Sony VCR SLV SE800G User Manual

3-868-272-11 (1)  
Video Cassette  
Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
PAL NTSC4.43  
SLV-SE700G  
SLV-SE700I  
SLV-SE800G  
SLV-SE800I  
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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 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function  
14 Step 5 : Tuning your TV to the VCR  
17 Selecting a language  
19 Presetting channels  
23 Changing/disabling programme positions  
29 Setting the clock  
34 Setting your personal code  
66 Searching using the Smart Search  
function  
36 Playing a tape  
39 Recording TV programmes  
43 Recording TV programmes using the  
Dial Timer  
69 Searching using the index function  
70 Adjusting the picture  
72 Changing menu options  
(SLV-SE800G and SE800I only)  
48 Recording TV programmes using the  
VIDEO Plus+ system  
52 Setting the timer manually  
74 Connecting to a VCR or stereo  
system  
76 Basic editing  
77 Audio dubbing  
(SLV-SE800G and SE800I only)  
55 Playing/searching at various speeds  
58 Setting the recording duration time  
59 Synchronized Recording  
(SLV-SE800G and SE800I only)  
79 Troubleshooting  
62 Checking/changing/cancelling timer  
83 Specifications  
84 Index to parts and controls  
Back Cover  
settings  
64 Recording stereo and bilingual  
programmes  
Index  
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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: SE700G, SE700I, SE800G and  
SE800I. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR.  
SLV-SE800G is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is  
clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE700I 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] /  
[VIDEO]  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
To operate  
the VCR  
Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to  
[VIDEO] 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
AUDIO MONITOR  
FASTEXT buttons  
DISPLAY  
t TV/VIDEO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme  
number  
buttons  
-
PROG +/–/  
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/VIDEO  
Programme number buttons, -,  
PROG +/–  
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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)  
AUDIO MONITOR  
FASTEXT buttons  
Use FASTEXT  
Call up the on-screen display  
DISPLAY  
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  
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.  
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander  
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] / [VIDEO] 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/VIDEO, programme number buttons, - (ten’s digit), PROG +/–,  
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  
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  
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 10.  
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector  
AERIAL IN  
AERIAL OUT  
Mains lead  
to mains  
AERIAL IN  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Disconnect the aerial cable from your  
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on  
the rear panel of the VCR.  
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
1
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR  
and the aerial input of your TV using  
the supplied aerial cable.  
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
2
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 14).  
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If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector  
AERIAL IN  
i LINE-1  
(TV)  
AERIAL OUT  
Mains lead  
to mains  
AERIAL IN  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
Scart  
(EURO-AV)  
: Signal flow  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
Disconnect the aerial cable from your  
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on  
the rear panel of the VCR.  
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
1
2
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
AERIAL  
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR  
and the aerial input of your TV using  
the supplied aerial cable.  
ANTENNE  
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR  
and the Scart (EURO-AV) connector  
on the TV with the optional Scart  
cable.  
3
4
This connection improves picture and  
sound quality. Whenever you want to  
watch the VCR picture, press t TV/  
VIDEO to display the VIDEO  
indicator in the display window.  
Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
If the mains plug does not fit in the mains, use the supplied plug adaptor.  
Note  
If the TV is connected to the LINE-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  
AERIAL OUT connector (see page 16).  
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About the SMARTLINK features  
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 TIMER METHOD menu, the TIMER menu, or the  
VIDEO Plus+ menu) automatically by pressing  
commander.  
TIMER on the remote  
You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in  
the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 73).  
• 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  
You can improve sound quality  
by connecting a stereo system to  
the AUDIO OUT R/L jacks as  
shown on the right.  
AUDIO OUT  
R/L  
LINE IN  
Audio cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
To a set top box with Line  
Through  
Using the Line Through  
function, you can watch  
t LINE-3 IN*1  
or t LINE-2 IN*2  
LINE OUT  
programmes from a set top box  
connected to this VCR on the  
TV even when the VCR is  
turned off. When you turn on  
the set top box, this VCR  
automatically sends the signal  
from the set top box to the TV  
without turning itself on.  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Connect the set top box to the LINE-3 IN*1 (or LINE-2 IN*2) connector as shown  
1 above.  
Set POWER SAVE to OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu.  
2
3
Turn off the VCR.  
To watch a programme, turn on the set top box and the TV.  
Note  
You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording a  
programme from your set top box.  
*1 SLV-SE800G and SE800I only  
*2 SLV-SE700G and SE700I only  
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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  
VIDEO Plus+ system, and VCR clock automatically.  
AUTO SET UP  
AUTO  
SET UP  
Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.  
The VCR automatically turns on and starts searching for all of the  
receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for your local  
RF CHANNEL  
area.  
If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted  
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, 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. If the time does  
not appear, set the clock manually (see page 29).  
To cancel the Auto Set Up function  
Press AUTO SET UP.  
Notes  
Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function. If you do, repeat the step above.  
Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (VIDEO Plus+, timer,  
etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.  
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Step 5 : Tuning your TV to the VCR  
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 16.  
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector  
Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video signals from  
your VCR.  
RF CHANNEL  
PROGRAM +/–  
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.  
AUTO  
SET UP  
1
The currently set RF channel appears in the display window.  
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.  
RF CHANNEL  
Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture.  
2
This programme position will now be referred to as the video channel.  
Tune the TV to the same channel shown in  
the VCR display window so that the  
picture on the right appears clearly on the  
3
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
TV screen.  
Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning  
instructions.  
If the picture does not appear clearly, see  
below.  
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AUTO  
SET UP  
Press RF CHANNEL.  
