Sony Slv-se740b User manual

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AEP Model

SLV-SE740B/SE740D/SE740E/SE740I/SE740N/SE747E/

SE840B/SE840D/SE840E/SE840N/

SX740D/SX740E/SX740N

UK Model

SLV-SE740G/SE840G

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-SE740B/SE740D/SE740E/SE740G/SE740I/SE740N/

SE747E/SE840B/SE840D/SE840E/SE840G/

SE840N/SX740D/SX740E/SX740N

RMT-V406/V406A/V406B/V407A/V407B

*The abbreviations of SE740, SE747, SE840 and SX740 contained in

this service manual are indicated when these models are common to

all their corresponding models as given below.

SE740B

SE740D

SE740E

SE740G

SE740I

SE740N

SE747E SE840B

SE840D

SE840E

SE840G

SE840N

SE740 SE747 SE840

Abbreviated

model name

All model

names

SLV-

SX740D

SX740E

SX740N

SX740

System

Channel coverage

SE740B/SE840B:

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

SE740D/SE740E/SE747E/SE840D/SE840E/

SX740D/SX740E:

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

SE740G/SE840G:

PAL (I)

UHF B21 to B69

SE740I:

PAL (I)

VHF IA to IJ, SA10 to SA13

UHF B21 to B69

CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20

HYPER S21 to S41

SE740N/SE840N/SX740N:

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

SE740D/SE740E/SE740G/SE740I/SE740N/

SE747E/SE840D/SE840E/SE840G/SE840N/

SX740D/SX740E/SX740N:

UHF channels 21 to 69

Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Tape speed

SE740D/SE740E/SE740G/SE740I/SE747E/

SE840D/SE840E/SE840G/SX740D/SX740E:

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.

SE740N/SE840N/SX740N:

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)

SE740B/SE840B:

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

SE840B/SE840D/SE840E/SE840G/SE840N:

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

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

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) Approx. 430 ×96 ×255 mm

MassApprox. 3.1 kg

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)

R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Aerial cable (1)

SE740B/SE840B:

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 tape is stuck in the unit)·············································· 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

Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data ···························· 1-5

Selecting a language ··························································· 1-5

Presetting channels ····························································· 1-6

Changing/disabling programme positions·························· 1-6

Setting the clock ································································· 1-8

Basic Operations

Playing a tape ····································································· 1-8

Recording TV programmes ················································ 1-9

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer ············ 1-10

Recording TV programmes using

the VIDEO Plus+Rsystem················································ 1-11

Setting the timer manually ··············································· 1-12

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds ································· 1-13

Setting the recording duration time ·································· 1-13

Synchronized Recording ·················································· 1-14

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings··················· 1-14

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes···················· 1-15

Searching using the index function ·································· 1-15

Adjusting the picture ························································ 1-16

Reducing the VCR’s power consumption ························ 1-16

Changing menu options···················································· 1-16

Editing

Connecting to a VCR or stereo system····························· 1-17

Basic editing ····································································· 1-17

Audio dubbing ·································································· 1-17

Additional Information

Troubleshooting ································································ 1-18

Index ················································································· 1-19

Quick Start Guide ······································································· 1-19

2. Disassembly and Reassembly

2-1 Cabinet and PCB

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 Jack PCB································································· 2-2

2-1-5 Ass’y Main-PCB, Deck····················································· 2-3

2-2 VCR Deck Parts Locations

2-2-1 Top View ··········································································· 2-4

2-2-2 Bottom View······································································ 2-6

2-3 VCR DECK

2-3-1 Holder FL CassetteAss’y Removal ·································· 2-7

2-3-2 Lever FL Door Removal ··················································· 2-7

2-3-3 Slider FL Drive, Gear FL Cam Removal ·························· 2-8

2-3-4 Lever FLArm Ass’y Removal ·········································· 2-8

2-3-5 Gear Worm Wheel Removal·············································· 2-9

2-3-6 Cable Flat Removal ··························································· 2-9

2-3-7 Motor LoadingAss’y Removal ······································· 2-10

2-3-8 Bracket Gear, Gear Joint 2, 1 Removal ··························· 2-10

2-3-9 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Lever Load S, TAss’y Removal ····································· 2-11

2-3-10Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Lever Load S, TAss’y Assembly ···································· 2-11

2-3-11Lever Pinch Drive, Lever Tension Drive Removal·········· 2-12

2-3-12Lever Tension Ass’y, Band Brake Ass’y Removal ·········· 2-12

2-3-13Lever Brake S, T Ass’y Removal ···································· 2-13

2-3-14Gear Idle Ass’y Removal ················································ 2-13

2-3-15Disk S, T Reel Removal ·················································· 2-14

2-3-16Holder Clutch Ass’y Removal········································· 2-14

2-3-17Lever Up Down Ass’y, Gear Center Ass’y Removal ······ 2-15

2-3-18Guide Cassette Door Removal ········································ 2-15

2-3-19Lever Unit PinchAss’y, Plate Joint,

Spring Pinch Drive Removal··········································· 2-16

2-3-20Lever #9 GuideAss’y Removal ······································ 2-16

2-3-21FE Head Removal ··························································· 2-17

2-3-22ACE Head Removal ························································ 2-17

2-3-23Slider S, T Ass’y Removal ·············································· 2-18

2-3-24Plate Ground Deck, Cylinder Ass’y Removal················· 2-18

2-3-25Belt Pulley Removal························································ 2-19

2-3-26Motor Capstan Ass’y Removal ······································· 2-19

2-3-27Post #8 Guide Ass’y Removal········································· 2-20

2-3-28Level Head CleanerAss’y Removal ······························· 2-20

2-3-29How to Eject the Cassette Tape ······································· 2-20

2-4 The Table Of Cleaning, Lubrication and

Replacement TimeAbout Principal Parts ······················· 2-21

3. P.C.Boards

3-1 Main PCB ··········································································· 3-3

