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- Page 1 3-065-671-E1 (1) GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SECAM SLV-SE510B © 2001 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting Started 4 Index to parts and controls 9 Step 1 : Unpacking 10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 13 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 17 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the 20 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 21 Selecting a language... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel A?/1 (marche/veille) switch (17) BA (eject) button (40) CTape compartment DRemote sensor (10) Em (rewind) button (40) (57) FH (play) button (40) (57) GM (fast-forward) button (40) (57) Hz ENR (record) button (42) (58) (72) Ix (stop) button (40) (72) - Page 5 Display window A Timer indicator (47) (51) (55) BTape speed indicators (42) CMAGN (video) indicator (14) (43) DVPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator (52) EOPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (66) SMARTLINK MAGN FSMARTLINK (smartlink) indicator (15) GTV indicator (44) HTracking indicator (66) ITime counter/clock/line/programme position indicator (41) (42) (72)
- Page 6 Rear panel AMains lead (13) (14) BAERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (13) (14) CAERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (13) (14) Index to parts and controls DDECODER/t LINE-2 IN DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE- 2 connector (16) (36) (59) (71) Ei LINE-1 (TV) i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (14) (36)
- Page 7 Remote commander AZ EJECT (eject) button (40) BCOMPT/DUREE REST (counter/ remain) button (43) CANNUL/0 (clear) button (41) (50) (61) DSP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (42) EProgramme number buttons (11) (43) F- (ten’s digit) button (11) (43) G2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) (11) Hz ENR (record) button (42) (58) MINUTERIE (timer) button (50)
- Page 8 Index to parts and controls L[TV] / [MAGN] (TV/video) remote control switch (10) M?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (51) NCHOIX ENTREE (input select) button (43) (55) (72) Ot TV/MAGN (TV/video) button (11) (14) (43) AFFICH (display) button (43) QCHAINE (programme) +/– buttons (11) (23) (42) RWIDE button (for TV) (11) Sy RALENTI (slow) button (57)
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Page 9: Step 1 : Unpacking
Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Aerial cable • R6 (size AA) batteries Unpacking... -
Page 10: Step 2 : Setting Up The Remote Commander
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... - Page 11 Select an input source: aerial in or line in Select the TV’s programme position Adjust the volume of the TV Call up the on-screen display Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV Press t TV/MAGN Programme number buttons, -, CHAINE +/–...
- Page 12 • 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. Setting up the remote commander...
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Page 13: Step 3 : Connecting The Vcr
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector, see page 14. If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector ANTENNE SORTIE Mains lead to mains : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to ANTENNE ENTREE on the rear panel of the VCR. - Page 14 If your TV has a PERITEL connector Mains lead to mains : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to ANTENNE ENTREE on the rear panel of the VCR. Connect ANTENNE SORTIE of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.
- Page 15 About the SMARTLINK features If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC* EASYLINK* , Q-Link* VIEW LINK* , or T-V LINK* this VCR automatically runs 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).
- Page 16 Note • Not all TVs respond to the functions above. Additional connection To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through Using the Line Through function, you can watch programmes from a satellite or digital tuner connected to this VCR on the TV even when the VCR is turned off.
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Page 17: Step 4 : Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr
Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector, see page 19. If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video signals from your VCR. - Page 18 CANAL in step 2, press CHAINE +/– 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. Tuning your TV to the VCR MAGNETOSCOPE SONY...
- Page 19 If your TV has a PERITEL connector Press ?/1 (marche/veille) to turn on the VCR. Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly. REGLAGE AUTO The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. REGL CANAL Press CHAINE +/–...
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Page 20: Step 5 : Setting Up The Vcr With The Auto Set Up Function
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 TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system, and VCR clock automatically. -
Page 21: Selecting A Language
Selecting a language If you prefer an on-screen language other than French, use the on-screen display to select another language. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press MENU, then press M/m to MENU highlight REGLAGES and press... -
Page 22: Presetting Channels
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. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press MENU, then press M/m to MENU highlight REGLAGES and press OK. - Page 23 Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/ CABLE, then press OK. LECTURE Press M/m to highlight NORMAL, then press OK. LECTURE To preset CATV (Cable Television) channels, select CABLE. Press CHAINE +/– to select the • CHAINE programme position. Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE CANAL, then press OK.
- Page 24 Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. LECTURE The channels appear in the following order: Channel coverage CATV (TV distribution) HYPER If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press “0”...
- Page 25 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. Press CHAINE +/– or the programme number buttons to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.
