Page 2 - WARNING; Precautions; Safety
2 WARNING 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 –...
Page 3 - Star; Table of contents; Back cover
3 Table of contents G e ttin g Star ted filename[306233111SF950NTOC.fm] model name1[SLV-SE700G] model name2[SLV-SE700I] model name3[SLV-SE800G] model name4[SLV-SE800I] [3-062-331-12 (1)] Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1 : Unpacking 5 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 9 Step 3 : Conn...
Page 4 - Getting Started; Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
4 Unpacking filename[01GB04GET-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF950N] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Aerial cable • R6 (size AA) batteries • SmartFile labels
Page 5 - Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander; Inserting the batteries; ) can be used to operate your; Remote sensor; continued
G e ttin g Star ted 5 Setting up the remote commander Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down un...
Page 6 - TV control buttons
6 Setting up the remote commander filename[01GB04GET-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF950N] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] TV control buttons To Press Set the TV to standby mode ? / 1 Select an input source aerial in or line in t TV/VIDEO Select the TV’s programme position Programme number buttons,–/– –,...
Page 7 - Notes; Controlling other TVs with the remote commander; Tip; Set TV/VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV.
G e ttin g Star ted 7 Setting up the remote commander Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. • If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. • Do not use a new battery ...
Page 8 - Code numbers of controllable TVs
8 Setting up the remote commander filename[01GB04GET-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF950N] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. To switch to wide mode, see t...
Page 9 - Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
G e ttin g Star ted 9 Connecting the VCR Step 3 : Connecting the VCR We recommend connecting your VCR to your TV using a Scart (EURO-AV) cable. You must still connect your VCR to your TV with an aerial cable as well. If you use the Scart (EURO-AV) cable for connecting, you will improve the picture a...
Page 10 - Connect the mains lead to the mains.
10 Connecting the VCR filename[01GB04GET-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF950N] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] Notes • If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF channel to OFF is recommended (see page 18) . In the OFF position, only the signal from the aerial is output through t...
Page 11 - About the SMARTLINK features; Note
G e ttin g Star ted 11 Connecting the VCR About the SMARTLINK features If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link, MEGALOGIC *1 , EASYLINK/ CinemaLink *2 , Q-Link *3 or T-V LINK * ,you can use the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page (the SMARTLINK ind...
Page 12 - Connection to your TV with an aerial cable only; Mains lead
12 Connecting the VCR filename[01GB04GET-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF950N] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] Connection to your TV with an aerial cable only 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR. 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and the aeria...
Page 13 - Connect the STB to the DECODER/LINE-3IN connector as shown above.
G e ttin g Star ted 13 Connecting the VCR Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box (STB) If you don’t use a STB, skip to page 16. The illustration below shows an example of connecting the STB to LINE-3 IN. You can watch programmes from the Set-Top Box connected to this VCR on your TV even when the VCR ...
Page 15 - Additional connections; To a stereo system; LINE IN
G e ttin g Star ted 15 Connecting the VCR Additional connections To a stereo system You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the AUDIO OUT R/L jacks as shown on the right. To a TV that has phono type audio/video input jacks (only if you don’t connect the VCR and your TV using a...
Page 16 - Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR; Turn on your TV and press; RF CHANNEL
16 Tuning your TV to the VCR filename[01GB04GET-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF950N] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the Scart cable, skip to page 18. If you have connected the VCR to your TV with an aerial cable only 1 Tu...
Page 17 - To check if the TV tuning is correct; The TV system appears in the display window.
G e ttin g Star ted 17 Tuning your TV to the VCR To check if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel (for ex. programma position "0") and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM +/–, the TV tuning is correct...
Page 19 - Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than 3 seconds.
G e ttin g Star ted 19 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function.With this function, you can set the language for the on-screen display, TV channels...
Page 20 - If your country does not appear in the list, select ELSE.; To cancel the Auto Set Up function
20 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function filename[01GB04GET-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF950N] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] If your country does not appear in the list, select ELSE. To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press AUTO SET UP. Tip • If you want to change the language for the on-...
Page 21 - Step 6 : Setting the clock; Setting the clock manually; Before you start
G e ttin g Star ted 21 Setting the clock Step 6 : Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer recording features properly.If the VCR clock was not set in the Auto Set Up procedure, you need to set it manually. The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in yo...
Page 23 - Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function; Before you start...
G e ttin g Star ted 23 Setting the clock Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the TV to the video channel. MENU M/m/</, OK 1 Press MENU, then press M / m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. 2 Press M / m to highlight CLOCK, then...
Page 24 - Tips
24 Setting the clock filename[01GB04GET-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF950N] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] Tips • To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits using M / m . • If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activ...
