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Storing, searching and deleting programme information (Smart Search Plus)
To assign a memory number after recording
After recording a programme, you can store the programme information as a new
memory before ejecting the cassette. However, you cannot add the memory on the
existed memory bank number. To store the memory as additional, select the memory
bank number before.
memory before ejecting the cassette. However, you cannot add the memory on the
existed memory bank number. To store the memory as additional, select the memory
bank number before.
To exit the SMART SEARCH screen
Press SMART SEARCH.
Note
• If you select a number that is already contains programmes, the old programme
• If you select a number that is already contains programmes, the old programme
information is cleared and the new programme information is stored.
1
Press
?/1 to turn on the VCR.
2
Press SMART SEARCH.
3
Press SMART SEARCH again.
The SMART SEARCH -SAVE- screen
appears.
appears.
4
Press
</, to select a memory bank
number.
Select the memory bank number with no
information or the memory bank number
to be deleted.
information or the memory bank number
to be deleted.
To cancel the process, select CANCEL.
5
Press OK.
SMART SEARCH
SAVE :
1 4 : 0 0
1 5 : 0 0
FGH
0
2 9 . 9
. 9
3
SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH
1 8 0 MIN.
:
:
OK
DATE
TIME
PROG.
3 0 MIN.
BLANK TIME
2 0 : 0 0
2 1 : 0 0
AAB
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
1 . 1 0
I J K
SMART SEARCH
EXIT
:
2 0 : 0 0
2 1 : 0 0
AAB
3 0 . 9
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
1 . 1 0
1 4 : 0 0
1 5 : 0 0
FGH
2 9 . 9
SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH -SAVE-
:
:
OK
DATE
TIME
PROG.
CANCEL
1
2
3
4
I J K
SMART SEARCH
EXIT
:
SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH -SAVE-
:
:
OK
DATE
TIME
PROG.
CANCEL
1
2
3
4
2 0 : 0 0
2 1 : 0 0
AAB
3 0 . 9
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
1 . 1 0
1 4 : 0 0
1 5 : 0 0
FGH
2 9 . 9
I J K
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Searching for programme information stored on the memory bank
number
number
You can start playback of the recorded programme after call the programme
information from the four memory bank numbers.
information from the four memory bank numbers.
Before you start...
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
To stop searching
Press
x STOP.
1
Insert the cassette for which you want to use the memory bank number.
The VCR automatically turns on.
2
Press SMART SEARCH.
The SMART SEARCH -RECALL-
screen appears.
screen appears.
3
Press
</, to select the memory bank
number for the inserted cassette.
The programme information contained in
the selected memory bank number
appears.
the selected memory bank number
appears.
When you selected wrong memory bank
number, eject the cassette and repeat
steps from step 1.
number, eject the cassette and repeat
steps from step 1.
4
Press OK.
The selected memory bank number
appears on the SMART SEARCH screen.
appears on the SMART SEARCH screen.
5
Press
M/m/</, to select the programme you want to start viewing.
6
Press OK.
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from the
beginning of the selected programme.
beginning of the selected programme.
SMART SEARCH
EXIT
:
SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH -RECALL-
:
:
OK
DATE
TIME
PROG.
RECALL
1
2
3
4
2 1 : 3 0
2 3 : 0 0
4 . 1 0
0
1 8 : 0 0
1 9 : 0 0
CDE
2 . 1
I J K
SMART SEARCH
EXIT
:
SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH -RECALL-
:
:
OK
DATE
TIME
PROG.
RECALL
1
2
3
4
2 0 : 0 0
2 1 : 0 0
AAB
3 0 . 9
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
1 . 1 0
1 4 : 0 0
1 5 : 0 0
FGH
2 9 . 9
I J K
ERASE
: CLEAR
SMART SEARCH
EXIT
:
1 4 : 0 0
1 5 : 0 0
FGH
0
2 9 . 9
. 9
3
SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH
1 8 0 MIN.
:
:
OK
2
DATE
TIME
PROG.
3 0 MIN.
BLANK TIME
2 0 : 0 0
2 1 : 0 0
AAB
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
1 . 1 0
I J K
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Memory bank number
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Storing, searching and deleting programme information (Smart Search Plus)
To exit the SMART SEARCH screen
Press SMART SEARCH.
Recalling the most recent programme information
Programme information that is not saved in one of the memory bank
numbers is erased when the cassette is ejected. The RECALL memory bank
will temporarily memorize the programme information of the last tape used
for recording in case that it is accidentally ejected.
numbers is erased when the cassette is ejected. The RECALL memory bank
will temporarily memorize the programme information of the last tape used
for recording in case that it is accidentally ejected.
