Sony VCR SLV SE800B User Manual

3-868-352-E1 (1)  
Video Cassette  
Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
PAL SECAM NTSC4.43  
SLV-SE600B  
SLV-SE700B  
SLV-SX700B  
SLV-SE800B  
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Table of contents  
4 Step 1 : Unpacking  
5 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander  
9 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR  
13 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR  
16 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function  
18 Selecting a language  
20 Presetting channels  
25 Changing/disabling programme positions  
31 Setting the clock  
36 Setting the Canal Plus decoder  
72 Searching using the Acces Smart  
function  
41 Playing a tape  
44 Recording TV programmes  
48 Recording TV programmes using the  
Dial Timer  
75 Searching using the index function  
76 Adjusting the picture  
78 Changing menu options  
(SLV-SE800B only)  
53 Recording TV programmes using the  
ShowView system  
(not available on SLV-SE600B)  
57 Setting the timer manually  
81 Connecting to a VCR or stereo  
system  
83 Basic editing  
84 Audio dubbing  
(SLV-SE800B only)  
61 Playing/searching at various speeds  
64 Setting the recording duration time  
65 Synchronized Recording  
(SLV-SE800B only)  
68 Checking/changing/cancelling timer  
86 Troubleshooting  
90 Specifications  
91 Index to parts and controls  
Back Cover  
settings  
70 Recording stereo and bilingual  
Index  
programmes  
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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.”  
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Unpacking  
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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  
Remote sensor  
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.  
[TV] /  
[MAGN]  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
To operate  
the VCR  
Set [TV] / [MAGN] to  
[MAGN] and point at the remote sensor at the VCR  
a Sony TV  
[TV] and point at the remote sensor at the TV  
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?/1  
WIDE  
/
a
CHOIX SON  
FASTEXT buttons  
AFFICH  
t TV/MAGN  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme  
number  
buttons  
-
CHAINE +/–/  
c/C  
2 +/–  
TV control buttons  
To  
Press  
Set the TV to standby mode  
Select an input source: aerial in or line in  
Select the TV’s programme position  
?/1  
t TV/MAGN  
Programme number buttons, -,  
CHAINE +/–  
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To  
Press  
Adjust the volume of the TV  
Switch to TV (Teletext off)*  
Switch to Teletext*  
Select the sound  
2 +/–  
a (TV)  
/ (Teletext)  
CHOIX SON  
FASTEXT buttons  
Use FASTEXT*  
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 WIDE  
manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling other TVs with  
below.)  
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.  
* not available on SLV-SE600B  
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander  
(not available on SLV-SE600B)  
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is  
listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.  
Set [TV] / [MAGN] at the top of the remote commander to [TV].  
1
Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the programme number  
2 buttons. Then release ?/1.  
Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV:  
?/1, t TV/MAGN, programme number buttons, - (ten’s digit), CHAINE +/–,  
2 +/–, a (TV), / (Teletext), FASTEXT buttons, WIDE*, MENU*, M/m/</  
,*, and OK*.  
* These buttons may not work with all TVs.  
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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.  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code number  
Manufacturer  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Code number  
01*1, 02  
17*1, 49  
06*1, 07*1, 08*1  
Akai  
68  
Ferguson  
Grundig  
Hitachi  
JVC  
52  
Saba  
12, 13  
22, 23  
25  
10*1, 11*1  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
24  
33  
Sharp  
29  
Loewe  
Mivar  
45  
Telefunken  
Thomson  
Toshiba  
36  
43*2  
38  
09, 70  
NEC  
66  
15, 16, 69*3  
Nokia  
*1 Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.  
*2 Press WIDE, then press 2 +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.  
*3 Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press M/m/</, to select the  
wide picture you want and press OK.  
Tip  
To see if you set your TV’s code number correctly, try turning your TV on and off with the  
?/1 button.  
Notes  
If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.  
If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the  
VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.  
When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set  
the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.  
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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR  
If your TV has a PERITEL connector, see page 10.  
If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector  
ANTENNE ENTREE  
ANTENNE  
SORTIE  
Mains lead  
to mains  
ANTENNE  
ENTREE  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Disconnect the aerial cable from your  
TV and connect it to ANTENNE  
ENTREE on the rear panel of the  
VCR.  
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
1
2
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
Connect ANTENNE SORTIE of the  
VCR and the aerial input of your TV  
using the supplied aerial cable.  
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
3
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 13).  
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If your TV has a PERITEL connector  
ANTENNE ENTREE  
i LIGNE-1  
(TV)  
ANTENNE SORTIE  
Mains lead  
to mains  
ANTENNE  
ENTREE  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
PERITEL  
: Signal flow  
PERITEL cable (not supplied)  
Disconnect the aerial cable from your  
TV and connect it to ANTENNE  
ENTREE on the rear panel of the  
VCR.  
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
1
2
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
AERIAL  
Connect ANTTENNE SORTIE of the  
VCR and the aerial input of your TV  
using the supplied aerial cable.  
ANTENNE  
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
Connect LIGNE-1 (TV) on the VCR  
and the PERITEL connector on the  
TV with the optional PERITEL cable.  
3
4
This connection improves picture and  
sound quality. Whenever you want to  
watch the VCR picture, press t TV/  
MAGN to display the MAGN  
indicator in the display window.  
Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
Note  
If the TV is connected to the LIGNE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF channel to OFF is  
recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal from the aerial is output through the  
ANTENNE SORTIE connector (see page 15).  
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About the SMARTLINK features  
(not available on SLV-SE600B)  
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  
SMARTLINK  
function after you complete the steps on the previous page (the SMARTLINK  
indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the TV). You can  
enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.  
• 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.  
• TV Direct Rec  
You can easily record what you are watching on the TV. For details, see  
• One Touch Play  
With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning on the  
• One Touch Menu  
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the  
VCR’s on-screen display automatically by pressing MENU on the remote  
commander.  
• One Touch Timer  
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the  
timer recording menu (the METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION menu, the  
MINUTERIE menu, or the SHOWVIEW menu) automatically by pressing  
MINUTERIE on the remote commander.  
You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using OPTIONS  
PROGRAMM. in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 79).  
• Automatic Power Off  
You can have the VCR turn off automatically, if the VCR is not used after you turn  
off the TV.  
*1 “MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.  
*2 “EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.  
3
* “Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.  
4
* “EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.  
5
* T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.  
Note  
Not all TVs respond to the functions above.  
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Additional connections  
To a stereo system  
(not available on  
SLV-SE600B)  
SORTIE  
AUDIO D/G  
You can improve sound quality  
by connecting a stereo system to  
the SORTIE AUDIO R/L jacks  
as shown on the right.  
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  
DECODEUR/  
SORTIE  
LIGNE  
t ENTREE  
LIGNE-3*1 or  
DECODEUR/  
t ENTREE  
LIGNE-2*2  
programmes from a satellite or  
digital tuner connected to this  
VCR on the TV even when the  
VCR is turned off. When you  
turn on the satellite or digital  
tuner, this VCR automatically  
sends the signal from the  
PERITEL cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
satellite or digital tuner to the  
TV without turning itself on.  
Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-3*1  
1 (or DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-2*2) connector as shown above.  
Set DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-3*1 (or DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-2*2)  
2 to LIGNE3*1 (or LIGNE2*2) in the OPTIONS-2 menu.  
Set VEILLE ECO to NON in the OPTIONS-2 menu.  
3
4
Turn off the VCR.  
To watch a programme, turn on the satellite or digital tuner and the TV.  
Note  
You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording a satellite  
or digital programme.  
*1 SLV-SE800B only  
*2 SLV-SE600B, SE700B, and SX700B only  
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Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR  
If your TV has a PERITEL connector, see page 15.  
If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector  
Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video signals from  
your VCR.  
REGL CANAL  
?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE  
CHAINE +/–  
Press ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE to turn on the VCR.  
MARCHE/VEILLE  
1
2
Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly.  
REGLAGE  
AUTO  
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.  
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.  
REGL CANAL  
Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture.  
This programme position will now be referred to as the video channel.  
3
4
Press REGL CANAL.  
REGLAGE  
AUTO  
The TV system appears in the display window.  
REGL CANAL  
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Press CHAINE +/(repeatedly) to select the appropriate TV system for  
your area.  
CHAINE  
5
6
Select Lfor the L TV system (SECAM), or Gfor the B/G TV system  
(PAL).  
ALIGNEMENT  
Tune the TV to the same channel shown in  
the VCR display window so that the  
picture on the right appears clearly on the  
MAGNETOSCOPE SONY  
TV screen.  
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.  
Select the appropriate TV system and tune  
the TV again.  
If the picture does not appear clearly, see  
REGLAGE  
AUTO  
Press REGL CANAL.  
7
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to play a  
tape, set the TV to the video channel.  
REGL CANAL  
To check to see if the TV tuning is correct  
Set the TV to the video channel and press CHAINE +/on the VCR. If the TV  
screen changes to a different programme each time you press CHAINE +/, the TV  
tuning is correct.  
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR  
If the screen does not appear clearly in step 6 above, go to step 7 to finish this  
procedure once. Then start again from step 2. After pressing REGL CANAL in step  
2, press CHAINE +/while the RF channel is displayed, so that another RF channel  
appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears.  
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If your TV has a PERITEL connector  
REGL CANAL  
?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE  
CHAINE +/–  
Press ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE to turn on the VCR.  
MARCHE/VEILLE  
1
2
REGLAGE  
AUTO  
Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly.  
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.  
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.  
REGL CANAL  
CHAINE  
Press CHAINE +/to set the RF channel to OFF, and press REGL CANAL  
again.  
3
ALIGNEMENT  
REGLAGE  
AUTO  
RF channel set up is complete.  
REGL CANAL  
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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  
Hold down REGLAGE AUTO on the VCR for more than three seconds.  
