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    filename[010cov .fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] 3-868-346- E2 (1) Video Cassette Recor der Oper ating Instructions SL V -SE250B SL V -SE450B © 2000 Sony Corp oration P AL SECAM NTSC 4.43 010COV.book Page 1 F riday, April 14, 2000 1:07 PM[...]

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    2 W ARNING filename[010war . fm] model name1[S L V -SE250B] model name 2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] W ARNING T o pre v e nt f i re or sh ock haz ard, d o not e xpose the unit to rain or moisture. T o avoid elec tric al shoc k, do not open th e cab inet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only . Mains lead must only be changed at a qualif[...]

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    3 T able of contents Getting Started filename[010CO Vtoc.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] model name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] T a ble of co nten ts Getting Started 4 Step 1 : Unpac king 5 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 8 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 11 Step 4 : T un ing your TV to the VCR 14 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the A ut[...]

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    4 Unpacking filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Getting Started Step 1 : Unpac king Check that yo u ha ve rece i ved t he follo wing items with t he VCR: • Remote com mander • Aerial cabl e • R6 (siz e AA) batte ries Check y our mode l name The instr u ctions in this ma nual ar e for t[...]

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    Getting Started 5 Setting up the remote comm ander filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Step 2 : S etting up the remote commander Inserting the batte ries Insert two R6 (size AA) bat teries by ma tc hin g the + and – on the batteries to the di agram inside the battery c ompartmen t. Insert [...]

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    6 Setting up the remote comm ander filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] TV contr ol buttons T o Press Set the TV to sta ndb y mode ? / 1 Select an input source: aerial in or line in t TV/M A GN Select the T V ’s programme posi ti on Programm e n umbe r b utt ons, - , CHAINE +/– Adjust t h[...]

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    Getting Started 7 Setting up the remote comm ander filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Notes • W ith norm al use, th e batt eri e s shoul d last ab out thr ee to six mon ths. • If you do not use the remot e comm ander for an extended peri od of time, remove the batte ries to avoid possib[...]

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    8 Connecting the VCR filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Step 3 : Connecting the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector , see page 9. If y our TV does not have a PERITEL connector Note • When you co nnect t he VCR and y our TV on ly with an aerial c able, you h ave to tune your TV to the V[...]

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    Getting Started 9 Connecting the VCR filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] If y our TV has a PERIT E L connector Note • If the TV is connected to the LIGNE-1 (TV) connector , setting the RF channel t o OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal from the aerial is output through[...]

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    10 Connecting the VCR filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] About t h e SMARTL INK fe atures If the connect ed TV complies wi th SMAR TLINK, MEGALOGIC* 1 , EASYLINK* 2 , Q-Link* 3 , EUR O VIEW LINK* 4 , or T -V LINK* 5 , this VCR automaticall y runs the SMAR TLINK function a fter you c omplete[...]

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    Getting Started 11 T uning your TV to the VCR filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Step 4 : T uning y our TV to t he VCR If your TV h as a PERITEL connector , see page 13 . If y our TV does not have a PERITEL connector Follo w the steps belo w so that y our TV will properly receiv e the video[...]

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    12 T uning y our TV to the VCR filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] T o chec k to see if th e TV tuning is correct Set the TV to th e video chann el and press CHAINE +/– on the VCR. If the TV screen chan ges to a different programm e each time you press CHAINE +/–, the TV tuning is correc[...]

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    Getting Started 13 T uning your TV to the VCR filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] If y our TV has a PERI TEL connector 1 Press ? / 1 MARCHE/VEILLE to turn on the VCR. 2 Press REGL CAN AL on the VCR lightly . The factory-pr eset RF channel app ears in the di splay window . The VCR signal is o[...]

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    14 Setting up the VCR with the A uto Set Up function filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the A uto Set Up function Before using the VCR for th e f irst time, set up the VCR us ing the Auto S e t Up function. W ith this func tion, you c an set the TV ch annels[...]

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    Getting Started 15 Selecting a language filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Select ing a language If you pr efer a n on -scree n languag e other than French , use the on-scre en display t o sele ct ano ther l angua ge. Before y ou start… • T u rn on the VCR and the T V . • Set th e T V[...]

