3-868-344-11 (1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
SLV-SE100K
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-SX100K
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-SE400K
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-SE450K
PAL NTSC 4.43
© 2000 Sony Corporation
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Table of contents
4 Step 1 : Unpacking
5 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander
8 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
14 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
16 Step 6 : Setting the clock
21 Selecting a language
23 Presetting channels
27 Changing/disabling programme positions
51 Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings
33 Playing a tape
36 Recording TV programmes
40 Recording TV programmes using the
ShowView system
(SLV-SE450K only)
44 Recording TV programmes using the
53 Searching using the Smart Search
function
56 Adjusting the picture
58 Changing menu options
60 Editing with another VCR
timer
62 Troubleshooting
65 Specifications
48 Playing/searching at various speeds
66 Index to parts and controls
50 Setting the recording duration time
Back Cover
Index
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Getting Started
Step 1 : Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
• Remote commander
• Aerial cable
• R6 (size AA) batteries
Check your model name
The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-SE100K, SX100K, SE400K and
SE450K. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-
SE450K is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly
indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE450K only.”
4
Unpacking
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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries
by matching the + and – on the
batteries to the diagram inside the
battery compartment.
Insert the negative (–) end first,
then push in and down until the
positive (+) end clicks into
position.
Using the remote
commander
You can use this remote
commander to operate this VCR
Remote sensor
and a Sony TV. Buttons on the
remote commander marked with a
dot (•) can be used to operate your
Sony TV. If the TV does not have
the
symbol near the remote
sensor, this remote commander
will not operate the TV.
[TV] /
[VIDEO]
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
To operate
the VCR
Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to
[VIDEO] and point at the remote sensor at the VCR
a Sony TV
[TV] and point at the remote sensor at the TV
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?/1
DISPLAY
t TV/VIDEO
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
Programme
number
buttons
–/– –
2 +/–
PROG +/–
WIDE
TV control buttons
To
Press
Set the TV to standby mode
?/1
Select an input source: aerial in or line in
Select the TV’s programme position
t TV/VIDEO
Programme number buttons,
–/– –, PROG +/–
Adjust the volume of the TV
Call up the on-screen display
2 +/–
DISPLAY
WIDE
Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV
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Notes
•
•
With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries
to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
•
•
•
Do not use a new battery together with an old one.
Do not use different types of batteries together.
Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.
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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
AERIAL IN
AERIAL OUT
AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
Mains lead
to mains
: Signal flow
Disconnect the aerial cable from your
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on
the rear panel of the VCR.
1
IN
NTR
ARIAL
ANTNN
OUT
SORTI
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR
and the aerial input of your TV using
the supplied aerial cable.
IN
2
3
NTR
ARIAL
ANTNN
OUT
SORTI
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Note
•
When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to tune your TV
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If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
AERIAL IN
AERIAL OUT
AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
i LINE-1
(TV)
Mains lead
to mains
Scart
(EURO-AV)
Scart cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Disconnect the aerial cable from your
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on
the rear panel of the VCR.
1
2
3
IN
NTR
ARIAL
ANTNN
OUT
SORTI
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR
and the aerial input of your TV using
the supplied aerial cable.
IN
NTR
ARIAL
ANTNN
OUT
SORTI
Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR
and the Scart (EURO-AV) connector
on the TV with the optional Scart
cable.
This connection improves picture and
sound quality. Whenever you want to
watch the VCR picture, press t TV/
VIDEO to display the VIDEO
indicator in the display window.
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
4
Note
•
If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF channel to OFF is
recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal from the aerial is output through the
AERIAL OUT connector (see page 13).
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About the SMARTLINK features
(SLV-SE450K only)
If the connected TV complies with
SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*1,
EASYLINK*2, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW
LINK*4, or T-V LINK*5, this VCR
automatically runs the SMARTLINK
SMARTLINK
function after you complete the steps on the previous page (the SMARTLINK
indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the TV). You can
enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.
• Preset Download
You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR
according to that data in Auto Set Up. This greatly simplifies the Auto Set Up
procedure. Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the Auto Set Up function
during the procedure.
• TV Direct Rec
• One Touch Play
With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning on the
• One Touch Menu
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the
VCR’s on-screen display automatically by pressing MENU on the remote
commander.
• One Touch Timer
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the
timer recording menu (the TIMER METHOD menu, the TIMER menu, or the
SHOWVIEW menu) automatically by pressing
commander.
TIMER on the remote
You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in
• Automatic Power Off
You can have the VCR turn off automatically, if the VCR is not used after you turn
off the TV.
1
* “MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.
2
* “EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.
3
* “Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
4
* “EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
5
* “T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.
Note
•
Not all TVs respond to the functions above.
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Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video signals from
your VCR.
RF CHANNEL
?/1 ON/STANDBY
PROGRAM +/–
Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
ONSTAN
1
2
AUTO ST UP
R CANNL
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.
Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture.
This programme position will now be referred to as the video channel.
3
4
AUTO ST UP
R CANNL
Press RF CHANNEL.
The TV system appears in the display window.
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Tuning your TV to the VCR
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PROGRA
TRACING
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.
5
6
Tune the TV to the same channel shown in
the VCR display window so that the
SON VIO CASSTT RCORR
picture on the right appears clearly on the
TV screen.
Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning
instructions.
If you select the wrong TV system in step
5, the picture on the right may not appear.
Select the appropriate TV system and tune
the TV again.
If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picture from the
VCR” below.
AUTO ST UP
R CANNL
Press RF CHANNEL.
7
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to play a
tape, set the TV to the video 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 in step
2, press PROGRAM +/– while the RF channel is displayed, so that another RF
channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture
appears.
Note
•
If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted.