4
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to play a  
tape, set the TV to the video channel.  
RF CHANNEL  
To check to see if the TV tuning is correct  
Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/on the VCR. If the TV  
screen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM +/, the  
TV tuning is correct.  
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR  
If the screen does not appear clearly in step 3 above, press PROGRAM +/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 Scart (EURO-AV) connector  
RF CHANNEL  
PROGRAM +/–  
AUTO  
SET UP  
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.  
1
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.  
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.  
RF CHANNEL  
PROGRAM  
TRACKING  
Press PROGRAM +/to set the RF channel to OFF, and press RF  
CHANNEL again.  
2
AUTO  
SET UP  
RF channel set up is complete.  
RF CHANNEL  
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Selecting a language  
If you prefer an on-screen language other  
than English, 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  
SETTINGS and press OK.  
MENU  
1
2
SETTINGS  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then  
press OK.  
LANGUAGE  
PLAY  
OK  
ENGLISH  
NEDERLANDS  
DANSK / NORSK  
SVENSKA  
DEUTSCH  
FRANÇAIS  
ITALIANO  
SUOMI  
ESPAÑOL  
PORTUGUÊS  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press M/m/</, to highlight the desired language, then press OK.  
3
4
PLAY  
OK  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
Tip  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN 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  
PROG +/–  
MENU  
M/m/</,  
OK  
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight  
SETTINGS and press OK.  
MENU  
1
SETTINGS  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then press  
OK.  
ex. SLV-SE800I  
2
TUNER  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG.  
NORMAL  
1
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
C
1 2 AAB  
ON  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
SLV-SE700I and SE800I only:  
3
4
5
TUNER  
PROG.  
1
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/CATV,  
then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
NORMAL  
CATV  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
SLV-SE700I and SE800I only:  
TUNER  
PROG.  
NORMAL  
1
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL, then  
press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
C
ON  
1 2 AAB  
To preset CATV (Cable Television)  
channels, select CATV.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
PROG  
Press PROG +/to select the programme  
position.  
Selected programme  
position  
TUNER  
PROG.  
4
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
NORMAL  
C
1 2 AAB  
ON  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL SET,  
then press OK.  
6
TUNER  
PROG.  
AAB  
4
PLAY  
OK  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
C
1 2  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.  
7
The channels appear in the following  
order:  
PLAY  
OK  
TUNER  
PROG.  
4
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
C
2 7  
VHF IA - IJ, SA10 - SA13 (SLV-SE700I  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
and SE800I only)  
RETURN  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
UHF B21 - B69  
CATV S1 - S20 (SLV-SE700I and  
SE800I only)  
HYPER S21 - S41 (SLV-SE700I and  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
SE800I only)  
CATV S01 - S05 (SLV-SE700I and SE800I only)  
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 5 through 7.  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
8
9
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 PROG +/or the programme number buttons to select the programme  
1 position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.  
Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.  
2
3
4
Select TUNER, then press OK.  
Select FINE TUNING, then press OK.  
The fine tuning meter appears.  
TUNER  
PROG.  
NORMAL  
4
Selected programme  
position  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
C
2 7  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SET  
:
EXIT : 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 OFF.  
Tip  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
Notes  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few minutes.  
When adjusting FINE TUNING, 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  
0
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.  
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  
LISTS and press OK.  
MENU  
1
2
LISTS  
CHANNEL LIST  
TIMER LIST  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST,  
then press OK.  
CHANNEL LIST  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
SELECT  
MOVE PROGRAM  
ERASE PROGRAM  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : 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
CHANNEL LIST  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
CDE  
To display other pages for programme  
positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly.  
FGH  
SELECT  
SET STATION NAME  
CONFIRM  
:
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m until the selected channel row  
moves to the desired programme position.  
CHANNEL LIST  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
0 3  
5 6  
1 2  
2 7  
0 9  
The selected channel is inserted at the new  
programme position and the intermediate  
channels are displaced to fill the gap.  
AAB  
FGH  
SELECT  
SET STATION NAME  
CONFIRM  
:
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press OK to confirm the setting.  
PLAY  
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 RETURN 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 PROG +/buttons.  
Before you start…  
CLEAR  
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  
LISTS, and press OK.  
1
2
MENU  
LISTS  
CHANNEL LIST  
TIMER LIST  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST,  
then press OK.  
CHANNEL LIST  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
SELECT  
MOVE PROGRAM  
ERASE PROGRAM  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press M/m to highlight the row which you  
want to disable.  
3
4
CHANNEL LIST  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
SELECT  
MOVE PROGRAM  
ERASE PROGRAM  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
Press CLEAR.  
CLEAR  
CHANNEL LIST  
The selected row will be cleared as shown  
on the right.  
PROG  
CH  
1 2  
0 3  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
SELECT  
MOVE PROGRAM  
ERASE PROGRAM  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : 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 RETURN 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  
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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  
LISTS and press OK.  
1
2
3
MENU  
LISTS  
CHANNEL LIST  
TIMER LIST  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST,  
then press OK.  
CHANNEL LIST  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
SELECT  
MOVE PROGRAM  
ERASE PROGRAM  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight the row which you  
want to change or enter the station name,  
then press ,.  
CHANNEL LIST  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
To display other pages for programme  
FGH  
positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly.  
SELECT  
SET STATION NAME  
CONFIRM  
:
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press ,.  
4
5
CHANNEL LIST  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
SELECT A CHARACTER  
NEXT  
CONFIRM  
:
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Enter the station name.  
