Sony VCR SLV SE80EN EG User Manual

3-865-443-13 (1)  
Vid e o Ca sse t t e  
Re co rd e r  
Operating Instructions  
PAL NTSC 4.43  
SLV-SE80EN/EG  
©1999 by Sony Corporation  
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Ta b le o f co n t e n t s  
Ge t t in g St a rt e d  
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5
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Step 1: Unpacking  
Step 2: Setting up the remote commander  
Step 3: Connecting the VCR  
14 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR  
16 Step 5: Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function  
18 Step 6: Setting the clock  
23 Selecting a language  
24 Presetting channels  
28 Changing/ disabling programme positions  
34 Setting the Canal Plus decoder  
68 Searching using the index  
Ba sic Op e ra t io n s  
39 Playing a tape  
function  
69 Adjusting the picture  
71 Changing menu options  
43 Recording TV programmes  
48 Recording TV programmes using  
the ShowView system*  
53 Setting the timer manually  
Ed it in g  
74 Connecting to a VCR or stereo  
system  
Ad d it io n a l Op e ra t io n s  
75 Basic editing  
56 Playing/ searching at various  
76 Audio dubbing  
speeds  
59 Setting the recording duration  
time  
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
60 Checking/ changing/ cancelling  
78 Troubleshooting  
timer settings  
81 Specifications  
62 Recording stereo and bilingual  
82 Index to parts and controls  
programmes  
Back cover  
65 Searching using the Smart Search  
Index  
function  
* ShowView is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Development Corp. ShowView system is  
manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.  
Introduction  
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St e p 1  
Un p a ckin g  
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:  
• Remote commander  
• Aerial cable  
• R6 (size AA) batteries  
• EURO-AV cable  
• Audio cable  
Ch e ckin g yo u r m o d e l n a m e  
The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-SE80EN and  
SE80EG. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of  
your VCR. The SLV-SE80EN is the model used for illustration  
purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text,  
for example, “SLV-SE80EN only.”  
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Se t t in g u p t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
In se rt in g t h e b a t t e rie s  
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.  
Usin g t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
Remote sensor  
You can use this remote  
commander to operate this  
VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons  
on the remote commander  
marked with a dot (• ) can be  
used to operate your Sony TV.  
If the TV does not have the g  
symbol near the remote sensor,  
this remote commander will  
not operate the TV.  
TV / VIDEO  
1
4
2
5
3
6
To operate  
the VCR  
Set TV / VIDEO to  
VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR  
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV  
a Sony TV  
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St e p 2 : Se t t in g u p t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r (co n t in u e d )  
I/u  
V
WIDE  
AUDIO MONITOR  
;
FASTEXT buttons  
DISPLAY  
TV/VIDEO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme  
number  
buttons  
?
PROG+//  
/◊  
Á +/–  
TV control buttons  
To  
Press  
Turn the TV into standby mode  
I/ u  
Select an input source of the TV either from  
aerial in or from line in  
TV/ VIDEO  
Select the programme position of the TV  
Programme number buttons,  
?, PROG +/ –  
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To  
Press  
Adjust the volume of the TV  
Switch to TV (Teletext off)  
Switch to Teletext  
Á +/ –  
; (TV)  
V (Teletext)  
AUDIO MONITOR  
FASTEXT buttons  
DISPLAY  
/ ◊  
Select the sound  
Use FASTEXT  
Call up on-screen display  
Change the Teletext page  
Switch to/ from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For  
other manufactures wide TV, see “Controlling other  
TVs with the remote commander” below.)  
WIDE  
Notes  
With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.  
If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove  
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.  
Do not use a new battery with an old one together.  
Do not use different types of batteries together.  
Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.  
Co n t ro llin g o t h e r TVs w it h t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your  
TV is listed in the table on the next page, set the appropriate manufacturers  
code number.  
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2
Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV .  
Hold down I/ u, and enter your TVs code number(s) using the  
programme number buttons. Then release I/ u.  
Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV:  
I/ u, TV/ VIDEO, programme number buttons, ? (tens digit),  
PROG +/ –, Á +/ –, ; (TV), V (Teletext), FASTEXT buttons, WIDE*,  
MENU*, >*/ .*/ ?*/ /*, and OK*.  
* These buttons may not work with all TVs.  
Tip  
When you set your TVs code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV  
turns off automatically.  
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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 make wide mode settings, see the footnotes below this table for the  
applicable code numbers.  
Code number  
Manufacturer  
Code number  
Manufacturer  
1
1
17* , 49  
Sony  
01* , 02  
Panasonic  
Philips  
1
1
1
06* , 07* , 08*  
Akai  
68  
52  
12, 13  
22, 23  
25  
Ferguson  
Grundig  
Hitachi  
JVC  
Saba  
1
1
10* , 11*  
24  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
29  
33  
Sharp  
36  
Loewe  
Mivar  
NEC  
45  
Telefunken  
Thomson  
Toshiba  
2
43*  
09, 70  
66  
38  
3
Nokia  
15, 16, 69*  
1
* Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.  
2
* Press WIDE, then press Á +/ – to select the wide picture mode you want.  
3
* Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press >/ ./ ?/ / to  
select the wide picture you want and press OK.  
Notes  
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.  
If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.  
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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Co n n e ct in g t h e VCR  
If your TV does not have a EURO-AV connector, see page 12.  
If yo u r TV h a s a EURO-AV (Sca rt ) co n n e ct o r  
AERIAL IN  
: LINE-1  
(TV)  
AERIAL OUT  
Mains lead  
AERIAL IN  
to mains  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
EURO-AV  
(Scart)  
: Signal flow  
EURO-AV cable (supplied)  
1
2
Disconnect the aerial cable from your  
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the  
rear panel of the VCR.  
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and  
the aerial input of your TV using the  
supplied aerial cable.  
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
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Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR and  
the EURO-AV (Scart) connector on the  
TV with the optional EURO-AV cable.  
This connection improves picture and  
sound quality. Whenever you want to  
watch the VCR picture, press TV/  
VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator  
in the display window.  
4
Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
Note  
If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF MODULATOR in  
the OPTIONS-2 menu to OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal  
from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector (see page 73). You do  
not have to tune your TV to the VCR. Skip “Tuning your TV to the VCR” on page  
14.  
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Ab o u t t h e SMARTLINK fe a t u re s  
If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK,  
MEGALOGIC*1, EASYLINK*2, Q-Link*3, or EURO  
VIEW LINK*4, you can use the SMARTLINK  
function after you complete the steps on the  
SMARTLINK  
previous page (the SMARTLINK indicator appears in the VCRs 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.  
See “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 16.  
• TV Direct Rec  
You can easily record what you are watching on the TV (other than tapes being  
played on this VCR). For details, see “Recording what you are watching on the TV  
(TV Direct Rec)” on page 47.  
• One Touch Play  
With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning on the  
TV. For details, see “Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch  
Play)” on page 42.  
• 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  
SHOWVIEW menu) automatically by pressing  
TIMER on the remote  
commander. 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.  
“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.  
“Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.  
2
*
3
*
4
*
“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.  
Note  
Not all the TVs respond to the functions above.  
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If yo u r TV d o e s n o t h a ve a EURO-AV (Sca rt )  
co n n e ct o r  
AERIAL IN  
AERIAL OUT  
Mains lead  
to mains  
AERIAL IN  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
: Signal flow  
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV  
and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear  
panel of the VCR.  
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
2
3
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and  
the aerial input of your TV using the  
supplied aerial cable.  
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
Note  
When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to set  
RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS-2 menu to ON (initial setting) (see page 73).  
