing the OPC function is cancelled suolesedo jeuonippy I not available on SLV SE100K SX100K Editing with another VCR 61 Additional Information a Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony service facility Symptom The I C ON STANDBY switch does not function Remedy Connect the mains lead to the mains securely 5 The power is turned on but Moisture condensation has occurred Turn the power off unplug 3 the VCR does not operate the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours a The VCR is plugged in but Set POWER SAVE to OFF see page 59 the display window remains dark
9. eject the tape and re insert it About the Optimum Picture Control OPC function The Optimum Picture Control OPC function automatically improves recording and playback paj RASE quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the OFC i x 7 AUTO LONG PLAY video heads and tape To maintain better picture EN EM RETURN quality we recommend that you set OPC to ON in the OPTIONS 1 menu the OPC indicator lights up in the display window For details see page 58 SELECT 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 56 Adjusting the picture Tip To set tracking to the centre position press the TRACKING and buttons at the same time Notes e You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC recorded tape but the tracking meter won t be displayed e With the Auto Long Play function on the OPC function will work only in SP mode If the tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP the OPC function turns off If however the
10. CLEAR 6 Press MENU to exit the menu If any settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts fir st has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished If the programmes start at the same time the programme listed first in the menu has priority Programme 1 gt Programme 2 i Programme 1 about 20 seconds will be cut off Programme 2 Tip about 20 seconds will be cut off e In step 6 above you can check the TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing OK Press MENU to exit the TIMER LIST 52 Checking changing cancelling timer settings Searching using the Smart Search function If you record multiple programmes on a tape use the Smart Search function to see what has been recorded on your tape You can see information such as date time and programme position of programmes recorded on a tape You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the SMART SEARCH screen All programmes are listed on the screen regardless of how the programme was recorded The data of the last tape inserted into the VCR is automatically stored in memory If you want to recall the latest data screen select LATEST DATA in the SMART SEARCH screen see page 54 Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 After recording
11. 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 or D K or MESECAM B G or D K colour system and play back using the PAL B G or D K or MESECAM B G or D K and NTSC 4 43 colour systems Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1 Unpacking 5 Step 2 Setting up the remote c
12. after the tape begins playback the tape remaining time will be displayed The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals 1 SLV SE450K only 2 not available on SLV SE100K SX100K Recording TV programmes Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec SLV SE450K only If you use the SMARTLINK connection you can easily record what you are watching on the TV other than tapes being played on the VCR 1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 2 Press 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 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 ON and OFF in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 59 Notes 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
13. entire programme is recorded in LP mode the OPC function will work There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyses the tape To avoid the delay first set the VCR to recording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and press 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 If PAUSE again to start recording not available on SLV SE100K SX100K Adjusting the picture suoneiedO jeuonppy I 57 Changing menu options 1 Press MENU then select OPTIONS and press OK 4TH OPTIONS OPTIONS 1 OPTIONS 2 RETURN 2 Press to highlight OPTIONS 1 or OPTIONS 2 then press OK HI OPTIONS 1 Hy OPTIONS 2 TIMER OPTIONS VARIABLE AUTO LONG PLAY POWER SAVE OFF TAPE LENGTH TV DIRECT REC ON COLOUR SYSTEM RETURN DRETURN SELECT SELECT SET OK SET OK 3 Press to select the option then press OK 4 Press to change the setting then press OK 5 Press MENU to return to the original screen Menu choices
14. press I to turn on the VCR 2 Press SMART SEARCH 3 Press 4 4 gt to select the programme you want to start viewing ie SMART SEARCH tape OK ar Beale BLANK TIME 30MIN e gt OK Searching using the Smart Search function EXIT SMART SEARCH continued suoneiedO jeuonippy 53 54 4 Press OK The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme To stop searching Press M STOP To exit the SMART SEARCH screen Press SMART SEARCH To record in a blank space Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the SMART SEARCH screen Select the last blank row in step 3 then press OK The VCR rewinds fast forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank space then stops Start recording Note that BLANK TIME and the remaining time indication only refers to the length of the last blank space Ca SMART SEARCH NOW SEARCHING v m1 80MIN A SMART SI DATE EARCH TIME 0 1 80MIN PROG 14 00 15 0 0 20 00 21 0 0 6 30 7 0 0 IJK v BLANK TIME 30 MIN 144 OK EXIT SMART SEARCH To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape You can display the data of the last tape used to record a pro
