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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.
supplied) to the VCR.
Connecting a decoder
Setting Canal Plus channels
To watch or record Canal Plus programmes, set your VCR to receive the channels
using the on-screen display.
using the on-screen display.
In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR, the TV, and the decoder.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)*
1
or
LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)*
2
AERIAL IN
LINE-1 (EURO AV)
Aerial cable (supplied)
Scart cable
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
(EURO-AV)
Scart cable (not supplied)
Canal Plus
decoder
decoder
: Signal flow
Scart
(EURO-AV)
(EURO-AV)
Getting Star
ted
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Setting the Canal Plus decoder
1
Press MENU, then press M/m/</
, to highlight INSTALLATION
and press OK.
, to highlight INSTALLATION
and press OK.
2
Press M/m to highlight MANUAL
SET UP, then press ,.
SET UP, then press ,.
3
Press M/m to highlight the row
which you want to set for the
decoder, then press ,.
which you want to set for the
decoder, then press ,.
To display positions 6 to 80, press
M/m repeatedly.
M/m repeatedly.
4
Press M/m to highlight DECODER.
5
Press , to set DECODER to ON,
then press OK.
then press OK.
MENU
OK
S E T
M E N U
:
:
O K
:
E N D
S E L E C T
A U T O S E T U P
M A N U A L S E T U P
S M A R T L I N K
M A N U A L S E T U P
S M A R T L I N K
3 2
:
V C R O U T P U T C H
:
E X I T
T V S Y S T E M
: G
OK
C H
M E N U
:
C L E A R
:
D E L E T E
S W A P P I N G
O K
T V S T A T I O N T A B L E
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5
4
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
0
9
7
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C
L
A
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J
D
M
A
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K
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N
B
–
–
–
–
–
O F F
O F F
O F F
O F F
O F F
P R
N A M E
D E C
E X I T
OK
M E N U
:
O K
:
E N D
S E L E C T
M A N U A L T U N I N G
P R
:
5
C H
:
0 3 3
M F T
:
–
D E C O D E R
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O F F
N A M E
:
– – – –
:
S E T
:
E X I T
OK
E X I T
M E N U
:
O K
:
E N D
S E L E C T
M A N U A L T U N I N G
P R
:
5
C H
:
0 3 3
M F T
:
–
D E C O D E R
:
O F F
N A M E
:
– – – –
:
S E T
:
OK
M E N U
:
O K
:
E N D
S E L E C T
M A N U A L T U N I N G
P R
:
5
C H
:
0 3 3
M F T
:
–
D E C O D E R
:
O N
N A M E
:
– – – –
:
S E T
:
E X I T
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Setting the Canal Plus decoder
Notes
• To superimpose subtitles while watching Canal Plus programmes, make both
• To superimpose subtitles while watching Canal Plus programmes, make both
decoder-VCR and VCR-TV connections using 21-pin Scart cables that are
compatible with the RGB signals. You cannot record subtitles on the VCR.
compatible with the RGB signals. You cannot record subtitles on the VCR.
• 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.
*
1
SLV-SE830N
*
2
SLV-SE730N, SX730N, SE630N and SE430K
6
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
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Playing a tape
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Basic Operations
Playing a tape
Before you start...
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
Additional tasks
1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
2
Insert a tape.
The VCR turns on and starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with
its safety tab removed.
automatically if you insert a tape with
its safety tab removed.
3
Press H (play).
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
To
Press
Stop play
x (stop)
Pause play
X (pause)
Resume play after pause
X (pause) or
H
(play)
Fast-forward the tape
M
(fast-forward) during stop
Rewind the tape
m
(rewind) during stop
Eject the tape
Z
(eject)
OK
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40
Playing a tape
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 70). (Normally set the option to AUTO.)
COLOUR SYSTEM in the USER SET menu to conform to the system that
the tape was recorded in (see page 70). (Normally set the option to AUTO.)
To use the time counter
Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The
counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00” or “00:00.” Search for the
point afterwards by referring to the counter.
counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00” or “00:00.” Search for the
point afterwards by referring to the counter.
To display the counter on the TV screen, press
DISPLAY.
Notes
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” or “00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
• Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” or “00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
• Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded
tape:
– The picture becomes black and white.
