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Sony SLV-SE100A1, SLV-SE100A2 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
SLV-SE100A1/A2
SLV-SE200V1/V2
SLV-SE250D/P
SLV-SX250D
SLV-SE300D1/D2
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© 2000 Sony Corporation
3-868-342-E1 (1)
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  • Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV-SE100A1/A2 SLV-SE200V1/V2 SLV-SE250D/P SLV-SX250D SLV-SE300D1/D2 SLV-SE450D/P SLV-SE480D © 2000 Sony Corporation 3-868-342-E1 (1) PAL NTSC 4.43 PAL NTSC 4.43 PAL NTSC 4.43 PAL NTSC 4.43 PAL NTSC 4.43 PAL NTSC 4.43...
  • Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1 : Unpacking 5 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 9 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 13 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR 16 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 19 Step 6 : Setting the clock 24 Selecting a language 26 Presetting channels...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 12 models: SLV-SE100A1, SE100A2, SE200V1, SE200V2, SE250D, SE250P, SX250D, SE300D1, SE300D2, SE450D, SE450P, and SE480D.

  • Page 5: Step 2 : Setting Up The Remote Commander

    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 symbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV.
  • Page 6 TV control buttons Set the TV to standby mode Select an input source: aerial in or line in Select the TV’s programme position Adjust the volume of the TV Call up the on-screen display Setting up the remote commander DISPLAY 2 +/–...

  • Page 7: Controlling Other Tvs With The Remote Commander

    Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLV-SE300D1/D2 and SE480D only) The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number. Set [TV] / [VIDEO] at the top of the remote commander to [TV].
  • Page 8 If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. To switch to wide mode, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers. Manufacturer Sony Akai Ferguson Grundig Hitachi...

  • Page 9: Step 3 : Connecting The Vcr

    Step 3 : Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 10. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector 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.
  • Page 10 If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector 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. Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.
  • Page 11 About the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2) If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC* EASYLINK* , Q-Link* LINK* , or T-V LINK* automatically runs the 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).
  • Page 12 Additional connection To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through (SLV-SE300D1/D2 and SE480D only) Using the Line Through function, you can watch programmes from a satellite or digital tuner connected to this VCR on the TV even when the VCR is turned off. When you turn on the satellite or digital tuner, this VCR automatically sends the signal...

  • Page 13: Step 4 : Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr

    Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picture from the VCR” below. RF CHANNEL PROGRAM +/– SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER continued Tuning your TV to the VCR...
  • Page 14 Press RF CHANNEL. AUTO SET UP 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. To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/–...
  • Page 15 If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector ?/1 ON/STANDBY Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR. ON/STANDBY Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly. AUTO SET UP RF CHANNEL The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.

  • Page 16: Step 5 : Setting Up The Vcr With The Auto Set Up Function

    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* automatically.
  • Page 17 Press AUTO SET UP lightly. AUTO SET UP RF CHANNEL The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them (in the appropriate order for your local area* If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions”...
  • Page 18 To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press AUTO SET UP. • If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in the Auto Set Up function, see page 24. Notes • If you stop the Auto Set Up function during step 3, you must repeat set up from step 1. •...

  • Page 19: Step 6 : Setting The Clock

    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 (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2, SE250P, and SE450P) works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal.

  • Page 20: Setting The Clock

    Press M/m to highlight MANUAL ADJUST, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to set the day. PLAY Press , to highlight the month and set the month pressing M/m. PLAY Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing , to highlight the PLAY item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits.
  • Page 21 Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU Tips • To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits by pressing M/m. • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. Note •...

  • Page 22: Before You Start

    Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function (not available on SLV-SE100A1/ A2, SE250P, and SE450P) 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 MENU SETTINGS and press OK.
  • Page 23 Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OK. PLAY Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries a time PLAY signal appears. If the VCR does not receive a time signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically.

  • Page 24: Selecting A Language

    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. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MENU SETTINGS and press OK.
  • Page 25 Press M/m/</, to highlight the desired language, then press OK. PLAY Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU • 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. Selecting a language...

  • Page 26: Presetting Channels

    Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MENU SETTINGS and press OK.
  • Page 27 Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then press PLAY Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/CATV, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight NORMAL, then press OK. PLAY To preset CATV (Cable Television) channels, select CATV. Press PROG +/– to select the programme •...
  • Page 28 Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. The channels appear in the following PLAY order: • VHF E2 - E12 • VHF Italian channel A - H • UHF E21 - E69 • CATV S1 - S20 •...

  • Page 29: If The Picture Is Not Clear

    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 position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.