15. tracking 56 Aerial hookup 8 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 26 Auto Clock Set 19 Auto Long Play 58 Auto Set Up 14 C Changing the programme position 27 Changing the station name 31 Cleaning the video heads 62 Clock setting 16 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 setting 34 Connecting the VCR and your TV 8 9 to a TV with a Scart EURO AV connector 9 Counter 34 D Disabling the programme positions 29 Dubbing see Editing E Editing 60 EP mode 35 L Language selecting 21 LP mode 37 O OPC Optimum Picture Control 56 Optional setting 58 Sony Corporation P PDC Programme Delivery Control 42 Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 33 at various speeds 48 frame by frame 49 slow motion 49 Power save 59 Presetting channels 23 R Recording 36 saving 38 timer setting 44 using the Show View system 40 what you are watching on the TV 39 while watching another programme 38 RF channel 11 13 S Safety tab 38 Scart connection 9 Searching at various speeds 48 using the Smart Search function 53 Show View recording 40 Smart Search 53 SMARTLINK Automatic Power Off 10 One Touch Menu 10 One Touch Play 10 35 One Touch Timer 10 Preset Download 10 TV Direct Rec 10 39 SP mode 37 T Timer setting 44 cancelling 51 changing 51 checking 51 daily weekly recording 42 46 using the Show View system 40 Tracking adjustment See Adjusting V VPS Video Programme System 42
16. with VPS PDC signals on INPUT page 42 SELECT e To record from a source connected to the LINE input press INPUT Co SELECT to display the connected line in the PROG position continued Recording TV programmes using the timer 45 46 3 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU O 4 i Press 1 C to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from a source leave the connected equipment switched on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press I STOP Daily weekly recording In step 2 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press to change the indication in reverse order TODAY SUN SAT Sunday to Saturday MON SAT Monday to Saturday MON FRI Monday to Friday gt SAT every Saturday MON every Monday SUN every Sunday 1 month later dates count down TOMORROW TODAY 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 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 34 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 37 e Check the timer settings page 51 e Watch another TV pr
17. 0100 58 SP LP SP VPS PDC ON want to change LIST 2 Press 4 to reset it SELECT K SET a CANCEL CLEAR e To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording below To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to ON For details of the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals below 5 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU O 6 sie Press 1 C to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press I STOP Daily weekly recording In step 4 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press to change the indication in reverse order TODAY SUN SAT Sunday to Saturday MON SAT Monday to Saturday MON FRI Monday to Friday gt 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 in
18. 34 co AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector 8 9 68 Index to parts and controls Remote commander EJECT button 34 2 COUNTER REMAIN button 37 CLEAR button 34 41 52 4 SP Standard Play LP Long Play button 37 5 Programme number buttons 6 38 6 ten s digit button 6 38 lt volume buttons for TV 6 REC record button 37 50 9 TIMER button 41 45 MENU button 16 51 11 HE PAUSE button 16 34 E STOP button 16 34 da REW rewind button 34 48 PP o gt FF fast forward k button 34 B 48 gt PLAY OK button 16 34 not available on SLV SE100K SX100K uonewsoju jeuonippy continued Index to parts and controls 69 70 Index to parts and controls 12 TV VIDEO remote control switch 5 13 15 18 19 20 21 VW on standby switch 6 42 INPUT SELECT button 38 45 61 TV VIDEO button 6 9 38 DISPLAY button 37 PROG programme buttons 6 24 37 WIDE button for TV 6 B gt SLOW button 49 x2 button 49 SMART SEARCH button 53 not available on SLV SE100K SX100K Index to parts and controls uonewsojul jeuonippy 71 Index A Adjusting picture 26 56
19. L AUST 28 9 2000 TU 18 00 Press 4 4 repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries a time signal appears AUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA x 5 ANUAL AUST If the VCR does not receive a time signal ee from any station AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically 7 Press MENU to exit the menu NU Tips 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 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 20 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 Q fp r Before you start S Turn on the VCR and the TV F e Set the TV to the video channel MENU 5 vy OK 1 Press MENU then press to highlight SETTINGS and press OK TUNR CLOC LANGUAG 2RTURN SLCT ST Press to highlight LANGUAGE then e