– The picture shakes.
– No picture appears on the TV screen.
– Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen.
– The colour density increases or decreases.
– The picture becomes black and white.
– The picture shakes.
– No picture appears on the TV screen.
– Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen.
– The colour density increases or decreases.
• While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote
commander do not function.
Hour
Hour
Minute Second
Minute
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Playing a tape
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tions
Starting playback automatically with one button (One
Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K)
Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K)
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.
to the video channel, and start playback automatically with one button.
Tip
• When there already is a tape in the VCR, press ?/1 to turn on the VCR first. When
• When there already is a tape in the VCR, press ?/1 to turn on the VCR first. When
you press H (play), the TV turns on, the TV is set to the video channel, and
playback starts automatically in one sequence.
playback starts automatically in one sequence.
Note
• When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby
• When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby
mode.
1
Insert a tape.
The VCR automatically turns on.
If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the TV turns on and
switches to the video channel. Playback starts automatically.
switches to the video channel. Playback starts automatically.
2
Press H (play).
The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically.
Playback starts.
Playback starts.
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Recording TV programmes
Recording TV programmes
Before you start...
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
To record from a decoder, turn it on.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3
• To record a normal channel, press PROG +/– until the programme
position number you want appears in the display window.
• To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or
more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT until the
connected line appears in the display window.
connected line appears in the display window.
4
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP.
However, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio
quality.
However, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio
quality.
• PROG
INPUT SELECT
SP / LP
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Recording TV programmes
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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.
the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately.
In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE
SELECT in the USER SET menu is set according to the tape type you use
(see page 70).
SELECT in the USER SET menu is set according to the tape type you use
(see page 70).
To watch another TV programme while recording
5
Press z REC to start recording.
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
1
Press t TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display
window.
window.
2
Select another programme position on the TV.
REC
Recording indicator
Recording indicator
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SE630N, SE430K
6
1 : 4
R E M A I N
2
0 : 0 0 : 2
Remaining time
Time counter
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Recording TV programmes
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the
safety tab as illustrated. To record on the
same tape again, cover the tab hole with
adhesive tape.
safety tab 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
• To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the
remote commander. For two-digit numbers, for example, press 2 and 3 to select
“PR 23.”
“PR 23.”
• If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select
the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons.
• The
DISPLAY information appears on the TV screen indicating information
about the tape, but the information will not be recorded on the tape.
• If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When
using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.
Notes
• The
DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-
motion playback.
• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL (MESECAM) and NTSC systems, the
time counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference
between the counting cycles of the two video systems.
between the counting cycles of the two video systems.
• You cannot watch a Canal Plus programme while recording another Canal Plus
programme.
• When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time
may not be correct.
• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.
• About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be
• About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be
displayed.
Safety tab
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Recording TV programmes
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tions
Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct
Rec) (not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K)
Rec) (not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K)
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).
watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR).
Tip
• The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press z REC in some
• The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press z REC in some
situations such as:
– when you are watching a source connected to the TV’s line input, or
– when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the
– when you are watching a source connected to the TV’s line input, or
– when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the
data in the VCR tuner preset.
Notes
• You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in
• You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in
the following modes; pause, timer standby, tuner preset, Auto Set Up, and
recording.
recording.
• When the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor
change the TV programme position. When the TV indicator is not lit, the VCR
continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme
position on the TV.
continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme
position on the TV.
• To use the TV Direct Rec function, select SMARTLINK in the INSTALLATION
menu, then set TV DIRECT RECORD to ON.
1
Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3
Press z REC while you are watching a TV programme or external
source.
source.
The TV indicator lights up and the VCR starts recording what you are
watching on the TV.
watching on the TV.
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Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830N only)
Recording TV programmes using the Dial
Timer
Timer
(SLV-SE830N 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. The recording start
time and recording stop time can be set at
one minute intervals.
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. The recording start
time and recording stop time can be set at
one minute intervals.
Before you start...
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording
time.
• To record from a decoder, turn it on.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
1
Press
DIAL
TIMER.
“DATE” and “TODAY” appear alternately in the display window.
If the date and time are not set, “DAY” will appear. See step 2 in the
following section, “To set the clock” to set the date and time.
following section, “To set the clock” to set the date and time.
