Sony SLV-SE230 User manual

Photo: SLV-SE830N
RMT-V407A
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AEP Model
SLV-SE230B/SE230D/SE430K/SE630B/SE630D/SE630E/SE630N/
SE730B/SE730D/SE730E/SE730N/SE737E/SE830B/SE830D/
SE830E/SE830N/SX730D/SX730E/SX730N/SX737D
UK Model
SLV-SE230G/SE230I/SE730G/SE730I/SE830G
SERVICE MANUAL
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
TS-10 MECHANISM
Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANI-
CAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VII for MECHANICAL
ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-790-11)
SPECIFICATIONS
SLV-SE230/SE430/SE630/SE730/SE737/
SE830/SX730/SX737
RMT-V405/V405A/V406/V406A/V406B/V407A/V407B/V407C
System
Colour system
SE230B/SE630B/SE730B/SE830B:
SECAM (L)
VHF F2 to F10
UHF F21 to F69
CATV B to Q
HYPER S21 to S41
PAL (B/G)
VHF E2 to E12
VHF italian channels A to H
UHF E21 to E69
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20
HYPER S21 to S41
SE230D/SE630D/SE630E/SE730D/SE730E/
SE737E/SE830D/SE830E/SX730D/SX730E/
SX737D:
PAL (B/G)
VHF E2 to E12
VHF italian channels A to H
UHF E21 to E69
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20
HYPER S21 to S41
SE230G/SE730G/SE830G:
PAL (I)UHF B21 to B69
SE230I/SE730I:
PAL (I)VHF IA to IJ, SA10 to SA13
UHF B21 to B69
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20
HYPER S21 to S41
SE430K/SE630N/SE730N/SE830N/SX730N:
PAL (B/G, D/K)
VHF E2 to E12, R1 to R12
UHF E21 to E69, R21 to R69
CATV S1 to S41, S01 to S05
RF output signal
SE230D/SE230G/SE230I/SE430K/SE630D/
SE630E/SE630N/SE730D/SE730E/SE730G/
SE730I/SE730N/SE737E/SE830D/SE830E/
SE830G/SE830N/SX730D/SX730E/SX730N/
SX737D:
UHF channels 21 to 69
Aerial out
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Tape speed
SE230B:
SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)
NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only)
SECAM
23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)
MESECAM
23.39 mm/s (playback only)
LP: NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)
SECAM
11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)
MESECAM
11.70 mm/s (playback only)
SE230D:
SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)
NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only)
LP: NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)
SE230G/SE230I/SE630D/SE630E/SE730D/
SE730E/SE730G/SE730I/SE737E/SE830D/
SE830E/SE830G/SX730D/SX730E/SX737D:
SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)
NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only)
LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)
NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)
EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s (playback only)

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT
1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
“pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.
3. Lookfor unauthorizedreplacement parts,particularly transistors,
that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to
the customer and recommend their replacement.
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:
4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs
ofdeterioration. Pointthem outto the customerand recommend
their replacement.
5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED
LINE WITH MARK 0ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE
OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH
SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS
SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY.