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Ad d it io n a l co n n e ct io n s  
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 (supplied)  
: Signal flow  
To a TV that has audio/video (A/V)  
input jacks (SLV-SE80EG only)  
This additional connection improves  
picture and sound quality. Connect the  
TV as shown on the right. Whenever  
you want to watch the VCR picture,  
press TV/ VIDEO to display the  
VIDEO indicator in the display window.  
LINE-2 VIDEO/  
AUDIO R/L OUT LINE IN  
Audio/video cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
To a satellite tuner  
You can watch programmes from the  
satellite tuner connected to this VCR on  
the TV even when the VCR is turned off  
using the Line Through function. When  
you turn on the satellite tuner, this VCR  
automatically sends the signal from the  
satellite tuner to the TV without turning  
itself on.  
DECODER/  
LINE-3 IN  
LINE OUT  
EURO-AV cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
1
Connect the satellite tuner to the DECODER/ LINE-3 IN connector as shown  
above.  
2
3
4
Set DECODER/ LINE 3 to LINE 3 in the OPTIONS-2 menu.  
Set POWER SAVE to OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu.  
Turn off the VCR.  
To watch a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and the TV.  
Note  
You cannot watch satellite programmes on the TV while recording unless you  
record a satellite programme.  
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Tu n in g yo u r TV t o t h e VCR  
If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable,  
skip this step.  
I/u ON/STANDBY  
PROGRAM +/–  
RF CHANNEL  
ON/STANDBY  
1
2
Press I/ u ON/ STANDBY to turn on the VCR.  
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.  
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.  
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.  
RF CHANNEL  
3
4
Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR  
picture.  
This programme position will now be referred to as the video  
channel.  
Press RF CHANNEL.  
The TV system appears in the display window.  
RF CHANNEL  
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PROGRAM  
5
6
Press PROGRAM +/ – (repeatedly) to select the appropriate TV  
system for your area. Select “G” for the B/ G TV system, or “K” for  
the D/ K TV system.  
Tune the TV to the same channel as that  
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
shown in the display window so that  
the picture on the right appears clearly  
on the TV screen.  
Refer to your TV manual for tuning  
instructions.  
If you select the wrong TV system in  
step 5, the picture on the right may not  
appear. Select the appropriate TV  
system and tune the TV again.  
If the picture does not appear clearly,  
see “To obtain a clear picture from the  
VCR” below.  
7
Press RF CHANNEL.  
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 6 above, go to step 7 to finish  
this procedure once. Then start again from step 2. After pressing RF  
CHANNEL, press PROGRAM +/ – while the RF channel is displayed, so that  
another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a  
clear picture appears.  
Note  
If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted.  
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Se t t in g u p t h e VCR w it h t h e Au t o Se t  
Up fu n ct io n  
Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto  
Set Up function. With this function, you can set the language for the  
on-screen display, TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView  
system.  
AUTO SET UP  
PROGRAM +/–  
AUTO  
1
2
Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.  
SET UP  
The VCR automatically turns on, and the country abbreviation  
appears in the display window.  
PROGRAM  
Press PROGRAM +/ – to select the abbreviation of your country.  
For some countries, there is a selection of languages to choose from.  
The abbreviations of the countries and languages are as follows:  
Abbreviation Country  
Language  
Czech  
CZ  
H
Checho  
Hungary  
Poland  
Russia  
Hungarian  
Polish  
PL  
RU  
ELSE  
Russian  
English  
Other  
countries  
If your country does not appear, select ELSE.  
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AUTO  
SET UP  
3
Press AUTO SET UP lightly.  
The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and  
presets them according to the TV system you selected in “Tuning  
your TV to the VCR.”  
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.  
To cancel the Auto Set Up function  
Press AUTO SET UP.  
Tip  
If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in  
the Auto Set Up function, see page 23.  
Note  
Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function during step 3. If you do, repeat the steps  
above.  
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Se t t in g t h e clo ck  
You must set the time and date on the  
VCR to use the timer recording features  
properly.  
MENU  
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.  
>/./?//  
OK  
Se t t in g t h e clo ck m a n u a lly  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
Press MENU, then press >/ . to  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
2
Press >/ . to highlight CLOCK, then  
press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
OFF  
1
. 1 . 1 9 9 9  
FRI  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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CLOCK  
3
4
5
6
Press >/ . to highlight MANUAL  
PLAY  
OK  
ADJUST, then press OK.  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
OFF  
1
. 1 . 1 9 9 9  
FRI  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
Press >/ . to set the date.  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 1 . 1 9 9 9  
OFF  
TUE  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
Press / to highlight the month and set  
the month pressing >/ ..  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 1 9 9 9  
OFF  
TUE  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
Set the year, hour, and minutes in  
sequence, pressing / to highlight the  
item to be set, and press >/ . to select  
the digits.  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 1 9 9 9  
OFF  
TUE  
1 8 : 0 0  
The day of the week is set automatically.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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CLOCK  
7
8
Press OK to start the clock.  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 1 9 9 9  
OFF  
PLAY  
OK  
TUE  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Tips  
To change the digits during setting, press ? to return to the item to be changed,  
and select the digits pressing >/ ..  
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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Ch a n g in g t h e st a t io n fo r  
t h e Au t o Clo ck Se t fu n ct io n  
Before you start…  
MENU  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
>/.  
OK  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
2
3
Press MENU, then press >/ . to  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
Press >/ . to highlight CLOCK, then  
press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 1 9 9 9  
OFF  
TUE  
1 8 : 0 0  
AUTO ADJUST is highlighted.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
Press OK.  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 1 9 9 9  
ON  
OFF  
PLAY  
OK  
TUE  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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CLOCK  
4
5
6
Press >/ . to highlight ON, then press  
PLAY  
OK  
OK.  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 1 9 9 9  
ON  
1
AAB  
TUE  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
Press . to highlight CLOCK PROG, then  
press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 1 9 9 9  
1
AAB  
1 8 : 0 0  
TUE  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
Press >/ . repeatedly until the  
programme position of the station that  
carries the time signal appears.  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 1 9 9 9  
2
CDE  
1 8 : 0 0  
TUE  
If the VCR does not receive the time  
signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST  
returns to OFF automatically.  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
MENU  
7
Press MENU to exit the 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  
PROG” row.  
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  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
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Se le ct in g a  
la n g u a g e  
MENU  
You can change the on-screen display  
language from the one you selected with  
the Auto Set Up function.  
>/.  
OK  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
MENU  
1
2
Press MENU, then press >/ . to  
SETTINGS  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press >/ . to highlight LANGUAGE,  
then press OK.  
LANGUAGE  
PLAY  
OK  
ENGLISH  
POLSKI  
ČESKÝ  
MAGYAR  
PУCCKИЙ  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
3
4
Press >/ . to highlight the desired language, then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
MENU  
Press MENU to exit the 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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Pre se t t in g  
ch a n n e ls  
0
PROG +/–  
MENU  
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.  
>/./?//  
OK  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
2
Press MENU, then press >/ . to  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
TUNER  
Press >/ . to highlight TUNER, then  
press OK.  
PROG.  
1
PLAY  
OK  
SYSTEM  
D / K  
NORMAL  
1 2 AAB  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
C
OFF  
ON  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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TUNER  
3
4
5
Press >/ . to highlight NORMAL/  
PROG.  
1
CATV, then press OK.  
SYSTEM  
PLAY  
OK  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
NORMAL  
CATV  
ON  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
TUNER  
Press >/ . to highlight NORMAL, then  
press OK.  
PROG.  
1
PLAY  
OK  
SYSTEM  
D / K  
NORMAL  
1 2 AAB  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
C
OFF  
ON  
To preset CATV (Cable Television)  
channels, select CATV.  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
• PROG  
Press PROG +/ – to select the programme  
position.  
