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Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press MENU.

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.

• 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

/

m

 to highlight 

INSTALLATION AUTO, then repeat all procedures from step 3.

• Auto preset can be performed by pressing 

x

 (stop) on the VCR continuously for 5 

seconds or more with no tape inserted.

* not available on SLV-SE640B

Summary of Contents for SLV-SE240B

Page 1: ...3 090 241 E2 1 GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV SE840B SLV SE740B SLV SE640B SLV SE240B 2004 Sony Corporation PAL SECAM ...

Page 2: ...e subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers Do not place heavy objects on the unit If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location mo...

Page 3: ...SLV SE840B only 48 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B 52 Recording TV programmes using the timer Additional Operations 55 Playing searching at various speeds 57 Setting the recording duration time 58 Synchronized Recording not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B 60 Checking changing cancelling timer settings 62 Recording stereo and bilingual pro...

Page 4: ...rewind 37 56 Playback Dial 37 56 F x stop button 20 36 73 74 G X pause button 36 47 73 74 H ENR z record button 40 57 73 I PROG Dial Timer 43 J DOUBLAGE SON button 74 K CHAINE buttons 44 56 67 L ENR SYNCHRO Synchronized Recording button 2 59 M t LIGNE 2 G left o D right jacks covered 71 72 74 How to open the jack cover 1 Press the bottom of the cover 2 Hook your finger on the top edge of the cover...

Page 5: ...ject button 36 E H play button 1 36 55 M fast forward m rewind 37 56 Playback Dial 37 56 F x stop button 20 36 73 74 G X pause button 36 73 74 H ENR z record button 40 57 73 I CHAINE buttons 1 56 67 J ENR SYNCHRO Synchronized Recording button 2 59 1 The H play and CHAINE buttons have a tactile dot 2 not available on SLV SE640B continued ...

Page 6: ... button 36 C Remote sensor 12 D Tape compartment E H play button 36 55 M fast forward m rewind 37 56 Playback Dial 37 56 F x stop button 20 36 73 74 G X pause button 36 73 74 H ENR z record button 40 57 73 I CHAINE buttons 56 67 The H play and CHAINE buttons have a tactile dot ...

Page 7: ...indicator 17 E TV indicator 42 F STEREO indicator 62 G Tape speed indicators 39 H Timer recording indicator 40 45 50 53 For SLV SE640B and SE240B A Tape indicator B Time counter clock line programme position indicator 37 39 73 C Timer indicator 45 50 53 D Recording indicator 40 E STEREO indicator 62 F VIDEO video indicator 16 40 G Playback indicator not available on SLV SE240B 3 1 4 5 2 6 7 8 cont...

Page 8: ... antenna connector 16 B LIGNE 3 DEC EXT connector 1 LIGNE 2 DEC EXT connector 2 18 33 72 C Mains lead 16 D AUDIO OUT SORTIE R D right L G left jacks 3 18 E LIGNE 1 EURO AV connector 16 33 71 F out to tv connector 16 1 SLV SE840B only 2 SLV SE740B SE640B and SE240B only 3 not available on SLV SE640B ...

Page 9: ... 14 H 2 volume buttons for TV 13 I a TV power on TV mode select button for TV 2 13 J z ENR record button 40 57 K SP Standard Play LP Long Play button 3 39 L MENU button 21 60 M X pause M button 21 36 x stop m button 21 36 m rewind button 21 36 55 M fast forward button 21 36 55 H play OK button 1 21 36 55 1 The H play CHOIX SON number 5 and CHAINE buttons have a tactile dot 2 SLV SE840B only 3 not ...

Page 10: ... CHOIX ENTREE button 39 53 73 T CHAINE programme buttons 1 13 39 c C Teletext page access buttons for TV 2 14 U y RALENTI button 4 55 V 2 button 4 55 W index search buttons 3 4 65 X MINUTERIE button 48 52 1 The H play CHOIX SON number 5 and CHAINE buttons have a tactile dot 2 SLV SE840B only 3 not available on SLV SE240B 4 FASTEXT buttons for TV SLV SE840B only 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ...

