3-090-241-E2 (1) GB
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL SECAM
SLV-SE840B
SLV-SE740B
SLV-SE640B
SLV-SE240B
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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Caution
WARNING
Television programmes, films, video tapes and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such material may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this
recorder with cable television transmission may
require authorization from the cable television
transmitter and/or programme owner.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Compatible colour systems
•
This VCR is designed to record using the PAL
(B/G) and SECAM colour systems and play back
using the PAL (B/G) and SECAM colour
systems. Recording of video sources based on
other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.
Tapes recorded with the MESECAM colour
system can be played back on this VCR using a
TV or a colour monitor supporting the SECAM
colour system.
Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified
service shop.
Precautions
Safety
•
•
•
•
•
This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz.
Check that the unit’s operating voltage is
identical with your local power supply.
If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit
and have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains as
long as it is connected to the mains, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period of time.
To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug,
never by the cord.
SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system
is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
Installing
•
•
•
Do not install this equipment in a confined space
such as a book or similar unit.
Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat buildup.
Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets,
etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that
may block the ventilation slots.
•
Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical
vibration or shock.
•
•
Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It
is designed to be operated in a horizontal position
only.
Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment
with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or
large loudspeakers.
•
•
Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, moisture may condense inside the
VCR and cause damage to the video head and
tape. When you first install the unit, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for
about three hours before operating the unit.
WARNING
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Table of contents
55 Playing/searching at various speeds
57 Setting the recording duration time
available on SLV-SE640B and
SE240B)
60 Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings
62 Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes (not available on SLV-
SE240B)
65 Searching using the index function
(not available on SLV-SE240B)
67 Adjusting the picture
68 Reducing the VCR’s power
consumption
4 Index to parts and controls
11 Step 1 : Unpacking
12 Step 2 : Setting up the remote
commander
16 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
19 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with
the Auto Set Up function
21 Setting the clock
23 Downloading the TV tuner’s preset
data (not available on SLV-SE640B
and SE240B)
24 Selecting a language
25 Presetting channels
28 Changing/disabling programme
positions
69 Changing menu options
33 Setting the Canal Plus decoder
71 Connecting to a VCR or stereo
system
73 Basic editing
36 Playing a tape
39 Recording TV programmes
43 Recording TV programmes using
the Dial Timer (SLV-SE840B only)
48 Recording TV programmes using
the ShowView® system (not
available on SLV-SE640B and
SE240B)
52 Recording TV programmes using
the timer
75 Troubleshooting
79 Specifications
81 Index
Back Cover
Quick Start Guide
Table of contents
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Getting Started
Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
For SLV-SE840B
A ?/1 (on/standby) switch
C Tape compartment
I
PROG (Dial Timer) (43)
L ENR SYNCHRO (Synchronized
Recording) button*2 (59)
M t LIGNE-2 G (left) o D (right)
How to open the jack cover
1 Press the bottom of the cover.
2 Hook your finger on the top edge of the
cover and pull it open.
* The H (play), CHAINE + buttons and
jack cover have a tactile dot.
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For SLV-SE740B and SE640B
A ?/1 (on/standby) switch
C Tape compartment
J ENR SYNCHRO (Synchronized
Recording) button*2 (59)
*1 The H (play) and CHAINE + buttons
have a tactile dot.
*2 not available on SLV-SE640B
continued
Index to parts and controls
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For SLV-SE240B
A ?/1 (on/standby) switch
D Tape compartment
* The H (play) and CHAINE + buttons
have a tactile dot.
Index to parts and controls
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Display window
For SLV-SE840B and SE740B
1
2
3
4
5
8
A Tape indicator
7
6
C Time counter/clock/line/programme
D
(smartlink) indicator (17)
For SLV-SE640B and SE240B
A Tape indicator
G Playback indicator
B Time counter/clock/line/programme
* not available on SLV-SE240B
continued
Index to parts and controls
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Rear panel
For SLV-SE840B, SE740B and SE640B
For SLV-SE240B
A
(in from antenna) connector (16)
E LIGNE-1 (EURO AV) connector
B LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT) connector*1
LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT) connector*2
F
(out to tv) connector (16)
*1 SLV-SE840B only
*2 SLV-SE740B, SE640B and SE240B only
*3 not available on SLV-SE640B
D AUDIO (OUT/SORTIE) R/D (right)
L/G (left) jacks*3 (18)
Index to parts and controls
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Remote commander
B
C
E Programme number buttons*1 (13)
G / (Teletext) button (for TV)*2 (14)
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
I a TV power on/TV mode select
button (for TV)*2 (13)
K SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)
button*3 (39)
*1 The H (play), CHOIX SON, number 5
and CHAINE + buttons have a tactile dot.
*2 SLV-SE840B only
*3 not available on SLV-SE240B
continued
Index to parts and controls
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N [TV] / [MAGN] remote control switch
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
T CHAINE (programme) +/– buttons*1
c / C Teletext page access buttons
(for TV)*2 (14)
U y RALENTI button*4 (55)
V ×2 button*4 (55)
W ./> (index search)
buttons*3*4 (65)
X
*1 The H (play), CHOIX SON, number 5
and CHAINE + buttons have a tactile dot.
*2 SLV-SE840B only
*3 not available on SLV-SE240B
*4 FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (SLV-SE840B
only)
Index to parts and controls
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Step 1 : Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
• Remote commander
• Aerial cable
• R6 (size AA) batteries
• PERITEL cable
Note
• The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this VCR.
How to use this manual
The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-SE840B, SE740B,
SE640B and SE240B. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of
your VCR.
SLV-SE840B is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE840B only.”
This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations
can also be performed using the buttons on the VCR having the same or similar
names.
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
Remote sensor
commander
You can use this remote
commander to operate this VCR
and a Sony TV. Buttons on the
remote commander marked with a
dot (•) can be used to operate your
Sony TV. If the TV does not have
the
symbol near the remote
[TV] /
[MAGN]
sensor, this remote commander
will not operate the TV.
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
CHOIX SON
AFFICH
t TV/MAGN
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme
number
buttons
-
/
CHAINE +/–/
2 +/–
a
c / C
FASTEXT buttons
TV control buttons
To
Press
Set the TV to standby mode
?/1
Select an input source: aerial in or line in
Select the TV’s programme position
t TV/MAGN
Programme number buttons,
-, CHAINE +/–
Adjust the volume of the TV
Switch to TV (Teletext off)*1
2 +/–
a (TV)
continued
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To
Press
Switch to Teletext*1
Select the sound*2
Use FASTEXT*1
Call up the on-screen display
/ (Teletext)
CHOIX SON
FASTEXT buttons
AFFICH
Change the Teletext page*1
c / C
Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For
other manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling
SE840B only)” below.)
(wide)
Notes
• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
• Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• Do not leave the remote commander in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing
the batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.
*1 SLV-SE840B only
*2 not available on SLV-SE240B
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLV-
SE840B only)
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.
1 Set [TV] / [MAGN] at the top of the remote commander to [TV].
Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the programme
number buttons. Then release ?/1.
2
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
*2 Press
*3 Press
(wide) to switch the wide picture mode on or off.
(wide), then press 2 +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.
(wide). The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press M/m/</, to
select the wide picture you want and press OK.
Tip
• When you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV
turns off automatically.
