SLV-SE70VC1 - VCR SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SLV-SE70VC1 SONY

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL NTSC 4.43

SHOWVIEW

SL V-SE70NP1/NP2/VC1/VC2

SLV-SX70VC

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz. Check that the unit's operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
• Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about three hours before operating the unit.

Caution

Television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner.

Compatible colour systems

This VCR is designed to record using the PAL (B/G) colour system and play back using the PAL (B/G) and NTSC 4.43 colour systems. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
9 Step 3: Connecting the VCR
14 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR
16 Step 5: Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
19 Step 6: Setting the clock
24 Selecting a language
26 Presetting channels
30 Changing/disabling programme positions
36 Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

Basic Operations

41 Playing a tape
44 Recording TV programmes
49 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView* system
54 Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

57 Playing/searching at various speeds
59 Setting the recording duration time
60 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
62 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
64 Searching using the Smart Search function
67 Searching using the index function

68 Adjusting the picture
70 Changing menu options
73 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

75 Troubleshooting
78 Specifications
79 Index to parts and controls

Back cover Index

Step 1

Unpacking

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

- Remote commander

Line drawing of a remote control with keypad and scroll (no text or symbols)

- Aerial cable

Line drawing of a coiled cable with two connectors (no text or symbols)

• R6 (size AA) batteries

Checking your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 5 models: SLV-SE70NP1, SE70NP2, SE70VC1, SE70VC2, and SX70VC. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. The SLV-SE70VC1 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "SLV-SE70NP1 only."

Step 2

Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and - on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Insert the negative (−) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position.

Diagram of a battery pack and casing assembly (no text or symbols)

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 R 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 on the VCR
a Sony TV	TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)

TV control buttons

To	Press
Turn the TV into standby mode	I/⏻
Select an input source of the TV either from aerial in or from line in	⇨ TV/VIDEO
Select the programme position of the TV	Programme number buttons, -/--, PROG +/-
Adjust the volume of the TV	△+/-
Switch to TV (Teletext off)	☐ (TV)
Switch to Teletext	☒ (Teletext)
Select the sound	AUDIO MONITOR
Use FASTEXT	FASTEXT buttons
Call up on-screen display	i+ DISPLAY
Change the Teletext page	▲/▼
Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For other manufacture's wide TV, see “Controlling other TVs with the remote commander” below.)	WIDE

Notes

• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one together.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number.

1 Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV.
2 Hold down I/⏻, and enter your TV's code number(s) using the programme number buttons. Then release I/⏻.
Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV: I/⏻, TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, -/-- (ten's digit), PROG +/-, △+/-, □(TV), ≡(Teletext), FASTEXT buttons, WIDE*, MENU*, ↑*/↓*/←*/→*, and OK*.

* These buttons may not work with all TVs.

Tip

- When you set your TV's code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns off automatically.

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

To make wide mode settings, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers.

Manufacturer	Code number
Sony	01*1, 02
Akai	68
Ferguson	52
Grundig	10*1, 11*1
Hitachi	24
JVC	33
Loewe	45
Mivar	09, 70
NEC	66
Nokia	15, 16, 69*3

Manufacturer	Code number
Panasonic	17*1, 49
Philips	06*1, 07*1, 08*1
Saba	12, 13
Samsung	22, 23
Sanyo	25
Sharp	29
Telefunken	36
Thomson	43*2
Toshiba	38

*1 Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.
*2 Press WIDE, then press ∠+/- to select the wide picture mode you want.
*3 Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press ↑/↓/←/→ to select the wide picture you want and press OK.

Notes

• 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.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

Step 3

Connecting the VCR

If your TV has a EURO-AV connector, see page 10.

If your TV does not have a EURO-AV (Scart) connector

graph TD
    A["Mains lead"] --> B["to mains"]
    B --> C["Aerial cable (supplied)"]
    C --> D["Aerial IN"]
    D --> E["AERIAL OUT"]
    E --> F["AERIAL IN"]
    F --> G["Aerial cable (supplied)"]

Signal flow

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.

graph LR
    A["AERIAL ANTENNE IN ENTREE"] --> B["OUTPUT SORTIE"]
    B --> C["Connector"]

3 Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Note

- When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to set RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS-2 menu to ON (initial setting) (see page 72).

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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)

If your TV has a EURO-AV (Scart) connector

graph TD
    A["Main"] -->|to mains| B["Line-1 (TV)"]
    B --> C["Aerial OUT"]
    C --> D["Aerial IN"]
    D --> E["EURO-AV (Scart)"]
    B --> F["Aerial cable (supplied)"]
    F --> G["EURO-AV cable (not supplied)"]
    G --> H["Aerial cable (supplied)"]
    H --> I["Aerial IN"]
    I --> J["Aerial IN"]
    J --> K["Aerial IN"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#cfc,stroke:#333

3 Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR and the EURO-AV (Scart) connector on the TV with the optional EURO-AV cable. This connection improves picture and sound quality. Whenever you want to watch the VCR picture, press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window.

graph TD
    A["Input"] --> B["URL"]
    B --> C["Folder"]
    C --> D["Output"]

4 Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Note

- If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS-2 menu to OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector (see page 72). You do not have to tune your TV to the VCR. Skip “Tuning your TV to the VCR” on page 14.