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Tuning your TV to the VCR
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If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
RF CHANNEL
?/1 ON/STANDBY
PROGRAM +/–
Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
ONSTAN
1
2
AUTO ST UP
R CANNL
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.
Use the PROGRAM +/– buttons to set the RF channel to OFF, and press RF
CHANNEL again.
PROGRA
TRACING
3
AUTO ST UP
R CANNL
RF channel set up is complete.
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Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto
Set Up function
Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up
function. With this function, you can set the language for the on-screen display, TV
channels, guide channels for the ShowView system*, and VCR clock* automatically.
AUTO SET UP
PROGRAM +/–
AUTO ST UP
R CANNL
Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.
1
2
The VCR automatically turns on, and the country abbreviation appears in
the display window.
PROGRA
TRACING
Press PROGRAM +/– to select the abbreviation of your country from the
For some countries, there is a selection of languages to choose from.
If your country does not appear, select ELSE.
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AUTO ST UP
R CANNL
Press AUTO SET UP lightly.
3
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 want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted
programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions” on
If you use the SMARTLINK connection (SLV-SE450K only), 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.
The abbreviations of the countries and languages are as follows:
Abbreviation Country
Language
Czech
CZ
Checho
Hungary
Poland
Slovakia
Turkey
Russia
HUN
PL
Hungarian
Polish
SK
Slovak
TR
Turkish
Russian
English
RUS
ELSE
Other
countries
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 21.
Notes
•
•
If you stop the Auto Set Up function during step 3, you must repeat set up from step 1.
Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (ShowView*, timer,
etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.
* SLV-SE450K only
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Step 6 : Setting the clock
You must set the time and date on the VCR to
use the timer features properly.
The Auto Clock Set function (SLV-SE450K
only) works only if a station in your area is
broadcasting a time signal. If the Auto Set
Up function did not set the clock correctly for
your local area, try another station for the
Auto Clock Set function.
MENU
Setting the clock manually
M/m/</,
OK
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
1
2
NU
STTINGS
TUNR
CLOC
LANGUAG
RTURN
PLA
SLCT
ST
:
: O
O
IT
: NU
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then press
OK.
CLOC
PLA
O
AUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
O
For SLV-SE100K/SX100K and SE400K,
only the clock setting menu appears. Skip
the next step and go to step 4.
1
.
1 . 2 0 0 0
SAT
0 : 0 0
SLCT
ST
:
: O
IT
: NU
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Press M/m to highlight MANUAL
ADJUST, then press OK.
3
4
5
6
7
CLOC
PLA
O
AUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
O
1
.
1 . 2 0 0 0
SAT
0 : 0 0
SLCT
ST
:
:
CONIR
: O
IT
: NU
: NU
: NU
: NU
: NU
Press M/m to set the day.
CLOC
PLA
O
AUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
O
O
O
2 8
.
1 . 2 0 0 0
RI
0 : 0 0
SLCT
ST
CONIR
:
:
: O
IT
Press , to highlight the month and set the
month pressing M/m.
CLOC
PLA
O
AUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
2 8
.
9 . 2 0 0 0
TU
TU
TU
0 : 0 0
SLCT
ST
CONIR
:
:
: O
IT
Set the year, hour, and minutes in
sequence, pressing , to highlight the
item to be set, and press M/m to select the
digits.
CLOC
PLA
O
AUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
2 8
.
9 . 2 0 0 0
1 8 : 0 0
The day of the week is set automatically.
SLCT
ST
CONIR
:
:
: O
IT
Press OK to start the clock.
CLOC
PLA
O
AUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
O
2 8
.
9 . 2 0 0 0
1 8 : 0 0
SLCT
ST
:
: O
IT
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Press MENU to exit the menu.
8
NU
Tips
•
To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the
digits by pressing M/m.
•
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
Note
•
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Changing the station for the
Auto Clock Set function
(SLV-SE450K only)
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU
M/m
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
1
2
3
NU
STTINGS
TUNR
CLOC
LANGUAG
RTURN
PLA
SLCT
ST
:
: O
O
IT
: NU
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then press
OK.
CLOC
PLA
O
AUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
ON
1
AA
AUTO ADJUST is highlighted.
2 8
.
9 . 2 0 0 0
TU
1 8 : 0 0
SLCT
ST
:
: O
IT
: NU
Press OK.
CLOC
PLA
O
AUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
ON
O
2 8
.
9 . 2 0 0 0
TU
1 8 : 0 0
SLCT
CONIR
:
: O
IT
: NU
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Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OK.
4
5
6
7
CLOC
PLA
O
AUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
ON
1
AA
2 8
.
9 . 2 0 0 0
TU
TU
TU
1 8 : 0 0
SLCT
ST
:
: O
IT
: NU
Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM,
then press OK.
CLOC
PLA
O
AUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
1
AA
2 8
.
9 . 2 0 0 0
1 8 : 0 0
SLCT
CONIR
:
: O
IT
: NU
Press M/m repeatedly until the programme
position of the station that carries a time
signal appears.
CLOC
PLA
O
AUTO AUST
CLOC PROGRA
ANUAL AUST
2
C
2 8
.
9 . 2 0 0 0
1 8 : 0 0
If the VCR does not receive a time signal
from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns
to OFF automatically.
SLCT
CONIR
:
: O
IT
: NU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
NU
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 PROGRAM” 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 don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
•
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Selecting a language
You can change the on-screen display
language from the one you selected with the
Auto Set Up function.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU
M/m
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
1
2
NU
STTINGS
TUNR
CLOC
LANGUAG
RTURN
PLA
SLCT
ST
:
: O
O
IT
: NU
Press M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then
press OK.
LANGUAG
PLA
O
NGLIS
POLSKI
ČESKÝ
MAGYAR
SLOVNČINA
TRKE
PУCCKИЙ
SLCT
ST
:
: O
IT
: NU
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Press M/m to highlight the desired language, then press OK.
