Sony SLV-SE610K Operations Instructions

3-065-678-11 (1) GBVideo Cassette RecorderOperating InstructionsSLV-SE610N/KSLV-SE710N/KSLV-SX710N/KSLV-SE810N/K© 2001 Sony CorporationPA L

10UnpackingStep 1 : UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR:• Remote commander • Aerial cable• R6 (size AA) batteriesCh

Sony Corporation Quick Start Guide1Connecting the VCR1... Connect the aerial to AERIAL IN of the VCR.2...Connect AERIAL OUT the aerial input of your

Getting Started11Setting up the remote commanderStep 2 : Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteriesInsert two R6 (size AA) batteries by ma

12Setting up the remote commanderTV control buttonsTo PressSet the TV to standby mode?/1Select an input source: aerial in or line intTV/VIDEOSelect th

Getting Started13Setting up the remote commanderNotes• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. • If you do not use the r

14Setting up the remote commanderCode numbers of controllable TVsIf more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you fin

Getting Started15Connecting the VCRStep 3 : Connecting the VCRIf your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 16.If your TV does not have a Scart

16Connecting the VCRIf your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connectorNote• If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF channel to OFF

Getting Started17Connecting the VCRAbout the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*

18Connecting the VCRAdditional connectionsTo a stereo system (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo syste

Getting Started19Tuning your TV to the VCRStep 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCRIf your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 21.If your TV does no

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

20Tuning your TV to the VCRTo check to see if the TV tuning is correctSet the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If the TV scr

Getting Started21Tuning your TV to the VCRIf your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector1Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.2Press RF CHANNEL on th

22Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionStep 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionBefore using the VCR for the first time, se

Getting Started23Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionThe abbreviations of the countries and languages are as follows:To cancel the Auto Se

24Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionNotes• If you stop the Auto Set Up function during step 3, you must repeat set up from step 1.• When

Getting Started25Setting the clockStep 6 : Setting the clockYou must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly.The Auto Cloc

26Setting the clockTips• To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits by pressing M/m. •

Getting Started27Setting the clockChanging the station for the Auto Clock Set function (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)Before you start…• Turn on the V

28Setting the clockTips• If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted

Getting Started29Selecting a languageSelecting a languageTip• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.Note• The menu

3Table of contentsGetting StartedTable of contentsGetting Started4Index to parts and controls10Step 1 : Unpacking11Step 2 : Setting up the remote comm

30Presetting channelsPresetting channelsIf some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually.Before you s

Getting Started31Presetting channels5Press PROG +/– to select the programme position.6Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL SET, then press OK.• PROGSET :SEL

32Presetting channels7Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.The channels appear in the following order:If you know the number o

Getting Started33Presetting channelsIf the picture is not clearNormally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly.

34Changing/disabling programme positionsChanging/disabling programme positionsAfter setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as yo

Getting Started35Changing/disabling programme positionsTip• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.Note• The menu d

36Changing/disabling programme positionsTip• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.Notes• The menu disappears auto

Getting Started37Changing/disabling programme positionsChanging the station names (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)You can change or enter the station n

38Changing/disabling programme positionsTip• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.Notes• The menu disappears auto

Getting Started39Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)You can w

4Index to parts and controlsGetting StartedIndex to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panelSLV-SE

40Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)1Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight OPTIONS and press OK.2Press M/m to highlight

Getting Started41Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)6Press MENU again. Then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.7

42Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)11Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL SET, then press OK.12Press M/m to select the Canal Pl

Getting Started43Setting the Canal Plus decoder (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)Tip• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and p

44Playing a tapeBasic OperationsPlaying a tapeBefore you start...• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.Additional tasksTo set

45Playing a tapeBasic OperationsNotes• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.• The counter stops counting when it comes to a p

46Recording TV programmesRecording TV programmesBefore you start...• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.To stop recordingPres

47Recording TV programmesBasic OperationsTo check the remaining timePress DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining

48Recording TV programmesNotes• The DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.• The DISPLAY informatio

49Recording TV programmesBasic OperationsNotes• You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in the following modes; paus

Getting Started5Index to parts and controlsSLV-SE610N/K, SE710N/K, SX710N/KA ?/1 (on/standby) switch (19)BTape compartmentCRemote sensor (11)D A (ejec

50Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE810N/K only)Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE810N/K only) The Dial Timer func

51Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE810N/K only)Basic Operations3Press DIAL TIMER.“START” and the current time appear alternately i

52Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE810N/K only)To return to the previous stepTo return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + an

53Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE810N/K only)Basic OperationsTo set the clockTips• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press x (stop)

54Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE810N/K only)About the Demonstration ModeThe Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that al

55Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)Basic OperationsRecording TV programmes using the ShowView system (

56Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)2Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number.If

57Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)Basic OperationsTo stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, p

58Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)To use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before a recor

59Recording TV programmes using the timerBasic OperationsRecording TV programmes using the timerYou can preset a total of eight programmes, including

6Index to parts and controlsDisplay windowATimer indicator (52) (57) (60)BSYNCHRO indicator*1 (67)CSTEREO indicator (70)DNICAM indicator*2 (70)E (smar

60Recording TV programmes using the timerTo stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.Daily/weekly recordingIn step 2 above, press m

61Recording TV programmes using the timerBasic OperationsTo record satellite broadcastsIf you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record sa

62Recording TV programmes using the timerNotes• When setting the timer with VPS/PDC signals, enter the start and stop times exactly as indicated in th

63Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional OperationsAdditional OperationsPlaying/searching at various speedsBefore you start…• Refer to “Index t

64Playing/searching at various speedsTo use the shuttle ring in normal modeDuring playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise.

