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Recording TV programmes using the ShowView
®
system (SLV-SE830N, SE730N and
SX730N only)
2
Press the programme number
buttons to enter the ShowView
number.
buttons to enter the ShowView
number.
If you make a mistake, press
CLEAR and re-enter the correct
number.
CLEAR and re-enter the correct
number.
3
Press OK.
The date, start and stop times,
programme position, tape speed and
VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV
screen.
programme position, tape speed and
VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV
screen.
• If “– –” appears in the “PR”
(programme) column (this may
happen for local broadcasts), you
have to set the appropriate
programme position manually.
Press M/m to select the desired programme position.
happen for local broadcasts), you
have to set the appropriate
programme position manually.
Press M/m to select the desired programme position.
• To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or
more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the
connected line in the “PR” position.
connected line in the “PR” position.
You will only have to do this operation once for the referred
channel. The VCR will then store your setting.
channel. The VCR will then store your setting.
If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.
4
If you want to change the date, tape
speed and the VPS/PDC setting:
speed and the VPS/PDC setting:
1 Press </, to select the item
you want to change.
2 Press M/m to reset it.
• To record the same programme
• To record the same programme
every day or the same day every
week, see “Daily/weekly
recording” on page 53.
week, see “Daily/weekly
recording” on page 53.
• To use the VPS/PDC function, set V/P to ON. For details about
the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC
signals” on page 53.
signals” on page 53.
5
Press MENU to exit the menu.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
CLEAR
M E N U
:
O K
:
S E T
C O D E
0 – 9
S H O W V I E W
C O D E
1 2 3 4 – – – – –
:
E X I T
CLEAR
OK
INPUT SELECT
S E T
M E N U
:
:
O K
:
E N D
S E L E C T
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
3 5
S A 2 9
1 9
0 0
2
0 0
0
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
SP
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
:
:
:
E X I T
P R
D A Y
S T A R T
S T O P
V/P
OK
S E T
M E N U
:
:
O K
:
E N D
S E L E C T
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
P R
D A Y
S T A R T
S T O P
V/P
3 5
S A 2 9
1 9
0 0
2
0 0
ON
0
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
SP
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
:
:
:
E X I T
MENU
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Recording TV programmes using the ShowView
®
system (SLV-SE830N, SE730N and
SX730N only)
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. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape
speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the “TAPE SELECT”
setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate (see page 70).
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. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape
speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the “TAPE SELECT”
setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate (see page 70).
Tips
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.
• You can set the extended time for the ShowView setting by 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.
• You can set the extended time for the ShowView setting by 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60
minutes. Set SHOWVIEW EXTEND in the EASY OPERATION menu to the
desired extended time on page 71.
desired extended time on page 71.
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings” on page 61.
Notes
• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit
• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit
VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the
VPS/PDC function.
VPS/PDC function.
• The
and
indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with
no tape inserted.
• When you set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD in the EASY OPERATION
menu, the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select
SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE.
SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE.
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Recording TV programmes using the timer
B
asic Opera
tions
Recording TV programmes using the timer
You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer
methods.
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 STANDARD or VARIABLE in the EASY OPERATION menu
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Set TIMER METHOD* to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the EASY OPERATION menu
(see page 71).
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
1
Press
TIMER.
For SLV-SE630N and SE430K
The TIMER PROGRAMMING
menu appears on the TV screen.
menu appears on the TV screen.
For SLV-SE830N, SE730N and
SX730N
SX730N
• When you set TIMER METHOD
to VARIABLE:
The TIMER METHOD menu
appears on the TV screen. Press
M/m to select STANDARD, then
press OK.
The TIMER METHOD menu
appears on the TV screen. Press
M/m to select STANDARD, then
press OK.
• When you set TIMER METHOD
to STANDARD:
The TIMER PROGRAMMING
menu appears on the TV screen.
The TIMER PROGRAMMING
menu appears on the TV screen.
TIMER
OK
S E T
M E N U
:
:
O K
:
E N D
S E L E C T
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
P R
D A Y
S T A R T
S T O P
V/P
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
:
:
:
E X I T
M E N U
:
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
:
E X I T
S E T
M E N U
:
:
O K
:
E N D
S E L E C T
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
P R
D A Y
S T A R T
S T O P
V/P
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
:
:
:
E X I T
continued
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Recording TV programmes using the ShowView
®
system (SLV-SE830N, SE730N and
SX730N only)
B
asic Opera
tions
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. Each time you press
m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication
in reverse order.
m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication
in reverse order.
today t DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SA (every Saturday) ..... t
W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today
W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today
Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals
Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC
(Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These
signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast
delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions.
(Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These
signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast
delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions.
To use the VPS/PDC function, set V/P to ON in step 4 above. You can also
use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the
LINE inputs.
use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the
LINE inputs.
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).
6
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
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.
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Recording TV programmes using the timer
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x (stop).
Daily/weekly recording
In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press
m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication
in reverse order.
m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication
in reverse order.
today t DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SA (every Saturday) ..... t
W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today
W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today
2
Set the date, start and stop times,
programme position, tape speed and
VPS/PDC function*:
programme position, tape speed and
VPS/PDC function*:
1 Press , to select each item in
turn.
2 Press M/m to set each item.
To correct a setting, press < to
return to that setting and reset.
To correct a setting, press < to
return to that setting and reset.
• To record the same programme
every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly
recording” on page 56.
recording” on page 56.
• To use the VPS/PDC function*, set V/P to ON. For details about
the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC
signals” on page 53.
signals” on page 53.
• To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or
more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the
connected line in the “PR” position.
connected line in the “PR” position.
3
Press MENU to exit the menu.
4
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
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.
OK
INPUT SELECT
S E T
M E N U
:
:
O K
:
E N D
S E L E C T
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
P R
D A Y
S T A R T
S T O P
V/P
3 5
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
:
:
:
E X I T
MENU
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Recording TV programmes using the timer
B
asic Opera
tions
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).
To use the Auto Tape Speed function
In step 2 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. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape
speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the “TAPE SELECT”
setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate (see page 70).
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. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape
speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the “TAPE SELECT”
setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate (see page 70).
Tips
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.
• Even if you set TIMER METHOD* to SHOWVIEW in the EASY OPERATION
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.
• Even if you set TIMER METHOD* to SHOWVIEW in the EASY OPERATION
menu, you can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER
PROGRAMMING, then go to step 2.
PROGRAMMING, then go to step 2.
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings” on page 61.
Notes
• When setting the timer with VPS/PDC* signals, enter the start and stop times
• When setting the timer with VPS/PDC* signals, enter the start and stop times
exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide. Otherwise, the VPS/PDC
function will not work.
function will not work.
• If the VPS/PDC* signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit
VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the
VPS/PDC function.
VPS/PDC function.
• The
and
indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with
no tape inserted.
• The VPS/PDC function* is automatically set to off for the timer recording of a
satellite programme.
* not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K
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Playing/searching at various speeds
Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
Before you start
…
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
* SLV-SE830N only
To resume normal playback
Press H (play).
Using the shuttle ring
(SLV-SE830N only)
(SLV-SE830N 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.
operate a variety of playback
options. There are two ways for
using the shuttle ring, normal mode
and jog mode.
Playback options
Operation
View the picture during
fast-forward or rewind
fast-forward or rewind
During fast-forward, hold down M (fast-forward). During
rewind, hold down m (rewind).
rewind, hold down m (rewind).
Play at high speed
• During playback, press M (fast-forward) or m (rewind)
on the remote commander.
• During playback, hold down M (fast-forward) or
m (rewind). When you release the button, normal
playback resumes.
playback resumes.
Play at twice the normal
speed
speed
During playback, press ×2.
Play in slow motion
During playback, press y SLOW.
Play frame by frame
During pause, press M (fast-forward) or m (rewind)* on
the remote commander.
the remote commander.
Shuttle ring
JOG
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Playing/searching at various speeds
Ad
ditional Operations
ditional Operations
To use the shuttle ring in normal mode
During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise.
Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode in the
following way.
Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode in the
following way.
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. To shift frames in reverse, turn the shuttle ring anticlockwise. The
frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring.
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. To shift frames in reverse, turn the shuttle ring anticlockwise. The
frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring.
To resume normal mode, press JOG again. The JOG button turns off.
Tip
• Adjust the picture using the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the VCR if:
• 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.
– 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
• The sound is muted during these operations.
• In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.
• The sound is muted during these operations.
• In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.
• If the playback mode mark does not appear on the TV screen, press
DISPLAY.
• The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.
• The picture returns to normal playback from slow motion in reverse in 30 seconds.
• The picture returns to normal playback from slow motion in reverse in 30 seconds.
Pause
Slow motion
in reverse
in reverse
Normal speed
in reverse
in reverse
Double speed
in reverse
in reverse
High speed in
reverse
reverse
Slow motion
Double speed
High speed
Normal speed
(Initial speed)
(Initial speed)
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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.
recording automatically after a specified duration.
Before you start
…
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
To extend the duration
Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.