About the SMARTLINK features

If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC ^1 , EASYLINK ^2 , Q-Link ^3 , or EURO VIEW LINK ^4 , you can use the SMARTLINK function after you complete

the steps on the previous page (the SMARTLINK indicator appears in the VCR's display window when you turn on the TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.

SMARTLINK

- Preset Download You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR according to that data in Auto Set Up. This greatly simplifies the Auto Set Up procedure. Be careful, not to disconnect the cables or exit the Auto Set Up function during the procedure.

See "Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function" on page 16.

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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)

- TV Direct Rec

You can easily record what you are watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on this VCR). For details, see “Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec)” on page 48.

- One Touch Play

With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning on the TV. For details, see "Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play)" 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.

- One Touch Timer

You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the timer recording menu (the TIMER METHOD menu, the TIMER menu, or the SHOWVIEW menu) automatically by pressing ⏻ TIMER on the remote commander.

You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 72).

• Automatic Power Off

You can have the VCR turn off automatically, if the VCR is not used after you turn off the TV.

*1 "MEGALOGIC" is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.
*2 "EASYLINK" is a trademark of Philips Corporation.
*3 "Q-Link" is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
*4 "EURO VIEW LINK" is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

Note

- Not all the TVs respond to the functions above.

Additional connections

To a stereo system

You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the AUDIO OUT R/L jacks as shown on the right.

To a satellite tuner

You can watch programmes from the satellite tuner connected to this VCR on the TV even when the VCR is turned off using the Line Through function. When you turn on the satellite tuner, this VCR automatically sends the signal from the satellite tuner to the TV without turning itself on.

1 Connect the satellite tuner to the DECODER/LINE-2 IN connector as shown above.
2 Set DECODER/LINE2 to LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
3 Set POWER SAVE to OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
4 Turn off the VCR.

To watch a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and the TV.

Note

- You cannot watch satellite programmes on the TV while recording unless you record a satellite programme.

Step 4

Tuning your TV to the VCR

If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable, skip this step.

1

ON/STANDBY

Press I/ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.

2

Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.

RF CHANNEL

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

Tune the TV to the same channel as that shown in the display window so that the picture on the right appears clearly on the TV screen.

Refer to your TV manual for tuning instructions.

If the picture does not appear clearly, see "To obtain a clear picture from the VCR" below.

You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.

To check to see if the TV tuning is correct

Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/- on the VCR. If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM +/-, the TV tuning is correct.

To obtain a clear picture from the VCR

If the screen does not appear clearly in step 4 above, press PROGRAM +/-, so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear picture appears.

Step 5

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function. With this function, you can set the language for the on-screen display, TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system, and VCR clock automatically.

1 Holddown 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.

Press PROGRAM +/- to select the abbreviation of your country.

For some countries, there is a selection of languages to choose from.

The abbreviations of the countries and languages are as follows:

Abbreviation	Country	Language
A	Austria	German
B-D	Belgium	German
B-F	Belgium	French
B-N	Belgium	Dutch
CH-D	Switzerland	German
CH-F	Switzerland	French
CH-I	Switzerland	Italian
D	Germany	German
E	Spain	Spanish

Abbreviation	Country	Language
GR	Greece	Greek
I	Italy	Italian
L-D	Luxemburg	German
L-F	Luxemburg	French
NL	Netherlands	Dutch
P	Portugal	Portuguese
ELSE	Other countries	English

SLV-SE70NP1/SE70NP2

Abbreviation	Country	Language
A	Austria	German
B-D	Belgium	German
B-F	Belgium	French
B-N	Belgium	Dutch
CH-D	Switzerland	German
CH-F	Switzerland	French
D	Germany	German
DK	Denmark	Danish
E	Spain	Spanish

Abbreviation	Country	Language
L-D	Luxemburg	German
L-F	Luxemburg	French
N	Norway	Danish
NL	Netherlands	Dutch
P	Portugal	Portuguese
S	Sweden	Swedish
SF	Finland	Finnish
ELSE	Other countries	English

If your country does not appear, select ELSE.

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Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function (continued)

3 Press AUTO AUTO SET UP lightly.

The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for your local area.

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, the Preset Download function starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashes in the display window during download.

After the search or download is complete, the current time appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal.

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press AUTO SET UP.

Tip

- If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in the Auto Set Up function, see page 24.

Note

- Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function during step 3. If you do, repeat the steps above.

Step 6

Setting the clock

You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer recording features properly.

The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function.

Setting the clock manually

Before you start...

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.

1

MENU

Press MENU, then press ↑/↓ to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

2

Press ↑/↓ to highlight CLOCK, then press OK.

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Step 6 : Setting the clock (continued)

3

Press ↑/↓ to highlight MANUAL ADJUST, then press OK.

4

Press / to set the date.

5

highlight the month and set the month pressing / .

6

hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing to highlight the item to be set, and press / to select the digits.

The day of the week is set automatically.

7

Press OK to start the clock.

8

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tips

• To change the digits during setting, press to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits pressing / .
• 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.

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Step 6 : Setting the clock (continued)

Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function

Before you start...

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
- Set the TV to the video channel.