If you re-insert the cassette in step 1 that you accidentally ejected and then
select RECALL in step 3, the data for the last tape used to record
programmes appears. Press OK and the latest information will appear on the
SMART SEARCH screen. You can then add new information to this
programme list. For an explanation about viewing programme information
without using one of the memory banks, see page 73.
select RECALL in step 3, the data for the last tape used to record
programmes appears. Press OK and the latest information will appear on the
SMART SEARCH screen. You can then add new information to this
programme list. For an explanation about viewing programme information
without using one of the memory banks, see page 73.
If you want to erase the latest information in the RECALL memory bank,
press the SMART SEARCH button instead of the OK button in step 3 and
then close the SMART SEARCH screen. The new information will replace
all of the current information in the RECALL memory bank.
press the SMART SEARCH button instead of the OK button in step 3 and
then close the SMART SEARCH screen. The new information will replace
all of the current information in the RECALL memory bank.
Note
• When you insert the cassette whose information does not exist on the memory
• When you insert the cassette whose information does not exist on the memory
bank number, you cannot search the recorded programme.
Deleting the programme information
You can delete the programme information stored in a memory number.
Before you start...
• Turn on your TV and the VCR.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
1
Press SMART SEARCH.
The SMART SEARCH -RECALL-
screen appears.
screen appears.
2
Press
</, to select the memory bank
number to delete.
The programme information on the
selected memory bank number appears.
Check the information that you want to
delete.
selected memory bank number appears.
Check the information that you want to
delete.
SMART SEARCH
EXIT
:
SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH -RECALL-
:
:
OK
DATE
TIME
PROG.
RECALL
1
2
3
4
2 1 : 3 0
2 3 : 0 0
4 . 1 0
0
1 8 : 0 0
1 9 : 0 0
CDE
2 . 1
I J K
SMART SEARCH
EXIT
:
SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH -RECALL-
:
:
OK
DATE
TIME
PROG.
RECALL
1
2
3
4
2 0 : 0 0
2 1 : 0 0
AAB
3 0 . 9
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
1 . 1 0
1 4 : 0 0
1 5 : 0 0
2 9 . 9
I J K
ERASE
: CLEAR
FGH
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Note
• You cannot use or return the deleted information.
• You cannot use or return the deleted information.
About the Demonstration Mode
The Smart Search Plus function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such
as a salesperson, to automatically display the Smart Search Plus screens.
as a salesperson, to automatically display the Smart Search Plus screens.
To activate the Demonstration Mode
While the VCR is turned on, press and hold the both
x (stop) and A (eject)
buttons on the VCR for a few seconds. The demonstration will start and the
four kinds of Smart Search Plus screens will be displayed repeatedly. If you
operate the VCR, the Demonstration Mode temporarily stops. After about
five minutes, the demonstration will restart.
four kinds of Smart Search Plus screens will be displayed repeatedly. If you
operate the VCR, the Demonstration Mode temporarily stops. After about
five minutes, the demonstration will restart.
To cancel the Demonstration Mode
While the VCR is turned off, press and hold the both
x (stop) and A (eject)
buttons on the VCR for a few seconds. You can also cancel the
Demonstration Mode if you turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
Demonstration Mode if you turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
3
Press CLEAR.
The programme information is deleted.
4
Press SMART SEARCH.
The SMART SEARCH screen disappears.
SMART SEARCH
EXIT
:
SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH -RECALL-
:
:
OK
DATE
TIME
NO DATA
PROG.
RECALL
1
2
3
4
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Searching using the index function
Searching using the index function
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 stop searching
Press
x STOP.
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.
1
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2
Press
./> INDEX SEARCH.
• To search ahead, press
> INDEX
SEARCH.
• To search backwards, press
.
INDEX SEARCH.
The VCR starts searching, and playback
starts automatically from that point.
starts automatically from that point.
SEARCH
INDEX
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Adjusting the picture
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Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the tracking
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.
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 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.
About the Reality Regenerator (RR) function
The Reality Regenerator function automatically restores the picture to its
original quality during playback.
original quality during playback.
To use the Reality Regenerator function
To turn it off, select OFF in step 4. The RR indicator turns off in the display
window.
window.
1
Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press OK.
2
Press
M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK.
3
Press
M/m to highlight RR, then press
OK.
4
Press
M/m to set RR to NORMAL or HIGH, then press OK.
