Sony ShowView SLV-SE740D Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Table of contents

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Table of contents

Getting Started

Index 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

Setting the clock

Downloading the TV tuner’s preset
data (not available on SLV-SE640D/
E and SE240D)

Selecting a language

Presetting channels

Changing/disabling programme
positions

Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus
decoder

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Recording TV programmes

Recording TV programmes using
the Dial Timer (SLV-SE840D/E
only)

Recording TV programmes using
the ShowView

system (not

available on SLV-SE640D/E and
SE240D)

Recording TV programmes using
the timer

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

Setting the recording duration time

Synchronized Recording
(not available on SLV-SE640D/E and
SE240D)

Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings

Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes (not available on
SLV-SE240D)

Searching using the index function
(not available on SLV-SE240D)

Adjusting the picture

Reducing the VCR’s power
consumption

Changing menu options

Editing

Connecting to a VCR or stereo
system

Basic editing

Audio dubbing (SLV-SE840D/E
only)

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Index

Back Cover

Quick Start Guide

Summary of Contents for ShowView SLV-SE740D

Page 1: ...3 090 238 E2 1 GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV SE840D E SLV SE747E SLV SE740D E SLV SX740D E SLV SE640D E SLV SE240D 2004 Sony Corporation PAL ...

Page 2: ...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 obj...

Page 3: ...SLV SE840D E only 50 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE640D E and SE240D 54 Recording TV programmes using the timer Additional Operations 57 Playing searching at various speeds 59 Setting the recording duration time 60 Synchronized Recording not available on SLV SE640D E and SE240D 62 Checking changing cancelling timer settings 64 Recording stereo and bilingu...

Page 4: ...ard m rewind 39 58 Playback Dial 39 58 F x stop button 22 38 75 76 G X pause button 38 49 75 76 H REC z record button 42 59 75 I DIAL TIMER 45 J AUDIO DUB button 76 K PROGRAM buttons 46 58 69 L SYNCHRO REC Synchronized Recording button 61 M t LINE 2 L left o R right jacks covered 73 74 76 How to open the jack cover 1 Press the bottom of the cover 2 Hook your finger on the top edge of the cover and...

Page 5: ...nt D A eject button 38 E H play button 1 38 57 M fast forward m rewind 39 58 Playback Dial 39 58 F x stop button 22 38 75 76 G X pause button 38 75 76 H REC z record button 42 59 75 I PROGRAM buttons 1 58 69 J SYNCHRO REC Synchronized Recording button 2 61 1 The H play and PROGRAM buttons have a tactile dot 2 not available on SLV SE640D E continued ...

Page 6: ...button 38 C Remote sensor 12 D Tape compartment E H play button 39 57 M fast forward m rewind 39 58 Playback Dial 39 58 F x stop button 22 38 75 76 G X pause button 38 75 76 H REC z record button 42 59 75 I PROGRAM buttons 58 69 The H play and PROGRAM buttons have a tactile dot ...

Page 7: ...D smartlink indicator 18 E TV indicator 44 F STEREO indicator 64 G Tape speed indicators 41 H Timer recording indicator 42 47 52 55 For SLV SE640D E and SE240D A Tape indicator B Time counter clock line programme position indicator 39 41 75 C Timer indicator 47 52 55 D Recording indicator 42 E STEREO indicator 64 F VIDEO indicator 17 42 G Playback indicator not available on SLV SE240D 3 1 4 5 2 6 ...

Page 8: ...m antenna connector 16 17 B LINE 3 DEC EXT connector 1 LINE 2 DEC EXT connector 2 19 35 74 C Mains lead 16 17 D AUDIO OUT SORTIE R D right L G left jacks 3 19 E LINE 1 EURO AV connector 17 35 73 F out to tv connector 16 17 1 SLV SE840D E 2 SLV SE747E SE740D E SX740D E SE640D E and SE240D 3 not available on SLV SE640D E ...

