Operating Instructions

3-081-524-E2 (1) GB

Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions

PAL

SLV-SE830D/E SLV-SE737E SLV-SX737D SLV-SE730D/E SLV-SX730D/E SLV-SE630D/E SLV-SE230D © 2003 Sony Corporation

WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

Precautions Safety • This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. • If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains, even if the unit itself has been turned off. • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Installing • Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book or similar unit. • 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.

2 WARNING

Caution Television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner. Compatible colour systems This VCR is designed to record using the PAL (B/ G) colour system and play back using the PAL (B/ G) colour system. 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.

Getting Started 4 Index to parts and controls 11 Step 1 : Unpacking 12 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 16 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 20 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 23 Setting the clock 25 Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data (not available on SLVSE630D/E and SE230D) 26 Selecting a language 27 Presetting channels 30 Changing/disabling programme positions 35 Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

Basic Operations 38 Playing a tape 40 Recording TV programmes 44 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830D/E only) 49 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system (not available on SLV-SE630D/E) 53 Recording TV programmes using the timer

Additional Operations 56 Playing/searching at various speeds 58 Setting the recording duration time 59 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings 61 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLVSE230D) 64 Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE230D) 66 Adjusting the picture 67 Reducing the VCR’s power consumption 68 Changing menu options

Getting Started

Table of contents

Editing 70 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system 72 Basic editing 73 Audio dubbing (SLV-SE830D/E only)

Additional Information 74 Troubleshooting 78 Specifications 79 Index Back Cover Quick Start Guide

Table of contents

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Getting Started

Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Front panel For SLV-SE830D/E

A ?/1 (on/standby) switch

L X (pause) button (38) (48) (72) (73)

B Remote sensor (12)

M PROGRAM +/– buttons* (45) (57) (66)

C Tape compartment D A (eject) button (38) E m (rewind) button (38) (56) F Shuttle ring (56) G H (play) button* (38) (56) H M (fast-forward) button (38) (56) I JOG button (56) J REC z (record) button (41) (58) (72) K x (stop) button* (22) (38) (72) (73)

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N

DIAL TIMER (44)

O AUDIO DUB button (73) P t LINE-2 L (left) o R (right) jacks (covered)* (70) (71) (73) How to open the jack cover 1 Press the bottom of the cover. 2 Hook your finger on the top edge of the cover and pull it open. * The H (play), x (stop) and PROGRAM + buttons and jack cover have a tactile dot.

For SLV-SE737E, SX737D, SE730D/E, SX730D/E and SE630D/E Getting Started

A ?/1 (on/standby) switch B Remote sensor (12) C Tape compartment D A (eject) button (38) E m (rewind) button (38) (56) F H (play) button* (38) (56)

H REC z (record) button (41) (58) (72) I x (stop) button* (22) (38) (72) (73) J X (pause) button (38) (72) (73) K PROGRAM +/– buttons* (57) (66) * The H (play), x (stop) and PROGRAM + buttons have a tactile dot.

G M (fast-forward) button (38) (56)

continued Index to parts and controls

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For SLV-SE230D

A ?/1 (on/standby) switch B A (eject) button (38) C Remote sensor (12) D Tape compartment E m (rewind) button (38) (56) F H (play) button* (38) (56) G M (fast-forward) button (38) (56)


H REC z (record) button (41) (58) (72) I x (stop) button* (22) (38) (72) (73) J X (pause) button (38) (72) (73) K PROGRAM +/– buttons* (57) (66) * The H (play), x (stop) and PROGRAM + buttons have a tactile dot.

Display window

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2

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4

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A Tape indicator

E TV indicator (43)

B VIDEO indicator (17) (41)

F STEREO indicator (61)

C Time counter/clock/line/programme position indicator (38) (40) (72)

G Tape speed indicators (40)

D

(smartlink) indicator (18)

Getting Started

For SLV-SE830D/E, SE737E, SX737D, SE730D/E and SX730D/E

H Timer/recording indicator (41) (46) (51) (54)

For SLV-SE630D/E and SE230D

A Tape indicator

E STEREO indicator* (61)

B Time counter/clock/line/programme position indicator (38) (40) (72)

F VIDEO indicator (17) (41)

C Timer indicator (46) (51) (54)

G Playback indicator * not available on SLV-SE230D

D Recording indicator (41)


