Sony SLV-SE210D User Manual Page 1

3-066-348-E1 (1) GBVideo Cassette RecorderOperating InstructionsSLV-SE210DSLV-SX110A© 2001 Sony CorporationPA L

10Setting up the remote commanderStep 2 : Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteriesInsert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + an

Getting Started11Setting up the remote commanderTV control buttonsNotes• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. • If yo

12Connecting the VCRStep 3 : Connecting the VCRIf your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 13.If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) conn

Getting Started13Connecting the VCRIf your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector1Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to IN FRONT ANT.

14Setting 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 Started15Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionThe abbreviations of the languages are as follows:To cancel the Auto Set Up functionP

16Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionNotes• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (ShowView*, timer, etc.)

Getting Started17Setting the clockSetting the clockYou must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly.The Auto Clock Set fun

18Setting the clockTips• If you set AUTO CLOCK to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted a

Getting Started19Selecting a languageSelecting a languageYou can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the Auto Set Up

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

20Presetting channelsPresetting channelsIf some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually.Before you s

Getting Started21Presetting channels4Press </, repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.5Press M/m to highlight NAME, then press ,.6Enter

22Presetting 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 Started23Changing/disabling programme positionsChanging/disabling programme positionsAfter setting the channels, you can change the programme

24Changing/disabling programme positionsDisabling unwanted programme positionsAfter presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions.

Getting Started25Changing/disabling programme positionsNote• Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you disable a

26Changing/disabling programme positionsChanging the station namesYou can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). The VCR must receive

Getting Started27Changing/disabling programme positions5Enter the station name.1 Press M/m to select a character.Each time you press M, the character

28Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (SLV-SE210D only)Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (SLV-SE210D only)You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal P

Getting Started29Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (SLV-SE210D only)1Press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK.2Pre

3Table of contentsGetting StartedTable of contentsGetting Started4 Index to parts and controls9 Step 1 : Unpacking10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote co

30Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (SLV-SE210D only)Notes• To superimpose subtitles while watching PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, make both decode

31Playing a tapeBasic OperationsBasic OperationsPlaying a tapeBefore you start...• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.Additio

32Playing a tapeNotes• The counter resets to “00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no rec

33Recording TV programmesBasic OperationsRecording TV programmesBefore you start...• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.To st

34Recording TV programmesTo check the remaining timePress DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each tim

35Recording TV programmesBasic OperationsNotes• The DISPLAY information does not appear during pause mode and the various speeds of playback mode.

36Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (SLV-SE210D only)Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (SLV-SE210D only)The ShowView s

37Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (SLV-SE210D only)Basic Operations2Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number.

38Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (SLV-SE210D only)To stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.Daily/weekly recor

39Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (SLV-SE210D only)Basic OperationsNotes• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting stat

4Index to parts and controlsGetting StartedIndex to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panelA?/1 (

40Recording TV programmes using the timerRecording TV programmes using the timerYou can preset a total of six programmes, including settings made with

41Recording TV programmes using the timerBasic OperationsTo stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.Daily/weekly recordingIn step

42Recording TV programmes using the timerTo use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indica

43Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional OperationsAdditional OperationsPlaying/searching at various speedsBefore you start...• Refer to “Index

44Setting the recording duration timeSetting the recording duration timeAfter you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop

45Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsAdditional OperationsChecking/changing/cancelling timer settingsBefore you start…• Turn on your TV and se

46Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsWhen the timer settings overlapThe programme that starts first has priority and the second programme star

47Adjusting the pictureAdditional OperationsAdjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playin

48Changing menu optionsChanging menu optionsMenu choicesInitial settings are indicated in bold print.USER SET1Press MENU, then select USER SET or EASY

49Changing menu optionsAdditional OperationsEASY OPERATION* SLV-SE210D onlyTIMER METHOD* • VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for selecting STA

Getting Started5Index to parts and controlsDisplay windowATape indicator (39)BTime counter/clock/line/programme position indicator (31) (33)CTimer ind

50Editing with another VCREditing with another VCRHow to connect to record on this VCRConnect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector

51Editing with another VCRAdditional OperationsNote• If the other VCR does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, use the VMC-2106HG cable instead and

52TroubleshootingAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony servic

53TroubleshootingAdditional InformationRecordingNo TV programme appears on the TV screen.• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are u

54TroubleshootingPAY-TV/Canal PlusYou cannot watch PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes when the VCR is in standby mode.• Make sure the PAY-TV/Canal Plus Scar

55SpecificationsAdditional InformationSpecificationsSystemChannel coveragePAL (B/G)VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channel A to HUHF E21 to E69CATV S01 to S

56IndexIndexAAdjustingpicture 47tracking 47Aerial hookup 12Auto Set Up 14CCanal Plus 28Changing the programme position 23Changing the station name 26C

6Index to parts and controlsRear panelA8 IN FRONT ANT. (in front antenna) connector (12) (13)BAV2 IN (DÉC./EXT.) connector* (28) (50)CMains lead (14)D

Sony Corporation AC68-01375AQuick Start Guide1 Connecting the VCR1... Connect the aerial to IN FRONT ANT. of the VCR.2... Connect OUT TO TV and the ae

Getting Started7Index to parts and controlsRemote commanderAZ EJECT (eject) button (31)BCOUNTER/REMAIN (counter/remain) button (34)CCLEAR (clear) butt

8Index to parts and controlsL[TV] / [VIDEO] (TV/video) remote control switch (10)M?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (38)NINPUT SELECT (input select) button

Getting Started9UnpackingStep 1 : UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR:• Remote commander • Aerial cable• R6 (size A