SE430K/SE630N/SE730N/SE830N/SX730N:
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 16.67 mm/s (playback only)
EP:NTSC 11.12 mm/s (playback only)
SE630B/SE730B/SE830B:
SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)
NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only)
SECAM
23.39 mm/s (recording/playback)
MESECAM
23.39 mm/s (playback only)
LP:PAL 11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)
NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only)
SECAM
11.70 mm/s (recording/playback)
MESECAM
11.70 mm/s (playback only)
EP:NTSC 11.12 mm/s (playback only)
Maximum recording/playback time
10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)
Rewind time
Approx. 1 min.(with E180 tape)
Inputs and outputs
LINE-1 (EURO AV)
21-pin
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
Video output: pin 19
Audio output: pins 1 and 3
LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)/LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)
21-pin
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
SE830B/SE830D/SE830E/SE830G/SE830N:
tLINE-2 L oR
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jack (2)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
SE730B/SE730D/SE730E/SE730G/SE730I/
SE730N/SE737E/SE830B/SE830D/SE830E/
SE830G/SE830N/SX730D/SX730E/SX730N/
SX737D:
AUDIO (OUT/SORTIE) R/D L/G
Phono jack (2)
Rated output level: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
General
Power requirements
220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption
SE230B/SE230D/SE230G/SE230I/SE430K:
15 W
1.2 W (POWER SAVE is set to ECO2, minimum)
SE630B/SE630D/SE630E/SE630N:
17 W
1.2 W (POWER SAVE is set to ECO2, minimum)
SE730B/SE730D/SE730ESE730G/SE730I/
SE730N/SE737E/SE830B/SE830D/SE830E/
SE830G/SE830N/SX730D/SX730E/SX730N/
SX737D:
17 W
1.3 W (POWER SAVE is set to ECO2, minimum)
Operating temperature
5 °C to 40 °C
Storage temperature
–20 °C to 60 °C
Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/
d) SE230B/SE230D/SE230G/SE230I/SE430K:
Approx. 360 ×95 ×245 mm
SE630B/SE630D/SE630E/SE630N/SE730B/
SE730D/SE730E/SE730G/SE730I/SE730N/
SE737E/SX730D/SX730E/SX730N/SX737D:
Approx. 430 ×96 ×245 mm
SE830B/SE830D/SE830E/SE830G/SE830N:
Approx. 430 ×96 ×253 mm
MassSE230B/SE230D/SE230G/SE230I/SE430K:
Approx. 2.8 kg
SE630B/SE630D/SE630E/SE630N/SE730B/
SE730D/SE730E/SE730G/SE730I/SE730N/
SE737E/SE830B/SE830D/SE830E/SE830G/
SE830N/SX730D/SX730E/SX730N/SX737D:
Approx. 3.1 kg
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Aerial cable (1)
SE230B/SE630B/SE730B/SE830B:
PERITEL cable (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Service Guide
◆Mode Switch (Program Switch) Assembly Point·························4
◆How to eject the cassette tape
(If the unit does not operate on condition that tape is inserted
into housing ass’y)································································· 4
1. General
Getting Started
Index to parts and controls ················································· 1-1
Step 1 : Unpacking ····························································· 1-2
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander························· 1-3
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR ············································· 1-4
Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto
Set Up function ····················································· 1-5
Step 5 : Selecting the TV system········································ 1-5
Setting the clock ···················································· 1-6
Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data ··············· 1-6
Selecting a language·············································· 1-6
Presetting channels················································ 1-7
Changing/disabling programme positions············· 1-7
Setting the Canal Plus decoder······························ 1-9
Basic Operations
Playing a tape ····································································· 1-9
Recording TV programmes ·············································· 1-10
Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer ············ 1-11
Recording TV programmes using
the Show ViewRsystem ···················································· 1-12
Recording TV programmes using the timer ····················· 1-13
Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds ································· 1-14
Setting the recording duration time ·································· 1-15
Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings··················· 1-15
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes···················· 1-15
Searching using the index function ·································· 1-16
Adjusting the picture ························································ 1-17
Reducing the VCR’s power consumption ························ 1-17
Changing menu options···················································· 1-17
Editing
Connecting to a VCR or stereo system····························· 1-18
Basic editing ····································································· 1-18
Audio dubbing ·································································· 1-18
Additional Information
Troubleshooting································································ 1-19
Index ················································································· 1-20
Quick Start Guide ······································································· 1-20
2. Disassembly
2-1 Mono Models
2-1-1 Cabinet Top ········································································ 2-1
2-1-2 Cover Bottom ····································································· 2-1
2-1-3 Ass’y-Panel Front ······························································· 2-2
