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Sony SLV-SE600A Operating Instructions Manual

Sony SLV-SE600A Operating Instructions Manual

Sony operating instructions video cassette recorder

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3-868-273-E2 (1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC4.43
SLV-SE600A/E
SLV-SX600E
SLV-SE650D
SLV-SE700D1/D2/E1/E2
SLV-SX700D/E
SLV-SE800D1/D2/E
SLV-SX800D
© 2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-868-273-E2 (1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC4.43 SLV-SE600A/E SLV-SX600E SLV-SE650D SLV-SE700D1/D2/E1/E2 SLV-SX700D/E SLV-SE800D1/D2/E SLV-SX800D © 2000 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    48 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D only) 53 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E) 57 Recording TV programmes using the timer Additional Operations 61 Playing/searching at various speeds...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    • R6 (size AA) batteries Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 14 models: SLV-SE600A, SE600E, SX600E, SE650D, SE700D1, SE700D2, SE700E1, SE700E2, SX700D, SX700E, SE800D1, SE800D2, SE800E, and SX800D. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR.
  • Page 5: 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 6 FASTEXT buttons TV control buttons Set the TV to standby mode Select an input source: aerial in or line in Select the TV’s programme position Setting up the remote commander WIDE AUDIO MONITOR DISPLAY t TV/VIDEO Programme number buttons PROG +/–/ 2 +/–...
  • Page 7: Controlling Other Tvs With The Remote Commander

    Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (not available on SLV-SE600A/E, SX600E, and SE650D) 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 8 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 Sony Akai Ferguson Grundig Hitachi...
  • Page 9: Step 3 : Connecting The Vcr

    Step 3 : Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 10. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Mains lead to mains : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR.
  • Page 10 If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Mains lead to mains : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR. Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.
  • Page 11 With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning on the TV. For details, see “Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E)” on page 43. • One Touch Menu You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the VCR’s on-screen display automatically by pressing MENU on the remote...
  • Page 12: Additional Connections

    Additional connections To a stereo system (not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E) You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the AUDIO OUT R/L jacks as shown on the right. To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through...
  • Page 13: Step 4 : Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr

    Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picture from the VCR” below. RF CHANNEL PROGRAM +/– SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER continued Tuning your TV to the VCR...
  • Page 14 Press RF CHANNEL. AUTO SET UP You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel. RF CHANNEL To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/–...
  • Page 15 If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector ?/1 ON/STANDBY Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR. ON/STANDBY Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly. AUTO SET UP The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. RF CHANNEL Press PROGRAM +/–...
  • Page 16: 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 language for the on-screen display, TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system*, and VCR clock* automatically.
  • Page 17 If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 30. If you use the SMARTLINK connection (not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E), the Preset Download function starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashes in the display window during download.
  • Page 18 • 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. * not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function...
  • Page 19: 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 (not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E) works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If the Auto Set Up function did not...
  • Page 20: Setting The Clock

    Press M/m to highlight MANUAL ADJUST, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to set the day. PLAY Press , to highlight the month and set the month pressing M/m. PLAY Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing , to highlight the PLAY item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits.
  • Page 21 Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU Tips • To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits by pressing M/m. • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. Note •...
  • Page 22: Before You Start

    Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function (not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E) Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MENU SETTINGS and press OK.
  • Page 23 Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OK. PLAY Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries a time PLAY signal appears. If the VCR does not receive a time signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically.
  • Page 24: 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. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MENU SETTINGS and press OK.
  • Page 25 Press M/m/</, to highlight the desired language, then press OK. PLAY Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU • 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...
  • Page 26: 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. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MENU SETTINGS and press OK.
  • Page 27 Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then press PLAY Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/CATV, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight NORMAL, then press OK. PLAY To preset CATV (Cable Television) channels, select CATV. Press PROG +/– to select the programme •...
  • Page 28 Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. The channels appear in the following PLAY order: • VHF E2 - E12 • VHF Italian channel A - H • UHF E21 - E69 • CATV S1 - S20 •...
  • Page 29: If The Picture Is Not Clear

    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 PROG +/– or the programme number buttons to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.
  • Page 30: Changing/Disabling Programme Positions

    If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them. You can also change the station names (not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E). If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually. Changing programme positions Before you start…...
  • Page 31 Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to change the programme position, PLAY then press ,. To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly. Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position. PLAY The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate...
  • Page 32 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. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MENU LISTS, and press OK.
  • Page 33 Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable. PLAY Press CLEAR. CLEAR 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. Press MENU to exit the menu.
  • Page 34 Changing the station names (not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E) 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…...
  • Page 35 Press ,. PLAY Enter the station name. 1 Press M/m to select a character. PLAY 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 …...
  • Page 36: Setting The Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Decoder (Not Available On Slv-Se600A)

