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Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE800N/K only)

Recording TV programmes using the Dial 
Timer 

(SLV-SE800N/K 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 decoder, turn it on.

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Press 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.

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DIAL TIMER

P/–

INPUT 
SELECT

????

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 ON/STANDBY

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STOP

X

X

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PAUSE

DIAL TIMER

VIDEO

SP

OPC

VIDEO

SP

OPC

Summary of Contents for SLV-SE350K

Page 1: ...3 868 277 12 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV SE350K SLV SE500K SLV SE500R SLV SE600N SLV SE700N K SLV SE700R SLV SE800N K 2000 Sony Corporation PAL NTSC4 43 ...

Page 2: ...hanical vibration or shock Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers Do not place heavy objects on the unit If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause da...

Page 3: ... Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system not available on SLV SE500R SE600N and SE700R 57 Recording TV programmes using the timer Additional Operations 61 Playing searching at various speeds 64 Setting the recording duration time 65 Synchronized Recording SLV SE500K and SE800N K only 68 Checking changing cancelling timer settings 70 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes not available...

Page 4: ...es Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 9 models SLV SE350K SE500K SE500R SE600N SE700N SE700K SE700R SE800N and SE800K Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR SLV SE800N is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV SE500K only ...

Page 5: ...e 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 VIDEO to the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the VCR a Son...

Page 6: ...andby mode 1 Select an input source aerial in or line in t TV VIDEO Select the TV s programme position Programme number buttons PROG PROG c c c c C C C C 2 2 2 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 Programme number buttons WIDE DISPLAY 1 1 1 1 t t t t TV VIDEO AUDIO MONITOR FASTEXT buttons a a a a ...

Page 7: ...g table set the appropriate manufacturer s code number These buttons may not work with all TVs Adjust the volume of the TV 2 Switch to TV Teletext off a TV Switch to Teletext Teletext Select the sound AUDIO MONITOR Use FASTEXT FASTEXT buttons Call up the on screen display DISPLAY Change the Teletext page c C Switch to from wide mode of a Sony wide TV For other manufactures wide TVs see Controlling...

Page 8: ...umber 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 app...

Page 9: ... you have to tune your TV to the VCR see page 14 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR 2 Connect AERIAL OUT 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 AERIAL OUT Signal flow AERIAL IN ARIAL ANTNN IN NTR OUT SORTI IN ...

Page 10: ...ERIAL OUT of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable 3 Connect LINE 1 TV 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...

Page 11: ...e Touch Play With One Touch Play you can start playback automatically without turning on the TV For details see Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play not available on SLV SE600N and SE700R on page 43 One Touch Menu You can turn on the VCR and TV set the TV to the video channel and display the VCR s on screen display automatically by pressing MENU on the remote commander On...

Page 12: ... SE600N and SE700R 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 1 Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the DECODER LINE 3 IN ...

Page 13: ... on the TV while recording unless you are recording a satellite or digital programme 1 SLV SE500K and SE800N K only 2 SLV SE700N K only 3 Set POWER SAVE to OFF in the OPTIONS 2 menu 4 Turn off the VCR To watch a programme turn on the satellite or digital tuner and the TV ...

Page 14: ... ON STANDBY to turn on the VCR 2 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly The factory preset RF channel appears in the display window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV 3 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture This programme position will now be referred to as the video channel 4 Press RF CHANNEL The TV system appears in the display window PROGRAM RF CH...

Page 15: ...e If you set the wrong TV system you may have no sound or sound may be distorted 5 Press PROGRAM repeatedly to select the appropriate TV system for your area Select G for the B G TV system or K for the D K TV system 6 Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that the picture on the right appears clearly on the TV screen Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions I...

Page 16: ...lightly The factory preset RF channel appears in the display window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV 3 Press PROGRAM to set the RF channel to OFF and press RF CHANNEL again Since SLV SE500R SE700R does not have OFF select an unused channel with the least amount of interference RF channel set up is complete PROGRAM RF CHANNEL 1 1 1 1 ON STANDBY ONSTAN AUTO ST UP R CANNL AUTO ...

