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- Page 1 3-090-242-E2 (1) GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV-SE840N SLV-SE740N SLV-SX740N SLV-SE640N SLV-SE440K © 2004 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. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
63 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings 65 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV- SE440K) 68 Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE440K) 70 Adjusting the picture 71 Reducing the VCR’s power consumption 72 Changing menu options Editing... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel For SLV-SE840N A ?/1 (on/standby) switch B Remote sensor (12) C Tape compartment D A (eject) button (39) E H (play) button* (39) (58)/M (fast-forward)/m (rewind) (40) (58)/Playback Dial (40) (58) F x (stop) button (22) (39) (76) (77) - Page 5 For SLV-SE740N, SX740N and SE640N A ?/1 (on/standby) switch B Remote sensor (12) C Tape compartment D A (eject) button (39) E H (play) button* (39) (58)/M (fast-forward)/m (rewind) (40) (58)/Playback Dial (40) (58) F x (stop) button (22) (39) (76) (77) G X (pause) button (39) (76) (77) H REC z (record) button (43) (60) (76)
- Page 6 For SLV-SE440K A ?/1 (on/standby) switch B A (eject) button (39) C Remote sensor (12) D Tape compartment E H (play) button* (39) (58)/M (fast-forward)/m (rewind) (40) (58)/Playback Dial (40) (58) Index to parts and controls F x (stop) button (22) (39) (76) (77)
- Page 7 E TV indicator (45) F STEREO indicator (65) G Tape speed indicators (42) H Timer/recording indicator (43) (48) (53) (56) E STEREO indicator* (65) F VIDEO indicator (17) (43) G Playback indicator * not available on SLV-SE440K Index to parts and controls continued...
- Page 8 Rear panel For SLV-SE840N, SE740N, SX740N and SE640N For SLV-SE440K (in from antenna) connector (16) (17) B LINE-3 (DEC/EXT) connector* LINE-2 (DEC/EXT) connector* (19) (36) (75) C Mains lead (16) (17) D AUDIO (OUT/SORTIE) R/D (right) L/G (left) jacks* (19)
- Page 9 Remote commander A Z (eject) button (39) (wide) button (for TV) (14) (15) DISPLAY button (14) (40) (43) D COUNTER/REMAIN button (43) E Programme number buttons* (44) F - (ten’s digit) button (13) (44) G / (Teletext) button (for TV)* H 2 (volume) +/–...
- Page 10 V ×2 button* (58) W ./> (index search) buttons* (68) TIMER button (51) (55) (play), AUDIO MONITOR, number 5 and PROG + buttons have a tactile dot. SLV-SE840N only not available on SLV-SE440K FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (SLV-SE840N only) (14)
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Page 11: Step 1 : Unpacking
Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries • Aerial cable Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this VCR. How to use this manual The instructions in this manual are for the 5 models: SLV-SE840N, SE740N, SX740N, SE640N and SE440K. -
Page 12: Step 2 : Setting Up The Remote Commander
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 symbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV. - Page 13 DISPLAY 2 +/– TV control buttons Set the TV to standby mode Select an input source: aerial in or line in Select the TV’s programme position Adjust the volume of the TV Switch to TV (Teletext off)* AUDIO MONITOR t TV/VIDEO Programme number buttons...
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Page 14: Controlling Other Tvs With The Remote Commander
SLV-SE440K Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLV-SE840N only) The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number. Set [TV] / [VIDEO] at the top of the remote commander to [TV]. - Page 15 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 switch to wide mode, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers. Manufacturer Code number Sony , 02 Akai Ferguson Grundig , 11*...
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Page 16: Step 3 : Connecting The Vcr
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 17. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to panel of the VCR. - Page 17 If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector AERIAL IN Scart (EURO-AV) : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to the rear panel of the VCR. Connect aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.
- Page 18 About the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE640N and SE440K) If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC* EASYLINK* VIEW LINK* VCR automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page (the indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the TV).
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Page 19: Additional Connections
Additional connections To a stereo system (not available on SLV-SE640N and SE440K) You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the AUDIO R/D L/G jacks as shown on the right. To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through Using the Line Through function, you can watch programmes from a satellite... -
Page 20: Step 4 : Setting Up The Vcr With The Auto Set Up Function
Step 4 : 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. - Page 21 Press M/m/</, to select the abbreviation of your country from the table in step 4, then press OK. If your country does not appear, select OTHERS. • SLV-SE440K The SYSTEM SELECT menu appears. • SLV-SE840N, SE740N, SX740N and SE640N AUTO SET UP starts (SYSTEM SELECT menu is skipped for these models).
- Page 22 Press M/m/</, to select the appropriate TV system, then press The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them (in the appropriate order for your local area). If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions”...
