SLV-SX100K - Video recorder SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SLV-SX100K SONY

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

SLV-SE100K

SLV-SX100K

SLV-SE400K

SLV-SE450K

VHS

PAL NTSC 4.43

VHS

PAL NTSC 4.43

VHS

PAL NTSC 4.43

VHS

PAL NTSC 4.43

SHOWVIEW

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 - 240VAC 50Hz
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 or D/K) or MESECAM (B/G or D/K) colour system and play back using the PAL (B/G or D/K) or MESECAM (B/G or D/K) and NTSC 4.43 colour systems. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
8 Step 3: Connecting the VCR
11 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR
14 Step 5: Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
16 Step 6: Setting the clock
21 Selecting a language
23 Presetting channels
27 Changing/disabling programme positions

Basic Operations

33 Playing a tape
36 Recording TV programmes
40 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (SLV-SE450K only)
44 Recording TV programmes using the timer

Additional Operations

48 Playing/searching at various speeds
50 Setting the recording duration time

51 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
53 Searching using the Smart Search function
56 Adjusting the picture
58 Changing menu options
60 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

62 Troubleshooting
65 Specifications
66 Index to parts and controls

Back Cover

Index

Step 1 : Unpacking

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

Remote commander

Aerial cable

R6 (size AA) batteries

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-SE100K, SX100K, SE400K and SE450K. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-SE450K is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, "SLV-SE450K 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.

Using the remote commander

You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot () can be used to operate your Sony TV. If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV.

To operate	Set TV /VIDEO to
the VCR	VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the VCR
a Sony TV	TV and point at the remote sensor at the TV

TV control buttons

To	Press
Set the TV to standby mode	I/O
Select an input source: aerial in or line in	-TV/VIDEO
Select the TV's programme position	Programme number buttons, -/- -, PROG +/-
Adjust the volume of the TV	+/-
Call up the on-screen display	+ DISPLAY
Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV	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 together with an old one.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 9.

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

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.

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 tune your TV to the VCR (see page 11).

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

: Signal flow

1	Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR.	IN NTR OUT SORTI
2	Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.	IN NTR OUT SORTI
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 TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window.
4	Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Note

• If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF channel to OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector (see page 13).

About the SMARTLINK features (SLV-SE450K only)

If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*, EASYLINK*, Q-Link*, EURO VIEW LINK*, or T-V LINK*, this VCR automatically runs the SMARTLINK

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.

• 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 14.

• TV Direct Rec

You can easily record what you are watching on the TV. For details, see "Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (SLV-SE450K only)" on page 39.

• 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) (SLV-SE450K only)" on page 35.

• 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 59).

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.
*5 “T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.

Note

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR

If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 13.

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

Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video signals from your VCR.

ON/STANDBY

RF CHANNEL

PROGRAM + / -

1

ONSTAN

1/0

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

2

AUTO ST UP R CANNL

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.

F F E

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

AUTO ST UP R CANNL

Press RF CHANNEL.

The TV system appears in the display window.

F F F

5

• PROGRA + TRACING

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.

If you select the wrong TV system in step 5, the picture on the right may not appear. Select the appropriate TV system and tune the TV again.

SON VIO CASSTT RCORR

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

7

AUTO ST UP R CANNL

Press RF CHANNEL.

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 6 above, go to step 7 to finish this procedure once. Then start again from step 2. After pressing RF CHANNEL in step 2, press PROGRAM + / - while the RF channel is displayed, so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears.

Note

• If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted.

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

ON/STANDBY

RF CHANNEL
PROGRAM + / -

1

ONSTAN

1/0

Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.

2

AUTO ST UP R CANNL

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.

F F E

3

• PROGRA + TRACING

Use the PROGRAM + / - buttons to set the RF channel to OFF, and press RF CHANNEL again.

AUTO ST UP R CANNIL

RF channel set up is complete.

F F

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 AUTO ST UP R CANNL

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.

E L E

2 -PROGRA +TRACING

Press PROGRAM + / - to select the abbreviation of your country from the table on page 15.

For some countries, there is a selection of languages to choose from. If your country does not appear, select ELSE.

3

AUTO ST UP R CANNL

Press AUTO SET UP lightly.