2-1-4 Ass’y Main PCB, Deck ······················································ 2-3
2-2 Hi-Fi Models
2-2-1 Cabinet Top ········································································ 2-4
2-2-2 Cover Bottom ····································································· 2-4
2-2-3 Ass’y-Panel Front ······························································· 2-5
2-2-4 Ass’y Jack PCB ·································································· 2-5
2-2-5 Ass’y Main PCB, Deck ······················································ 2-6
3. P.C.Boards
3-1 Main PCB (Main A model) ················································ 3-3
3-2 Main PCB (Main B model) ················································ 3-7
3-3 Function PCB (Hi-Fi model) ············································ 3-11
3-4 Dial Timer PCB (SE830)·················································· 3-11
4. Schematic Diagrams
◆Block Identification of Main PCB············································ 4-3
4-1 S.M.P.S. (Main A model) ··················································· 4-5
4-2 S.M.P.S. (Main B model) ··················································· 4-7
4-3 Power (MainA model) ······················································· 4-9
4-4 Power (Main B model) ····················································· 4-11
4-5 System Control/Servo (MainA model)···························· 4-13
4-6 System Control/Servo (Main B model)···························· 4-15
4-7 Audio/Video ····································································· 4-17
4-8 Hi-Fi (Hi-Fi model) ·························································· 4-19
4-9 TM-Block ········································································· 4-21
4-10 OSD/VPS/PDC································································· 4-23
4-11 SECAM (SE230B/SE630B/SE730B/SE830B) ················ 4-25
4-12 A2/NICAM (Hi-Fi model) ··············································· 4-27
4-13 Input-Output (2 Scart Jack) (Main A model) ··················· 4-29
4-14 Input-Output (2 Scart Jack) (Main B model) ··················· 4-31
4-15 Function (SE630) ····························································· 4-33
4-16 Function (Main B model) ················································· 4-35
5. Alignment and Adjustment
5-1 Reference············································································ 5-1
5-1-1 Location of adjustment button of remote control ··············· 5-1
5-1-2 Test point location for adjustment mode setting
(Mono model)····································································· 5-2
5-1-3 SW7T01 (TEST) location for adjustment mode setting
(Hi-Fi model)······································································ 5-3
5-2 Mechanical Adjustment ······················································ 5-4
5-2-1 The number and position of test point································ 5-4
5-2-2 ACE Head Position (X-Point) Adjustment ························· 5-4
5-3 Head Switching Point Adjustment ····································· 5-5
5-4 NVRAM Option Setting····················································· 5-5
6. Repair Parts List
6-1 Exploded Views ·································································· 6-2
6-1-1 Instrument Assembly (Mono Models)································ 6-2
6-1-2 Instrument Assembly (Hi-Fi Models)································· 6-3
6-1-3 Mechanical Parts (Top Side) ·············································· 6-4
6-1-4 Mechanical Parts (Bottom Side)········································· 6-5
6-2 Electrical Parts List ···························································· 6-6
•Main A model: SE230/SE430/SE630
Main B model: SE730/SE737/SE830/SX730/SX737
Hi-Fi model: SE630/SE730/SE737/SE830/SX730/SX737
Mono model: SE230/SE430

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IMPORTANT SERVICE GUIDE
◆MODE SWITCH (PROGRAM SWITCH) ASSEMBLY POINT
1) When installing the ass’y deck on the Main PCB, be sure to align the assembly point of mode switch.
ASSEMBLY POINT
(ALIGN TWO ARROWS)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
1GEAR WORM
Fig. 3
FRAME
◆HOW TO EJECT THE CASSETTE TAPE
(If the unit does not operate on condition that tape is inserted into housing ass’y)
1) Turn the Gear Worm 1clockwise in the direction of arrow with screw driver. (See Fig. 2)
(Other method ; Remove the screw of Motor Load Ass’y, Separate the Motor Load Ass’y)
2) When Slider S, T are approached in the position of unloading, rotate holder Clutch counterclockwise after inserting screw driver in the
hole of frame’s bottom in order to wind the unwiunded tape. (Refer to Fig. 3)
(If you rotate Gear Worm 1continuously when tape is in state of unwinding, you may cause a tape contamination by grease and
tape damage. Be sure to wind the unwiunded tape in the state of set horizontally.)
3) Rotate Gear Worm 1clockwise using screw driver again up to the state of eject mode and then pick out the tape. (Refer to Fig. 2)

1-1
4Index to parts and controls
Getting Started
Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
For SLV-SE830N
A?/1(on/standby) switch
BRemote sensor (12)
CTape compartment
DA(eject) button (39)
Em(rewind) button (39) (58)
FShuttle ring (58)
GH(play) button* (39) (58)
HM(fast-forward) button (39) (58)
IJOG button (58)
JREC z(record) button (43) (60)
(74)
Kx(stop) button* (22) (39) (74) (75)
LX(pause) button (39) (50) (74) (75)
MPROGRAM +/– buttons* (47) (59)
(68)
NDIAL TIMER (46)
OAUDIO DUB button (75)
PtLINE-2 L (left) oR (right)
jacks (covered)* (72) (73) (75)
How to open the jack cover
1Press the bottom of the cover.
2Hook your finger on the top edge of the
cover and pull it open.
*The H(play), x(stop) and
PROGRAM + buttons and jack cover
have a tactile dot.
