3-090-238-E2 (1) GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL SLV-SE840D/E SLV-SE747E SLV-SE740D/E SLV-SX740D/E SLV-SE640D/E SLV-SE240D © 2004 Sony Corporation
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop. Precautions Safety • This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.
Getting Started 4 Index to parts and controls 11 Step 1 : Unpacking 12 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 16 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 20 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 23 Setting the clock 25 Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data (not available on SLV-SE640D/ E and SE240D) 26 Selecting a language 27 Presetting channels 30 Changing/disabling programme positions 35 Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder Basic Operations 38 Playing a tape 41 Recording TV programmes 45 Recor
Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
For SLV-SE747E, SE740D/E, SX740D/E and SE640D/E Getting Started A ?/1 (on/standby) switch G X (pause) button (38) (75) (76) B Remote sensor (12) H REC z (record) button (42) (59) (75) C Tape compartment D A (eject) button (38) E H (play) button*1 (38) (57)/M (fast-forward)/m (rewind) (39) (58)/Playback Dial (39) (58) F x (stop) button (22) (38) (75) (76) I PROGRAM +/– buttons*1 (58) (69) J SYNCHRO REC (Synchronized Recording) button*2 (61) *1 The H (play) and PROGRAM + buttons have a tactile dot.
For SLV-SE240D A ?/1 (on/standby) switch F x (stop) button (22) (38) (75) (76) B A (eject) button (38) G X (pause) button (38) (75) (76) C Remote sensor (12) H REC z (record) button (42) (59) (75) D Tape compartment E H (play) button* (39) (57)/M (fast-forward)/m (rewind) (39) (58)/Playback Dial (39) (58) 6 Index to parts and controls I PROGRAM +/– buttons* (58) (69) * The H (play) and PROGRAM + buttons have a tactile dot.
Display window 1 2 8 7 3 4 5 6 A Tape indicator E TV indicator (44) B VIDEO indicator (17) (42) F STEREO indicator (64) C Time counter/clock/line/programme position indicator (39) (41) (75) G Tape speed indicators (41) D (smartlink) indicator (18) Getting Started For SLV-SE840D/E, SE747E, SE740D/E and SX740D/E H Timer/recording indicator (42) (47) (52) (55) For SLV-SE640D/E and SE240D A Tape indicator E STEREO indicator* (64) B Time counter/clock/line/programme position indicator (39)
Rear panel For SLV-SE840D/E, SE747E, SE740D/E, SX740D/E and SE640D/E For SLV-SE240D A (in from antenna) connector (16) (17) B LINE-3 (DEC/EXT) connector*1 LINE-2 (DEC/EXT) connector*2 (19) (35) (74) C Mains lead (16) (17) D AUDIO (OUT/SORTIE) R/D (right) L/G (left) jacks*3 (19) 8 Index to parts and controls E LINE-1 (EURO AV) connector (17) (35) (73) F (out to tv) connector (16) (17) *1 SLV-SE840D/E *2 SLV-SE747E, SE740D/E, SX740D/E, SE640D/E and SE240D *3 not available on SLV-SE640D/E
A Z (eject) button (38) Remote commander (wide) button (for TV) (14) (15) C DISPLAY button (14) (39) (42) D COUNTER/REMAIN button (42) E Programme number buttons*1 (13) (43) Getting Started B F - (ten’s digit) button (13) (43) 1 2 3 G / (Teletext) button (for TV)*2 (14) 4 5 6 7 8 9 H 2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) (13) 0 I a TV power on/TV mode select button (for TV)*2 (13) J z REC (record) button (42) (59) K SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button*3 (41) L MENU button (23) (62) M X (p
N [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch (12) O ?/1 (on/standby) switch (13) (14) (52) P AUDIO MONITOR button*1*3 (14) (65) Q t TV/VIDEO button (13) (17) (42) R CLEAR button (39) (51) (62) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 S INPUT SELECT button (41) (55) (75) T PROG (programme) +/– buttons*1 (13) (41) c ⁄ C Teletext page access buttons (for TV)*2 (14) 0 U y SLOW button*4 (57) V ×2 button*4 (57) W .
Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries • Aerial cable Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this VCR. How to use this manual The instructions in this manual are for the 10 models: SLV-SE840D, SE840E, SE747E, SE740D, SE740E, SX740D, SX740E, SE640D, SE640E and SE240D. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR.
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position. Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV.
AUDIO MONITOR DISPLAY t TV/VIDEO - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Getting Started ?/1 Programme number buttons 0 / PROG +/–/ c⁄ C 2 +/– a FASTEXT buttons TV control buttons To Press Set the TV to standby mode ?/1 Select an input source: aerial in or line in t TV/VIDEO Select the TV’s programme position Programme number buttons, -, PROG +/– Adjust the volume of the TV 2 +/– Switch to TV (Teletext off)* 1 a (TV) continued Setting up the remote commander 13
To Switch to Teletext* Press / (Teletext) 1 Select the sound*2 AUDIO MONITOR Use FASTEXT*1 FASTEXT buttons Call up the on-screen display 1 Change the Teletext page* Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For other manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLVSE840D/E and SE747E only)” below.) DISPLAY c⁄ C (wide) Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
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 Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 17. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Mains lead AERIAL IN to mains Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to on the rear panel of the VCR. 2 Connect of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains.
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector AERIAL IN Scart (EURO-AV) : Signal flow Mains lead Getting Started LINE-1 (EURO AV) to mains Aerial cable (supplied) Scart cable (not supplied) 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to on the rear panel of the VCR. 2 Connect of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. 3 Connect LINE-1 (EURO AV) on the VCR and the Scart (EUROAV) connector on the TV with the optional Scart cable.
About the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE640D/E and SE240D) If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*1, EASYLINK*2, Q-Link*3, 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 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.
Additional connections Getting Started To a stereo system (not available on SLVSE640D/E and SE240D) You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the AUDIO R/D L/G jacks as shown on the right. AUDIO R/D L/G LINE IN 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 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function. With this function, you can set the language for the on-screen display, TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system*, and VCR clock* automatically. 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Connect the mains lead to the mains.
4 Press OK. COUNTRY S E L E CTI ON The COUNTRY SELECTION menu* appears.
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 M/m to highlight VCR OUTPUT CH and press ,. Select the RF channel by pressing the M/m buttons. Then, tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears. 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 26.
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. Getting Started Setting the clock Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m/
5 OK Press M/m to select ON for the setting of the Auto Clock Set function*. The VCR automatically sets the clock according to the time signal broadcast between the channels PR 1 to PR 5. 18 :30 2 8 / SEP / 2 0 0 4 TUE A UTO CL OCK S E L E CT E ND : : OK : ON SET EXIT : : M E NU If you do not need the Auto Clock Set function, select OFF. 6 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu. Tips • If you set AUTO CLOCK* to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off.
Getting Started Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data (not available on SLV-SE640D/E and SE240D) 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… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m/
Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the Auto Set Up function. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m/
If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually. Before you start… Getting Started Presetting channels • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m/
4 Press
Tips • To set the programme position for the decoder, see “Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder” on page 35. • The VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically.* Getting Started 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 M/m to select MFT. Press
Changing/disabling programme positions After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them. You can also change the station names. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually. Changing programme positions Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
Press OK, then press M/m to move to the desired programme position. OK TV S TA TI ON TA B L E PR 1 2 3 4 5 CH 027 NA M E AAB– DE C OFF 030 032 029 CDE – I J K– L MN – OFF OFF OFF S W A P P I NG : OK E X I T : M E NU 5 Getting Started 4 Press OK to confirm the setting. OK 6 7 To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3 through 5. MENU Press MENU to exit the menu.
2 Press M/m to highlight MANUAL SET UP, then press ,. OK TV S TA TI ON TA B L E PR 1 2 3 4 5 CH 027 029 030 032 DE L E TE 3 Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable. OK To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly.
Changing the station names * not available on SLV-SE640D/E Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m/
5 Enter the station name. OK 1 Press M/m to select a character. Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below. AtBt…tZt0t1t …t9tA M A NUA L TUNI NG PR CH M FT DE CODE R NA M E S E L E CT E ND : : : : : 5 033 – OFF O– – – : : OK SET EXIT : : M E NU 2 Press , to set the next character. The next space flashes. To correct a character, press
You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the VCR.