20. OK E STOP aN Press TIMER For SLV SE100K SX100K and SE400K The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen DATE TODAY SP LP VPS PDC LIST SELECT gt SET e CANCEL CLEAR Se ye When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD SHOWVIEW VARIABLE The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen Press tit to select STANDARD then press OK When you set TIMER OPTIONS to TIMER STANDARD am The TIMER menu appears on the TV TODAY i screen SPALP VPS PDC LIST SELECT gt ET S ew CANCEL CLEAR suoneiodo oiseg I Set the date start and stop times programme position or station name 2 1 xl i tape speed and VPS PDC function AE _ _TMe PROS SP LP SP VPS PDC ON 1 Press gt to highlight each item in turn LIST 2 Press tit to set each item SELECT 9 ET S ex CANCEL CLEAR To correct a setting press lt to return to that setting and reset To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 46 e To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to ON For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording
21. SONY 3 868 344 11 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV SE100K SLV SX100K SLV SE400K SLV SE450K 2000 Sony Corporation PALN Zla 2 a Slaten 2 SHOWVIEW 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet R efer servicing to qualified personnel only Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop Precautions S afety This unit operates on 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Check that the unit s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains even if the unit itself has been turned off Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug never by the cord Installing Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock
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23. TV NORAL CANNL ST C12 AA AT IN TUNING RTURN SLCT ST z Press PROG to select the programme position Selected programme position SST NORAL CATV CANNL ST AT IN TUNING RTURN Press to highlight CHANNEL SET then press OK SST NORAL CATV CANNL ST AT IN TUNING 2RTURN Presetting channels Press Y repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed SST NORAL CATV CANNL ST AT IN TUNING 2RTURN The channels appear in the following D order 3 Co B G TV system D K TV system 2 Channel Receivable Channel Receivable number in the Channel number in the Channel CHANNEL SET CHANNEL SET field field C02 E2 C02 R1 C03 E3 C05 R6 C04 E4 C06 R7 C05 ES C12 R12 C06 E6 C13 R2 C07 E7 C14 R3 C08 E8 C15 R4 Co9 E9 C16 R5 C10 E10 C17 R8 C11 Ell C18 R9 C12 E12 C19 R10 C21 C69 E21 E69 C20 R11 S01 S41 S1 S41 C21 C69 R21 R69 MA Se Ks S42 S46 S 01 S05 O 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 g If the TV sound is distorted or noisy press 4 to highlight SYSTEM and press OK Then pr
24. amp EJECT button 34 9 M STOP button 34 61 3 Tape compartment H pause button 34 61 4 Remote sensor 5 PROGRAM TRACKING buttons 14 49 56 5 amp rewind button 34 48 Eg i2 AUTO SET UP 6 D gt PLAY button 34 49 RF Radio Frequency CHANNEL 7 gt gt 6 fast forward button 34 48 button 11 14 Index to parts and controls Display window MEN IN UN 11 10 9 1 Timer indicator 42 46 6 SMARTLINK indicator 10 2 Tape speed indicators 37 TV indicator 39 3 VIDEO indicator 9 38 8 Tracking indicator 56 4 VPS Video Programme System PDC 9 Time counter clock line programme Programme Delivery Control position indicator 34 37 61 indicator 42 ier aa 10 Remaining time indicator 37 5 OPC Optimum Picture Control indicator 56 11 Tape recording indicator 37 1 LP and EP are not available on SLV SE100K SX100K 2 SLV SE450K only continued Index to parts and controls uonewsojul jeuonippy 67 Rear panel L Al DODODCOODODOODCOCOOOOOOODINONCOODODODOCNO s DNOUOTOTOOOONONOT Mains lead 8 9 4 LINE 1 TV LIGNE 1 TV connector 9 1 2 AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector 8 9 5 NTSC PB Play Back switch
25. dicator 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 connected to the LINE input Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system SLV SE450K only 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 34 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 37 e Check the timer settings page 51 e Watch another TV programme page 38 Tips e 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 e To set the tape speed you can also use the SP LP button When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 58
26. e INGLIS POLSKI CESKY MAGYAR SLOVN INA TRKE RI A PYCCKUA continued Selecting a language 21 Press to highlight the desired language then press OK Press MENU to exit the menu 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 22 Selecting a language Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function you can preset them manually r Before you start 5 Turn on the VCR and the TV gt Set the TV to the video channel Programme 5 number a buttons 2 PROG MENU t 4 4 OK 1 Press MENU then press to highlight N9 SETTINGS and press OK continued Presetting channels 23 24 i TUNR PROG 1 SST NORAL CATV NORAL CANNL ST C12 A A AT IN TUNING RTURN SLCT ST Press to highlight NORMAL CATV then press OK ima TUNR PROG 1 SST NORAL CATV NORAL CANNL ST CATV AT IN TUNING RTURN Press to highlight NORMAL then press OK To preset CATV Cable Television channels select CATV F3 TUNR PROG 1 SST INORAL CA
27. e Adjust the picture using the TRACKING buttons if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing The picture shakes while pausing To set tracking to the centre position press both buttons at the same time Notes The sound is muted during these operations Inthe LP mode noise may appear or there may be no colour e Ifthe playback mode mark doesn t appear on the TV screen press DISPLAY The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse 1 not available on SLV SE100K SX100K 2 SLV SE100K SX100K only Playing searching at various speeds suolesedo jeuonppy i 49 50 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 REC 1 While recording press REC The indicator appears in the display window SP VIDEO 2 Press REC repeatedly to set the duration time Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 30 1 00 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 r