CHANNEL LIST  
1 Press M/m to select a character.  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
CAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
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 A CHARACTER  
NEXT  
CONFIRM  
:
:
: OK  
EXIT : 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
PLAY  
OK  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
Tip  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN 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 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  
SETTINGS and press OK.  
MENU  
1
2
SETTINGS  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then press  
OK.  
CLOCK  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
OFF  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
1
.
1 . 2 0 0 0  
SAT  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press M/m to highlight MANUAL  
ADJUST, then press OK.  
3
4
5
6
7
CLOCK  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
OFF  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
1
.
1 . 2 0 0 0  
SAT  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to set the day.  
CLOCK  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
OFF  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8  
.
1 . 2 0 0 0  
FRI  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press , to highlight the month and set the  
month pressing M/m.  
CLOCK  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
OFF  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 0  
THU  
THU  
THU  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : 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.  
CLOCK  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
OFF  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 0  
1 8 : 0 0  
The day of the week is set automatically.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press OK to start the clock.  
CLOCK  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
OFF  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 0  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : 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 RETURN 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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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  
SETTINGS and press OK.  
1
2
3
MENU  
SETTINGS  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then press  
OK.  
CLOCK  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
ON  
1
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
AAB  
AUTO ADJUST is highlighted.  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 0  
THU  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press OK.  
CLOCK  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
ON  
OFF  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 0  
THU  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OK.  
4
5
6
7
CLOCK  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
ON  
1
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
AAB  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 0  
THU  
THU  
THU  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM,  
then press OK.  
CLOCK  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
1
AAB  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 0  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m repeatedly until the programme  
position of the station that carries a time  
signal appears.  
CLOCK  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2
CDE  
2 8  
.
9 . 2 0 0 0  
1 8 : 0 0  
If the VCR does not receive a time signal  
from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns  
to OFF automatically.  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
Tips  
If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the  
VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal  
from the station whose programme position is displayed in the CLOCK PROGRAMrow.  
If you do not need the Auto Clock Set, select OFF.  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
Note  
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Setting your personal code  
For identification, you can enter a personal  
code into the VCR. Once you enter your  
personal code, you can confirm it any time  
but can never change it. Please make a note  
of the code to quote to the police if your  
VCR is stolen.  
Before you start…  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
CLEAR  
If there is a tape in the VCR, remove it.  
Turn off the VCR.  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
7
?/1 ON/STANDBY  
M/m/</,  
OK  
X
Hold down X (pause) and ?/1 ON/  
STANDBY on the VCR simultaneously for  
more than three seconds.  
SECURITY FUNCTION  
1
PERSONAL CODE  
– – – – – – – – – – –  
ON/STANDBY  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Enter your personal code.  
2
SECURITY FUNCTION  
1 Press M/m to select a character.  
PLAY  
OK  
PERSONAL CODE  
WB1 5 7 8 – – – –  
Each time you press M, the character  
changes as shown below.  
A t B t t Z t 0 t 1 t t 9  
t (blank space) t (hyphen) t A  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : 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 11 characters for your personal code.  
Press OK.  
A confirmation screen appears.  
SECURITY FUNCTION  
3
4
PLAY  
OK  
PERSONAL CODE  
WB1 5 7 8 – – – –  
FINAL CONFIRM  
CANCEL  
: OK  
CLEAR  
:
EXIT : MENU  
If the displayed personal code is correct, press OK.  
If the displayed personal code is wrong, press CLEAR and continue from  
step 2.  
PLAY  
OK  
CLEAR  
To confirm your personal code  
While the VCR is turned off and there is no tape in the VCR, hold down X (pause)  
and ?/1 ON/STANDBY on the VCR simultaneously for more than three seconds.  
The entered personal code appears on the TV screen. Press any button to enter  
normal viewing mode.  
Note  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few minutes.  
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Basic Operations  
Playing a tape  
Z EJECT  
DISPLAY  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
H PLAY  
X PAUSE  
M
FF  
x STOP  
REW  
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 PLAY.  
3
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.  
PLAY  
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 PLAY  
M
m
FF during stop  
Rewind the tape  
Eject the tape  
REW 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 use the time counter  
Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the  
display window resets to 0:00:00.Search for the point afterwards by referring to  
the counter.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
To display the counter on the TV screen, press  
DISPLAY.  
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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)  
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 PLAY.  
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 PLAY.  
Note  
When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby mode.  
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Recording TV programmes  
COUNTER/  
REMAIN  
DISPLAY  
SP/LP  
t TV/VIDEO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PROG +/–  
z REC  
x STOP  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
1
2
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Press PROG +/to select the programme position or station name you want  
to record.  
PROG  
3
4
SP VIDEO  
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.  
VIDEO  
LP  
OPC  
Press z REC to start recording.  
REC  
5
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.  
VIDEO  
Recording indicator  
LP  
OPC  
To stop recording  
Press x STOP.  
To check the remaining time  
Press  
DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the  
remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the  
remaining time appear alternately. 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 TAPE LENGTH in the  
OPTIONS-1 menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 73).  
To watch another TV programme while recording  
Press t TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO 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 INPUT SELECT or PROG +/buttons.  
The  
DISPLAY 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.  
Notes  
The  
DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion  
playback.  
The  
DISPLAY information will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape.  
If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will  
not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the  
two video systems.  
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.  
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Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct  
Rec)  
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 REC 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 REC 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 REC.  
You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page  
73).  
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-SE800G and SE800I 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 ON/STANDBY  
x STOP  
DIAL TIMER  
PROGRAM +/–  
X
Before you start...  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
Make sure the tape is longer than the total  
recording time.  