3
4
PLA
O
Press MENU to exit the menu.
NU
Tip
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
•
Note
The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
•
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Selecting a language
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Presetting channels
If some channels could not be preset using
the Auto Set Up function, you can preset
them manually.
Before you start…
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Programme
number
buttons
PROG +/–
MENU
M/m/</,
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
1
NU
STTINGS
TUNR
CLOC
LANGUAG
RTURN
PLA
SLCT
ST
:
: O
O
IT
: NU
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Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then press
OK.
2
3
4
5
TUNR
PROG.
1
1
1
PLA
O
SST
NORAL CATV
CANNL ST
AT
IN TUNING
RTURN
NORAL
1 2
ON
C
AA
SLCT
ST
:
: O
IT
: NU
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/CATV,
then press OK.
TUNR
PROG.
PLA
O
SST
NORAL CATV
CANNL ST
AT
IN TUNING
RTURN
NORAL
CATV
SLCT
CONIR
:
: O
IT
: NU
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL, then
press OK.
TUNR
PROG.
PLA
O
SST
NORAL CATV
CANNL ST
AT
IN TUNING
RTURN
NORAL
1 2
ON
To preset CATV (Cable Television)
channels, select CATV.
C
AA
SLCT
ST
:
: O
IT
: NU
Press PROG +/– to select the programme
position.
• PROG
Selected programme
position
TUNR
PROG.
4
SST
NORAL CATV
CANNL ST
AT
NORAL
1 2
ON
C
AA
IN TUNING
RTURN
SLCT
ST
:
: O
IT
: NU
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL SET,
then press OK.
6
TUNR
PROG.
AA
4
PLA
O
SST
NORAL CATV
CANNL ST
AT
C
1 2
IN TUNING
RTURN
SLCT
CONIR
:
: O
IT
: NU
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Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you
want is displayed.
7
TUNR
PROG.
4
PLA
O
SST
NORAL CATV
CANNL ST
AT
C
2 7
IN TUNING
RTURN
The channels appear in the following
order:
SLCT
CONIR
:
: O
IT
: NU
B/G TV system
D/K TV system
Channel
Receivable
Channel
Channel
Receivable
Channel
number in the
CHANNEL SET
field
number in the
CHANNEL SET
field
C02
E2
C02
C05
R1
C03
E3
R6
C04
E4
C06
R7
C05
E5
C12
R12
R2
C06
E6
C13
C07
E7
C14
R3
C08
E8
C15
R4
C09
E9
C16
R5
C10
E10
E11
E12
E21–E69
S1–S41
S01–S05
C17
C18
C19
C20
R8
C11
R9
C12
R10
R11
R21–R69
C21–C69
S01–S41
S42–S46
C21–C69
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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.”
If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, press
M/m to highlight SYSTEM and press OK.
Then press M/m to select B/G or D/K so
that you get better sound.
8
9
TUNR
PROG.
4
PLA
O
SST
NORAL CATV
CANNL ST
AT
IN TUNING
RTURN
G
ON
SLCT
CONIR
:
: O
IT
: NU
To preset another programme position, repeat steps 5 through 7.
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Press MENU to exit the menu.
10
NU
If the picture is not clear
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels
clearly. However, if the picture is not clear, you may also use the manual tuning
function.
Press PROG +/– or the programme number buttons to select the programme
1 position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.
Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.
2
3
4
Select TUNER, then press OK.
Select FINE TUNING, then press OK.
The fine tuning meter appears.
TUNR
PROG.
4
Selected programme
position
SST
NORAL CATV
CANNL ST
AT
NORAL
2 7
C
IN TUNING
RTURN
ST
:
IT
: NU
Press </, to get a clearer picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.
5
Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF.
Tip
•
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Notes
•
•
The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
When adjusting FINE TUNING, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference
from the picture being received.
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Changing/disabling programme positions
After setting the channels, you can change
the programme positions as you like. If any
programme positions are unused or contain
unwanted channels, you can disable them.
You can also change the station names (SLV-
SE450K only). If the station names are not
displayed, you can enter them manually.
MENU
Changing programme
positions
M/m/,
OK
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
LISTS and press OK.
1
2
NU
LISTS
CANNL LIST
TIR LIST
RTURN
PLA
SLCT
ST
:
: O
O
IT
: NU
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST,
then press OK.
CANNL LIST
PLA
O
PROG
C
NA
AA
C
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
G
SLCT
:
:
:
OV PROGRA
RAS PROGRA
CLAR
IT
: NU
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Press M/m to highlight the row which you
want to change the programme position,
then press ,.
3
4
5
CANNL LIST
PLA
O
PROG
C
NA
AA
C
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
To display other pages for programme
positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly.
G
SLCT
:
ST STATION NA
CONIR
:
: O
IT
: NU
Press M/m until the selected channel row
moves to the desired programme position.
CANNL LIST
PLA
O
PROG
C
NA
C
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
0 3
5 6
1 2
2 7
0 9
The selected channel is inserted at the new
programme position and the intermediate
channels are displaced to fill the gap.
AA
G
SLCT
:
:
ST STATION NA
CONIR
: O
IT
: NU
Press OK to confirm the setting.
PLA
O
To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3 through
5.
6
7
Press MENU to exit the menu.
NU
Tip
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
•
Note
The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
•
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Disabling unwanted
programme positions
After presetting channels, you can disable
unused programme positions. The disabled
positions will be skipped later when you
press the PROG +/– buttons.
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
M/m
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
LISTS, and press OK.
1
2
NU
LISTS
CANNL LIST
TIR LIST
RTURN
PLA
SLCT
ST
:
: O
O
IT
: NU
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST,
then press OK.
