3-865-365-12 (1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC 4.
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.
Table of contents Getting Started 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 Step 5: Tuning your TV to the VCR Selecting a language Presetting channels Changing/disabling programme positions Setting the clock Setting your personal code Basic Operations 31 Playing a tape 34 Recording TV programmes 39 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system* 44 Setting the timer manually Getting Started 4 5 8 12
Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Aerial cable • R6 (size AA) batteries Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-SE20EX and SE20UX. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. The SLV-SE20EX is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE20UX only.
Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Getting Started Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position. Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV.
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued) I/u DISPLAY …TV/VIDEO ? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Programme number buttons 0 PROG+/– Á +/– WIDE TV control buttons 6 To Press Turn the TV into standby mode I/u Select an input source of the TV either from aerial in or from line in … TV/VIDEO Select the programme position of the TV Programme number buttons, ?, PROG +/– Adjust the volume of the TV Á +/– Getting Started
To Call up on-screen display Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV Press DISPLAY WIDE Getting Started Getting Started Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. • If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. • Do not use a new battery with an old one together. • Do not use different types of batteries together. • Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.
Step 3 Connecting the VCR If your TV has a EURO-AV connector, see page 9. If your TV does not have a EURO-AV (Scart) connector AERIAL IN Mains lead AERIAL OUT AERIAL IN to mains Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR. IN ENTREE AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE 2 IN Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and ENTREE the aerial input of your TV using the AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE supplied aerial cable.
If your TV has a EURO-AV (Scart) connector AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT AERIAL IN to mains Aerial cable (supplied) EURO-AV (Scart) : Signal flow Getting Started : LINE-1 (TV) Mains lead EURO-AV cable (not supplied) 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR. AERIAL IN ENTREE OUT ANTENNE SORTIE 2 3 IN Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and ENTREE the aerial input of your TV using the AERIAL OUT supplied aerial cable.
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued) Note • If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS-2 menu to OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector (see page 58). You do not have to tune your TV to the VCR. Skip “Tuning your TV to the VCR” on page 13.
• Automatic Power Off You can have the VCR turn off automatically, if the VCR is not used after you turn off the TV. “MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation. “EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation. “Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. “EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Getting Started *1 *2 *3 *4 Note • Not all the TVs respond to the functions above.
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 TV channels, guide channels for the VIDEO Plus+ system, the RF channel, and VCR clock automatically. AUTO SET UP AUTO SET UP Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.
Step 5 Tuning your TV to the VCR If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable, skip this step. Getting Started RF CHANNEL 1 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly. RF CHANNEL The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. 2 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.
Step 5 : Tuning your TV to the VCR (continued) 3 Tune the TV to the same channel as that shown in the display window so that the picture on the right appears clearly on the TV screen. SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Refer to your TV manual for tuning instructions. If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picture from the VCR” below. 4 Press RF CHANNEL. RF CHANNEL You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.
Selecting a language MENU If you prefer an on-screen language other than English, use the on-screen display to select another language. >/. OK Getting Started Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. 1 MENU Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. SETTINGS TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE RETURN PLAY OK SELECT : SET : OK EXIT : MENU 2 PLAY Press >/. to highlight LANGUAGE, then press OK.
Presetting channels PROG +/– If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually. MENU Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. 1 MENU Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. >/./?// OK SETTINGS TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE RETURN PLAY OK SELECT : SET : OK EXIT : MENU 2 PLAY Press >/. to highlight TUNER, then press OK. OK TUNER PROG.
4 PLAY OK SLV-SE20EX only: Press >/. to highlight NORMAL, then press OK. To preset CATV (Cable Television) channels, select CATV. TUNER PROG. NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN 1 NORMAL C1 2 AAB ON SELECT : SET : OK EXIT : MENU • PROG Press PROG +/– to select the programme position. Selected programme position TUNER PROG. NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN 4 NORMAL C1 2 AAB ON Getting Started 5 SELECT : SET : OK EXIT : MENU 6 PLAY Press >/.
Presetting channels (continued) 9 MENU Press MENU to exit the 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. 1 In step 7 above, press programme number button “0” twice to display the number “00” beside CHANNEL SET. 2 Press MENU to exit the menu.
Changing/ disabling programme positions MENU >/.// OK Getting Started After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions and the station names as you like. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually (see page 21). Changing programme positions Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. 1 MENU Press MENU, then press >/.