1

Press MENU, then press ↑/↓ to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

2

Press ↑/↓ to highlight CLOCK, then press OK. AUTO ADJUST is highlighted.

3

[Non-Text]

4

Press ↑/↓ to highlight ON, then press OK.

5

Press ↓ to highlight CLOCK PROG, then press OK.

6

Press ↑/↓ repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries the time signal appears.

If the VCR does not receive the time signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically.

7

MENU Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tips

- If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station whose programme position is displayed in the "CLOCK PROG" row.

If you do not need the Auto Clock Set, select OFF.

- 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.

Selecting a language

You can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the Auto Set Up function.

Before you start...

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
- Set the TV to the video channel.

1

MENU

Press MENU, then press ↑/↓ to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

2

Press ↑/↓ to highlight LANGUAGE, then press OK.

Example: SLV-SE70VC2

3

Press / to highlight the desired language, then press OK.

4 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

- 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.

Presetting channels

If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually.

Before you start...

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
- Set the TV to the video channel.

1

MENU

Press MENU, then press ↑/↓ to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

2

Press ↑/↓ to highlight TUNER, then press OK.

3

Press ↑/↓ to highlight NORMAL/CATV, then press OK.

4

Press ↑/↓ to highlight NORMAL, then press OK.

To preset CATV (Cable Television) channels, select CATV.

5

Press PROG +/- to select the programme position.

Selected programme position

6

Press ↑/↓ to highlight CHANNEL SET, then press OK.

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Presetting channels (continued)

7

Press ↑/↓ repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.

The channels appear in the following order:

• VHF E2 - E12
• VHF Italian channel A - H
- UHF E21 - E69
- CATV S1 - S20
• HYPER S21 - S41
- CATV S01 - S05

If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press "0" and then press "5."

8

To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat steps 5 and 7.

9

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Disabling unwanted programme positions

After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/- buttons.

1 In step 7 above, press programme number button "0" twice to display the number "00" beside CHANNEL SET.
2 Press MENU to exit the menu.

If the picture is not clear

Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture is not clear, you may also use the manual tuning function.

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 clearer picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.

Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF.

Tip

- 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.

Changing/ disabling programme positions

After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions and the station names as you like. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them.

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 ↑/↓ to highlight LISTS and press OK.

2

Press ↑/↓ to highlight CHANNEL LIST, then press OK.

3

Press ↑/↓ to highlight the row on which you want to change the programme position, then press →.

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60, press ↑/↓ repeatedly.

4

Press ↑/↓ 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 to 5.

7

PfessMENU to exit the menu.

Tip

- 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.

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Changing/disabling programme positions (continued)

Changing the station names

You can change the station names (up to 5 characters).

Before you start...

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.

1

Press MENU, then press ↑/↓ to highlight LISTS and press OK.

2

Press ↑/↓ to highlight CHANNEL LIST, then press OK.

3

Press ↑/↓ to highlight the row on which you want to change the station name, then press →.

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60, press ↑/↓ repeatedly.

4

5

Enter the station name.

1 Press ↑/↓ to select a character.

Each time you press , the character changes as shown below.

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

PMenu MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

- 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.

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Changing/disabling programme positions (continued)

Disabling unwanted programme positions

After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/- buttons.

Before you start...

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
- Set the TV to the video channel.

1

Press MENU, then press ↑/↓ to highlight LISTS, and press OK.

2

Press ↑/↓ to highlight CHANNEL LIST, then press OK.

3

Press ↑/↓ to highlight the row on which you want to disable.

4
PfesAR 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.

Tip

- If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Notes

• The menu disappears automatically if you don't proceed for more than a few minutes.
• Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.

Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the VCR.

Connecting a decoder

graph TD
    A["LINE-1 (TV)"] -->|DECODER/→ LINE-2 IN| B["EURO-AV cable (supplied with decoder)"]
    B --> C["EURO-AV (Scart)"]
    C --> D["PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder"]
    D --> E["EURO-AV (Scart)"]
    E --> F["Aerial OUT"]
    F --> G["Aerial cable (supplied)"]
    G --> H["AERIAL IN"]
    H --> I["EURO-AV cable (not supplied)"]
    I --> J["EURO-AV cable (supplied with decoder)"]
    J --> K["DECODER/→ LINE-2 IN"]
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    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style G fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style H fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style I fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style K fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels

To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your VCR to receive the channels using the on-screen display.

Before you start...

• Turn on the VCR, the TV, and the decoder.
• Set the TV to the video channel.

1

MENU

Press MENU, then press ↑/↓ to highlight OPTIONS and press OK.

2

Press ↑/↓ to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK.

3

Press ↑/↓ to highlight DECODER/LINE2, then press OK.

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Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (continued)

4

Press ↑/↓ to highlight DECODER, then press OK.

5
MENU Press MENU to exit the menu.

6

MENU

Press MENU, then press / to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

7

Press ↑/↓ to highlight TUNER, then press OK.

8

Press ↑/↓ to highlight NORMAL/CATV, then press OK.

9

Press ↑/↓ to highlight NORMAL, then press OK.

To preset CATV (Cable Television) channels, select CATV.

10

• PROG

Press PROG +/- to select the desired programme position.

