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- Page 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC 4.43 SLV-SE20EX/UX ©1999 by Sony Corporation 3-865-365-12 (1)
- Page 2 If the 13A fitted plug does not match the outlet socket in your home, please refer to your Appointed Sony Dealer for advice. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with 2 or @ mark)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1: Unpacking 5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 8 Step 3: Connecting the VCR 12 Step 4: Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 13 Step 5: Tuning your TV to the VCR 15 Selecting a language 16 Presetting channels 19 Changing/disabling programme positions... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-SE20EX and SE20UX. -
Page 5: Step 2: Setting Up The Remote Commander
(+) end clicks into position. Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. - Page 6 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued) TV control buttons Turn the TV into standby mode Select an input source of the TV either from aerial in or from line in Select the programme position of the TV Adjust the volume of the TV Getting Started DISPLAY...
- Page 7 • Do not use a new battery with an old one together. • Do not use different types of batteries together. • Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs. Press DISPLAY...
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Page 8: Step 3: Connecting The Vcr
Step 3 Connecting the VCR If your TV has a EURO-AV connector, see page 9. If your TV does not have a EURO-AV (Scart) 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 9 If your TV has a EURO-AV (Scart) 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 10 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued) Note • If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS-2 menu to OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector (see page 58). You do not have to tune your TV to the VCR.
- Page 11 • Automatic Power Off You can have the VCR turn off automatically, if the VCR is not used after you turn off the TV. “MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation. “EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation. “Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. “EURO VIEW LINK”...
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Page 12: 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 TV channels, guide channels for the VIDEO Plus+ system, the RF channel, and VCR clock automatically. -
Page 13: Step 5: Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr
Step 5 Tuning your TV to the VCR If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable, skip this step. Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly. The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. RF CHANNEL The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. - Page 14 If the screen does not appear clearly in step 3 above, press PROGRAM +/–, so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear picture appears. Getting Started SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER...
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Page 15: Selecting A Language
Selecting a language If you prefer an on-screen language other than English, 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. MENU Press MENU, then press >/. -
Page 16: 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. MENU Press MENU, then press >/. - Page 17 SLV-SE20EX only: Press >/. to highlight NORMAL, then PLAY press OK. To preset CATV (Cable Television) channels, select CATV. Press PROG +/– to select the programme • PROG position. Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL SET, then press OK. PLAY Press >/. repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. PLAY The channels appear in the following order:...
- Page 18 Presetting channels (continued) MENU Press MENU to exit the menu. 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. In step 7 above, press programme number button “0” twice to display the number “00”...
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Page 19: Changing/Disabling Programme Positions
Changing/ disabling programme positions After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions and the station names as you like. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually (see page 21). - Page 20 Changing/disabling programme positions (continued) Press >/. to highlight the row on which you want to change the programme PLAY position, then press /. To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60, press >/. repeatedly. Press >/. until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme PLAY position.
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Page 21: Before You Start
Changing the station names You can change or enter the station names (up to 5 characters). Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. MENU Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight LISTS and press OK. - Page 22 Changing/disabling programme positions (continued) Press /. PLAY Enter the station name. 1 Press >/. to select a character. PLAY Each time you press >, the character changes as shown below. A n B n … n Z n a n b n … n z n 0 n 1 n …...
- Page 23 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. MENU Press MENU, then press >/.
- Page 24 Changing/disabling programme positions (continued) Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL LIST, then press OK. PLAY Press >/. to highlight the row on which you want to disable. PLAY Press CLEAR. CLEAR 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.
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Page 25: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer recording features properly. The Auto Clock Set function 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. - Page 26 Setting the clock (continued) Press >/. to set the date. PLAY Press / to highlight the month and set the month pressing >/.. PLAY Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing / to highlight the PLAY item to be set, and press >/. to select the digits.
- Page 27 Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. MENU Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. PLAY Press >/.
- Page 28 Setting the clock (continued) Press >/. to highlight ON, then press PLAY Press . to highlight CLOCK PROG, then press OK. PLAY Press >/. repeatedly until the programme position of the station that PLAY carries the time signal appears. If the VCR does not receive the time signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically.
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Page 29: Setting Your Personal Code
Setting your personal code For identification, you can enter a personal code into the VCR. Once you enter your personal code, you can confirm it any time but can never change it. Please make a note of the code to quote to the police if your VCR is stolen. - Page 30 Setting your personal code (continued) Enter your personal code. 1 Press >/. to select a character. PLAY Each time you press >, the character changes as shown below. A n B n … n Z n 0 n 1 n … n 9 n (blank space) n –...
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Page 31: 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. 6 EJECT CLEAR DISPLAY ·... - Page 32 Playing a tape (continued) Press · PLAY. PLAY When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Additional tasks Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause 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 When your TV is PAL only...
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Page 33: Starting Playback Automatically With One Button
Notes • The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording. • The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC-recorded tape. -
Page 34: Recording Tv Programmes
Recording TV programmes Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Basic Operations COUNTER/ REMAIN INPUT SELECT …TV/VIDEO DISPLAY SP/LP PROG +/– r REC p STOP... - Page 35 INPUT Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears SELECT in the display window. • PROG Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you 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 36 Recording TV programmes (continued) To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The remaining time with the indicator also appears in the display window.
- Page 37 Tips • To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the ? (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons. • You can select a video source from the LINE-1 (TV) connector also using the INPUT SELECT button.
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Page 38: Recording What You Are Watching On The Tv
Recording TV programmes (continued) Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) 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 39: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Video Plus+ System
Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system The VIDEO Plus+ system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recording. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. - Page 40 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system (continued) Press the programme number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. CLEAR If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. Press OK. PLAY The date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed, and VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen.