3-2 Dial Timer PCB ·································································· 3-7

3-3 Front A/V PCB ··································································· 3-9

4. Schematic Diagrams

◆Block Identification of Main PCB············································ 4-3

4-1 S.M.P.S. ·············································································· 4-5

4-2 Power ·················································································· 4-7

4-3 System Control/Servo························································· 4-9

4-4 Audio/Video ····································································· 4-11

4-5 Hi-Fi ················································································· 4-13

4-6 TM-Block ········································································· 4-15

4-7 OSD/VPS/PDC································································· 4-17

4-8 SECAM (SE740B/SE840B)············································· 4-19

4-9 A2/NICAM······································································· 4-21

4-10 Input-Output (2 Scart Jack) ·············································· 4-23

4-11 Function············································································ 4-25

5. Alignment and Adjustments

5-1 VCR Adjustment ································································ 5-1

5-1-1 Location of adjustment button of remote control ··············· 5-1

5-1-2 Test point location for adjustment mode setting ················ 5-2

5-2 Head Switching Point Adjustment ····································· 5-3

5-3 NVRAM Option Setting····················································· 5-3

5-4 VCR Mechanical Adjustment············································· 5-5

5-4-1 Tape Transport System andAdjustment Locations ············ 5-5

5-4-2 Tape Transport System Adjustment···································· 5-6

5-4-3 Reel Torque ······································································ 5-11

6. Repair Parts List

6-1 Exploded Views ·································································· 6-2

6-1-1 Instrument Assembly ·························································· 6-2

6-1-2 Mechanical Parts (Top Side) ·············································· 6-3

6-1-3 Mechanical Parts (Bottom Side)········································· 6-4

6-2 Electrical Parts List ···························································· 6-5

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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 tape is stuck in the unit)

1) Turn the Gear Worm 1clockwise in the direction of arrow with a screwdriver. (See Fig. 2)

(Other method ; Remove the screw of Motor Load Ass’y, Separate the Motor Load Ass’y)

2) When Slider S, T approachs the unloading position, rotate holder Clutch counterclockwise after inserting screwdriver in the frame’s bottom hole

in order to wind the unwound tape. (Refer to Fig. 3)

(If you rotate Gear Worm 1continuously when tape is unwinding, you may cause tape contamination by grease and tape damage. Be sure to

wind the unwound tape with the unit in the horizontall position.)

3) Rotate Gear Worm 1clockwise using a screwdriver until the mecha is in the eject state. Remove the tape. (Refer to Fig. 2)

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2WARNING

WARNING

To prevent fi re 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.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects

filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

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.

•Theunit 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.

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.

•Donot place heavy objects on the unit.

•Ifthe 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

Televis ion 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.

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-SE840G

A?/1(on/standby) switch

BRemote sensor (12)

CTape compartment

DA(eject) button (34)

EH(play) button* (35) (53)/M

(fast-forward)/m(rewind) (35)

(53)/Playback Dial (35) (53)

Fx(stop) button (21) (34) (70) (71)

GX(pause) button (34) (45) (70) (71)

HREC z(record) button (38) (55)

(70)

IDIAL TIMER (41)

JAUDIO DUB button (71)

KPROGRAM +/– buttons* (42) (54)

(64)

LSYNCHRO REC (Synchronized

Recording) button (57)

MtLINE-2 L (left) oR (right)

jacks (covered)* (68) (69) (71)

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) , PROGRAM + buttons

and jack cover have a tactile dot.

Index to parts and controls

Getting Started

For SLV-SE740G/I

A?/1(on/standby) switch

BRemote sensor (12)

CTape compartment

DA(eject) button (34)

EH(play) button* (35) (53)/M

(fast-forward)/m(rewind) (35)

(53)/Playback Dial (35) (53)

Fx(stop) button (21) (34) (70) (71)

GX(pause) button (34) (70) (71)

HREC z(record) button (38) (55)

(70)

IPROGRAM +/– buttons* (54) (64)

JSYNCHRO REC (Synchronized

Recording) button (56)

*TheH(play) and PROGRAM + buttons

have a tactile dot.

continued

Index to parts and controls

Getting Started

Display window

For SLV-SE840G and SE740G/I

ATape indicator

BVIDEO indicator (17) (38)

CTime counter/clock/line/programme

position indicator (35) (37) (70)

D(smartlink) indicator (18)

ETV indicator (40)

FSTEREO indicator (60)

GTape speed indicators (37)

HTimer/recording indicator (38) (43)

(48) (51)

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continued

1. GENERAL

SLV-SE740/SE747/SE840/SX740

This section is extracted from instruction manual.

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8Index to parts and controls

Rear panel

For SLV-SE840G and SE740G/I

A(in from antenna) connector (16)

(17)

BLINE-3 connector*1

LINE-2 connector*2(19) (69)

CMains lead (16) (17)

DAUDIO (OUT) R (right), L (left)

jacks (19)

ELINE-1 (EURO AV) connector (17)

(68)

F(out to tv) connector (16) (17)

*1SLV-SE840G only

*2SLV-SE740G/I only

Index to parts and controls

Getting Started

Remote commander AZ(eject) button (34)

B(wide) button (for TV) (14) (15)

CDISPLAY button (14) (35) (38)

DCOUNTER/REMAIN button (38)

EProgramme number buttons*1(13)

(39)

F-(ten’s digit) button (13) (39)

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 (38) (55)

KSP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)

button (37)

LMENU button (32) (58)

MX(pause)/Mbutton (32) (34)

x(stop)/mbutton (32) (34)

m(rewind)/<button (32) (34)

(53)

M(fast-forward)/,button (32)

(34) (53)

H(play)/OK button*1(32) (34)

(53)

*1The H(play), AUDIO MONITOR,

number 5 and PROG + buttons have a

tactile dot.

