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Sony SLV-SE610K Operating Instructions Manual

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3-065-678-11 (1) GB
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL
SLV-SE610N/K
SLV-SE710N/K
SLV-SX710N/K
SLV-SE810N/K
© 2001 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-065-678-11 (1) GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV-SE610N/K SLV-SE710N/K SLV-SX710N/K SLV-SE810N/K © 2001 Sony Corporation...
  • 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 Index to parts and controls 10 Step 1 : Unpacking 11 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 15 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 19 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the 22 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 25 Step 6 : Setting the clock...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel SLV-SE810N/K A ?/1 (on/standby) switch (19) B Tape compartment C Remote sensor (11) D A (eject) button (44) E Shuttle ring (63) F H (play) button (44) (63) G JOG button (64) H z REC (record) button (46) (65)
  • Page 5 SLV-SE610N/K, SE710N/K, SX710N/K A ?/1 (on/standby) switch (19) B Tape compartment C Remote sensor (11) D A (eject) button (44) E H (play) button (44) (63) F z REC (record) button (46) (65) (89) G X (pause) button (44) (89) H x (stop) button (44) (89) * not available on SLV-SE610N/K I M (fast-forward) button (44) (63)
  • Page 6 Display window STEREO NICAM SYNCHRO A Timer indicator (52) (57) (60) B SYNCHRO indicator* C STEREO indicator (70) D NICAM indicator* (smartlink) indicator* F VIDEO indicator (16) (47) G VPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator* (57) H Tape speed indicators (46) not available on SLV-SE610N/K SLV-SE610N, SE710N, SX710N, and SE810N only SLV-SE810N/K only...
  • Page 7 Rear panel A Mains lead (15) (16) B DECODER/t LINE-2 IN DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE- 2 connector* (18) (39) (66) (88) DECODER/t LINE-3 IN DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE- 3 connector* (18) (39) (66) (88) C AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (15) (16) SLV-SE710N/K and SX710N/K only SLV-SE810N/K only not available on SLV-SE610N/K...
  • Page 8 Remote commander Index to parts and controls A Z EJECT button (44) B WIDE button (for TV) (13) C AUDIO MONITOR button (70) D ×2 button* (63) E y SLOW button* (63) F SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (46) DISPLAY button (47) H - (ten’s digit) button (12) (47) I 2 (volume) +/–...
  • Page 9 M [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch (11) N ?/1 (on/standby) switch (12) (57) O COUNTER/REMAIN button (47) / (Teletext) button* (for TV) (13) P a TV power on/TV mode select button* (for TV) (12) Q ./> INDEX SEARCH buttons* (80) R CLEAR button (44) (56) (68) S t TV/VIDEO button (12) (16) (47)

  • Page 10: Step 1 : Unpacking

    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 8 models: SLV-SE610N, SE610K, SE710N, SE710K, SX710N, SX710K, SE810N, and SE810K. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR.

  • Page 11: 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 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 ? ? ? ? /1 1 1 1 t TV/VIDEO Programme number...
  • Page 13 * SLV-SE810N/K only Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLV-SE810N/K 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 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...

  • 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 About the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE610N/K) If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC* EASYLINK* , Q-Link* VIEW LINK* , or T-V LINK* VCR automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page (the indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the TV).

  • Page 18: Additional Connections

    Additional connections To a stereo system (not available on SLV-SE610N/K) You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the L/G jacks as shown on the right. To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through (not available on SLV-SE610N/K) Using the Line Through function, you can watch...

  • Page 19: Step 4 : Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr

    Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 21. 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.
  • Page 20 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. Tuning your TV to the VCR SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER...
  • Page 21 If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector ? ? ? ? /1 1 1 1 Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR. Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly. AUTO SET UP The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.

  • Page 22: 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*, and VCR clock* automatically.
  • Page 23 Press AUTO SET UP lightly. AUTO SET UP 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” on page 19. RF CHANNEL If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions”...
  • Page 24 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. * not available on SLV-SE610N/K Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function...

  • Page 25: 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-SE610N/K) 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 26 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 PLAY the item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits.

  • Page 27: Before You Start

    Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function (not available on SLV-SE610N/K) 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 28 Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position of the station PLAY that carries a time signal appears. If the VCR does not receive a time signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically.

  • Page 29: 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. •...

  • Page 30: 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 31 Press PROG +/– to select the • PROG programme position. Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL SET, then press OK. PLAY Selected programme position TUNER PROG. SYSTEM D / K NORMAL / CATV NORMAL CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT :...
  • Page 32 Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. PLAY The channels appear in the following order: B/G TV system Channel number in the CHANNEL SET field C21–C69 S01–S41 S42–S46 If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme number buttons.

  • Page 33: If The Picture Is Not Clear

    To preset another programme position, repeat steps 5 through 7. Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU 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.

  • Page 34: 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-SE610N/K). If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually.
  • Page 35 Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired PLAY programme 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 36 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 37 Changing the station names (not available on SLV-SE610N/K) 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 38 Enter the station name. 1 Press M/m to select a character. PLAY Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below. … t (symbols) t 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.

  • Page 39: Setting The Canal Plus Decoder (Not Available On Slv-Se610N/K)

    Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE610N/K) You can watch or record 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) Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Setting Canal Plus channels To watch or record Canal Plus programmes, set your VCR to receive the channels...

  • Page 40: Not Available On Slv-Se610N/K

    Press MENU, then press M/m to MENU highlight OPTIONS and press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight DECODER/ LINE3* PLAY then press OK. Press M/m to highlight DECODER, then press OK. PLAY Press MENU to exit the menu.