Page 9: ...volume buttons for TV 13 I a TV power on TV mode select button for TV 2 13 J z REC record button 42 59 K SP Standard Play LP Long Play button 3 41 L MENU button 23 62 M X pause M button 23 38 x stop m button 23 38 m rewind button 23 38 57 M fast forward button 23 38 57 H play OK button 1 23 38 57 1 The H play AUDIO MONITOR number 5 and PROG buttons have a tactile dot 2 SLV SE840D E and SE747E only...

Page 10: ...ELECT button 41 55 75 T PROG programme buttons 1 13 41 c C Teletext page access buttons for TV 2 14 U y SLOW button 4 57 V 2 button 4 57 W index search buttons 3 4 67 X TIMER button 50 54 1 The H play AUDIO MONITOR number 5 and PROG buttons have a tactile dot 2 SLV SE840D E and SE747E only 3 not available on SLV SE240D 4 FASTEXT buttons for TV SLV SE840D E and SE747E only 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ...

Page 11: ...manual are for the 10 models SLV SE840D SE840E SE747E SE740D SE740E SX740D SX740E SE640D SE640E and SE240D Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR SLV SE840D E is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV SE840D E only This manual mainly explains operations using the remote but the same operations ca...

Page 12: ...d clicks into 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...

Page 13: ...e 1 Select an input source aerial in or line in t TV VIDEO Select the TV s programme position Programme number buttons PROG Adjust the volume of the TV 2 Switch to TV Teletext off 1 a TV PROG c C 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Programme number buttons DISPLAY 1 t TV VIDEO AUDIO MONITOR FASTEXT buttons a continued ...

Page 14: ... Controlling other TVs with the remote commander SLV SE840D E and SE747E 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 2 AUDIO MONITOR Use FASTEXT 1 FASTEXT buttons Call up the on screen display DISPLA...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...ct the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable you have to tune your TV to the VCR see page 20 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to on the rear panel of the VCR 2 Connect of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains Mains lead AERIAL IN to mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flow ...

Page 17: ...al cable 3 Connect 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 t TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window 4 Connect the mains lead to the mains Mains lead LINE 1 EURO AV AERIAL IN Scart EURO AV to mains Aerial cable supplied ...

Page 18: ...le on SLV SE640D E and SE240D on page 40 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 ...

Page 19: ...hrough 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 70 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 ch...

Page 20: ...nel for this VCR Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions If the picture does not appear clearly see To change the RF channel on page 22 2 Connect the mains lead to the mains The VCR automatically turns on and the language abbreviations appear on the TV screen The abbreviations of the languages are as follows 3 Press M m to select the language abbreviation from the table in step 2 then p...

Page 21: ...isable unwanted programme positions see Changing disabling programme positions on page 30 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 23 For SLV SE640D E The clock setting menu appears See Setting the clock on page 23 OK EXIT MENU OK SET SELECT COUNTRY...

Page 22: ...page 26 Notes Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function some of the settings ShowView timer etc will be reset If this happens you have to set them again Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the mains lead for the first time after you purchase the VCR After using the Auto Set Up function the language abbreviations do not appear automatically when you connect the mains lead aga...

Page 23: ...ighlight CLOCK SET and press OK 2 Press M m to set the hour 3 Press to select the minutes and set the minutes by pressing M m 4 Set the day month and year in sequence by pressing to select the item to be set and press M m to select the digits then press The day of the week is set automatically MENU OK SET MENU OK END SELECT 1 2 0 1 JAN 0 2 0 THU 0 4 AUTO CLOCK ON EXIT OK SET MENU OK END SELECT 1 8...

Page 24: ...ess to return to the item to be changed and select the digits by pressing M m not available on SLV SE640D E 5 Press M m to 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 6 Press MENU to exit the menu OK SET MENU OK END SEL...

Page 25: ...he video channel Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK 2 Press M m to highlight SMARTLINK then press 3 Press M m to highlight TV CH DOWNLOAD then press Press again The Preset Download function starts and the indicator flashes in the display window during download MENU OK SET MENU OK END SELECT AUTO SET UP MANUAL...

Page 26: ...rt Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight LANGUAGE SET and press OK 2 Press M m to highlight the abbreviation of the desired language from the table on page 20 then press OK MENU OK EXIT MENU OK SET SELECT GB ES NL FI DE IT SE GR FR PT DK TR OK ...