*2SLV-SE840G 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)

(48)

PAUDIO MONITOR button*1(14)

(60)

QtTV/VIDEO button (13) (17) (38)

RCLEAR button (35) (47) (58)

SINPUT SELECT button (37) (51)

(70)

TPROG (programme) +/– buttons*1

(13) (37)

c/ CTeletext page access buttons

(for TV)*2(14)

UySLOW button*4(53)

V×2 button*4(53)

W./> (index search)

buttons*4(62)

XTIMER button (46) (50)

*1The H(play), AUDIO MONITOR,

number 5 and PROG + buttons have a

tactile dot.

*2SLV-SE840G only

*4FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (SLV-

SE840G only)

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Unpacking

Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:

Note

•The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this VCR.

•Remote commander

•R6 (size AA) batteries

•Aerial cable

How to use this manual

The instructions in this manual are for the 5 models: SLV-SE840G, SE740G and

SE740I. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR.

SLV-SE840G is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in

operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE840G only.”

This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations

can also be performed using the buttons on the VCR having the same or similar

names.

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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 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 op erate 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]

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

FAS TEXT buttons

continued

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.

•Donot use a new battery together with an old one.

•Donot use different types of batteries together.

•Do not leave the remote commander in an extremely hot or humid place.

•Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing

the batteries.

•Do not expose the remote sensor to direct light from the sun or lighting apparatus.

Doing so may cause a malfunction.

•Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

*1SLV-SE840G only

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLV-

SE840G 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 AUDIO 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-

SE840G 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

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

Samsung22, 23

Sanyo 25

Sharp 29

Telefunken 36

Thomson 43*2

Tosh iba 3 8

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

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

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)” on page 40.

•OneTouch 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)” on page 36.

•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 67).

•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

•Notall TVs respond to the functions above.

Connecting the VCR

Getting Started

Additional connections

To a stereo system

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

•TheLine 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 65).

•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-SE840G

*2SLV-SE740G/I

1Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the LINE-3*1or 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*1or LINE-2*2

LINE

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 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.

MENU:

PLEASE WAIT

AUTO SET UP

40%

EXIT

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

Getting Started

Notes

•Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings

(VIDEO Plus+, 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.

•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 the procedure in step 3.

•Autopreset can be performed by pressing x(stop) on the VCR continuously for 5

seconds or more with no tape inserted.

22 Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data

Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data

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.

•Setthe 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 ,.

Press ,again. The Preset

Download function starts and the

indicator flashes in the display

window during download.

OK SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

SMARTLINK 21:VCR OUTPUT CH

:EXIT

EXIT MENU:

SET :

OK:END

SELECT

SMARTLINK

TV DIRECT RECORD : ON

TV CH DOWNLOAD

40%

OK:END EXIT MENU:

PLEASE WAIT

Selecting a language

Getting Started

Selecting a language

If you prefer an on-screen language other than English, use the on-screen display to

select another language.

Before you start…

•Turnon the VCR and the TV.

•Setthe TV to the video channel.

•Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

The abbreviations of the languages are as follows:

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 below, then press OK.

EXIT MENU:OK:SET

SELECT :

Abbreviation Language

GB English

ES Spanish

NL Dutch

FI Finnish

DE German

IT Italian

SE Swedish

GR Greek

FR French

PT Portuguese

DK Danish

TR Turkish

Abbreviation Language

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24 Presetting channels

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.

•Setthe 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 MANUAL

SET UP, then press ,.

3Press M/mto highlight the row

which you want to preset, then press

To di s pla y other pages for

programme positions 6 to 80, press

M/mrepeatedly.

OK SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

SMARTLINK 21:VCR OUTPUT CH

:EXIT

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

PR CH NAME

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

PR : 5

MFT : –

NAME : – – – –

:SET :

EXIT

MANUAL TUNING

CH : – –

Presetting channels

Getting Started

4Press </,repeatedly until the

channel you want is displayed.

5Press M/mto highlight NAME, then

press ,.

6Enter the station name.

1Press M/mto select a character.

Each time you press M, the

character changes as shown

below.

AtB t… tZ t0 t1 t

…t9 tA

2Press ,to set the next

character.

The next space flashes.

To correct a character, press </,until the character you want

to correct flashes, then reset it.

You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.

7Press OK to confirm the station name.

8Press MENU to exit the menu.

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5

CH : 3 3

MFT : –

NAME : – – – –

:SET :

EXIT

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5

CH : 3 3

MFT : –

NAME : – – – –

:SET :

EXIT

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5

CH : 3 3

MFT : –

NAME : O– – –

:SET :

EXIT

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26 Presetting channels

If the picture is not clear

If the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (MFT)

function. After step 4, press M/mto select MFT. Press </,to get a clear

picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

•The VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear

automatically.

Note

•When adjusting MFT, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference

from the picture being received.

Changing/disabling programme positions

Getting Started

Changing/disabling programme positions

After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If

any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable

them.

Yo u can also change the station names. If the station names are not displayed, you can

enter them manually.

Changing programme positions

Before you start…

•Turnon the VCR and the TV.

•Setthe 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 MANUAL

SET UP, then press ,.

3Press M/mto highlight the row

containing the programme position

you want to change.

To display other pages for

programme positions 6 to 80, press

M/mrepeatedly.

OK SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

SMARTLINK 21:VCR OUTPUT CH

:EXIT

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

PR CH NAME

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

PR CH NAME

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28 Changing/disabling programme positions

Disabling unwanted programme positions

After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled

positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons.

Before you start…

•Turn on the VCR and the TV.

•Setthe TV to the video channel.

•Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

4Press OK, then press M/mto move

to the desired programme position.

5Press OK to confirm the setting.

6To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3

through 5.

7Press MENU to exit the menu.