Changing/disabling programme positions (continued) 3 PLAY OK Press >/. to highlight the row on which you want to change the programme position, then press /. To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60, press >/. repeatedly. CHANNEL LIST PROG 1 2 3 4 5 CH C1 2 C0 3 C5 6 C2 7 C0 9 SELECT SET STATION NAME CONFIRM NAME AAB CDE FGH : : : OK EXIT : MENU 4 PLAY OK Press >/. until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position.
Changing the station names MENU You can change or enter the station names (up to 5 characters). >/./?// OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight LISTS and press OK. Getting Started Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. LISTS CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST RETURN PLAY OK SELECT : SET : OK EXIT : MENU 2 PLAY Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL LIST, then press OK.
Changing/disabling programme positions (continued) 4 Press /. PLAY CHANNEL LIST PROG 1 2 3 4 5 OK CH C1 2 C0 3 C5 6 C2 7 C0 9 SELECT A CHARACTER NEXT CONFIRM NAME AAB CDE FGH : : : OK EXIT : MENU 5 Enter the station name. PLAY OK 1 Press >/. to select a character. Each time you press >, the character changes as shown below.
Disabling unwanted programme positions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Getting Started After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons. CLEAR 0 Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. MENU >/. OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight LISTS, and press OK.
Changing/disabling programme positions (continued) 2 PLAY Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL LIST, then press OK. OK CHANNEL LIST PROG 1 2 3 4 5 SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG CH C1 2 C0 3 C5 6 C2 7 C0 9 NAME AAB CDE FGH : : : CLEAR EXIT : MENU 3 PLAY Press >/. to highlight the row on which you want to disable. OK CHANNEL LIST PROG 1 2 3 4 5 SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG CH C1 2 C0 3 C5 6 C2 7 C0 9 NAME AAB CDE FGH : : : CLEAR EXIT : MENU 4 CLEAR Press CLEAR.
Setting the clock MENU You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer recording features properly. >/./?// OK Getting Started The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function. Setting the clock manually Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel.
Setting the clock (continued) 4 Press >/. to set the date. CLOCK PLAY AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST 28 . 1 . 1999 OK OFF THU 0 : 00 SELECT : SET : CONFIRM : OK EXIT : MENU 5 PLAY Press / to highlight the month and set the month pressing >/.. OK CLOCK AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST 28 . 9 . 1999 OFF TUE 0 : 00 SELECT : SET : CONFIRM : OK EXIT : MENU 6 PLAY OK Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing / to highlight the item to be set, and press >/.
Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function MENU Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. >/. OK Getting Started 1 MENU Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. SETTINGS TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE RETURN PLAY OK SELECT : SET : OK EXIT : MENU 2 PLAY OK Press >/. to highlight CLOCK, then press OK. AUTO ADJUST is highlighted. CLOCK AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST 28 . 9 .
Setting the clock (continued) 4 PLAY Press >/. to highlight ON, then press OK. OK CLOCK AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST 28 . 9 . 1999 ON 1 AAB 18 : 00 TUE SELECT : SET : OK EXIT : MENU 5 PLAY Press . to highlight CLOCK PROG, then press OK. OK CLOCK AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST 28 . 9 . 1999 1 AAB 18 : 00 TUE SELECT : CONFIRM : OK EXIT : MENU 6 PLAY OK Press >/. repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries the time signal appears.
Setting your personal code Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • If there is a tape in the VCR, remove it. • Turn off the VCR. CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Getting Started For identification, you can enter a personal code into the VCR. Once you enter your personal code, you can confirm it any time but can never change it. Please make a note of the code to quote to the police if your VCR is stolen. 0 >/.
Setting your personal code (continued) 2 Enter your personal code. PLAY OK 1 Press >/. to select a character. Each time you press >, the character changes as shown below. AnBn…nZn0n1n…n9 n (blank space) n – (hyphen) n A SECURITY FUNCTION PERSONAL CODE WB–1 5 7 8 – – – – SELECT : SET : CONFIRM : OK EXIT : MENU 2 Press / 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.
Basic Operations Playing a tape 6 EJECT CLEAR DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Basic Operations · PLAY P PAUSE )# FF p STOP 03 REW NTSC PB 1 2 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
Playing a tape (continued) 3 Press · PLAY. PLAY When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. OK Additional tasks To Press Stop play p STOP Pause play P PAUSE Resume play after pause P PAUSE or · PLAY Fast-forward the tape )# FF during stop Rewind the tape 03 REW during stop Eject the tape 6 EJECT To play an NTSC-recorded tape Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV.
