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- Page 1 3-065-672-11 (1) GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV-SE310G/I © 2001 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
Table of contents Getting Started 4 Index to parts and controls 9 Step 1 : Unpacking 10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 13 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 17 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 19 Step 5 : Tuning your TV to the 21 Selecting a language... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel A?/1 (on/standby) switch (34) BA (eject) button (36) CTape compartment DRemote sensor (10) Em (rewind) button (36) (53) FH (play) button (36) (53) GM (fast-forward) button (36) (53) Hz REC (record) button (38) (54) (68) Index to parts and controls... - Page 5 Display window ATimer indicator (43) (47) (51) BTape speed indicators (38) CVIDEO indicator (14) (39) DVPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator (48) EOPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (62) VIDEO VPS SMARTLINK FSMARTLINK indicator (15) GTV indicator (40) HTracking indicator (62) ITime counter/clock/line/programme position indicator (36) (38) (68)
- Page 6 Rear panel AMains lead (13) (14) BAERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (13) (14) CAERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (13) (14) Index to parts and controls Dt LINE-2 IN t ENTREE LIGNE-2 connector (16) (55) (67) Ei LINE-1 (TV) i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (14)
- Page 7 Remote commander AZ EJECT button (36) BCOUNTER/REMAIN button (39) CCLEAR button (36) (46) (57) DSP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (38) EProgramme number buttons (11) (39) F- (ten’s digit) button (11) (39) G2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) (11) Hz REC (record) button (38) (54) TIMER button (46) (50) JMENU button (30) (57) KX PAUSE/M button (30) (36)
- Page 8 Index to parts and controls L[TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch (10) M?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (47) NINPUT SELECT button (39) (51) (68) Ot TV/VIDEO button (11) (14) (39) DISPLAY button (39) QPROG (programme) +/– buttons (11) (23) (38) RWIDE button (for TV) (11) Sy SLOW button (53) T×2 button (53) USMART SEARCH button (59)
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Page 9: Step 1 : Unpacking
Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-SE310G and SE310I. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. -
Page 10: Step 2 : Setting Up The Remote Commander
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. If the TV does not have the... - Page 11 Select an input source: aerial in or line in Select the TV’s programme position Adjust the volume of the TV Call up the on-screen display Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV Press t TV/VIDEO Programme number buttons, -, PROG +/–...
- Page 12 • Do not use a new battery together with an old one. • Do not use different types of batteries together. • Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs. Setting up the remote commander...
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Page 13: Step 3 : Connecting The Vcr
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 14. 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 14 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 15 About the SMARTLINK features If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC* , EASYLINK* Q-Link* , EURO VIEW LINK* or T-V LINK* , this VCR 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 16 Additional connection To a set top box with Line Through Using the Line Through function, you can watch programmes from a set top box connected to this VCR on the TV even when the VCR is turned off. When you turn on the set top box, this VCR automatically sends the signal from the set top box to the TV...
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Page 17: 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, RF channel, and VCR clock automatically. - Page 18 To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press AUTO SET UP. Notes • If you stop the Auto Set Up function during step 3, you must repeat set up from step 1. • Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (VIDEO Plus+, timer, etc.) will be reset.
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Page 19: Step 5 : Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr
Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picture from the VCR” below. RF CHANNEL PROGRAM +/– SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER continued Tuning your TV to the VCR... - Page 20 Press RF CHANNEL. AUTO SET UP You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel. RF CHANNEL To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/–...
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Page 21: 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 to MENU highlight SETTINGS and press OK. -
Page 22: 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 to MENU highlight SETTINGS and press OK. - Page 23 Press PROG +/– to select the • PROG programme position. Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL SET, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. The channels appear in the PLAY following order: • VHF IA - IJ, SA10 - SA13 (SLV-SE310I only) •...
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Page 24: If The Picture Is Not Clear
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 25: 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 26: Before You Start
Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired PLAY programme position. The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill the gap. Press OK to confirm the setting. PLAY To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3 through 5. - Page 27 Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight the row 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 28: Changing The Station Names
Changing the station names 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… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. •... - Page 29 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 … t 9 t (symbols) t (blank space) t 2 Press , to set the next character.
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Page 30: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly. If the VCR clock was not set in the Auto Set Up procedure, you need to set it manually. The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal. - Page 31 Press M/m to set the day. PLAY Press , to highlight the month and set the month pressing M/m. PLAY Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing , to highlight PLAY the item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits.
- Page 32 Note • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes. 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. •...
- Page 33 Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position of the station PLAY that carries a time signal appears. If the VCR does not receive a time signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically.
