SLV-SE730G
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1. e To search backwards press K lt index search twice Press k PPI 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 SE230G l suojesado jeuonIppy i 59 Notes e No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause However an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause 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 60 Searching using the index function not available on SLV SE230G I 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 PROGRAM on the VCR to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons To resume automatic l tracking adjustments eject the tape and re Tracking meter M insert it gt 2 Adjusting the picture sharpness Smart trilogic You can automatically adjust2. 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 SE230G I 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 not available on SLV SE230G D on page 35 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 TIMER PROGRAMMING menu or the VIDEOPLUS menu automatically by pressing TIMER on the remote commander You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER METHOD in the EASY OPERATION menu see page 64 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 1 MIEGALOGIC is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation 2 RASYLINK is a trademark of Philips Corporation 3 Q Link is a trademark of Panasonic Corp
3. menu when pressing the TIMER button VIDEOPLUS to display the VIDEOPLUS menu when pressing the TIMER button For details see pages 45 and 49 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 unpa i Scart EURO AV _ _ Scart cable not supplied mN Signal flow Example B SLV SE830G only Your VCR Recorder uu g LINE 2 L R 77 open cover to connect Za Audio video cable not supplied Other VCR Player N Signal flow continued Connecting to a VCR or stereo system 65 Example C Your VCR Recorder Scart EURO AV Scart cable not supplied oN Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system SLV SE830G only Connect the LINE 2 L R jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system using an audio cable not supplied Notes e Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour e If the other VCR is a monaural type leave the red plugs unconnected e If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise e If the other VCR does not have a Scart EU
4. see Controlling other TVs with the remote commander SLV SE830G only below Notes e With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months e If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage e Do not use a new battery together with an old one e Do not use different types of batteries together e Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs 1 SLV SE830G only 2 not available on SLV SE230G I Controlling other TVs with the remote commander SLV SE830G 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 at the top of the remote commander to TV Hold down I and enter your TV s code number using the programme number buttons Then release I Q Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV D S TV VIDEO programme number buttons ten s digit PROG A O TV B Teletext FASTEXT buttons wide MENU 9 lt 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 A
5. the LP mode Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed To operate this function correctly the TAPE SELECT setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate see page 63 Tips e To set the line input video source you can also use the INPUT SELECT button e You can set the extended time for the VIDEO Plus setting by 10 20 30 40 50 or 60 minutes Set VIDEOPLUS EXTEND in the EASY OPERATION menu to the desired extended time on page 64 e To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings on page 55 Notes e If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the PDC function The and O O indicators flash in the display window when you press VQ with no tape inserted e When you set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD in the EASY OPERATION menu the VIDEOPLUS menu does not appear on the TV screen Select VIDEOPLUS or VARIABLE 48 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system Setting the timer manually You can preset a total of eight programmes including settings made with other timer methods Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time e To record from a satellite or digital tuner tur
6. to highlight INSTALLATION a and press OK ee MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK VCR OUTPUT CH SELECT av SET gt P END OK EXIT MENU 28 Changing disabling programme positions Press to highlight MANUAL SET UP then press xk TV STATION TABLE P CH NAME O27 AAB 029 L MN 030 CDE 032 JK Q D gt Ce p mp ai D Q AV gt SWAPPING OK DELETE CLEAR EXIT MENU Press to highlight the row which you want to disable eV STATION TABLE it CH NAME To display other pages for 027 AAB programme positions 6 to 80 press aN m 4 repeatedly 032 LAK SWAPPING OK DELETE CLEAR EXIT MENU 4 Press CLEAR CLEAR gt gt TV STATION TABLE gt gt Cy The selected row will be cleared as CH NAME shown on the right 027 AAB 030 CDE 032 I JK AV gt SWAPPING OK DELETE CLEAR EXIT MENU 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable 6 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 continued Changing disabling programme positions fag 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 Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the T
7. 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to qf on the rear panel of the VCR 2 Connect of the VCR and the aerial A input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable E mo 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 20 16 Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector Q D gt Ce p mp ai D Q Mains lead to mains Scart EURO AV N Signal flow Scart cable not supplied 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to 17 on the rear panel of the VCR 2 Connect of the VCR and the pi aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable 3 Connect LINE 1 EURO AV on the VCR and the Scart EURO AV connector on the TV with the SA optional Scart cable QB This connection improves picture and sound quality Whenever you want to watch the VCR picture press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window 4 Connect the mains lead to the mains continued Connecting the VCR iw 18 About the SMARTLINK features not available on SLV SE230G I If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK MEGALOGIC o EASYLINK Q Link EURO VIEW LINK 4 or T V LINK 5 this VCR automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page the
8. Press MENU then press to highlight TIMER PROGRAMMING and press OK e If you want to change or cancel a setting go on to the next step START STOP WP P e If you do not need to change or cancel Ae ae eee the settings press MENU then turn ee es O off the VCR to return to recording Sd a ee D standby O SELECT AV F END OK O Press to select the setting you want n to change or cancel then press eS TEN The PR number on the selected row jaf E RETE flashes Se ee SELECT Av SET END OK EXIT e To change the setting press lt to select the item you want to 8 8 P y change then press to reset it e To cancel the setting press CLEAR 5 Press MENU to exit the menu If any settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby continued Checking changing cancelling timer settings 55 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 2 i about 20 seconds will be cut off Programme 1 Programme 2 gt about 20 seconds will be cut off 56 Checking changing cancelling timer settings Recording stereo and bilingual programmes not available on SLV SE230G I In the NICAM system This VCR r
