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3-065-669-E1 (1) GB
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL
SLV-SE310D
SLV-SE510D
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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Master Page : Left 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) colour system. Recording of video sources based To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Mains lead must only be changed
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Getting Started Master Page : Right Table of contents Getting Started 71 Changing menu options 73 Editing with another VCR 4 Index to parts and controls 9 Step 1 : Unpacking Additional Information 10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote 75 Troubleshooting commander 79 Specifications 13 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 80 Index 17 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the Back Cover VCR Quick Start Guide 20 Step5:SettinguptheVCRwith the Auto Set Up function 23 Step 6 : Setting the clock 27 Selecting a language 28 Pres
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Master Page : Left(TOP) Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel A?/1 (on/standby) switch (17) Ix (stop) button (41) (74) BA (eject) button (41) JX (pause) button (41) (74) CTape compartment K DIAL TIMER (47) DRemote sensor (10) LSYNCHRO REC (Synchronized Recording) button (62) Em (rewind) button (41) (59) MPROGRAM (programme) +/– FH (play) button (41) (59) buttons (20) (59) (68) GM (fast-forward) button (41) (59) NAUTO
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Getting Started Master Page : Right Display window SP VIDEO VPS SMARTLINK LP PDC OPC TV EP ATimer indicator (49) (54) (57) FSMARTLINK (smartlink) indicator (15) BTape speed indicators (43) GTV indicator (45) CVIDEO (video) indicator (14) (44) HTracking indicator (68) DVPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Control) ITime counter/clock/line/programme indicator (54) position indicator (41) (43) (74) EOPC (Optimum Picture Control) JRemaining time indicator (44) indicator (68) KTape/r
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Master Page : Left Rear panel AMains lead (13) (14) DDECODER/t LINE-2 IN DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE- BAERIAL IN 2 (decoder/line-2-in) connector (16) ANTENNE ENTREE (aerial in) (36) (61) (73) connector (13) (14) Ei LINE-1 (TV) CAERIAL OUT i LIGNE-1 (TV) ANTENNE SORTIE (aerial out) (line-1 (tv)) connector (14) (36) connector (13) (14) Index to parts and controls 6 filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-SE310D] model name2[SLV-SE510D] [3-065-669-E1 (1)]
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Getting Started Master Page : Right 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) 123 G2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) (11) 456 Hz REC (record) button (43) (60) 789 0 I TIMER (timer) button (52) (56) JMENU (menu) button (23) (63) KX PAUSE (pause)/M button (23) (41) x STOP (stop)/m button (23) (41) m
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Master Page : Left 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) P DISPLAY (display) button (44) 123 QPROG (programme) +/– buttons (11) (29) (43) 456 RWIDE (wide) button (for TV)(11) 789 Sy SLOW (slow) button (59) 0 T×2 button (59) USMART SEARCH (smart search) button (65) Index to parts and controls 8 filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-SE310D] model name2[SL
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Getting Started Master Page : Right 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-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.” Unpackin
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Master Page : Left 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 ontheremotecommander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your
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Getting Started Master Page : Right ?/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 Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV. WIDE continued Setting up the remote commander 11 filename[010GET.fm] model n
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Master Page : Left 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 12 filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-SE310D] model name2[SLV-SE510D] [3-
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Getting Started Master Page : Right 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 AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT Mains lead AERIAL IN to mains Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from 1 your TV and connect it to IN ENTREE AERIAL IN on the rear panel of AERIAL ANTENNE OUT the VCR. SORTIE Connect AERIAL OUT of the IN 2 ENTREE VCR and the aerial input of your AERIAL ANTENNE TV using the s
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Master Page : Left If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector AERIAL IN i LINE-1 AERIAL OUT Mains lead (TV) AERIAL IN to mains Aerial cable (supplied) Scart (EURO-AV) Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from 1 your TV and connect it to IN ENTREE AERIAL IN on the rear panel of AERIAL ANTENNE the VCR. OUT SORTIE Connect AERIAL OUT of the IN ENTREE 2 VCR and the aerial input of your AERIAL TV using the supplied aerial cable. ANTENNE OUT SORTIE Connect LINE-1 (TV) on
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Getting Started Master Page : Right About the SMARTLINK features If the connected TV complies SMARTLINK with SMARTLINK, 1 2 MEGALOGIC* , EASYLINK* , 3 4 Q-Link* , EURO VIEW LINK* , 5 or T-V LINK* ,thisVCR 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. PresetDownload You can download your TV tuner preset data to this V
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Master Page : Left Additional connection To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through Using the Line Through DECODER/ function, you can watch LINE OUT tLINE-2 IN programmes from a satellite or digital tuner connected to this VCR on the TV even when the VCR is turned off. Scart cable (not supplied) When you turn on the satellite : Signal flow or digital tuner, this VCR automatically sends the signal from the satellite or digital tuner to the TV without turning itself on. Connect the satellit
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Getting Started Master Page : Right 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. ?/1 RF CHANNEL PROGRAM +/– Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR. 1 AUTO SET UP Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly. 2 The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this cha
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Master Page : Left Tune the TV to the same channel 4 showninthe VCRdisplay window SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER so that the picture on the right appears clearly on the TV screen. Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picture from the VCR” below. AUTO SET UP Press RF CHANNEL. 5 YouhavenowtunedyourTV tothe VCR. Whenever youwantto play a tape, set the TV to the video channel. RF CHANNEL To checkto seeif theTV tuning iscorre
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Getting Started Master Page : Right AUTO SET UP Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly. 2 The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. RF CHANNEL PROGRAM PressPROGRAM +/–toset the RFchannel toOFF, andpressRF 3 CHANNEL again. AUTO SET UP RF channel set up is complete. RF CHANNEL Tuning your TV to the VCR 19 filename[010GET.fm] model name1[SLV-SE310D] model name2[SLV-SE510D] [3-065-669-E1 (1)]
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Master Page : Left 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. AUTO SET UP PROGRAM +/– AUTO SET UP Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three 1 seconds. The VCR automatically turns on, and the country abbreviation appears in the displ