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
LIGNE-1
(EURO AV)
Mains lead
to mains
ANTENNE
ENTREE
Aerial cable (supplied)
PERITEL
PERITEL cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
Disconnect the aerial cable from
your TV and connect it to on the
rear panel of the VCR.
1
Connect
aerial input of your TV using the
supplied aerial cable.
of the VCR and the
2
3
Connect LIGNE-1 (EURO AV) on
the VCR and the PERITEL
connector on the TV with the
supplied PERITEL cable.
Whenever you want to watch the
VCR picture, press t TV/MAGN
to display the MAGN*1 or
VIDEO*2 indicator in the display
window.
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
4
*1 SLV-SE840B and SE740B only
*2 SLV-SE640B and SE240B only
Connecting the VCR
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About the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE640B and
SE240B)
If the connected TV complies with
SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*1,
EASYLINK*2, Q-Link*3, EURO
VIEW LINK*4, or T-V LINK*5, this
VCR automatically runs the
SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page
(the
indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the
TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.
• TV Direct Rec
You can easily record what you are watching on the TV when the VCR is
• One Touch Play
With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning
• One Touch Menu
When the VCR is turned on, you can turn on the 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
When the VCR is turned on, you can turn on the TV, set the TV to the
video channel, and display the timer recording 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
• NexTView Download
You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on
your TV. Please refer to your TV’s instruction manual.
*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.
continued
Connecting the VCR
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Additional connections
To a stereo system (not
available on SLV-SE640B
and SE240B)
AUDIO R/D L/G
You can improve sound
quality by connecting a
stereo system to the AUDIO
R/D L/G 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
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 satellite or
digital tuner to the TV
LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1 or
LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT)*2
SORTIE
LIGNE
PERITEL cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
without turning itself on.
Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1 or
LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT)*2 connector as shown above.
1
2 Turn off the VCR.
To watch a programme, turn on the satellite or digital tuner and the TV.
Notes
• The Line Through function will not operate properly if VEILLE ECO in the
RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu is set to ECO2. Set VEILLE ECO to NON or
ECO1 to ensure proper operation (see page 68).
• You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording
a satellite or digital programme.
• This function may not work with some types of satellite or digital tuners.
• When the VCR is turned off, set the TV to the video channel.
*1 SLV-SE840B only
*2 SLV-SE740B, SE640B and SE240B only
Connecting the VCR
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Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto
Set Up function
Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up
function. With this function, you can set the TV channels, guide channels for the
ShowView system*, and VCR clock* automatically.
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
1
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
2
The VCR automatically turns on, and the message for the Auto Set
Up function appears.
Press OK.
3
SÉLECTION DU PAYS
The SÉLECTION DU PAYS menu*
appears.
FRANÇAIS
SCHWEIZ
OK
SÉLECT.
:
RÉGLER : OK
: MENU
SORTIE
For SLV-SE840B, SE740B and
SE240B
4
INSTALLATION AUTO
MERCI D’ATTENDRE
OK
Press </, to select your country,
then press OK.
4 0 %
The VCR starts searching for all of
the receivable channels and presets
them (in the appropriate order for
your local area).
SORTIE : MENU
If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted
programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme
After the search or download is complete, the current time appears
for any stations that transmit a time signal. If the time does not
For SLV-SE640B
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To cancel the Auto Set Up function
Press MENU.
Notes
• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings
(ShowView*, timer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.
• Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the mains lead for the first
time after you purchase the VCR.
• If you want to use the Auto Set Up function again, press MENU, then press M/m/
</, to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK. Press M/m to highlight
INSTALLATION AUTO, then repeat all procedures from step 3.
• Auto preset can be performed by pressing x (stop) on the VCR continuously for 5
seconds or more with no tape inserted.
* not available on SLV-SE640B
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Setting the clock
You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly.
The Auto Clock Set function* works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a
time signal.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Press MENU, then press M/m/</
MENU
1
, to highlight RÉGLAGE
HORLOGE and press OK.
1 2 : 0 0
1
/ JAN / 2 0 0 4
JEU
HORLOGE AUTO
:
OUI
OK
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
Press M/m to set the hour.
2
3
OK
1 8 : 0 0
1
/ JAN / 2 0 0 4
JEU
HORLOGE AUTO
:
OUI
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
Press , to select the minutes and
set the minutes by pressing M/m.
OK
1 8 : 3 0
1
/ JAN / 2 0 0 4
JEU
HORLOGE AUTO
:
OUI
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
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Setting the clock
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Set the day, month, and year in
sequence by pressing , to select
the item to be set, and press M/m to
select the digits, then press ,.
The day of the week is set
automatically.
4
5
OK
1 8 : 3 0 2 8 / SEP / 2 0 0 4
MAR
HORLOGE AUTO
:
OUI
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
Press M/m to select OUI for the
setting of the Auto Clock Set
function*.
OK
1 8 : 3 0 2 8 / SEP / 2 0 0 4
MAR
The VCR automatically sets the
clock according to the time signal
broadcast between the channels
ST 1 to ST 5.
HORLOGE AUTO
:
OUI
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
If you do not need the Auto Clock
Set function, select NON.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
6
MENU
Tips
• If you set HORLOGE 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.
• To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and
select the digits by pressing M/m.
* not available on SLV-SE640B
Setting the clock
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Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data
(not available on SLV-SE640B and SE240B)
You can download your TV tuner’s preset data to the VCR and tune the VCR
according to that data using the SMARTLINK connection.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Press MENU, then press M/m/</
MENU
1
, to highlight INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION AUTO
INSTALLATION MANUELLE
SMARTLINK
and press OK.
OK
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
Press M/m to highlight
2
3
SMARTLINK
SMARTLINK, then press ,.
TRANSFERT DES
PROGRAMMES TV
OK
ENREG.TV DIRECT
: OUI
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight
TRANSFERT DES
PROGRAMMES TV, then press
,. Press , again. The Preset
Download function starts and the
indicator flashes in the display
window during download.
TRANSFERT DES
PROGRAMMES TV
OK
MERCI D’ATTENDRE
4 0 %
FIN
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data (not available on SLV-SE640B and SE240B)
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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.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Press MENU, then press M/m/</
MENU
1
, to highlight SÉLECTION
GB
ES
NL
FI
DE
IT
SE
GR
FR
PT
DK
TR
LANGUE and press OK.
OK
SÉLECT.
:
RÉGLER : OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m/</, to highlight the abbreviation of the desired
language from the table below, then press OK.
2
OK
The abbreviations of the languages are as follows:
Abbreviation Language Abbreviation Language
GB
ES
NL
FI
English
Spanish
Dutch
SE
GR
FR
PT
DK
TR
Swedish
Greek
French
Finnish
German
Italian
Portuguese
Danish
DE
IT
Turkish
Selecting a language
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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.
Press MENU, then press M/m/</
MENU
1
, to highlight INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION AUTO
INSTALLATION MANUELLE
SMARTLINK
and press OK.
OK
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
Press M/m to highlight
INSTALLATION MANUELLE,
then press ,.
2
3
4
LISTE STATIONS TV
ST CAN. NOM
DEC
0 2 7 A A B – NON
0 2 9 L MN– NON
0 3 0 CDE – NON
SYS.
OK
OK
OK
1
2
3
4
5
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
0 3 2
I
J K – NON
MODIF. ST : OK
EFFACE : ANNUL SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight the row
which you want to preset, then press
,.