To record from a decoder, turn it on.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT  
SELECT  
Press DIAL TIMER.  
DIAL TIMER  
1
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 VIDEO  
OPC  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
continued  
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Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.  
DIAL TIMER  
2
3
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
Press DIAL TIMER.  
DIAL TIMER  
STARTand the current time appear alternately in the display window.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.  
DIAL TIMER  
PROGRAM  
4
5
You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time  
in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/buttons.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
TRACKING  
Press DIAL TIMER.  
DIAL TIMER  
STOPand the recording stop time appear alternately in the display window.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
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Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.  
DIAL TIMER  
PROGRAM  
6
You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time  
in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/buttons.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
TRACKING  
Press DIAL TIMER.  
DIAL TIMER  
7
8
The programme position or station name appears in the display window.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position.  
DIAL TIMER  
To record from another source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs,  
turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line  
in the display window.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
INPUT SELECT  
DIAL TIMER  
Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.  
9
OKappears in the display window for about five seconds.  
The  
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for  
recording.  
To record from another source, leave the connected equipment switched on.  
To return to the previous step  
To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + 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 37).  
Display tape information on the TV screen (page 40).  
Check the timer settings (page 62).  
Watch another TV programme (page 40).  
To set the clock  
Turn DIAL TIMER so that CLOCKappears in the display window.  
1
Press DIAL TIMER.  
2 DAYappears in the display window.  
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day.  
3
Press DIAL TIMER.  
4 MONTHappears in the display window.  
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the month, and then the year.  
5 After you set the year, CLOCKappears in the display window again.  
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.  
6
7
When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER 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 AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1  
menu (page 73).  
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 TIMER 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 AUTO ADJUST is set to ON, 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 DIAL TIMER. 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 62).  
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Recording TV programmes using the  
VIDEO Plus+ system  
The VIDEO Plus+ system is the feature that  
simplifies programming the VCR to make  
timer recordings. Just enter the PlusCode  
listed in the TV programme guide. The date,  
times, and programme position of that  
?/1  
programme are set automatically. You can  
preset a total of eight programmes, including  
settings made with other timer methods.  
CLEAR  
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  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
INPUT  
SELECT  
Set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus+ or  
VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see  
page 73).  
MENU  
TIMER  
M/m/</,  
OK  
x STOP  
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Press  
TIMER.  
TIMER  
1
When you set TIMER OPTIONS to  
VARIABLE:  
TIMER METHOD  
STANDARD  
VIDEO Plus+  
The TIMER METHOD menu appears  
on the TV screen. Press M/m to select  
VIDEO Plus+, then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
2 8 . 9 THU  
When you set TIMER OPTIONS to  
VIDEO Plus+:  
VIDEO Plus+  
PLUSCODE  
– – – – – – – – –  
The VIDEO Plus+ menu appears on the  
TV screen.  
SET  
:
09  
EXIT : MENU  
Press the programme number buttons to  
enter the PlusCode.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
3
VIDEO Plus+  
2 8 . 9 THU  
PLUSCODE  
1 2 4 6 – – – – –  
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and  
re-enter the correct number.  
SET  
CONFIRM : OK  
CANCEL CLEAR  
:
09  
CLEAR  
:
EXIT : MENU  
Press OK.  
TIMER  
2 8 . 9 THU  
The date, start and stop times, programme  
position or station name, tape speed, and  
VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen.  
PLAY  
OK  
DATE  
TIME  
PROG.  
3 5  
TODAY  
SP / LP  
LIST  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
OFF  
If “– –” appears in the PROG.”  
(programme) column (this may happen  
for local broadcasts), you have to set the  
appropriate programme position  
manually.  
INPUT SELECT  
CLEAR  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to select the desired programme position.  
To record from another source connected to one or more of the LINE  
inputs, press INPUT SELECT 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 CLEAR to cancel the setting.  
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If you want to change the date, tape speed,  
and the VPS/PDC setting:  
4
TIMER  
2 8 . 9 THU  
PLAY  
OK  
DATE  
TIME  
PROG.  
3 5  
TODAY  
SP / LP  
LIST  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
1 Press </, to highlight the item you  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
ON  
want to change.  
2 Press M/m to reset it.  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : 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 ON.  
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 another 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 SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday) t  
MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t SAT (every Saturday) ..... t MON (every Monday)  
t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t TOMORROW  
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 (when the VPS or PDC indicator in the display  
window is lit).  
To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON 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 a programme from your set top box  
If you connect a set top box and the VCR, you can record a programme from your set  
top box.  
Turn on the set top box.  
1
On the set top box, select the programme for which you want to make a timer  
2 setting.  
Follow steps 1 through 6 above.  
3
Keep the set top box turned on until the VCR finishes recording the programme  
4 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 37).  
Display tape information on the TV screen (page 40).  
Check the timer settings (page 62).  
Watch another TV programme (page 40).  
Tips  
To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/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 PROG +/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 AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1  
To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press  
OK in step 4. For details, see step 3 in Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings(page  
62).  
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 TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the VIDEO  
Plus+ menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select VIDEO Plus+ or VARIABLE.  
The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a programme  
from your set top box.  
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 VIDEO Plus+ 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.  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or  
VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see  
page 73).  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
7
INPUT  
SELECT  
MENU  
TIMER  
M/m/</,  
OK  
x STOP  
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TIMER  
Press  
TIMER.  