28. ecording mode To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press I STOP Note e You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time Setting the recording duration time Checking changing cancelling timer settings Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Press 1 0 to turn on the VCR ie CLEAR MENU t y OK 2 Press MENU then press to highlight LISTS and press OK 3 Press to highlight TIMER LIST then press OK e If you want to change or cancel a setting go on to the next step e If you do not need to change or cancel the to return to recording standby ER 20 10 14 6 PRETURN LEC settings press MENU then turn off the VCR SELECT au SET OK CANCEL CLEAR continued Checking changing cancelling timer settings suoneiedO jeuonippy I 51 Press F to select the setting you want to change or cancel then press OK Mi 28 9 THU The selected setting appears in the TIMER PA LR CELT ESET menu DATE PROG CDE SP LP VPS PDC LON LIST SELECT K SET a CANCEL CLEAR 5 To change the setting press lt to highlight the item you want to change then press 44 to reset it To cancel the setting p ress
29. ect the appropriate TV system and tune the TV again If the picture does not appear clearly see To obtain a clear picture from the VCR below 7 AUTO STUP Press RF CHANNEL R CANNL Q You have now tuned your TV to the VCR Whenever you want to play a tape set the TV to the video channel To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel and press 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 6 above go to step 7 to finish this procedure once Then start again from step 2 After pressing RF CHANNEL in step 2 press PROGRAM while the RF channel is displayed so that another RF channel appears Then tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears Note e If you set the wrong TV system you may have no sound or sound may be distorted Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector I ON STANDBY RF CHANNEL Q 5 a ao 5 2 PROGRAM ONSTAN Press 1 0 ON STANDBY to turn on the VCR AUTO STUP Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly R CANNL The factory preset RF channel appears in the display window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV DRE Use the PROGRAM buttons to set the RF channel
30. erting 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 CETTE 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 a symbol near the remote sensor this remote commander will not operate the TV Remote sensor Tv ogo VIDEO 2 O o0 To operate Set TV VIDEO 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 5 DISPLAY A l TV control buttons fe TV VIDEO Programme number buttons PROG WIDE To Set the TV to standby mode Press Select an input source aerial in or line in TV VIDEO Select the TV s programme position Programme number buttons PROG Adjust the volume of the TV A Call up the on screen display DISPLAY Switch to from wide mode of a Sony wide TV WIDE 6 Setting up the remote commander Notes With normal use the ba
31. ess 4 to select B G or D K so SST NORAL CATV G that you get better sound CANN ST IN TUNING DRTURN To preset another programme position repeat steps 5 through 7 continued Presetting channels 25 26 10 Press MENU to exit the menu NU O 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 SST DE NORAL CATV position CANNL ST AT IN TUNING RTURN 5 Press 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 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 t
32. fore you start OK Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel 1 Press MENU then press 44 to highlight SETTINGS and press OK Press to highlight CLOCK then press OK For SLV SE100K SX100K and SE400K CLOG PROGRA k ANUAL AUST only the clock setting menu appears Skip E ee eer the next step and go to step 4 Setting the clock Press to highlight MANUAL ADJUST then press OK AUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST 1 1 2000 SAT SLCT ST CONIR Press tit to set the day CETTE AUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST 28 1 2000 RI Press gt to highlight the month and set the month pressing AUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST 28 9 2000 TU Set the year hour and minutes in sequence pressing gt to highlight the item to be set and press 44 to select the AUTO AUST o CLOC PROGRA CNE ANUAL AUST digits 28 9 2000 TU 18 00 The day of the week is set automatically 7 Press OK to start the clock AUTO AUST Q CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST 28 9 2000 TU 18 00
33. gramme even after you have removed the tape If you reinsert the tape and record additional programmes be sure to select LATEST DATA Otherwise all of the data for the tape is deleted 1 Reinsert the last tape that you used to record a programme 2 Press SMART SEARCH Searching using the Smart Search function Ca SMART SEARCH NO DATA LATEST DATA SMART SEARCH 3 Press to highlight LATEST DATA If you want to reset the latest data screen highlight NO DATA and press OK then record a TIME 19 00 20 14 00 15 20 00 21 6 30 7 00 00 00 00 programme NO DATA LATEST DATA 4 Press OK The latest data stored in the VCR s memory is displayed Tips e You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list e While recording you can display the SMART SEARCH screen using the SMART SEARCH LSMART SEARCH button If you decide to stop recording press SMART SEARCH to make the SMART SEARCH screen disappear first Then press ll STOP Notes You cannot use this function unless the clock is set Depending on the tape the total or remaining time may not appear correctly If many short programmes are recorded on a tape multiple programmes may be included in a single block In this case only the latest programme information will appear in the SMART SEARCH screen Blan
