3-868-271-E1 (1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL SECAM NTSC4.
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. Precautions Safety • This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.
Table of contents 4 5 9 13 16 18 20 25 31 36 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Step 3 : Connecting the VCR Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Selecting a language Presetting channels Changing/disabling programme positions Setting the clock Setting the Canal Plus decoder Basic Operations 41 Playing a tape 44 Recording TV programmes 48 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE800B
Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Aerial cable • R6 (size AA) batteries Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-SE600B, SE700B, SX700B, SE800B. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-SE800B is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE700B 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.
?/1 WIDE / CHOIX SON a FASTEXT buttons t TV/MAGN AFFICH - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Programme number buttons 0 CHAINE +/–/ c/C 2 +/– TV control buttons 6 To Press Set the TV to standby mode ?/1 Select an input source: aerial in or line in t TV/MAGN Select the TV’s programme position Programme number buttons, -, CHAINE +/– Setting up the remote commander
Press Adjust the volume of the TV 2 +/– Switch to TV (Teletext off)* a (TV) Switch to Teletext* / (Teletext) Select the sound CHOIX SON Use FASTEXT* FASTEXT buttons Call up the on-screen display AFFICH Change the Teletext page* c/C Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For other manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (not available on SLV-SE600B)” below.
Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. To switch to wide mode, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers.
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector, see page 10. Getting Started If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector ANTENNE ENTREE Mains lead ANTENNE SORTIE to mains ANTENNE ENTREE Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow 1 2 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to ANTENNE ENTREE on the rear panel of the VCR. Connect ANTENNE SORTIE of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.
If your TV has a PERITEL connector ANTENNE ENTREE Mains lead i LIGNE-1 (TV) ANTENNE SORTIE ANTENNE ENTREE to mains Aerial cable (supplied) PERITEL : Signal flow PERITEL cable (not supplied) 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to ANTENNE ENTREE on the rear panel of the VCR. 2 Connect ANTTENNE SORTIE of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.
About the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE600B) • Preset Download You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR according to that data in Auto Set Up. This greatly simplifies the Auto Set Up procedure. Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the Auto Set Up function during the procedure. See “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 16. • TV Direct Rec You can easily record what you are watching on the TV.
Additional connections To a stereo system (not available on SLV-SE600B) You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the SORTIE AUDIO R/L jacks as shown on the right. SORTIE AUDIO D/G ENTREE LIGNE Audio cable (not supplied) : Signal flow 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.
Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector, see page 15. Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video signals from your VCR. ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE Getting Started If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector REGL CANAL CHAINE +/– 1 MARCHE/VEILLE 2 REGLAGE AUTO Press ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE to turn on the VCR. Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly. The currently set RF channel appears in the display window.
5 CHAINE ALIGNEMENT 6 Press CHAINE +/– (repeatedly) to select the appropriate TV system for your area. Select “L” for the L TV system (SECAM), or “G” for the B/G TV system (PAL). Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that the picture on the right appears clearly on the TV screen. MAGNETOSCOPE SONY Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If you select the wrong TV system in step 5, the picture on the right may not appear.
If your TV has a PERITEL connector ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE REGL CANAL Getting Started CHAINE +/– 1 MARCHE/VEILLE 2 REGLAGE AUTO Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly. The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. REGL CANAL 3 Press ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE to turn on the VCR. CHAINE The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. Press CHAINE +/– to set the RF channel to OFF, and press REGL CANAL again. ALIGNEMENT REGLAGE AUTO RF channel set up is complete.
Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function. With this function, you can set the TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system*, and VCR clock* automatically. REGLAGE AUTO REGLAGE AUTO REGL CANAL Hold down REGLAGE AUTO on the VCR for more than three seconds.
To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press REGLAGE AUTO. Tip • If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in the Auto Set Up function, see page 18. Getting Started Notes • Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function. If you do, repeat the steps above. • The Auto Set Up function may require a long time to complete (approximately 15 to 18 minutes). • Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (ShowView*, timer, etc.) will be reset.
Selecting a language If you prefer an on-screen language other than French, use the on-screen display to select another language. 0 Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. MENU M/m OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight REGLAGES and press OK. REGLAGES REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE RETOUR LECTURE SELECTIONNER REGLER OK : : OK SORTIE : MENU 2 Press M/m to highlight LANGUE, then press OK.