1Press MENU, then press M/m/</

,to highlight INSTALLATION,

and press OK.

EXIT MENU:

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

PR CH NAME

OK SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

SMARTLINK 21:VCR OUTPUT CH

:EXIT

Changing/disabling programme positions

Getting Started

Note

•Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you

disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.

2Press M/mto highlight MANUAL

SET UP, then press ,.

3Press M/mto highlight the row

which you want to disable.

To display other pages for

programme positions 6 to 80, press

M/mrepeatedly.

4Press CLEAR.

The selected row will be cleared as

shown on the right.

5Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to

disable.

6Press MENU to exit the menu.

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

PR CH NAME

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

PR CH NAME

CLEAR

EXIT MENU:

SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

PR CH NAME

CLEAR:DELETE

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30 Changing/disabling programme positions

Changing the station names

Yo u can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). The VCR must

receive channel information for station names to appear automatically.

Before you start…

•Turn on the VCR and the TV.

•Setthe 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 MANUAL

SET UP, then press ,.

3Press M/mto highlight the row

which you want to change or enter

the station name, then press ,.

To di s pla y other pages for

programme positions 6 to 80, press

M/mrepeatedly.

4Press M/mto highlight NAME, then

press ,.

OK SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

AUTO SET UP

MANUAL SET UP

SMARTLINK 21:VCR OUTPUT CH

:EXIT

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE SWAPPING OK

TV STATION TABLE

–

PR CH NAME

33 ––––

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5

CH : 3 3

MFT : –

NAME : – – – –

:SET :

EXIT

MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5

CH : 3 3

MFT : –

NAME : – – – –

:SET :

EXIT

Changing/disabling programme positions

Getting Started

5Enter the station name.

1Press M/mto select a character.

Each time you press M, the

character changes as shown

below.

AtB t… tZ t0 t1 t

…t9 tA

2Press ,to set the next

character.

The next space flashes.

To correct a character, press </,until the character you want

to correct flashes, then reset it.

You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.

6Press OK to confirm the new name.

7Press MENU to exit the menu.

EXIT MENU:OK:END

SELECT

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5

CH : 3 3

MFT : –

NAME : O– – –

:SET :

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32 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.

•Setthe 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.

OK SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

12 0 1 JAN/0:20

THU

04/

AUTO CLOCK ON:

:EXIT

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

18 0 1 JAN/0:20

THU

04/

AUTO CLOCK ON:

:EXIT

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

18 3 1 JAN/0:20

THU

04/

AUTO CLOCK ON:

:EXIT

Setting the clock

Getting Started

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.

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.

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

18 3 82SEP/0:20

TUE

04/

AUTO CLOCK ON:

:EXIT

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

18 3 82SEP/0:20

TUE

04/

AUTO CLOCK ON:

:EXIT

34 Playing a tape

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Before you start...

•Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

Additional tasks

1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

2Insert a tape.

The VCR turns on and starts playing

automatically if you insert a tape with

its safety tab removed.

3Press H(play).

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

To Do this

Stop play Press x(stop)

Pause play Press X(pause)

Resume play after pause Press X(pause) or H(play)

Fast-forward the tape Press M(fast-forward) VCR during stop

Rewind the tape Press m(rewind) VCR during stop

Eject the tape Press Z(eject)

Playing a tape

Basic Operations

Using Playback Dial on the

VCR

With Playback Dial, you can operate

the following playback options.

Note

•Donot turn Playback Dial forcibly. It may damage Playback Dial.

To use the time counter

Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The

counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00” or “00:00.” Search for the

point afterwards by referring to the counter.

To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

Notes

•The counter resets to “0:00:00” or “00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.

•The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.

•Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded tape:

–The picture becomes black and white.

–The picture shakes.

–No picture appears on the TV screen.

–Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen.

–The colour density increases or decreases.

•While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote

commander do not function.

To Do this

Resume play after pause Press H(play)

Fast-forward the tape Quickly turn and release Playback Dial to the right

(M(fast-forward)) during stop

Rewind the tape Quickly turn and release Playback Dial to the left

(m(rewind)) during stop

Playback Dial

Second

Hour Minute

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36 Playing a tape

Starting playback automatically with one button (One

Touch Play)

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the TV, set the TV

to the video channel, and start playback automatically with one button.

Tip

•When there already is a tape in the VCR, press ?/1to turn on the VCR first. When

you press H(play), the TV turns on, the TV is set to the video channel, and

playback starts automatically in one sequence.

Note

•When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby

mode.

1Insert a tape.

The VCR automatically turns on.

If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the TV turns on and

switches to the video channel. Playback starts automatically.

2Press H(play).

The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically.

Playback starts.

Recording TV programmes

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes

Before you start...

•Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

To record from a satellite or digital tuner, turn it on.

2Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3•To record a normal channel, press PROG +/– until the programme

position number or station name you want appears in the display

window.

•To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the

LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT until the connected line

appears in the display window.

4Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.

LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP.

However, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio

quality.

• PROG

INPUT SELECT

SP / LP

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38 Recording TV programmes

To stop recording

Press x(stop).

To check the remaining time

Press DISPLAY twice. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN

to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN,

the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately.

In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE

SELECT in the USER SET menu is set according to the tape type you use

(see page 66).

To watch another TV programme while recording

5Press zREC to start recording.

The recording indicator lights up in the display window.

1Press tTV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display

window.

2Select another programme position on the TV.

REC

Recording indicator

SE840G, SE740G/I

61:4

REMAIN

20:00:2

Remaining timeTime counter

Recording TV programmes

Basic Operations

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the

safety tab as illustrated. To record on the

same tape again, cover the tab hole with

adhesive tape.

Tips

•To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the

remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press -/-- (ten’s digit) followed by the

programme number buttons.

•If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select

the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons.

