Sony SLV-SE450B, SLV-SE250B operating instructions Unpacking, Check your model name

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Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:

• Remote commander

• Aerial cable

• R6 (size AA) batteries

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-SE250B and SE450B. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR.

SLV-SE450B is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE250B only.”

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Precautions SafetyInstalling Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Unpacking Check your model nameSetting up the remote commander Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries You can use this remoteTV control buttons Getting Started Connecting the VCR If your TV does not have a Peritel connectorIf your TV has a Peritel connector Peritel cable not supplied Signal flowMains lead LIGNE-1 To mains Aerial cable suppliedAbout the Smartlink features If the connected TV complies withTuning your TV to the VCR Press ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE to turn on the VCRPress Regl Canal on the VCR lightly Press Regl Canal TV system appears in the display windowVCR below Reglage Auto Press Regl Canal To check to see if the TV tuning is correctTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR Reglage Auto Regl Canal To cancel the Auto Set Up function Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionPress Reglage Auto Selecting a language Before you start…Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel Press M/m to highlight LANGUE, then Press OKPress Menu to exit the menu Press M/ m to highlight the desired language, then press OKTip Presetting channels CHAINES, then press OK Press M/m to highlight Reglage DESCABLE, then press OK Chaine Press Chaine +/- to select Programme positionPress M/m to highlight Reglage CANAL, then press OKIf the picture is not clear Tuning the French Catv channels Channel system for the French Catv networkChanging/disabling programme positions Changing programme positionsPress MENU, then press M/m to highlight Listes and press OK 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 OKSelected row will be cleared as shown Press ANNUL/0 Press M/ m to highlight the row which you Want to disableOn the right Changing the station names Press Setting the clock manually Setting the clockPress M/m to highlight HORLOGE, then press OK Press , to highlight the month and set MANUEL, then press OKMonth pressing M/m 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 OPTIONS-2, then press OK Setting the Canal Plus channelPress M/m to highlight DECODEUR/ LIGNE2, then press OK Press M/m to highlight DECODEUR, then press OK Menu disappears from the TV screenPress M/m to highlight Reglage DES CHAINES, then press OK 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 RETAdditional tasks To play an NTSC-recorded tapeTo set the colour system To use the time counterLecture Recording TV programmes ENR StopTo stop recording Press x StopTo check the remaining time 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 activate the Demonstration Mode About the Demonstration ModeTo cancel the Demonstration Mode Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen Press MinuteriePress OK Date, start and stop times, programme Position or station name, tape speed*,Press M/m to reset it Timer recording with VPS/PDC signalsPress / , to highlight the item you Want to changeTo record satellite broadcasts Setting the timer manually Normale Showview Selectionner Regler Sortie Menu To stop recording Ralenti ×2 Playing/searching at various speedsRET Playback options Operation To resume normal playback Playback options OperationSetting the recording duration time To cancel the durationTo extend 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 BAdjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureAbout the Optimum Picture Control OPC function Tip PressOK. MENU, then select Options and press Changing menu optionsMenu option Set this option to OPTIONS-2 How to connect to record on this VCR VMC-2121HG Peritel cable not supplied Signal flowEditing with another VCR Example a Your VCR Recorder LIGNE-1 TV Other VCR PlayerExample B Your VCR Recorder Entree LIGNE-2 Other VCR PlayerOperation when recording on this VCR Before you start editingTo stop editing Press the x Stop buttons on both VCRsSymptom Remedy TroubleshootingClock No TV programme appears Canal PlusOthers Initial Additional InformationContamination Specifications Supplied accessoriesSystem Inputs and outputsFront panel Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Display window PDC OPCRear panel Antenne Entree connector 8Mains lead 8 Remote commander Additional Information Index to parts and controls Additional Information Index Smartlink