9. correctly The selected input line connector number does not appear in the display window Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted 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 e 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 e Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF see function does not page 62 operate continued Troubleshooting uonewoyu EUOHIPpPY i 71 Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads e Normal picture e Rough picture e Unclear picture e No picture or black amp white screen appears initial contamination terminal 72 Troubleshooting Specifications System Channel coverage PAL I VHF IA to IJ SA10 to SA13 UHF B21 to B69 CATV SO1 to S05 S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP PAL23 39 mm s rec
10. positions 32 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 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 A ZA O gt to highlight CLOCK SET and press OK Press ait to set the hour 12 00 1 JAN 2003 WED AUTO CLOCK ON SELECT lt gt SET AvV END OK EXIT MENU y q 1800 1 JAN 2003 Pyy WED AUTO CLOCK ON SELECT lt gt SET A4AV END OK EXIT MENU Press to select the minutes and set the minutes by pressing yw Ady 18 30 gt 1 JAN 2003 dik WED AUTO CLOCK ON SELECT lt gt SET AV END OK EXIT MENU Setting the clock Set the day month and year in automatically sequence by pressing gt to select the item to be set and press Ait to a t select the digits then press gt SUN a The day of the week is set AUTO CLOCK ON a D rol SELECT lt gt SET Av END OK EXIT MENU Press ait to select ON for the setting of the Auto Clock Set function 18 30 28 SEP 2003 The VCR automatically sets the oun clock according to the time signal AUTO CLOCK ON broadcast between the channels PR to PRS END OK EXIT MENU If y
11. set it to the video channel Set TIMER METHOD to VIDEOPLUS or VARIABLE in the EASY OPERATION menu see page 64 Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations suoljeiodo oiseg g 1 ven Press TIMER When you set TIMER METHOD to VARIABLE The TIMER METHOD menu STANDARD VIDEOPLUS appears on the TV screen Press 4 to select VIDEOPLUS then press OK EXIT MENU e When you set TIMER METHOD to VIDEOPLUS The VIDEOPLUS menu appears on the TV screen EXIT MENU continued Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system 45 m m Press the programme number 009009 buttons to enter the PlusCode oO O number CODE 1234 If you make a mistake press CLEAR and re enter the correct CLEAR number C EXIT MENU Press OK AY START STOP V P The date start and stop times SOREL LE EO programme position tape speed and Be Bee ee ee ee PDC setting appear on the TV TTT screen e If appears in the PR SELECT AV SET lt gt programme column this may ea sce happen for local broadcasts you have to set the appropriate programme position manually Press to select the desired programme position e To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the PR position You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel The VC
12. 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 DIAL TIMER DEMO appears in the display window for a few seconds To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead Although the Demonstration Mode is cancelled the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead see page 55 44 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE830G only Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system The VIDEO Plus system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings Just enter the PlusCode 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 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 tme To record from a satellite or digital tuner turn it on Turn on your TV and
13. the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu does not appear Check that the clock is set Make sure a tape has been inserted Check that the safety tab has not been removed 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 Check that the digital tuner is turned on Check that the satellite tuner is turned on The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains Reset the clock and timer Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead Check that TIMER METHOD in the EASY OPERATION menu is set correctly see page 64 Troubleshooting Timer recording Others Symptom The PDC function does not operate properly A tape cannot be inserted Remedy Check that the clock and the date are set correctly Check that the 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 PDC information the VCR will not start recording If the reception is poor the PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment The remote commander does not function Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak Make sure the remote control switch is set
14. to get an accurate remaining time indication be sure TAPE SELECT in the USER SET menu is set according to the tape type you use see page 63 To watch another TV programme while recording Press TV VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window 2 Select another programme position on the TV continued Recording TV programmes 37 38 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 CCDD Safety tab Tips To select a programme position you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander For two digit numbers for example press 2 and 3 to select PR 23 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 will not be recorded on the tape If you do not want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV When using a Satellite or digital tuner make sure to leave it on Notes The DISPLAY information does not appear during still pause mode or slow motion playback If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems the time counter reading will not be correct This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video syst
15. ECT AV SET lt gt 9 gt A END OK EXIT MENU 2 Press 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 Press MENU to exit the menu continued Presetting channels PAs If the picture is not clear If the picture is not clear you may use the Manual Fine Tuning MFT function After step 4 press to select MFT Press lt gt to get a clear picture then press MENU to exit the menu Tip e The VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically Note e When adjusting MFT the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received 26 Presetting channels Changing disabling programme positions After setting the channels you can change the programme positions as you like If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels you can disable them You can also change the station names If the station names are not displayed you can enter them manually Changing programme positions Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press MENU then press RIN lt gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK AUTO SET
