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3-066-348-E1 (1) GB
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL
SLV-SE210D
SLV-SX110A
© 2001 Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified
service shop.
Precautions
Safety
• This unit operates on 230 V AC, 50 Hz. Check
that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with
your local power supply.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit
and have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as
long as it is connected to the mains, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never
by the cord.
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets,
etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that
may block the ventilation slots.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical
vibration or shock.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position
only.
• Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment
with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or
large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, moisture may condense inside the
VCR and cause damage to the video head and
tape. When you first install the unit, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for
about three hours before operating the unit.
Caution
Television programmes, films, video tapes and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such material may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this
recorder with cable television transmission may
require authorization from the cable television
transmitter and/or programme owner.
2
WARNING
Compatible colour systems
This VCR is designed to record and play back using
the PAL (B/G) and MESECAM colour systems.
Recording of video sources based on other colour
systems cannot be guaranteed.
SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system
is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
Getting Started
4 Index to parts and controls
9 Step 1 : Unpacking
10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote
commander
12 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
14 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with
the Auto Set Up function
17 Setting the clock
19 Selecting a language
20 Presetting channels
23 Changing/disabling programme
positions
28 Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus
decoder (SLV-SE210D only)
Additional Operations
43 Playing/searching at various speeds
44 Setting the recording duration time
45 Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings
47 Adjusting the picture
48 Changing menu options
50 Editing with another VCR
Getting Started
Table of contents
Additional Information
52 Troubleshooting
55 Specifications
56 Index
Back Cover
Quick Start Guide
Basic Operations
31 Playing a tape
33 Recording TV programmes
36 Recording TV programmes using
the ShowView system (SLVSE210D only)
40 Recording TV programmes using
the timer
Table of contents
3
Getting Started
Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
A?/1 (on/standby) switch (38)
Gx (stop) button (31) (51)
BA (eject) button (31)
HX (pause) button (31) (51)
CTape compartment
Iz REC (record) button (33) (44) (51)
Dm (rewind) button (31) (43)
JRemote sensor (10)
EH (play) button (31) (43)
KPROGRAM (programme) +/–
buttons (43) (47)
FM (fast-forward) button (31) (43)
4
Index to parts and controls
Display window
Getting Started
ATape indicator (39)
CTimer indicator (38) (41)
BTime counter/clock/line/programme
position indicator (31) (33)
DRecording indicator (33)
EVCR indicator (13) (34)
continued
Index to parts and controls
5
Rear panel
A8 IN FRONT ANT. (in front
antenna) connector (12) (13)
DAV1 (EURO AV) (av1 (euro av))
connector (13) (28)
BAV2 IN (DÉC./EXT.) connector*
(28) (50)
E
OUT TO TV (out to tv)
connector (12) (13)
CMains lead (14)
* SLV-SE210D only
6
Index to parts and controls
AZ EJECT (eject) button (31)
Remote commander
CCLEAR (clear) button (31) (37) (45)
DSP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)
button (This button does not operate)
Getting Started
BCOUNTER/REMAIN (counter/
remain) button (34)
EProgramme number buttons (11) (34)
F- (ten’s digit) button (11) (34)
1
2
3
4
5
6
G2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)
(11)
7
8
9
Hz REC (record) button (33) (44)
0
I
TIMER (timer) button (36) (40)
JMENU (menu) button (17) (45)
KX PAUSE (pause)/M button (17) (31)
x STOP (stop)/m button (17) (31)
m REW (rewind)/< button (31)
(43)
M FF (fast-forward)/, button (31)
(43)
H PLAY (play)/OK button (17) (31)
continued
Index to parts and controls
7
L[TV] / [VIDEO] (TV/video) remote
control switch (10)
M?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (38)
NINPUT SELECT (input select) button
(34) (41) (51)
Ot TV/VIDEO (TV/video) button
(11) (13) (34)
P
DISPLAY (display) button (34)
1
2
3
4
5
6
QPROG (programme) +/– buttons (11)
(33)
7
8
9
RWIDE (wide) button (for TV) (11)
0
Sy SLOW (slow) button (43)
T×2 button (43)
8
Index to parts and controls
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 2 models: SLV-SE210D and SX110A.
Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR.
SLV-SE210D is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SX110A only.”
Unpacking
9
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. If the TV does
not have the
symbol near the remote
sensor, this remote commander will not
operate the TV.
Remote sensor
[TV] /
[VIDEO]
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
7
0
10
To operate
Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to
the VCR
[VIDEO] and point at the remote sensor at the VCR
a Sony TV
[TV] and point at the remote sensor at the TV
Setting up the remote commander
DISPLAY
t TV/VIDEO
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
-
Getting Started
?/1
Programme
number buttons
0
2 +/–
PROG +/–
WIDE
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 +/–
Call up the on-screen display
Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV
DISPLAY
WIDE
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 together with an old one.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.
Setting up the remote commander
11
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 13.
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
IN FRONT ANT.
OUT TO TV
AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from
your TV and connect it to IN
FRONT ANT. on the rear panel of
the VCR.