To display other pages for
programme positions 6 to 80, press
M/m repeatedly.
RECHERCHE MANUELLE
SYS.
ST
:
:
:
:
:
:
L / L’
5
– – –
–
NON
– – – –
CANAL
RÉGL.FIN
DECODEUR
NOM
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
Press M/m to highlight SYS if
necessary.
RECHERCHE MANUELLE
SYS.
ST
:
:
:
:
:
:
L / L’
5
0 3 3
–
NON
– – – –
CANAL
RÉGL.FIN
DECODEUR
NOM
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
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Press </, to set L/L’ or B/G if necessary.
5
6
• To receive broadcast in France, highlight L/L’.
• To receive broadcast using the PAL system (for example, in
Germany or Switzerland), highlight B/G.
OK
Press M/m to highlight CANAL,
RECHERCHE MANUELLE
then press </, repeatedly until
SYS.
:
:
:
:
:
:
L / L’
5
0 3 3
–
NON
– – – –
the channel you want is displayed.
OK
ST
CANAL
RÉGL.FIN
DECODEUR
NOM
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
Press M/m to highlight NOM, then
7
8
RECHERCHE MANUELLE
press ,.
SYS.
:
:
:
:
:
:
L / L’
5
0 3 3
–
NON
– – – –
OK
ST
CANAL
RÉGL.FIN
DECODEUR
NOM
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
Enter the station name.
RECHERCHE MANUELLE
1 Press M/m to select a character.
Each time you press M, the
character changes as shown
below.
SYS.
:
:
:
:
:
:
L / L’
5
0 3 3
–
NON
O– – –
OK
ST
CANAL
RÉGL.FIN
DECODEUR
NOM
A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t
… t 9 t A
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
2 Press , to set the next
character.
The next space flashes.
To correct a character, press </, until the character you want
to correct flashes, then reset it.
You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.
Press OK to confirm the station name.
9
OK
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Press MENU to exit the menu.
10
MENU
If the picture is not clear
If the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (RÉGL.FIN)
function. After step 6, press M/m to select RÉGL.FIN. Press </, to get a
clear picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.
Tip
Note
• When adjusting RÉGL.FIN, the menu may become difficult to read due to
interference from the picture being received.
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Changing/disabling programme positions
After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If
any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable
them.
You can also change the station names. If the station names are not displayed, you can
enter them manually.
Changing programme positions
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Press MENU, then press M/m/</
1
2
3
MENU
, to highlight INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION AUTO
INSTALLATION MANUELLE
SMARTLINK
and press OK.
OK
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
Press M/m to highlight
INSTALLATION MANUELLE,
then press ,.
LISTE STATIONS TV
ST CAN. NOM
DEC
0 2 7 A A B – NON
0 2 9 L MN– NON
0 3 0 CDE – NON
SYS.
OK
1
2
3
4
5
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
0 3 2
I
J K – NON
MODIF. ST : OK
EFFACE : ANNUL SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight the row
which you want to change the
programme position.
LISTE STATIONS TV
ST CAN. NOM DEC
SYS.
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
OK
1
2
3
4
5
0 2 7 A A B – NON
0 2 9 L MN– NON
0 3 0 CDE – NON
To display other pages for
programme positions 6 to 80, press
M/m repeatedly.
0 3 2
I
J K – NON
MODIF. ST : OK
EFFACE : ANNUL SORTIE : MENU
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Press OK, then press M/m to move
4
5
LISTE STATIONS TV
to the desired programme position.
ST CAN. NOM
DEC
SYS.
OK
1
2
3
4
5
0 2 7 A A B – NON
L / L’
0 3 0 CDE – NON
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
0 3 2
I
J K – NON
0 2 9 L MN– NON
MODIF. ST : OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press OK to confirm the setting.
OK
To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3
through 5.
6
7
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
Disabling unwanted programme positions
After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled
positions will be skipped later when you press the CHAINE +/– buttons.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Press MENU, then press M/m/</
MENU
1
, to highlight INSTALLATION,
INSTALLATION AUTO
INSTALLATION MANUELLE
SMARTLINK
and press OK.
OK
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
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Press M/m to highlight
INSTALLATION MANUELLE,
then press ,.
2
3
4
LISTE STATIONS TV
ST CAN. NOM
DEC
0 2 7 A A B – NON
0 2 9 L MN– NON
0 3 0 CDE – NON
SYS.
OK
1
2
3
4
5
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
0 3 2
I
J K – NON
MODIF. ST : OK
EFFACE : ANNUL SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight the row
which you want to disable.
LISTE STATIONS TV
ST CAN. NOM DEC
SYS.
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
OK
To display other pages for
programme positions 6 to 80, press
M/m repeatedly.
1
2
3
4
5
0 2 7 A A B – NON
0 2 9 L MN– NON
0 3 0 CDE – NON
0 3 2
I
J K – NON
MODIF. ST : OK
EFFACE : ANNUL SORTIE : MENU
Press ANNUL/0.
ANNUL/0
LISTE STATIONS TV
The selected row will be cleared as
shown on the right.
ST CAN. NOM
DEC
SYS.
L / L’
1
2
3
4
5
0 2 7 A A B – NON
0 3 0 CDE – NON
L / L’
L / L’
0 3 2
I
J K – NON
MODIF. ST : OK
EFFACE : ANNUL 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
Note
• Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you
disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.
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Changing the station names
You can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). The VCR must
receive channel information for station names to appear automatically*.
* not available on SLV-SE640B
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Press MENU, then press M/m/</
MENU
1
, to highlight INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION AUTO
INSTALLATION MANUELLE
SMARTLINK
and press OK.
OK
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
Press M/m to highlight
INSTALLATION MANUELLE,
then press ,.
2
3
4
LISTE STATIONS TV
ST CAN. NOM
DEC
0 2 7 A A B – NON
0 2 9 L MN– NON
0 3 0 CDE – NON
SYS.
OK
OK
OK
1
2
3
4
5
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
0 3 2
I
J K – NON
0 3 3 – – – – NON
MODIF. ST : OK
EFFACE : ANNUL SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight the row
which you want to change or enter
the station name, then press ,.
To display other pages for
programme positions 6 to 80, press
M/m repeatedly.
RECHERCHE MANUELLE
SYS.
ST
:
:
:
:
:
:
L / L’
5
0 3 3
–
NON
– – – –
CANAL
RÉGL.FIN
DECODEUR
NOM
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
Press M/m to highlight NOM, then
press ,.
RECHERCHE MANUELLE
SYS.
ST
:
:
:
:
:
:
L / L’
5
0 3 3
–
NON
– – – –
CANAL
RÉGL.FIN
DECODEUR
NOM
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
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Enter the station name.
5
RECHERCHE MANUELLE
1 Press M/m to select a character.
Each time you press M, the
character changes as shown
below.
SYS.
:
:
:
:
:
:
L / L’
5
OK
ST
CANAL
RÉGL.FIN
DECODEUR
NOM
0 3 3
–
NON
O– – –
A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t
… t 9 t A
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
2 Press , to set the next
character.
The next space flashes.
To correct a character, press </, until the character you want
to correct flashes, then reset it.
You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.
Press OK to confirm the new name.