3 Press M/m to highlight the desired language, then press OK. LECTURE OK Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU Tip • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK. Getting Started 4 Note • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
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. • Set the TV to the video channel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Programme number buttons 0 CHAINE +/– MENU M/m/
2 Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE DES CHAINES, then press OK. LECTURE REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG. NORME NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+ AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR OK : : OK SORTIE : MENU 3 Press M/m to highlight NORME, then press OK. LECTURE REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG.
7 • CHAINE Press CHAINE +/– to select the programme position. Selected programme position REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG. NORME NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+ AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 4 L NORMAL C1 2 AAB NON OUI : : OK SORTIE : MENU 8 Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE CANAL, then press OK. LECTURE REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG.
If the picture is not clear Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. However, if the picture is not clear, you may also use the manual tuning function. REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG. NORME NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+ AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR 4 L NORMAL C2 7 NON Getting Started CHAINE +/– or the programme number buttons to select the programme 1 Press position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.
Tuning the French CATV channels This VCR can scan the CATV channels B to Q and the HYPER frequency channels S21 to S41. On the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu, the channels are indicated by S01 to S44 REGLAGE CANAL numbers respectively. For example, channel B is indicated by REGLAGE CANAL number S01 and channel Q by REGLAGE CANAL number S23. (See the table below.) If the CATV channel you want to preset is indicated by its frequency (for example, 152.
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. 0 MENU Changing programme positions M/m/, OK Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. 1 MENU Getting Started You can also change the station names (not available on SLV-SE600B). If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually.
3 LECTURE OK Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to change the programme position, then press ,. To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly. LISTE DES CHAINES PROG 1 2 3 4 5 CA C1 2 C0 3 C5 6 C2 7 C0 9 SELECTIONNER REGLER NOM DU PROG. CONFIRMER 4 Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position.
Disabling unwanted programme positions Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. ANNUL/0 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 CHAINE +/– buttons. 0 MENU M/m OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTES, and press OK.
3 Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable. LECTURE LISTE DES CHAINES PROG 1 2 3 4 5 OK SELECTIONNER DEPLACER PROG. SUPPR. PROG. 4 NOM AAB CDE FGH : : : ANNUL / 0 SORTIE : MENU Press ANNUL/0. ANNUL/0 LISTE DES CHAINES The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right. PROG 1 2 3 4 5 SELECTIONNER DEPLACER PROG. SUPPR. PROG.
Changing the station names (not available on SLV-SE600B) 0 MENU Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. 1 MENU M/m/
4 Press ,. LISTE DES CHAINES LECTURE PROG 1 2 3 4 5 OK CA C1 2 C0 3 C5 6 C2 7 C0 9 SELECT. UN CARACT. SUIVANT CONFIRMER NOM AAB CDE FGH : : : OK SORTIE : MENU 5 Enter the station name. LISTE DES CHAINES LECTURE OK 1 Press M/m to select a character. Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below. AtBt…tZtatbt…tz t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t (symbols) t (blank space) t A PROG 1 2 3 4 5 NOM CAB CDE CA C1 2 C0 3 C5 6 C2 7 C0 9 SELECT. UN CARACT.
Setting the clock 0 The Auto Clock Set function (not available on SLV-SE600B) works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function. MENU Getting Started You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly. If the VCR clock was not set in the Auto Set Up procedure, you need to set it manually.
3 Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE MANUEL, then press OK. LECTURE HORLOGE REGLAGE AUTO CHAINE D’HORLOGE REGLAGE MANUEL 1 . 1 . 2000 OK SELECTIONNER REGLER CONFIRMER NON SAM 0 : 00 : : : OK SORTIE : MENU 4 Press M/m to set the day. HORLOGE LECTURE REGLAGE AUTO CHAINE D’HORLOGE REGLAGE MANUEL 28 . 1 . 2000 OK SELECTIONNER REGLER CONFIRMER NON VEN 0 : 00 : : : OK SORTIE : MENU 5 Press , to highlight the month and set the month pressing M/m.
8 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu. Note • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes. Getting Started Tips • To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits by pressing M/m. • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK.
Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function (not available on SLV-SE600B) 0 Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. MENU M/m OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight REGLAGES and press OK. REGLAGES REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE RETOUR LECTURE SELECTIONNER REGLER OK : : OK SORTIE : MENU 2 Press M/m to highlight HORLOGE, then press OK. LECTURE OK REGLAGE AUTO is highlighted.