The VCR automatically turns on, starts searching for all of the receivable  
channels, and presets them in the appropriate order for your local area  
REGL CANAL  
(according to the TV system you selected in Tuning your TV to the  
VCR).  
If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted  
If you use the SMARTLINK connection (not available on SLV-SE600B),  
the Preset Download function starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashes  
in the display window during download.  
After the search or download is complete, the current time appears in the  
display window for any stations that transmit a time signal (not available on  
SLV-SE600B). If the time does not appear, set the clock manually (see page  
31).  
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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.  
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. If this happens, you have to set them again.  
* not available on SLV-SE600B  
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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  
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight  
REGLAGES and press OK.  
MENU  
1
2
REGLAGES  
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
HORLOGE  
LANGUE  
RETOUR  
LECTURE  
OK  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight LANGUE, then  
press OK.  
LANGUE  
LECTURE  
OK  
ENGLISH  
FRANÇAIS  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
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Press M/m to highlight the desired language, then press OK.  
3
4
LECTURE  
OK  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
Tip  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK.  
Note  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few minutes.  
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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
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme  
number  
buttons  
CHAINE +/–  
MENU  
M/m/</,  
OK  
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight  
REGLAGES and press OK.  
MENU  
1
REGLAGES  
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
HORLOGE  
LANGUE  
RETOUR  
LECTURE  
OK  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
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Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE DES  
CHAINES, then press OK.  
2
3
4
5
6
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
PROG.  
1
LECTURE  
OK  
NORME  
L
NORMAL / CABLE  
REGLAGE CANAL  
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+  
AFT  
NORMAL  
1 2 AAB  
C
NON  
OUI  
ACCORD FIN  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight NORME, then  
press OK.  
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
PROG.  
1
LECTURE  
OK  
NORME  
L
NORMAL / CABLE  
REGLAGE CANAL  
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+  
AFT  
B / G  
NON  
OUI  
ACCORD FIN  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
CONFIRMER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight L or B/G, then  
press OK.  
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
PROG.  
1
LECTURE  
OK  
NORME  
L
NORMAL / CABLE  
REGLAGE CANAL  
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+  
AFT  
NORMAL  
1 2 AAB  
To receive broadcasts in France,  
highlight L.  
To receive broadcasts using the PAL  
system (for example, in Germany or  
Switzerland), highlight B/G.  
C
NON  
OUI  
ACCORD FIN  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/  
CABLE, then press OK.  
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
PROG.  
1
LECTURE  
OK  
NORME  
NORMAL / CABLE  
REGLAGE CANAL  
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+  
AFT  
NORMAL  
CABLE  
OUI  
ACCORD FIN  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
CONFIRMER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL, then  
press OK.  
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
PROG.  
1
LECTURE  
OK  
NORME  
L
NORMAL / CABLE  
REGLAGE CANAL  
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+  
AFT  
NORMAL  
1 2 AAB  
To preset CATV (Cable Television)  
channels, select CABLE.  
C
NON  
OUI  
ACCORD FIN  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
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Press CHAINE +/to select the  
programme position.  
CHAINE  
Selected programme  
position  
7
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
PROG.  
4
NORME  
L
NORMAL / CABLE  
REGLAGE CANAL  
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+  
AFT  
NORMAL  
1 2 AAB  
C
NON  
OUI  
ACCORD FIN  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE  
CANAL, then press OK.  
8
9
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
PROG.  
AAB  
4
LECTURE  
OK  
NORME  
L
NORMAL / CABLE  
REGLAGE CANAL  
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+  
AFT  
C
1 2  
OUI  
ACCORD FIN  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
CONFIRMER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.  
The channels appear in the following  
order:  
LECTURE  
OK  
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
PROG.  
4
NORME  
L
NORMAL / CABLE  
REGLAGE CANAL  
C
2 7  
Channel  
coverage  
System L System B/G  
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+  
AFT  
ACCORD FIN  
RETOUR  
OUI  
1
2
5
8
0
3
4
7
6
9
VHF  
F2 - F10  
E2 - E12  
Italian channels  
A - H  
SELECTIONNER  
CONFIRMER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
UHF  
F21 - F69  
B - Q  
E21 - E69  
CATV (TV  
distribution)  
S01 - S05,  
S1 - S20  
HYPER  
S21 - S41  
S21 - S41  
If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme  
number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press 0and then press  
5.”  
To preset another programme position, repeat steps 7 through 9.  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
10  
11  
MENU  
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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.  
Press CHAINE +/or the programme number buttons to select the programme  
1 position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.  
Press MENU, then select REGLAGES and press OK.  
2
3
4
Select REGLAGE DES CHAINES, then press OK.  
Select ACCORD FIN, then press OK.  
The fine tuning meter appears.  
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
PROG.  
4
Selected programme  
position  
NORME  
L
NORMAL / CABLE  
REGLAGE CANAL  
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+  
AFT  
NORMAL  
2 7  
NON  
C
ACCORD FIN  
RETOUR  
REGLER  
:
SORTIE : MENU  
Press </, to get a clearer picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.  
5
Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to NON.  
continued  
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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,  
152.75 MHz), refer to the table below to find the corresponding channel number.  
Channel number S05 is for this example.  
Channel system for the French CATV network  
Corresponding REGLAGE Receivable  
Corresponding REGLAGE Receivable  
channel  
CANAL  
number  
frequency  
range (MHz)  
channel  
CANAL  
number  
frequency  
range (MHz)  
B
S01  
S02  
S03  
S04  
S05  
S06  
S07  
S08  
S09  
S10  
S11  
S12  
S13  
S14  
S15  
S16  
S17  
S18  
S19  
S20  
S21  
S22  
S23  
116.75124.75  
124.75132.75  
132.75140.75  
140.75148.75  
148.75156.75  
156.75164.75  
164.75172.75  
172.75180.75  
180.75188.75  
188.75196.75  
196.75204.75  
204.75212.75  
212.75220.75  
220.75228.75  
228.75236.75  
236.75244.75  
244.75252.75  
252.75260.75  
260.75268.75  
268.75276.75  
276.75284.75  
284.75292.75  
292.75300.75  
S21  
S24  
S25  
S26  
S27  
S28  
S29  
S30  
S31  
S32  
S33  
S34  
S35  
S36  
S37  
S38  
S39  
S40  
S41  
S42  
S43  
S44  
299.25307.25  
307.25315.25  
315.25323.25  
323.25331.25  
331.25339.25  
339.25347.25  
347.25355.25  
355.25363.25  
363.25371.25  
371.25379.25  
379.25387.25  
387.25395.25  
395.25403.25  
403.25411.25  
411.25419.25  
419.25427.25  
427.25435.25  
435.25443.25  
443.25451.25  
451.25459.25  
459.25467.25  
C
D
D
E
F
S22  
S23  
S24  
S25  
S26  
S27  
S28  
S29  
S30  
S31  
S32  
S33  
S34  
S35  
S36  
S37  
S38  
S39  
S40  
S41  
F
G
H
H
I
J
J
K
L
L
M
N
N
O
P
P
Q
Tip  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK.  
Notes  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few minutes.  
When adjusting ACCORD FIN, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference  
from the picture being received.  
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After setting the channels, you can change  
the programme positions as you like. If any  
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programme positions are unused or contain  
unwanted channels, you can disable them.  
You can also change the station names (not  
available on SLV-SE600B). If the station  
names are not displayed, you can enter them  
manually.  
MENU  
Changing programme  
positions  
M/m/,  
OK  
Before you start…  
Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
Set the TV to the video channel.  
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight  
LISTES and press OK.  
MENU  
1
2
LISTES  
LISTE DES CHAINES  
LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS  
RETOUR  
LECTURE  
OK  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight LISTE DES  
CHAINES, then press OK.  
LISTE DES CHAINES  
LECTURE  
OK  
PROG  
CA  
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
NOM  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
FGH  
SELECTIONNER  
DEPLACER PROG.  
SUPPR. PROG.  
:
:
:
ANNUL / 0  
SORTIE : MENU  
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Press M/m to highlight the row which you  
want to change the programme position,  
then press ,.  
3
4
5
LISTE DES CHAINES  
LECTURE  
OK  
PROG  
CA  
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
NOM  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
To display other pages for programme  
positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly.  
FGH  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER NOM DU PROG.  
CONFIRMER  
:
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m until the selected channel row  
moves to the desired programme position.  
LISTE DES CHAINES  
LECTURE  
OK  
PROG  
CA  
0 3  
5 6  
1 2  
2 7  
0 9  
NOM  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
The selected channel is inserted at the new  
programme position and the intermediate  
channels are displaced to fill the gap.  
AAB  
FGH  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER NOM DU PROG.  
CONFIRMER  
:
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press OK to confirm the setting.  
LECTURE  
OK  
To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3 through  
5.  
6
7
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
Tip  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK.  
Note  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few minutes.  
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Disabling unwanted  
programme positions  
After presetting channels, you can disable  
unused programme positions. The disabled  
positions will be skipped later when you  
press the CHAINE +/buttons.  
Before you start…  
ANNUL/0  
Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
Set the TV to the video channel.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
MENU  
M/m  
OK  
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight  
LISTES, and press OK.  
1
2
MENU  
LISTES  
LISTE DES CHAINES  
LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS  
RETOUR  
LECTURE  
OK  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight LISTE DES  
CHAINES, then press OK.  
LISTE DES CHAINES  
LECTURE  
OK  
PROG  
CA  
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
NOM  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
FGH  
SELECTIONNER  
DEPLACER PROG.  
SUPPR. PROG.  
:
:
:
ANNUL / 0  
SORTIE : MENU  
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Press M/m to highlight the row which you  
want to disable.  
3
4
LISTE DES CHAINES  
LECTURE  
OK  
PROG  
CA  
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
NOM  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
FGH  
SELECTIONNER  
DEPLACER PROG.  
SUPPR. PROG.  