•The DISPLAY information appears on the TV screen indicating information

about the tape, but the information will not be recorded on the tape.

•If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When

using a satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

•The DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-

motion playback.

•If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter

reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the

counting cycles of the two video systems.

•When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time

may not be correct.

•The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.

•About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be

displayed.

•To use the TV Direct Rec function, select SMARTLINK in the INSTALLATION

menu, then set TV DIRECT RECORD to ON.

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40 Recording TV programmes

Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct

Rec)

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are

watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR).

Tip

•The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press zREC in some

situations such as:

–when you are watching a source connected to the TV’s line input, or

–when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the

data in the VCR tuner preset.

Notes

•You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in

the following modes; pause, timer standby, tuner preset, Auto Set Up, and

recording.

•When the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor

change the TV programme position. When the TV indicator is not lit, the VCR

continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme

position on the TV.

•To use the TV Direct Rec function, select SMARTLINK in the INSTALLATION

menu, then set TV DIRECT RECORD to ON.

1Press ?/1to turn on the VCR.

2Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3Press zREC while you are watching a TV programme or external

source.

The TV indicator lights up and the VCR starts recording what you are

watching on the TV.

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE840G only)

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes using the Dial

Timer (SLV-SE840G only)

The Dial Timer function allows you to

make timer recordings of programmes

without turning on your TV. Set the

recording timer to record up to eight

programmes, including settings made with

other timer methods, that will be broadcast

within the next month. The recording start

time and recording stop time can be set at

one minute intervals.

Before you start...

•Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording

time.

•To record from a satellite or digital tuner, turn it on.

•Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

1Press DIAL TIMER.

“DATE” and “TODAY” appear alternately in the display window.

If the date and time are not set, “DAY” will appear. See step 2 in the

following section, “To set the clock” to set the date and time.

2Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.

DIAL TIMER

PROGRAM +/–

?/1

DIAL TIMER

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42 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE840G only)

3Press DIAL TIMER.

“START” and the current time appear alternately in the display

window.

4Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.

You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust

the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/–

buttons.

5Press DIAL TIMER.

“STOP” and the recording stop time alternately appear in the

display window.

6Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.

You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust

the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/–

buttons.

DIAL TIMER

PROGRAM

DIAL TIMER

PROGRAM

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE840G only)

Basic Operations

To return to the previous step

To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the

VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x(stop).

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator

turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1to reset the VCR

to recording standby after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

•Reset the counter (page 35).

•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 38).

•Check the timer settings (page 58).

•Watch another TV programme (page 38).

7Press DIAL TIMER.

The programme position or LINE input appears in the display

window.

8Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position.

To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the

LINE inputs, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to

display the connected line in the display window.

9Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.

“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.

The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands

by for recording.

To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment

switched on.

DIAL TIMER

INPUT SELECT

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To set the clock

Tips

•To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press x(stop) on the VCR while you are making

the setting.

•The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode. To change the tape

speed, press SP/LP before you complete the setting in step 9.

•To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/

cancelling timer settings” on page 58.

Notes

•If eight programmes have already been set using the VIDEO Plus+ system or the

TIMER PROGRAMMING menu, “FULL” appears in the display window for

about five seconds.

•The and indicators flash in the display window when you complete the

setting in step 9 with no tape inserted.

•If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function and AUTO CLOCK is set to

ON, the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of

adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set

correctly.

•When the time is set incorrectly, “ERROR” appears in the display window in step

9. Set the timer again from step 1.

•Youcannot set the tape speed to AUTO using the Dial Timer. To select AUTO, set

the tape speed in the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu (see page 58).

1Hold down DIAL TIMER so that “DAY” appears in the display

window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting

appears.

2Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day.

3Press DIAL TIMER.

“MONTH” appears in the display window.

4Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the month, and then the year.

After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again.

5Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.

6When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to start

the clock.

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE840G only)

Basic Operations

About the Demonstration Mode

The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a

salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating

the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the “FULL” notice which appears if eight

programmes have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making

timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.

To activate the Demonstration Mode

Press X(pause) on the VCR while turning the DIAL TIMER. “DEMO”

appears in the display window for a few seconds.

To cancel the Demonstration Mode

Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the Demonstration

Mode is cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration

Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you

use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains

lead (see page 58).

46 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+®system

Recording TV programmes using the

VIDEO Plus+®system

The VIDEO Plus+ system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to

make timer recordings. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV programme

guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set

automatically. You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made

with other timer methods.

Before you start…

•Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.

•Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording

time.

•Torecord from a satellite or digital tuner, turn it on.

•Turnon your TV and set it to the video channel.

•Set TIMER METHOD to VIDEOPLUS or VARIABLE in the EASY OPERATION menu

(see page 67).

•Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

1Press TIMER.

•When you set TIMER METHOD

to VARIABLE:

The TIMER METHOD menu

appears on the TV screen. Press

M/mto select VIDEOPLUS, then

press OK.

•When you set TIMER METHOD

to VIDEOPLUS:

The VIDEOPLUS menu appears

on the TV screen.

TIMER

MENU:OK:SET

SELECT

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD

VIDEOPLUS

:EXIT

MENU:OK:SET

CODE 0 – 9

VIDEOPLUS

CODE –––––––––

:EXIT

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+®system

Basic Operations

2Press the programme number

buttons to enter the PlusCode

number.

If you make a mistake, press

CLEAR and re-enter the correct

number.

3Press OK.

The date, start and stop times,

programme position, tape speed and

PDC setting appear on the TV

screen.

•If “– –” appears in the “PR”

(programme) column (this may

happen for local broadcasts), you

have to set the appropriate

programme position manually.

Press M/mto select the desired programme position.

•To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the

LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line

in the “PR” position.

You will only have to do this operation once for the referred

channel. The VCR will then store your setting.

If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.