Page 17: ...annels guide channels for the ShowView system and VCR clock automatically 1 Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds The VCR automatically turns on and the country abbreviation appears in the display window 2 Press PROGRAM to select the abbreviation of your country from the table on page 18 For some countries there is a selection of languages to choose from If your country does...

Page 18: ...g for all of the receivable channels and presets them according to the TV system you selected in Tuning your TV to the VCR on page 14 If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions see Changing disabling programme positions on page 30 If you use the SMARTLINK connection not available on SLV SE600N and SE700R the Preset Download function starts and the SMART...

Page 19: ...cal area try another station for the Auto Clock Set function see page 22 Setting the clock manually Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK 2 Press M m to highlight CLOCK then press OK For SLV SE500R SE600N and SE700R only the clock setting menu appears Skip the next step and go to step 4 0 MENU M m ...

Page 20: ... is set automatically 7 Press OK to start the clock O PLA CONIR ST O NU IT CLOC O AUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST 1 1 2 0 0 0 SAT 0 0 0 SLCT O PLA CONIR ST O NU IT CLOC O AUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST 8 1 2 0 0 0 RI 0 0 0 SLCT 2 O PLA CONIR ST O NU IT CLOC O AUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST 8 9 2 0 0 0 TU 0 0 0 SLCT 2 O PLA CONIR ST O NU IT CLOC O AUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST 8 TU 8 0 0 SL...

Page 21: ...ess to return to the item to be changed and select the digits by pressing M m If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 8 Press MENU to exit the menu NU continued ...

Page 22: ...Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK 2 Press M m to highlight CLOCK then press OK AUTO ADJUST is highlighted 3 Press OK 0 MENU M m OK NU O PLA ST SLCT O NU IT STTINGS RTURN TUNR CLOC LANGUAG O PLA ST SLCT O NU IT CLOC ON 1 AA AUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST 8 TU 8 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 9 O PLA CONIR SLCT O NU IT CLOC O AUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST TU 8 0 0 8 ON 2 1 2 0 0 0 9...

Page 23: ...ly if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 4 Press M m to highlight ON then press OK 5 Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM then press OK 6 Press M m repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries a time signal appears If the VCR does not receive a time signal from any station AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically 7 Press MENU to exit the menu O PLA ST SLCT O NU IT C...

Page 24: ...ction Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK 2 Press M m to highlight LANGUAGE then press OK 0 MENU M m OK NU O PLA ST SLCT O NU IT STTINGS RTURN TUNR CLOC LANGUAG O PLA ST SLCT O NU IT LANGUAG NGLIS MAGYAR POLSKI ČESKÝ PУCCKИЙ SLOVNČINA TRKE ...

Page 25: ...want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 3 Press M m to highlight the desired language then press OK 4 Press MENU to exit the menu O PLA NU ...

Page 26: ... Up function you can preset them manually Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU M m OK PROG Programme number buttons NU O PLA ST SLCT O NU IT STTINGS RTURN TUNR CLOC LANGUAG ...

Page 27: ...T TUNR C AA 1 2 PROG 1 NORAL CATV CANNL ST PA TV CANAL AT IN TUNING NORAL O ON RTURN SST O PLA NU IT TUNR CATV PROG NORAL CATV CANNL ST PA TV CANAL AT IN TUNING NORAL ON RTURN 1 CONIR SLCT O SST O PLA ST SLCT O NU IT TUNR C AA 1 2 PROG 1 NORAL CATV CANNL ST PA TV CANAL AT IN TUNING NORAL O ON RTURN SST PROG ST SLCT O NU IT TUNR C AA 1 2 PROG 4 NORAL CATV CANNL ST PA TV CANAL AT IN TUNING NORAL O O...

Page 28: ...programme position repeat steps 5 through 7 O PLA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NU IT TUNR C2 7 PROG NORAL CATV CANNL ST PA TV CANAL AT IN TUNING ON RTURN 4 CONIR SLCT O SST B G TV system D K TV system Channel number in the CHANNEL SET field Receivable Channel Channel number in the CHANNEL SET field Receivable Channel C02 E2 C02 R1 C03 E3 C05 R6 C04 E4 C06 R7 C05 E5 C12 R12 C06 E6 C13 R2 C07 E7 C14 R3 C08 E...

