Summary of the content on the page No. 1
3-868-344-11 (1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
SLV-SE100K
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-SX100K
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-SE400K
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-SE450K
PAL NTSC 4.43
© 2000 Sony Corporation
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Compatible colour systems WARNING This VCR is designed to record using the PAL (B/G To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the or D/K) or MESECAM (B/G or D/K) colour system unit to rain or moisture. and play back using the PAL (B/G or D/K) or To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. MESECAM (B/G or D/K) and NTSC 4.43 colour Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. systems. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed. Mains lead must
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Getting Started Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1 : Unpacking 5 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 8 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 11 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR 14 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 16 Step 6 : Setting the clock 21 Selecting a language 23 Presetting channels 27 Changing/disabling programme positions 51 Checking/changing/cancelling timer Basic Operations settings 33 Playing a tape 53 Searching using the Smart Search 36 Recording TV pr
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
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-SE100K, SX100K, SE400K and SE450K. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV- SE450K is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE450K only.” 4 Unpa
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
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
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
?/1 DISPLAY t TV/VIDEO 123 456 Programme number 8 buttons –/– – 0 2 +/– PROG +/– WIDE TV control buttons To Press Set the TV to standby mode ?/1 Select an input source: aerial in or line in t TV/VIDEO Select the TV’s programme position Programme number buttons, –/– –, PROG +/– Adjust the volume of the TV 2 +/– Call up the on-screen display DISPLAY Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV WIDE 6 Setting up the remote commander
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Getting Started Notes With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Do not use a new battery together with an old one. Do not use different types of batteries together. Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs. Setting up the remote commander 7
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 9. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT Mains lead AERIAL IN to mains Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your 1 TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on IN NTR the rear panel of the VCR. ARIAL ANTNN OUT SORTI Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR IN 2 NTR and the aerial input of your TV using ARIAL the supplied aerial cable. ANTNN OUT SORTI Connect the ma
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Getting Started If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT i LINE-1 Mains lead (TV) AERIAL IN to mains Aerial cable (supplied) Scart (EURO-AV) Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your 1 TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on IN NTR the rear panel of the VCR. ARIAL ANTNN OUT SORTI Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR IN 2 NTR and the aerial input of your TV using ARIAL the supplied aerial cable. ANTNN OUT SORTI Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR 3
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
About the SMARTLINK features (SLV-SE450K only) 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 tuner preset data to this VCR an
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Getting Started Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 13. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video signals from your VCR. ?/1 ON/STANDBY RF CHANNEL PROGRAM +/– ONSTAN Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR. 1 AUTO ST UP Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly. 2 R CANNL The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
PROGRA Press PROGRAM +/– (repeatedly) to select the appropriate TV system for 5 TRACING your area. Select “G” for the B/G TV system, or “K” for the D/K TV system. Tune the TV to the same channel shown in 6 the VCR display window so that the SON VIO CASSTT RCORR 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 TV system an
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Getting Started If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector ????/1111 ON/STANDBY RF CHANNEL PROGRAM +/– ONSTAN Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR. 1 AUTO ST UP Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly. 2 R CANNL The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. Use the PROGRAM +/– buttons to set the RF channel to OFF, and press RF PROGRA 3 CHANNEL again. TRACING AUTO ST UP R CANNL RF channel set up is complete. Tuning your TV to
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
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 language for the on-screen display, TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system*, and VCR clock* automatically. AUTO SET UP PROGRAM +/– AUTO ST UP Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds. 1 R CANNL The VCR automatically turns on, and the country abbreviation appears in the display
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Getting Started AUTO ST UP Press AUTO SET UP lightly. 3 R CANNL The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them according to the TV system you selected in “Tuning your TV to the VCR” on page 11. If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 27. If you use the SMARTLINK connection (SLV-SE450K only), the Preset Download function starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashe
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Step 6 : Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly. The Auto Clock Set function (SLV-SE450K only) works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, try another station for the MENU Auto Clock Set function. Setting the clock manually M/m/
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Getting Started Press M/m to highlight MANUAL 3 CLOC ADJUST, then press OK. PLA AUTO AUST O CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST O 1 . 1 . 2000 SAT 0 : 00 SLCT : ST : CONIR : O IT : NU Press M/m to set the day. 4 CLOC PLA AUTO AUST O CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST O 28 . 1 . 2000 RI 0 : 00 SLCT : ST : CONIR : O IT : NU Press , to highlight the month and set the 5 CLOC month pressing M/m. PLA AUTO AUST O CLOC PROGRA ANUAL AUST O 28 . 9 . 2000 TU 0 : 00 SLCT : ST : CONIR : O IT : NU Set the year, hour, and minutes in
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Press MENU to exit the menu. 8 NU Tips To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits by pressing M/m. If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. Note The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes. 18 Setting the clock
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Getting Started Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function (SLV-SE450K only) 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 NU STTINGS SETTINGS and press OK. TUNR CLOC LANGUAG RTURN PLA SLCT : O ST : O IT : NU Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then press 2 CLOC OK. PLA AUTO AUST ON CLOC PROGRA 1AA AUTO ADJUST is highlighted. ANUAL AUST O 28T . 9 . 2000U 18:00 SLCT : ST : O IT : NU Press OK. 3 CLOC
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OK. 4 CLOC PLA AUTO AUST ON CLOC PROGRA 1AA ANUAL AUST O 28T . 9 . 2000U 18:00 SLCT : ST : O IT : NU Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM, 5 CLOC then press OK. PLA AUTO AUST CLOC PROGRA 1AA ANUAL AUST O 21 8. 9 . 2000 TU 8 : 0 0 SLCT : CONIR : O IT : NU Press M/m repeatedly until the programme 6 CLOC position of the station that carries a time PLA AUTO AUST signal appears. CLOC PROGRA 2C ANUAL AUST O 21 8. 9 . 2000 TU 8 : 00 If the VCR does not receive a t