Getting Started
5
Index to parts and controls
For SLV-SE730N, SX730N and SE630N
A?/1(on/standby) switch
BRemote sensor (12)
CTape compartment
DA(eject) button (39)
Em(rewind) button (39) (58)
FH(play) button* (39) (58)
GM(fast-forward) button (39) (58)
HREC z(record) button (43) (60)
(74)
Ix(stop) button* (22) (39) (74) (75)
JX(pause) button (39) (74) (75)
KPROGRAM +/– buttons* (59) (68)
*The H(play), x(stop) and
PROGRAM + buttons have a tactile dot.
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6Index to parts and controls
For SLV-SE430K
A?/1(on/standby) switch
BA(eject) button (39)
CRemote sensor (12)
DTape compartment
Em(rewind) button (39) (58)
FH(play) button* (39) (58)
GM(fast-forward) button (39) (58)
HREC z(record) button (43) (60)
(74)
Ix(stop) button* (22) (39) (74) (75)
JX(pause) button (39) (74) (75)
KPROGRAM +/– buttons* (59) (68)
*The H(play), x(stop) and
PROGRAM + buttons have a tactile dot.
Getting Started
7
Index to parts and controls
Display window
For SLV-SE830N, SE730N and SX730N
ATape indicator
BVIDEO indicator (17) (43)
CTime counter/clock/line/programme
position indicator (40) (42) (74)
D(smartlink) indicator (18)
ETV indicator (45)
FSTEREO indicator (63)
GTape speed indicators (42)
HTimer/recording indicator (43) (48)
(53) (56)
For SLV-SE630N and SE430K
ATape indicator
BTime counter/clock/line/programme
position indicator (40) (42) (74)
CTimer indicator (48) (53) (56)
DRecording indicator (43)
ESTEREO indicator* (63)
FVIDEO indicator (17) (43)
GPlayback indicator
*not available on SLV-SE430K
3
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2
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1. GENERAL
SLV-SE230/SE430/SE630/SE730/
SE737/SE830/SX730/SX737
Thissectionis extractedfrom SLV-SE430K/SE630N/SE730N/
SE830N/SX730N instruction manual. (3-081-623-11)

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8Index to parts and controls
Rear panel
For SLV-SE830N, SE730N, SX730N and SE630N
For SLV-SE430K
A(in from antenna) connector (16)
(17)
BLINE-3 (DEC/EXT) connector*1
LINE-2 (DEC/EXT) connector*2
(19) (36) (73)
CMains lead (16) (17)
DAUDIO (OUT/SORTIE) R/D (right)
L/G (left) jacks*3(19)
ELINE-1 (EURO AV) connector (17)
(36) (72)
F(out to tv) connector (16) (17)
*1SLV-SE830N
*2SLV-SE730N, SX730N, SE630N and
SE430K
*3not available on SLV-SE630N
Getting Started
9
Index to parts and controls
Remote commander AZ(eject) button (39)
B(wide) button (for TV) (14) (15)
CDISPLAY button (14) (40) (43)
DCOUNTER/REMAIN button (43)
EProgramme number buttons*1(13)
(44)
F-(ten’s digit) button (13) (44)
G/(Teletext) button (for TV)*2(14)
H2(volume) +/– buttons (for TV)
(13)
IaTV power on/TV mode select
button (for TV)*2(13)
JzREC (record) button (43) (60)
KSP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)
button (42)
LMENU button (24) (61)
MX(pause)/Mbutton (24) (39)
x(stop)/mbutton (24) (39)
m(rewind)/<button (24) (39)
(58)
M(fast-forward)/,button (24)
(39) (58)
H(play)/OK button*1(24) (39)
(58)
*1The H(play), AUDIO MONITOR,
number 5 and PROG + buttons have a
tactile dot.
*2SLV-SE830N only
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10 Index to parts and controls
N[TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch
(12)
O?/1(on/standby) switch (13) (14)
(53)
PAUDIO MONITOR button*1*3(14)
(64)
QtTV/VIDEO button (13) (17) (43)
RCLEAR button (40) (52) (61)
SINPUT SELECT button (42) (56)
(74)
TPROG (programme) +/– buttons*1
(13) (42)
c ⁄CTeletext page access buttons
(for TV)*2(14)
UySLOW button*4(58)
V×2 button*4(58)
W./> (index search)
buttons*3*4(66)
XTIMER button (51) (55)
*1The H(play), AUDIO MONITOR,
number 5 and PROG + buttons have a
tactile dot.