Selected programme position

11

Press ↑/↓ to highlight CHANNEL SET, then press OK.

12

Press ↑/↓ to select the PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels, then press OK.

13

Press ↑/↓ to highlight PAY-TV/CANAL+, then press OK.

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Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (continued)

14

Press ↑/↓ to highlight ON, then press OK.

15

MENU

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

- If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Notes

• The menu disappears automatically if you don't proceed for more than a few minutes.
• To superimpose subtitles while watching PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, make both decoder-VCR and VCR-TV connections using 21-pin EURO-AV cables that are compatible with the RGB signals. You cannot record subtitles on the VCR.
• When you watch PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes using the RFU input of the TV, press TV/VIDEO so that the VIDEO indicator appears in the display window.

Playing a tape

1 Turn 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.

Line drawing of a portable electronic device with front panel and control buttons (no text or symbols)

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Playing a tape (continued)

3

PLAY.

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

Additional tasks

To	Press
Stop play	■ STOP
Pause play	■ PAUSE
Resume play after pause	■ PAUSE or ▷ PLAY
Fast-forward the tape	▶▶FF during stop
Rewind the tape	◀◀ REW during stop
Eject the tape	▲ EJECT

To play an NTSC-recorded tape

Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV.

When your TV is	Set NTSC PB to
PAL only	ON PAL TV
PAL and NTSC	NTSC 4.43

To use the time counter

At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. 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.

Notes

• The counter resets to "0:00:00" whenever a tape is reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
• The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC-recorded tape.
• 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.

- If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with NTSC system, the sound is heard in monaural.

- While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote commander do not function.

Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play)

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.

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 automatically.

2 Press ▷ PLAY.

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

Tip

- When there already is a tape in the VCR, the VCR and the TV turn on, the TV is set to the video channel, and playback starts automatically in one sequence when you press PLAY.

Note

- When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby mode.

Recording TV 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.
3 INPUT SELECT INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears in the display window.

4 Press PROG +/- to select the programme position you want to record.

5 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.

6 Press ● REC to start recording.

The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.

To stop recording

Press ■ STOP.

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To check the remaining time

Press 📋 DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The remaining time with the ⏻ indicator also appears in the display window.

Time counter

Remaining time

To correctly check the remaining time of the tape, set TAPE LENGTH in the OPTIONS-1 menu according to the tape type you use (see page 71).

To watch another TV programme while recording

1 Press → TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window.
2 Select another programme position on the TV.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Line drawing of a cassette tape being inserted into a slot, with a tool partially visible (no text or symbols)

Safety tab

Tips

• To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the -- (ten's digit) button followed by the programme number buttons.
• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 (TV) or LINE-2 IN (Scart) connector also using the INPUT SELECT button.
• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information won't be recorded on the tape.
• If you don't 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 does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.
• The display will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape.
• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems.
• You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme.
• When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time may not be correct.
• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.
• About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be displayed.

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Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec)

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR).

1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

2 Press ● REC while you are watching a TV programme or external source.

The VCR automatically turns on, then the TV indicator lights up and the VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV.

Tips

• The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press ● REC in some situations such as:
• when you are watching a source connected to the TV's line input, or
• when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the data in the VCR tuner preset.
• If there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR, the VCR automatically turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press ● REC.
• You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 72).

Notes

• You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in the following modes; pause, timer standby, tuner preset, Auto Set Up, and recording.
• When the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor change the TV programme position. When the TV indicator is not lit, the VCR continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme position on the TV.

Recording TV programmes using the Show View system

The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recording. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programmes at a time.

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.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 72).

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Recording TV programmes using the Show View system (continued)

1

Press ^TIMER .

- When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press ↑/↓ to select SHOWVIEW, then press OK.

- When you set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the TV screen.

2

Press ^2 the ^3 p

enter the ShowView number.

CLEAR

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.

3

The date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed, and VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen.

- If "--" appears in the "PROG." (programme) column (this may happen for local broadcasts), you have to set the appropriate programme position manually.

Press ↑/↓ to select the desired programme position.

To record from a decoder or other source connected to the LINE-1 (TV) or LINE-2 IN (Scart) connector, press INPUT SELECT to display "L1" or "L2."

You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel. The VCR will then store your setting.

- When you have selected A (Austria), CH (Switzerland), or D (Germany) with the country selection in the Auto Set Up procedure, the VPS/PDC function is automatically set to ON. For details of the VPS/PDC function, see "Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals" on page 52.

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

4

change the date, tape speed, and the VPS/PDC function setting:

1 Press ←/→ to highlight the item you want to change.
2 Press / to reset it.

- To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see "Daily/weekly recording" on page 52.

• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON.

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5 Pres#MENU to exit the menu.

6

Press I/ ^1 to turn off the VCR.

The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press ■ STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 4 above, press ↓ to select the recording pattern. Each time you press ↓, the indication changes as shown below. Press ↑ to change the indication in reverse order.

TODAY → SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) → MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday)

→ MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) → SAT (every Saturday) .....
→ MON (every Monday) → SUN (every Sunday) → 1 month later
→ (dates count down) → TOMORROW → TODAY

Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals

Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions (with the VPS or PDC indicator in the display window 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 the LINE-1 (TV) and LINE-2 IN (Scart) connectors.