Page 25 - Selecting a language
G e ttin g Star ted 25 Selecting a language Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the Auto Set Up function. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the TV to the video channel. Note • The menu disappears automatically if you do...
Page 26 - Presetting channels
26 Presetting channels filename[01GB04GET-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF950N] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the TV to the video c...
Page 27 - Press; Channel
G e ttin g Star ted 27 Presetting channels 4 Press M / m to highlight CHANNEL SET. 5 Press PROG +/– to select the programme position. 6 Press OK to highlight the channel number row, then press M / m to start tuning. The VCR starts searching for a channel and displays the first one it finds on the TV...
Page 28 - Press MENU to exit the menu.
28 Presetting channels filename[01GB04GET-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF950N] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme number buttons. For example, for channel 05, first press “0” and then press “5.” Channel number in the CHANNEL SET field Chan...
Page 29 - Disabling unwanted programme positions
G e ttin g Star ted 29 Presetting channels Disabling unwanted programme positions After tuning the TV channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons. You can also disable unwanted programme positions using the CH...
Page 30 - Setting/changing the station names
30 Setting/changing the station names filename[01GB04GET-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF950N] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] Setting/changing the station names You can also set and change station names as you like up to 5 characters. The set station names are displayed on the TV screen when you change ...
Page 32 - Changing/disabling programme positions; Changing programme positions; Press MENU, then press
32 Changing/disabling programme positions filename[01GB04GET-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF950N] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] Changing/disabling programme positions After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwant...
Page 34 - CLEAR
34 Changing/disabling programme positions filename[01GB04GET-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF950N] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions.The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the P...
Page 36 - Connecting a decoder; AERIAL IN
36 Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder filename[01GB04GET-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF950N] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the VCR. Connecting a decoder DECODER/ t ...
Page 41 - Basic Operations; Playing a tape; Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
Basi c O p erati o n s 41 Playing a tape filename[01GB05BAS-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] Basic Operations Playing a tape 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape wi...
Page 42 - Additional tasks; To display the counter on the TV screen, press; To
42 Playing a tape filename[01GB05BAS-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] Additional tasks To set the colour system If the playback picture has no colour or streaks appeat during playback, set the COLOUR SYSTEM option in the VIDEO OPTIONS menu to contorm to the system t...
Page 43 - The VCR automatically turns on.
Basi c O p erati o n s 43 Playing a tape filename[01GB05BAS-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] Notes • The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.• Depending on your TV, the f...
Page 44 - Recording TV programmes; DISPLAY
44 Recording TV programmes filename[01GB05BAS-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] Recording TV programmes 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a decoder or other source, turn it on. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...
Page 45 - To stop recording
Basi c O p erati o n s 45 Recording TV programmes filename[01GB05BAS-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] To stop recording Press x STOP. 3 • To record a terrestrial channel. Press PROG +/– until the programme position number you want appears in the display window. • To...
Page 46 - To check the remaining time; To watch another TV programme while recording; Remaining time
46 Recording TV programmes filename[01GB05BAS-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining ti...
Page 47 - Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Basi c O p erati o n s 47 Recording TV programmes filename[01GB05BAS-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] Notes • If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference betwee...
Page 52 - To use the VCR after setting the timer; To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press
52 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system filename[01GB05BAS-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ? / 1 . The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Rememb...
Page 53 - Setting the timer manually
Basi c O p erati o n s 53 Setting the timer manually filename[01GB05BAS-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)] Setting the timer manually If the ShowView system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes. Before you ...
Page 56 - Additional Operations; Playing/searching at various speeds; Playback options
56 Playing/searching at various speeds filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds Playback options Operation Fast-forward /rewind During stop, press M (fast-forward) or m ( rewind) and release. View ...
Page 57 - To resume normal playback
A ddi tiona l O p erati o n s 57 Playing/searching at various speeds filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] To resume normal playback Press H (playback) . Tip • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow...
Page 58 - Setting the recording duration time; To extend the duration; Normal recording
58 Setting the recording duration time filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Setting the recording duration time After you start recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. To extend the du...
Page 59 - Synchronized Recording; How to connect for Synchronized Recording.; TV Scart connector
A ddi tiona l O p erati o n s 59 Synchronized Recording filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Synchronized Recording You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a programmable set top box by connecting the equipment to...
Page 60 - • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.; To cancel the Synchronized Recording function; Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off.; Press SP/LP to select the tape speed on the VCR.
60 Synchronized Recording filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording function Before you start … • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. ...
Page 62 - When the timer settings overlap
62 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If ...
Page 63 - To select bilingual sound while recording; In NICAM system; To select the sound while recording; Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.; Stereo programme
A ddi tiona l O p erati o n s 63 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In ZWEITON (German stereo) system This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingua...
