Table of contents | Sony SLV-SE250B, SLV-SE450B specs

Table of contents

Getting Started

4Step 1 : Unpacking

5Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

8Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

11Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR

14Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

15Selecting a language

17Presetting channels

22Changing/disabling programme positions

28Setting the clock

33Setting the Canal Plus decoder

Getting Started

Basic Operations

38Playing a tape

41Recording TV programmes

45Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer

(SLV-SE450B only)

50Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system

54Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

57Playing/searching at various speeds

59Setting the recording duration time

60Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

62Searching using the Acces Smart function

65Adjusting the picture

67Changing menu options

69Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

72Troubleshooting

76Specifications

77Index to parts and controls

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Sony SLV-SE250B, SLV-SE450B operating instructions Table of contents

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Video Cassette Recorder Compatible colour systems PrecautionsSafety Installing Table of contents Check your model name Unpacking You can use this remote Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander Inserting the batteries TV control buttons Getting Started If your TV does not have a Peritel connector Connecting the VCR To mains Aerial cable supplied If your TV has a Peritel connectorPeritel cable not supplied Signal flow Mains lead LIGNE-1 If the connected TV complies with About the Smartlink features Press Regl Canal TV system appears in the display window Tuning your TV to the VCRPress ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE to turn on the VCR Press Regl Canal on the VCR lightly To check to see if the TV tuning is correct VCR below Reglage Auto Press Regl CanalTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR Reglage Auto Regl Canal Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function To cancel the Auto Set Up functionPress Reglage Auto Press M/m to highlight LANGUE, then Press OK Selecting a languageBefore you start… Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel Press M/ m to highlight the desired language, then press OK Press Menu to exit the menuTip Presetting channels Press M/m to highlight Reglage DES CHAINES, then press OKCABLE, then press OK CANAL, then press OK Chaine Press Chaine +/- to selectProgramme position Press M/m to highlight Reglage If the picture is not clear Channel system for the French Catv network Tuning the French Catv channels Press M/m to highlight Liste DES CHAINES, then press OK Changing/disabling programme positionsChanging programme positions Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight Listes and press OK Getting Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTES, and press OK Disabling unwanted programme positions Press M/ m to highlight the row which you Want to disable Selected row will be cleared as shown Press ANNUL/0On the right Changing the station names Press Setting the clock Setting the clock manuallyPress M/m to highlight HORLOGE, then press OK MANUEL, then press OK Press , to highlight the month and setMonth pressing M/m Tips Reglage Auto is highlighted Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function Press m to highlight Chaine ’HORLOGE, then press OK Press M/m to highlight OUI, then press OK Connecting a decoder Setting the Canal Plus decoder Setting the Canal Plus channel Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OKPress M/m to highlight DECODEUR/ LIGNE2, then press OK Press M/m to highlight NORME, then press OK Press M/m to highlight DECODEUR, then press OKMenu disappears from the TV screen Press M/m to highlight Reglage DES CHAINES, then press OK Reglage DES Chaines Chaine Press Chaine +/- to select the desired CANAL+, then press OK Then press OK Stop m RET Playing a tape To use the time counter Additional tasksTo play an NTSC-recorded tape To set the colour system Lecture ENR Stop Recording TV programmes To watch another TV programme while recording To stop recordingPress x Stop To check the remaining time To save a recording Safety tab Tips Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec Before you start Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer Turn Prog to set the recording date To stop the VCR while recording, press x Stop To return to the previous step To set the clock To use the VCR after setting the timer About the Demonstration Mode To activate the Demonstration ModeTo cancel the Demonstration Mode Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system Position or station name, tape speed*, VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screenPress Minuterie Press OK Date, start and stop times, programme Want to change Press M/m to reset itTimer recording with VPS/PDC signals Press / , to highlight the item you To record satellite broadcasts Setting the timer manually Normale Showview Selectionner Regler Sortie Menu To stop recording Playing/searching at various speeds Ralenti ×2RET Playback options Operation Playback options Operation To resume normal playback Additional Operations Setting the recording duration timeTo cancel the duration To extend the duration Before you start … Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Acces Smart Searching using the Acces Smart function To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape Recording the programme D over the programme a and B Originally recorded programmes Adjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingAbout the Optimum Picture Control OPC function Tip Changing menu options PressOK. MENU, then select Options and pressMenu option Set this option to OPTIONS-2 Example a Your VCR Recorder LIGNE-1 TV Other VCR Player How to connect to record on this VCRVMC-2121HG Peritel cable not supplied Signal flow Editing with another VCR Entree LIGNE-2 Other VCR Player Example B Your VCR Recorder Press the x Stop buttons on both VCRs Operation when recording on this VCRBefore you start editing To stop editing Troubleshooting Symptom RemedyClock No TV programme appears Plus CanalOthers Additional Information InitialContamination Inputs and outputs SpecificationsSupplied accessories System Index to parts and controls Front panelRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details PDC OPC Display window Antenne Entree connector 8 Rear panelMains lead 8 Remote commander Additional Information Index to parts and controls Additional Information Smartlink Index