34. hange the programme position of another station repeat steps 3 through 5 7 Press MENU to exit the menu NU 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 Changing disabling programme positions Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels you can disable unused programme positions The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG buttons Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel CLEAR Q 2 g 2 o Qa MENU t4 OK 1 Press MENU then press to highlight LISTS and press OK CANNL LIST TIR LIST RTURN then press OK Press tit to highlight CHANNEL LIST PROG C C12 SLCT OV PROGRA RAS PROGRA continued Changing disabling programme positions 29 30 Press to highlight the row which you want to disable PROG SLCT OV PROGRA RAS PROGRA 4 Press CLEAR CLAR CD The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right PROG C C12 c03 SLCT OV PROGRA RAS PROGRA 5 Repeat steps 3 a
35. he 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 C JD again cover the tab hole with adhesive tape ase Ms Q S Safety tab Tips To select a programme position you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander For two digit numbers press the ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack you can select the input signal using the 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 e If you don t want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV Notes e 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 e Ifa tape has portions recorded in both PAL MESECAM and NTSC systems the time counter reading will not be correct This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems When you insert a non standard commercially available tape the remaining time may not be correct e The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only e About 30 seconds
36. he 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 SLV SE450K only If the station names are not displayed you can enter them manually Changing programme positions Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel MENU 4 4 OK 1 Press MENU then press to highlight LISTS and press OK CANNL LIST TIR LIST DRTURN then press OK Press tit to highlight CHANNEL LIST El CANNL LIST PROG C C SLCT OV PROGRA RAS PROGRA continued Changing disabling programme positions Q oO 2 Le Oo o oO 27 28 Press to highlight the row which you want to change the programme position then press To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60 press repeatedly PROG Press tit until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill the gap SLCT ST STATION NA CONIR Press OK to confirm the setting 6 To c
37. hout using the VPS PDC function The indicator flashes in the display window when you press 1 0 with no tape inserted The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals 1 SLV SE450K only 2 not available on SLV SE100K SX100K suone1sd0 oiseg I Recording TV programmes using the timer 47 Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds b gt SLOW x2 gt gt 65 FF lt lt REW Playback options Operation Nea the picture during fast During fast forward hold down P gt e FF PP 6 During rewind orward of iewind hold down 44 amp REW 44 Play at high speed During playback press P gt FF or REW on the remote commander During playback hold down P gt FF PP 6 or 44 REW 4 When you release the button normal playback resumes 48 Playing searching at various speeds Playback options Play at twice the normal speed Operation During playback press x2 Play in slow motion During playback press I gt SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press P gt 6 FF or lt lt REW on the remote commander Hold down gt gt p 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 lt amp on the VCR To resume normal playback Press PLAY Tip
38. 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 suone1sd0 oiseg 39 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system SLV SE450K only The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings Just enter the Show View number listed in the TV programme guide The date times and programme position of that programme are set automatically You can preset a total of 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 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time 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 59 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system SLV SE450K only ie CLEAR INPUT SELECT Programme number buttons TIMER MENU 14 gt OK E STOP Press TIMER ties When you set TIMER OPTIONS to Es VARIABLE S RIE The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen Press tit to select SHOWVIEW then press OK When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