1
When you set TIMER OPTIONS to  
VARIABLE:  
TIMER METHOD  
STANDARD  
VIDEO Plus+  
The TIMER METHOD menu appears  
on the TV screen. Press M/m to select  
STANDARD, then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
2 8 . 9 THU  
TIMER  
When you set TIMER OPTIONS to  
STANDARD:  
The TIMER menu appears on the TV  
screen.  
DATE  
TIME  
PROG.  
TODAY  
SP / LP  
LIST  
– – : – – – – : – –  
– –  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
OFF  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
Set the date, start and stop times,  
programme position or station name, tape  
speed, and VPS/PDC function:  
2
TIMER  
2 8 . 9 THU  
PLAY  
OK  
DATE  
TIME  
PROG.  
3 5  
TODAY  
SP / LP  
LIST  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
OFF  
1 Press , to highlight each item in turn.  
2 Press M/m to set each item.  
INPUT SELECT  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : 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 ON. For details about the  
To record from another source connected to one or more of the LINE  
inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the  
PROG.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 another source, leave the connected equipment switched on.  
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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 SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday) t  
MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t SAT (every Saturday) ..... t MON (every  
Monday) t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t  
TOMORROW t TODAY  
Tips  
To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/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 PROG +/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 AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1  
menu (page 73).  
Even if you set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus+ in the OPTIONS-2 menu, you can set the  
timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER, then go to step 2.  
To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press  
OK in step 2. For details, see step 3 in Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings(page  
62).  
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 OFF for the timer recording of a programme  
from your set top box.  
The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information  
signals.  
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Additional Operations  
Playing/searching at various speeds  
×2  
SLV-SE800G, SE800I  
y SLOW  
H PLAY  
JOG  
Shuttle ring  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
m
M
SLV-SE700G, SE700I  
H PLAY  
M
m
FF  
m
REW  
M
Playback options  
Operation  
View the picture during fast-  
forward or rewind  
During fast-forward, hold down M  
down m REW/m.  
FF/M. During rewind, hold  
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Playback options  
Operation  
Play at high speed  
During playback, press M  
commander.  
FF or m  
REW on the remote  
REW/m.  
During playback, hold down M  
FF/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 SLOW.  
Play frame by frame  
During pause, press M  
FF or m  
REW on the remote  
REW to play one  
commander. Hold down M  
FF or m  
frame each second.  
Rewind and start play  
During stop, press H PLAY on the VCR while holding down m on  
the VCR.  
To resume normal playback  
Press H PLAY.  
Using the shuttle ring  
(SLV-SE800G and SE800I 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 TRACKING +/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  
DISPLAY.  
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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 REC  
While recording, press z REC.  
1
The  
indicator appears in the display window.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
Press z REC 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 REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.  
To cancel the duration  
Press z REC repeatedly until the  
indicator disappears and the VCR returns to the  
normal recording mode.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.  
Note  
You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording  
duration time.  
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Synchronized Recording  
(SLV-SE800G and SE800I only)  
You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a  
set top box by connecting the equipment to the LINE-3 IN connector. The connected  
equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work.  
When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns on and  
starts recording a programme from LINE-3 IN.  
How to connect for Synchronized Recording  
Connect the LINE-3 IN connector of the VCR to the TV Scart connector of the set  
top box. Then connect the LINE-1 (TV) connector to the TV.  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
Set top box, etc.  
TV Scart  
t LINE-3 IN  
connector  
i LINE-1 (TV)  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
Scart (EURO-AV)  
: 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  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT  
SELECT  
SYNCHRO REC  
PROG +/–  
Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/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 SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds.  
The SYNCHRO REC 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 SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC 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 set top boxes.  
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 SYNCHRO REC 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  
CLEAR  
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 LISTS and press OK.  
Press M/m to highlight TIMER LIST, then press  
3 OK:  
TIMER LIST  
2 8 .  
PROG.  
3 5  
AAB  
CDE  
FGH  
I J K  
– –  
9
THU  
VPS  
PDC  
DATE  
TIME  
TODAY  
3 0 . 9  
2 . 1 0  
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  
MON  
FRI  
SUN  
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.  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
:
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press M/m to select the setting you want to  
4 change or cancel, then press OK.  
TIMER  
2 8 . 9 THU  
DATE  
. 1 0  
TIME  
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0  
PROG.  
CDE  
2
The selected setting appears in the TIMER  
menu.  
SP / LP  
LIST  
LP  
VPS / PDC  
ON  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : 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 CLEAR.  
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 TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing OK. Press  
MENU to exit the TIMER LIST.  
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Recording stereo and bilingual  
programmes  
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, HIFI AUDIO in the OPTIONS-1 menu should be  
set to NICAM (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 72 for details.  
To select the sound while recording  
Press AUDIO MONITOR 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)  
Bilingual programmes  
To listen to  
Main  
On-screen display  
MAIN  
Display window  
STEREO  
Sub  
SUB  
STEREO  
Main and sub  
Standard sound*  
MAIN/SUB  
No indicator  
STEREO  
No indicator  
* Usually the main sound (monaural)  
Selecting the sound during playback  
Press AUDIO MONITOR 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  
LCH  
STEREO  
RCH  
STEREO  
No indicator  
No indicator  
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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  
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 Scart or AUDIO OUT connections.  
When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the  
AUDIO MONITOR setting.  
If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the  
OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF (see page 72).  
If HIFI AUDIO is set to STANDARD, the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi-fi  
and normal audio tracks. Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not change the sound.  
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Searching using the Smart Search  
function  
If you record multiple programmes on a tape,  
use the Smart Search 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 SMART SEARCH 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 LATEST DATA in the SMART  
SEARCH screen (see page 67).  