Page 11: ...nual The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models SLV SE840B SE740B SE640B and SE240B Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR SLV SE840B is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV SE840B only This manual mainly explains operations using the remote but the same operations can also be perform...

Page 12: ...end 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 MAGN to the VCR MAGN and point at the remote sensor at the VCR a Sony TV...

Page 13: ...ode 1 Select an input source aerial in or line in t TV MAGN Select the TV s programme position Programme number buttons CHAINE Adjust the volume of the TV 2 Switch to TV Teletext off 1 a TV CHAINE c C 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Programme number buttons AFFICH 1 t TV MAGN CHOIX SON FASTEXT buttons a continued ...

Page 14: ...LV SE240B Controlling other TVs with the remote commander SLV SE840B 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 CHOIX SON Use FASTEXT 1 FASTEXT buttons Call up the on screen display AFFICH Change ...

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: ... input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable 3 Connect LIGNE 1 EURO AV on the VCR and the PERITEL connector on the TV with the supplied PERITEL cable Whenever you want to watch the VCR picture press t TV MAGN to display the MAGN 1 or VIDEO 2 indicator in the display window 4 Connect the mains lead to the mains Mains lead LIGNE 1 EURO AV ANTENNE ENTREE PERITEL to mains Aerial cable supplied Si...

Page 17: ...able on SLV SE640B and SE240B on page 38 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 MINUTERIE menu or the SHOWVIEW...

Page 18: ...ill not operate properly if VEILLE ECO in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu is set to ECO2 Set VEILLE ECO to NON or ECO1 to ensure proper operation see page 68 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...

Page 19: ... For SLV SE840B SE740B and SE240B Press to select your country then press 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 28 After the search or download is complete the current time a...

Page 20: ...o 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 m to highlight INSTALLATION AUTO then repeat all procedures from step 3 Auto preset can be performed by pressing x stop on the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or mor...

Page 21: ...e video channel Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight RÉGLAGE HORLOGE 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 MENU OK RÉGLER MENU OK FIN SÉLECT 1 2 0 1 JAN 0 2 0 JEU 0 4 HORLOGE AUTO OUI SORTIE OK 1 8 0 1 JAN 0 2 0 0 4 HORLOGE AUTO OUI RÉGLER MENU OK FIN SÉLECT JEU SORTIE...

Page 22: ...nd 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 5 Press M m to select OUI for the setting of the Auto Clock Set function The VCR automatically sets the clock according to the time signal broadcast between the channels ST 1 to ST 5 If you do not need the Auto Clock Set function select NON 6 Press MEN...

Page 23: ...dex 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 TRANSFERT DES PROGRAMMES TV then press Press again The Preset Download function starts and the indicator flashes in the display window during download MENU OK RÉGLER MENU OK FIN SÉLECT INSTALLATION AUTO INSTALLATION...

Page 24: ...ocations The abbreviations of the languages are as follows 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SÉLECTION LANGUE and press OK 2 Press M m to highlight the abbreviation of the desired language from the table below then press OK MENU OK MENU OK RÉGLER SÉLECT GB ES NL FI DE IT SE GR FR PT DK TR SORTIE OK Abbreviation Language GB English ES Spanish NL Dutch FI Finnish DE German IT Italian SE Swedi...

Page 25: ...ht the row which you want to preset then press To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80 press M m repeatedly 4 Press M m to highlight SYS if necessary MENU OK RÉGLER MENU OK FIN SÉLECT INSTALLATION AUTO INSTALLATION MANUELLE SMARTLINK SORTIE OK 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 NON NON NON NON LISTE STATIONS TV ST CAN NOM DEC MENU ANNUL EFFACE MODIF ST OK SORT...

Page 26: ...racter changes as shown below A t B t t Z 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 9 Press OK to confirm the station name OK OK ST RÉGL FIN DECODEUR NON 5 0 3 3 MENU OK FIN SÉLECT CANAL NOM RÉGLER RECHERCHE MANUELLE SORTIE ...

Page 27: ...ter step 6 press M m to select RÉGL FIN Press to get a clear picture then press MENU to exit the menu Tip To set the programme position for the decoder see Setting the Canal Plus decoder on page 33 Note When adjusting RÉGL FIN the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received 10 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU ...