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Page 23: Step 5 : Selecting The Tv System
Step 5 : Selecting the TV system You must select the appropriate TV system for your area. … 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/</ MENU , to highlight INSTALLATION... -
Page 24: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly. The Auto Clock Set function* works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal. … Before you start •... - Page 25 Set the day, month, and year in sequence by pressing , to select the item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits, then press ,. The day of the week is set automatically. Press M/m to select ON for the setting of the Auto Clock Set function*.
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Page 26: Downloading The Tv Tuner's Preset Data (Slv-Se840N, Se740N And Sx740N Only)
Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data (SLV-SE840N, SE740N and SX740N only) You can download your TV tuner’s preset data to the VCR and tune the VCR according to that data using the SMARTLINK connection. … Before you start • Turn on the VCR and the TV. •... -
Page 27: Selecting A Language
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. •... -
Page 28: 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/</ MENU , to highlight INSTALLATION... - Page 29 Press </, repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. Press M/m to highlight NAME, then press ,. Enter the station name. 1 Press M/m to select a character. Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below. A t B t …...
- Page 30 • The VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically. Notes • SYSTEM is displayed in MANUAL TUNING menu (SLV-SE440K only) (see page 28). • If the TV sound is distored or noisy, select the appropriate TV system (“G” or “K”) for your area (see page 23).
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Page 31: 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 32: Before You Start
Press OK, then press M/m to move to the desired programme position. Press OK to confirm the setting. To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3 through 5. Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. - Page 33 Press M/m to highlight MANUAL SET UP, then press ,. Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable. To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly. Press CLEAR. CLEAR The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right.
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Page 34: Changing The Station Names
Changing the station names You can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). The VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically*. * not available on SLV-SE640N and SE440K Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. •... - Page 35 You can set up to 4 characters for the station name. Press OK to confirm the new name. Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU Note • SYSTEM is displayed in MANUAL TUNING menu (SLV-SE440K only) (see page 34). MA NUAL TUNING 0 3 3 –...
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Page 36: Setting The Canal Plus Decoder
Setting the Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the VCR. Connecting a decoder LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)* LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)* AERIAL IN Aerial cable (supplied) Scart (EURO-AV) : Signal flow Setting Canal Plus channels To watch or record Canal Plus programmes, set your VCR to receive the channels using the on-screen display. - Page 37 Press MENU, then press M/m/</ MENU , to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK. Press M/m to highlight MANUAL SET UP, then press ,. Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to set for the decoder, then press ,. To display positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly.
- Page 38 • When you watch Canal Plus programmes through the RFU input of the TV, press t TV/VIDEO so that the VIDEO indicator appears in the display window. • SYSTEM is displayed in MANUAL TUNING menu (SLV-SE440K only) (see page 37).
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Page 39: 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 40 Using Playback Dial on the With Playback Dial, you can operate the following playback options. Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Note • Do not turn Playback Dial forcibly. It may damage Playback Dial. To set the colour system If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set COLOUR SYSTEM in the USER SET menu to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in (see page 72).
- Page 41 Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE640N and SE440K) If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the TV, set the TV to the video channel, and start playback automatically with one button. Insert a tape.
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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. If no picture or sound is reproduced on the TV, press t TV/VIDEO on the remote commander to display VIDEO indicator on the display window. - Page 43 Press z REC to start recording. The recording indicator lights up in the display window. Recording indicator To stop recording Press x (stop). To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY twice. 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.
- Page 44 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. Tips • To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander.
- Page 45 Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE640N and SE440K) 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). Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
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Page 46: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Dial Timer (Slv-Se840N Only)
Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE840N only) The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods, that will be broadcast within the next month. - Page 47 Press DIAL TIMER. DIAL TIMER “START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time. DIAL TIMER You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/–...
- Page 48 Press DIAL TIMER The programme position or LINE input appears in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more INPUT SELECT of the LINE inputs, turn to display the connected line in the display window. Press DIAL TIMER “OK”...
- Page 49 To set the clock Hold down DIAL TIMER so that “DAY” appears in the display window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day. Press DIAL TIMER. “MONTH” appears in the display window. Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the month, and then the year.
- Page 50 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 51: Recording Tv Programmes Using The
Recording TV programmes using the ShowView ® system SX740N 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. - Page 52 Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. CLEAR Press OK. The date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed and VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen.
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Page 53: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Showview System (Slv-Se840N, Se740N And Sx740N Only)
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. 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 x (stop). Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. - Page 54 To use the Auto Tape Speed function In step 4 above, press m to select AUTO. When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode.