Notes • The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording. • The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC-recorded tape. • 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.
Recording TV programmes COUNTER/ REMAIN INPUT SELECT …TV/VIDEO DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SP/LP 0 PROG +/– r REC p STOP 1 2 34 Basic Operations Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3 INPUT SELECT Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears in the display window. SP VIDEO OPC 4 • PROG Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to record. SP VIDEO OPC 5 SP / LP Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. VIDEO LP 6 REC OPC Press r REC to start recording. Basic Operations LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP, however, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality.
Recording TV programmes (continued) 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 remaining time with the indicator also appears in the display window.
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. • You can select a video source from the LINE-1 (TV) connector also using the INPUT SELECT button. • The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information won’t be recorded on the tape. • If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.
Recording TV programmes (continued) Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) 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 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press r 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.
Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system The VIDEO Plus+ system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recording. 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 up to eight programmes at a time. I/u CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Programme number buttons 0 1 TIMER Press TIMER >/.
Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system (continued) 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 Press the programme number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. VIDEO PLUS+ 2 8 . 9 TUE PLUS CODE 1246––––– 0 CLEAR 3 If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. SET : 0–9 CONFIRM : OK CANCEL : CLEAR EXIT : MENU Press OK. PLAY OK The date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed, and VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen. TIMER 2 8 .
4 If you want to change the date, tape speed, and the VPS/PDC function setting: PLAY OK 1 Press ?// to highlight the item you want to change. 2 Press >/. to reset it. TIMER 2 8 . 9 TUE DATE TODAY SP / LP TIME 19 : 00 20 : 00 SP PROG. 35 VPS / PDC OFF LIST SELECT : SET : CANCEL : CLEAR EXIT : MENU • 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.
Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system (continued) 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 (with the VPS or PDC indicator in the display window lit). To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON in step 4 above.
Tips • To set the programme position with a two digit number, press ? (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number button. • To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number 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.
Setting the timer manually If the VIDEO Plus+ system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes. 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 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 58).
2 Set the date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed, and VPS/PDC function: PLAY OK 1 Press / to highlight each item in turn. 2 Press >/. to set each item. To correct a setting, press ? to return to that setting and reset. TIMER 2 8 . 9 TUE DATE TODAY SP / LP TIME 19 : 00 20 : 00 SP PROG. 35 VPS / PDC OFF LIST SELECT : SET : CANCEL : CLEAR EXIT : MENU • To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” below.
Setting the timer manually (continued) Tips • To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number 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.
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 & SLOW ×2 · PLAY )# FF )# FF 03 REW 03 REW Playback options Operation View the picture during fast-forward or rewind During fast-forward, hold down )# FF. During rewind, hold down 03 REW. Play at high speed • During playback, press )# FF or 03 REW on the remote commander. • During playback, hold down )# FF or 03 REW. When you release the button, normal playback resumes.
Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) To resume normal playback Press · PLAY. Tip • 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. • The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse.
Setting the recording duration time r REC After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. 1 While recording, press r REC. The indicator appears in the display window. SP VIDEO OPC 2 Press r REC repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
Checking/ changing/ cancelling timer settings Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. I/u CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU >/./?// OK 1 2 3 Press I/u to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight LISTS and press OK. Press >/. to highlight TIMER LIST, then press OK: • If you want to change or cancel a setting, go on to the next step. • If you do not need to change or cancel the settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
4 Press >/. to select the setting you want to change or cancel, then press OK. The selected setting appears in the TIMER menu. TIMER 2 8 . 9 TUE DATE 2 . 10 SP / LP TIME 10 : 00 11 : 30 LP PROG. CDE VPS / PDC ON LIST SELECT : SET : CANCEL : CLEAR EXIT : MENU 5 • To change the setting, press ?// to highlight the item you want to change, and press >/. to reset it. • To cancel the setting, press CLEAR. 6 Press MENU. If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
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 channel of programmes recorded on a tape. You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the SMART SEARCH screen. I/u 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 All programmes are listed on the screen, regardless of how the programme was recorded.
To stop searching Press p 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 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. To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape You can display the data of the last tape used to record a programme, even after you have removed the tape.
Searching using the Smart Search function (continued) Notes • If you begin 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 C Recording the programme “D” over the programme “A” and “B” A D C • You cannot use this function unless the clock is set.
Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. During playback, press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the indicator lights up).