Page 28: ...ions 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK 2 Press M m to highlight INSTALLATION MANUELLE then press 3 Press M m to highlight the row which you want to change the programme position To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80 press M m repeatedly MENU OK RÉGLER MENU OK FIN SÉLECT INSTALLATION AUTO INSTALLATION MANUELLE SMARTLINK SORTIE OK 5 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 3...

Page 29: ...or 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 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 K E B NON NON NON NON LISTE STATIONS TV CAN NOM...

Page 30: ...ill 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 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 NON NON NON NON LISTE STATIONS TV ST CAN NOM DEC MENU ANNUL EFFACE MODIF ST OK SORTIE L L L L L L L L SYS OK 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 NON NON NON NON LISTE STATIO...

Page 31: ...s 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 NOM then press MENU OK OK RÉGLER MENU OK FIN SÉLECT INSTALLATION AUTO INSTALLATION MANUELLE SMARTLINK SORTIE OK ST LISTE STATIONS TV 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 NON N...

Page 32: ...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 ST RÉGL FIN DECODEUR NON 5 0 3 3 O MENU OK FIN SÉLECT CANAL NOM RECHERCHE MANUELLE RÉGLER SORTIE SYS L L OK MENU ...

Page 33: ...R 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 LIGNE 3 DEC EXT 1 or LIGNE 2 DEC EXT 2 ANTENNE ENTREE LIGNE 1 EURO AV Aerial cable supplied PERITEL cable not supplied P...

Page 34: ...ance highlight L L To receive broadcast using the PAL system for example in Germany or Switzerland highlight B G MENU OK RÉGLER MENU OK FIN SÉLECT INSTALLATION AUTO INSTALLATION MANUELLE SMARTLINK SORTIE OK ST LISTE STATIONS TV 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 NON NON NON NON NON CAN NOM DEC MENU ANNUL EFFACE OK SORTIE MODIF ST L L L L L L L L SYS L L OK ST RÉGL FIN ...

Page 35: ...V SE840B only 2 SLV SE740B SE640B and SE240B only 3 SLV SE840B and SE740B only 4 SLV SE640B and SE240B only 6 Press M m to highlight CANAL then press repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed 7 Press M m to highlight DECODEUR 8 Press to set DECODEUR to OUI then press OK 9 Press MENU to exit the menu OK ST RÉGL FIN DECODEUR NON 5 0 3 3 MENU OK FIN SÉLECT CANAL NOM RÉGLER RECHERCHE MANUELLE...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...e 69 Normally set the option to AUTO To use the time counter Press ANNUL 0 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 AFFICH To Do this Resume play after pause Press H play Fast forward the tape Quickly turn and release Pla...

Page 38: ... Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play not available on SLV SE640B and SE240B 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 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 pla...

Page 39: ...isplay window 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 3 To record a normal channel press CHAINE 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 LIGNE inputs press CHOIX ENTREE until the connected line appears in the display window 4 Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP ...

Page 40: ...me indication be sure SÉLECT CASSETTE in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu is set according to the tape type you use see page 69 To watch another TV programme while recording 5 Press z ENR to start recording The recording indicator lights up in the display window 1 Press t TV MAGN to turn off the MAGN 2 or VIDEO 3 indicator in the display window 2 Select another programme position on the TV ENR Record...

Page 41: ... 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 AFFICH information does not appear during still pause mode or slow motion playback If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL SECAM MESECAM and NTSC systems the time counter reading will not be correct This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles...

Page 42: ...ou 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 u...

Page 43: ...he 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 decoder turn it on Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press PROG DATE and TODAY appear alternately in the display window If the date and time...

Page 44: ...rding start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE buttons 5 Press PROG STOP and the recording stop time alternately appear in the display window 6 Turn PROG 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 CHAINE buttons PROG PROG CHAINE PROG P...

Page 45: ...while the VCR is recording Reset the counter page 37 Display tape information on the TV screen page 40 Check the timer settings page 60 Watch another TV programme page 40 7 Press PROG The programme position or LIGNE input appears in the display window 8 Turn PROG to set the programme position To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LIGNE inputs turn PROG or press C...