  • Page 30: Changing/Disabling Programme Positions

    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 (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2). If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually.
  • Page 31 Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to change the programme position, PLAY then press ,. To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly. Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position. PLAY The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate...
  • Page 32 Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MENU LISTS, and press OK.
  • Page 33 Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable. PLAY Press CLEAR. CLEAR The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable. Press MENU to exit the menu.
  • Page 34 Changing the station names (not available on SLV-SE100A1/ 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. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. •...
  • Page 35 Press ,. PLAY Enter the station name. 1 Press M/m to select a character. PLAY Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below. A t B t … t Z t a t b t … t z t 0 t 1 t …...

  • Page 36: Setting The Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Decoder (Not Available On Slv-Se100A1/A2 And Se200V1/V2)

    Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 and SE200V1/V2) You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the VCR. Connecting a decoder DECODER/t LINE-3 IN* DECODER/t LINE-2 IN* i LINE-1 (TV) : Signal flow Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 and SE200V1/V2) Scart cable...

  • Page 37: Not Available On Slv-Se100A1/A2 And Se200V1/V2

    Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your VCR to receive the channels using the on-screen display. In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below. Before you start… •...

  • Page 38: Not Available On Slv-Se100A1/A2 And Se200V1/V2

    Press M/m to highlight DECODER, then press OK. PLAY Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU The menu disappears from the TV screen. Press MENU again. Then press M/m to MENU highlight SETTINGS and press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then press PLAY Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/CATV, then press OK.

  • Page 39: Not Available On Slv-Se100A1/A2 And Se200V1/V2

    Press M/m to highlight NORMAL, then press OK. PLAY To preset CATV (Cable Television) channels, select CATV. Press PROG +/– to select the desired • PROG programme position. Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL SET, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to select the PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels, then press OK.

  • Page 40: Not Available On Slv-Se100A1/A2 And Se200V1/V2

    Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OK. PLAY Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU • 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. •...

  • Page 41: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a tape NTSC PB 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. Z EJECT CLEAR DISPLAY H PLAY...
  • Page 42 Press H PLAY. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. PLAY Additional tasks Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape To play an NTSC-recorded tape (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2) Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV.
  • Page 43 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* •...

  • Page 44: Recording Tv Programmes

    Recording TV programmes 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. Recording TV programmes COUNTER/ REMAIN t TV/VIDEO DISPLAY SP/LP PROG +/–...
  • Page 45 Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or station name* • PROG want to record. Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.* SP / LP LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP. However, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality.
  • Page 46 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. Tips • To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander.
  • Page 47 Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2) 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.

  • Page 48: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Dial Timer (Slv-Se300D1/D2, Se450D/P, And Se480D Only)

    Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE300D1/D2, SE450D/P, and SE480D only) The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods, that will be broadcast within the next month.

  • Page 49: Slv-Se300D1/D2, Se450D/P, And

    Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date. DIAL TIMER Press DIAL TIMER. DIAL TIMER “START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time. DIAL TIMER You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/–...

  • Page 50: Slv-Se300D1/D2, Se450D/P, And

    Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time. DIAL TIMER You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons. PROGRAM TRACKING Press DIAL TIMER. DIAL TIMER The programme position or station name appears in the display window.

  • Page 51: Dial Timer

    To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The 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: •...

  • Page 52: Dial Timer

    About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programmes have already been set.

  • Page 53: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Showview System (Not Available On Slv-Se100A1/A2)

    Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2) The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.

  • Page 54: Showview System

    Press TIMER • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE: The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press M/m to select PLAY SHOWVIEW, then press OK. • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW: The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 55 If you want to change the date, tape speed* , and the VPS/PDC setting* PLAY 1 Press </, to highlight the item you want to change. 2 Press M/m to reset it. • To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording”...

  • Page 56: Showview System

    To record satellite broadcasts If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes. Turn on the satellite tuner. On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting. Follow steps 1 through 6 above.

  • Page 57: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Timer

    Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods. … Before you start • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.
  • Page 58 Press TIMER For SLV-SE100A1/A2: The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen. PLAY For SLV-SE200V1/V2, SE250D/P, SX250D, SE300D1/D2, SE450D/P, and SE480D: • 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.

  • Page 59: Timer

    Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment switched on. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

  • Page 60: Timer

    Notes • When setting the timer with VPS/PDC* indicated in the TV programme guide. Otherwise, the VPS/PDC function won’t work. • If the VPS/PDC* signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC function. indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted. •...

  • Page 61: Additional Operations

    Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds H PLAY Playback options View the picture during fast- forward or rewind Play at high speed Operation During fast-forward, hold down M hold down m REW/m • During playback, press M commander. • During playback, hold down M .
  • Page 62 Playback options Play at twice the normal speed* Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Rewind and start play To resume normal playback Press H PLAY. • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. –...

  • Page 63: Setting The Recording Duration Time

    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. While recording, press z REC. indicator appears in the display window. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

  • Page 64: Synchronized Recording (Slv-Se300D1/D2 And Se480D Only)

    Synchronized Recording (SLV-SE300D1/D2 and SE480D only) You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the DECODER/LINE-3 IN connector. The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work. When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns on and starts recording a programme from DECODER/LINE-3 IN.