Selected programme  
position  
TUNER  
PROG.  
4
SYSTEM  
D / K  
NORMAL  
1 2 AAB  
OFF  
ON  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
C
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
TUNER  
6
Press >/ . to highlight CHANNEL SET,  
then press OK.  
PROG.  
AAB  
4
SYSTEM  
D / K  
1 2  
ON  
PLAY  
OK  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
C
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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7
Press >/ . repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.  
The channels appear in the following order:  
PLAY  
OK  
B/G TV system  
D/K TV system  
Channel number  
in the CHANNEL Channel  
SET field  
Receivable  
Channel number Receivable  
in the CHANNEL Channel  
SET field  
C02  
C03  
C04  
C05  
C06  
C07  
C08  
C09  
E2  
E3  
E4  
E5  
E6  
E7  
E8  
E9  
C02  
C05  
C06  
C12  
C13  
C14  
C15  
C16  
C17  
C18  
R1  
R6  
R7  
R12  
R2  
R3  
R4  
R5  
R8  
C10  
C11  
E10  
E11  
R9  
C12  
E12  
E21–E69  
S1–S41  
S01–S05  
C19  
C20  
C21–C69  
R10  
R11  
R21–R69  
C21–C69  
S01–S41  
S42–S46  
If you know the number of the channel you want, press the  
programme number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press  
“0” and then press “5.”  
TUNER  
8
If the TV sound is distorted or noisy,  
PROG.  
4
press >/ . to highlight SYSTEM and  
press OK. Then press >/ . to select B/  
G or D/ K so that you get the better  
sound.  
PLAY  
OK  
SYSTEM  
D / K  
B / G  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
OFF  
ON  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
9
To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat  
steps 5 to 8.  
MENU  
10  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
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After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The  
disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/ –  
buttons.  
1
2
In step 7 above, press programme number button “0” twice to display  
the number “00” beside CHANNEL SET.  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
If t h e p ict u re is n o t cle a r  
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in  
channels clearly. If, however, the picture is not clear, you may also use the  
manual tuning function.  
1
Press PROG +/ – or the programme number buttons to select the  
programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.  
2
3
4
Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.  
Select TUNER, then press OK.  
Select FINE TUNING, then press OK.  
The fine tuning meter appears.  
TUNER  
PROG.  
4
Selected programme  
position  
SYSTEM  
D / K  
NORMAL  
2 7  
OFF  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
C
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SET  
:
EXIT : MENU  
5
Press ?/ / to get a clearer picture, then press MENU to exit the  
menu.  
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.  
Note  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
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Ch a n g in g /  
d isa b lin g  
p ro g ra m m e  
p o sit io n s  
MENU  
>/.//  
OK  
After setting the channels, you can  
change the programme positions and  
station names as you like. If any  
programme positions are unused or  
contain unwanted channels, you can  
disable them.  
Ch a n g in g p ro g ra m m e  
p o sit io n s  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
MENU  
LISTS  
1
Press MENU, then press >/ . to  
highlight LISTS and press OK.  
CHANNEL LIST  
TIMER LIST  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CHANNEL LIST  
2
Press >/ . to highlight CHANNEL LIST,  
then press OK.  
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 PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
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CHANNEL LIST  
3
4
5
Press >/ . to highlight the row on which  
you want to change the programme  
position, then press /.  
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  
To display other pages for programme  
positions 6 to 60, press >/ . repeatedly.  
SELECT  
SET STATION NAME  
CONFIRM  
:
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CHANNEL LIST  
Press >/ . until the selected channel row  
moves to the desired programme  
position.  
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  
AAB  
FGH  
The selected channel is inserted at the  
new programme position and the  
intermediate channels are displaced to  
fill the gap.  
SELECT  
SET STATION NAME  
CONFIRM  
:
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press OK to confirm the setting.  
PLAY  
OK  
6
7
To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3  
to 5.  
MENU  
Press MENU to exit the 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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Ch a n g in g t h e st a t io n n a m e s  
You can change the station names (up to  
5 characters).  
MENU  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
>/./?//  
OK  
MENU  
1
2
Press MENU, then press >/ . to  
LISTS  
highlight LISTS and press OK.  
CHANNEL LIST  
TIMER LIST  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CHANNEL LIST  
Press >/ . to highlight CHANNEL LIST,  
then press OK.  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
PLAY  
OK  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
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CHANNEL LIST  
3
4
5
Press >/ . to highlight the row on  
which you want to change the station  
name, then press /.  
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  
To display other pages for programme  
positions 6 to 60, press >/ . repeatedly.  
SELECT  
SET STATION NAME  
CONFIRM  
:
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CHANNEL LIST  
Press /.  
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  
CHANNEL LIST  
Enter the station name.  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
CAB  
CDE  
1 Press >/ . to select a character.  
Each time you press >, the character  
changes as shown below.  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
A n B n ... n Z n a n b n ... n z  
n 0 n 1 n ... n 9 n (symbols) n  
(blank space) n 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.  
6
7
Press OK to confirm the new name.  
PLAY  
OK  
MENU  
Press MENU to exit the 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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Disa b lin g u n w a n t e d  
p ro g ra m m e p o sit io n s  
After presetting channels, you can  
disable unused programme positions.  
The disabled positions will be skipped  
later when you press the PROG +/ –  
buttons.  
CLEAR  
Before you start…  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
MENU  
>/.  
OK  
MENU  
LISTS  
1
Press MENU, then press >/ . to  
highlight LISTS, and press OK.  
CHANNEL LIST  
TIMER LIST  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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CHANNEL LIST  
2
3
4
Press >/ . to highlight CHANNEL LIST,  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
then press OK.  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
CHANNEL LIST  
Press >/ . to highlight the row on which  
you want to disable.  
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 PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
CLEAR  
CHANNEL LIST  
Press CLEAR.  
PROG  
CH  
1 2  
0 3  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
The selected row will be cleared as  
shown on the right.  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
5
6
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want  
to disable.  
MENU  
Press MENU to exit the 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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Se t t in g t h e Ca n a l Plu s d e co d e r  
You can watch or record Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder  
(not supplied) to the VCR.  
Co n n e ct in g a d e co d e r  
EURO-AV cable  
Canal Plus decoder  
(supplied w ith decoder)  
DECODER/LINE-3 IN  
EURO-AV  
(Scart)  
: Signal flow  
AERIAL OUT  
: LINE-1 (TV)  
Aerial cable  
(supplied)  
AERIAL IN  
EURO-AV  
(Scart)  
EURO-AV cable (supplied)  
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0
To watch or record Canal Plus  
programmes, set your VCR to receive  
the channels using the on-screen display.  
PROG +/–  
MENU  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR, the TV, and the  
decoder.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
>/./?//  
OK  
MENU  
OPTIONS  
1
2
3
Press MENU, then press >/ . to  
highlight OPTIONS and press OK.  
OPTIONS - 1  
OPTIONS - 2  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
OPTIONS - 2  
Press >/ . to highlight OPTIONS-2, then  
press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
DECODER / LINE 3  
TIMER OPTIONS  
DIMMER  
LINE3  
VARIABLE  
OFF  
POWER SAVE  
RF MODULATOR  
TV DIRECT REC  
RR  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
NORMAL  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
OPTIONS - 2  
Press >/ . to highlight  
DECODER/ LINE3, then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
DECODER / LINE 3  
TIMER OPTIONS  
DIMMER  
DECODER  
LINE3  
POWER SAVE  
RF MODULATOR  
TV DIRECT REC  
RR  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
NORMAL  
RETURN  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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OPTIONS - 2  
4
Press >/ . to highlight DECODER, then  
press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
DECODER / LINE 3  
TIMER OPTIONS  
DIMMER  
DECODER  
VARIABLE  
OFF  
POWER SAVE  
RF MODULATOR  
TV DIRECT REC  
RR  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
NORMAL  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
MENU  
MENU  
5
6
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
SETTINGS  
Press MENU, then press >/ . to  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
TUNER  
7
8
Press >/ . to highlight TUNER, then  
PROG.  