Page 29: ...e menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received 10 Press MENU to exit the menu 1 Press PROG or the programme number buttons to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture 2 Press MENU then select SETTINGS and press OK 3 Select TUNER then press OK 4 Select FINE TUNING then press OK The fine tuning meter appears 5 Press to get a c...

Page 30: ...e on SLV SE500R SE600N and SE700R If the station names are not displayed you can enter them manually Changing programme positions Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight LISTS and press OK 2 Press M m to highlight CHANNEL LIST then press OK 0 MENU M m OK NU O PLA RTURN ST SLCT O NU IT LISTS CANNL LIST TIR LIST O PLA NU IT...

Page 31: ...atedly 4 Press M m until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill the gap 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 O PLA NU IT CANNL LIST PROG 1 2 3 4 5 AA C G...

Page 32: ... the PROG buttons Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight LISTS and press OK 2 Press M m to highlight CHANNEL LIST then press OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CLEAR MENU M m OK NU O PLA RTURN ST SLCT O NU IT LISTS CANNL LIST TIR LIST O PLA NU IT CANNL LIST PROG 1 2 3 4 5 AA C G C C C C 1 0 5 0 2 3 6 9 NA C C2 7 RAS PROGRA OV PROGRA...

Page 33: ...e position by mistake you need to reset that channel manually 3 Press M m to highlight the row which you want to disable 4 Press 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 O PLA NU IT CANNL LIST PROG 1 2 3 4 5 AA C G C C C C 1 0 5 0 2 3 6 9 NA C C2 7 RAS PROGRA OV PROGRA SLC...

Page 34: ... 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight LISTS and press OK 2 Press M m to highlight CHANNEL LIST then press OK 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 60 press M m repeatedly 0 MENU M m OK NU O PLA RTURN ST SLCT O NU IT LISTS CANNL LIST TIR LIST O PLA NU IT CANNL LIST PROG 1 2 3 4 5 AA C G ...

Page 35: ...wn below A t B t t Z t a t b t t z t 0 t 1 t t 9 t symbols t blank space t A 2 Press to set the next character The next space is highlighted To correct a character press until the character you want to correct is highlighted then reset it You can set up to 5 characters for the station name 6 Press OK to confirm the new name 7 Press MENU to exit the menu OK PLAY MENU EXIT CHANNEL LIST CONFIRM OK NE...

Page 36: ... SE600N and SE700R You can watch or record Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder not supplied to the VCR Connecting a decoder DECODER t LINE 3 IN 1 or DECODER t LINE 2 IN 2 AERIAL IN t LINE 1 TV Aerial cable supplied AERIAL OUT Scart cable supplied with decoder Scart EURO AV Scart cable not supplied Canal Plus decoder Signal flow Scart EURO AV ...

Page 37: ...he TV to the video channel 1 Press MENU then press M m to highlight OPTIONS and press OK 2 Press M m to highlight OPTIONS 2 then press OK 3 Press M m to highlight DECODER LINE3 1 or DECODER LINE2 2 then press OK 0 MENU M m OK PROG MENU OK PLAY RETURN SET SELECT OK MENU EXIT OPTIONS OPTIONS 1 OPTIONS 2 OK PLAY SET SELECT OK MENU EXIT OPTIONS 2 TIMER OPTIONS DECODER LINE3 POWER SAVE VARIABLE LINE3 O...

Page 38: ... m to highlight NORMAL CATV then press OK OK PLAY SET SELECT OK MENU EXIT OPTIONS 2 TIMER OPTIONS DECODER LINE3 POWER SAVE VARIABLE DECODER OFF TV DIRECT REC ON NORMAL RR RETURN MENU MENU OK PLAY SET SELECT OK MENU EXIT SETTINGS RETURN TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE OK PLAY SET SELECT OK MENU EXIT TUNER C AAB 1 2 PROG 1 NORMAL CATV CHANNEL SET PAY TV CANAL AFT FINE TUNING NORMAL OFF ON RETURN SYSTEM D K OK ...