39. isplay window to conserve the VCR s power 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 e OFF to deactivate it Note e When you set a timer recording the indicators in the display window remain on even though POWER SAVE is set to ON 1 not available on SLV SE100K SX100K 2 SLV SE450K only Changing menu options suonesedo jeuonippy i 59 60 Editing with another VCR 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 Your VCR Recorder TV TOUT OOONOOUNONNNNONNON TON TOUTE oooi LINE 1 TV Scart EURO AV VMC 2121HG Scart cable not supplied CN signal flow Editing with another VCR Operation when recording on this VCR Before you start editing Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window e Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press BE pause 3 Press
40. k 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 If no information is stored in the VCR s memory LATEST DATA does not appear in the SMART SEARCH screen The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals If you start recording a programme D from the middle of a previously recorded programme A and into another previously recorded programme B the 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 sae SLV SE450K only Searching using the Smart Search function suolesedo jeuonippy I 55 Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape the M indicator flashes in the display window then turns off distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition In this case manually adjust the tracking During playback press TRACKING to display AKNE the tracking meter The distortion should disappear EE as you press one of the two buttons the M indicator lights up To resume automatic tracking Tracking meter adjustments
41. nd 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable 6 Press MENU to exit the menu NU Tip Ifyou 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 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 Changing disabling programme positions Changing the station names SLV SE450K only You can change or enter the station names up to 5 characters The VCR must receive channel information for instance SMARTLINK information for station names to appear automatically Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel MENU tpe OK Q O 2 2 Q Oo Lea o oO 1 Press MENU then press to highlight LISTS and press OK ICANNL LIST TIR LIST RTURN then press OK Press tit to highlight CHANNEL LIST PROG Cc C12 SLCT OV PROGRA RAS PROGRA then press Press to highlight the row which you want to change or enter the station name To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60 press repeatedly SLCT ST STATION NA CONIR Cha
42. nging disabling continued programme positions 31 4 Press PROG CH NAME 12 SELECT A CHARACTER NEXT CONFIRM 5 Enter the station name 1 Press 44 to select a character PROG CH NAME 2 Each time you press the character changes as shown below A gt B gt Z gt a gt b 2z 0 1 gt 9 symbols gt SELECT A CHARACTER NEXT blank space A CONFIRM 2 Press gt to set the next character The next space is highlighted To correct a character press until the character you want to correct is highlighted then reset it You can set up to 5 characters for the station name 6 Press OK to confirm the new name 7 Press MENU to exit the menu Tip 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 If you enter a symbol in step 5 it will appear as a blank space in the display window 32 Changing disabling programme positions Basic Operations Playing a tape PA onoononoonononnnnononononnnnnnnnnonononna q DODOODOUO00000000 NTSC PB amp EJECT CLEAR DISPLAY gt PLAY Il PAUSE gt gt FF E STOP lt lt REW 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel
43. ogramme page 38 Recording TV programmes using the timer 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 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 58 Even if 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 To check change or cancel the programme setting press to choose LIST then press OK in step 2 For details see step 3 in Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 51 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 wit
44. ommander 8 Step 3 Connecting the VCR 11 Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR 14 Step 5 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 16 Step 6 Setting the clock 21 Selecting a language 23 Presetting channels Q zZ 3 Ce 2 D 2 27 Changing disabling programme positions Basic Operations 51 Checking changing cancelling timer 33 Playing a tape settings 36 Recording TV programmes 53 Searching using the Smart Search function 40 Recording TV programmes using the Show View system SLV SE450K only 58 Changing menu options 60 Editing with another VCR 56 Adjusting the picture 44 Recording TV programmes using the timer Additional Information Additional Operations 62 Troubleshooting 48 Playing searching at various speeds 65 Specifications 50 Setting the recording duration time 66 Index to parts and controls Back Cover Index Table of contents 3 Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR e Remote commander Aerial cable Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models SLV SE100K SX100K SE400K and SE450K Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR SLV SE450K is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV SE450K only 4 Unpacking Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Ins