2
Connect OUT TO TV of the VCR
and the aerial input of your TV
using the supplied aerial cable.
Note
• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to
tune your TV to the VCR (see page 14).
12
Connecting the VCR
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
Getting Started
IN FRONT ANT.
OUT TO TV
AV1
(EURO AV)
AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
Scart (EURO-AV)
: Signal flow
Scart cable (not supplied)
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from
your TV and connect it to IN
FRONT ANT. on the rear panel of
the VCR.
2
Connect OUT TO TV of the VCR
and the aerial input of your TV
using the supplied aerial cable.
3
Connect AV1 (EURO AV) on the
VCR and the Scart (EURO AV)
connector on the TV with the
optional Scart cable.
This connection improves picture
and sound quality. Whenever you
want to watch the VCR picture,
press t TV/VIDEO to display
the VCR indicator in the display
window.
Connecting the VCR
13
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.
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, tune the
TV to channel 32 (the initial RF channel for this VCR). Refer to
your TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not
appear clearly, see “To change the RF channel.”
The VCR automatically turns on,
and the language abbreviations
appear on the TV screen.
GB
IT
ES
DK
S E L E CT
SET
3
PLAY
OK
4
:
: OK
FR
GR
SE
EXIT
: M E NU
Press M/m/</, to select the abbreviation of the language from
the table on page 15, then press OK.
The message for the Auto Set Up function appears.
Press OK.
PLAY
OK
The COUNTRY SELECTION
menu appears.
COUNTRY S E L E CTI ON
ÖS TE RRE I CH
B E L GI QUE
DE NM A RK
DE UTS CHL A ND
FI NL A ND
ESPAÑA
NE THE RL A NDS
I TA L I A
NORGE
S CHW E I Z
S V E RI GE
P ORTUGA L
OTHE RS
S E L E CT
SET
14
DE
NL
PT
FI
Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
:
: OK
EXIT
: M E NU
PLAY
OK
Press M/m/</, to select your
country, then press OK.
If your country does not appear,
select OTHERS.
The VCR starts searching for all of
the receivable channels and presets
them (in the appropriate order for
your local area).
A UTO S E T UP
PLEASE WAIT
40%
EXIT
Getting Started
5
: M E NU
If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted
programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme
positions” on page 23.
After the search or download is complete, the current time appears
for any stations that transmit a time signal. If the time does not
appear, set the clock manually. See “Setting the clock” on page 17.
The abbreviations of the languages are as follows:
Abbreviation
Language
Abbreviation
Language
GB
English
ES
Spanish
DE
German
PT
Portuguese
FR
French
SE
Swedish
IT
Italian
DK
Danish
NL
Dutch
FI
Finnish
GR
Greek
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 19.
continued
Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
15
Notes
• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings
(ShowView*, timer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.
• After using the Auto Set Up function, the language abbreviations do not appear
automatically when you connect the mains lead again. If you want to use the Auto
Set Up function again, press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight
INSTALLATION and press OK. Press M/m to highlight AUTO SET UP, then
repeat all procedures from step 4.
* SLV-SE210D only
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Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
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/</
, to highlight CLOCK SET and
press OK.
12 :00
A UTO CL OCK
PLAY
OK
2
1 / JAN / 2 0 0 1
M ON
S E L E CT
E ND
:
: OK
: ON
SET
EXIT
:
: M E NU
Press M/m to set the hour.
PLAY
OK
18 :00
1 / JAN / 2 0 0 1
M ON
A UTO CL OCK
S E L E CT
E ND
3
PLAY
OK
:
: OK
: ON
SET
EXIT
:
: M E NU
Press , to select the minutes and
set the minutes by pressing M/m.
18 :30
1 / JAN / 2 0 0 1
M ON
A UTO CL OCK
S E L E CT
E ND
:
: OK
: ON
SET
EXIT
:
: M E NU
continued
Setting the clock
17
4
PLAY
OK
Set the day, month, and year in
sequence by pressing , to select
the item to be set, and press M/m to
select the digits, then press ,.
The day of the week is set
automatically.
18 :30
A UTO CL OCK
S E L E CT
E ND
5
:
: OK
: ON
SET
EXIT
:
: M E NU
Press M/m to select ON for the
setting the Auto Clock Set function.
The VCR automatically set the
clock by the channel between PR01
to PR05 broadcasting the time
signal.
If you do not need the Auto Clock
Set function, select OFF.
6
2 8 / SEP / 2 0 0 1
FRI
MENU
18 :30
2 8 / SEP / 2 0 0 1
FRI
A UTO CL OCK
S E L E CT
E ND
:
: OK
: ON
SET
EXIT
:
: M E NU
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. The time is adjusted automatically by making
reference to the time signal from the station.
• To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and
select the digits by pressing M/m.
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Setting the clock
You can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the
Auto Set Up function.
Before you start…
Getting Started
Selecting a language
• 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/</
, to highlight LANGUAGE SET
and press OK.