To record satellite broadcasts

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

1 Turn on the satellite tuner.
2 On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting.
3 Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press I/⏻. The ⏻ indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press I/⏻ to reset the VCR after using the VCR.

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

• Reset the counter.
• Display tape information on the TV screen.
• Check the timer settings.
• Watch another TV programme.

Tips

• To set the programme position with a two digit number, press -- (ten's digit) button followed by the programme number button.
• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG + / - or programme number buttons.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
• When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed 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 71).
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press / to choose LIST, then press OK after step 4. For details, see step 3 in "Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings" (page 60).

Notes

• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC function.
• The ⏻ indicator flashes in the display window when you press I/⏻ with no tape inserted.
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE.

Setting the timer manually

If the ShowView system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes.

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 video channel.
• Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 72).

1 Press ^TIM TIMER.

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE
  The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press ↑/↓ to select STANDARD, then press OK.

- When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD

The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen.

2

start and stop times, programme position, tape speed, and VPS/PDC function:

1 Press → to highlight each item in turn. 2 Press ↑/↓ to set each item. To correct a setting, press ← to return to that setting and reset.

• To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see "Daily/weekly recording" on page 56.
• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details of the VPS/PDC function, see "Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals" on page 52.
• To record from a decoder or other source connected to the LINE-1 (TV) or LINE-2 IN (Scart) connector, press INPUT SELECT to display "L1" or "L2" in the "PROG." position.

3

Press MENU to exit the menu.

4

Press l/u to turn off the VCR.

The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording.

To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment switched on.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

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Setting the timer manually (continued)

Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press ↓ to select the recording pattern. Each time you press ↓, the indication changes as shown below. Press ↑ to change the indication in reverse order.

TODAY → SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) → MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday)

→ MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) → SAT (every Saturday) .....

→ MON (every Monday) → SUN (every Sunday) → 1 month later

→ (dates count down) → TOMORROW → TODAY

Tips

• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG + / - or programme number buttons.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
• When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed 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 71).
• Even if you set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW in the OPTIONS-2 menu, you can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER, then go to step 2.

Notes

• When setting the timer with VPS/PDC signals, enter the start and stop times exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide, otherwise the VPS/PDC function won't work.
• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC function.
• The ⏻ indicator flashes in the display window when you press I/⏻ with no tape inserted.

Playing/searching at various speeds

Playback options	Operation
View the picture during fast-forward or rewind	During fast-forward, hold down ▶▶▶ FF. During rewind, hold down ◀◀◀ REW.
Play at high speed	During playback, press ▶▶▶ FF or ◀◀◀ REW on the remote commander.During playback, hold down ▶▶▶ FF or ◀◀◀ REW. When you release the button, normal playback resumes.

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Playback options	Operation
Play at twice the normal speed	During playback, press · 2.
Play in slow motion	During playback, press ▶ SLOW.
Play frame by frame	During pause, press ▶▶▶ FF or ◀◀◀ REW on the remote commander. Hold down ▶▶▶ FF or ◀◀◀ REW to play one frame each second.
Rewind and start play	During stop, press ▷ PLAY on the VCR while holding down ◀◀◀ REW on the VCR.

To resume normal playback

Press ▷ PLAY.

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 muted during these operations.
• In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.

Setting the recording duration time

After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration.

1 While recording, press ● REC.

The Ⓗindicator appears in the display window.

2 Press ● REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

graph LR
    A["0:30 1:00"] --> B["5:30 6:00"]
    B --> C["Normal recording"]

The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically.

To extend the duration

Press ● REC repeatedly to set a new duration.

To cancel the duration

Press ● REC repeatedly until the ⏻ indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recording mode.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press ■ STOP.

Note

- You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration.

Checking/ changing/ cancelling timer settings

Before you start...

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

1 Press I/⏻ to turn on the VCR.
2 Press MENU, then press ↑/↓ to highlight LISTS and press OK.
3 Press ↑/↓ to highlight TIMER LIST, 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.

4 Press ↑/↓ 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, and press ↑/↓ to reset it.

• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

6 Press MENU.

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

When the timer settings overlap

The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority.

graph LR
    A["Programme 1"] --> B["about 20 seconds"]
    C["Programme 2"] --> D["will be cut off"]

graph TD
    A["Programme 1"] --> B["Start"]
    C["Programme 2"] --> D["Start"]
    D --> E["about 20 seconds will be cut off"]

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

In ZWEITON (German stereo) system

This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.

To select bilingual sound while recording

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

To listen to	On-screen display	Display window
Main	MAIN	STEREO
Sub	SUB	STEREO
Main and sub	MAIN/SUB	STEREO

In NICAM system (SLV-SE70NP1/SE70NP2 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 71 for details.

To select the sound while recording

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

Stereo programme

To listen to	On-screen display	Display window
Stereo	STEREO	STEREO
Standard sound*	No indicator	No indicator

* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)

Bilingual programme

To listen to	On-screen display	Display window
Main	MAIN	STEREO
Sub	SUB	STEREO
Main and sub	MAIN/SUB	STEREO
Standard sound*	No indicator	No indicator

* Usually the main sound (monaural)

Selecting the sound during playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

To listen to	On-screen display	Display window
Stereo/main and sub(left and right channels)	STEREO	STEREO
Left channel/main	LCH	STEREO
Right channel/sub	RCH	STEREO
Standard sound	No indicator	No indicator

How sound is recorded on a video tape

The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Notes

• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the EURO-AV or AUDIO OUT connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.
• If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF (see page 71).
• 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-SE70NP1/SE70NP2 only).