*2SLV-SE830N only
*3not available on SLV-SE430K
*4FASTEXT buttons (for TV)
(SLV-SE830N only)
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Unpacking
Step 1 : Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
•Remote commander
•R6 (size AA) batteries
•Aerial cable
Check your model name
The instructions in this manual are for the 5 models: SLV-SE830N, SE730N,
SX730N, SE630N and SE430K. Check your model name by looking at the rear
panel of your VCR.
SLV-SE830N is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE830N only.”

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12 Setting up the remote commander
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
Yo u 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 symbol near the remote
sensor, this remote commander
will not operate the TV.
To operate Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to
the VCR [VIDEO] and point at the remote sensor at the VCR
a Sony TV [TV] and point at the remote sensor at the TV
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[VIDEO]
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Setting up the remote commander
TV control buttons
To Press
Set the TV to standby mode ?/1
Select an input source: aerial in or line in tTV/VIDEO
Select the TV’s programme position Programme number buttons,
-, PROG +/–
Adjust the volume of the TV 2+/–
Switch to TV (Teletext off)*1a(TV)
PROG +/–/
c ⁄C
2+/–
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Programme
number
buttons
/
DISPLAY
?/1
tTV/VIDEO
-
AUDIO MONITOR
FASTEXT buttons
a
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14 Setting up the remote commander
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.
*1SLV-SE830N only
*2not available on SLV-SE430K
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
(SLV-SE830N only)
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your
TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code
number.
* These buttons may not work with all TVs.
Switch to Teletext*1/(Teletext)
Select the sound*2AUDIO MONITOR
Use FASTEXT*1FASTEXT buttons
Call up the on-screen display DISPLAY
Change the Teletext page*1c ⁄C
Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For
other manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling
other TVs with the remote commander (SLV-
SE830N only)” below.)
(wide)
1Set [TV] / [VIDEO] at the top of the remote commander to [TV].
2Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the programme
number buttons. Then release ?/1.
Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV:
?/1, tTV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, -(ten’s digit),
PROG +/–, 2+/–, a(TV), /(Teletext), FASTEXT buttons,
(wide)*, MENU*, M/m/</,*, and OK*.
To Press
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Setting up the remote commander
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.
*1Press (wide) to switch the wide picture mode on or off.
*2Press (wide), then press 2+/– to select the wide picture mode you want.
*3Press (wide). The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press M/m/</,to
select the wide picture you want and press OK.
Tip
•When you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV
turns off automatically.
Notes
•If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be
erased.
•If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work
with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.
•When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may
change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.
Manufacturer Code number
Sony 01*1, 02
Akai 68
Ferguson 52
Grundig 10*1, 11*1
Hitachi 24
JVC 33
Loewe 45
Mivar 09, 70
NEC 66
Nokia 15, 16, 69*3
Panasonic 17*1, 49
Philips 06*1, 07*1, 08*1
Saba 12, 13
Samsung 22, 23
Sanyo 25
Sharp 29
Telefunken 36
Thomson 43*2
Toshi ba 38
Manufacturer Code number

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16 Connecting the VCR
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 17.
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
Note
•When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to
tune your TV to the VCR (see page 20).
1Disconnect the aerial cable from your
TV and connect it to on the rear
panel of the VCR.
2Connect of the VCR and the aerial
input of your TV using the supplied
aerial cable.
3Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Mains lead
AERIAL IN to mains
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
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17
Connecting the VCR
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
1Disconnect the aerial cable from
your TV and connect it to on
the rear panel of the VCR.
2Connect of the VCR and the
aerial input of your TV using the
supplied aerial cable.
3Connect LINE-1 (EURO AV) on
the VCR and the Scart (EURO-
AV ) connector on the TV with the
optional Scart cable.
This connection improves picture
and sound quality. Whenever you
want to watch the VCR picture,
press tTV/VIDEO to display
the VIDEO indicator in the
display window.
4Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Mains lead
LINE-1
(EURO AV)
AERIAL IN
Scart
(EURO-AV)
to mains
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow Scart cable (not supplied)
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18 Connecting the VCR
About the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE630N and
SE430K)
If the connected TV complies with
SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*1,
EASYLINK*2, Q-Link*3, EURO
VIEW LINK*4, or T-V LINK*5, this
VCR automatically runs the
SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page
(the indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the
TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.
