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Sony SLV-SE350K Operating Instructions Manual

Sony SLV-SE350K Operating Instructions Manual

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3-868-277-12(1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC4.43
SLV-SE350K
SLV-SE500K
SLV-SE500R
SLV-SE600N
SLV-SE700N/K
SLV-SE700R
SLV-SE800N/K
© 2000 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-868-277-12(1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC4.43 SLV-SE350K SLV-SE500K SLV-SE500R SLV-SE600N SLV-SE700N/K SLV-SE700R SLV-SE800N/K © 2000 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    24 Selecting a language 26 Presetting channels 30 Changing/disabling programme positions 36 Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE350K, SE500R, SE600N and SE700R) Basic Operations 41 Playing a tape 44 Recording TV programmes 48 Recording TV programmes using the...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    • R6 (size AA) batteries Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 9 models: SLV-SE350K, SE500K, SE500R, SE600N, SE700N, SE700K, SE700R, SE800N, and SE800K. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR.

  • Page 5: 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 6 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 AUDIO MONITOR FASTEXT buttons DISPLAY –/– – ? ? ? ? /1 1 1 1 t TV/VIDEO Programme number...

  • Page 7: Controlling Other Tvs With The Remote Commander

    Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (not available on SLV-SE350K and SE600N) 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] / [VIDEO] at the top of the remote commander to [TV].
  • Page 8 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 Sony Akai Ferguson Grundig Hitachi...

  • Page 9: Step 3 : Connecting The Vcr

    Step 3 : Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 10. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Mains lead to mains : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR.
  • Page 10 If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Mains lead to mains : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR. Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.
  • Page 11 About the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE600N and SE700R) If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC* EASYLINK* , Q-Link* LINK* , or T-V LINK* 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).

  • Page 12: Additional Connections

    Additional connections To a stereo system (SLV-SE700N/K and SE800N only) You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the AUDIO OUT R/L jacks as shown on the right. To a TV with audio and video jacks (SLV-SE500R, SE700R and SE800K only) If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, you can...
  • Page 13 Set POWER SAVE to OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu. Turn off the VCR. 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.

  • Page 14: Step 4 : Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr

    Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 16. 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.
  • Page 15 Press PROGRAM +/– (repeatedly) to select the appropriate TV system for PROGRA your area. Select “G” for the B/G TV system, or “K” for the D/K TV system. TRACING Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that the picture on the right appears clearly on the TV screen.
  • Page 16 If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Set the RF channel to OFF so that the VCR does not interfere with existing broadcasts. ? ? ? ? /1 1 1 1 ON/STANDBY Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR. ONSTAN Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.

  • Page 17: Step 5 : Setting Up The Vcr With The Auto Set Up Function

    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.
  • Page 18 Press AUTO SET UP lightly. AUTO ST UP 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 14. R CANNL If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions”...

  • Page 19: Step 6 : Setting The Clock

    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 (not available on SLV-SE500R, SE600N and SE700R) works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal.

  • Page 20: Setting The Clock

    Press M/m to highlight MANUAL ADJUST, then press OK. Press M/m to set the day. Press , to highlight the month and set the month pressing M/m. Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing , to highlight the item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits.
  • Page 21 Press MENU to exit the 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 RETURN and press OK. Note •...

  • Page 22: Before You Start

    Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function (not available on SLV-SE500R, SE600N and SE700R) 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 SETTINGS and press OK.
  • Page 23 Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OK. Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM, then press OK. Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries a time signal appears. If the VCR does not receive a time signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically.

  • Page 24: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the Auto Set Up function. 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 SETTINGS and press OK.
  • Page 25 Press M/m to highlight the desired language, then press OK. Press MENU to exit the menu. • 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. Selecting a language...

  • Page 26: 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. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
  • Page 27 Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then press Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/CATV, then press OK. Press M/m to highlight NORMAL, then press OK. To preset CATV (Cable Television) channels, select CATV. Press PROG +/– to select the programme • PROG position.
  • Page 28 Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. The channels appear in the following order: B/G TV system Channel number in the CHANNEL SET field C21–C69 S01–S41 S42–S46 If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme number buttons.

  • Page 29: If The Picture Is Not Clear

    Press MENU to exit the menu. 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 PROG +/– or the programme number buttons to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.