- Page 26 Channel system for the French CATV network Corresponding REGLAGE channel CANAL number • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK. Notes • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
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Page 27: Changing/Disabling Programme Positions
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. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually. -
Page 28: Before You Start
Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme LECTURE position. The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill the gap. Press OK to confirm the setting. LECTURE To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3 through 5. - Page 29 Press M/m to highlight LISTE DES CHAINES, then press OK. LECTURE Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable. LECTURE Press ANNUL/0. ANNUL/0 The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable.
- Page 30 Changing the station names 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. •...
- Page 31 Enter the station name. 1 Press M/m to select a character. LECTURE Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below. A t B t … t Z t a t b t … t z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t (symbols) t (blank space) 2 Press , to set the next character.
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Page 32: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly. If the VCR clock was not set in the Auto Set Up procedure, you need to set it manually. The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal. - Page 33 Press M/m to set the day. LECTURE Press , to highlight the month and set the month pressing M/m. LECTURE Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing , to highlight LECTURE the item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits.
- Page 34 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. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press MENU, then press M/m to MENU highlight REGLAGES and press OK.
- Page 35 Press m to highlight HEURE DU PROGRAMME, then press OK. LECTURE Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position of the station LECTURE that carries a time signal appears. If the VCR does not receive a time signal from any station, REGLAGE AUTO returns to NON automatically.
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Page 36: Setting The Canal Plus Decoder
Setting the Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record the Canal Plus programme if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the VCR. Connecting a decoder DECODEUR/ t ENTREE LIGNE-2 i LIGNE-1 (TV) : Signal flow Setting the Canal Plus channel To watch or record the Canal Plus programme, set your VCR to receive the channel using the on-screen display. - Page 37 Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK. LECTURE Press M/m to highlight DECODEUR/LIGNE2, then press LECTURE Press M/m to highlight DECODEUR, then press OK. LECTURE Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU The menu disappears from the TV screen. Press MENU again.
- Page 38 Press M/m to highlight NORME, then press OK. LECTURE Press M/m to highlight L or B/G, then press OK. LECTURE • To receive broadcasts in France, highlight L. • To receive broadcasts using the PAL system (for example, in Germany or Switzerland), highlight B/G.
- Page 39 Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE CANAL, then press OK. LECTURE Press M/m to select the Canal Plus channel, then press OK. LECTURE Press M/m to highlight TV- PAYANTE/CANAL+, then press LECTURE Press M/m to highlight OUI, then press OK. LECTURE Press MENU to exit the menu.
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Page 40: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a tape Before you start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. - Page 41 To use the time counter Press ANNUL/0 at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter. MAGN To display the counter on the TV screen, press Notes •...
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Page 42: Recording Tv Programmes
Recording TV programmes Before you start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a decoder, turn it on. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press CHAINE +/–... - Page 43 To check the remaining time Press AFFICH. With the display on, press COMPT/DUREE REST to check the remaining time. Each time you press COMPT/DUREE REST, the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The indicates the remaining time. 0 : 0 0 : 2 Time counter In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure DUREE CASSETTE in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set according to the tape type you...
- Page 44 Notes • The AFFICH information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow- motion playback. • The AFFICH information will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape. • If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL (SECAM, MESECAM) and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct.
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Page 45: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Dial Timer
Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods, that will be broadcast within the next month. - Page 46 Press PROG “START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window. Turn PROG You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE +/– buttons. CHAINE Press PROG...
- Page 47 Press PROG. PROG The programme position or station name appears in the display window. Turn PROG to set the programme position. PROG To record from a decoder or other source connected to the LIGNE-1 (TV) or ENTREE LIGNE-2 connector, turn CHOIX ENTREE to display “L1”...
- Page 48 To set the clock Turn PROG so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window. Press PROG. “DAY” appears in the display window. Turn PROG to set the day. Press PROG. “MONTH” appears in the display window. Turn and press After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again. Turn and press When you have finished setting the time, press clock.
- Page 49 About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programmes have already been set.
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Page 50: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Showview System
Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system 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. -
Page 51: To Stop Recording
Press OK. The date, start and stop times, LECTURE programme position or station name, tape speed, and VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen. CHOIX If “– –” appears in the “PROG.” ENTREE (programme) column (this may happen for local broadcasts), you ANNUL/0 have to set the appropriate programme position manually. - Page 52 Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse order. AUJOURD. t DIM-SAM (Sunday to Saturday) t LUN-SAM (Monday to Saturday) t LUN-VEN (Monday to Friday) t SAM (every Saturday) ...