16. NICAM ON to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi fi audio track e OFF to record standard sound on the hi fi audio track For details see page 57 continued Changing menu options 63 64 Menu option POWER SAVE Set this option to ECO1 to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve the VCR s power 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 select ECO1 or OFF OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by SMART TRILOGIC ON to automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture OFF to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture EASY OPERATION Menu option Set this option to Changing menu options VPS PDC e OFF to deactivate the PDC function DEFAULT e ON to activate it VIDEOPLUS e OFF to deactivate the VIDEO Plus Extend function EXTEND e 10 20 30 60 minutes to extend the time of the VIDEO Plus setting by the selected amount of time AUTO POWER OFF OFF to deactivate the Auto Power Off function e 2HOUR 3HOUR to turn the VCR off automatically if no signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons during this time TIMER METHOD e VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for selecting STANDARD or VIDEOPLUS when pressing the TIMER button STANDARD to display the TIMER PROGRAMMING
17. R E ig O Press DIAL TIMER START and the current time appear alternately in the display window OOVIDEO T OOVIDEO SP Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM buttons O OVIDEO 5 DIAL TIMER DIAL TIMER ae O Press DIAL TIMER STOP and the recording stop time alternately appear in the display window OOVIDEO 7 OOVIDEO Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM buttons OOVIDEO SP continued Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE830G only suoljeiodo oiseg g 41 7 piALTiMeR Press DIAL TIMER The programme position or LINE input appears in the display window Vv OOVIDEO CI IT I al L l spl Ji s DIALTIMER Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position OOVIDEO E CI Q To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window INPUT SELECT 9 piALtimeR Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting OK appears in the display window for about five seconds The indicator appears in t
18. R will then store your setting If the information is incorrect press CLEAR to cancel the setting If you want to change the date tape speed and the PDC setting 35 SA29 19 00 20 00 sP ON 1 Press to select the item ah only est eaten ees you want to change 2 Press F to reset it e To record the same programme every day or the same day every END COK EXIT MENU week see Daily weekly recording on page 47 e To use the PDC function set V P to ON For details about the PDC function see Timer recording with PDC signals on page 47 5 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Q 46 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system ies Press I C to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from a decoder or other source leave the connected equipment switched on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press W stop Daily weekly recording In step 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 gt DLY Monday to Sunday W SA every Saturday W SU every Sunday 1 month later dates count down today Timer recording with PDC signals Some broadcast systems transmit PDC Programme Delivery Control signals with their TV programmes These signals
19. RO AV connector use an adequate cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR e When you connect another VCR to the LINE 3 or LINE 2 connector press INPUT SELECT to display L3 or L2 in the display window 1 SLV SE830G only 2 SLV SE730G I and SE230G I only 66 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Basic editing When recording on this VCR Before you start editing e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window e Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback LL VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press Ill pause to set it to playback pause 3 Press REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause unpa To start editing press the Ill pause buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the W stop buttons on both VCRs Tip e To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press Hl pause on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press Hl pause again to resume recording Basic editing 67 Audio dubbing SLV SE830G only This feature lets you record over the normal AUDIO DUB audio track The monaural sound previousl
20. S ONY 3 081 622 12 1 GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions VHS vIDEO ls SLV SE830G Hi Fi SLV SE730G I Hi Fi SLV SE230G 2003 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 Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 e marked with or Y mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station 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 e 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 o
21. T menu must be accurate see page 63 suoljeiodo oiseg i Tips e To set the line input video source you can also use the INPUT SELECT button e Even if you set TIMER METHOD to VIDEOPLUS in the EASY OPERATION menu you can set the timer manually Press MENU to select TIMER PROGRAMMING then go to step 2 e To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings on page 55 Notes e When setting the timer with PDC signals enter the start and stop times exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide Otherwise the PDC function will not work e If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the PDC function e The and OO indicators flash in the display window when you press VQ with no tape inserted Setting the timer manually 51 Additional Information a sss Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony service facility Power Clock Playback Symptom The IQ on standby switch does not function The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate The VCR is plugged in but the display window remains dark The clock has stopped and appears in the display window The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen The picture is not clear The picture rol
22. To switch to wide mode see the footnotes below this table for the applicable 2 code numbers 2 3 Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number Sony O1 02 Panasonic 17 49 Akai Philips 06 07 1 08 Ferguson 52 Saba 12 13 Grundig Samsung Pa Hitachi 24 Sanyo 25 Loewe 45 Telefunken 36 Mivar 09 70 Thomson n i NEC 66 Toshiba 38 l Press 4 wide to switch the wide picture mode on or off 2 Press wide then press 41 to select the wide picture mode you want 3 Press 4 wide The menu appears on the TV screen Then press A F lt 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 e If you enter a new code number the code number previously entered will be erased e 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 Step 3 Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector see page 17 If your TV does not have a Scart EURO AV connector T Mains lead ie to mains Aerial cable supplied N Signal flow
23. UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK VCR OUTPUT CH SELECT av SET gt P END OK EXIT MENU Press to highlight MANUAL SET UP then press gt xk TV STATION TABLE gt CH NAME 02 AAB 029 L MN 030 CDE 032 JK SWAPPING OK DELETE CLEAR EXIT MENU Press to highlight the row containing the programme position xk TV STATION TABLE you want to change CH NAME 027 AAB To display other pages for EN qn programme positions 6 to 80 press 032 J K 4 F repeatedly SWAPPING OK DELETE CLEAR EXIT MENU continued Changing disabling programme positions Q D gt Ce p mp ai D Q Press OK then press 4 to move to the desired programme position KTV STATION TABLE CH NAME 027 AAB 030 CDE UVVY VUVUVUVUW BAZAAAAAAA dadai g E o9 NSS YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY YY Av SWAPPING OK EXIT MENU Press OK to confirm the setting To change the programme position of another station repeat steps 3 through 5 7 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 PROG 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 RIV lt gt