1
press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
SYSTEM  
D / K  
NORMAL  
1 2 AAB  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
C
OFF  
ON  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
TUNER  
Press >/ . to highlight NORMAL/  
CATV, then press OK.  
PROG.  
1
PLAY  
OK  
SYSTEM  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
NORMAL  
CATV  
ON  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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TUNER  
9
Press >/ . to highlight NORMAL, then  
PROG.  
1
PLAY  
OK  
press OK.  
SYSTEM  
D / K  
NORMAL  
1 2 AAB  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
C
OFF  
ON  
To preset CATV (Cable Television)  
channels, select CATV.  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
• PROG  
10  
Press PROG +/ – to select the desired  
programme position.  
Selected programme  
position  
TUNER  
PROG. 15  
SYSTEM  
D / K  
NORMAL  
1 2 AAB  
OFF  
ON  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
C
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
TUNER  
11  
Press >/ . to highlight CHANNEL SET,  
then press OK.  
PROG. 15  
PLAY  
OK  
SYSTEM  
D / K  
1 2  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
C
AAB  
ON  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
TUNER  
12  
13  
Press >/ . to select the Canal Plus  
PROG. 15  
channels, then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
SYSTEM  
D / K  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
NORMAL  
C
0 2  
CDE  
OFF  
ON  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
TUNER  
Press >/ . to highlight PAY-TV/  
CANAL+, then press OK.  
PROG. 15  
SYSTEM  
D / K  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
NORMAL  
ON  
OFF  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Se t t in g t h e Ca n a l Plu s d e co d e r (co n t in u e d )  
TUNER  
14  
15  
Press >/ . to highlight ON, then press  
PROG. 15  
OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
SYSTEM  
D / K  
NORMAL  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
PAY - TV / CANAL+  
AFT  
C0 2  
ON  
ON  
CDE  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
MENU  
Press MENU to exit the 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.  
To superimpose subtitles while watching Canal Plus programmes, make both  
decoder-VCR and VCR-TV connections using 21-pin EURO-AV cables that are  
compatible with the RGB signals. You cannot record subtitles on the VCR.  
When you watch Canal Plus programmes using the RFU input of the TV, press …  
TV/ VIDEO so that the VIDEO indicator appears in the display window.  
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Pla yin g a t a p e  
6 EJECT  
DISPLAY  
CLEAR  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
· PLAY  
P PAUSE  
)# FF  
p STOP  
03 REW  
NTSC PB  
1
2
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Insert a tape.  
The VCR turns on and starts playing  
automatically if you insert a tape with its  
safety tab removed.  
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3
Press · PLAY.  
PLAY  
OK  
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.  
Additional tasks  
To  
Press  
Stop play  
p STOP  
Pause play  
P PAUSE  
Resume play after pause  
Fast-forward the tape  
Rewind the tape  
Eject the tape  
P PAUSE or · PLAY  
)# FF during stop  
03 REW during stop  
6 EJECT  
To set the colour system  
If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set  
COLOUR SYSTEM in the OPTIONS-1 menu to conform to the system that  
the tape was recorded in (see page 72). (Normally set the option to AUTO.)  
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  
NTSC 4.43  
PAL and NTSC  
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To use the time counter  
At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. 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.  
Notes  
The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever 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 NTSC system, the sound is heard in  
monaural.  
While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote  
commander do not function.  
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Pla yin g a t a p e (co n t in u e d )  
St a rt in g p la yb a ck a u t o m a t ica lly w it h o n e b u t t o n  
(On e To u ch Pla y)  
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.  
1
Insert a tape.  
The VCR automatically turns on.  
If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the TV turns on and  
switches to the video channel. Playback starts automatically.  
2
Press · PLAY.  
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 · PLAY.  
Note  
When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby  
mode.  
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p ro g ra m m e s  
COUNTER/  
REMAIN  
DISPLAY  
SP/LP  
TV/VIDEO  
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4
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2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT  
SELECT  
PROG +/–  
r REC  
p STOP  
1
2
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
To record from a decoder, turn it on.  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
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INPUT SELECT  
3
4
5
Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears  
in the display window.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
• PROG  
Press PROG +/ – to select the programme position you want to  
record.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
SP / LP  
Press SP/ LP to select the tape speed, SP or 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  
REC  
6
Press r REC to start recording.  
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.  
VIDEO  
Recording indicator  
LP  
OPC  
To stop recording  
Press p STOP.  
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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 remaining time  
with the  
indicator also appears in the display window.  
SP  
0 : 0 0 : 2 2  
1 : 4 6  
Time counter  
Remaining time  
To correctly check the remaining time of the tape, set TAPE LENGTH in the  
OPTIONS-1 menu according to the tape type you use (see page 72).  
To w atch another TV programme w hile recording  
1
Press TV/ VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display  
window.  
2
Select another programme position on the TV.  
To save a recording  
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety  
tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again,  
cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.  
Safety tab  
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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.  
You can select a video source from the LINE-1 (TV) connector, the LINE-2 IN jacks,  
or the LINE-3 IN (Scart) connector also using the INPUT SELECT button.  
The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the  
information wont be recorded on the tape.  
If you dont want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.  
When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.  
Notes  
The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.  
The display 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.  
You cannot watch a Canal Plus programme while recording another Canal Plus  
programme.  
When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time  
may not be correct.  
The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.  
About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be  
displayed.  
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(TV Dire ct Re c)  
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are  
watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR).  
1
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
Press r 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 r 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 r 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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p ro g ra m m e s  
u sin g t h e  
I/u  
Sh o w Vie w syst e m  
The ShowView system is the feature that  
simplifies programming the VCR to  
make timer recording. Just enter the  
ShowView number listed in the TV  
programme guide. The date, times, and  
programme position of that programme  
are set automatically. You can preset up  
to eight programmes at a time.  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme  
number  
buttons  
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.  
TIMER  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
• Set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW  
or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2  
menu (see page 73).  
>/./?//  
OK  
p STOP  
TIMER  
1
Press  
TIMER.  
TIMER METHOD  
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to  
VARIABLE  
STANDARD  
SHOWVIEW  
The TIMER METHOD menu appears  
on the TV screen. Press >/ . to select  
SHOWVIEW, then press OK.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to  
SHOWVIEW  
EXIT : MENU  
2 8 . 9 TUE  
SHOWVIEW  
The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the  
TV screen.  
SHOWVIEW NO.  
– – – – – – – – –  
SET  
:
0–9  
EXIT : MENU  
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1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
3
Press the programme number buttons to  
enter the ShowView number.  
2 8 . 9 TUE  
SHOWVIEW NO.  
1 2 4 6 – – – – –  
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and  
re-enter the correct number.  
SET  
CONFIRM : OK  
CANCEL CLEAR  
:
0–9  
CLEAR  
:
EXIT : MENU  
TIMER  
Press OK.  
2 8 . 9 TUE  
PLAY  
OK  
DATE  
TIME  
PROG.  
3 5  
The date, start and stop times, programme  
position, tape speed, and VPS/ PDC  
setting appear on the TV screen.  
TODAY  
SP / LP  
LIST  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
OFF  
SELECT  
:
:
:
• If “--” appears in the “PROG.”  
(programme) column (this may  
happen for local broadcasts), you  
have to set the appropriate  
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
programme position manually.  
