Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SLV-SE730B Sony
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3-081-621- E2 (1) GB Video Cassette Recor der Oper ating In structions SL V -SE830B SL V -SE730B SL V -SE630B SL V -SE230B © 2003 Sony Cor poration P AL SECAM.
2 W A RNING W ARNING T o prev ent fire or sho ck hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. T o av oid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only . Mains lead must only be changed at a qualif i ed service shop.
3 T able of contents Getting Started T able of contents Getting Started 4 Index to parts and controls 11 Step 1 : Un packing 12 Step 2 : Setti ng up the remote commander 16 Step 3 : Connecting t he VC.
4 Index to parts and controls Getting Started Index to parts and contr ols Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front p anel For SL V -SE830B A ? / 1 (on/stan dby) swi tch B Re.
Getting Started 5 Index to parts and controls For SL V -SE730B and SE630B A ? / 1 (on/stan dby) swi tch B Remote sensor (12) C T ape compartment D A (eject) b utton (36) E m (rewind) b utton (36) (54).
6 Index to parts and controls For SL V -SE230B A ? / 1 (on/standby) switch B A (eject) button (36) C Remote sensor (12) D T ape compartment E m (rewind) b utton (36) (54) F H (play) button* (36) (54) .
Getting Started 7 Index to parts and controls Displa y window For SL V -SE830B and SE730B A T ape indicato r B MA G N indicator (16) (39) C T ime counter/clock/line/prog ramme position indicator (37) .
8 Index to parts and controls Rear panel For SL V -SE830B, SE730B and SE630B For SL V -SE230B A (in from antenna) connector (16) B LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT) conn ector* 1 LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT) conn ector* 2 (18) .
Getting Started 9 Index to parts and controls Remote commander A Z (eject) button (36) B (wide) b utton ( for TV ) (14) (15) C AFFICH button (14) (37) (39) D COMPT/DUREE REST button (39) E Programme n.
10 Index to parts and controls N [TV] / [MAGN] remote control swi tch (12) O ? / 1 (on/standb y) switch (13) (14) (49) P CHOIX SON button* 1 * 3 (14) (60) Q t TV/MA GN button (13) (16) (39) R ANNUL/0 .
Getting Started 11 Unpacking Step 1 : Unpac king Check that you hav e recei ved the follo w ing items with the VCR: • Remote commande r • Aerial cable • R6 (size AA) batteries • PERITEL cable Chec k y our model name The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SL V -SE830B, SE730B, SE630B and SE230B.
12 Setting up the remote commander Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 (si ze AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Insert the negati ve (–) end first, then push in an d do wn until the positiv e (+) end clicks into position.
Getting Started 13 Setting up the remote commander TV contr ol buttons To Press Set the TV to standby mode ? / 1 Select an input sou rce: aerial in or line in t TV/MA GN Select the TV’ s programme p.
14 Setting up the remote commander Notes • W ith normal use, the batteries shoul d last about three to six months. • If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remov e the batteries to av oid possibl e damage from battery leakage.
Getting Started 15 Setting up the remote commander Code number s of contr ollable TVs If more than one code number is listed , try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV . T o sw itch to wide mode, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers.
16 Connecting the VCR Step 3 : Connecting the VCR * 1 SL V -SE830B and SE730B only * 2 SL V -SE630B and SE230B only 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to on the rear panel of the VCR. 2 Connect of the VCR and the aerial input of you r TV using the supplied aerial cable.
Getting Started 17 Connecting the VCR About the SMAR TLINK features (not a v ailable on SL V -SE630B and SE230B) If the connected TV comp lies with SMAR TLINK, MEGALOGIC* 1 , EASYLINK* 2 , Q-Link* 3 ,.
18 Connecting the VCR Additional co nnections T o a stereo system (not av ailable on SL V -SE630B and SE230B) Y ou can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the A UDIO R/D L/G jacks as sho wn on the right.
Getting Started 19 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the A uto Set Up function Before using the VCR for the f irst time, set up t he VCR using the Auto Set Up function. W ith this function, you can set the TV channels, gu ide channels for the ShowV i e w system*, and VCR clock* automatically .
20 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function T o cancel the A uto Set Up function Press MENU. Notes • Whenev er you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (ShowV iew*, timer , etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you hav e to set them again.
