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Setting up the remote commander
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
• 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.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.
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Connecting the VCR
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 14.
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
Note
• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to
• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to
tune your TV to the VCR (see page 17).
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from
your TV and connect it to
AERIAL IN on the rear panel of
the VCR.
your TV and connect it to
AERIAL IN on the rear panel of
the VCR.
2
Connect AERIAL OUT of the
VCR and the aerial input of your
TV using the supplied aerial cable.
VCR and the aerial input of your
TV using the supplied aerial cable.
3
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Mains lead
AERIAL IN
to mains
Aerial cable (supplied)
AERIAL OUT
: Signal flow
AERIAL IN
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
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Connecting the VCR
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
Note
• If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF channel to
• If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF channel to
OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal from the aerial is
output through the AERIAL OUT connector (see page 19).
output through the AERIAL OUT connector (see page 19).
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from
your TV and connect it to
AERIAL IN on the rear panel of
the VCR.
your TV and connect it to
AERIAL IN on the rear panel of
the VCR.
2
Connect AERIAL OUT of the
VCR and the aerial input of your
TV using the supplied aerial cable.
VCR and the aerial input of your
TV using the supplied aerial cable.
3
Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR
and the Scart (EURO-AV)
connector on the TV with the
optional Scart cable.
and the Scart (EURO-AV)
connector on the TV with the
optional Scart cable.
This connection improves picture
and sound quality. Whenever you
want to watch the VCR picture,
press t TV/VIDEO to display
the VIDEO indicator in the
display window.
and sound quality. Whenever you
want to watch the VCR picture,
press t TV/VIDEO to display
the VIDEO indicator in the
display window.
4
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Mains lead
i LINE-1
(TV)
(TV)
AERIAL IN
Scart (EURO-AV)
to mains
Aerial cable (supplied)
AERIAL OUT
: Signal flow
Scart cable (not supplied)
AERIAL IN
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
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Connecting the VCR
About the SMARTLINK features (SLV-SE510K only)
If the connected TV complies
with SMARTLINK,
MEGALOGIC*
with SMARTLINK,
MEGALOGIC*
1
, EASYLINK*
2
,
Q-Link*
3
, EURO VIEW LINK*
4
,
or T-V LINK*
5
, this VCR
automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps
on the previous page (the SMARTLINK indicator appears in the VCR’s
display window when you turn on the TV). You can enjoy the following
SMARTLINK features.
on the previous page (the SMARTLINK indicator appears in the VCR’s
display window when you turn on the TV). You can enjoy the following
SMARTLINK features.
• Preset Download
You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the
VCR according to that data in Auto Set Up. This greatly simplifies the
Auto Set Up procedure. Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the
Auto Set Up function during the procedure.
See “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 20.
VCR according to that data in Auto Set Up. This greatly simplifies the
Auto Set Up procedure. Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the
Auto Set Up function during the procedure.
See “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 20.
• TV Direct Rec
You can easily record what you are watching on the TV. For details, see
“Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (SLV-
SE510K only)” on page 46.
“Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (SLV-
SE510K only)” on page 46.
• One Touch Play
With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without
turning on the TV. For details, see “Starting playback automatically with
one button (One Touch Play) (SLV-SE510K only)” on page 43.
turning on the TV. For details, see “Starting playback automatically with
one button (One Touch Play) (SLV-SE510K only)” on page 43.
• One Touch Menu
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and
display the VCR’s on-screen display automatically by pressing MENU on
the remote commander.
display the VCR’s on-screen display automatically by pressing MENU on
the remote commander.
• One Touch Timer
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and
display the timer recording menu (the TIMER METHOD menu, the
TIMER menu, or the SHOWVIEW menu) automatically by pressing
display the timer recording menu (the TIMER METHOD menu, the
TIMER menu, or the SHOWVIEW menu) automatically by pressing
TIMER on the remote commander.
You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER
OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 73).
OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 73).
• Automatic Power Off
You can have the VCR turn off automatically, if the VCR is not used after
you turn off the TV.
you turn off the TV.
*
1
“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.
*
2
“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.
*
3
“Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
*
4
“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
*
5
“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.
Note
• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.
• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.
SMARTLINK
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Connecting the VCR
Additional connection
To a satellite or digital
tuner with Line Through
tuner with Line Through
Using the Line Through
function, you can watch
programmes from a satellite
or digital tuner connected to
this VCR on the TV even
when the VCR is turned off.
When you turn on the satellite
or digital tuner, this VCR
automatically sends the signal
from the satellite or digital
tuner to the TV without
turning itself on.
function, you can watch
programmes from a satellite
or digital tuner connected to
this VCR on the TV even
when the VCR is turned off.
When you turn on the satellite
or digital tuner, this VCR
automatically sends the signal
from the satellite or digital
tuner to the TV without
turning itself on.
Note
• You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording
• You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording
a satellite or digital programme.