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    16 Selecting a language filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Tip • If you want to return to th e pr e viou s me nu, hi ghl ig ht RETOUR and pre ss OK. Note • The me nu disap pears a utomat ically i f you d on’t procee d for more than a few minut es. 3 Press M / m to high light the desir[...]

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    Getting Started 17 Presetting channels filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Presetting c hannels If so me channe ls co uld n ot be preset using the Auto Set Up func tion, y ou can pre set them manu ally . Before y ou start… • T u rn on the VCR and the T V . • Set th e T V to the vide o [...]

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    18 Presetting channels filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] 2 Pres s M / m to highligh t REGLA GE DES CHAINES, then press OK. 3 Press M / m to high light NORME, then press OK. 4 Press M / m to high light L o r B/G, then press OK. • T o rece i v e broadcas ts in France, highli ght L. • T o[...]

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    Getting Started 19 Presetting channels filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] 7 Press CHAINE +/– to s elect the program me posi ti on. 8 Press M / m to high light REGLA GE CAN AL, then press OK. 9 Press M / m repeatedly un til the c hannel yo u want is displ ayed. The chan nels appear in th e[...]

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    20 Presetting channels filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] If the picture is not c lear Normally , the Auto Fine T uning (AFT) fun ction au tomatically tunes in channels clearl y . Howe ver , i f the pictur e is not cle ar , yo u may also u se the manua l tuning functio n. 1 Press CHAINE +/?[...]

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    Getting Started 21 Presetting channels filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] T uning the French CA TV channels This VCR can scan the CA TV chann els B to Q and the HY PE R frequency channe ls S21 to S41. On the REGLA GE DES CHAINES menu, the channe ls are indicated by S01 to S4 4 REGLA GE CANA[...]

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    22 Changing/disabling prog ramme positions filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Changing /disab ling pr ogramme pos it ions After setting the chann els, you can c hange the program me positions a s you lik e. If an y prog ramme positio ns are unuse d or contai n unwanted ch annels, yo u can d[...]

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    Getting Started 23 Changing/disab ling programme positions filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Tip • If you want to retur n to the pr evious me nu, hi ghl ig ht RETOUR a nd pre ss OK. Note • The me nu disa ppears automat ically if yo u don’t proc eed fo r more than a few mi nutes. 3 Pr[...]

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    24 Changing/disabling prog ramme positions filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Disabli ng unwanted pr ogramm e positions After presett ing channel s, you can disable unus ed pr ogram me posit i ons. Th e disabl ed positions will be skipped later when yo u press the CHAINE +/– buttons. Befo[...]

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    Getting Started 25 Changing/disab ling programme positions filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Tip • If you want to retur n to the pr evious me nu, hi ghl ig ht RETOUR a nd pre ss OK. Notes • The me nu disa ppears automat ically if yo u don’t proc eed fo r more than a few mi nutes. •[...]

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    26 Changing/disabling prog ramme positions filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Changing the s tation names Y ou can chan ge o r enter the station name s (up to 5 characters). The VCR must receive channel information (for instance, SMAR TLINK info rmation) for stati on names to appear automat[...]

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    Getting Started 27 Changing/disab ling programme positions filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Tip • If you want to retur n to the pr evious me nu, hi ghl ig ht RETOUR a nd pre ss OK. Notes • The me nu disa ppears automat ically if yo u don’t proc eed fo r more than a few mi nutes. •[...]

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    28 Setting the cloc k filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Sett i ng the c loc k Y ou must set th e time and da te on the VCR to use the timer feature s properly . If the VCR clock w a s not se t in the Aut o Set Up proced ure, yo u n eed to set i t manual ly . The Auto Clo ck Set function wo[...]

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    Getting Started 29 Setting the cloc k filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] 3 Press M / m to high light REGLA GE MANUEL, then press OK. 4 Press M / m to set the day . 5 Press , to highli ght the mon th and set th e month pre ssing M / m . 6 Set the year, hour , and minu t es in sequence, pres [...]