4If you want to change the date, tape

speed and the PDC setting:

1Press </,to select the item

you want to change.

2Press M/mto reset it.

•To record the same programme

every day or the same day every

week, see “Daily/weekly

recording” on page 48.

•To use the PDC function, set V/P to ON. For details about the

PDC function, see “Timer recording with PDC signals” on

page 48.

5Press MENU to exit the menu.

123

456

789

CLEAR

MENU:OK:SET

CODE 0 – 9

VIDEOPLUS

CODE 1234–––––

:EXIT

CLEAR

INPUT SELECT

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

35 SA29 19 002 000::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

–::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

:EXIT

PR DAY START STOP

V/P

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

PR DAY START STOP

V/P

35 SA29 19 002 00

0::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

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To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x(stop).

Daily/weekly recording

In step 4 above, press mto select the recording pattern. Each time you press

m, the indication changes as shown below. Press Mto change the indication

in reverse order.

today tDLY (Monday to Sunday) tW-SA (every Saturday) ..... t

W-SU (every Sunday) t1 month later t(dates count down) ttoday

Timer recording with PDC signals

Some broadcast systems transmit PDC (Programme Delivery Control)

signals with their TV programmes. These signals ensure that your timer

recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast

interruptions.

To use the PDC function, set V/P to ON in step 4 above. You can also use

the PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs.

To record satellite broadcasts

If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite

programmes.

6Press ?/1to turn off the VCR.

The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands

by for recording.

To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected

equipment switched on.

1Turn on the satellite tuner.

2On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want

to make a timer setting.

3Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the

satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+®system

Basic Operations

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator

turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1to reset the VCR

to recording standby after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

•Reset the counter (page 35).

•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 38).

•Check the timer settings (page 58).

•Watch another TV programme (page 38).

To use the Auto Tape Speed function

In step 4 above, press mto select AUTO. When you are recording a

programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter

than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to

the LP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape

speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the “TAPE SELECT”

setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate (see page 66).

Tips

•To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.

•You can set the extended time for the VIDEO Plus+ setting by 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or

60 minutes. Set VIDEOPLUS EXTEND in the EASY OPERATION menu to the

desired extended time on page 67.

•To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/

cancelling timer settings” on page 58.

Notes

•If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC

signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the PDC

function.

•The and indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1with

no tape inserted.

•When you set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD in the EASY OPERATION

menu, the VIDEOPLUS menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select

VIDEOPLUS or VARIABLE.

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Setting the timer manually

Yo u can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer

methods.

Before you start…

•Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.

•Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording

time.

•Torecord from a satellite or digital tuner, turn it on.

•Turnon your TV and set it to the video channel.

•Set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the EASY OPERATION menu (see

page 67).

•Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

1Press TIMER.

•When you set TIMER METHOD

to VARIABLE:

The TIMER METHOD menu

appears on the TV screen. Press

M/mto select STANDARD, then

press OK.

•When you set TIMER METHOD

to STANDARD:

The TIMER PROGRAMMING

menu appears on the TV screen.

TIMER

MENU:OK:SET

SELECT

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD

VIDEOPLUS

:EXIT

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

PR DAY START STOP

V/P

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

:EXIT

Setting the timer manually

Basic Operations

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x(stop).

Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press mto select the recording pattern. Each time you press

m, the indication changes as shown below. Press Mto change the indication

in reverse order.

today tDLY (Monday to Sunday) tW-SA (every Saturday) ..... t

W-SU (every Sunday) t1 month later t(dates count down) ttoday

2Set the date, start and stop times,

programme position, tape speed and

PDC function:

1Press ,to select each item in

turn.

2Press M/mto set each item.

To correct a setting, press <to

return to that setting and reset.

•To record the same programme

every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly

recording” on page 51.

•To use the PDC function, set V/P to ON. For details about the

PDC function, see “Timer recording with PDC signals” on

page 48.

•To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the

LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line

in the “PR” position.

3Press MENU to exit the menu.

4Press ?/1to turn off the VCR.

The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands

by for recording.

To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment

switched on.

INPUT SELECT

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

PR DAY START STOP

V/P

35 –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

:EXIT

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To use t he VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator

turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1to reset the VCR

to recording standby after using the VCR.

Yo u can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

•Reset the counter (page 35).

•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 38).

•Check the timer settings (page 58).

•Watch another TV programme (page 38).

To use the Auto Tape Speed function

In step 2 above, press mto select AUTO. When you are recording a

programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter

than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to

the LP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape

speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the “TAPE SELECT”

setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate (see page 66).

Tips

•Toset the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.

•Even if you set TIMER METHOD to VIDEOPLUS in the EASY OPERATION

menu, you can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER

PROGRAMMING, then go to step 2.

•To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/

cancelling timer settings” on page 58.

Notes

•When setting the timer with PDC signals, enter the start and stop times exactly as

indicated in the TV programme guide. Otherwise, the PDC function will not work.

•If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC

signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the PDC

function.

•The and indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1with

no tape inserted.

54 Playing/searching at various speeds

Tip

•Adjust the picture using the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the VCR if:

–Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.

–Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.

–The picture shakes while pausing.

To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.

Notes

•Thesound is muted during these operations.

•IntheLPmode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.

•If the playback mode mark does not appear on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

•The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.

•Donot turn Playback Dial forcibly. It may damage Playback Dial.

Setting the recording duration time

Additional Operations

Setting the recording duration time

After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop

recording automatically after a specified duration.

Before you start…

•Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

To extend the duration

Press zREC repeatedly to set a new duration time.

To cancel the duration

Press zREC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR

returns to the normal recording mode.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x(stop).

Note

•You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the

recording duration time.

1While recording, press zREC.

The indicator appears in the display window.

2Press zREC repeatedly to set the duration time.