To cancel the duration
Press z REC repeatedly until the
indicator disappears and the VCR
returns to the normal recording mode.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x (stop).
Note
• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the
• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the
recording duration time.
1
While recording, press z REC.
The
indicator appears in the display window.
2
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.
In SP mode
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
In LP mode
Each press advances the time as shown below.
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops
recording and turns off automatically.
recording and turns off automatically.
0:30
1:00
4:00
4:30
Normal recording
0:30
1:00
8:00
9:00
Normal recording
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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
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.
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.
about 20 seconds
will be cut off
Programme 1
Programme 2
about 20 seconds will be cut off
Programme 1
Programme 2
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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE430K)
Ad
ditional Operations
ditional Operations
Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
programmes
(not available on SLV-SE430K)
In the 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.
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.
* Usually the main channel heard from both the left and right in bilingual
programmes
To select stereo programme while recording
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels in stereo programmes
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Main
MAIN
STEREO
Sub
SUB
STEREO
Main and sub
MAIN/SUB
STEREO
Standard sound*
MONO
STEREO
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Stereo
STEREO
STEREO
Left channel
LCH
STEREO
Right channel
RCH
STEREO
Standard sound
LCH + RCH
STEREO
continued
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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
Ad
ditional Operations
ditional Operations
Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings
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.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
1
Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
2
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight TIMER PROGRAMMING
and press OK.
and press OK.
• If you want to change or cancel a
setting, go on to the next step.
• If you do not need to change or cancel
the settings, press MENU, then turn
off the VCR to return to recording
standby.
off the VCR to return to recording
standby.
3
Press M/m to select the setting you want
to change or cancel, then press ,.
to change or cancel, then press ,.
The PR number on the selected row
flashes.
flashes.
4
• To change the setting, press </, to select the item you want to
change, then press M/m to reset it.
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
5
Press MENU to exit the menu.
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
S E T
M E N U
:
:
O K
:
E N D
S E L E C T
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
P R
D A Y
S T A R T
S T O P
V/P
3 5
S A 2 9
1 9
0 0
2
0 0
ON
0
:
:
2 9
S A 2 9
2 1
0 0
2
3 0
–
1
:
:
3 0
S A
6
1 2
0 0
1
3 0
–
3
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
SP
–
–
–
–
–
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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE430K)
In the NICAM system
This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on
the NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or
bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the
display window.
the NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or
bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the
display window.
To record a NICAM programme, NICAM in the USER SET menu should be
set to ON (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 71 for details.
set to ON (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 71 for details.
To select the sound while recording
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels
* Usually the main sound (monaural)
Selecting the sound during Hi-fi playback
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
* The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track
Stereo programmes
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Stereo
NICAM, STEREO
STEREO
Left channel
NICAM, LCH
STEREO
Right channel
NICAM, RCH
STEREO
Left and right channels*
NICAM, LCH + RCH STEREO
Bilingual programmes
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Main
NICAM, MAIN
STEREO
Sub
NICAM, SUB
STEREO
Main and sub
NICAM, MAIN/SUB
STEREO
Standard sound*
NICAM, MONO
STEREO
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Stereo
STEREO
STEREO
Left channel
LCH
STEREO
Right channel
RCH
STEREO
Mix sound*
MIX
STEREO
Mono sound
MONO
No indicator
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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE430K)
Ad
ditional Operations
ditional Operations
How sound is recorded on a video tape
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded
onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto
the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.
onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto
the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.
Notes
• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT
• 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.
Stereo
Usually mixed
left/right channels
left/right channels
Bilingual
Usually main sound
Normal audio track
(monaural)
(monaural)
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
(main track)
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
(left/right channels)
Main (left channel)
Sub (right channel)
Sub (right channel)
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Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE430K)
Searching using the index function
(not available on SLV-SE430K)
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.
recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.
To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)
To search a specific recording (Index search)
To stop searching
Press x (stop).
1
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2
Press ./> (index search). The
VCR starts scanning each recording for
five seconds in the corresponding
direction.
VCR starts scanning each recording for
five seconds in the corresponding
direction.
3
Press H (play) to start playback when you find the desired point.
1
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2
Press ./> (index search) twice.
• To search ahead, press > (index
search) twice.
• To search backwards, press . (index
search) twice.
3
Press ./> (index search) depending on the direction where your
desired programme is located.
desired programme is located.
Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up to
±20, respectively.
±20, respectively.
4
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that
point.
point.
INDEX SCAN
B B
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INDEX SEARCH : B B + 0 2
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Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE430K)
Ad
ditional Operations
ditional Operations
Notes
• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause.
• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause.
However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position
during recording pause.
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.
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