6
7
OK
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
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Setting the Canal Plus decoder
You can watch or record Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not
supplied) to the VCR.
Connecting a decoder
PERITEL cable
(not supplied)
Canal Plus decoder
1 or
2
PERITEL
LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT)
LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT)
*
*
LIGNE-1 (EURO AV)
ANTENNE
ENTREE
Aerial cable (supplied)
PERITEL
PERITEL cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
Setting Canal Plus channels
To watch or record Canal Plus programmes, set your VCR to receive the channels
using the on-screen display.
In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR, the TV, and the decoder.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
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Press MENU, then press M/m/</
, to highlight INSTALLATION
and press OK.
MENU
1
2
3
4
5
INSTALLATION AUTO
INSTALLATION MANUELLE
SMARTLINK
OK
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
Press M/m to highlight
INSTALLATION MANUELLE,
then press ,.
LISTE STATIONS TV
ST CAN. NOM
DEC
0 2 7 A A B – NON
0 2 9 L MN– NON
0 3 0 CDE – NON
SYS.
OK
OK
OK
OK
1
2
3
4
5
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
L / L’
0 3 2
I
J K – NON
0 3 3 – – – – NON
MODIF. ST : OK
EFFACE : ANNUL SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight the row
which you want to set for the
decoder, then press ,.
To display positions 6 to 80, press
M/m repeatedly.
RECHERCHE MANUELLE
SYS.
ST
CANAL
RÉGL.FIN
DECODEUR
NOM
:
:
:
:
:
:
L / L’
5
0 3 3
–
NON
– – – –
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
Press M/m to highlight SYS if
necessary.
RECHERCHE MANUELLE
SYS.
ST
CANAL
RÉGL.FIN
DECODEUR
NOM
:
:
:
:
:
:
L / L’
5
0 3 3
–
NON
– – – –
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
Press </, to set L/L’ or B/G if necessary.
• To receive broadcast in France, highlight L/L’.
• To receive broadcast using the PAL system (for example, in
Germany or Switzerland), highlight B/G.
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Press M/m to highlight CANAL,
then press </, repeatedly until
the channel you want is displayed.
6
7
8
9
RECHERCHE MANUELLE
SYS.
:
:
:
:
:
:
L / L’
5
0 3 3
–
NON
– – – –
OK
OK
OK
ST
CANAL
RÉGL.FIN
DECODEUR
NOM
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
Press M/m to highlight
DECODEUR.
RECHERCHE MANUELLE
SYS.
:
:
:
:
:
:
L / L’
5
0 3 3
–
NON
– – – –
ST
CANAL
RÉGL.FIN
DECODEUR
NOM
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
Press , to set DECODEUR to
OUI, then press OK.
RECHERCHE MANUELLE
SYS.
:
:
:
:
:
:
L / L’
5
0 3 3
–
OUI
– – – –
ST
CANAL
RÉGL.FIN
DECODEUR
NOM
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
Notes
• To superimpose subtitles while watching Canal Plus programmes, 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 Canal Plus programmes through the RFU input of the TV, press
t TV/MAGN so that the MAGN*3 or VIDEO*4 indicator appears in the display
window.
*1 SLV-SE840B only
*2 SLV-SE740B, SE640B and SE240B only
*3 SLV-SE840B and SE740B only
*4 SLV-SE640B and SE240B only
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Basic Operations
Playing a tape
Before you start...
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
1
Insert a tape.
2
The VCR turns on and starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with
its safety tab removed.
Press H (play).
3
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
OK
Additional tasks
To
Do this
Stop play
Press x (stop)
Pause play
Press X (pause)
Resume play after pause
Fast-forward the tape
Rewind the tape
Eject the tape
Press X (pause) or H (play)
Press M (fast-forward) during stop
Press m (rewind) during stop
Press Z (eject)
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Playback Dial
Using Playback Dial on the
VCR
With Playback Dial, you can operate
the following playback options.
To
Do this
Resume play after pause
Fast-forward the tape
Press H (play)
Quickly turn and release Playback Dial to the right
(M (fast-forward)) during stop
Rewind the tape
Quickly turn and release Playback Dial to the left
(m (rewind)) during stop
Note
• Do not turn Playback Dial forcibly. It may damage Playback Dial.
To set the colour system
If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set
the SYST. COULEUR option in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu to
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” or “00:00.” Search for the
point afterwards by referring to the counter.
SE840B, SE740B
SE640B, SE240B
Hour Minute Second
Hour
Minute
To display the counter on the TV screen, press
AFFICH.
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Notes
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” or “00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
• Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded
tape:
–The picture becomes black and white.
–The picture shakes.
–No picture appears on the TV screen.
–Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen.
–The colour density increases or decreases.
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back on SLV-SE240B.
• 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-SE640B and SE240B)
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the TV, set the TV
to the video channel, and start playback automatically with one button.
1 Insert a tape.
The VCR automatically turns on.
If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the TV turns on and
switches to the video channel. Playback starts automatically.
2 Press H (play).
The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically.
Playback starts.
Tip
• When there already is a tape in the VCR, press ?/1 to turn on the VCR first. When
you press H (play), the TV turns on, the TV is set to the video channel, and
playback starts automatically in one sequence.
Note
• When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby
mode.
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Press z ENR to start recording.
The recording indicator lights up in the display window.
SE840B, SE740B
ENR
5
Recording indicator
SE640B, SE240B
Recording indicator
To stop recording
Press x (stop).
To check the remaining time
Press
AFFICH twice. 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.
RESTANT
0 : 0 0 : 2 2
1
: 4 6
Time counter
Remaining time
In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure
SÉLECT.CASSETTE in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu is set
To watch another TV programme while recording
Press t TV/MAGN to turn off the MAGN*2 or VIDEO*3 indicator in
the display window.
1
2 Select another programme position on the TV.
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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 -/-- (ten’s digit) followed by the
programme number buttons.
• If you connect additional equipment to a LIGNE 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 will not be recorded on the tape.
• If you do not 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.
• 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.
• You cannot watch a Canal Plus programme while recording another Canal Plus
programme.
• When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time
may not be correct.
• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.
• About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be
displayed.
*1 not available on SLV-SE240B
*2 SLV-SE840B and SE740B only
*3 SLV-SE640B and SE240B only
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Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct
Rec) (not available on SLV-SE640B and SE240B)
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are
watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR).
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Press z ENR while you are watching a TV programme or external
source.
3
The TV indicator lights up and the VCR starts recording what you are
watching on the TV.
Tip
• 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 TV’s line input, or
–when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the
data in the VCR tuner preset.
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.
• To use the TV Direct Rec function, select SMARTLINK in the INSTALLATION
menu, then set ENREG. TV DIRECT to OUI.
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Recording TV programmes using the Dial
Timer (SLV-SE840B only)
The Dial Timer function allows you to
PROG
X
?/1
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.
x
CHAINE +/–
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.
Press
PROG.
PROG
1
“DATE” and “TODAY” appear alternately in the display window.
If the date and time are not set, “DAY” will appear. See step 2 in the
Turn
PROG to set the recording date.
PROG
2
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Press
PROG.
PROG
3
“START” and the current time appear alternately in the display
window.
Turn
PROG to set the recording start time.
PROG
4
5
You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust
the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE +/–
buttons.
CHAINE
Press
PROG.
