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- Page 1 3-081-622-12 (1) GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV-SE830G SLV-SE730G/I SLV-SE230G/I © 2003 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Precautions Safety •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
16 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 20 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 22 Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data (not available on SLV-SE230G/I ) 23 Selecting a language 24 Presetting channels 27 Changing/disabling programme... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel For SLV-SE830G A ?/1 (on/standby) switch B Remote sensor (12) C Tape compartment D A (eject) button (34) E m (rewind) button (34) (52) F Shuttle ring (52) G H (play) button* (34) (52) H M (fast-forward) button (34) (52) - Page 5 For SLV-SE730G/I A ?/1 (on/standby) switch B Remote sensor (12) C Tape compartment D A (eject) button (34) E m (rewind) button (34) (52) F H (play) button* (34) (52) G M (fast-forward) button (34) (52) H REC z (record) button (37) (54) (67) I x (stop) button* (21) (34) (67) (68) J X (pause) button (34) (67) (68)
- Page 6 For SLV-SE230G/I A ?/1 (on/standby) switch B A (eject) button (34) C Remote sensor (12) D Tape compartment E m (rewind) button (34) (52) F H (play) button* (34) (52) G M (fast-forward) button (34) (52) Index to parts and controls...
- Page 7 A Tape indicator B VIDEO indicator (17) (37) C Time counter/clock/line/programme position indicator (34) (36) (67) (smartlink) indicator (18) For SLV-SE230G/I A Tape indicator B Time counter/clock/line/programme position indicator (34) (36) (67) C Timer indicator (42) (47) (50) E TV indicator (39)
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Page 8: Rear Panel
Rear panel For SLV-SE830G and SE730G/I For SLV-SE230G/I (in from antenna) connector (16) (17) B LINE-3 connector* LINE-2 connector* (19) (66) C Mains lead (16) (17) D AUDIO (OUT) R (right), L (left) jacks (19) Index to parts and controls... - Page 9 Remote commander A Z (eject) button (34) (wide) button (for TV) (14) (15) DISPLAY button (14) (34) (37) D COUNTER/REMAIN button (37) E Programme number buttons* (38) F - (ten’s digit) button (13) (38) G / (Teletext) button (for TV)* H 2 (volume) +/–...
- Page 10 V ×2 button* (52) W ./> (index search) buttons* (59) TIMER button (45) (49) (play), AUDIO MONITOR, number 5 and PROG + buttons have a tactile dot. SLV-SE830G only not available on SLV-SE230G/I FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (SLV- SE830G only) (14)
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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 • Aerial cable Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 5 models: SLV-SE830G, SE730G, SE730I, SE230G and SE230I. -
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 DISPLAY 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)* AUDIO MONITOR t TV/VIDEO Programme number buttons...
- Page 14 SLV-SE230G/I Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLV- SE830G 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] / [VIDEO] at the top of the remote commander to [TV].
- Page 15 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*...
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Page 16: Step 3 : Connecting The Vcr
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 17. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to panel of the VCR. - Page 17 If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector AERIAL IN Scart (EURO-AV) : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to the rear panel of the VCR. Connect aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.
- Page 18 You can easily record what you are watching on the TV when the VCR is turned on. For details, see “Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE230G/I)” on page 39. • One Touch Play With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning on the TV.
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Page 19: Additional Connections
Additional connections To a stereo system (not available on SLV- SE230G/I) You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the AUDIO R, L 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 20: 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 VIDEO Plus+ system, and VCR clock automatically. - Page 21 Notes • Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (VIDEO Plus+, 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.
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Page 22: Downloading The Tv Tuner's Preset Data (Not Available On Slv-Se230G/I)
Press M/m to highlight TV CH DOWNLOAD, then press ,. The Preset Download function starts and display window during download. Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data (not available on SLV-SE230G/I) indicator flashes in the AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP... -
Page 23: 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. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press MENU, then press M/m/</ MENU , to highlight LANGUAGE SET... -
Page 24: 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 25 Press </, repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. Press M/m to highlight NAME, then press ,. 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 …...
- Page 26 If the picture is not clear If the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (MFT) function. After step 4, press M/m to select MFT. Press </, to get a clear picture, then press MENU to exit the menu. •...
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Page 27: 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 28 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 29 Press M/m to highlight MANUAL SET UP, 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 CLEAR. CLEAR The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right.
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Page 30: Before You Start
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. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. •... - Page 31 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.
