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- Page 1 3-065-677-11 (1) GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV-SE610G SLV-SE710G SLV-SE710I SLV-SE810G © 2001 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Precautions Safety •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
40 Recording TV programmes 43 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer ( SLV-SE810G only) 48 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system (not available on SLV-SE610G) 52 Recording TV programmes using the timer Additional Operations 56 Playing/searching at various speeds... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel SLV-SE810G A ?/1 (on/standby) switch (36) B Tape compartment C Remote sensor (11) D A (eject) button (38) E Shuttle ring (56) F H (play) button (38) (56) G JOG button (57) H z REC (record) button (40) (58) - Page 5 F z REC (record) button (40) (58) (81) G X (pause) button (38) (81) H x (stop) button (38) (81) * not available on SLV-SE610G I M (fast-forward) button (38) (56) J m (rewind) button (38) (56) K PROGRAM +/– buttons (22) (57)
- Page 6 G VPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator* (50) H Tape speed indicators (40) I OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (74) not available on SLV-SE610G SLV-SE810G only Index to parts and controls VIDEO VPS SPLP OPC PDC EP J TV indicator*...
- Page 7 ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector* (18) (59) (80) C AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (15) (16) SLV-SE710G, and SE710I only SLV-SE810G only not available on SLV-SE610G D AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (15) (16) E i LINE-1 (TV) i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (16) (79)
- Page 8 STOP/m button (32) (38) m REW (rewind)/< button (38) (56) M FF (fast-forward)/, button (38) (56) H PLAY/OK button (32) (38) FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (not available on SLV-SE610G, SE710G, SE710I) not available on SLV-SE610G, SE710G, SE710I (56) (56)
- Page 9 (25) (40) c/C Teletext page access buttons* (for TV) (13) TIMER button (48) (52) X SMART SEARCH button (65) FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (not available on SLV-SE610G, SE710G, SE710I) not available on SLV-SE610G, SE710G, SE710I Index to parts and controls...
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Page 10: Step 1 : Unpacking
• Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-SE610G, SE710G, SE710I, and SE810G. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. -
Page 11: Step 2 : Setting Up The Remote Commander
Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. If the TV does not have the... - Page 12 TV control buttons Set the TV to standby mode Select an input source: aerial in or line in Select the TV’s programme position Setting up the remote commander WIDE AUDIO MONITOR FASTEXT buttons DISPLAY t TV/VIDEO Programme number buttons PROG +/–/ 2 +/–...
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Page 13: Controlling Other Tvs With The Remote Commander
* not available on SLV-SE610G, SE710G, and SE710I Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLV-SE810G 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. - Page 14 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...
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Page 15: Step 3 : Connecting The Vcr
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 16. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector 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 16 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 17 With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning on the TV. For details, see “Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE610G)” on page 39. • 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...
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Page 18: Additional Connections
Note • Not all TVs respond to the functions above. Additional connections To a stereo system (not available on SLV-SE610G) You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the L/G jacks as shown on the right. To a set top box with... -
Page 19: Step 4 : Setting Up The Vcr With The Auto Set Up Function
After the search or download is complete, the current time appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal (not available on SLV-SE610G). If the time does not appear, set the clock manually (see page 32). - Page 20 • Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (VIDEO Plus+*, timer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again. * not available on SLV-SE610G Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function...
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Page 21: Step 5 : 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 22 Press RF CHANNEL. AUTO SET UP You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel. RF CHANNEL To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/–...
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Page 23: Selecting A Language
Selecting a language If you prefer an on-screen language other than English, use the on-screen display to select another language. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press MENU, then press M/m to MENU highlight SETTINGS and press OK. -
Page 24: 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. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press MENU, then press M/m to MENU highlight SETTINGS and press OK. - Page 25 Press PROG +/– to select the • PROG programme position. Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL SET, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. The channels appear in the following PLAY order: • VHF IA-IJ, SA10-SA13 (SLV- SE710I only) •...
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Page 26: 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 27: 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-SE610G). If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually. Changing programme positions Before you start…... -
Page 28: Before You Start
Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme PLAY position. The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill the gap. Press OK to confirm the setting. PLAY To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3 through 5. - Page 29 Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST, then press OK. PLAY 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.
- Page 30 Changing the station names (not available on SLV-SE610G) 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 31 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 … t 9 t (symbols) t (blank space) t A 2 Press , to set the next character.
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Page 32: Setting The Clock
VCR clock was not set in the Auto Set Up procedure, you need to set it manually. The Auto Clock Set function (not available on SLV-SE610G) 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. - Page 33 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 item to be set, and press M/m to select PLAY the digits.