In SP mode

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

In LP mode

Each press advances the time as shown below.

The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops

recording and turns off automatically.

0:30 1:00 4:00 4:30

Normal recording

0:30 1:00 8:00 9:00 Normal recording

Playing/searching at various speeds

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

Before you start…

•Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

Playback options

To resume normal playback

Press H(play).

Using Playback Dial on the

VCR

With Playback Dial, you can

operate the following playback

options.

To Do this

View the picture

during fast-forward or

rewind

During fast-forward, hold down M(fast-forward).

During rewind, hold down m(rewind).

Play at high speed • During playback, briefly press M(fast-forward) or

m(rewind). The tape continues to play at high

speed.

•During playback, hold down M(fast-forward) or

m(rewind). When you release the button, normal

playback resumes.

Play at twice the

normal speed

During playback, press ×2.

Play in slow motion During playback, press ySLOW.

To Do this

View the picture

during fast-forward or

rewind

During fast-forward, turn and hold Playback Dial to the

right (M(fast-forward)). During rewind, turn and hold

Playback Dial to the left (m(rewind)).

Play at high speed • During playback, quickly turn and release Playback

Dial to the right ( M(fast-forward)) or left (m

(rewind)). The tape continues to play at high speed.

•During playback, turn and hold Playback Dial to the

right (M(fast-forward)) or left (m(rewind)).

When you release Playback Dial, normal playback

resumes.

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Synchronized Recording

Yo u can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment

such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the LINE-3 (DEC/

EXT)*1(or LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)*2) connector. The connected equipment

must have a timer function for this feature to work.

When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns

on and starts recording a programme from LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1(or LINE-

2 (DEC/EXT)*2).

How to connect for Synchronized Recording

Connect the LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1(or LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)*2) connector of

the VCR to the TV Scart connector of the satellite tuner. Then connect the

LINE-1 (EURO AV) connector to the TV.

Scart cable (not supplied)

LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)*1

or LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)*2

LINE-1 (EURO AV)

TV Scart

connector

satellite tuner, etc.

Scart cable (not supplied) Scart (EURO-AV)

: Signal flow

Synchronized Recording

Additional Operations

To cancel the Synchronized Recording function

Press SYNCHRO REC on the VCR. The SYNCHRO REC indicator

disappears.

To stop recording

Press x(stop) while recording.

Notes

•This function may not work with some types of satellite tuners.

•Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no

operation is performed within a certain amount of time. In this case, the

Synchronized Recording also stops automatically.

•When the connected equipment turns on while the SYNCHRO REC indicator

lights up in red, recording starts automatically.

•If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap, the

programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording

only after the first programme has finished.

•The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for

Synchronized Recording.

*1SLV-SE840G

*2SLV-SE740G/I

Recording programmes using

the Synchronized Recording

function

Before you start...

•Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

Make sure the tape is longer than the total

recording time.

•Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for

button locations.

1Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L3*1(or L2*2)” in the

display window.

2Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme

you want to record, then turn it off.

3Press SP/LP to select the tape speed.

4Hold down SYNCHRO REC on the VCR for more than two seconds.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up in red and the VCR stands by

for recording.

The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an

input signal from the connected equipment.

The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or

when the connected equipment stops transmitting an input signal.

SYNCHRO REC button/indicator

58 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Checking/changing/cancelling timer

settings

Before you start…

•Turnon your TV and set it to the video channel.

•Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

1Press ?/1to turn on the VCR.

2Press MENU, then press M/mto highlight TIMER PROGRAMMING

and press OK.

•If you want to change or cancel a

setting, go on to the next step.

•If you do not need to change or cancel

the settings, press MENU, then turn

off the VCR to return to recording

standby.

3Press M/mto select the setting you want

to change or cancel, then press ,.

The PR number on the selected row

flashes.

4•To change the setting, press </,to select the item you want to

change, then press M/mto reset it.

•To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

5Press MENU to exit the menu.

If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

PR DAY START STOP

V/P

35 SA29 19 00 2 00

0::

29 SA29 21 00 2 30 –1::

30 SA 6 12 00 1 30 –3::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

:EXIT

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

PR DAY START STOP

V/P

35 SA29 19002 00

0::

29 SA29 21002 30 –1::

30 SA 6 12001 30 –3::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– ––::

–– –––– –– –– – –– –

–

––::

:EXIT

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Additional Operations

When the timer settings overlap

The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts

recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes

start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority.

about 20 seconds

will be cut off

Programme 1

Programme 2

about 20 seconds will be cut off

Programme 1

Programme 2

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60 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

Recording stereo and bilingual

programmes

In the NICAM system

This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on

the NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or

bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the

display window.

To record a NICAM programme, NICAM in the USER SET menu should be

set to ON (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 66 for details.

To select the sound while recording

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

*Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels

*Usually the main sound (monaural)

Stereo programmes

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo NICAM, STEREO STEREO

Left channel NICAM, LCH STEREO

Right channel NICAM, RCH STEREO

Left and right channels* NICAM, LCH + RCH STEREO

Bilingual programmes

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Main NICAM, MAIN STEREO

SubNICAM, SUB STEREO

Main and sub NICAM, MAIN/SUB STEREO

Standard sound* NICAM, MONO STEREO

62 Searching using the index function

Searching using the index function

The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each

recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.

To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)

To search a specific recording (Index search)

To stop searching

Press x(stop).

1Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

2Press ./> (index search). The

VCR starts scanning each recording for

five seconds in the corresponding

direction.

3Press H(play) to start playback when you find the desired point.

1Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

2Press ./> (index search) twice.

•To search ahead, press >(index

search) twice.

•To search backwards, press .(index

search) twice.

3Press ./> (index search) depending on the direction where your

desired programme is located.

Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up to

±20, respectively.

4The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that

point.