PROG
“STOP” and the recording stop time alternately appear in the
display window.
Turn
PROG to set the recording stop time.
PROG
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.
CHAINE
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Press
PROG.
PROG
7
8
The programme position or LIGNE input appears in the display
window.
Turn
PROG to set the programme position.
PROG
CHOIX ENTREE
To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more
of the LIGNE inputs, turn PROG or press CHOIX ENTREE to
display the connected line in the display window.
Press PROG to complete the setting.
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands
PROG
9
by for 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).
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The
turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR
to recording standby after using the VCR.
indicator
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
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To set the clock
Hold down
PROG so that “DAY” appears in the display window.
1
However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears.
PROG to set the day.
2 Turn
Press
PROG.
3
4
“MONTH” appears in the display window.
Turn and press
After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again.
PROG to set the month, and then the year.
5 Turn and press
PROG to set the hour and minute.
When you have finished setting the time, press
PROG to start the
6
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.
Notes
• If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the
MINUTERIE menu, “FULL” appears in the display window for about five
seconds.
• The
and
indicators flash 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 HORLOGE 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.
• When the time is set incorrectly, “ERROR” appears in the display window in step
9. Set the timer again from step 1.
• You cannot set the tape speed to AUTO using the Dial Timer. To select AUTO, set
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About the Demonstration Mode
The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a
salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating
the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the “FULL” notice which appears if eight
programmes have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.
To activate the Demonstration Mode
Press X (pause) on the VCR while turning the
PROG. “DEMO” appears
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
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Recording TV programmes using the
ShowView® system (not available on SLV-
SE640B and SE240B)
The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make
timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide.
The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.
You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer
methods.
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.
• 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 PROG. to SHOWVIEW or MIXTE in the FONCTIONS AVANCÉES menu
Press MINUTERIE.
MINUTERIE
1
• When you set OPTIONS PROG.
OPTIONS PROG.
to MIXTE:
The OPTIONS PROG. menu
NORMALE
SHOWVIEW
appears on the TV screen. Press
M/m to select SHOWVIEW, then
press OK.
OK
SÉLECT.
:
RÉGLER : OK
SORTIE : MENU
• When you set OPTIONS PROG.
to SHOWVIEW:
The SHOWVIEW menu appears
on the TV screen.
SHOWVIEW
CODE – – – – – – – – –
CODE : 0 – 9
RÉGLER : OK
SORTIE : MENU
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Press the programme number
buttons to enter the ShowView
number.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
3
SHOWVIEW
CODE 1 2 3 4 – – – – –
If you make a mistake, press
ANNUL/0 and re-enter the correct
number.
ANNUL/0
CODE : 0 – 9
RÉGLER : OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press OK.
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V/P
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
SP
The date, start and stop times,
programme position, tape speed and
VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV
screen.
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
OK
CHOIX ENTREE
ANNUL/0
• If “– –” appears in the “ST”
(programme) column (this may
happen for local broadcasts), you
have to set the appropriate
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
programme position manually.
Press M/m to select the desired programme position.
• To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or
more of the LIGNE inputs, press CHOIX ENTREE to display the
connected line in the “ST” 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.
If you want to change the date, tape
speed and the VPS/PDC setting:
4
5
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V/P
P
SP
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
OK
1 Press </, to select the item
you want to change.
2 Press M/m to reset it.
• To record the same programme
every day or the same day every
• To use the VPS/PDC function, set V/P to P. For details about the
VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals”
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
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Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
6
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands
by for recording.
To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected
equipment switched on.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x (stop).
Daily/weekly recording
In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press
m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication
in reverse order.
today t JOUR (Monday to Sunday) t S-SA (every Saturday) ..... t
S-DI (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today
Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals
Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC
(Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These
signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast
delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions.
To use the VPS/PDC function, set V/P to P in step 4 above. You can also use
the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LIGNE
inputs.
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:
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To use the Auto Tape Speed function
In step 4 above, press m to select AUTO. When you are recording a
programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter
than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to
the LP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape
speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the
“SÉLECT.CASSETTE” setting in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu
Tips
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the CHOIX ENTREE button.
• You can set the extended time for the ShowView setting by 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60
minutes. Set ÉTENDRE SHOWVIEW in the FONCTIONS AVANCÉES menu to
Notes
• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit
VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the
VPS/PDC function.
• The
and
indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with
no tape inserted.
• When you set OPTIONS PROG. to NORMALE in the FONCTIONS AVANCÉES
menu, the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select
SHOWVIEW or MIXTE.
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You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer
methods.
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording
time.
• To record from a decoder, turn it on.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Set OPTIONS PROG.*1 to NORMALE or MIXTE in the FONCTIONS AVANCÉES menu
Press MINUTERIE.
MINUTERIE
1
For SLV-SE640B and SE240B
The MINUTERIE menu appears on
the TV screen.
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V/P
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
OK
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
For SLV-SE840B and SE740B
• When you set OPTIONS PROG.
to MIXTE:
The OPTIONS PROG. menu
appears on the TV screen. Press
M/m to select NORMALE, then
press OK.
OPTIONS PROG.
NORMALE
SHOWVIEW
SÉLECT.
:
RÉGLER : OK
SORTIE : MENU
• When you set OPTIONS PROG.
to NORMALE:
The MINUTERIE menu appears
on the TV screen.
ST JOUR DÉBUT FIN
V/P
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
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Set the date, start and stop times,
programme position, tape speed*3
and VPS/PDC function*2:
2
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V/P
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
3 5 – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
OK
1 Press , to select each item in
turn.
2 Press M/m to set each item.
To correct a setting, press < to
return to that setting and reset.
CHOIX ENTREE
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
• To record the same programme every day or the same day every
• To use the VPS/PDC function*2, set V/P to P. For details about
the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC
• To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or
more of the LIGNE inputs, press CHOIX ENTREE to display the
connected line in the “ST” position.
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.
today t JOUR (Monday to Sunday) t S-SA (every Saturday) ..... t
S-DI (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today
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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:
To use the Auto Tape Speed function*3
In step 2 above, press m to select AUTO. When you are recording a
programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter
than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to
the LP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape
speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the
“SÉLECT.CASSETTE” setting in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu
Tips
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the CHOIX ENTREE button.
• Even if you set OPTIONS PROG.*1 to SHOWVIEW in the FONCTIONS
AVANCÉES menu, you can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select
MINUTERIE, then go to step 2.
Notes
• When setting the timer with VPS/PDC*2 signals, enter the start and stop times
exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide. Otherwise, the VPS/PDC
function will not work.
• If the VPS/PDC*2 signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit
VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the
VPS/PDC function.
• The
and
indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with
no tape inserted.
• The VPS/PDC function*2 is automatically set to off for the timer recording of a
satellite programme.
*1 not available on SLV-SE640B/SE240B
*2 not available on SLV-SE640B
*3 not available on SLV-SE240B
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Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
Before you start…
Playback options
To
Do this
View the picture during
fast-forward or rewind
During fast-forward, hold down M (fast-forward).
During rewind, hold down m (rewind).
Play at high speed
• During playback, briefly press M (fast-forward)
or m (rewind). The tape continues to play at high
speed.
• During playback, hold down M (fast-forward) or
m (rewind). When you release the button, normal
playback resumes.