Before you start…  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
SMART  
SEARCH  
M/m/</,  
OK  
After recording, press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.  
Press SMART SEARCH.  
1
2
SMART SEARCH  
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  
TIME  
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  
BLANK TIME  
3 0 MIN.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT  
:
SMART SEARCH  
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SMART SEARCH  
1 8 0 MIN.  
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts  
automatically from the beginning of the selected  
programme.  
NOW SEARCHING  
To stop searching  
Press x STOP.  
To exit the SMART SEARCH screen  
Press SMART SEARCH.  
To record in a blank space  
SMART SEARCH  
1 8 0 MIN.  
PROG.  
FGH  
Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row  
in the SMART SEARCH 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 BLANK TIMEand the remaining time  
indication only refers to the length of the last blank  
space.  
DATE  
TIME  
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  
BLANK TIME  
3 0 MIN.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT  
:
SMART SEARCH  
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 LATEST  
DATA. Otherwise, all of the data for the tape is deleted.  
Reinsert the last tape that you used to record a programme.  
1
2
Press SMART SEARCH.  
SMART SEARCH  
NO DATA  
LATEST DATA  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT  
:
SMART SEARCH  
continued  
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Press M/m to highlight LATEST DATA.  
3
4
SMART SEARCH  
If you want to reset the latest data screen,  
highlight NO DATA and press OK, then record a  
programme.  
DATE  
TIME  
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  
NO DATA  
LATEST DATA  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT  
:
SMART SEARCH  
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 SMART SEARCH screen using the SMART SEARCH  
button. If you decide to stop recording, press SMART SEARCH to make the SMART  
SEARCH 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 SMART  
SEARCH 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, LATEST DATA does not appear in the  
SMART SEARCH 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 Smart Search 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
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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.  
./>  
INDEX  
SEARCH  
1
2
3
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.  
1
2
Press ./> INDEX SEARCH.  
To search ahead, press > INDEX  
SEARCH.  
INDEX  
SEARCH  
To search backwards, press . INDEX  
SEARCH.  
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts  
automatically from that point.  
To stop searching  
Press x STOP.  
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 (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 TRACKING +/to display  
TRACKING  
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  
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 HIGH in the  
OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 73).  
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  
EDIT  
ON  
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 ON in  
the OPTIONS-1 menu (the OPC indicator lights up  
in the display window). For details, see page 72.  
OFF  
AUDIO MIX  
HIFI AUDIO  
AUTO LONG PLAY  
TAPE LENGTH  
RETURN  
OFF  
NICAM  
OFF  
E1 8 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : 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 OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu. The OPC indicator in the display window  
turns off.  
Tip  
To set tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKING + 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 REC 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  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK.  
2
OPTIONS - 1  
OPTIONS - 2  
OPC  
EDIT  
ON  
TIMER OPTIONS  
POWER SAVE  
TV DIRECT REC  
RR  
VARIABLE  
OFF  
OFF  
AUDIO MIX  
OFF  
ON  
HIFI AUDIO  
NICAM  
OFF  
NORMAL  
AUTO LONG PLAY  
TAPE LENGTH  
RETURN  
RETURN  
E1 8 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
EXIT : 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.  
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4
5
Menu choices  
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.  
OPTIONS-1  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
OPC  
ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control) function  
and improve picture quality.  
OFF to switch off OPC.  
EDIT  
ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing.  
OFF to turn off EDIT.  
AUDIO MIX  
ON to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the same  
time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function.  
OFF to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately.  
Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.  
If you press Z EJECT or turn the VCR off, AUDIO MIX will be  
reset to OFF. For details, see page 65.  
HIFI AUDIO  
NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track.  
STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track.  
For details, see page 64.  
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Menu option  
Set this option to  
AUTO LONG PLAY  
ON 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 AUTO LONG PLAY to  
work correctly, the TAPE LENGTH setting must be accurate.  
OFF to keep the set tape speed.  
TAPE LENGTH  
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.  
OPTIONS-2  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for  
TIMER OPTIONS  
selecting STANDARD or VIDEO Plus+ when pressing the  
TIMER button.  
STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing the  
TIMER button.  
VIDEO Plus+ to display the VIDEO Plus+ menu when pressing  
the  
TIMER button.  
For details, see page 48 and 52.  
POWER SAVE  
ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve  
the VCRs power.  
OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the  
VCR is standing by.  
TV DIRECT REC  
RR  
ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function.  
OFF to deactivate it.  
NORMAL for normal everyday use.  
HIGH for well-used video tapes such as rented tapes.  
Select this option when NORMAL does not improve the picture  
quality.  
Notes  
When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display window remain on, even though  
POWER SAVE is set to ON.  
With the EDIT option ON, the OPC function does not work.  
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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 LINE IN 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 LINE-1 (TV)  
Other VCR (Player)  
Scart  
(EURO-AV)  
VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Example B  
Your VCR (Recorder)  
TV  
LINE-2 IN*1  
(open cover to connect)  
LINE OUT  
VMC-820HG audio/video cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Other VCR (Player)  
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Example C  
Your VCR (Recorder)  
TV  
t LINE-3 IN*1  
or  
t LINE-2 IN*2  
Other VCR (Player)  
Scart  
(EURO-AV)  
VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
How to connect to a stereo system  
(SLV-SE800G and SE800I only)  
Connect the LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R 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 LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select  
the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.  
If the other VCR does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, use the VMC-2106HG cable  
instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.  
*1 SLV-SE800G and SE800I only  
*2 SLV-SE700G and SE700I only  
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Basic editing  
(when recording on this VCR)  
Before you start editing  
z REC  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
Press INPUT SELECT to display the  
connected line in the display window.  
