Sony SLV-SE230G/I User manual

3-081-622-12 (1) GB
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
SLV-SE830G
SLV-SE730G/I
SLV-SE230G/I
© 2003 Sony Corporation
PAL

2WARNING
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified
service shop.
Notice for customers in the United
Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to
this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI
to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must
be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug
without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse
cover, please contact your nearest Sony service
station.
Precautions
Safety
• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz.
Check that the unit’s operating voltage is
identical with your local power supply.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit
and have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as
long as it is connected to the mains, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not
intend to use it for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never
by the cord.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
Installing
• Do not install this equipment in a confined space
such as a book or similar unit.
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets,
etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that
may block the ventilation slots.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical
vibration or shock.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position
only.
• Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment
with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or
large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, moisture may condense inside the
VCR and cause damage to the video head and
tape. When you first install the unit, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for
about three hours before operating the unit.
Caution
Television programmes, films, video tapes and other
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such material may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this
recorder with cable television transmission may
require authorization from the cable television
transmitter and/or programme owner.
Compatible colour systems
This VCR is designed to record and play back using
the PAL colour system. Recording of video sources
based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered
trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under
license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Table of contents
Getting Started
3
Table of contents
Getting Started
4Index to parts and controls
11 Step 1 : Unpacking
12 Step 2 : Setting up the remote
commander
16 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
20 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with
the Auto Set Up function
22
Downloading the TV tuner’s preset
data
(not available on SLV-SE230G/I )
23 Selecting a language
24 Presetting channels
27 Changing/disabling programme
positions
32 Setting the clock
Basic Operations
34 Playing a tape
36 Recording TV programmes
40 Recording TV programmes using
the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830G only)
45 Recording TV programmes using
the VIDEO Plus+®system
49 Setting the timer manually
Additional Operations
52 Playing/searching at various speeds
54 Setting the recording duration time
55 Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings
57 Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes (not available on SLV-
SE230G/I)
59 Searching using the index function
(not available on SLV-SE230G/I)
61 Adjusting the picture
62 Reducing the VCR’s power
consumption
63 Changing menu options
Editing
65 Connecting to a VCR or stereo
system
67 Basic editing
68 Audio dubbing (SLV-SE830G only)
Additional Information
69 Troubleshooting
73 Specifications
74 Index
Back Cover
Quick Start Guide

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-SE830G
A?/1(on/standby) switch
BRemote sensor (12)
CTape compartment
DA(eject) button (34)
Em(rewind) button (34) (52)
FShuttle ring (52)
GH(play) button* (34) (52)
HM(fast-forward) button (34) (52)
IJOG button (52)
JREC z(record) button (37) (54)
(67)
Kx(stop) button* (21) (34) (67) (68)
LX(pause) button (34) (44) (67) (68)
MPROGRAM +/– buttons* (41) (53)
(61)
NDIAL TIMER (40)
OAUDIO DUB button (68)
PtLINE-2 L (left) oR (right)
jacks (covered)* (65) (66) (68)
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.

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Index to parts and controls
Getting Started
For SLV-SE730G/I
A?/1(on/standby) switch
BRemote sensor (12)
CTape compartment
DA(eject) button (34)
Em(rewind) button (34) (52)
FH(play) button* (34) (52)
GM(fast-forward) button (34) (52)
HREC z(record) button (37) (54)
(67)
Ix(stop) button* (21) (34) (67) (68)
JX(pause) button (34) (67) (68)
KPROGRAM +/– buttons* (53) (61)
* The H(play), x(stop) and
PROGRAM + buttons have a tactile dot.
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6Index to parts and controls
For SLV-SE230G/I
A?/1(on/standby) switch
BA(eject) button (34)
CRemote sensor (12)
DTape compartment
Em(rewind) button (34) (52)
FH(play) button* (34) (52)
GM(fast-forward) button (34) (52)
HREC z(record) button (37) (54)
(67)
Ix(stop) button* (21) (34) (67) (68)
JX(pause) button (34) (67) (68)
KPROGRAM +/– buttons* (53) (61)
* The H(play), x(stop) and
PROGRAM + buttons have a tactile dot.