Page 27: ...TALLATION and press OK 2 Press M m to highlight MANUAL SET UP then press 3 Press M m to highlight the row which you want to preset then press To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80 press M m repeatedly MENU OK SET MENU OK END SELECT AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK 3 2 VCR OUTPUT CH EXIT OK EXIT MENU CLEAR DELETE SWAPPING OK TV STATION TABLE 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 3 2 2 2 0 9 7 I C...

Page 28: ... 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 7 Press OK to confirm the station name 8 Press MENU to exit the menu OK MENU OK END SELECT MANUAL TUNING PR 5 CH 0 3 3 MFT DECODER OFF NAME SET EXIT OK MENU OK END SELECT MANUAL TUNING PR 5 CH 0 3 3 MFT DECODER OFF NAME SET...

Page 29: ... to get a clear picture then press MENU to exit the menu Tips To set the programme position for the decoder see Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder on page 35 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 not available on SLV SE640D E ...

Page 30: ...controls for button locations 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK 2 Press M m to highlight MANUAL SET UP then press 3 Press M m to highlight the row containing the programme position you want to change To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80 press M m repeatedly MENU OK SET MENU OK END SELECT AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK 3 2 VCR OUTPUT CH EXIT O...

Page 31: ... controls for button locations 4 Press OK then press M m to move to the desired programme position 5 Press OK to confirm the setting 6 To change the programme position of another station repeat steps 3 through 5 7 Press MENU to exit the menu 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK OK CH MENU SWAPPING OK TV STATION TABLE 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 3 2 9 2 0 7 L I C A M J D A N...

Page 32: ...ess CLEAR The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable 6 Press MENU to exit the menu OK CH EXIT MENU CLEAR DELETE SWAPPING OK TV STATION TABLE 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 3 2 2 2 0 9 7 I C L A J D M A K E N B OFF OFF OFF OFF PR NAME DEC OK MENU CLEAR DELETE SWAPPING OK TV STATION TABLE 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 3 2 2 2 0 9 7 ...

Page 33: ... M m to highlight MANUAL SET UP then press 3 Press M m to highlight the row which you want to change or enter the station name then press To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80 press M m repeatedly 4 Press M m to highlight NAME then press MENU OK SET MENU OK END SELECT AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK 3 2 VCR OUTPUT CH EXIT OK CH MENU CLEAR DELETE SWAPPING OK TV STATION TABLE 5 ...

Page 34: ... t 0 t 1 t t 9 t A 2 Press 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 6 Press OK to confirm the new name 7 Press MENU to exit the menu OK EXIT MENU OK END SELECT MANUAL TUNING PR 5 CH 0 3 3 MFT DECODER OFF NAME O SET OK MENU ...

Page 35: ... set your VCR to receive the channels using the on screen display In order to set the channels correctly be sure to follow all of the steps below Before you start Turn on the VCR the TV and the decoder Set the TV to the video channel Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations LINE 3 DEC EXT 1 or LINE 2 DEC EXT 2 AERIAL IN LINE 1 EURO AV Aerial cable supplied Scart cable not supplied...

Page 36: ...5 Press to set DECODER to ON then press OK MENU OK SET MENU OK END SELECT AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SMARTLINK 3 2 VCR OUTPUT CH EXIT OK CH MENU CLEAR DELETE SWAPPING OK TV STATION TABLE 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 3 2 2 3 2 0 9 7 I C L A J D M A K E N B OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF PR NAME DEC EXIT OK MENU OK END SELECT MANUAL TUNING PR 5 CH 0 3 3 MFT DECODER OFF NAME SET EXIT OK EXIT MENU OK END SELECT MANUAL...

Page 37: ...onnections using 21 pin Scart cables that are compatible with the RGB signals You cannot record subtitles on the VCR When you watch PAY TV Canal Plus programmes through the RFU input of the TV press t TV VIDEO so that the VIDEO indicator appears in the display window 1 SLV SE840D E 2 SLV SE747E SE740D E SX740D E SE640D E and SE240D 6 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU ...

Page 38: ...The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed 3 Press 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 during stop Rewind the tape Press m rewind during stop Eject the tape Press Z...

