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- Page 1 3-081-621-E2 (1) GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL SECAM SLV-SE830B SLV-SE730B SLV-SE630B SLV-SE230B © 2003 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
59 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV- SE230B ) 62 Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE230B ) 64 Adjusting the picture 65 Reducing the VCR’s power consumption 66 Changing menu options Editing... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel For SLV-SE830B A ?/1 (on/standby) switch B Remote sensor (12) C Tape compartment D A (eject) button (36) E m (rewind) button (36) (54) F Shuttle ring (54) G H (play) button* (36) (54) H M (fast-forward) button (36) (54) - Page 5 For SLV-SE730B and SE630B A ?/1 (on/standby) switch B Remote sensor (12) C Tape compartment D A (eject) button (36) E m (rewind) button (36) (54) F H (play) button* (36) (54) G M (fast-forward) button (36) (54) H ENR z (record) button (39) (56) (70) I x (stop) button* (20) (36) (70) (71) J X (pause) button (36) (70) (71)
- Page 6 For SLV-SE230B A ?/1 (on/standby) switch B A (eject) button (36) C Remote sensor (12) D Tape compartment E m (rewind) button (36) (54) F H (play) button* (36) (54) G M (fast-forward) button (36) (54) Index to parts and controls...
- Page 7 F STEREO indicator (59) G Tape speed indicators (38) H Timer/recording indicator (39) (44) (49) (52) E STEREO indicator* (59) F VIDEO (video) indicator (16) (39) G Playback indicator * not available on SLV-SE230B Index to parts and controls continued...
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Page 8: Rear Panel
Rear panel For SLV-SE830B, SE730B and SE630B For SLV-SE230B (in from antenna) connector (16) B LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT) connector* LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT) connector* (18) (33) (69) C Mains lead (16) D AUDIO (OUT/SORTIE) R/D (right) L/G (left) jacks* (18) Index to parts and controls... - Page 9 M (fast-forward)/, button (21) (36) (54) H (play)/OK button* (54) The H (play), CHOIX SON, number 5 and CHAINE + buttons have a tactile dot. SLV-SE830B only not available on SLV-SE230B (13) (14) (13) (38) (21) (36) continued Index to parts and controls...
- Page 10 W ./> (index search) buttons* (62) MINUTERIE button (47) (51) The H (play), CHOIX SON, number 5 and CHAINE + buttons have a tactile dot. SLV-SE830B only not available on SLV-SE230B FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (SLV-SE830B only) (14) (60) (54)
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Page 11: Step 1 : Unpacking
Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-SE830B, SE730B, SE630B and SE230B. Check your model name by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. -
Page 12: Step 2 : Setting Up The Remote Commander
Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. If the TV does not have symbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV. -
Page 13: Commander
AFFICH 2 +/– TV control buttons Set the TV to standby mode Select an input source: aerial in or line in Select the TV’s programme position Adjust the volume of the TV Switch to TV (Teletext off)* CHOIX SON t TV/MAGN Programme number buttons... -
Page 14: Commander
SLV-SE230B Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLV- SE830B only) The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number. Set [TV] / [MAGN] at the top of the remote commander to [TV]. -
Page 15: Commander
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 Sony , 02 Akai Ferguson Grundig , 11*... -
Page 16: Step 3 : Connecting The Vcr
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR PERITEL : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to rear panel of the VCR. Connect aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. Connect LIGNE-1 (EURO AV) on the VCR and the PERITEL connector on the TV with the supplied PERITEL cable. - Page 17 About the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE630B and SE230B) If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC* EASYLINK* , Q-Link* VIEW LINK* , or T-V LINK* VCR automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page (the indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the TV).
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Page 18: Additional Connections
Additional connections To a stereo system (not available on SLV-SE630B and SE230B) You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the AUDIO R/D L/G jacks as shown on the right. To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through Using the Line Through function, you can watch programmes from a satellite... -
Page 19: Step 4 : Setting Up The Vcr With The Auto Set Up Function
Step 4 : 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. -
Page 20: The Auto Set Up Function
To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press MENU. Notes • 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. • Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the mains lead for the first time after you purchase the VCR. -
Page 21: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly. The Auto Clock Set function* works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal. … Before you start •... - Page 22 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 ,. The day of the week is set automatically. Press M/m to select OUI for the setting of the Auto Clock Set function*.