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    30 Setting the cloc k filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Tips • T o cha nge the digi ts while setting , press < to ret urn to t he it em to be ch a nged, an d s elect the digits by pressin g M / m . • If you want to return to th e pr e viou s me nu, hi ghl ig ht RETOUR and pre ss OK.[...]

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    Getting Started 31 Setting the cloc k filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Changing the st ation f or the A uto Clock Set functio n Before y ou start… • T u rn on the VCR and the T V . • Set th e T V to the vide o chann el. 1 Press MENU, then press M / m to highlight REGLA GES a nd pres[...]

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    32 Setting the cloc k filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Tips • If you set REGLAGE A U TO to OUI, the Aut o Clo ck Set func ti on is activated whenever the VCR is tur ned of f. The t ime is adjuste d a utom atica ll y b y maki n g refer e nce to the ti me si gnal from the statio n whose p[...]

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    Getting Started 33 Setting the Canal Plus decoder filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Settin g the Canal Plus de coder Y ou can wa tc h or rec o r d the Can a l Plus prog ramme if you co nn e ct a decode r (not supplied) to th e VCR. Connecting a decoder DECODEUR/ t ENTRE E LIGNE-2 ANTENNE E[...]

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    34 Setting the Canal Plus decoder filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Setting t he Canal Plus channel T o watch or record the Canal Plus programme, set your VCR to recei ve the channel using the on -screen di splay . In order to set the channel cor rectly , be sure to follo w all of the step[...]

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    Getting Started 35 Setting the Canal Plus decoder filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] 4 Press M / m to highlight DECODEUR, then press O K. 5 Press MENU to exit the menu. The menu dis appears from th e TV sc reen. 6 Press MENU again. Then press M / m to highlig ht REGLA GES and pre ss OK. 7 P[...]

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    36 Setting the Canal Plus decoder filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] 9 Press M / m to high light L o r B/G, then press OK. • T o rece i v e broadcas ts in France, highli ght L. • T o rece i v e broadcas ts us ing the P A L system (for examp le, in Ge rmany or Switzerlan d), high light B[...]

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    Getting Started 37 Setting the Canal Plus decoder filename[010get.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Tip • If you want to retur n to the pr evious me nu, hi ghl ig ht RETOUR a nd pre ss OK. Notes • The menu disa ppe ar s autom at ic al l y if yo u don’t proceed fo r more than a few minutes. • T o s[...]

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    38 Play ing a tape filename[010bas.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Basi c Oper atio ns Pla ying a tape 1 T urn on y our TV and set it to t he video c hannel. 2 Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and start s playi ng automa tically if you in sert a tape with its safety tab remo ved. 123 456 789 0 Z Z Z Z EJ[...]

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    39 Pla ying a tape Basi c Opera tions filename[010bas.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Additional task s T o pla y an NTSC-recor ded tape Set NTSC PB at the rear of th e VCR acco rding to the colo ur sys tem of your TV . T o set the c olour system If the playb ack picture has no co lour , or streaks app [...]

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    40 Play ing a tape filename[010bas.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Notes • The cou n te r re sets to “0 :00:0 0 ” wh enever a tape is re ins e rted . • The counter sto ps counting when it comes to a por ti on wit h no recording . • The time cou n t er do es not appear on t he TV scree n whe n [...]

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    41 Recording TV programmes Basi c Opera tions filename[010bas.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Recor ding TV p r ogr ammes 1 T urn on y our TV and set it to th e video channel. T o record from a decoder , turn it on. 2 Insert a tape wi th its safety tab in place. 123 456 789 0 COMPT/ DUREE REST AFFICH SP[...]

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    42 Recording TV progr ammes filename[010bas.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] T o stop recor d i ng Press x STOP. T o che ck the rema inin g ti me Press AFFICH. W ith the display on , press COMPT/DUREE REST to check the remaining t ime. Each time you press COMPT/DUREE REST , the time co unter and the rema[...]

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    43 Recording TV programmes Basi c Opera tions filename[010bas.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] T o save a reco rding T o prevent accidental eras ure, break off the safety tab as il lustrated. T o record on the sa me tape again, cov er the tab hole with adhe sive tape. Tips • T o sele ct a programm e po[...]

