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WARNING Compatible colour systems • This VCR is designed to record using the PAL (B/G) and SECAM colour systems and play back using the PAL (B/G), SECAM, and NTSC 4.43 colour systems. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.
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...
• 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.”...
TV. Set [TV] / [MAGN] to To operate [MAGN] and point at the remote sensor at the VCR the VCR [TV] and point at the remote sensor at the TV a Sony TV...
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FASTEXT buttons TV control buttons Set the TV to standby mode Select an input source: aerial in or line in Select the TV’s programme position Setting up the remote commander WIDE CHOIX SON AFFICH t TV/MAGN Programme number buttons CHAINE +/–/ 2 +/–...
Change the Teletext page* Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For other 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 months.
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• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. • When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.
Connect the mains lead to the mains. Note • When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to tune your TV to the VCR (see page 13). ANTENNE ENTREE...
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TV and connect it to ANTENNE ENTREE on the rear panel of the VCR. Connect ANTTENNE SORTIE of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. Connect LIGNE-1 (TV) on the VCR and the PERITEL connector on the TV with the optional PERITEL cable.
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Play) (not available on SLV-SE600B)” on page 43. • One Touch Menu You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the VCR’s on-screen display automatically by pressing MENU on the remote commander.
To watch a programme, turn on the satellite or digital tuner and the TV. Note • You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording a satellite or digital programme. SLV-SE800B only SLV-SE600B, SE700B, and SX700B only Connecting the VCR : Signal flow DECODEUR/ t ENTREE...
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. REGL CANAL Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture. This programme position will now be referred to as the video channel. Press REGL CANAL.
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To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel and press CHAINE +/– on the VCR. If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press CHAINE +/–, the TV tuning is correct.
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Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly. REGLAGE AUTO The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. REGL CANAL Press CHAINE +/– to set the RF channel to OFF, and press REGL CANAL CHAINE again.
After the search or download is complete, the current time appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal (not available on SLV-SE600B). If the time does not appear, set the clock manually (see page 31).
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• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (ShowView*, timer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again. * not available on SLV-SE600B Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function...
If you prefer an on-screen language other than French, use the on-screen display to select another language. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MENU REGLAGES and press OK.
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Press M/m to highlight the desired language, then press OK. LECTURE Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU • 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. Selecting a language...
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. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MENU REGLAGES and press OK.
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Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE DES CHAINES, then press OK. LECTURE Press M/m to highlight NORME, then press OK. LECTURE Press M/m to highlight L or B/G, then press OK. LECTURE • To receive broadcasts in France, highlight L. • To receive broadcasts using the PAL system (for example, in Germany or Switzerland), highlight B/G.
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Press CHAINE +/– to select the • CHAINE programme position. Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE CANAL, then press OK. LECTURE Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. The channels appear in the following LECTURE order: Channel coverage CATV (TV distribution) HYPER...
If the picture is not clear Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. However, if the picture is not clear, you may also use the manual tuning function. Press CHAINE +/– or the programme number buttons to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.
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Tuning the French CATV channels This VCR can scan the CATV channels B to Q and the HYPER frequency channels S21 to S41. On the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu, the channels are indicated by S01 to S44 REGLAGE CANAL numbers respectively. For example, channel B is indicated by REGLAGE CANAL number S01 and channel Q by REGLAGE CANAL number S23.
If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them. You can also change the station names (not available on SLV-SE600B). If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually. Changing programme positions Before you start…...
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Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to change the programme position, LECTURE then press ,. To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly. Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position. LECTURE The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate...
The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the CHAINE +/– buttons. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MENU LISTES, and press OK.
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Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable. LECTURE Press ANNUL/0. ANNUL/0 The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable. Press MENU to exit the menu.
Changing the station names (not available on SLV-SE600B) You can change or enter the station names (up to 5 characters). The VCR must receive channel information (for instance, SMARTLINK information) for station names to appear automatically. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV.
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Press ,. LECTURE Enter the station name. 1 Press M/m to select a character. LECTURE Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below. A t B t … t Z t a t b t … t z t 0 t 1 t …...
The Auto Clock Set function (not available on SLV-SE600B) 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 Auto Clock Set function.
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Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE MANUEL, then press OK. LECTURE Press M/m to set the day. LECTURE Press , to highlight the month and set the month pressing M/m. LECTURE Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing , to highlight the LECTURE item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits.
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Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU 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 RETOUR and press OK. Note •...
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Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function (not available on SLV-SE600B) Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MENU REGLAGES and press OK.
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• If you set REGLAGE AUTO to OUI, the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station whose programme position is displayed in the “CHAINE D’HORLOGE”...
Setting the Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record the Canal Plus programme if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the VCR. Connecting a decoder DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-3* DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-2* i LIGNE-1 (TV) PERITEL cable (not supplied)
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In order to set the channel correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR, the TV, and the decoder. • Set the TV to the video channel. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MENU OPTIONS and press OK.
