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3-066-348-E1 (1) GB
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL
SLV-SE210D
SLV-SX110A
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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Compatible colour systems WARNING This VCR is designed to record and play back using To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the the PAL (B/G) and MESECAM colour systems. unit to rain or moisture. Recording of video sources based on other colour To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. systems cannot be guaranteed. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified Development Corporat
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Getting Started Table of contents Getting Started Additional Operations 43 Playing/searching at various speeds 4 Index to parts and controls 44 Setting the recording duration time 9 Step 1 : Unpacking 45 Checking/changing/cancelling 10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote timer settings commander 47 Adjusting the picture 12 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 48 Changing menu options 14 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with 50 Editing with another VCR the Auto Set Up function 17 Setting the clock Additional Inf
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Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel A?/1 (on/standby) switch (38) Gx (stop) button (31) (51) BA (eject) button (31) HX (pause) button (31) (51) CTape compartment Iz REC (record) button (33) (44) (51) Dm (rewind) button (31) (43) JRemote sensor (10) EH (play) button (31) (43) KPROGRAM (programme) +/– buttons (43) (47) FM (fast-forward) button (31) (43) Index to parts and controls 4
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Getting Started Display window ATape indicator (39) CTimer indicator (38) (41) BTime counter/clock/line/programme DRecording indicator (33) position indicator (31) (33) EVCR indicator (13) (34) continued Index to parts and controls 5
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Rear panel DAV1 (EURO AV) (av1 (euro av)) A8 IN FRONT ANT. (in front connector (13) (28) antenna) connector (12) (13) BAV2 IN (DÉC./EXT.) connector* E OUT TO TV (out to tv) (28) (50) connector (12) (13) CMains lead (14) *SLV-SE210D only Index to parts and controls 6
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Getting Started AZ EJECT (eject) button (31) Remote commander BCOUNTER/REMAIN (counter/ remain) button (34) CCLEAR (clear) button (31) (37) (45) DSP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (This button does not operate) EProgramme number buttons (11) (34) F- (ten’s digit) button (11) (34) 123 G2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) (11) 456 Hz REC (record) button (33) (44) 789 0 I TIMER (timer) button (36) (40) JMENU (menu) button (17) (45) KX PAUSE (pause)/M button (17) (31) x STOP (stop)/m button (17
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L[TV] / [VIDEO] (TV/video) remote control switch (10) M?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (38) NINPUT SELECT (input select) button (34) (41) (51) Ot TV/VIDEO (TV/video) button (11) (13) (34) P DISPLAY (display) button (34) 123 QPROG (programme) +/– buttons (11) (33) 456 RWIDE (wide) button (for TV) (11) 789 Sy SLOW (slow) button (43) 0 T×2 button (43) Index to parts and controls 8
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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 2 models: SLV-SE210D and SX110A. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-SE210D is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SX110A only.” Unpacking 9
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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 commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Remote sensor Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony
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Getting Started ?/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 Notes With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. If you
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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 13. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector IN FRONT ANT. OUT TO TV AERIAL IN Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from 1 your TV and connect it to IN FRONT ANT. on the rear panel of the VCR. Connect OUT TO TV of the VCR 2 and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. Note When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to
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Getting Started If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector IN FRONT ANT. AV1 OUT TO TV (EURO AV) AERIAL IN 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 FRONT ANT. on the rear panel of the VCR. Connect OUT TO TV of the VCR 2 and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. Connect AV1 (EURO AV) on the 3 VCR and the Scart (EURO AV) connector on the TV with the optional Scart
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Step 4 : 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. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 1 If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, tune the TV to channel 32 (the initial RF channel for this VCR). Refer to your TV ma
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Getting Started Press M/m/
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Notes 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. After using the Auto Set Up function, the language abbreviations do not appear automatically when you connect the mains lead again. If you want to use the Auto Set Up function again, press MENU, then press M/m/
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Getting Started 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. 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/
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Set the day, month, and year in 4 sequence by pressing , to select PLAY the item to be set, and press M/m to OK select the digits, then press ,. 18:2 3 0 2 8 / SEP /0 01 FRI The day of the week is set AUTO CLOCK : ON automatically. SELECT : SET : END : OK EXIT : MENU Press M/m to select ON for the 5 setting the Auto Clock Set function. The VCR automatically set the 18:2 3 0 2 8 / SEP /0 01 clock by the channel between PR01 FRI to PR05 broadcasting the time AUTO CLOCK : ON signal. SELECT
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Getting Started 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. Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press MENU, then press M/m/
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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/