The RR indicator lights up in the display window.
5
Press MENU to return to the original screen.
TRACKING
Tracking meter
CONFIRM :
SELECT
:
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
OPTIONS - 2
TIMER OPTIONS
DECODER / LINE3
POWER SAVE
TV DIRECT REC
TV DIRECT REC
VARIABLE
DECODER
OFF
HIGH
OFF
OFF
RR
NORMAL
RETURN
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Adjusting the picture
About the Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function
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 84.
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 84.
OPC playback
The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC.
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC.
OPC recording
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.
adjusts to the tape using the OPC function (the OPC indicator flashes
rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.
To deactivate the OPC function
Set OPC to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu. The OPC indicator in the display
window turns off.
window turns off.
Tip
• To set tracking to the centre position, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the
• To set tracking to the centre position, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the
VCR at the same time.
Notes
• You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter
• 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.
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
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
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
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.
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
OPTIONS - 1
ON
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
NICAM
E1 8 0
OPC
EDIT
AUDIO MIX
HIFI AUDIO
AUTO LONG PLAY
TAPE LENGTH
EDIT
AUDIO MIX
HIFI AUDIO
AUTO LONG PLAY
TAPE LENGTH
RETURN
AUTO
COLOUR SYSTEM
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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.
mode) to reduce the VCR’s power consumption.
To turn on the indicators in the display window
Set POWER SAVE to OFF in step 4.
Notes
• When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicators in the display window
• When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicators in the display window
remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to FULL, PARTIAL, or ON.
• If POWER SAVE is set to FULL*, you cannot watch or record programmes from
your Canal Plus decoder, satellite, or digital tuner during standby mode (page 86).
* not available on SLV-SE610N/K
1
Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press OK.
2
Press
M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK.
3
Press
M/m to select POWER SAVE, then
press OK.
4
Press
M/m to highlight the option, then press OK.
For SLV-SE710N/K, SX710N/K, and SE810N/K:
• FULL to reduce the power consumption to a minimum.
• PARTIAL to reduce the power consumption.
• PARTIAL to reduce the power consumption.
For SLV-SE610N/K:
• ON to reduce the power consumption to a minimum.
5
Press MENU to return to the original screen.
CONFIRM :
SELECT
:
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
OPTIONS - 2
TIMER OPTIONS
DECODER / LINE3
POWER SAVE
DECODER
FULL
TV DIRECT REC
RR
RR
PARTIAL
OFF
OFF
RETURN
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Changing menu options
Changing menu options
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
OPTIONS-1
1
Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and
press OK.
press OK.
2
Press
M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK.
3
Press
M/m to select the option, then press OK.
4
Press
M/m to change the setting, then press OK.
5
Press MENU to return to the original screen.
Menu option
Set this option to
OPC
•
ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control)
function and improve picture quality.
function and improve picture quality.
• OFF to switch off OPC.
EDIT
• ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing.
•
•
OFF to turn off EDIT.
AUDIO MIX
• ON to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the
same time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not
function.
function.
•
OFF to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks
separately. Select the sound using the AUDIO
MONITOR button.
separately. Select the sound using the AUDIO
MONITOR button.
• If you press
Z EJECT, AUDIO MIX will be reset to
OFF. For details, see page 72.
RETURN
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
OPTIONS
OPTIONS - 1
OPTIONS - 2
OPTIONS - 2
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
OPTIONS - 2
TIMER OPTIONS
DECODER / LINE3
POWER SAVE
TV DIRECT REC
TV DIRECT REC
VARIABLE
DECODER
OFF
ON
ON
RR
NORMAL
RETURN
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
OPTIONS - 1
OFF
OFF
NICAM
OFF
NICAM
ON
OFF
E
AUTO
E
AUTO
1 8 0
OPC
EDIT
AUDIO MIX
HIFI AUDIO
AUTO LONG PLAY
TAPE LENGTH
COLOUR SYSTEM
EDIT
AUDIO MIX
HIFI AUDIO
AUTO LONG PLAY
TAPE LENGTH
COLOUR SYSTEM
RETURN
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OPTIONS-2
HIFI AUDIO*
1
•
NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio
track.
track.
• STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio
track.
For details, see page 70.
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.
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.
• E240 to use an E-240 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.
Menu option
Set this option to
DECODER/
LINE2*
LINE2*
2
•
DECODER to use the DECODER/LINE-2 IN
connector as the Canal Plus decoder connector.
connector as the Canal Plus decoder connector.
