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3-868-271-E1 (1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL SECAM NTSC4.43
SLV-SE600B
SLV-SE700B
SLV-SX700B
SLV-SE800B
© 2000 Sony Corporation
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Compatible colour systems WARNING This VCR is designed to record using the PAL To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the (B/G) and SECAM colour systems and play back unit to rain or moisture. using the PAL (B/G), SECAM, and NTSC 4.43 To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. colour systems. Recording of video sources Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed. Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified Tapes
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Getting Started Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1 : Unpacking 5 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 9 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 13 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR 16 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 18 Selecting a language 20 Presetting channels 25 Changing/disabling programme positions 31 Setting the clock 36 Setting the Canal Plus decoder 72 Searching using the Acces Smart Basic Operations function 41 Playing a tape 75 Searching using the index func
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Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: Remote commander Aerial cable R6 (size AA) batteries Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-SE600B, SE700B, SX700B, SE800B. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-SE800B is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE700B only.” 4 Unpacki
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Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position. Using the remote commander You can use this remote Remote sensor commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to
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?/1 WIDE / a CHOIX SON FASTEXT buttons AFFICH t TV/MAGN 123 Programme 456 number 789 buttons - 0 CHAINE +/–/ c/C 2 +/– TV control buttons To Press Set the TV to standby mode ?/1 Select an input source: aerial in or line in t TV/MAGN Select the TV’s programme position Programme number buttons, -, CHAINE +/– 6 Setting up the remote commander
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Getting Started To Press Adjust the volume of the TV 2 +/– Switch to TV (Teletext off)* a (TV) Switch to Teletext* / (Teletext) Select the sound CHOIX SON Use FASTEXT* FASTEXT buttons Call up the on-screen display AFFICH Change the Teletext page* c/C Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For other WIDE manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (not available on SLV-SE600B)” below.) Notes With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six m
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Code numbers of controllable 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. To switch to wide mode, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers. Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number 1 1 Sony 01* , 02 Panasonic 17* , 49 1 1 1 Akai 68 Philips 06* , 07* , 08* Ferguson 52 Saba 12, 13 1 1 Grundig 10* , 11* Samsung 22, 23 Hitachi 24 Sanyo 25 JVC 33 Sharp 29 Loewe 45 Telefunken 36 2 Mivar
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Getting Started Step 3 : Connecting the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector, see page 10. If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector ANTENNE ENTREE ANTENNE SORTIE Mains lead ANTENNE ENTREE to mains Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your AERIAL 1 ANTENNE TV and connect it to ANTENNE IN ENTREE ENTREE on the rear panel of the VCR. OUT SORTIE Connect ANTENNE SORTIE of the AERIAL ANTENNE 2 IN VCR and the aerial input of your TV ENTREE using the supplied
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If your TV has a PERITEL connector ANTENNE ENTREE i LIGNE-1 ANTENNE SORTIE (TV) Mains lead ANTENNE ENTREE to mains Aerial cable (supplied) PERITEL : Signal flow PERITEL cable (not supplied) Disconnect the aerial cable from your AERIAL 1 ANTENNE TV and connect it to ANTENNE IN ENTREE ENTREE on the rear panel of the VCR. OUT SORTIE Connect ANTTENNE SORTIE of the AERIAL ANTENNE 2 IN VCR and the aerial input of your TV ENTREE using the supplied aerial cable. OUT SORTIE Connect LIGNE-1 (TV) on
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Getting Started About the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE600B) If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK 1 SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC* , 2 3 EASYLINK* , Q-Link* , EURO VIEW 4 5 LINK* , or T-V LINK* , 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. Preset Download You can download your TV tune
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Additional connections To a stereo system (not available on SLV-SE600B) SORTIE You can improve sound quality ENTREE AUDIO D/G by connecting a stereo system to LIGNE the SORTIE AUDIO R/L jacks as shown on the right. Audio cable (not supplied) : Signal flow To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through Using the Line Through function, you can watch DECODEUR/ SORTIE t ENTREE programmes from a satellite or LIGNE 1 LIGNE-3* or digital tuner connected to this DECODEUR/ VCR on the TV
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Getting Started Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector, see page 15. If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video signals from your VCR. ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE REGL CANAL CHAINE +/– MARCHE/VEILLE Press ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE to turn on the VCR. 1 REGLAGE Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly. 2 AUTO The currently set RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to
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Press CHAINE +/– (repeatedly) to select the appropriate TV system for CHAINE 5 your area. Select “L” for the L TV system (SECAM), or “G” for the B/G TV system (PAL). ALIGNEMENT Tune the TV to the same channel shown in 6 the VCR display window so that the MAGNETOSCOPE SONY picture on the right appears clearly on the TV screen. Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If you select the wrong TV system in step 5, the picture on the right may not appear. Select the appropriate T
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Getting Started If your TV has a PERITEL connector ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE REGL CANAL CHAINE +/– MARCHE/VEILLE Press ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE to turn on the VCR. 1 REGLAGE Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly. AUTO 2 The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. REGL CANAL CHAINE Press CHAINE +/– to set the RF channel to OFF, and press REGL CANAL 3 again. ALIGNEMENT REGLAGE AUTO RF channel set up is complete. REGL CANAL 15 Tuning your TV
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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 TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system*, and VCR clock* automatically. REGLAGE AUTO REGLAGE Hold down REGLAGE AUTO on the VCR for more than three seconds. AUTO The VCR automatically turns on, starts searching for all of the receivable channels, and presets them in the appropriate order for your lo
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Getting Started To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press REGLAGE AUTO. Tip If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in the Auto Set Up function, see page 18. Notes Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function. If you do, repeat the steps above. The Auto Set Up function may require a long time to complete (approximately 15 to 18 minutes). Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (ShowView*, timer, etc.) will be reset. If th
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Selecting a language If you prefer an on-screen language other 0 than French, use the on-screen display to select another language. Before you start… Turn on the VCR and the TV. MENU Set the TV to the video channel. M/m OK Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight 1 MENU REGLAGES REGLAGES and press OK. REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE RETOUR LECTURE SELECTIONNER : OK REGLER : OK SORTIE : MENU Press M/m to highlight LANGUE, then 2 LANGUE press OK. LECTURE ENGLISH FRANÇAIS OK SELECTIONNER
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Getting Started Press M/m to highlight the desired language, then press OK. 3 LECTURE OK Press MENU to exit the menu. 4 MENU Tip If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK. Note The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes. 19 Selecting a language
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Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually. Before you start… Turn on the VCR and the TV. Set the TV to the video channel. 123 Programme 456 number 789 buttons 0 CHAINE +/– MENU M/m/