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Rear panel For SLV-SE830D/E, SE737E, SX737D, SE730D/E, SX730D/E and SE630D/E

For SLV-SE230D

A

(in from antenna) connector (16) (17)

B LINE-3 (DEC/EXT) connector*1 LINE-2 (DEC/EXT) connector*2 (19) (35) (71) C Mains lead (16) (17) D AUDIO (OUT/SORTIE) R/D (right) L/G (left) jacks*3 (19)


E LINE-1 (EURO AV) connector (17) (35) (70) F 1

(out to tv) connector (16) (17)

* SLV-SE830D/E *2 SLV-SE737E, SX737D, SE730D/E, SX730D/E, SE630D/E and SE230D *3 not available on SLV-SE630D/E

A Z (eject) button (38)

Remote commander

(wide) button (for TV) (14) (15)

C

DISPLAY button (14) (38) (41)

D COUNTER/REMAIN button (41) E Programme number buttons*1 (13) (42)

Getting Started

B

F - (ten’s digit) button (13) (42) 1

2

3

G / (Teletext) button (for TV)*2 (14)

4

5

6

7

8

9

H 2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) (13)

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I a TV power on/TV mode select button (for TV)*2 (13) J z REC (record) button (41) (58) K SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button*3 (40) L MENU button (23) (59) M X (pause)/M button (23) (38) x (stop)/m button (23) (38) m (rewind)/< button (23) (38) (56) M (fast-forward)/, button (23) (38) (56) H (play)/OK button*1 (23) (38) (56) *1 The H (play), AUDIO MONITOR, number 5 and PROG + buttons have a tactile dot. *2 SLV-SE830D/E, SE737E and SX737D only *3 not available on SLV-SE230D


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N [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch (12) O ?/1 (on/standby) switch (13) (14) (51) P AUDIO MONITOR button*1*3 (14) (62) Q t TV/VIDEO button (13) (17) (41) R CLEAR button (38) (50) (59) 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

S INPUT SELECT button (40) (54) (72) T PROG (programme) +/– buttons*1 (13) (40) c ⁄ C Teletext page access buttons (for TV)*2 (14)

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U y SLOW button*4 (56) V ×2 button*4 (56) W ./> (index search) buttons*3*4 (64) X

TIMER button (49) (53)

*1 The H (play), AUDIO MONITOR, number 5 and PROG + buttons have a tactile dot. *2 SLV-SE830D/E, SE737E and SX737D only *3 not available on SLV-SE230D *4 FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (SLVSE830D/E, SE737E and SX737D only)


Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander

• R6 (size AA) batteries

• Aerial cable

Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 11 models: SLV-SE830D, SE830E, SE737E, SX737D, SE730D, SE730E, SX730D, SX730E, SE630D, SE630E and SE230D. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-SE830D/E is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE830D/E only.”

Unpacking

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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.

Remote sensor

[TV] / [VIDEO]

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2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

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

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AUDIO MONITOR

DISPLAY

t TV/VIDEO

-

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2

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4

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7

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?/1

Programme number buttons

0

/ PROG +/–/ c⁄ C

2 +/– a

FASTEXT buttons

TV control buttons To

Press

Set the TV to standby mode

?/1

Select an input source: aerial in or line in

t TV/VIDEO

Select the TV’s programme position

Programme number buttons, -, PROG +/–

Adjust the volume of the TV

2 +/–

1

Switch to TV (Teletext off)*

a (TV) continued Setting up the remote commander

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To

Press / (Teletext)

1

Switch to Teletext* Select the sound*

AUDIO MONITOR

Use FASTEXT*1

FASTEXT buttons

2

Call up the on-screen display Change the Teletext page*

1

Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For other manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLVSE830D/E, SE737E and SX737D only)” below.)

DISPLAY c⁄ C (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. *1 SLV-SE830D/E, SE737E and SX737D only *2 not available on SLV-SE230D

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLVSE830D/E, SE737E and SX737D 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.

1 Set [TV] / [VIDEO] at the top of the remote commander to [TV]. Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the programme 2 number buttons. Then release ?/1. Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV: ?/1, t TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, - (ten’s digit), PROG +/–, 2 +/–, a (TV), / (Teletext), FASTEXT buttons, (wide)*, MENU*, M/m/