CANNL LIST
PLA
O
PROG
C
NA
AA
C
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
G
SLCT
:
:
:
OV PROGRA
RAS PROGRA
CLAR
IT
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Press M/m to highlight the row which you
want to disable.
3
4
CANNL LIST
PLA
O
PROG
C
NA
AA
C
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
G
SLCT
:
:
:
OV PROGRA
RAS PROGRA
CLAR
IT
: NU
Press CLEAR.
CLAR
CANNL LIST
The selected row will be cleared as shown
on the right.
PROG
C
1 2
0 3
NA
AA
C
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
2 7
0 9
G
SLCT
:
:
:
OV PROGRA
RAS PROGRA
CLAR
IT
: NU
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to
disable.
5
6
Press MENU to exit the menu.
NU
Tip
•
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Notes
•
•
The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you disable a
programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.
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Changing the station names
(SLV-SE450K only)
You can change or enter the station names
(up to 5 characters). The VCR must receive
channel information (for instance,
SMARTLINK information) for station names
to appear automatically.
MENU
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
M/m/</,
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
LISTS and press OK.
1
2
3
NU
LISTS
CANNL LIST
TIR LIST
RTURN
PLA
SLCT
:
ST
: O
O
IT
: NU
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST,
then press OK.
CANNL LIST
PLA
O
PROG
C
NA
AA
C
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
G
SLCT
:
:
:
OV PROGRA
RAS PROGRA
CLAR
IT
: NU
Press M/m to highlight the row which you
want to change or enter the station name,
then press ,.
CANNL LIST
PLA
O
PROG
C
NA
AA
C
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
To display other pages for programme
G
positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly.
SLCT
ST STATION NA
CONIR
:
:
: O
IT
: NU
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Press ,.
4
5
CHANNEL LIST
PLAY
OK
PROG
CH
NAME
AAB
CDE
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
FGH
SELECT A CHARACTER
NEXT
CONFIRM
:
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Enter the station name.
CHANNEL LIST
1 Press M/m to select a character.
PLAY
OK
PROG
CH
NAME
CAB
CDE
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
Each time you press M, the character
changes as shown below.
FGH
A t B t … t Z t a t b t … t z
t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t (symbols) t
(blank space) t A
SELECT A CHARACTER
NEXT
CONFIRM
:
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
2 Press , to set the next character.
The next space is highlighted.
To correct a character, press </, until the character you want to
correct is highlighted, then reset it.
You can set up to 5 characters for the station name.
Press OK to confirm the new name.
6
7
PLAY
OK
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
Tip
•
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Notes
•
•
The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
If you enter a symbol in step 5, it will appear as a blank space in the display window.
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Basic Operations
Playing a tape
Z EJECT
CLEAR
DISPLAY
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
H PLAY
X PAUSE
M
FF
x STOP
REW
m
NTSC PB
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
Insert a tape.
1
2
The VCR turns on and starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.
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Press H PLAY.
3
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
PLAY
OK
Additional tasks
To
Press
Stop play
x STOP
Pause play
X PAUSE
Resume play after pause
Fast-forward the tape
X PAUSE or H PLAY
M
m
FF during stop
Rewind the tape
Eject the tape
REW during stop
Z EJECT
To 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
To play an NTSC-recorded tape
Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV.
When your TV is
PAL only
Set NTSC PB to
ON PAL TV
PAL and NTSC
NTSC 4.43
To use the time counter
Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the
display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to
the counter.
SP VIDEO
OPC
To display the counter on the TV screen, press
DISPLAY.
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•
•
•
•
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.
•
•
Tapes recoreded in the LP and EP mode cannot be played back on this VCR.*1
The picture’s colour may be affected when playing a MESECAM-recorded tape in the LP
mode.*2
•
While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote commander do
not function.
*1 SLV-SE100K/SX100K only
*2 SLV-SE400K/SE450K only
Starting playback automatically with one button (One
Touch Play)
(SLV-SE450K only)
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the VCR and the TV, set the
TV to the video channel, and start playback automatically with one button.
Insert a tape.
1
The VCR automatically turns on.
If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the TV turns on and switches to
the video channel. Playback starts automatically.
Press H PLAY.
2
The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically. Playback
starts.
Tip
•
When there already is a tape in the VCR, the VCR and the TV turn on, the TV is set to the
video channel, and playback starts automatically in one sequence when you press H PLAY.
Note
When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby mode.
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Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or station name*1 you
want to record.
• PROG
3
4
SP VIDEO
OPC
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP*2.
SP / LP
LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP. However, SP
(Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality.
VIDEO
LP
OPC
Press z REC to start recording.
REC
5
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
VIDEO
Recording indicator
LP
OPC
To stop recording
Press x STOP.
To check the remaining time
Press
DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the
remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the
remaining time appear alternately. The
indicator indicates the remaining time.
SP
0 : 0 0 : 2 2
1 : 4 6
Time counter
Remaining time
In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE LENGTH in the
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To watch another TV programme while recording
Press t TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window.
1
Select another programme position on the TV.
2
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety
tab as illustrated. To record on the same tape
again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Safety tab
Tips
•
To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote
commander. For two-digit numbers, press the –/– – (ten’s digit) button followed by the
programme number buttons.
•
If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select the input
signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons.
•
•
The
DISPLAY information appears on the TV screen indicating information about the
tape, but the information won’t be recorded on the tape.
If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.
Notes
•
The
DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion
playback.
•
•
The
DISPLAY information will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape.
If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL (MESECAM) and NTSC systems, the time
counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the
counting cycles of the two video systems.
•
When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time may not be
correct.
•
•
•
The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.
About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be displayed.
The station name*1 may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information
signals.