• LINE2 to use the DECODER/LINE-2 IN connector as
the line input connector.
DECODER/
LINE3*
LINE3*
3
•
DECODER to use the DECODER/LINE-3 IN
connector as the Canal Plus decoder connector.
connector as the Canal Plus decoder connector.
• LINE3 to use the DECODER/LINE-3 IN connector as
the line input connector.
TIMER OPTIONS*
4
•
VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for
selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing
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 55 and 59.
Menu option
Set this option to
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Changing menu options
Notes
• When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicators in the display window
• When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicators in the display window
remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to FULL, PARTIAL or ON.
• With the EDIT option ON, the OPC function does not work.
*
1
SLV-SE610N, SE710N, SX710N, and SE810N only
*
2
SLV-SE710N/K and SX710N/K only
*
3
SLV-SE810N/K only
*
4
not available on SLV-SE610N/K
*
5
SLV-SE610N/K only
POWER SAVE*
4
• FULL 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 (page 18) or the decoder (page 39), select
PARTIAL or OFF.
consumption to a minimum. For using the Line Through
function (page 18) or the decoder (page 39), select
PARTIAL or OFF.
• PARTIAL to turn off the indicators in the display
window to conserve the VCR’s power.
•
OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window
while the VCR is standing by.
while the VCR is standing by.
POWER SAVE*
5
• ON to turn off the indicators in the display window
during standby mode to reduce the VCR’s power
consumption to a minimum.
consumption to a minimum.
•
OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window
while the VCR is standing by.
while the VCR is standing by.
TV DIRECT REC*
4
•
ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function.
• OFF to deactivate it.
RR
•
NORMAL for normal everyday use.
• HIGH for well-used video tapes such as rented tapes.
Select this option when NORMAL does not improve the
picture quality.
picture quality.
• OFF to switch off the Reality Regenerator function.
Menu option
Set this option to
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Connecting to a VCR or stereo system
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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 LINE IN connector or jacks
of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection
that best suits your VCR.
of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection
that best suits your VCR.
Example A
Example B
TV
i LINE-1 (TV)
VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
(EURO-AV)
: Signal flow
Your VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
TV
VMC-820HG audio/video cable (not supplied)
LINE OUT
Your VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
: Signal flow
t
t
t
t LINE-2 L o
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Connecting to a VCR or stereo system
Example C
How to connect to a stereo system
(SLV-SE810N/K only)
(SLV-SE810N/K only)
Connect the
t LINE-2 L o R jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks
on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied).
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.*
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.*
1
• 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
• 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-3 IN*
1
(or DECODER/
LINE-2 IN*
2
) connector, set DECODER/LINE3*
1
(or DECODER/LINE2*
2
) to
LINE3*
1
(or LINE2*
2
) in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
*
1
SLV-SE810N/K only
*
2
SLV-SE710N/K and SX710N/K only
TV
DECODER/
t LINE-3 IN*
t LINE-3 IN*
1
or
DECODER/
t LINE-2 IN*
DECODER/
t LINE-2 IN*
2
VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
(EURO-AV)
: Signal flow
Your VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
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Basic editing
Edi
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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.
• On this VCR, set EDIT to ON in the
• On this VCR, set EDIT to ON in the
OPTIONS-1 menu. If the other VCR has a
similar function, turn it on as well.
similar function, turn it on as well.
To stop editing
Press the
x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.
Tip
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press
• 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
• 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.
(pause) before the OPC indicator stops flashing, the OPC function is cancelled.
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.
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
Search for the point to start recording and press
X (pause).
3
Press
z REC 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.
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Audio dubbing (SLV-SE810N/K only)
Audio dubbing
(SLV-SE810N/K only)
To stop editing
Press
x (stop) on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR).
To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio
Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 84). Use this feature
to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio. When AUDIO MIX is
set to ON, the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function.
to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio. When AUDIO MIX is
set to ON, the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function.
Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape.
Note
• If you eject the tape or turn the VCR off, AUDIO MIX is automatically set to OFF.
• If you eject the tape or turn the VCR off, AUDIO MIX is automatically set to OFF.
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.
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
t LINE-2 L o R jacks cover on the front panel and connect a playback source.
• Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel.
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.
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
VCR. Search for the start of the section to be replaced and press
X (pause).
The VCR enters pause mode.
The VCR enters pause mode.
3
Press AUDIO DUB.
The programme position changes to “L2,” and the indicator appears in
the display window.
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.
set to monaural.
AUDIO DUB
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