GB
IT
ES
DK
DE
NL
PT
FI
FR
GR
SE
PLAY
OK
2
S E L E CT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT
: M E NU
Press M/m/</, to highlight the abbreviation of the desired
language from the table on page 15, then press OK.
PLAY
OK
Selecting a language
19
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.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
1
MENU
Press MENU, then press M/m/</
, to highlight INSTALLATION
and press OK.
A UTO S E T UP
M A NUA L S E T UP
V CR OUTP UT CH
: CH3 2
PLAY
OK
2
PLAY
S E L E CT
E ND
Press M/m to highlight MANUAL
SET UP, then press ,.
0
0
0
0
CH
27
29
30
32
DE L E TE
3
PLAY
Press M/m to highlight the row
which you want to preset, then press
,.
OK
To display other pages for
programme positions 6 to 80, press
M/m repeatedly.
Presetting channels
NA M E
AAB–
L MN –
CDE –
I J K–
DE C
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
S W A P P I NG : OK
: CL E A R
E X I T : M E NU
M A NUA L TUNI NG
PR
CH
M FT
DE CODE R
NA M E
S E L E CT
E ND
20
:
: M E NU
TV S TA TI ON TA B L E
PR
1
2
3
4
5
OK
SET
EXIT
:
: OK
:
: OK
:
:
:
:
:
5
–––
–
OFF
––––
SET
EXIT
:
: M E NU
Press </, repeatedly until the
channel you want is displayed.
M A NUA L TUNI NG
PLAY
PR
CH
M FT
DE CODE R
NA M E
OK
S E L E CT
E ND
5
PLAY
Press M/m to highlight NAME, then
press ,.
5
033
–
OFF
––––
SET
EXIT
:
: OK
:
: M E NU
M A NUA L TUNI NG
PR
CH
M FT
DE CODE R
NA M E
OK
S E L E CT
E ND
6
:
:
:
:
:
Getting Started
4
:
:
:
:
:
5
033
–
OFF
––––
SET
EXIT
:
: OK
:
: M E NU
Enter the station name.
PLAY
OK
1 Press M/m to select a character.
Each time you press M, the character
changes as shown below.
AtBt…tZt0t1t
…t9tA
2 Press , to set the next
character.
M A NUA L TUNI NG
PR
CH
M FT
DE CODE R
NA M E
S E L E CT
E ND
:
: OK
:
:
:
:
:
5
033
–
OFF
O– – –
SET
EXIT
:
: M E NU
The next space is flashed.
To correct a character, press </, until the character you want to
correct is flashed, then reset it.
You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.
7
Press OK to confirm the station name.
PLAY
OK
8
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
continued
Presetting channels
21
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 </, to get a clear
picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.
Tip
• To set the programme position for the decoder, see “Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus
channels” on page 28.
Note
• When adjusting MFT, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference
from the picture being received.
22
Presetting channels
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.
Getting Started
Changing/disabling programme positions
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.
1
MENU
Press MENU, then press M/m/</
, to highlight INSTALLATION
and press OK.
A UTO S E T UP
M A NUA L S E T UP
V CR OUTP UT CH
: CH3 2
PLAY
OK
2
PLAY
S E L E CT
E ND
Press M/m to highlight MANUAL
SET UP, then press ,.
0
0
0
0
CH
27
29
30
32
DE L E TE
3
PLAY
Press M/m to highlight the row
which you want to change the
programme position.
SET
EXIT
:
: M E NU
TV S TA TI ON TA B L E
PR
1
2
3
4
5
OK
:
: OK
NA M E
AAB–
L MN –
CDE –
I J K–
DE C
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
S W A P P I NG : OK
E X I T : M E NU
: CL E A R
TV S TA TI ON TA B L E
OK
To display other pages for
programme positions 6 to 80, press
M/m repeatedly.
PR
1
2
3
4
5
0
0
0
0
CH
27
29
30
32
DE L E TE
NA M E
AAB–
L MN –
CDE –
I J K–
DE C
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
S W A P P I NG : OK
E X I T : M E NU
: CL E A R
continued
Changing/disabling programme positions
23
4
Press OK, then press M/m to move
to the desired programme position.
TV S TA TI ON TA B L E
PLAY
PR
1
2
3
4
5
OK
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
Press OK to confirm the setting.
PLAY
OK
6
7
To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3
through 5.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
Disabling unwanted programme positions
After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled
positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons.
Before you start…
• 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/</
, to highlight INSTALLATION,
and press OK.
A UTO S E T UP
M A NUA L S E T UP
V CR OUTP UT CH
: CH3 2
PLAY
OK
24
Changing/disabling programme positions
S E L E CT
E ND
:
: OK
SET
EXIT
:
: M E NU
PLAY
Press M/m to highlight MANUAL
SET UP, then press ,.
TV S TA TI ON TA B L E
PR
1
2
3
4
5
OK
0
0
0
0
CH
27
29
30
32
DE L E TE
3
Press M/m to highlight the row
which you want to disable.
To display other pages for
programme positions 6 to 80, press
M/m repeatedly.