The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and preset them according to the TV system you selected in "Tuning your TV to the VCR" on page 11.

If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions, see "Changing/disabling programme positions" on page 27.

If you use the SMARTLINK connection (SLV-SE450K only), 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.

The abbreviations of the countries and languages are as follows:

Abbreviation	Country	Language
CZ	Checho	Czech
HUN	Hungary	Hungarian
PL	Poland	Polish
SK	Slovakia	Slovak
TR	Turkey	Turkish
RUS	Russia	Russian
ELSE	Other countries	English

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 21.

Notes

• If you stop the Auto Set Up function during step 3, you must repeat set up from step 1.
• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (ShowView*, timer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.
• SLV-SE450K only

Step 6 : Setting the clock

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

The Auto Clock Set function (SLV-SE450K only) 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

NU

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

2

Press / to highlight CLOCK, then press OK.

For SLV-SE100K/SX100K and SE400K, only the clock setting menu appears. Skip the next step and go to step 4.

3

Press / to highlight MANUAL ADJUST, then press OK.

4

Press / to set the day.

5

Press to highlight the month and set the month pressing / .

6

Set the year, 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.

Tips

• To change the digits while setting, press to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits by 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.

Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function (SLV-SE450K only)

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 Press OK.

4

Press / to highlight ON, then press OK.

5

Press to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM, then press OK.

6

Press / 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

NU

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 PROGRAM" 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

NU

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

2

Press / to highlight LANGUAGE, then press OK.

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

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

PROG

Press PROG + / - to select the programme position.

Selected programme position

6

Press / to highlight CHANNEL SET, then press OK.

7

Press / repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.

The channels appear in the following order:

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	E8	C15	R4
C09	E9	C16	R5
C10	E10	C17	R8
C11	E11	C18	R9
C12	E12	C19	R10
C21–C69	E21–E69	C20	R11
S01–S41	S1–S41	C21–C69	R21–R69
S42–S46	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

If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, press / to highlight SYSTEM and press OK. Then press / to select B/G or D/K so that you get better sound.

9

To preset another programme position, repeat steps 5 through 7.

If the picture is not clear

Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. However, if 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 FINETUNING, then press OK. The fine tuning meter appears.

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.

Notes

• The menu disappears automatically if you don't proceed for more than a few minutes.
• When adjusting FINE TUNING, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received.

Changing/disabling programme positions

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

You can also change the station names (SLV-SE450K only). 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

NU

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 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 through 5.

7

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.

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.

Press / to highlight CHANNEL LIST, then press OK.

3

Press / 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.

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.

Changing the station names (SLV-SE450K only)

You can change or enter the station names (up to 5 characters). The VCR must receive channel information (for instance, SMARTLINK information) for station names to appear automatically.

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.

Press / to highlight CHANNEL LIST, then press OK.

3 Press / 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 / repeatedly.

4

Press

5

Enter the station name.

1 Press ↑/↓ to select a character.

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

$$ \begin{array}{l} \mathsf {A} \to \mathsf {B} \to \dots \to \mathsf {Z} \to \mathsf {a} \to \mathsf {b} \to \dots \to \mathsf {z} \ \begin{array}{l}\rightarrow 0 \rightarrow 1 \rightarrow \dots \rightarrow 9 \rightarrow (\text {s y m b o l s}) \rightarrow\(\text {b l a n k s p a c e}) \rightarrow A\end{array} \ \end{array} $$

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

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.
• If you enter a symbol in step 5, it will appear as a blank space 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.

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 set the colour system

If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set COLOUR SYSTEM in the OPTIONS-1 menu to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in (see page 59). (Normally set the option to AUTO.)

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

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.

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.

• Tapes recoredd in the LP and EP mode cannot be played back on this VCR.*1

• The picture's colour may be affected when playing a MESECAM-recorded tape in the LP mode.*2
• While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote commander do not function.

SLV-SE100K/SX100K only
2 SLV-SE400K/SE450K only

Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play)

(SLV-SE450K only)

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.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3

PROG

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^*2

LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP. However, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality.

5

REC

Press REC to start recording.

The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.

To stop recording

Press STOP.