Page 39: ...n 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 Tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back on SLV SE240D While setting the menu on the TV screen buttons f...

Page 40: ...ess 1 to 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 1 Insert 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...

Page 41: ...isplay window 2 Insert 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 a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs press INPUT SELECT until the connected line appears in the display window 4 Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP LP ...

Page 42: ...time indication be sure TAPE SELECT in the USER SET menu is set according to the tape type you use see page 71 To watch another TV programme while recording 5 Press z REC to start recording The recording indicator lights up in the display window 1 Press t TV VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window 2 Select another programme position on the TV REC Recording indicator Recording i...

Page 43: ...l 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 decoder 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...

Page 44: ...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 ...

Page 45: ...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 decoder turn it on Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press DIAL TIMER DATE and TODAY appear alternately in the display window If the date and time are not...

Page 46: ...ime in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM buttons 5 Press DIAL TIMER STOP and the recording stop time alternately appear in the display window 6 Turn 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 DIAL TIMER ...

Page 47: ...ecording Reset the counter page 39 Display tape information on the TV screen page 42 Check the timer settings page 62 Watch another TV programme page 42 7 Press DIAL TIMER The programme position or LINE input appears in the display window 8 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs turn DIAL TIMER or press INP...

Page 48: ...ck 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 You cannot set the tape speed to AUTO using the Dial Timer To select AUTO set the tape ...

Page 49: ... 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 whi...

Page 50: ... 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 To record from a decoder turn it on Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Set TIMER METHOD to SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE in the EASY OPERATION menu see page 72 Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Pr...

Page 51: ...e 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 4 If you want to change the date tape speed and the VPS PDC setting 1 Press to select the item you want to change 2 Press M m to reset it To record the same programme every day or the same day every week se...

Page 52: ...recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays early starts or broadcast interruptions To use the VPS PDC function set V P to ON in step 4 above You can also use the VPS PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs 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 pre...

Page 53: ...input video source you can also use the INPUT SELECT button You can set the extended time for the ShowView setting by 10 20 30 40 50 or 60 minutes Set SHOWVIEW EXTEND in the EASY OPERATION menu to the desired extended time on page 72 To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings on page 62 Notes If the VPS PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting...

Page 54: ...METHOD 1 to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the EASY OPERATION menu see page 72 Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press TIMER For SLV SE640D E and SE240D The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu appears on the TV screen For SLV SE840D E SE747E SE740D E and SX740D E When you set TIMER METHOD to VARIABLE The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen Press M m to select STANDARD then press OK Wh...

Page 55: ...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 55 To use the VPS PDC function 2 set V P to ON For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 52 To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs pre...

Page 56: ...SELECT setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate see page 71 Tips To set the line input video source you can also use the INPUT SELECT button Even if you set TIMER METHOD 1 to SHOWVIEW 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 ...

Page 57: ... 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...

Page 58: ...he playback mode mark does not appear on the TV screen press DISPLAY The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse Do not turn Playback Dial forcibly It may damage Playback Dial 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 a...

Page 59: ... 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 1 While recording press z REC The indicator appears in the display window 2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time In SP mode Each press advances the time in increments ...

Page 60: ...ion 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 cab...

Page 61: ... finished The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for Synchronized Recording 1 SLV SE840D E 2 SLV SE747E SE740D E and SX740D E 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 1 Press...

Page 62: ...he VCR to return to recording standby 3 Press M m to 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 m to reset it To cancel the setting press CLEAR 5 Press MENU to exit the menu If any settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby SET MENU OK END ...

Page 63: ...t 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 ...

Page 64: ...e recording Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels in stereo programmes In the NICAM system SLV SE840E SE747E SE740E SX740E and SE640E only 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 N...

Page 65: ...hannels and the normal mono audio track 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 Sub NICAM SUB STEREO Main and sub NICAM MAIN SUB STEREO Standard sound NI...

Page 66: ...nto 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 Stereo Usually mixed left right channels Bilingual Usually main sound Normal audio track monaural Hi fi audio track main track Stereo sound ...