Play at twice the normal
speed
During playback, press ×2.
Play in slow motion
During playback, press y RALENTI.
To resume normal playback
Press H (play).
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Using Playback Dial on the
VCR
Playback Dial
With Playback Dial, you can
operate the following playback
options.
To
Do this
View the picture during
fast-forward or rewind
During fast-forward, turn and hold Playback Dial to
the right (M (fast-forward)). During rewind, turn
and hold Playback Dial to the left (m (rewind)).
Play at high speed
• During playback, quickly turn and release Playback
Dial to the right ( M (fast-forward)) or left (m
(rewind)). The tape continues to play at high speed.
• During playback, turn and hold Playback Dial to the
right (M (fast-forward)) or left (m (rewind)).
When you release Playback Dial, normal playback
resumes.
Tip
• Adjust the picture using the CHAINE +/– buttons on the VCR if:
–Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
–Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.
–The picture shakes while pausing.
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 does not appear on the TV screen, press
• The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.
• Do not turn Playback Dial forcibly. It may damage Playback Dial.
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.
Before you start…
1 While recording, press z ENR.
The indicator appears in the display window.
2 Press z ENR repeatedly to set the duration time.
In SP mode
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
0:30
1:00
4:00
4:30
Normal recording
In LP mode
Each press advances the time as shown below.
0:30
1:00
8:00
9:00
Normal recording
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops
recording and turns off automatically.
To extend the duration
Press z 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
(not available on SLV-SE640B and SE240B)
You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment
such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the LIGNE-3 (DEC/
EXT)*1 (or LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT)*2) connector. The connected equipment
must have a timer function for this feature to work.
When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns
on and starts recording a programme from LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1 (or
LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT)*2).
How to connect for Synchronized Recording
Connect the LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1 (or LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT)*2) connector
of the VCR to the TV Scart connector of the satellite tuner. Then connect the
LIGNE-1 (EURO AV) connector to the TV.
PERITEL cable (not supplied)
Satellite tuner, etc.
LINGE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1
or LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT)*2
PERITEL
connector
LIGNE-1 (EURO AV)
PERITEL cable (supplied)
PERITEL
: Signal flow
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Recording programmes using
ENR SYNCHRO button/indicator
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.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for
button locations.
Press CHOIX ENTREE or CHAINE +/– to display “L3*1 (or L2*2)” in
the display window.
Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme
you want to record, then turn it off.
1
2
3 Press SP/LP to select the tape speed.
4 Hold down ENR SYNCHRO on the VCR for more than two seconds.
The ENR SYNCHRO indicator lights up in red 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 on the VCR. The ENR SYNCHRO indicator
disappears.
To stop recording
Press x (stop) while recording.
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 indicator
lights up in red, 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.
*1 SLV-SE840B
*2 SLV-SE740B, SE640B and SE240B
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Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
2 Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MINUTERIE and press OK.
• If you want to change or cancel a
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V/P
P
setting, go on to the next step.
• If you do not need to change or cancel
the settings, press MENU, then turn
off the VCR to return to recording
standby.
SP
2 9 S A 2 9 2 1 : 0 0 2 1 : 3 0 –
3 0 S A 1 2 : 0 0 1 3 : 3 0 –
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
6
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
Press M/m to select the setting you want
3
ST JOUR DÉBUT FIN
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V/P
P
to change or cancel, then press ,.
SP
2 9 S A 2 9 2 1 : 0 0 2 1 : 3 0 –
3 0 S A 1 2 : 0 0 1 3 : 3 0 –
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
The ST number on the selected row
flashes.
6
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – – –
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
4 • To change the setting, press </, to select the item you want to
change, then press M/m to reset it.
• To cancel the setting, press ANNUL/0.
5 Press MENU to exit the menu.
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
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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
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Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes (not available on SLV-SE240B)
In the ZWEITON (German stereo) system
This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual
programmes based on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual
programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display
window.
To select bilingual sound while recording
Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want.
To listen to
Main
On-screen display
PRINCIPALE
SECONDAIRE
PRINCIP./SEC.
MONO
Display window
STEREO
Sub
STEREO
Main and sub
Standard sound*
STEREO
STEREO
* Usually the main channel heard from both the left and right in bilingual
programmes
To select stereo programme while recording
To listen to
On-screen display
STEREO
Display window
STEREO
Stereo
Left channel
Right channel
Standard sound*
CANAL G
STEREO
CANAL D
STEREO
CANAL G + CANAL D STEREO
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels in stereo programmes
In the NICAM system
This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on
the NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or
bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the
display window.
To record a NICAM programme, NICAM in the RÉGLAGES
UTILISATEUR menu should be set to OUI (initial setting). To check the
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To select the sound while recording
Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want.
Stereo programmes
To listen to
Stereo
On-screen display
Display window
STEREO
NICAM, STEREO
NICAM, CANAL G
NICAM, CANAL D
Left channel
Right channel
STEREO
STEREO
Left and right channels* NICAM, CANAL G +
CANAL D
STEREO
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels
Bilingual programmes
To listen to
Main
On-screen display
Display window
STEREO
NICAM, PRINCIPALE
NICAM, SECONDAIRE
Sub
STEREO
Main and sub
Standard sound*
NICAM, PRINCIP./SEC. STEREO
NICAM, MONO
STEREO
* Usually the main sound (monaural)
Selecting the sound during Hi-fi playback
Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want.
To listen to
Stereo
On-screen display
STEREO
CANAL G
CANAL D
MIX
Display window
STEREO
Left channel
Right channel
Mix sound*
Mono sound
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO
MONO
No indicator
* The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track
continued
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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
Bilingual
Usually mixed
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.
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Searching using the index function
(not available on SLV-SE240B)
The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each
recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.
To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)
1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
Press ./> (index search). The
2
VCR starts scanning each recording for
five seconds in the corresponding
INDEX BALAYAGE : BB
direction.
3 Press H (play) to start playback when you find the desired point.
To search a specific recording (Index search)
1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2 Press ./> (index search) twice.
• To search ahead, press > (index
INDEX RECHERCHE : BB + 0 2
search) twice.
• To search backwards, press . (index
search) twice.
Press ./> (index search) depending on the direction where your
desired programme is located.
3
Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up to
±20, respectively.
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that
point.
4
To stop searching
Press x (stop).
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Notes
• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause.
However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position
during recording pause.
• When you press . (index search), if there is nothing recorded before the
selected index signal, playback may not start exactly at the index signal.
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Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the
tracking when playing a tape, distortion may
occur if the recording is in poor condition. In
this case, manually adjust the tracking.
During playback, press CHAINE +/– on the
VCR to display the tracking meter. The
distortion should disappear as you press one
of the two buttons. To resume automatic
tracking adjustments, eject the tape and re-
insert it.
ALIGN.
– – – – – – – – – – – –
Tracking meter
Adjusting the picture sharpness (Smart trilogic)
You can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.
During playback, press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight
1
2
RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR and press OK.
Press M/m to highlight SMART
TRILOGIC, then press ,.
AFFICHAGE ÉCRAN
SÉLECT.CASSETTE
SYST. COULEUR
FORMAT 16:9
: OUI
: E 1 8
: AUTO
: AUTO
: OUI
0
NICAM
VEILLE ECO
: NON
SMART TRILOGIC
: OUI
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
Press M/m to set SMART TRILOGIC to
OUI or NON.