Searching using the Smart Search function

If you record multiple programmes on a tape, use the Smart Search function to see what has been recorded on your tape. You can see information such as date, time, and channel of programmes recorded on a tape. You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the SMART SEARCH screen.

All programmes are listed on the screen, regardless 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 65).

Before you start...

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

1 After recording, press I/⏻ to turn on the VCR.
2 Press SMART SEARCH.
3 Press ↑/↓/←/→ to select the programme you want to start viewing.

4 Press OK.

The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme.

To stop searching

Press ■ STOP.

To exit the SMART SEARCH screen

Press SMART SEARCH.

To record in a blank space

Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the SMART SEARCH screen. Select the blank row in step 3, then press OK. The VCR rewinds/fast-forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank space, then stops. Start recording.

To recall the latest data screen 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.

1 Reinsert the last tape that you used to record a programme.
2 Press SMART SEARCH.

3 Press ↑/↓ to highlight LATEST DATA.

If you want to reset the latest data screen, highlight NO DATA and press OK, then record a programme.

4 Press OK.

The latest data stored in the VCR's memory is displayed.

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Tips

• You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list.
• While recording, you can display the SMART SEARCH screen using the SMART SEARCH button. If you decide to stop recording, press SMART SEARCH to make the SMART SEARCH screen disappear first. Then press ■ STOP.

Notes

- If you begin recording a programme “D” from the middle of a previously recorded programme “A” and into another previously recorded programme “B,” the Smart Search information for the second programme “B” which is recorded over is deleted.

Originally recorded programmes

Recording the programme "D" over the programme "A" and "B"

• You cannot use this function unless the clock is set.
• Depending on the tape, the total or remaining time may not appear correctly.
• When recording a short programme (less than 10 minutes in SP mode, or 20 minutes in LP mode), the Smart Search function may not be available or the programme information may not appear. Also, if you record a long programme directly after a short programme, the Smart Search information for the short programme may be deleted.
• Blank space is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of the tape. However, if you eject the tape then make a new recording on the same tape, 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.

Searching using the index function

The VCR 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, press INDEX SEARCH.

The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that point.

To stop searching

Press ■ STOP.

Note

- No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause.

Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

During playback, press TRACKING +/- to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the ☑ indicator lights up). To resume automatic tracking adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.

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 (with the OPC indicator in the display window lit). For details, see page 71.

OPC playback

The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC.

OPC recording

Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time, the VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.

To deactivate the OPC function

Set OPC to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu. The OPC indicator in the display window goes off.

Tip

- To set tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at the same time.

Notes

• You can adjust the tracking for the NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter won't be displayed.
• With the Auto Long Play function on, the OPC function will work only in SP mode. If the tape speed automatically switches from SP to 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 ● REC to have the VCR analyse the tape (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly). After the OPC indicator stops flashing, press ■ PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you want to start recording quickly without using the OPC function, first set the VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press ■ PAUSE to start recording.

Changing menu options

1 Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press OK.

2 Press ↑/↓ to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK.

3 Press ↑/↓ to select the option, then press OK.
4 Press ↑/↓ to change the setting, then press OK.
5 Press MENU to return to the original screen.

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

OPTIONS-1

Menu option	Set this option to
OPC	ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control) function and improve picture quality.OFF to switch off OPC.
EDIT	ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing.OFF to turn off EDIT.
AUDIO MIX	ON 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.For details, see page 63.
HIFI AUDIO(SLV-SE70NP1/SE70NP2 only)	NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track.STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track.For details, see page 62.
AUTO LONG PLAY	ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time.OFF to keep the set tape speed.
TAPE LENGTH	E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.E195 to use an E-195 type tape.E240 to use an E-240 type tape.E300 to use an E-300 type tape.

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Changing menu options (continued)

OPTIONS-2

Menu option	Set this option to
DECODER/LINE2	• DECODERTo use the DECODER/LINE-2 IN connector as the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder connector.• LINE2 to use the DECODER/LINE-2 IN connector as the line input connector.
TIMER OPTIONS	•VARIABLEto display the TIMER METHOD menu for selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing ⏻ TIMER button.• STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing the ⏻ TIMER button.• SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when pressing the ⏻ TIMER button.For details, see pages 49 and 54.
POWER SAVE	• ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve the VCR power.•OFFto turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by.
RF MODULATOR	•ONif you connect the VCR to your TV using only the aerial cable.• OFF if you connect the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable.
TV DIRECT REC	•ONto activate the TV Direct Rec function.• OFF to deactivate it.

Notes

• When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display window remain on, even though POWER SAVE is set to ON.
• With the EDIT option ON, the OPC function does not work.