PR
1
2
3
4
5
0
0
0
0
CLEAR
DE C
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
S W A P P I NG : OK
E X I T : M E NU
: CL E A R
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
CDE –
I J K–
OFF
OFF
DE L E TE
6
NA M E
AAB–
L MN –
CDE –
I J K–
Press CLEAR.
The selected row will be cleared as
shown on the right.
5
S W A P P I NG : OK
: CL E A R
E X I T : M E NU
CH
27
29
30
32
DE L E TE
4
DE C
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
TV S TA TI ON TA B L E
PLAY
OK
NA M E
AAB–
L MN –
CDE –
I J K–
Getting Started
2
S W A P P I NG : OK
E X I T : M E NU
: CL E A R
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to
disable.
MENU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
Note
• Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you
disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.
continued
Changing/disabling programme positions
25
Changing the station names
You can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). The VCR must receive
channel information for station names to appear automatically.
Before you start…
• 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/</
, to highlight INSTALLATION
and press OK.
A UTO S E T UP
M A NUA L S E T UP
V CR OUTP UT CH
: CH3 2
PLAY
OK
2
PLAY
S E L E CT
E ND
Press M/m to highlight MANUAL
SET UP, then press ,.
0
0
0
0
0
PLAY
Press M/m to highlight the row
which you want to change or enter
the station name, then press ,.
OK
To display other pages for
programme positions 6 to 80, press
M/m repeatedly.
PLAY
M A NUA L TUNI NG
Press M/m to highlight NAME, then
press ,.
OK
Changing/disabling programme positions
:
:
:
:
:
5
033
–
OFF
––––
SET
EXIT
:
: OK
:
: M E NU
M A NUA L TUNI NG
PR
CH
M FT
DE CODE R
NA M E
S E L E CT
E ND
26
DE C
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
S W A P P I NG : OK
E X I T : M E NU
: CL E A R
PR
CH
M FT
DE CODE R
NA M E
S E L E CT
E ND
4
NA M E
AAB–
L MN –
CDE –
I J K–
––––
CH
27
29
30
32
33
DE L E TE
3
:
: M E NU
TV S TA TI ON TA B L E
PR
1
2
3
4
5
OK
SET
EXIT
:
: OK
:
: OK
:
:
:
:
:
5
033
–
OFF
––––
SET
EXIT
:
: M E NU
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
2 Press , to set the next
character.
:
: OK
:
:
:
:
:
5
033
–
OFF
O– – –
SET
EXIT
:
: M E NU
Getting Started
PLAY
The next space is flashed.
To correct a character, press </, until the character you want to
correct is flashed, then reset it.
You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.
6
Press OK to confirm the new name.
PLAY
OK
7
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
Changing/disabling programme positions
27
Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder
(SLV-SE210D only)
You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder
(not supplied) to the VCR.
Connecting a decoder
Scart cable
(not supplied)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
AV2 IN
OUT TO TV
PAY-TV/Canal
Plus decoder
AV1
AERIAL IN
Scart
(EURO-AV)
: Signal flow
Aerial cable (supplied)
Scart cable (not supplied)
Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels
To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your VCR to receive the
channels using the on-screen display.
In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR, the TV, and the decoder.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
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Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (SLV-SE210D only)
MENU
Press MENU, then press M/m/</
, to highlight INSTALLATION
and press OK.
A UTO S E T UP
M A NUA L S E T UP
V CR OUTP UT CH
: CH3 2
PLAY
OK
2
PLAY
S E L E CT
E ND
Press M/m to highlight MANUAL
SET UP, then press ,.
0
0
0
0
0
PLAY
Press M/m to highlight the row
which you want to set for the
decoder, then press ,.
OK
To display positions 6 to 80, press
M/m repeatedly.
DE C
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
S W A P P I NG : OK
E X I T : M E NU
: CL E A R
M A NUA L TUNI NG
PR
CH
M FT
DE CODE R
NA M E
S E L E CT
E ND
4
NA M E
AAB–
L MN –
CDE –
I J K–
––––
CH
27
29
30
32
33
DE L E TE
3
:
: M E NU
TV S TA TI ON TA B L E
PR
1
2
3
4
5
OK
SET
EXIT
:
: OK
Getting Started
1
:
:
:
:
:
5
033
–
OFF
––––
SET
EXIT
:
: OK
:
: M E NU
Press M/m to highlight DECODER.
M A NUA L TUNI NG
PLAY
PR
CH
M FT
DE CODE R
NA M E
OK
S E L E CT
E ND
5
Press , to set DECODER to ON,
then press OK.
5
033
–
OFF
––––
SET
EXIT
:
: OK
:
: M E NU
M A NUA L TUNI NG
PLAY
OK
:
:
:
:
:
PR
CH
M FT
DE CODE R
NA M E
S E L E CT
E ND
:
: OK
:
:
:
:
:
5
033
–
ON
––––
SET
EXIT
:
: M E NU
continued
Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (SLV-SE210D only)
29
6
Press MENU to exit the menu.
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 VCR indicator appears in the display window.
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Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (SLV-SE210D only)
Basic Operations
Playing a tape
Before you start...