- Page 41 If you want to change the date, tape speed, and the VPS/PDC function PLAY setting: 1 Press ?// to highlight the item you want to change. 2 Press >/. to reset it. • To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording”...
- Page 42 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system (continued) Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions (with the VPS or PDC indicator in the display window lit).
- Page 43 Tips • To set the programme position with a two digit number, press ? (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number button. • To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number buttons. •...
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Page 44: Setting The Timer Manually
Setting the timer manually If the VIDEO Plus+ system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date. •... - Page 45 Set the date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed, and PLAY VPS/PDC function: 1 Press / to highlight each item in turn. 2 Press >/. to set each item. To correct a setting, press ? to return to that setting and reset.
- Page 46 Setting the timer manually (continued) Tips • To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number buttons. • To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button. • When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode.
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Page 47: Additional Operations
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds )# FF 03 REW Playback options Operation View the picture during During fast-forward, hold down )# FF. During rewind, hold fast-forward or rewind down 03 REW. Play at high speed • During playback, press )# FF or 03 REW on the remote •... - Page 48 Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) To resume normal playback Press · PLAY. • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing. –...
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Page 49: Setting The Recording Duration Time
Setting the recording duration time After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. While recording, press r REC. indicator appears in the display window. Press r REC repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes. -
Page 50: 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 I/u to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight LISTS and press OK. Press >/. to highlight TIMER LIST, then press OK: •... -
Page 51: Timer Settings
Press >/. 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, and press >/. to reset it. •... -
Page 52: 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 channel of programmes recorded on a tape. - Page 53 To stop searching Press p 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. Select the blank row in step 3, then press OK. The VCR rewinds/ fast-forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank space, then stops.
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Page 54: Function
Searching using the Smart Search function (continued) Notes • If you begin recording a programme “D” from the middle of a previously recorded programme “A” and into another previously recorded programme “B,” the Smart Search information for the second programme “B” which is recorded over is deleted. -
Page 55: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. - Page 56 Adjusting the picture (continued) • To set tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at the same time. Notes • You can adjust the tracking for the NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter won’t be displayed. •...
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Page 57: Changing Menu Options
Changing menu options Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press OK. Press >/. to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK. AUTO LONG PLAY TAPE LENGTH SELECT : Press >/. to select the option, then press OK. Press >/. to change the setting, then press OK. Press MENU to return to the original screen. - Page 58 Changing menu options (continued) Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. OPTIONS-1 Menu option AUTO LONG PLAY TAPE LENGTH OPTIONS-2 Menu option TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE RF MODULATOR TV DIRECT REC Note • When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display window remain on, even though POWER SAVE is set to ON.
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Page 59: Editing With Another Vcr
Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) LINE-1 IN (TV) : Signal flow Note • If the other VCR doesn’t have a EURO-AV (Scart) connector, use the VMC-2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR. VMC-2121HG EURO-AV cable (not supplied) Other VCR (Player) - Page 60 Editing with another VCR (continued) Operation (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 “L1” in the display window. • Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR.
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Page 61: Additional Information
Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads. • The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony service facility for more information. - Page 62 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom The picture rolls vertically during picture search. The picture has no sound. 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 r REC.
- Page 63 Symptom A tape cannot be inserted. The remote commander does not function. The SMARTLINK function does not work. The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen. The VCR needs to be cleaned. Remedy • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment.
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Page 64: Specifications
Specifications System Channel coverage PAL (I) VHF IA to IJ, SA10 to SA13 (SLV-SE20EX only) UHF B21 to B69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 (SLV-SE20EX only) HYPER S21 to S41 (SLV-SE20EX only) RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Inputs and outputs... -
Page 65: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel 1 I/u ON/STANDBY switch/ indicator (29) 2 Tape compartment 3 03 REW (rewind) button (32, 47) 4 · PLAY button (32, 47) 5 )# FF (fast-forward) button (32, 6 p STOP button (32, 60) 7 P PAUSE button (29, 32, 60) - Page 66 Index to parts and controls (continued) Display window 1 Timer indicator (41, 45) 2 Tape speed indicators (35) 3 VIDEO indicator (9, 36) 4 VPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator (42) 5 OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (55) 6 SMARTLINK indicator (10) Additional Information VIDEO VPS...
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Page 67: Rear Panel
Rear panel 1 Mains lead (8, 9) 2 AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (8, 3 AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (8, 9) 4 : LINE-1 (TV) : LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (9, 59) 5 NTSC PB (Play Back) switch (32) Additional Information continued... -
Page 68: Remote Commander
Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander Additional Information 1 6 EJECT button (32) 2 COUNTER/REMAIN button (36) 3 CLEAR button (32, 40, 51) 4 SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (35) 5 Programme number buttons (6, 37) 6 ? (ten’s digit) button (6, 37) 7 . - Page 69 !™ TV / VIDEO remote control switch !£ I/u (on/standby) switch (6, 41) !¢ INPUT SELECT button (35, 45, 60) !∞ … TV/VIDEO button (6, 9, 36) !§ DISPLAY button (36) !¶ PROG (programme) +/– buttons (6, 17, 35) !• WIDE button (for TV) (7) !ª...
- Page 72 Editing 59 EURO-AV connection L, M, N Language selecting 15 LP mode 35 OPC (Optimum Picture Control) 55 Optional setting 57 Sony Corporation P, Q T, U PDC (Programme Delivery Timer setting 44 Control) 42 Picture adjustment. See Adjusting Playback 31...