Editing with another VCR

How to connect to record on this VCR

graph TD
    A["This VCR (Recorder)"] -->|DECODER/ LINE-2 IN| B["TV"]
    A --> C["VMC-2121HG EURO-AV cable (not supplied)"]
    B --> D["Other VCR (Player)"]
    D --> E["EURO-AV (Scart)"]

: Signal flow

Tip

- You can also use the LINE-1 (TV) connector instead.

Notes

- When you connect another VCR to the LINE-2 IN (Scart) connector, set DECODER/LINE2 to LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu.

- If the other VCR doesn't have a EURO-AV (Scart) connector, use the VMC-2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.

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Editing with another VCR (continued)

Operation (when recording on this VCR)

Before you start editing

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display "L2" (or "L1") in the display window.
• Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
• On this VCR, set EDIT to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu. If the other VCR has a similar function, turn it on also.

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 III PAUSE.
3 Press ● REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
4 To start editing, press the II PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time.

To stop editing

Press the ■ STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

- To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press III PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press III PAUSE again to resume recording.

Note

- If you start editing following the procedure above, the VCR won't start recording with the OPC function. To record a tape with the OPC function, press ● REC again during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape. Then, when you start editing in step 4, press ■ PAUSE after the OPC indicator stops flashing. If you press ■ PAUSE before the OPC indicator stops flashing, the OPC function is cancelled.

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your near est Sony ser vice facility.

	Symptom	Remedy
Power	The I/⏻ ON/STANDBY switch does not function.	Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
	The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate.	Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power of f, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours.
Clock	The clock has stopped and “-:- -” lights in the display window.	The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than one hour. Reset the clock (and timer).
Playback	The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.	Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.If the VCR is connected to the TV only with the aerial cable, make sure that RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to ON.
	The picture is not clear.	Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/- buttons.The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using the Sony T -25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your near est Sony service facility (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.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

graph LR
    A["Normal picture"] --> B["initial contamination"]
    B --> C["terminal"]
    D["Unclear picture"] --> E["Rough picture (or black & white screen appears)"]

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Troubleshooting (continued)

	Symptom	Remedy
Playback	The picture rolls vertically during pictur e sear ch.	Adjust the vertical hold contr ol on the TV or monitor .
	The picture has no sound.	The tape is defective.If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable connection.
	The sound is unstable or has an echo.	When you play a tape with the same sound r recorded on both the hi-fi and nor mal sound tracks, make sur e AUDIO MIX in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF.
Recording	No TV programme appears on the TV screen.	Make sur e the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a monitor , set it to video input.If the VCR is connected to the TV using only the aerial cable, make sur e that RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to ON.Select the cor rect sour ce with the INPUT SELECT button. Select a pr ogramme position when r er cording TV programmes; select “L1” or “L2” when r recording from other equipment.
	TV reception is poor .	Adjust the TV aerial.
	The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted.	The safety tab has been r emoved. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole.
	The tape is ejected when you press ● REC.	Check that the safety tab has not been r emoved.
	Nothing happens when you press ● REC.	Make sur e the tape is not at its end.
Timer recording	The timer does not operate.	Check that the clock is set.Make sur e a tape has been inser ted.Check that the safety tab has not been r emoved.Make sur e the tape is not at its end.Make sur e a pr ogramme has been set for timer recording.Make sur e your timer settings have not alr eady passed the cur rent time.Check that the decoder is turned on.Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for mor e than one hour . Reset the clock and timer.
	The SHOWVIEW menu or the TIMER menu does not appear .	Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set cor rectly.
Symptom	Remedy
A tape cannot be inserted.	Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment.
The remote commander does not function.	Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR.Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak.Make sure the TV VIDEO remote control switch is set correctly.
You cannot watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes.	Check that the decoder is connected correctly.Check that the OPTIONS-2 menu and the TUNER menu are set correctly.For details, see page 36.
“L2” does not appear in the display window.	Check that DECODER/LINE2 in the OPTION-2 menu is set to LINE2.
The SMARTLINK function does not work.	Check that your TV complies with SMAR TLINK, MEGALOGIC, EASYLINK, Q-Link, or EURO VIEW LINK.Make sure you use the optional EURO-A V cable to connect the VCR and your TV.Make sure the EURO-AV 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-recor ded tape.
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 VCR needs to be cleaned.	Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild deter gent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

Specifications

System

Channel coverage

PAL (B/G)

VHF E2 to E12

VHF Italian channel A to H

UHF E21 to E69

CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20

HYPER S21 to S41

RF output signal

UHF channels 21 to 69

Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Inputs and outputs

LINE-1 (TV)

21-pin

Video input: pin 20

Audio input: pins 2 and 6

Video output: pin 19

Audio output: pins 1 and 3

DECODER/→ LINE-2 IN

21-pin

Video input: pin 20

Audio input: pins 2 and 6

AUDIO OUT

Phono jack (2)

Rated output level: 327 mVrms

Load impedance: 47 kilohms

Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

General

Power requirements

220 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption

22 W

Operating temperature

5^ to 40^

Storage temperature

-20^ to 60^

Dimensions

Approx. 430 · 100 · 314 mm (w/h/d)

including projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 4.5 kg

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)

R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Aerial cable (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Index to parts and controls