Page 39: ... 1 NORMAL CATV CHANNEL SET PAY TV CANAL AFT FINE TUNING NORMAL OFF ON RETURN SYSTEM D K PROG SET SELECT OK MENU EXIT TUNER C AAB 1 2 PROG NORMAL CATV CHANNEL SET PAY TV CANAL AFT FINE TUNING NORMAL OFF ON RETURN 5 1 SYSTEM D K Selected programme position OK PLAY MENU EXIT TUNER C AAB 1 2 PROG NORMAL CATV CHANNEL SET PAY TV CANAL AFT FINE TUNING ON RETURN 5 1 CONFIRM SELECT OK SYSTEM D K OK PLAY SE...

Page 40: ... 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 SE500K and SE800N K only 2 SLV SE700N K only 14 Press M m to highlight ON then press OK 15 If the TV sound is distorted or noisy press M m to highlight SYSTEM and press OK Then press M m to select B G or D K so that you get better sound 16 Press MENU to exit the m...

Page 41: ... on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Z Z Z Z EJECT CLEAR DISPLAY H H H H PLAY X X X X PAUSE M FF x x x x STOP m REW NTSC PB continued ...

Page 42: ...me 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 Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter To display the counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY 3 Press H PLAY When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically To Press Stop play x STOP Pause play X PAUSE Resume play after pause X PAUSE or H PL...

Page 43: ...ot function The picture s colour may be affected when playing a MESECAM recorded tape in the LP mode SLV SE350K only Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play not available on SLV SE600N and SE700R If you use the SMARTLINK connection you can turn on the VCR and the TV set the TV to the video channel and start playback automatically with one button Tip When there already is a t...

Page 44: ...V programmes 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a decoder turn it on 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 COUNTER REMAIN DISPLAY SP LP t t t t TV VIDEO PROG z z z z REC x x x x STOP ...

Page 45: ...use see page 79 To watch another TV programme while recording 3 Press PROG to select the programme position or station name 1 you want to record 4 Press 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 5 Press z REC to start recording The recording indicator lights up red in the displ...

Page 46: ... make sure to leave it on Notes The DISPLAY information does not appear during still pause mode or slow motion playback The DISPLAY information will not appear while playing an NTSC recorded tape If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL MESECAM 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 sys...

Page 47: ...atically turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press z REC You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 79 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 tur...

Page 48: ...nth 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 1 Press 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 secti...

Page 49: ...n 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 5 Press DIAL TIMER STOP and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display window DIAL TIMER VIDEO SP OPC DIAL TIMER VIDEO SP OPC VIDEO SP OPC DIAL TIMER PROGRAM TRACKING VIDEO SP OPC DIAL TIMER VIDEO SP OPC V...

Page 50: ...s DIAL TIMER The programme position or station name 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 INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window 9 Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting OK appears in the display window for about five seco...

Page 51: ... keep the tape speed set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 79 To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 68 Notes If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the TIMER menu FULL appears in the display window for about five seconds The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the set...

Page 52: ... 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...

Page 53: ...amme 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 To record from a decoder turn it on Turn on your TV and set it to the vide...

Page 54: ...y happen for local broadcasts you have to set the appropriate programme position manually Press M m to select the desired programme position To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the PROG position You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel The VCR will then store your setti...

Page 55: ...of broadcast delays early starts or broadcast interruptions when the VPS or PDC indicator in the display window is lit To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC 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 4 If you want to change the date tape speed and the VPS PDC setting 1 Press to highlight the item you want to change 2 Press...

Page 56: ...eed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 79 To check change or cancel the programme setting press to choose LIST then press OK in step 4 For details see step 3 in Checking changing cancelling timer settings pag...

Page 57: ...rt 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 OPTIONS to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 79 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 1 1 1 M m OK x x x x STOP INPUT SELECT MENU TIMER co...

Page 58: ...To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 59 To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to ON For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 55 To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the PROG position 3 Pr...

Page 59: ...the VCR before a recording begins just press 1 The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press 1 to 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 42 Display tape information on the TV screen page 45 Check the timer settings page 68 Watch another TV programme page 45 4 Press 1 to turn of...

