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Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the 
tracking when playing a tape, distortion may 
occur if the recording is in poor condition.  In 
this case, manually adjust the tracking.
During playback, press PROGRAM +/– on 
the VCR to display the tracking meter.  The 
distortion should disappear as you press one 
of the two buttons.  To resume automatic 
tracking adjustments, eject the tape and re-
insert it.
Adjusting the picture sharpness (Smart trilogic)
You can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.
1
During playback, press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight 
USER SET and press OK.
2
Press M/m to highlight SMART 
TRILOGIC, then press ,.
3
Press M/m to set SMART TRILOGIC to 
ON or OFF.
• ON: Picture sharpness is automatically 
adjusted.
• OFF: Adjust the picture sharpness 
manually.
To soften the picture, press <.
To sharpen the picture, press ,.
4
Press MENU to return to the original screen.
T R A C K I N G – – – – – –
– – – – – –
Tracking meter
S E T
M E N U
:
:
O K
:
E N D
S E L E C T
O S D
:
T A P E   S E L E C T
O N
:
O F F
:
C O L O U R   S Y S T E M
E
: 9
1 8
1 6
0
:
F O R M A T
A U T O
A U T O
:
N I C A M
P O W E R   S A V E
O N
:
S M A R T   T R I L O G I C
O N
:
:
E X I T
S E T
M E N U
:
:
O K
:
S O F T E N
S M A R T   T R I L O G I C   :   O F F
S H A R P E N
– –
– – – –
– – –
– – –
– – –
– – – – – –
P I C T U R E
E N D
E X I T
O N / O F F
:
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Changing menu options
Changing menu options
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
USER SET
1
Press MENU, then select USER SET or EASY OPERATION and press 
OK.
2
Press M/m to select the option.
3
Press , to change the setting, then press OK. 
Menu option
Set this option to
OSD
ON to display the menu on the TV screen.
• OFF to disappear the menu from the TV screen.
TAPE SELECT
E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.
• E240 to use an E-240 type tape.
• E260 to use an E-260 type tape.
• E300 to use an E-300 type tape.
COLOUR SYSTEM
AUTO to set the colour system automatically.
• PAL to play back a tape recorded in the PAL colour 
system.
• MESECAM to play back a tape recorded in the 
MESECAM colour system.
If you press Z (eject) or turn the VCR off, COLOUR 
SYSTEM will be reset to AUTO.
FORMAT 16:9
AUTO when you use a wide screen TV.  The VCR 
automatically detects if programmes being played back 
or recorded are in normal or wide screen format.
• ON if the VCR cannot detect wide screen TV 
programmes with AUTO.  The VCR always plays back 
and records in wide screen format. 
• OFF if you are not using a wide screen TV.
S E T
M E N U
:
:
O K
:
E N D
S E L E C T
O S D
O N
:
O N
:
T A P E   S E L E C T
E 1 8
1 6
9
0
:
C O L O U R   S Y S T E M
A U T O
A U T O
:
:
F O R M A T
N I C A M
O F F
:
P O W E R   S A V E
O N
:
S M A R T   T R I L O G I C
:
:
E X I T
E X I T
S E T
M E N U
:
:
O K
:
E N D
S E L E C T
V P S   /   P D C     D E F A U L T
S H O W V I E W   E X T E N D
O F F
:
A U T O   P O W E R   O F F
O F F
:
O F F
:
T I M E R   M E T H O D
V A R I A B L E
:
:
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Changing menu options
Ad
ditional Operations
EASY OPERATION
*
1
not available on SLV-SE430K
*
2
not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K
NICAM*
1
ON to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio 
track.
• OFF to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track.
For details, see page 63.
POWER SAVE
• ECO1 to turn off the indicators in the display window to 
conserve the VCR’s power.
• ECO2 to turn off the indicators in the display window 
during standby mode to reduce the VCR’s power 
consumption to a minimum.  For using the Line Through 
function and Canal plus function, select ECO1 or OFF.
OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window 
while the VCR is standing by.
SMART TRILOGIC
ON to automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.
• OFF to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.
Menu option
Set this option to
VPS/PDC 
DEFAULT*
2
OFF to deactivate the VPS/PDC function.
• ON to activate it.
SHOWVIEW 
EXTEND*
2
OFF to deactivate the ShowView Extend function.
• 10/20/30/.../60 (minutes) to extend the time of the 
ShowView setting by the selected amount of time.
AUTO POWER OFF
OFF to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.
• 2HOUR/3HOUR to turn the VCR off automatically if no 
signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons 
during this time.
TIMER METHOD*
2
VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for 
selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing 
the
 
