Sony SLV-SE450B, SLV-SE250B Precautions, Safety, Installing, Compatible colour systems

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

Precautions

Safety

This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

Installing

Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.

Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about three hours before operating the unit.

Caution

Television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner.

Compatible colour systems

This VCR is designed to record using the PAL (B/G) and SECAM colour systems and play back using the PAL (B/G), SECAM, and NTSC 4.43 colour systems. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

Tapes recorded with the MESECAM colour system can be played back on this VCR using a TV or a colour monitor supporting the SECAM colour system.

SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Installing PrecautionsSafety Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Unpacking Check your model nameInserting the batteries Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander You can use this remoteTV control buttons Getting Started Connecting the VCR If your TV does not have a Peritel connectorMains lead LIGNE-1 If your TV has a Peritel connectorPeritel cable not supplied Signal flow To mains Aerial cable suppliedAbout the Smartlink features If the connected TV complies withPress Regl Canal on the VCR lightly Tuning your TV to the VCRPress ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE to turn on the VCR Press Regl Canal TV system appears in the display windowTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR To check to see if the TV tuning is correctVCR below Reglage Auto Press Regl Canal Reglage Auto Regl Canal Press Reglage Auto Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionTo cancel the Auto Set Up function Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel Selecting a languageBefore you start… Press M/m to highlight LANGUE, then Press OKTip Press M/ m to highlight the desired language, then press OKPress Menu to exit the menu Presetting channels CABLE, then press OK Press M/m to highlight Reglage DESCHAINES, then press OK Press M/m to highlight Reglage Chaine Press Chaine +/- to selectProgramme position CANAL, then press OKIf the picture is not clear Tuning the French Catv channels Channel system for the French Catv networkPress MENU, then press M/m to highlight Listes and press OK Changing/disabling programme positionsChanging programme positions Press M/m to highlight Liste DES CHAINES, then press OKGetting Disabling unwanted programme positions Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTES, and press OKOn the right Press M/ m to highlight the row which you Want to disableSelected row will be cleared as shown Press ANNUL/0 Changing the station names Press Press M/m to highlight HORLOGE, then press OK Setting the clockSetting the clock manually Month pressing M/m MANUEL, then press OKPress , to highlight the month and set Tips Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function Reglage Auto is highlightedPress M/m to highlight OUI, then press OK Press m to highlight Chaine ’HORLOGE, then press OKSetting the Canal Plus decoder Connecting a decoderPress M/m to highlight DECODEUR/ LIGNE2, then press OK Setting the Canal Plus channelPress M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK Press M/m to highlight Reglage DES CHAINES, then press OK Press M/m to highlight DECODEUR, then press OKMenu disappears from the TV screen Press M/m to highlight NORME, then press OKChaine Press Chaine +/- to select the desired Reglage DES ChainesThen press OK CANAL+, then press OKPlaying a tape Stop m RETTo set the colour system Additional tasksTo play an NTSC-recorded tape To use the time counterLecture Recording TV programmes ENR StopTo check the remaining time To stop recordingPress x Stop To watch another TV programme while recordingSafety tab Tips To save a recordingRecording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer Before you startTurn Prog to set the recording date To return to the previous step To stop the VCR while recording, press x StopTo use the VCR after setting the timer To set the clockTo cancel the Demonstration Mode About the Demonstration ModeTo activate the Demonstration Mode Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system Press OK Date, start and stop times, programme VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screenPress Minuterie Position or station name, tape speed*,Press / , to highlight the item you Press M/m to reset itTimer recording with VPS/PDC signals Want to changeTo record satellite broadcasts Setting the timer manually Normale Showview Selectionner Regler Sortie Menu To stop recording RET Playback options Operation Playing/searching at various speedsRalenti ×2 To resume normal playback Playback options OperationTo extend the duration Setting the recording duration timeTo cancel the duration Additional OperationsChecking/changing/cancelling timer settings Before you start …When the timer settings overlap Searching using the Acces Smart function Acces SmartTo recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape Originally recorded programmes Recording the programme D over the programme a and BAbout the Optimum Picture Control OPC function Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking Tip Menu option Set this option to Changing menu optionsPressOK. MENU, then select Options and press OPTIONS-2 Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCRVMC-2121HG Peritel cable not supplied Signal flow Example a Your VCR Recorder LIGNE-1 TV Other VCR PlayerExample B Your VCR Recorder Entree LIGNE-2 Other VCR PlayerTo stop editing Operation when recording on this VCRBefore you start editing Press the x Stop buttons on both VCRsClock TroubleshootingSymptom Remedy No TV programme appears Others PlusCanal Contamination Additional InformationInitial System SpecificationsSupplied accessories Inputs and outputsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Display window PDC OPCMains lead 8 Antenne Entree connector 8Rear panel Remote commander Additional Information Index to parts and controls Additional Information Index Smartlink