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    44 Recording TV progr ammes filename[010bas.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Recor ding what y ou are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) If you use the SMAR T LINK conn ection , you can ea sily r ecord what yo u are watching on the TV ( ot her than tapes be ing pla yed on the V CR) . Tips • The TV indi[...]

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    45 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SL V -SE450B only) Basi c Opera tions filename[010bas.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Recor ding TV pr ogra mmes usin g the Dial Timer (SL V -SE450B only) The Dial T imer functio n allo ws you to make timer record ings of p rogrammes withou t turning on y[...]

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    46 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SL V -SE450B only) filename[010bas.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] 2 T urn PR OG to set the recording date . 3 Press PR OG. “ST AR T” a nd the current t ime ap pear al ternately in th e displ ay wi ndow . 4 T urn PR OG to set the recording start time.[...]

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    47 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SL V -SE450B only) Basi c Opera tions filename[010bas.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] T o return to the previous ste p T o return to th e pre vious step, pr ess the CHAINE + and – buttons on the VCR at t he same ti me du ring any of the Di al T imer set[...]

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    48 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SL V -SE450B only) filename[010bas.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] T o use the VCR after setting the timer T o use the VCR be fore a rec ordin g begins, j ust press ? / 1 . The in dicator turns o ff and the VCR switches on. Remember to p ress ? / 1 to res[...]

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    49 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SL V -SE450B only) Basi c Opera tions filename[010bas.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Dem ons tratio n Mo de that al lows t he user, such as a salesperson, to enter more th an eight e xamples of t[...]

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    50 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system filename[010bas.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Recor ding TV pr ogrammes us ing t he Sho wVie w system The Sho wV iew sy stem is the feature th at simpl ifies pr og rammin g the VCR t o make timer record ings. Just en ter the Sho wV iew number listed[...]

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    51 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system Basi c Opera tions filename[010bas.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] 1 Press MINUTERIE. • Whe n you s et OPT IONS PR OGRAMM. to MIXTE: The METHODE DE PR OGRAMMA TION men u appears on the TV s creen. Press M / m to select SHO WVIEW , then press OK. •[...]

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    52 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system filename[010bas.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] T o stop recor d i ng T o stop the VCR while recording, press x ST OP. Daily/w eekl y recor ding In step 4 ab ov e, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m , the indica tion c han [...]

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    53 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system Basi c Opera tions filename[010bas.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] T o recor d satellite br oadcasts If you connec t a satellite tuner and th e VCR, you can record satell ite programm es. T o use the VCR a fter setting the time r T o use the VCR befor[...]

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    54 Setting the timer manually filename[010bas.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Setti ng the ti mer manu all y If the Sho wV iew system is not av ailable in your area, follo w the instructio ns below to set the timer to record pro grammes. Before you sta r t … • Check th at the VCR cloc k is set to t [...]

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    55 Setting the timer manually Basi c Opera tions filename[010bas.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] 1 Pres s MINUTERIE. • Whe n you s et OPT IONS PR OGRAMM. to MIXTE: The METHODE DE PR OGRAMMA TION men u appears on the TV s creen. Press M / m to select NORMALE, then press OK. • Whe n you s et OPT IONS [...]

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    56 Setting the timer manually filename[010bas.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] T o stop recor d i ng T o stop the VCR while recording, press x ST OP. Daily/w eekl y recor ding In step 2 ab ov e, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m , the indica tion c han ges a s sho wn belo w .[...]

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    57 Play ing/searching at v arious speeds Additional Operations filename[010addo .fm] m odel name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Additional Op eratio ns Pla ying/sear chi ng at v arious s peeds Pla yback op tions Operation V iew th e pi cture duri ng fast- forward or rewind During fast-f orward, hold down M AV / M . Du[...]

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    58 Play ing/searching at v arious speeds filename[010addo .fm] m odel name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] T o resum e normal pla ybac k Press H LECTURE. Tip • Adjust the picture using the ALIGNEM ENT +/– buttons if: – Str e ak s appea r while pl ayin g in slow moti on . – Ban ds app ea r at the top o r bot tom[...]