2
Turn
DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.
DIAL TIMER
PROGRAM +/–
?/1
x
X
DIAL TIMER
DIAL TIMER
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3
Press
DIAL TIMER.
“START” and the current time appear alternately in the display
window.
window.
4
Turn
DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.
You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust
the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/–
buttons.
the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/–
buttons.
5
Press
DIAL TIMER.
“STOP” and the recording stop time alternately appear in the
display window.
display window.
6
Turn
DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.
You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust
the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/–
buttons.
the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/–
buttons.
DIAL TIMER
DIAL TIMER
PROGRAM
DIAL TIMER
DIAL TIMER
PROGRAM
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Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830N only)
To return to the previous step
To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the
VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.
VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x (stop).
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The
indicator
turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR
to recording standby after using the VCR.
to recording standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 40).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 43).
• Check the timer settings (page 61).
• Watch another TV programme (page 43).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 43).
• Check the timer settings (page 61).
• Watch another TV programme (page 43).
7
Press
DIAL
TIMER.
The programme position or LINE input appears in the display
window.
window.
8
Turn
DIAL TIMER to set the programme position.
To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more
of the LINE inputs, turn
of the LINE inputs, turn
DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT
to display the connected line in the display window.
9
Press
DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
The
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.
equipment switched on.
DIAL TIMER
DIAL TIMER
INPUT SELECT
DIAL TIMER
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To set the clock
Tips
• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press
• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press
x
(stop) on the VCR while you are making
the setting.
• The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode. To change the tape
speed, press SP/LP before you complete the setting in step 9.
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings” on page 61.
Notes
• If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the
• If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the
TIMER PROGRAMMING menu, “FULL” appears in the display window for
about five seconds.
about five seconds.
• The
indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in
step 9 with no tape inserted.
• If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function and AUTO CLOCK is set to
ON, the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of
adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set
correctly.
adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set
correctly.
• When the time is set incorrectly, “ERROR” appears in the display window in step
9. Set the timer again from step 1.
• You cannot set the tape speed to AUTO using the Dial Timer. To select AUTO, set
the tape speed in the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu (see page 61).
1
Hold down
DIAL TIMER so that “DAY” appears in the display
window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting
appears.
appears.
2
Turn
DIAL TIMER to set the day.
3
Press
DIAL
TIMER.
“MONTH” appears in the display window.
4
Turn and press
DIAL TIMER to set the month, and then the year.
After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again.
5
Turn and press
DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.
6
When you have finished setting the time, press
DIAL TIMER to start
the clock.
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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. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.
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. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.
To activate the Demonstration Mode
Press X (pause) on the VCR while turning the
DIAL TIMER. “DEMO”
appears in the display window for a few seconds.
To cancel the Demonstration Mode
Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the Demonstration
Mode is cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration
Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you
use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains
lead (see page 61).
Mode is cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration
Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you
use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains
lead (see page 61).
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Recording TV programmes using the ShowView
®
system (SLV-SE830N, SE730N and
SX730N only)
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asic Opera
tions
Recording TV programmes using the
ShowView
ShowView
®
system
(SLV-SE830N, SE730N and
SX730N 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.
timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide.
The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.
You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer
methods.
Before you start
…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording
time.
• To record from a decoder, turn it on.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Set TIMER METHOD to SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE in the EASY OPERATION menu
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Set TIMER METHOD to SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE in the EASY OPERATION menu
(see page 71).
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
1
Press
TIMER.
• When you set TIMER METHOD
to VARIABLE:
The TIMER METHOD menu
appears on the TV screen. Press
M/m to select SHOWVIEW, then
press OK.
The TIMER METHOD menu
appears on the TV screen. Press
M/m to select SHOWVIEW, then
press OK.
• When you set TIMER METHOD
to SHOWVIEW:
The SHOWVIEW menu appears
on the TV screen.
The SHOWVIEW menu appears
on the TV screen.
TIMER
OK
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:
O K
:
S E T
S E L E C T
T I M E R M E T H O D
S T A N D A R D
S H O W V I E W
S H O W V I E W
:
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M E N U
:
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:
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