- Page 34 Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function (not available on SLV-SE610G) Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
- Page 35 Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position of the station that PLAY carries a time signal appears. If the VCR does not receive a time signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically.
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Page 36: Setting Your Personal Code
Setting your personal code For identification, you can enter a personal code into the VCR. Once you enter your personal code, you can confirm it any time but can never change it. Please make a note of the code to quote to the police if your VCR is stolen. - Page 37 If the displayed personal code is correct, press OK. If the displayed personal code is wrong, press CLEAR and continue PLAY from step 2. CLEAR To confirm your personal code While the VCR is turned off and there is no tape in the VCR, hold down X (pause) and ?/1 (on/standby) on the VCR simultaneously for more than three seconds.
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Page 38: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a tape Before you start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. 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. - Page 39 Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE610G) 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.
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Page 40: Recording Tv Programmes
Recording TV programmes Before you start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or station name* •... - Page 41 time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The indicates the remaining time. 0 : 0 0 : 2 Time counter In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE LENGTH in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 77).
- Page 42 • About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be displayed. • The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals. * not available on SLV-SE610G Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE610G) 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).
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Page 43: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Dial Timer ( Slv-Se810G Only)
Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer SLV-SE810G 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 44 Press DIAL TIMER “START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window. Turn 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 +/– buttons.
- Page 45 Press DIAL TIMER. DIAL TIMER The programme position or station name appears in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position. DIAL TIMER To record from another source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, turn display the connected line in the display window.
- Page 46 To set the clock Turn DIAL TIMER so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window. Press DIAL TIMER. “DAY” appears in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day. Press DIAL TIMER. “MONTH” appears in the display window. Turn and press After you set the year, “CLOCK”...
- Page 47 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.
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Page 48: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Video Plus+ System (Not Available On Slv-Se610G)
OK. • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus+: The VIDEO Plus+ menu appears on the TV screen. Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system (not available on SLV-SE610G) TIMER. TIMER METHOD STANDARD VIDEO Plus+ SELECT :... -
Page 49: Not Available On Slv-Se610G
For details about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals” on page 50. Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system (not available on SLV-SE610G) VIDEO Plus+ 2 8 . 9 PLUSCODE NO. -
Page 50: Not Available On Slv-Se610G
VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR. Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system (not available on SLV-SE610G) indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands... -
Page 51: The Video Plus+ System
• The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a programme from your set top box. • The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals. Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system (not available on SLV-SE610G) -
Page 52: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Timer
• Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 77).* • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press TIMER For SLV-SE610G: The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen. PLAY For SLV-SE710G, SE710I, and SE810G: •... -
Page 53: The Timer
Set the date, start and stop times, programme position or station PLAY name*, tape speed, and VPS/PDC function*: 1 Press , to highlight each item in INPUT SELECT turn. 2 Press M/m to set each item. To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset. - Page 54 To record a programme from your set top box If you connect a set top box and the VCR, you can record a programme from your set top box. Turn on the set top box. On the set top box, select the programme for which you want to make a timer setting.
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Page 55: The Timer
• The VPS/PDC function* is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a programme from your set top box. • The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals. * not available on SLV-SE610G Recording TV programmes using the timer... -
Page 56: Additional Operations
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds … Before you start • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Playback options View the picture during fast-forward or rewind Play at high speed Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Rewind and start play... - Page 57 To use the shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise. Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode in the following way. Slow motion in reverse Normal speed in reverse Double speed in reverse...
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Page 58: 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. … Before you start • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. While recording, press z REC. -
Page 59: Synchronized Recording (Not Available On Slv-Se610G)
(or LINE-2 IN* ) connector of the VCR to the TV Scart cable (not supplied) TV Scart connector Scart cable (not supplied) Scart (EURO-AV) SYNCHRO REC Synchronized Recording (not available on SLV-SE610G) (or LINE-2 IN* Set top box, etc. continued... -
Page 60: Not Available On Slv-Se610G
• The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for Synchronized Recording. SLV-SE810G only SLV-SE710G and SE710I only Synchronized Recording (not available on SLV-SE610G) (or L2* )” in the... -
Page 61: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings
Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings … Before you start • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. 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 OK: •... - Page 62 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 Programme 1...
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Page 63: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In NICAM system This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system (The NICAM indicator appears). When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window. - Page 64 Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. To listen to Stereo/main and sub (left and right channels) Left channel/main Right channel/sub Standard sound How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture.
