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010COV.book Page 1 Friday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM
3-868-346-E2 (1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL SECAM NTSC 4.43
SLV-SE250B
SLV-SE450B
© 2000 Sony Corporation
filename[010cov.fm] model name1[SLV-SE250B] model name2[SLV-SE450B]
[3-868-346-E2 (1)]
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010COV.book Page 2 Friday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM Compatible colour systems WARNING • This VCR is designed to record using the PAL To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the (B/G) and SECAM colour systems and play back unit to rain or moisture. using the PAL (B/G), SECAM, and NTSC 4.43 To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. colour systems. Recording of video sources Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed. Ma
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Getting Started 010COV.book Page 3 Friday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1 : Unpacking Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 5 8 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 11 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR 14 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 15 Selecting a language 17 Presetting channels 22 Changing/disabling programme positions 28 Setting the clock 33 Setting the Canal Plus decoder 60 Checking/changing/cancelling timer Basic Operations sett
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010COV.book Page 4 Friday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Aerial cable • R6 (size AA) batteries Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-SE250B and SE450B. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-SE450B is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for
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Getting Started 010COV.book Page 5 Friday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position. Using the remote commander You can use this remote Remote sensor commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the re
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010COV.book Page 6 Friday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM ? ?? ?/1 1 1 1 AFFICH t t TV/MAGN t t 123 456 Programme number 789 buttons - - - - 0 2 2 2 2 +/– CHAINE +/– WIDE TV control buttons To Press Set the TV to standby mode ?/1 Select an input source: aerial in or line in t TV/MAGN Select the TV’s programme position Programme number buttons, -, CHAINE +/– Adjust the volume of the TV 2 +/– Call up the on-screen display AFFICH Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV WIDE 6 Setting up the remo
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Getting Started 010COV.book Page 7 Friday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. • If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. • 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 7 filename[010get.fm]
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010COV.book Page 8 Friday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM Step 3 : Connecting the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector, see page 9. If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector ANTENNE ENTREE ANTENNE SORTIE Mains lead ANTENNE ENTREE to mains Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your 1 TV and connect it to ANTENNE IN ENTREE ENTREE on the rear panel of the AERIAL VCR. ANTENNE OUT SORTIE Connect ANTENNE SORTIE of the IN 2 ENTREE VCR and the aerial input of your T
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Getting Started 010COV.book Page 9 Friday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM If your TV has a PERITEL connector ANTENNE ENTREE i LIGNE-1 ANTENNE Mains lead (TV) SORTIE ANTENNE ENTREE to mains Aerial cable (supplied) PERITEL PERITEL cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your 1 TV and connect it to ANTENNE IN ENTREE ENTREE on the rear panel of the AERIAL VCR. ANTENNE OUT SORTIE Connect ANTENNE SORTIE of the IN ENTREE 2 VCR and the aerial input of your TV AERIAL using t
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010COV.book Page 10 Friday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM About the SMARTLINK features If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK 1 SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC* , 2 3 EASYLINK* , Q-Link* , EURO VIEW 4 5 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). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features. • Preset Download You can download your
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Getting Started 010COV.book Page 11 Friday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector, see page 13. If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video signals from your VCR. ??/1 1 MARCHE/VEILLE REGL CANAL ?? 1 1 CHAINE +/– Press ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE to turn on the VCR. MARCHE/VEILLE 1 REGLAGE AUTO Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly. 2 REGL CANAL The factory-preset RF channel app
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010COV.book Page 12 Friday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM CHAINE Press CHAINE +/– (repeatedly) to select the appropriate TV system for 5 ALIGNEMENT your area. Select “L” for the L TV system (SECAM), or “G” for the B/G TV system (PAL). Tune the TV to the same channel shown in 6 the VCR display window so that the MAGNETOSCOPE SONY picture on the right appears clearly on the TV screen. Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If you select the wrong TV system in step 5, the picture on
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Getting Started 010COV.book Page 13 Friday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM If your TV has a PERITEL connector ??/1 1 MARCHE/VEILLE REGL CANAL ?? 1 1 CHAINE +/– Press ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE to turn on the VCR. MARCHE/VEILLE 1 REGLAGE AUTO Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly. 2 REGL CANAL The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. CHAINE Press CHAINE +/– to set the RF channel to OFF, and press REGL CANAL 3 ALIGNEMENT again. REGLAGE
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010COV.book Page 14 Friday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM 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 TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system, and VCR clock automatically. REGLAGE AUTO REGLAGE AUTO Hold down REGLAGE AUTO on the VCR for more than three seconds. REGL CANAL The VCR automatically turns on, starts searching for all of the receivable
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Getting Started 010COV.book Page 15 Friday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM Selecting a language If you prefer an on-screen language other than French, 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. MENU M/m OK Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight 1 MENU REGLAGES REGLAGES and press OK. REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE RETOUR LECTURE SELECTIONNER : OK REGLER : OK SORTIE : MENU Press M/m to highlight LANGU
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010COV.book Page 16 Friday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM Press M/m to highlight the desired language, then press OK. 3 LECTURE OK Press MENU to exit the menu. 4 MENU Tip • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK. Note • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes. 16 Selecting a language filename[010get.fm] model name1[SLV-SE250B] model name2[SLV-SE450B] [3-868-346-E2 (1)]
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Getting Started 010COV.book Page 17 Friday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM 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. 123 Programme 456 number buttons 789 0 CHAINE +/– MENU M/m/
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010COV.book Page 18 Friday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE DES 2 REGLAGE DES CHAINES CHAINES, then press OK. PROG. 1 LECTURE NORME L NORMAL / CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C12 AAB OK TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+ NON AFT OUI ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER : REGLER : OK SORTIE : MENU Press M/m to highlight NORME, then 3 REGLAGE DES CHAINES press OK. PROG. 1 LECTURE NORME L NORMAL / CABLE B / G REGLAGE CANAL OK TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+ NON AFT OUI ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER : CONFIRM
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Getting Started 010COV.book Page 19 Friday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM • CHAINE Press CHAINE +/– to select the 7 Selected programme programme position. position REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG. 4 NORME L NORMAL / CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C12 AAB TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+ NON AFT OUI ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER : REGLER : OK SORTIE : MENU Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE 8 REGLAGE DES CHAINES CANAL, then press OK. PROG. 4 LECTURE NORME L NORMAL / CABLE REGLAGE CANAL C12 AAB OK TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+ AFT OUI
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010COV.book Page 20 Friday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM 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 CHAINE +/– or the programme number buttons to select the programme 1 position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture. Press MENU, then select REGLAGES and press OK. 2 Select REGLAGE DES CHAINES, then press OK. 3 Select ACCORD FIN, th