•TV Direct Rec
Yo u can easily record what you are watching on the TV when the VCR is
turned on. For details, see “Recording what you are watching on the TV
(TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K)” on page
45.
•One Touch Play
With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning
on the TV. For details, see “Starting playback automatically with one
button (One Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K)” on
page 41.
•One Touch Menu
When the VCR is turned on, you can turn on the TV, set the TV to the
video channel, and display the VCR’s on-screen display automatically by
pressing MENU on the remote commander.
•One Touch Timer
When the VCR is turned on, you can turn on the TV, set the TV to the
video channel, and display the timer recording menu (the TIMER
PROGRAMMING menu or the SHOWVIEW menu) automatically by
pressing TIMER on the remote commander.
Yo u can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER
METHOD in the EASY OPERATION menu (see page 71).
•NexTView Download
Yo u can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on
your TV. Please refer to your TV’s instruction manual.
*1“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.
*2“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.
*3“Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
*4“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
*5“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.
Note
•Not all TVs respond to the functions above.
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Connecting the VCR
Additional connections
To a stereo system (not
available on SLV-SE630N
and SE430K)
You can improve sound
quality by connecting a
stereo system to the AUDIO
R/D L/G jacks as shown on
the right.
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 from the satellite or
digital tuner to the TV
without turning itself on.
Notes
•The Line Through function will not operate properly if POWER SAVE in the
USER SET menu is set to ECO2. Set POWER SAVE to OFF or ECO1 to ensure
proper operation (see page 69).
•You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording
a satellite or digital programme.
•This function may not work with some types of satellite or digital tuners.
•When the VCR is turned off, set the TV to the video channel.
*1SLV-SE830N
*2SLV-SE730N, SX730N, SE630N and SE430K
1Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1or
LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)*2connector as shown above.
2Turn off the VCR.
To watch a programme, turn on the satellite or digital tuner and the TV.
Audio cable (not supplied)
AUDIO R/D L/G
LINE IN
: Signal flow
Scart cable (not supplied)
LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1 or
LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)*2LINE
OUT
: Signal flow

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20 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
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.
1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
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 manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not
appear clearly, see “To change the RF channel” on page 22.
2Connect the mains lead to the
mains.
The VCR automatically turns on,
and the language abbreviations
appear on the TV screen.
The abbreviations of the
languages are as follows:
3Press M/m/</,to select the language abbreviation from the table
in step 2, then press OK.
The message for the Auto Set Up function appears.
EXIT MENU:OK:SET
SELECT
GB
CZ
TR
RU
HU
PL
SK
:
Abbreviation Country Language
CZ Czecho Czech
HU Hungary Hungarian
PL Poland Polish
SK Slovakia Slovak
TR Turkey Turkish
RU Russia Russian
OK
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Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
4Press OK.
The COUNTRY SELECTION
menu* appears.
The abbreviations of the
countries are as follows:
5For SLV-SE830N, SE730N and
SX730N
Press M/m/</,to select the
abbreviation of your country from
the table in step 4, then press OK.
If your country does not appear,
select OTHERS.
The VCR starts searching for all of
the receivable channels and presets
them (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 31.
After the search or download is complete, the current time appears
for any stations that transmit a time signal. If the time does not
appear, set the clock manually. See “Setting the clock” on page 24.
For SLV-SE630N and SE430K
The clock setting menu appears. See “Setting the clock” on
page 24.
OK
EXIT MENU:OK:SET
SELECT
COUNTRY SELECTION
A
DK
B
FIN
D
NL
I
P
N
E
S
CH
TR
HU
GR
PL
CZ
OTHERS
:
Abbreviation Country
AAustria
BBelgium
DK Denmark
FIN Finland
DGermany
NL Netherlands
IItaly
NNorway
PPortugal
ESpain
SSweden
CH Switzerland
TR Turkey
GR Greece
HU Hungary
PL Poland
CZ Czech
OTHERS other countries
Abbreviation Country
OK
MENU:
PLEASE WAIT
AUTO SET UP
40%
EXIT
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22 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
To cancel the Auto Set Up function
Press MENU.