24. V e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press MENU then press Sh ll gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK AUT MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK VCR OUTPUT CH SELECT av SET gt END OK EXIT MENU Press to highlight MANUAL SET UP then press gt xk TV STATION TABLE gt P CH NAME 027 AAB 029 L MN 030 CDE 032 I JK 033 an AV gt SWAPPING OK DELETE CLEAR EXIT MENU Press to highlight the row which you want to change or enter the station name then press To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80 press 4 repeatedly SELECT av SET lt gt END OK EXIT MENU Press to highlight NAME then press SELECT av SET lt gt END OK EXIT MENU 30 Changing disabling programme positions Enter the station name 1 Press Ait to select a character A Each time you press the character changes as shown a below a mp A B gt Z gt 0 gt 1 SELECT AV SET lt gt D 9 gt A END OK EXIT MENU Q 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 Press MENU to exit the menu Changing disabling programme
25. age 32 To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press MENU To change the RF channel If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV change the RF channel on the VCR and TV Select INSTALLATION from the menu then press t4 to highlight VCR OUTPUT CH and press gt Select the RF channel by pressing the buttons Then tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears 20 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Notes e Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function some of the settings VIDEO Plus timer etc will be reset If this happens you have to set them again e Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the mains lead for the first time after you purchase the VCR e If you want to use the Auto Set Up function again press MENU then press vA Z lt gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK Press to highlight AUTO SET UP then repeat the procedure in step 3 e Auto preset can be performed by pressing W stop on the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with no tape inserted Q D z Co op mr at D Q Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Downloading the TV tuner s preset data not available on SLV SE230G I You can download your TV tuner s preset data to the VCR and tune the VCR according to that data using the SMARTLINK connection Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refe
26. e suoljeiodo oiseg i 35 36 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 satellite or digital tuner turn it on 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place e To record a normal channel press PROG until the programme position number you want appears in the display window OOVIDEO C CI l INPUT SELECT L C e To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs press INPUT SELECT until the connected line appears in the display window OOVIDEO l E S P L 4 Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP SP LP OO LP Long Play provides recording time twice as long as SP However SP Standard Play produces better picture and audio quality OOVIDEO CI I l E ip A I Recording TV programmes erec Press REC to start recording O The recording indicator lights up in the display window SE830G SE730G I cici ae T Bg Recording indicator O ip i If Recording indicator suoieiadoC oiseg i To stop recording Press W stop To check the remaining time Press G DISPLAY twice 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 REMAIN Time counter Remaining time In order
27. e control switch 12 15 1 CD on standby switch 13 14 47 AUDIO MONITOR button 3 14 57 TV VIDEO button 13 17 37 CLEAR button 34 46 55 INPUT SELECT button 36 50 67 PROG programme buttons 13 36 Ea EY Teletext page access buttons for TV 14 21 B gt SLOW button 4 52 22 x2 button 52 lt lt PPI index search buttons 4 59 TIMER button 45 49 x The C gt play AUDIO MONITOR number 5 and PROG buttons have a tactile dot SLV SE830G only not available on SLV SE230G I FASTEXT buttons for TV SLV SE830G only N x x 05 T x Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR e Remote commander Q D gt Ce 0 mp ai D Q Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 5 models SLV SE830G SE730G SE7301 SE230G and SE230I Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR SLV SE830G is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV SE830G only Unpacking 12 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 the position Usin
28. e 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 This VCR is designed to record and play back using the PAL colour system Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed VIDEO Plus and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VIDEO Plus 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 Downloading the TV tuner s preset data not available on SLV SE230G 1 Selecting a language Presetting channels Changing disabling programme positions Setting the clock Basic Operations 34 36 40 45 49 Playing a tape Recording TV programmes Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE830G only Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system Setting the timer manually Additional Operations 52 54 55 57 59 61 62 63 Playing searching at various speeds Setting the recording duration time Checking changing cancelling timer settings Recording stereo and bilingual programmes not available on SLV SE230G 1 Searching using the index function no
29. eceives 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 USER SET menu should be set to ON initial setting To check the menu setting see page 63 for details To select the sound while recording Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want Stereo programmes To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo NICAM STEREO STEREO Left channel NICAM LCH STEREO Right channel NICAM RCH STEREO Left and right channels NICAM LCH RCH STEREO Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels Bilingual programmes To listen to On screen display Display window Main NICAM MAIN STEREO Sub NICAM SUB STEREO Main and sub NICAM MAIN SUB STEREO Standard sound NICAM MONO STEREO Usually the main sound monaural continued Recording stereo and bilingual programmes not available on SLV SE230G l suojesado jeuonIppy i 57 Selecting the sound during Hi fi playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo STEREO STEREO Left channel LCH STEREO Right channel RCH STEREO Mix sound MIX STEREO Mono sound MONO No indicator The mixed sound of left and right channels and the normal mono audio track How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR
30. ect button 34 5 lt 4 rewind button 34 52 6 gt play button 34 52 PP fast forward button 34 52 REC record button 37 54 67 9 Ml stop button 21 34 67 68 Il pause button 34 67 68 11 PROGRAM buttons 53 61 The C play Ml stop and PROGRAM buttons have a tactile dot continued Index to parts and controls e 6 For SLV SE230G I ALO on standby switch 2 amp eject button 34 Remote sensor 12 4 Tape compartment 5 lt 4 rewind button 34 52 6 gt play button 34 52 PP fast forward button 34 52 Index to parts and controls REC record button 37 54 67 9 Ml stop button 21 34 67 68 Ill pause button 34 67 68 11 PROGRAM buttons 53 61 The E gt play W stop and PROGRAM buttons have a tactile dot Display window For SLV SE830G and SE730G I p ezs Bug STEREO 6 1 Tape indicator 5 TV indicator 39 2 VIDEO indicator 17 37 6 STEREO indicator 57 Time counter clock line programme Tape speed indicators 36 ition indicator 34 36 67 a a Oe Timer recording indicator 37 42 4 smartlink indicator 18 47 50 For SLV SE2306G I 1 Tape indicator 4 Recording indicator 37 Time counter clock line programme 5 VIDEO indicator 17 37 ition indicator 34 36 67 COO CIE A 6 Playback indicator Timer