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 indicator indicates the remaining time.

Time counter

Remaining time

In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE LENGTH in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 58).

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 the same tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

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.
• If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/- buttons.
• The 1+ DISPLAY information 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.

Notes

• The 1 + DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.
• The 1+ 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 systems.
• When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time may not be correct.
• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.
• About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be displayed.
• The station name*1 may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals.

*1 SLV-SE450K only

^*2 not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K

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

(SLV-SE450K only)

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.
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 59).

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 ShowView system (SLV-SE450K only)

The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. 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 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.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Set TIMER OPTIONS*1 to SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 59).

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 the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number.

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

3

Press OK.

The date, start and stop times, programme position or station name, tape speed*2, and VPS/PDC setting*1 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 source connected to the LINE input, 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 setting.

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

4

If you want to change the date, tape speed*2, and the VPS/PDC setting*1:

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" below.
• To use the VPS/PDC function*1, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details of the VPS/PDC function, see "Timer recording with VPS/ PDC signals" below.

5

Press MENU to exit the menu.

6

Press I/O 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 (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 the LINE input.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press I/ . The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press I/O 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 34).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 37).
• Check the timer settings (page 51).
• Watch another TV programme (page 38).

Tips

• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/- or programme number buttons.
• To set the programme position with a two digit number, press -/ - - (ten's digit) button followed by the programme number buttons.
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the PROG + / - buttons.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button ^*2 .
• 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*2 to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 58).
• 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" (page 51).

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 ^*1 .
• The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I/ with no tape inserted.
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS ^*1 to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE.
• The station name ^*1 may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals.

1 SLV-SE450K only
^2 not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K

Recording TV programmes using the timer

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.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Set TIMER OPTIONS*1 to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 59).

1

Press TIMER.

For SLV-SE100K/SX100K and SE400K: The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen.

For SLV-SE450K:

• 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

Set the date, start and stop times, programme position or station name*1, tape speed*2, and VPS/PDC function*1:

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 46.
• 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 42.
• To record from a source connected to the LINE input, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the "PROG." position.

3

MENU

4

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Press I/O to turn off the VCR.

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

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

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press STOP.

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

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press I/). The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press I/ 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 34).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 37).
• Check the timer settings (page 51).
• Watch another TV programme (page 38).

Tips

• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/- or programme number buttons.
• To set the programme position with a two digit number, press -/ - - (ten's digit) button followed by the programme number buttons.
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the PROG + / - buttons.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button ^*2 .
• 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*2 to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 58).
• 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.
• 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 51).

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*1 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 ^*1 .
• The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I/O with no tape inserted.
• The station name*1 may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals.

1 SLV-SE450K only
^2 not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K

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.
Play at twice the normal speed*1	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 ⇌ 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 ^*1 , noise may appear or there may be no colour.
• If the playback mode mark doesn't appear on the TV screen, press 1+ DISPLAY.
• The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.*2

^1 not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K
2 SLV-SE100K/SX100K only

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 REC.

The indicator appears in the display window.

2 Press REC repeatedly to set the duration time.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

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 time.

To cancel the duration

Press REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to the 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 time.

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.

1. To change the setting, press / to highlight the item you want to change, then press / to reset it.
2. 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.

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.

Tip

• In step 6 above, you can check the TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing OK. Press MENU to exit the TIMER LIST.

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 programme position 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 54).

Before you start...

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

1 After recording, press I/O to turn on the VCR.
2 Press SMART SEARCH.
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 last blank row in step 3, then press OK. The VCR rewrites/fast-forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank space, then stops. Start recording. Note that "BLANK TIME" and the remaining time indication only refers to the length of the last blank space.

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.

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

• You cannot use this function unless the clock is set.
• Depending on the tape, the total or remaining time may not appear correctly.
• If many short programmes are recorded on a tape, multiple programmes may be included in a single block. In this case, only the latest programme information will appear in the SMART SEARCH screen.
• Blank time is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of the tape. However, if you eject the tape and 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.
• 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," 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"

* SLV-SE450K only

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 turns off), distortion may occur if the recording is 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.

Tracking meter

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 OPC indicator lights up in the display window). For details, see page 58.