Press >/ . to select the desired programme position.  
To record from a decoder or other source connected to the LINE-1  
(TV) connector, the LINE-2 IN jacks, or the LINE-3 IN (Scart)  
connector, press INPUT SELECT to display “L1,” “L2,” or “L3.”  
You will only have to do this operation once for the referred  
channel. The VCR will then store your setting.  
CLEAR  
The information is incorrect, press CLEAR.  
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TIMER  
4
If you want to change the date, tape  
speed, and the VPS/ PDC function  
setting:  
2 8 . 9 TUE  
DATE  
TODAY  
TIME  
PROG.  
3 5  
PLAY  
OK  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
SP / LP  
LIST  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
OFF  
1 Press ?/ / to highlight the item  
you want to change.  
2 Press >/ . to reset it.  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
• To record the same programme every  
day or the same day every week, see  
“Daily/ weekly recording” below.  
• To use the VPS/ PDC function, set VPS/ PDC to ON.  
For details of the VPS/ PDC function, see “Timer recording with  
VPS/ PDC signals” on page 51.  
MENU  
5
6
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Press I/ u to turn off the VCR.  
The  
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR  
stands by for recording.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.  
Daily/w eekly recording  
In step 4 above, press . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press  
., the indication changes as shown below. Press > to change the indication  
in reverse order.  
TODAY n SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) n MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday)  
n MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) n SAT (every Saturday) .....  
n MON (every Monday) n SUN (every Sunday) n 1 month later  
n (dates count dow n) n TOMORROW n TODAY  
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Timer recording w ith 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 (with the VPS or PDC  
indicator in the display window 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 the LINE-1 (TV)  
connector, LINE-2 IN jacks, or LINE-3 IN (scart) connector.  
To record satellite broadcasts  
If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite  
programmes.  
1
2
Turn on the satellite tuner.  
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you  
want to make a timer setting.  
3
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the  
satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.  
To use the VCR after setting the timer  
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press I/ u. The  
indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press I/ u to  
reset the VCR after using the VCR.  
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:  
• Reset the counter.  
• Display tape information on the TV screen.  
• Check the timer settings.  
• Watch another TV programme.  
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Tips  
To set the programme position with a two digit number, press ? (tens digit)  
button followed by the programme number button.  
To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/ – button or  
programme number 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 72).  
To confirm, change, or clear the programme setting, press ?/ / to choose LIST,  
then press OK after step 4. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/ changing/  
cancelling timer settings” (page 60).  
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  
inserted.  
indicator flashes in the display window when you press I/ u with no tape  
When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the  
SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or  
VARIABLE.  
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m a n u a lly  
I/u  
If the ShowView system is not available  
in your area, follow the instructions  
below to set the timer to record  
programmes.  
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
INPUT SELECT  
• To record from a decoder, turn it on.  
• 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).  
MENU  
TIMER  
>/./?//  
OK  
p STOP  
TIMER  
1
Press  
TIMER.  
TIMER METHOD  
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to  
VARIABLE  
STANDARD  
SHOWVIEW  
The TIMER METHOD menu appears  
on the TV screen. Press >/ . to select  
STANDARD, then press OK.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
2 8 . 9 TUE  
TIMER  
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to  
STANDARD  
DATE  
TIME  
PROG.  
– –  
TODAY  
SP / LP  
LIST  
– – : – – – – : – –  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
OFF  
The TIMER menu appears on the TV  
screen.  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
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TIMER  
2
Set the date, start and stop times,  
programme position, tape speed, and  
VPS/ PDC function:  
2 8 . 9 TUE  
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 >/ . to set each item.  
To correct a setting, press ? to return to  
that setting and reset.  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
• To record the same programme every day or the same day every  
week, see “Daily/ weekly recording” on page 55.  
• To use the VPS/ PDC function, set VPS/ PDC to ON. For details of  
the VPS/ PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/ PDC  
signals” on page 51.  
INPUT SELECT  
• To record from a decoder or other source connected to the  
LINE-1 (TV) connector, the LINE-2 IN jacks, or the LINE-3 IN  
(Scart) connector, press INPUT SELECT to display “L1,” “L2,” or  
“L3” in the “PROG.” position.  
MENU  
3
4
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Press I/ u to turn off the VCR.  
The  
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR  
stands by for recording.  
To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected  
equipment switched on.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.  
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In step 2 above, press . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press  
., the indication changes as shown below. Press > to change the indication  
in reverse order.  
TODAY n SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) n MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday)  
n MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) n SAT (every Saturday) .....  
n MON (every Monday) n SUN (every Sunday) n 1 month later  
n (dates count dow n) n TOMORROW n TODAY  
Tips  
To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/ – button or  
programme number 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 72).  
Even if you set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW in the OPTIONS-2 menu, you can  
set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER, then go to step 2.  
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 I/ u with no tape  
inserted.  
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Pla yin g /se a rch in g  
a t va rio u s sp e e d s  
× 2  
& SLOW  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
· PLAY  
) FF  
JOG  
0 REW  
)# FF  
03 REW  
Shuttle ring  
Playback options  
Operation  
View the picture during  
fast-forward or rewind  
During fast-forward, hold down )# FF/ ) FF. During  
rewind, hold down 03 REW/ 0 REW.  
Play at high speed  
During playback, press )# FF or 03 REW on the remote  
commander.  
During playback, hold down )# FF/ ) FF or 03 REW/  
0 REW. When you release the button, normal playback  
resumes.  
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Operation  
Play at twice the normal  
speed  
During playback, press × 2.  
Play in slow motion  
Play frame by frame  
During playback, press & SLOW.  
During pause, press )# FF or 03 REW on the remote  
commander. Hold down )# FF or 03 REW to play one  
frame each second.  
Rewind and start play  
During stop, press · PLAY on the VCR while holding down  
0 REW on the VCR.  
To resume normal playback  
Press · PLAY.  
Usin g t h e sh u t t le rin g  
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, the 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 counterclockwise.  
The frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring. To  
resume normal playback, press JOG again. The JOG button goes 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.  
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re co rd in g  
d u ra t io n t im e  
r REC  
After starting recording in the normal  
way, you can have the VCR stop  
recording automatically after a specified  
duration.  
1
2
While recording, press r REC.  
The indicator appears in the display window.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
Press r REC repeatedly to set the duration.  
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 r REC repeatedly to set a new duration.  
To cancel the duration  
Press r REC repeatedly until the  
indicator disappears and the VCR  
returns to normal recording mode.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.  
Note  
You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the  
recording duration.  
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Ch e ckin g /  
ch a n g in g /  
I/u  
ca n ce llin g t im e r  
se t t in g s  
Before you start…  
CLEAR  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
MENU  
>/./?//  
OK  
1
2
3
Press I/ u to turn on the VCR.  
Press MENU, then press >/ . to highlight LISTS and press OK.  
TIMER LIST  
Press >/ . to highlight TIMER LIST, then  
press OK:  
2 8 . 9 TUE  
VPS  
PDC  
DATE  
TODAY  
3 0 . 9  
TIME  
PROG.  
3 5  
AAB  
CDE  
FGH  
J K  
– –  
– –  
– –  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
SP  
SP  
LP  
LP  
LP  
VPS  
PDC  
2 . 1 0  
MONFRI  
SUN  
– – . – –  
– – . – –  
– – . – –  
RETURN  
• If you want to change or cancel a setting,  
go on to the next step.  
6 : 3 0  
– : – –  
– : – –  
– : – –  
7 : 0 0  
– : – –  
– : – –  
– : – –  
I
SELECT  
SET  
:
• If you do not need to change or cancel  
the settings, press MENU, then turn off  
the VCR to return to recording standby.  