31. ems 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 To use the TV Direct Rec function select SMARTLINK in the INSTALLATION menu then set TV DIRECT RECORD to ON Recording TV programmes Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec not available on SLV SE230G I 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 1 to turn on the VCR 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 3 Press REC 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 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 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 indicato
32. ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays early starts or broadcast interruptions To use the PDC function set V P to ON in step 4 above You can also use the PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs To record satellite broadcasts If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR you can record satellite programmes 1 Turn on the satellite tuner On the satellite tuner select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting continued Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system suoljeiodo oiseg g 47 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press VO 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 55 e Watch another TV programme page 37 To use the Auto Tape Speed function In step 4 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
33. etting the recording duration time After you have started recording in the normal way you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration Before you start e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 While recording press REC The indicator appears in the display window Soer FII Dp PILI 2 Press REC repeatedly to set the duration time In SP mode Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 30 gt 1 00 4 00 4 30 Normal recording In LP mode Each press advances the time as shown below H 0 30 gt 1 00 8 00 gt 9 00 gt Normal recording 7 The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press REC repeatedly to set a new duration time To cancel the duration Press REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to the normal recording mode To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press W stop Note e You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time 54 Setting the recording duration time Checking changing cancelling timer settings Before you start e 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 C to turn on the VCR
34. g the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot can be used to operate your Sony TV If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor this remote commander will not operate the TV Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Remote sensor G CSS g HOE 0 U USeEO600 QO To operate Set to the VCR VIDEO 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 Vd E AUDIO MONITOR TV VIDEO DISPLAY G D Co Ww mpr fe i D Q Ce Ce Programme number buttons A PROG ED E FASTEXT buttons iGiJ OB UOGO i i CTs TV control buttons To Set the TV to standby mode Ve Select an input source aerial in or line in TV VIDEO Select the TV s programme position Programme number buttons I PROG Adjust the volume of the TV A Switch to TV Teletext off O TV continued Setting up the remote commander To Press Switch to Teletext Teletext Select the sound AUDIO MONITOR Use FASTEXT FASTEXT buttons Call up the on screen display DISPLAY Change the Teletext page Ea ED Switch to from wide mode of a Sony wide TV For wide other manufactures wide TVs
35. he display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from other equipment leave the connected equipment switched on To return to the previous step To return to the previous step press the PROGRAM and buttons on the VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press stop To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press VO 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 55 e Watch another TV programme page 37 42 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE830G only To set the clock Hold down amp DIAL TIMER so that DAY appears in the display window However if the clock has already been set the current setting appears 2 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day 3 Press DIAL TIMER 5 Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute Tips MONTH appears in the display window Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the month and then the year After you set the year CLOCK appears in the display window again When you have finished setting the time press DIAL TIMER to start
36. indicator 42 47 50 Index to parts and controls 4 Rear panel For SLV SE830G and SE730G I ooooofo0000 oooo800000 0000000000 ooo0800000 1 1 in from antenna connector 16 17 2 LINE 3 connector LINE 2 connector 19 66 Mains lead 16 17 4 AUDIO OUT R right L left jacks 19 Index to parts and controls 5 LINE 1 EURO AV connector 17 65 6 amp out to tv connector 16 17 1 SLV SE830G only 2 SLV SE730G I and SE230G I only Remote commander 1 amp eject button 34 amp wide button for TV 14 15 DISPLAY button 14 34 37 4 COUNTER REMAIN button 37 Q D Co Ww mpr fe i D Q 5 Programme number buttons 13 38 6 ten s digit button 13 38 Teletext button for TV 14 lt A volume buttons for TV 13 9 TV power on TV mode select button for TV 13 REC record button 37 54 11 SP Standard Play LP Long Play button 36 MENU button 32 55 Hl pause button 32 34 E stop button 32 34 Ad rewind button 32 34 52 PP fast forward gt button 32 34 52 gt play OK button 32 34 52 1 The C gt play AUDIO MONITOR number 5 and PROG buttons have a tactile dot 2 SLV SE830G only continued Index to parts and controls ff 10 Index to parts and controls remot
37. ing position changes the playback mode in the following way Pause Slow motion Slow motion in reverse Normal speed Normal speed in reverse Initial speed Double speed Double speed in reverse High speed in High speed reverse To use the shuttle ring in jog mode Use this mode for frame by frame playback Press JOG to enter the jog mode The JOG button lights up If you change to the jog mode during any playback mode playback pauses so you can see a still picture Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one frame To shift frames in reverse turn the shuttle ring anticlockwise The frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring To resume normal mode press JOG again The JOG button turns off Tip e Adjust the picture using the PROGRAM buttons on the VCR if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing The picture shakes while pausing To set tracking to the centre position press both buttons at the same time Notes e 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 DISPLAY e The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse e The picture returns to normal playback from slow motion in reverse in 30 seconds suonesado jeuonIppy i Playing searching at various speeds 53 S