  • Page 30: 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 (not available on SLV-SE500R, SE600N and SE700R).
  • Page 31 Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to change the programme position, 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. The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill the gap.
  • Page 32 Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– 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 LISTS, and press OK.
  • Page 33 Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable. Press CLEAR. CLAR 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. •...
  • Page 34 Changing the station names (not available on SLV-SE500R, SE600N and SE700R) 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… •...
  • Page 35 Press ,. PLAY Enter the station name. 1 Press M/m to select a character. PLAY 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 …...

  • Page 36: Setting The Canal Plus Decoder (Not Available On Slv-Se350K, Se500R, Se600N And Se700R)

    Connecting a decoder DECODER/t LINE-3 IN* DECODER/t LINE-2 IN* t LINE-1 (TV) Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE350K, SE500R, SE600N and SE700R) Scart cable (supplied with decoder) Scart (EURO-AV) AERIAL OUT...

  • Page 37: Not Available On Slv-Se350K, Se500R, Se600N And Se700R

    OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight DECODER/ LINE3* (or DECODER/LINE2* PLAY press OK. Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE350K, SE500R, SE600N and SE700R) PROG +/– MENU OPTIONS OPTIONS - 1 OPTIONS - 2 RETURN SELECT :...

  • Page 38: Not Available On Slv-Se350K, Se500R, Se600N And Se700R

    Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then press PLAY Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/CATV, then press OK. PLAY Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE350K, SE500R, SE600N and SE700R) OPTIONS - 2 DECODER / LINE3 DECODER TIMER OPTIONS VARIABLE...

  • Page 39: Not Available On Slv-Se350K, Se500R, Se600N And Se700R

    Press M/m to select the Canal Plus channels, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight PAY-TV/CANAL+, then press OK. PLAY Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE350K, SE500R, SE600N and SE700R) TUNER PROG. SYSTEM D / K NORMAL / CATV...

  • Page 40: Not Available On Slv-Se350K, Se500R, Se600N And Se700R

    • When you watch Canal Plus programmes through the RFU input of the TV, press t TV/ VIDEO so that the VIDEO indicator appears in the display window. SLV-SE500K and SE800N/K only SLV-SE700N/K only Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE350K, SE500R, SE600N and SE700R) TUNER PROG. SYSTEM...

  • Page 41: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations 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 Z Z Z EJECT DISPLAY CLEAR H PLAY...
  • Page 42 Press H PLAY. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. PLAY Additional tasks Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape To set the colour system If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set COLOUR SYSTEM in the OPTIONS-1 menu to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in (see page 79).
  • Page 43 • While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote commander do not function. • The picture’s colour may be affected when playing a MESECAM-recorded tape in the LP mode.* * SLV-SE350K only Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE600N and SE700R) If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the VCR and the TV, set the TV to the video channel, and start playback automatically with one button.

  • Page 44: Recording Tv Programmes

    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 COUNTER/ REMAIN DISPLAY SP/LP t TV/VIDEO PROG +/–...
  • Page 45 Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or station name* • PROG 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.
  • Page 46 • About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be displayed. • The station name* signals. not available on SLV-SE500R, SE600N and SE700R not available on SLV-SE350K, SE500R, SE600N and SE700R Recording TV programmes may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information Safety tab...
  • Page 47 Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE600N and SE700R) 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). Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

  • Page 48: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Dial Timer (Slv-Se800N/K Only)

    Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE800N/K 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 49: Dial Timer

    Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date. DIAL TIMER Press DIAL TIMER. DIAL TIMER “START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time. DIAL TIMER You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/–...
  • Page 50 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time. DIAL TIMER You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons. PROGRAM TRACKING Press DIAL TIMER. DIAL TIMER The programme position or station name appears in the display window.

  • Page 51: Dial Timer

    To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The and the VCR turns on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: •...

  • Page 52: Dial Timer

    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.

  • Page 53: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Showview System (Not Available On Slv-Se500R, Se600N And Se700R)

    Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE500R, SE600N and SE700R) 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.

  • Page 54: Not Available On Slv-Se500R

    Press TIMER • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE: The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press M/m to select PLAY SHOWVIEW, then press OK. • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW: The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 55: Showview System

    If you want to change the date, tape speed, and the VPS/PDC setting: PLAY 1 Press </, to highlight the item you want to change. 2 Press M/m to reset it. • To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording”...