*1 SLV-SE450K only
*2 not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K
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Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct
Rec)
(SLV-SE450K only)
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are
watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR).
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
1
2
Press z REC while you are watching a TV programme or external source.
The VCR automatically turns on, then the TV indicator lights up and the VCR
starts recording what you are watching on the TV.
Tips
•
The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press z REC in some situations
such as:
– when you are watching a source connected to the TV’s line input, or
– when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the data in the
VCR tuner preset.
•
•
If there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR, the VCR automatically turns on and
starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press z REC.
You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu
Notes
•
You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in the
following modes; pause, timer standby, tuner preset, Auto Set Up, and recording.
•
When the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor change the TV
programme position. When the TV indicator is not lit, the VCR continues recording the
programme even if you change the TV programme position on the TV.
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Recording TV programmes using the
ShowView system
(SLV-SE450K only)
The ShowView system is the feature that
simplifies programming the VCR to make
timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView
number listed in the TV programme guide.
?/1
The date, times, and programme position of
that programme are set automatically. You
can preset a total of eight programmes,
including settings made with other timer
methods.
CLEAR
INPUT
SELECT
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Before you start…
Programme
number
buttons
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time and date.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
• Set TIMER OPTIONS*1 to SHOWVIEW
or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu
TIMER
MENU
M/m/</,
OK
x STOP
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TIMER.
1
TIMER METHOD
TIMER
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
VARIABLE:
STANDARD
SHOWVIEW
The TIMER METHOD menu appears
on the TV screen. Press M/m to select
SHOWVIEW, then press OK.
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
SHOWVIEW:
The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the
TV screen.
SHOWVIEW
2 8 . 9 THU
SHOWVIEW NO.
– – – – – – – – –
SET
:
0–9
EXIT : MENU
Press the programme number buttons to
enter the ShowView number.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
3
SHOWVIEW
2 8 . 9 THU
SHOWVIEW NO.
1 2 4 6 – – – – –
SET
CONFIRM : OK
CANCEL CLEAR
:
0–9
CLEAR
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and
re-enter the correct number.
:
EXIT : MENU
Press OK.
TIMER
2 8 . 9 THU
The date, start and stop times, programme
position or station name, tape speed*2, and
VPS/PDC setting*1 appear on the TV
screen.
PLAY
OK
DATE
TIME
PROG.
3 5
TODAY
SP / LP
LIST
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
SP
VPS / PDC
ON
SELECT
:
:
:
• If “– –” appears in the “PROG.”
SET
CANCEL
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
(programme) column (this may happen
for local broadcasts), you have to set the
appropriate programme position manually.
Press M/m to select the desired programme position.
To record from a source connected to the LINE input, press INPUT
SELECT to display the connected line in the “PROG.” position.
You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel. The
VCR will then store your setting.
INPUT
SELECT
CLEAR
If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.
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If you want to change the date, tape
speed*2, and the VPS/PDC setting*1:
4
TIMER
2 8 . 9 THU
PLAY
OK
DATE
TIME
PROG.
3 5
TODAY
SP / LP
LIST
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
1 Press </, to highlight the item you
SP
VPS / PDC
ON
want to change.
2 Press M/m to reset it.
SELECT
:
:
:
SET
CANCEL
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
• To record the same programme every
day or the same day every week, see
• To use the VPS/PDC function*1, set VPS/PDC to ON.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
5
6
MENU
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
The
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for
recording.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the
indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse order.
TODAY t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday) t
MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t SAT (every Saturday) ..... t MON (every Monday)
t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t TOMORROW
t TODAY
Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals
Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC
(Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These signals
ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays, early
starts, or broadcast interruptions (when the VPS or PDC indicator in the display
window is lit).
To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON in step 4 above. You can also use
the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the LINE input.
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To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The
indicator turns off
and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording
standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
Tips
•
To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number
buttons.
•
To set the programme position with a two digit number, press –/– – (ten’s digit) button
followed by the programme number buttons.
•
•
•
To set the line input video source, you can also use the PROG +/– buttons.
To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button*2.
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*2 to OFF in the OPTIONS-
1 menu (page 58).
•
To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press
51).
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*1.
The indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.
•
•
When you set TIMER OPTIONS*1 to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the
SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE.
•
The station name*1 may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information
signals.
*1 SLV-SE450K only
*2 not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K
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Recording TV programmes using the timer
You can preset a total of eight programmes,
including settings made with other timer
methods.
?/1
Before you start…
INPUT
SELECT
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time and date.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
• Set TIMER OPTIONS*1 to STANDARD
or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TIMER
MENU
M/m/</,
OK
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TIMER.
1
TIMER
For SLV-SE100K/SX100K and SE400K:
The TIMER menu appears on the TV
screen.
TIMER
2 8 . 9 THU
DATE
TIME
PROG.
TODAY
SP / LP
LIST
– – : – – – – : – –
– –
SP
VPS / PDC
ON
SELECT
:
:
:
SET
CANCEL
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
For SLV-SE450K:
TIMER METHOD
STANDARD
SHOWVIEW
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
VARIABLE:
The TIMER METHOD menu appears
on the TV screen. Press M/m to select
STANDARD, then press OK.
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
2 8 . 9 THU
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
STANDARD:
The TIMER menu appears on the TV
screen.
TIMER
DATE
TIME
PROG.
– –
TODAY
SP / LP
LIST
– – : – – – – : – –
SP
VPS / PDC
ON
SELECT
:
:
:
SET
CANCEL
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
Set the date, start and stop times,
2
TIMER
programme position or station name*1,
tape speed*2, and VPS/PDC function*1:
2 8 . 9 THU
PLAY
OK
DATE
TIME
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
PROG.