    (not supplied) to the VCR. Connecting a decoder DECODER/t LINE-3 IN* DECODER/t LINE-2 IN* i LINE-1 (TV) Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE600A) Scart cable (supplied with decoder) Scart (EURO-AV) AERIAL OUT Aerial cable...
  • Page 37 Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight DECODER/ LINE3* (or DECODER/LINE2* PLAY press OK. Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE600A) PROG +/– MENU OPTIONS OPTIONS - 1 OPTIONS - 2 RETURN SELECT :...
  • Page 38 SETTINGS and press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then press PLAY Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/CATV, then press OK. PLAY Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE600A) OPTIONS - 2 DECODER / LINE3 DECODER TIMER OPTIONS VARIABLE POWER SAVE...
  • Page 39 Press M/m to select the PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight PAY-TV/CANAL+, then press OK. PLAY Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE600A) TUNER PROG. NORMAL / CATV NORMAL CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+...
  • Page 40 • When you watch PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes through the RFU input of the TV, press t TV/VIDEO so that the VIDEO indicator appears in the display window. SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D only SLV-SE600E, SX600E, SE650D, SE700D1/D2/E1/E2, and SX700D/E only Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE600A) TUNER PROG. NORMAL / CATV...
  • Page 41: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a tape NTSC PB 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. Z EJECT DISPLAY CLEAR H PLAY...
  • Page 42 Press H PLAY. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. PLAY Additional tasks Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape 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 PAL only PAL and NTSC...
  • Page 43 Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E) 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.
  • Page 44: Recording Tv Programmes

    Recording TV programmes 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. Recording TV programmes COUNTER/ REMAIN DISPLAY SP/LP t TV/VIDEO PROG +/–...
  • Page 45 Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or station name* • PROG want to record. Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. SP / LP LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP. However, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality.
  • Page 46 • About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be displayed. • The station name* signals. not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E not available on SLV-SE600A Recording TV programmes may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information...
  • Page 47 Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E) 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).
  • Page 48: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Dial Timer (Slv-Se800D1/D2/E And Sx800D Only)

    Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D 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 49 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date. DIAL TIMER 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 50 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time. DIAL TIMER You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons. PROGRAM TRACKING Press DIAL TIMER. DIAL TIMER The programme position or station name appears in the display window.
  • Page 51 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The 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 52 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.
  • Page 53: Recording Tv Programmes Using The

    • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 79). Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E) CLEAR Programme number buttons...
  • Page 54 For details about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/ PDC signals” on page 55. If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting. Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E) TIMER. TIMER METHOD...
  • Page 55 VPS/PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs. Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E) indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for TIMER 2 8 .
  • Page 56 • The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a satellite programme. • The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals. Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E) indicator turns off...
  • Page 57: 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 58 Press TIMER For SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E: The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen. PLAY For SLV-SE650D, SE700D1/D2/E1/E2, SX700D/E, SE800D1/D2/E, and SX800D: • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE: The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press M/m to select STANDARD, then press OK.
  • Page 59 Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU 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.
  • Page 60 • The VPS/PDC function* is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a satellite programme. • The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals. * not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E Recording TV programmes using the timer...
  • Page 61: Additional Operations

    Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds SLV-SE800D1/D2/E, SX800D Shuttle ring SLV-SE600A/E, SX600E, SE650D, SE700D1/D2/E1/E2, SX700D/E Playback options View the picture during fast- forward or rewind H PLAY H PLAY Operation During fast-forward, hold down M down m REW/m. Playing/searching at various speeds ×2...
  • Page 62: Using The Shuttle Ring

    Playback options 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 Press H PLAY. Using the shuttle ring (SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D only) With the shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. There are two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode.
  • Page 63 To use the shuttle ring in jog mode Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback. Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change to the jog mode during any playback mode, playback pauses so you can see a still picture. Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one frame.
  • Page 64: 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. While recording, press z REC. indicator appears in the display window. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
  • Page 65: Synchronized Recording (Slv-Se800D1/D2/E And Sx800D Only)

    Synchronized Recording (SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D only) You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the DECODER/LINE-3 IN 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 DECODER/LINE-3 IN.
  • Page 66 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. • Set DECODER/LINE3 to LINE3 in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 79). SYNCHRO REC Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/–...
  • Page 67 Notes • This function may not work with some types of satellite tuners. • Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no operation is performed within a certain amount of time. In this case, the Synchronized Recording also stops automatically.
  • Page 68: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

    Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings … Before you start • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTS and press OK. Press M/m to highlight TIMER LIST, then press •...
  • Page 69 Press M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel, then press OK. The selected setting appears in the TIMER menu. • To change the setting, press </, to highlight the item you want to change, then press M/m to reset it. •...
  • Page 70: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

    Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In ZWEITON (German stereo) system This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window. To select bilingual sound while recording Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
  • Page 71 Bilingual programmes To listen to Main Main and sub Standard sound* * Usually the main sound (monaural) Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. To listen to Stereo/main and sub (left and right channels) Left channel/main Right channel/sub Standard sound...
  • Page 72: Searching Using The Smart Search Function