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Page 32: 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 33 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 ON for the setting of the Auto Clock Set function.
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Page 34: 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 35 Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE230G/I) If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the TV, set the TV to the video channel, and start playback automatically with one button.
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Page 36: 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 satellite or digital tuner, turn it on. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. •... - Page 37 Press z REC to start recording. The recording indicator lights up in the display window. To stop recording Press x (stop). To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY twice. 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.
- Page 38 To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the same tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. Tips • To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander.
- Page 39 Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE230G/I) 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).
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Page 40: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Dial Timer (Slv-Se830G Only)
Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830G 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 41 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 42 Press DIAL TIMER The programme position or LINE input appears in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the INPUT SELECT LINE inputs, turn display the connected line in the display window. Press DIAL TIMER “OK”...
- Page 43 To set the clock Hold down DIAL TIMER so that “DAY” appears in the display window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day. Press DIAL TIMER. “MONTH” appears in the display window. Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the month, and then the year.
- Page 44 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 45 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ ® The VIDEO Plus+ system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.
- Page 46 Press the programme number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. CLEAR Press OK. The date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed and PDC setting appear on the TV screen.
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Page 47: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Video Plus+ System
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 48 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The turns off and the VCR switches 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: •...
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Page 49: Setting The Timer Manually
Setting the timer manually 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 50: To Stop Recording
Set the date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed and PDC function: 1 Press , to select each item in turn. 2 Press M/m to set each item. INPUT SELECT To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset. •... - Page 51 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The turns off and the VCR switches 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 • 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 53 • Adjust the tracking. • The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette as explained above. • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
- Page 54 Symptom Remedy The PDC function does • Check that the clock and the date are set correctly. not operate properly. • Check that the PDC time you set is the correct one (there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good PDC information, the VCR will not start recording.
- Page 55 Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture Troubleshooting • Rough picture • Unclear picture initial contamination • No picture (or black & white screen appears) terminal...
- Page 56 AUDIO (OUT) R, L* Phono jack (2) Rated output level: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms SLV-SE830G only not available on SLV-SE230G/I General Power requirements 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption • SLV-SE230G/I 15 W 1.2 W (POWER SAVE is set to ECO2,...
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Page 57: 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-SE830G only... - Page 58 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 59: 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 REC. -
Page 60: 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 TIMER PROGRAMMING and press OK. - Page 61 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 62: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes (Not Available On Slv-Se230G/I)
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels Bilingual programmes To listen to Main Main and sub Standard sound* * Usually the main sound (monaural) Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE230G/I) On-screen display Display window NICAM, STEREO STEREO NICAM, LCH STEREO... - Page 63 • To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT connections. • When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting. Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE230G/I) On-screen display STEREO MONO...
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Page 64: Searching Using The Index Function (Not Available On Slv-Se230G/I)
Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up to ±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-SE230G/I) INDEX SCAN INDEX SEARCH : B B + 0 2 continued... - Page 65 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-SE230G/I)
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Page 66: 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 PROGRAM +/– on the VCR to display the tracking meter. -
Page 67: 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 USER SET and press Press M/m to highlight POWER SAVE. Press , to set to ECO1 or ECO2, then press OK. -
Page 68: Changing Menu Options
Changing menu options Press MENU, then select USER SET or EASY OPERATION and press O S D T AP E SEL EC T C O L O UR SYST E M F O R MA T N I CA M PO WER SA VE SM AR T T R I LO G I C SE LEC T... - Page 69 Menu option POWER SAVE SMART TRILOGIC EASY OPERATION Menu option VPS/PDC DEFAULT VIDEOPLUS EXTEND AUTO POWER OFF • OFF to deactivate the Auto Power Off function. TIMER METHOD Changing menu options Set this option to • ECO1 to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve the VCR’s power.
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Page 70: 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 71 Example C Other VCR (Player) Scart (EURO-AV) Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-SE830G only) Connect the 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 72: 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. Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. -
Page 73: Audio Dubbing (Slv-Se830G 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 74: Index
Index Adjusting picture 61 tracking 61 Aerial hookup 16 Audio dubbing 68 Audio track 58 Auto Clock Set 20 Auto Set Up 20 Changing the programme position 27 Changing the station name 30 Cleaning the video heads 69 Clock setting 32 Colour system compatible colour systems Connecting... -
Page 76: Quick Start Guide
“To change the RF channel.” ... Connect the mains lead to the mains..Press OK. 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/...