: OK  
CANCEL  
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
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TIMER  
4
Press >/ . to select the setting you want to  
change or cancel, then press OK.  
2 8 . 9 TUE  
DATE  
. 1 0  
TIME  
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0  
PROG.  
CDE  
2
SP / LP  
LIST  
LP  
VPS / PDC  
ON  
The selected setting appears in the TIMER  
menu.  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
5
6
• To change the setting, press ?/ / to highlight the item you want to  
change, and press >/ . to reset it.  
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.  
Press MENU.  
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  
w ill be cut off  
Programme 1  
Programme 2  
about 20 seconds w ill be cut off  
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p ro g ra m m e s  
In ZWEITON (Ge rm a n st e re o ) syst e m  
This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual  
programmes based on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual  
programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display  
window.  
To select bilingual sound w hile recording  
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.  
To listen to  
Main  
On-screen display  
MAIN  
Display w indow  
STEREO  
Sub  
SUB  
STEREO  
Main and sub  
MAIN/ SUB  
STEREO  
In NICAM syst e m (SLV-SE80EN o n ly)  
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 w hile recording  
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.  
Stereo programme  
To listen to  
Stereo  
On-screen display  
STEREO  
Display w indow  
STEREO  
Standard sound*  
No indicator  
No indicator  
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)  
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To listen to  
Main  
On-screen display  
MAIN  
Display w indow  
STEREO  
Sub  
SUB  
STEREO  
Main and sub  
Standard sound*  
MAIN/ SUB  
No indicator  
STEREO  
No indicator  
* Usually the main sound (monaural)  
Se le ct in g t h e so u n d d u rin g p la yb a ck  
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.  
On-screen display  
Display w indow  
To listen to  
STEREO  
STEREO  
Stereo/ main and sub  
(left and right channels)  
LCH  
STEREO  
Left channel/ main  
Right channel/ sub  
Standard sound  
RCH  
STEREO  
No indicator  
No indicator  
Ho w so u n d is re co rd e d o n a vid e o t a p e  
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)  
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Notes  
To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the EURO-AV 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 (SLV-SE80EN only).  
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Se a rch in g u sin g  
t h e Sm a rt Se a rch  
fu n ct io n  
I/ u  
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 channel of programmes  
recorded on a tape. You can also start  
playback directly from the selected  
programme using the SMART SEARCH  
screen.  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
All programmes are listed on the screen,  
regardless of how the programme was  
recorded.  
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 66).  
SMART SEARCH  
Before you start…  
>/./?//  
OK  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
1
2
3
After recording, press I/ u to turn on the VCR.  
SMART SEARCH  
DATE TIME  
Press SMART SEARCH.  
1 8 0 MIN.  
PROG.  
3 5  
FGH  
FGH  
AAB  
2 8 . 9  
2 9 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
Press >/ ./ ?/ / to select the  
programme you want to start viewing.  
BLANK TIME  
3 0 MIN.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT  
:
SMART SEARCH  
1 8 0 MIN.  
SMART SEARCH  
4
Press OK.  
The VCR starts searching, and playback  
starts automatically from the beginning of  
the selected programme.  
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To stop searching  
Press p STOP.  
To exit the SMART SEARCH screen  
Press SMART SEARCH.  
To record in a blank space  
Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the SMART SEARCH  
screen. Select the 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.  
To re ca ll t h e la t e st d a t a scre e n a ft e r yo u re m o ve t h e  
t a p e  
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.  
1
2
Reinsert the last tape that you used to record a programme.  
SMART SEARCH  
Press SMART SEARCH.  
NO DATA  
LATEST DATA  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT  
:
SMART SEARCH  
SMART SEARCH  
DATE TIME  
3
Press >/ . to highlight LATEST DATA.  
PROG.  
2 8 . 9  
2 9 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
3 5  
If you want to reset the latest data screen,  
highlight NO DATA and press OK, then  
record a programme.  
FGH  
FGH  
AAB  
NO DATA  
LATEST DATA  
4
Press OK.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT  
:
SMART SEARCH  
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 p STOP.  
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Notes  
If you begin recording a programme “D” from the middle of a previously recorded  
programme “A” and into another previously recorded programme “B,” the Smart  
Search information for the second programme “Bwhich is recorded over is  
deleted.  
Originally recorded programmes  
A
B
C
Recording the programme “D” over the programme “A” and “B”  
A
D
C
You cannot use this function unless the clock is set.  
Depending on the tape, the total or remaining time may not appear correctly.  
When recording a short programme (less than 10 minutes in SP mode, or 20 minutes  
in LP mode), the Smart Search function may not be available or the programme  
information may not appear. Also, if you record a long programme directly after a  
short programme, the Smart Search information for the short programme may be  
deleted.  
Blank space is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of  
the tape. However, if you eject the tape 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.  
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fu n ct io n  
The VCR 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
1
2
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.  
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 p STOP.  
Note  
No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause.  
However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position  
during recording pause.  
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Ad ju st in g t h e t ra ckin g  
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape  
(the  
indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion  
may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually  
adjust the tracking.  
During playback, press TRACKING +/ – to  
display the tracking meter. The distortion  
should disappear as you press one of the two  
buttons (the  
indicator lights up). To resume  
automatic tracking adjustments, eject the tape  
and re-insert it.  
TRACKING  
Tracking meter  
Ab o u t t h e Re a lit y Re g e n e ra t o r (RR) fu n ct io n  
The Reality Regenerator (RR) function automatically restores the picture to  
its original quality during playback.  
To use the RR function, press  
REALITY REGENERATOR. The  
REALITY REGENERATOR  
button lights up.  
You can set RR to NORMAL or  
REALITY REGENERATOR  
HIGH in the OPTIONS-2 menu  
(see page 73).  
To turn off, press REALITY REGENERATOR. The REALITY  
REGENERATOR button goes off.  
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Ab o u t t h e Op t im u m Pict u re Co n t ro l (OPC) fu n ct io n  
OPTIONS - 1  
The Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function  
automatically improves recording and playback  
OPC  
ON  
EDIT  
OFF  
AUDIO MIX  
HIFI AUDIO  
AUTO LONG PLAY  
TAPE LENGTH  
COLOUR SYSTEM  
RETURN  
OFF  
NICAM  
OFF  
E1 8 0  
AUTO  
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 (with the OPC  
indicator in the display window lit). For details,  
see page 72.  
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.  
To deactivate the OPC function  
Set OPC to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu. The OPC indicator in the display  
window goes 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 the 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 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 r REC to have the VCR analyse the tape  
(the OPC indicator flashes rapidly). After the OPC indicator stops flashing, press  
P 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 P PAUSE to start recording.  
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OPTIONS  
1
Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and  
press OK.  
OPTIONS - 1  
OPTIONS - 2  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
2
Press >/ . to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK.  
OPTIONS - 1  
OPTIONS - 2  
OPC  
EDIT  
ON  
DECODER / LINE 3  
TIMER OPTIONS  
DIMMER  
LINE3  
VARIABLE  
OFF  
OFF  
AUDIO MIX  
OFF  
NICAM  
OFF  
E1 8 0  
AUTO  
HIFI AUDIO  
POWER SAVE  
RF MODULATOR  
TV DIRECT REC  
RR  
OFF  
AUTO LONG PLAY  
TAPE LENGTH  
COLOUR SYSTEM  
RETURN  
ON  
ON  
NORMAL  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
EXIT : MENU  
3
4
5
Press >/ . to select the option, then press OK.  
Press >/ . to change the setting, then press OK.  
Press MENU to return to the original screen.  