4 Press M/m to highlight OUI, then press OK. LECTURE HORLOGE REGLAGE AUTO CHAINE D’HORLOGE REGLAGE MANUEL 28 . 9 . 2000 OK AAB 18 : 00 : : OK SORTIE : MENU 5 Press m to highlight CHAINE D’HORLOGE, then press OK. LECTURE HORLOGE REGLAGE AUTO CHAINE D’HORLOGE REGLAGE MANUEL 28 . 9 .
Setting the Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record the Canal Plus programme if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the VCR.
Setting the Canal Plus channel 0 To watch or record the Canal Plus programme, set your VCR to receive the channel using the on-screen display. CHAINE +/– MENU Before you start… • Turn on the VCR, the TV, and the decoder. • Set the TV to the video channel. M/m OK 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight OPTIONS and press OK. Getting Started In order to set the channel correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.
4 Press M/m to highlight DECODEUR, then press OK. LECTURE OPTIONS - 2 DECODEUR / LIGNE3 OPTIONS PROGRAMM. VEILLE ECO ENREG. TV DIRECT RR RETOUR OK SELECTIONNER REGLER DECODEUR MIXTE NON OUI NORMAL : : OK SORTIE : MENU 5 MENU 6 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu. The menu disappears from the TV screen. Press MENU again. Then press M/m to highlight REGLAGES and press OK.
9 Press M/m to highlight L or B/G, then press OK. LECTURE OK Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/ CABLE, then press OK. LECTURE PROG. NORME NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+ AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER : : OK SORTIE : MENU REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG. NORME NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+ AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR OK 1 L NORMAL C1 2 AAB NON OUI SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER 1 Getting Started 10 • To receive broadcasts in France, highlight L.
14 Press M/m to select the Canal Plus channel, then press OK. LECTURE REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG. 1 5 NORME NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+ AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR OK SELECTIONNER REGLER L NORMAL C0 2 LMN NON OUI : : OK SORTIE : MENU 15 Press M/m to highlight TV-PAYANTE/ CANAL+, then press OK. LECTURE REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG.
Basic Operations Playing a tape Z EJECT AFFICH ANNUL/0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Basic Operations 1 0 H LECTURE X PAUSE M AV x STOP m RET NTSC PB 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.
3 Press H LECTURE. LECTURE When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. OK Additional tasks To Press Stop play x STOP Pause play X PAUSE Resume play after pause X PAUSE or H LECTURE Fast-forward the tape M AV during stop Rewind the tape m RET during stop Eject the tape Z EJECT To play an NTSC-recorded tape Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV. When your TV is Set NTSC PB to PAL only ON PAL TV PAL and NTSC NTSC 4.
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 COMPT/ DUREE REST AFFICH SP/LP t TV/MAGN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CHAINE +/– z ENR x STOP 44 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. To record from a decoder, turn it on.
3 • CHAINE Press CHAINE +/– to select the programme position or station name* you want to record. SP MAGN 4 SP / LP OPC Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP. However, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality. LP MAGN 5 ENR OPC Press z ENR to start recording. The recording indicator lights up red in the display window. LP MAGN Basic Operations Recording indicator OPC To stop recording Press x STOP.
To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the same tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. Safety tab Tips • To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the - (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons.
Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE600B) If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR). 1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. z ENR while you are watching a TV programme or external source. 2 Press 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 Dial Timer (SLV-SE800B only) The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods, that will be broadcast within the next month. The recording start time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals. ?/1 MARCHE/ VEILLE PROG x STOP CHAINE +/– X Before you start...
2 PROG Turn PROG to set the recording date. APPUYER/ TOURNER SP MAGN 3 PROG APPUYER/ TOURNER OPC Press PROG. “START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window. SP MAGN OPC MAGN OPC SP PROG APPUYER/ TOURNER Turn PROG to set the recording start time. You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE +/– buttons.
6 Turn PROG to set the recording stop time. PROG APPUYER/ TOURNER You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE +/– buttons. SP MAGN OPC CHAINE ALIGNEMENT 7 PROG APPUYER/ TOURNER Press PROG. The programme position or station name appears in the display window. SP MAGN 8 OPC Turn PROG to set the programme position.