38. ion 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 SE830G only 2 SLV SE730G I and SE230G I only Connecting the VCR WE 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 for the VIDEO Plus system and VCR clock automatically 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel If your TV does not have a Scart EURO AV connector tune the TV to channel 21 the initial RF channel for this VCR Refer to your TV s manual for TV tuning instructions If the picture does not appear clearly see To change the RF channel on page 20 2 Connect the mains lead to the mains The VCR automatically turns on and the message for the Auto Set Up function appears 3 Press OK The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for your local area AUTO SET UP PLEASE WAIT If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions see Changing disabling programme positions on page 27 EXIT 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 p
39. ls vertically during picture search The picture has no sound Remedy e Connect the mains lead to the mains securely e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn the power off unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours e Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF see page 62 e The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains Reset the clock and timer e Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are using a monitor set it to video input e If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable make sure the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window Use the TV VIDEO button on the remote commander to light up the VIDEO indicator e Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR see page 20 e Adjust the tracking with the PROGRAM buttons on the VCR e The video heads are dirty see the last page of Troubleshooting Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility a standard service charge will be required Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony s as it may damage the video heads e The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony service facility for more information e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or moni
40. n it on e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the EASY OPERATION menu see page 64 e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations suoljeiodo oiseg g 1 mmer Press TIMER e When you set TIMER METHOD to VARIABLE The TIMER METHOD menu STANDARD VIDEOPLUS appears on the TV screen Press 4 q to select STANDARD then press OK SELECT AV SET OK EXIT e When you set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD The TIMER PROGRAMMING E menu appears on the TV screen SELECT AV SET lt gt END OK EXIT MENU continued Setting the timer manually 49 50 Set the date start and stop times programme position tape speed and PDC function i 1 Press gt to select each item in turn putsetect 2 Press to set each item C_J Tocorrect a setting press to return to that setting and reset SELECT lt gt SET END OK EXIT e To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 50 e To use the PDC function set V P to ON For details about the PDC function see Timer recording with PDC signals on page 47 To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the PR position 3 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU 4 o c Press I C to turn off the VCR The indicator ap
41. nder 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Specifications UOHeUOyU EUOHIPpPY i 73 52 Additional Operations EEEa o ee Playing searching at various speeds Before you start e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Playback options Operation View the picture during During fast forward hold down fast forward During fast forward or rewind rewind hold down lt lt rewind Play at high speed e During playback press gt fast forward or lt lt rewind on the remote commander e During playback hold down fast forward or Ad rewind When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal During playback press x2 speed Play in slow motion During playback press B gt SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press P gt fast forward or lt lt rewind on the remote commander SLV SE830G only To resume normal playback Press E gt play Using the shuttle ring SLV SE830G only Shuttle ring With the shuttle ring you can operate a variety of playback options There are two ways for using the shuttle ring normal mode and jog mode JOG Playing searching at various speeds To use the shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise Each change in the shuttle r
42. or ECO2 e The Line Through function will not operate properly if POWER SAVE is set to ECO2 Set POWER SAVE to OFF or ECO to ensure proper operation Reducing the VCR s power consumption Changing menu options 1 Press MENU then select USER SET or EASY OPERATION and press OK TAPE SELECT COLOUR SYSTEM FORMAT 16 9 NICAM fale OFF OFF VARIABLE VPS PDC DEFAULT VIDEOPLUS EXTEND AUTO POWER OFF TIMER METHOD POWER SAVE SMART TRILOGIC SELECT END 2 Press to select the option 3 Press gt to change the setting then press OK Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print USER SET Menu option OSD TAPE SELECT AV OK SET EXIT SET gt P SELECT EXIT MENU END AV OK suo e1ado Jeuonippy I e E180 to use an E 180 or shorter type tape e E240 to use an E 240 type tape E260 to use an E 260 type tape E300 to use an E 300 type tape COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO to select the colour system automatically PAL to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour system B W 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 ON if the VCR cannot detect wide screen TV programmes with AUTO The VCR always plays back and records in wide screen format OFF if you are not using a wide screen TV
43. oration 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 Connecting the VCR Additional connections To a stereo system not available on SLV SE230G l You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the AUDIO R L jacks as shown on the right Audio cable not supplied A Signal flow Q D gt Ce w Q ai D Q To a satellite 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 Scart cable not supplied VCR automatically sends the _ signal flow signal from the satellite or digital tuner to the TV without turning itself on 1 Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the LINE 3 or LINE 2 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 POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu is set to ECO2 Set POWER SAVE to OFF or ECO1 to ensure proper operation see page 62 e You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording a satellite or digital programme e This funct
44. ording playback NTSC33 35 mm s playback only LP PAL11 70 mm s recording playback NTSC16 67 mm s playback only EP NTSC11 12 mm s playback only Maximum recording playback time 10 hrs in LP mode with E300 tape Rewind time Approx 1 min with E180 tape SLV SE730I and SE230I only Inputs and outputs LINE 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 LINE 2 LINE 3 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 2 LINE 2 LSR VIDEO IN phono jack 1 Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO IN phono jack 2 Input level 327 mVrms Input impedance more than 47 kilohms AUDIO OUT R L Phono jack 2 Rated output level 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms 1 SLV SE830G only not available on SLV SE230G I General Power requirements 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption e SLV SE230G I 15 W 1 2 W POWER SAVE is set to ECO2 minimum e SLV SE830G SE730G I 17 W 1 3 W POWER SAVE is set to ECO2 minimum 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 245 mm SLV SE230G I Approx 430 x 96 x 245 mm SLV SE730G I Approx 430 x 96 x 253 mm SLV SE830G Mass Approx 2 8 kg SLV SE230G I Approx 3 1 kg SLV SE830G and SE730G D Supplied accessories Remote comma