1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m/
MENU Press MENU to exit the menu. Notes • To superimpose subtitles while watching PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, make both decoder-VCR and VCR-TV connections using 21-pin Scart cables that are compatible with the RGB signals. You cannot record subtitles on the VCR. • When you watch PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes through the RFU input of the TV, press t TV/VIDEO so that the VIDEO indicator appears in the display window.
Basic Operations Playing a tape Before you start... • 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. 3 Press H (play). The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. OK When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
Using Playback Dial on the VCR With Playback Dial, you can operate the following playback options. Playback Dial Do this Resume play after pause Press H (play) Fast-forward the tape Quickly turn and release Playback Dial to the right (M (fast-forward)) during stop Rewind the tape Quickly turn and release Playback Dial to the left (m (rewind)) during stop Note • Do not turn Playback Dial forcibly. It may damage Playback Dial.
Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE640D/E and SE240D) 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. 2 If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the TV turns on and switches to the video channel. Playback starts automatically. Press H (play).
Recording TV programmes Before you start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a decoder, turn it on. 2 3 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. • PROG • To record a normal channel, press PROG +/– until the programme position number or station name you want appears in the display window.
5 REC Press z REC to start recording. The recording indicator lights up in the display window. SE840D/E, SE747E, SE740D/E, SX740D/E Recording indicator SE640D/E, SE240D Recording indicator To stop recording Press x (stop). To check the remaining time Press 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.
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 Basic Operations Tips • To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press -/-- (ten’s digit) followed by the programme number buttons.
Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE640D/E and SE240D) 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. z REC while you are watching a TV programme or external 3 Press source. 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-SE840D/E only) ?/1 DIAL TIMER X PROGRAM +/– x Before you start... • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • To record from a decoder, turn it on. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. 1 DIAL TIMER Press Basic Operations The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV.
3 DIAL TIMER 4 DIAL TIMER Press DIAL TIMER. “START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window. 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. PROGRAM 5 DIAL TIMER 6 DIAL TIMER Press DIAL TIMER. “STOP” and the recording stop time alternately appear in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.
7 DIAL TIMER 8 DIAL TIMER DIAL TIMER. The programme position or LINE input appears in the display window. DIAL TIMER Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position. To record from a decoder or other source 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. Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting. Basic Operations INPUT SELECT 9 Press “OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
To set the clock down DIAL TIMER so that “DAY” appears in the display 1 Hold window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day. 2 DIAL TIMER. 3 Press “MONTH” appears in the display window. and press DIAL TIMER to set the month, and then the year. 4 Turn After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again. 5 Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.
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 DIAL TIMER.
Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system (not available on SLVSE640D/E and SE240D) 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. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.
2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CLEAR 3 Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. S HOW V I E W CODE CODE : 0 – 9 SET : OK 1234––––– EXIT : M E NU Press OK.
6 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). Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse order.
To use the Auto Tape Speed function* In step 4 above, press m 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 SET menu must be accurate (see page 71).
Recording TV programmes using the timer 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 time. • To record from a decoder, turn it on. • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Set TIMER METHOD*1 to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the EASY OPERATION menu (see page 72).
2 OK INPUT SELECT Set the date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed and VPS/PDC function*2: 1 Press , to select each item in turn. 2 Press M/m to set each item. To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset.
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 39). Display tape information on the TV screen (page 42). Check the timer settings (page 62). Watch another TV programme (page 42).
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds Before you start… • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Playback options Do this View the picture during fast-forward or rewind During fast-forward, hold down M (fast-forward). During rewind, hold down m (rewind). Play at high speed • During playback, briefly press M (fast-forward) or m (rewind). The tape continues to play at high speed. • During playback, hold down M (fast-forward) or m (rewind).
Using Playback Dial on the VCR With Playback Dial, you can operate the following playback options. Playback Dial To Do this View the picture during fast-forward or rewind During fast-forward, turn and hold Playback Dial to the right (M (fast-forward)). During rewind, turn and hold Playback Dial to the left (m (rewind)). Play at high speed • During playback, quickly turn and release Playback Dial to the right ( M (fast-forward)) or left (m (rewind)). The tape continues to play at high speed.
Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. Before you start… • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. 1 While recording, press z REC. The indicator appears in the display window. In SP mode Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
Synchronized Recording (not available on SLV-SE640D/E and SE240D) You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the LINE-3 (DEC/ EXT)*1 (or LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)*2) 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 LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1 (or LINE2 (DEC/EXT)*2).
Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording function SYNCHRO REC button/indicator Before you start... • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L3* (or L2* )” in the 1 Press display window. the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme 2 Set you want to record, then turn it off.
Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. MENU, then press M/m to highlight TIMER PROGRAMMING 2 Press and 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.
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.
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE240D) In the ZWEITON (German stereo) system This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window. To select bilingual sound while recording Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
To select the sound while recording Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.
Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE240D) 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 ./> (index search). The 2 VCR starts scanning each recording for INDEX SCAN : BB 3 Press H (play) to start playback when you find the desired point.
Notes • 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. • When you press . (index search), if there is nothing recorded before the selected index signal, playback may not start exactly at the index signal.
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. TRA CK I NG – – – – – – – – – – – – Tracking meter Adjusting the picture sharpness (Smart trilogic) You can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture. playback, press MENU, then press M/m/
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. Press MENU, then press M/m/
Changing menu options MENU, then select USER SET or EASY OPERATION and press 1 Press OK. O SD T APE SELECT CO LO U R SYST EM F O RMAT 1 6 : 9 NI C AM PO WER SAVE SMAR T T RI LO G I C SELECT : END : OK : ON : E1 8 0 : AUT O : AUT O : ON : OFF : ON SET : EXI T : MENU V P S / P DC DE FA UL T S HOW V I E W E X TE ND A UTO P OW E R OFF TI M E R M E THOD S E L E CT E ND : : OK : OFF : OFF : OFF : V A RI A B L E SET EXIT : : M E NU Additional Operations 2 Press M/m to select the option.
Menu option Set this option to POWER SAVE • 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 and PAY-TV/Canal Plus 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.
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 C Your VCR (Recorder) TV Other VCR (Player) LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1 or LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)*2 Scart (EURO-AV) Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-SE840D/E only) Connect the t LINE-2 L o R jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using an audio cable (not supplied). Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour. • If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.
Basic editing When recording on this VCR Before you start editing REC z • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window. • Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP*. X playback pause. Press REC z on this VCR to set it to recording pause. Editing a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) 1 Insert VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
Audio dubbing (SLV-SE840D/E 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... AUDIO DUB t LINE-2 L o R X • Open the t LINE-2 L o R jacks cover on the front panel and connect a playback source. • Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel.
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. Symptom Remedy • 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 POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF (see page 70). The clock has stopped and “– –:– –” appears in the display window.
Playback 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 a Sony 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. • Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR.
Timer recording Synchronized Recording PAY-TV/Canal Plus Remedy The VPS/PDC function does not operate properly. • Check that the clock and the date are set correctly. • Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one (there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good VPS/PDC information, the VCR will not start recording. • If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording.
Others Symptom Remedy A tape cannot be inserted. • 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 [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch is set correctly. The selected input line connector number does not appear in the display window.
Specifications System 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 (DEC/EXT)/LINE-3 (DEC/EXT) 21-pin Video input: pin 20 Audio input: pins 2 and 6 t LINE-2 L o R*1 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/SORTIE) R/D L/G*2 Phono jack (2) Rated output level: 327 mVrms Load i
Index A L S Adjusting picture 69 tracking 69 Aerial hookup 16 Audio dubbing 76 Audio monitor 65 Audio track 66 Auto Clock Set 21 Auto Set Up 20 Language selection 26 LP mode 41 Safety tab 43 Scart connection 17 Searching at various speeds 57 using the index function 67 ShowView recording 50 Smart trilogic 69 SMARTLINK NexTView Download 18 One Touch Menu 18 One Touch Play 18, 40 One Touch Timer 18 TV Direct Rec 18, 44 SP mode 41 Stereo 64 Syncronized Recording 61 C Canal Plus 35 Changing the programme
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