3
IMAGE
• OUI: Picture sharpness is
automatically adjusted.
SMART TRILOGIC : NON
• NON: Adjust the picture sharpness
manually.
To soften the picture, press <.
To sharpen the picture, press ,.
DOUCE
CONTRASTÉE
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
OUI/NON
FIN
:
RÉGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
4 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
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Reducing the VCR’s power consumption
You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off (standby
mode) to reduce the VCR’s power consumption.
Press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight RÉGLAGES
1
UTILISATEUR and press OK.
2 Press M/m to highlight VEILLE ECO.
Press , to set to ECO1 or ECO2, then
3
press OK.
AFFICHAGE ÉCRAN
SÉLECT.CASSETTE
SYST. COULEUR
FORMAT 16:9
NICAM
VEILLE ECO
: OUI
: E 1 8
: AUTO
: AUTO
: OUI
: ECO1
: OUI
RÉGLER
• ECO1: To reduce the power
consumption.
• ECO2: To reduce the power
consumption to a minimum.
0
SMART TRILOGIC
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
To turn on the indicators in the display window
Set VEILLE ECO to NON in step 3.
Notes
• When the VCR stands by for recording, the
indicator in the display window
remains lit even when VEILLE ECO is set to ECO1 or ECO2.
• The Line Through function will not operate properly if VEILLE ECO is set to
ECO2. Set VEILLE ECO to NON or ECO1 to ensure proper operation.
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Changing menu options
Press MENU, then select RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR or FONCTIONS
AVANCÉES and press OK.
1
AFFICHAGE ÉCRAN
SÉLECT.CASSETTE
SYST. COULEUR
FORMAT 16:9
: OUI
: E 1 8
: AUTO
: AUTO
: OUI
VPS / PDC PAR DÉFAUT : NON
0
ÉTENDRE SHOWVIEW
VEILLE AUTO
: NON
: NON
OPTIONS PROG.
: MIXTE
NICAM
VEILLE ECO
: NON
SMART TRILOGIC
: OUI
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
SÉLECT.
FIN
:
RÉGLER
SORTIE : MENU
:
: OK
: OK
2 Press M/m to select the option.
3 Press , to change the setting, then press OK.
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR
Menu option
Set this option to
AFFICHAGE
ÉCRAN
• OUI to display the menu on the TV screen.
• NON to disappear the menu from the TV screen.
SÉLECT.CASSETTE • E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.
• E240 to use an E-240 type tape.
• E260 to use an E-260 type tape.
• E300 to use an E-300 type tape.
SYST. COULEUR
• AUTO to select the colour system automatically.
• PAL to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour system.
• SECAM to use the tape recorded in the SECAM colour
system.
• MESECAM to use the tape recorded in the MESECAM
colour system.
• N/B to use the tape recorded in black and white.
FORMAT 16:9
• AUTO when you use a wide screen TV. The VCR
automatically detects if programmes being played back
or recorded are in normal or wide screen format.
• OUI if the VCR cannot detect wide screen TV
programmes with AUTO. The VCR always plays back
and records in wide screen format.
• NON if you are not using a wide screen TV.
continued
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Menu option
Set this option to
NICAM*1
• OUI to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio
track.
• NON to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track.
VEILLE ECO
• ECO1 to turn off the indicators in the display window to
conserve the VCR’s power.
• ECO2 to turn off the indicators in the display window
during standby mode to reduce the VCR’s power
consumption to a minimum. For using the Line
Through function and Canal Plus function, select ECO1
or OFF.
• NON to turn on the indicators in the display window
while the VCR is standing by.
SMART TRILOGIC • OUI to automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.
• NON to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.
FONCTIONS AVANCÉES
Menu option
Set this option to
VPS/PDC PAR
DÉFAUT*2
• NON to deactivate the VPS/PDC function.
• OUI to activate it.
ÉTENDRE
• NON to deactivate the ShowView Extend function.
• 10/20/30/.../60 (minutes) to extend the time of the
ShowView setting by the selected amount of time.
SHOWVIEW*3
VEILLE AUTO
• NON to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.
• 2HEURES/3HEURES to turn the VCR off automatically
if no signal is received and you do not press any of the
buttons during this time.
OPTIONS PROG.*3
• MIXTE to display the OPTIONS PROG. menu for
selecting NORMALE or SHOWVIEW when pressing
the
• NORMALE to display the MINUTERIE menu when
pressing the MINUTERIE button.
• SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when
pressing the MINUTERIE button.
MINUTERIE button.
*1 not available on SLV-SE240B
*2 not available on SLV-SE640B
*3 not available on SLV-SE640B and SE240B
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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 input connector of this
VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that
best suits your VCR.
Example A
TV
Your VCR (Recorder)
LIGNE-1 (EURO AV)
Other VCR (Player)
PERITEL
PERITEL cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
Example B (SLV-SE840B only)
Your VCR (Recorder)
TV
t LIGNE-2 G o D
(open cover to connect)
SORTIE
LIGNE
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
Other VCR (Player)
: Signal flow
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Example C
Your VCR (Recorder)
TV
LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1 or
LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT)*2
Other VCR (Player)
PERITEL
PERITEL cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-SE840B only)
Connect the t LIGNE-2 G o D jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks
on the stereo system, using an audio cable (not supplied).
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.
• If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.
• 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 an adequate cable
instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.
• When you connect another VCR to the LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1 or LIGNE-2
(DEC/EXT)*2 connector, press CHOIX ENTREE to display “L3”*1 or “L2”*2 in
the display window.
*1 SLV-SE840B
*2 SLV-SE740B, SE640B and SE240B
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Basic editing
When recording on this VCR
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
ENR z
• Press CHOIX ENTREE to display the
connected line in the display window.
• Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or
LP.*
X
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback)
VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.
Search for the point to start recording and press X (pause) to set it to
playback pause.
1
2
3 Press ENR z on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same
time.
4
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.
* not available on SLV-SE240B
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Audio dubbing (SLV-SE840B only)
This feature lets you record over the normal
DOUBLAGE SON
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...
X
t LIGNE-2 G o D
• Open the t LIGNE-2 G o D jacks cover on
the front panel and connect a playback source.
• Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel.
Insert a source tape into your stereo system (or the playback VCR).
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. Search for the start of the section to be replaced and press
X (pause).
1
2
The VCR enters pause mode.
3 Press DOUBLAGE SON.
“A_DUB” and the indicator appears in the display window.
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on this VCR and the stereo
system (or other VCR) at the same time.
4
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).
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest
Sony service facility.
Symptom
Remedy
The ?/1 (on/standby)
• Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
switch does not function.
The power is turned on
but the VCR does not
operate.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,
unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over
three hours.
The VCR is plugged in
but the display window
remains dark.
• Set VEILLE ECO in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR
The clock has stopped
and “– –:– –” appears in
the display window.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains.
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 or VIDEO indicator is lit in
the display window. Use the t TV/MAGN button on the
remote commander to light up the MAGN or VIDEO
indicator.
The picture is not clear.
• Adjust the tracking with the CHAINE +/– buttons on the
VCR.
• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of
Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using a Sony
video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is
not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your
nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will
be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid
type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage
the video heads.
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your
local Sony service facility for more information.
The picture has no
colour.