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.  
X
On this VCR, set EDIT to ON 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 REC 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 REC 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-SE800G and SE800I 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 LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R jacks  
cover on the front panel and connect a  
playback source.  
CLEAR  
Turn on the TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
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2
5
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AUDIO DUB  
LINE-2 IN  
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 AUDIO DUB.  
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 AUDIO MIX to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 72). Use this feature to listen  
to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio. When AUDIO MIX is set to ON, the  
AUDIO MONITOR button does not function.  
Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape.  
Note  
If you eject the tape or turn the VCR off, AUDIO MIX is automatically set to OFF.  
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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 ON/STANDBY  
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 POWER SAVE in the OPTIONS-2 menu to OFF (see page  
73).  
The clock has stopped and  
“–:– –” appears in the  
display window.  
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for  
more than one hour. Reset the clock (and timer).  
The playback picture does  
not appear on the TV  
screen.  
Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a  
monitor, set it to video input.  
If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable, make sure  
the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the t TV/  
VIDEO button on the remote commander to light up the VIDEO  
indicator.  
The picture is not clear.  
If your TV is connected to the VCR with both Scart and aerial  
cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 16).  
Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF  
channel output of your VCR.  
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/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 AUDIO MIX in the  
OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
The sound from a tape  
recorded with the VCR is  
not in stereo or the STEREO  
indicator in the display  
window is flashing.  
Adjust the tracking.  
The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using the Sony  
T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette  
as explained above.  
No TV programme appears  
on the TV screen.  
Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a  
monitor, set it to video input.  
If your TV is connected to the VCR with both Scart and aerial  
cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 16).  
Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF  
channel output of your VCR.  
Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. Select  
a programme position when recording TV programmes; select a  
line input when recording from other equipment.  
TV reception is poor.  
Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.  
Adjust the TV aerial.  
The tape starts playing as  
soon as it is inserted.  
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the  
tab hole (see page 41).  
The tape is ejected when  
you press z REC.  
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the  
tab hole (see page 41).  
Nothing happens when you  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
press z REC.  
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 set top box 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 VIDEO Plus+ menu or  
the TIMER menu does not  
appear.  
Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set  
correctly (see page 73).  
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 SYNCHRO REC  
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  
SYNCHRO REC again.  
The Synchronized  
Recording function does not  
work.  
The connected equipment was not turned off.  
Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC  
again.  
There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC 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 SYNCHRO REC again.  
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] / [VIDEO] remote control switch is set  
correctly.  
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 Scart cable to connect the VCR and your  
TV.  
Make sure the Scart 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.  
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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  
System  
General  
Channel coverage  
PAL (I)  
Power requirements  
220 240 V AC, 50 Hz  
VHF IA to IJ, SA10 to SA13 (SLV-SE700I and  
SE800I only)  
Power consumption  
21 W  
UHF B21 to B69  
Operating temperature  
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 (SLV-SE700I and  
SE800I only)  
HYPER S21 to S41 (SLV-SE700I and SE800I only)  
RF output signal  
5°C to 40°C  
Storage temperature  
20°C to 60°C  
Dimensions including projecting parts and controls  
UHF channels 21 to 69  
Approx. 430 × 100 × 283 mm  
(Approx. 17 × 4 × 11  
(SLV-SE700G, SE700I)  
Aerial out  
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket  
Tape speed  
3
inches) (w/h/d)  
8
Approx. 430 × 100 × 290 mm  
(Approx. 17 × 4 × 11  
(SLV-SE800G, SE800I)  
1
SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)  
NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only)  
LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)  
NTSC 16.67 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  
Approx. 1 min. (with E180 tape)  
inches) (w/h/d)  
2
Mass  
Approx. 4.3 kg (Approx. 9 lb 08 oz) (SLV-SE700G,  
SE700I)  
Approx. 4.4 kg (Approx. 9 lb 11 oz) (SLV-SE800G,  
SE800I)  
Supplied accessories  
Remote commander (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
Aerial cable (1)  
Inputs and outputs  
i LINE-1 (TV)  
21-pin  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
Video input: pin 20  
Audio input: pins 2 and 6  
Video output: pin 19  
Audio output: pins 1 and 3  
t LINE-2 IN (SLV-SE700G, SE700I)  
21-pin  
Video input: pin 20  
Audio input: pins 2 and 6  
t LINE-3 IN (SLV-SE800G, SE800I)  
21-pin  
Video input: pin 20  
Audio input: pins 2 and 6  
LINE-2 IN (SLV-SE800G, SE800I)  
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  
Phono jack (2)  
Rated output level: 327 mVrms  
Load impedance: 47 kilohms  
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms  
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Index to parts and controls  
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.  