Page 67: ...an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press index search The VCR starts scanning each recording for five seconds in the corresponding direction 3 Press H play to start playback when you find the desired point 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press index search twice To search ahead press index search twice To search backwards press index search twice 3 Press index search depending on the direction...

Page 68: ...l 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 ...

Page 69: ...he picture sharpness Smart trilogic You can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture 1 During playback press MENU then press M m to highlight USER SET and press OK 2 Press M m to highlight SMART TRILOGIC then press 3 Press M m to 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 t...

Page 70: ...w 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 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight USER SET and press OK 2 Press M m to highlight POWER SAVE 3 Press to set to ECO1 or ECO2 then press OK ECO1 To reduce the power consumption ECO2 To reduce the powe...

Page 71: ...o 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 OFF if you are not usi...

Page 72: ...anually adjust the sharpness of the picture Menu option Set this option to VPS PDC DEFAULT 2 OFF to deactivate the VPS PDC function ON to activate it SHOWVIEW EXTEND 3 OFF to deactivate the ShowView Extend function 10 20 30 60 minutes to extend the time of the ShowView setting by the selected amount of time AUTO POWER OFF OFF to deactivate the Auto Power Off function 2HOUR 3HOUR to turn the VCR of...

Page 73: ... connector of this VCR Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR Example A Example B SLV SE840D E only TV LINE 1 EURO AV Scart cable not supplied Scart EURO AV Signal flow Your VCR Recorder Other VCR Player TV Audio video cable not supplied LINE OUT Your VCR Recorder Other VCR Player Signal flow t LINE 2 L o R open cover to connect continued ...

Page 74: ...th the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise If the other VCR does not have a Scart EURO AV connector use an adequate cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR When you connect another VCR to the LINE 3 DEC EXT 1 or LINE 2 DEC EXT 2 connector press INPUT SELECT to display L3 1 or L2 2 in the display window...

Page 75: ...use on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press X pause again to resume recording not available on SLV SE240D 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press X pause...

Page 76: ...ting Press x stop on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCR 1 Insert a source tape into your stereo system or the playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 2 Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the start of the section to be replaced and press X pause The VCR enters pause mode 3 Press AUDIO DUB A_DUB ...

Page 77: ... is connected to the TV with the Scart cable make sure the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window Use the t TV VIDEO button on the remote commander to light up the VIDEO indicator The picture is not clear Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR see page 22 Adjust the tracking with the PROGRAM buttons on the VCR The video heads are dirty see the ...

Page 78: ...rts playing as soon as it is inserted The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole see page 43 The tape is ejected when you press z REC The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole see page 43 Nothing happens when you press z REC Make sure the tape is not at its end Timer recording The timer does not operate Check that the clock is set Make...

Page 79: ...ted equipment was not turned off Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC again There was a power failure Press SYNCHRO REC again The programme recorded with the Synchronized Recording function is incomplete If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized Recording overlap the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the firs...

Page 80: ... very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted You cannot control other TVs Set your TV s code number The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander The display window becomes dim The display window automatically becomes dim when the VCR is in standby or timer recording mode The VCR needs to be cleaned Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth or a s...

Page 81: ... 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 2 Phono jack 2 Rated output level 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms 1 SLV SE840D E only 2 not available on SLV SE640D E and SE240D General Power requirements 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption SLV SE240D 15 W 1 ...

Page 82: ...O Optional setting 71 P PAY TV 35 PDC Programme Delivery Control 52 Playback 38 at various speeds 57 selecting the sound 65 slow motion 57 Power save 70 Preset download 25 Presetting channels 27 R Recording 41 bilingual programmes 64 duration time 59 saving 43 stereo programmes 64 timer setting 54 using the Dial Timer 45 using the ShowView system 50 what you are watching on the TV 44 while watchin...

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Page 84: ...g instructions If the picture does not appear clearly see To change the RF channel 2 Connect the mains lead to the mains 3 Press M m to select a language then press OK 4 When the COUNTRY SELECTION menu appears press M m to select a country then press OK When all of the receivable channels are preset the menu disappears from the TV screen You can rearrange the programme position in any order see Ch...

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