45. ou do not need the Auto Clock Set function select OFF Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tips e If you set AUTO CLOCK 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 e To change the digits while setting press lt to return to the item to be changed and select the digits by pressing Ait Setting the clock 34 Basic Operations SSS l 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 automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed Press E gt play When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Additional tasks To Press Stop play E stop Pause play Hl pause Resume play after pause HH pause or C gt play Fast forward the tape PP fast forward during stop Rewind the tape Ad rewind during stop Eject the tape A eject To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later The counter in the display window resets to 0 00 00 or 00 00 Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter SE830G SE730G I SE230G I Hour Minute Second Hour Minute To display the counter on the TV
46. pears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from other equipment leave the connected equipment switched on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press 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 DLY Monday to Sunday W SA every Saturday W SU every Sunday 1 month later dates count down today Setting the timer manually To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press VO 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 55 e Watch another TV programme page 37 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 TAPE SELECT setting in the USER SE
47. r is not lit the VCR continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme position on the TV e To use the TV Direct Rec function select SMARTLINK in the INSTALLATION menu then set TV DIRECT RECORD to ON Recording TV programmes suoljeiodo oiseg i 39 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE830G only The Dial Timer function allows you to TO DIAL TIMER E 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 PROGRAM II time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals 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 To record from a satellite or digital tuner turn it on e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations eowtien Press DIAL TIMER DATE and TODAY appear alternately in the display window If the date and time are not set DAY will appear See step 2 in the following section To set the clock to set the date and time OOVIDEO T IT T O OVIDEO T 2 oDiaLTIMER Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date Q BEN 40 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE830G only DIAL TIMER DIAL TIME
48. r to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press MENU then press Sh ell gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK INS TALL AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK VCR OUTPUT CH SELECT av SET gt P END OK EXIT MENU 2 Press to highlight SMARTLINK then press Press to highlight TV CH DOWNLOAD then press gt The Preset Download function starts and the indicator flashes in the display window during download k SMARTLINK x TV CH DOWNLOAD TV DIRECT RECORD OFF SELECT av SET gt P END OK EXIT MENU TV CH DOWNLOAD PLEASE WAIT MERE START gt END OK EXIT MENU 22 Downloading the TV tuners preset data not available on SLV SE2306G7 1 Selecting a language If you prefer an on screen language other than English 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 Q D gt Ce 0 mp ai D Q and press OK Press MENU then press BN 4 gt to highlight LANGUAGE SET EXIT Press 4 9 lt gt to highlight the abbreviation of the desired language from the table below then press OK Abbreviation Language Abbreviation Language GB English Swedish ES Spanish Greek NL Dutch French FI Finnish Portuguese DE Ge
49. 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 i Usuall i d Nanial audio rack left right channels sually main soun 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 Scart or AUDIO OUT connections e When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting 58 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes not available on SLV SE230G l C Searching using the index function not available on SLV SE230G I 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 Press F P1 index search The VCR starts scanning each recording for five seconds in the corresponding direction INDEX SCAN PP 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 P1 index search twice e To search ahead press PPA index search twice INDEX SEARCH gt 02
50. rman Danish IT Italian Turkish Selecting a language P 24 Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function you can preset them manually Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press MENU then press Sh ell gt to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK Press to highlight MANUAL SET UP then press gt Press to highlight the row which you want to preset then press To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80 press 4 repeatedly AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK VCR OUTPUT CH SELECT av SET END OK EXIT gt MENU xk TV STATION TABLE xK CH oi 029 030 032 NAME AAB L MN CDE lJ K SWAPPING OK DELETE CLEAR EXIT SELECT av SET END OK EXIT MENU lt gt MENU Presetting channels Press lt gt repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed Q D gt Ce p mp ai D Q SELECT av SET lt gt END OK EXIT MENU Press to highlight NAME then press SELECT Av SET lt D gt END OK EXIT MENU Enter the station name 1 Press ait to select a character Each time you press the character changes as shown xK MANUAL TUNING x k below A B Z 0 gt 1 gt SEL
51. screen press amp DISPLAY Playing a tape Notes e The counter resets to 0 00 00 or 00 00 whenever a tape is reinserted e The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording e Depending on your TV the following may occur while playing an NTSC recorded tape The picture becomes black and white The picture shakes No picture appears on the TV screen Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen The colour density increases or decreases e 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 SE230G l 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 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 press 1 to turn on the VCR first When you press C 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 tap
52. t available on SLV SE230G I Adjusting the picture Reducing the VCR s power consumption Changing menu options Editing 65 67 68 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Basic editing Audio dubbing SLV SE830G only Additional Information 69 73 74 Troubleshooting Specifications Index Back Cover Quick Start Guide Table of contents Q D i gt Ce p mp La mp D Q Getting Started C O EES Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel For SLV SE830G 1 1 D on standby switch 12 EE pause button 34 44 67 68 Remote sensor 12 PROGRAM buttons 41 53 Tape compartment 61 4 S eject button 34 DIAL TIMER 40 5 lt 4 rewind button 34 52 15 AUDIO DUB button 68 6 Shuttle ring 52 Bae a tr ce K gt play button 34 52 How to open the jack cover gt gt fast forward button 34 52 1 Press the bottom of the cover 2 Hook your finger on the top edge of the 9 JOG button 52 cover and pull it open REC record button 37 54 The D gt play Il stop and 67 PROGRAM buttons and jack cover have a tactile dot 11 Ml stop button 21 34 67 68 4 Index to parts and controls For SLV SE730G l Q D gt Ce p mp ai D Q 1 vc on standby switch 2 Remote sensor 12 Tape compartment 4 S ej