To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: • • • • Reset the counter (page 42). Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45). Check the timer settings (page 68). Watch another TV programme (page 45).
About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programmes have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate. To activate the Demonstration Mode Press X (pause) on the VCR while turning the PROG.
Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE600B) The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView 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. ?/1 ANNUL/0 • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.
1 MINUTERIE Press MINUTERIE. • When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM. to MIXTE: The METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION menu appears on the TV screen. Press M/m to select SHOWVIEW, then press OK. LECTURE OK METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION NORMALE SHOWVIEW SELECTIONNER REGLER : : OK SORTIE : MENU • When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM. to SHOWVIEW: The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the TV screen. SHOWVIEW 2 8 .
4 If you want to change the date, tape speed, and the VPS/PDC setting: LECTURE OK 1 Press
To record satellite broadcasts If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes. 1 Turn on the satellite tuner. the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make 2 On a timer setting. 3 Follow steps 1 through 6 above. the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite 4 Keep programme for which you have made a timer setting. To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1.
Setting the timer manually If the ShowView system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes. ?/1 Before you start… 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CHOIX ENTREE 0 MENU Basic Operations • 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. • To record from a decoder, turn it on. • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
1 MINUTERIE Press MINUTERIE. For SLV-SE600B: The MINUTERIE menu appears on the TV screen. LECTURE MINUTERIE 2 8 . 9 JEU DATE AUJOURD. SP / LP HEURE –– : –– –– : –– PROG. –– SP LISTE OK SELECTIONNER REGLER ANNULER : : : CLEAR SORTIE : MENU For SLV-SE700B, SX700B, and SE800B: • When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM. to MIXTE: The METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION menu appears on the TV screen. Press M/m to select NORMALE, then press OK.
3 4 Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment switched on. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. AUJOURD. t DIM-SAM (Sunday to Saturday) t LUN-SAM (Monday to Saturday) t LUN-VEN (Monday to Friday) t SAM (every Saturday) .....
Tips • To set the programme position, you can also use the CHAINE +/– or programme number buttons. • To set the programme position with a two digit number, press - (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons. • To set the line input video source, you can also use the CHAINE +/– buttons. • To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds ×2 SLV-SE800B y RALENTI H LECTURE Shuttle ring JOG 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Additional Operations 1 0 m M SLV-SE600B, SE700B, SX700B H LECTURE m M AV m RET M Playback options Operation View the picture during fastforward or rewind During fast-forward, hold down M down m RET/m. AV/M.
Playback options Operation Play at high speed • During playback, press M commander. AV or m RET on the remote • During playback, hold down M AV/M or m RET/m. When you release the button, normal playback resumes. Play at twice the normal speed During playback, press ×2. Play in slow motion During playback, press y RALENTI. Play frame by frame During pause, press M AV or m RET on the remote commander. Hold down M AV or m RET to play one frame each second.
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.
Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. z ENR 1 While recording, press z ENR. The indicator appears in the display window. SP MAGN OPC z ENR repeatedly to set the duration time. 2 Press Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
Synchronized Recording (SLV-SE800B only) You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector. The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work. When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns on and starts recording a programme from DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-3.
Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording function Before you start... • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • Set DECODEUR/LIGNE3 to LIGNE3 in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 79). SP/LP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ENR SYNCHRO CHOIX ENTREE CHAINE +/– 1 Press CHOIX ENTREE or CHAINE +/– to display “L3” in the display window.
Notes • This function may not work with some types of satellite tuners. • Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no operation is performed within a certain amount of time. In this case, the Synchronized Recording also stops automatically. • When the connected equipment turns on while the ENR SYNCHRO button is lit, recording starts automatically.
Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. ?/1 ANNUL/0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU M/m/
M/m to select the setting you want to 4 Press change or cancel, then press OK. The selected setting appears in the MINUTERIE menu. MINUTERIE 2 8 . 9 JEU DATE 2 . 10 SP / LP HEURE 10 : 00 11 : 30 LP VPS / PDC PROG. CDE OUI LISTE SELECTIONNER REGLER ANNULER : : : ANNUL / 0 SORTIE : MENU To change the setting, press
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In ZWEITON (German stereo) system This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window. To select bilingual sound while recording Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want. To listen to On-screen display Display window Main PRINCIPALE STEREO Sub SEONDAIRE STEREO Main and sub PRINCIP.
