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Setting the timer manually
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator
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.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 35).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 38).
• Check the timer settings (page 58).
• Watch another TV programme (page 38).
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 35).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 38).
• Check the timer settings (page 58).
• Watch another TV programme (page 38).
To use the Auto Tape Speed function
In step 2 above, press m to select AUTO. When you are recording a
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 66).
Tips
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.
• Even if you set TIMER METHOD to VIDEOPLUS 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 VIDEOPLUS in the EASY OPERATION
menu, you can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER
PROGRAMMING, then go to step 2.
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings” on page 58.
Notes
• When setting the timer with PDC signals, enter the start and stop times exactly as
• When setting the timer with PDC signals, enter the start and stop times exactly as
indicated in the TV programme guide. Otherwise, the PDC function will not work.
• If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC
signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the PDC
function.
• The and
indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with
no tape inserted.
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Playing/searching at various speeds
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.
• If the playback mode mark does not appear on the TV screen, press
• 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.
• Do not turn Playback Dial forcibly. It may damage Playback Dial.
• Do not turn Playback Dial forcibly. It may damage Playback Dial.
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Setting the recording duration time
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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.
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.
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
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).
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.
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 SP mode
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
In LP mode
Each press advances the time as shown below.
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.
0:30
1:00
4:00
4:30
Normal recording
0:30
1:00
8:00
9:00
Normal recording
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Playing/searching at various speeds
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Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
Before you start
…
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
Playback options
To resume normal playback
Press H (play).
Press H (play).
Using Playback Dial on the
VCR
With Playback Dial, you can
With Playback Dial, you can
operate the following playback
options.
To
Do this
View the picture
during fast-forward or
rewind
During fast-forward, hold down M (fast-forward).
During rewind, hold down m (rewind).
Play at high speed
• During playback, briefly press M (fast-forward) or
m (rewind). The tape continues to play at high
speed.
• During playback, hold down M (fast-forward) or
m (rewind). When you release the button, normal
playback resumes.
Play at twice the
normal speed
During playback, press ×2.
Play in slow motion
During playback, press y SLOW.
To
Do this
View the picture
during fast-forward or
rewind
During fast-forward, turn and hold Playback Dial to the
right (M (fast-forward)). During rewind, turn and hold
Playback Dial to the left (m (rewind)).
Play at high speed
• During playback, quickly turn and release Playback
Dial to the right ( M (fast-forward)) or left (m
(rewind)). The tape continues to play at high speed.
• During playback, turn and hold Playback Dial to the
right (M (fast-forward)) or left (m (rewind)).
When you release Playback Dial, normal playback
resumes.
Playback Dial
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Synchronized Recording
Synchronized Recording
You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment
such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the LINE-3 (DEC/
EXT)*
1
(or LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)*
2
) connector. The connected equipment
must have a timer function for this feature to work.
When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns
When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns
on and starts recording a programme from LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)*
1
(or LINE-
2 (DEC/EXT)*
2
).
How to connect for Synchronized Recording
Connect the LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)*
1
(or LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)*
2
) connector of
the VCR to the TV Scart connector of the satellite tuner. Then connect the
LINE-1 (EURO AV) connector to the TV.
Scart cable (not supplied)
LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)*
1
or LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)*
2
LINE-1 (EURO AV)
TV Scart
connector
connector
satellite tuner, etc.
Scart cable (not supplied)
Scart (EURO-AV)
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Synchronized Recording
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To cancel the Synchronized Recording function
Press SYNCHRO REC on the VCR. The SYNCHRO REC indicator
Press SYNCHRO REC on the VCR. The SYNCHRO REC indicator
disappears.
To stop recording
Press x (stop) while recording.
Press x (stop) while recording.
Notes
• This function may not work with some types of satellite tuners.
• Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no
• This function may not work with some types of satellite tuners.
• Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no
operation is performed within a certain amount of time. In this case, the
Synchronized Recording also stops automatically.
• When the connected equipment turns on while the SYNCHRO REC indicator
lights up in red, recording starts automatically.
• If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap, the
programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording
only after the first programme has finished.
• The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for
Synchronized Recording.
*
1
SLV-SE840G
*
2
SLV-SE740G/I
Recording programmes using
the Synchronized Recording
function
the Synchronized Recording
function
Before you start...
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for
button locations.
1
Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L3*
1
(or L2*
2
)” in the
display window.
2
Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme
you want to record, then turn it off.
3
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed.
4
Hold down SYNCHRO REC on the VCR for more than two seconds.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up in red and the VCR stands by
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up in red and the VCR stands by
for recording.
The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an
The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an
input signal from the connected equipment.
The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or
The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or
when the connected equipment stops transmitting an input signal.
SYNCHRO REC button/indicator
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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
Checking/changing/cancelling timer
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.
1
Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
2
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight TIMER PROGRAMMING
and press OK.
• If you want to change or cancel a
• 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.
3
Press M/m to select the setting you want
to change or cancel, then press ,.
The PR number on the selected row
The PR number on the selected row
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.
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
S E T
M E N U
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:
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
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
:
:
– –
– – – –
– –
– –
–
– –
–
–
–
–
:
:
:
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
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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When the timer settings overlap
The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts
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.
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
Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
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.
To record a NICAM programme, NICAM in the USER SET menu should be
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 66 for details.
To select the sound while recording
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels
* Usually the main sound (monaural)
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
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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.
To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)
To search a specific recording (Index search)
To stop searching
Press x (stop).
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.
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
• 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.
Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up to
Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up to
±20, respectively.
4
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that
point.
INDEX SCAN
BB
:
INDEX SEARCH :
BB
+ 0 2
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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.
• 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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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
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.
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.
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
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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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
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
• 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
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M E N U
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:
O K
:
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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
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N I C A M
P O W E R S A V E
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
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– – – –
– – –
– – –
– – –
– – – – – –
P I C T U R E
E N D
E X I T
O N / O F F
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Reducing the VCR’s power consumption
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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.
To turn on the indicators in the display window
Set POWER SAVE to OFF in step 3.
Set POWER SAVE to OFF in step 3.
Notes
• When the VCR stands by for recording, the
• When the VCR stands by for recording, the
indicator in the display window
remains 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
• ECO1: To reduce the power
consumption.
• ECO2: To reduce the power
consumption to a minimum.
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M E N U
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:
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:
E N D
S E L E C T
O S D
O N
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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
:
:
F O R M A T
N I C A M
N I C A M
O N
:
P O W E R S A V E
O N
:
S M A R T T R I L O G I C
A U T O
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Changing menu options
Changing menu options
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
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.
• 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.
• 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 select the colour system automatically.
• PAL to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour system.
• B/W to use the tape recorded in black and white.
• B/W to use the tape recorded in black and white.
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.
NICAM
• 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 60.
For details, see page 60.
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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
:
:
F O R M A T
N I C A M
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
A U T O
:
:
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
V I D E O P L U S + E X T E N D
V I D E O P L U S + 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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EASY OPERATION
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, 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
• OFF to deactivate the PDC function.
• ON to activate it.
• ON to activate it.
VIDEOPLUS
EXTEND
• OFF to deactivate the VIDEO Plus+ Extend function.
• 10/20/30/.../60 (minutes) to extend the time of the
• 10/20/30/.../60 (minutes) to extend the time of the
VIDEO Plus+ 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
• VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for
selecting STANDARD or VIDEOPLUS when pressing
the
the
TIMER button.
• STANDARD to display the TIMER PROGRAMMING
menu when pressing the
TIMER button.
• VIDEOPLUS to display the VIDEOPLUS menu when
pressing the
TIMER button.
For details, see pages 46 and 50.
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