Page 46: ...ng the Auto Clock Set function and HORLOGE AUTO is set to OUI 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 ...

Page 47: ...ot 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 PROG 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 u...

Page 48: ...t 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 OPTIONS PROG to SHOWVIEW or MIXTE in the FONCTIONS AVANCÉES menu see page 70 Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MINU...

Page 49: ...ST 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 ANNUL 0 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 see Daily...

Page 50: ...ecordings are made regardless of broadcast delays early starts or broadcast interruptions To use the VPS PDC function set V P to P in step 4 above You can also use the VPS PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LIGNE 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 pres...

Page 51: ...ps To set the line input video source you can also use the CHOIX ENTREE button You can set the extended time for the ShowView setting by 10 20 30 40 50 or 60 minutes Set ÉTENDRE SHOWVIEW in the FONCTIONS AVANCÉES menu to the desired extended time on page 70 To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings on page 60 Notes If the VPS PDC signal is too ...

Page 52: ...Set OPTIONS PROG 1 to NORMALE or MIXTE in the FONCTIONS AVANCÉES menu see page 70 Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MINUTERIE For SLV SE640B and SE240B The MINUTERIE menu appears on the TV screen For SLV SE840B and SE740B When you set OPTIONS PROG to MIXTE The OPTIONS PROG menu appears on the TV screen Press M m to select NORMALE then press OK When you set OPTIONS P...

Page 53: ...ach 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 53 To use the VPS PDC function 2 set V P to P For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 50 To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LIGNE inputs pres...

Page 54: ...CASSETTE setting in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu must be accurate see page 69 Tips To set the line input video source you can also use the CHOIX ENTREE button Even if you set OPTIONS PROG 1 to SHOWVIEW in the FONCTIONS AVANCÉES menu you can set the timer manually Press MENU to select MINUTERIE then go to step 2 To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer...

Page 55: ...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 56: ...he playback mode mark does not appear on the TV screen press AFFICH 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 at...

Page 57: ... 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 ENR The indicator appears in the display window 2 Press z ENR repeatedly to set the duration time In SP mode Each press advances the time in increments ...

Page 58: ...on for this feature to work When the connected equipment turns on the VCR also automatically turns on and starts recording a programme from LIGNE 3 DEC EXT 1 or LIGNE 2 DEC EXT 2 How to connect for Synchronized Recording Connect the LIGNE 3 DEC EXT 1 or LIGNE 2 DEC EXT 2 connector of the VCR to the TV Scart connector of the satellite tuner Then connect the LIGNE 1 EURO AV connector to the TV PERIT...

Page 59: ...s finished The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for Synchronized Recording 1 SLV SE840B 2 SLV SE740B SE640B and SE240B 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 CHOI...

Page 60: ...turn to recording standby 3 Press M m to select the setting you want to change or cancel then press The ST 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 ANNUL 0 5 Press MENU to exit the menu If any settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby MENU OK 3 5 S A 2 9 1 9 0 ...

Page 61: ...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 62: ... recording Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels in stereo 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 RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu should be s...

Page 63: ...ono audio track Stereo programmes To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo NICAM STEREO STEREO Left channel NICAM CANAL G STEREO Right channel NICAM CANAL D STEREO Left and right channels NICAM CANAL G CANAL D STEREO Bilingual programmes To listen to On screen display Display window Main NICAM PRINCIPALE STEREO Sub NICAM SECONDAIRE STEREO Main and sub NICAM PRINCIP SEC STEREO Standard ...

Page 64: ...to the normal audio track along the edge of the tape Notes To listen to playback sounds in stereo you must use the PERITEL or SORTIE AUDIO connections When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the CHOIX SON setting Stereo Usually mixed left right channels Bilingual Usually main sound Normal audio track monaural Hi fi audio track main track Stereo sound ...

Page 65: ...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 wh...

Page 66: ...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 67: ... Smart trilogic You can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture 1 During playback press MENU then press M m to highlight RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR and press OK 2 Press M m to highlight SMART TRILOGIC then press 3 Press M m to set SMART TRILOGIC to OUI or NON OUI Picture sharpness is automatically adjusted NON Adjust the picture sharpness manually To soften the picture press To sharpen the pic...