Bilingual programmes To listen to On-screen display Display window Main PRINCIPALE STEREO Sub SECONDAIRE STEREO Main and sub PRINCIP./SEC STEREO Standard sound* No indicator No indicator * Usually the main sound (monaural) Selecting the sound during playback Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want.
Searching using the Acces Smart function If you record multiple programmes on a tape, use the Acces Smart function to see what has been recorded on your tape. You can see information such as date, time, and programme position of programmes recorded on a tape. You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the ACCES SMART screen. ?/1 All programmes are listed on the screen, regardless of how the programme was recorded.
OK. 4 Press The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme. ACCES SMART 1 8 0 MIN. RECHERCHE EN COURS To stop searching Press x STOP. To exit the ACCES SMART screen Press ACCES SMART. ACCES SMART DATE 29 . 9 30 . 9 1 . 10 HEURE 14 : 00 15 : 00 20 : 00 21 : 00 6 : 30 7 : 00 1 8 0 MIN. PROG. FGH AAB IJK ESPACE VIERGE 3 0 MIN.
M/m to highlight DONNEES RECENTES. 3 Press If you want to reset the latest data screen, highlight PAS DES DONNEES and press OK, then record a programme. ACCES SMART DATE 28 . 9 29 . 9 30 . 9 1 . 10 19 14 20 6 HEURE : 00 20 : 00 15 : 00 21 : 30 7 : 00 : 00 : 00 : 00 PROG. 35 FGH AAB IJK PAS DE DONNEES DONNEES RECENTES SELECTIONNER REGLER : : OK SORTIE : ACCES SMART OK. 4 Press The latest data stored in the VCR’s memory is displayed.
Searching using the index function The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. ./> RECHER INDEX 1 2 3 INDEX. • To search backwards, press . RECHER INDEX. INDEX RECHERCHE The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that point. Additional Operations 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. ./> RECHER INDEX.
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 turns off), distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. During playback, press ALIGNEMENT +/– to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the indicator lights up).
To deactivate the OPC function Set OPC to NON in the OPTIONS-1 menu. The OPC indicator in the display window turns off. Tip • To set tracking to the centre position, press the ALIGNEMENT + and – buttons at the same time. Notes • You can adjust the tracking for an 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.
Changing menu options MENU, then select OPTIONS and press 1 Press OK. OPTIONS OPTIONS - 1 OPTIONS - 2 RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER : : OK SORTIE : MENU 2 Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK. OPTIONS - 1 OPC MONTAGE MIX AUDIO SON HIFI VITESSE AUTO. DUREE CASSETTE STANDARD COULEUR RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER OPTIONS - 2 OUI NON NON NICAM NON E1 8 0 AUTO DECODEUR / LIGNE3 OPTIONS PROGRAMM. VEILLE ECO ENREG.
Menu option Set this option to VITESSE AUTO. • OUI to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time. Note that for VITESSE AUTO. to work correctly, the DUREE CASSETTE setting must be accurate. • NON to keep the set tape speed. DUREE CASSETTE • • • • STANDARD COULEUR • AUTO to set the colour system automatically. • PAL to play back a tape recorded in the PAL colour system.
Notes • When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display window remain on, even though VEILLE ECO is set to OUI. • With the MONTAGE option OUI, the OPC function does not work.
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 ENTREE LIGNE connector or jacks of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.
Example C TV Your VCR (Recorder) DECODEUR/ t ENTREE LIGNE-3*1 or DECODEUR/ t ENTREE LIGNE-2*2 Other VCR (Player) PERITEL VMC-2121HG PERITEL cable (not supplied) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-SE800B only) Connect the ENTREE LIGNE-2 AUDIO G/D jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable. (not supplied). Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.
Basic editing (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the display window. • Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. • On this VCR, set MONTAGE to OUI in the OPTIONS-1 menu. If the other VCR has a similar function, turn it on as well. z ENR X To stop editing Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs. Editing a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR.
Audio dubbing (SLV-SE800B only) This feature lets you record over the normal audio track. The monaural sound previously recorded is replaced while the original hi-fi sound remains unchanged. Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder. Before you start • Open the ENTREE LIGNE-2 AUDIO G/D jacks cover on the front panel and connect a playback source. • Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel.
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on this VCR and the stereo system 4 (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 x STOP on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR). To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio Set MIX AUDIO to OUI in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 78). Use this feature to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio.