45. on in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set to the wrong position Set the option to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in 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 If you made A V connections check the audio cable connection Troubleshooting Symptom No TV programme appears on the TV screen Remedy Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are using a monitor set it to video input e 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 13 Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR 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 2 TV reception is poor e Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely Adjust the TV aerial 9 e Make sure the TV system is correctly set for your TV Make sure SYSTEM B G or D K in the TUNER menu is set to the same system in your local area The tape starts playing as The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the soon as it is inserted tab hole see page 38 The tape is ejected when The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cove
46. ote e Not all TVs respond to the functions above Connecting the VCR Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector see page 13 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 2 2 Q Oo Lea o oO 1 0 ON STANDBY RF CHANNEL PROGRAM 1 ONSTAN Press 1 ON STANDBY to turn on the VCR 2 AUTO STUP Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly R CANNL O The factory preset RF channel appears in the display window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV 3 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture This programme position will now be referred to as the video channel 4 AUTO STUP Press RF CHANNEL R CANNL The TV system appears in the display window continued Tuning your TV to the VCR 11 12 5 PROGRA Press PROGRAM repeatedly to select the appropriate TV system for TRACING your area Select G for the B G TV system or K for the D K TV system Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that the picture on the right appears clearly on the SON VIO CASSTT RCORR TV screen Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions If you select the wrong TV system in step 5 the picture on the right may not appear Sel
47. r the you press REC tab hole see page 38 Nothing happens when you Make sure the tape is not at its end press REC The timer does not operate Check that the clock is set Make sure a tape has been inserted e Check that the safety tab has not been removed e Make sure the tape is not at its end Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording Make sure your timer settings are past the current time 5 The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer e Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead 2 The SHOWVIEW menu or Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set the TIMER menu does not correctly see page 59 appear The VPS PDC function does not operate properly Check that the clock and the date are set correctly Check that the VPS PDC time you set is the correct one there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good VPS PDC information the VCR will not start recording If the reception is poor the VPS PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording continued Troubleshooting uoneuoyu euonIppy 63 64 Others Symptom A tape cannot be inserted Remedy Check that a tape isn t already in the tape compartment The remote commander does not function Make sure you are pointing the
48. remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak Make sure the TV VIDEO remote control switch is set correctly The SMARTLINK function does not work Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK MEGALOGIC EASYLINK Q Link EURO VIEW LINK or T V LINK Make sure you use the Scart cable to connect the VCR and your TV 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 Set your TV s code number The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander The display window becomes dim The display window automatically becomes dim when the VCR is in standby or timer recording mode The VCR needs to be cleaned Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads e Normal picture e Rough picture e Unclear picture No picture or black amp white screen appears initial contamination Troubleshooting terminal Specification
49. s System Channel coverage PAL B G D K VHF E2 E12 R1 R12 UHF E21 E69 R21 R69 CATV S1 S41 S01 S05 RF output signal UHF channels 21 69 Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP PAL MESECAM 23 39 mm s NTSC 33 35 mm s LP PAL MESECAM 11 70 mm s playback only NTSC 16 67 mm s playback only EP NTSC 11 12 mm s playback only Maximum recording playback time 10 hrs in LP mode with E300 tape Fast forward and rewind time Approx 3 min with E180 tape Inputs and outputs CLINE I TV 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 Video output pin 19 Audio output pins 1 and 3 General Power requirements 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption 18 W Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions Approx 355 x 96 x 285 mm w h d including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 3 6 kg Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice not available on SLV SE100K SX100K Specifications uonewsojul jeuonippy 65 66 Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel 1 1 0 ON STANDBY switch 11 8 REC record button 37 50 61 2
50. s gt PLAY Note When you use the One Touch Play function leave the TV on or in the standby mode Playing a tape 35 Recording TV programmes COUNTER REMAIN TV VIDEO DISPLAY SP LP PROG REC E STOP 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 36 Recording TV programmes Press PROG to select the programme position or station name you want to record SP VIDEO OO ns Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP CD LP Long Play provides recording time twice as long as SP However SP Standard Play produces better picture and audio quality REC Press REC to start recording O The recording indicator lights up red in the display window Recording indicator To stop recording Press M 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 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 you use see page 58 continued Recording TV programmes suone19d0 siseg I 37 38 To watch another TV programme while recording 1 Press TV VIDEO to turn off t