:
:
:
ANNUL / 0  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press ANNUL/0.  
ANNUL/0  
LISTE DES CHAINES  
The selected row will be cleared as shown  
on the right.  
PROG  
CA  
1 2  
0 3  
NOM  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
SELECTIONNER  
DEPLACER PROG.  
SUPPR. PROG.  
:
:
:
ANNUL / 0  
SORTIE : MENU  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to  
disable.  
5
6
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
Tip  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK.  
Notes  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few minutes.  
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.  
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Changing the station names  
(not available on SLV-SE600B)  
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You can change or enter the station names  
(up to 5 characters). The VCR must receive  
channel information (for instance,  
SMARTLINK information) for station names  
to appear automatically.  
MENU  
Before you start…  
Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
Set the TV to the video channel.  
M/m/</,  
OK  
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight  
LISTES and press OK.  
1
2
3
MENU  
LISTES  
LISTE DES CHAINES  
LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS  
RETOUR  
LECTURE  
OK  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight LISTE DES  
CHAINES, then press OK.  
LISTE DES CHAINES  
LECTURE  
OK  
PROG  
CA  
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
NOM  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
FGH  
SELECTIONNER  
DEPLACER PROG.  
SUPPR. PROG.  
:
:
:
ANNUL / 0  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight the row which you  
want to change or enter the station name,  
then press ,.  
LISTE DES CHAINES  
LECTURE  
OK  
PROG  
CA  
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
NOM  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
To display other pages for programme  
FGH  
positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly.  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER NOM DU PROG.  
CONFIRMER  
:
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
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Press ,.  
4
5
LISTE DES CHAINES  
LECTURE  
OK  
PROG  
CA  
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
NOM  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
FGH  
SELECT. UN CARACT.  
SUIVANT  
CONFIRMER  
:
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Enter the station name.  
LISTE DES CHAINES  
1 Press M/m to select a character.  
LECTURE  
OK  
PROG  
CA  
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
NOM  
CAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
Each time you press M, the character  
changes as shown below.  
FGH  
A t B t t Z t a t b t t z  
t 0 t 1 t t 9 t (symbols) t  
(blank space) t A  
SELECT. UN CARACT.  
SUIVANT  
CONFIRMER  
:
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
2 Press , to set the next character.  
The next space is highlighted.  
To correct a character, press </, until the character you want to  
correct is highlighted, then reset it.  
You can set up to 5 characters for the station name.  
Press OK to confirm the new name.  
6
7
LECTURE  
OK  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
Tip  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK.  
Notes  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few minutes.  
If you enter a symbol in step 5, it will appear as a blank space in the display window.  
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Setting the clock  
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  
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procedure, you need to set it manually.  
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  
M/m/,  
OK  
Setting the clock manually  
Before you start…  
Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
Set the TV to the video channel.  
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight  
REGLAGES and press OK.  
MENU  
1
2
REGLAGES  
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
HORLOGE  
LANGUE  
RETOUR  
LECTURE  
OK  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight HORLOGE, then  
press OK.  
HORLOGE  
LECTURE  
OK  
REGLAGE AUTO  
NON  
CHAINE DHORLOGE  
REGLAGE MANUEL  
1
.
1 . 2 0 0 0  
SAM  
0 : 0 0  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
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Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE  
MANUEL, then press OK.  
3
4
5
6
7
HORLOGE  
LECTURE  
OK  
REGLAGE AUTO  
NON  
CHAINE DHORLOGE  
REGLAGE MANUEL  
1
.
1 . 2 0 0 0  
SAM  
VEN  
JEU  
JEU  
JEU  
0 : 0 0  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
CONFIRMER  
:
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to set the day.  
HORLOGE  
LECTURE  
OK  
REGLAGE AUTO  
NON  
CHAINE DHORLOGE  
REGLAGE MANUEL  
2 8  
.
1 . 2 0 0 0  
0 : 0 0  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
CONFIRMER  
:
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press , to highlight the month and set the  
month pressing M/m.  
HORLOGE  
LECTURE  
OK  
REGLAGE AUTO  
NON  
CHAINE DHORLOGE  
REGLAGE MANUEL  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 0  
0 : 0 0  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
CONFIRMER  
:
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Set the year, hour, and minutes in  
sequence, pressing , to highlight the  
item to be set, and press M/m to select the  
digits.  
HORLOGE  
LECTURE  
OK  
REGLAGE AUTO  
NON  
CHAINE DHORLOGE  
REGLAGE MANUEL  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 0  
1 8 : 0 0  
The day of the week is set automatically.  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
CONFIRMER  
:
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press OK to start the clock.  
HORLOGE  
LECTURE  
OK  
REGLAGE AUTO  
NON  
CHAINE DHORLOGE  
REGLAGE MANUEL  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 0  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
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Press MENU to exit the menu.  
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MENU  
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.  
Note  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few minutes.  
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Changing the station for the  
Auto Clock Set function  
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(not available on SLV-SE600B)  
Before you start…  
MENU  
Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
Set the TV to the video channel.  
M/m  
OK  
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight  
REGLAGES and press OK.  
1
2
3
MENU  
REGLAGES  
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
HORLOGE  
LANGUE  
RETOUR  
LECTURE  
OK  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight HORLOGE, then  
press OK.  
HORLOGE  
LECTURE  
OK  
REGLAGE AUTO  
OUI  
1
CHAINE DHORLOGE  
AAB  
REGLAGE AUTO is highlighted.  
REGLAGE MANUEL  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 0  
JEU  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press OK.  
HORLOGE  
LECTURE  
OK  
REGLAGE AUTO  
OUI  
NON  
CHAINE DHORLOGE  
REGLAGE MANUEL  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 0  
JEU  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECTIONNER  
CONFIRMER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
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Press M/m to highlight OUI, then press  
OK.  
4
5
6
7
HORLOGE  
LECTURE  
OK  
REGLAGE AUTO  
OUI  
1
CHAINE DHORLOGE  
REGLAGE MANUEL  
AAB  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 0  
JEU  
JEU  
JEU  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press m to highlight CHAINE  
DHORLOGE, then press OK.  
HORLOGE  
LECTURE  
OK  
REGLAGE AUTO  
CHAINE DHORLOGE  
1
AAB  
REGLAGE MANUEL  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 0  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECTIONNER  
CONFIRMER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m repeatedly until the programme  
position of the station that carries a time  
signal appears.  
HORLOGE  
LECTURE  
OK  
REGLAGE AUTO  
CHAINE DHORLOGE  
2
CDE  
REGLAGE MANUEL  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 0  
1 8 : 0 0  
If the VCR does not receive a time signal  
from any station, REGLAGE AUTO  
returns to NON automatically.  
SELECTIONNER  
CONFIRMER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
Tips  
If you set REGLAGE AUTO to OUI, 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 whose programme position is displayed in the CHAINE DHORLOGE”  
row. If you do not need the Auto Clock Set, select NON.  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK.  
Note  
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Setting the Canal Plus decoder  
You can watch or record the Canal Plus programme if you connect a decoder (not  
supplied) to the VCR.  
Connecting a decoder  
PERITEL cable  
(supplied with decoder)  
Canal Plus decoder  
DECODEUR/t ENTREE  
LIGNE-3*1  
or  
PERITEL  
DECODEUR/t ENTREE  
LIGNE-2*2  
ANTENNE SORTIE  
i LIGNE-1 (TV)  
ANTENNE  
ENTREE  
Aerial cable  
(supplied)  
PERITEL  
PERITEL cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
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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 +/–  
In order to set the channel correctly, be sure  
to follow all of the steps below.  
MENU  
Before you start…  
Turn on the VCR, the TV, and the decoder.  
Set the TV to the video channel.  
M/m  
OK  
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight  
OPTIONS and press OK.  
MENU  
1
2
3
OPTIONS  
OPTIONS - 1  
OPTIONS - 2  
RETOUR  
LECTURE  
OK  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then  
press OK.  
OPTIONS - 2  
LECTURE  
OK  
DECODEUR / LIGNE3  
OPTIONS PROGRAMM.  
VEILLE ECO  
ENREG. TV DIRECT  
RR  
RETOUR  
DECODEUR  
MIXTE  
NON  
OUI  
NORMAL  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight DECODEUR/  
LIGNE3*1 (or DECODEUR/LIGNE2*2),  
then press OK.  
OPTIONS - 2  
LECTURE  
OK  
DECODEUR / LIGNE3  
OPTIONS PROGRAMM.  
VEILLE ECO  
ENREG. TV DIRECT  
RR  
RETOUR  
DECODEUR  
LIGNE3  
OUI  
NORMAL  
SELECTIONNER  
CONFIRMER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
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Press M/m to highlight DECODEUR, then  
press OK.  
4
OPTIONS - 2  
LECTURE  
OK  
DECODEUR / LIGNE3  
OPTIONS PROGRAMM.  
VEILLE ECO  
ENREG. TV DIRECT  
RR  
RETOUR  
DECODEUR  
MIXTE  
NON  
OUI  
NORMAL  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
5
6
MENU  
MENU  
The menu disappears from the TV screen.  
Press MENU again. Then press M/m to  
highlight REGLAGES and press OK.  
REGLAGES  
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
HORLOGE  
LANGUE  
RETOUR  
LECTURE  
OK  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE DES  
CHAINES, then press OK.  
7
8
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
PROG.  
1
LECTURE  
OK  
NORME  
L
NORMAL / CABLE  
REGLAGE CANAL  
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+  
AFT  
NORMAL  
1 2 AAB  
C
NON  
OUI  
ACCORD FIN  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight NORME, then  
press OK.  
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
PROG.  
1
LECTURE  
OK  
NORME  
L
NORMAL / CABLE  
REGLAGE CANAL  
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+  
AFT  
B / G  
NON  
OUI  
ACCORD FIN  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
CONFIRMER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
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Press M/m to highlight L or B/G, then  
press OK.  