Adjusting the picture (continued) Tip • To set tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at the same time. Notes • You can adjust the tracking for the NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter won’t be displayed. • With the Auto Long Play function on, the OPC function will work only in SP mode. If the tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP, the OPC function turns off. If, however, the entire programme is recorded in LP mode, the OPC function will work.
Changing menu options 1 Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press OK. OPTIONS OPTIONS - 1 OPTIONS - 2 RETURN SELECT : SET : OK EXIT : MENU 2 Press >/. to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK. OPTIONS - 1 OPC AUTO LONG PLAY TAPE LENGTH RETURN OPTIONS - 2 ON OFF E1 8 0 SELECT : SET : OK TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE RF MODULATOR TV DIRECT REC RETURN SELECT : SET : OK EXIT : MENU 3 4 5 VARIABLE OFF ON ON EXIT : MENU Press >/. to select the option, then press OK. Press >/.
Changing menu options (continued) Menu choices 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 becomes shorter than the recording time. • OFF to keep the set tape speed. TAPE LENGTH • • • • E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.
Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) TV : LINE-1 IN (TV) Other VCR (Player) EURO-AV (Scart) VMC-2121HG EURO-AV cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Note • If the other VCR doesn’t have a EURO-AV (Scart) connector, use the VMC-2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.
Editing with another VCR (continued) 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 “L1” in the display window. • Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. P PAUSE r REC 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.
Additional Information Troubleshooting Playback Clock Power If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. Symptom Remedy The I/u ON/STANDBY switch does not function. • Connect the mains lead to the mains securely. The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate. • Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours.
Symptom Remedy The picture rolls vertically during picture search. • 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. No TV programme appears on the TV screen. • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
Others Symptom Remedy A tape cannot be inserted. • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment. The remote commander does not function. • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR. • Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak. • Make sure the TV / VIDEO remote control switch is set correctly. The SMARTLINK function does not work.
Specifications System General Channel coverage PAL (I) VHF IA to IJ, SA10 to SA13 (SLV-SE20EX only) UHF B21 to B69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 (SLV-SE20EX only) HYPER S21 to S41 (SLV-SE20EX only) RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Power requirements 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption 20 W Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C Storage temperature –20°C to 60°C Dimensions Approx. 355 × 96 × 285 mm (Approx.
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Index to parts and controls (continued) Display window SP VIDEO VPS SMARTLINK LP PDC OPC EP 1 Timer indicator (41, 45) 7 TV indicator (38) 2 Tape speed indicators (35) 8 Tracking indicator (55) 3 VIDEO indicator (9, 36) 9 Time counter/clock/line/ programme position indicator (32, 35, 60) 0 Remaining time indicator (36) 4 VPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator (42) 5 OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (55) 6 SMARTLINK indicator (10) 66 TV Additional Informat
Rear panel 1 Mains lead (8, 9) 2 AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (8, 9) 4 : LINE-1 (TV) : LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (9, 59) 5 NTSC PB (Play Back) switch (32) 3 AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (8, 9) continued Additional Information 67
Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander 1 6␣ EJECT button (32) 2 COUNTER/REMAIN button (36) 3 CLEAR button (32, 40, 51) 4 SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (35) 5 Programme number buttons (6, 37) 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 ? (ten’s digit) button (6, 37) 7 8 9 7 . (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) (6) 0 8 r␣ REC (record) button (35, 49) 9 TIMER button (39, 44) 0 MENU button (15, 50, 57) !¡ P␣ PAUSE/> button (15, 32) p␣ STOP/.
!™ TV / VIDEO remote control switch (5) !£ I/u (on/standby) switch (6, 41) !¢ INPUT SELECT button (35, 45, 60) !∞ … TV/VIDEO button (6, 9, 36) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 !§ DISPLAY button (36) !¶ PROG (programme) +/– buttons (6, 17, 35) !• WIDE button (for TV) (7) !ª &␣ SLOW button (47) @º × 2 button (47) @¡ SMART SEARCH button (52) Additional Information 69
Index A, B P, Q T, U Adjusting picture 18, 55 tracking 55 Aerial hookup 8 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) Auto Clock Set 27 Auto Long Play 58 Auto Set Up 12 PDC (Programme Delivery Control) 42 Picture adjustment. See Adjusting Playback 31 at various speeds 47 frame-by-frame 47 slow motion 47 Power save 58 Presetting channels 16 Timer setting 44 cancelling 50 changing 50 checking 50 daily/weekly recording 41, 45 using the VIDEO Plus+ system 39 Tracking adjustment.