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 turns 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 an 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) and return to recording pause. 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 again to start recording

• not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K

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.
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.
AUTO LONG PLAY*1	ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time. Note that for AUTO LONG PLAY to work correctly, the TAPE LENGTH setting must be accurate. 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.
COLOUR SYSTEM	• AUTO to set the colour system automatically. • PAL to play back a tape recorded in the PAL colour system. • MESECAM to play back a tape recorded in the MESECAM colour system. If you press EJECT or turn the VCR off, COLOUR SYSTEM will be reset to AUTO.

OPTIONS-2

Menu option	Set this option to
TIMER OPTIONS*2	·VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing the ⓸ TIMER button. ·STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing the ⓹ TIMER button. ·SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when pressing the ⓷ TIMER button. For details, see page 40 and 44.
POWER SAVE	·ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve the VCR's power. ·OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by.
TV DIRECT REC*2	·ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function. ·OFF to deactivate it.

Note

• When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display window remain on, even though POWER SAVE is set to ON.

^1 not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K
2 SLV-SE450K only

Editing with another VCR

How to connect to record on this VCR

Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LINE IN connector or jacks of this VCR.

：Signal flow

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 the connected line in the display window.
• Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.*

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 I (pause).
3 Press REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
4 To start editing, press the (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 (pause) on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press (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, press (pause) after the OPC indicator stops flashing to start recording. If you press (pause) before the OPC indicator stops flashing, the OPC function is cancelled.

• not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility.

	Symptom	Remedy
Power	The I/O 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 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 59).
Clock	The clock has stopped and “----” appears 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 with the Scart cable, make sure the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote commander to light up the VIDEO indicator.
	The picture is not clear.	If your TV is connected to the VCR with both Scart and aerial cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 13). Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF channel output of your VCR. Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/- buttons. The video heads are dirty (see the last page of Troubleshooting). 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 nearest 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.
	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 system that the tape was recorded in.
	The picture rolls vertically during picture search.	Adjust the vertical hold control 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.
Recording	No TV programme appears 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 your TV is connected to the VCR with both Scart and aerial cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 13). ·Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF channel output of your VCR. ·Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. Select a programme position when recording TV programmes; select a line input when recording from other equipment.
	TV reception is poor.	·Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely. ·Adjust the TV aerial. ·Make sure the TV system is correctly set for your TV. ·Make sure SYSTEM (B/G or D/K) in the TUNER menu is set to the same system in your local area.
	The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted.	·The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole (see page 38).
	The tape is ejected when you press • REC.	·The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole (see page 38).
	Nothing happens when you press • 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 current time. ·The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer. ·Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
	The SHOWVIEW menu or the TIMER menu does not appear.	·Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set correctly (see page 59).
	The VPS/PDC function does not operate properly.	·Check that the clock and the date are set correctly. ·Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one (there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good VPS/PDC information, the VCR will not start recording. ·If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording.
Others	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.
	The SMARTLINK function does not work.	·Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC, EASYLINK, Q-Link, EURO VIEW LINK, or T-V LINK. ·Make sure you use the Scart cable to connect 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 remote commander.
	The display window becomes dim.	·The display window automatically becomes dim when the VCR is in standby or timer recording mode.
	The VCR needs to be cleaned.	·Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

Normal picture

• Rough picture

Unclear picture

• No picture (or black & white screen appears)

initial contamination

terminal

Specifications

System

Channel coverage

PAL (B/G, D/K)

VHF E2-E12, R1-R12

UHF E21-E69, R21-R69

CATV S1-S41, S01-S05

RF output signal

UHF channels 21-69

Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Tape speed

SP: PAL/MESECAM 23.39 mm/s

NTSC 33.35mm / s

LP*: PAL/MESECAM 11.70 mm/s

playback only)

NTSC 16.67mm / s (playback only)

EP*: NTSC 11.12mm / s (playback only)

Maximum recording/playback time

10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)

Fast-forward and rewind time

Approx. 3 min. (with E180 tape)

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

General

Power requirements

220-240VAC,50Hz

Power consumption

18W

Operating temperature

5^ to 40^

Storage temperature

-20^ to 60^

Dimensions

Approx. 355 × 96 × 285 ~mm(w / h / d)

including projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 3.6kg

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)

