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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-SE840G only)
TV
LINE-1 (EURO AV)
Scart cable (not supplied)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
(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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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.
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.
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-SE840G only)
Editin
g
Audio dubbing
(SLV-SE840G 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
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.
To stop editing
Press x (stop) on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR).
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.
The VCR enters pause mode.
3
Press AUDIO DUB.
“A_DUB” and the indicator appears in the display window.
“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
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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Connecting to a VCR or stereo system
Editin
g
Example C
How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-SE840G only)
Connect the
t
LINE-2 L
o
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
• 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*
1
or LINE-2*
2
connector, press
INPUT SELECT to display “L3”*
1
or “L2”*
2
in the display window.
*
1
SLV-SE840G
*
2
SLV-SE740G/I
TV
LINE-3*
1
or LINE-2*
2
Scart cable (not supplied)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
(EURO-AV)
: Signal flow
Your VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
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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
er
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 65).
Cloc
k 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
yba
ck
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 20).
• 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 rolls
vertically during picture
search.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
The picture has no
sound.
• The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
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Troubleshooting
Ad
di
di
tiona
l In
fo
fo
rm
ation
ation
Pla
yb
ack
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
• The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using a
Sony video head cleaning cassette as explained above.
Re
cor
d
ing
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 20).
• 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.
• Adjust the TV aerial.
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 39).
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 39).
Nothing happens when
you press z REC.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
Tim
er rec
o
rd
ing
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 digital tuner is turned on.
• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains.
• 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 digital tuner 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.
The VIDEOPLUS menu
or the TIMER
PROGRAMMING menu
does not appear.
• Check that TIMER METHOD in the EASY OPERATION
menu is set correctly (see page 67).
Symptom
Remedy
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Troubleshooting
Tim
er rec
o
rd
ing
The PDC function does
not operate properly.
• Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.
• Check that the PDC time you set is the correct one (there
• Check that the 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 PDC
information, the VCR will not start recording.
• If the reception is poor, the PDC signal might be altered
and the VCR might not start recording.
Syn
ch
ro
nized Recor
ding
The SYNCHRO REC
button turns off while
recording or does not go
back to recording
standby mode.
• The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press
SYNCHRO REC again.
The Synchronized
Recording function does
not work.
• The connected equipment was not turned off.
Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO
REC again.
• There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.
The programme recorded
with the Synchronized
Recording function is
incomplete.
• If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized
Recording overlap, the programme that starts first has
priority and the second programme starts recording only
after the first programme has finished.
• There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.
Othe
rs
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.
Symptom
Remedy
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Troubleshooting
Ad
di
di
tiona
l In
fo
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rm
ation
ation
Othe
rs
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.
The Line Through
function does not
operate.
• Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF (see
page 65).
Symptom
Remedy
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
• Rough picture
initial
contamination
contamination
• Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
screen appears)
terminal
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Index
Index
A
Adjusting
picture 64
tracking 64
tracking 64
Aerial hookup 16
Audio dubbing 71
Audio monitor 60
Audio dubbing 71
Audio monitor 60
,
61
Audio track 61
Auto Clock Set 20
Auto Set Up 20
Auto Clock Set 20
Auto Set Up 20
C
Changing the programme
position 27
Changing the station name 30
Cleaning the video heads 72
Clock setting 32
Colour system
position 27
Changing the station name 30
Cleaning the video heads 72
Clock setting 32
Colour system
compatible colour systems
2
2
Connecting
the VCR and your TV 16
,
17
to a stereo system 19
to a stereo system 19
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to a TV with a Scart
(EURO-AV) connector 17
to digital tuner 19
to satellite tuner 19
(EURO-AV) connector 17
to digital tuner 19
to satellite tuner 19
Counter 35
D
Demonstration 45
Dial Timer 41
Disabling the programme
positions 28
Dubbing. see Editing
Dial Timer 41
Disabling the programme
positions 28
Dubbing. see Editing
E
Editing 68
H
Hi-fi audio track 61
I
Index scan 62
Index search 62
Index search 62
L
Language selection 23
LP mode 37
LP mode 37
M
Manual fine tuning 26
Monaural 61
Monaural 61
N
NICAM broadcasts 60
Normal audio track 61
Normal audio track 61
O
Optional setting 66
P
PDC (Programme Delivery
Control) 48
Playback 34
Control) 48
Playback 34
at various speeds 53
selecting the sound 61
slow motion 53
selecting the sound 61
slow motion 53
Power save 65
Preset download 22
Presetting channels 24
Preset download 22
Presetting channels 24
R
Recording 37
bilingual programmes 60
duration time 55
saving 39
stereo programmes 60
timer setting 50
using the Dial Timer 41
using the VIDEOPlus+
system 46
what you are watching on
the TV 40
while watching another
programme 38
duration time 55
saving 39
stereo programmes 60
timer setting 50
using the Dial Timer 41
using the VIDEOPlus+
system 46
what you are watching on
the TV 40
while watching another
programme 38
RF channel 20
S
Safety tab 39
Scart connection 17
Searching
Scart connection 17
Searching
at various speeds 53
using the index function 62
using the index function 62
Smart trilogic 64
SMARTLINK
SMARTLINK
NexTView Download 18
One Touch Menu 18
One Touch Play 18
One Touch Menu 18
One Touch Play 18
,
36
One Touch Timer 18
TV Direct Rec 18
TV Direct Rec 18
,
40
SP mode 37
Stereo 60
Synchronized Recording 57
Stereo 60
Synchronized Recording 57
T
Timer setting 50
cancelling 58
changing 58
checking 58
daily/weekly recording 48
changing 58
checking 58
daily/weekly recording 48
,
51
using the Dial Timer 41
using the VIDEOPlus+
system 46
using the Dial Timer 41
using the VIDEOPlus+
system 46
V
VIDEOPLUS
recording 46
W
Wide screen format 66
AC68-02101R
Sony Corporation
Printed in Indonesia
Quick Start Guide
1 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.
2 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
If your TV does not have a Scart
(EURO-AV) connector, tune the TV to
channel 21 (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 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”).
3 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
2
3
4
:Signal flow
LINE-1
(EURO AV)
2-1
2. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
2-1 CABINET AND PCB
Fig. 2-1 Cabinet Top
2-1-1 Cabinet Top
2-1-2 Cover Bottom
Fig. 2-2 Cover Bottom
CABINET TOP
2
Lift up the Cabinet Top in the direction of arrow by releasing the Hook.
1
REMOVE 2 SCREWS
1
RELEASE 2 SNAPFITS
2
Lift up the Bottom Cover in the direction of arrow.
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