Page 60: ...R OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW in the OPTIONS 2 menu you can set the timer manually Press MENU to select TIMER then go to step 2 To check change or cancel the programme setting press to choose LIST then press OK in step 2 For details see step 3 in Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 68 Notes When setting the timer with VPS PDC signals enter the start and stop times exactly as indicated in the ...

Page 61: ...peeds Playback options Operation View the picture during fast forward or rewind During fast forward hold down M FF M During rewind hold down m REW m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 M FF y y y y SLOW 2 m H H H H PLAY m REW M m M Shuttle ring JOG H H H H PLAY SLV SE500K R and SE800N K SLV SE350K SE600N and SE700N K R continued ...

Page 62: ... high speed During playback press M FF or m REW on the remote commander During playback hold down M FF M or m REW m 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 y SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press M FF or m REW on the remote commander Hold down M FF or m REW to play one frame each seco...

Page 63: ...ame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring To resume normal mode press JOG again The JOG button turns off Tip Adjust the picture using the TRACKING buttons 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 The sound is mu...

Page 64: ...he current tape time in the display window when 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 1 While recording press z REC The indicator appears in the display window 2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes The tap...

Page 65: ...ve 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 DECODER LINE 3 IN How to connect for Synchronized Recording Connect the DECODER LINE 3 IN connector of the VCR to the TV Scart connector of the satellite tuner Then connect the LINE 1 TV connector to the TV Scart cable not supplied DECODER t L...

Page 66: ... 79 1 Press INPUT SELECT or PROG to display L3 in the display window 2 Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want to record then turn it off 3 Press SP LP to select the tape speed 4 Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the VCR stands by for recording The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it recei...

Page 67: ...nt of time In this case the Synchronized Recording also stops automatically When the connected equipment turns on while the SYNCHRO REC button is lit 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 Se...

Page 68: ...T then 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 1 1 1 M m OK CLEAR MENU MENU EXIT TIMER LIST CANCEL SET SELECT OK CLEAR RETURN 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 DATE TIME PROG AAB LP 2 0 0 0 1 3 0 CDE LP MON 1 4 0 0 1 5 0 0 LP SUN 6 3 0 7 0 0 SP F...

Page 69: ... MENU to exit the TIMER LIST 4 Press M m to select the setting you want to change or cancel then press OK The selected setting appears in the TIMER menu 5 To change the setting press to highlight the item you want to change then press M m to reset it To cancel the setting press CLEAR 6 Press MENU to exit the menu If any settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby DATE CANCEL SE...

Page 70: ...00N only This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system The NICAM indicator appears When a stereo or bilingual programme is received the STEREO indicator appears in the display window To record a NICAM programme HIFI AUDIO in the OPTIONS 1 menu should be set to NICAM initial setting To check the menu setting see page 78 for details To select the sound while...

Page 71: ...f the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function check that AUDIO MIX in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set to OFF see page 78 If HIFI AUDIO is set to STANDARD the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi fi and normal audio tracks Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not change the sound SLV SE600N SE700N and SE800N only Bilingual programmes To listen to On screen display Display window Main MAIN STEREO Sub SUB ...

Page 72: ...of how the programme was recorded The data of the last tape inserted into the VCR is automatically stored in memory If you want to recall the latest data screen select LATEST DATA in the SMART SEARCH screen see page 73 Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 After recording press 1 to turn on the VCR 2 Press SMART SEARCH 3 Press M m to select the programme you want to st...

Page 73: ... after you remove the tape You can display the data of the last tape used to record a programme even after you have removed the tape If you reinsert the tape and record additional programmes be sure to select LATEST DATA Otherwise all of the data for the tape is deleted 4 Press OK The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme 1 Reinsert the...

Page 74: ...the original recorded programme s is displayed as a blank space If no information is stored in the VCR s memory LATEST DATA does not appear in the SMART SEARCH screen The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals If you start recording a programme D from the middle of a previously recorded programme A and into another previously recorded programme B t...

Page 75: ...DEX SEARCH if there is nothing recorded before the selected index signal playback may not start exactly at the index signal 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 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press INDEX SEARCH To search ahead press INDEX SEARCH To search backwards pr...