INDEX SCAN BB

INDEX SEARCH : BB +02

Searching using the index function

Additional Operations

Notes

•No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause.

However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position

during recording pause.

•When you press .(index search), if there is nothing recorded before the

selected index signal, playback may not start exactly at the index signal.

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

Additional Operations

Selecting the sound during Hi-fi playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

*Themixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track

How sound is recorded on a video tape

The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded

onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto

the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Notes

•To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT

connections.

•When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural

regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo STEREO STEREO

Left channel LCH STEREO

Right channel RCH STEREO

Mix sound* MIX STEREO

Mono sound MONO No indicator

Stereo

Usually mixed

left/right channels

Bilingual

Usually main sound

Normal audio track

(monaural)

Hi-fi audio track

(main track)

Stereo sound

(left/right channels)

Main (left channel)

Sub (right channel)

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64 Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the

tracking when playing a tape, distortion may

occur if the recording is in poor condition. In

this case, manually adjust the tracking.

During playback, press PROGRAM +/– on

the VCR to display the tracking meter. The

distortion should disappear as you press one

of the two buttons. To resume automatic

tracking adjustments, eject the tape and re-

insert it.

Adjusting the picture sharpness (Smart trilogic)

Yo u can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.

1During playback, press MENU, then press M/m/</,to highlight

USER SET and press OK.

2Press M/mto highlight SMART

TRILOGIC, then press ,.

3Press M/mto set SMART TRILOGIC to

ON or OFF.

•ON: Picture sharpness is automatically

adjusted.

•OFF: Adjust the picture sharpness

manually.

To soften the picture, press <.

To sharpen the picture, press ,.

4Press MENU to return to the original screen.

TRACKING– – – – – – – – – – – –

Tracking meter

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

OSD :

TAPE SELECT ON

OFF:

COLOUR SYSTEM E

FORMAT AUTO

AUTO

NICAM

POWER SAVE ON:SMART TRILOGIC

ON:

:EXIT

SET MENU:

OK:

SOFTEN

SMART TRILOGIC : OFF

SHARPEN

–– –––––––––– ––– ––––––

PICTURE

END EXIT

ON/OFF :

Reducing the VCR’s power consumption

Additional Operations

Reducing the VCR’s power consumption

Yo u can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off (standby

mode) to reduce the VCR’s power consumption.

To turn on the indicators in the display window

Set POWER SAVE to OFF in step 3.

Notes

•When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicator in the display window

remains lit even when POWER SAVE is set to ECO1 or ECO2.

•The Line Through function will not operate properly if POWER SAVE is set to

ECO2. Set POWER SAVE to OFF or ECO1 to ensure proper operation.

1Press MENU, then press M/m/</,to highlight USER SET and press

OK.

2Press M/mto highlight POWER SAVE.

3Press ,to set to ECO1 or ECO2, then

press OK.

•ECO1: To reduce the power

consumption.

•ECO2: To reduce the power

consumption to a minimum. SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

OSD ON:

ON:

TAPE SELECT E 1 8

16 9

COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO:

FORMAT

NICAM ON:POWER SAVE ON:SMART TRILOGIC

AUTO:

:EXIT

66 Changing menu options

Changing menu options

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

USER SET

1Press MENU, then select USER SET or EASY OPERATION and press

OK.

2Press M/mto select the option.

3Press ,to change the setting, then press OK.

Menu option Set this option to

OSD • ON to display the menu on the TV screen.

•OFF to disappear the menu from the TV screen.

TAPE SELECT • E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.

•E240 to use an E-240 type tape.

•E260 to use an E-260 type tape.

•E300 to use an E-300 type tape.

COLOUR SYSTEM • AUTO to select the colour system automatically.

•PAL to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour system.

•B/W to use the tape recorded in black and white.

FORMAT 16:9 • AUTO when you use a wide screen TV. The VCR

automatically detects if programmes being played back

or recorded are in normal or wide screen format.

•ON if the VCR cannot detect wide screen TV

programmes with AUTO. The VCR always plays back

and records in wide screen format.

•OFFifyou are not using a wide screen TV.

NICAM • ON to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio

track.

•OFFto record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track.

For details, see page 60.

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

OSD ON:

ON:

TAPE SELECT E 1 8

16 9

COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO:

FORMAT

NICAM OFF:POWER SAVE ON:SMART TRILOGIC

AUTO:

:EXIT EXIT

SET MENU:

OK:END

SELECT

VPS / PDC DEFAULT

VIDEOPLUS+ EXTEND OFF:

AUTO POWER OFF OFF:OFF:

TIMER METHOD VARIABLE:

Changing menu options

Additional Operations

EASY OPERATION

POWER SAVE • ECO1 to turn off the indicators in the display window to

conserve the VCR’s power.

•ECO2 to turn off the indicators in the display window

during standby mode to reduce the VCR’s power

consumption to a minimum. For using the Line Through

function, select ECO1 or OFF.

•OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window

while the VCR is standing by.

SMART TRILOGIC • ON to automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.

•OFF to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.

Menu option Set this option to

VPS/PDC

DEFAULT

•OFF to deactivate the PDC function.

•ON to activate it.

VIDEOPLUS

EXTEND

•OFF to deactivate the VIDEO Plus+ Extend function.

•10/20/30/.../60 (minutes) to extend the time of the

VIDEO Plus+ setting by the selected amount of time.

AUTO POWER OFF • OFF to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.

•2HOUR/3HOUR to turn the VCR off automatically if no

signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons

during this time.

TIMER METHOD • VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for

selecting STANDARD or VIDEOPLUS when pressing

the TIMER button.

•STANDARD to display the TIMER PROGRAMMING

menu when pressing the TIMER button.

•VIDEOPLUS to display the VIDEOPLUS menu when

pressing the TIMER button.

For details, see pages 46 and 50.

Menu option Set this option to

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