Getting Started 21 Setting the clock Setting the c loc k Y ou must set the ti me and date on t he VC R to use the timer features properly . The Auto Clock Set function* works only if a station i n your area is broadcasting a time signal. Before you start … • T urn on the VCR and the TV .
22 Setting the clock Tips • If you set HORLOGE A UTO* to OUI, the Auto Clock Set function is acti vated whene ver the VCR is turned of f. The ti me is adjusted automati cally by making reference to th e time signal f rom the station.
Getting Started 23 Downloading the TV tuner’ s preset data (not available on SL V -SE630B and SE230B) Downloading the TV tuner’ s preset data (not av ailable on SL V -SE630B and SE230B) Y ou can download your TV tuner’ s preset data to the VCR and tune the VCR according to that data usi ng the SMAR TLINK connection.
24 Selecting a language Selecting a language If you prefer an on-screen language other than French, use the on-screen display to select another language. Bef ore y ou start… • T urn on the VCR and the TV . • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for bu tton locations.
Getting Started 25 Presetting channels Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset usin g the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually . Before you start… • T urn on the VCR and the TV . • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for butto n locations.
26 Presetting channels 5 Press < / , to set L/L ’ or B/G if necessary . • T o receive broadcast in France, highlight L/L ’. • T o recei ve broadcast using the P AL system (for example, in German y or Switzerland), hi ghlight B/G. 6 Press M / m to highlight CANAL, then press < / , repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.
Getting Started 27 Presetting channels If the picture is not clea r If the picture is not clear , you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (RÉGL.FIN) function. After step 6, press M / m to select RÉGL.FIN. Press < / , to get a clear picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.
28 Changing/disabling progr amme positions Changing/disabling pr ogramme positions After setting the channels, you can change the programme po sitions as you like. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them.
Getting Started 29 Changing/disabling programme positions Disabling unwanted pr ogramme positions After presetting channels, you can d isable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the CHAINE +/– b u ttons.
30 Changing/disabling progr amme positions Note • Be sure to select the pr ogramme position you w ant to disable correctly . If you disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually . 2 Press M / m to high light INST ALLA TION MANUELLE, then press , .
Getting Started 31 Changing/disabling progr amme positions Changing the st ation names Y ou can change or enter the s tation names (up to 4 characters). Th e VCR must recei ve chan nel information for s ta tion names to appear automatically*. * not av ai lable on SL V -SE630 B Before you start … • T urn on t he VCR a nd the TV .
32 Changing/disabling progr amme positions 5 Enter the station name. 1 Press M / m to select a character . Each time you press M , the character changes as sho wn below . A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t A 2 Press , to set the next character . The next space flashes.
Getting Started 33 Setting the Canal Plus decoder Setting the Canal Plus decoder Y ou can watch or record Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the VCR. Connecting a decoder Setting Canal Plus channel s T o watch or record Canal Pl us programmes, set your VCR to recei ve the channels using the on-screen display .
34 Setting the Canal Plus decoder 1 Press MENU, then press M / m / < / , to highlight INST ALLA TION and press OK. 2 Press M / m to high light INST ALLA TION MANUELLE, then press , . 3 Press M / m to highlight the row which you want to set for the decoder , then press , .
Getting Started 35 Setting the Canal Plus decoder Notes • T o superimpose sub title s while watching Canal Pl us programmes, make both decoder-VCR and VCR-TV connections us ing 21-pin PERITEL cables that ar e compatible with the RGB signals. Y o u cannot record subt itles on the VCR.
36 Playing a tape Basic Operations Pla ying a tape Bef ore y ou start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for bu tton locations. Additional tasks T o set the colour system If the playback picture has no colour , or streaks appear during palyback, set the SYST .
37 Playing a tape Basic Operations T o use the time counter Press ANNUL/0 at the point on the tape that you want to f ind later . The counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00” or “00:00. ” Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter .
38 Recording TV programmes Recor ding TV pr ogrammes Bef ore y ou start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for bu tton locations. 1 T urn on your TV and set it to the video channel. T o record from a decoder , turn it on. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
39 Recording TV programmes Basi c Opera tions To s t o p r e c o r d i n g Pre ss x (sto p). T o chec k the remaining time Press AFF ICH twice. W ith the disp lay on, press CO MPT/DUREE REST to check the remaining time. Each time you press COMPT/DUREE REST , the time counter and th e remaining time appear alternately .
