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- Page 1 3-065-669-E1 (1) GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV-SE310D SLV-SE510D © 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting Started 4 Index to parts and controls 9 Step 1 : Unpacking 10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 13 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 17 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the 20 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 23 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 A?/1 (on/standby) switch (17) BA (eject) button (41) CTape compartment DRemote sensor (10) Em (rewind) button (41) (59) FH (play) button (41) (59) GM (fast-forward) button (41) (59) Hz REC (record) button (43) (60) (74) Index to parts and controls... - Page 5 Display window ATimer indicator (49) (54) (57) BTape speed indicators (43) CVIDEO (video) indicator (14) (44) DVPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator (54) EOPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (68) VIDEO VPS SMARTLINK FSMARTLINK (smartlink) indicator (15) GTV indicator (45) HTracking indicator (68) ITime counter/clock/line/programme position indicator (41) (43) (74)
- Page 6 Rear panel AMains lead (13) (14) BAERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE (aerial in) connector (13) (14) CAERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE (aerial out) connector (13) (14) Index to parts and controls DDECODER/t LINE-2 IN DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE- 2 (decoder/line-2-in) connector (16) (36) (61) (73) Ei LINE-1 (TV) i LIGNE-1 (TV) (line-1 (tv)) connector (14) (36)
- Page 7 Remote commander AZ EJECT (eject) button (41) BCOUNTER/REMAIN (counter/ remain) button (44) CCLEAR (clear) button (41) (53) (63) DSP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (43) EProgramme number buttons (11) (44) F- (ten’s digit) button (11) (44) G2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) (11) Hz REC (record) button (43) (60) TIMER (timer) button (52) (56)
- Page 8 Index to parts and controls L[TV] / [VIDEO] (TV/video) remote control switch (10) M?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (54) NINPUT SELECT (input select) button (44) (57) (74) Ot TV/VIDEO (TV/video) button (11) (14) (44) DISPLAY (display) button (44) QPROG (programme) +/– buttons (11) (29) (43) RWIDE (wide) button (for TV) (11) Sy SLOW (slow) button (59)
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Page 9: Step 1 : Unpacking
• R6 (size AA) batteries Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-SE310D and SE510D. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-SE510D is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE310D only.”... -
Page 10: 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 11 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 Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV. Press t TV/VIDEO Programme number buttons, -, PROG +/–...
- Page 12 • 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. Setting up the remote commander...
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Page 13: Step 3 : Connecting The Vcr
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 14. 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 14 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 15 About the SMARTLINK features If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC* , EASYLINK* Q-Link* , EURO VIEW LINK* or T-V LINK* , this VCR 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 16 Additional connection To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through 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...
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Page 17: 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 18. 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 18 RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears. If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR. Tuning your TV to the VCR RF CHANNEL PROGRAM +/– SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER...
- Page 19 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. RF CHANNEL Press PROGRAM +/– to set the RF channel to OFF, and press RF PROGRAM CHANNEL again.
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Page 20: 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 21 Press AUTO SET UP lightly. AUTO SET UP 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 RF CHANNEL programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions”...
- Page 22 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 27. Notes • If you stop the Auto Set Up function during step 3, you must repeat set up from step 1.
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Page 23: 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 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 24 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.
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Page 25: Before You Start
Note • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes. Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. •... - Page 26 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.
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Page 27: 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 28: 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 29 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 PLAY following order: • VHF E2 - E12 •...
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Page 30: 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 31: 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. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually. - Page 32 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 33 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.
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Page 34: Changing The Station Names
Changing the station names 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 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 2 Press , to set the next character.
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Page 36: Setting The Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Decoder
Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder 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-2 IN i LINE-1 (TV) : Signal flow 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. - Page 37 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/ LINE2, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight DECODER, then press OK. PLAY Press MENU to exit the menu.
- Page 38 Press MENU again. Then press MENU M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. 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 39 Press PROG +/– to select the • PROG desired 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. PLAY Press M/m to highlight PAY-TV/ CANAL+, then press OK. PLAY Selected programme position...
- Page 40 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.
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Page 41: 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 42 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.
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Page 43: 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 44 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. 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 71).
- Page 45 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 and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct.
- Page 46 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.
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Page 47: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Dial Timer
Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer 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 48 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 49 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 a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, turn to display the connected line in the display window.
- Page 50 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 51 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 52: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Showview System
Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system 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 53 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 54 Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. 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 55 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: •...
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Page 56: 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 57 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 INPUT in turn. SELECT 2 Press M/m to set each item. To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset.
- Page 58 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: •...
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Page 59: 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 To resume normal playback... -
Page 60: 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 61: Synchronized Recording
Synchronized Recording You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the DECODER/ LINE-2 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-2 IN. - Page 62 Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L2” in the display window. Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want to record, then turn it off. Press SP/LP to select the tape speed. Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds.
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Page 63: 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 64 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 65: 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. You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the SMART SEARCH screen. - Page 66 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 67 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.
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Page 68: 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 69 • To set tracking to the centre position, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the VCR at the same time. Notes • You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter won’t be displayed. •...
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Page 70: 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, then press OK. Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK. Press M/m to select POWER SAVE, then press OK. -
Page 71: 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. AUTO LONG PLAY TAPE LENGTH RETURN SELECT : 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. - Page 72 OPTIONS-2 Menu option DECODER/LINE2 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC Note • When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicators in the display window remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to ON. Changing menu options Set this option to •...
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Page 73: 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 or B and choose the connection that best suits your VCR. -
Page 74: Operation (When Recording On This Vcr)
Notes • 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. • If the other VCR does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, use the VMC- 2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR. -
Page 75: 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 76 Symptom The picture rolls vertically during picture search. The picture has no sound. 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.
- Page 77 Symptom Remedy The SHOWVIEW menu • Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu is or the TIMER menu does set correctly (see page 72). not appear. The VPS/PDC function • Check that the clock and the date are set correctly. does not operate •...
- Page 78 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.
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Page 79: 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 80: Index
Index Adjusting picture 30 tracking 68 Aerial hookup 13 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 30 Auto Clock Set 25 Auto Long Play 71 Auto Set Up 20 Canal Plus 36 Changing the programme position 31 Changing the station name 34 Cleaning the video heads 75 Clock setting 23 Colour system compatible colour systems... -
Page 81: Quick Start Guide
VCR picture. 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.