Sony SLV-SE850G operating instructions Power S26, Tape S27, S28, Set-Top Box Control S30, S31

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Power

S26

POWER SAVE is set

t The display is always lit if the VCR is in timer standby mode. For

 

to ON but the display

more details regarding the energy saving function, see page 75.

 

remains lit in

 

 

STANDBY mode.

 

 

 

 

 

Tape

 

 

 

S27

The tape is ejected

t You have set a timer recording, but the tape on which you want to

 

when you press ?/1

record is protected. Use another tape or replace the safety tab.

 

ON/STANDBY.

 

 

 

 

S28

A tape cannot be

t Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment.

 

inserted.

 

 

 

 

 

SMARTLINK

 

 

 

 

S29

The SMARTLINK

t Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link,

 

function does not

MEGALOGIC, EASYLINK/CinemaLink, Q-Link or TV-LINK.

 

work properly.

t Make sure you use a 21-pin Scart cable to connect the VCR and your

 

 

TV.

 

 

t Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely. Refer to your TV

 

 

manual for instructions.

 

 

 

 

Set-Top Box

 

 

control

 

 

 

 

S30

The Set-Top Box

t Be sure to point the VCR remote commander only at the VCR’s

 

Control function

remote sensor and not at the STB sensor.

 

does not work

t Be sure the STB controller is pointing at the set top box’s remote

 

properly.

sensor receiver.

 

 

t Make sure the STB controller is connected securely.

 

 

t The STB tuner brand number may be deleted if you disconnect it

 

 

from the VCR. Re-enter the brand code number corresponding to your

 

 

set top box (see page 28).

 

 

 

S31

You cannot watch the

t Make sure the POWER SAVE option is set to OFF in the OTHER

 

STB picture when

OPTIONS menu (see page 75).

 

the VCR is in

 

 

standby mode or z

 

 

REC standby mode.

 

 

 

 

Information

Additional

Troubleshooting

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Safety PrecautionsInstalling Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Unpacking Using the remote commander Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteries Remote sensorFastext buttons TV control buttonsTV/VIDEO Prog +Audio Monitor Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderDisplay WideManufacturer Code number Code numbers of controllable TVsITT JVCConnection to your TV with a Scart EURO-AV connector Connecting the VCRLINE-1 TV LIGNE-1 TV If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link About the Smartlink featuresCinemaLink*2, Q-Link*3or T-V Connection to your TV with an aerial cable only To mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flowConnection to your TV and Set-Top Box STB If your STB has a Scart EURO-AV connectorIf you don’t use a STB, skip to Set the STB Connection setting to RF see If your STB does not have a Scart EURO-AV connectorAdditional connections To a stereo systemTurn on your TV and press ?/1 on/standby to turn on the VCR Tuning your TV to the VCRPull down the drop down panel Selected for ex. programme position To check if the TV tuning is correctTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR Window Window. The RF channel is then switched offPress RF Channel again Hold down Auto SET UP on the VCR for more than 3 seconds Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionTo cancel the Auto Set Up function Press Auto SET UPSetting the clock manually Setting the clockBefore you start… Press , to highlight the month and set ADJUST, then press OKMonth pressing M/m ClockChanging the station for the Auto Clock Set function Auto Adjust is highlightedPress OK Press m to highlight Clock PROGRAM, then press OK Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OKTips If you did not connect a Set-Top Box STB, skip this step Setting the Set-Top BoxPress M/m to highlight SET-TOP BOX Then press OKConnection and press OK Press M/m//, to highlight STBSTB brand Code numbers Set-Top Box brand numberEEC DNTEIF FTESAT RFTStvi SEGSTS TPSSetting the Set-Top Box Press M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then press OK Selecting a languagePress M/m to highlight TUNER, then press OK Presetting channelsPress M/m to highlight Channel Position TuningPress OK to highlight the channel Number row, then press M/m to startIf the picture is not clear Disabling unwanted programme positionsPosition Highlight Lists and press OK Setting/changing the station namesPress M/m to highlight Channel LIST, then press OK To correct a character, press is highlighted, then reset it Changing programme positions Changing/disabling programme positionsTo display other pages for programme Position, then pressPositions 6 to 60, press M/ m repeatedly Selected channel is inserted atHighlight LISTS, and press OK Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable Hold down first X pause, hold on ?/1 Setting your personal codeOn/standby simultaneously on the VCR For more than 3 secondsConfirmation screen appears Press M/m//, to enter your personal codeRe-enter it restarting from step Press ?/ 1 on/standby to turn off the VCRPress OK to exit the menu Checking your personal codePlaying a tape Additional tasks When your TV is Set Ntsc PB toTo play an NTSC-recorded tape To use the time counterTip Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Recording TV programmesTo record from a decoder or other source, turn it on TV/VIDEO STB Prog + REC StopTo stop recording To watch another TV programme while recording To check the remaining timeTo protect a recording Time counterRecording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec Number Recording TV programmes using the Video Plus + systemButtons Video Plus + Press Timer When you set Timer Options toVideo Plus +, menu appears on TV screenPress To highlight the item you Press M/m to reset itWant to change Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR To use the VCR after setting the timerTo stop the VCR while recording, press x Stop Daily/weekly recordingVariable Programme Number Buttons Setting the timer manuallyStandard Timer menu appears on the TV screenTo stop recording Slow REW Playback options Operation Playing/searching at various speedsPress H playback To resume normal playbackPlayback options Operation To cancel the duration Setting the recording duration timeAutomatically after a specified duration To extend the durationSynchronized Recording How to connect for Synchronized RecordingPress Synchro REC. The Synchro REC indicator turns off To cancel the Synchronized Recording functionPress x Stop while recording Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings Programme When the timer settings overlapNicam system Recording stereo and bilingual programmesSelecting the sound during playback Stereo Bilingual Usually mixed Left/right channels How sound is recorded on a video tapeNormal audio track monaural Stereo soundInformation such as date time, and channel Searching using the Smart Search functionTo stop searching To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tapeTo exit the Smart Search screen To record in a blank spacePress OK Latest data stored in the VCR’s memory is displayed Searching using the index function Adjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureAbout the Reality Regenerator RR function About the Optimum Picture Control OPC functionTo deactivate the OPC function OPC recordingChanging menu options Initial settings are indicated in bold printPressOK. MENU, then select Options and press Video Options menuTape Options menu Audio Options menuOther Options menu How to connect to record on your VCR Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemVMC-820 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system Basic Editing When recording on your VCRBefore you start editing To stop editingTurn on the TV and set it to the video channel Audio dubbingPress x stop on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCR To stop while editingTo listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio Problem summary TroubleshootingInitial Terminal Contamination Playback S10 Timer recording S13Normal recording S11 S12Cleaning S20 Remote Commander S18Power S22 Synchronized Recording S15Tape S27 Power S26S28 Set-Top Box Control S30Supplied accessories SpecificationsSystem Inputs and outputsFront panel Index to parts and controlsDisplay window Antenne Sortie connector 9 Ntsc PB Play Back switch Antenne Entree connector 9Rear panel Remote commander TV/VIDEO remote control switch ?/1 on/standby button 6 Menu chart Menu chartReturn Select SET Exit Menu Index Connecting

SLV-SE850G specifications

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