40 Recording TV programmes T o save a recor ding T o prev ent accidental erasure, break of f the safety tab as ill ustrated. T o recor d on the same tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesi ve tape. Tips • T o select a programme posi tion, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander .
41 Recording TV programmes Basic Operations Recor ding what you a re watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not av ailable on SL V -SE630B and SE230B) If you use the SMAR TLINK connection, you can easily record what you are watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR).
42 Recording TV programmes using t he Dial Timer (SL V -SE830B only) Recor ding TV pr ogrammes using the Dial Timer (SL V -SE830B only) The Dial Timer function allo ws you to make timer recordin gs of programmes without turn ing on your TV .
43 Recording TV programmes using t he Dial Timer (SL V -SE830B only) Basic Operations 3 Press PROG. “ST AR T” and the current time app ear alternately in the display window .
44 Recording TV programmes using t he Dial Timer (SL V -SE830B only) T o re turn to the previous step T o return to the previous step, press the CHAINE + and – buttons on the VCR at the same time during any of the Dial T imer settings. T o stop recordin g T o stop the VCR while recording, press x (stop).
45 Recording TV programmes using t he Dial Timer (SL V -SE830B only) Basic Operations T o set the cloc k Tips • T o cancel a Dial T imer setting, press x (stop) on the VCR while you are making the setting. • The programme is recorded in the curr en t tape speed mode.
46 Recording TV programmes using t he Dial Timer (SL V -SE830B only) About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user , such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight exam ples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial T imer .
47 Recording TV programmes using the ShowVie w ® system (not av ailable on SL V -SE630B) Basic Operations Recor ding TV pr ogrammes using the Show View ® system (not a v ailable on SL V - SE630B) The Sho wV iew system is the feature that simplif ies programmin g the VCR to make timer recordings.
48 Recording TV programmes using the ShowVie w ® system (not av ailable on SL V -SE630B) 2 Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowV ie w number .
49 Recording TV programmes using the ShowVie w ® system (not av ailable on SL V -SE630B) Basic Operations To s t o p r e c o r d i n g T o stop the VCR while recording, press x (stop). Daily/weekly recording In step 4 abov e, press m to select the recording pattern.
50 Recording TV programmes using the ShowVie w ® system (not av ailable on SL V -SE630B) T o use the Auto T ape Speed function* In step 4 abov e, press m to select A UTO.
51 Recording TV programmes using the timer Basic Operations Recor ding TV pr ogrammes using the timer Y ou can preset a total of eig ht programmes, including settings made with other timer methods. Before you start … • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correc t time and date.
52 Recording TV programmes using the timer T o stop recordin g T o stop the VCR while recording, press x (stop). Daily/weekly recording In step 2 abov e, press m to select the recording patt ern. Each time you press m , the indication changes as sho wn belo w .
53 Recording TV programmes using the timer Basic Operations T o u se the VCR after s etting the timer T o use the VCR before a recording begins , just press ? / 1 . The indicator turns of f and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ? / 1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR.
54 Playing/searching at various speeds Additional Operations Pla ying/sear ching at v arious speeds Bef ore y ou start … • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for bu tton locations. * SL V -SE830B only T o resume normal playbac k Press H (play).
55 Playing/searching at v arious speeds Additional Operations T o use the shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause, turn the shut tle ring clockwise or anticlockwise. Each change in the shuttle ring pos ition changes the pla yback mode in the following way .
56 Setting the recording duration time Setting the recor ding duration time After you have started recording in the normal way , you can hav e the VCR stop recording automatically af ter a specif ied duration. Bef ore y ou start … • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for bu tton locations.
57 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings Additional Operations Chec king/changing/cancelling timer settings Before you start … • T urn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for butto n locations.
58 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings When the timer s ettings overlap The programme that starts first has pr iority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If t he programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority .
59 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not av ailable on SL V -SE230B) Additional Operations Recor ding stereo and bilingual pr ogrammes (not av ailable on SL V -SE230B) In the ZWEIT ON (German stereo) system This VCR automatically recei ves an d records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON syst em.
60 Recording stereo and bilingual prog rammes (not av ailable on SL V - SE230B) T o select the sound while recor ding Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want. * Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels * Usually the main sound (monaural) Selecting the sound during Hi-fi pla yback Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want.