  • Page 56: Showview System

    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. Follow steps 1 through 6 above.

  • Page 57: 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 58: Timer

    TIMER For SLV-SE500R, SE600N and SE700R: The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen. PLAY For SLV-SE350K, SE500K, SE700N/K and SE800N/K: • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE: The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press M/m to select STANDARD, then press OK.
  • Page 59 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 turned on. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern.

  • Page 60: Timer

    Tips • To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number buttons. • To set the programme position with a two digit number, press –/– – (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons. •...

  • Page 61: Additional Operations

    Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds SLV-SE500K/R and SE800N/K Shuttle ring SLV-SE350K, SE600N and SE700N/K/R Playback options View the picture during fast- forward or rewind H PLAY H PLAY Operation During fast-forward, hold down M down m REW/m. Playing/searching at various speeds ×2...

  • Page 62: Using The Shuttle Ring

    Playback options Play at high speed Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Rewind and start play To resume normal playback Press H PLAY. Using the shuttle ring (SLV-SE500K/R and SE800N/K only) With the shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. There are two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode.
  • Page 63 • In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour. • If the playback mode mark doesn’t appear on the TV screen, press • The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.* * SLV-SE350K only DISPLAY. Playing/searching at various speeds...

  • Page 64: 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. While recording, press z REC. indicator appears in the display window. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

  • Page 65: Synchronized Recording (Slv-Se500K And Se800N/K Only)

    Synchronized Recording (SLV-SE500K and SE800N/K only) You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the DECODER/LINE-3 IN connector. The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work. When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns on and starts recording a programme from DECODER/LINE-3 IN.
  • Page 66 Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording function Before you start... • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • Set DECODER/LINE3 to LINE3 in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 79). SYNCHRO REC Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/–...
  • Page 67 Notes • This function may not work with some types of satellite tuners. • Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no operation is performed within a certain amount of time. In this case, the Synchronized Recording also stops automatically.

  • Page 68: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

    Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTS and press OK. Press M/m to highlight TIMER LIST, then press •...
  • Page 69 Press M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel, then press OK. The selected setting appears in the TIMER menu. • To change the setting, press </, to highlight the item you want to change, then press M/m to reset it. •...

  • Page 70: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

    Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. Stereo programmes To listen to Stereo Standard sound* * Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural) Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE350K, SE500K/R and SE700R) On-screen display Display window MAIN STEREO...
  • Page 71 • If HIFI AUDIO* is set to STANDARD, the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi-fi and normal audio tracks. Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not change the sound. * SLV-SE600N, SE700N, and SE800N only Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE350K, SE500K/R and On-screen display Display window...

  • Page 72: Searching Using The Smart Search Function

    Searching using the Smart Search function If you record multiple programmes on a tape, use the Smart Search function to see what has been recorded on your tape. You can see information such as date, time, and programme position of programmes recorded on a tape.
  • Page 73 Press OK. The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme. To stop searching Press x STOP. To exit the SMART SEARCH screen Press SMART SEARCH. To record in a blank space Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the SMART SEARCH screen.
  • Page 74 Press M/m to highlight LATEST DATA. If you want to reset the latest data screen, highlight NO DATA and press OK, then record a programme. Press OK. The latest data stored in the VCR’s memory is displayed. Tips • You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list. •...

  • Page 75: Searching Using The Index Function

    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 ./> INDEX SEARCH. •...

  • Page 76: Adjusting The Picture

    To resume automatic tracking adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it. About the Reality Regenerator (RR) function (not available on SLV-SE350K and SE600N) The Reality Regenerator (RR) function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback.
  • Page 77 To deactivate the OPC function Set OPC to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu. The OPC indicator in the display window turns off. • To set tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at the same time. Notes •...

  • Page 78: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK. Press M/m to select the option, then press OK. Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK. Press MENU to return to the original screen. Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
  • Page 79 Menu option Set this option to AUTO LONG PLAY • ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time. Note that for AUTO LONG PLAY to work correctly, the TAPE LENGTH setting must be accurate.
  • Page 80 • When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display window remain on, even though POWER SAVE is set to ON. • With the EDIT option ON, the OPC function does not work. not available on SLV-SE350K and SE500K/R SLV-SE600N, SE700N and SE800N only SLV-SE700N/K only...