Front panel  
SLV-SE800G, SE800I  
A ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch (34)  
B Tape compartment  
L m (rewind) button (34) (37) (55)  
M DIAL TIMER (43)  
C Remote sensor (5)  
N PROGRAM/TRACKING +/buttons  
D A EJECT button (37)  
O AUTO SET UP/  
E Shuttle ring (56)  
RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL  
F H PLAY button (37) (56)  
G JOG button (57)  
P AUDIO DUB button (77)  
Q SYNCHRO REC (Synchronized  
H z REC (record) button (40) (58) (76)  
I X (pause) button (37) (76)  
J x STOP button (37) (76)  
K M (fast-forward) button (37) (55)  
Recording) button (60)  
R RR (Reality Regenerator) button (70)  
S LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L (left)/R  
(right) jacks (covered) (74) (75)  
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SLV-SE700G, SE700I  
A ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch (34)  
B Tape compartment  
I M (fast-forward) button (37) (55)  
J m (rewind) button (37) (55)  
C Remote sensor (5)  
D A EJECT button (37)  
K PROGRAM/TRACKING +/buttons  
E H PLAY button (37) (56)  
F z REC (record) button (40) (58) (76)  
G X (pause) button (37) (76)  
L AUTO SET UP/  
RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL  
M RR (Reality Regenerator) button (70)  
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Display window  
STEREO SP VIDEO VPS SMARTLINK  
NICAM LP  
EP  
PDC OPC  
TV  
A Timer indicator (45) (50) (53)  
B NICAM indicator (64)  
H SMARTLINK indicator (11)  
I TV indicator (42)  
C STEREO indicator (64)  
D Tape speed indicators (40)  
E VIDEO indicator (10) (40)  
J Audio dubbing indicator* (77)  
K Tracking indicator (70)  
L Time counter/clock/line/programme  
position indicator (37) (40) (76)  
F VPS (Video Programme System)/PDC  
(Programme Delivery Control) indicator  
M Remaining time indicator (40)  
N Tape/recording indicator (40)  
G OPC (Optimum Picture Control)  
indicator (70)  
* SLV-SE800G and SE800I only  
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Rear panel  
A Mains lead (9) (10)  
D AERIAL OUT  
ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9) (10)  
B t LINE-2 IN connector*1 (12) (75)  
E i LINE-1 (TV)  
t LINE-3 IN connector*2 (12) (59)  
i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (10)  
F AUDIO OUT R (right)/L (left)  
C AERIAL IN  
SORTIE AUDIO D/G jacks (12)  
ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9) (10)  
G NTSC PB (Play Back) switch (37)  
*1 SLV-SE700G and SE700I only  
*2 SLV-SE800G and SE800I only  
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A Z EJECT button (37)  
B WIDE button (for TV) (7)  
C AUDIO MONITOR button (64)  
D ×2 button* (56)  
Remote commander  
E y SLOW button* (56)  
F SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)  
button (40)  
G
DISPLAY button (40)  
H - (tens digit) button (6) (41)  
I 2 (volume) +/buttons (for TV) (7)  
J z REC (record) button (40) (58)  
K MENU button (17) (62)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
L X PAUSE/M button (17) (37)  
x STOP/m button (17) (37)  
m
M
REW (rewind)/< button (37)  
FF (fast-forward)/, button (37)  
H PLAY/OK button (17) (37)  
* FASTEXT buttons (for TV)  
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M [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch (5)  
N ?/1 (on/standby) switch (6) (50)  
O COUNTER/REMAIN button (40)  
/ (Teletext) button (for TV) (7)  
P a TV power on/TV mode select button  
(for TV) (6)  
Q ./> INDEX SEARCH buttons*  
S t TV/VIDEO button (6) (10) (40)  
T Programme number buttons (6) (41)  
U INPUT SELECT button (41) (53) (76)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
V PROG (programme) +/buttons (6) (20)  
c/C Teletext page access buttons (for  
W
TIMER button (49) (53)  
X SMART SEARCH button (66)  
* FASTEXT buttons (for TV)  
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Index  
A
L
S
Adjusting  
Language selecting 17  
LP mode 40  
Safety tab 41  
Scart connection 10  
Searching  
picture 22, 70  
tracking 70  
Aerial hookup 9  
at various speeds 55  
using the index function 69  
using the Smart Search  
function 66  
M
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 22  
Audio dubbing 77  
Audio track 65  
Auto Clock Set 32  
Auto Long Play 73  
Auto Set Up 13  
Monaural 64  
Monitoring  
during playback 64  
during recording 64  
Security function 34  
Smart Search 66  
SMARTLINK  
Automatic Power Off 11  
One Touch Menu 11  
One Touch Play 11, 38  
One Touch Timer 11  
Preset Download 11  
TV Direct Rec 11, 42  
SP mode 40  
N
NICAM broadcasts 64  
Normal audio track 65  
C
Changing the programme  
position 23  
Changing the station name 27  
Cleaning the video heads 79  
Clock setting 29  
O
OPC (Optimum Picture  
Control) 70  
Optional setting 72  
Stereo 64  
Synchronized Recording 59  
Colour system  
compatible colour systems  
setting 37  
P
T
PDC (Programme Delivery  
Control) 50  
Connecting  
Timer setting 52  
the VCR and your TV 9, 10  
to a set top box 12  
to a stereo system 12  
to a TV with a Scart  
(EURO-AV) connector 10  
Counter 37  
cancelling 62  
changing 62  
checking 62  
daily/weekly recording 50,  
using the Dial Timer 43  
using the VIDEO Plus+  
system 48  
Adjusting  
Playback 36  
at various speeds 55  
frame-by-frame 56  
selecting the sound 64  
slow motion 56  
D
Power save 73  
Presetting channels 19  
Adjusting  
Demonstration 47  
Dial Timer 43  
Disabling the programme  
positions 25  
Dubbing. see Editing  
R
V
Reality Regenerator 70  
Recording 39  
VIDEO Plus+  
recording 48  
VPS (Video Programme  
System) 50  
bilingual programmes 64  
duration time 58  
saving 41  
E
Editing 74  
stereo programmes 64  
timer setting 52  
EP mode 38  
using the Dial Timer 43  
using the VIDEO Plus+  
system 48  
H
Hi-fi audio track 65  
what you are watching on  
the TV 42  
I
Index search 69  
while watching another  
programme 40  
RF channel 14, 16  
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