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
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.
PLAY
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
OK
Basic Operations
1
Additional tasks
To
Press
Stop play
x STOP
Pause play
X PAUSE
Resume play after pause
X PAUSE or H PLAY
Fast-forward the tape
M FF during stop
Rewind the tape
m REW during stop
Eject the tape
Z EJECT
To use the time counter
Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The
counter in the display window resets to “00:00.” Search for the point
afterwards by referring to the counter.
To display the counter on the TV screen, press
DISPLAY.
continued
Playing a tape
31
Notes
• The counter resets to “00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
• Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded
tape:
– The picture becomes black and white.
– The picture shakes.
– No picture appears on the TV screen.
– Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen.
– The colour density increases or decreases.
• While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote
commander do not function.
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Playing a tape
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.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
4
• PROG
REC
Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to
record.
Basic Operations
3
To record from a decoder, turn it on.
Press z REC to start recording.
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
Recording indicator
To stop recording
Press x STOP.
continued
Recording TV programmes
33
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.
RE M A I N
1 :46
0 :00 :22
Time counter
Remaining time
In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE
SELECT in the USER SET menu is set according to the tape type you use
(see page 48).
To watch another TV programme while recording
t TV/VIDEO to turn off the VCR indicator in the display
1 Press
window.
2 Select another programme position on the TV.
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the
safety tab as illustrated. To record on the
same tape 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.
• If you connect additional equipment to a an input connector, you can select the
input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons.
• The
DISPLAY information appears on the TV screen indicating information
about the tape, but the information won’t be recorded on the tape.
• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When
using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.
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Recording TV programmes
* SLV-SE210D only
Recording TV programmes
Basic Operations
Notes
• The
DISPLAY information does not appear during pause mode and the various
speeds of playback mode. However, it will appear during normal playback.
• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter
reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the
counting cycles of the two video systems.
• You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAYTV/Canal Plus programme*.
• When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time
may not be correct.
• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.
• About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be
displayed.
35
Recording TV programmes using the
ShowView system (SLV-SE210D only)
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 six 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 to SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE in the USER SET menu (see page
49).
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
1
Press
TIMER
PLAY
OK
TIMER.
• When you set TIMER METHOD
to VARIABLE:
The TIMER METHOD menu
appears on the TV screen. Press
M/m to select SHOWVIEW, then
press OK.
TI M E R M E THOD
S TA NDA RD
S HOW V I E W
S E L E CT
SET
• When you set TIMER METHOD
to SHOWVIEW:
The SHOWVIEW menu appears
on the TV screen.
:
: OK
: M E NU
S HOW V I E W
CODE
CODE : 0 – 9
SET
: OK
36
EXIT
Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (SLV-SE210D only)
–––––––––
EXIT
: M E NU
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
CLEAR
Press the programme number
buttons to enter the ShowView
number.
S HOW V I E W
CODE
1234–––––
If you make a mistake, press
CLEAR and re-enter the correct
number.
CODE : 0 – 9
SET
: OK
3
: M E NU
Press OK.
OK
INPUT
SELECT
CLEAR
4
The date, start and stop times,
programme position, and VPS/PDC
setting appear on the TV screen.
P R DA Y
3 5 SA2
–– –––
–– –––
–– –––
–– –––
–– –––
S E L E CT
E ND
2 8 / S E P FRI
1
S TA RT
S TOP
9 19 :00 20 :0
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
SET
:
:
EXIT :
: OK
8 :30
V/P
–
–
–
–
–
–
0
–
–
–
–
–
• If “– –” appears in the “PR”
(programme) column (this may
happen for local broadcasts), you
M E NU
have to set the appropriate
programme position manually.
Press M/m to select the desired programme position.
To record from a decoder or other source connected to the input
connector, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in
the “PR” position.
You will only have to do this operation once for the referred
channel. The VCR will then store your setting.
If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.
Basic Operations
PLAY
If you want to change the dated, and
the VPS/PDC setting:
PLAY
OK
5
EXIT
2 8 / SEP
FRI
18 :30
1 Press </, to select the item
P R DA Y
S TA RT
S TOP
V/P
3 5 SA2 9 1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
ON
you want to change.
–– –––– –– :–– –– :––
–
–– –––– –– :–– –– :––
–
2 Press M/m to reset it.
–– –––– –– :–– –– :––
–
–
–– –––– –– :–– –– :––
• To record the same programme
–– –––– –– :–– –– :––
–
S E L E CT :
SET
:
every day or the same day every
E X I T : M E NU
E ND
: OK
week, see “Daily/weekly
recording” on page 38.
• To use the VPS/PDC function, set
V/P to ON. For details about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer
recording with VPS/PDC signals” on page 38.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
continued
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37
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.
today t DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SA (every Saturday) ..... t
W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today
Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals
Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC
(Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These
signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast
delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions.
To use the VPS/PDC function, set V/P to ON in step 4 above. You can also
use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the input connector.
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 31).
Display tape information on the TV screen (page 34).
Check the timer settings (page 45).
Watch another TV programme (page 34).