Additional Information Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The ?/1 MARCHE/ VEILLE 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 has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours. The VCR is plugged in but the display window remains dark. • Set VEILLE ECO in the OPTIONS-2 menu to NON (see page 79).
Playback Recording Timer recording Remedy The sound from a tape recorded with the VCR is not in stereo or the STEREO indicator in the display window is flashing. • Adjust the tracking. • The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette as explained above. 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.
Synchronized Recording Canal Plus 88 Symptom Remedy The ENR SYNCHRO button turns off while recording or does not go back to recording standby mode. • The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press ENR SYNCHRO again. The Synchronized Recording function does not work. • The connected equipment was not turned off. Turn off the connected equipment and press ENR SYNCHRO again. • There was a power failure. Press ENR SYNCHRO again.
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] / [MAGN] remote control switch is set correctly. The selected input line connector number does not appear in the display window.
Specifications System Channel coverage SECAM (L): VHF F2 to F10 UHF F21 to F69 CATV B to Q HYPER S21 to S41 PAL (B/G): VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback) NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only) SECAM 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback) MESECAM 23.39 mm/s (playback only) LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s (recording/playback) NTSC 16.
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
SLV-SE600B, SE700B, SX700B A ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE switch (13) H x STOP button (42) (83) B Tape compartment I M (fast-forward) button (42) (61) C Remote sensor (5) J m (rewind) button (42) (61) D A EJECT button (42) K CHAINE (programme)/ALIGNEMENT (tracking) +/– buttons (14) (16) (63) (76) E H LECTURE (play) button (42) (62) F z ENR (record) button (45) (64) (83) G X (pause) button (42) (83) L REGLAGE AUTO (Auto Set Up)/REGL CANAL (RF (Radio Frequency) channel) button (13) (16) M RR (Reality Regenerat
Display window STEREO SP VPS SMARTLINK NICAM LP MAGN PDC OPC EP TV A Timer indicator (50) (55) (59) H SMARTLINK indicator*1 (11) B NICAM indicator (70) I TV indicator*1 (47) C STEREO indicator (70) J Audio dubbing indicator*2 (84) D Tape speed indicators (45) K Tracking indicator (76) E MAGN (video) indicator (10) (45) L Time counter/clock/line/programme position indicator (42) (45) (83) G OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (76) M Remaining time indicator (45) N Tape/recording indicator (
Rear panel A Mains lead (9) (10) B DECODER/t LINE-2 IN DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-2 connector*1 (12) (36) (82) DECODER/t LINE-3 IN DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector*2 (12) (36) (65) (82) C AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9) (10) *1 SLV-SE600B, SE700B, and SX700B only *2 SLV-SE800B only *3 not available on SLV-SE600B 94 Index to parts and controls D AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9) (10) E i LINE-1 (TV) i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (10) (36) F AUDIO OUT R (right)/L (left) SORTIE AUDIO D/G jacks*3 (1
A Z EJECT button (42) Remote commander B WIDE button (for TV) (7) C CHOIX SON button (70) D ×2 button*1 (62) E y RALENTI (slow) button*1 (62) F SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (45) G AFFICH (display) button (45) H - (ten’s digit) button (6) (46) I 2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) (7) J z ENR (record) button (45) (64) K MENU button (9) (68) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 *1 FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (not available on SLV-SE600B) *2 not available on SLV-SE600B Additional Information L X PAUSE/M bu
M [TV] / [MAGN] (TV/video) remote control switch (5) N ?/1 (on/standby) switch (6) (55) O COMPT/DUREE REST (counter/ remain) button (45) / (Teletext) button*2 (for TV) (7) P a TV power on/TV mode select button*2 (for TV) (6) Q .
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Index to parts and controls
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Index A L RF channel 13, 15 Acces Smart 72 Adjusting picture 23, 76 tracking 76 Aerial hookup 9 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 23 Audio dubbing 84 Audio track 71 Auto Clock Set 34 Auto Long Play 79 Auto Set Up 16 Language selecting 18 LP mode 45 S C Canal Plus 36 Changing the programme position 25 Changing the station name 29 Cleaning the video heads 86 Clock setting 31 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 setting 42 Connecting the VCR and your TV 9, 10 to a satellite tuner 12 to a stereo system 12 to a