Sony SLV-SX40EG Operations Instructions

Video CassetteRecorder©1999 by Sony CorporationSLV-SX40EGOperating Instructions3-865-275-12 (1)PAL NTSC 4.43

Getting Started103 Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR andthe EURO-AV (Scart) connector on theTV with the optional EURO-AV cable.This connection improves p

11Getting StartedGetting StartedStep 4Tuning your TV to the VCRIf you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable,skip this step.1 Press

Getting Started125 Press PROGRAM +/– (repeatedly) to select the appropriate TVsystem for your area. Select “G” for the B/G TV system, or “K” forthe D

13Getting StartedGetting StartedStep 5continuedSetting up the VCR with the Auto SetUp functionBefore using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR

Getting Started14Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function(continued)3 Press AUTO SET UP lightly.The VCR starts searching for all of t

15Getting StartedGetting StartedOKPLAYSetting the clockYou must set the time and date on theVCR to use the timer recording featuresproperly.Before you

Getting Started164 Press / to highlight the month and setthe month pressing >/..5 Set the year, hour, and minutes insequence, pressing / to highlig

17Getting StartedGetting StartedSelecting alanguageYou can change the on-screen displaylanguage from the one you selected withthe Auto Set Up function

Getting Started18PresettingchannelsIf some channels could not be presetusing the Auto Set Up function, you canpreset them manually.Before you start…•

19Getting StartedGetting StartedSelected programmeposition3 Press >/. to highlight NORMAL/CATV, then press OK.4 Press >/. to highlight NORMAL, t

Introduction2WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not exposethe unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open thecabinet. Ref

Getting Started20MENU7 Press >/. repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.The channels appear in the following order:B/G TV systemChannel

21Getting StartedGetting StartedDisabling unwanted programme positionsAfter presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions.The disabl

Getting Started221 Press MENU, then press >/. tohighlight LISTS and press OK.2 Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL LIST,then press OK.Changing/disabl

23Getting StartedGetting Started3 Press >/. to highlight the row on whichyou want to change the programmeposition, then press /.To display other pa

Getting Started24Changing/disabling programme positions (continued)Disabling unwantedprogramme positionsAfter presetting channels, you candisable unus

25Getting StartedGetting Started2 Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL LIST,then press OK.3 Press >/. to highlight the row on whichyou want to disable

Basic Operations26Basic OperationsPlaying a tape1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.2 Insert a tape.The VCR turns on and starts playinga

Basic OperationsBasic Operations27Set NTSC PB toON PAL TVNTSC 4.43Additional tasksToStop playPause playResume play after pauseFast-forward the tapeRew

Basic Operations28Notes• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no

Basic OperationsBasic Operations29Recording TVprogrammes1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place

3IntroductionTable of contentsGetting StartedGetting Started4 Step 1: Unpacking5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander8 Step 3: Connecting the VCR11

Basic Operations30Recording TV programmes (continued)3 Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appearsin the display window.4 Press PROG

Basic OperationsBasic Operations31Safety tabTo check the remaining timePress DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN tocheck the remainin

Basic Operations32Tips• To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on theremote commander. For two-digit numbers, press

Basic OperationsBasic Operations331 Press TIMER.The TIMER menu appears on the TVscreen.Recording TVprogrammesusing the timerYou can preset up to eig

Basic Operations34Recording TV programmes using the timer (continued)TODAY n SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) n MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday)n MON-FRI (Mon

Basic OperationsBasic Operations35To use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press I/u. The indicator

Additional Operations36Additional OperationsPlaying/searchingat various speedsPlayback optionsView the picture duringfast-forward or rewindPlay at hig

37Additional OperationsTo resume normal playbackPress · PLAY.Tip• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:–Streaks appear while playing i

Additional Operations38Setting therecordingduration timeAfter starting recording in the normalway, you can have the VCR stoprecording automatically af

39Additional Operations1 Press I/u to turn on the VCR.2 Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight LISTS and press OK.3 Press >/. to highlight TIME

Getting Started4Getting StartedStep 1UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR:• Remote commander• R6 (size AA) batteries

Additional Operations40Programme 1Programme 2Programme 1Programme 2about 20 seconds will be cut offwill be cut off4 Press >/. to select the setting

41Additional OperationscontinuedSearching usingthe Smart SearchfunctionIf you record multiple programmes on atape, use the Smart Search function tosee

Additional Operations42Searching using the Smart Search function (continued)To stop searchingPress p STOP.To exit the SMART SEARCH screenPress SMART S

43Additional OperationsABCAD CNotes• If you begin recording a programme “D” from the middle of a previously recordedprogramme “A” and into another pre

Additional Operations44Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape(the indica

45Additional OperationsTip• To set tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at thesame time.Notes• You can adjust the track

Additional Operations46Changing menu options1 Press MENU, then select OPTIONS andpress OK.2 Press >/. to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then pre

47Additional OperationsMenu optionPOWER SAVERF MODULATORNote• When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display windowremain on, even thou

Additional Operations48Editing with another VCRHow to connect to record on this VCRThis VCR (Recorder)TV: Signal flowEURO-AV(Scart): LINE-1 (TV)Other

49Additional OperationsOperation(when recording on this VCR)Before you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.• Press INPUT SEL

5Getting StartedGetting StartedStep 2Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteriesInsert two R6 (size AA) batteries bymatching the + and – on

50Additional InformationClockTroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearestSony service facility.

51Additional InformationSymptomThe picture is no colour.The picture rolls verticallyduring picture search.The picture has no sound.No TV programme app

52Additional InformationSymptomA tape cannot be inserted.The remote commander doesnot function.The tracking meter does notappear on the TV screen.The

53Additional InformationSpecificationsSystemChannel coveragePAL (B/G, D/K)VHF E2-E12, R1-R12UHF E21-E69, R21-R69CATV S1-S41, S01-S05RF output signalUH

54Additional InformationIndex to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front panel8 r REC (record) button (3

55Additional InformationDisplay window1 Timer indicator (34)2 Tape speed indicators (30)3 VIDEO indicator (10, 31)4 OPC (Optimum Picture Control)indic

56Additional InformationIndex to parts and controls (continued)Rear panel1 Mains lead (8, 9)2 AERIAL INANTENNE ENTREE connector (8,9)3 AERIAL OUTANTEN

57Additional InformationRemote commandercontinued1 6 EJECT button (27)2 COUNTER/REMAIN button (31)3 CLEAR button (40)4 SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Pla

58Additional InformationIndex to parts and controls (continued)!™ TV / VIDEO remote control switch(5)!£ I/u (on/standby) switch (6, 34)!¢ INPUT SELEC

Getting Started6Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)TV control buttonsToTurn the TV into standby modeSelect an input source of the TV

A, BAdjustingpicture 21, 44tracking 44Aerial hookup 8AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 21Auto Set Up 13Auto Long Play 47CChanging the programmeposition 22Cleanin

7Getting StartedGetting StartedNotes• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.• If you do not use the remote commander fo

Getting Started8Step 3Connecting the VCRIf your TV has a EURO-AV connector, see page 9.If your TV does not have a EURO-AV (Scart)connector: Signal flo

9Getting StartedGetting StartedIf your TV has a EURO-AV (Scart) connector1 Disconnect the aerial cable from yourTV and connect it to AERIAL IN on ther