Tips
• You can set the extended time for the ShowView setting by 10, 20, 30, or 60
minutes. Set SHOWVIEW EXTEND in the EASY OPERATION menu to the
desired extended time (page 49).
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings” (page 45).
38
Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (SLV-SE210D only)
Notes
• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit
VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the
VPS/PDC function.
• The
and
indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with
no tape inserted.
• When you set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD in the USER SET menu, the
SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or
VARIABLE.
• The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to off for the timer recording of a
satellite programme.
Basic Operations
Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (SLV-SE210D only)
39
Recording TV programmes using the timer
You can preset a total of six 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 to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the USER SET menu (see page
49).
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
1
TIMER
Press
TIMER.
For SLV-SX110A only
PLAY
The TIMER PROGRAMMING
menu appears on the TV screen.
OK
For SLV-SE210D only
• When you set TIMER METHOD
to VARIABLE:
The TIMER METHOD menu
appears on the TV screen. Press
M/m to select STANDARD, then
press OK.
• When you set TIMER METHOD
to STANDARD:
The TIMER PROGRAMMING
menu appears on the TV screen.
40
Recording TV programmes using the timer
P R DA Y
–– –––
–– –––
–– –––
–– –––
–– –––
–– –––
S E L E CT
E ND
2 8 / S E P FRI
1
S TA RT
S TOP
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
SET
:
:
: OK
EXIT :
8 :30
V/P
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
M E NU
TI M E R M E THOD
S TA NDA RD
S HOW V I E W
S E L E CT
SET
:
: OK
P R DA Y
–– –––
–– –––
–– –––
–– –––
–– –––
–– –––
S E L E CT
E ND
2 8 / S E P FRI
1
S TA RT
S TOP
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
SET
:
:
: OK
EXIT :
EXIT
: M E NU
8 :30
V/P
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
M E NU
2
PLAY
Set the date, start and stop times,
programme position, and VPS/PDC
function:
OK
INPUT
SELECT
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.
P R DA Y
35 –––
–– –––
–– –––
–– –––
–– –––
–– –––
S E L E CT
E ND
2 8 / S E P FRI
1
S TA RT
S TOP
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
SET
:
:
EXIT :
: OK
8 :30
V/P
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
M E NU
3
4
Basic Operations
• To record the same programme
every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly
recording” on page 41.
• To use the VPS/PDC function*, set V/P to ON. For details about
the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC
signals” on page 38.
• To record from a decoder or other source connected to the input
connector, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in
the “PR” position.
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.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 2 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.
today t DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SA (every Saturday) ..... t
W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today
continued
Recording TV programmes using the timer
41
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 31).
Display tape information on the TV screen (page 34).
Check the timer settings (page 45).
Watch another TV programme (page 34).
Tips
• Even if you set TIMER METHOD to SHOWVIEW in the USER SET menu, you
can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER PROGRAMMING,
then go to step 2.
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings” (page 45).
Notes
• When setting the timer with VPS/PDC signals, enter the start and stop times
exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide. Otherwise, the VPS/PDC
function won’t work*.
• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit
VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the
VPS/PDC function*.
• The
and
indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with
no tape inserted.
• The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to off for the timer recording of a
satellite programme*.
* SLV-SE210D only
42
Recording TV programmes using the timer
Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
Before you start...
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
Operation
View the picture during
fast-forward or rewind
During fast-forward, hold down M FF. During rewind, hold
down m REW.
Play at high speed
• During playback, press M FF or m REW.
• During playback, hold down M FF or m REW. 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 SLOW.
Play frame by frame
During pause, press M FF.
Additional Operations
Playback options
To resume normal playback
Press H PLAY.
Tip
• Adjust the picture using the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the VCR if:
– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
– Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.
– The picture shakes while pausing.
Notes
• The sound is muted during these operations.
• If the playback mode mark doesn’t appear on the TV screen, press
• The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.
DISPLAY.
Playing/searching at various speeds
43
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.
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
0:30
1:00
4:00
4:30
Normal recording
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops
recording and turns off automatically.
To extend the duration
Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.
To cancel the duration
Press z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR
returns to the normal recording mode.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Note
• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the
recording duration time.
44
Setting the recording duration time
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.
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight TIMER PROGRAMMING
2 and
press OK.
P R DA Y
3 5 SA2
2 9 SA2
3 0 SA
–– –––
–– –––
–– –––
S E L E CT
E ND
2 8 / S E P FRI
1
S TA RT
S TOP
9 19 :00 20 :0
9 21 :00 21 :3
6 12 :00 13 :3
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
SET
:
:
EXIT :
: OK
0
0
0
–
–
–
8 :30
V/P
–
–
–
–
–
–
P R DA Y
3 5 SA2
2 9 SA2
3 0 SA
–– –––
–– –––
–– –––
S E L E CT
E ND
2 8 / S E P FRI
1
S TA RT
S TOP
9 19 :00 20 :0
9 21 :00 21 :3
6 12 :00 13 :3
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
– –– :–– –– :–
SET
:
:
EXIT :
: OK
0
0
0
–
–
–
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M/m to select the setting you want
3 Press
to change or cancel, then press ,.