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REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
PROG.  
1
LECTURE  
OK  
NORME  
L
NORMAL / CABLE  
REGLAGE CANAL  
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+  
AFT  
NORMAL  
1 2 AAB  
To receive broadcasts in France,  
highlight L.  
To receive broadcasts using the PAL  
system (for example, in Germany or  
Switzerland), highlight B/G.  
C
NON  
OUI  
ACCORD FIN  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/  
CABLE, then press OK.  
10  
11  
12  
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
PROG.  
1
LECTURE  
OK  
NORME  
NORMAL / CABLE  
REGLAGE CANAL  
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+  
AFT  
NORMAL  
CABLE  
OUI  
ACCORD FIN  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
CONFIRMER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL, then  
press OK.  
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
PROG.  
1
LECTURE  
OK  
NORME  
L
NORMAL / CABLE  
REGLAGE CANAL  
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+  
AFT  
NORMAL  
1 2 AAB  
To preset CATV (Cable Television)  
channels, select CABLE.  
C
NON  
OUI  
ACCORD FIN  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
CHAINE  
Press CHAINE +/to select the desired  
programme position.  
Selectedprogramme  
position  
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
PROG. 1 5  
NORME  
L
NORMAL / CABLE  
REGLAGE CANAL  
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+  
AFT  
NORMAL  
C
NON  
OUI  
1 2  
AAB  
ACCORD FIN  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE  
CANAL, then press OK.  
13  
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
PROG. 1 5  
L
LECTURE  
OK  
NORME  
NORMAL / CABLE  
REGLAGE CANAL  
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+  
AFT  
C
1 2  
AAB  
OUI  
ACCORD FIN  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
CONFIRMER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
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Press M/m to select the Canal Plus channel,  
then press OK.  
14  
15  
16  
17  
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
PROG. 1 5  
LECTURE  
OK  
NORME  
L
NORMAL / CABLE  
REGLAGE CANAL  
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+  
AFT  
NORMAL  
0 2 LMN  
C
NON  
OUI  
ACCORD FIN  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight TV-PAYANTE/  
CANAL+, then press OK.  
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
PROG. 1 5  
LECTURE  
OK  
NORME  
L
NORMAL / CABLE  
REGLAGE CANAL  
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+  
AFT  
NORMAL  
OUI  
NON  
ACCORD FIN  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
CONFIRMER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight OUI, then press  
OK.  
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
PROG. 1 5  
LECTURE  
OK  
NORME  
L
NORMAL / CABLE  
REGLAGE CANAL  
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+  
AFT  
NORMAL  
C
0 2  
LMN  
OUI  
OUI  
ACCORD FIN  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
Tip  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK.  
Notes  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few minutes.  
To superimpose subtitles while watching the Canal Plus programme, make both decoder-  
VCR and VCR-TV connections using 21-pin PERITEL cables that are compatible with the  
RGB signals. You cannot record subtitles on the VCR.  
When you watch the Canal Plus programme through the RFU input of the TV, press t TV/  
MAGN so that the MAGN indicator appears in the display window.  
*1 SLV-SE800B only  
*2 SLV-SE600B, SE700B, and SX700B only  
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Basic Operations  
Playing a tape  
Z EJECT  
AFFICH  
ANNUL/0  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
H LECTURE  
X PAUSE  
M
AV  
x STOP  
RET  
m
NTSC PB  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Insert a tape.  
1
2
The VCR turns on and starts playing  
automatically if you insert a tape with its  
safety tab removed.  
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Press H LECTURE.  
3
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.  
LECTURE  
OK  
Additional tasks  
To  
Press  
Stop play  
x STOP  
Pause play  
X PAUSE  
Resume play after pause  
Fast-forward the tape  
X PAUSE or H LECTURE  
M
m
AV during stop  
Rewind the tape  
Eject the tape  
RET during stop  
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  
PAL only  
Set NTSC PB to  
ON PAL TV  
PAL and NTSC  
NTSC 4.43  
To set the colour system  
If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set the  
STANDARD COULEUR option in the OPTIONS-1 menu to conform to the system  
that the tape was recorded in (see page 79). (Normally set the option to AUTO).  
To use the time counter  
Press ANNUL/0 at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in  
the display window resets to 0:00:00.Search for the point afterwards by referring  
to the counter.  
SP  
MAGN  
OPC  
To display the counter on the TV screen, press  
AFFICH.  
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Notes  
The counter resets to 0:00:00whenever 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.  
The colour density increases or decreases.  
If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with the NTSC system, the sound becomes  
monaural.  
While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote commander do  
not function.  
Starting playback automatically with one button (One  
Touch Play)  
(not available on SLV-SE600B)  
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the VCR and the TV, set the  
TV to the video channel, and start playback automatically with one button.  
Insert a tape.  
1
The VCR automatically turns on.  
If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the TV turns on and switches to  
the video channel. Playback starts automatically.  
Press H LECTURE.  
2
The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically. Playback  
starts.  
Tip  
When there already is a tape in the VCR, the VCR and the TV turn on, the TV is set to the  
video channel, and playback starts automatically in one sequence when you press H  
LECTURE.  
Note  
When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby mode.  
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COMPT/  
DUREE REST  
AFFICH  
SP/LP  
t TV/MAGN  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
CHAINE +/–  
z ENR  
x STOP  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
To record from a decoder, turn it on.  
1
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
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Press CHAINE +/to select the programme position or station name* you  
want to record.  
CHAINE  
3
4
SP  
MAGN  
OPC  
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.  
SP / LP  
LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP. However, SP  
(Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality.  
LP MAGN  
OPC  
Press z ENR to start recording.  
ENR  
5
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.  
Recording indicator  
LP MAGN  
OPC  
To stop recording  
Press x STOP.  
To check the remaining time  
Press  
AFFICH. With the display on, press COMPT/DUREE REST to check the  
remaining time. Each time you press COMPT/DUREE REST, the time counter and  
the remaining time appear alternately. The  
indicator indicates the remaining time.  
SP  
0 : 0 0 : 2 2  
1 : 4 6  
Time counter  
Remaining time  
In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure DUREE CASSETE in  
the OPTIONS-1 menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 79).  
To watch another TV programme while recording  
Press t TV/MAGN to turn off the MAGN indicator in the display window.  
1
Select another programme position on the TV.  
2
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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 - (tens digit) button followed by the  
programme number buttons.  
If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select the input  
signal using the CHOIX ENTREE or CHAINE +/buttons.  
The  
AFFICH information appears on the TV screen indicating information about the  
tape, but the information wont be recorded on the tape.  
If you dont want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a  
decoder, make sure to leave it on.  
Notes  
The  
AFFICH information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion  
playback.  
The  
AFFICH information will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape.  
If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL (SECAM, MESECAM) 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.  
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.  
The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information  
signals.  
* not available on SLV-SE600B  
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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).  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
1
2
Press z ENR while you are watching a TV programme or external source.  
The VCR automatically turns on, then the TV indicator lights up and the VCR  
starts recording what you are watching on the TV.  
Tips  
The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press z ENR in some situations  
such as:  
when you are watching a source connected to the TVs line input, or  
when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the data in the  
VCR tuner preset.  
If there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR, the VCR automatically turns on and  
starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press z ENR.  
You can turn the TV Direct Rec function OUI and NON in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page  
79).  
Notes  
You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in the  
following modes; pause, timer standby, tuner preset, Auto Set Up, and recording.  
When the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor change the TV  
programme position. When the TV indicator is not lit, the VCR continues recording the  
programme even if you change the TV programme position on the TV.  
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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  
x STOP  
PROG  
CHAINE +/–  
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.  
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
8
0
CHOIX  
ENTREE  
Press PROG.  
PROG  
1
APPUYER/  
TOURNER  
DATEand TODAYappear alternately in the display window.  
If the date and time are not set, DAYwill appear. See step 2 in the  
following section, To set the clockto set the date and time.  
SP  
MAGN  
OPC  
SP  
MAGN  
OPC  
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Turn PROG to set the recording date.  
PROG  
2
3
APPUYER/  
TOURNER  
SP  
MAGN  
OPC  
Press PROG.  
PROG  
APPUYER/  
TOURNER  
STARTand the current time appear alternately in the display window.  
SP  
MAGN  
OPC  
SP  
MAGN  
OPC  
Turn PROG to set the recording start time.  
PROG  
4
5
APPUYER/  
TOURNER  
You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time  
in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE +/buttons.  
SP  
MAGN  
OPC  
CHAINE  
ALIGNEMENT  
Press PROG.  
PROG  
APPUYER/  
TOURNER  
STOPand the recording stop time appear alternately in the display window.  
SP  
MAGN  
OPC  
SP  
MAGN  
OPC  
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Turn PROG to set the recording stop time.  
PROG  
APPUYER/  
TOURNER  
6
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  
Press PROG.  
PROG  
7
8
APPUYER/  
TOURNER  
The programme position or station name appears in the display window.  
SP  
MAGN  
OPC  
Turn PROG to set the programme position.  
PROG  
APPUYER/  
TOURNER  
To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the  
LINE inputs, turn PROG or press CHOIX ENTREE to display the  
connected line in the display window.  
SP  
MAGN  
OPC  
CHOIX  
ENTREE  
Press PROG to complete the setting.  
OKappears in the display window for about five seconds.  
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for  
PROG  
APPUYER/  
TOURNER  
9
recording.  
To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment  
switched on.  
To return to the previous step  
To return to the previous step, press the CHAINE + and buttons on the VCR at the  
same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.  
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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).  
To set the clock  
Turn PROG so that CLOCKappears in the display window.  
1
Press PROG.  
2 DAYappears in the display window.  
Turn PROG to set the day.  
3
Press PROG.  
4 MONTHappears in the display window.  
Turn and press PROG to set the month, and then the year.  