7
Index to parts and controls
Getting Started
Display window
For SLV-SE830G and SE730G/I
ATape indicator
BVIDEO indicator (17) (37)
CTime counter/clock/line/programme
position indicator (34) (36) (67)
D(smartlink) indicator (18)
ETV indicator (39)
FSTEREO indicator (57)
GTape speed indicators (36)
HTimer/recording indicator (37) (42)
(47) (50)
For SLV-SE230G/I
ATape indicator
BTime counter/clock/line/programme
position indicator (34) (36) (67)
CTimer indicator (42) (47) (50)
DRecording indicator (37)
EVIDEO indicator (17) (37)
FPlayback indicator
3
1
45
2
678
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8Index to parts and controls
Rear panel
For SLV-SE830G and SE730G/I
For SLV-SE230G/I
A(in from antenna) connector (16)
(17)
BLINE-3 connector*1
LINE-2 connector*2(19) (66)
CMains lead (16) (17)
DAUDIO (OUT) R (right), L (left)
jacks (19)
ELINE-1 (EURO AV) connector (17)
(65)
F(out to tv) connector (16) (17)
*1SLV-SE830G only
*2SLV-SE730G/I and SE230G/I only

9
Index to parts and controls
Getting Started
Remote commander AZ(eject) button (34)
B(wide) button (for TV) (14) (15)
CDISPLAY button (14) (34) (37)
DCOUNTER/REMAIN button (37)
EProgramme number buttons*1(13)
(38)
F-(ten’s digit) button (13) (38)
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 (37) (54)
KSP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)
button (36)
LMENU button (32) (55)
MX(pause)/Mbutton (32) (34)
x(stop)/mbutton (32) (34)
m(rewind)/<button (32) (34)
(52)
M(fast-forward)/,button (32)
(34) (52)
H(play)/OK button*1(32) (34)
(52)
*1The H(play), AUDIO MONITOR,
number 5 and PROG + buttons have a
tactile dot.
*2SLV-SE830G 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)
(47)
PAUDIO MONITOR button*1*3(14)
(57)
QtTV/VIDEO button (13) (17) (37)
RCLEAR button (34) (46) (55)
SINPUT SELECT button (36) (50)
(67)
TPROG (programme) +/– buttons*1
(13) (36)
c ⁄CTeletext page access buttons
(for TV)*2(14)
UySLOW button*4(52)
V×2 button*4(52)
W./> (index search)
buttons*3*4(59)
XTIMER button (45) (49)
*1The H(play), AUDIO MONITOR,
number 5 and PROG + buttons have a
tactile dot.
*2SLV-SE830G only
*3not available on SLV-SE230G/I
*4FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (SLV-
SE830G only)
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Unpacking
Getting Started
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-SE830G, SE730G,
SE730I, SE230G and SE230I. Check your model name by looking at the rear
panel of your VCR.
SLV-SE830G is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE830G only.”

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 the
position.
Using the remote
commander
You 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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Remote sensor
[TV] /
[VIDEO]

13
Setting up the remote commander
Getting Started
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-SE830G only
*2not available on SLV-SE230G/I
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLV-
SE830G 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-
SE830G 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

15
Setting up the remote commander
Getting Started
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
Toshiba 38
Manufacturer Code number

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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Connecting the VCR
Getting Started
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-SE230G/I)
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
You 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-SE230G/I)” on page 39.
• 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-SE230G/I)” on
page 35.
• 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 VIDEOPLUS menu) automatically by
pressing TIMER on the remote commander.
You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER
METHOD in the EASY OPERATION menu (see page 64).
• NexTView Download
You 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
Getting Started
Additional connections
To a stereo system (not
available on SLV-
SE230G/I)
You can improve sound
quality by connecting a
stereo system to the
AUDIO R, L 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 62).
• 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-SE830G only
*2SLV-SE730G/I and SE230G/I only
1Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the LINE-3*1 or LINE-2*2
connector 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, L LINE IN
: Signal flow
Scart cable (not supplied)
LINE-3*1 or LINE-2*2
LINE
OUT
: Signal flow

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 TV channels, guide channels for the
VIDEO Plus+ system, and VCR clock automatically.
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.
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 21 (the initial RF channel for this VCR). Refer to
your TV’s manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not
appear clearly, see “To change the RF channel” on page 20.
2Connect the mains lead to the mains.
The VCR automatically turns on, and the message for the Auto Set
Up function appears.
3Press OK.
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 27.
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 32.
OK
MENU:
PLEASE WAIT
AUTO SET UP
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