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    59 Setting the recording duration time Additional Operations filename[010addo .fm] m odel name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Settin g the reco r din g du ratio n time T o ex tend the duratio n Press z ENR repeatedly to se t a ne w duration tim e. T o cancel t he duration Press z ENR repeatedly until th e indicator di[...]

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    60 Checking/changing/cancelli ng timer settings filename[010addo .fm] m odel name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Chec king/c hanging/can cellin g timer settings Before you sta r t … • T urn o n your TV and s et it to the video channel . 1 Press ? / 1 to turn on th e VCR. 2 Press MENU, then pres s M / m to highlig [...]

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    61 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings Additional Operations filename[010addo .fm] m odel name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] When the time r settings o verlap The programm e that starts first has priority and t he second programme start s recording on ly after th e f irst programme h as finish ed. If the prog[...]

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    62 Searching using the A cces Smar t function filename[010addo .fm] m odel name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Sear ch ing using the Acces Smar t function If you record multiple programmes o n a tape, use the Acc es Smart function to see what has been rec orded on your ta pe. Y ou ca n see informatio n such as date, t[...]

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    63 Searching using the A cces Smar t function Additional Operations filename[010addo .fm] m odel name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] T o stop searc hing Press x STOP. T o ex it the A CCES SMART sc reen Press A CCES SMAR T . T o recor d in a b lank space Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the A CCES [...]

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    64 Searching using the A cces Smar t function filename[010addo .fm] m odel name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Tips • Y ou can store inf ormation for up to 24 progr am m e s on a single li st. • While recording, you can display the A C CES SMAR T scre en using the A CCES SMAR T button. If you decide t o stop recor[...]

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    65 Adjusting the picture Additional Operations filename[010addo .fm] m odel name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Adju stin g th e pi ct ure Adjusting t he trac king Although the VCR automatic al ly adju st s the tracki ng when playi ng a tape (t he indicator flashe s in th e displa y wind ow , then turn s of f), distor[...]

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    66 Adjusting the picture filename[010addo .fm] m odel name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Tip • T o set tra ck in g to t he centre posi ti on, pre ss the ALIGN EMENT + an d – button s at th e sa me time. Notes • Y ou can a djust the track ing for an NT SC-recor ded ta pe but the track ing meter wo n’t be displ[...]

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    67 Changing menu options Additional Operations filename[010addo .fm] m odel name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Changi ng men u opti ons Men u choice s Initial settin gs are ind icated in bold print. OPTIONS-1 1 Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and pre ss OK. 2 Press M / m t o highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then pre[...]

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    68 Changing menu options filename[010addo .fm] m odel name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] OPTIONS-2 Note • When you set a time r recording , the indicators in th e displa y window remain on, even though VEILLE ECO is set t o OUI. * SL V -SE45 0B on ly ST AN D ARD COULEUR • AU T O to set the colour syst em automa t[...]

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    69 Editing with another VCR Additional Operations filename[010addo .fm] m odel name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Editin g with an other V CR How to connect to recor d on this VCR Connect the line output s of the o ther VCR to th e LIGNE-1 (TV) or E NTREE LIGNE-2 conn ector of this VCR. Refer to the examples A an d B[...]

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    70 Editing with another VCR filename[010addo .fm] m odel name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Example B Notes • If you conn ect this VCR to both the EN TREE L IGNE and SOR TIE LIGNE j acks of the other VCR, sele ct the in put c orrec tly to pr event a h umm ing no ise. • If the other VCR doe s not have a PERITEL co[...]

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    71 Editing with another VCR Additional Operations filename[010addo .fm] m odel name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Operation (when recor ding on this VCR) Bef ore y ou start editing • T urn on yo ur TV and set it to the video ch annel. • Press CHOIX ENTREE to display “L1” or “L2” in th e displa y windo w .[...]

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    72 T roubleshooting filename[010ADDI.fm] model name1[SL V - SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Additional Information T r oubl eshooti ng If you have any questi ons or prob lems no t covered below , please consul t your near est Sony service f acility . Symptom Remedy Pow e r The ? / 1 MAR CHE/ VEILLE switc h do es not function [...]