  • Page 65: Slv-Se300D1/D2 And Se480D

    Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording function Before you start... • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • Set DECODER/LINE3 to LINE3 in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 75). SYNCHRO REC Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/–...

  • Page 66: Slv-Se300D1/D2 And Se480D

    Notes • This function may not work with some types of satellite tuners. • Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no operation is performed within a certain amount of time. In this case, the Synchronized Recording also stops automatically.

  • Page 67: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

    Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings … Before you start • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTS and press OK. Press M/m to highlight TIMER LIST, then press •...
  • Page 68 Press M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel, then press OK. The selected setting appears in the TIMER menu. • To change the setting, press </, to highlight the item you want to change, then press M/m to reset it. •...

  • Page 69: Searching Using The Smart Search Function

    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 programme position of programmes recorded on a tape.
  • Page 70 Press OK. The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme. To stop searching Press x 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.
  • Page 71 Press M/m to highlight LATEST DATA. If you want to reset the latest data screen, highlight NO DATA and press OK, then record a programme. 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. •...

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the 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 +/–...
  • Page 73 • 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* 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.

  • Page 74: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK. 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. Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
  • Page 75 OPTIONS-2 Menu option Set this option to • DECODER to use the DECODER/LINE-2 IN* DECODER/LINE2* the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder connector. • LINE2* line input connector. • DECODER to use the DECODER/LINE-3 IN* DECODER/LINE3* the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder connector. • LINE3* line input connector.

  • Page 76: Editing With Another Vcr

    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. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.
  • Page 77 Example C Your VCR (Recorder) DECODER/ t LINE-3 IN* DECODER/ t LINE-2 IN* VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.* • 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.

  • Page 78: Operation (When Recording On This Vcr)

    Operation (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window. • Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP*.

  • Page 79: Additional Information

    Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. Symptom The ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch does not function. The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate. The VCR is plugged in but the display window remains dark.
  • Page 80 Symptom No TV programme appears on the TV screen. TV reception is poor. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. The tape is ejected when you press z REC. Nothing happens when you press z REC. The timer does not operate. The SHOWVIEW menu or the TIMER menu does not appear.
  • Page 81 Symptom Remedy The SYNCHRO REC • The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press button turns off while SYNCHRO REC again. recording or does not go back to recording standby mode. The Synchronized • The connected equipment was not turned off. Turn off the Recording function does not connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC again.
  • Page 82 Symptom A tape cannot be inserted. The remote commander does not function. The selected input line connector number does not appear in the display window. The SMARTLINK function does not work. The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen. You cannot control other TVs.

  • Page 83: Specifications

    Specifications System Channel coverage PAL (B/G) VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP: PAL...

  • Page 84: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel A ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch (13) B A EJECT button (42) C Tape compartment D Remote sensor (5) (rewind) button (42) (61) F H PLAY button (42) (62) (fast-forward) button (42) (61) H z REC (record) button (45) (63) (78) I x STOP button (42) (78)

  • Page 85: Display Window

    Display window A Timer indicator (50) (55) (59) B Tape speed indicators* (45) C VIDEO indicator (10) (45) D VPS (Video Programme System)/PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator* (55) E OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (72) LP and EP is not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 and SE200V1/V2 not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2, SE250P, and SE450P not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 VIDEO VPS...

  • Page 86: Rear Panel

    Rear panel A Mains lead (9) (10) B AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9) (10) C AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9) (10) SLV-SE250D/P, SX250D, and SE450D/P only SLV-SE300D1/D2 and SE480D only not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 Index to parts and controls D DECODER/t LINE-2 IN DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-2 connector*...
  • Page 87 Remote commander A Z EJECT button (42) B COUNTER/REMAIN button (45) C CLEAR button (42) (54) (68) D SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button* (45) E Programme number buttons (6) (46) F - (ten’s digit) button (6) (46) G 2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) (6) H z REC (record) button (45) (63) TIMER button (54) (58) J MENU button (19) (67)
  • Page 88 Index to parts and controls L [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch (5) M ?/1 (on/standby) switch (6) (55) N INPUT SELECT button (46) (58) (78) O t TV/VIDEO button (6) (10) (45) DISPLAY button (45) Q PROG (programme) +/– buttons (6) (27) (45) R WIDE button (for TV) (7) S y SLOW button (62)
  • Page 89 Index to parts and controls...
  • Page 90 Index to parts and controls...
  • Page 91 Index to parts and controls...

  • Page 92: Index

    Counter 42 Demonstration 52 Dial Timer 48 Disabling the programme positions 32 Dubbing. see Editing Editing 76 EP mode 43 Sony Corporation Language selecting 24 LP mode 45 OPC (Optimum Picture Control) 72 Optional setting 74 PAY-TV 36 PDC (Programme Delivery Control) 55 Picture adjustment.

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