Page 76: ...RMAL or HIGH in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 79 To turn it off press RR The RR button turns off About the Optimum Picture Control OPC function The Optimum Picture Control OPC function automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape To maintain better picture quality we recommend that you set OPC to ON in the OPTIONS 1 menu the ...

Page 77: ...LP the OPC function turns off If however the entire programme is recorded in LP mode the OPC function will work There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyses the tape To avoid the delay first set the VCR to recording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and press z REC to have the VCR analyse the tape the OPC indicator flashes rapidly and r...

Page 78: ... to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks at the same time The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function OFF to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks separately Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button If you press Z EJECT or turn the VCR off AUDIO MIX will be reset to OFF For details see page 71 HIFI AUDIO 2 NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi fi audio track STANDARD to rec...

Page 79: ...ctor as the Canal Plus decoder connector LINE2 3 to use the DECODER LINE 2 IN 3 connector as the line input connector DECODER LINE3 4 DECODER to use the DECODER LINE 3 IN 4 connector as the Canal Plus decoder connector LINE3 4 to use the DECODER LINE 3 IN 4 connector as the line input connector TIMER OPTIONS 5 VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressi...

Page 80: ...VE is set to ON With the EDIT option ON the OPC function does not work 1 not available on SLV SE350K and SE500K R 2 SLV SE600N SE700N and SE800N only 3 SLV SE700N K only 4 SLV SE500K and SE800N K only 5 not available on SLV SE500R SE600N and SE700R 6 not available on SLV SE600N and SE700R 7 not available on SLV SE350K and SE600N ...

Page 81: ...onnector or jacks of this VCR Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR Example A Example B TV i LINE 1 TV VMC 2121HG Scart cable not supplied Scart EURO AV Signal flow Your VCR Recorder Other VCR Player TV VMC 820HG audio video cable not supplied LINE OUT Your VCR Recorder Other VCR Player Signal flow LINE 2 IN 1 open cover to connect continued ...

Page 82: ...er VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise If the other VCR does not have a Scart EURO AV connecter use the VMC 2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR When you connect another VCR to the DECODER LINE 3 IN 2 or DECODER LINE 2 IN 3 connector set DECODER LINE3 2 or DECODER LINE2 3 to LINE3 2 or LINE2 3 in the OPTIONS 2 menu 1 SLV SE500K R a...

Page 83: ...diting following the procedure above the VCR won t start recording with the OPC function To record a tape with the OPC function press z REC again during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape Then press X pause after the OPC indicator stops flashing to start recording If you press X pause before the OPC indicator stops flashing the OPC function is cancelled 1 Insert a source tape w...

Page 84: ...UDIO L R jacks cover on the front panel and connect a playback source Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel 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 paus...

Page 85: ...ubbed audio over the original hi fi audio When AUDIO MIX is set to ON the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape Note If you eject the tape or turn the VCR off AUDIO MIX is automatically set to OFF SLV SE500K R does not have the AUDIO R right jack 4 To start editing press the X pause buttons on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCR at...

Page 86: ... the mains securely The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate Moisture condensation has occurred Turn the power off unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours The VCR is plugged in but the display window remains dark Set POWER SAVE to OFF see page 79 Clock The clock has stopped and appears in the display window The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the ...

Page 87: ...ity a standard service charge will be required Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony s as it may damage the video heads The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony service facility for more information The picture has no colour The COLOUR SYSTEM option in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set to the wrong position Set the option to conform to the...

Page 88: ...tape cover the tab hole see page 46 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 sure a tape has been inserted Check that the safety tab has not been removed Make sure the tape is not at its end Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording Make sure your timer settings are past the cu...

Page 89: ... the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished There was a power failure Press SYNCHRO REC again PAY TV Canal Plus You cannot set channels as PAY TV Canal Plus in the TUNER menu Check that DECODER LINE3 or DECODER LINE2 in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to DECODER see page 79 You cannot watch Canal Plus programmes when the VCR is in standby mode Check that DECODER LI...

Page 90: ...t the VCR and your TV Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an NTSC recorded tape You cannot control other TVs Set your TV s code number The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the re...