51. t Download function starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashes in the display window during download After the search or download is complete the current time appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal The abbreviations of the countries and languages are as follows Abbreviation Country Language CZ Checho Czech HUN Hungary Hungarian PL Poland Polish SK Slovakia Slovak TR Turkey Turkish RUS Russia Russian ELSE Other English countries To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press AUTO SET UP Tip e If you want to change the language for the on screen display from the one preset in the Auto Set Up function see page 21 Notes e If you stop the Auto Set Up function during step 3 you must repeat set up from step 1 Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function some of the settings ShowView timer etc will be reset If this happens you have to set them again SLV SE450K only Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 15 16 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 SLV SE450K only 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 MENU Setting the clock manually tape Be
52. t Up function during the procedure See Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function on page 14 TV Direct Rec You can easily record what you are watching on the TV For details see Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec SLV SE450K only on page 39 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 SLV SE450K only on page 35 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 59 e Automatic Power Off You can have the VCR turn off automatically if the VCR is not used after you turn off the TV 1 MEGALOGIC is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation 2 EAS 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 N
53. tion with no recording The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC recorded tape 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 Tapes recoreded in the LP and EP mode cannot be played back on this VCR The picture s colour may be affected when playing a MESECAM recorded tape in the LP mode e While setting the menu on the TV screen buttons for playback on the remote commander do not function 1 SLV SE100K SX100K only 2 SLV SE400K SE450K only Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play SLV SE450K only 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 suone1sd0 seg 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 E 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 video channel and playback starts automatically in one sequence when you pres
54. to OFF and press RF TRACING CHANNEL again AUTO ST UP R CANNL Q RF channel set up is complete Tuning your TV to the VCR 13 Step 5 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the VCR for the first time set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function With this function you can set the language for the on screen display TV channels guide channels for the Show View system and VCR clock automatically AUTO SET UP PROGRAM 1 AUTO STUP Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds R CANNL O The VCR automatically turns on and the country abbreviation appears in the display window 2 PROGRA Press PROGRAM to select the abbreviation of your country from the TRACING table on page 15 For some countries there is a selection of languages to choose from If your country does not appear select ELSE 14 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 3 AUTOSTUP Press AUTO SET UP lightly R CANNL O The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them according to the TV system you selected in Tuning your TV to the VCR on page 11 If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions see Changing disabling programme positions on page 27 Q 5 a Oo Lea 5 2 If you use the SMARTLINK connection SLV SE450K only the Prese
55. tteries should last about three to six months If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Do not use a new battery together with an old one Do not use different types of batteries together Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs Q 5 a i 5 2 Setting up the remote commander 7 8 Step 3 Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector see page 9 If your TV does not have a Scart EURO AV connector AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT Mains lead AERIAL IN to mains gt Aerial cable supplied N Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on i the rear panel of the VCR a ARIAL ANTNN gut SORTI 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR rv and the aerial input of your TV using p the supplied aerial cable ANA oT SORTI 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains Note e When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable you have to tune your TV to the VCR see page 11 Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT Mains lead 5 AERIAL IN Aerial cable supplied EN to mains parues furen Scart cable not supplied oN Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on i

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