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Page 23: Downloading The Tv Tuner's Preset Data (Not Available On Slv-Se630B And Se230B)
Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data (not available on SLV-SE630B and SE230B) You can download your TV tuner’s preset data to the VCR and tune the VCR according to that data using the SMARTLINK connection. … Before you start • Turn on the VCR and the TV. •... -
Page 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. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press MENU, then press M/m/</ MENU , to highlight SÉLECTION... -
Page 25: Presetting Channels
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. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press MENU, then press M/m/</ MENU , to highlight INSTALLATION... - Page 26 Press </, to set L/L’ or B/G if necessary. • To receive broadcast in France, highlight L/L’. • To receive broadcast using the PAL system (for example, in Germany or Switzerland), highlight B/G. Press M/m to highlight CANAL, then press </, repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.
- Page 27 Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU If the picture is not clear 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.
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Page 28: Changing/Disabling Programme Positions
Changing/disabling programme positions After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them. You can also change the station names. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually. -
Page 29: Positions
Press OK, then press M/m to move to the desired programme position. Press OK to confirm the setting. To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3 through 5. Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. - Page 30 Press M/m to highlight INSTALLATION MANUELLE, then press ,. Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable. To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly. Press ANNUL/0. ANNUL/0 The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right.
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Page 31: Positions
Changing the station names You can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). The VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically*. * not available on SLV-SE630B Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. •... -
Page 32: Positions
Enter the station name. 1 Press M/m to select a character. Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below. A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t A 2 Press , to set the next character. -
Page 33: Setting The Canal Plus Decoder
Setting the Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the VCR. Connecting a decoder LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT)* LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT)* ANTENNE ENTREE Aerial cable (supplied) PERITEL PERITEL cable (supplied) : Signal flow Setting Canal Plus channels To watch or record Canal Plus programmes, set your VCR to receive the channels using the on-screen display. - Page 34 Press MENU, then press M/m/</ MENU , to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK. Press M/m to highlight INSTALLATION MANUELLE, then press ,. Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to set for the decoder, then press ,. To display positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly.
- Page 35 Press M/m to highlight CANAL, then press </, repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. Press M/m to highlight DECODEUR. Press , to set DECODEUR to OUI, then press OK. Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU Notes • To superimpose subtitles while watching Canal Plus programmes, make both decoder-VCR and VCR-TV connections using 21-pin PERITEL cables that are compatible with the RGB signals.
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Page 36: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a tape Before you start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. 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. - Page 37 – Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen. – The colour density increases or decreases. • Tapes recorded in the LP mode cannot be played back on SLV-SE230B. • While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote commander do not function.
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Page 38: Recording Tv Programmes
Recording TV programmes Before you start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. 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. •... - Page 39 Press z ENR to start recording. The recording indicator lights up in the display window. Recording indicator To stop recording Press x (stop). To check the remaining time Press AFFICH twice. With the display on, press COMPT/DUREE REST to check the remaining time. Each time you press COMPT/DUREE REST, the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately.
- Page 40 • The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only. • About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be displayed. not available on SLV-SE230B SLV-SE830B and SE730B only SLV-SE630B and SE230B only Recording TV programmes...
- Page 41 Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE630B and SE230B) If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR). Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
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Page 42: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Dial Timer (Slv-Se830B Only)
Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830B 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. - Page 43 Press PROG. PROG “START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window. Turn PROG to set the recording start time. PROG You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE +/– buttons.
- Page 44 Press PROG The programme position or LIGNE input appears in the display window. Turn PROG To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more CHOIX ENTREE of the LIGNE inputs, turn display the connected line in the display window. Press PROG “OK”...
- Page 45 To set the clock Hold down PROG so that “DAY” appears in the display window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears. Turn PROG to set the day. Press PROG. “MONTH” appears in the display window. Turn and press PROG to set the month, and then the year.
- Page 46 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 examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the “FULL” notice which appears if eight programmes have already been set.
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Page 47: Available On Slv-Se630B
Recording TV programmes using the ShowView ® system SE630B) The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods. -
Page 48: Available On Slv-Se630B
Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number. If you make a mistake, press ANNUL/0 and re-enter the correct ANNUL/0 number. Press OK. The date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed and VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen. -
Page 49: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Showview System (Not Available On Slv-Se630B)
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment switched on. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x (stop). Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. -
Page 50: Available On Slv-Se630B
• When you set OPTIONS PROG. to NORMALE in the FONCTIONS AVANCÉES menu, the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or MIXTE. * not available on SLV-SE230B Recording TV programmes using the ShowView indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with ®... -
Page 51: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Timer
Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods. … 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. - Page 52 Set the date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed* and VPS/PDC function* 1 Press , to select each item in turn. 2 Press M/m to set each item. CHOIX ENTREE To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset. •...