 TIMER button.
• STANDARD to display the TIMER PROGRAMMING 
menu when pressing the 
 TIMER button.
• SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when 
pressing the 
 TIMER button.
For details, see pages 51 and 55.
Menu option
Set this option to
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Reducing the VCR’s power consumption
Ad
ditional Operations
Reducing the VCR’s power consumption
You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off (standby 
mode) to reduce the VCR’s power consumption.
To turn on the indicators in the display window
Set POWER SAVE to OFF in step 3.
Notes
• When the VCR stands by for recording, the 
 indicator in the display window 
remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to ECO1 or ECO2.
• The Line Through function will not operate properly if POWER SAVE is set to  
ECO2.  Set POWER SAVE to OFF or ECO1 to ensure proper operation.
1
Press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight USER SET and press 
OK.
2
Press M/m to highlight POWER SAVE.
3
Press , to set to ECO1 or ECO2, then 
press OK.
• ECO1:  To reduce the power 
consumption.
• ECO2:  To reduce the power 
consumption to a minimum.
S E T
M E N U
:
:
O K
:
E N D
S E L E C T
O S D
O N
:
O N
:
T A P E   S E L E C T
E 1 8
1 6
9
0
:
C O L O U R   S Y S T E M
A U T O
A U T O
:
:
F O R M A T
N I C A M
E C O 1
:
P O W E R   S A V E
O N
:
S M A R T   T R I L O G I C
:
:
E X I T
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Connecting to a VCR or stereo system
Editing
Connecting to a VCR or stereo system
How to connect to record on this VCR
Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this 
VCR.  Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that 
best suits your VCR.
Example A
Example B (SLV-SE830N only)
TV
LINE-1 (EURO AV)
Scart cable (not supplied)
Scart 
(EURO-AV)
: Signal flow
Your VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
TV
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
LINE OUT
Your VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
: Signal flow
t LINE-2 L o R
(open cover to connect)
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Connecting to a VCR or stereo system
Editing
Example C
How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-SE830N only)
Connect the 
LINE-2 L 
R jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks 
on the stereo system, using an audio cable (not supplied).
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.
• If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.
• If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other 
VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
• If the other VCR does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, use an adequate 
cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.
• When you connect another VCR to the LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)*
1
 or LINE-2 (DEC/
EXT)*
2
 connector, press INPUT SELECT to display “L3”*
1
 or “L2”*
2
 in the 
display window.
*
1
SLV-SE830N
*
2
SLV-SE730N, SX730N, SE630N and SE430K
TV
LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)*
1
 or 
LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)*
2
 Scart cable (not supplied)
Scart 
(EURO-AV)
: Signal flow
Your VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
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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.
To stop editing
Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.
Tip
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press 
X
 (pause) on this VCR when an 
unwanted scene begins.  When it ends, press 
X
 (pause) again to resume recording.
1
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) 
VCR.  Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.  
Search for the point to start recording and press X (pause) to set it to 
playback pause.
3
Press REC z on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
4
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same 
time.
X
REC z
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Audio dubbing (SLV-SE830N only)
Editing
Audio dubbing
 (SLV-SE830N 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.
Before you start...
• Open  the 
LINE-2 L 
R jacks cover on the 
front panel and connect a playback source.
• Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel.
To stop editing
Press x (stop) on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR).
1
Insert a source tape into your stereo system (or the playback VCR).
Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
2
Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) 
VCR.  Search for the start of the section to be replaced and press 
X (pause).
The VCR enters pause mode.
3
Press AUDIO DUB.
“A_DUB” and the 
 indicator appears in the display window.
4
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.
t LINE-2 L o R
X
AUDIO DUB
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76
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest 
Sony service facility.
Symptom
Remedy
Po
w
e
r
The ?/1 (on/standby) 
switch does not function.
• Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
The power is turned on 
but the VCR does not 
operate.
• Moisture condensation has occurred.  Turn the power off, 
unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over 
three hours.
The VCR is plugged in 
but the display window 
remains dark.
• Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF (see 
page 69).
Cloc
The clock has stopped 
and  “– –:– –” appears in 
the display window.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains.  
Reset the clock (and timer).
Pla
y
bac
k
The playback picture 
does not appear on the 
TV screen.
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel.  If you are 
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• If  the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable, 