5 After you set the year, CLOCKappears in the display window again.  
Turn and press PROG to set the hour and minute.  
6
7
When you have finished setting the time, press PROG to start the clock.  
Tips  
To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press x STOP on the VCR while you are making the setting.  
The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode. To change the tape speed, press  
SP/LP before you complete the setting in step 9.  
When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes  
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode.  
Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed.  
If you want to keep the same tape speed, set VITESSE AUTO. to NON in the OPTIONS-1  
To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see Checking/changing/cancelling timer  
Notes  
If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the MINUTERIE  
menu, FULLappears in the display window for about five seconds.  
The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 with  
no tape inserted.  
If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function and REGLAGE AUTO is set to OUI,  
the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with  
the Dial Timer. Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set correctly.  
The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information  
signals.  
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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. DEMOappears in the  
display window for a few seconds.  
To cancel the Demonstration Mode  
Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the Demonstration Mode is  
cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will  
remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer  
or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead (see page 68).  
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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  
?/1  
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.  
ANNUL/0  
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.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme  
number  
buttons  
CHOIX  
To record from a decoder, turn it on.  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
ENTREE  
Set OPTIONS PROGRAMM. to  
SHOWVIEW or MIXTE in the  
OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 79).  
MENU  
MINUTERIE  
M/m/</,  
OK  
x STOP  
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MINUTERIE Press  
MINUTERIE.  
1
When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM.  
to MIXTE:  
METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION  
NORMALE  
SHOWVIEW  
The METHODE DE  
PROGRAMMATION menu appears on  
the TV screen. Press M/m to select  
SHOWVIEW, then press OK.  
LECTURE  
OK  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
2 8 . 9 JEU  
When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM.  
to SHOWVIEW:  
SHOWVIEW  
N° SHOWVIEW  
– – – – – – – – –  
The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the  
TV screen.  
REGLER  
:
09  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press the programme number buttons to  
enter the ShowView number.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
3
SHOWVIEW  
2 8 . 9 JEU  
N° SHOWVIEW  
1 2 4 6 – – – – –  
If you make a mistake, press ANNUL/0  
and re-enter the correct number.  
REGLER  
CONFIRMER : OK  
ANNULER ANNUL / 0  
:
09  
ANNUL/0  
:
SORTIE : MENU  
Press OK.  
MINUTERIE  
2 8 . 9 JEU  
PROG.  
The date, start and stop times, programme  
position or station name, tape speed, and  
VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen.  
LECTURE  
OK  
DATE  
AUJOURD.  
HEURE  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
3 5  
SP / LP  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
NON  
LISTE  
If “– –” appears in the PROG.”  
(programme) column (this may happen for  
local broadcasts), you have to set the  
appropriate programme position manually.  
Press M/m to select the desired programme  
position.  
CHOIX  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
ANNULER  
:
:
:
ENTREE  
ANNUL / 0  
SORTIE : MENU  
ANNUL/0  
To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the  
LINE inputs, press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the  
PROG.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 ANNUL/0 to cancel the setting.  
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If you want to change the date, tape speed,  
and the VPS/PDC setting:  
4
MINUTERIE  
2 8 . 9 JEU  
LECTURE  
OK  
DATE  
AUJOURD.  
HEURE  
PROG.  
3 5  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
1 Press </, to highlight the item you  
SP / LP  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
OUI  
want to change.  
LISTE  
2 Press M/m to reset it.  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
ANNULER  
:
:
:
ANNUL / 0  
SORTIE : MENU  
To record the same programme every  
day or the same day every week, see  
To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to OUI.  
For details about the VPS/PDC function, see Timer recording with VPS/  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
5
6
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 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.  
AUJOURD. t DIM-SAM (Sunday to Saturday) t LUN-SAM (Monday to Saturday)  
t LUN-VEN (Monday to Friday) t SAM (every Saturday) ..... t LUN (every  
Monday) t DIM (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t  
DEMAIN t AUJOURD.  
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 (when the VPS or PDC indicator in the display  
window is lit).  
To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to OUI in step 4 above. You can also  
use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs.  
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To record satellite broadcasts  
If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes.  
Turn on the satellite tuner.  
1
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make  
2 a timer setting.  
Follow steps 1 through 6 above.  
3
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite  
4 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. 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).  
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 - (tens 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.  
When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes  
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode.  
Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed.  
If you want to keep the same tape speed, set VITESSE AUTO. to NON in the OPTIONS-1  
menu (page 79).  
To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LISTE, then press  
OK in step 4. For details, see step 3 in Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings(page  
68).  
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 indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.  
When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM. to NORMALE in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the  
SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or MIXTE.  
The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to NON for the timer recording of a satellite  
programme.  
The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information  
signals.  
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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…  
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 OPTIONS PROGRAMM. to  
NORMALE or MIXTE in the OPTIONS-2  
menu (see page 79).*  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
7
CHOIX  
ENTREE  
MENU  
MINUTERIE  
M/m/</,  
OK  
x STOP  
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MINUTERIE  
Press  
MINUTERIE.  
1
For SLV-SE600B:  
MINUTERIE  
The MINUTERIE menu appears on the TV  
screen.  
2 8 . 9 JEU  
DATE  
HEURE  
PROG.  
– –  
AUJOURD.  
– – : – – – – : – –  
LECTURE  
OK  
SP / LP  
SP  
LISTE  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
ANNULER  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
SORTIE : MENU  
For SLV-SE700B, SX700B, and SE800B:  
When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM.  
to MIXTE:  
The METHODE DE  
METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION  
NORMALE  
SHOWVIEW  
PROGRAMMATION menu appears on  
the TV screen. Press M/m to select  
NORMALE, then press OK.  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
MINUTERIE  
When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM.  
to NORMALE:  
2 8 . 9 JEU  
PROG.  
DATE  
HEURE  
AUJOURD.  
– – : – – – – : – –  
– –  
The MINUTRERIE menu appears on  
the TV screen.  
SP / LP  
LISTE  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
NON  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
ANNULER  
:
:
:
ANNUL / 0  
SORTIE : MENU  
Set the date, start and stop times,  
programme position or station name*, tape  
speed, and VPS/PDC function*:  
2
MINUTERIE  
2 8 . 9 JEU  
PROG.  
LECTURE  
OK  
DATE  
AUJOURD.  
HEURE  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
3 5  
SP / LP  
LISTE  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
NON  
1 Press , to highlight each item in turn.  
2 Press M/m to set each item.  
CHOIX  
ENTREE  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
ANNULER  
:
:
:
ANNUL / 0  
SORTIE : MENU  
To correct a setting, press < to return to  
that setting and reset.  
To record the same programme every day or the same day every week,  
To use the VPS/PDC function*, set VPS/PDC to OUI. For details about  
To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the  
LINE inputs, press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the  
PROG.position.  
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Press MENU to exit the menu.  
3
4
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.  
AUJOURD. t DIM-SAM (Sunday to Saturday) t LUN-SAM (Monday to Saturday)  
t LUN-VEN (Monday to Friday) t SAM (every Saturday) ..... t LUN (every  
Monday) t DIM (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t  
DEMAIN t AUJOURD.  
To record satellite broadcasts  
If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes.  
Turn on the satellite tuner.  
1
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make  
2 a timer setting.  
Follow steps 1 through 4 above.  
3
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite  
4 programme for which you have made a timer setting.  
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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 - (tens 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.  
When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes  
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode.  
Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed.  
If you want to keep the same tape speed, set VITESSE AUTO. to NON in the OPTIONS-1  
menu (page 79).  
Even if you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM.* to SHOWVIEW in the OPTIONS-2 menu, you  
can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select MINUTERIE, then go to step 2.  
To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LISTE, then press  
OK in step 2. For details, see step 3 in Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings(page  
68).  
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 wont 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  
indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.  
The VPS/PDC function* is automatically set to NON for the timer recording of a satellite  
programme.  
The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information  
signals.  
* not available on SLV-SE600B  
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Additional Operations  
Playing/searching at various speeds  
×2  
SLV-SE800B  
y
RALENTI  
H LECTURE  
JOG  
Shuttle ring  
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7
2
5
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0
3
6
9
m
M
SLV-SE600B, SE700B, SX700B  
H LECTURE  
M
m
AV  
m
RET  
M
Playback options  
Operation  
View the picture during fast-  
forward or rewind  
During fast-forward, hold down M  
down m RET/m.  
AV/M. During rewind, hold  
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Playback options  
Operation  
Play at high speed  
During playback, press M  
commander.  
AV or m  
RET on the remote  
RET/m.  
During playback, hold down M  
AV/M or m  
When you release the button, normal playback resumes.  
Play at twice the normal speed  
Play in slow motion  
During playback, press ×2.  
During playback, press y RALENTI.  
Play frame by frame  
During pause, press M  
AV or m  
RET on the remote  
RET to play one  
commander. Hold down M  
AV or m  
frame each second.  
Rewind and start play  
During stop, press H LECTURE on the VCR while holding down  
m on the VCR.  
To resume normal playback  
Press H LECTURE.  
Using the shuttle ring  
(SLV-SE800B only)  
With the shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. There are two  
ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode.  
To use the shuttle ring in normal mode  
During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise. Each  
change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode in the following way.  
Pause  
Slow motion  
Slow motion  
in reverse  
Normal speed  
in reverse  
Normal speed  
(Initial speed)  
Double speed  
in reverse  
Double speed  
High speed  
High speed in  
reverse  
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To use the shuttle ring in jog mode  
Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback.  
Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change to the jog  
mode during any playback mode, playback pauses so you can see a still picture. Each  
change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one frame. To shift frames in  
reverse, turn the shuttle ring anticlockwise. The frame shift speed depends on the  
speed you turn the shuttle ring.  
To resume normal mode, press JOG again. The JOG button turns off.  
Tip  
Adjust the picture using the ALIGNEMENT +/buttons if:  
Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.  
Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.  
The picture shakes while pausing.  
To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/) at the same time.  
Notes  
The sound is muted during these operations.  
In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.  
If the playback mode mark doesnt appear on the TV screen, press  
AFFICH.  
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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  
While recording, press z ENR.  
1
The  
indicator appears in the display window.  
SP  
MAGN  
OPC  
Press z ENR repeatedly to set the duration time.  
2
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.  
Normal recording  
0:30  
1:00  
5:30  
6:00  
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 ENR repeatedly to set a new duration time.  
To cancel the duration  
Press z ENR 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.  
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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.  
How to connect for Synchronized Recording  
Connect the DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector of the VCR to the TV  
PERITEL connector of the satellite tuner. Then connect the LIGNE-1 (TV)  
connector to the TV.  
PERITEL cable (not supplied)  
Satellite tuner, etc.  
DECODEUR/t ENTREE  
LIGNE-3  
TV PERITEL  
connector  
i LIGNE-1 (TV)  
PERITEL cable (not supplied)  
PERITEL  
: Signal flow  
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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.  
SP/LP  
Set DECODEUR/LIGNE3 to LIGNE3 in  
the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 79).  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
CHOIX  
ENTREE  
ENR SYNCHRO  
CHAINE +/–  
Press CHOIX ENTREE or CHAINE +/to display L3in the display window.  
1
Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want  
2 to record, then turn it off.  
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed.  
3
4
Hold down ENR SYNCHRO for more than two seconds.  
The ENR SYNCHRO button lights up and the VCR stands by for recording.  
The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an input  
signal from the connected equipment.  
The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when  
the connected equipment stops transmitting an input signal.  
To cancel the Synchronized Recording function  
Press ENR SYNCHRO. The ENR SYNCHRO button turns off.  
To stop recording  
Press x STOP while recording.  
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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.  
If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap, the programme that  
starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first  
programme has finished.  
The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for Synchronized  
Recording.  
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Checking/changing/cancelling timer  
settings  
Before you start…  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
?/1  
ANNUL/0  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
MENU  
M/m/</,  
OK  
Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.  
1
2
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTES and press OK.  
Press M/m to highlight LISTE DES  
3 PROGRAMMATIONS, then press OK:  
LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS  
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VPS  
PDC  
DATE  
AUJOURD.  
3 0 . 9  
HEURE  
PROG.  
3 5  
AAB  
CDE  
FGH  
I J K  
– –  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
SP  
LP  
LP  
LP  
SP  
If you want to change or cancel a setting, go  
on to the next step.  
VPS  
PDC  
2 . 1 0  
LUNVEN  
DIM  
– – . – –  
6 : 3 0  
: – –  
7 : 0 0  
: – –  
If you do not need to change or cancel the  
settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR  
to return to recording standby.  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
ANNULER  
:
ANNUL / 0  
SORTIE : MENU  
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Press M/m to select the setting you want to  
4 change or cancel, then press OK.  
MINUTERIE  
2 8 . 9 JEU  
DATE  
. 1 0  
HEURE  
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0  
PROG.  
CDE  
2
The selected setting appears in the MINUTERIE  
menu.  
SP / LP  
LISTE  
LP  
VPS / PDC  
OUI  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
ANNULER  
:
:
:
ANNUL / 0  
SORTIE : MENU  
To change the setting, press </, to highlight the item you want to change,  
then press M/m to reset it.  
To cancel the setting, press ANNUL/0.  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
5
6
If any settings remain, 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.  
Programme 1  
Programme 2  
about 20 seconds  
will be cut off  
Programme 1  
Programme 2  
about 20 seconds will be cut off  
Tip  
In step 6 above, you can check the LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS by selecting LISTE  
and pressing OK. Press MENU to exit the LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS.  
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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  
Main  
On-screen display  
PRINCIPALE  
Display window  
STEREO  
Sub  
SEONDAIRE  
STEREO  
Main and sub  
PRINCIP./SEC  
STEREO  
In NICAM system  
This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the  
NICAM system (The NICAM indicator appears). When a stereo or bilingual  
programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.  
To record a NICAM programme, SON HIFI in the OPTIONS-1 menu should be set  
to NICAM (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 78 for details.  
To select the sound while recording  
Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want.  
Stereo programmes  
To listen to  
Stereo  
On-screen display  
STEREO  
Display window  
STEREO  
Standard sound*  
No indicator  
No indicator  
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)  
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Bilingual programmes  
To listen to  
Main  
On-screen display  
PRINCIPALE  
Display window  
STEREO  
Sub  
SECONDAIRE  
PRINCIP./SEC  
No indicator  
STEREO  
Main and sub  
Standard sound*  
STEREO  
No indicator  
* Usually the main sound (monaural)  
Selecting the sound during playback  
Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want.  
To listen to  
On-screen display  
Display window  
Stereo/main and sub  
STEREO  
STEREO  
(left and right channels)  
Left channel/main  
Right channel/sub  
Standard sound  
CANAL G  
CANAL D  
No indicator  
STEREO  
STEREO  
No indicator  
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.  
Stereo  
Usually mixed  
Bilingual  
Usually main sound  
left/right channels  
Normal audio track  
(monaural)  
Hi-fi audio track  
(main track)  
Stereo sound  
(left/right channels)  
Main (left channel)  
Sub (right channel)  
Notes  
To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the PERITEL or SORTIE AUDIO  
connections.  
When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the  
CHOIX SON setting.  
If the CHOIX SON button does not function, check that MIX AUDIO in the OPTIONS-1  
menu is set to NON (see page 78).  
If SON HIFI is set to STANDARD, the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi-fi and  
normal audio tracks. Pressing CHOIX SON will not change the sound.  
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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  
?/1  
programme position of programmes recorded  
on a tape. You can also start playback  
directly from the selected programme using  
the ACCES SMART screen.  
All programmes are listed on the screen,  
regardless of how the programme was  
recorded.  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
The data of the last tape inserted into the  
VCR is automatically stored in memory. If  
you want to recall the latest data screen,  
select DONNEES RECENTES in the  
ACCES SMART screen (see page 73).  
Before you start…  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
ACCES  
SMART  
M/m/</,  
OK  
After recording, press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.  
Press ACCES SMART.  
1
2
ACCES SMART  
1 8 0 MIN.  
PROG.  
3 5  
FGH  
AAB  
I J K  
DATE  
2 8 . 9  
2 9 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
1 . 1 0  
HEURE  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
Press M/m/</, to select the programme you  
3 want to start viewing.  
6 : 3 0  
7 : 0 0  
ESPACE VIERGE 3 0 MIN.  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE  
:
ACCES SMART  
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ACCES SMART  
1 8 0 MIN.  
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts  
automatically from the beginning of the selected  
programme.  
RECHERCHE EN COURS  
To stop searching  
Press x STOP.  
To exit the ACCES SMART screen  
Press ACCES SMART.  
To record in a blank space  
ACCES SMART  
1 8 0 MIN.  
PROG.  
FGH  
Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row  
in the ACCES SMART screen. Select the last  
blank row in step 3, then press OK. The VCR  
rewinds/fast-forwards the tape to the beginning of  
the blank space, then stops. Start recording. Note  
that ESPACE VIERGEand the remaining time  
indication only refers to the length of the last blank  
space.  
DATE  
HEURE  
2 9 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
AAB  
1 . 1 0  
6 : 3 0  
7 : 0 0  
I J K  
ESPACE VIERGE 3 0 MIN.  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE  
:
ACCES SMART  
To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape  
You can display the data of the last tape used to record a programme, even after you  
have removed the tape.  
If you reinsert the tape and record additional programmes, be sure to select  
DONNEES RECENTES. Otherwise, all of the data for the tape is deleted.  
Reinsert the last tape that you used to record a programme.  
1
2
Press ACCES SMART.  
ACCES SMART  
PAS DE DONNEES  
DONNEES RECENTES  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE  
:
ACCES SMART  
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Press M/m to highlight DONNEES RECENTES.  
3
4
ACCES SMART  
If you want to reset the latest data screen,  
highlight PAS DES DONNEES and press OK,  
then record a programme.  
DATE  
HEURE  
PROG.  
3 5  
FGH  
AAB  
I J K  
2 8 . 9  
2 9 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
1 . 1 0  
6 : 3 0  
7 : 0 0  
PAS DE DONNEES  
DONNEES RECENTES  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE  
:
ACCES SMART  
Press OK.  
The latest data stored in the VCRs memory is displayed.  
Tips  
You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list.  
While recording, you can display the ACCES SMART screen using the ACCES SMART  
button. If you decide to stop recording, press ACCES SMART to make the ACCES SMART  
screen disappear first. Then press x STOP.  
Notes  
You cannot use this function unless the clock is set.  
Depending on the tape, the total or remaining time may not appear correctly.  
If many short programmes are recorded on a tape, multiple programmes may be included in a  
single block. In this case, only the latest programme information will appear in the ACCES  
SMART screen.  
Blank time is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of the tape.  
However, if you eject the tape and then make a new recording on the same tape, the original  
recorded programme(s) is displayed as a blank space.  
If no information is stored in the VCRs memory, DONNEES RECENTES does not appear in  
the ACCES SMART screen.  
The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information  
signals.  
If you start recording a programme Dfrom the middle of a previously recorded programme  
Aand into another previously recorded programme B,the Acces Smart information for  
the second programme B,which is recorded over, is deleted.  
Originally recorded programmes  
A
B
C
Recording the programme Dover the programme Aand B”  
A
D
C
* not available on SLV-SE600B  
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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
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.  
1
2
Press ./> RECHER INDEX.  
To search ahead, press > RECHER  
INDEX.  
INDEX  
RECHERCHE  
To search backwards, press . RECHER  
INDEX.  
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts  
automatically from that point.  
To stop searching  
Press x STOP.  
Note  
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.  