61 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not av ailable on SL V -SE230B) Additional Operations How sound is recorde d 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.
62 Searching using the index function (not av ailable on SL V -SE230B) Sear ching using the inde x function (not av ailable on SL V -SE230B) The VCR automatically marks the tape with an inde x signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to fi nd a specific recording.
63 Searching using the index function (not a vailab l e on SL V -SE230B) Additional Operations Notes • No index signal will be a dded when recording starts from recording pause. Howe ver , an index signal will be mark ed if you chang e the programme position during recording pause.
64 Adjusting the picture Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts th e 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 CHAINE +/– on the VCR to display the trackin g meter .
65 Reducing the VCR’ s power consumption Additional Operations Reducing the VCR’ s power consumption Y ou can turn off the indicators in the display windo w when the VCR is off (standby mode) to reduce the VCR’ s power consumption. T o tu rn on the indicators in the display window Set VEILLE ECO to NON in step 3.
66 Changing menu options Changing menu options Menu choice s Initial settings are indicated in bold print. RÉGLA GES UT ILISA TEUR 1 Press MENU, then select RÉGLAG ES UTILISA TEUR or FONCTIONS A V ANCÉES and press OK. 2 Press M / m to select the option.
67 Changing menu options Additional Operations FONCTIONS A V ANCÉES * 1 not av ailable on SL V -SE230B * 2 not av ailable on SL V -SE630B NICAM* 1 • OUI to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-f i audio track. • NON to record standard s ound on the hi-fi audio track.
68 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Editing Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to recor d on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input conn ector of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.
69 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Editing Example C How to connec t to a stereo system (SL V -SE830B onl y) Connect the t LIGNE-2 G o D 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 .
70 Basic ed iting Basic editing When recor ding on this VCR Bef ore y ou start editing • T urn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the display win dow . • Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP .
71 A udio dubbing (SL V -SE830B only) Editing A udio dubbing (SL V -SE830B only) This feature lets you record over the normal audio track. The monaural sound pre viously recorded is replaced wh ile the original hi-f i sound remains unchanged. Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder .
72 T roubleshooting Additional Inf ormation T roub leshooting If you hav e any questions or problems not covered belo w , please consult your nearest Sony service facility . Symptom Remedy Po we r The ? / 1 (on/standb y) switch does not function. • Connect the mains lead to the mains securel y .
73 T roubleshooting Additional Inf ormation Pl ayb ack The picture rolls vertically during picture search. • Adjust the vertical hold c ontr ol on the TV or monitor . The picture has no sound. • The tape is defectiv e. • If you made A/V connections , check the audio cable connection.
74 T roubleshooting Timer recording The SHO WVIEW menu or the MINUTERIE menu does not appear . • Check that OP TIONS PR OG. in the FONCTIONS A V ANCÉES menu is set correctly (see page 67). The VPS/PDC function does not operate properly . • Check that the clock and the date are set correctly .
75 T roubleshooting Additional Inf ormation Others The Line Through function does not operate. • Set VEILLE ECO in the RÉGLAG ES UTILISA TEUR menu to NON (see page 65).
76 Specifications Specifications System Channel cov erage SECAM (L): VHF F2 to F10 UHF F21 to F69 CA TV B to Q HYPER S21 to S41 P AL (B/G): VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69 CA TV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetric al aerial sock et T ape speed SP: P AL 23.
77 Specifications Additional Inf ormation Operating te mperature 5 ° C to 40 ° C Storage temperature –20 ° C to 60 ° C Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d) Approx. 360 × 95 × 245 mm (SL V -SE230B) Approx. 430 × 96 × 245 mm (SL V -SE730B and SE630B) Approx.
78 Index Index A Adjusting picture 64 tracking 64 Aerial hookup 16 Audio dubbing 71 Audio track 61 Auto Clock Set 19 Auto Set Up 19 C Canal Plus 33 Changing the programme position 28 Changing the stat.
79 Index.
AC68-020 34U Sony Corporat ion Quick Start Guide 1 Connecting the VCR 1 ... Connec t the aerial to of the VCR. 2 ... Connec t a nd the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. 3 ... F or bet te r pict ure and so un d, conn ect LIGNE-1 (EUR O A V) to your TV using a PERITEL cable.
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