make sure the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display 
window.  Use the t TV/VIDEO button on the remote 
commander to light up the VIDEO indicator.
The picture is not clear.
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR.  Reset the 
RF channel output of your VCR (see page 22).
• Adjust the tracking with the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the 
VCR.
• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of 
Troubleshooting).  Clean the video heads using a Sony  
video head cleaning cassette.  If a Sony cleaning cassette is 
not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your 
nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will 
be required).  Do not use a commercially available liquid 
type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage 
the video heads.
• The video heads may have to be replaced.  Consult your 
local Sony service facility for more information.
The picture has no 
colour.
• The COLOUR SYSTEM option in the USER SET menu is 
set to the wrong position.  Set the option to conform to the 
system that the tape was recorded in.
The picture rolls 
vertically during picture 
search.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
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Troubleshooting
Time
r recor
ding
The SHOWVIEW menu 
or the TIMER 
PROGRAMMING menu 
does not appear.
• Check that TIMER METHOD in the EASY OPERATION 
menu is set correctly (see page 71).
The VPS/PDC function 
does not operate 
properly.
• Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.
• Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one 
(there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide).  If 
the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good 
VPS/PDC information, the VCR will not start recording.
• If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be 
altered and the VCR might not start recording.
Canal Plus
You cannot watch Canal 
Plus programmes when 
the VCR is in standby 
mode.
• Check that DEC is set to ON for this channel in the TV 
STATION TABLE menu.
• Make sure the Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged securely.
A Canal Plus programme 
is always recorded 
scrambled.
• Make sure the Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged securely.
• Check that DEC is set to ON for this channel in the TV 
STATION TABLE menu.
Oth
er
s
A tape cannot be 
inserted.
• Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.
The remote commander 
does not function.
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the 
remote sensor on the VCR.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with 
new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure the [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch is set 
correctly.
The selected input line 
connector number does 
not appear in the display 
window.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line.
The tracking meter does 
not appear on the TV 
screen.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and 
tracking cannot be adjusted.
You cannot control other 
TVs.
• Set your TV’s code number.  The code number may change 
when you replace the batteries of the remote commander.
The display window 
becomes dim.
• The display window automatically becomes dim when the 
VCR is in standby or timer recording mode.
The VCR needs to be 
cleaned.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, 
or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent 
solution.  Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or 
benzine.
Symptom
Remedy
79
Troubleshooting
Ad
ditional Inf
ormation
Oth
er
The Line Through 
function does not 
operate.
• Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF (see 
page 69).
Symptom
Remedy
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
• Rough picture
initial 
contamination
• Unclear picture
• No picture (or 
black & white 
screen appears)
terminal
77
Troubleshooting
Ad
ditional Inf
ormation
Pla
y
bac
k
The picture has no 
sound.
• The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable 
connection.
The sound from a tape 
recorded with the VCR is 
not in stereo or the 
STEREO indicator in the 
display window is 
flashing.
• Adjust the tracking.
• The video heads are dirty.  Clean the video heads using a 
Sony video head cleaning cassette as explained above.
Re
cor
ding
No TV programme 
appears on the TV 
screen.
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel.  If you are 
using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR.  Reset the 
RF channel output of your VCR (see page 22).
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button.  
Select a programme position when recording TV 
programmes; select a line input when recording from other 
equipment.
TV reception is poor.
• Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.
• Adjust the TV aerial.
• Make sure the TV system is correctly set for your TV.
• Make sure TV SYSTEM (B/G or D/K) in the 
INSTALLATION menu is set to the same system in your 
local area.
The tape starts playing as 
soon as it is inserted.
• The safety tab has been removed.  To record on this tape, 
cover the tab hole (see page 44).
The tape is ejected when 
you press z REC.
• The safety tab has been removed.  To record on this tape, 
cover the tab hole (see page 44).
Nothing happens when 
you press z REC.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
Tim
er rec
or
ding
The timer does not 
operate.
• Check that the clock is set.
• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording.
• Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.
• Check that the decoder is turned on.
• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains.  
Reset the clock and timer.
• Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
Symptom
Remedy
continued
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Index
Index
A
Adjusting
picture
 