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Press M/m to highlight DECODEUR, then press OK. LECTURE Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU The menu disappears from the TV screen. Press MENU again. Then press M/m to MENU highlight REGLAGES and press OK. LECTURE Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE DES CHAINES, then press OK.
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Press M/m to highlight L or B/G, then press OK. LECTURE • To receive broadcasts in France, highlight L. • To receive broadcasts using the PAL system (for example, in Germany or Switzerland), highlight B/G. Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/ CABLE, then press OK.
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• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes. • To superimpose subtitles while watching the Canal Plus programme, make both decoder- VCR and VCR-TV connections using 21-pin PERITEL cables that are compatible with the RGB signals. You cannot record subtitles on the VCR.
Playing a tape NTSC PB Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Z EJECT AFFICH...
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Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape To play an NTSC-recorded tape Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV. When your TV is PAL only PAL and NTSC...
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The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically. Playback starts. • When there already is a tape in the VCR, the VCR and the TV turn on, the TV is set to the video channel, and playback starts automatically in one sequence when you press H LECTURE.
Recording TV programmes Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a decoder, turn it on. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Recording TV programmes COMPT/ DUREE REST AFFICH SP/LP t TV/MAGN CHAINE +/–...
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Press CHAINE +/– to select the programme position or station name* you • CHAINE want to record. Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. SP / LP LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP. However, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality.
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• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only. • About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be displayed. • The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals.
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– when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the data in the VCR tuner preset. • If there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR, the VCR automatically turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press z ENR.
Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE800B only) The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods, that will be broadcast within the next month.
Turn PROG to set the recording date. PROG APPUYER/ TOURNER Press PROG. PROG APPUYER/ “START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window. TOURNER Turn PROG to set the recording start time. PROG APPUYER/ You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time TOURNER in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE +/–...
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To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment switched on. To return to the previous step To return to the previous step, press the CHAINE + and – buttons on the VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Dial Timer. Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set correctly. • The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals.
Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate. To activate the Demonstration Mode Press X (pause) on the VCR while turning the PROG. “DEMO” appears in the display window for a few seconds. To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Set OPTIONS PROGRAMM. to SHOWVIEW or MIXTE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 79). Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE600B) ANNUL/0 Programme number buttons...
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You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel. The VCR will then store your setting. If the information is incorrect, press ANNUL/0 to cancel the setting. Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE600B) MINUTERIE. METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION...
To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to OUI in step 4 above. You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs. Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE600B) MINUTERIE 2 8 .
• The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to NON for the timer recording of a satellite programme. • The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals. Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE600B) indicator turns off...
… Before you start • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.
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Press MINUTERIE For SLV-SE600B: The MINUTERIE menu appears on the TV screen. LECTURE For SLV-SE700B, SX700B, and SE800B: • When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM. to MIXTE: The METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION menu appears on the TV screen. Press M/m to select NORMALE, then press OK.
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DEMAIN t AUJOURD. To record satellite broadcasts If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes. Turn on the satellite tuner. On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting.
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?/1 with no tape inserted. • The VPS/PDC function* is automatically set to NON for the timer recording of a satellite programme. • The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals. * not available on SLV-SE600B...
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds SLV-SE800B Shuttle ring SLV-SE600B, SE700B, SX700B Playback options View the picture during fast- forward or rewind H LECTURE H LECTURE Operation During fast-forward, hold down M down m RET/m. Playing/searching at various speeds ×2 y RALENTI AV/M.
During playback, press ×2. During playback, press y RALENTI. During pause, press M commander. Hold down M frame each second. During stop, press H LECTURE on the VCR while holding down m on the VCR. Pause Slow motion in reverse...
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To use the shuttle ring in jog mode Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback. Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change to the jog mode during any playback mode, playback pauses so you can see a still picture. Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one frame.
Press z ENR repeatedly to set the duration time. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes. The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically. To extend the duration Press z ENR repeatedly to set a new duration time.
Synchronized Recording (SLV-SE800B only) You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector. The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work.
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Press SP/LP to select the tape speed. Hold down ENR SYNCHRO for more than two seconds. The ENR SYNCHRO button lights up and the VCR stands by for recording. The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an input signal from the connected equipment.
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• 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. Synchronized Recording (SLV-SE800B only)
• 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. Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings...
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• To cancel the setting, press ANNUL/0. Press MENU to exit the menu. If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.
Main and sub In NICAM system This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system (The NICAM indicator appears). When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.
Standard sound 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.
ACCES SMART screen (see page 73). Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. After recording, press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. Press ACCES SMART. Press M/m/</, to select the programme you want to start viewing.
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Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the ACCES SMART screen. Select the last blank row in step 3, then press OK. The VCR rewinds/fast-forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank space, then stops. Start recording. Note that “ESPACE VIERGE”...
