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68

Searching using the Smart Search function

Notes
• You cannot use this function unless the clock is set.
• Depending on the tape, the total or remaining time may not appear correctly.
• If many short programmes are recorded on a tape, multiple programmes may be 

included in a single block.  In this case, only the latest programme information will 
appear in the SMART SEARCH screen.

• Blank time is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of 

the tape.  However, if you eject the tape and then make a new recording on the 
same tape, the original recorded programme(s) is displayed as a blank space.

• If no information is stored in the VCR’s memory, LATEST DATA does not appear 

in the SMART SEARCH screen.

• The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name 

information signals.

• If you start recording a programme “D” from the middle of a previously recorded 

programme “A” and into another previously recorded programme “B,” the Smart 
Search information for the second programme “B,” which is recorded over, is 
deleted.

* SLV-SE510K only

69

Adjusting the picture

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the 
tracking when playing a tape (the   
indicator flashes in the display window, then 
turns off), 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 (the   indicator lights 
up).  To resume automatic tracking 
adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.

The Optimum Picture Control (OPC) 
function automatically improves recording 
and playback quality by adjusting the VCR 
to the condition of the video heads and tape.  
To maintain better picture quality, we 
recommend that you set OPC to ON in the 
OPTIONS-1 menu (the OPC indicator lights 
up in the display window).  For details, see 
page 72.

The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental 
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC.

Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time, the VCR 
adjusts to the tape using the OPC function (the OPC indicator flashes 
rapidly).  This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.

Set OPC to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu.  The OPC indicator in the display 
window turns off.

Tip
• To set tracking to the centre position, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the 

VCR at the same time.

TRACKING

SET

:

SELECT :

OK

MENU

EXIT

:

OPTIONS - 1

OPC
AUTO LONG PLAY
TAPE LENGTH

ON
OFF
E1 8 0

RETURN

COLOUR SYSTEM

AUTO

70

Adjusting the picture

Notes
• You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter 

won’t be displayed.

• With the Auto Long Play function on, the OPC function will work only in SP 

mode.  If the tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP, the OPC function 
turns off.  If, however, the entire programme is recorded in LP mode, the OPC 
function will work.

• There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording 

while the VCR analyses the tape.  To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording 
pause (the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR 
analyse the tape (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly) and return to recording pause.  
After the OPC indicator stops flashing, press X PAUSE to start recording 
immediately.  
If you want to start recording quickly without using the OPC function, first set the 
VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press X PAUSE 
again to start recording.

71

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.

Tip
• To ensure that the power consumption is at the lowest possible level, set 

DECODER/LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu to LINE2 (page 73).

Note
• When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicators in the display window 

remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to ON.

Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK.

Press M/m to select POWER SAVE, then 
press OK.

Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OK.

Press MENU to return to the original screen.

CONFIRM

:

SELECT

:

OK

MENU

EXIT

:

OPTIONS - 2

TIMER OPTIONS

DECODER / LINE2

POWER SAVE

DECODER

ON

TV DIRECT REC

OFF

RETURN

72

Changing menu options

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and 
press OK.

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.

OPC

•

ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control) 
function and improve picture quality.

• OFF to switch off OPC.

AUTO LONG PLAY

• ON to change the timer recording tape speed 

automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape 
length becomes shorter than the recording time.  Note 
that for AUTO LONG PLAY to work correctly, the 
TAPE LENGTH setting must be accurate.

•

OFF to keep the set tape speed.

TAPE LENGTH

•

E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.

• E195 to use an E-195 type tape.
• E240 to use an E-240 type tape.
• E300 to use an E-300 type tape.

RETURN

SET

:

SELECT :

OK

MENU

EXIT

:

OPTIONS

OPTIONS - 1
OPTIONS - 2

SET

:

SELECT :

OK

MENU

EXIT

:

OPTIONS - 2

TIMER OPTIONS

DECODER / LINE2

POWER SAVE
TV DIRECT REC

VARIABLE

DECODER

OFF
ON

RETURN

SET

:

SELECT :

OK

MENU

EXIT

:

OPTIONS - 1

OPC
AUTO LONG PLAY
TAPE LENGTH

ON
OFF
E1 8 0

RETURN

COLOUR SYSTEM

AUTO

73

Changing menu options

Note
• When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicators in the display window 

remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to ON.

* SLV-SE510K  only

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.

DECODER/LINE2

•

DECODER to use the DECODER/LINE-2 IN 
connector as the Canal Plus decoder connector.

• LINE2 to use the DECODER/LINE-2 IN connector as 

the line input connector.

TIMER OPTIONS*

•

VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for 
selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing 
the

 TIMER button.

• STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing 

the 

 TIMER button.

• SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when 

pressing the 

 TIMER button.

For details, see page 53 and 57.

POWER SAVE

• ON to turn off the indicators in the display window 

during standby mode to reduce the VCR’s power 
consumption to a minimum.  To ensure that power 
consumption is at the lowest possible level, set 
DECODER/LINE2 in OPTIONS-2 to LINE2.

•

OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window 
while the VCR is standing by.

TV DIRECT REC*

•

ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function.

• OFF to deactivate it.

74

Editing with another VCR

Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LINE IN connector or jacks 
of this VCR.  Refer to the examples A or B and choose the connection that 
best suits your VCR.

i LINE-1 (TV)

DECODER/
t LINE-2 IN

75

Editing with another VCR

Notes
• 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 the VMC-

2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.

• When you connect another VCR to the DECODER/LINE-2 IN connector, set 

DECODER/LINE2 to LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu.

• 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.

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.

Note
• If you start editing following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording 

with the OPC function.  To record a tape with the OPC function, press z REC 
again during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape.  Then, press 
X (pause) after the OPC indicator stops flashing to start recording.  If you press X 
(pause) before the OPC indicator stops flashing, the OPC function is cancelled.

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.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.  
Search for the point to start recording and press X (pause).

Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.

To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same 
time.

X

z

z

z

z

 Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

1

Two screws
(Case3 TP2)

3

Upper case

2

Two screws
(Case3 TP2)

3

Three claws

4

Front panel
section

1

Connector
(CN460)

2

Three claws

2

Power cord

1

Connector
(CN101)

3

Three screws
(B3)

4

Power block
(ETXNY272E2D)

2

Harness

3

Two flat cables

6

Two claws

7

Rear panel

1

Power cord

4

Two claws

5

Three claws

3

Flat cable
(FFM-001)

4

Flat cable (FAC-8)
(ACE head)

0

Mechanism
deck

6

Claw

1

Connector
(FE head)

7

Screw
(BVTP3 

×

 12)

8

Screw
(BVTP3 

×

 12)

9

Screw
(BVTP3 

×

 12)

5

Screw
(B3)

2

Flexible board

Note: When mounting the mechanism deck,

first align    mark on the rotary switch.

2

MA-401 board

1

Three screws
(B3)