  • Page 41: Not Available On Slv-Se610N/K

    Press MENU again. Then press M/ MENU m to highlight SETTINGS and press PLAY Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then press OK. 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.

  • Page 42: Not Available On Slv-Se610N/K

    Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL SET, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to select the Canal Plus channels, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight PAY-TV/ CANAL+, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OK. PLAY If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, press M/m to highlight SYSTEM...

  • Page 43: Not Available On Slv-Se610N/K

    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. • To superimpose subtitles while watching Canal Plus programmes, make both decoder-VCR and VCR-TV connections using 21-pin Scart cables that are compatible with the RGB signals.

  • Page 44: 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 45 Notes • The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording. • The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC-recorded tape.

  • Page 46: 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. To record from a decoder, turn it on. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press PROG +/–...
  • Page 47 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 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...
  • Page 48 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.
  • Page 49 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.

  • Page 50: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Dial Timer (Slv-Se810N/K Only)

    Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE810N/K 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 51: The 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 52: The Dial Timer

    Press DIAL TIMER The programme position or station name appears in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, turn to display the connected line in the display window. INPUT SELECT Press DIAL TIMER...

  • Page 53: The Dial Timer

    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 DIAL TIMER to set the month, and then the year.

  • Page 54: The 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 55: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Showview System (Not Available On Slv-Se610N/K)

    Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE610N/K) 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. You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods.

  • Page 56: The Showview System

    Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. CLEAR Press OK. The date, start and stop times, PLAY programme position or station name, tape speed, and VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen.

  • Page 57: The Showview System

    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. Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern.

  • Page 58: The Showview System

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

  • Page 59: 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 60 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 61: The Timer

    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 4 above.

  • Page 62: The Timer

    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* 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*.

  • Page 63: 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 64 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. Normal speed in reverse Double speed in reverse High speed in reverse...

  • Page 65: 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 66: Synchronized Recording (Not Available On Slv-Se610N/K)

    Synchronized Recording (not available on SLV-SE610N/K) 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* 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* DECODER/LINE-2 IN*...

  • Page 67: Not Available On Slv-Se610N/K

    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* (or DECODER/ LINE2* ) to LINE3* (or LINE2* OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 85).

  • Page 68: 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 69 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 will be cut off...

  • Page 70: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

    Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In ZWEITON (German stereo) system This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.
  • Page 71 Bilingual programmes To listen to Main Main and sub Standard sound* * Usually the main sound (monaural) 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...
  • Page 72 Notes • To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT connections. • When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting. • If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX* the OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF (see page 84).

  • Page 73: 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 74 To record in a blank space 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.

  • Page 75: 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 76: 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 cannot add the memory on the existed memory bank number. To store the memory as additional, select the memory bank number before.

  • Page 77: Programme Information (Smart

    Searching for programme information stored on the memory bank number You can start playback of the recorded programme after call the programme information from the four memory bank numbers. 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.

  • Page 78: Programme Information (Smart

    To exit the SMART SEARCH screen Press SMART SEARCH. 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 79: Programme Information (Smart

    Press CLEAR. The programme information is deleted. Press SMART SEARCH. The SMART SEARCH screen disappears. Note • You cannot 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 80: 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 81: 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 82 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).

  • Page 83: Reducing The Vcr's Power Consumption

    Reducing the VCR’s power consumption You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off (standby mode) to reduce the VCR’s power consumption. Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press OK. Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK. Press M/m to select POWER SAVE, then press OK.

  • Page 84: 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 85 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 70. 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 86 Menu option POWER SAVE* POWER SAVE* TV DIRECT REC* Notes • 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. SLV-SE610N, SE710N, SX710N, and SE810N only SLV-SE710N/K and SX710N/K only SLV-SE810N/K only...

  • Page 87: 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 88 Example C Your VCR (Recorder) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-SE810N/K only) Connect the t LINE-2 L o R jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied). Notes •...

  • Page 89: 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 90: Audio Dubbing (Slv-Se810N/K Only)

    Audio dubbing (SLV-SE810N/K 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 91: Additional Information

    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.
  • Page 92 • 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 93 Symptom Remedy The timer does not • Check that the clock is set. operate. • 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. •...
  • Page 94 Symptom You cannot set channels as PAY-TV/ Canal Plus in the TUNER menu. You cannot watch Canal Plus programmes when the VCR is in standby mode. A Canal Plus programme is always recorded scrambled. A tape cannot be inserted. The remote commander does not function.
  • Page 95 Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture • Rough picture initial contamination • Unclear picture • No picture (or black & white screen appears) terminal Troubleshooting...

  • Page 96: Specifications

    Specifications System Channel coverage PAL (B/G, D/K) VHF E2–E12, R1–R12 UHF E21–E69, R21–R69 CATV S1–S41, S01–S05 RF output signal UHF channels 21–69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP: PAL/MESECAM 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback) NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only) LP: PAL/MESECAM 11.70 mm/s (recording/playback) NTSC...
  • Page 97 General Power requirements 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption 20 W 1.2 W (POWER SAVE is set to FULL/ ON, minimum) Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature –20 C to 60 C Dimensions including projecting parts and controls Approx.

  • Page 98: Index

    Index Adjusting picture 33 tracking 81 Aerial hookup 15 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 33 Audio dubbing 90 Audio track 71 Auto Clock Set 27 Auto Long Play 85 Auto Set Up 22 Canal Plus 39 CATV (Cable Television) 30 Changing the programme positions 34 Changing the station names 37 Cleaning the video heads 91...

  • Page 100: Quick Start Guide

    TV system for your area (G or Sony Corporation ... 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.

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