    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.
  • Page 73 Press OK. The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme. To stop searching Press x 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.
  • Page 74 “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” * not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E Searching using the Smart Search function SMART SEARCH DATE TIME PROG.
  • Page 75: Searching Using The Index Function

    Searching using the index function The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. Press ./> INDEX SEARCH. •...
  • Page 76: Adjusting The Picture

    To resume automatic tracking adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it. About the Reality Regenerator (RR) function (not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E) The Reality Regenerator (RR) function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback.
  • Page 77 To deactivate the OPC function Set OPC to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu. The OPC indicator in the display window turns off. • To set tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at the same time. Notes •...
  • Page 78: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK. 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. Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
  • Page 79 • With the EDIT option ON, the OPC function does not work. SLV-SE600E, SX600E, SE700E1/E2, SX700E, and SE800E only SLV-SE600E, SX600E, SE650D, SE700D1/D2/E1/E2, and SX700D/E only SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D only not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E TIMER button. Changing menu options connector as...
  • Page 80: 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 LINE IN connector or jacks of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.
  • Page 81: How To Connect To A Stereo System

    Example C Your VCR (Recorder) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D only) Connect the LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied). Notes •...
  • Page 82: 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. •...
  • Page 83: Audio Dubbing (Slv-Se800D1/D2/E And Sx800D Only)

    Audio dubbing (SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D only) 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.
  • Page 84 To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR) at the same time. After you use this feature, the audio in playback mode is automatically set to monaural. To stop editing Press x STOP on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR).
  • Page 85: Additional Information

    Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. Symptom The ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch does not function. The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate. The VCR is plugged in but the display window remains dark.
  • Page 86 Symptom 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 REC. Nothing happens when you press z REC. The timer does not operate. The SHOWVIEW menu or the TIMER menu does not appear.
  • Page 87 Symptom Remedy The SYNCHRO REC • The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press button turns off while SYNCHRO REC again. recording or does not go back to recording standby mode. The Synchronized • The connected equipment was not turned off. Recording function does not Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC work.
  • Page 88 Symptom A tape cannot be inserted. The remote commander does not function. The selected input line connector number does not appear in the display window. The SMARTLINK function does not work. The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen. You cannot control other TVs.
  • Page 89: Specifications

    5 C to 40 C Storage temperature –20 C to 60 C Dimensions including projecting parts and controls Approx. 430 × 100 × 283 mm (w/h/d) (SLV-SE600A/E, SX600E, SE650D, SE700D1/D2/E1/E2, SX700D/E) Approx. 430 × 100 × 290 mm (w/h/d) (SLV-SE800D1/ D2/E, SX800D) Mass Approx.
  • Page 90: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel SLV-SE800D1/D2/E, SX800D A ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch (13) B Tape compartment C Remote sensor (5) D A EJECT button (42) E Shuttle ring (62) F H PLAY button (42) (62) G JOG button (63) H z REC (record) button (45) (64) (82)
  • Page 91 E H PLAY button (42) (62) F z REC (record) button (45) (64) (82) G X (pause) button (42) (82) * not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E H x STOP button (42) (82) I M (fast-forward) button (42) (61) J m (rewind) button (42) (61) K PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–...
  • Page 92: Display Window

    (Programme Delivery Control) indicator* (55) G OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (76) SLV-SE600E, SX600E, SE700E1/E2, SX700E, and SE800E only not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D only Index to parts and controls VIDEO VPS SMARTLINK H SMARTLINK indicator*...
  • Page 93: Rear Panel

    C AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9) (10) SLV-SE600E, SX600E, SE650D, SE700D1/D2/E1/E2, and SX700D/E only SLV-SE800D1/D2/E and SX800D only not available on SLV-SE600A/E and SX600E D AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9) (10) E i LINE-1 (TV) i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (10) (36)
  • Page 94: Remote Commander

    STOP/m button (19) (42) (61) (61) H PLAY/OK button (19) (42) FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (not available on SLV-SE600A/E, SX600E, and SE650D) not available on SLV-SE600A/E, SX600E, and SE650D (62) (62) REW (rewind)/< button (42) FF (fast-forward)/, button (42)
  • Page 95 Teletext page access buttons* (for TV) (7) TIMER button (54) (58) X SMART SEARCH button (72) FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (not available on SLV-SE600A/E, SX600E, and SE650D) not available on SLV-SE600A/E, SX600E, and SE650D Index to parts and controls...
  • Page 96 Disabling the programme positions 32 Dubbing. see Editing Editing 80 EP mode 43 Hi-fi audio track 71 Index search 75 Sony Corporation Language selecting 24 LP mode 45 Monaural 70 Monitoring during playback 71 during recording 70 NICAM broadcasts 70...

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