  • Page 81: 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 LINE IN connector or jacks of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.

  • Page 82: How To Connect To A Stereo System

    Example C Your VCR (Recorder) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-SE500K/R and SE800N/K only) Connect the LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied). Notes •...

  • Page 83: Basic Editing

    Basic editing (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window. • Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. •...

  • Page 84: Audio Dubbing (Slv-Se500K/R And Se800N/K Only)

    Audio dubbing (SLV-SE500K/R and SE800N/K only) 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.

  • Page 85: Slv-Se500K/R And Se800N/K

    Press x STOP on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR). To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio (not available on SLV-SE350K and SE500K/R) Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 78). Use this feature to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio.

  • Page 86: Additional Information

    Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. Symptom The ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch does not function. The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate. The VCR is plugged in but the display window remains dark.
  • Page 87 • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons. recorded with this VCR is • The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using the Sony T- not in stereo or the STEREO 25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette.
  • Page 88 Symptom No TV programme appears on the TV screen. TV reception is poor. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. The tape is ejected when you press z REC. Nothing happens when you press z REC. The timer does not operate. The SHOWVIEW menu or the TIMER menu does not appear.
  • Page 89 Symptom Remedy The SYNCHRO REC • The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press button turns off while SYNCHRO REC again. recording or does not go back to recording standby mode. The Synchronized • The connected equipment was not turned off. Recording function does not Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC work.
  • Page 90 Symptom A tape cannot be inserted. The remote commander does not function. The selected input line connector number does not appear in the display window. The SMARTLINK function does not work. The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen. You cannot control other TVs.

  • Page 91: Specifications

    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-SE350K, SE500K/R, SE600N, SE700N/K/R) Approx. 430 × 100 × 290 mm (w/h/d) (SLV-SE800N/ Mass Approx.

  • Page 92: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel SLV-SE500K/R and SE800N/K A ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch (14) B Tape compartment C Remote sensor (5) D A EJECT button (42) E Shuttle ring (62) F H PLAY button (42) (62) G JOG button (63) H z REC (record) button (45) (64) (83)
  • Page 93 E H PLAY button (42) (62) F z REC (record) button (45) (64) (83) G X (pause) button (42) (83) * not available on SLV-SE350K and SE600N H x STOP button (42) (83) I M (fast-forward) button (42) (61) J m (rewind) button (42) (61) K PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–...

  • Page 94: Display Window

    (55) G OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (76) SLV-SE600N, SE700N and SE800N only not available on SLV-SE350K, and SE500K/R not available on SLV-SE500R, SE600N and SE700R not available on SLV-SE600N and SE700R SLV-SE500K/R and SE800N/K only Index to parts and controls...

  • Page 95: Rear Panel

    Rear panel SLV-SE350K, SE500K, SE600N, SE700N/K, and SE800N A Mains lead (9) (10) B DECODER/t LINE-2 IN DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-2 connector* (36) (82) DECODER/t LINE-3 IN DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector* (12) (36) (65) (82) C AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9) (10)
  • Page 96 SLV-SE500R, SE700R and SE800K A Mains lead (9) (10) B DECODER/t LINE-3 IN DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector* (12) (36) (65) (82) C AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9) (10) SLV-SE800K only AUDIO R (right) jack is not available on SLV-SE500R. Index to parts and controls D AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9) (10)
  • Page 97 L X PAUSE/M button (19) (42) x STOP/m button (19) (42) (61) (61) H PLAY/OK button (19) (42) FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (not available on SLV-SE350K and SE600N) (62) (62) REW (rewind)/< button (42) FF (fast-forward)/, button (42) continued Index to parts and controls...
  • Page 98 (45) c/C Teletext page access buttons* (for TV) (7) X SMART SEARCH button (72) FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (not available on SLV-SE350K and SE600N) not available on SLV-SE350K and SE600N (for TV) (7) (for TV) (6) TIMER button (54) (58)
  • Page 99 Index to parts and controls...

  • Page 100: Index

    Dial Timer 48 Disabling the programme positions 32 Dubbing. see Editing Editing 81 EP mode 43 Hi-fi audio track 71 Sony Corporation Index search 75 Language selecting 24 LP mode 45 Monaural 70 Monitoring during playback 71 during recording 70...

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