Sony SLV-SX730N Operations Instructions

3-081-623-11 (1) GBVideo Cassette RecorderOperating InstructionsSLV-SE830NSLV-SE730NSLV-SX730NSLV-SE630NSLV-SE430K© 2003 Sony CorporationPA L

10Index to parts and controlsN [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch (12)O ?/1 (on/standby) switch (13) (14) (53)P AUDIO MONITOR button*1*3 (14) (64)Q

Getting Started11UnpackingStep 1 : UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR:• Remote commander• R6 (size AA) batteries•

12Setting up the remote commanderStep 2 : Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteriesInsert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + an

Getting Started13Setting up the remote commanderTV control buttonsTo PressSet the TV to standby mode ?/1Select an input source: aerial in or line in t

14Setting up the remote commanderNotes• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. • If you do not use the remote commander

Getting Started15Setting up the remote commanderCode numbers of controllable TVsIf more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a tim

16Connecting the VCRStep 3 : Connecting the VCRIf your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 17.If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) conn

Getting Started17Connecting the VCRIf your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector1Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to on the rear

18Connecting the VCRAbout the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K)If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*1, EAS

Getting Started19Connecting the VCRAdditional connectionsTo a stereo system (not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K)You can improve sound quality by c

2WARNINGWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer s

20Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionStep 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionBefore using the VCR for the first time, se

Getting Started21Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function4Press OK.The COUNTRY SELECTION menu* appears.The abbreviations of the countries are

22Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionTo cancel the Auto Set Up functionPress MENU.To change the RF channelIf the picture does not appear

Getting Started23Selecting the TV systemStep 5 : Selecting the TV systemYou must select the appropriate TV system for your area.Before you start…• Tur

24Setting the clockSetting the clockYou must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly.The Auto Clock Set function* works on

Getting Started25Setting the clockTips• If you set AUTO CLOCK* to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off. The ti

26Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data (SLV-SE830N, SE730N and SX730N only)Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data (SLV-SE830N, SE730N and SX730N onl

Getting Started27Selecting a languageSelecting a languageYou can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the Auto Set Up

28Presetting channelsPresetting channelsIf some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually.Before you s

Getting Started29Presetting channels4Press </, repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.5Press M/m to highlight NAME, then press ,.6Enter

3Table of contentsGetting StartedTable of contentsGetting Started4 Index to parts and controls11 Step 1 : Unpacking12 Step 2 : Setting up the remote c

30Presetting channelsIf the picture is not clearIf the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (MFT) function. After step 4, press M

Getting Started31Changing/disabling programme positionsChanging/disabling programme positionsAfter setting the channels, you can change the programme

32Changing/disabling programme positionsDisabling unwanted programme positionsAfter presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions.

Getting Started33Changing/disabling programme positionsNote• Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you disable a

34Changing/disabling programme positionsChanging the station namesYou can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). The VCR must receiv

Getting Started35Changing/disabling programme positions5Enter the station name.1 Press M/m to select a character.Each time you press M, the character

36Setting the Canal Plus decoderSetting the Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) t

Getting Started37Setting the Canal Plus decoder1Press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK.2Press M/m to highlight MANUA

38Setting the Canal Plus decoderNotes• To superimpose subtitles while watching Canal Plus programmes, make both decoder-VCR and VCR-TV connections usi

39Playing a tapeBasic OperationsBasic OperationsPlaying a tapeBefore you start...• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.Additio

4Index to parts and controlsGetting StartedIndex to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front panelFor SLV

40Playing a tapeTo set the colour systemIf the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set COLOUR SYSTEM in the USER SET me

41Playing a tapeBasic OperationsStarting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K)If you use th

42Recording TV programmesRecording TV programmesBefore you start...• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.1Turn on your TV and

43Recording TV programmesBasic OperationsTo stop recordingPress x (stop).To check the remaining timePress DISPLAY twice. With the display on, press

44Recording TV programmesTo save a recordingTo prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the same tape again,

45Recording TV programmesBasic OperationsRecording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K)If you use

46Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830N only)Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830N only)The Dial Timer function

47Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830N only)Basic Operations3Press DIAL TIMER.“START” and the current time appear alternately in

48Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830N only)To return to the previous stepTo return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and

49Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830N only)Basic OperationsTo set the clockTips• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press x (stop) o

Getting Started5Index to parts and controlsFor SLV-SE730N, SX730N and SE630NA ?/1 (on/standby) switchB Remote sensor (12)C Tape compartmentD A (eject)

50Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830N only)About the Demonstration ModeThe Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allo

51Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system (SLV-SE830N, SE730N andSX730N only)Basic OperationsRecording TV programmes using the ShowView® sy

52Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system (SLV-SE830N, SE730N and SX730N only)2Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView num

53Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system (SLV-SE830N, SE730N andSX730N only)Basic OperationsTo stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recordi

54Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system (SLV-SE830N, SE730N and SX730N only)To use the Auto Tape Speed functionIn step 4 above, press m t

55Recording TV programmes using the timerBasic OperationsRecording TV programmes using the timerYou can preset a total of eight programmes, including

56Recording TV programmes using the timerTo stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press x (stop).Daily/weekly recordingIn step 2 above, press

57Recording TV programmes using the timerBasic OperationsTo use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/

58Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional OperationsPlaying/searching at various speedsBefore you start…• Refer to “Index to parts and controls”

59Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional OperationsTo use the shuttle ring in normal modeDuring playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockw

6Index to parts and controlsFor SLV-SE430KA ?/1 (on/standby) switchB A (eject) button (39)C Remote sensor (12)D Tape compartmentE m (rewind) button (3

60Setting the recording duration timeSetting the recording duration timeAfter you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop

61Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsAdditional OperationsChecking/changing/cancelling timer settingsBefore you start…• Turn on your TV and se

62Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsWhen the timer settings overlapThe programme that starts first has priority and the second programme star

63Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE430K)Additional OperationsRecording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available

64Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE430K)In the NICAM systemThis VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual program

65Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE430K)Additional OperationsHow sound is recorded on a video tapeThe VCR records sou

66Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE430K)Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE430K)The VCR automaticall

67Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE430K)Additional OperationsNotes• No index signal will be added when recording starts from

68Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion

69Reducing the VCR’s power consumptionAdditional OperationsReducing the VCR’s power consumptionYou can turn off the indicators in the display window w

Getting Started7Index to parts and controlsDisplay windowFor SLV-SE830N, SE730N and SX730NA Tape indicatorB VIDEO indicator (17) (43)C Time counter/cl

70Changing menu optionsChanging menu optionsMenu choicesInitial settings are indicated in bold print.USER SET1Press MENU, then select USER SET or EASY

71Changing menu optionsAdditional OperationsEASY OPERATION*1not available on SLV-SE430K*2not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430KNICAM*1• ON to record N

72Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemEditingConnecting to a VCR or stereo systemHow to connect to record on this VCRConnect the line outputs of the o

73Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemEditingExample CHow to connect to a stereo system (SLV-SE830N only)Connect the t LINE-2 L o R jacks on this VCR

74Basic editingBasic editingWhen recording on this VCRBefore you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.• Press INPUT SELECT t

75Audio dubbing (SLV-SE830N only)EditingAudio dubbing (SLV-SE830N only)This feature lets you record over the normal audio track. The monaural sound p

76TroubleshootingAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony servic

77TroubleshootingAdditional InformationPlaybackThe picture has no sound.• The tape is defective.• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable c

78TroubleshootingTimer recordingThe SHOWVIEW menu or the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu does not appear.• Check that TIMER METHOD in the EASY OPERATION menu i

79TroubleshootingAdditional InformationOthersThe Line Through function does not operate.• Set POWER SAVE in the USER SET menu to OFF (see page 69).Sym

8Index to parts and controlsRear panelFor SLV-SE830N, SE730N, SX730N and SE630N For SLV-SE430KA (in from antenna) connector (16) (17)B LINE-3 (DEC/EX

80SpecificationsSpecificationsSystemChannel coveragePAL (B/G, D/K)VHF E2–E12, R1–R12 UHF E21–E69, R21–R69CATV S1–S41, S01–S05RF output signalUHF chann

81SpecificationsAdditional InformationDimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d)Approx. 360 × 95 × 245 mm (SLV-SE430K)Approx. 430 × 96

82IndexIndexAAdjustingpicture 68tracking 68Aerial hookup 16Audio dubbing 75Audio track 65Auto Clock Set 21Auto Set Up 20CCanal Plus 36Changing the pro

AC68-01981LSony CorporationQuick Start Guide1 Connecting the VCR1 ...Connect the aerial to of the VCR.2 ...Connect and the aerial input of your TV

Getting Started9Index to parts and controlsRemote commanderA Z (eject) button (39)B (wide) button (for TV) (14) (15)C DISPLAY button (14) (40) (43)D