- Page 53 Tips • To set the programme position, you can also use the CHAINE +/– 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. •...
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Page 54: Setting The Timer Manually
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. •... - Page 55 Set the date, start and stop times, programme position or station name, LECTURE tape speed, and VPS/PDC function: 1 Press , to highlight each item in turn. 2 Press M/m to set each item. CHOIX ENTREE To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset.
- Page 56 Tips • To set the programme position, you can also use the CHAINE +/– 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. •...
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Page 57: Additional Operations
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds Before you start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Playback options View the picture during fast-forward or rewind Play at high speed Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Rewind and start play To resume normal playback... -
Page 58: Setting The Recording Duration Time
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. Before you start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. While recording, press z ENR. -
Page 59: Synchronized Recording
Synchronized Recording You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the DECODEUR/ ENTREE LIGNE-2 connector. The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work. When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns on and starts recording a programme from DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-2. - Page 60 Press CHOIX ENTREE or CHAINE +/– to display “L2” in the display window. Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want to record, then turn it off. Press SP/LP to select the tape speed. Hold down ENR SYNCHRO for more than two seconds.
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Page 61: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings
Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings … Before you start • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTES and press OK. Press M/m to highlight LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS, then press OK: •... - Page 62 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. Programme 1 Programme 2 Programme 1...
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Page 63: Searching Using The Acces Smart Function
Searching using the Acces Smart function If you record multiple programmes on a tape, use the Acces Smart 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 ACCES SMART screen. - Page 64 To record in a blank space Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the ACCES SMART screen. Select the last blank row in step 3, then press OK. The VCR rewinds/fast-forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank space, then stops.
- Page 65 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.
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Page 66: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the 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. - Page 67 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.
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Page 68: Reducing The Vcr's Power Consumption
Reducing the VCR’s power consumption You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off (standby mode) to reduce the VCR’s power consumption. Press MENU, then select OPTIONS, then press OK. Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK. Press M/m to select VEILLE ECO, then press OK. -
Page 69: Changing Menu Options
Changing menu options Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press OK. Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK. VITESSE AUTO. DUREE CASSETTE STANDARD COULEUR RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER Press M/m to select the option, then press OK. Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK. Press MENU to return to the original screen. - Page 70 Menu option DUREE CASSETTE • E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape. STANDARD COULEUR OPTIONS-2 Menu option DECODEUR/ LIGNE2 OPTIONS PROGRAMM. VEILLE ECO ENREG. TV DIRECT Note • When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicators in the display window remain lit even when VEILLE ECO is set to OUI.
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Page 71: Editing With Another Vcr
Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LIGNE-1 (TV) or ENTREE LIGNE-2 connector of this VCR. Refer to the examples A and B and choose the connection that best suits your VCR. -
Page 72: Operation (When Recording On This Vcr)
Notes • If you connect this VCR to both the ENTREE LIGNE and SORTIE LIGNE jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise. • If the other VCR does not have a PERITEL connector, use the VMC-2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR. -
Page 73: Additional Information
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... - Page 74 Symptom The picture rolls vertically during picture search. The picture has no sound. No TV programme appears on the TV screen. TV reception is poor. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. The tape is ejected when you press z ENR.
- Page 75 Symptom Remedy The VPS/PDC function • Check that the clock and the date are set correctly. does not operate • Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one properly. (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.
- Page 76 Symptom The SMARTLINK function does not work. The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen. The display window becomes dim. The VCR needs to be cleaned. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture Troubleshooting Remedy • Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC, EASYLINK, Q-Link, EURO VIEW LINK, or T-V LINK.
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Page 77: Specifications
Specifications System Channel coverage SECAM (L): VHF F2 to F10 UHF F21 to F69 CATV B to Q HYPER S21 to S41 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... -
Page 78: Index
Index Acces Smart 63 Adjusting picture 25 tracking 66 Aerial hookup 13 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 25 Auto Long Play 69 Auto Set Up 20 Canal Plus 36 Changing the programme position 27 Changing the station name 30 Cleaning the video heads 73 Clock setting 32 Colour system compatible colour systems... -
Page 80: Quick Start Guide
(“G” for B/G, “L” for L). Sony Corporation ... Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that MAGNETOSOPE SONY appears clearly on the TV screen. Refer to your TV’s instruction manual for tuning instructions..Press REGL CANAL.