53. the clock suoljeiodo oiseg i To cancel a Dial Timer setting press ll 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 To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings on page 55 Notes If eight programmes have already been set using the VIDEO Plus system or the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu FULL appears in the display window for about five seconds The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 with no tape inserted If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function and AUTO CLOCK is set to ON the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set correctly When the time is set incorrectly ERROR appears in the display window in step 9 Set the timer again from step 1 You cannot set the tape speed to AUTO using the Dial Timer To select AUTO set the tape speed in the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu see page 55 continued Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV SE830G only 43 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
54. the sharpness of the picture D O 1 During playback press MENU then press lt gt to highlight p USER SET and press OK o 2 Press 4 to highlight SMART e D TRILOGIC then press TAPE SELECT COLOUR SYSTEM FORMAT 16 9 NICAM POWER SAVE SMART TRILOGIC SELECT av SET END OK EXIT 3 Press to set SMART TRILOGIC to ON or OFF e ON Picture sharpness is automatically SMART TRILOGIC OFF adjusted e OFF Adjust the picture sharpness SRE manually i To soften the picture press N EXIT To sharpen the picture press 4 Press MENU to return to the original screen Adjusting the picture 61 62 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 9 4 gt to highlight USER SET and press OK 9 Press 4 to highlight POWER SAVE Press to set to ECO1 or ECO2 then press OK e ECO1 To reduce the power consumption e ECO2 To reduce the power consumption to a minimum OF i OHS TAPE SELECT COLOUR SYSTEM FORMAT 16 9 NICAM POWER SAVE SMART TRILOGIC SELECT av SET END OK EXIT MENU To turn on the indicators in the display window Set POWER SAVE to OFF in step 3 Notes e When the VCR stands by for recording the indicator in the display window remains lit even when POWER SAVE is set to ECO1
55. ting the VCR 1 Connect the aerial to Ir of the VCR 2 Connect amp and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable 3 For better picture and sound connect LINE 1 EURO AV to your TV using a Scart cable if your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector Using the Auto Set Up function 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel If your TV does not have a Scart EURO AV connector tune the TV to channel 21 the initial RF channel of this VCR Refer to your TV s manual for TV tuning instructions If the picture does not appear clearly see To change the RF channel 2 Connect the mains lead to the mains 3 Press OK Sony Corporation 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 Press MENU then press 4 lt _ to highlight CLOCK SET and press OK Press t4 to set the hour then press 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 Press MENU Now you can operate your VCR http www sony net AC68 02034P
56. tor e The tape is defective e If you made A V connections check the audio cable connection continued Troubleshooting uonewoyu EUONIPpY 69 x O a gt oe A Recording Symptom The sound from a tape recorded with the VCR is not in stereo or the STEREO indicator in the display window is flashing No TV programme appears on the TV screen Remedy Adjust the tracking The video heads are dirty Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette as explained above Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are using a monitor set it to video input Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR see page 20 Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button Select a programme position when recording TV programmes select a line input when recording from other equipment TV reception is poor Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely Adjust the TV aerial The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted The tape is ejected when you press REC The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole see page 38 The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole see page 38 Nothing happens when you press REC Make sure the tape is not at its end Timer recording The timer does not operate The VIDEOPLUS menu or
57. utlet 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 e To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus 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 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 WARNING 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 Caution Television programmes films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of th
58. with a Scart EURO AV connector 17 to digital tuner 19 to satellite tuner 19 Counter 34 D Demonstration 44 Dial Timer 40 Disabling the programme positions 28 Dubbing see Editing E Editing 65 H Hi fi audio track 58 Index scan 59 Index search 59 Index L Language selection 20 23 LP mode 36 M Manual fine tuning 26 Monaural 57 Monitoring during playback 58 during recording 57 N NICAM broadcasts 57 Normal audio track 58 O Optional setting 63 P PDC Programme Delivery Control 47 Playback 34 at various speeds 52 frame by frame 52 selecting the sound 58 slow motion 52 Power save 62 Preset download 22 Presetting channels 24 R Recording 36 bilingual programmes 57 duration time 54 saving 38 stereo programmes 57 timer setting 49 using the Dial Timer 40 using the VIDEOPlus system 45 what you are watching on the TV 39 while watching another programme 37 RF channel 20 S Safety tab 38 Scart connection 17 Searching at various speeds 52 using the index function 59 Smart trilogic 61 SMARTLINK NexTView Download 18 One Touch Menu 18 One Touch Play 18 35 One Touch Timer 18 TV Direct Rec 18 39 SP mode 36 Stereo 57 T Timer setting 49 cancelling 55 changing 55 checking 55 daily weekly recording 47 50 using the Dial Timer 40 using the VIDEOPlus system 45 V VIDEOPLUS recording 45 W Wide screen format 63 Quick Start Guide Connec
59. y recorded is replaced while the original hi fi sound remains unchanged Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder Before you start LINE 2 L R i e Open the LINE 2 L R jacks cover on the front panel and connect a playback source e 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 Hl pause The VCR enters pause mode 3 Press AUDIO DUB 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 68 Audio dubbing SLV SE830G only Index A Adjusting picture 61 tracking 61 Aerial hookup 16 Audio dubbing 68 Audio track 58 Auto Clock Set 20 Auto Set Up 20 C Changing the programme position 27 Changing the station name 30 Cleaning the video heads 69 Clock setting 32 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 Connecting the VCR and your TV 16 17 to a stereo system 19 65 to a TV
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