Page 64 - Selecting the sound during playback; How sound is recorded on a video tape
64 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate track...
Page 65 - Searching using the index function; To stop searching
A ddi tiona l O p erati o n s 65 Searching using the index function filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Searching using the index function The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as refe...
Page 66 - Adjusting the picture; Adjusting the tracking; indicator; About the Reality Regenerator (RR) function; OPC playback; Tracking meter
66 Adjusting the picture filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion...
Page 67 - OPC recording
A ddi tiona l O p erati o n s 67 Adjusting the picture filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] OPC recording Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time, the VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function (the OPC indicator flashes ...
Page 68 - Changing menu options; VIDEO OPTIONS menu
68 Changing menu options filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Changing menu options VIDEO OPTIONS menu Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Note • When you playback with the EDIT function ON, the OPC and the SHARPNESS functions don’t work. 1 ...
Page 69 - AUDIO OPTIONS menu; TAPE OPTIONS menu; Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
A ddi tiona l O p erati o n s 69 Changing menu options filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] • When you turn off your VCR or eject the tape, the colour system is set automatically to AUTO. AUDIO OPTIONS menu Initial settings are indicated in bold print...
Page 70 - OTHER OPTIONS menu
70 Changing menu options filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] OTHER OPTIONS menu Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Note • When you set a timer recording or a sychronized recording, the indicators in the display window remain on, even thoug...
Page 71 - in; Editing; Connecting to a VCR or stereo system; How to connect to record on your VCR
Edit in g 71 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system filename[01GBedit-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Editing Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on your VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LINE IN connector or jacks of your...
Page 72 - How to connect to a stereo system
72 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system filename[01GBedit-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Tip You can also use the LINE-3 IN connector instead. Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.• If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red ...
Page 73 - Basic Editing; To stop editing
Edit in g 73 Basic Editing filename[01GBedit-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Basic Editing (when recording on your VCR) Before you start editing... • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2” (or “L1” or “L3”) in the displa...
Page 74 - SmartFile function; About the SmartFile function; The following functions are possible using SmartFile :; Recording using the SmartFile function (page 76); PLAY to find out what is; SmartFile check list
74 About the SmartFile function filename[01GB07ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] SmartFile function About the SmartFile function SmartFile allows you to view the contents of your video tape (recording date, channel, name etc.) on the TV screen. It is no longer ne...
Page 75 - Labelling a recorded programme and tape (page 84); SMARTFILE
Sm artFile fu n c ti o n 75 About the SmartFile function filename[01GB07ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Labelling a recorded programme and tape (page 84) You can attach an electronic "label" to the video tape and its programmes on the SmartFile list. La...
Page 76 - Recording using the SmartFile function; Attaching the SmartFile label to the cassette; Note on the purchase of SmartFile labels
76 Recording using the SmartFile function filename[01GB07ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Recording using the SmartFile function To use the SmartFile function, attach the SmartFile label to the spine of the cassette. If you record a programme for more than 20 mi...
Page 77 - Recording a programme on the SmartFile tape; Use
Sm artFile fu n c ti o n 77 Recording using the SmartFile function filename[01GB07ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Recording a programme on the SmartFile tape When recording a programme on the SmartFile tape, no matter what method you use to record the programme...
Page 78 - Checking the information of a recorded programme
78 Recording using the SmartFile function filename[01GB07ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Checking the information of a recorded programme Press SMARTFILE. The SmartFile search list appears. The recording day of the week, start time, programme position, date, na...
Page 79 - Recording after locating the Blank Time space; • Turn on your TV and set it to the video
Sm artFile fu n c ti o n 79 Recording using the SmartFile function filename[01GB07ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Recording after locating the Blank Time space The SmartFile function identifies not only the largest amount of available blank space, but also reco...
Page 80 - Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to record.
80 Recording using the SmartFile function filename[01GB07ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Notes • You may not be able to locate the beginning of the Blank Time space correctly in the step 4 above when :- the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length (less...
Page 81 - Selecting and playing a programme
Sm artFile fu n c ti o n 81 Selecting and playing a programme filename[01GB07ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Selecting and playing a programme You can automatically locate and start playback of a programme recorded on the SmartFile tape. Select a programme in t...
Page 82 - Checking the contents of a tape; CURSOR
82 Checking the contents of a tape filename[01GB07ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Checking the contents of a tape You can display the programme data list of a SmartFile tape on the TV screen. It is not necessary to insert the tape into the VCR. This feature all...
Page 84 - Labelling a recorded programme and tape; Setting the TV guide page number; Tape title
84 Labelling a recorded programme and tape filename[01GB07ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Labelling a recorded programme and tape Some broadcast systems ensure a Teletext service in which the complete programmes and their data (title, date, channel, recording s...