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Front panel

1 I/ON/STANDBY switch/indicator(14)
② Tape compartment
3 ≜ EJECT button (42)
4 ◀◀◀ REW (rewind) button (42, 57)
5 ▷ PLAYbutton (42, 58)
6 ▶▶▶FF (fast-forward) button (42, 57)
7 ● REC (record) button (45, 59, 74)

8 ■ STOP button (42,74)
9 ■ PAUSE button (42,74)
10 PROGRAM/TRACKING +/- buttons (17, 58, 68)
11 AUTO SET UP/ RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL button (14, 16)
12 Remote sensor (5)

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Index to parts and controls (continued)

Display window

1 Timer indicator (52, 55)
2 NICAM indicator (SLV-SE70NP1/SE70NP2 only) (62)
3 STEREO indicator (62)
4 Tape speed indicators (45)
5 VIDEO indicator (11, 46)
6 VPS (Video Programme System)/PDC (Programme Deliver y Control) indicator (52)
7 OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (68)

8 SMARTLINK indicator (11)
9 TV indicator (48)
10 Tracking indicator (68)
11 Time counter/clock/line/programme position indicator (42, 45,74)
12 Remaining time indicator (46)
13 Tape/recording indicator (45)

Rear panel

1 Mains lead (9, 10)
2 AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9, 10)
3 AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9, 10)
4 NTSC PB (Play Back) switch (42)

5 DECODER/→ LINE-2 IN DECODEUR/→ ENTREE LIGNE-2 connector (13, 36, 73)
6 → LINE-1 (TV) → LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (11, 36)
7 AUDIO OUT R (right)/L (left) SORTIE AUDIO D/G jacks (13)

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Index to parts and controls (continued)

Remote commander

1 ▲ EJECT button (42)
2 WIDE button (for TV) (7)
3 AUDIO MONITOR button (62)
4 · 2button*(58)
5 ▶ SLOW button* (58)
6 SP (Standar d Play)/LP (Long Play) button (45)
7 i+ DISPLAY button (46)
8 -/-- (ten's digit) button (6,47)
9 △ (volume) +/- buttons (for TV) (6)
10 ● REC (record) button (45, 59)
11 MENU button (19, 60)
12 II PAUSE ↑ button (19, 42)
■ STOP/↓ button (19,42)
◀◀◀ REW (rewind)/◀ button (42,57)
▶▶▶ FF (fast-for ward)/→button (42,57)
▷ PLAY/OK button (19, 42)

* FASTEXT buttons (for TV)

13 TV / VIDEO remote contr ol switch (5)
14 I/ ^1 (on/standby) switch (6, 52)
15 COUNTER/REMAIN button (46)

≡ (Teletext) button (for TV) (7)

16 □ TV power on/TV mode select button (for TV) (7)
17 INDEX SEARCH buttons* (67)
18 CLEAR button (42, 50, 61)
19 TV/VIDEO button (6, 11, 46)
20 Programme number buttons (6, 47)
21 INPUT SELECT button (45, 55, 74)
22 PROG (programme) +/- buttons (6, 27, 45)

☑/☑ Teletext page access buttons (for TV) (7)

23 TIMER button (50, 54)
24 SMART SEARCH button (64)

* FASTEXT buttons (for TV)

Index

A, B

Adjusting

picture 29, 68

tracking 68

Aerial hookup 9

AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 29

Audio track 63

Auto Clock Set 22

Auto Set Up 16

Auto Long Play 71

C

Canal Plus 36

Changing the programme position 30

Changing the station name 32

Cleaning the video heads 75

Clock setting 19

Colour system compatible colour systems 2 setting 42

Connecting the VCR and your TV 9 to a satellite tuner 13 to a stereo system 13 to a TV with a EURO-AV connector 10

Counter 42

D

Disabling the programme position 34

Dubbing. See Editing

E, F, G

Editing 73

EP mode 43

EURO-AV connection 10

H

Hi-fi audio track 63

I, J, K

Index search 67

L

Language selecting 24

LP mode 45

M

Monaural 62

Monitoring during playback 63 during recording 62

N

NICAM broadcasts 62

Normal audio track 63

0

OPC (Optimum Picture

Control) 68

Optional setting 70

P, Q

PAY-TV 36

PDC (Programme Delivery Control) 52

Picture adjustment. See Adjusting

Playback 41 at various speeds 57 frame-by-frame 58

selecting the sound 63

slow motion 58

Power save 72

Presetting channels 26

R

Recording 44

bilingual programmes 62 saving 46

stereo programmes 62

timer setting 54

using the ShowView system 49

what you watching on the TV 48

while watching another programme 46

RF channel 14

S

Safety tab 46

Searching

at various speeds 57

using the index

function 67

using the Smart Search function 64

ShowView

recording 49

SMARTLINK

Automatic Power Off 12

One Touch Menu 12

One Touch Play 12, 43

One Touch Timer 12

Preset Download 11

TV Direct Rec 12, 48

Smart Search 64

SP mode 45

Stereo 62

T, U

Timer setting 54

cancelling 60

changing 60

checking 60

daily/weekly

recording 52, 56

using the ShowView system 49

Tracking adjustment. See Adjusting

V, W, X, Y

VPS (Video Programme System) 52

Z

ZWEITON broadcasts 62