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Sony SLV-SE410K Operating Instructions Manual

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Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
SLV-SE410K
SLV-SE510K
© 2001 Sony Corporation
3-065-673-11 (1) GB
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  • Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV-SE410K SLV-SE510K © 2001 Sony Corporation 3-065-673-11 (1) GB...
  • 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 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) B A (eject) button (42) C Tape compartment D Remote sensor (10) E m (rewind) button (42) (60) F H (play) button (42) (60) G M (fast-forward) button (42) (60) H z REC (record) button (44) (61)
  • Page 5 Display window A Timer indicator (50) (54) (58) B Tape speed indicators (44) C VIDEO indicator (14) (45) D VPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator* (55) E OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (69) * SLV-SE510K only VIDEO VPS SMARTLINK F SMARTLINK indicator* (15) G TV indicator* (46)
  • Page 6 Rear panel A Mains lead (13) (14) B AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (13) (14) C AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (13) (14) Index to parts and controls D DECODER/t LINE-2 IN DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE- 2 connector (16) (37) (62) (74) E i LINE-1 (TV) i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (14) (37)
  • Page 7 Remote commander A Z EJECT button (42) B COUNTER/REMAIN button (45) C CLEAR button (42) (53) (64) D SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (44) E Programme number buttons (11) (45) F - (ten’s digit) button (11) (45) G 2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) (11) H z REC (record) button (44) (61) TIMER button (53) (57)
  • Page 8 Index to parts and controls L [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch (10) M ?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (54) N INPUT SELECT button (45) (58) (75) O t TV/VIDEO button (11) (14) (45) DISPLAY button (45) Q PROG (programme) +/– buttons (11) (29) (44) R WIDE button (for TV) (11) S y SLOW button (60)

  • Page 9: Step 1 : Unpacking

    • R6 (size AA) batteries Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-SE410K and SE510K. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-SE510K is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE410K 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...

  • 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 (SLV-SE510K only) 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...

  • 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 19. 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. 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 19 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 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 After the search or download is complete, the current time appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal. For SLV-SE410K: When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and “SET UP” disappears from the display window.
  • Page 22 Notes • If you stop the Auto Set Up function during step 3, you must repeat set up from step 1. • Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (ShowView*, timer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again. * SLV-SE510K only Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function...

  • Page 23: Step 6 : Setting The Clock

    SETTINGS and press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then press OK. PLAY For SLV-SE410K, only the clock setting menu appears. Skip the next step and go to step 4. Press M/m to highlight MANUAL ADJUST, then press OK.
  • 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.

  • Page 25: Before You Start

    Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function (SLV-SE510K only) 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 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.

  • 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 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 : EXIT :...
  • Page 30 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 31: 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 32: 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 (SLV-SE510K only). If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually.
  • Page 33 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 34 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 35 Changing the station names (SLV-SE510K only) You can change or enter the station names (up to 5 characters). The VCR must receive channel information (for instance, SMARTLINK information) for station names to appear automatically. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. •...
  • Page 36 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 37: Setting The Canal Plus Decoder

    Setting the Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record 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) Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Setting Canal Plus channels To watch or record Canal Plus programmes, set your VCR to receive the channels using the on-screen display.
  • Page 38 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 39 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 40 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...
  • Page 41 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 42: 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 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-recorded tape.

  • Page 44: 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 45 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 46 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 47 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 48: 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 49 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 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...
  • Page 51 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 52 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

    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. You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods.
  • Page 54 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. INPUT • If “– –” appears in the “PROG.” SELECT (programme) column (this may happen for local broadcasts), you CLEAR have to set the appropriate programme position manually.
  • Page 55 Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse order. TODAY t t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t Saturday) t t MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t t MON (every Monday) t...
  • Page 56 Tips • To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number buttons. • To set the programme position with a two digit number, press - (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons. •...

  • Page 57: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Timer

    • Set TIMER OPTIONS* to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 73). • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press TIMER. TIMER For SLV-SE410K: The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen. PLAY For SLV-SE510K: • When you set TIMER OPTIONS...
  • Page 58 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 59 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 60: 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 61: 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 62: Synchronized Recording (Slv-Se510K Only)

    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 63 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.

  • Page 64: 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 65 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 66: 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 67 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 68 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.

  • Page 69: 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 70 Notes • You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter won’t be displayed. • With the Auto Long Play function on, the OPC function will work only in SP mode. If the tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP, the OPC function turns off.

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 73 Menu option Set this option to • AUTO to set the colour system automatically. COLOUR SYSTEM • PAL to play back a tape recorded in the PAL colour system. • MESECAM to play back a tape recorded in the MESECAM colour system. If you press Z EJECT or turn the VCR off, COLOUR SYSTEM will be reset to AUTO.

  • Page 74: 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 75: 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 76: 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 heads.
  • Page 77 Symptom Remedy The picture rolls • Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor. vertically during picture search. The picture has no • The tape is defective. sound. • If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable connection.
  • Page 78 Symptom The VPS/PDC function does not operate properly. The SYNCHRO REC button turns off while recording or does not go back to recording standby mode. The Synchronized Recording function does not work. The programme recorded with the Synchronized Recording function is incomplete.
  • Page 79 Symptom Remedy The selected input line • Check that DECODER/LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu is connector number does set to LINE2 (see page 73). not appear in the display window. The SMARTLINK • Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK, function does not work.

  • Page 80: 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 81: Index

    Index Adjusting picture 31 tracking 69 Aerial hookup 13 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 31 Auto Clock Set 25 Auto Long Play 72 Auto Set Up 20 Canal Plus 37 CATV 28 Changing programme positions Changing the station names 35 Cleaning the video heads 76 Clock setting 23 Colour system compatible colour systems...

  • Page 84: 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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