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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. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
60 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings 62 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV- SE240B) 65 Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE240B) 67 Adjusting the picture 68 Reducing the VCR’s power consumption 69 Changing menu options Editing...
Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel For SLV-SE840B A ?/1 (on/standby) switch B Remote sensor (12) C Tape compartment D A (eject) button (36) E H (play) button* (36) (55)/M (fast-forward)/m (rewind) (37) (56)/Playback Dial (37) (56) F x (stop) button (20) (36) (73) (74)
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For SLV-SE740B and SE640B A ?/1 (on/standby) switch B Remote sensor (12) C Tape compartment D A (eject) button (36) E H (play) button* (36) (55)/M (fast-forward)/m (rewind) (37) (56)/Playback Dial (37) (56) F x (stop) button (20) (36) (73) (74) G X (pause) button (36) (73) (74) H ENR z (record) button (40) (57) (73)
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For SLV-SE240B A ?/1 (on/standby) switch B A (eject) button (36) C Remote sensor (12) D Tape compartment E H (play) button* (36) (55)/M (fast-forward)/m (rewind) (37) (56)/Playback Dial (37) (56) Index to parts and controls F x (stop) button (20) (36) (73) (74)
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F STEREO indicator (62) G Tape speed indicators (39) H Timer/recording indicator (40) (45) (50) (53) E STEREO indicator* (62) F VIDEO (video) indicator (16) (40) G Playback indicator * not available on SLV-SE240B Index to parts and controls continued...
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Rear panel For SLV-SE840B, SE740B and SE640B For SLV-SE240B (in from antenna) connector (16) B LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT) connector* LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT) connector* (18) (33) (72) C Mains lead (16) D AUDIO (OUT/SORTIE) R/D (right) L/G (left) jacks* (18) Index to parts and controls...
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M (fast-forward)/, button (21) (36) (55) H (play)/OK button* (55) The H (play), CHOIX SON, number 5 and CHAINE + buttons have a tactile dot. SLV-SE840B only not available on SLV-SE240B (13) (14) (13) (39) (21) (36) continued Index to parts and controls...
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W ./> (index search) buttons* (65) MINUTERIE button (48) (52) The H (play), CHOIX SON, number 5 and CHAINE + buttons have a tactile dot. SLV-SE840B only not available on SLV-SE240B FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (SLV-SE840B only) (14) (63) (55)
Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries Note • The supplied remote commander is for the exclusive use of this VCR. How to use this manual The instructions in this manual are for the 4 models: SLV-SE840B, SE740B, SE640B and SE240B.
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.
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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...
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SLV-SE240B Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLV- SE840B 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].
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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*...
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.
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About the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE640B and SE240B) 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).
Additional connections To a stereo system (not available on SLV-SE640B and SE240B) 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...
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.
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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.
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 •...
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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*.
Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data (not available on SLV-SE640B and SE240B) 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. •...
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...
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...
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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-SE640B Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. •...
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Using Playback Dial on the With Playback Dial, you can operate the following playback options. Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Note • Do not turn Playback Dial forcibly. It may damage Playback Dial. To set the colour system If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set the SYST.
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– 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-SE240B. • While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote commander do not function.
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. If no picture or sound is reproduced on the TV, press t TV/MAGN on the remote commander to display MAGN or VIDEO indicator on the display window.
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Press z ENR to start recording. The recording indicator lights up in the display window. 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.
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• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only. • About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be displayed. not available on SLV-SE240B SLV-SE840B and SE740B only SLV-SE640B and SE240B only Safety tab...
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Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE640B and SE240B) 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.
Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE840B 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.
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Press PROG “START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window. Turn 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. CHAINE Press PROG...
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Press PROG. PROG The programme position or LIGNE input appears in the display window. Turn PROG to set the programme position. 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.
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To set the clock Hold down However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears. Turn PROG to set the day. Press “MONTH” appears in the display window. Turn and press After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again. Turn and press When you have finished setting the time, press clock.
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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.
Recording TV programmes using the ShowView ® SE640B and SE240B) 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.
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.
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. 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. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below.
To use the Auto Tape Speed function In step 4 above, press m to select AUTO. When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode.
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.
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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. •...
• The VPS/PDC function* satellite programme. not available on SLV-SE640B/SE240B not available on SLV-SE640B not available on SLV-SE240B Recording TV programmes using the timer to SHOWVIEW in the FONCTIONS signals, enter the start and stop times signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit...
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 To resume normal playback Press H (play).
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Using Playback Dial on the With Playback Dial, you can operate the following playback options. View the picture during fast-forward or rewind Play at high speed • Adjust the picture using the CHAINE +/– buttons on the VCR if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. –...
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.
Synchronized Recording (not available on SLV-SE640B and SE240B) You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the LIGNE-3 (DEC/ EXT)* (or LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT)* 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 LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT)* LIGNE-2 (DEC/EXT)*...
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. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
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. •...
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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...
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 70 for details. Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE240B) (not available on SLV-SE240B) On-screen display...
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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-SE240B) On-screen display NICAM, STEREO NICAM, CANAL G NICAM, CANAL D...
• 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-SE240B) Stereo Usually mixed left/right channels...
±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-SE240B) INDEX BALAYAGE B B INDEX RECHERCHE : B B + 0 2 continued...
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-SE240B)
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.
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.
Changing menu options Press MENU, then select RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR or FONCTIONS AVANCÉES and press OK. AF F I CH AG E ÉCR AN SÉ LEC T . CA SSET T E SY ST . C O U LEU R F O R MAT 16 : 9 NI C AM VEI L LE E CO SM ART T R IL O G I C...
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VPS/PDC PAR DÉFAUT* ÉTENDRE SHOWVIEW* VEILLE AUTO OPTIONS PROG.* not available on SLV-SE240B not available on SLV-SE640B not available on SLV-SE640B and SE240B Changing menu options Set this option to • OUI to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track.
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.
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Example C Other VCR (Player) PERITEL : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-SE840B 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. •...
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-SE240B ENR z (pause) on this VCR when an (pause) again to resume recording.
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...
• 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).
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• 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.
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Symptom Remedy The SHOWVIEW menu • Check that OPTIONS PROG. in the FONCTIONS or the MINUTERIE AVANCÉES menu is set correctly (see page 70). menu does not appear. The VPS/PDC function • Check that the clock and the date are set correctly. does not operate •...
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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 tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen. You cannot control other TVs. The display window becomes dim.
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-SE240B Inputs and outputs LIGNE-1 (EURO AV) 21-pin Video input: pin 20...
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Approx. 360 × 95 × 255 mm (SLV-SE240B) Approx. 430 × 96 × 255 mm (SLV-SE840B, SE740B and SE640B) Mass Approx. 2.8 kg (SLV-SE240B) Approx. 3.1 kg (SLV-SE840B, SE740B and SE640B) Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Index Adjusting picture 67 tracking 67 Aerial hookup 16 Audio dubbing 74 Audio monitor 63 Audio track 64 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 75 Clock setting 21 Colour system compatible colour systems...
... Press OK..Press </, to select your country, then press OK (not available on SE640B ). Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia 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/...