The PR number on the selected row
flashes.
Additional Operations
• 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.
8 :30
V/P
–
–
–
–
–
–
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To change the setting, press </, to select the item you want to
4 • change,
then press M/m to reset it.
5
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
continued
Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
45
When the timer settings overlap
The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts
recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes
start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority.
Programme 1
about 20 seconds
Programme 2
will be cut off
Programme 1
Programme 2
about 20 seconds will be cut off
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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking
when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the
recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually
adjust the tracking.
During playback, press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR
to display the tracking meter. The distortion should
disappear as you press one of the two buttons. To
resume automatic tracking adjustments, eject the tape
and re-insert it.
TRA CK I NG
––––––
––––––
Adjusting the picture sharpness
You can manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.
During playback, press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight
1 USER
SET and press OK.
Press M/m to highlight PICTURE, then
2 press ,.
P I CTURE
OS D
TA P E S E L E CT
COL OUR S Y S TE M
TI M E R M E THOD
E CO. M ODE
S E L E CT
E ND
:09
: ON
: E1 8 0
: A UTO
: V A RI A B L E
: OFF
SET
EXIT
:
: OK
Additional Operations
Tracking meter
:
: M E NU
3 Press </, to adjust the sharpness.
To soften the picture, press <.
P I CTURE
To sharpen the picture, press ,.
S OFTE N
–––––––––––
E ND
: OK
S HA RP E N
––––––––––
SET
:
E X I T : M E NU
4 Press MENU to exit the menu.
Adjusting the picture
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Changing menu options
MENU, then select USER SET or EASY OPERATION and press
1 Press
OK.
PI C T U RE
O SD
T APE SELECT
C O LO UR SYST EM
T I MER MET HO D
EC O . MO D E
SELEC T
EN D
:
: OK
:09
: ON
: E1 8 0
: AU T O
: VARI ABLE
: OFF
SET
EXI T
:
: MEN U
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
S E L E CT
E ND
:
: OK
SET
EXIT
: OFF
: OFF
: OFF
:
: M E NU
2 Press M/m to select the option.
3 Press , to change the setting, then press OK.
4 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
USER SET
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Menu option
Set this option to
PICTURE
Adjusting the sharpness of the picture by pressing </,
buttons. Press < to adjust the picture getting softness.
Press , to adjust the picture getting sharpness.
OSD
• ON to display the menu on the TV screen.
• OFF to disappear the menu from the TV screen.
TAPE SELECT
•
•
•
•
COLOUR SYSTEM
• AUTO to select the colour system automatically.
• PAL to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour system.
• MESECAM to use the tape recorded in the MESECAM
colour system.
• B/W to use the tape recorded in black and white.
Changing menu options
E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.
E240 to use an E-240 type tape.
E260 to use an E-260 type tape.
E300 to use an E-300 type tape.
Menu option
Set this option to
TIMER METHOD*
• VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for
selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing
the
TIMER button.
• STANDARD to display the PROG menu when pressing
the
TIMER button.
• SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when
pressing the
TIMER button.
For details, see page 36 and 40.
ECO. MODE
• ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to
conserve the VCR’s power.
• OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window
while the VCR is standing by.
Menu option
Set this option to
VPS/PDC
DEFAULT*
• OFF to deactivate the VPS/PDC function.
• ON to activate it.
SHOWVIEW
EXTEND*
• OFF to deactivate the ShowView Extend function.
• 10/20/30/60 (minutes) to extend the time of the
ShowView setting by the selected amount of time.
Additional Operations
EASY OPERATION
AUTO POWER OFF • OFF to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.
• 2HOUR/3HOUR to turn the VCR off automatically if no
signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons
during this time.
* SLV-SE210D only
Changing menu options
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Editing with another VCR
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 or B and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.
Example A
TV
Your VCR (Recorder)
AV1
(EURO AV)
Other VCR (Player)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Example B (SLV-SE210D only)
TV
Your VCR (Recorder)
AV2 IN
Other VCR (Player)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
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Editing with another VCR
Note
• If the other VCR does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, use the VMC2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.
Operation (when recording on this VCR)
Before you start editing
z REC
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display the
connected line in the display window.
X
Additional Operations
1
2
3
start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same
4 To
time.
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.
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.
Search for the point to start recording and press X (pause).
Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
To stop editing
Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.
Tip
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X (pause) on this VCR when an
unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press X (pause) again to resume recording.
Editing with another VCR
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest
Sony service facility.
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Remedy
The ?/1 (on/standby)
• Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
switch does not function.
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 clock has stopped
and “– –:– –” appears in
the display window.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains
for more than one hour. Reset the clock (and timer).
The playback picture
does not appear 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.
• If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable,
make sure the VCR indicator is lit in the display window.
Use the t TV/VIDEO button on the remote commander
to light up the VCR indicator.
The picture is not clear.
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the
RF channel output of your VCR.