Page 68: ...n when VEILLE ECO is set to ECO1 or ECO2 The Line Through function will not operate properly if VEILLE ECO is set to ECO2 Set VEILLE ECO to NON or ECO1 to ensure proper operation 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR and press OK 2 Press M m to highlight VEILLE ECO 3 Press to set to ECO1 or ECO2 then press OK ECO1 To reduce the power consumption ECO2 To reduce the power con...

Page 69: ...automatically PAL to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour system SECAM to use the tape recorded in the SECAM colour system MESECAM to use the tape recorded in the MESECAM colour system N B 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 OUI if ...

Page 70: ...tomatically adjust the sharpness of the picture NON to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture Menu option Set this option to VPS PDC PAR DÉFAUT 2 NON to deactivate the VPS PDC function OUI to activate it ÉTENDRE SHOWVIEW 3 NON 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 VEILLE AUTO NON to deactivate ...

Page 71: ...ut 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 SE840B only TV LIGNE 1 EURO AV PERITEL cable supplied PERITEL Signal flow Your VCR Recorder Other VCR Player TV Audio video cable not supplied SORTIE LIGNE Your VCR Recorder Other VCR Player Signal flow t LIGNE 2 G o D open cover to connect continued ...

Page 72: ...VCR to both the ENTREE LIGNE and SORTIE LIGNE jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise If the other VCR does not have a PERITEL 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 LIGNE 3 DEC EXT 1 or LIGNE 2 DEC EXT 2 connector press CHOIX ENTREE to display L3 1 or L2 2 in the ...

Page 73: ...use on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press X pause again to resume recording not available on SLV SE240B 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 74: ...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 DOUBLAGE SON A_DUB an...

Page 75: ...nel If you are using a monitor set it to video input If the VCR is connected to the TV with the PERITEL cable make sure the MAGN or VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window Use the t TV MAGN button on the remote commander to light up the MAGN or VIDEO indicator The picture is not clear Adjust the tracking with the CHAINE buttons on the VCR The video heads are dirty see the last page of Trouble...

Page 76: ...erial cable is connected securely Adjust the TV aerial Make sure SYS L L or B G in the RECHERCHE MANUELLE menu is set to the same system in your local area The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole see page 41 The tape is ejected when you press z ENR The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the ta...

Page 77: ...ress ENR SYNCHRO again The Synchronized Recording function does not work The connected equipment was not turned off Turn off the connected equipment and press ENR SYNCHRO again There was a power failure Press ENR SYNCHRO again The programme recorded with the Synchronized Recording function is incomplete If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized Recording overlap the programme that star...

Page 78: ...oor 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 soft clo...

Page 79: ...me Approx 1 min with E180 tape not available on SLV SE240B Inputs and outputs LIGNE 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 LIGNE 2 DEC EXT LIGNE 3 DEC EXT 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 t LIGNE 2 G o D 1 VIDEO IN phono jack 1 Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO IN phono jack 2 Input level...

Page 80: ... controls w h d Approx 360 95 255 mm SLV SE240B Approx 430 96 255 mm SLV SE840B SE740B and SE640B Mass Approx 2 8 kg SLV SE240B Approx 3 1 kg SLV SE840B SE740B and SE640B Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 PERITEL cable 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 81: ... Normal audio track 64 O Optional setting 69 P PDC Programme Delivery Control 50 PERITEL connection 16 Playback 36 at various speeds 55 selecting the sound 63 slow motion 55 Power save 68 Preset download 23 Presetting channels 25 R Recording 39 bilingual programmes 62 duration time 57 saving 41 stereo programmes 62 timer setting 52 using the Dial Timer 43 using the ShowView system 48 what you are ...

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Page 84: ... mains 3 Press OK 4 Press to select your country then press OK not available on SLV SE640B 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 Changing disabling programme positions 3 Setting the clock 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight RÉGLAGE HORLOGE and press OK 2 Press M m to set the hour then pre...

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