Page 91: ... input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 LINE 2 IN SLV SE500K R SE800N K VIDEO IN phono jack 1 Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO IN phono jack 1 Input level 327 mVrms Input impedance more than 47 kilohms AUDIO OUT SLV SE700N K R SE800N K Phono jack 2 Rated output level 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms AUDIO OUT SLV SE500R Phono jack 1...

Page 92: ...z REC record button 45 64 83 I X pause button 42 83 J x STOP button 42 83 K M fast forward button 42 61 L m rewind button 42 61 M DIAL TIMER 1 48 N PROGRAM TRACKING buttons 17 63 76 O AUTO SET UP RF Radio Frequency CHANNEL button 14 17 P AUDIO DUB button 84 Q SYNCHRO REC button 2 66 R RR Reality Regenerator button 76 S LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO L left R right jacks 3 covered 81 82 1 not available on S...

Page 93: ...ensor 5 D A EJECT button 42 E H PLAY button 42 62 F z REC record button 45 64 83 G X pause button 42 83 H x STOP button 42 83 I M fast forward button 42 61 J m rewind button 42 61 K PROGRAM TRACKING buttons 17 63 76 L AUTO SET UP RF Radio Frequency CHANNEL button 14 17 M RR Reality Regenerator button 76 not available on SLV SE350K and SE600N continued ...

Page 94: ...or 76 H SMARTLINK indicator 4 11 I TV indicator 4 47 J Audio dubbing indicator 5 84 K Tracking indicator 76 L Time counter clock line programme position indicator 42 45 83 M Remaining time indicator 45 N Tape recording indicator 45 1 SLV SE600N SE700N and SE800N only 2 not available on SLV SE350K and SE500K R 3 not available on SLV SE500R SE600N and SE700R 4 not available on SLV SE600N and SE700R ...

Page 95: ...tor 1 36 82 DECODER t LINE 3 IN DECODEUR t ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector 2 12 36 65 82 C AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector 9 10 D AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector 9 10 E i LINE 1 TV i LIGNE 1 TV connector 10 36 F AUDIO OUT R right L left SORTIE AUDIO D G jacks 3 12 G NTSC PB Play Back switch 42 1 SLV SE700N K only 2 SLV SE500K and SE800N only 3 SLV SE700N K and SE800N only continued ...

Page 96: ... ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector 1 12 36 65 82 C AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector 9 10 D AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector 9 10 E i LINE 1 TV i LIGNE 1 TV connector 10 36 F AUDIO OUT R right L left VIDEO jacks 2 12 G NTSC PB Play Back switch 42 1 SLV SE800K only 2 AUDIO R right jack is not available on SLV SE500R ...

Page 97: ...P Standard Play LP Long Play button 45 G DISPLAY button 45 H ten s digit button 6 46 I 2 volume buttons for TV 7 J z REC record button 45 64 K MENU button 19 68 L X PAUSE M button 19 42 x STOP m button 19 42 m REW rewind button 42 61 M FF fast forward button 42 61 H PLAY OK button 19 42 1 FASTEXT buttons for TV not available on SLV SE350K and SE600N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 continued ...

Page 98: ...V 6 Q INDEX SEARCH buttons 1 75 R CLEAR button 42 54 69 S t TV VIDEO button 6 10 45 T Programme number buttons 6 46 U INPUT SELECT button 46 58 83 V PROG programme buttons 6 27 45 c C Teletext page access buttons 2 for TV 7 W TIMER button 54 58 X SMART SEARCH button 72 1 FASTEXT buttons for TV not available on SLV SE350K and SE600N 2 not available on SLV SE350K and SE600N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ...

Page 99: ...99 Index to parts and controls Additional Information ...

Page 100: ...ional setting 78 P PAY TV 36 PDC Programme Delivery Control 55 Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 41 at various speeds 61 frame by frame 62 selecting the sound 71 slow motion 62 Power save 79 Presetting channels 26 R Reality Regenerator 76 Recording 44 bilingual programmes 70 duration time 64 saving 46 stereo programmes 70 timer setting 57 using the Dial Timer 48 using the Show View system ...

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