3 5
TODAY
SP / LP
LIST
SP
VPS / PDC
ON
1 Press , to highlight each item in turn.
2 Press M/m to set each item.
SELECT
:
:
:
SET
CANCEL
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
To correct a setting, press < to return to
that setting and reset.
• To record the same programme every day or the same day every week,
• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details about the
• To record from a source connected to the LINE input, press INPUT
SELECT to display the connected line in the “PROG.” position.
INPUT
SELECT
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Press MENU to exit the menu.
3
4
MENU
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
The
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for
recording.
To record from a source, leave the connected equipment switched on.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the
indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse order.
TODAY t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday) t
MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t SAT (every Saturday) ..... t MON (every Monday)
t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t TOMORROW
t TODAY
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The
indicator turns off
and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording
standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
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Tips
•
To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number
buttons.
•
To set the programme position with a two digit number, press –/– – (ten’s digit) button
followed by the programme number buttons.
•
•
•
To set the line input video source, you can also use the PROG +/– buttons.
To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button*2.
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*2 to OFF in the OPTIONS-
1 menu (page 58).
•
•
Even if you set TIMER OPTIONS*1 to SHOWVIEW in the OPTIONS-2 menu, you can set
the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER, then go to step 2.
To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press
51).
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*1 won’t work.
If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC
signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC function*1.
•
•
•
The
indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.
The station name*1 may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information
signals.
*1 SLV-SE450K only
*2 not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K
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Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
y SLOW
×2
M
m
FF
H PLAY
m
M
REW
Playback options
Operation
View the picture during fast-
forward or rewind
During fast-forward, hold down M
hold down m REW/m
FF/M
. During rewind,
.
Play at high speed
•
•
During playback, press M
commander.
FF or m
REW on the remote
During playback, hold down M
FF/M
or m
REW/
m
. When you release the button, normal playback resumes.
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Playback options
Operation
Play at twice the normal speed*1 During playback, press ×2.
Play in slow motion
Play frame by frame
During playback, press y SLOW.
During pause, press M
FF or m
REW on the remote
REW to play one
commander. Hold down M
FF or m
frame each second.
Rewind and start play
During stop, press H PLAY on the VCR while holding down m
on the VCR.
To resume normal playback
Press H PLAY.
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*1, noise may appear or there may be no colour.
•
•
If the playback mode mark doesn’t appear on the TV screen, press
The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.*2
DISPLAY.
*1 not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K
*2 SLV-SE100K/SX100K only
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Setting the recording duration time
After you have started recording in the
normal way, you can have the VCR stop
recording automatically after a specified
duration.
z REC
While recording, press z REC.
1
The
indicator appears in the display window.
SP VIDEO
OPC
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.
2
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
Normal recording
0:30
1:00
5:30
6:00
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops
recording and turns off automatically.
To extend the duration
Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.
To cancel the duration
Press z REC repeatedly until the
indicator disappears and the VCR returns to the
normal recording mode.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Note
•
You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording
duration time.
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Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
?/1
CLEAR
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
MENU
M/m/</,
OK
Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
1
2
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTS and press OK.
Press M/m to highlight TIMER LIST, then press
3 OK:
TIMER LIST
2 8 .
PROG.
3 5
AAB
CDE
FGH
I J K
– –
9
THU
VPS
PDC
DATE
TIME
TODAY
3 0 . 9
2 . 1 0
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
SP
LP
LP
LP
SP
–
• If you want to change or cancel a setting, go
on to the next step.
VPS
PDC
MON
–
FRI
SUN
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
– : – –
– – . – –
– : – –
• If you do not need to change or cancel the
settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR
to return to recording standby.
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
:
CANCEL
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
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Press M/m to select the setting you want to
4 change or cancel, then press OK.
TIMER
2 8 . 9 THU
DATE
. 1 0
TIME
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0
PROG.
CDE
2
The selected setting appears in the TIMER
menu.
SP / LP
LIST
LP
VPS / PDC
ON
SELECT
:
:
:
SET
CANCEL
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
• To change the setting, press </, to highlight the item you want to change,
then press M/m to reset it.
5
6
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
When the timer settings overlap
The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts
recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes start at the
same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority.
Programme 1
Programme 2
about 20 seconds
will be cut off
Programme 1
Programme 2
about 20 seconds will be cut off
Tip
•
In step 6 above, you can check the TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing OK. Press
MENU to exit the TIMER LIST.
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Searching using the Smart Search
function
If you record multiple programmes on a tape,
use the Smart Search function to see what has
been recorded on your tape. You can see
information such as date, time, and
?/1
programme position of programmes recorded
on a tape. You can also start playback
directly from the selected programme using
the SMART SEARCH screen.
1
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
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
SMART
SEARCH
M/m/</,
OK
After recording, press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
1
2
Press SMART SEARCH.
SMART SEARCH
1 8 0 MIN.
DATE
TIME
PROG.
2 8 . 9
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
3 5
Press M/m/</, to select the programme you
FGH
AAB
I J K
3 want to start viewing.
1 . 1 0
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
BLANK TIME
3 0 MIN.
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT
:
SMART SEARCH
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Press OK.
4
SMART SEARCH
1 8 0 MIN.
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts
automatically from the beginning of the selected
programme.
NOW SEARCHING
To stop searching
Press x STOP.
To exit the SMART SEARCH screen
Press SMART SEARCH.
To record in a blank space
SMART SEARCH
1 8 0 MIN.
PROG.
FGH
Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row
in the SMART SEARCH screen. Select the last
blank row in step 3, then press OK. The VCR
rewinds/fast-forwards the tape to the beginning of
the blank space, then stops. Start recording. Note
that “BLANK TIME” and the remaining time
indication only refers to the length of the last blank
space.
