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Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions

PAL NTSC4.43

SLV-SE350K SLV-SE500K SLV-SE500R SLV-SE600N SLV-SE700N/K SLV-SE700R SLV-SE800N/K © 2000 Sony Corporation

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. Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

Precautions Safety • This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. • If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains, even if the unit itself has been turned off. • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. • Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots. • Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. • Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. • If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about three hours before operating the unit. Caution Television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner.

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WARNING

Compatible colour systems This VCR is designed to record using the PAL (B/G or D/K) or MESECAM (B/G or D/K) colour system and play back using the PAL (B/G or D/K) or MESECAM (B/G or D/K) and NTSC 4.43 colour systems. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed. SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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Getting Started

Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Step 3 : Connecting the VCR Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Step 6 : Setting the clock Selecting a language Presetting channels Changing/disabling programme positions Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE350K, SE500R, SE600N and SE700R)

Basic Operations 41 Playing a tape 44 Recording TV programmes 48 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE800N/K only) 53 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE500R, SE600N and SE700R) 57 Recording TV programmes using the timer

Additional Operations 61 Playing/searching at various speeds 64 Setting the recording duration time 65 Synchronized Recording (SLV-SE500K and SE800N/K only) 68 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings 70 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

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(not available on SLV-SE350K, SE500K/R and SE700R) Searching using the Smart Search function Searching using the index function Adjusting the picture Changing menu options

Editing 81 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system 83 Basic editing 84 Audio dubbing (SLV-SE500K/R and SE800N/K only)

Additional Information 86 Troubleshooting 91 Specifications 92 Index to parts and controls Back Cover Index

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Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander

• Aerial cable

• R6 (size AA) batteries

Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 9 models: SLV-SE350K, SE500K, SE500R, SE600N, SE700N, SE700K, SE700R, SE800N, and SE800K. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-SE800N is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE500K only.”

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Getting Started

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position.

Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV.

Remote sensor

[TV] / [VIDEO]

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To operate

Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to

the VCR

[VIDEO] and point at the remote sensor at the VCR

a Sony TV

[TV] and point at the remote sensor at the TV

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?/1 1 WIDE

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AUDIO MONITOR

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FASTEXT buttons t TV/VIDEO

DISPLAY

–/– –

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Programme number buttons

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PROG +/–/ c/C C 2 +/–

TV control buttons

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To

Press

Set the TV to standby mode

?/1

Select an input source: aerial in or line in

t TV/VIDEO

Select the TV’s programme position

Programme number buttons, –/– –, PROG +/–

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Press

Adjust the volume of the TV

2 +/–

Switch to TV (Teletext off)*

a (TV)

Switch to Teletext*

/ (Teletext)

Select the sound

AUDIO MONITOR

Use FASTEXT*

FASTEXT buttons

Call up the on-screen display

DISPLAY

Change the Teletext page*

c/C

Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For other manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (not available on SLVSE350K and SE600N)” below.)

WIDE

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Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. • If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. • 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. * not available on SLV-SE350K and SE600N

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander (not available on SLV-SE350K and SE600N) 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.

1 Set [TV] / [VIDEO] at the top of the remote commander to [TV]. down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the programme number 2 Hold buttons. Then release ?/1. Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV: ?/1, t TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, –/– – (ten’s digit), PROG +/–, 2 +/–, a (TV), / (Teletext), FASTEXT buttons, WIDE*, MENU*, M/m/