R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Aerial cable (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

• not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K

Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

1 I/ON/STANDBY switch (11)
2 ≡EJECT button (34)
3 Tape compartment
4 Remote sensor (5)
(rewind) button (34) (48)
6 PLAY button (34) (49)
(fast-forward) button (34) (48)

REC (record) button (37) (50) (61)
9 STOP button (34) (61)
10 (pause) button (34) (61)
11 PROGRAM/TRACKING + / - buttons (14) (49) (56)
12 AUTO SET UP/ RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL button (11) (14)

1 Timer indicator (42) (46)
2 Tape speed indicators*1 (37)
3VIDEOindicator(9)(38)
VPS (Video Programme System)/PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator*2 (42)
5 OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (56)

6 SMARTLINK indicator*2 (10)
TV indicator*2 (39)
8 Tracking indicator (56)
Time counter/clock/line/programme position indicator (34) (37) (61)
10 Remaining time indicator (37)
11 Tape/recording indicator (37)

1 LP and EP are not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K
2 SLV-SE450K only

Rear panel

1 Mains lead (8) (9)

4 LINE-1 (TV)

LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (9)

2 AERIAL IN

5 NTSC PB (Play Back) switch (34)

ANTENNE ENTREE connector (8) (9)

3 AERIAL OUT

ANTENNE SORTIE connector (8) (9)

Remote commander

1 EJECT button (34)
COUNTER/REMAIN button (37)
3 CLEAR button (34) (41) (52)
4 SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (37)
5Programme number buttons (6) (38)
6 - / - (ten's digit) button (6) (38)
7 (volume) + / - buttons (for TV) (6)
REC (record) button (37) (50)
9 TIMER button (41) (45)
10 MENU button (16) (51)
11 PAUSE/↑ button (16) (34) STOP/↓ button (16) (34) REW(rewind)/按钮 (34) (48) FF (fast-forward)/→ button (34) (48) PLAY/OK button (16) (34)
not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K

12 TV /VIDEO remote control switch (5)
13 I/ (on/standby) switch (6) (42)
14 INPUT SELECT button (38) (45) (61)
TV/VIDEO button (6) (9) (38)
16 1+ DISPLAY button (37)
17 PROG (programme) +/- buttons (6) (24) (37)
18 WIDE button (for TV) (6)
19 SLOW button (49)
20× 2 button* (49)
SMART SEARCH button (53)

• not available on SLV-SE100K/SX100K

Index

A

Adjusting

picture 26, 56

tracking 56

Aerial hookup 8

AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 26

AutoClock Set 19

Auto Long Play 58

Auto Set Up 14

C

Changing the programme

position 27

Changing the station name 31

Cleaning the video heads 62

Clock setting 16

Colour system compatible colour systems 2

setting 34

Connecting

the VCR and your TV 8, 9

to a TV with a Scart

(EURO-AV) connector 9

Counter 34

D

Disabling the programme

positions 29

Dubbing. see Editing

E

Editing 60

EP mode 35

L

Language selecting 21

LP mode 37

0

OPC (Optimum Picture

Control) 56

Optional setting 58

P

PDC (Programme Delivery

Control) 42

Picture adjustment. See

Adjusting

Playback 33

at various speeds 48

frame-by-frame 49

slow motion 49

Power save 59

Presetting channels 23

R

Recording 36

saving 38

timer setting 44

using the Show View

system 40

what you are watching on

the TV 39

while watching another programme 38

RF channel 11, 13

s

Safety tab 38

Scart connection 9

Searching

at various speeds 48

using the Smart Search

function 53

Show View

recording 40

Smart Search 53

SMARTLINK

Automatic Power Off 10

One Touch Menu 10

One Touch Play 10, 35

One Touch Timer 10

Preset Download 10

TV Direct Rec 10, 39

SP mode 37

T

Timer setting 44

cancelling 51

changing 51

checking 51

daily/weekly recording 42, 46

using the Show View

system 40

Tracking adjustment. See

Adjusting

V

VPS (Video Programme

System) 42