Sony SLV-SE830B Operations Instructions

3-081-621-E2 (1) GBVideo Cassette RecorderOperating InstructionsSLV-SE830BSLV-SE730BSLV-SE630BSLV-SE230B© 2003 Sony CorporationPAL SECAM

10Index to parts and controlsN [TV] / [MAGN] remote control switch (12)O ?/1 (on/standby) switch (13) (14) (49)P CHOIX SON button*1*3 (14) (60)Q t TV/

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

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 VCR *1SLV-SE830B and SE730B only*2SLV-SE630B and SE230B only1Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and

Getting Started17Connecting the VCRAbout the SMARTLINK features (not available on SLV-SE630B and SE230B)If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, M

18Connecting the VCRAdditional connectionsTo a stereo system (not available on SLV-SE630B and SE230B)You can improve sound quality by connecting a ste

Getting Started19Setting 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

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 functionTo cancel the Auto Set Up functionPress MENU.Notes• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, s

Getting Started21Setting the clockSetting the clockYou must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly.The Auto Clock Set fun

22Setting the clockTips• If you set HORLOGE AUTO* to OUI, the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off. The time is adjust

Getting Started23Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data (not available on SLV-SE630B and SE230B)Downloading the TV tuner’s preset data (not available

24Selecting a languageSelecting a languageIf you prefer an on-screen language other than French, use the on-screen display to select another language.

Getting Started25Presetting channelsPresetting channelsIf some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manual

26Presetting channels5Press </, to set L/L’ or B/G if necessary.• To receive broadcast in France, highlight L/L’.• To receive broadcast using the P

Getting Started27Presetting channelsIf the picture is not clearIf the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (RÉGL.FIN) function. A

28Changing/disabling programme positionsChanging/disabling programme positionsAfter setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as yo

Getting Started29Changing/disabling programme positionsDisabling unwanted programme positionsAfter presetting channels, you can disable unused program

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

30Changing/disabling programme positionsNote• Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you disable a programme posi

Getting Started31Changing/disabling programme positionsChanging the station namesYou can change or enter the station names (up to 4 characters). The

32Changing/disabling programme positions5Enter the station name.1 Press M/m to select a character.Each time you press M, the character changes as show

Getting Started33Setting the Canal Plus decoderSetting the Canal Plus decoderYou can watch or record Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (n

34Setting the Canal Plus decoder1Press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK.2Press M/m to highlight INSTALLATION MANUELL

Getting Started35Setting the Canal Plus decoderNotes• To superimpose subtitles while watching Canal Plus programmes, make both decoder-VCR and VCR-TV

36Playing a tapeBasic OperationsPlaying a tapeBefore you start...• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.Additional tasksTo set

37Playing a tapeBasic OperationsTo use the time counterPress ANNUL/0 at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the display

38Recording TV programmesRecording TV programmesBefore you start...• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.1Turn on your TV and

39Recording TV programmesBasic OperationsTo stop recordingPress x (stop).To check the remaining timePress AFFICH twice. With the display on, press

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

40Recording TV programmesTo save a recordingTo prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the same tape again,

41Recording TV programmesBasic OperationsRecording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (not available on SLV-SE630B and SE230B)If you use

42Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830B only)Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830B only)The Dial Timer function

43Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830B only)Basic Operations3Press PROG.“START” and the current time appear alternately in the di

44Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830B only)To return to the previous stepTo return to the previous step, press the CHAINE + and –

45Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830B only)Basic OperationsTo set the clockTips• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press x (stop) o

46Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830B only)About the Demonstration ModeThe Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allo

47Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system (not available on SLV-SE630B)Basic OperationsRecording TV programmes using the ShowView® system (

48Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system (not available on SLV-SE630B)2Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number.If

49Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system (not available on SLV-SE630B)Basic OperationsTo stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, pr

Getting Started5Index to parts and controlsFor SLV-SE730B and SE630BA ?/1 (on/standby) switchB Remote sensor (12)C Tape compartmentD A (eject) button

50Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system (not available on SLV-SE630B)To use the Auto Tape Speed function*In step 4 above, press m to sele

51Recording TV programmes using the timerBasic OperationsRecording TV programmes using the timerYou can preset a total of eight programmes, including

52Recording TV programmes using the timerTo stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press x (stop).Daily/weekly recordingIn step 2 above, press

53Recording TV programmes using the timerBasic OperationsTo use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/

54Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional OperationsPlaying/searching at various speedsBefore you start…• Refer to “Index to parts and controls”

55Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional OperationsTo use the shuttle ring in normal modeDuring playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockw

56Setting the recording duration timeSetting the recording duration timeAfter you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop

57Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsAdditional OperationsChecking/changing/cancelling timer settingsBefore you start…• Turn on your TV and se

58Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsWhen the timer settings overlapThe programme that starts first has priority and the second programme star

59Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE230B)Additional OperationsRecording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available

6Index to parts and controlsFor SLV-SE230BA ?/1 (on/standby) switchB A (eject) button (36)C Remote sensor (12)D Tape compartmentE m (rewind) button (3

60Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE230B)To select the sound while recordingPress CHOIX SON to select the sound you wa

61Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (not available on SLV-SE230B)Additional OperationsHow sound is recorded on a video tapeThe VCR records sou

62Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE230B)Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE230B)The VCR automaticall

63Searching using the index function (not available on SLV-SE230B)Additional OperationsNotes• No index signal will be added when recording starts from

64Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion

65Reducing the VCR’s power consumptionAdditional OperationsReducing the VCR’s power consumptionYou can turn off the indicators in the display window w

66Changing menu optionsChanging menu optionsMenu choicesInitial settings are indicated in bold print.RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR1Press MENU, then select RÉGL

67Changing menu optionsAdditional OperationsFONCTIONS AVANCÉES*1not available on SLV-SE230B*2not available on SLV-SE630BNICAM*1• OUI to record NICAM b

68Connecting 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

69Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemEditingExample CHow to connect to a stereo system (SLV-SE830B only)Connect the t LIGNE-2 G o D jacks on this VCR

Getting Started7Index to parts and controlsDisplay windowFor SLV-SE830B and SE730BA Tape indicatorB MAGN indicator (16) (39)C Time counter/clock/line/

70Basic editingBasic editingWhen recording on this VCRBefore you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.• Press CHOIX ENTREE t

71Audio dubbing (SLV-SE830B only)EditingAudio dubbing (SLV-SE830B only)This feature lets you record over the normal audio track. The monaural sound p

72TroubleshootingAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony servic

73TroubleshootingAdditional InformationPlaybackThe picture rolls vertically during picture search.• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or moni

74TroubleshootingTimer recordingThe SHOWVIEW menu or the MINUTERIE menu does not appear.• Check that OPTIONS PROG. in the FONCTIONS AVANCÉES menu is s

75TroubleshootingAdditional InformationOthersThe Line Through function does not operate.• Set VEILLE ECO in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu to NON (see

76SpecificationsSpecificationsSystemChannel coverageSECAM (L):VHF F2 to F10 UHF F21 to F69CATV B to QHYPER S21 to S41PAL (B/G):VHF E2 to E12 VHF Itali

77SpecificationsAdditional InformationOperating temperature5°C to 40°CStorage temperature–20°C to 60°CDimensions including projecting parts and contro

78IndexIndexAAdjustingpicture 64tracking 64Aerial hookup 16Audio dubbing 71Audio track 61Auto Clock Set 19Auto Set Up 19CCanal Plus 33Changing the pro

79Index

8Index to parts and controlsRear panelFor SLV-SE830B, SE730B and SE630BFor SLV-SE230BA (in from antenna) connector (16)B LIGNE-3 (DEC/EXT) connector*

AC68-02034USony 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 (36)B (wide) button (for TV) (14) (15)C AFFICH button (14) (37) (39)D