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Page 65: Searching Using The Smart Search Function
Searching using the Smart Search function If you record multiple programmes on a tape, you can 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 the programmes recorded. You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the SMART SEARCH screen. - Page 66 Search information for the second programme “B,” which is recorded over, is deleted. Originally recorded programmes Recording the programme “D” over the programme “A” and “B” * not available on SLV-SE610G Searching using the Smart Search function SMART SEARCH 1 8 0 MIN.
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Page 67: Storing, Searching And Deleting Programme Information (Smart Search Plus)
Storing, searching and deleting programme information (Smart Search Plus) You can store programme information, such as the recording date and time, and programme position, for a maximum of four tapes. You can select a programme and start playback, by recalling the information directly from the Smart Search Plus screen. -
Page 68: Programme Information (Smart
To assign a memory number after recording After recording a programme, you can store the programme information as a new memory before ejecting the cassette. However, you can not add the memory on the existed memory bank number. To store the memory as additional, select the memory bank number before. - Page 69 Before you start... • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert the cassette for which you want to use the memory bank number. The VCR automatically turns on. Press SMART SEARCH. The SMART SEARCH -RECALL- screen appears.
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Page 70: Programme Information (Smart
Recalling the most recent programme information Programme information that is not saved in one of the memory bank numbers is erased when the cassette is ejected. The RECALL memory bank will temporarily memorize the programme information of the last tape used for recording in case that it is accidentally ejected. -
Page 71: Programme Information (Smart
Press CLEAR. The programme information is deleted. Press SMART SEARCH. The SMART SEARCH screen disappears. Note • You can not use or return the deleted information. About the Demonstration Mode The Smart Search Plus function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to automatically display the Smart Search Plus screens. -
Page 72: Searching Using The Index Function
Searching using the index function The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. Press ./> INDEX SEARCH. •... -
Page 73: Adjusting The Picture
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. - Page 74 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 quality, we recommend that you set OPC to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (the OPC indicator lights up in the display window).
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Page 75: Reducing The Vcr's Power Consumption
POWER SAVE is set to FULL, PARTIAL, or ON. • If POWER SAVE is set to FULL*, you cannot watch or record programmes from your set top box during standby mode (page 77). * not available on SLV-SE610G OPTIONS - 2 TIMER OPTIONS... -
Page 76: Changing Menu Options
Changing menu options Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press OK. 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 77 Menu option Set this option to • NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio HIFI AUDIO track. • STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track. For details, see page 63. AUTO LONG PLAY • ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time.
- Page 78 • When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicators in the display window remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to FULL, PARTIAL, or ON. • With the EDIT option ON, the OPC function does not work. not available on SLV-SE610G SLV-SE710G, SE710I, and SE810G only SLV-SE610G only...
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Page 79: Editing
Editing Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LINE IN connector or jacks of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR. -
Page 80: System
Example C Your VCR (Recorder) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-SE810G only) Connect the on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied). Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.* •... -
Page 81: Basic Editing
Basic editing 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 82: Audio Dubbing (Slv-Se810G Only)
Audio dubbing (SLV-SE810G only) This feature lets you record over the normal audio track. The monaural sound previously recorded is replaced while the original hi-fi sound remains unchanged. Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder. -
Page 83: Additional Information
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... - Page 84 • Adjust the tracking. • The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette as explained above. • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
- Page 85 Symptom Remedy The VIDEO Plus+ menu • Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu is or the TIMER menu does set correctly (see page 77). not appear. The VPS/PDC function • Check that the clock and the date are set correctly. does not operate •...
- Page 86 Symptom You cannot control other TVs. The display window becomes dim. The VCR needs to be cleaned. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture Troubleshooting Remedy • Set your TV’s code number. The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander.
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Page 87: Specifications
Specifications System Channel coverage PAL (I) VHF IA to IJ, SA10 to SA13 (SLV-SE710I only) UHF B21 to B69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 (SLV-SE710I only) HYPER S21 to S41 (SLV-SE710I only) RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed... -
Page 88: Index
Index Adjusting picture 26 tracking 73 Aerial hookup 15 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 26 Audio dubbing 82 Audio track 64 Auto Clock Set 34 Auto Long Play 77 Auto Set Up 19 Changing the programme position 27 Changing the station name 30 Cleaning the video heads 83 Clock setting 32 Colour system 2... -
Page 92: Quick Start Guide
... Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture..Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER appears clearly on the TV screen. Refer to your TV’s instruction manual for tuning instructions.