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Page 34: 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 35 If the displayed personal code is correct, press OK. If the displayed personal code is wrong, press CLEAR and continue PLAY from step 2. CLEAR To confirm your personal code While the VCR is turned off and there is no tape in the VCR, hold down X (pause) and ?/1 (on/standby) on the VCR simultaneously for more than three seconds.
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Page 36: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a tape Before you start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. - Page 37 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.
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Page 38: Recording Tv Programmes
Recording TV programmes Before you start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or station name •... - Page 39 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 indicates the remaining time. 0 : 0 0 : 2 Time counter In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE LENGTH in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set according to the tape type you use...
- Page 40 Notes • The DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow- motion playback. • The DISPLAY information will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape. • If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct.
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Page 41: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Dial Timer
Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer 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 42 Press DIAL TIMER “START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window. Turn 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 +/– buttons.
- Page 43 Press DIAL TIMER. DIAL TIMER The programme position or station name appears in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position. DIAL TIMER To record from another source connected to the LINE input, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window.
- Page 44 To set the clock Turn DIAL TIMER so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window. Press DIAL TIMER. “DAY” appears in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day. Press DIAL TIMER. “MONTH” appears in the display window. Turn and press After you set the year, “CLOCK”...
- Page 45 About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programmes have already been set.
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Page 46: 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 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 47 Press OK. The date, start and stop times, PLAY programme position or station name, tape speed, and VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen. INPUT If “– –” appears in the “PROG.” SELECT (programme) column (this may happen for local broadcasts), you CLEAR have to set the appropriate programme position manually.
- Page 48 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. Press M to change the indication in reverse order.
- Page 49 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 50: 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 51 Set the date, start and stop times, programme position or station PLAY name, tape speed, and VPS/PDC function: 1 Press , to highlight each item INPUT in turn. SELECT 2 Press M/m to set each item. To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset.
- Page 52 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. •...
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Page 53: 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 Rewind and start play To resume normal playback... -
Page 54: 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 55: Synchronized Recording
Synchronized Recording You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a set top box by connecting the equipment to the LINE-2 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 LINE-2 IN. - Page 56 Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L2” in the display window. Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want to record, then turn it off. Press SP/LP to select the tape speed. Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds.
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Page 57: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings
Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings … Before you start • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTS and press OK. Press M/m to highlight TIMER LIST, then press OK: •... - Page 58 When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority. Programme 1 Programme 2 Programme 1...
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Page 59: 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. You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the SMART SEARCH screen. - Page 60 To record in a blank space Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the SMART SEARCH screen. Select the last blank row in step 3, then press OK. The VCR rewinds/fast-forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank space, then stops.
- Page 61 Notes • You cannot use this function unless the clock is set. • Depending on the tape, the total or remaining time may not appear correctly. • If many short programmes are recorded on a tape, multiple programmes may be included in a single block.
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Page 62: 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 turns off), distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. - Page 63 • To set tracking to the centre position, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the VCR at the same time. Notes • You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter won’t be displayed. •...
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Page 64: 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 select OPTIONS, then press OK. Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK. Press M/m to select POWER SAVE, then press OK. -
Page 65: Changing Menu Options
Changing menu options Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press OK. Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK. AUTO LONG PLAY TAPE LENGTH RETURN SELECT : 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. - Page 66 OPTIONS-2 Menu option TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC Note • When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicators in the display window remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to ON. Changing menu options Set this option to •...
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Page 67: Editing With Another Vcr
Editing with another VCR 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 and B and choose the connection that best suits your VCR. -
Page 68: Operation (When Recording On This Vcr)
Notes • If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise. • If the other VCR does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, use the VMC- 2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR. -
Page 69: Additional Information
25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video... - Page 70 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 z REC.
- Page 71 Symptom Remedy The VIDEO Plus+ menu • Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu is or the TIMER menu does set correctly (see page 66). not appear. The VPS/PDC function • Check that the clock and the date are set correctly. does not operate •...
- Page 72 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 display window becomes dim. The VCR needs to be cleaned. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads •...
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Page 73: Specifications
Specifications System Channel coverage PAL (I) VHF IA to IJ, SA10 to SA13 (SLV-SE310I only) UHF B21 to B69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 (SLV-SE310I only) HYPER S21 to S41 (SLV-SE310I only) RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed... -
Page 74: Index
Index Adjusting picture 24 tracking 62 Aerial hookup 13 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 24 Auto Clock Set 32 Auto Long Play 65 Auto Set Up 17 Changing the programme position 25 Changing the station name 28 Cleaning the video heads 69 Clock setting 30 Colour system compatible colour systems... -
Page 76: Quick Start Guide
... Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture..Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER appears clearly on the TV screen. Refer to your TV’s instruction manual for tuning instructions.