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Page 53: The Timer
• The VPS/PDC function* is automatically set to off for the timer recording of a satellite programme. not available on SLV-SE630B not available on SLV-SE230B to SHOWVIEW in the FONCTIONS signals, enter the start and stop times Recording TV programmes using the timer... -
Page 54: Additional Operations
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds … Before you start • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Playback options View the picture during fast-forward or rewind Play at high speed Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame * SLV-SE830B only... - Page 55 To use the shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise. Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode in the following way. Slow motion in reverse Normal speed in reverse Double speed in reverse...
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Page 56: Setting The Recording Duration Time
Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. … Before you start • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. While recording, press z ENR. -
Page 57: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings
Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings … Before you start • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight MINUTERIE and press OK. •... - Page 58 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. If the programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority. Programme 1 Programme 2 Programme 1...
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Page 59: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes (Not Available On Slv-Se230B)
To record a NICAM programme, NICAM in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu should be set to OUI (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 67 for details. Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE230B) On-screen display Display window... -
Page 60: Se230B
Right channel Mix sound* Mono sound * The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE230B) On-screen display NICAM, STEREO NICAM, CANAL G NICAM, CANAL D... -
Page 61: Se230B
• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the PERITEL or SORTIE AUDIO connections. • When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the CHOIX SON setting. Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE230B) Bilingual Usually mixed left/right channels... -
Page 62: Searching Using The Index Function (Not Available On Slv-Se230B)
±20, respectively. The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that point. To stop searching Press x (stop). Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE230B) INDEX BALAYAGE B B INDEX RECHERCHE : B B + 0 2... -
Page 63: Not Available On Slv-Se230B
However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause. • When you press . (index search), if there is nothing recorded before the selected index signal, playback may not start exactly at the index signal. Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE230B) -
Page 64: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the 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 tracking meter. -
Page 65: Reducing The Vcr's Power Consumption
Reducing the VCR’s power consumption You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off (standby mode) to reduce the VCR’s power consumption. Press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR and press OK. Press M/m to highlight VEILLE ECO. -
Page 66: Changing Menu Options
Changing menu options Press MENU, then select RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR or FONCTIONS AVANCÉES and press OK. Press M/m to select the option. Press , to change the setting, then press OK. Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR Menu option AFFICHAGE ÉCRAN... - Page 67 • NORMALE to display the MINUTERIE menu when pressing the • SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when pressing the For details, see pages 47 and 51. not available on SLV-SE230B not available on SLV-SE630B MINUTERIE button. MINUTERIE button. MINUTERIE button.
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Page 68: Editing
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. - Page 69 Example C Other VCR (Player) PERITEL PERITEL cable (not supplied) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-SE830B only) Connect the LIGNE-2 G on the stereo system, using an audio cable (not supplied). Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour. •...
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Page 70: Basic Editing
To stop editing Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs. • To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press * not available on SLV-SE230B Basic editing ENR z (pause) on this VCR when an... -
Page 71: Audio Dubbing (Slv-Se830B Only)
Audio dubbing 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... -
Page 72: Additional Information
• 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). - Page 73 • Adjust the tracking. recorded with the VCR is • The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using a not in stereo or the Sony video head cleaning cassette as explained above. STEREO indicator in the display window is flashing.
- Page 74 Symptom The SHOWVIEW menu or the MINUTERIE menu does not appear. The VPS/PDC function does not operate properly. You cannot watch Canal Plus programmes when the VCR is in standby mode. A Canal Plus programme is always recorded scrambled. A tape cannot be inserted.
- Page 75 Symptom Remedy The Line Through • Set VEILLE ECO in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR function does not menu to NON (see page 65). operate. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture • Rough picture initial contamination • No picture (or •...
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Page 76: Specifications
EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s (playback only)* Maximum recording/playback time 10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape) Rewind time Approx. 1 min. (with E180 tape) * not available on SLV-SE230B Specifications Inputs and outputs LIGNE-1 (EURO AV) 21-pin Video input: pin 20... - Page 77 Approx. 430 × 96 × 245 mm (SLV-SE730B and SE630B) Approx. 430 × 96 × 253 mm (SLV-SE830B) Mass Approx. 2.8 kg (SLV-SE230B) Approx. 3.1 kg (SLV-SE830B, SE730B and SE630B) Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
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Page 78: Index
Index Adjusting picture 64 tracking 64 Aerial hookup 16 Audio dubbing 71 Audio track 61 Auto Clock Set 19 Auto Set Up 19 Canal Plus 33 Changing the programme position 28 Changing the station name 31 Cleaning the video heads 72 Clock setting 21 Colour system compatible colour systems... - Page 79 Index...
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Page 80: Quick Start Guide
... Press OK..Press </, to select your country, then press OK (not available on SE630B ). Sony Corporation 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/...