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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  
ALIGNEMENT  
display the tracking meter. The distortion should  
disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the  
indicator lights up). To resume automatic tracking  
adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.  
Tracking meter  
About the Reality Regenerator (RR) function  
(not available on SLV-SE600B)  
The Reality Regenerator (RR) function automatically restores the picture to its  
original quality during playback.  
To use the RR function, press RR.  
The RR button lights up. You can set  
RR to NORMAL or HAUTE in the  
OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 79).  
To turn it off, press RR. The RR  
button turns off.  
RR  
About the Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function  
The Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function  
automatically improves recording and playback  
OPTIONS - 1  
OPC  
OUI  
quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the  
video heads and tape. To maintain better picture  
quality, we recommend that you set OPC to OUI in  
the OPTIONS-1 menu (the OPC indicator lights up  
in the display window). For details, see page 78.  
MONTAGE  
NON  
MIX AUDIO  
NON  
SON HIFI  
NICAM  
NON  
VITESSE AUTO.  
DUREE CASSETTE  
STANDARD COULEUR  
E1 8 0  
AUTO  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
OPC playback  
The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes  
and tapes that were not recorded with OPC.  
OPC recording  
Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time, the VCR adjusts to  
the tape using the OPC function (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment  
is retained until the tape is ejected.  
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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 wont be  
displayed.  
With the Auto Long Play function on, the OPC function will work only in SP mode. If the  
tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP, the OPC function turns off. If, however, the  
entire programme is recorded in LP mode, the OPC function will work.  
There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR  
analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator  
flashes slowly) and press z ENR to have the VCR analyse the tape (the OPC indicator  
flashes rapidly) and return to recording pause. After the OPC indicator stops flashing, press  
X PAUSE to start recording immediately.  
If you want to start recording quickly without using the OPC function, first set the VCR to  
recording pause (the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press X PAUSE again to start  
recording.  
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Changing menu options  
Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press  
1 OK.  
OPTIONS  
OPTIONS - 1  
OPTIONS - 2  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK.  
2
OPTIONS - 1  
OPTIONS - 2  
OPC  
OUI  
DECODEUR / LIGNE3  
OPTIONS PROGRAMM.  
VEILLE ECO  
ENREG. TV DIRECT  
RR  
RETOUR  
DECODEUR  
MIXTE  
MONTAGE  
NON  
MIX AUDIO  
SON HIFI  
VITESSE AUTO.  
DUREE CASSETTE  
STANDARD COULEUR  
NON  
NICAM  
NON  
E1 8 0  
AUTO  
NON  
OUI  
NORMAL  
RETOUR  
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
SELECTIONNER  
REGLER  
:
: OK  
: OK  
SORTIE : MENU  
SORTIE : MENU  
Press M/m to select the option, then press OK.  
Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK.  
Press MENU to return to the original screen.  
3
4
5
Menu choices  
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.  
OPTIONS-1  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
OPC  
OUI to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control) function  
and improve picture quality.  
NON to switch off OPC.  
MONTAGE  
OUI to minimize picture deterioration when editing.  
NON to turn off MONTAGE.  
MIX AUDIO  
OUI to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the same  
time. The CHOIX SON button will not function.  
NON to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately.  
Select the sound using the CHOIX SON button.  
If you press Z EJECT or turn the VCR off, MIX AUDIO will be  
reset to NON. For details, see page 71.  
NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track.  
SON HIFI  
STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track.  
For details, see page 70.  
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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  
E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.  
E195 to use an E-195 type tape.  
E240 to use an E-240 type tape.  
E300 to use an E-300 type tape.  
STANDARD  
COULEUR  
AUTO to set the colour system automatically.  
PAL to play back a tape recorded in the PAL colour system.  
SECAM to play back a tape recorded in the SECAM colour  
system.  
MESECAM to play back a tape recorded in the MESECAM  
colour system.  
If you press Z EJECT or turn the VCR off, STANDARD  
COULEUR will be reset to AUTO. For details, see page 36.  
OPTIONS-2  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
DECODEUR to use the DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-2*1  
connector as the Canal Plus decoder connector.  
DECODEUR/  
LIGNE2*1  
LIGNE2 to use the DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-2*1  
connector as the line input connector.  
DECODEUR to use the DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-3*2  
DECODEUR/  
LIGNE3*2  
connector as the Canal Plus decoder connector.  
LIGNE3 to use the DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-3*2  
connector as the line input connector.  
OPTIONS  
MIXTE to display the METHODO DE PROGRAMMATION  
menu for selecting NORMALE or SHOWVIEW when pressing  
PROGRAMM.*3  
the  
NORMALE to display the MINUTERIE menu when pressing  
the MINUTERIE button.  
SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when pressing  
the MINUTERIE button.  
For details, see page 53 and 57.  
MINUTERIE button.  
VEILLE ECO  
OUI to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve  
the VCRs power.  
NON to turn on the indicators in the display window while the  
VCR is standing by.  
ENREG. TV  
DIRECT*3  
OUI to activate the TV Direct Rec function.  
NON to deactivate it.  
RR*3  
NORMAL for normal everyday use.  
HAUTE for well-used video tapes such as rented tapes.  
Select this option when NORMAL does not improve the picture  
quality.  
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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.  
*1 SLV-SE600B, SE700B, and SX700B only  
*2 SLV-SE800B only  
*3 not available on SLV-SE600B  
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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 A  
Your VCR (Recorder)  
TV  
i LIGNE-1 (TV)  
Other VCR (Player)  
PERITEL  
VMC-2121HG PERITEL cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Example B  
Your VCR (Recorder)  
TV  
ENTREE LIGNE-2*1  
(open cover to connect)  
SORTIE LIGNE  
VMC-820HG audio/video cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Other VCR (Player)  
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Example C  
Your VCR (Recorder)  
TV  
DECODEUR/  
t ENTREE  
LIGNE-3*1  
or  
Other VCR (Player)  
DECODEUR/  
t ENTREE  
LIGNE-2*2  
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.*1  
If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.  
If you connect this VCR to both the ENTREE LIGNE and SORTIE LIGNE jacks of the other  
VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.  
If the other VCR does not have a PERITEL connector, use the VMC-2106HG cable instead  
and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.  
When you connect another VCR to the DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-3 *1 (or  
DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-2*2) connector, set DECODEUR/LIGNE3*1 (or  
DECODEUR/LIGNE2*2) to LIGNE3*1 (or LIGNE2*2) in the OPTIONS-2 menu.  
*1 SLV-SE800B only  
*2 SLV-SE600B, SE700B, and SX700B only  
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Basic editing  
(when recording on this VCR)  
Before you start editing  
z ENR  
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.  
X
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.  
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR.  
1 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  
2 point to start recording and press X (pause).  
Press z ENR on this VCR to set it to recording pause.  
3
4
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same time.  
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.  
Note  
If you start editing following the procedure above, the VCR wont start recording with the  
OPC function. To record a tape with the OPC function, press z ENR again during recording  
pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape. Then, press X (pause) after the OPC indicator  
stops flashing to start recording. If you press X (pause) before the OPC indicator stops  
flashing, the OPC function is cancelled.  
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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.  
ANNUL/0  
Turn on the TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
DOUBLAGE SON  
ENTREE LIGNE-2  
X
Insert a source tape into your stereo system (or the playback VCR).  
1 Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.  
Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.  
2 Search for the start of the section to be replaced and press X (pause).  
The VCR enters pause mode.  
Press DOUBLAGE SON.  
3
The programme position changes to L2,and the indicator appears in the  
display window.  
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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. When MIX AUDIO is set to OUI,  
the CHOIX SON button does not function.  
Remember to reset MIX AUDIO to NON after playing the tape.  
Note  
If you eject the tape or turn the VCR off, MIX AUDIO is automatically set to NON.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony  
service facility.  
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).  
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 PERITEL cable, make  
sure the MAGN indicator is lit in the display window. Use the t  
TV/MAGN button on the remote commander to light up the  
MAGN indicator.  
The picture is not clear.  
If your TV is connected to the VCR with both PERITEL and aerial  
cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 15).  
Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF  
channel output of your VCR.  
Adjust the tracking with the ALIGNEMENT +/buttons.  
The video heads are dirty (see the last page of Troubleshooting).  
Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, 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 Sonys, 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.  
If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable connection.  
The sound is unstable or has  
an echo.  
When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on both the  
hi-fi and normal audio tracks, make sure MIX AUDIO in the  
OPTIONS-1 menu is set to NON.  
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Symptom  
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.  
If your TV is connected to the VCR with both PERITEL and aerial  
cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 15).  
Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF  
channel output of your VCR.  
Select the correct source with the CHOIX ENTREE button. Select  
a programme position when recording TV programmes; select line  
input when recording from other equipment.  
TV reception is poor.  
Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.  
Adjust the TV aerial.  
Make sure NORME (L or B/G) in the REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
menu is set to the same system used in your local area.  
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 46).  
The tape is ejected when  
you press z ENR.  
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the  
tab hole (see page 46).  
Nothing happens when you  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
press z ENR.  
The timer does not operate.  
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.  
The SHOWVIEW menu or  
the MINUTERIE menu  
does not appear.  
Check that OPTIONS PROGRAMM. in the OPTIONS-2 menu is  
set correctly (see page 79).  
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.  
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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.  
The programme recorded  
with the Synchronized  
Recording function is  
incomplete.  
If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized Recording  
overlap, the programme that starts first has priority and the second  
programme starts recording only after the first programme has  
finished.  
There was a power failure. Press ENR SYNCHRO again.  
You cannot set the channel  
as the Canal Plus in the  
REGLAGE DES CHAINES  
menu.  
Check that DECODEUR/LIGNE3 (or DECODEUR/LIGNE2) in  
the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DECODEUR (see page 79).  
You cannot watch the Canal  
Plus programme when the  
VCR is in standby mode.  