• Adjust the tracking with the PROGRAM +/– buttons on
the VCR.
• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of
Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using the Sony T25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning
cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in
your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony
service facility (a standard service charge will be required).
Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning
cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video
heads.
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your
local Sony service facility for more information.
The picture rolls
vertically during picture
search.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
The picture has no
sound.
• The tape is defective.
Playback
Clock
Power
Symptom
Troubleshooting
Recording
Timer recording
Remedy
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. Reset the
RF channel output of your VCR.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button.
Select a programme position when recording TV
programmes; select a line input when recording from other
equipment.
TV reception is poor.
• Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.
• Adjust the TV aerial.
The tape starts playing as
soon as it is inserted.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole (see page 34).
The tape is ejected when
you press z REC.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
cover the tab hole (see page 34).
Nothing happens when
you press z REC.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
The timer does not
operate.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
The SHOWVIEW menu
or the PROG menu does
not appear.
• Check that TIMER METHOD in the USER SET menu is
set correctly (see page 49).
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.
Check that the clock is set.
Make sure a tape has been inserted.
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Make sure the tape is not at its end.
Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording.
Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
Check that the decoder is turned on.
Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains
for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.
• Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
continued
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Symptom
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Others
PAY-TV/Canal Plus
Symptom
Remedy
You cannot watch PAY• Make sure the PAY-TV/Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged
TV/Canal Plus
securely.
programmes when the
VCR is in standby mode.
A PAY-TV/Canal Plus
programme is always
recorded scrambled.
• Make sure the PAY-TV/Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged
securely.
• Check that DECODER is set to ON for this channel in the
MANUAL TUNING menu (see page 28).
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 tracking meter does
not appear on the TV
screen.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
The display window
becomes dim.
• The display window automatically becomes dim when the
VCR is in standby or timer recording mode.
The VCR needs to be
cleaned.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth,
or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or
benzine.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
• Rough picture
initial
contamination
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Troubleshooting
• Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
terminal
Specifications
General
Channel coverage
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)
MESECAM
23.39 mm/s
(recording/playback)
NTSC 33.35 mm/s
(playback only)
Maximum recording/playback time
5 hrs. in SP mode (with E300 tape)
Rewind time
Approx. 60 sec. (with E180 tape)
Power requirements
230 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption
15 W
3 W (ECO. MODE is set to ON, Standby
mode)
Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C
Dimensions
Approx. 360 × 94 × 255 mm (w/h/d)
including projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 2.6 kg
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Aerial cable (1)
Additional Information
System
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Inputs and outputs
AV1 (EURO AV)
21-pin
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
Video output: pin 19
Audio output: pins 1 and 3
AV2 IN (SLV-SE210D only)
21-pin
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
Specifications
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Index
A
R
Adjusting
picture 47
tracking 47
Aerial hookup 12
Auto Set Up 14
Recording 33
duration time 44
saving 34
timer setting 40
using the ShowView
system 36
while watching another
programme 34
C
Canal Plus 28
Changing the programme
position 23
Changing the station name 26
Cleaning the video heads 52
Clock setting 17
Colour system
compatible colour systems
2
Connecting
the VCR and your TV 12,
13
to a TV with a Scart
(EURO-AV) connector 13
Counter 31
D
Disabling the programme
positions 24
Dubbing. see Editing
E
Editing 50
O
Optional setting 48
P
PAY-TV 28
PDC (Programme Delivery
Control) 38
Playback 31
at various speeds 43
frame-by-frame 43
slow motion 43
Presetting channels 20
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Index
S
Safety tab 34
Scart connection 13
Searching
at various speeds 43
ShowView
recording 36
T
Timer setting 40
cancelling 45
changing 45
checking 45
daily/weekly recording 38,
41
using the ShowView
system 36
V
VPS (Video Programme
System) 38
Quick Start Guide
1 Connecting the VCR
2 Using the Auto Set Up function
1 ...Turn on your TV and set it to the video
IN FRONT ANT.
1
OUT TO TV
2
3
AV1
yLINE-1 (TV)
l: Signal flow
1 ... Connect the aerial to IN FRONT ANT. of
the VCR.
2 ... Connect OUT TO TV and the aerial input
of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.
3 ... For better picture and sound, connect AV1
(EURO AV) to your TV using a Scart
cable if your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV)
connector.
Sony Corporation
channel.
If your TV does not have a Scart (EUROAV) connector, tune the TV to channel 32
(the initial RF channel of this VCR). Refer
to your TV’s manual for TV tuning
instructions. If the picture does not appear
clearly, see “To change the RF channel.”
2 ...Connect the mains lead to the mains.
3 ...Press M/m/</, to select a language,
then press OK.
4 ...Press OK again.
5 ...Press M/m/</, to select your country,
then press OK.
When all of the receivable channels are
preset, the menu disappears from the TV
screen. You can rearrange the programme
position in any order (see “Changing/
disabling programme positions”).
After the search or download is complete,
the current time appears automatically. If
the time does not appear, set the clock
manually. See “Setting the clock.”
Now you can operate your VCR.
AC68-01375A