65Setting the recording duration timeAdditional OperationsSetting the recording duration timeAfter you have started recording in the normal way, you c

66Synchronized Recording (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)Synchronized Recording (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)You can set the VCR to automatically rec

67Synchronized Recording (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)Additional OperationsTo cancel the Synchronized Recording functionPress SYNCHRO REC. The SYNC

68Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsChecking/changing/cancelling timer settingsBefore you start…• Turn on your TV and set it to the video cha

69Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsAdditional OperationsWhen the timer settings overlapThe programme that starts first has priority and the

Getting Started7Index to parts and controlsRear panelAMains lead (15) (16)BDECODER/t LINE-2 INDECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-2 connector*1 (18) (39) (66) (88

70Recording stereo and bilingual programmesRecording stereo and bilingual programmesIn ZWEITON (German stereo) systemThis VCR automatically receives a

71Recording stereo and bilingual programmesAdditional Operations* Usually the main sound (monaural)Selecting the sound during playbackPress AUDIO MONI

72Recording stereo and bilingual programmesNotes• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT connections.• When you p

73Searching using the Smart Search functionAdditional OperationsSearching using the Smart Search functionIf you record multiple programmes on a tape,

74Searching using the Smart Search functionTo record in a blank spaceBlank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the SMART SEARCH screen. S

75Storing, searching and deleting programme information (Smart Search Plus)Additional OperationsStoring, searching and deleting programme information

76Storing, searching and deleting programme information (Smart Search Plus)To assign a memory number after recording After recording a programme, you

77Storing, searching and deleting programme information (Smart Search Plus)Additional OperationsSearching for programme information stored on the memo

78Storing, searching and deleting programme information (Smart Search Plus)To exit the SMART SEARCH screenPress SMART SEARCH. Recalling the most recen

79Storing, searching and deleting programme information (Smart Search Plus)Additional OperationsNote• You cannot use or return the deleted information

8Index to parts and controlsRemote commanderA ZEJECT button (44)BWIDE button (for TV) (13)CAUDIO MONITOR button (70)D×2 button* (63)E ySLOW button* (6

80Searching using the index functionSearching using the index functionThe VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where eac

81Adjusting the pictureAdditional OperationsAdjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playin

82Adjusting the pictureAbout the Optimum Picture Control (OPC) functionThe Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function automatically improves recording and

83Reducing the VCR’s power consumptionAdditional OperationsReducing the VCR’s power consumptionYou can turn off the indicators in the display window w

84Changing menu optionsChanging menu optionsMenu choicesInitial settings are indicated in bold print.OPTIONS-11Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and pre

85Changing menu optionsAdditional OperationsOPTIONS-2HIFI AUDIO*1•NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track.• STANDARD to record stand

86Changing menu optionsNotes• When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicators in the display window remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to FUL

87Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemEditingEditingConnecting to a VCR or stereo systemHow to connect to record on this VCRConnect the line outputs o

88Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemExample CHow to connect to a stereo system (SLV-SE810N/K only)Connect the t LINE-2 L o R jacks on this VCR to th

89Basic editingEditingBasic editing (when recording on this VCR)Before you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.• Press INPU

Getting Started9Index to parts and controlsM [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch (11)N ?/1(on/standby) switch (12) (57)OCOUNTER/REMAIN button (47)/(T

90Audio dubbing (SLV-SE810N/K only)Audio dubbing (SLV-SE810N/K only)To stop editingPress x (stop) on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR).To

91TroubleshootingAdditional InformationAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult yo

92TroubleshootingPlaybackThe picture rolls vertically during picture search.• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.The picture has no

93TroubleshootingAdditional InformationTimer recordingThe timer does not operate.• Check that the clock is set.• Make sure a tape has been inserted.•

94TroubleshootingPAY-TV/Canal PlusYou cannot set channels as PAY-TV/Canal Plus in the TUNER menu.• Check that DECODER/LINE3 (or DECODER/LINE2) in the

95TroubleshootingAdditional InformationSymptoms caused by contaminated video heads• Normal picture • Rough pictureinitial contamination• Unclear pictu

96SpecificationsSpecificationsSystemChannel coveragePAL (B/G, D/K)VHF E2–E12, R1–R12UHF E21–E69, R21–R69CATV S1–S41, S01–S05RF output signalUHF channe

97SpecificationsAdditional InformationGeneralPower requirements220 – 240 V AC, 50 HzPower consumption20 W1.2 W (POWER SAVE is set to FULL/ON, minimum)

98IndexIndexAAdjustingpicture 33, 81tracking 81Aerial hookup 15AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 33Audio dubbing 90Audio track 71Auto Clock Set 27Auto Long Play