Check that DECODEUR/LIGNE3 (or DECODEUR/LIGNE2) in  
the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DEOCEUR (see page 79).  
Make sure the Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged securely.  
The Canal Plus programme  
is always recorded  
scrambled.  
Make sure the Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged securely.  
Check that DECODEUR/LIGNE3 (or DECODEUR/LIGNE2) in  
the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DECODEUR (see page 79).  
Check that this channel is set as Canal Plus in the REGLAGE DES  
CHAINES menu (see page 37).  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
A tape cannot be inserted.  
Check that a tape isnt 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.  
Check that DECODEUR/LIGNE3 (or DECODEUR/LIGNE2) in  
the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to LIGNE3 (or LIGNE2) (see page  
79).  
The SMARTLINK function  
does not work.  
Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC,  
EASYLINK, Q-Link, EURO VIEW LINK, or T-V LINK.  
Make sure you use the PERITEL cable to connect the VCR and  
your TV.  
Make sure the PERITEL cable is connected securely.  
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 tracking meter does not appear when playing back an NTSC-  
recorded tape.  
You cannot control other  
TVs.  
Set your TVs code number. The code number may change when  
you replace the batteries of the remote commander.  
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 benzene.  
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads  
Normal picture  
Rough picture  
Unclear picture  
No picture (or  
black & white  
screen appears)  
initial  
terminal  
contamination  
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Specifications  
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync  
negative  
ENTREE AUDIO, phono jack (2)  
Input level: 327 mVrms  
System  
Channel coverage  
SECAM (L):  
VHF F2 to F10  
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms  
SORTIE AUDIO (SLV-SE700B, SX700B, SE800B)  
Phono jack (2)  
UHF F21 to F69  
CATV B to Q  
HYPER S21 to S41  
PAL (B/G):  
Rated output level: 327 mVrms  
Load impedance: 47 kilohms  
VHF E2 to E12  
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms  
VHF Italian channel A to H  
UHF E21 to E69  
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20  
HYPER S21 to S41  
RF output signal  
General  
Power requirements  
220 240 V AC, 50 Hz  
Power consumption  
21 W  
UHF channels 21 to 69  
Aerial out  
Operating temperature  
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket  
Tape speed  
5° C to 40° C  
Storage temperature  
20° C to 60° C  
SP: PAL  
NTSC  
SECAM  
23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)  
33.35 mm/s (playback only)  
23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)  
Dimensions including projecting parts and controls  
Approx. 430 × 100 × 283 mm (w/h/d) (SLV-SE600B,  
SE700B, SX700B)  
MESECAM 23.39 mm/s (playback only)  
LP: PAL  
11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)  
16.67 mm/s (playback only)  
Approx. 430 × 100 × 290 mm (w/h/d) (SLV-SE800B)  
Mass  
NTSC  
SECAM  
11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)  
Approx. 4.3 kg (SLV-SE600B, SE700B, SX700B)  
Approx. 4.4 kg (SLV-SE800B)  
MESECAM 11.70 mm/s (playback only)  
EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s (playback only)  
Maximum recording/playback time  
10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)  
Fast-forward and rewind time  
Supplied accessories  
Remote commander (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
Aerial cable (1)  
Approx. 1 min. (with E180 tape)  
Inputs and outputs  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
i LIGNE-1 (TV)  
21-pin  
Video input: pin 20  
Audio input: pins 2 and 6  
Video output: pin 19  
Audio output: pins 1 and 3  
DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-2 (SLV-SE600B,  
SE700B, SX700B)  
21-pin  
Video input: pin 20  
Audio input: pins 2 and 6  
DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-3 (SLV-SE800B)  
21-pin  
Video input: pin 20  
Audio input: pins 2 and 6  
ENTREE LIGNE-2 (SLV-SE800B)  
ENTREE VIDEO, phono jack (1)  
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Index to parts and controls  
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.  
Front panel  
SLV-SE800B  
A ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE switch (13)  
B Tape compartment  
L m (rewind) button (42) (61)  
M PROG (Dial Timer) control (48)  
C Remote sensor (5)  
N CHAINE (programme)/ALIGNEMENT  
(tracking) +/buttons (14) (16) (63) (76)  
D A EJECT button (42)  
O REGLAGE AUTO (Auto Set Up)/REGL  
CANAL (RF (Radio Frequency)  
channel) button (13) (16)  
E Shuttle ring (62)  
F H LECTURE (play) button (42) (62)  
G JOG button (63)  
P DOUBLAGE SON button (84)  
Q ENR SYNCHRO (Synchronized  
H z ENR (record) button (45) (64) (83)  
I X (pause) button (42) (83)  
J x STOP button (42) (83)  
K M (fast-forward) button (42) (61)  
Recording) button (66)  
R RR (Reality Regenerator) button (76)  
S ENTREE LIGNE-2 G (left) D (right)  
jacks (covered) (81) (82)  
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SLV-SE600B, SE700B, SX700B  
A ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE switch (13)  
B Tape compartment  
H x STOP button (42) (83)  
I M (fast-forward) button (42) (61)  
J m (rewind) button (42) (61)  
C Remote sensor (5)  
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 Regenerator) button* (76)  
* not available on SLV-SE600B  
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Display window  
STEREO SP VIDEO VPS SMARTLINK  
NICAM LP  
EP  
PDC OPC  
TV  
H SMARTLINK indicator*1 (11)  
I TV indicator*1 (47)  
A Timer indicator (50) (55) (59)  
B NICAM indicator (70)  
J Audio dubbing indicator*2 (84)  
K Tracking indicator (76)  
C STEREO indicator (70)  
D Tape speed indicators (45)  
E MAGN (video) indicator (10) (45)  
L Time counter/clock/line/programme  
position indicator (42) (45) (83)  
F VPS (Video Programme System)/PDC  
(Programme Delivery Control)  
indicator*1 (55)  
M Remaining time indicator (45)  
N Tape/recording indicator (45)  
G OPC (Optimum Picture Control)  
indicator (76)  
*1 not available on SLV-SE600B  
*2 SLV-SE800B only  
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Rear panel  
A Mains lead (9) (10)  
D AERIAL OUT  
ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9) (10)  
B DECODER/t LINE-2 IN  
DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-2  
connector*1 (12) (36) (82)  
E i LINE-1 (TV)  
i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (10) (36)  
F AUDIO OUT R (right)/L (left)  
DECODER/t LINE-3 IN  
DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-3  
connector*2 (12) (36) (65) (82)  
SORTIE AUDIO D/G jacks*3 (12)  
G NTSC PB (Play Back) switch (42)  
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  
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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 - (tens digit) button (6) (46)  
I 2 (volume) +/buttons (for TV) (7)  
J z ENR (record) button (45) (64)  
K MENU button (9) (68)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
L X PAUSE/M button (18) (42)  
x STOP/m button (18) (42)  
m
M
RET (rewind)/< button (42)  
AV (fast-forward)/, button  
H LECTURE (play)/OK button (18)  
1
2
*
*
FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (not available on  
SLV-SE600B)  
not available on SLV-SE600B  
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M [TV] / [MAGN] (TV/video) remote control  
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 ./> RECHER INDEX (index  
search) buttons*1 (75)  
R ANNUL/0 button (42) (54) (69)  
S t TV/MAGN (TV/video) button (6)  
T Programme number buttons (6) (46)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
U CHOIX ENTREE (input select) button  
V CHAINE (programme) +/buttons (6)  
c/C Teletext page access buttons*2  
(for TV) (7)  
W
MINUTERIE (timer) button (54) (58)  
X ACCES SMART button (72)  
1
*
*
FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (not available on  
SLV-SE600B)  
not available on SLV-SE600B  
2
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Index  
A
L
S
Acces Smart 72  
Adjusting  
Language selecting 18  
LP mode 45  
Safety tab 46  
Searching  
picture 23, 76  
at various speeds 61  
using the Acces Smart  
function 72  
using the index function 75  
tracking 76  
M
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  
Monaural 70  
Monitoring  
ShowView  
recording 53  
SMARTLINK  
during playback 71  
during recording 70  
Automatic Power Off 11  
N
One Touch Menu 11  
One Touch Play 11, 43  
One Touch Timer 11  
Preset Download 11  
TV Direct Rec 11, 47  
NICAM broadcasts 70  
Normal audio track 71  
C
Canal Plus 36  
Changing the programme  
position 25  
Changing the station name 29  
Cleaning the video heads 86  
Clock setting 31  
O
SP mode 45  
Stereo 70  
Synchronized Recording 65  
OPC (Optimum Picture  
Control) 76  
Optional setting 78  
T
P
Colour system  
Timer setting 57  
compatible colour systems  
PDC (Programme Delivery  
Control) 55  
cancelling 68  
setting 42  
Connecting  
changing 68  
checking 68  
PERITEL connection 10  
Adjusting  
the VCR and your TV 9, 10  
to a satellite tuner 12  
to a stereo system 12  
to a TV with a PERITEL  
connector 10  
daily/weekly recording 55,  
using the Dial Timer 48  
using the ShowView  
system 53  
Playback 41  
at various speeds 61  
frame-by-frame 62  
selecting the sound 71  
slow motion 62  
Adjusting  
Counter 42  
Power save 79  
D
Presetting channels 20  
V
Demonstration 52  
Dial Timer 48  
Disabling the programme  
positions 27  
Dubbing. see Editing  
R
VPS (Video Programme  
System) 55  
Reality Regenerator 76  
Recording 44  
Z
bilingual programmes 70  
duration time 64  
saving 46  
ZWEITON broadcasts 70  
E
stereo programmes 70  
timer setting 57  
Editing 81  
EP mode 43  
using the Dial Timer 48  
using the ShowView  
system 53  
what you are watching on  
the TV 47  
H
Hi-fi audio track 71  
I
while watching another  
programme 45  
Index search 75  
RF channel 13, 15  
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