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Page 55: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Timer
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. - Page 56 Set the date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed and VPS/PDC function*: 1 Press , to select each item in turn. 2 Press M/m to set each item. INPUT SELECT To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset. •...
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Page 57: The Timer
To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: •... -
Page 58: 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 To resume normal playback Press H (play). - Page 59 • Adjust the picture using the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the VCR 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 •...
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Page 60: 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 REC. -
Page 61: Synchronized Recording (Not Available On Slv-Se640N And Se440K)
Synchronized Recording (not available on SLV-SE640N and SE440K) You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the LINE-3 (DEC/ EXT)* (or LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)* 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 LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)* 2 (DEC/EXT)*... -
Page 62: Available On Slv-Se640N And
Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording function Before you start... • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. -
Page 63: 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 TIMER PROGRAMMING and press OK. - Page 64 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 65: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes (Not Available On Slv-Se440K)
To listen to Stereo Left channel Right channel Standard sound* * Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels in stereo programmes Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE440K) On-screen display Display window MAIN STEREO STEREO MAIN/SUB... - Page 66 Left channel Right channel Mix sound* Mono sound * The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE440K) On-screen display NICAM, STEREO NICAM, LCH NICAM, RCH...
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Page 67: Programmes (Not Available On Slv
• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT connections. • When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting. Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE440K) Bilingual Usually mixed left/right channels... -
Page 68: Searching Using The Index Function (Not Available On Slv-Se440K)
Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up to ±20, respectively. The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that point. To stop searching Press x (stop). Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE440K) INDEX SCAN INDEX SEARCH : B B + 0 2... -
Page 69: Not Available On Slv-Se440K
However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause. • When you press . (index search), if there is nothing recorded before the selected index signal, playback may not start exactly at the index signal. Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE440K) -
Page 70: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. During playback, press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR to display the tracking meter. -
Page 71: 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 press M/m/</, to highlight USER SET and press Press M/m to highlight POWER SAVE. Press , to set to ECO1 or ECO2, then press OK. -
Page 72: Changing Menu Options
Changing menu options Press MENU, then select USER SET or EASY OPERATION and press Press M/m to select the option. Press , to change the setting, then press OK. Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. USER SET Menu option TAPE SELECT COLOUR SYSTEM... - Page 73 • STANDARD to display the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu when pressing the • SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when pressing the For details, see pages 51 and 55. not available on SLV-SE440K not available on SLV-SE640N and SE440K TIMER button. TIMER button. TIMER button.
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Page 74: Editing
Editing Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR. -
Page 75: System
Example C Other VCR (Player) Scart (EURO-AV) Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-SE840N only) Connect the LINE-2 L on the stereo system, using an audio cable (not supplied). Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour. •... -
Page 76: Basic Editing
Basic editing 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. Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. -
Page 77: Audio Dubbing (Slv-Se840N Only)
Audio dubbing This feature lets you record over the normal audio track. The monaural sound previously recorded is replaced while the original hi-fi sound remains unchanged. Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder. Before you start... -
Page 78: Additional Information
• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). - Page 79 • Adjust the tracking. recorded with the VCR is • The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using a not in stereo or the Sony video head cleaning cassette as explained above. STEREO indicator in the display window is flashing.
- Page 80 Symptom The SHOWVIEW menu or the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu does not appear. The VPS/PDC function does not operate properly. The SYNCHRO REC button turns off while recording or does not go back to recording standby mode. The Synchronized Recording function does not work.
- Page 81 Symptom Remedy A tape cannot be • Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment. inserted. The remote commander • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the does not function. • Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with •...
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Page 82: Specifications
SLV-SE640N and SE440K General Power requirements 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption • SLV-SE440K 15 W 1.2 W (POWER SAVE is set to ECO2, minimum) • SLV-SE640N 17 W 1.2 W (POWER SAVE is set to ECO2, minimum) •... - Page 83 Approx. 360 × 95 × 255 mm (SLV-SE440K) Approx. 430 × 96 × 255 mm (SLV-SE840N, SE740N, SX740N and SE640N) Mass Approx. 2.8 kg (SLV-SE440K) Approx. 3.1 kg (SLV-SE840N, SE740N, SX740N and SE640N) Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
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Page 84: Index
Index Adjusting picture 70 tracking 70 Aerial hookup 16 Audio dubbing 77 Audio monitor 66 Audio track 67 Auto Clock Set 22 Auto Set Up 20 Canal Plus 36 Changing the programme position 31 Changing the station name 34 Cleaning the video heads 78 Clock setting 24 Colour system compatible colour systems... -
Page 88: Quick Start Guide
TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To change the RF channel.” ... Connect the mains lead to the mains. Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia ... Press M/m/</, to select a language, then press OK..When the COUNTRY SELECTION menu appears, press M/m/</, to...