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    73 T roubleshooting Additional Inf ormation filename[010ADDI.fm] model name1[SL V - SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Recor ding No TV progr am me appe ar s on the T V sc reen . • M ake sure th e TV is set to the vid eo channe l . If you are using a monito r , set it to vide o input . • I f your TV i s connec ted to the VCR[...]

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    74 T roubleshooting filename[010ADDI.fm] model name1[SL V - SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Canal Plus Y o u ca nnot se t the ch anne l as Cana l Plus in th e REGLA GE DES CHAINES menu . • Check that DECODEUR/LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DECODEUR (see pa ge 68). Y o u cannot watc h the Canal Plus program m e when [...]

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    75 T roubleshooting Additional Inf ormation filename[010ADDI.fm] model name1[SL V - SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Norma l picture • Rough picture initial contaminati on • Unc lear picture • No picture (or black & w hite screen appears ) terminal 010COV.book Page 75 F[...]

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    76 Specifications filename[010ADDI.fm] model name1[SL V - SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Specification s System Channel cov erage SECAM (L ): VHF F2 to F1 0 UHF F21 to F69 CA TV B to Q HYPER S21 to S41 PA L ( B / G ) : VHF E2 to E 12 VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69 CA TV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41 RF ou[...]

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    77 Inde x to par ts and controls Additional Inf ormation filename[010ADDI.fm] model name1[SL V - SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Index to par ts and contr ols Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Fron t panel A ? / 1 MARCHE /VEILLE switch (11) B A EJECT b utton (3 9) C T ape co mp artment D Remote sens[...]

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    78 Inde x to parts and controls filename[010ADDI.fm] model name1[SL V - SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Displa y window A T i mer indicator (47) (52) (55) B T ape sp eed indicato rs* (42) C MA GN (v ideo) indicator (9) (42) D VPS (V ideo Prog ramme Sy stem)/PD C (Programme Deliv e ry Control) indicator (52) E OPC (Optimum Pic[...]

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    79 Inde x to par ts and controls Additional Inf ormation filename[010ADDI.fm] model name1[SL V - SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Rear panel A Mains lead (8) (9) B AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (8) (9) C AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SOR TIE connector (8) (9) D DECODER/ t LINE -2 IN DECODEUR/ t ENTREE LIGNE -2 connector (33) (70) E [...]

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    80 Inde x to parts and controls filename[010ADDI.fm] model name1[SL V - SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Remote commander A Z EJECT b utton (39) B COMPT/DUREE REST (counter/ remain) bu tton (42) C ANNUL/0 (clear) button (39) (5 1) (61) D SP (S tandar d Pl ay)/LP ( Long Play) but ton* (42) E Programme number bu ttons (6) (43) F[...]

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    81 Inde x to par ts and controls Additional Inf ormation filename[010ADDI.fm] model name1[SL V - SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] L [TV] / [MAGN] (TV/ video) remote control switch (5) M ? / 1 (on/standb y) switch (6) (52) N CHOIX ENTREE (inpu t select) bu tton (43) (55) (71) O t TV/MA GN (TV/video) b utton (6) (9) (42) P AFFIC[...]

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    82 Inde x to parts and controls filename[010ADDI.fm] model name1[SL V - SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] 010COV.book Page 82 F riday, April 14, 2000 1:07 P M[...]

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    83 Inde x to par ts and controls Additional Inf ormation filename[010ADDI.fm] model name1[SL V - SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE450B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] 010COV.book Page 83 F riday, April 14, 2000 1:07 P M[...]

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    Sony Corporation filename[010CO Vix.fm] model name1[SL V -SE250B] m odel name2[SL V -SE4 50B] [3-868-346- E2 (1)] Inde x A Acces Smart 62 Adjusting picture 20 , 65 tracking 65 Aerial h ookup 8 AFT (Auto Fin e T unin g) 20 Auto Cloc k Set 31 Auto Long Play 67 Auto Set Up 14 C Canal Plus 33 Chan gi ng the pro gra mme positio n 22 Chan gi ng the sta t[...]