• The SYST. COULEUR option in the RÉGLAGES
UTILISATEUR menu is set to the wrong position. Set the
option to conform to the system that the tape was recorded
in.
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Symptom
Remedy
The picture rolls
vertically during picture
search.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
The picture has no
sound.
• The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
The sound from a tape
recorded with the VCR is
not in stereo or the
STEREO indicator in the
display window is
flashing.
• Adjust the tracking.
• The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using a
Sony video head cleaning cassette as explained above.
No TV programme
appears on the TV
screen.
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Select the correct source with the CHOIX ENTREE button.
Select a programme position when recording TV
programmes; select a line input when recording from other
equipment.
TV reception is poor.
• Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.
• Adjust the TV aerial.
• Make sure SYS. (L/L’ or B/G) in the RECHERCHE
MANUELLE menu is set to the same system in your local
area.
The tape starts playing as • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
The tape is ejected when • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
you press z ENR.
Nothing happens when
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
you 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.
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Symptom
Remedy
The SHOWVIEW menu • Check that OPTIONS PROG. in the FONCTIONS
or the MINUTERIE
menu does not appear.
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.
The ENR SYNCHRO
button turns off while
recording or does not go
back to recording
• The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press
ENR SYNCHRO again.
standby mode.
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 • If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized
with the Synchronized
Recording function is
incomplete.
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 watch Canal • Check that DEC is set to OUI for this channel in the LISTE
Plus programmes when
the VCR is in standby
mode.
STATIONS TV menu.
• Make sure the Canal Plus PERITEL cable is plugged
securely.
A Canal Plus programme • Make sure the Canal Plus PERITEL cable is plugged
is always recorded
securely.
scrambled.
• Check that DEC is set to OUI for this channel in the LISTE
STATIONS TV menu.
continued
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Symptom
Remedy
A tape cannot be
inserted.
• Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.
The remote commander • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the
does not function.
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.
• Press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line.
The tracking meter does • The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
not appear on the TV
screen.
tracking cannot be adjusted.
You cannot control other • Set your TV’s code number. The code number may change
TVs.
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
benzine.
The Line Through
function does not
operate.
• Set VEILLE ECO in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• No picture (or
black & white
• Normal picture
• Rough picture
• Unclear picture
screen appears)
initial
contamination
terminal
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Specifications
System
Inputs and outputs
Channel coverage
SECAM (L):
LIGNE-1 (EURO AV)
21-pin
VHF F2 to F10
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
Video output: pin 19
UHF F21 to F69
CATV B to Q
Audio output: pins 1 and 3
LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT)/LIGNE-3 (DEC/
EXT)
HYPER S21 to S41
PAL (B/G):
VHF E2 to E12
21-pin
Video input: pin 20
VHF Italian channel A to H
UHF E21 to E69
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20
HYPER S21 to S41
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
t LIGNE-2 G o D*1
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jack (2)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
AUDIO (OUT/SORTIE) R/D L/G*2
Phono jack (2)
Aerial out
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Tape speed
SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/
playback)
NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only)
SECAM
23.39 mm/s (recording/
playback)
MESECAM
Rated output level: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
23.39 mm/s (playback only)
LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s (recording/
playback)*
*1 SLV-SE840B only
*2 not available on SLV-SE640B and SE240B
NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)
SECAM
11.70 mm/s (recording/
playback)
MESECAM
General
Power requirements
220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption
• SLV-SE240B
15 W
1.2 W (VEILLE ECO is set to ECO2,
minimum)
• SLV-SE640B
17 W
1.70 mm/s (playback only)
EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s (playback only)*
Maximum recording/playback time
10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)
Rewind time
Approx. 1 min. (with E180 tape)
1.2 W (VEILLE ECO is set to ECO2,
minimum)
* not available on SLV-SE240B
• SLV-SE840B, SE740B
17 W
1.3 W (VEILLE ECO is set to ECO2,
minimum)
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Operating temperature
5° C to 40° C
Storage temperature
–20° C to 60° C
Dimensions including projecting parts and
controls (w/h/d)
Approx. 360 × 95 × 255 mm
(SLV-SE240B)
Approx. 430 × 96 × 255 mm
(SLV-SE840B, SE740B and SE640B)
Mass
Approx. 2.8 kg (SLV-SE240B)
Approx. 3.1 kg (SLV-SE840B, SE740B
and SE640B)
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Aerial cable (1)
PERITEL cable (1)
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
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Index
A
L
S
Adjusting
Language selection 24
LP mode 39
Safety tab 41
Searching
picture 67
tracking 67
at various speeds 55
using the index function 65
ShowView
recording 48
Smart trilogic 67
SMARTLINK
Aerial hookup 16
Audio dubbing 74
Audio monitor 63
Audio track 64
Auto Clock Set 19
Auto Set Up 19
M
Manual fine tuning 27
Monaural 63
N
NexTView Download 17
NICAM broadcasts 62
Normal audio track 64
One Touch Menu 17
One Touch Timer 17
C
Canal Plus 33
Changing the programme
position 28
Changing the station name 31
Cleaning the video heads 75
Clock setting 21
O
SP mode 39
Stereo 62
Synchronized Recording 59
Optional setting 69
P
PDC (Programme Delivery
Control) 50
PERITEL connection 16
Playback 36
T
Colour system
compatible colour systems
setting 37
Timer setting 52
cancelling 60
changing 60
checking 60
using the Dial Timer 43
using the ShowView
system 48
at various speeds 55
selecting the sound 63
slow motion 55
Connecting
the VCR and your TV 16
to a TV with a PERITEL
connector 16
Power save 68
Preset download 23
Presetting channels 25
to digital tuner 18
to satellite tuner 18
Counter 37
R
V
Recording 39
Country selection 19
VPS (Video Programme
System) 50
bilingual programmes 62
duration time 57
saving 41
stereo programmes 62
timer setting 52
using the Dial Timer 43
using the ShowView
system 48
what you are watching on
the TV 42
D
Demonstration 47
Dial Timer 43
Disabling the programme
positions 29
W
Wide screen format 69
Z
ZWEITON broadcasts 62
E
while watching another
programme 40
Editing 71
H
Hi-fi audio track 64
I
Index scan 65
Index search 65
Index
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Quick Start Guide
When all of the receivable channels are
1 Connecting the VCR
preset, the menu disappears from the TV
screen. You can rearrange the programme
position in any order (see “Changing/
3 Setting the clock
1
1... Press MENU, then press M/m/</, to
highlight RÉGLAGE HORLOGE and
press OK.
LIGNE-1
(EURO AV)
4
2... Press M/m to set the hour, then press ,.
2
3... Press M/m to set the minutes. Set the
day, month, and year in sequence by
pressing , to select the item to be set,
and press M/m to select the digits, then
press OK.
3
:Signal flow
4... Press MENU.
1 ...Connect the aerial to of the VCR.
2 ...Connect and the aerial input of your
Now you can operate your VCR.
TV using the supplied aerial cable.
3 ...For better picture and sound, connect
LIGNE-1 (EURO AV) to your TV using
a PERITEL cable.
4 ...Connect the mains lead to the mains.
2 Using the Auto Set Up function
1 ...Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
2 ...Connect the mains lead to the mains.
3 ...Press OK.
4... Press </, to select your country, then
press OK (not available on SLV-
SE640B).
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