Page 87 - Labelling a recorded programme manually; • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.; Insert a SmartFile tape.
Sm artFile fu n c ti o n 87 Labelling a recorded programme and tape filename[01GB07ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Labelling a recorded programme manually If Teletext data is not available, label and select the appropriate category of the recorded programme man...
Page 88 - special characters
88 Labelling a recorded programme and tape filename[01GB07ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] 3 Press M / m to select a programme . 4 Press , . The cursor moves to the programme label input position. 5 Label the programme. 1 Press M / m to select a character. Each ...
Page 89 - To erase the programme label; To label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded programme
Sm artFile fu n c ti o n 89 Labelling a recorded programme and tape filename[01GB07ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] To erase the programme label Press CLEAR after step 3 above. The programme label is erased and the default recording data reappear. To erase the s...
Page 90 - Labelling a tape
90 Labelling a recorded programme and tape filename[01GB07ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Labelling a tape Before you start … • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 M/m/</, OK CLEAR MENU 1 Insert a SmartFile tape. The SMARTFIL...
Page 91 - To erase the tape title
Sm artFile fu n c ti o n 91 Labelling a recorded programme and tape filename[01GB07ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] To erase the tape title Press CLEAR after step 3 above. The tape title is erased and the recording date reappears. When you want to erase the reco...
Page 92 - Press SMARTFILE GENERATOR.; SMARTFILE GENERATOR
92 Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label filename[01GB07ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label The VCR will register programmes recorded on a tape (even a non-SmartFile rec...
Page 93 - To check the information of a registered programme; Recording time
Sm artFile fu n c ti o n 93 Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label filename[01GB07ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] To check the information of a registered programme Press SMARTFILE. The SmartFile search list appears. The registered p...
Page 94 - Protecting a recorded programme
94 Protecting a recorded programme filename[01GB07ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Protecting a recorded programme You can protect a recorded programme from accidental over-recording or erasure using the SmartFile function. When you start recording from a positi...
Page 95 - To unlock the protected programme
Sm artFile fu n c ti o n 95 Protecting a recorded programme filename[01GB07ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] To unlock the protected programme Press < in step 4 above. The indicator disappears and you can record over this programme. Tips • When you start recor...
Page 98 - Additional Information; Troubleshooting; Problem summary; CATEGORY; Picture
98 Troubleshooting filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or if your problems are not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. Problem summary The following table ...
Page 102 - Canal Plus; Line selection; Cleaning
102 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Canal Plus S22 PAY-TV/Canal Plus is always recorded scrambled. t Make sure the Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged in securely. t Be sure that DECODER/LINE3 is set to DECODER in the OTHER OPTIONS menu (see page 7...
Page 104 - Specifications; System
104 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Specifications System Channel coverage PAL (D/K, B/G) VHF E2 to E12, R1-R12 VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69, R21-R69CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm ...
Page 105 - Index to parts and controls; Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.; Front panel
Addi tion al In fo rm a tio n 105 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel A ? / 1 (on/standby) button/indicator (6) B SMARTFILE button (75) C SMARTFILE s...
Page 106 - Display window
106 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Display window A Timer indicator (48), (53) B VPS (Video Programme System)/PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator (51) C OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (66) D SMARTLINK indicator (11) E Tape speed ...
Page 107 - Rear panel
Addi tion al In fo rm a tio n 107 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Rear panel A Mains lead (9), (12) B i LINE-1 (TV) i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (9), (36) C DECODER/ t LINE-3 IN DECODEUR/ t ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector (36) D AERIAL INANTENNE ENTREE conn...
Page 108 - Remote commander; MENU button; REW
108 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Remote commander A Z EJECT button (42) B WIDE button (for TV) (7) C AUDIO MONITOR button (6), (63) D X2 button* E y SLOW button* F SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (44) G DISPLAY button (46) H –/– –(ten...
Page 109 - TV power on/TV mode select button
Addi tion al In fo rm a tio n 109 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] M TV/VIDEO remote control switch (5) N ? / 1 (on/standby) button (6), (53) O COUNTER/REMAIN button* (46) / (Teletext) button (for TV) (6) P a TV power on/TV mode select button (for...
Page 110 - Menu chart
110 Menu chart filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF900D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Menu chart This VCR is equipped with an on-screen indication system which allows you a visual, quick and easy selection of the different menus. For a total view of all the menus, please refer to the ...
Page 114 - Index
Sony Corporation Printed in France filename[306233111SF950NIX.fm] model name1[SLV-SF990D/E] model name2[] [3-xxx-xxx-E1 (1)] Index A Accesories supplied 4 Adjusting picture 29 , 66 tracking 66 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 29 Audio track 64 Auto Clock set 23 Auto Set Up 19 C Canal Plus 36 Changing the prog...