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Ch a n g in g m e n u o p t io n s (co n t in u e d )  
Menu choices  
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.  
OPTIONS-1  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control)  
function and improve picture quality.  
OFF to switch off OPC.  
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.  
For details, see page 64.  
HIFI AUDIO  
(SLV-SE80EN only)  
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 62.  
AUTO LONG PLAY  
TAPE LENGTH  
ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically  
to the LP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter  
than the recording time.  
OFF to keep the set tape speed.  
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.  
AUTO to set the colour system automatically.  
PAL to play back a tape recorded in the PAL colour system.  
MESECAM to play back a tape recorded in the MESECAM  
colour system.  
COLOUR SYSTEM  
For details, see page 40.  
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OPTIONS-2  
Menu option  
DECODER/ LINE3  
Set this option to  
DECODER to use the DECODER/ LINE-3 IN connector as  
the PAY-TV/ Canal Plus decoder connector.  
LINE3 to use the DECODER/ LINE-3 IN connector as the  
line input connector.  
TIMER OPTIONS  
VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for  
selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing  
TIMER button.  
STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing  
the  
SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when  
pressing the TIMER button.  
For details, see pages 48, 53.  
TIMER button.  
DIMMER  
ON to make the display window dim.  
OFF to make it brighter.  
POWER SAVE  
ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to  
conserve the VCR power.  
OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while  
the VCR is standing by.  
RF MODULATOR  
ON if you connect the VCR to your TV using only the  
aerial cable.  
OFF if you connect the VCR to your TV using the EURO-  
AV cable.  
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  
Co n n e ct in g t o a VCR o r st e re o syst e m  
Ho w t o co n n e ct t o re co rd o n t h is VCR  
This VCR (Recorder)  
TV  
LINE-2 IN  
Other VCR (Player)  
LINE OUT  
Audio/video cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
This VCR (Recorder)  
TV  
DECODER/  
LINE-3 IN  
Other VCR (Player)  
EURO-AV (Scart)  
EURO-AV cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Tip  
You can also use the LINE-1 (TV) connector instead.  
Notes  
Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.  
If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.  
If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR,  
select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.  
Ho w t o co n n e ct t o a st e re o syst e m  
Connect the LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/ R jacks on this VCR to the audio output  
jacks on the stereo system.  
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Ba sic e d it in g  
(w h e n re co rd in g o n t h is VCR)  
Before you start editing  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
P PAUSE  
• Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2”  
(“L1” or “L3”) in the display window.  
• Press SP/ LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.  
• On this VCR, set EDIT to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu. If the other  
VCR has a similar function, turn it on also.  
1
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other  
(playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to  
playback pause.  
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.  
Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE.  
3
4
Press r REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.  
To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same  
time.  
To stop editing  
Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs.  
Tip  
To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press P PAUSE on this VCR when an  
unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press P 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 r REC again  
during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape. Then, when you  
start editing in step 4, press P PAUSE after the OPC indicator stops flashing. If you  
press P PAUSE before the OPC indicator stops flashing, the OPC function is  
cancelled.  
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This feature lets you record over the  
normal audio track. The monaural  
sound previously recorded is replaced  
while the original hi-fi sound remainds  
unchanged. Use this feature to add  
commentary to a tape that you have  
recorded with a camcorder.  
AUDIO DUB  
CLEAR  
Before you start…  
• Connect a playback source to the  
LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/ R jacks on the  
front panel.  
• Turn on the TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
P PAUSE  
1
2
Insert a source tape into the stereo system (or the playback VCR).  
Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.  
Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into this  
(recording) VCR. Search for the end of the section to be replaced and  
press P PAUSE.  
3
4
Press CLEAR to reset the counter to “0H00M00S.”  
Rewind the prerecorded tape to the beginning of the section to be  
replaced.  
The VCR enters pause mode.  
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6
Press AUDIO DUB.  
The programme position changes to “L2,” and the  
in the display window.  
indicator appears  
To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on this VCR and the stereo  
system (or other VCR) at the same time.  
When the counter reaches “0H00M00S,” audio dubbing stops  
automatically.  
To stop w hile editing  
Press p STOP on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR).  
Note  
After you use this feature, the audio in playback mode is automatically set to  
monaural.  
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 funtion.  
Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape.  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest  
Sony service facility.  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The I/ u ON/ STANDBY switch  
Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.  
does not function.  
The power is turned on but the  
VCR does not operate.  
Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,  
unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for  
over three hours.  
The clock has stopped and  
“–:– –” lights 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 only with the aerial  
cable, make sure that RF MODULATOR in the  
OPTIONS-2 menu is set to ON.  
The picture is not clear.  
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/ – buttons.  
The video heads are dirty (see below). 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.  
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads  
• Normal picture  
• Rough picture  
• Unclear picture  
• No picture (or  
black & w hite  
screen appears)  
terminal  
initial  
contamination  
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Remedy  
The picture is no colour.  
The COLOUR SYSTEM option in the OPTIONS-1  
menu is set to the wrong position. Set the option to  
conform to the system that the tape was recorded.  
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.  
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 the VCR is connected to the TV using only the aerial  
cable, make sure that RF MODULATOR in the  
OPTIONS-2 menu is set to ON.  
Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT  
button. Select a programme position when recording  
TV programmes; select “L1,” “L2,” or “L3” when  
recording from other equipment.  
TV reception is poor.  
Adjust the TV aerial.  
Make sure the TV system is correctly set for your TV.  
Make sure SYSTEM (B/ G or D/ K) in the TUNER  
menu is set to the same system in your local area.  
The tape starts playing as soon  
as it is inserted.  
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this  
tape, cover the tab hole.  
The tape is ejected when you  
press r REC.  
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
Nothing happens when you  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
press r 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 have not already passed  
the current time.  
Check that the decoder is turned on.  
Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.  
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the  
mains for more than one hour. Reset the clock and  
timer.  
Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu  
is set correctly.  
The SHOWVIEW menu or the  
TIMER menu does not appear.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
A tape cannot be inserted.  
Check that a tape isnt already in the tape  
compartment.  
The remote commander does  
not function.  
Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at  
the remote sensor on the VCR.  
Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with  
new ones if they are weak.  
Make sure the TV / VIDEO remote control switch is  
set correctly.  
You cannot watch or record  
Canal Plus programmes.  
Check that the decoder is connected correctly.  
Check that the OPTIONS-2 menu and the TUNER  
menu are set correctly.  
For details, see page 34.  
“L3” does not appear in the  
display window.  
Check that DECODER/ LINE3 in the OPTION-2 menu  
is set to LINE3.  
The SMARTLINK function  
does not work.  
Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK,  
MEGALOGIC, EASYLINK, Q-Link, or EURO VIEW  
LINK.  
Make sure you use the optional EURO-AV cable to  
connect the VCR and your TV.  
Make sure the EURO-AV 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.  
The VCR needs to be cleaned.  
Set your TV’s code number. The code number may  
change when you replace the batteries of the remote  
commander.  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft  
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,  
such as alcohol or benzine.  