68
tracking
 
68
Aerial hookup
 
16
Audio dubbing
 
75
Audio track
 
65
Auto Clock Set
 
21
Auto Set Up
 
20
C
Canal Plus
 
36
Changing the programme 
position
 
31
Changing the station name
 
34
Cleaning the video heads
 
76
Clock setting
 
24
Colour system
compatible colour systems
 
2
setting
 
40
Connecting
the VCR and your TV
 
16
17
to a satellite tuner
 
19
to a stereo system
 
19
72
to a TV with a Scart 
(EURO-AV) connector
 
17
Counter
 
40
Country selection
 
21
D
Demonstration
 
50
Dial Timer
 
46
Disabling the programme 
positions
 
32
Dubbing. see Editing
E
Editing
 
72
H
Hi-fi audio track
 
65
I
Index scan
 
66
Index search
 
66
L
Language selection
 
20
27
LP mode
 
42
M
Manual fine tuning
 
30
Monaural
 
64
Monitoring
during playback
 
64
during recording
 
64
N
NICAM broadcasts
 
64
Normal audio track
 
65
O
Optional setting
 
70
P
PDC (Programme Delivery 
Control)
 
53
Playback
 
39
at various speeds
 
58
frame-by-frame
 
58
selecting the sound
 
64
slow motion
 
58
Power save
 
69
Preset download
 
26
Presetting channels
 
28
R
Recording
 
42
bilingual programmes
 
63
duration time
 
60
saving
 
44
stereo programmes
 
63
timer setting
 
55
using the Dial Timer
 
46
using the ShowView 
system
 
51
what you are watching on 
the TV
 
45
while watching another 
programme
 
43
RF channel
 
20
22
S
Safety tab
 
44
Scart connection
 
17
Searching
at various speeds
 
58
using the index function
 
66
ShowView
recording
 
51
Smart trilogic
 
68
SMARTLINK
NexTView Download
 
18
One Touch Menu
 
18
One Touch Play
 
18
41
One Touch Timer
 
18
TV Direct Rec
 
18
45
SP mode
 
42
Stereo
 
63
T
Timer setting
 
55
cancelling
 
61
changing
 
61
checking
 
61
daily/weekly recording
 
53
56
using the Dial Timer
 
46
using the ShowView 
system
 
51
V
VPS (Video Programme 
System)
 
53
W
Wide screen format
 
70
Z
ZWEITON broadcasts
 
63
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Quick Start Guide
Connecting the VCR
1
... Connect the aerial to   of the VCR.
2
... Connect 
 and the aerial input of your 
TV using the supplied aerial cable.
3
... For better picture and sound, connect 
LINE-1 (EURO AV) to your TV using a 
Scart cable if your TV has a Scart 
(EURO-AV) connector.
4
... Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Using the Auto Set Up function
1
... Turn on your TV and set it to the video 
channel.
If your TV does not have a Scart 
(EURO-AV) connector, tune the TV to 
channel 32 (the initial RF channel of this 
VCR).  Refer to your TV’s manual for 
TV tuning instructions.  If the picture 
does not appear clearly, see “To change 
the RF channel.”
2
... Connect the mains lead to the mains.
3
... Press M/m/</, to select a language, 
then press OK.
4
... When the COUNTRY SELECTION 
menu appears, press M/m/</, to 
select a country, then press OK.
When all of the receivable channels are 
preset, the menu disappears from the TV 
screen. You can rearrange the programme 
position in any order (see “Changing/
disabling programme positions”).
Setting the clock
1
... Press MENU, then press M/m/</, to 
highlight CLOCK SET and press OK.
2
... Press M/m to set the hour, then press ,.
3
... Press M/m to set the minutes.  Set the 
day, month, and year in sequence by 
pressing , to select the item to be set, 
and press M/m to select the digits, then 
press OK.
4
... Press MENU.
Now you can operate your VCR.
1
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3
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(EURO AV)
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