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- Page 1 3-090-238-E2 (1) GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV-SE840D/E SLV-SE747E SLV-SE740D/E SLV-SX740D/E SLV-SE640D/E SLV-SE240D © 2004 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
62 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings 64 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE240D) 67 Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE240D) 69 Adjusting the picture 70 Reducing the VCR’s power consumption 71 Changing menu options Editing 73 Connecting to a VCR or stereo... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel For SLV-SE840D/E A ?/1 (on/standby) switch B Remote sensor (12) C Tape compartment D A (eject) button (38) E H (play) button* (38) (57)/M (fast-forward)/m (rewind) (39) (58)/Playback Dial (39) (58) F x (stop) button (22) (38) (75) (76) - Page 5 For SLV-SE747E, SE740D/E, SX740D/E and SE640D/E A ?/1 (on/standby) switch B Remote sensor (12) C Tape compartment D A (eject) button (38) E H (play) button* (38) (57)/M (fast-forward)/m (rewind) (39) (58)/Playback Dial (39) (58) F x (stop) button (22) (38) (75) (76) G X (pause) button (38) (75) (76) H REC z (record) button (42) (59) (75)
- Page 6 For SLV-SE240D A ?/1 (on/standby) switch B A (eject) button (38) C Remote sensor (12) D Tape compartment E H (play) button* (39) (57)/M (fast-forward)/m (rewind) (39) (58)/Playback Dial (39) (58) Index to parts and controls F x (stop) button (22) (38) (75) (76)
- Page 7 E TV indicator (44) F STEREO indicator (64) G Tape speed indicators (41) H Timer/recording indicator (42) (47) (52) (55) E STEREO indicator* (64) F VIDEO indicator (17) (42) G Playback indicator * not available on SLV-SE240D Index to parts and controls continued...
- Page 8 Rear panel For SLV-SE840D/E, SE747E, SE740D/E, SX740D/E and SE640D/E For SLV-SE240D (in from antenna) connector (16) (17) B LINE-3 (DEC/EXT) connector* LINE-2 (DEC/EXT) connector* (19) (35) (74) C Mains lead (16) (17) D AUDIO (OUT/SORTIE) R/D (right) L/G (left) jacks*...
- Page 9 (57) M (fast-forward)/, button (23) (38) (57) H (play)/OK button* (57) number 5 and PROG + buttons have a tactile dot. SLV-SE840D/E and SE747E only not available on SLV-SE240D (13) (14) (13) (41) (23) (38) (play), AUDIO MONITOR, continued Index to parts and controls...
- Page 10 W ./> (index search) buttons* (67) TIMER button (50) (54) (play), AUDIO MONITOR, number 5 and PROG + buttons have a tactile dot. SLV-SE840D/E and SE747E only not available on SLV-SE240D FASTEXT buttons (for TV) (SLV-SE840D/E and SE747E 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 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 10 models: SLV-SE840D, SE840E, SE747E, SE740D, SE740E, SX740D, SX740E, SE640D, SE640E and SE240D. -
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...
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Page 14: Controlling Other Tvs With The Remote Commander
SLV-SE240D Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (SLV-SE840D/E and SE747E 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 About the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE640D/E and SE240D) If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC* EASYLINK* VIEW 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).
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Page 19: Additional Connections
Additional connections To a stereo system (not available on SLV- SE640D/E and SE240D) 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... -
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 language for the on-screen display, TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system*, and VCR clock* automatically. - Page 21 Press OK. The COUNTRY SELECTION menu* appears. The abbreviations of the countries are as follows: Abbreviation Country For SLV-SE840D/E, SE747E, SE740D/E, SX740D/E and SE240D Press M/m/</, to select the abbreviation of your country from the table in step 4, then press OK. If your country does not appear, select OTHERS.
- Page 22 To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press MENU. To change the RF channel If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, change the RF channel on the VCR and TV. Select INSTALLATION from the menu, then press M/m to highlight VCR OUTPUT CH and press ,.
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Page 23: 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 24 Press M/m to select ON for the setting of the Auto Clock Set function*. The VCR automatically sets the clock according to the time signal broadcast between the channels PR 1 to PR 5. If you do not need the Auto Clock Set function, select OFF.
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Page 25: Downloading The Tv Tuner's Preset Data (Not Available On Slv-Se640D/E And Se240D)
Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data (not available on SLV-SE640D/E and SE240D) 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. •... -
Page 26: Selecting A Language
Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the Auto Set Up function. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. •... -
Page 27: 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 28 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 29 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. Tips •...
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Page 30: Changing/Disabling Programme Positions
Changing/disabling programme positions After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them. You can also change the station names. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually. - Page 31 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 32 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 33: Changing The Station Names
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-SE640D/E Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. •... - Page 34 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. The next space flashes.
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Page 35: Setting The Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Decoder
Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the VCR. Connecting a decoder LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)* LINE-2 (DEC/EXT)* AERIAL IN Aerial cable (supplied) Scart (EURO-AV) Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your VCR to receive the... -
Page 36: Decoder
Press MENU, then press M/m/</ MENU , to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK. Press M/m to highlight MANUAL SET UP, 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. -
Page 37: Decoder
Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU Notes • To superimpose subtitles while watching PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, make both decoder-VCR and VCR-TV connections using 21-pin Scart cables that are compatible with the RGB signals. You cannot record subtitles on the VCR. •... -
Page 38: 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 39 – 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-SE240D. • While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote commander do not function.