DATE
TIME
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
AAB
1 . 1 0
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
I J K
BLANK TIME
3 0 MIN.
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT
:
SMART SEARCH
To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape
You can display the data of the last tape used to record a programme, even after you
have removed the tape.
If you reinsert the tape and record additional programmes, be sure to select LATEST
DATA. Otherwise, all of the data for the tape is deleted.
Reinsert the last tape that you used to record a programme.
1
2
Press SMART SEARCH.
SMART SEARCH
NO DATA
LATEST DATA
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT
:
SMART SEARCH
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Press M/m to highlight LATEST DATA.
3
4
SMART SEARCH
If you want to reset the latest data screen,
highlight NO DATA and press OK, then record a
programme.
DATE
TIME
PROG.
3 5
FGH
AAB
I J K
2 8 . 9
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
1 . 1 0
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
NO DATA
LATEST DATA
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT
:
SMART SEARCH
Press OK.
The latest data stored in the VCR’s memory is displayed.
Tips
•
•
You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list.
While recording, you can display the SMART SEARCH screen using the SMART SEARCH
button. If you decide to stop recording, press SMART SEARCH to make the SMART
SEARCH screen disappear first. Then press x STOP.
Notes
•
•
•
You cannot use this function unless the clock is set.
Depending on the tape, the total or remaining time may not appear correctly.
If many short programmes are recorded on a tape, multiple programmes may be included in a
single block. In this case, only the latest programme information will appear in the SMART
SEARCH screen.
•
Blank time is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of the tape.
However, if you eject the tape and then make a new recording on the same tape, the original
recorded programme(s) is displayed as a blank space.
•
•
•
If no information is stored in the VCR’s memory, LATEST DATA does not appear in the
SMART SEARCH screen.
The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information
signals.
If you start recording a programme “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 “B,” which is recorded over, is deleted.
Originally recorded programmes
A
B
C
Recording the programme “D” over the programme “A” and “B”
A
D
C
* SLV-SE450K only
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Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the
tracking when playing a tape (the indicator
flashes in the display window, then turns off),
distortion may occur if the recording is in poor
condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.
During playback, press TRACKING +/– to display
TRACKING
the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear
as you press one of the two buttons (the indicator
lights up). To resume automatic tracking
adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.
Tracking meter
About the Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function
The Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function
automatically improves recording and playback
quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the
video heads and tape. To maintain better picture
OPTIONS - 1
OPC
ON
OFF
E1 8 0
AUTO
AUTO LONG PLAY
TAPE LENGTH
COLOUR SYSTEM
RETURN
quality, we recommend that you set OPC to ON in
the OPTIONS-1 menu (the OPC indicator lights up
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
turns off.
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Tip
•
To set tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at the same time.
Notes
•
You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter won’t be
displayed.
•
With the Auto Long Play function* on, the OPC function will work only in SP mode. If the
tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP, the OPC function turns off. If, however, the
entire programme is recorded in LP mode, the OPC function will work.
•
There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR
analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator
flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR analyse the tape (the OPC indicator
flashes rapidly) and return to recording pause. After the OPC indicator stops flashing, press
X PAUSE to start recording immediately.
If you want to start recording quickly without using the OPC function, first set the VCR to
recording pause (the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press X PAUSE again to start
recording
* not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K
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Changing menu options
Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press
1 OK.
OPTIONS
OPTIONS - 1
OPTIONS - 2
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK.
2
OPTIONS - 1
OPTIONS - 2
OPC
ON
TIMER OPTIONS
POWER SAVE
TV DIRECT REC
RETURN
VARIABLE
OFF
ON
AUTO LONG PLAY
TAPE LENGTH
COLOUR SYSTEM
RETURN
OFF
E1 8 0
AUTO
SELECT
SET
:
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
: OK
EXIT : MENU
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to select the option, then press OK.
Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK.
Press MENU to return to the original screen.
3
4
5
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
OPTIONS-1
Menu option
Set this option to
OPC
• ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control) function
and improve picture quality.
•
•
OFF to switch off OPC.
AUTO LONG PLAY*1
TAPE LENGTH
ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to
the LP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter
than the recording time. Note that for AUTO LONG PLAY to
work correctly, the TAPE LENGTH setting must be accurate.
• OFF to keep the set tape speed.
• 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.
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Menu option
Set this option to
COLOUR SYSTEM
• 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.
If you press EJECT or turn the VCR off, COLOUR SYSTEM will
be reset to AUTO.
OPTIONS-2
Menu option
Set this option to
TIMER OPTIONS*2
• VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for
selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing the
TIMER button.
•
•
STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing the
TIMER button.
SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when pressing
the
TIMER button.
POWER SAVE
•
ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve
the VCR’s power.
• OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the
VCR is standing by.
TV DIRECT REC*2
• ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function.
•
OFF to deactivate it.
Note
•
When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display window remain on, even though
POWER SAVE is set to ON.
*1 not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K
*2 SLV-SE450K only
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Editing with another VCR
How to connect to record on this VCR
Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LINE IN connector or jacks of this
VCR.
Your VCR (Recorder)
TV
i LINE-1 (TV)
Other VCR (Player)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
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Operation (when recording on this VCR)
Before you start editing
X
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display
the connected line in the display
window.
• Press SP/LP to select the tape
z REC
speed, SP or LP.*
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR.
1 Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR. Search for the
2 point to start recording and press X (pause).
Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
3
4
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same time.
To stop editing
Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.
Tip
•
To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X (pause) on this VCR when an unwanted
scene begins. When it ends, press X (pause) again to resume recording.
Note
If you start editing following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording with the
•
OPC function. To record a tape with the OPC function, press z REC again during recording
pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape. Then, press X (pause) after the OPC indicator
stops flashing to start recording. If you press X (pause) before the OPC indicator stops
flashing, the OPC function is cancelled.