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Sp e cifica t io n s  
Syst e m  
Ge n e ra l  
Channel coverage  
Power requirements  
220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz  
Power consumption  
22 W  
Operating temperature  
5°C to 40°C  
PAL (B/ G, D/ K)  
VHF E2-E12, R1-R12  
UHF E21-E69, R21-R69  
CATV S1-S41, S01-S05  
RF output signal  
UHF channels 21 to 69  
Aerial out  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 60°C  
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket  
Dimensions  
Approx. 430 × 100 × 314 mm (w/ h/ d)  
including projecting parts and controls  
Mass  
In p u t s a n d o u t p u t s  
: LINE-1 (TV)  
21-pin  
Approx. 4.6 kg  
Video input: pin 20  
Audio input: pins 2 and 6  
Video output: pin 19  
Audio output: pins 1 and 3  
LINE-2 IN  
Su p p lie d a cce sso rie s  
Remote commander (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
Aerial cable (1)  
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)  
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,  
unbalanced, sync negative  
EURO-AV cable (1)  
Audio cable (1)  
AUDIO IN, phone jack (2)  
Input level: 327 mVrms  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms  
DECODER/ LINE-3 IN  
21-pin  
Video input: pin 20  
Audio input: pins 2 and 6  
AUDIO OUT (SLV-SE80EN only)  
Phono jack (2)  
Rated output level: 327 mVrms  
Load impedance: 47 kilohms  
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms  
LINE-2 OUT (SLV-SE80EG only)  
AUDIO OUT, Phono jack (2)  
Rated output level: 327 mVrms  
Load impedance: 47 kilohms  
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms  
VIDEO OUT, Phono jack (1)  
Rated output level: 327 mVrms  
Load impedance: 47 kilohms  
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls  
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.  
Fro n t p a n e l  
1 I/ u ON/ STANDBY switch/  
P PAUSE button (40, 75)  
indicator (14)  
!™ PROGRAM/ TRACKING +/ –  
2 Tape compartment  
buttons (16, 58, 69)  
3 § EJECT button (40)  
REALITY REGENERATER button  
(69)  
4 0 REW (rewind) button (40, 56)  
5 ) FF (fast-forward) button (40, 56)  
6 · PLAY button (40, 57)  
7 JOG button (58)  
AUTO SET UP/  
RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL  
button (14, 16)  
!∞ LINE-2 IN VIDEO/ AUDIO L/ R  
jacks (74)  
8 Shuttle ring (57)  
Remote sensor (5)  
9 r REC (record) button (44, 59, 75)  
p STOP button (40, 75)  
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Disp la y w in d o w  
STEREO SP VIDEO VPS SMARTLINK  
NICAM LP  
EP  
PDC OPC  
TV  
1 Timer indicator (50, 54)  
8 SMARTLINK indicator (11)  
9 TV indicator (47)  
2 NICAM indicator (SLV-SE80EN  
only) (62)  
0 Audio dubbing indicator (77)  
Tracking indicator (69)  
3 STEREO indicator (62)  
4 Tape speed indicators (44)  
5 VIDEO indicator (10, 45)  
!™ Time counter/ clock/ line/  
programme position indicator (41,  
44, 75)  
6 VPS (Video Programme System)/  
PDC (Programme Delivery Control)  
indicator (51)  
Remaining time indicator (45)  
Tape/ recording indicator (44)  
7 OPC (Optimum Picture Control)  
indicator (70)  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )  
Re a r p a n e l (SLV-SE80EN)  
1 Mains lead (9, 12)  
5 DECODER/ LINE-3 IN  
DECODEUR/ ENTREE LIGNE-3  
2 AERIAL IN  
connector (34, 74)  
ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9,  
12)  
6 : LINE-1 (TV)  
: LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (10, 34)  
3 AERIAL OUT  
ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9,  
12)  
7 AUDIO OUT R (right)/ L (left)  
SORTIE AUDIO D/ G jacks (13)  
4 NTSC PB (Play Back) switch (40)  
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Re a r p a n e l (SLV-SE80EG)  
1 Mains lead (9, 12)  
5 DECODER/ LINE-3 IN  
DECODEUR/ ENTREE LIGNE-3  
connector (34, 74)  
2 AERIAL IN  
ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9,  
12)  
6 : LINE-1 (TV)  
: LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (10, 34)  
3 AERIAL OUT  
ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9,  
12)  
7 LINE-2 OUT VIDEO/ AUDIO L/ R  
jacks (13)  
4 NTSC PB (Play Back) switch (40)  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )  
Re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
1 6 EJECT button (40)  
2 WIDE button (for TV) (7)  
3 AUDIO MONITOR button (62)  
4 × 2 button* (57)  
5 & SLOW button* (57)  
6 SP (Standard Play)/ LP (Long Play)  
button (44)  
7
DISPLAY button (45)  
8 ? (tens digit) button (6, 46)  
9 . (volume) +/ – buttons (for TV) (7)  
0 r REC (record) button (44, 59)  
MENU button (18, 60)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
!™ P PAUSE/ > button (18, 40)  
p STOP/ . button (18, 40)  
03 REW (rewind)/ ? button  
(40, 56)  
)# FF (fast-forward)/ / button  
(40, 56)  
· PLAY/ OK button (18, 40)  
* FASTEXT buttons (for TV)  
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TV / VIDEO remote control switch  
(5)  
I/ u (on/ standby) switch (6, 50)  
!∞ COUNTER/ REMAIN button (45)  
V (Teletext) button (for TV) (7)  
AUDIO DUB button (77)  
; TV power on/ TV mode select  
button (for TV) (7)  
=/ + INDEX SEARCH  
buttons* (68)  
!• CLEAR button (49, 61)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TV/ VIDEO button (6, 45)  
Programme number buttons (6, 46)  
INPUT SELECT button (44, 54, 75)  
@™ PROG (programme) +/ – buttons (6,  
25, 44)  
/ Teletext page access buttons  
(for TV) (7)  
@£  
TIMER button (48, 53)  
SMART SEARCH button (65)  
* FASTEXT buttons (for TV)  
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A, B  
L
S
Adjusting  
Language selecting 23  
LP mode 44  
Safety tab 45  
Searching  
picture 27, 70  
tracking 69  
at various speeds 56  
M
Aerial hookup  
9
using the index  
function 68  
using the Smart Search  
function 65  
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 27  
Audio dubbing 76  
Audio track 63  
Auto Clock Set 21  
Auto Set Up 16  
Monaural 63  
Monitoring  
during playback 63  
during recording 62  
ShowView  
recording 48  
SMARTLINK  
Automatic Power Off 11  
One Touch Menu 11  
One Touch Play 11, 42  
One Touch Timer 11  
Preset Download 11  
TV Direct Rec 11, 47  
Smart Search 65  
N
Auto Long Play 72  
NICAM broadcasts 62  
Normal audio track 63  
C
Canal Plus 34  
O
Changing the programme  
position 28  
Changing the station name 30  
Cleaning the video heads 78  
Clock setting 18  
OPC (Optimum Picture  
Control) 70  
Optional setting 71  
SP mode 44  
Stereo 62  
P, Q  
Colour system  
compatible colour  
PDC (Programme Delivery  
Control) 51  
systems  
setting 40  
Connecting  
2
T, U  
Timer setting 53  
cancelling 60  
changing 60  
checking 60  
Picture adjustment. See  
Adjusting  
Playback 39  
the VCR and your TV  
to a satellite tuner 13  
to a stereo system 13  
to a TV with a EURO-AV  
connector  
9
at various speeds 56  
selecting the sound 63  
slow motion 57  
daily/ weekly  
recording 50, 55  
using ShowView 48  
9
Power save 73  
Presetting channels 24  
Counter 41  
Tracking adjustment. See  
Adjusting  
D
R
V, W, X, Y  
VPS (Video Programme  
System) 51  
Disabling the programme  
position 32  
Reality Regenerator 69  
Recording 43  
Dubbing. See Editing  
bilingual  
programmes 62  
saving 45  
E, F, G  
Z
Editing 74  
EP mode 41  
EURO-AV connection  
9
ZWEITON broadcasts 62  
stereo programmes 62  
timer setting 53  
using ShowView 48  
what you watching on the  
TV 47  
H
while watching another  
programme 45  
Hi-fi audio track 63  
RF channel 14  
I, J, K  
Index Search 68  
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