- Page 40 Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE640D/E and SE240D) 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. Insert a tape.
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Page 41: 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 decoder, turn it on. If no picture or sound is reproduced on the TV, press t TV/VIDEO on the remote commander to display VIDEO indicator on the display window. - Page 42 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 43 • 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-SE240D Safety tab continued Recording TV programmes...
- Page 44 Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE640D/E and SE240D) 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.
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Page 45: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Dial Timer (Slv-Se840D/E Only)
Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE840D/E 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 46 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 47 Press DIAL TIMER. DIAL TIMER The programme position or LINE input appears in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position. DIAL TIMER INPUT SELECT To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, turn to display the connected line in the display window.
- Page 48 To set the clock Hold down window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears. Turn DIAL TIMER 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 the clock.
- Page 49 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 50: Available On Slv-Se640D/E And
Recording TV programmes using the ShowView ® SE640D/E and SE240D) 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. -
Page 51: Available On Slv-Se640D/E And
Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView 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 VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen. -
Page 52: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Showview System (Not Available On Slv-Se640D/E And Se240D)
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. -
Page 53: Se240D Recording Tv Programmes Using
• When you set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD in the EASY OPERATION menu, the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE. * not available on SLV-SE240D Recording TV programmes using the ShowView indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with ®... -
Page 54: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Timer
Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods. … Before you start • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. -
Page 55: The Timer
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. INPUT SELECT To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset. •... - Page 56 • The VPS/PDC function* satellite programme. not available on SLV-SE640D/E and SE240D not available on SLV-SE640D/E not available on SLV-SE240D Recording TV programmes using the timer to SHOWVIEW in the EASY OPERATION signals, enter the start and stop times signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit...
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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 To resume normal playback Press H (play). - Page 58 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 PROGRAM +/– buttons on the VCR if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. –...
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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: Synchronized Recording (Not Available On Slv-Se640D/E And Se240D)
Synchronized Recording (not available on SLV-SE640D/E and SE240D) You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the LINE-3 (DEC/ EXT)* (or LINE-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 LINE-3 (DEC/EXT)* 2 (DEC/EXT)*... -
Page 61: Not Available On Slv-Se640D/E And
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. -
Page 62: 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 63 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 64: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes (Not Available On Slv-Se240D)
To record a NICAM programme, NICAM in the USER SET menu should be set to ON (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 71 for details. Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE240D) (not available on SLV-SE240D) - Page 65 Left channel 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-SE240D) On-screen display NICAM, STEREO NICAM, LCH NICAM, RCH...
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Page 66: Programmes (Not Available On
• 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-SE240D) Stereo Usually mixed left/right channels... -
Page 67: Searching Using The Index Function (Not Available On Slv-Se240D)
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-SE240D) INDEX SCAN INDEX SEARCH : B B + 0 2 continued... -
Page 68: Not Available On Slv-Se240D
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-SE240D) -
Page 69: 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 70: 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 71: Changing Menu Options
Changing menu options Press MENU, then select USER SET or EASY OPERATION and press O SD T APE S ELE CT C O LO U R S YST EM F O R MAT N IC AM P O WER S AVE SMAR T T RI L O G I C S EL ECT E ND... - Page 72 Menu option POWER SAVE SMART TRILOGIC EASY OPERATION Menu option VPS/PDC DEFAULT* SHOWVIEW EXTEND* AUTO POWER OFF • OFF to deactivate the Auto Power Off function. TIMER METHOD* SLV-SE840E, SE747E, SE740E, SX740E and SE640E only not available on SLV-SE640D/E not available on SLV-SE640D/E and SE240D Changing menu options Set this option to •...
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Page 73: 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 74 Example C Other VCR (Player) Scart (EURO-AV) Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-SE840D/E 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 75: Basic Editing
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-SE240D REC z (pause) on this VCR when an (pause) again to resume recording. -
Page 76: Audio Dubbing (Slv-Se840D/E 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 77: Additional Information
• 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 78 • 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 79 Symptom Remedy The VPS/PDC function • Check that the clock and the date are set correctly. does not operate • Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one properly. (there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good VPS/PDC information, the VCR will not start recording.
- Page 80 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.
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Page 81: Specifications
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-SE240D Inputs and outputs LINE-1 (EURO AV) 21-pin Video input: pin 20... -
Page 82: Index
Index Adjusting picture 69 tracking 69 Aerial hookup 16 Audio dubbing 76 Audio monitor 65 Audio track 66 Auto Clock Set 21 Auto Set Up 20 Canal Plus 35 Changing the programme position 30 Changing the station name 33 Cleaning the video heads 77 Clock setting 23 Colour system compatible colour systems... -
Page 84: Quick Start Guide
TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To change the RF channel.” ... Connect the mains lead to the mains. Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia ... Press M/m/</, to select a language, then press OK..When the COUNTRY SELECTION menu appears, press M/m/</, to...