To change the RF channel
If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, change the RF channel on
the VCR and TV. Select INSTALLATION from the menu, then press M/m
to highlight VCR OUTPUT CH and press ,. Select the RF channel by
pressing the M/mbuttons. Then, tune the TV to the new RF channel so that
a clear picture appears.
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 27.
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.
•Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the mains lead for the first
time after you purchase the VCR.
•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/</,to highlight
INSTALLATION and press OK. Press M/mto highlight AUTO SET UP, then
repeat all procedures from step 4.
•Auto preset can be performed by pressing x(stop) on the VCR continuously for
5seconds or more with no tape inserted.
*not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K
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Selecting the TV system
Step 5 : Selecting the TV system
You must select the appropriate TV system for your area.
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.
1Press MENU, then press M/m/</
,to highlight INSTALLATION
and press OK.
2Press M/mto highlight TV
SYSTEM, then press ,.
3Press ,to select the appropriate TV system. Select “G” for the
B/G TV system, or “K” for the D/K TV system.
4Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
OK SET
MENU:
:
OK:END
SELECT
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
SMARTLINK
32:VCR OUTPUT CH
:
EXIT
TV SYSTEM :G
OK
SET
MENU:
:
OK:END
SELECT
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
SMARTLINK
32:VCR OUTPUT CH
:
EXIT
TV SYSTEM :G
OK
MENU

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24 Setting the clock
Setting the clock
Yo u 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.
1Press MENU, then press M/m/</
,to highlight CLOCK SET and
press OK.
2Press M/mto set the hour.
3Press ,to select the minutes and
set the minutes by pressing M/m.
MENU
OK SET
MENU:
:
OK:END
SELECT
12 0 1 JAN/0:20
WED
03/
AUTO CLOCK ON:
:
EXIT
OK
SET
MENU:
:
OK:END
SELECT
18 0 1 JAN/0:20
WED
03/
AUTO CLOCK ON:
:
EXIT
OK
SET
MENU:
:
OK:END
SELECT
18 3 1 JAN/0:20
WED
03/
AUTO CLOCK ON:
:
EXIT
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Setting the clock
Tips
•If you set AUTO CLOCK* to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated
whenever the VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making
reference to the time signal from the station.
•To change the digits while setting, press <to return to the item to be changed, and
select the digits by pressing M/m.
*not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K
4Set the day, month, and year in
sequence by pressing ,to select
the item to be set, and press M/mto
select the digits, then press ,.
The day of the week is set
automatically.
5Press M/mto select ON for the
setting of the Auto Clock Set
function*.
The VCR automatically sets the
clock according to the time signal
broadcast between the channels
PR 1 to PR 5.
If you do not need the Auto Clock
Set function, select OFF.
6Press MENU to exit the menu.
OK
SET
MENU:
:
OK:END
SELECT
18 3 82SEP/0:20
SUN
03/
AUTO CLOCK ON:
:
EXIT
OK
SET
MENU:
:
OK:END
SELECT
18 3 82SEP/0:20
SUN
03/
AUTO CLOCK ON:
:
EXIT
MENU
26 Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data (SLV-SE830N, SE730N and SX730N only)
Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data
(SLV-SE830N, SE730N and SX730N only)
Yo u can download your TV tuner’s preset data to the VCR and tune the VCR
according to that data using the SMARTLINK connection.
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.
1Press MENU, then press M/m/</
,to highlight INSTALLATION
and press OK.
2Press M/mto highlight
SMARTLINK, then press ,.
3Press M/mto highlight TV CH
DOWNLOAD, then press ,. The
Preset Download function starts and
the indicator flashes in the
display window during download.
MENU
OK SET
MENU:
:
OK:END
SELECT
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
SMARTLINK
32:VCR OUTPUT CH
:
EXIT
TV SYSTEM :G
OK
EXIT MENU:
SET :
OK:END
SELECT
SMARTLINK
TV DIRECT RECORD : OFF
TV CH DOWNLOAD
:
OK
TV CH DOWNLOAD
40%
START:
OK:END EXIT MENU:
PLEASE WAIT
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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.
•Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
1Press MENU, then press M/m/</
,to highlight LANGUAGE SET
and press OK.
2Press M/m/</,to highlight the abbreviation of the desired
language from the table on page 20, then press OK.
MENU
OK
EXIT MENU:OK:SET
SELECT
GB
CZ
TR
RU
HU
PL
SK
:
OK