1
Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the DECODER/LINE-2 IN
connector as shown above.
connector as shown above.
2
Set DECODER/LINE2 to LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
3
Set POWER SAVE to OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
4
Turn off the VCR.
To watch a programme, turn on the satellite or digital tuner and the TV.
Scart cable (not supplied)
DECODER/
tLINE-2 IN
tLINE-2 IN
LINE OUT
: Signal flow
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Tuning your TV to the VCR
Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 19.
If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video
signals from your VCR.
signals from your VCR.
1
Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.
2
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
3
Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR
picture.
picture.
This programme position will now be referred to as the video
channel.
channel.
4
Press RF CHANNEL.
The TV system appears in the display window.
PROGRAM +/–
RF CHANNEL
????
/1
1
1
1
AUTO SET UP
RF CHANNEL
AUTO SET UP
RF CHANNEL
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Tuning your TV to the VCR
To check to see if the TV tuning is correct
Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If
the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press
PROGRAM +/–, the TV tuning is correct.
the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press
PROGRAM +/–, the TV tuning is correct.
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR
If the screen does not appear clearly in step 6 above, go to step 7 to finish this
procedure once. Then start again from step 2. After pressing RF
CHANNEL in step 2, press PROGRAM +/– while the RF channel is
displayed, so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new
RF channel so that a clear picture appears.
procedure once. Then start again from step 2. After pressing RF
CHANNEL in step 2, press PROGRAM +/– while the RF channel is
displayed, so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new
RF channel so that a clear picture appears.
Note
• If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted.
• If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted.
5
Press PROGRAM +/– (repeatedly) to select the appropriate TV
system for your area. Select “G” for the B/G TV system, or “K” for
the D/K TV system.
system for your area. Select “G” for the B/G TV system, or “K” for
the D/K TV system.
6
Tune the TV to the same channel
shown in the VCR display window
so that the picture on the right
appears clearly on the TV screen.
shown in the VCR display window
so that the picture on the right
appears clearly on the TV screen.
Refer to your TV manual for TV
tuning instructions.
tuning instructions.
If you select the wrong TV system
in step 5, the picture on the right
may not appear. Select the appropriate TV system and tune the TV
again.
in step 5, the picture on the right
may not appear. Select the appropriate TV system and tune the TV
again.
If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picture
from the VCR” below.
from the VCR” below.
7
Press RF CHANNEL.
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to
play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.
play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.
PROGRAM
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
AUTO SET UP
RF CHANNEL
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Tuning your TV to the VCR
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
1
Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.
2
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
3
Press PROGRAM +/– to set the RF channel to OFF, and press RF
CHANNEL again.
CHANNEL again.
RF channel set up is complete.
PROGRAM +/–
RF CHANNEL
????
/1
1
1
1
AUTO SET UP
RF CHANNEL
AUTO SET UP
RF CHANNEL
PROGRAM
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Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto
Set Up function
Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set
Up function. With this function, you can set the language for the on-screen
display, TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system*, and VCR
clock* automatically.
Up function. With this function, you can set the language for the on-screen
display, TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system*, and VCR
clock* automatically.
1
Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three
seconds.
seconds.
The VCR automatically turns on, and the country abbreviation
appears in the display window.
appears in the display window.
2
Press PROGRAM +/– to select the abbreviation of your country
from the table on page 21.
from the table on page 21.
For some countries, there is a selection of languages to choose from.
If your country does not appear, select ELSE.
PROGRAM +/–
AUTO SET UP
AUTO SET UP
RF CHANNEL
PROGRAM
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Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
The abbreviations of the countries and languages are as follows:
To cancel the Auto Set Up function
Press AUTO SET UP.
Tip
• If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in
• If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in
the Auto Set Up function, see page 27.
3
Press AUTO SET UP lightly.
The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and
presets them according to the TV system you selected in “Tuning
your TV to the VCR” on page 17.
presets them according to the TV system you selected in “Tuning
your TV to the VCR” on page 17.
If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted
programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme
positions” on page 32.
programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme
positions” on page 32.
If you use the SMARTLINK connection*, the Preset Download
function starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashes in the display
window during download.
function starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashes in the display
window during download.
For SLV-SE510K:
After the search or download is complete, the current time appears
in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal.
After the search or download is complete, the current time appears
in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal.
For SLV-SE410K:
When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops
and “SET UP” disappears from the display window.
When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops
and “SET UP” disappears from the display window.
AUTO SET UP
RF CHANNEL
Abbreviation
Country
Language
CZ
Czecho
Czech
HUN
Hungary
Hungarian
PL
Poland
Polish
SK
Slovakia
Slovak
TR
Turkey
Turkish
RUS
Russia
Russian
ELSE
Other countries
English
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Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
Notes
• If you stop the Auto Set Up function during step 3, you must repeat set up from
• If you stop the Auto Set Up function during step 3, you must repeat set up from
step 1.
• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings
(ShowView*, timer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.
* SLV-SE510K only
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Setting the clock
Step 6 : Setting the clock
You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly.
The Auto Clock Set function (SLV-SE510K only) works only if a station in your area
is broadcasting a time signal. If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock
correctly for your local area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function.
is broadcasting a time signal. If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock
correctly for your local area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function.
Setting the clock manually
Before you start
…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• 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.
1
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
2
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK,
then press OK.
then press OK.
For SLV-SE410K, only the clock
setting menu appears. Skip the next
step and go to step 4.
setting menu appears. Skip the next
step and go to step 4.
3
Press M/m to highlight MANUAL
ADJUST, then press OK.
ADJUST, then press OK.
MENU
OK
PLAY
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
SETTINGS
RETURN
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
OK
PLAY
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
CLOCK
OFF
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
.
1
1 . 2 0 0 1
MON
0 : 0 0
OK
PLAY
CONFIRM :
SET
:
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
CLOCK
OFF
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
1 .
1 . 2 0 0 1
MON
0 : 0 0
SELECT
:
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Setting the clock
Tips
• To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and
• To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and
select the digits by pressing M/m.
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
4
Press M/m to set the day.
5
Press , to highlight the month and
set the month pressing M/m.
set the month pressing M/m.
6
Set the year, hour, and minutes in
sequence, pressing , to highlight
the item to be set, and press M/m to
select the digits.
sequence, pressing , to highlight
the item to be set, and press M/m to
select the digits.
The day of the week is set
automatically.
automatically.
7
Press OK to start the clock.
8
Press MENU to exit the menu.
OK
PLAY
CONFIRM :
SET
:
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
CLOCK
OFF
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
8 .
1 . 2 0 0 1
SUN
0 : 0 0
SELECT
:
2
OK
PLAY
CONFIRM :
SET
:
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
CLOCK
OFF
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
8 .
9 . 2 0 0 1
FRI
0 : 0 0
SELECT
:
2
OK
PLAY
CONFIRM :
SET
:
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
CLOCK
OFF
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
8 .
FRI
8 : 0 0
SELECT
:
2
1
. 2 0 0 1
9
OK
PLAY
MENU
EXIT
:
CLOCK
OFF
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
8 .
FRI
8 : 0 0
2
1
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
. 2 0 0 1
9
MENU
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Setting the clock
Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function
(SLV-SE510K only)
(SLV-SE510K only)
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• 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.
1
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
2
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK,
then press OK.
then press OK.
AUTO ADJUST is highlighted.
3
Press OK.
4
Press M/m to highlight ON, then
press OK.
press OK.
MENU
OK
PLAY
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
SETTINGS
RETURN
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
OK
PLAY
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
CLOCK
ON
1
AAB
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
.
8
FRI
8 : 0 0
1
2
. 2 0 0 1
9
OK
PLAY
CONFIRM :
SELECT
:
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
CLOCK
OFF
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
FRI
8 : 0 0
8 .
ON
2
1
. 2 0 0 1
9
OK
PLAY
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
CLOCK
ON
1
AAB
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
.
8
FRI
8 : 0 0
1
2
. 2 0 0 1
9
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Setting the clock
Tips
• If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated
• If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated
whenever the VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making
reference to the time signal from the station whose programme position is
displayed in the “CLOCK PROGRAM” row.
If you do not need the Auto Clock Set, select OFF.
reference to the time signal from the station whose programme position is
displayed in the “CLOCK PROGRAM” row.
If you do not need the Auto Clock Set, select OFF.
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
5
Press m to highlight CLOCK
PROGRAM, then press OK.
PROGRAM, then press OK.
6
Press M/m repeatedly until the
programme position of the station
that carries a time signal appears.
programme position of the station
that carries a time signal appears.
If the VCR does not receive a time
signal from any station, AUTO
ADJUST returns to OFF
automatically.
signal from any station, AUTO
ADJUST returns to OFF
automatically.
7
Press MENU to exit the menu.
OK
PLAY
CONFIRM :
SELECT
:
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
CLOCK
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
FRI
8 : 0 0
8 .
1
AAB
2
1
. 2 0 0 1
9
OK
PLAY
CONFIRM :
SELECT
:
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
CLOCK
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
. 2 0 0 1
FRI
8 : 0 0
8 .
9
2
CDE
2
1
MENU
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Selecting a language
Selecting a language
You can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the
Auto Set Up function.
Auto Set Up function.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• 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.
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
1
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
2
Press M/m to highlight
LANGUAGE, then press OK.
LANGUAGE, then press OK.
3
Press M/m to highlight the desired language, then press OK.
4
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
OK
PLAY
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
SETTINGS
RETURN
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
OK
PLAY
SET
:
SELECT
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
LANGUAGE
:
OK
PLAY
MENU
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