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3-868-342-E1 (1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
SLV-SE100A1/A2
PAL
SLV-SE200V1/V2
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-SE250D/P
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-SX250D
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-SE300D1/D2
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-SE450D/P
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-SE480D
PAL NTSC 4.43
© 2000 Sony Corporation
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Compatible colour systems WARNING This VCR is designed to record using the PAL (B/ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the G) colour system and play back using the PAL (B/ unit to rain or moisture. G) and NTSC 4.43* colour systems. Recording of To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. video sources based on other colour systems cannot Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. be guaranteed. Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified SHOWVIEW is a registered trad
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Getting Started Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1 : Unpacking 5 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 9 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 13 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR 16 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 19 Step 6 : Setting the clock 24 Selecting a language 26 Presetting channels 30 Changing/disabling programme positions 36 Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 and SE200V1/V2) 64 Synchronized Recording Basic Operations (SL
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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 12 models: SLV-SE100A1, SE100A2, SE200V1, SE200V2, SE250D, SE250P, SX250D, SE300D1, SE300D2, SE450D, SE450P, and SE480D. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-SE480D is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation
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Getting Started 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 remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to
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?/1 DISPLAY t TV/VIDEO 123 456 Programme number buttons 789 - 0 2 +/– PROG +/– WIDE TV control buttons To Press Set the TV to standby mode ?/1 Select an input source: aerial in or line in t TV/VIDEO Select the TV’s programme position Programme number buttons, -, PROG +/– Adjust the volume of the TV 2 +/– Call up the on-screen display DISPLAY 6 Setting up the remote commander
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Getting Started To Press Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For other WIDE manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLV-SE300D1/D2 and SE480D only)” below.) 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 differen
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Code numbers of controllable TVs 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 Code number Manufacturer Code number 1 1 Sony 01* , 02 Panasonic 17* , 49 1 1 1 Akai 68 Philips 06* , 07* , 08* Ferguson 52 Saba 12, 13 1 1 Grundig 10* , 11* Samsung 22, 23 Hitachi 24 Sanyo 25 JVC 33 Sharp 29 Loewe 45 Telefunken 36 2 Mivar
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Getting Started Step 3 : Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 10. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT Mains lead AERIAL IN to mains Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your 1 TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on IN ENTREE the rear panel of the VCR. AERIAL ANTENNE OUT SORTIE Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR IN 2 ENTREE and the aerial input of your TV using AERIAL the supplied aerial cable. AN
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If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT i LINE-1 Mains lead (TV) AERIAL IN to mains Aerial cable (supplied) Scart (EURO-AV) Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your 1 TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on IN ENTREE the rear panel of the VCR. AERIAL ANTENNE OUT SORTIE Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR IN 2 ENTREE and the aerial input of your TV using AERIAL the supplied aerial cable. ANTENNE OUT SORTIE Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR 3 an
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Getting Started About the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2) 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 TV
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Additional connection To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through (SLV-SE300D1/D2 and SE480D only) DECODER/ LINE OUT tLINE-3 IN Using the Line Through function, you can watch programmes from a satellite or digital tuner connected to this VCR on the TV Scart cable (not supplied) even when the VCR is turned off. When you turn on the satellite or : Signal flow digital tuner, this VCR automatically sends the signal from the satellite or digital tuner to the TV without turning itse
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Getting Started Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 15. 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. ?/1 ON/STANDBY RF CHANNEL PROGRAM +/– ON/STANDBY Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR. 1 AUTO SET UP Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly. 2 RF CHANNEL The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output thro
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AUTO SET UP Press RF CHANNEL. 5 RF CHANNEL You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel. To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM +/–, the TV tuning is correct. To obtain a clear picture from the VCR If the screen does not appear clearly in step 4 above, press PROGRAM +/– so that anoth
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Getting Started If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector ?/1 ON/STANDBY RF CHANNEL PROGRAM +/– ON/STANDBY Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR. 1 AUTO SET UP Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly. 2 RF CHANNEL The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. PROGRAM Press PROGRAM +/– to set the RF channel to OFF, and press RF 3 TRACKING CHANNEL again. AUTO SET UP RF CHANNEL RF channel set up is complete. 15 Tuning your TV t
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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 1 2 channels, guide channels for the ShowView system* , and VCR clock* automatically. AUTO SET UP PROGRAM +/– AUTO SET UP Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds. 1 RF CHANNEL The VCR automatically turns on, and the country abbreviation appears in th
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Getting Started AUTO SET UP Press AUTO SET UP lightly. 3 RF CHANNEL The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them 2 (in the appropriate order for your local area* ). If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 30. If you use the SMARTLINK connection (not available on SLV-SE100A1/ A2), the Preset Download function starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashes in the di
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To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press AUTO SET UP. Tip If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in the Auto Set Up function, see page 24. Notes If you stop the Auto Set Up function during step 3, you must repeat set up from step 1. 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. 1 * not available on SLV-SE100A1/A2 2 * not available on SLV
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Getting Started 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-SE100A1/A2, SE250P, and SE450P) 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 MENU your local area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function. Setting the clock manually M/m/
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Press M/m to highlight MANUAL 3 CLOCK ADJUST, then press OK. PLAY AUTO ADJUST OFF CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST OK 1 . 1 . 2000 SAT 0 : 00 SELECT : SET : CONFIRM : OK EXIT : MENU Press M/m to set the day. 4 CLOCK PLAY AUTO ADJUST OFF CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST OK 28 . 1 . 2000 FRI 0 : 00 SELECT : SET : CONFIRM : OK EXIT : MENU Press , to highlight the month and set the 5 CLOCK month pressing M/m. PLAY AUTO ADJUST OFF CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST OK 28 . 9 . 2000 THU 0 : 00 SELECT : SET : CONFIRM