* not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony
service facility.
Symptom
Remedy
The ?/1 ON/STANDBY
switch does not function.
•
•
•
Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
The power is turned on but
the VCR does not operate.
Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug
the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours.
The VCR is plugged in but
the display window remains
dark.
The clock has stopped and
“–:– –” appears in the
display window.
•
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for
more than one hour. Reset the clock (and timer).
The playback picture does
not appear on the TV
screen.
•
•
Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a
monitor, set it to video input.
If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable, make sure
the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the TV/
VIDEO button on the remote commander to light up the VIDEO
indicator.
The picture is not clear.
•
•
If your TV is connected to the VCR with both Scart and aerial
cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 13).
Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF
channel output of your VCR.
•
•
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.
The video heads are dirty (see the last page of Troubleshooting).
Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or
T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes
are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your
nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be
required). Do not use a commercially available liquid type
cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video
heads.
•
•
The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony
service facility for more information.
The picture has no colour.
The 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 in.
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.
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Symptom
Remedy
No TV programme appears
on the TV screen.
•
•
•
•
Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a
monitor, set it to video input.
If your TV is connected to the VCR with both Scart and aerial
Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF
channel output of your VCR.
Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. Select
a programme position when recording TV programmes; select a
line input when recording from other equipment.
TV reception is poor.
•
•
•
•
Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.
Adjust the TV aerial.
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
The tape is ejected when
you press z REC.
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the
Nothing happens when you
Make sure the tape is not at its end.
press z REC.
The timer does not operate.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Check that the clock is set.
Make sure a tape has been inserted.
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Make sure the tape is not at its end.
Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording.
Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for
more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.
•
•
Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
The SHOWVIEW menu or
the TIMER menu does not
appear.
Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set
The VPS/PDC function
does not operate properly.
•
•
Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.
Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one (there
might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the broadcast
you wanted to record did not send the good VPS/PDC information,
the VCR will not start recording.
•
If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be altered and
the VCR might not start recording.
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Symptom
Remedy
A tape cannot be inserted.
•
•
Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment.
The remote commander
does not function.
Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote
sensor on the VCR.
•
•
Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones
if they are weak.
Make sure the [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch is set
correctly.
The SMARTLINK function
does not work.
•
•
Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC,
EASYLINK, Q-Link, EURO VIEW LINK, or T-V LINK.
Make sure you use the Scart cable to connect the VCR and your
TV.
•
•
Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely.
The tracking meter does not
appear on the TV screen.
The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking
cannot be adjusted.
•
•
•
•
The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an NTSC-
recorded tape.
You cannot control other
TVs.
Set your TV’s code number. The code number may change when
you replace the batteries of the remote commander.
The display window
becomes dim.
The display window automatically becomes dim when the VCR is
in standby or timer recording mode.
The VCR needs to be
cleaned.
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do
not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
• Rough picture
• Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
initial
terminal
contamination
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Specifications
System
General
Channel coverage
Power requirements
PAL (B/G, D/K)
220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz
VHF E2–E12, R1–R12
UHF E21–E69, R21–R69
CATV S1–S41, S01–S05
RF output signal
Power consumption
18 W
Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C
UHF channels 21–69
Aerial out
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Tape speed
Dimensions
Approx. 355 × 96 × 285 mm (w/h/d)
including projecting parts and controls
Mass
SP:
PAL/MESECAM 23.39 mm/s
NTSC 33.35 mm/s
LP*: PAL/MESECAM 11.70 mm/s
(playback only)
Approx. 3.6 kg
Supplied accessories
NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)
EP*: NTSC 11.12 mm/s (playback only)
Maximum recording/playback time
10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)
Fast-forward and rewind time
Remote commander (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Aerial cable (1)
Approx. 3 min. (with E180 tape)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Inputs and outputs
* not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K
iLINE-1 (TV)
21-pin
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
Video output: pin 19
Audio output: pins 1 and 3
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SP VIDEO VPS SMARTLINK
LP
EP
PDC OPC
TV
F SMARTLINK indicator*2 (10)
G TV indicator*2 (39)
B Tape speed indicators*1 (37)
D VPS (Video Programme System)/PDC
(Programme Delivery Control)
indicator*2 (42)
I Time counter/clock/line/programme
E OPC (Optimum Picture Control)
indicator (56)
*1 LP and EP are not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K
*2 SLV-SE450K only
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P
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
* not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K
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Index
A
P
T
Adjusting
PDC (Programme Delivery
Timer setting 44
Control) 42
cancelling 51
Adjusting
tracking 56
Aerial hookup 8
changing 51
checking 51
Playback 33
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 26
Auto Clock Set 19
Auto Long Play 58
Auto Set Up 14
using the Show View
system 40
at various speeds 48
frame-by-frame 49
slow motion 49
Power save 59
Presetting channels 23
Adjusting
C
Changing the programme
position 27
V
R
VPS (Video Programme
System) 42
Recording 36
Changing the station name 31
Cleaning the video heads 62
Clock setting 16
saving 38
timer setting 44
using the Show View
system 40
what you are watching on
the TV 39
Colour system
compatible colour systems
setting 34
while watching another
programme 38
Connecting
to a TV with a Scart
Counter 34
S
Safety tab 38
Scart connection 9
Searching
D
Disabling the programme
positions 29
at various speeds 48
using the Smart Search
function 53
Show View
E
recording 40
Smart Search 53
SMARTLINK
Editing 60
EP mode 35
Automatic Power Off 10
One Touch Menu 10
One Touch Timer 10
Preset Download 10
SP mode 37
L
Language selecting 21
LP mode 37
O
OPC (Optimum Picture
Control) 56
Optional setting 58
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