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However, if you eject the tape and then make a new recording on the same tape, the original recorded programme(s) is displayed as a blank space. • If no information is stored in the VCR’s memory, DONNEES RECENTES does not appear in the ACCES SMART screen.
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. Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. Press ./> RECHER INDEX.
OPC. OPC recording Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time, the VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.
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LP mode, the OPC function will work. • There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press z ENR to have the VCR analyse the tape (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly) and return to recording pause.
• NON to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately. Select the sound using the CHOIX SON button. If you press Z EJECT or turn the VCR off, MIX AUDIO will be reset to NON. For details, see page 71.
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• SECAM to play back a tape recorded in the SECAM colour system. • MESECAM to play back a tape recorded in the MESECAM colour system. If you press Z EJECT or turn the VCR off, STANDARD COULEUR will be reset to AUTO. For details, see page 36. OPTIONS-2 Menu option...
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• When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display window remain on, even though VEILLE ECO is set to OUI. • With the MONTAGE option OUI, the OPC function does not work. SLV-SE600B, SE700B, and SX700B only SLV-SE800B only not available on SLV-SE600B...
How to connect to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the ENTREE LIGNE connector or jacks of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.
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• If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected. • If you connect this VCR to both the ENTREE LIGNE and SORTIE LIGNE jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
OPC function. To record a tape with the OPC function, press z ENR again during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape. Then, press X (pause) after the OPC indicator stops flashing to start recording. If you press X (pause) before the OPC indicator stops flashing, the OPC function is cancelled.
Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. 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).
CHOIX SON button does not function. Remember to reset MIX AUDIO to NON after playing the tape. Note • If you eject the tape or turn the VCR off, MIX AUDIO is automatically set to NON. Audio dubbing (SLV-SE800B only)
• 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 PERITEL cable, make sure the MAGN indicator is lit in the display window. Use the t TV/MAGN button on the remote commander to light up the MAGN indicator.
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TV screen. monitor, set it to video input. • If your TV is connected to the VCR with both PERITEL and aerial cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 15). • Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF channel output of your VCR.
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You cannot set the channel as the Canal Plus in the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu. You cannot watch the Canal Plus programme when the VCR is in standby mode. The Canal Plus programme is always recorded scrambled. Troubleshooting Remedy • The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press ENR SYNCHRO again.
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• Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC, does not work. EASYLINK, Q-Link, EURO VIEW LINK, or T-V LINK. • Make sure you use the PERITEL cable to connect the VCR and your TV. • Make sure the PERITEL cable is connected securely.
5 C to 40 C Storage temperature –20 C to 60 C Dimensions including projecting parts and controls Approx. 430 × 100 × 283 mm (w/h/d) (SLV-SE600B, SE700B, SX700B) Approx. 430 × 100 × 290 mm (w/h/d) (SLV-SE800B) Mass Approx. 4.3 kg (SLV-SE600B, SE700B, SX700B) Approx.
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel SLV-SE800B A ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE switch (13) B Tape compartment C Remote sensor (5) D A EJECT button (42) E Shuttle ring (62) F H LECTURE (play) button (42) (62) G JOG button (63) H z ENR (record) button (45) (64) (83)
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E H LECTURE (play) button (42) (62) F z ENR (record) button (45) (64) (83) G X (pause) button (42) (83) * not available on SLV-SE600B Index to parts and controls H x STOP button (42) (83) I M (fast-forward) button (42) (61)
E MAGN (video) indicator (10) (45) F VPS (Video Programme System)/PDC (Programme Delivery Control) (55) indicator* G OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (76) not available on SLV-SE600B SLV-SE800B only SMARTLINK MAGN H SMARTLINK indicator* I TV indicator* J Audio dubbing indicator*...
DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector* (12) (36) (65) (82) C AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9) (10) SLV-SE600B, SE700B, and SX700B only SLV-SE800B only not available on SLV-SE600B Index to parts and controls D AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9) (10)
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STOP/m button (18) (42) (61) (42) (61) H LECTURE (play)/OK button (18) (42) FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (not available on SLV-SE600B) not available on SLV-SE600B (62) (62) RET (rewind)/< button (42) AV (fast-forward)/, button continued Index to parts and controls...
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V CHAINE (programme) +/– buttons (6) (22) (45) c/C Teletext page access buttons* (for TV) (7) X ACCES SMART button (72) FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (not available on SLV-SE600B) not available on SLV-SE600B (for TV) (7) (for TV) (6) (75) MINUTERIE (timer) button (54) (58)
Cleaning the video heads 86 Clock setting 31 Colour system compatible colour systems setting 42 Connecting the VCR and your TV 9 to a satellite tuner 12 to a stereo system 12 to a TV with a PERITEL connector 10 Counter 42...